You hear footsteps and suddenly the trapdoor is thrown back.  For a few seconds you are completely blinded by the bright light from the room above and do not see the Goblin thrusting his spear downward, or hear his sadistic laughter as the point pierces your neck.<br/><br/>---<br/><br/>You awaken with a start, lying on the floor of the tunnel at the bottom of the steps.  You feel your neck and find no wound, and you see Baron Sukumvit sitting on the steps you just fell from.  "My dear little Elf," he sighs, "what ever am I to do with you?  You aren't even trying anymore.  Shall we call off the Trial and simply put you in my harem now?"