Misteries in the Dark Mist
Injured but determined, Alex finds sphagnum moss, a natural blessing with properties to stop bleeding. Carefully, he applies the moss to his shoulder wound, feeling the natural healing begin to take effect. A groan of pain escapes his lips, but hope grows alongside the certainty that this brief pause in his escape is essential for his survival.
With the sphagnum moss taking effect, Alex heads west towards the capital. Along the way, he spots a carriage moving in the same direction. The sight of the carriage piques his curiosity, wondering who its occupants might be and whether they are friends or foes. Cautiously, he approaches and establishes contact with the driver, who offers him a ride to a nearby town. Accepting the generous offer, Alex joins the caravan, tending to his wounds as he heads towards his next destination.
After the ride, they arrive at the coastal town. As he disembarks from the carriage, Alex notices the desperation and misery that engulf its inhabitants. The underprivileged children and dilapidated houses suggest that something terrible has happened recently. Intrigued, he decides to explore the town and seek answers among the locals, although his attempt is met with evasiveness and uncomfortable silence.
With caution, Alex observes any weaknesses or carelessness on their part. When he identifies an opportunity, he uses his speed to disarm one of the bandits and employs hand-to-hand combat tactics learned during his training.
Surprise and agility give him a momentary advantage, allowing him to escape the room momentarily. He moves silently, shadowing the bandits to discover the location of their hideout. As he hides, he observes the disposition and patterns of the bandits, astutely planning his strategy.
In his stealthy advance, Alex eliminates the bandits undetected, cutting throats with precision. Leaving one alive, he holds him firmly and, covering his mouth, demands answers. The bandit, surprised and terrified, reveals his involvement in human trafficking and other sinister acts that Alex has not yet fully uncovered.
Shocked by this revelation, Alex understands the magnitude of the evil plaguing the coastal town. With a renewed purpose, he sets out to free the community from this dark nightmare and confront the corruption lurking in the shadows.
With determination, Alex decides to end the danger lurking in the location mentioned by the interrogated, but not before saying, "Your dark truth will not go unpunished," declares Alex with determination before ending the bandit's life. The words resonate in the tense streets, and the echo of the sentence fades into the shadows. Alex stealthily advances towards the bandits' hideout, using his ability to hide to avoid detection.
As he approaches, he confirms the truth revealed by the bandit by observing the criminal activities. Armed and ready to face what he finds, Alex enters the hideout, prepared to free the victims and stop the human trafficking network threatening the town. The darkness of the night becomes his ally as he prepares for a confrontation that could change the destiny of the place.
Upon arrival, he discovers the imprisoned elf, another prey of the criminal network. The sight of the imprisoned elf, with a medallion similar to the one Eldor gave Alex, ignites his determination. Outnumbered, Alex chooses to retreat momentarily, recognizing the need to carefully plan his strategy before facing the bandit horde.
With stealth and cunning, Alex begins to reduce the population of bandits one by one, using his ability to hide to attack from the shadows. Silently, bodies fall, and he ensures to hide them carefully, eliminating any trace of his presence. Advancing towards his main goal, he cautiously frees the imprisoned elf, noticing she carries a medallion similar to his.
Lyria, the silver-haired elf with blue eyes, now freed thanks to Alex's bravery, shares her story as they retreat to a safe place. She reveals that her medallion was a gift from her family and that being captured by the bandits had a dark purpose: the leader sought to transform the prisoners into demons for his own sinister purposes.
They decide to take refuge to plan their next move. Lyria explains that she has skills with the bow and magic, valuable assets against the darkness they face. United by adversity, Alex and Lyria prepare to face the challenges that fate has in store for them.
Back at the bandits' camp, Alex and Lyria cautiously advance to free the remaining victims and put an end to the dark reign that has dominated the place. However, the desperate cries and rumblings emanating from the basement catch their attention, whispering to them about horrors yet unknown. Alex and Lyria exchange determined looks. They decide to explore the hidden place, aware that something dark and terrifying could be happening down there. With caution, they approach the basement, ready to face any danger that may lurk in the shadows.
Horror-stricken, Alex and Lyria witness the chilling ritual taking place in the basement. The darkness of the place is imbued with demonic energies as innocent people are transformed into demonic creatures. The scene is macabre, but determination grows in Alex's eyes, who understands that stopping this ritual is crucial to saving lives and protecting the region. Lyria, with her bow, and Alex with his kusarigama, ready to fight any evil that looms to protect the coastal town and its inhabitants.