The Princess' Dream Citadel

[wizardseason]

The Princess' Dream Citadel is a tower surrounded by waterfalls on all sides, surrounded by a spiral staircase that reaches every floor. At the top is a reflective platform below a starry moonlit sky. Within its many floors are any number of amenities that the Princess or the good-allured knights good need.

Each night, the Protector can be found on the roof, stargazing and listening to the sounds of the waterfalls around the tower.

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[disguiseself]

That sounds awful. At least all of us are still around so far, huh?

Hopefully it won't come to anything like that.

[eutychia]

"We've done good, and the Wizard hasn't pulled anything like that... yet. I don't see us getting that demolished. But even if the rest of us die, at least I know both of us will be fighting until the end."

He gestures to Olivia. Luka doesn't really particularly have great fighting skills, but he can't picture himself dying, of all things. Luka Eutychia does not simply die to some random nobody monster.

[wizardseason]

"Do not give her reason to be reckless." He says almost sternly, looking to both Olivia and Luka to see if they react to the statement. It sounds as if he's referring to the Wizard as a feral creature that could be provoked.

"I would encourage you to practice killing blows. Give the monsters no opportunity to escape their end." He motions a hand out, bringing his screens back up. The soft whispers of recorded fights against the monsters returns to the background. It's there, but it's like he has the volume set to 2%.

[disguiseself]

[She's a little surprised that Luka's so confident they'll both make it. She certainly doesn't know what she's doing, but she guesses he probably doesn't know how to not be confident.

She listens to the Protector's advice, a slight frown appearing on her face.] Most of us never really killed anything before coming here, you know?

Are the monsters technically immortal, like you and the Wizard?

[wizardseason]

"We may appear to share that trait, but our circumstances could not be more different." He answers, not turning from his screens.

"Their time has an end, ours does not." He pauses, then adds: "Though I will be sure hers ends too."

[eutychia]

"Care to elaborate on that one, buddy?" Luka says, a look of slight annoyance passing over his face. "Until now, I was under the impression you were both cut from the same cloth, so to speak. What makes you so different, other than your goals?"

[wizardseason]

"She and I hail from the same place, far from this world. The monsters are a mistake never meant to set foot in the world. They are undying in that they will not die, but they are not immortal and able to live on for all time." He answers, finally turning to look upon the Princess and knight.

"I deny death."

[disguiseself]

Huh... okay then.

What do you mean... mistake, though? [That sounds Harsh, Protector.]

[eutychia]

"Huh? Wait. It sounds like all of you are immortal to me. I'm not seeing the difference."

[wizardseason]

"When they are killed, they will return for as long as a purpose exists to bring them back. Without that purpose, or if left to age, they will cease to exist." He clarifies, watching them both.

"The purpose they live for is the mistake of wishing for this world's destruction. To lay that wish to rest is to bury them alongside it. They will all share one grave, one dug to save the world."

[disguiseself]

[She reflects on the Protector's words for a moment.] Are the monsters... inherently evil? All of them? I mean, Knights can be swayed. What about them?

It just seems like... a waste that they all have to die with her.

[eutychia]

"Eh... if their whole purpose for being is to destroy the world, I don't see much use in trying to change their minds. Especially since some seem barely sentient anyway. Did we say where they came from? Or did the Wizard make them herself?"

[wizardseason]

"They stole the magic that was meant to save this world to bring themselves into being and pursue their own goals. You have seen for yourselves the way they behave." He answers, shaking his head.

"They will kill because they must kill. They are made to do so. Some will lower your guard, earn empathy from you, and then kill you in the night." He narrows his eyes, voice growing cold as he explains:

"They are driven by one purpose and will not be swayed from it. Strike them down without hesitation, or it will be you that falls instead."

[disguiseself]

[She frowns, resting her chin on one hand and looking at the floor.] Alright... [She says it softly, clearly not enthused about the thought. Sometimes fighting the monsters can be fun, but she's still someone who had only ever killed mosquitoes before coming here!

It'll just take some getting used to.]

[eutychia]

"Hm." Luka nods along. "It's the only way to deal with these things. They seem less like beasts and more like tools for the Wizard."

[wizardseason]

Nothing about killing the monsters to save the world was easy, but it had to be done. He makes an affirmative sound at Luka when he says it's the only way to deal with these things.

"You are correct. She will use them for whatever ends she can get."