Duke Ibzles was waiting for the mysterious person to enter his private room.
When the man arrived with his butler, he bowed respectfully. "Duke Ibzles,".
"Hmm… so when can I get that thing?" the duke asked impatiently.
"Ah… it seems like a certain party also wants that 'thing' and its power, my lord," the man replied.
"Hah! It should be mine!" Duke Ibzles declared.
"Ah, don't worry about it, Duke Ibzles. The seal location for that thing is now secure. It's just… we need more men or women for the sacrifice…"
Duke Ibzles turned toward his butler. "I believe you've already handled this matter?"
"Yes, my lord. Don't worry, we will use the prisoners for this."
"Ah… that still won't be enough," the mysterious man said. "We need more. By the time the seal nearly breaks, that thing's power will become yours alone, my lord. But only if the sacrifice is sufficient."
