Leona and Bunter spent some time getting to know each other a little better--the only Brave souls in the graveyard at that hour.
And at Leona's suggestion, they toured the mausoleum--and got to know each other a LOT more. (Those are not leaves falling over the mausoleum!)
While Leona was wandering through the gravestones, Bunter investigated the old church. He found a chest with a special key inside. It looked like it would fit that strange panel he had seen.
And sure enough it did!
The minute the key was inserted, he heard a grinding noise outside.
The stairs led to hidden catacombs beneath the mausoleum!
Leona: Wow, Vinnie! This place is great. It gives me the shivers!
Bunter: I'm glad you're enjoying yourself. Not many women would put up with this sort of thing.
But Leona didn't want to venture too far. She thought about ghosts and skeletons while Bunter changed into his country gear and checked out the area. (Since I didn't control Leona, Bunter had to do all the exploring.)
Bunter: This hole in the wall seems conspicuous.
Leona: Vinnie! There might be something inside there! Be careful!
Bunter: Hmmph! There was something inside all right!
He found a dart trap too, but was able to disarm it without trouble.
He was rewarded by finding some hidden money bags!
Bunter: This is our lucky day! ...You still ok, Leona?
Leona: Mmmm. Never better.
Bunter had to clear away some rock piles before he could explore further. Good thing he discovered that pickax!
What he found behind the secret door was remarkable!
Unfortunately, opening that door was Bunter's First Big Mistake!
Bunter: Poor old chap.
Sympathy didn't keep Bunter from robbing the tomb, though. After all, that's what adventurers did! It was expected!
Bunter: What's this? Some kind of Mysterious Gnome figure. The old guy must have been an odd bird. ...And here's a bottle of expensive nectar. He must have been a lush too.
Bunter: But what is an Egyptian sarcophagus doing here? Was the man an archaeologist as well?
Bunter: Leona! You need to come take a look at this place! It's amazing!
And calling Leona over was Bunter's Second Big Mistake!
