Nay, a hero deserves better

Your limps felt so heavy, you just didn't find in yourself the strength to be angry at her. Her eyes fill with love as you caress her face, and you lean close for another kiss.

"Ah, Serena... such sacrifices you made. I would gladly fight for you and ask for nothing in return. You already gave me so much." This sounded perfect, just like something Sir Scott would say. "... you deserve more than that. I will be your champion"

Serena is a romantic and she continues to savor your promises of succor. Were it so simple, all you had to do was fight for her, defeat one of the most terrible Lords in the realm, and then a life of riches would be in front of you.

It was then that the ruckus started. Shouts and cries came from the big building, a cloaked figure darts from the main building. You scramble up, instincts getting the better of your judgment, hastily tie your pants, and start pursuit!

There were more scared couples on the way, but you promptly ignore them. With your sword in hand, you shout orders for the mysterious person to stop, and face you like a man. The figure was incredibly nimble.

You finally reach him at the garden's wall, but what is beneath those cloaks was nothing short of a demon! While human in size, it had a prolonged nose, sharp teeth, disproportioned limbs and glowing evil eyes. It lunged!

Three parries in succession before you could even gauge your situation. The beast was quick, but you are thrilled to notice you are better, and stronger. And there were more people approaching, you could hear their yells. It was just a matter of time!

What happened instead was the demon thrown itself in your blade. You curse aloud, and notice its form begin to melt, leaving nothing behind but the dark robes it was wearing. And, just your luck, when the other pursuers finally find you, they see nothing but you holding the incriminating cloak, too aghast to even say something.