Maidens of the Kaleidoscope
~Beyond the Border~ => Rumia's Party Games => Topic started by: Wylfred on March 23, 2010, 06:19:23 AM
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Alright, here is a few things you should know before reading further. First off, this is a choose your own adventure story. Secondly, this is the first time I've done something like this so please bare with me. Okay, now that I've said that lets begin.
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You wake up to find with a massive headache to find that your in a bed. Looking around the room that your in you notice your sword propped up against a table. You think to yourself,
"Have I been summoned again?"
You decide to lay in bed for a bit trying to ease your pounding head. Your quick rest was rudely interrupted when a girl that looked like a purple marshmellow entered the room followed by another girl. You feint sleep hoping that the purple marshmellow girl didn't notice and it seems to be working.
"How strange, it doesn't look like an assassin yet this book said it would be."
"Little devil, see to it that when he wakes up that you escort him to me."
The red haired girl holding a silver tray nodded and replied.
"Yes miss patchouli."
You decide to wait until the purple marshmellow girl whom you infer to be the called Patchouli. Before exiting completely Patchouli turn her head towards the red haired girl and says.
"Also be sure to get him some clean linen before coming to me."
With that Patchouli exit the room. The red haired girl opened a closet to the right and picked out several ragged cloths. Sparkling white stars were whirling around her hand as she twirled her fingers around the cloth. Then in a flash of white light a shirt and pants could be seen neatly folded. This girl wasn't your master but her magic was beautiful to watch. After that display of magic the girl sat beside your bed in a chair. You contemplate on what to do next, will you...
>Lay there for a little while longer.
>Let her know that your awake.
>Try and remember why is it that you were summoned.
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> Bare all with the parser
> Stats, gender, name, skills, inventory and etc. You know we always ask this sort of thing first.
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> Bare all with the parser
>What.
> Stats, gender, name, skills, inventory and etc. You know we always ask this sort of thing first.
>Hp:20
Mp:0
Str:13
Agi:15
Con:10
Int:0
Mnd:5
Luk:9
Chr:6
You are male
>inventory:
Bed robe(equipped)
Monozao
Your name is Sasaki(?)
>Skills:
Tsubame Gaeshi: Multidimensional slash hits thrice deals 1xStr for each hit, Delay for two turns after using.
Monozao: Rush cut, deals 1.25xAgi delays for 1 turn.
Eye of mind(fake): increase Agi, 2xAgi delays for 1 turn.
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>Display Skills that aren't killing things and stat boosts: IE: The good ones.
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>Display Skills that aren't killing things and stat boosts: IE: The good ones.
>You can:
Talk
Gather
Examine
>For every level you:
Str:(+2)
Agi:(+4)
Con:(+2)
Int:(+0.2)
Mnd:(+1)
Luk:(+3)
Chr:(+3)
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>Do we have no knowledge skills? Craft Skills? Hobby-based skills? The kind that make life worth living? ;_;
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> Where are our manners?
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>Do we have no knowledge skills? Craft Skills? Hobby-based skills? The kind that make life worth living? ;_;
>You have no knowledge whatsoever in anything except being an assassin; you know many ways to kill people.
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>Ponder what has lead us down this terrible course.
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>You have no knowledge whatsoever in anything except being an assassin; you know many ways to kill people.
> Are we not good enough to slay people with wit?
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> Where are our manners?
You decide to let the girl know that your awake.
"Hello miss, I'm terribly sorry for eavesdropping on your conversation with Miss Patchouli but could I ask a question?
The red haired girl stumbles a bit as she turns her head towards you to say.
"You can ask me anything you like mr. assas-"
You reply with.
"You can call me Sasaki and I would like to ask if patchouli was the one that summoned me."
She smiles at you and says.
"Yes Miss Patchouli was indeed the one who summoned you Mr. sasa-"
You quickly reply with.
"Sasaki is fine."
There is something in your mind telling you why you were summoned. It says that once every 100 years the holy grail will appear. There will be 7 master and 7 servants fighting for that grail. Your memory is still a bit hazy and that was all you can recall.
The red haired girl had a quick moment of realization before saying.
"Oh Sasaki, Miss Patchouli wanted you to wear these and go meet her."
*Obtained Cloth Tunic and Pants
You reply with.
"Thank you errr-"
She smiles and says.
"Koakuma is fine."
You nod and decide to get up from your bed. What will you do now? will you....
>Go meet with Patchouli.
>Explore.
>Bathroom.
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> Are we not good enough to slay people with wit?
>Sadly you are not.
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>Ponder what has lead us down this terrible course.
>You ponder for a moment why your skillfully inept in anything that doesn't have to do with killing. You stop after stating that your purpose in life is an assassin.
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>Ponder why that purpose is so.
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>Ponder why that purpose is so.
>You decide that your first answer wasn't good enough so you try to rack your brain on why it is that you are an assassin. It seems as though when you remember anything from the past there is great magic blocking it.
*Main Quest Updated.
>Visit patchouli.
>Break the memory seal.
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>Explore bathroom.
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>Explore bathroom.
>You decide that you are in need of urination and ask koakuma if she can show you to the bathroom. She nods her head and tells you to follow her through this long hallway. At the end of the hallway she pointed to her left a door. Ushering a quick thank you before you close the door you take a leak with the fury of a thousand gods. You feel better afterwards. +2CHR
>You are in the bathroom.
>What will you do now? Will you...
>Explore the long hallway.
>Gather.
>Examine.
>Talk.
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>Look around the bathroom. You can learn a lot from bathrooms.
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>Look around the bathroom. You can learn a lot from bathrooms.
>You decide to look around the bathroom. Upon gazing around you noticed that this bathroom was larger then you imagine. There is a bathtub on the far right, a shower handle on the far left, and in the middle was a hot spring. To your left you see the toilet in which you have just leaked in. to your right you see the sink.
>What will you do now? Will you...
>Explore the long hallway.
>Talk.
>Gather.
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>Have a shower. If we're all about killing things, we're probably filthy. And it wouldn't do to approach Patchouli in a less than presentable state.
>Also flush toilet.
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>Also flush toilet.
> Make sure the seat is down too.
> Jack aspirins
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> Make sure the seat is down too.
> Jack aspirins
>You make sure the seat is down. You try and find some aspirin but found none.
>Have a shower. If we're all about killing things, we're probably filthy. And it wouldn't do to approach Patchouli in a less than presentable state.
>Also flush toilet.
>You decide that your very dirty and in need of a bath but first you flush the toilet and strip your clothes off. The coldness of the water stung at your back and torso which gradually became warmer. Your hair is all tangled up as you try and apply shampoo to your head. The water glistens down your body as you apply soap to your body. Turning off the water you hear knocking on the door. You think it is koakuma.
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>"Just a moment."
>Dry off, get dressed, replace toilet seat as needs be.
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>"Just a moment."
>Dry off, get dressed, replace toilet seat as needs be.
>You decide it would be quite embarrassing for you to be seen like this so you decide to dry off and reply with.
"Just a moment"
Suddenly the door was busted down and to your surprise you see a giant flying book with a fist in the middle.
^Boss Battle:
Giant Flying Book:
>Hp:10
Mp:10
Str:5
Agi:5
Con:0
Int:10
Mnd:10
Luk:0
Chr:0
>Turn 1:
>Attack
>Skill - (empty)
>Magic - (empty)
>Item - (1xPotion)
*Note you don't have your sword with you.
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>IMPORTANT! Are we literate?
>If so! Grab the book out of midair, pin it, and read it into submission.
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>IMPORTANT! Are we literate?
>If so! Grab the book out of midair, pin it, and read it into submission.
>Invalid action.
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>Assess what prevents grabbing the book.
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>Assess what prevents grabbing the book.
>You think to yourself why you can't grab the book and notice that it has a fist in the middle of it.
>You current stats are:
Hp:20
Mp:0
Str:13
Agi:15
Con:10
Int:0
Mnd:5
Luk:9
Chr:8
>Attack
>Skills - (empty)
>Magic - (empty)
>Items - (1xPotion)
*Note:
Attack = Str - 1/2Con (Enemy)
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>Grab fist by the wrist, slam book into wall. Repeat slamming until it behaves.
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>Grab fist by the wrist, slam book into wall. Repeat slamming until it behaves.
>You decide to attack by grabbing the wrist and slamming it into the wall.
DMG: Crit! 26
\:::::Victory:::::/
Level up! You are now level 2, your stats are.
>Hp:24
Mp:0
Str:12
Agi:19
Con:12
Int:0.2
Mnd:6
Luk:12
Chr:11
You shake your head as you examine what you just fought. Upon taking a closer look the book seems to be blank. Before you could do anything else the Koakuma stumble inside the bathroom. What will you do? Will you...
>Talk
>Gather
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>Sit book on the sink. Skim through it while drying off and dressing.
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>Sit book on the sink. Skim through it while drying off and dressing.
>Ignoring Koakuma for a second you decide to set the book on the sink and dress yourself.
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>Once done dressing, look at Koakuma.
>"My apologies. What were you saying?"
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>Once done dressing, look at Koakuma.
>"My apologies. What were you saying?"
>You apologize to Koakuma for ignoring her and asks her to reiterate. She replies,
"That book you just fought was a grimoire that Miss Patchouli sealed in her library, I need to return it quickly before it gets unstable.
You shrug your shoulders and told Koakuma that you really didn't mind it. Koakuma nods and takes her leave while you contemplate on what to do next. Will you...
>Visit Patchouli
>Retrieve your sword from your room.
>Explore The hallway.
*Note - Alright I think I'll call it a night and continue this tomorrow.
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> Explore the hallway.
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> Explore the hallway.
>You decide that its best to get a feel of this house that your in and explore the hallway outside the bathroom. You exit the bathroom into the scarlet hallway and take the path opposite of your room and while you were walking you noticed a another red haired girl in the hallway. What will you do? Will you...
>Talk.
>Examine.
>Gather.
>Keep going.
*Note - If you die you will get the bad end.
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>Ask her the way to Patchouli. Not like we have any idea how to get around.
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>Ask her the way to Patchouli. Not like we have any idea how to get around.
>You decide that instead of wandering around like a blunder idiot you ask the girl where might Miss Patchouli be. At first she was startled then she asked you who you were and you replied.
"I'm a servant that miss patchouli summoned, my name is Sasaki."
She didn't look convinced and she rudely retorted.
"I don't care who you are if I let an intruder like you roam the scarlet devil mansion then I'd be fired."
You quickly replied.
"Wait miss you have the wrong idea, I'm not here to fight against the master of this mansion."
The girl didn't listen and insisted on fighting.
^Event battle
???:
Hp:15
Mp:5
Str:8
Agi:8
Con:8
Int:5
Mnd:5
Luk:0
Chr:0
>Attack
>Skills - (Empty)
>Magic - (Empty)
>Item - (1xPotion)
*Note - Shes going easy on you.
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>Dodge or block first blow as appropriate. So we can claim we didn't start it.
>Punch her in the titties.
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>Dodge or block first blow as appropriate. So we can claim we didn't start it.
>Punch her in the titties.
>You decide to play evasively and defensively so as to not anger her farther but you release a right hook in her chest.
>DMG: Miss
>ENY DMG: 3
>Hp:21/24
Mp:0
Str:12
Agi:19
Con:12
Int:0.2
Mnd:6
Luk:12
Chr:11
>Attack
>Skills - (empty)
>Magic - (empty)
>Items - (1xPotion)
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>Do it a few more times til she desists. Not like having a prominent blob of flesh subject to repeated crushing force is going to hurt any less.
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>Do it a few more times til she desists. Not like having a prominent blob of flesh subject to repeated crushing force is going to hurt any less.
>You decide to keep attacking her in the chest.
>DMG: Crit! 16
>ENY DMG: 4
>Hp:17/24
Mp:0
Str:12
Agi:19
Con:12
Int:0.2
Mnd:6
Luk:12
Chr:11
???:
Hp:-1/15
Mp:5
Str:8
Agi:8
Con:8
Int:5
Mnd:5
Luk:0
Chr:0
!:::::Victory!:::::!
200/400 exp
The defeated girl quickly replied.
"I can't believe I lost to the likes of you."
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>Hopefully this should dismiss her of the belief we're just some human wandering in. Make sure it is dismissed, if not.
>Idly wonder if our sword is still bent, or was ever so.
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>"I can't believe you put up such a fight. The only thing I even know is how to turn people into piles of ruined organs. And I think I'm really good at it. And I actually had to try... It's...a little frightening, you know? Anyways, take me to Patchouli, please? Then you're somewhat doing your duty by taking an intruder to someone I assume is better able to handle the likes of me."
>Try not to have a mental breakdown at the fact a killing machine like ourselves had trouble with a goddamn maid, on top of not knowing anything else about who or what we are.
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>Hopefully this should dismiss her of the belief we're just some human wandering in. Make sure it is dismissed, if not.
>Idly wonder if our sword is still bent, or was ever so.
>"I can't believe you put up such a fight. The only thing I even know is how to turn people into piles of ruined organs. And I think I'm really good at it. And I actually had to try... It's...a little frightening, you know? Anyways, take me to Patchouli, please? Then you're somewhat doing your duty by taking an intruder to someone I assume is better able to handle the likes of me."
>Try not to have a mental breakdown at the fact a killing machine like ourselves had trouble with a goddamn maid, on top of not knowing anything else about who or what we are.
She scoff at your praise and agrees to lead you to where patchouli is. Upon journeying farther down the hallway with her you stop at two great doors. Then she said.
"This is where Miss Patchouli is Mr...-"
You rebuttal for the millionth time.
"You can call me Sasaki."
But she was already out of sight by the time you turned over. You sigh to yourself and ponder if you could retrieve your sword after you talked to patchouli. Upon opening the great twin doors your greeted with the sight of thousands upon thousands of rows of books. In the middle was the purple marshmellow girl Patchouli sitting on her chair. She nods at your arrival and beckons you to come sit down on the opposite side of the table. She opens her mouth and says.
"As you may have already known you are a servant, and I am your master."
You nod agreeing with her and she continues.
"As a servant you are bound by this contract on my palm and must obey my every command."
She raises her palm to show you a crimson seal on her palm.
"Now I must ask you a question are you truly an assassin?"
You gave a nod to confirm.
"Ah, I see, anyways, since your a servant you must know that there are 6 other servants too."
You nod.
"I will start by explaining the other types of servants before we go to remilia for approval."
"Which do you want to learn about first?"
>Lancer
>Berserker
>Archer
>Rider
>Saber
>Avenger
>Assassin
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>Assassin
>"Before we begin. Why do I know nothing? Something is keeping me from remembering. This is...troubling. Deeply so."
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>Assassin
>"Before we begin. Why do I know nothing? Something is keeping me from remembering. This is...troubling. Deeply so."
>You ask her this question before you begin.
"Why is it that I can't remember anything about the past?"
Patchouli had a look of surprise before replying.
"As a servant you should know that to avoid any emotional attachment the holy grail binds your memories."
*Main Quest
>Visit Patchouli (completed)
>Break the memory seal (completed)
You have a solemn look on your face before wiping it away and asking.
"Alright, what is an assassin type servant."
She had a look of annoyance on her face before replying.
"They are swift in dealing with their enemies and are the strongest in close combat."
"Which would you like to learn about now?"
>Lancer
>Berserker
>Archer
>Rider
>Saber
>Avenger
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>"This seems a terrible inefficient set-up. How am I supposed to do this task when I cannot even remember who I am, or what I have done. I remember nothing but bloodshed, yet...I had difficulty when one of your maids attacked me! A maid! Has not erasing what makes me a person also not ruined me as any sort of servant? Surely there is something we can do about this? It must be in your interests as well as mine."
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>"This seems a terrible inefficient set-up. How am I supposed to do this task when I cannot even remember who I am, or what I have done. I remember nothing but bloodshed, yet...I had difficulty when one of your maids attacked me! A maid! Has not erasing what makes me a person also not ruined me as any sort of servant? Surely there is something we can do about this? It must be in your interests as well as mine."
>You decide that the answer was illogical and against common sense. In which she replied with.
"Surely you must know that servants are heroic spirits resting in the Holy Grail's throne room waiting to be summoned in the next fight. Your inability to fully grasp your skills is because you are separated from your source of power which takes the form of an item in your past life."
"Now which servant type do you wish to learn about."
>Lancer
>Berserker
>Archer
>Rider
>Saber
>Avenger
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>"Apparently I did not. What a foolish thing..."
>"Tell me about Rider, I suppose."
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>"Apparently I did not. What a foolish thing..."
>"Tell me about Rider, I suppose."
>You decide that you want to learn more about the rider class and asks.
"What is the servant class rider?"
She nodded and replied.
"Riders take control of beasts and empower them. Think of them as beast tamers, anything they ride will increase in strength tenfold but usually the beasts can't handle the power and explode upon impact.
"Now which servant class would you like to learn about?"
>Lancer
>Berserker
>Archer
>Saber
>Avenger
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>This avenger seems to be an irregular. We should find out what kind.
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>This avenger seems to be an irregular. We should find out what kind.
>This avenger class seems to be out of place to you and you ask.
"Tell me more about this... Avenger class."
She nodded and replied.
"The avenger class is a class that rivals the durability of the berserker class. They delight in turn pain into curses and are very masochistic. Although at first the avenger may look like a scrawny weakling. It has a second true form that is to be feared. However the class is not without faults. The avenger must sustain damage in order to hurt his enemies. Avengers are also very slow but quick to attack.
"Which class would you like to learn about now?"
>Lancer
>Berserker
>Archer
>Saber
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>"Just summarize the rest of them, please"
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>"Just summarize the rest of them, please"
>You decide to not dwell on the classes much longer and ask patchouli to summarize the rest of the servants.
Patchouli nods and replies.
"Lancer is a long range meele type of class that uses a spear which they give power to. Usually the spears have side effects if they hit."
"Sabers is a well rounded meele type of class that has no weaknesses but at the same time don't excel."
"The archer class deals with projectiles of any kind whether its swords or arrows or anything that can be thrown. They can also make their own projectiles out of mana."
"The berserker class is similar to the avenger class except they deal damage themselves instead of taking damage to deal damage. They are also a lot harder to control."
Patchouli lets out a long sigh before saying.
"We should get remilia's approval. But before that we need to retrieve your sword."
*Note - Oh shit forgot caster, meh oh well.
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>Arch eyebrow. "What happens if approval isn't gotten?"
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>Arch eyebrow. "What happens if approval isn't gotten?"
>You asks what happens if you don't get approval and she replies.
"I use the command seal on my palm to unsummon you to summon another assassin servant."
You mentally cringe at the thought of being unsummoned.
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>Nod.
>"Let's go."
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>Nod.
>"Let's go."
>After exiting the library with patchouli you walk towards the direction of your room only stopping to greet the maids. They smile at you and wave. As you enter the room where your sword is you notice a large blue crystal with the words "Save" Inscripted in the front. What will you do? Will you...
>Save.
>Grab your sword.
>Exit.
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>Contemplate sword, and what can be remembered about it.
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> Examine the sword closly.
> Mention the crystal with the word "Save" on it.
> "Would being Un-summoned send me back to wherever I was before being summoned and restore my memories? Or would it be something like killing me?"
> Obtain the sword.
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>Contemplate sword, and what can be remembered about it.
>You try and remember what you can about your sword and it seems as though part of your memory seal lifted. You remember that it was a sword given to you by your father whose name you don't know. It seems your father was cut down by this man named musashi and you set out to defeat him. On your journey you learned the technique Tsubame Gaeshi which is slashing three times at once. At the end of your journey musashi defeated you and cracked your skull open with his sword. The next thing you know you were in a throne room full of other spirits.
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> Examine the sword closely.
> Mention the crystal with the word "Save" on it.
> "Would being Un-summoned send me back to wherever I was before being summoned and restore my memories? Or would it be something like killing me?"
> Obtain the sword.
>You ask what happens if you were to be Un-summoned and she replies.
"Since your just a spirit given a physical form via mana you would just go back to the Holy Grail's throne room awaiting to be summoned again."
You nod your head and asks.
"And what of this "Save" crystal here?"
She replies.
"This is a time crystal in which you can store an event in and with just a little mana you can return to this time as if nothing happened."
>What will you do now? Will you...
>Save.
>Grab your sword.
>Exit.
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>Nod distractedly. Try to properly remember the face of our father, and why he was killed. Any kind of memory at all is important.
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>Nod distractedly. Try to properly remember the face of our father, and why he was killed. Any kind of memory at all is important.
>You try and remember the face of your father but a blur comes across his face. It must be the memory seal you thought to yourself. Apparently your father was killed in a swordsmen brawl in town by the man named Musashi who was the only one to come out unscathed. That was all you can recall of his death.
>What will you do now. Will you...
>Save.
>Grab your sword.
>Exit.
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>Try to make an educated guess whether taking the blade would help clearup the memory seals, or simply make them that much harder to shake.
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>Try to make an educated guess whether taking the blade would help clearup the memory seals, or simply make them that much harder to shake.
>You contemplate if taking the sword would help ease up the memory seals and finally came to the conclusion that Holy Grail only shows you what it wants to show you.
>What will you do now? Will you...
>Save.
>Grab your sword.
>Exit.
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>Decide, in the end, that it is our blade. If it is an impediment, it may be cast aside.
>Take the sword.
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>Decide, in the end, that it is our blade. If it is an impediment, it may be cast aside.
>Take the sword.
>You decide that it is your blade and if it proves to be a nuisance that you will cast it aside. Upon touching the hilt of the blade a rush of sword techniques and killing knowledge floods your mind.
*Relearned Tsubame Gaeshi
*Relearned Monozao
*Relearned Eye of The Mind(fake)
>What will you do now? Will you...
>Save.
>Exit.
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>Exit
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>Exit
>Exiting the room with your sword by your side you follow patchouli to where the main hall is. At the bottom of the stairs you see a tall blue haired man wearing a skintight celtic armor(?) holding a spear in his right hand. Next to him you see a pint-size midget of a girl in a frilly pink dress. The girl had a look of arrogance on her face as we came closer. The pint-sized girl opens her mouth and bellows.
"Is this your servant patchouli? He looks more like a commoner then anything else."
Patchouli had a look of impassive on her face as she nodded.
"Well lets see if he is good enough to be a servant of the scarlet devil mansion."
You smirk and say.
"I will prove that I am worthy."
The pint-size girl replied.
"Lets see if you hold true to those words. Lancer! You will spar with this servant and if he loses patchouli will un-summon him."
The blue haired man in the blue celtic armor went into a fighting stance and says.
"As you wish."
^Boss battle:
Cu'Chulainn(Lancer)
>Hp:60/60
Mp:0
Str:13
Agi:11
Con:9
Int:9
Mnd:9
Luk:12
Chr:15
>Attack
>Skills - (Tsubame Gaeshi(1xStr)x3) Monozao(1.25xAgi) (Eye of mind(fake)(increase2xAgi)
>Magic - (empty)
>Items - (1xPotion)
*Note - your sword is 8m long.
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Man, I was hoping for some different heroic spirits. There's so many mythologies to choose from. Ah well.
>Regard Lancer, and size him up. In particular, for vulnerabilities. Defend as necessary.
>"It is a pleasure to meet you, Lancer. I apologize if I have forgotten to greet you as a friend, my memories have fled me. I fear I will be an embarrassing opponent for you."
>Examine skills.
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>Become the bone of our sword
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Man, I was hoping for some different heroic spirits. There's so many mythologies to choose from. Ah well.
>Regard Lancer, and size him up. In particular, for vulnerabilities. Defend as necessary.
>"It is a pleasure to meet you, Lancer. I apologize if I have forgotten to greet you as a friend, my memories have fled me. I fear I will be an embarrassing opponent for you."
>Examine skills.
(OOC: Only lancer and assassin and archer are the same.)
>You apologize for forgeting your formalities.
>Your skills are:
Tsubame Gaeshi: A multidimensional slash that hits thrice. Deals 1xStr x3 Delays for two turns.
Monozao: Rush cut, deals 1.25xAgi delays for 1 turn.
Eye of mind(fake): increase Agi, 2xAgi delays for 1 turn.
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>Become the bone of our sword
>Invalid command.
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>We're going to have to avoid that spear unless we want to suffer some pain. Does more agility mean naturally, more chance to dodge? If so, Eye of mind the hell up.
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>We're going to have to avoid that spear unless we want to suffer some pain. Does more agility mean naturally, more chance to dodge? If so, Eye of mind the hell up.
>Agreed.
>Does Lancer not reply to us?
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>We're going to have to avoid that spear unless we want to suffer some pain. Does more agility mean naturally, more chance to dodge? If so, Eye of mind the hell up.
>Agreed.
>Does Lancer not reply to us?
>Lancer stares coldly at you waiting for you to make the first make.
>You start by using Eye of Mind. Blue magic starts to circle you as lancer charges.
*Note - Yes Agi is dodge percentage.
>Buff: Agix2
>ENY DMG: Miss!
>Hp:24/24
Mp:0
Str:12
Agi:19 (+38)
Con:12
Int:0.2
Mnd:6
Luk:12
Chr:11
>Attack
>Skills - (Tsubame Gaeshi(1xStr)x3) Monozao(1.25xAgi) (Eye of mind(fake)(increase2xAgi)
>Magic - (empty)
>Items - (1xPotion)
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> Let's try Monozao out.
Does Agi affect our Accuracy as well, or only Evade?
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>Do buffs stack? If so, Fake Eye again.
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> Let's try Monozao out.
Does Agi affect our Accuracy as well, or only Evade?
>This turn your delayed from using eye of mind!
>Lancer begins charging his spear with demonic energy.
>Hp:24/24
Mp:0
Str:12
Agi:19 (+38)
Con:12
Int:0.2
Mnd:6
Luk:12
Chr:11
(OOC: Yes agi affects Accuracy Luck does too.)
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>Do buffs stack? If so, Fake Eye again.
(OOC: It stacks only twice.)
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>When the opportunity presents itself, Fake Eye once more. Until then, dodge or parry as needs be.
>If there is time, examine the spear. Does it seem possible to sever its head?
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So if we Agi buff twice, would we have 4x or 3x of our Agi?
> Once we have used the Agi buff again, we should use Monozao for some serious Dmg.
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>When the opportunity presents itself, Fake Eye once more.
>after you finish using eye of mind you use it again!
>Lancer is reading his spear.
>Hp:24/24
Mp:0
Str:12
Agi:19 (+76)
Con:12
Int:0.2
Mnd:6
Luk:12
Chr:11
*Note - His spear WILL hurt if it hits.
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>Stay defensive. Dodge, let him overextend himself.
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>Stay defensive. Dodge, let him overextend himself.
>You decide to play defensively waiting for the right time to strike.
>Lancer jumps up into the air doing a backflip on the ledge then jumps off and throws the spear yelling.
"GAE BULGA!!!"
>ENY DMG: Miss!
>Hp:24/24
Mp:0
Str:12
Agi:19 (+76)
Con:12
Int:0.2
Mnd:6
Luk:12
Chr:11
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>Monozao the spear. Try to cut it in half.
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>Monozao the spear. Try to cut it in half.
>You get into a stance with your sword and in a split second your on the other side of lancer with the blade extended.
>Lancer is delayed from using gae bulga!
DMG: Crit! 427.5 damage!
!:::::Victory!:::::!
Level Up! Level 3
800/900 EXP
>Hp:28/28
Mp:0
Str:14
Agi:23
Con:14
Int:0.4
Mnd:7
Luk:15
Chr:14
"You put up a well fought fight assassin."
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>Was that Lancer speaking?
>To Lancer: "It seems I am not the only one so afflicted. This was a battle of our shadows."
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>Was that Lancer speaking?
>To Lancer: "It seems I am not the only one so afflicted. This was a battle of our shadows."
>You heard lancer praise your fighting skills and he continues saying.
"It seems that we are one in the same assassin, this was not our fight just our shadow's fight."
You nod in agreement and turn your head towards the pint-size girl waiting for her evaluation. She seems to be midly contempt with the outcome. She opens her mouth to speak.
"Well fought assassin, it seems that you are truly worthy of being a scarlet devil mansion servant."
She takes her leave only stopping at the door to her room and says.
"Be sure that you keep on your guard, there could be other servants attacking anytime now."
You look at patchouli who was sitting in a chair sipping tea with a look of impassiveness on her face. Then she opens her mouth to say.
"You should rest up assassin, you look restless."
What will you do? Will you...
>Rest
>Explore
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>"In good time. There are things that must be done first."
>Explore. If there's going to be other servants about, we need to learn the ways they can get in, where they have to hide, and what ways we can turn the terrain against them.
>Try to remember other things while doing this. If we can remember our father, try to remember things that he did, and that we did together.
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>"In good time. There are things that must be done first."
>Explore. If there's going to be other servants about, we need to learn the ways they can get in, where they have to hide, and what ways we can turn the terrain against them.
>Try to remember other things while doing this. If we can remember our father, try to remember things that he did, and that we did together.
>You shrug off patchouli's suggestion in polite manner and decide to explore this mansion trying to obtain as much information on the terrain as you can. To your surprise this place seemed immense and there were maids everywhere. On your trip around the mansion you ponder about your father. The only thing you could remember about him was his death, killer, and that you looked up to him. Whenever you tried to remember something else you clutch your head in pain. When you came to, you were lost in this labyrinth of hallways. Which path will you take?
>North
>South
>East
>West
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>Shake head, ponder if the wrong path is being taken.
>Go east.
>Smile at the maids and say kind things to the maids as we pass them. Perhaps taking our mind purely from the task will help open it to other things. Being more human to regain humanity and suchlike.
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>Shake head, ponder if the wrong path is being taken.
>Go east.
>Smile at the maids and say kind things to the maids as we pass them. Perhaps taking our mind purely from the task will help open it to other things. Being more human to regain humanity and suchlike.
>You decide to take the east path and greet the maids along the way. You try and act more human in hopes that you would regain some of your humanity. Along the path east you reach a dead end with a door to the east and to the west. Which path will you take?
>East
>West
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> West.
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>Examine door, first.
>How do the maids seem to react?
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> West.
>You decide to take the direction west and upon opening the door you see a magnificent garden. There was a maid in the far left corner of the garden tending her flowers. She seemed different from the other maids. As you got closer she disappeared in an instant and reappeared with a knife near your throat. You try and say this to explain your reason for being here.
"Miss, I was summoned here by your librarian I don't mean to cause any trouble."
Her cold hard stare softens and she asks with a smile.
"I see, did patchouli need something from me?"
You reply with.
"Not at all, I just stumble here wandering the mansion. This place sure is enormous."
The maid goes back to tend to the flowers.
What will you do now? Will you...
>Talk
>Examine
>Gather
>Examine door, first.
>How do the maids seem to react?
>The maids didn't seem to mind when I entered the garden.
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> "I am sorry to have interupted you and your work, miss...?"
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>Bow toward Maid the Knife. "You're quite skilled. One wonders why they need me at all with the likes of you around."
>See if she'll get into conversation on her own, or if she she's more reticent.
>Examine garden. Try to see if it stirs any kind of memory, or simple appreciation.
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> "I am sorry to have interrupted you and your work, miss...?"
>She replies with calm composure.
"You may call me Sakuya mister I am the chief maid of this mansion."
You bow your head in respect while saying.
"I go by the name of Sasaki, A pleasure to meet you."
She bows in respect.
>Bow toward Maid the Knife. "You're quite skilled. One wonders why they need me at all with the likes of you around."
>See if she'll get into conversation on her own, or if she she's more reticent.
>Examine garden. Try to see if it stirs any kind of memory, or simple appreciation.
>You praise her skills and beret your own and she smiles at you. Then she turn her head towards you and asks.
"Could you tend to these flowers for me while I am away? Miss Patchouli requested I gather herbs in the forest outside."
You contemplate on what to do and you came to the conclusion that you will...
>Accept her request.
>Decline her request.
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>"Certainly, though I do not think I am much of a florist."
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>"Certainly, though I do not think I am much of a florist."
>You recall that you have no skill whatsoever in anything except killing but you still accept. She smiles and bows at you before instantly disappearing again. You try to tend to the flower even though you have no idea what to do. All you could manage to do was cut some weed out of the garden before Sakuya returned. She cups her chin and evaluate how you did before saying.
"Not bad. Could use a little work though."
You reply with a grunt as you rest on a side the the garden wall. Sakuya finishes up pruning the garden then takes her leave. What will you do now? Will you...
>Exit
>Gather
>Examine
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>Continue getting an idea of what the mansion's layout is; note points of entry for intruders and good ambush spots. Continue to be friendly with the personnel; flirt with maids if they seem friendly enough; might as well do something that isn't all work all the time.
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>Continue getting an idea of what the mansion's layout is; note points of entry for intruders and good ambush spots. Continue to be friendly with the personnel; flirt with maids if they seem friendly enough; might as well do something that isn't all work all the time.
>You rack your brain trying to get a basis for the layout of this mansion and in your educated guess you come up with this theory. The mansion is divided into 10 sections. In the front is the entrance hall. To the left of that is the dining room and to the right is the bedrooms for the maids. You also note that your room is in that section too. Past the entrance hall is the Main Hall that leads to floor 2 where Remilia's bedroom is located. Behind that is the Scarlet Devil Library. To the right is where you are right now and to the left is the storage room. After thinking so much you decide that you need a rest. What will you do? Will you...
>Go to your room and rest
>Explore
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> Sleep. Look like an innocent child while doing so if at all possible.
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>Where do people usually tend to gather, as far as we can observe?
>Go rest.
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> Sleep. Look like an innocent child while doing so if at all possible.
>You decide that you are too tired to push on and head towards your room. As you opened the door to your room you notice that the giant blue crystal was still at the far left corner of your room. You strip into your bed robes and lay on the bed. You think to yourself if you could look innocent while sleeping but quickly dismiss that thought due to the fact of your shoulder length hair.
>Where do people usually tend to gather, as far as we can observe?
>Go rest.
>Before allowing yourself the sweet bliss of sleep you try and remember where do most people gather in this mansion. You come to the conclusion of the main hall.
^The next day.
What will you do now? Will you...
>Save
>Exit
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>Go have breakfast.
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>Go have breakfast.
> We must have our Om nom noms.
It's very well possible for an 18-or-sumthin year old guy with hair past his shoulders to look innocent.
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> We must have our Om nom noms.
It's very well possible for an 18-or-sumthin year old guy with hair past his shoulders to look innocent.
>Go have breakfast.
>You decide to go to the dining hall that is until a giant fireball busted down the door to your room followed by Patchouli. You quickly get dress and asks Patchouli what's wrong. She just beckoned you to follow her. As you traveled through the hallway with Patchouli you notice that a lot of the maids were panicking. As you reached the main hall you saw a woman with an even frillier dress then Remilia accompanied by a man with silver hair. Remilia was with lancer on the opposite side of that women. We walked to where Remilia was standing and turned to face the woman. She had a fan covering her mouth in her right hand and a parasol in the left. Remilia opened her mouth and said.
"Yukari Yakumo, have you come to admit defeat?"
The women just smiled and said.
"I came to see how your servants were doing. but if you really want to fight..."
Remilia quickly retorted.
"Of course we will fight! Lancer!"
Lancer got into a battle stance and whispered with a sigh.
"I just wanted to take it easy. Jeeze."
Patchouli said.
"You will fight alongside lancer"
I nodded in agreement.
*Lancer has joined your party
^Boss Battle:
Archer (Emiya Shirou)
>Hp:1500/1500
Mp:100
Str:9
Agi:10
Con:9
Int:18
Mnd:19
Luk:15
Chr:14
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>"You aren't supposed to knock with fireballs, Archer."
>Get that fake eye on.
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>"You aren't supposed to knock with fireballs, Archer."
>Get that fake eye on.
>You begin to meditate and use your eye of mind
>Input command for lancer.
Assassin(Sasaki)
>Hp:28/28
Mp:0
Str:14
Agi:23(+46)
Con:14
Int:0.4
Mnd:7
Luk:15
Chr:14
Cu'Chulainn(Lancer)
Hp:60/60
Mp:0
Str:13
Agi:11
Con:9
Int:9
Mnd:9
Luk:12
Chr:15
>Skills:
Magic Runes: Various effects.
Gae Bulga: Charges for 2 turns release on turn 3 deals 4xStr.
Wesen Gae Bulga: A pierce that has a 7% chance to instantly kill, Delays for 1 turn.
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>Get that fake eye on.
> Definately. Mind of Eye needs to be used, preferably twice.
> Observe the area and what Archer does, be ready to dodge anything from any direction.
> Lancer stats and abilities?
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> Definately. Mind of Eye needs to be used, preferably twice.
> Observe the area and what Archer does, be ready to dodge anything from any direction.
> Lancer stats and abilities?
Cu'Chulainn(Lancer)
Hp:60/60
Mp:0
Str:13
Agi:11
Con:9
Int:9
Mnd:9
Luk:12
Chr:15
>Skills:
Magic Runes: Various effects.
Gae Bulga: Charges for 2 turns release on turn 3 deals 4xStr.
Wesen Gae Bulga: A pierce that has a 7% chance to instantly kill, Delays for 1 turn.
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>Have Lancer try Magic Runes. Random effects seem very useful right now.
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>Have Lancer try Magic Runes. Random effects seem very useful right now.
>Its not random you have 3 runes to select from. Healing, Jump, Transfer.
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>Examine Rune effects
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>Its not random you have 3 runes to select from. Healing, Jump, Transfer.
> Effect of each Ru-
>Examine Rune effects
-ne... Damn...
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>Examine Rune effects
>Healing: Heals 50% of you or and ally's hp.
>Jump: Avoids ANY attack for 2 turn delays for 1 turn.
>Transfer: You transfer then target of your enemy's attack over to you.
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>Have Lancer use Jump, and interpose himself between Archer and Assassin.
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>Have Lancer use Jump, and interpose himself between Archer and Assassin.
>Lancer uses Jump to get in between Archer and Assassin.
>Archer crosses his arms and two blades appear. then he begins to chant.
"I am the bone of my sword..."
Archer then throws his swords.
>ENY DMG: Avoided.
Assassin (Sasaki)
>Hp:28/28
Mp:0
Str:14
Agi:23(+46)
Con:14
Int:0.4
Mnd:7
Luk:15
Chr:14
Cu'Chulainn(Lancer)
Hp:60/60
Mp:0
Str:13
Agi:11
Con:9
Int:9
Mnd:9
Luk:12
Chr:15
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>Have Lancer use Transfer.
>Use Fake Eye again when possible.
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>Have Lancer use Transfer.
>Use Fake Eye again when possible.
>You are delayed from using Eye of mind!
>Lancer is delayed from using transfer!
>Archer does a back flip onto a ledge then summons a bow out of thin air and begins charging.
Assassin (Sasaki)
>Hp:28/28
Mp:0
Str:14
Agi:23(+46)
Con:14
Int:0.4
Mnd:7
Luk:15
Chr:14
Cu'Chulainn(Lancer)
Hp:60/60
Mp:0
Str:13
Agi:11
Con:9
Int:9
Mnd:9
Luk:12
Chr:15
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>Crap, missed the delay on Jump. Ah well.
>Have Lancer attack the bow, with the intention of ruining Archer's charge and keeping him from focusing.
>Use Fake Eye again.
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>Crap, missed the delay on Jump. Ah well.
>Have Lancer attack the bow, with the intention of ruining Archer's charge and keeping him from focusing.
>Use Fake Eye again.
>Lancer jumps up and with his spear tries to break archer's concentration with a swipe. Lancer failed to break his concentration but he hit anyways!
>Assassin begins to use eye of mind again!
>Archer begins to chant while reading his bow.
"Steel is my body and fire is my blood."
>DMG: 9
Assassin(Sasaki)
>Hp:28/28
Mp:0
Str:14
Agi:23(+92)
Con:14
Int:0.4
Mnd:7
Luk:15
Chr:14
Cu'Chulainn(Lancer)
Hp:60/60
Mp:0
Str:13
Agi:11
Con:9
Int:9
Mnd:9
Luk:12
Chr:15
Archer (Emiya Shirou)
>Hp:1491/1500
Mp:100
Str:9
Agi:10
Con:9
Int:18
Mnd:19
Luk:15
Chr:14
*Note - Jump when activated does not count the turn it was activated as one of the two turns. It still works nevertheless.
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> Assassin: Monozao or w/e once delay for the 2nd Eye of Mind has ended.
> Lancer: Stab weapon into the enemy, somewhere vital such as the head, preferably, as soon as plausible.
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>Assassin:Kick his ass
>Lancer:Jump
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> Lancer: Stab weapon into the enemy, somewhere vital such as the head, preferably, as soon as plausible.
>Not this. He can take way more damage than we can. We need to ruin his offense.
>Lancer: Keep up the concentration breaking attempts. Focus on this over inflicting damage.
>Lancer: "You're a lousy poet, you know that, Archer? The bards would have your head on a plate!"
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>Not this. He can take way more damage than we can. We need to ruin his offense.
My idea was to break the concentration, if you had a spear shoved into you face, I doubt you would be able to concentrate :P But Touche(sp?) none the less.
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> Assassin: Monozao or w/e once delay for the 2nd Eye of Mind has ended.
> Lancer: Stab weapon into the enemy, somewhere vital such as the head, preferably, as soon as plausible.
>Assassin enters a stance then in a split second he appeared on the other side of archer with his blade extended.
>Lancer tries to aim his spear at a vital point with wesen gae bulga.
>Archer takes aim then uses kaladbolg on assassin.
DMG: crit! 526.5 damage
ENY DMG: 22
Assassin(Sasaki)
>Hp:6/28
Mp:0
Str:14
Agi:23(+92)
Con:14
Int:0.4
Mnd:7
Luk:15
Chr:14
Cu'Chulainn(Lancer)
Hp:60/60
Mp:0
Str:13
Agi:11
Con:9
Int:9
Mnd:9
Luk:12
Chr:15
Archer (Emiya Shirou)
>Hp:964.5/1500
Mp:100
Str:9
Agi:10
Con:9
Int:18
Mnd:19
Luk:15
Chr:14
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>Lancer: Healing Rune
>Assassin: Stay defensive until possible to act again.
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>Lancer: Healing Rune
>Assassin: Stay defensive until possible to act again.
>Lancer invokes a magical rune that he had with him to heal Assassin!
>Assassin is delayed and will remain defensive.
>Archer summons more swords to his hand and continues his chant.
"I have created, over a thousand blades"
He then throws his swords at lancer.
Heal: 14
ENY DMG: Crit! 10
Assassin(Sasaki)
>Hp:20/28
Mp:0
Str:14
Agi:23(+92)
Con:14
Int:0.4
Mnd:7
Luk:15
Chr:14
Cu'Chulainn(Lancer)
Hp:50/60
Mp:0
Str:13
Agi:11
Con:9
Int:9
Mnd:9
Luk:12
Chr:15
Archer (Emiya Shirou)
>Hp:964.5/1500
Mp:90
Str:9
Agi:10
Con:9
Int:18
Mnd:19
Luk:15
Chr:14
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>Monozao
>Gae Bulga
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>Monozao
>Gae Bulga
>Better yet: DOUBLE TECH
>Assassin: Monozao!
>Follow up in the wake of Assassin's attack and try to slip spear between Acher's legs and trip him.
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>Monozao
>Gae Bulga
>Better yet: DOUBLE TECH
>Assassin: Monozao!
>Follow up in the wake of Assassin's attack and try to slip spear between Acher's legs and trip him.
>You both decide to attack at once using your monozao while lancer comes up from behind and trips archer.
>Archer Continues his chant even farther while throwing more sword at assassin.
"Unknown to death, Nor known to life."
DMG: 268.75
Trip: Failed!
ENY DMG: 5
Assassin(Sasaki)
>Hp:15/28
Mp:0
Str:14
Agi:23(+92)
Con:14
Int:0.4
Mnd:7
Luk:15
Chr:14
Cu'Chulainn(Lancer)
Hp:50/60
Mp:0
Str:13
Agi:11
Con:9
Int:9
Mnd:9
Luk:12
Chr:15
Archer (Emiya Shirou)
>Hp:695.75/1500
Mp:90
Str:9
Agi:10
Con:9
Int:18
Mnd:19
Luk:15
Chr:14
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Lancer: Healing Rune on Assassin
Assassin: Monozao again as soon as the delay on it ends.
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Lancer: Healing Rune on Assassin
Assassin: Monozao again as soon as the delay on it ends.
>Lancer uses another healing rune that he had with him to heal assassin!
>You are delayed
>Archer fires a kaladbolg at lancer while continuing his chant.
"Have withstood pain, to create many weapons."
Heal: 14
ENY DMG:22
Assassin(Sasaki)
>Hp:28/28
Mp:0
Str:14
Agi:23(+92)
Con:14
Int:0.4
Mnd:7
Luk:15
Chr:14
Cu'Chulainn(Lancer)
Hp:28/60
Mp:0
Str:13
Agi:11
Con:9
Int:9
Mnd:9
Luk:12
Chr:15
Archer (Emiya Shirou)
>Hp:695.75/1500
Mp:90
Str:9
Agi:10
Con:9
Int:18
Mnd:19
Luk:15
Chr:14
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>Lancer: Gae bolga
>Assassin: Another round of Monozoa. But spelled right.
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>Assassin:Give 'em a kick in the nuts after Monozoa
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>Lancer: Gae bolga
>Assassin: Another round of Monozoa. But spelled right.
>Lancer grabs his spear and charges it with demonic power.
>You enter a battle stance and uses Monozoa on archer.
>Archer continues his chant while firing a kaladbolg on lancer.
"Yet these hands will never hold anything."
DMG: 258.75
ENY DMG: 22
Assassin(Sasaki)
>Hp:28/28
Mp:0
Str:14
Agi:23(+92)
Con:14
Int:0.4
Mnd:7
Luk:15
Chr:14
Cu'Chulainn(Lancer)
Hp:6/60
Mp:0
Str:13
Agi:11
Con:9
Int:9
Mnd:9
Luk:12
Chr:15
Archer (Emiya Shirou)
>Hp:437/1500
Mp:90
Str:9
Agi:10
Con:9
Int:18
Mnd:19
Luk:15
Chr:14
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>I thought charging was the other Gae Bolga tech =[
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>I thought charging was the other Gae Bolga tech =[
Gae Bulga: Charges for 2 turns release on turn 3 deals 4xStr.
Wesen Gae Bulga: A pierce that has a 7% chance to instantly kill, Delays for 1 turn.
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Goddamn dyslexia.
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Goddamn dyslexia.
>Well a little luck can fix that. :)
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>Not much to be done right now, what with delays and charges. =I
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>Not much to be done right now, what with delays and charges. =I
>Lancer is charging.
>You are delayed!
>Archer reaches near the end of his chant and throws swords at lancer.
"So as I pray..."
ENY DMG: 5
Assassin(Sasaki)
>Hp:28/28
Mp:0
Str:14
Agi:23(+92)
Con:14
Int:0.4
Mnd:7
Luk:15
Chr:14
Cu'Chulainn(Lancer)
Hp:1/60
Mp:0
Str:13
Agi:11
Con:9
Int:9
Mnd:9
Luk:12
Chr:15
Archer (Emiya Shirou)
>Hp:437/1500
Mp:90
Str:9
Agi:10
Con:9
Int:18
Mnd:19
Luk:15
Chr:14
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>Drop a Monozoa/Gae Bolga train on 'em. =I
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>Drop a Monozoa/Gae Bolga train on 'em. =I
>Lancer is charging
>Assassin enters a stance with his blade extended and slashes archer with monozoa.
>Archer fires a kaladbolg at lancer as he finished his chant.
"Unlimited Blade Works."
Suddenly you and lancer enter this world full of gears and swords impaled upon the ground. The only word you could describe this place as was hell.
DMG:
ENY DMG: 22
Lancer has died!
"Forgive me for losing... Miss Remilia!"
Assassin(Sasaki)
>Hp:28/28
Mp:0
Str:14
Agi:23(+92)
Con:14
Int:0.4
Mnd:7
Luk:15
Chr:14
Cu'Chulainn(Lancer)
Hp:0/60
Mp:0
Str:13
Agi:11
Con:9
Int:9
Mnd:9
Luk:12
Chr:15
Archer (Emiya Shirou)
>Hp:178.25/1500
Mp:90
Str:9
Agi:10
Con:9
Int:18
Mnd:19
Luk:15
Chr:14
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>Goddamn Dyslexia for reals.
>Stay dodgy.
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>Goddamn Dyslexia for reals.
>Stay dodgy.
>You try to be evasive while you are delayed.
>Archer takes a moment to catch his breath.
Assassin(Sasaki)
>Hp:28/28
Mp:0
Str:14
Agi:23(+92)
Con:14
Int:0.4
Mnd:7
Luk:15
Chr:14
Archer (Emiya Shirou)
>Hp:178.25/1500
Mp:90
Str:9
Agi:10
Con:9
Int:18
Mnd:19
Luk:15
Chr:14
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>One last Monozoa. Hopefully.
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>One last Monozoa. Hopefully.
>While archer was taking his last breath you decide it was a perfect time to let go your final Monozoa. In the blink of an eye you came near archer and impaled him through the chest. He coughed up blood and you notice that whatever was controlling him disappeared. As you stare into his face you see that it had been smilling. You ask to yourself.
"Why is it that we fight in this war for the holy grail? Why do we need to suffer? As heroic spirits we should be rewarded with peace."
You drop archer's body onto the floor and watch it dissipate into mana. Unlimited Blade Work crumbled and you were sent back to scarlet devil mansion again. Lancer was barely alive with kaladbolg impaled inside his stomach. You kneel down towards him followed by Remilia. Remilia had a solemn look on her face as she scowled at lancer. She opened her mouth and said.
"Such a useless servant like you. Dying in amist a battle. Truly a useless servant."
Lancer only smiled in return. Patchouli was watching from afar with a look of impassiveness on her face. Oh how you wanted to slash her face in. Remilia opened her mouth again and said.
"Always doing reckless things with no plans at all you truly are a useless servant."
Remilia seemed to be masking her true emotions but I could see it clearly with my improvised eye of the mind. I saw a deep into her memories and witness a girl who just wanted someone to be like a brother to her. I stopped looking thinking that I was going too far.
The women who came to this mansion was still there holding that parasol in her left hand and that fan covering her mouth in the right. She opened her mouth and said.
"My my, what an interesting outcome. But nevertheless it is over, I have lost."
Remilia got up from kneeling down and smirked at the women. She then replied.
"It seems that my servant wasn't useless after all. It did manage to beat yours."
The women smiled back at Remilia before saying.
"Perhaps your right. Not that it matters anyways."
Listening to this women talk was pissing you the hell off. You wanted to slash her up but the difference in power is too great. You noticed with your eye of the mind that shes more powerful then you'd ever hope to be. But you notice that she was leaving so you breath a sigh a relief.
Lancer lay there like a broken toy with mana oozing out of his stomach. He turn his head towards Remilia and said.
"If its any condolences Miss Remilia; I thought you were an excellent master and if I had to be resummoned to fight, I want to be your servant again."
Remilia was kneeling again with tears in her eye. Through her choked sobs she said.
"Stupid, I just told you that you were a useless servant. Why would I want a servant like you again? You just had to go and die didn't you?"
Lancer placed a hand on the back of Remilia's head and let her cry on his chest. His body was already half gone and what was left of him started to dissipate. Only his right arm and torso and head were left. Lancer knew that Remilia enjoyed his company. He also knew that Remilia looked upon him as an older brother.
Patchouli continues to stare passively at the scene before her. She then turned and exited the main hall.
When lancer finally faded away Remilia got up from the ground and pointed towards me. She then bellowed out with a smile.
"You had better win assassin! I don't care if I am not your master, you must win for lancer's sake."
With that Remilia exited the main hall towards her bedroom.
What will you do now? Will you...
>Rest.
>Visit the Library.
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>Before Remilia can leave, ask her, "Why didn't you try to heal him?"
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>Before Remilia can leave, ask her, "Why didn't you try to heal him?"
>You stop Remilia before she can leave and ask her why she didn't try to save lancer. She replied with a scowl on her face before saying.
"Its would be useless. Once a servant dies the mana that sustain his physical form is gone. Think of it as a servant's core. That core is the very essence of the heroic spirit's physical form. Once it is destroyed the Holy Grail recalls the spirit back into the throne room. There is no way to replicate the core of a heroic spirit without gruesome side effects."
You try and wrap your head around what remilia just told you and finally decide not to ponder on it much longer.
What will you do now?
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>"What was wrong with his core? Was he not here, speaking as you stood by? Are you not a great magician? Should it not be in your power to help him? If not, is the effort itself not worthwhile? It is an insult to him, I think, that you made no effort to try. Was he just a tool to you, after all?"
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>"What was wrong with his core? Was he not here, speaking as you stood by? Are you not a great magician? Should it not be in your power to help him? If not, is the effort itself not worthwhile? It is an insult to him, I think, that you made no effort to try. Was he just a tool to you, after all?"
>You stopped Remilia again to beret her on her choice and she grew more annoyed. She replied.
"Don't you think I did try? I researched all I could when he was still here. I really tried hard to find a way to keep his core alive after it dies. Every experiment failed. How dare you accuse me of not trying. He wasn't just a tool to me... He was a friend, an important friend..."
Remilia breaks downs crying near the end of her speech. When she finally came to she turned and started walking away again.
What will you do now?
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>Bow head.
>"So I see. Effort is hard to gauge when one's fingers are idle. Forgive me."
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>Bow head.
>"So I see. Effort is hard to gauge when one's fingers are idle. Forgive me."
>You bow your head towards remilia and apologize for your ignorance. It is dawn and nearing the night. Right now all you have the desire to do is rest after that hard fought battle.
What will you do? Will you...
>Go to your room and rest.
>Visit the library.
*Note - I think I'll continue this tomorrow, I am very tired at the moment.
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>Do both and rest in the library
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>Do both and rest in the library
>You decide to pay patchouli a visit before going to bed. Upon opening the great twin doors of the library you are greeted with the sight of Patchouli and Koakuma. You stood right in front of Patchouli's chair and stared at her for a long time. Patchouli under my glare passively kept reading her book paying no heed to me at all. You were starting to get a little annoyed and decided to let her know that you were there.
"Why did you let lancer die? surely a great magician like yourself could have kept him alive."
Patchouli sighed and closed her book turning her head towards you and replied.
"Why does it concern someone like you? After all your just a serv-"
That really gets you angry and you slapped Patchouli across the face. The force of the slap was so great it knock her off her chair. Patchouli scowls at you then says.
"Such a disobedient servant. Maybe its best that I replace you."
You glare at patchouli coldly as you retort.
"I don't care if you do replace me just answer my damn question."
Patchouli gets up from the floor and brushes herself off before replying.
"It is true that I am a great magician but even I can't replicate the core of a heroic spirit. You see the core of a heroic spirit isn't just the mana that makes up their physical form. The core is also a part of the very essence of the heroic spirit which contains their identity. If I were to try to replicate the core of a heroic spirit I would need to inscribe the complex formulas from scratch and sacrifice thousands upon thousands of souls to get the right servant. As smart as I may be I have yet to figure out the complexity of a soul."
You try to think of a rebuttal to Patchouli's explanation but fail to do so.
"Remilia made the mistake of getting emotionally attached to her servant. I truly feel sorry for her, yet at the same time I knew that this would happen. Remilia kept insisting on joining this Holy Grail war. I knew it would be a bad idea yet I taught her how to summon a servant anyways."
You asks if there is anyway to revive lancer and Patchouli replies.
"Servants die when they are killed."
You decide to exit the library feeling that there was nothing left to say. Upon opening the door to your room you see your bed and that giant blue crystal in the far left corner of the room. What will you do now?
>Rest.
>Save.
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>Rove the halls. Try to work out some nervous energy. Consider an apology to Patchouli for hitting her; resolve not to do it again without a good reason.
>Observe what life it like in the manor at this time of day; note the actual time.
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>Rove the halls. Try to work out some nervous energy. Consider an apology to Patchouli for hitting her; resolve not to do it again without a good reason.
>Observe what life it like in the manor at this time of day; note the actual time.
>You suddenly feel guilty for slapping Patchouli and feel the need to apologize. You make a resolve not to do it again unless she really deserves it. Currently you are roaming the hall and you see a lot of maids cleaning the rubble from your fight. You ask a maid what time it is and she replied 9:38 P.M. What will you do now?
>Rest.
>Explore.
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>Help out the maids a bit. It's hard not to feel some sympathy for the downtrodden servants right now.
>Try to get in on idle chitchat, make some friends.
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>Help out the maids a bit. It's hard not to feel some sympathy for the downtrodden servants right now.
>Try to get in on idle chitchat, make some friends.
>As you walk through the hallways of the scarlet devil mansion you decide to help out the maids feeling sympathy for them. They smiled and showed you where the cleaning supplies are. As you were being guided by the maids you overhear two of them talking about Miss Remilia.
"Things sure were lively when lancer was still around. Miss Remilia always looked so happy with him."
You decide to join in on their conversation and asked a question.
"Um, excuse me maids may I pose a question? I want to ask what was it like when lancer was still around."
They smilled at you and replied.
"For a long time Remilia grew resentful for sealing her sister in the basement. She had desperately wanted a sibling to play with. It was only a few months ago when Lancer came along. He filled that void for Remilia; he was like an older brother to her. She hadn't smile for a long time since she became known as the Scarlet Devil. When lancer was still here she became more cheerful and full of energy. They used to go on and on about how they would win this holy grail war nonsense. Oh my were already here at the storage room. Well lets get you into a maid outfit so you can start cleaning."
You mentally cringe at the thought of wearing a maid outfit. You tried to object by saying.
"Um, excuse girls but I don't cross dress."
The girls giggled and said.
"Why sure you do! a beautiful man such as yourself should fit perfectly in a maid outfit."
Before you could object the girls stripped you down and proceeded to force the outfit onto you.
"There, doesn't he look cute girls?"
The girls all giggled and nod. What will you do now?
>Comply with their fetishes.
>Tear off this outfit.
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> Comply while saying "I'm only doing this to humor you." We have to grin and bear it.
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>Wonder if this actually is crossdressing in this era... Who knows how the world has changed, and what we forgot.
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>Wonder if this actually is crossdressing in this era... Who knows how the world has changed, and what we forgot.
(OOC: You just have to believe in me.)
> Comply while saying "I'm only doing this to humor you." We have to grin and bear it.
>You groan as you watch them laugh and giggle at you. You don't want to admit defeat so you said.
"I'm only doing this to humor you girls. Just this once though."
The girls giggled a little more before handing you a dust pan and a sweeper. You grabbed the dust pan and sweeper and followed the girls to the main hall. A blue haired maid opened her mouth to say.
"Lets get to work girls, we have a lot of cleaning to do."
The girls then scattered across the main hall gathering the rubble and sweeping it into a pile. You randomly picked a spot and decide to start sweeping. After many hours of bending over to pick up scraps your back and shoulders feel very sore. You feel as though the weight of the world is on your shoulders. You could tell by the clock that was above you that it was getting real late into the night. You look at your surroundings and see that the main hall is much cleaner then it was before. You also note how all the maids don't seem to be tired at all. The girls who put him in the maid outfit came towards him and the green haired one said.
"Your not very good at this are you mister assassin? There were a lot of times where we had to pick up your scraps."
True, you had no knowledge of cleaning at all or skill for that matter in anything that doesn't have to do with killing. You grunt as you replied.
"I'm sorry if I don't live up to your standards, cleaning hasn't been a profession of mine at all."
They turned towards each other and smiled. Then the one with the blue hair said.
"Don't worry about it mister Assassin, we were really glad you helped us. Us maids aren't as numerous as you'd like to think.
With that they headed towards the housing section of the Scarlet Devil Mansion. You sit there contemplating what to do next. Will you...
>Its late at night, I should rest.
>Sleep Deprivation is training too.
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>Ponder what has been learned about the art of cleaning.
>Go rest.
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> Sleep like a baby, all innocent and such :)
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>Change out of the uniform first. Hang it up where it won't get wrinkled.
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>Change out of the uniform first. Hang it up where it won't get wrinkled.
>Ponder what has been learned about the art of cleaning.
>Go rest.
> Sleep like a baby, all innocent and such :)
>You decide that you are too tired to stay up any long and start to make your way to your room. While you were stripping into your bed robes you decide to ponder what you learned about cleaning and what you can improve upon. As you lay on the bed you decide to look as innocent as possible. Well as innocent as a killing machine could be. You thought to yourself how much fun it was with the maids and decided to make sure that the maid outfit isn't wrinkled. You finally fall asleep.
^The Next Day.
>Exit
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>Wake up. This is very important.
>Get self dressed. Wander out. Gravitate toward the breakfast-having regions of the mansion.
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>Wake up. This is very important.
>Get self dressed. Wander out. Gravitate toward the breakfast-having regions of the mansion.
>You decide to wake up from your well earned rest and get dressed. You lazily make your way through the hallways greeting the maids that you pass along. As you reach the dining hall you noticed that the number of maids increased. In the middle of the dining hall was a long table that stretch quite far. On one end of the table sat Remilia and on the other sat patchouli. On the sides of the table were maids seated in chairs. The maid that you saw in the garden saw besides Remilia and on the right of Patchouli you see someone you don't recognize in green clothing. You took a seat down in between two fairy maids waiting for breakfast to be served. You were surprised at the large amounts of food on your plate. Even with the memory seal you remember that you never had a breakfast this large before. Your plate consisted of grilled fish with pounded rice paste in a bowl with two eggs on the side. After everyone finished; there were a lot of maids coming in and out of the dining hall. You got up from having finished your breakfast and walk towards the exit until Patchouli stopped you. You raise an eyebrow at her and she told you to follow her to the library. What will you do?
>Follow Patchouli
>Exit
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>Follow Patchouli.
>Gauge how much trouble the maids are having with this clean up.
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>Follow Patchouli.
>Gauge how much trouble the maids are having with this clean up.
>You decide to follow Patchouli to the library. While you were walking out you tried to make an educated guess on how much trouble the maids are having cleaning up after breakfast. You noticed that they all looked happy while they were doing it and came to the conclusion that this was a natural part of their daily life. Upon entering the library you see koakuma pouring tea into Patchouli's cup. Patchouli sat down on her chair and told you to sit down in the opposite chair. Patchouli then opens her mouth to say.
"There had been reports of a vicious looking man in the tengu's newspapers. I suspect that it could be another servant so I've come to the conclusion that we must see if this is true or not."
You nod head in agreement and Patchouli continues with.
"I will need to take some preperations before we set out to youkai mountain for my magic will be weaker outside of this mansion. Is there anything you need before we go?"
>Yes
>No
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>"What supplies to you have, and what information do you have to offer about this Youkai Mountain?
>Ponder for a moment.
>"Why are you doing this?"
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>"What supplies to you have, and what information do you have to offer about this Youkai Mountain?
>Ponder for a moment.
>"Why are you doing this?"
>You ask what supplies the scarlet devil mansion can offer and more information on Youkai Mountain. Patchouli sighs and replies.
"We have tents water canteens and everything needed for survival if we are to journey. Youkai Mountain is a perceptual region that is inhabited by kappas and tengus. That is all you really know about the place."
You stop for a bit to think before asking.
"Why are you doing this?"
Patchouli kept her impassive stare as she said.
"The Holy Grail intrigues me with its mysterious allure. I want to win this war to learn more about the Holy Grail. Is there anything else you need to know?"
>Yes
>No
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> "Are the Kappa or Tengu hostile in any manner, including rude? Or are they more friendly?"
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> "Are the Kappa or Tengu hostile in any manner, including rude? Or are they more friendly?"
>You ask if the inhabitants of Youkai Mountain are in any way hostile. She replied.
"The Kappa are generally shy creatures and are rarely hostile unless in danger. The Tengu however will exploit any weakness they can find and are extremely boastful and arrogant. Is there any more questions you'd like to ask?"
>Yes
>No
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>"What is the chance that the others know about what happened to Archer and Lancer?"
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>"What is the chance that the others know about what happened to Archer and Lancer?"
>You ask patchouli the probability of other masters knowing what happened to Archer and Lancer wherein she replied with.
"The probability is highly likely as news does have ways of traveling fast. Is there anything else you'd like to know?"
>Yes
>No
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>"I suppose that will do for the time being. Let us make haste."
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>"I suppose that will do for the time being. Let us make haste."
>You decide that will be your last question for now and tell Patchouli your ready. Patchouli nods before opening her mouth to say.
"I suppose it is a bit late to say this but; as you may have already known, a servant's power derives from an item in their past life which are called Hongus or Noble Phantasms. A servant may also have more then one noble phantasms depending on how great they were in their past life."
With that Patchouli exited the room. The loud ringing in your head stopped as soon as she went through the doorway. You decide to forgot about the whole ordeal and headed towards the storage room. Rows upon rows of boxes were stacked on top of each other. All the boxes were labeled and you decide that you will take out what you need. After you finish collecting supplies you checked a backpack you found to see if you missed anything. As you entered the main hall you see the 4 maid girls who forced the maid outfit onto you. As they saw you coming they waved and smilled at you. Patchouli wasn't wearing her purple marshmellow dress but instead a black tank top and cameoflage pants. You also note that she is skinnier then you'd thought she be. You walk up to Patchouli and opened your mouth to say.
"What are these four girls doing here? Are they coming with us?"
Patchouli kept her look of impassiveness and replied.
"These girls are going to be my escorts as I can't do exstrainus activities."
You raised an eye brow at Patchouli before saying.
"Why would you need escorts when you already have a servant like me?"
Patchouli stared into your eyes and replied.
"Because your a blundering idiot. That is why."
You were getting irritated and tried to retort but Patchouli said.
"Alright, we don't have much time to spare. We need to make it past the forest of magic before nightfall."
With that said patchouli walked out the front door while you were being dragged by two of her escort maids. You thought to yourself how things are going to be rough the next few days. As you walked alongside the group you noticed that Patchouli was breathing harder and harder each rest you made and the rests became more frequent. Patchouli finally decides to stop and orders the maids to set up camp. So much for making it past the forest of magic before night. You had some difficulties setting up your own tent and asked a maid to help you. Currently resting your head inside your tent what will you do now?
>Talk to the group.
>Talk to Patchouli.
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>Assassin is a but a humble man of the people. Let's chill with the maids.
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>Assassin is a but a humble man of the people. Let's chill with the maids.
>You decide that your not in the mood to argue with Patchouli anymore and headed towards the bonfire. The girls were in idle chatter as you casually walked towards them. You sat yourself down on a log nearby and decided to listen in on their conversation.
"This is the first time I'd seen Miss Patchouli exit the mansion."
Said the maid with green hair.
"I know right? I just don't see Miss Patchouli as the type of person who would ever go out."
Replied the red haired maid.
"It's a good thing we brought extra supplies of her medicine."
At this point of the conversation you decide to interject.
"Hello girls, wonderful night sky tonight."
The four girls turned and faced towards you with smiles. The blue haired girl says.
"Hello Mr. Assassin, we were just talking about Miss Patchouli."
This wasn't something you wanted to hear so you replied.
"I'm sorry but, could we please change the subject? I rather not talk about Patchouli now."
The girls turned towards each other with worried faces before the blonde maid said.
"Please don't think badly of Miss Patchouli mister. Even though she may look cold and cruel on the outside, deep down she really cares."
You mentally scoff. Your eye of mind revealed no emotions in Patchouli at all. But then you suddenly realize that Patchouli could be masking her true emotions with magic. You resolve to ask her about this later when you get the chance. For now you put the girls' mind at ease.
"You've got the wrong idea girls, I truly respect Miss Patchouli."
They breathed out a sigh of relief. One of the girls said its about time they went to bed. After saying good night to all of them you return to your tent. What will you do now?
>Rest
>Talk with Patchouli.
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>Examine the surroundings, note places where ambushes are most likely, best places to defend and retreat in the case of an attack, and so on.
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>Examine the surroundings, note places where ambushes are most likely, best places to defend and retreat in the case of an attack, and so on.
>You decide to look around the surroundings of the campsite checking for places where enemies can ambush. You noticed that you are in a small clearing of the forest and that the most likely spot for an ambush would be from the south. After doing a full analysis of the area you return to your tent. What will you do now?
>Rest
>Talk with Patchouli
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>Go make sure Patchouli hasn't couched up a lung.
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>Go make sure Patchouli hasn't couched up a lung.
>You decide to go make sure if Patchouli is alright. You exit your tent and made your way towards her tent. Upon entering the tent you see that Patchouli is still awake. She noticed you entered her tent and closed her book then put it off to the side. You sit down inside the tent and decided to ask.
"You seem to be having difficulties just breathing let alone hike. Is there something you aren't telling me?"
Patchouli sighed and stared into your eyes before saying.
"My conditions have always been a hindurance to me but I suppose I could tell you. I an both asthmatic and anemic. It becomes very difficult to breath at times even with the medicine that I prepared."
This was a complete surprise to you. Not only did she look fragile, she was extremely weak without her magic. Patchouli kept that vacant look in her eyes whiles opening her mouth to say.
"If that is all you wanted to know then I suggest you rest up for tonight. Sleep deprivation will only make the morning trip a burden."
Before leaving the tent you ask one final question.
"Are you using magic to mask your emotions?
You saw that Patchouli tensed up a bit before replying.
"No, what makes you ask such a question?
You replied.
"When I used my eye of mind to see your true emotions I saw nothing. I would have believe that you were a cold heartless person that is until the maids convinced me otherwise."
With that you exit Patchouli's tent and started back towards your own tent. You laid your head inside and considered what to do next.
>Rest
>Ponder
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> Rest.
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>Rest and Ponder until sleeptimes come.
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> Rest.
>Rest and Ponder until sleeptimes come.
>You decide that you are too tired to think of anything and let the bliss of sleep overcome you. The next morning was hell for you because the maids came to wake you up early in the morning. Being sleep deprived was really taking its toll on your body you thought while lazily getting dressed. For breakfast the maids gave you fruits and tea. Not the best of breakfasts but it would have to do. You tried to take down your tent but all your efforts failed so you asked a maid to help you. The sun was glaring down upon you as you walked alongside the group. The other maids were giggling at how sleepy you were and you tried to ignore it. As your group traveled farther through the forest your group came across an intersection. There was a sign in the middle with arrows pointing left and right. Patchouli pulled out a map from her backpack and pointed towards the right path. You were doubtful how exact the map really was and opened your mouth to ask.
"Are you we are going the right way Miss Patchouli?"
Patchouli's face gained a hint of annoyance as she said.
"As I see it yes. the left path will only take us to a troublesome person."
You decide to take up Patchouli's word for it and play along. You had never noticed how scenic the forest of magic was until now. The sight of streams and animals seemed to put an ease to your mind. As your group was getting closer to the end of the forest of magic it was already after midday. When your group finally reached the exit of the forest of magic; Patchouli decided it was a good time to set up camp. You sat down on a log wondering what to do next.
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A dark silhouette besides a girl in a witch costume could be seen. The girl smirked to herself before saying.
"Oh look its that servant that beat archer and lancer ze~"
The dark silhouette turned it's head towards the girl and said.
"Servant? He looks more like a commoner."
They looked down upon assassin before saying.
"Appearances or not he is in our way and must be eliminated da ze~"
The dark silhouette stopped to think for a moment before saying.
"Perhaps we should wait a bit. It seems that if we follow them we may find the other servants."
The girl cupped her chin with her right hand before saying.
"Maybe your right. In any case we should observe them for now learning their weaknesses."
With that the two figure jumped off the branch that they were on and decided to set up their own camp close to yours.
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You still haven't come to a conclusion of what to do next until the girls said that supper was ready. The girls had been boiling a soup full of beef and water over a fire. It smelled delicious to you. There was a container of noodles to the side of the large pot. You decide to help yourself to this delicious meal before you. But as you were eating you couldn't shake off the feeling that something or someone was watching you. You decide to ignore it as you enjoyed yourself by the fire. After supper was over you decide to rest in your tent. What will you do now?
>Rest.
>Talk with the girls.
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>Talk with the maids. It makes one feel like less of a literal tool.
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>Talk with the maids. It makes one feel like less of a literal tool.
>You decide that you like the company of the maids and return to the campfire. They were sitting near each other engaged in idle chatter like they were last night. You decide to listen a bit more before talking.
"Did you see that fish in the stream? It was huge!"
Said the red haired one.
"I wish we could've taken it with us. Its too bad that our cooler is too small."
You decide that this is a perfect time to interject saying.
"Hello girls, terribly sorry of myself but I've forgotten to ask for your names."
The group of girls giggled at you. The blue haired one said.
"Don't worry about it mister Assassin. My name is Mizumi Nakahara"
She gestured to herself. Mizumi then pointed to the red haired one and said.
"She's my little sister and her name is Koizumi Nakahara."
Koizumi gave you a little bow. Then Mizumi pointed to the green haired one.
"That is our sempai over there. Her name is Kaori Mitsumoto."
Kaori gave you a little wave. Mizumi finally points to the last maid and says.
"And that is my best friend Suzuki Ishikawa."
Suzuki bowed in your direction. You also haven't told the girls your name yet so you decide to do so.
"Pleased to meet you girls, My name is Sasaki Kojiro."
The group of girls smiled at you. Suzuki opened her mouth to say.
"So what is it that you want to talk about mister Kojiro."
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>Ask them about themselves. If they are guarded, explain that we can't recall anything of ourselves, and thus hope that hearing about other people may help. Also because it's nice to know who you friends are.
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>Ask them about themselves. If they are guarded, explain that we can't recall anything of ourselves, and thus hope that hearing about other people may help. Also because it's nice to know who you friends are.
>You decide to get better acquainted with them asking them a series of question.
"So tell me a little more about yourself Mizumi."
Mizumi smiled at you and said.
"Well, lets see... Oh I have so much things to share about myself that I don't know where to start. First of all I went to maid school together with my sister and best friend when we were still in the outside world. Our sempai Kaori graduated before us though. I have an extreme phobia for spiders and other insects. I love it when people are kind to my sister. I guess thats enough about me for now."
You nod your head in agreement as you were being bombarded with information. You decide to ask her little sister more about herself.
"So Koizumi would you like to share more about yourself?"
She nods her heads furiously before saying.
"Oh boy would I ever. Let see... Well first of all I really like berries, but I love strawberries the most. I am afraid of high places and the dark. I really look up to my older sister even if she gets on my nerves sometimes. When we were in school together, the older girls kept picking on me and bullying me because I was short. But that all stopped when my older sister came and protected me. She scared all the bullies away and that allowed me to make friends."
You nod your head as she energetically tells you more about herself. You decide to ask Mizumi's best friend about herself.
"Suzuki was it? would you like to talk more about yourself?"
Suzuki nodded timidly and said.
"Well I guess I'll start by telling you my likes and dislikes. I really like seashells and I love the ocean. My parents were divorced when I was a baby so I never got to see my dad. I am really afraid of ghosts and stuff like that. Umm, I guess thats all I have to say about myself..."
You nod well she timidly told you things about herself. Finally you decide to ask their sempai about herself.
"Miss Kaori, would you care to share more about yourself?"
Kaori gave you a warm smile before saying.
"Why I'd be delighted to tell you more about myself. Well, I really like nature and would often go outdoors. I really hate it when people show disregard for the beauty around them and destroy that beauty. When I was still in maid school I was the president of my class. I guess that is enough about me. What about you mister kojiro? Care to tell us more about yourself?"
The three other girls peered in to listen to you. You had no recollection of what you were like so you said.
"I am sorry girls but I can't seem to recall anything about myself. I think I may have amnesia."
The girls looked dejected but that soon went away. Kaori said that it's getting really late and that we should all go to sleep soon. Upon entering your tent you laid your head down thinking about what to do next.
>Rest
>Ponder
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"I really like seashells and I love the ocean." <---Man did she fuck up in a former life, if she's living in Gensokyo. =[
>Do a quick scan of the area for likely points of attack and the best ways to stymie it, then go rest. We've been slackin' there.
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"I really like seashells and I love the ocean." <---Man did she fuck up in a former life, if she's living in Gensokyo. =[
>Do a quick scan of the area for likely points of attack and the best ways to stymie it, then go rest. We've been slackin' there.
>You decide to be extra paranoid and exited your tent to set up traps in everyplace you think can be used in an ambush. When you triple reinforced the surrounding area with makeshift traps from your knowledge as an assassin you enter back into your tent with barely any stamina left.
>Rest
>Ponder
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>That's why a quick scan was supposed to be made, not thorough ;_;
>Rest.
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>That's why a quick scan was supposed to be made, not thorough ;_;
>Rest.
>Sleep deprivation is taking its toll on you and you decide to lay like a lump on your bed till morning. Morning was extra hell for you because Koizumi woke you up with her obnoxiously happy voice early in the morning. After getting dress you exited the tent and started to take it down using techniques you learned from the maids. Quite sloppily so but at least you did it by yourself. After checking that you everything you need in your backpack you walk over to the campsite for breakfast. The maids had given you tea and fruits again. You and your group finally exits the forest of magic with much rage. Well for you atleast. On the horizon you could see something that resembled a village. As your group got closer you realize that it was a village. Upon entering the establishment you are greeted with the sight of busy street marketers and kids playing on the street. This place somehow reminds you of your hometown. Patchouli then stopped the group and said.
"We need to restock on supplies before we set out again. Meet me in the village square when you guys are finished."
The maids all nodded to each other before separating in different directions leaving you standing there. Patchouli had already left for the village square. What will you do now?
>Follow Kaori
>Follow Suzuki
>Follow Koizumi and Mizumi
>Go shop on your own.
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> Shop on our own.
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> Shop on our own.
>You decide that your a grown man and can shop on your own with the money you received from Patchouli at the start of the journey. But you soon regret it as you got lost in a sea of customers. You were lost and decide to ask for help from a man nearby.
"Umm, excuse me sir do you know where I might purchase these vegetables?"
You showed the man a list of vegetables that you needed to buy and he replied.
"Yea sure, you see that section of vendors over there?"
He pointed northwest of where we were right now.
"They usually sell alot of vegetables over there."
Feeling relieved you decided to thank him and ask for his name.
"Thank you mister... What name do you go by?"
The man replied.
"Beowulf."
That was certainly a strange name you also know that he seem to be carrying two swords. You decide to ignore it and take a bow before leaving to the section he pointed out. After some extensive shopping you meet back with the group in the village square.
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"Whats taking her so long to just get our supper?"
The dark silhouette that was with that girl in a witch's costume said while taping his foot with his arms crossed. He uncrossed his arms as the girl came back carrying a bag of groceries. He opened his mouth to say.
"It doesn't take that long to shop you know."
The girl in the witch costume grinned at him and said.
"I like to select the finest ingredients for my dishes ze~"
The man face palmed before replying.
"As if you could cook for anything."
A vein popped on the girls head and she kicked him in the genitals. The man bent over and groaned.
"That'll teach you to insult my cooking skills. I happen to be a great cook."
The girl snidely remarked.
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You and your group were on the outskirts of the village with camp already set up. Currently you are sitting by the fire waiting for supper to be serve. What will you do now?
>Make idle chat with the girls.
>Wait.
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>Who just waits when there's idle chat to be made?
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>Who just waits when there's idle chat to be made?
>You decide to talk to the girls instead of waiting and being bored.
"So Mizumi how is it working for the Scarlet Devil Mansion?"
Mizumi adds a little bit of spice while stiring before saying.
"Its quite nice actually, Mistress Remilia allows us maids more leeway then necessary but that doesn't stop us from trying our best. I don't think I'd rather be working anywhere else."
Kaori comes to taste the soup before it is done to check if the broth tastes right. She decides to add a little more vegetables and letting it sit before saying its ready. Supper consisted of rice soaked in broth with bite-size pieces of fish littered throughout the bowl. You start crying at how delicious it was and decided that these maids are the best cooks in the world. When supper was finish all the girls cleaned up and went to bed early. You lay in your tent thinking what you'll do next.
>Rest
>Ponder
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>Rest.
>Try to recall other things about home that the village might have knocked loose while drifting off.
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>Rest.
>Try to recall other things about home that the village might have knocked loose while drifting off.
>As you were drifting off to sleep you try and remember what that village reminded you of your home. A sudden rush of blurred images flooded your mind. The only think you could make out of this jumbled mess was that your father was a nobleman. He was killed by Musashi to weaken the political power of the shogunates. Everything else in your mind was just blurred off. You finally shake off those images and allowed yourself some rest.
^The Next Day
This was the first time you slept well ever since you exited Scarlet Devil Mansion to go on this journey. Breakfast was fruits and tea as per usual. It seemed to be a much nicer day today then it was the past two days. The birds were chirping and the deers were running around. You then noticed a rustle in a bush nearby and decide to go check it out. Upon uncovering the bush you find a sleeping bag and inside was Remilia. She woke up drowsily only to find out that she had been discovered. You decide to go back to the campsite with Remilia and make her explain there.
"Were you following you following us Remilia? If so why"
Remilia looked away from you and Patchouli and said.
"I thought it was unfair how you and Patchouli went out by yourselves and had fun without me."
Patchouli sighed and returned to cleaning up the campsite with the maids. You looked at Remilia and she was looking at you with pleading eyes to let her stay. After much thought you decide that having Remilia around wouldn't be so bad. The trip today wasn't as bad for you as they had been the other two days. Everyone was engaged in idle chatter except Patchouli.
>Talk with the girls
>Talk with the girls and Remilia.
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>Talk with the girls and Remilia
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>Talk with the girls and Remilia
>You decide to join in on the conversation that Remilia and the girls were having.
"There was this one time where I used my giant spear to stop a giant squid thing that came out from beneath the Scarlet Devil Lake; charismatically of course."
Remilia was acting like the first day you met her and you mentally facepalmed. The girls all stared at Remilia in awe as she puffed out her flat-chest.
"There was another time when a armpit miko came to the Scarlet Devil Mansion and tried to challange me. Of course being as generous as I was let her defeat me because I was holding back."
You decided that listening to Remilia boast was not exactly a fun thing to do and decide to ask Koizumi what she thought of Remilia.
"What do you think about Remilia, Koizumi?"
She turned her head towards you and cheerfully said.
"I think that Mistress Remilia is the coolest person ever! I am so glad to be serving under her."
You were mentally reaching your limit with all this bullshit until Patchouli raised her hand signaling for us to stop. In front of you, you see a large waterfall to the side and a stairway leading up. On your way up the stairs you noticed that something was ominous in the air. What you finally saw the top of the stairs Patchouli ordered the group to stay down. Something didn't feel quite right in the air. You finally realize what it was that was trouble you when you saw two servants standing opposite of each other getting ready to fight. On the left was a gruesome looking man who was half naked. He wore red cloth that covered his body from the waist down. The upper part of his body was too grotesque for you to bare. His upper body wore hellish tatoos and designs that look as if they were in graved onto his body. He also wore a bandana on his head and carried a sadistic smirk on his face. On the right was a gigantic brute of a man wearing heavy armor carrying a short sword that seemed disproportion to his body. The man towered over the other man and was 3 times his size. Both of those servants look pretty vicious to you. Besides the servant on the left is a woman clad in irish plaid dress holding a parasol. Besides the servant on the right is a woman in a red dress with a large blue afro. You mentally cringe at the thought of getting into a fight with any of these servants. Patchouli seemed to be watching with no intention of interfering. What will you do now?
>Suck it up and decide to join the battle.
>Wait a little longer and let the battle play itself out.
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>Let them beat each other up a bit before making the final decision on whether or not to join in.
>Make sure the travel group doesn't get seen; direct them to hide.
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>Let them beat each other up a bit before making the final decision on whether or not to join in.
>Make sure the travel group doesn't get seen; direct them to hide.
>You decide that these servants are too fearsome and wait until later to make the final decision. You ask Patchouli and Remilia to take the group and hide somewhere they couldn't be seen. You then find another spot to hide where you think would be a good place to ambush and watch the scene before you.
"You've got a lot of nerve if you think your puny avenger can stand up to my Berserker, Yuka Kazami."
Berserker rawred an earpiecing rawr as it flexed it's muscles.
"We'll see what happens when Avenger destroys your Berserker."
Avenger got into a stance and pulled out two indescribable weapons. They look like daggers except at the same time they look like something else. They were also littered with hellish tatoos. The air between the two seemed dead quiet. Avenger made the first move and dashed towards Berserker with his daggers extended. Berserker took a step forward and brought his short sword down trying to cleave Avenger. But Avenger was too quick for him and dodged his slash while dealing damage of his own. Berserker tried to turn and slash Avenger again but Avenger disappeared. Avenger reappeared on the other side of the battle field preparing his curse. He tastes the blood of Berserker that got caught on his daggers and self inflicts wounds on himself. An aura of darkness covered Avenger and Berserker and it seemed like Berserker was in pain. Avenger was smirking as he continued to cut himself dealing damage to Berserker. That is until Berserker broke free of the darkness and slashed Avenger across the chest. Blood was gushing from Avenger's body and he started laughing hysterically. Avenger then turned into a shadow beast that was dark all over except for his fangs and eyes. Even though he was barely recognizable as human anymore you could still see a grin on his face. Berserker slashed Avenger again this time slicing off his arm. Avenger's severed arm then turns into a smaller shadow beast and bites onto Berserker not letting go. Avenger then opens his mouth showing a mouth full of sharp fangs to say in a demonic voice.
"Unlimited Remains"
In an instant the little shadow beast on berserker exploded with immense force. You were sure that Berserker died but in admist the cloud of dust Berserker still stand practically unscathed. Avenger then regrows his arm and prepares another curse. They stood staring at each other for the longest time.
"My my aren't you a durable little servant."
Said the woman in the irish plaid dress.
"You now see why you can't win? My servant is the strongest of all servants with a stockage of 10 more lives. His noble phantasm The Twelve Sons rivals that of Hercules."
Retorted the woman with a blue afro. The woman in the irish plaid dress nonchalantly replies with a smile.
"We'll just have to kill him ten more times now won't we?"
You were getting more and more dishearten at thought of fighting them. What will you do now?
>Fight
>Wait a little more.
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>Quietly ask who the summoners are.
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>Quietly ask who the summoners are.
>You decide to ask Patchouli from below the tree that you were on who were the masters of Avenger and Berserker. Patchouli quietly replies.
"Avenger's master on the left is someone by who goes by the name of Yuka Kazami. She is usually known as the flower master of four season. She also claims to have received the ultimate magic that none knows. Berserker's master on the right is a goddess who is known as Kanako Yasaka. She is the goddess of Moriya Shrine where wind disciples come to pray."
What will you do now?
>Fight
>Wait a bit longer.
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>Ponder what is known about Avenger. Is it pain that gives it power, or is it the act of being wounded? If the latter, does it come from any kind of wound?
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>Ponder what is known about Avenger. Is it pain that gives it power, or is it the act of being wounded? If the latter, does it come from any kind of wound?
>You try wonder where Avenger's power comes from. In an attempt to figure it out you came up with this theory. First of all you know that Avenger can deal damage when he is hurt. Second of all you know that whatever you do to him he'll always have a counter. And thirdly; you noted that Avenger can regenerate himself. Now you try and think back if you noticed any weakness that he has. You then came to realize something strange about Avenger throughout the battle. He seemed to be slowing down with each curse he uses. Its almost as if his expending mana to use his curses. You also notice that his regeneration isn't instantaneous and finally came to the conclusion that he'll need to be striked down with a single bow. What will you do now?
>Fight.
>Wait a little longer.
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>Let the two expend their resources killing each other.
>To Patchouli, "How confident are you in your magic? I do not think it would be possible for you to idly stand aside this time."
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>Let the two expend their resources killing each other.
>To Patchouli, "How confident are you in your magic? I do not think it would be possible for you to idly stand aside this time."
>You decide to let the two battle it out for a little while longer. You then turned your head towards Patchouli to ask her how confident she is in her magic. Patchouli then replies.
"Very confident in them. But there are rules to this war. A magician may only use support magic on their own servant and that is all. They cannot interfere with a battle between servants. Why is it that you ask?"
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>"Ideas that would violate the spirit of that law. What sort of support may I expect of you?"
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>"Ideas that would violate the spirit of that law. What sort of support may I expect of you?"
>You decide to ask Patchouli what kinds of magic she could use to help you. She replied
"You may expect healing support and empowerment. I can increase your stamina temporarily so that you won't tire as easily in battle and a healing aura in which will regenerate any wounds that you have. I can also give you a steady supply of mana for your skills." What will you do now?
>Watch
>(_______)
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>Wonder why she did not do this when Archer attacked.
>Observe for now.
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>Wonder why she did not do this when Archer attacked.
>Observe for now.
(OOC: Uuu~ plot hole found. :ohdear: )
>You decide to ponder why she didn't help you when archer attacked. You remember that archer kept casting a spell that did nothing whenever he had the chance. You thought to yourself that maybe Archer was blocking out her magic with his own. You resolve to ask her about it later. For now you keep watching Avenger and Berserker's battle. For the longest time ever the two servants seemed to be locked in a stare down with none backing down. Then berserker took a step forward with his battlecry.
"GRAAAAAAAAAAH"
Avenger in his shadow beast form quickly dodged Berserker's attack by disappearing in a blur. Berserker looked around trying to find Avenger until Avenger appeared behind him and clawed Berserker's back with his black claws. Berserker spun around with his sword and severed Avenger's legs off. The legs then became two smaller shadow beast. Avenger regrowed his legs then jumped back to get distance from Berserker. One of the shadow beasts bit onto Berserker not letting go no matter how much he was thrashed around. The other shadow beast was clawing itself and from it's wounds spewed another shadow beast. This cycle repeated until Berserker was swarmed with shadow beasts. In the distance Avenger could be seen breathing heavily but still retained his smirk. Berserker then did something that Avenger would not expect. He broke free of the shadow beasts' hold and charged at Avenger with his sword. Avenger tried to escape but he was too tired to move. Just when Berserker was about to descend his sword on Avenger 3 shadow beasts latched onto Berserker's back and Avenger said in his demonic voice.
"Unlimited Remains."
The explosion was too great and sent Avenger flying through 10 trees. It seems his plan backfired on him as he was having difficulty getting up. Berserker stands in admist the rubbles once again with practically no damage whatsoever. Or so you think. Berserker was also breathing heavily and was not as fast as he used to be. As Berserker was getting nearer Avenger starts to prepare his ultimate curse. Avenger's shadow beast form started to glow red with the markings you saw on his human body. Avenger just stood there with his final curse as Berserker descended the blade upon his body.
"Verg Avesta."
Suddenly a burst of red mana could be seen towering the sky and Berserker's body looked like it was thrown in an incinerator. However Berserker's body instantly regenerated and collasped backwards. Avenger returned to his human form unconscious as Yuka Kazami carried him and walked away from the battle scene. Patchouli decides that now is a perfect time to finish what Avenger started. What will you do?
>(______)
*Note - Avenger just killed 8 of Berserker's lives.
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>Realize that we might have been paying more attention to the wrong opponent. =[
>Size Berserker up before announcing our presence or doing anything, unless Patchouli orders otherwise.
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>Realize that we might have been paying more attention to the wrong opponent. =[
>Size Berserker up before announcing our presence or doing anything, unless Patchouli orders otherwise.
>You try to make an estimate of how much of a threat Berserker would be and you come to the conclusion that your Tsubame Gaeshi is quick enough to slice down Berserker before he can hurt you. What will you do now?
>(______)
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>Related to that, are we quick enough not to get cut down by him?
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>Related to that, are we quick enough not to get cut down by him?
>As an assassin you will only need 3 seconds to prepare your technique. It should be enough time considering you saw how Avenger weakened Berserker. You are fairly confident in your abilties at the moment. What will you do?
>(______)
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>As an assassin you will only need 3 seconds to prepare your technique. It should be enough time considering you saw how Avenger weakened Berserker. You are fairly confident in your abilties at the moment. What will you do?
>(______)
>Let's do this. Say, "Enhance my stamina first, then healing, please," to Patchouli.
>Approach Berserker, and presuming he doesn't instantly flip out, bow and say, "I apologize for the circumstances of our meeting," then draw sword and get to work.
>Should he flip out, skip the pleasantries and get to work.
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>Let's do this. Say, "Enhance my stamina first, then healing, please," to Patchouli.
>Approach Berserker, and presuming he doesn't instantly flip out, bow and say, "I apologize for the circumstances of our meeting," then draw sword and get to work.
>Should he flip out, skip the pleasantries and get to work.
>You tell Patchouli to increase your stamina and cast a protective healing shell around you. She nods and does exactly that. You then jump down from your position in the tree and started to get into your stance as you approached Berserker. For some reason you felt sorry for Beserker as he tried to get up only to fall down again.
"I am sorry that I have to be the one to do this to you Berserker."
You were responded with a loud rawr from Berserker as he tried to lift his sword to cleave you.
"GRAAAAAAAAAAAH."
You forgot that any shred of humanity left within him had been shattered by the mad enhancement placed on Berserkers. He was just a mindless killing machine guided by mana now. The only way to free him was to kill him. You turn your back to Berserker as you raised your sword close to your face. You then close your eyes and as you prepare to strike.
Hiken, Tsubame Gaeshi!
In a moment you were on the other side of Berserker with your blade extended. Berserker stopped moving for a bit then collapse on the floor. His body had been cut into pieces. A moment before Berserker fully disappeared. You notice that his eyes were no longer red and he opened his mouth to say.
"To think that your sword technique could kill me 3 times over. You are truly a servant fit for the Holy Grail."
Berserker's body parts were slowly dissipating and you wonder if you have any questions for Berserker before he goes.
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>"I apologize for not facing you properly. Were I more in control of circumstances, it would not be so. If it pleases you to expend your last breath on such, tell me more of this Avenger, and the other spirits."
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>"I apologize for not facing you properly. Were I more in control of circumstances, it would not be so. If it pleases you to expend your last breath on such, tell me more of this Avenger, and the other spirits."
>You apologize for not having a proper better against Berserker and said that if it were your decision that you would rather fight Berserker fairly. Berserker chuckled lightly to himself and smiled before saying.
"I know you would assassin. I can see it in your eyes right now. You are but a humble man."
You bowed towards his praise then asked.
"If I may, can I ask you what you know of the servant that you were engaged in combat with?"
Berserker closed his eyes and said.
"Avenger is a class made for people who resent the world when they die and become heroic spirits. This particular Avenger used to be a villager boy named Angra Mainyu. One day everybody in the village got together and discussed why there were sinful behaviors still left in humans. They finally came to the conclusion that for people to see good in each other they must take all the world's evil and put it into someone. Angra Mainyu happened to be the one that was picked. An innocent family boy like him was picked to be the world's ultimate evil. If you knew him before that day you would probably see a kind hearted boy who helps his mother do chores. After the village picked him to be the source of all the world's evils he was tortured until he had died. They carved markings into his body fill with ancient text of sinful behaviors. When he finally died the people's minds were at ease and that was heroic enough for him to become a heroic spirit."
You can't help but feel pity for Avenger. But you shake the feeling off long enough to ask Berserker another question.
"Do you know of any other servants in this current Holy Grail war?"
Berserker gave a sigh before saying.
"I will give you this warning only for my time is running short. You will meet a man riding a horse. Be wary of this man for he brings the last battle of this Holy Grail war. Now go, back to your master."
In the distance Kanako Yasaka watched with mild interest. She then went back into her shrine when Berserker's body fully disappeared. You decide to head back to your group that you were traveling with only to find the maids badly bruised and a missing Remilia and Patchouli. What will you do?
>(_____)
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>Frown.
>"I expect I am going to be upset when I hear what happened."
>If there are wounds that can be treated, tend to that.
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>Frown.
>"I expect I am going to be upset when I hear what happened."
>If there are wounds that can be treated, tend to that.
(OOC: ;))
>You frown hard at what you are seeing right now. You feel like this is some kind of bad joke. You decide to ask Kaori what happened.
"Kaori, are you alive? Who attacked you guys?"
Kaori painfully opened her mouth and said.
"T-that man came... H-he took the mistress and Patchouli. H-he was a on a horse..."
Kaori's head fell to the side but you could still feel her pulse. You decide to position Kaori and the rest of the girls in a row and wrapped towels soaked with in warm water over their head. Even with your limited knowledge of treatment you still tried to treat every visible wound on the girls' bodies. You didn't dare try to undress them fearing that you might become a pervert. After doing all you can you decide to sit by your makeshift campfire. What will you do now?
>Rest.
>Scout the area.
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> Preform a LIGHT scan of the area, not full on traps and such, just a quick run over for likly ambush locations.
> Ponder how far Remi and Patchy could be by now.
> If nothing new or important comes up after the pondering and scanning, rest.
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> Preform a LIGHT scan of the area, not full on traps and such, just a quick run over for likly ambush locations.
> Ponder how far Remi and Patchy could be by now.
> If nothing new or important comes up after the pondering and scanning, rest.
>You decide to not go overboard on the defenses this time and just do a once over on the camp site. You then sit back down and wonder how far Patchouli and Remilia are. If you can follow the horse tracks before they grow cold you may be able to find them before its too late. But you need to protect these girls at the moment. All of a sudden from behind a bush two figures could be seen walking towards your campsite. You decide to draw your sword fearing that they might be enemies. As they got closer you suddenly recognized one of them. One of them was that man that helped you when you were lost in the village. The girl besides him said.
"Looks like your going to need some help ze~"
You were questionable on how trustworthy they were and raised your sword. Beowulf raised his palm and said.
"Were not your enemy assassin. Don't make us out to be your enemy."
You didn't drop your sword and they both sighed. Saber sat down on a log by the campfire and the girl with him brought out ingredients. Then the girl said.
"Were going to be borrowing your fire ze~ I figured you guys might be hungry after that fight with Berserker so I'll cook up a large meal."
You drop down your sword for a moment then sat back then. Then you open your mouth to say.
"Why are you helping us?"
The girl grinned at you with saber crossing his arms and also smiling. Then she said.
"I figured that the way you are now. You not much of a threat. We need to focus on the even more dangerous Avenger still on the loose."
Teaming up to take down a big foe. It seems fine for the moment. But you best not get attached to them. Dinner was a little unusual to say the least. Your main course was rice paste with a mushroom in the middle wrapped in banana leaf with some added spices then cooked over a fire. For your side dishes that girl gave you two raw eggs cooked over a fire. It was a fairly delicious meal. Not the best you've ever tasted but it will have to do. You look over at what the girl was doing now and saw that she was spoon feeding the maids with a soup that she made. She noticed you looking over and said.
"If they don't eat they'll stave to death ze~"
You turn your head towards Saber who seems to be staring intently into the fire. You are currently sitting on a log near the campfire. What will you do now?
>Talk with the girl
>Talk with Saber
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>Talk with Sabre. See if his memories are as fucked as ours.
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>Talk with Sabre. See if his memories are as fucked as ours.
>You decide to talk to your fellow servant. Walking over to where Sabre was you sat down right next to him and watched the campfire. You then open your mouth to say.
"I have a question to ask of you Sabre. Do you recall anything of before you got here?"
He never once looked away from the fire but said.
"I cannot. A memory seal was placed on us servants. All I know is that I must win this war and obtain my wish."
You place a hand on sabre's back and said.
"I too cannot remember anything from my past except for my killing techniques."
Sabre shrugged off your hand then said.
"If we are to beat Avenger then I'll need your help. This sword of mine, naeling has the power to negate mana flow. I need someone who can deliver the final below while I cut off his magic."
You nod in agreement. then replied.
"This is perfect then. With our combined strength maybe we'll win against Avenger."
Then Sabre placed a hand on his chin and said.
"I highly doubt it will be that easy that. Avenger can easily escape my naeling and even if I hit him the damage would be returned to me. So I can only hold him for 5 seconds before he can escape."
You nod in agreement. With that said Sabre went back to watching intently at the fire. The girl in the witch custom finished feeding the maids and say down near a tree. You decided to walk over to where the maids were and they all smiled towards you. Then Koizumi said.
"Mister Sasaki, please don't be mad at us. We tried our best to keep them from taking Miss Remilia and Miss Patchouli."
You placed a hand on Koizumi's mouth and said.
"It's alright. I'll bring back both of them. With the help of these two kind people I'll definitely bring them back. So just rest for now."
The girl in the witch custom smiled to herself and Sabre seemed to soften up. You are currently sitting on a log near the campfire. What will you do now?
>Rest
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>Ask the maids if they're more or less alright; given we were too bashful to give 'em a full checking over.
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>Ask the maids if they're more or less alright; given we were too bashful to give 'em a full checking over.
>You decide to ask the maids if they were alright.
"Are any one of you girls hurting anywhere? I only cleaned up your outside wounds."
Mizumi replied.
"Yes actually... there is one wound that you forgot to check. Its here"
She pointed to a spot right below her chest. You blushed slightly as you pulled out a medicine kit from your backpack and returned to where Mizumi was. You pulled up Mizumi's maid outfit only enough to see where the wound was. After you were done treating the wound Mizumi smiled at you.
"Thank you mister Kojiro, it was really painful until now."
You nodded at her. You then asked if any of the other girls had any similar wounds and and they all said yes. You hope to whatever god is listening that you would not become a pervert by the time this was over. After treating all their wounds that were in mildly questionable places you sit down back on your log. What will you do now?
>Rest
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> Probably best to pack it in for the night. We're gonna need sleep if we want to beat Avenger.
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>Rest. Keep near the maids. Do not turn back on Saber or Marisa. If possible, quietly arrange for the maids to keep a rotating watch so they can wake you if either of them try some funny business.
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>Rest. Keep near the maids. Do not turn back on Saber or Marisa. If possible, quietly arrange for the maids to keep a rotating watch so they can wake you if either of them try some funny business.
>You decide that you weren't going to let your guard down just yet. Using your assassin like grace you silently arrange the maids in a way so that you could wake them up if Saber or Marisa tries something funny. Finally you allow yourself to rest sitting cross legged with your sword leaning against your arm.
You wake up in the middle of the night hearing some rustling noise in the trees. You quickly got up from the your position that you were sleeping in and drew your sword. You noticed that Saber and that girl were still asleep. Suddenly four shadows descended from the tree tops. Each one of them was wearing a skin tight black suit and a cloak. White skull masks were covering their face except for the jaw. This wasn't good you decided. As you tried to take a step forward they raised a knife near the girls' throats. What will you do now?
>Hope your quick enough and try and cut down these guys.
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>Talk to them, try not to make too much noise, but hope that saber will wake up and take care of business proper.
>"What do you want?"
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>Talk to them, try not to make too much noise, but hope that saber will wake up and take care of business proper.
>"What do you want?"
(OOC: :ohdear:)
>You try to talk to them hoping to whoever was listening that saber would wake up.
"Who are you guys and why are you attacking us?"
They all replied in perfect unison
"We are true assassin. Our master needs these girls for his plans.
All of a sudden a sword came slashing in the middle of true assassin. The true assassin jumped back to safety but not yet retreating.
"Can't a man get any sleep around here?"
Saber said in a nonchalant manner. True assassin all threw out their cloak and got into a fighting stance. Each one of them had a raft like muscular bodies and they all held a knife in hand. What will you do now?
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> "Heh. 'Bout time you woke up."
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>"True assassins? Does this imply there are false ones? Because I assure you, I have quite truly brought defeat to several foes as it is."
>Draw sword. "Try to leave them able to talk if you'd be so kind, Sabre. I am curious about the stories they'll have to tell."
>Business time. Midnight Madness edition.
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> "Heh. 'Bout time you woke up."
>"True assassins? Does this imply there are false ones? Because I assure you, I have quite truly brought defeat to several foes as it is."
>Draw sword. "Try to leave them able to talk if you'd be so kind, Sabre. I am curious about the stories they'll have to tell."
>Business time. Midnight Madness edition.
(OOC: True Assassin is 1 soul in 19 bodies they all are classified as one servant. :ohdear:)
>You reprimand saber for not waking up earlier before entering a stance with your sword. You ponder for a moment of the existence of false assassins. You decide that after the battle you want to keep them alive. You tell saber to try and leave them alive. The air between True Assassin and you and saber was thick with tension. One of the true assassin broke the silence and dash towards your right with his dagger extended. You slash the dagger away with your sword and tried to cleave the True Assassin that came after you but he quickly dodged. Another True Assassin came from your left and tried to cut you but you barely side step it. There was a gash on your left arm now that was bleeding. The True Assassin on the right quickly came again and tried to slash your right side but you parried it with your sword again this time much slower and brought your sword down in hope of cleaving that True Assassin. Your hope came through but not by much as the True Assassin on the left came and slashed at your rib cage when you cut the one on the right across the chest. You look over at Saber for a moment noticing that he is having the same difficulty fending off his two True Assassins. You were losing a lot of blood as you parried the two True Assassins' attempts at slicing at you. Finally you were too tired to parry any longer and a slash from your right side against your shoulder sent you flying towards a tree unconscious.
You wake up noticing that it was day and that saber was looking down at you. You decide to ask him.
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>"Tell me I had a terrible dream. Tell me truly."
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>"Tell me I had a terrible dream. Tell me truly."
>You asked him if you were having a bad dream and he replied.
"No it was real, the girls were taken by them."
You feel like you have more questions on your mind.
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>"Do you have at least some idea what was going on? Did they get your witch, too?"
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>"Do you have at least some idea what was going on? Did they get your witch, too?"
>You decide to ask saber if he knew what was going on and ask if the witch was taken too.
"What the hell happened when I was unconscious Saber? Did they also take your master?"
He sighed and place he hands on his hips.
"Well I used my noble phantasm after you were knocked out and drove them away but not before they took the girls. As I see it, yes. We are both servants separated from our masters."
You face palmed. As if the situation could get any worse then this. You feel like you are cursed with bad luck. You then opened your mouth to ask.
"Do we have any supplies to make it back to the village?"
Saber looked down dropping his shoulders while sighing and said.
"We only have barely enough supplies to make it back and that is IF we conserve it."
You sighed yourself and decided to pack everything that was useful inside your backpack. You also told saber to do the same. You are currently at the base of youkai mountain peering down into the valley standing besides Saber. What will you do now?
>Ask more questions.
>Start the journey back.
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>Head back and ask other things.
>"I would be nice if I could remember having a worse day than this. Then I'd have something with which to take solace."
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>Head back and ask other things.
>"I would be nice if I could remember having a worse day than this. Then I'd have something with which to take solace."
>You state that you wish to remember your past so that you can find comfort knowing that you've had worse days then this to Saber. Saber nods and the two of you descend into the valley. While you were walking you and Saber were engaged in idle chatter.
"I am telling you were going the wrong way. We should have crossed over to the stream on the right."
You said in annoyance as you watched Saber look at the map.
"No you see this path right here? We can take that path as a short cut."
Saber said as he points at the map.
"I sure hope your right."
You said as you sighed. Instead of arguing farther with Saber you decide to take in the scenery before you. It was as beautiful as when you had first traversed it. You then feel something strange in the air. It was that same feeling of something watching you lurking in the shadows. You decide to brush it off and continue enjoying the scenery. The village could now be seen from the horizon. As you got nearer and nearer to the village you could see that it was ablaze. You and Saber decide to pick up the pace and ran towards the village to see what was happening. As you entered the village you could see 10 shadows in the village square. You finally realize who those shadows belong to. It was True Assassin. They were staring intently at you in amidst this blaze. In the arms of one of the True Assassins was a red shrine maiden. She was unconscious and really bruised and cut from what you could tell. The True Assassin in the middle of the group looked different from the rest of them. His right arm was covered in thick cloth and resembled a flat board.
"Ah jeeze, not these freaks again."
Said Saber frowning with his two sword extended. You couldn't agree more with him. What will you do now?
>Fight.
>Run.
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>"That one in the middle is dressed differently. A leader, I expect?"
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> "This day just keeps getting better and better..."
> Attempt to engage.
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>"That one in the middle is dressed differently. A leader, I expect?"
> "This day just keeps getting better and better..."
> Attempt to engage.
>You mentally sigh to yourself as you drew your sword. Before you do anything else you asked True Assassin if the leader was in the middle.
"Are you the leader of these True Assassins?"
You could hear a deep laugh from the from him before he replied.
"How amusing, an existence like you."
You didn't know what he was laughing about so you replied.
"What do you mean...?"
The one in the middle dropped his laugh and then said in a deep voice.
"I'll let you in on a little secret. As a rule of thumb an evil heroic spirit cannot be summoned as a servant. You just broke this rule with your existence. The rule also extends and says that a real perfect assassin must be someone that nobody knows. Therefore only one of the 19 leaders must be summoned for each and every war under the class assassin. We are the only heroic spirits to be allowed the assassin class. Tell me false assassin, how were you summoned?"
You try and grasp what he just told you. You then replied.
"I don't remember anything about myself before I was summoned to this world."
The middle one laughed a deep crackling laugh.
"What fun! It'll be a pleasure to fight you one on one. I will keep you alive though for I wish to know how you became an assassin. But if you beat me I'll tell you everything I know."
At that moment you and Saber were surrounded and enclosed in a circle of True Assassins. 3 of the True Assassins in the back threw daggers that impaled saber.
"Interferences are troublesome."
The fire around the village was roaring as you drew your sword into a stance. True Assassin pulled out a dirk knife in his left hand and charged at you. In your eyes he seemed slower then the rest of them. You were calmly parring all his attempts to slash at you. You felt that some was wrong. You then realized that you had obtained the True eye of mind. You and True Assassin were locked in an intense battle.
"Clang clang clang."
Your sword met his dirk knife.
"Swish swish."
You tried to swing at True Assassin but you missed.
"Splat."
You finally hit True Assassin across the chest with your blade. He was in profuse until the wound closed in itself. Then True Assassin did a back flip into the middle of the circle again and said.
"It seems that I've under estimated you false assassin. Now prepare to feel my unbridled wraft."
The cloth on True Assassin's right hand exploded outwards with red mana revealing an elongated red arm. True Assassin laughed before saying.
"For you to be an exceptionally strong foe you have earned my respect. Therefore I will show you respect by using my noble phantasm.
You dash towards True Assassin while he was charging his arm up with mana. You weren't close enough to slash at True Assassin as he finished charging up his arm.
"ZABANIYA!"
The elongated red arm stretched towards you. Using your true eye of mind you enter a stance and calculate the time it will reach you. At almost to the last second you jumped back and slashed at his palm with your sword. Red mana could be seen as your sword and his hand pressed against eachother. What will you do now?
>Try and finish him.
>Parry the attack.
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> Play it safe and parry, but attempt to strike him right after dodging.
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> Play it safe and parry, but attempt to strike him right after dodging.
>You decide to play defensively biding your time for the right moment. You knocked his arm to the side then dashed towards his left side. The elongated hand came backwards and tried to sweep you but you ducked. In front of True Assassin you drew up your sword and True Assassin tried to block it with the dagger in his left hand. You then did something True Assassin would not expect. You drop down to his leg and swept them with yours making him fall backwards. As he tried to get up you held your sword up to his throat. True Assassin laughs and then says.
"It seems that I have been bested. Very well, you may ask me any questions that you'd like."
What do you want to ask him?
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>Rather than ask, make an imperative. "Explain yourself."
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> "Tell me everything you know."
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>Rather than ask, make an imperative. "Explain yourself."
> "Tell me everything you know."
>You decide that your pissed off as it is and said.
"Explain yourself. What do you mean my existence is amusing? Is there something I don't know about? I want you to tell me everything you know."
You decide to take off his mask while saying this. You were shocked at what you were seeing. This man's face was a skull. The skull sighed then said.
"Now you see what is truly needed to qualify for an assassin. We assassins live on for eternity having lost our own identity. Our only goal is to fight for the Holy Grail each time we are summoned."
This man is a soul that has given up his own identity you thought to yourself. The skull laughed in that same deep voice and said.
"What I mean about you being an amusing existence is simple. You became an assassin without giving up your own identity. You were not someone who nobody knew, you were famous and a hero. Therefore you shouldn't have been an assassin."
You try to absorb what he was saying. You then replied.
"What am I exactly? How come every servant I know remember things that I don't? Stop fucking around with my emotions. Tell me what the hell am I."
The skull's eyes grew red and he looked at you with a solemn face before saying.
"Now I see the truth. Truly a poor soul. Your current master was keeping secrets from you. She was not your first master. Your first master was the first one to die in this war. She was a servant named Caster."
A smoke bomb fell from True Assassin's waist and he disappeared. The rest of the True Assassins also disappeared. You looked at where saber lay. It was raining. The fire that had set the village ablaze was long gone. The inhabitants of the village were also gone; not a soul except you and Saber were left alive. You decide to carry saber inside a house that was not completely burnt down. You were soaking wet standing outside in the rain and decided to dry your clothes off. You let Saber lay on a makeshift bed that you made. You are currently by a makeshift campfire inside the house. What will you do now?
>Rest.
>Ponder.
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> "My first master... Was another servant?"
> Try to absorb everything he said.
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> "My first master... Was another servant?"
> Try to absorb everything he said.
>You stared at your fire that you made and thought deeply about what True Assassin said.
"I am... A servant's servant...?"
Everything was too surreal to you; you thought to yourself.
"So my current master lied to me...?"
Why though, it didn't make sense to you. You turn your head towards Saber to see how he was doing. He seemed to be resting quite well when you treated his wounds. The rain outside was not letting up. You sigh to yourself as you pulled out a sleeping bag inside your backpack. Laying inside the sleeping bag you thought to yourself.
"What should we be doing now? Arggg why isn't anybody telling me anything?"
Your are currently inside your sleeping bag. What will you do now?
>Sleep
>Think some more.
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> Try for some sleep.
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> Try for some sleep.
>You decide to that your tired as hell and try to get some sleep.
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In a garden full of sunflowers two figures could be seen. They were of you and your master Yuka Kazami. You shrugged your head as you got up from the ground. You noticed that Yuka was still sleeping when you got up and moved as silently as you could. You climbed a tree nearby and looked up towards the moon.
"Am I... destined to be hated...?"
The moon seemed exceptionally beautiful to you tonight. Your peace was interrupted however when you saw that servants in cloaks were nearing your master. You just down from the branch that you were on and swiped at the servants in black cloaks. The servants were circling you trapping you inside. Your master seems to still be asleep. What will you do now?
>Try and reason with them.
>Screw it, kill them all.
(OOC: This is the second half of the story~. :3)
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> Reason with them.
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> Reason with them.
>You decide that your in a merciful mood today and try to reason with them.
"Aye, who the devil are you freaks? Damn servants all gotta be up in my grill."
They stared intently at you before replying in perfect unison.
"We are True Assassin. We've come to take your master."
You start laughing at how they thought they could escape with your master alive.
"Well then True Assassin or should I say True Asses. You just try and take my master while I'm still here."
Just as you said that one of the True Assassin pulled out a shiny blue dagger and then disappeared. He reappeared behind you and stabbed at your back once. Blue lightning sparked throughout your body as you screamed in pain. This seemed to rouse your master from her slumber but it was too late. The True Assassin stabbed your master in the stomach before she could respond and kept it in there. Your master fell over screaming in pain as the True Assassins carried her away. You screamed.
"Damnit. Fucking damnit."
You then fell down unconscious. The next morning you were greeted with the sight of the sun glaring down on your face. You thought about the events that happened last night and pondered for a moment on what to do. You then noticed that the True Assassins left two trails of footprints with one heading towards the forest and the other in the opposite direction. What will you do now?
>Go north to the forest
>Go south
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> Head for the forest.
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> Head for the forest.
>You decide to head in the direction of the footprints leading to the forest. The sun was really glaring at you today and it was pissing you off. As you walked towards the forest you could hear the sound of bird chirping. The sound of water splashing and other ambient sounds. It seemed to calm you down as you walked closer to the forest. Trudging your way along the thick leaves you could see a temple in the distance. The temple was huge compared to you and you stand in awe in front of it. Then a man riding a horse came out from the temple with his sword extended. He stopped right in front of you and said.
"Who are you and what business do you have here?"
You scoffed at him and replied.
"Who the fuck wants to know?"
The man's face grew a hint of annoyance as he said.
"It is I the servant Rider. I am known as Roland."
You stuck your tongue out at him then said.
"Roland eh? That sounds like some peasant's name."
Roland tried to swipe at you with his sword but you blocked it with your daggers. You then swiped at his horse's feet causing it to fall over with him on it. Just as you were about to slash rider a pole arm stopped you from doing so.
"That's enough from you."
A tall woman wearing tiger skin skirt said.
"What business do you have with us?"
You thought to yourself what you could say without giving off that your a servant. You replied.
"I'm just a traveling mercenary up for hire."
The tall woman smiled at you before saying.
"We could use someone like you. We are preparing an army to take over Gensokyo in order to bring peace to it."
You thought about what you should do next in order to find out where your master was.
>Play along and hope that they have information that you need.
>Try and force the information out of them through torture.
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> Play along. It'll be a lot less lethal for both parties.
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> Play along. It'll be a lot less lethal for both parties.
>You decide to play along with them because it would be too troublesome for you to do it the other way. Along the way inside the temple you saw a lot of monks using wooden swords. At the other side of the temple you saw a huge statue of a buddha and below it a very beautiful girl kneeling praying for benediction. She got up from her kneeling position and walked towards you gracefully. You were afraid; for the one time ever; you were afraid. This girl seemed to radiate goodness. She then takes a bow and smiles at you and says.
"Welcome wanderer, to the Temple of Myouren."
You couldn't help but gawk in awe as you heard her voice. It was soft yet powerful. She continued and said.
"Please feel free to make yourself at home."
You took your eyes off of her long enough to noticed that there were two figures tied up on the floor behind the statue. You decide to check it out after you get rid of these guys. The girl then told rider to show you to your quarters. You follow rider to your room and and he handed you the keys. Upon opening the door to your room you were greeted with the sight of a bed and table. Rider exited the room and left. What will you do now?
>Back to the statue
>Explore
>Rest your tired from traveling.
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> Explore, heading in the general direction of that statue.
> Isn't Rider the one who nabbed Remi and Patchy? If so, then they could be here.
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> Explore, heading in the general direction of that statue.
> Isn't Rider the one who nabbed Remi and Patchy? If so, then they could be here.
>You decide to explore Myouren Temple. Exiting your room you started heading towards the general direction of the statue. You figured you might as well check what was there while you were exploring. Just as you were about to turn a corner you ran body-first into a midget with mouse ears. You open your mouth to say.
"Aye, watch where your going."
You nursed your bruised stomach. You looked up and noticed that she was tearing while rubbing her head. You felt guilty and said.
"Wait, I didn't mean it. Ehh don't cry now."
You try to comfort her and it seemed to be working. She sniffed a bit before getting up and dusting herself off. You then say.
"So are you lost little one?"
She shakes her head timidly. You then say.
"Well then could you show me around?"
She nods her head and offers you her hand smiling. You then say as she leads you by the hand around the temple.
"Well can you talk?"
She turned her head towards you and nods for a second and then turned back. You then open your mouth to say.
"I need to return to the statue, can you take me there?"
She looked like she was in deep thought before nodding at you. After a little more walking you and that mouse girl came into a familiar room. You noticed that the girl you met here seemed to be gone but there were still monks around. The mouse girl clings onto your arm as you walked behind the statue. You saw two girls whose hands and feet have been bound by rope. You contemplate what to do next.
>Release these girls from their bondage.
>Ignore it for now and wait until later.
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> Ignore for now.
> Resolve to come back around midnight.
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> Ignore for now.
> Resolve to come back around midnight.
>You decide that now is not a good time to release them and resolve to come back at midnight. Instead you ask the girl if she could show you around. She replied by nodding and smiling at you. First place she took you to was a japanese style garden. There was a pond in the middle and a bridge to cross over with. A large cherry blossom tree could be seen right next to the pond. The image before you was so absolutely beautiful you thought to yourself. You noticed that the mouse girl climbed the cherry blossom tree and was patting a spot next to her. You decide to climb the yourself. You then start to reminisce the time when you were still alive. Before the time that you became hated, you saw the face of your little sister. She was smiling at you. You then realize how the mouse girl resembles your sister in so many ways. Except for the tail and ears you wouldn't know the difference. You then remember your mother before she stopped being your mother. You remember how kind she was. How she would pat your head. Telling you that you were a good boy when you did something good. Everything changed when that day happened. The day you were picked to be all the evils of the world. You remember how your sister looked at you with fear in her eyes. How your mother sweeped at you with her broom. How you were tortured and humiliated in front of everybody you knew called friends. Unconsciously tears fell down your eyes. The mouse girl saw this and licked your tears up. You turn your head towards head and noticed that she had a worried look on her face. You then said.
"Ahh... Sorry for worrying you. There was just something in my eyes."
She wasn't convinced and still looked at you with pleading eyes. You continued.
"Its nothing really, I was just thinking about something..."
Just at that moment the girl wearing a tiger skin skirt wielding a pole arm came in and said.
"Mister mercenary, come with me. We have much to discuss."
You and the mouse girl jump down from the branch that you guys were on. She then hid behind your back as you walked towards the woman with the pole arm. The woman noticed her and your tears and then said.
"Nazrin come here! What have I told you about disturbing guests?"
The woman roughly grabbed the mouse girl's hair and pulled her. You were displeased at the scene before you and grabbed your daggers from your waist. You sliced at the woman's hand and she let go of the mouse girl's hair. She then rushed to safety behind your back. You held your daggers against the woman with deadly intent. You then say.
"Harm her and I'll kill you."
The women nursed her hand as she replied.
"Fine, but remember. If your displeased it will be your own fault."
With that said the woman exited. The mouse girl whose name you now know as Nazrin hugs your back tightly. You pat her head then said.
"Its alright, she's gone now. As long as I'm here you won't be harmed."
Nazrin held your back even tighter and then you sighed. After she calmed down you decided that you were very tired. You then decided to head to your room with Nazrin following close behind. You lay on your bed thinking about the girls behind the statue. You resolved that you would return and release then at midnight. Nazrin was standing besides your bed with pleading eyes. You then open your mouth and said.
"Alright, you can sleep with me tonight."
She smiled at you before jumping on your stomach. You felt that your ribs were being crushed as she jumped on your stomach. She curled into a ball and fell asleep right there. Despite your crushed stomach you couldn't help but smile at her. She looked very much like your sister and when you used to sleep with her.
Midnight came fast and you silently got up as to not wake up nazrin. It was too late though as you felt a tug on your red waist cloth. Nazrin stared into your eyes and you said.
"Sigh, would you like to come with me?"
Nazrin happily nodded and the two of you set out for the statue room in the dead of night. When you got there you saw that the entire room was empty. You went behind the statue to where the girls were bounded and cut loose their bondages. They were unconscious but still alive. Just then you heard a horn sound and you look behind you to find that rider was staring at you. Suddenly you were surrounded in a circle of monks. You grabbed your daggers from your waist and got into a stance. What will you do now?
>Carry the two girls and try to escape.
>Try and fight all of them.
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> Try to get the hell out of there. Mow down some of the monks to clear an escape route if need be. Try to escape with Nazrin as well if she wants to.
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> Try to get the hell out of there. Mow down some of the monks to clear an escape route if need be. Try to escape with Nazrin as well if she wants to.
>You decide that this situation is too dangerous for you and try to escape. You turned into your shadow beast form and carried the two unconscious girls in your arms. You then looked at nazrin who was staring at you. You then said.
"Climb onto my shoulder Nazrin."
She looked at you for a moment with worried eyes before climbing onto your shoulders. Due to your increased strength in this form you could handle the extra weight. Rider then raised his sword ordering the monks to attack you. You make a dash for the exit while sustaining a blow to the stomach from a monk. The entrance of the temple was nearing your sight but you stopped as you saw the beautiful girl who you met before. She raised a rainbow scroll in front of her before saying.
"I can't let you leave here. Prepare to feel the light of dharma namusan!"
What will you do?
>Escape
>Drop the girls someplace safe then fight
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>"Why?"
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> Continue with the escape.
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>"Why?"
> Continue with the escape.
>You decide to ask this girl why before you do anything else.
"Why can't you let me leave?"
The girl looked fiercely at you before saying.
"This form that your in right now... It reeks of demonic power. You must be cleansed under the light of dharma."
The monks were catching up to you from behind and you realize that you had to go now. You told Nazrin to hold on tight to your neck then you did a powerful leap over the girl's head. It didn't take long before you were miles away from the temple. You then set the girls down in a small clearing somewhere in the forest. You had expended more mana then you normally use leaving you exhausted. Nazrin climbed off your shoulder and you returned to your human form. It was midnight and you contemplated on what to do next.
>Build a fire.
>Find a clean source of water.
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> Go for the water. Its the source of all life after all.
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> Go for the water. Its the source of all life after all.
>You decide that the first thing you should do is find a clean source of water. You told Nazrin to stay with the girls while you went out to search. She nodded and sat down. Trudging your was along the forest you came across a stream. You decide to taste the water if it was good enough to drink or now. It was fresh. Unfortunately you had nothing to carry the water back with. So you broke a tree branch and tore a huge sheet of leaf from a tree nearby. You then took some vines and cut those. You make a makeshift bucket using the materials you gathered. It was very useful and you prided yourself at how you learned survival skills in your past life. There were hardly any leaks in the makeshift bucket. You came back to the small clearing and set the bucket down in the middle. What will you do now?
>Build a fire.
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> Build fire.
> Examine unconscious girls.
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> Build fire.
> Examine unconscious girls.
>You decide to build a fire from the materials around you. You clawed tree branches with your dagger and searched for stones to put in a circle. After you finish gathering the materials you turn your hand into a dark claw and activated your Verg Avesta curse. You then point the direction of the palm at the pile of sticks and poked it with your dagger in your left hand. A burst of red mana came where from your claw was and engulfed the wood setting it ablaze. You then went to examine the two girls whom you saved. One of them had long purple hair and was wearing a black tank top with cameo pants. The other girl had a pink frilly dress with an equally frilly nightcap. You don't recognize either of them. You then noticed that Nazrin had been staring at you the whole time. She had the same worried look in her eyes. She was staring at your right hand which had been transformed into a dark claw. You return your hand to normal and then smiled at her saying.
"Its alright, this curse of mine doesn't hurt."
Her face eased a bit and she nodded and smiled at you. You contemplated on what to do next.
>Rest
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> Speak with Nazrin a bit before bed.
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> Speak with Nazrin a bit before bed.
>You decide that you want to talk to Nazrin a little more before you go to bed. You crossed your arm behind your head as you lay down on the soft ground. Nazrin crawled onto your stomach then curled herself into a ball. You then open your mouth to ask.
"Have you ever had anyone to call a friend Nazrin?"
She looked into your eyes and then nodded her head. You continued.
"Really? Well can you tell me what she was like?"
Nazrin looked away for a bit before shaking her head. You sighed.
"I guess you don't want to tell me then?"
She shook her head again. It was really difficult talking to someone who only replies with nods and head shakes you thought to yourself. You decide to fall asleep feeling too tired to talk anymore. The next day came quicker then you thought it would. You noticed that the girls were still asleep and decide to get up silently. You are currently by the stream. What will you do?
>Hunt for food.
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> Due to past experiences, it would be wise to keep the girls close. Try to catch some fish in the stream.
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> Due to past experiences, it would be wise to keep the girls close. Try to catch some fish in the stream.
>You decide to fish for food in the point where the stream is nearest the campsite. You wouldn't want to risk losing them after what happened to your master. Why were you caring so much about those girls you thought to yourself. You are avenger. You are to be hated. Why is it that you want to protect them? Especially Nazrin... You shake your head as you head back with a leaf sack full of fish. When you got back to the campsite you noticed that the two unconscious girl were awake. They saw you coming back with a leaf sack and waved at you. The purple haired girl then said.
"Why did you save us Avenger? Aren't you suppose to be fighting for the Holy Grail for your master?"
You sigh to yourself as you take sticks and pierce the fishes that you caught and hover them over a fire. You then replied.
"The problem is that my master is currently kidnapped. I also just happened to found you guys in a temple yesterday capture by rider. I take it your also a master?"
The fishes were a crispy brown now and you decided that it was time to set them laying to cool down. You take 4 long branches and a huge leaf and turn it into a table. You take one stick of fish and set it in front of Nazrin. You take another and set it in front of the girl with the frilly dress. You take a third stick of skewered fishes and place it in front of the purple haired girl. Finally you take the last stick of skewered fish and ate from it. It wasn't the best thing you've prepared but it would have to do. After everybody had their fill you decide to go to the stream to wash up. Nazrin and the two other girl followed you to the stream. You take the leaf bucket and dump out the dirty water in a bush. You then filled the bucket with fresh clean water. After washing up you went back to the campfire. The purple haired girl said that they were going to wash up in the stream. What do you care about flat chested girls bathing in a stream? You are currently at the campfire. What will you do now?
>Think
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> Ponder where they took Yuka.
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> Ponder where they took Yuka.
>You ponder for a moment where True Assassin could have taken your master. The trail leading to the forest had ended at the temple so there was only one other option you had. The path south leading to the village. You resolve to go there after Nazrin gets back. You contemplated on whether to take the two other girls.
>Take them
>Don't take them.
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>Contemplate whether the two would be useful to have around or not. And whether it looks like they can take care of themselves now.
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>Contemplate whether the two would be useful to have around or not. And whether it looks like they can take care of themselves now.
>You thought to yourself how useful those girls would be. Your mana regeneration was cut in half when your master was taken from you. You thought to yourself if you could get one of them to replace that mana supply. There is still the problem of taking care of them you thought. You already had your hands full with taking care of Nazrin. You suppose that you could make them work for your protection. They would carry all the survival materials that you use. After pondering whether or not they'll be useful you come to the conclusion that you will.
>Allow them to come but make them keep their weight.
>Abandon them as you still see that they are useless.
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>Keep 'em around, as long as they don't cause problems.
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> Offer to let them stay, so long as they can support themselves decently.
> Ask them their names.
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>Keep 'em around, as long as they don't cause problems.
> Offer to let them stay, so long as they can support themselves decently.
> Ask them their names.
>You decide to keep them around as long as they don't get in your way. You also resolve to make them support themselves decently. Come to think of it, you haven't asked their names yet either. It was an hour before they came back and you were sitting by the fire. You stood up and they walked towards you. You then open your mouth to say.
"Alright. Before I take you guys with me I must know your names and what you can do to be useful."
They looked at each other before nodding. Then the midget in the frilly dress said.
"I am Remilia Scarlet, the Scarlet Devil."
You suppress the urge to laugh before replying.
"You mean the midget that lost her servant to Assassin?"
This Remilia girl then got pissed off and said.
"Eh, what did you say you tatooed freak."
You start to laugh. Teasing this Remilia girl was strangely fun to you. She grew more angry and chucked a spear of red mana at you. You activated Verg Avesta before the spear hit and your counter scorched Remilia's hand. She was on the ground crying now. You felt guilty and said.
"Its your fault for throwing the spear. I wouldn't have countered if you didn't."
She ran from you into the forest crying. Nazrin looked displeased with you and ran after Remilia. The purple haired girl kept her impassive stare. What will you do now?
>Ignore it for now and ask the other girl's name.
>Chase after them
>Wait until they come back.
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>Let Nazrin deal with Remilia.
>Talk to purplehair.
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>Let Nazrin deal with Remilia.
>Talk to purplehair.
>You decide to let Nazrin deal with Remilia and ask the other girl her name.
"And your name is...?"
She blinked for a second before saying.
"Patchouli Knowledge, seven week magician."
You face palmed at how blunt she was. I guess you could use a magician to supply you with mana. You then tried to ask her.
"Is that other girl your friend?"
She replied bluntly again.
"No, Land Lady."
You were really getting annoyed at how blunt she was. You decided that it was enough information and dropped the subject. Noon came by fast and Nazrin returned with Remilia. Remilia refused to look at you and Nazrin was frowning at you. This day just keeps getting better and better. There was this tension in the air between you and Remilia. You haven't even traveled a mile today. This was not getting you close to your master. You are currently sitting by the fire on a log. What will you do now?
>Apologize to Remilia.
>Hunt for food.
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>Get some food. No one's making Scarlet Devil stay.
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>Get some food. No one's making Scarlet Devil stay.
>You decide to go hunt for food to get away from the tension. You already cooked fish yesterday so today you decide to hunt for something else for variety. Upon traveling around the campsite you found a deer resting in a patch of grass. It was the perfect size. You walked silently moving closer to the deer careful to not wake it up. Just when you were an arms reach away a voice came from behind you and scared the deer away.
"Avenger I'm sorry for throwing the spear at you. You were right, it was my fault."
Words could not express how angry you were right now. You turned around with an angry look on your face and raised your dagger at Remilia. Remilia cowered in the fetal position when she saw how angry you were. You then stopped as you felt Nazrin holding tightly onto your back. What will you do now?
>Continue with the strike.
>Stop and try to calm down.
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>Try to keep voice even.
>"Why did you not wait until I had the deer? I had been working very hard not to startle it. Do you begrudge us a meal that badly?"
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> Sigh, but not in an insulting way.
> Accept the apology.
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>Try to keep voice even.
>"Why did you not wait until I had the deer? I had been working very hard not to startle it. Do you begrudge us a meal that badly?"
> Sigh, but not in an insulting way.
> Accept the apology.
>You did your best to keep your voice even before saying.
"You really are an idiot aren't you? You could have wait before I had killed it. I was so close to catching it too! Did you really find it necessary to apologize then and there?"
Remilia looked up at you with a solemn face before saying.
"I just felt really guilty... Please don't hate me."
You sigh to yourself. Yep this day just kept getting better and better. You drop your dagger to your waist before saying.
"If you want me to accept your apology you'll have to help me find that deer you scared away."
Nazrin let go of your back and Remilia's face brightened up. After sighing for the umpteenth time today you went ahead into the forest with Remilia following you close behind. After an hour of walking you found the deer again. This time it was with it's family. You pulled your dagger from your waist and crawled slowly around it. You told Remilia to stick close behind. Just a few more inches you thought to yourself. You found the perfect position to ambush it. You mentally counted to yourself.
"One... Two... Three!"
You jump out from the bush that you were in and pierce the doe in the heart. Her kids were scrambling away. Finally you caught it. Remilia came out from the bush and walks up to you. She then says.
"Can you accept my apology now...?"
You then sigh for the millionth time for today and ruffled her hair and said.
"Yea, I can now."
She came up and hugged you crying into your red waist cloth. You looked up at the sky and noticed it was raining. You and Remilia hurried back to the campsite before the storm picked up. You then built a cover for the rain tying together layers of leaves with vines. Not a single progress on finding your master you thought to yourself. The fire was crackling as it cooked the chopped up meat that you placed above it. After supper was finished you walked over to the nearest tree under the leaf shelter and crossed your arms behind your head. Another day wasted you thought to yourself. What will you do now?
>Rest
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> Look around to ensure all is well within the campsite.
> Resolve to haul ass tomorrow as the monks may be on to us.
> Rest.
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> Look around to ensure all is well within the campsite.
> Resolve to haul ass tomorrow as the monks may be on to us.
> Rest.
>You take one last look at the campsite before laying down again. Nazrin climbs onto your stomach as you were crossing your arms again behind your head. You resolve to pick up the pace tomorrow hoping that the monks weren't near.
Morning came by quick and you were awake before anyone else. You went to a bush and picked berries before waking up the girls. It may not be much but it'll have to do for today you thought to yourself. After everyone had breakfast you said.
"Alright, we need to pick up the pace. We've been in this spot for too long. Remilia and Patchouli, I need you guys to carry the leftover deer meat."
The girls all nodded. The rain wasn't letting up so you decided to make a umbrella out of a stick, leaves, and vines. It wasn't the best umbrella in the world, but it was big enough to cover the four of you if they hugged close to you.
"Squish Squish"
The forest floor was very muddy under your feet. Finally after an hour of walking you see the exit of the forest and the village on the horizon. As the village drew nearer and nearer to your vision you sensed that something was wrong. It didn't feel like there was a soul was inside the village. You got to the village entrance and found that the entire village had been burn to ashes. Only a few buildings were left standing. You thought.
"Who could have done this? Was it the True Assassins?"
The rain wasn't letting up and the air was filled with the smell of burnt ash. You and your group kept traveling through the village. The floor was littered with so much burnt bodies. Nazrin almost puked on your shirt just looking at them. On the other side of the village you saw footprints.
"Another trail..."
You are currently on the other side of the village entrance. What will you do now?
>Try and find a shelter in one of the not completely burnt down houses.
>Try and cover some more ground by following the trail.
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> Try to take cover in one of the houses.
> Once situated, check the other buildings.
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> Try to take cover in one of the houses.
> Once situated, check the other buildings.
>You decide that you will take cover in one of the houses for now. The rain was really pouring today. It was as if someone in the sky dumped an ocean down. After you had found a stable house you told the girls to stay there. You decided that while your here you may as well check other building and see if anyone was alive. Your leaf umbrella wasn't holding up very well against this weather. After two or three houses you stumble onto a house with two sleeping figures. What will you do?
>Come in and check.
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>Check who they are while making minimal noise. Avoid waking them, if this seems unavoidable, just leave them for now.
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>Check who they are while making minimal noise. Avoid waking them, if this seems unavoidable, just leave them for now.
>You resolve to get a better look at what they look like. You saw only a glimpse of a man with a sword by his side. Unfortunately the door creaked a lot when you poked at it with one finger. You decide to just leave them for now. Heading back to where you left the girls you noticed that even under your leaf umbrella you were soaking wet. You are currently in the house sitting by a fire you made to warm yourself up. Nazrin looked worried staring at you and so did Remilia. What will you do now?
>Wait until the storm lifts.
>Try and cover more ground in this storm.
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> Might as well wait for the storm, or at the very least the next morning.
> Inform the girls of your findings regarding the houses.
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> Might as well wait for the storm, or at the very least the next morning.
> Inform the girls of your findings regarding the houses.
>You decide that the storm is too thick at the moment and will wait until next morning before going out. You also told the girls what you found in a house.
"There is two persons that are still alive. I only caught a glimpse of one of them though. He had a sword next to him."
Patchouli looked like she was in deep thought before saying.
"It could just be a pillager. With the village as it is now I wouldn't be surprised."
It made sense. After all the only thing vagabonds cared about was goods. You laid down on the floor by the fire trying as best as you can to dry off. Nazrin laid down besides you clinging to your arm. Patchouli and Remilia laid down in opposite corners trying to find a comfortable position.
It was midnight and you noticed that Nazrin wasn't besides you anymore. You silently looked around for her in the darkness. You then noticed her outside standing in the pouring storm.
"Idiot!"
You thought to yourself. Then you noticed a girl on the other side of Nazrin. She was about as short as Nazrin but with purple hair and wearing a white midriff. Then you noticed something shocking. She was carrying a white mask in her left hand and was holding it by her face. That mask you immediately remember belongs to the True Assassins. What will you do now?
>Go out and drag nazrin back in.
>Pretend its a dream.
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> Observe a little longer to see what happens.
> If the situation starts to deteriorate head outside.
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> Observe a little longer to see what happens.
> If the situation starts to deteriorate head outside.
>You decide to observe a little longer waiting until the situation starts to deteriorate. The girl in the white midriff extended her free hand out towards Nazrin and Nazrin held it. She then pulled Nazrin close into a hug. After an hour or so of hugging, the girl in the midriff pulled away from Nazrin and took a step back. Even under this storm it looked as if she was crying. She then pulled a dirk knife from under her midriff with her free hand. You ran outside after you saw the knife. Nazrin smiled at that girl as you pulled her back. Then you realized that she wasn't going to use the knife to stab at Nazrin. She was going to use it on herself. What will you do now?
>Stop her.
>Let her be.
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> "WHOA WHOA WHOA! WHAT ARE YOU DOING?! DON'T KILL YOURSELF!"
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> "WHOA WHOA WHOA! WHAT ARE YOU DOING?! DON'T KILL YOURSELF!"
>You shouted.
"HOLD ON! WHAT DO YOU THINK YOUR DOING IDIOT! SUICIDE ISN'T AN ANSWER!"
You dived into the middle of the street and knocked away her knife with your dagger. You then held her in place. She was smiling at you through her mask. She then said.
"I'm a failure as a True Assassin... I don't deserve to live... I just wanted to say goodbye to my friend before I went..."
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> "WHAT THE HELL KINDA REASON IS THAT?! WHAT EXACTLY MAKES YOU A FAILURE?!"
> Deep breaths.
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> "WHAT THE HELL KINDA REASON IS THAT?! WHAT EXACTLY MAKES YOU A FAILURE?!"
> Deep breaths.
>You shouted at her while shaking her.
"WHAT KIND OF SHIT ARE YOU SPEWING?! HOW ARE YOU A FAILURE EXACTLY?"
You take a deep breath. She only kept grinning at you before saying.
"We are only fragments of his soul... The Real True Assassin's soul. I was the kindness in his heart... He doesn't need kindness though... Kindness is for the weak."
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> "You may think that, but if everyone is purly cold hearted and mean, the masses of the world would destroy each other. Kindness in large amounts can weaken, but that does not mean that it's for the weak! Besides, you only get 1 chance in life, don't throw it away now! You can die at any time, but once your dead, thats it. Consider how Nazrin here would feel if a friend of hers just died!"
> Help the girl up off of the ground, or at least get off of her.
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>Consider aspects of kindness and the like in relation to own history.
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> "You may think that, but if everyone is purly cold hearted and mean, the masses of the world would destroy each other. Kindness in large amounts can weaken, but that does not mean that it's for the weak! Besides, you only get 1 chance in life, don't throw it away now! You can die at any time, but once your dead, thats it. Consider how Nazrin here would feel if a friend of hers just died!"
> Help the girl up off of the ground, or at least get off of her.
>Consider aspects of kindness and the like in relation to own history.
>You first get help the girl up and then said.
"Even if you think that way. I'll say this now; not everybody is purely cold hearted and cruel. If they were, everybody would destroy each other. Kindness can weaken in large amounts. However, it does not mean that it is for the weak. You only have one chance at life, are you really willing to give it up for just that one man? You wouldn't right? So don't throw it away for him. Live your life for your own sake and for your friend's sake. Nazrin would feel sad if you went away right? Don't be selfish and go decide things on your own you idiot. Come with me, I'll show help you realize your own strength."
She replied.
"Really...? I'm afraid though."
You reassure her.
"Its alright. Take my hand."
She looks at you for a moment before hesitatingly taking your hand. She then said.
"Okay..."
After she said that, you reassure her again before you took her inside along with Nazrin.
"I will make you so strong that when you meet the real True Assassin again; he'll regret ever casting you aside."
Before you went to sleep again you pondered at what you just said. What was kindness to you? You then thought to yourself what did kindness look like. You start to remember the past again. You saw an image of a lightly tanned boy with black hair smiling with a big grin. Besides him was a short girl with gray hair. It was you and your sister. What was her name again you thought to yourself. You then remembered that it was Naomi. She was in awe with how you caught your largest fish. You then went home with her to show mother what you had caught. When you showed her the large fish she patted your head and told you that you were a good boy. Naomi was telling everybody in the village how cool you were and how she was glad to have a big brother like you. Those were the happy times... It had all changed the day the village council decided that you were the ultimate evil... Every friend who had tried to defend you were killed on the spot. Any friends that were left betrayed you to save themselves.
Why did it have to be that way? But then you thought to yourself how you just save someone else from being unjustly punished. Yet your true friends all died... They did so in an act of kindness too. You should be feeling hatred towards the village council but why aren't you? Why is it that you feel no hatred at all? Why don't you want to claim revenge against the village council? Then a picture of Nazrin's smiling face came into your vision. It was like watching a slide show. She looked so much like your sister Naomi. Then the last picture blurred and you saw that girl you just took in a moment ago. Her grin made you somewhat happy. You then realized that what you said to her was true. Not all everybody is cold hearted. You then felt Nazrin and the girl cling to both of your sides. You thought to youself before going to sleep.
"I will bare other people's sins. So that they may not suffer like I have. I'll bare the burden all by myself."
The next morning came by quickly. It was still raining outside but not as heavy as it was yesterday. What will you do now?
>Wake up everybody
>Scout ahead outside
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> Scout ahead.
> Check that one occupied house to make sure nothing tricky is happening.
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> Scout ahead.
> Check that one occupied house to make sure nothing tricky is happening.
>You decide to scout ahead and make sure that everything is in order. What you see right now was still the same deserted town. You decide to visit that house again but when you got there it was empty. You return to the house again thinking about what to do next.
>Wake up the girls and follow the trail you found.
>Wait and see if the storm will lift a bit more.
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>Wake them up. See if they can tell anything about the weather.
>Regardless, follow that trail before it gets cold.
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>Wake them up. See if they can tell anything about the weather.
>Regardless, follow that trail before it gets cold.
>You decide to watch up the girls and asked if they knew about the weather.
"Do you any of you know whats going on with the weather?"
All of the girls looked at you funny except for Patchouli who replied.
"It seems that this girl that you took in is emitting a kind of field that causes the level of moisture in the air to change."
The girl shrank behind you as Patchouli continued to stare at her. You replied
"So she can manipulate the weather?"
Patchouli replied.
"To a certain degree, yes. She seems to be unconsciously doing it."
You stopped for a moment for the information to soak in. You then decide that it doesn't matter at the moment and that you must follow the trail before it gets cold. After an hour of walking it suddenly was lightly drizzling. Your group came to this road full of stands. It was like a festival except everybody looked ethereal. What will you do now?
>Stop to look at the stands
>Continue on the trail.
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>"What is this place?"
>Does the trail still seem relatively followable?
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>"What is this place?"
>Does the trail still seem relatively followable?
>You ask patchouli what this place is.
"I'm confused where are we?"
Patchouli nodded her head and replied
"This is the road to the Sanzu River; the river that takes souls to the other side. The underworld is currently in a financial ruckus at the moment so they need a way to earn more income. This road was the solution."
You nodded your head but you were still confused. Shaking your head you could still make out the road. There were confessionary stands to your left and right. What will you do now?
>Continue down the road.
>Check out the stands.
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>Keep following the path.
>But do take note of the stands for later investigation if it can be done without losing the trail.
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> Ask the girl, the friend of Nazrins, her name.
> Could the girls emotions effect the weather? Like when she's happy it's sunny and such.
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>Keep following the path.
>But do take note of the stands for later investigation if it can be done without losing the trail.
> Ask the girl, the friend of Nazrins, her name.
> Could the girls emotions effect the weather? Like when she's happy it's sunny and such.
>You decide to ask for the girl's name before moving on.
"Little True Assassin, what is your name?"
You knelt down towards her as you said that. She smiled and said.
"The Real True assassin named me Cyber Fantasy."
You thought about how it was such a strange name before asking Patchouli.
"Can you farther explain the extent of her power?"
Patchouli nodded and replied.
"Her powers seem to link from her state of mind. That storm was a representation of her anguish."
You nodded then said.
"Is it possible for her to activate this power consciously?"
Patchouli thought for a moment before saying.
"No, I don't think it's possible yet. She is much too young to control it."
You sigh to yourself. You got up from your kneeling position and continued down the path. You also took mental notes in case you might return to this place to investigate. After awhile of walking you came to this large river. On the other side was a gate and nothing else. A ferryman rode her boat towards you. She was carrying a scythe. She smiled as she said.
"How you do wanderer? A mighty fine group of young ladies you got there. Anyways the fee is 5 gold cold if you want to pass. I could charge you much cheaper but your not a ghost."
What will you do now?
>Pay up.
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> "One moment miss. Patchouli, do you know at all if we have anything to gain by crossing the river?"