You begin to search the secret room for any hidden compartments or additional clues that may aid you in solving the mysteries of the mansion. As you meticulously examine the room, you notice a peculiar-looking book on a nearby shelf. Its spine is adorned with intricate symbols and seems out of place among the other books.

Curiosity piqued, you pull the book from the shelf, and to your surprise, a hidden compartment is revealed behind it. Inside the compartment, you find a small, ancient key with a symbol resembling a twisted knot.

Just as you retrieve the key, you hear a noise coming from outside the secret room. It seems someone has discovered your presence in the library.

What would you like to do next?

1. Hide in the secret room and observe who enters the library.

2. Confront the person who has discovered you.

3. Use the key to unlock a nearby cabinet or door.

4. Retreat and leave the secret room.

Please choose your next action.