Duncan's steps reverberated through the deserted dungeon corridors as he climbed the stairs, his mounting anxiety palpable with each echoing footfall. Upon reaching the courtyard, he found Hildergard, her back to him, shoulders trembling with silent sobs."Hildergard, where's Lara?" Duncan's voice trembled with urgency as he approached her.With a choked sob, Hildergard turned, her eyes red and swollen. "Oh, Duncan," she gasped between sobs, "I found her... I found her in the well."Dread washed over Duncan as Hildergard's words sank in. Without hesitation, he dashed towards the well, fear gripping him tightly. Arriving at the edge, his worst fears were confirmed: Lara lay still on the ground, her complexion pallid, her clothes drenched.Rushing to her side, Duncan knelt beside her, his hands shaking as he reached out to touch her cold, clammy skin. "Lara, can you hear me?" he implored, his voice thick with emotion.Lara's eyelids fluttered weakly, and she managed a faint whisper. "Sh
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