As you stand your ground, the rustling sound grows louder and more insistent. Suddenly, a figure emerges from the shadows of the mill, clad in tattered robes that billow like smoke around them. The mysterious being fixes their piercing gaze upon you, a glint of ancient wisdom shining in their eyes. With a voice that resonates with power long forgotten, they reveal themselves as Hilde, the guardian spirit of the mill. 'Child of mortals,' Hilde intones, 'your path is fraught with peril and deceit. To uncover the truth, you must confront the darkness within yourself.' Will you heed Hilde's cryptic words and embrace the journey ahead, or will you turn away and cling to the safety of ignorance?