After a long stare, the player lost interest and left.
After he rested at the Grace to refresh the area, Duchess and Melina appeared at the same time.
The two stood beside the bonfire and exchanged a glance.
The atmosphere was a little strange.
"You first?" Duchess ventured.
"You first?" Melina said almost simultaneously.
Then there was another stretch of silence.
Watching the two women exchange awkward looks on-screen, the player couldn't help laughing.
This scene needed a screenshot! He had to take one!
He opened the dialogue option: [Is something the matter?]
At last, the awkward situation was broken.
Melina cleared her throat and resumed her businesslike expression.
"According to the rules, any Tarnished who reaches this place has proven their strength."
Duchess picked up where she left off. "And therefore automatically receives an invitation to Roundtable Hold."
Melina nodded. "That place is Ho... a specially authorized base for Tarnished. Many powerful Tarnished gather there."
Duchess looked at the Tarnished. "If you're interested, we can take you there."
Roundtable Hold? Oh, so it's Firelink Shrine. It unlocks this late?
Options appeared on the screen:
[Go to Roundtable Hold]
[Discuss it later]
Was there even a choice? The player selected [Go to Roundtable Hold] without hesitation.
Melina stepped forward and held out her hand.
"Then, give me your hand."
Duchess stood to the side, watching the scene with a curious expression. She seemed a little redundant...
"...←_←"
Damn it, a step too slow...
Seeing Duchess's slightly annoyed expression, the player was delighted.
This game's facial expressions were so detailed!
The player reached out and took Melina's hand.
After a loading screen, the Tarnished stood somewhere completely unfamiliar.
It was an enormous hall, surrounded by rows upon rows of bookshelves and chairs, with a massive round table in the center.
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