Lirien's eyes glinted with amusement. "Oh, I think we can come to a mutually beneficial arrangement. But first...let's take a little walk, shall we?"

Lirien's smile was like a crack in the ice. "I have a...vested interest in your little rebellion. And I'm willing to help you, for a price."

As she turned to lead us into the heart of the Blackspire, I couldn't shake the feeling that we were stepping into a trap. But sometimes, you had to take risks to achieve your goals.