You lower your sword and step forward, clearing your throat. “Mr. Baker,” you begin, your voice dripping with diplomatic charm, “perhaps we could come to an arrangement. I'm quite famished from my journey, and your delectable creations have set my stomach arumble. Might I propose a trade? A sampling of your finest wares in exchange for sparing your floury followers?”

The Baker of Doom eyes you suspiciously, his brow furrowed in thought. The Angry Baguettes pause their attack, awaiting their master's command. Colonel Clucks tilts his head, watching the exchange with curiosity.

“You wish to negotiate, adventurer?” the Baker says, stroking his flour-dusted beard. “Very well. I am not unreasonable. But to prove your worth, you must first answer a riddle. If you succeed, I shall grant you a selection of my most prized pastries. Fail, and you shall face the full force of my baguette battalion!”

You nod, accepting the challenge. The Baker clears his throat and begins:

“What has a face and two hands but no arms or legs?”

You ponder for a moment, your brow furrowed in concentration. Suddenly, inspiration strikes. “A clock!” you exclaim triumphantly.

The Baker's eyes widen in surprise, and a grudging smile tugs at his lips. “Well played, adventurer. You have proven yourself both clever and diplomatic. As promised, I shall provide you with a pack full of my finest creations. Consider it a token of our newfound truce.”

The Baker snaps his fingers, and the Angry Baguettes lower their butter knives. They scurry about, filling a large pack with an assortment of delectable pastries, from flaky croissants to rich éclairs. Colonel Clucks eyes the proceedings with a mix of suspicion and hunger, his beak twitching at the sight of the tempting treats.

With the pack full of provisions and a nod of thanks to the Baker, you and your feathered companion continue your journey through the Dungeon of Dreadful Dreads. The sweet aroma of pastries mingles with the promise of more pun-filled adventures ahead.

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