Last time, things got a bit chaotic in the Palace of the Green Dome. After a smooth stealth run through the training yards, I made a mistake that turned a quiet mission into a brutal melee fight. I returned at nightfall with a much more aggressive style, charging head-on into groups of guards and winning some intense encounters.
Once the horn blower called for reinforcements, the situation became far too dangerous. I was quickly being surrounded, and I knew taking them all on at once would be a death sentence. I made a break for it, using the environment to put some distance between myself and the growing crowd of soldiers.
The enemies were surprisingly fast and kept up the chase, so I stopped after running for a while to pick them off one by one. Most fell easily, but I soon ran into a heavy guard. Unlike the others, he was armored and stood his ground, proving to be a much bigger challenge to bring down.
With the smaller threats dealt with, only the heavy enemy remained. I spent a few moments studying his movements, leading him around the area while I looked for a weakness in his defense. It was a tense game of cat and mouse as I stayed just out of reach of his massive weapon.
Another guard eventually joined the fight while I was still trying to break down the heavy enemy's guard. Seeing that direct combat was too risky, I lured them toward a nearby oil barrel. Once they were close enough, I ignited it from a distance. The explosion was massive, finally ending the heavy enemy's life.
After the smoke cleared, I took a look around at the aftermath. There were bodies scattered everywhere.
Because I had died in my previous run, the enemies in the training ground had reappeared. This time, I didn't bother with a slow approach. I jumped right back into the fray and took them all down. By the time I was finished, the palace grounds finally felt quiet.
I spent some time searching for an entrance to the main building. I explored the various balconies and walkways, hoping to find an unlocked window or a hidden door that would lead me into the heart of the palace.
While exploring, I stumbled upon a man who seemed to be teaching a group of children or perhaps telling them stories. The peaceful moment was ruined the second he saw me; he started screaming in terror, likely seeing me as a dangerous intruder.
Since I couldn't find a way inside the main building, I realized my time here was done. Before leaving, I passed by the inner lakes and disturbed a flock of birds, watching them scatter into the sky.
I finally decided to leave the palace behind. I found a zipline near the edge of the wall and rode it down, making a quick exit from the high fortress.
Until next time, happy gaming.
▶️ 3Speak
