[Lucas - HP: 50/50, PS: 2/2, HE: 1/1, TDS: 1/1, Gold: 190]
You don't want to risk getting tired, and you'll probably not be able to outrun the scout anyway. You decide to head on at a normal pace, keeping watch around you to prevent being caught off guard again.
The remainder of the trip is eerily silent, and when you finally reach the villa, you are put off by the lack of anyone waiting for you. Of course, these are assassins you are dealing with, so it's likely they're in hiding, but at the same time, you expected to spot at least ONE guard.
The villa has clearly seen better days, the entire outside has submitted to the growth of the local fauna, and the structure is in obvious disrepair. This was likely a really nice estate before time took a bat to it. It's almost a sad scene, but you continue in regardless.
As you cautiously approach the front door, you listen for any sort of movement, but to no avail, there is only silence. If there is anybody here waiting, they are experts at remaining silent, it seems. You reach a hand forward and with a deep breath, grasp the doorknob with one hand. To your surprise, it turns easily enough. You begin to slowly, gently pull the door open, but are met with a bit of resistance. Instinctively you pull a little harder, but in your efforts you loudly yank the door off of it's rusted, decrepit hinges, causing it to fall to the ground and echo throughout the estate.
"Crap." you think to yourself, as you inch backwards and keep your hand on your greatsword, ready for somebody or something to leap out at you.
Nothing does. You stand in silence for a few moments more, but nothing happens.
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A: Venture in the front door.
B: Take a look around the villa.
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Accel R8
(This space for rent)!