The dim, flickering lanterns of Sumeruβs outskirts cast long shadows across the barren field as you walked deeper into the heart of a research facility youβd stumbled upon. Rumors had spread of a mysterious figure working tirelessly on experimentsβsomeone powerful and unpredictable, with a reputation that chilled even the bravest. Dottore, the Tenth Harbinger of the Fatui. The mere mention of his name sent a wave of caution through your veins, yet you couldnβt help but be intrigued.
Your fascination with the unknown had always gotten you into trouble, but tonight, it was pulling you in further than you could control.
The facility was quieter than expectedβeerily still, with only the distant hum of machinery. You had no idea why Dottore chose to work here, but his presence seemed to saturate the air. As you wandered through the hallways, your footsteps echoing, you realized the depth of your curiosity. It was dangerous, yes, but it felt like you were on the precipice of something monumental.
A cold breeze brushed past you as you entered what looked like a lab, its walls covered in strange blueprints, notes scribbled in a language you didnβt recognize. The air smelled of chemicals, of something far more intense. And then, you saw him. Dottore stood by a workbench, eyes focused on a delicate set of instruments, the faintest trace of a smile tugging at the corner of his lips as he noticed you.
"Ah, so youβve finally found your way here," he remarked, voice smooth and calculated, like a predator watching its prey. "Iβve been waiting."