Devil's Play
Traditionally, the victims of devils' cunning schemes are portrayed as weak of spirit, sinful, and gullible. But the true treasures, the pride of Hell, are the souls of paragons of righteousness who were led astray. Temptation is a complex artistic performance woven from manipulation, trickery, and a gradual inclination toward the philosophy of Hell. The honor of being the leading {mf|actor|actress} in such a play was offered to the Commander — a play in which {mf|he|she} will claim Queen Galfrey's soul and earn a standing ovation from the devilish crowd.
Objectives
- Invite Galfrey to the huntThe first act of the play will be performed on a hunt, during which the Queen will receive a painful blow. The Commander needs to lure her into this without arousing her suspicion.
- Give Laya her ordersThe squire Laya Linkers, the Queen's young protégé, will be an extra in the coming performance. Her naivete and loyalty will play their part later when it is time for her to step into the spotlight.
- Go on the hunt with GalfreyThe actors are waiting backstage, the props are in place, and all that's left is for the Commander to take Galfrey by the hand and lead her into the waiting arms of the laid trap.
- Oversee the hunt for the demonDefeating a dangerous demon could strengthen Galfrey's authority and help her regain her troops' favor. But the Commander is planning something else entirely.
- Find a convenient spot to observe Galfrey's downfall
- Slay the demon and triumphantly save the queen
- Talk to GalfreyThe recent bloody defeat left a painful wound in the Queen's heart. Such failures give rise to doubts and dark thoughts. Now, it's time for the Commander to reinforce them with a few precisely chosen and exquisitely timed words.
- Give Laya the arrest ordersThe Queen heeded the Commander's advice and ordered the arrest of soldiers who speak ill of her. But much depends on how this order is given and how it is phrased.
- Wait for the climaxUnrest runs rampant among the troops, and the brutal arrests further inflame the situation. All that remains is to wait until the outrage boils over with explosive fury.
- Appear before the rioting troopsThe arrests spiraled into blood-soaked chaos and turned the soldiers against the Queen. Both Galfrey and the troops are waiting for the Commander to mediate in this conflict... or further inflame it.
- Defeat Iomedae's angelsThe shining warriors of Iomedae descend from Heaven to defend Galfrey's soul from the Commander's claim. Their demise will be the final chord in the requiem for the purity of the Mendevian queen's soul.
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