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. In a flash of realization, you understand that Hulda was merely a pawn in a much larger scheme orchestrated by Loki, the trickster god. The relic holds the power to unleash chaos upon the world if placed in the wrong hands. With this knowledge, you must decide your next move carefully. Just as you ponder your options, a thunderous voice echoes through the clearing, 'Choose wisely, mortal, for the fate of all hangs in the balance.'