The trio arrives at a cliff. Gord hits the ground with her sword, and then there is a rumble. A hidden pathway reveals itself, leading down the cliffside.
"Stay here," Gord instructs Rothütle and YAML. "I will take a look." She descends the path cautiously.
Rothütle and YAML wait outside. After a few tense minutes, Rothütle hears a movement from among the trees. He looks back at YAML and he seems calm. Then he descends the path as well to find Gord.
Gord is in a chamber carved into the cliffside. In the center is a pedestal with an ornate box—the artifact. Gord approaches it carefully.
"There is someone here in the shadows," Rothütle says, stepping into the chamber.
"Take the artifact and run," a voice hisses from the darkness. A whisper in Rothütle's ear. "It will protect you."
He steps back sharply, checking the shadows. Gord understands immediately. "It's Angra," she says. "Ignore him."
Then she gives Rothütle a long look. "It was a great journey we had together, don't you think?"
Rothütle nods, confused. "Yes, but what do you mean?"
"I just had a moment alone here, and...," Gord pauses.
"You can go to the castle with YAML while I secure the Okterakt."
Rothütle hesitates. "How much longer do you need? I think I can stand guard outside for a bit."
She steps closer and punches him lightly in the shoulder.
"See you in the castle, Rothütle."
Rothütle leaves the chamber reluctantly and tells YAML that they need to head back to the castle. As they walk away, Rothütle glances back at the chamber one last time.
Tip of the day. Keep your secrets safe!