[Chapter IV.III] Lord Elmo Sees Your Dark Deeds

“WELL, WELL, WELL, IF YOU HAVEN’T FINALLY GOTTEN AROUND TO DOING IT. ELMO IS VERY PROUD OF YOU!” Elmo’s voice suddenly booms out from one of the nearby stones, a horrendous presence that makes the dark scenery seem fun and dandy in comparison.

“Doing what?” you ask, bewildered.

“WELL, KILL THEM OF COURSE! YOU’RE A FALLEN PALADIN NOW, AND ELMO CAN’T HELP BUT THINK YOU’RE KIND OF DUMB FOR NOT REALIZING THAT IT MEANS YOU SHOULD BE KILLING YOUR FOES. NO MERCY! HAHAHA”

“Thanks for the tip,” you say, duly noting his advice. This kind of feedback is very useful.

“ANYWAYS, THE POINT IS, NOW YOU HAVE DONE IT, AND SO ELMO THINKS YOU HAVE EARNED THE LEVEL UP THAT YOU HAVE BEEN CRAVING.”

“Oh man, what cool stuff happens now?”

“ELMO WILL GIVE YOU THE POWER TO SET THE WORLD ON FIRE!” Elmo pronounces.

“That seems like it could be dangerous,” you remark, after careful consideration.

“ELMO HAS TO ADMIT THAT THE FIRST PART DOESN’T DO THAT MUCH DAMAGE. BUT THE SECOND PART… HAHAHA! THE WORLD WILL BURN! HAHAHA! HAHA! HA!”

You wait a good few minutes as Elmo continues to cackle in malicious delight. You would check your watch to signal your impatience, had you a timepiece. As it is, you stare at your wrist, and wonder why there’s a tan line there.

“IT’S REALLY STRONG AND COOL SO ELMO THINKS IT WILL BE GOOD FOR YOU. ALSO, LET ELMO KNOW WHEN YOU’VE FOUND THAT PESKY BANDIT VISCOUNTESS.”

Before you have a chance to respond, there’s a loud BOOM! that sounds, and the nearby stones that were projecting Elmo’s voice explode. Well. On with the adventure then.