James and his companions, now joined by the halfling rogue Lila, made their way through the twisting corridors of the castle, following the attendant assigned to lead them to Lady Seraphina's chambers. The atmosphere within the castle was heavy, filled with an oppressive silence. Even the flickering torches lining the walls seemed to cast ominous shadows, as if the very walls themselves were hiding secrets.
As they approached the door to the chamber, Lila skipped ahead, her light footsteps barely making a sound on the stone floor. She peered up at the ornate doorframe with a sly smile. "If I had to guess, this place has seen its fair share of intrigue. Locked doors, hidden compartments, mysterious deaths… all the fun stuff."
James shot her a glance, but there was no malice behind it. "This isn't a game, Lila. We're dealing with someone's life."
