You follow Ruprecht's lead and prepare to confront Hulda head-on. As you steel yourself for the encounter, a thick mist envelops the clearing where you stand, obscuring your vision. Shadows dance around you, whispering ancient secrets. Suddenly, a figure emerges from the mist - it is Hulda, the mischievous spirit responsible for the theft of the relic. She glares at you with piercing eyes, daring you to challenge her.