As chaos swirls around you, Lady Eleanor de Montfort stands trembling before Lord Eustace de Beauchamp, her captor. You maintain your composure and attempt to reason with the masked figures surrounding you, hoping to find a peaceful solution. Suddenly, a figure steps forward from the shadows, revealing themselves to be Erard, a trusted ally of Lady Eleanor's family. Erard's presence seems to have an effect on the tense atmosphere, causing a momentary pause in the escalating conflict. With a stern gaze, he addresses Lord Eustace, demanding to know his true intentions.
In this pivotal moment, you must decide how to proceed: