As you reluctantly accept the old woman's offer, a glimmer of hope flickers in your heart. She leads you through winding passageways, her presence a frail shield against Grendel's malevolence. Just as you begin to believe escape is within reach, a gut-wrenching shriek pierces the air. The woman turns to you with a twisted grin, revealing jagged teeth. 'Our deal was sealed in blood,' she cackles, before vanishing into thin air, leaving you alone in the dark.