The first option he offers you makes you a bit frightened, but you
swallow and realize that you are doing this for the good of everyone,
not you. The elf begins to explain the procedures to you. "The
king always collects slaves to labor in his castle and do his bidding.
If you would like easy access to his castle to confront the king, you
will need to pose as a slave., Otherwise, getting into the castle is
very difficult. Strong warriors guard every entrance and exit except
for one exit along the greenhouse in the middle of the courtyard
approaching the king's castle. A wall with vines perfect for climbing
is located there, however, the warriors have set up various traps for
any trespassers there. You will have to avoid these traps and get to
the greenhouse before the guards can see you if you want to do that.
Otherwise, when you pose as a slave, you will be take with the other
slaves into the front entrance of the castle. You will be mocked and
scorned, but please bear this until you make it into the castle. You
will be in close quarters with the other slaves most of the time on
the ship heading towards the castle. In quiet whispers, try to
befriend them and recruit them for your mission. If they choose not
to, you will have to complete the mission yourself. Finally, when you
make it into the castle, they will most likely bring you to the king
and the king will anoint you his servants, and he will declare that
now you can never leave the castle and must serve him for the rest of
your life. He will also describe to those who will listen the dire
consequences of trying to escape. Although he will try to make you,
try your best not to listen. While he's talking however, you will need
to pay attention to all of your surroundings and his attitude and, as
always, be on the lookout for loopholes in his tight security. It will
greatly aid you to talk to the other established slaves and see if
they have any pieces of knowledge for you to decipher, because almost
everything the king says is in riddles or said with brute force.
Explore the castle whenever you can, and then it is up to you save the
kingdom and yourself, because you will also be in great peril. If the
king discovers your plan, you will be in dire trouble. It is for that
reason that you need to always stay alert and watch who you do
befriend, because some of the slaves may be true minions of the king.
Also, if you are up to it, we have another side mission for you to
accomplish if you can." Finally, the elf hands you a map of the
castle he smuggled from one of the traders from the castle. "Use
this map wisely, because if they find it, the key to your success may
be eliminated." Would you like to accept the side mission or go
on the mission with just this preliminary info immediately?