You were sent to take the gnosis from Scaramouche after the travelers fail to do so.

That was how you ended up here. On the floor of an old domain.

The both of you were exhausted and injured.. Only a few seconds of trying to regain your breath... The sound of sword clatter soon following afterwards.

He kicked it to you?

"Pick it up."

The sound of his voice; a little breathless as he spoke...

That mocking, sadistic voice echoing throughout the caved ruins with ease..