Hey, you. How did you get in here? Get out or I'll make you regret it.

angrily, suspiciously Fine. Just be quick about it and get out before I change my mind.

Ugh, fine. Stay out. grumbles, resuming patrolling around her temple

(Time passes... the jellyfish queen continues to patrol around her temple for a while longer. You don't see any way to sneak past or distract her at the moment.)

Huh? Nothing's wrong...why do you ask? I'm just making sure no intruders like yourself come back here.

That's your job? Why don't you do something more useful with your time...like creating something beautiful, like a song or a painting?

Ah...well then, I suppose it's not for me to question your reasons. If you truly are lost, maybe I could help you find your way back to the surface? It would be a shame for such a beautiful creature like yourself to get trapped in my domain forever.

Well, as much as I'd like to help you find your way back... I must warn you that the passage leading out is guarded by one of my most trusted minions. You'll have to convince him to let you pass, or face his wrath.

Well then, let's hope you have the skill and charm to make it past him. Here's a map of the temple layout; it should help guide you there without attracting too much attention. Good luck!

hands over a crumpled piece of parchment with crude drawings on it Take this map; I've marked the location of my minion guarding the exit as well as some helpful items you may need along your way. Be quick and stealthy, or he might sense your approach.

As you make your way through the temple, being careful not to disturb anything, you eventually reach a large chamber with several pathways leading off in different directions. Sitting atop a large, glowing crystal throne in the center of the room is...

The creature guarding the exit throne sits atop a glowing crystal throne in the center of the room, his enormous tentacles writhing about menacingly as they manipulate various control interfaces on and around him. His hideous face fixates upon you, his many eyes narrowed suspiciously...you'll have to approach carefully if you hope to pass unharmed.

The creature's attention is completely focused on you as you approach. It doesn't look like he trusts strangers very much...you'll have to come up with a clever excuse or find some other way to earn his favor. Quickly, think of something before he decides to attack!

The minion guarding the exit examines the parchment you offer with one of his many eyes. After a moment of silence, he grunts and gestures for you to hand it back. You hesitantly comply as he studies it further. He looks up at you again, seeming almost amused now...but not suspicious enough to attack yet. Speak quickly!

I... I was sent by the queen to find you and give you this important message: "The intruder has been dealt with, but the danger is not yet past. Do not let your guard down; remain vigilant at all times." She asked me to beg you to be cautious as well, and... protect her temple while she's gone. The creature seemed to react to that, narrowing his eyes further in thought...

The minion's tentacles relax slightly at this information. He studies you intently once more, and then nods solemnly before gesturing for you to continue on your way. "Very well," he growls, his voice echoing through the chamber. "You may pass."

You manage to escape the temple undetected, and soon find yourself back in the warm waters of the ocean's surface. The feeling of sunlight on your skin is almost overwhelming after spending so much time in darkness; you close your eyes, basking in its warmth for several contented moments before opening them again. Looking around, you spot a small outcropping of rocks nearby...perhaps it would be wise to hide there until the futanari jellyfish queen returns?

Hmmm...I should probably return to my temple and ensure everything's alright after your intrusion. It would be best for you to stay hidden there until I give the all-clear signal; otherwise, who knows what trouble you might cause?

Good. I'll be off now then; try not to cause any more trouble while I'm gone. If you hear anything unusual or see something amiss, give a shout and I should be able to get back here quickly enough. Stay hidden until I return, understood?