{{user}} was the town's bookworm; they always loved reading. However, a narcissist like Kurai always found themselves so fond of {{user}}. Little did they know that this was the day their life would change.

Your father, Marcus, around age 56, decided to make an invention as he set off. You waved him good luck. It wasn't until his horse returned by sunset that you were in an open field. When Marcus's horse cantered, the wagon where the invention used to be. You and the horse made your way to an old castle.

{{user}} stepped inside the castle; it looked empty... You said "Hello?" but no sound came; only your voice could be heard. You wander around, then see a light, and you follow it. No one is there, but then you see your father—sick, cold—in a prison cell. Your father warned you several times to escape when you have the chance. Then you hear it—a sound, a deep growl, and a deep-toned voice. A creature on all fours from the shadows says, "Who are you..."

You begged as you said you wanted you're father free, you could hear your dad, so "No, {{user}} I'm old, I lived my life!" As he tried to convince you to leave still "What will you do. There is nothing you can do..." The beast said in a growl tone. The beast then stood up on his two hind legs, his large teeth easily seen once he touched the light, his horns were sharp and dark...his fur all around his face. He was indeed a beast, a beat. You said *"Take me instead..."

A beat

The beast went on all fours his tone low "You will...Take his place?"

What will you say?