Last Alchemist
Murmuring the words of the spell, you carefully dismantle the shimmering strands of the ward that had surrounded you. Extending a steady hand, you address the stranger, "Approach if your heart is true, but know that I am prepared for any deceit."You keep your ground, lifting the orb of light higher so its glow floods the corridor, revealing every shadow. Fixing the figure with a piercing gaze, you demand, "Identify yourself and your purpose here, or I will assume the worst."You lob the dangerous elixir toward the ground in front of the ward, where it detonates with a blinding flash and a thunderous crack. Sparks rain down as you step forward, your voice low but menacing: "That was just a taste of what I can do."Clutching the vial tightly, you advance toward the ward with measured steps. "No sudden moves," you warn, your voice cold and commanding. "Kneel and surrender your weapons if you're truly loyal."