Maribel Quest Perpetuation: A Z-Machine Adventure

[DracoOmega]

>"Oh, it really wasn't trouble. And if it was, it was trouble of my own choosing. But for the most part, it doubled as a good chance to explore new places. I doubt I would have seen the edge of the Netherworld if not for what I was seeking there. Even if some of the things I saw there were... a bit unsettling."
>"Although I suppose such components might have other potential magical uses?"

[Hello Purvis]

>"Oh, it really wasn't trouble. And if it was, it was trouble of my own choosing. But for the most part, it doubled as a good chance to explore new places. I doubt I would have seen the edge of the Netherworld if not for what I was seeking there. Even if some of the things I saw there were... a bit unsettling."
>"Although I suppose such components might have other potential magical uses?"

>"Regardless, if you don't use them, then you've just done me a favor."
>"I can do something with most of them," says Byakuren. "Those I can't, I can trade as needs be."

>_

[E-Nazrin]

>Nod.
>"Out of curiosity, what would you be able to do with them?"
>Show her what we've got.

[Hello Purvis]

>Nod.
>"Out of curiosity, what would you be able to do with them?"
>Show her what we've got.

>"There's a number of uses for them," says Byakuren. "The geode can be uses it many kinds of enchanting. There's a few other spells I may with to use in the future that call for the blood moss, and so on."
>You show her the Sanzu River Water and the Essence of the Netherworld. "Would you like me to keep those for you, as well?" she asks.

>_

[DracoOmega]

>"Well, I suppose I have no way to use them myself, so if it wouldn't be too much trouble."
>"On another matter, I don't suppose you have a wheelbarrow, or cart or something we could borrow for a short time? We need to transport something."

[E-Nazrin]

>"Or do they not have much magical use for anyone other than the person that gathered them?"

I'm inclined to say to keep them as mementos and so as to not seem ungrateful to Komachi and Yuyuko. We'll have a house to keep them in by the end of the day.

[Hello Purvis]

>"Well, I suppose I have no way to use them myself, so if it wouldn't be too much trouble."
>"On another matter, I don't suppose you have a wheelbarrow, or cart or something we could borrow for a short time? We need to transport something."

>"None at all," says Byakuren.
>"We used to," she says, frowning, "But we took it apart for the wood a little while ago. I'm sorry."

>"Or do they not have much magical use for anyone other than the person that gathered them?"

>"No, it doesn't matter who gets them. Just that they are both unusual and can be troublesome to get."

[DracoOmega]

>"I don't suppose you know anywhere else I might be able to get the use of one for a brief time? Or something else we could use to transport a pile of scrap metal?"

[Hello Purvis]

>"I don't suppose you know anywhere else I might be able to get the use of one for a brief time? Or something else we could use to transport a pile of scrap metal?"

>"I would consider acting one of the farmers," says Byakuren, "Or perhaps you could convince one of your oni friends to help out?"

>_

[E-Nazrin]

>"A farmer probably sounds like a better idea. We can probably get it all sorted out sooner or later without too much help, but having a tool or two to help would be nice."
>"Uh... I don't know anyone, though, so I'm not sure who I should try asking."

Note: We may want to ask someone about how much food the SDM usually goes through, and see about the feasibility of helping with Sakuya a little bit.

[Hello Purvis]

>"A farmer probably sounds like a better idea. We can probably get it all sorted out sooner or later without too much help, but having a tool or two to help would be nice."
>"Uh... I don't know anyone, though, so I'm not sure who I should try asking."

>"I might recommend Thea," says Byakuren. "She has her ranch not too far from the northeastern part of the forest of Magic. Should be due south of forest at the foot of Youkai Mountain some distance. What do you need a wagon for, if I might ask?"

>_

[DracoOmega]

>"To collect the remains of a very dangerous mechanical construct, and melt it down so that no one will try to reassemble it a second time."

[Hello Purvis]

>"To collect the remains of a very dangerous mechanical construct, and melt it down so that no one will try to reassemble it a second time."

>Byakuren frowns. "Are you speaking of the thing that was housed in the lake, last winter?"

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "I believe so, if the stories I've heard are correct. I understand this thing is the thing Reisen defeated some time ago."

[Hello Purvis]

> "I believe so, if the stories I've heard are correct. I understand this thing is the thing Reisen defeated some time ago."

>"I would like to hear an explanation, please," says Byakuren, "And, more importantly, who is guarding it?"

>_

[DracoOmega]

>"Guarding? Uh, no one at the moment... In all the confusion, I guess we forgot to think about that angle. Its remains are by the lake, near the Scarlet Devil Mansion. As for what happened, in short, Alice reassembled it and it, uh, kinda went berserk and tried to kill us all after she lost consciousness. I managed to pull the power source of its chest, and it collapsed back into pieces again. Apparently, whatever consciousness was still left in the metal stared to reassert itself."

[Hello Purvis]

>"Guarding? Uh, no one at the moment... In all the confusion, I guess we forgot to think about that angle. Its remains are by the lake, near the Scarlet Devil Mansion. As for what happened, in short, Alice reassembled it and it, uh, kinda went berserk and tried to kill us all after she lost consciousness. I managed to pull the power source of its chest, and it collapsed back into pieces again. Apparently, whatever consciousness was still left in the metal stared to reassert itself."

>"That should be fixed, quickly," says Byakuren. "I think it would be acceptable to save the rest of the story until then."

>_

[DracoOmega]

>"Yes, you're right of course. I guess I just wasn't thinking straight by the time it was all over. Probably ought to hurry."

[Hello Purvis]

>"Yes, you're right of course. I guess I just wasn't thinking straight by the time it was all over. Probably ought to hurry."

>Byakuren nods. "In the meantime, you may leave anything you like with me."

>_

[DracoOmega]

>"I may hang onto the last of the reagents for the moment, but here's the branch you lent me."
>Give her the branch
>"Thank you again."
>Head back to where the construct collapsed

[Thaws]

>Uh Why don't we ask Renko to guard the construct remains while we find a wheelbarrow or something from the farmers?

[DracoOmega]

>Uh Why don't we ask Renko to guard the construct remains while we find a wheelbarrow or something from the farmers?

I was thinking of doing it the other way around, for the sake of expedience. And Maribel is more equipped than Renko if anyone DOES try anything foolish. (Although, I figure if something is going to happen, it already will have)

[Hello Purvis]

>"I may hang onto the last of the reagents for the moment, but here's the branch you lent me."
>Give her the branch
>"Thank you again."
>Head back to where the construct collapsed

>You return her branch. "That is no problem," she says. "And you're welcome."
>You leave quickly, and start back for the lakeside.

>Uh Why don't we ask Renko to guard the construct remains while we find a wheelbarrow or something from the farmers?

>This could work.

>_

[DracoOmega]

>Continue back to the construct. We can split up once we're comfortable it's like we left it.

[Hello Purvis]

>Continue back to the construct. We can split up once we're comfortable it's like we left it.

>You return to the site where you left it, and find it is gone. There is literally no sign of it.
>"Oh shit..." says Renko.

>_

[DracoOmega]

>"Ok, ok, don't panic..."
>Try not to panic
>"I doubt the fairies would be this thorough, don't you?"
>"Maybe Patchouli had the forethought to get the rest of the mansion out to gather it up, once they were back on their feet again? ....let's hope."
>Assuming we can spy no unusual activity or any other sign of the construct, head to the mansion.

[Hello Purvis]

>"Ok, ok, don't panic..."
>Try not to panic
>"I doubt the fairies would be this thorough, don't you?"
>"Maybe Patchouli had the forethought to get the rest of the mansion out to gather it up, once they were back on their feet again? ....let's hope."
>Assuming we can spy no unusual activity or any other sign of the construct, head to the mansion.

>"Right, right," says Renko.
>Oh god, oh man. Oh god, oh man. Oh god, oh man...
>"Yeah..." says Renko, "Unless there were a lot of them... Then they might just strip it clean."
>"Um, maybe..." says Renko.
>You look around, and see a bit of motion. Why is there a little white thing by that rock? Is that some paper?

>_

[DracoOmega]

>....wait, there's always Yukari, too, isn't there? We did tell her about it, and she's already demonstrated her ability to be a busybody.
>Go down and examine the potential paper

[Hello Purvis]

>....wait, there's always Yukari, too, isn't there? We did tell her about it, and she's already demonstrated her ability to be a busybody.
>Go down and examine the potential paper

>That's also possible, isn't it?
>You descend and see that it is a piece of paper, half tucked under a rock.

>_

[DracoOmega]

>Take it out and have a look at it