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  1. BGM: Riders of the Light still playing

     

    On 7/10/2019 at 7:19 PM, Darkflare said:

    The sand worm targeting Anwalt proceeds rise from underneath him again. Regardless of whether it succeeded in eating him or not, it would target Melina on the way down.

     

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    Anwalt: Not again, you piece of shit!!

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    Lucent: *sigh* Lord, help me...

     

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    Anwalt was about to get eaten, but Lucent casted Tornado once more and saved him from being eaten.

     

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    Lucent: ...

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    Anwalt: Ehehe... oops...

     

    Lucent changed to his dark tome and the Nightmare Fog reappeared. A griffon came and Anwalt mounted on it.

     

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    Lucent: From this moment onward, you're prohibited to leave this griffon until we end this wave. Capice?

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    Anwalt: WHAT?! But how am I going to attack those guys from up here?!

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    Lucent: Figure a way yourself, stupid brother.

     

    Lucent left Anwalt in the air as he flew down to help the others.

     

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    Anwalt: Treating me like a kid... tch...

     

    On 7/10/2019 at 7:19 PM, Darkflare said:

    A few moments after, the worm targeting Umbra would strike from below him.

     

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    Umbra: Oh, you wanna eat me?! Well, guess what?! Two can play that game!!

     

    Umbra called two wolves and used Drill Fang to escape from the worm's reach. However, instead of backing off, he and the familiars went at the middle of the worm's body, trying to pierce its body and rip it apart in a triangular formation.

  2. On 6/30/2019 at 4:48 AM, Darkflare said:

    With Lucent continuing to rise in the air, the soldiers would find that he would be too far to hit and would temporarily cease to fire on him. The shield soldiers that were aiming for Lucent now proceeded to fire toward the incoming Anwalt instead.

     

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    Anwalt: Nice... laser pelting, 2nd round...

     

    Anwalt covered himself but the lasers were still hitting him. However. thanks to the effects of Protect, the damage was being cut and it became minimal, since their lasers were not that damaging compared to the heavy soldiers and the worms.

     

    On 6/30/2019 at 4:48 AM, Darkflare said:

    While the wheel would proceed to move with the kicks, it would quickly begin to lose speed due to the soft sand terrain. Nonetheless, the soldiers firing at Umbra ceased fire as they focused on bracing for impact.

     

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    Umbra: Are you for reals?! Bullshitty sand!!

     

    Umbra began running towards the wheel in order to kick it again and send it at his foes. However...

     

    On 7/1/2019 at 6:41 PM, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

     

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    (What an extraordinary attack...and it may be what we need. It's large enough to possibly break their defense but the sand is slowing it down...)

     

    LightFlare fires a Light Burst at the rear of the wheel hoping to give it enough momentum to break the shield soldiers defense. There's a slight chance it will also cause the wheel to go airborne...

     

    The Light Burst hit the rear of the wheel, but it was sent airborne, jumping out of the sand.

     

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    Umbra: (Oh great, it's flying now. What should I do with this...)

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    Lucent: Umbra!! Kick it!!

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    Umbra: Kick it... AHA!!

     

    Umbra aimed at the whell and released the blades at it. Once they reached it and plunged themselves, he was pulled away with it thanks to basic notion of physics. He retracted the chains trying to reach the wheel.

     

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    Anwalt: The heck is he trying to do with that thing?!

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    Anwalt: Ooooh!! I got it now! Well, time to move on!!

     

    As he finally reached the ground, Anwalt landed and went running towards the guards. Meanwhile, Umbra reached the wheel and stood right in between the spikes.

     

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    Umbra: AHAHAHA!! Eat a good lunch of wheel, you asshats!!

     

    A dark aura emerged from Umbra. His Sadistic Desire buff activated, giving him more strength and speed at the cost of his defense. He kicked it and the wheel began to descend in a diagonal angle, at crazy speeds thanks to the second kick and the Light Burst from before. But this wasn't the end of the move just yet.

     

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    Lucent: Alone it wouldn't work, but let's see if you enjoy these blazes once reality sinks in!

     

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    Right between the soldiers and the descending wheel, Lucent casted Firestorm, as a pillar of fire emerged from the sand. The wheel went right into it and was engulfed in its flames. Now, it was a descending burning projectile, coming to smash whoever was its target and explode in the area it would collide.


    System Information

     

    1. Anwalt Vermillion

    Damage Modifier: x1.5

    Fortified (Protect Buff): 1 turn left

     

    2. Umbra

    Sadistic Desire: Active (x1.25 attack and speed boost, x0.75 defense demerit)

     

    3. Lucent Vermillion

    Illusion Crystals: 7/10.

     

    4. Melina Braveheart

    Evade (Whirlwind Buff): 1 turn left

     

    5. Raina Havenray

    Strengthened (Flame Fusion Buff): 2 turns left

  3. On 6/23/2019 at 7:39 PM, Darkflare said:

    While Raina proceeds to make more chunks of the dead worm, the shield soldiers proceed to aim their guns toward the group in the air. Half the of them fired at Umbra while two fired toward Lucent and the remaining two fired toward Raina intending to shoot them down from the sky.

     

    Flying with his vision directed towards the guards, Lucent managed to evade the shots and rise himself up even more in the air.

     

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    Lucent: (I have to be careful now. Those soldiers are aiming at me now too.)

     

    He flew back to Raina, in order to re-buff her with Boon of Swiftness. However, he had another idea.

     

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    Lucent: I don't know if your stronger spells have some limits, but if you can use one now, it'll help us.

     

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    Lucent casted Flame Fusion on Raina, increasing her attack power. He quickly separated from her, in order to disperse the soldiers' attention back to him.

     

    On 6/23/2019 at 7:39 PM, Darkflare said:

    Two of the worms near the soldiers would start moving toward Umbra intending to intercept him.

     

    Meanwhile, Umbra leaped off from the griffon as the shots eliminated it and it vanished. From the air, Umbra had a different idea.

     

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    Umbra: Hehe... I could use my wolves but I had a better idea...

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    Umbra: I'm going to test my trinkets on you!!

     

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    He summoned a giant spiked wheel and dropped it on the sand. With a powerful kick, the wheel started to roll and with another kick, Umbra sent it at the group of soldiers, in order to smash them with the wheel. Even though he didn't know if it would work, he dashed towards them, just to not be caught by the sand worms.

     

    On 6/23/2019 at 7:39 PM, Darkflare said:

    The worms near the group would suddenly seemingly seem to stop as their obvious movement in the sand stopped being so obvious. That's because in the next moment, all three worms would simultaneously attack Anwalt, Lightflare and Melina straight from underneath their feet

     

    Anwalt, however, was caught by surprise from the underneath attack from the sand worm. He was launched in the air and began to fall.

     

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    Anwalt: Oh shit!!

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    Lucent: Anwalt!!

     

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    Lucent casted Tornado right where the sand worm attacked. This could be considered a team attack, since it wouldn't hurt the worm but hurt Anwalt instead. However, the wind rotation from the attack moved Anwalt around and upwards in mid-air. Lucent flew as fast as he could, grabbed Anwalt's hands and carried him in the sky.

     

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    Anwalt: Whew... these close ones are bad for my heart...

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    Lucent: For the last time, BE MORE CAREFUL, IDIOT!!

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    Anwalt: I GOT IT ALREADY, DAMNIT!! NOW TOSS ME AT 'EM!!

     

    Lucent tossed Anwalt towards the group of soldiers from the sky. It wasn't a strong toss, so the fall was being a bit awkward.


    System Information

     

    1. Anwalt Vermillion

    Damage Modifier: x1.4

    Fortified (Protect Buff): 2 turns left

     

    2. Umbra

    Sadistic Desire: Inactive

     

    3. Lucent Vermillion

    Illusion Crystals: 5/10

     

    4. Raina Havenray

    Strengthened (Flame Fusion Buff): 3 turns left

  4. 5 hours ago, Darkflare said:

    Once the group arrived in the desert area, the enemies began to be on alert. The shield soldiers began to line up as a wall in front of the heavy armor soldiers. In this formation, the soldiers would make a slow march toward the group. At the same time, three of the large underground beings split off and began to rapidly approach the group. One of them went ahead of the others and approached whoever was closest. Once it got close, it's identity was revealed as it leaped from the sand revealing itself to be a large worm monster large enough to turn any one into an instant lunch targeting Melina as its snack. A second worm proceeded to go around to their right as it leaped off the sand and targeted Anwalt. The third one turned around but kept nearby as it seemingly waited for its friends to finish their meal.

     

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    Anwalt: Whoa, silver!!

     

    Anwalt backed off with the griffon Nightmare, almost being eaten by the sand worm.

     

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    Anwalt: Shit... am I going to be thrown at close call situations all the damn time?!

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    Lucent: Better get used to it. This is how this wave will be for us.

     

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    Lucent casted Protect on Anwalt to raise his defenses. This could probably avoid OHKOs but it would still give him a trouble with the damage from the heavy armored soldiers.

     

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    Anwalt: Thanks, lil' bro! I think I gotta be more careful, huh?

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    Lucent: You think, Anwalt?

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    Anwalt: Uh, I guess I shouldn't have asked...

     

    Lucent nods and leaves after Melina and LightFlare. Anwalt jumps from the griffon, lands at the sand and advances as well. The beast disappears as Anwalt is no longer riding it.

     

    1 hour ago, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

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    My...my...aren't you a big fellah? Not gonna lie...I've seen "bigger"...

     

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    Now is not the time to discuss you personal life, Melina.

     

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    I'll keep that in mind...

     

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    Good to know...

     

    Melina waits for the large creature to get close before leaping back of the griffon, behind and to the right of LightFlare...

     

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    LightFlare fires his charged Light Burst at the creatures mouth before rolling to the ground on the left.

     

     

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    Lucent: I think I won't even ask what did you mean with that. Be careful in the next time. Losing you won't do us any good, strategically and personally speaking.

     

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    As for Melina, Lucent casted Whirlwind, slightly raising her evasiveness. Any more speed won't be exactly useful on her for now.

     

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    Lucent: (And here I thought those sand worms wouldn't attack us if we didn't meddle with them. I guess I was wrong. Oh well...)

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    Lucent: Move ahead and go after the shielders. If the sand worm rises again, make it eat the soldier instead.

     

    Lucent flew back into the air, hoping to escape from the attacks. Umbra, however, planned on descending and attacking on the ground, but decided to take another prospect.

     

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    Umbra: (This griffon won't dissolve for as long as I'm riding it. Considering these sand worms, I'm not being mindless and risking myself at the ground.)

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    Umbra: (Luckily, that training in mounted combat will suffice for something!)

     

    He takes off his axe and flies directly at the soldiers, hoping to cause trouble from the air.


    System Information

     

    1. Anwalt Vermillion

    Damage Modifier: x 1.1

     

    2. Umbra

    Sadistic Desire: Inactive

     

    3. Lucent Vermillion

    Illusion Crystals: 4/10

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    While still on the air, they had time to strategize a little bit. Soon, Light and Melina began to tell their opinions on how they should proceed.

     

    On 6/16/2019 at 12:39 AM, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

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    Lucent. Strategy time. I suggest we stick to our current formation. Those shield soldiers. Im sure our usual projectile attacks aren't gonna cut it this time. The heavily armed soldiers are gonna definitely take a few hits. And I'm not even sure what that is moving underground but what I DO know is that they will require some creative thinking...

     

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    Umbra: Save the projectiles for the heavily armored guys. There was to be a weak point on those lumps of metal we can use against their favor.

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    Umbra: Those shield soldiers are going to give us some trouble though. With their defense fully concentrated on the front and these guns means we need either to be fast or take their shields away.

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    Lucent: ...

     

    On 6/16/2019 at 12:39 AM, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

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    That last move Lucent used. I think it could help. It may not directly damage them but it can definitely unearth those...whatever they are. Then we attack them while there vulnerable.

     

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    Exactly. That leaves the guards. We'll need to strike them from behind. Melina. Your speed should help with that. Umbra and his familiars would be of great asset. Walt...if you're up to it...we're gonna need that power of yours. 

     

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    Lucent: ...

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    Anwalt: Well, I'm ready to give my all on this. Although I have a sensation our attacks will be tanked real hard by those heavy armored guys.

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    Umbra: Also, why do I have the feeling their weapons aren't just for show, like the other batch? Something tells me those guys are going to OHKO us if we're not careful. Especially those heavy armored soldiers and... whatever's under the sand.

     

    On 6/16/2019 at 12:39 AM, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

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    That's what I've got so far. Looks like this next wave was designed to counter our projectile based attacks. Any suggestions?

     

    Umbra and Anwalt had nothing more to say, but Lucent was completely quiet.

     

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    Anwalt: Lucent? Hey, don't go thinking on recipes right now.

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    Lucent: ... I have a suggestion. One that will work in this situation.

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    Umbra: Alright, we're listening.

     

    *Rude Buster stops playing*

     

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    Lucent: By analyzing the situation, we're not going to kill anyone this wave. Our powers aren't going to do much against those soldiers.

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    Anwalt: Whoa, what?! Why?!

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    Lucent: There was a comment that Umbra spoke and that made me notice something. I don't know if this is just me, but don't you think the configuration in this training is leaving us somewhat renderless to damage?

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    Anwalt: Now that you mention... I felt that I was taking more damage than usual. I know I was risking it, but I felt myself getting weaker while my damage wasn't growing all that much.

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    Lucent: Right. That means both sides can deal absurd damage, us and them. If we're not careful, elimination will happen at all costs.

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    Umbra: But if we're not killing anyone, how are we going to end this wave?

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    Lucent: That's a simple, yet difficult answer. There is a way of taking care of this wave.

     

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    Lucent: The enemies will eliminate themselves.

     

    Umbra and Anwalt were the first ones to get interested on the plan.

     

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    Umbra: Backstabbing, eh? Really devious, Lord Lucent. I like it.

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    Anwalt: So how's going to be the deal here? Which enemy is falling first?

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    Lucent: Our greatest hazards are the beings lurking underground. I have a itching telling me what they are, but we have to confirm first. Make the heavy armored finish the shields or at least give you opening to attack and finish them. After that, we'll make those monsters get these heavy armored and then find ways of killing them altogether.

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    Anwalt: We shouldn't mess with the moving sand things then. No Cragfall or other spells on their area until the right time.

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    Lucent: Also, I've been doing a count and we're 10 enemies away from having the portal open. That means the first raid will happen in this wave. Umbra, you know what to do.

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    Umbra: You don't need to remind me. I can't wait to pay a visit to our "friends".

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    Lucent: (That's right... I wonder how the other team's doing. They could be winning right now. Even so, better not to rush victory or else many missteps will happen.)

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    Anwalt: Alright, Lu. What are the orders?

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    Lucent: Keep the same tasks as before but focus on making the enemies kill each other. Only take the kill if you got an opening that won't risk you. And remember the order of kills: heavy armor to shield, sand monster to heavy armor and us to sand monsters.

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    Anwalt: Alright then! Healing, please!

     

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    Lucent nodded and changed back to the light grimoire. Although the Nightmare Fog vanished, the griffons stood there since Anwalt, Umbra, Melina and LightFlare were still mounted on them. He casted Mercy Rain and healed their wounds, albeit the power was weaker compared to Heal. And since it was a different spell...

     

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    Lucent: This certainly called their attention. Get ready to descend!

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    Anwalt: Yee-haw!! Time to griffon dive and kamikaze those chumps!!

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    Umbra: Please never do that again, you're looking completely stupid... more than you already are.


    System Information

     

    1. Anwalt Vermillion

    Damage Modifier: x 1.1

     

    2. Umbra

    Sadistic Desire: Inactive

     

    3. Lucent Vermillion

    Illusion Crystals: 4/10

  6. On 6/14/2019 at 6:40 AM, Darkflare said:

    The combined attacks would proceed to break the ice underneath the remaining soldier who would proceed to take a dip into the freezing water finishing the wave.

     

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    "First wave cleared."

     

    With Raph's confirmation of the wave's end, Lucent flew back to Melina, LightFlare and Raina.

     

    On 6/14/2019 at 9:54 AM, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

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    Ya made it back. How ya feeling?

     

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    I'm good to go, Light. Ready for the next wave. 

     

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    How bout you, Raina? Lucent? You guys ok? If so, then once Umbra and Walt return we'll follow your lead, Lucent. The last formation seemed to work pretty well. Once we see what we're up against, we'll know for sure. Otherwise...ready when you are.

     

    27 minutes ago, Dumanios said:

     

     

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    "I'm ready to go!" Raina said, landing next to Lightflare.

     

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    Lucent: I'm OK. My barrier managed to block the shots so I'm fine. I hope to present good results in the next wave.

     

    On 6/14/2019 at 6:40 AM, Darkflare said:

    The tactic wasn't without another consequence as the rest of the ice began to form cracks all over.

     

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    "Yea, I would get out of the ice. If it wasn't obvious, falling into the freezing water is an instant KO. Your next wave is in the desert area."

     

    On 6/14/2019 at 9:54 AM, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

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    Walt! Umbra! Get of the ice, quickly! It's breaking fast!

     

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    Anwalt: Crap, crap!!

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    Umbra: I was counting for this consequence, but not so punishing...!!

     

    Umbra and Anwalt began to left the perimeter to reach the others, but the ice was cracking at a faster rate and they still had problems to move around. To aid them, Lucent changed to his dark grimoire and the Nightmare Fog appeared behind him once more.

     

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    Lucent: Dispatch, beasts of storm!

     

    With his command, four griffon Nightmares rose from the fog. Two of them went towards Anwalt and Umbra as two of them went downwards and landed near Melina and Light. As for Anwalt and Umbra, the ice was reaching them and so were the griffons. The duo jumped into the beasts and were now safely in the air.

     

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    Anwalt: Whew!! We're safe... that was sorta nervewracking.

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    Umbra: Glad Lord Lucent thought about this in time...

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    Lucent: (Good, they jumped on time. I can't afford to let eliminations happen.)

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    Lucent: I'll heal us once we reach the desert area! You two, jump on the griffons and we'll head there through the air! Follow me!

     

    Lucent flew towards the desert area with Anwalt, Umbra and the Nightmare Fog following him.

     


    System Information

     

    1. Anwalt Vermillion

    Damage Modifier: 4.77%

     

    2. Umbra

    Sadistic Desire: Inactive

     

    3. Lucent Vermillion

    Illusion Crystals: 4/10.

  7. 7 hours ago, Darkflare said:

    With the soldier still helping up their teammate, they didn't expect an attack so quickly as one of them was struck and eliminated from it.

     

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    Anwalt: Alright! One down!

     

    7 hours ago, Darkflare said:

    The remaining soldiers were aiming for Anwalt before noticing the oncoming Umbra. They throw themselves into the ground using the ice to intentionally slip and create more distance to take shots at Umbra and Anwalt.

     

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    Anwalt: What the hell?!

     

    Anwalt was suddenly pelted by lasers as he covered himself, taking damage. Umbra, seeing as his axe's blade hasn't returned yet, generated a shadow axe and spun it in order to improvise a shield.

     

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    Umbra: Great, they found me. Now what?!

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    Lucent: Umbra!! The ice!!

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    Umbra: The ice?! Oh!!

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    Umbra: Ehehehe... you want to escape, eh? Well, you're not going to!!

     

    Umbra charged his power while taking lasers for a moment and used his Lupine Quake, smashing both axes in the ground strongly and creating a quake in front of him. The ice began to crak in an arc, right in front of his direction.

     

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    Lucent: It's true that my spells don't hit those AI...

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    Lucent; But who said I need to hit the AI and not the ice?

     

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    To help Umbra with the plan, Lucent casted Cragfall right in the area where the soldiers were. The rocks wouldn't damage them, but the same thing couldn't be said about the ice.

  8. On 6/9/2019 at 7:58 PM, Darkflare said:

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    "Sorry to handicap like you like this, but the system can't detect attacks toward spirits. It's not exactly something you see normally around here. Unfortunately, I'm afraid it means they won't be very effective for this drill."

     

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    Lucent: Don't apologize. Like I said, I came here knowing exactly the negative handicap I would have.

     

    He kept flying towards Melina, but saw her moving towards a guard rather close to her position.

     

    On 6/6/2019 at 9:11 AM, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

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    (We're so spread out...Umbra and Walt have become isolated. Fortunately, this was our strategy from the start.. It it seems to be working. The soldiers are focused on Umbra and Walt. Now's my chance...) 

     

    Melina advances in to attack the soldier who threw the flashbang. If she can get near him she'll strike him down.

     

    On 6/9/2019 at 7:58 PM, Darkflare said:

    The soldier manages to notice Melina and proceeds to fire....at the ice between them causing a hole for Melina to fall into if she couldn't stop...a feat that would be quite hard to do given the lack of traction she would have due to the ice.

     

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    Lucent: Melina, watch out!

     

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    In a way to prevent the fall, Lucent casted Avalanche right in the hole's area, rising an ice mount high enough to cover and stop Melina's advance in the open hole in a considerable period of time.

     

    On 6/9/2019 at 7:58 PM, Darkflare said:

    The soldiers began to cover themselves from the flash thrown by their partner toward their direction before one of them got assaulted by the familiar. The flash would disorient him and the familiar as his partners noticed what happened and headed toward their partner to help whack and shoot the familiar off of him.

     

    Umbra looked from afar as the soldiers defeated the wolf familiar. He was rather away from the fight, so reaching them with a shooting would be a bad idea.

     

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    Umbra: (Repeating Drill Fang won't do me any good. Alright, time to use the axe for something.)

     

    The idea was risky, but was worth something. Umbra jumped down back into the ice, removed the axe from it and began to run towards LightFlare.  He aimed the axe towards Light and sent the blade away with the chain. If Light were to grab the chain, swing Umbra around and toss him, he would have a chance of reaching the confused group of guards. He screamed from afar.

     

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    Umbra: Light!! Grab the chain and swing me at them!!

     

    Anwalt tried to advance on the same group, but had to stop to effectively maintain balance. He saw Umbra going at Light and understood the idea.

     

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    Anwalt: (If that's going to work, he'll need a distraction. Alright.)

     

    He leaned back his body and charged his energy. Once done, he went at the soldiers with Black Doom Spear in order to either hit them or distract them from Umbra.

     

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    Anwalt: Delivery for the bozos that requested a punch right in the face!!


    System Information

     

    1. Anwalt Vermillion

    Damage Modifier: 2.23%

     

    2. Umbra

    Sadistic Desire: Inactive

     

    3. Lucent Vermillion

    Illusion Crystals: 2/10.

     

    4. Buffs Given by Lucent

    Raina's Quickened: 2 turns left.

  9. On 6/4/2019 at 8:38 PM, Darkflare said:

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    "Wait, what the hell? That was a direct hit. Is the system suddenly bugging out? Hey kid, tell me quick, is there anything I should know about your magic?

     

    BGM: Rude Buster (NITRO Remix) still playing

     

    A voice suddenly was heard on Lucent's ear. It would be normal for Raph to be really confused, yet he accepted the fact that no damage was dealt normally.

     

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    Lucent: Sir Raph, was it? My magic cannot damage something without a spirit. My stronger ones are able to do it so, but I cannot use them freely. Hold no worries, I came here knowing exactly what to expect.

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    Lucent: And since damage dealing isn't exactly my role, I'll return back to what I'm supposed to do.

     

    Lucent flew towards Raina, while using a barrier to shield himself from the incoming lasers. He had an idea to keep the enemy occupied while the close fighters could recover.

     

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    Lucent: I suppose we'll be needing a bullet hell to cover the people at the ground. I know you're fast, but let's make you slightly closer to blinding. 

     

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    Lucent casted Boon of Swiftness on Raina, raising her attack and movement speed. She would be able to move and attack at a faster rate than usual.

     

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    Lucent: I'm descending to help the others. Scream if you need something!

     

    Lucent flew downwards, going to Melina and LightFlare before helping Umbra and Anwalt.

     

    On 6/4/2019 at 8:38 PM, Darkflare said:

    With the soldiers spread out from Lucent's attack, they would begin backing off while shooting at Umbra's familiars. The attack would only be able to get one of them while the remaining proceeded to focus fire on the familiars.

     

    One of the wolf familiars was brought down, which made the Drill Fang grow smaller. The remaining wolf was ready to be shot down but Umbra had another idea.

     

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    Umbra: Hunt him down with the utmost of energy you can have!

     

    He picked the wolf and stopped spinning, still in mid-air. With the wolf in tow, he charged dark energy in the familiar and aimed at one of the soldiers. After charging, he uses his Cannon Fang and shoots the familiar at a soldier, itself filled with dark energy.

     

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    Umbra: (Now for the landing. This is going to be risky, but it's worth a shot!)

     

    Umbra held his axe and tossed it at the icy ground. The blade got caught in the ice but it slipped away a few centimeters. Umbra twisted in mid-air, just so his feet would actually land on the axe's handle.

     

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    Umbra: I think I got it - Whoa!!

     

    He landed but drove himself away a few meters. He was getting distant and rather isolated from the others. What was worse: the axe was cutting the ice.

     

    On 6/4/2019 at 8:38 PM, Darkflare said:

    The drones were still focus firing toward Light that they were unable to react to Anwalt as his boulder manages to take out two of them at once

     

    Raina manages to hit one of them but the other proceeds to hover out of the way in time. The remaining drones proceed to split in two groups as each pair begin to target Anwalt and Raina.

     

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    Anwalt: Aha! Got two of them in one strike!

     

    Commemoration was short lived, since the drones separated in pairs, with two of them going after Anwalt and two of them going after Raina. She could shoot and fend herself off but Anwalt couldn't. The slippery ice didn't help either, since walking on it was pretty inconsistent.

     

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    Anwalt: (Shit, this damned ice is going to cause me trouble! And I can't hit them without causing a break on the ground!)

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    Anwalt: (Hold the phone... did that boulder-)

     

    It did. Anwalt may have hit the drones, but it didn't have consequences. The boulder fell on the ice, breaking it and forming a hole where cold water ran under. If someone were to fall there, elimination would be certain.

     

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    Anwalt: And I really messed up. Cool...

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    Anwalt: (I might go after the soldiers, since they're people I can hit. Being hit by those drones won't be nice, though...)

     

    Anwalt changed targets and went after the soldiers who were aiming at Umbra earlier. The drones' lasers were hitting him, since he had a hard time moving around.


    System Information

     

    System Information

     

    1. Anwalt Vermillion

    Damage Modifier: 2.23%

     

    2. Umbra

    Sadistic Desire: Inactive

     

    3. Lucent Vermillion

    Illusion Crystals: 1/10.

     

    4. Buffs Given by Lucent

    Raina's Quickened: 3 turns left.

  10. BGM: Rude Buster (NITRO Remix) still playing

     

    As LightFlare, Melina and Raina went on the offensive, three of the drones were sent down. Anwalt, Lucent and Umbra didn't jump out yet, especially because the shooting was fierce.

     

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    Anwalt: Freaking bullet hell, I can't go in with those stupid things shooting, even if they're all at Light!

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    Umbra; Lord Lucent, use an offensive spell on then! It might disperse the enemies and give us an opening!

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    Lucent: Fine. But after this, I'll cease the attacking and return to my role!

     

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    Lucent flew and joined Raina in the air, not standing close to her. Opening his spellbook, he casted Thunderflare in order to disperse the enemies with thunderbolts coming from the air and hoping to hit some of them with his magic.

     

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    Anwalt: This might've helped, but what should we do now?

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    Umbra: I don't know about you, but I'm not going after these stupid robots! Those soldiers are mine!

     

    Umbra called two wolves and went out of hiding. After spinning in midair, he and the familiars converged into one single spinning drill form and went at high speeds after the soldiers. The Drill Fang moved around into a strange pattern, not going exactly into a straight line.

     

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    Anwalt: Well, not staying behind on this. You're helping me, rock!

     

    Anwalt grabbed the boulder they were using to hide and threw it at the drones, hoping it would smash some of them.


    System Information

     

    System Information

     

    1. Anwalt Vermillion

    Damage Modifier: 0%

     

    2. Umbra

    Sadistic Desire: Inactive

     

    3. Lucent Vermillion

    Illusion Crystals: 1/10.

     

  11. BGM: Rude Buster (NITRO REMIX) still playing

     

    10 hours ago, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

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    Raina shouldn't be far behind. But I suggest we use projectile attacks to take out several of the drones at once before they have a chance to react. Then move in according to what we discussed. Umbra, Walt and Melina toward the front. Me and Raina at mid range. Lucent in the back. Walt and Melina focus on ground units. Umbra can help while keeping an eye on drones. Me and Raina will focus primarily on drones.

     

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    Light...we still need to keep and eye on your teamates. We may need to switch roles or help the other. But I do agree with Light's format. If you agree Lucent, we'll move on your cue.

     

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    Once the word is given and you guys start, I'll pick a drone, snipe it and move in. 

     

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    I'll move in once the first drone is down...just say the word.

     

    5 hours ago, Dumanios said:

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    "I'm ready when you guys are," Raina said.

     

    Five soldiers who looked better equipped than the pirates they'd encountered earlier, along with ten... orbs? These drones were an unknown to Raina, but the rest of the party seemed to regard them with little threat.

     

    Raina had a set of cards in her right hand, but made no move to use them yet. Not until her teammates were prepared.

     

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    Lucent: What Melina said is true. Don't follow the strategy blindly. If improvisation and role changing is necessary, do it as you must. With that being said...

     

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    Lucent opened his grimoire and began his buffing magic work. With his powers, he uses Chill Focus and grants a Spellstrike to LightFlare, allowing to a 100% hit rate on a single skill usage.

     

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    Lucent: This is to make sure that you won't miss the target.

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    Anwalt: Nice! Whenever you're ready to strike, we'll follow!

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    Umbra: Hmph. I'll let you have the opener. I want to see your power for myself.


    System Information

     

    1. Anwalt Vermillion

    Damage Modifier: 0%

     

    2. Umbra

    Soul of Chaos: Inactive

     

    3. Buffs Given by Lucent

    LightFlare's SpellStrike: 1 skill left.

  12. BGM: Trial Underground still playing

     

    On 5/29/2019 at 6:17 AM, Darkflare said:

    The groups would begin to be lead into their respective arenas. Raph signaled some nearby mages who all proceeded to cooperate with each other to bring the groups into the center via teleportation magic. 

     

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    "Counting down..."

     

    The group arrives in the center, what appears to be plains. They could see every other area and how they sort of merged with each other in their respective edges.

     

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    With the teleportation magic in play, the teams were teleported to the plains in the center of the map. 

     

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    Anwalt: Whoa, we're in!

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    Umbra: All that we need is the start and we can rush in.

     

    On 5/29/2019 at 6:17 AM, Darkflare said:

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    "3...2...1...Training drill started. Let's start off cool and easy. Your first wave is in the arctic area."

     

    BGM: Rude Buster (NITRO Remix)

     

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    Anwalt: Time to pile on some AI! Let's head in!

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    Umbra: Time to kill!

    Lucent: I won't let us lose!

     

    Anwalt and Umbra ran towards the arctic area with Lucent following them on flight. The training began and they were in for the victory. The trio was the first to step in the area.

     

    On 5/29/2019 at 6:17 AM, Darkflare said:

    Off in the arctic area, the enemies would begin making themselves visible. A group of snow coat wearing soldiers surrounded by floating sphere drones would begin to patrol the area. Until the group entered the area or shot them from afar they would continue to wander around the area.

     

    Upon entering the arctic area, Anwalt, Lucent and Umbra hid behind a frozen rock. The moment their steps were made, the drones seemed to get more active, searching for whoever stepped in.

     

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    Anwalt: They gotta be searching for us. Should we attack right now?

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    Lucent: Wait until the others arrive. We can't risk any jump-in without the rest here.

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    Anwalt: Got it. Let's try not to call attention then.

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    Umbra: The enemies seem really attentive, so I bet we already caught their focus. One misstep now and we're caught.

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    Lucent: We need the right moment to misstep, though. Right now isn't that moment.

     

    Lucent called upon the Kiravel grimoire and held it tight. Anwalt and Umbra kept themselves at attack position, ready to jump in as soon as the attack possibility appeared.


    System Information

     

    1. Anwalt Vermillion

    Damage Modifier: 0%

     

    2. Umbra

    Soul of Chaos: Inactive

  13. After hearing the explanation of the map, Lucent started to consider a strategy for them. Anwalt and Umbra saw Lilith take off to her team.

     

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    Anwalt: Well, we're gonna need a strategy. Lilith and the other won't give us a simple pushover.

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    Umbra: I think we already have one. Isn't that right, Lord Lucent?

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    Lucent: ... Alright, I thought onto something. Listen closely.

     

    BGM: Trial Underground

     

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    Lucent: We already have to count the fact that our opponents, from the most part of it, are unknown to us. Their skills and abilites will be learned throughout the training. I would say they have an advantage over us because of Lilith, but I can dismiss that.

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    Umbra: Even if she was to explain whatever she saw about us, just talk doesn't mean the real thing. A lot of our specialities are still very unknown, even to each other.

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    Lucent: Exactly. This is why we'll need to have to fill roles here. Considering our situation, this distribution  I planned should work nicely.

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    Lucent: Anwalt, we will make use of your damage absorption so you'll take the role of the defender. Your idea is to secure kills, but we also need you alert when the invader comes out. In the 20 seconds they have to attack us, we'll need you sustaining the hits and building up your own damage for the later fights.

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    Anwalt: A high risk, high reward task for me? Nice, I like it!

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    Lucent: Melina, your focus will be on damage distribution. Your attack power seems slightly subpar compared to Anwalt, but you have speed to back you up. Focus on attacking as many targets as possible. Your own personal skill seems to help you on that, but I'll cover that up with buffs so you can leave your trick to the last shot. Be careful, though, and don't get overconfident or else the enemy will swipe you.

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    Lucent: Raina, your magic skills at long distance are your prime asset, so having you airborne for most of the time will be a good position. With an amplified sight of the field in the air, you should be able to check whether enemies and the invader are arriving, as well as doing damage distribution from afar. We'll be counting on you as our long-distance fighter.

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    Lucent: Umbra, you'll join the front field with Anwalt, Melina and Light but in the moment the portal opens, you're to be deployed as our invader. Your high mobility and wolf summoning might help us on distraction and since this is a role you wish to fulfill, I see no better person.

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    Umbra: My wolves aren't the only things they'll worry about, I can assure you that much.

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    Lucent: Light, you'll take the versatile role and be our shot and long distant fighter all at once. Your power is incredible and potent so I can trust you to do the right thing. You'll help on all spots, whether against enemies or helping Anwalt with the invader. Just be sure to be accurate enough to not hit us. You know your power and your fighting style more than myself to know the possibilities of you hitting us.

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    Anwalt: That leaves you as the healer and buffer from our team, right? You'll be covering our damages and giving us those sweet power-ups to our abilities, making us even more deadly on our roles.

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    Lucent: Yes. Albeit my magic works on single target, I'll be focusing on giving you buffs according to your roles. My main focus will be on healing and buffing, so I'll attack only when needed.

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    Umbra: Wait, that makes you as our team's main target! Forget my role, I'm going to protect you!

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    Lucent: Please don't. I want to try this on my own. If I get attacked, I'll counter at will. If necessary, I'll change to my dark grimoire in the middle of the fight and use the Nightmares to aid me. I'll try to stay close to the team for as long as I'm able to.

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    Umbra: I'm not agreeing entirely with this but I'm not going to discuss it any longer...

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    Lucent: This is the insight I have thus far. If someone has a different opinion, I'd like to hear it and discuss it while we still have the time.

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    Anwalt: I don't have objections. I liked my role!

  14. BGM: Electronica in the Velvet Room still playing

     

    14 hours ago, Darkflare said:

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    "Going to have to agree with Lucent. Have fun, but take this seriously. We might learn a few things from this."

     

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    Anwalt: I'm not saying I'm not taking this seriously, but you do realize Lucent's definition of "serious" is different from ours, right?

     

    7 hours ago, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

     

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    Lucent is right. Holding back won't do you any favors. The effort you put in determines the results you pull out. This facilty provides an great means of testing your limits and possibly exceeding them. We should not wast it...

     

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    The short and sweet....you paid for this...get most out of your investment. I know I will...

     

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    Umbra: Well then, if that's the case, let's go and rip some enemies apart.

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    Anwalt: My fists are ready to roll through all enemies!

     

    14 hours ago, Darkflare said:

    The man known as Leon proceeded to walk in with his own group.

     

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    "Sorry to keep you all waiting. Allow me to personally thank you for this opportunity."

     

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    "So these are the new recruits soon to be joining the knights?"

     

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    "Well, I can't guarantee that. Some have gone to see the world as adventurers, but I'm hoping that we have done our job to prepare them for everything along their path."

     

     

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    Johnathan/Johnny

     

    Abilities:

    He can hold his own with a sword and is his preferred style. Knows a few fireball spells to help with distant targets.

     

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    Caroline/Carol

     

    Abilities:

    Said to be a prodigy in archery able to land shots from far away or very speedy targets if she's able to concentrate enough. The quiver she carries uses magic to generate her arrows and she can enhance her arrows for more power if needed.

    She can use a burst of wind magic to push herself in any direction for mobility.

    Her arrows also have the hitbox of a tree trunk allowing her to land headshots if they just barely graze the actual head.

     

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    Alena

     

    Abilities:

    A mage specializing in light magic. She can cast healing spells as well as provide minor buffs. She can also fire magical beams to defend herself to keep the enemy away.

    A.K.A The medic, shoot her first.

     

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    Ricky/"The swift wind"(He likes to call himself that even though none of his companions actually call him that)

     

    Abilities:

    Very quick and acrobatic, uses his speed to strike and evade his foes. He wield a dagger and carries poison coated shurikens on him. The poison is non lethal, but causes a temporary nauseating effect on anyone unfortunate enough to be struck by it. He's immune to his own poison.

     

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    Leon

     

    Abilities:

    Proficient with a sword. His sword is actually a magic sword that uses the enemy's kinetic force against it to deflect physical attacks and leave his opponents vulnerable. This same magic is also capable of reflecting energy and magical attacks back. He also knows an enhancement technique that allows him to leap great distances.

     

     

    As Leon approached the group to thank them, Lucent did the same thing.

     

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    Lucent: We would like to thank you for this opportunity as well. The experience we shall gain fighting you and your team will help us in the future.

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    Anwalt: You guys look really strong! Let's make this a training to remember!

     

    14 hours ago, Darkflare said:

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    "That won't be necessary. I'll join with them, then it'll be an even 6 for both sides."

     

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    "Not that I mind, but did you talk to your friends about this first?"

     

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    "I'm doing this for them as well as myself. We actually haven't been together very long, but I've seen what they can all do. I would like to take this opportunity to be able to apply all sorts of theories I've had in mind....and....I would like to see how they can handle against someone that has an idea of their capabilities. I'm sorry, but please allow me this."

     

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    "Well if you all agree with it, I'll allow it. If you need some time, that's fine, I need to go over the drill rules with Leon's group first anyway."

     

    7 hours ago, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

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    If the "Scarlet Weather Maid" wants to switch sides...by all means go right ahead. Just don't expect any mercy if we meet on the battlefield.

     

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    I like her way of thinking. Should make for a challenging trail. They'll have an insider...but we won't know what they can do. That is...assuming she shares her knowledge with the rest of the opposing team.

     

    Lilith proposed herself joining the other team. Lucent thought it would be a good idea for them to have an specific odd of someone who fought with them join the opponents.

     

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    Lucent: I have no objections and frankly, I'm intrigued to see what kind of strategies you'll pull against us, Lilith. I'll do my best to not fall behind.

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    Anwalt: Me neither. After all, I've wanted to try my hand against you.

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    Umbra: So we're losing our team's strategist to them, huh? Well, we're screwed.

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    Lucent: Why are you being pessimistic about this? I don't see any problem on the formation.

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    Umbra: It's just that we don't have a tactician. I mean, we have you, but I fear it's not going to be enough. I'm more of a hunter so that part doesn't fit well with me, Light's the last person I can say that needs a team to win a fight and I didn't see much of Raina to talk about her.

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    Umbra: And if I have to depend on Lord Anwalt or Melina to do strategies, the last thing we'll have is a "fighting" strategy.

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    Anwalt: Wow, you're the best teammate ever. Glad to know you looked at yourself on the mirror today...

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    Umbra: Just stating facts. You're the last person I can see doing a strategy about something and Melina is as rushy as you are.

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    Lucent: *sigh* What a pain...

  15. BGM: Electronica in the Velvet Room still playing

     

    On 5/24/2019 at 8:09 AM, Darkflare said:

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    "I think it'll be fine as long as there's a cooperative aspect."

     

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    "Very well. Leon, get the rest of your group, you know where to find us."

     

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    "Understood, see you soon."

     

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    "The rest of you follow me. I'll explain everything on the way."

     

    Raph signaled the group to follow him as headed toward a particular arena.

     

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    Lucent: Alright. Oh, I'd better free those two.

     

    Lucent used magic and casted fire to melt the ice. Anwalt and Umbra started to move again, but were completely soaked.

     

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    Anwalt: G-Geez... you didn't have to freeze us.

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    Lucent: Really? Good. In the next time, I'll burn you both.

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    Anwalt: Christ, but you are one to employ violent methods with magic, aren't you?

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    Umbra: And then you complain about me...

     

    Lucent just ignored Anwalt and Umbra's protests and went ahead, following the rest of the group. Seeing as their complaints wouldn't change anything, Anwalt and Umbra stopped talking and went alongside the others as well.

     

    On 5/24/2019 at 8:09 AM, Darkflare said:

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    "One of your cooperative training drills is to have a group clear out several waves of enemies as fast as possible. This is going to be a variation of that. You'll be competing with another team in clearing out your waves first."

     

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    "That seems surprisingly simple."

     

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    "Agreed. That's why there's a twist to it. It's one of the reasons we haven't been able to test it more. Once you defeat a certain amount of enemies, a portal will open up. See, your team and the enemy team will have their own arenas. This portal is a gateway to their arena where you can go ahead and ruin their day. Only one of you can be there at a time and you have a limited time to have some fun before being forced back. Of course, your fun can end earlier if the other team defeats you."

     

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    "I wouldn't try to be sneaky, the teams will be notified when they have an invader and said invader will be easy to spot since they're going to have a distinct glow to them. Of course, they'll have a few extra advantages of their own to help them out. My advice? If you're going to attack, you better be prepared to divide them quickly. The numbers still aren't in your favor after all."

     

    As the trainer explained how the drill would work, it seemed it would be a mix between cooperative and competitive. Anwalt and Umbra's usual pumped spirit returned as Lucent thought about what should he train first.

     

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    Anwalt: Heh, now we're talking big! I'm ready to crush anything that gets in our way!

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    Umbra: So we can mess up with the other team... hehehehe... that's going to be fun for me.

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    Lucent: (... A drill where we fend off waves of enemies while trying to defeat another team. That is interesting, although the "experimental" part of it worries me...)

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    Lucent: (We have a lot of powerful fighters in our team, but according to what he just said, numbers are against our favor. That could mean the wave of enemies will be big or the other team has a bigger number of people than we do. This is troubling too...)

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    Anwalt: Lucent? Hey, don't get lost on us.

     

    But Lucent was too deep in thought in order to pay attention to Anwalt calling him.

     

    19 hours ago, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

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    I have a few questions. How many enemies do we defeat before someone is teleported! How many enemies can we expect to see once we arrive? How much time do we have there? Is it possible for a player from both sides to be teleported at the same time? And how long do we have overall?

     

    18 hours ago, Darkflare said:

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    "The portal will be open at around 50 enemies defeated. It'll remain open until one of you enter. Once you arrive there, the only enemies there will be the enemy team, their enemies will completely ignore you. It goes without saying but don't kill their enemies, you're only helping them. You get about 20 seconds of being in their territory before you're forcibly pulled out. As for overall, you can take as long as you like, but remember that this is a race so don't linger around too long. Of course, in the unlikely event I feel both teams are taking too long, I'll just end it right there."

     

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    "Well, since we're on the subject, I should mention that when you clear all waves you're not quite done. You'll have to defeat one nasty baddie first before you're done. Kill it and you win."

     

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    "I've been mentioning about being defeated so let me explain how it works. I'm sure you can all last quite a while but things are different here. Take a good solid hit and the system will apply a stun effect on you. The effect is temporary at about 10 seconds, but that's 10 seconds you're down a man and that can be critical. That said, there is a way to circumvent it, if you got someone on your team that can heal. Get your healer to do their job and the stun effect will clear on the spot. So there's an idea when you decide to invade their territory. Seek out their healer cause they'll undo your work if you let them be. By the way, invaders will have a shield that will let them take more damage while they're invading. They're about twice as durable."

     

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    "One last thing, when a team has reached the final enemy, the other team's portal will no longer require them to defeat a certain amount of enemies. Instead, it will open by itself after a certain time. Invading is critical here, if you get defeated while an invader is in play, the enemy boss will be healed up a bit."

     

    Anwalt and Umbra followed what he said thus far and were getting more excited for trying this new training. Lucent, while concentrated, heard the explanation and finally reached his decision about the team placement.

     

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    Anwalt: So we got a big catch in the end then?! Well, say no more, I'm on it!

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    Umbra: Limited time to mess with their team... 20 seconds is enough for me and my wolves to wreak havoc at the other team.

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    Lucent: ... Thank you for your explanation, sir. Well then, I'll assist you all with my light magic set.

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    Anwalt: Not going for Nightmares? C'mon, it's a way to train those beasts.

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    Lucent: Someone needs to provide supportive backup. Aside from me, I don't see anyone else capable of healing and buffing in our team.

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    Anwalt: Well, that's... true.

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    Umbra: Do you really think we'll need a healer, though? It's not like we can't hold it against some AI.

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    Lucent: Get overconfident at your own risk. I'm not putting myself on the line for a full offensive spread.

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    Anwalt: Lucent, this is just a training session. You don't need to go serious on this.

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    Lucent: "Holding back" isn't in your dictionary, neither "taking it easy" isn't on mine. I'll treat this as the rest of situations I've been through.

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    Umbra: Well, it's your choice anyway. It'll help us though, since you'll be taking this as "life-and-death".

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    On 5/17/2019 at 11:58 AM, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

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    Geez....can you two pipe down for at least a few seconds?! If for no other, we should so a co-op so you guys can learn to get along. Had this happened on the ship those pirates might have actually managed to land a decent blow. Not that that would hurt you two I suppose...

     

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    Anwalt and Umbra: Fine. But I wasn't the one who started it. It was-

     

    But before they could complete their sentence, Lucent used his magic and froze both Anwalt and Umbra.

     

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    Lucent: Silence, at long last...

     

    On 5/17/2019 at 11:58 AM, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

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    A cooperative activity would be the best for now. I haven't done one in quite some time and it was a thrill fighting along side you all on the ship. If I know Darkflare, this drill will give us much more of a workout than those "Rubbermaid" pirates from before.

     

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    Lucent: I agree with Light. We fought in separate groups so we don't know how we'll work when everyone's in the same area.

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    Lucent: On mine, Anwalt's and Umbra's account, we choose the Cooperative training setting.

  17. BGM: Electronica in the Velvet Room plays again

     

    The trio joined the others and went down to the underground levels. The section, however, seemed far more different than the ones above.

     

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    Anwalt: Alright, we're in!

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    Umbra: Now to find us a trainer...

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    Lucent: Lilith already found one.

     

    2 hours ago, Darkflare said:

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    "We were wondering if you had something for group training."

     

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    "Group training? Not many folks ask for that, but it's a welcome surprise. Are you looking for something cooperative or perhaps something more competitive?"

     

    Before Lilith could answer, Anwalt and Umbra cut her with their usual bickering.

     

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    Anwalt: Cooperative!

    Umbra: Competitive!

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    Anwalt: Cooperative.

    Umbra: Competitive.

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    Anwalt: Cooperative!!

    Umbra: Competitive!!

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    Lucent: *sigh* Can someone shut them up before I do it in my way...?

  18. BGM: Electronica in the Velvet Room still playing

     

    23 hours ago, Darkflare said:

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    "I would imagine they both have their benefits. If this place has AI, they're probably designed with handling certain situations in mind. On the other hand, Lucent being able to train to control his beasts as well as having to deal with something that could be more unpredictable would be helpful as well. And I don't think there will be many places one could do this type of training anyway."

     

    6 hours ago, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

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    Why not do both? I've had some experience with his training drills. During that time, they were in the prototype stage. Though I didn't know it at the time, if they were any indication of how effective his exercises could be...then I'm sure he a drill will allow us to sharpen multiple facets of our game. Walt, Melina and I can strengthen or close quarters combat. Umbra, Lucent and Raina can work on their distance fighting skills. Or we can all interchange on the fly. And Lucent...you'll still have a chance to sharpen your summoning skills. We should browse the various options first. 

     

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    Umbra: I'd rather train my claws and my axe instead of only my summoning, thank you very much. Then again, my familiars work best up close and personal, so I'll guess I'll practice it too.

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    Anwalt: Well, that idea works too. Lucent doesn't have to go against us then.

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    Lucent: I knew it would be useless to pit myself against any of you when we have the equipment here.

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    Anwalt: We should wait on Melina, since she's searching around for where we should go to train.

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    Lucent: (Hmm... I could actually train my support spells while I'm at it, actually. I'll switch during the intervals to see how my spells work with the rest of their actions, both offensively and defensively.)

  19. BGM: Electronica in the Velvet Room

     

    On 5/9/2019 at 4:14 AM, DuckMannnn said:

    At the same moment, the door of the Warriors' Hangout opens wide. An aged, but robust and oriental-looking man enters the main lobby, while dragging a disabled robot on the ground by the arm who seems to be... LK-8ZP?!?

    He scans the place around him then turns his head at a nearby Mech-Hisui and asks her a question.

     

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    ???: Pardon me for my sudden interference... but is it possible for me to request an audience with the owner of this facility? I am in need of some assistance regarding certain matters from him.

     

    Then he drops LK-8ZP's arm on the floor, creating a loud and metallic BANG.

     

    On 5/9/2019 at 2:56 PM, Dumanios said:

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    'That's the guy Umbra fought back then!'

     

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    Anwalt: So that's the android who was with those pirates back at the ship?!

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    Umbra: Just because I wanted to break it up into bits, someone else goes up and beat it. Amazing how things are against me sometimes...

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    Lucent: Complain less and be glad someone stopped him before more victims could be done.

     

    On 5/9/2019 at 7:33 AM, Darkflare said:

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    "He's normally busy with his duties, but I'll see what I can do."

     

    The mecha maid bowed before leaving to look for Darkflare

     

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    "Sir, could you be a bit more careful with that? You're going to scratch the floor."

     

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    ("That thing looks like the cyborg from the ship. This old man has to be quite an experienced fighter to have been able to take him down.")

     

    On 5/10/2019 at 12:13 PM, DuckMannnn said:

    The man lifted the disabled cyborg again to check the floor, which is fortunately still intact.

     

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    ???: My sincere apologies. I shall move it elsewhere and position it more carefully to avoid damaging the floor.

     

    Then, he puts the cyborg's body over his shoulder to carry him elsewhere, and proceeds to carefully place the huge chunk of metal in a corner.

    He lowered himself down to check on the cyborg with a worried look on his face.

     

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    ???: (After that incident, me and the late Master Hasashi have shut down the Cyber Lin Kuei factory again, alongside the remaining cyborgs. And yet, how was he still able to function normally when the network system had been terminated a long time ago? I will need to consult with the owner of this facility to monitor Discharger's situation.)

     

    After seeing how the man looked worried for some seconds, Lucent wondered if he knew the android somehow.

     

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    Lucent: (This man is certainly worried about the android. Could it be possible there is something that could tie both of them?)

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    Lucent: (That might be the only explanation. I don't see why he would be worried about a killing machine unless he had something that connects him to it.)

     

    17 hours ago, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

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    Which one? Wait...that robot...or whatever. He's the one you guys mentioned before. Am I right? You made him sound like a killer. Yet this guy brought him in...on his own...

     

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    Umbra: Not my fault he fled. He got angry his team was a bunch of worthless garbage and jumped out of the ship into some raging fit.

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    Umbra: What a moron. He spoke so high of himself, only to be defeated as the pile of junk he is.

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    Anwalt: Hey, Umbra? Maybe you should tone down a bit.

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    Umbra: Just stating facts here, nothing more. I'll stop, though.

     

    17 hours ago, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

     

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    Then we got ourselves a team. Unless Walt and Umbra wanna "settle their differences..."

     

    After a discussion about the robot, the focus returned to the plans of team training.

     

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    Lucent: Our focus should be on the team activity. They'll settle their differences on another time.

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    Anwalt: Well then, how are we going to do this? Does anyone have an idea?

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    Umbra: Perhaps we should do some close combat training first?

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    Anwalt: Using an axe against fists is very cheap, Umbra.

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    Umbra: I can fight well without it. I wasn't born with an axe, so I can tell you my fists, claws and fangs work really well.

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    Lucent: If that's your idea, I will pass. I'm not a close combat fighter.

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    Umbra: But you're our summoner. The Nightmares you summon will work well as enemies.

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    Anwalt: Hey, that's not a bad idea! Lucent can summon Nightmares and we'll use them as our enemies!

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    Lucent: But this place might have settings for these. I'm pretty sure the AI is coded well enough to be difficult.

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    Umbra: I'm pretty sure that fighting a monster that's after your spirit for reals is better against a stupid illusion that is preprogrammed to do stuff.

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    Anwalt: Nice going, Umbra! And hey, that'll help you on your summoning and control practice!

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    Lucent: I never said it wouldn't help me, but still...

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    Umbra: Alright, what do you all think? Should we go with the AI or use Lord Lucent's Nightmares as our foes?

  20. 17 hours ago, Darkflare said:

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    "I'll be just a moment"

     

    Anna proceeded to do the registration process for everyone while making sure everything was in order before handing the card back to Anwalt. She then proceeded to hand the member passes to everyone.

     

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    "These are your member passes. You'll need them in order to use our facility. They also keep track of your results from your training sessions as well as any matches you partake in the arenas. You can look them up by scanning your pass in one of our info stations or using our app."

     

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    "As you can see, they're quite important here. Any replacements are going to cost you extra, so make sure you don't lose them, ok? If there are no further questions, then allow me to welcome you to the hangout."

     

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    Lucent: I see. Well, thank you, miss. I'll be taking care of ours.

     

    Lucent took the three member cards and gave one to Anwalt and one to Umbra.

     

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    Umbra: So these are needed for the usage of the facilities. Well, like she said, let's take good care of those.

     

    17 hours ago, Darkflare said:

    Lilith managed to arrive to the desk in time to hear the explanation of the passes.

     

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    "This place does seem to have everything... I should hurry up and register so I can join you guys."

     

    Lilith proceeded to begin her registration process.

     

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    Anwalt: Sure thing. With everyone completely registered, we can train the heck out of this place!

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    Lucent: I hope that it features something more than just one-on-one matches. Those setups are the worse for me.

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    Umbra: Maybe I should train you in weaponry. You'd look good with a sword or something like that.

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    Lucent: A good idea, but I'll decline due to lack of equipment. And no, I won't use your shadow axe, Umbra.

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    Umbra: ... Fun buster...

     

    On 5/7/2019 at 10:48 AM, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

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    Hey, Raina! Bout to register too? Who's you your new friends!?

     

    15 hours ago, Dumanios said:

     

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    "Sasuke Uchiha. I arrived here just before you did."

     

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    Lucent: I see. Sorry to intrude, but introductions are on the need then. I'm Lucent Vermillion. This is my brother, Anwalt Vermillion and our servant, Umbra.

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    Anwalt: Yo! You look tough too! We should spar sometime.

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    Umbra: Well, you do seem skilled enough. Perhaps I might take a hand or two against some people here...

     

    4 hours ago, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

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    Thanks. You guys ready to get sweaty? In the Arenas of course...

     

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    ... Except for you Walt. You can take that however you want.

     

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    Anwalt: Well, aren't you provocative, eh?

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    Umbra: Please excuse me one second.

     

    Umbra went right next to Anwalt and punched him in the stomach. Anwalt coughed once and began to argue with Umbra.

     

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    Anwalt: *cough* The hell was that for?!

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    Umbra: You don't listen when I tell you, so brute force might make you listen.

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    Umbra; And think about it, I could've hit you somewhere else and far more painful than your stomach...

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    Anwalt: Watch it, pup or I'll break your jaw.

     

    4 hours ago, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

     

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    Yeah, it's going to be awesome! We might even have a rematch. Although I'd understand if you were a bit scared... He hehehe he! I'm just teasing. Actually I was hoping we could All team up in a group training activity. You guys down?

     

    @Darkflare @Agni Blackheart @Dumanios

     

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    Lucent: *sigh* After this marvelous scene, we obviously need some group training, or else we're set to instant doom.

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    Anwalt: It's not my fault that Umbra is a piece of shit!

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    Umbra: Oh, now it's my fault?! You can't stay five seconds without going on "girl chase" mode, you horny chick-magnet!

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    Anwalt: Why you little...!! I'm seriously going to-

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    Lucent: Anwalt and Umbra, this is the last warning. If I have to complain about you two once more, I'm blasting you two to smithereens and you two know that I'm capable of doing that!

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    Anwalt and Umbra: S-Sorry.

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    Lucent: I feel like I'm a father and I'm supposed to be the troubled kid here according to what has happened so far...

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    Lucent: Still, I agree with the idea. I'll try to be helpful, though I can't guarantee too much results.

  21. 2 hours ago, Darkflare said:

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    "I'm actually from a proud lineage of merchants. You could say running a business is in my blood. Knowing the exchange rate of every currency is one of the many skills we learn since we're kids. Just fill out these forms in the mean time and I'll handle the exchange. Don't worry, I always make sure to keep myself up to date with the current rate."

     

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    Lucent: That I cannot disagree. You do seem like an expert on the matter, miss.

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    Umbra: So these are the forms? Right.

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    Anwalt: Alright, let's see it here...

     

    Anwalt, Lucent and Umbra fill their forms and each of their forms and return them to Anna, all of them filled with the necessary information.

     

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    Anwalt: Now we need to pay. There's 3 of us so according to this price list, the first month is equal to 40...

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    Anwalt: Pompadillions... each.

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    Umbra: Pfft. "Pompadillions"? What sort of lunatic comes with a stupid name for a money? Seriously, that's ridiculous.

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    Lucent: It's... weird. I wouldn't call it idiotic or ridiculous, though.

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    Anwalt: In any case, 40 for the first month and 15 for the ons after it. Nothing seemingly pricey.

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    Lucent: Well then, it's 120 Pompadillions for us three. Pass the card, Anwalt.

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    Anwalt: Righto ditto. Here goes.

     

    Anwalt took the card they use to buy things and passed it on a card machine right at the table. They waited for the conversion to happen so the registration could finish.

     

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    Anwalt: Seems like everyone's back. Let's head there with them.

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    Lucent: OK. You're doing the registration for us.

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    Anwalt: You sure you want me to do yours?

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    Lucent: It... will be fine. Eventually.

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    Umbra: Right. Then let's head back to the desk.

     

    The trio went to the desk where everyone seemed to be reunited.

     

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    Anwalt: We want to do our registrations. You do automatic transactions and currency changes, right?

  23. As LightFlare left, Anwalt sat in his place. Like Light said, he was somewhat serious and tense.

     

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    Lucent: Your tour around here is already done?

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    Anwalt: I'm not feeling like extending it.

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    Anwalt; What were you talking with Light, anyway?

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    Umbra: Sharing backstories, talking about the Illusion Realm...

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    Anwalt: You told him about the Illusion Realm?! Why?!

     

    As Anwalt asked, Lucent explained the situation. He told that Light had his dreams invaded and was sure about the Realm's existence. He also explained about situation with this world's Realm.

     

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    Anwalt: No way...

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    Lucent: Unbelievable, right? But it's true.

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    Umbra: Lord Lucent will check it up again tonight and I'll try to see what I can find in my end.

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    Anwalt: Alright. I'll help in whatever way possible. Not being a Ruler anymore limits me, though.

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    Lucent: OK then. I guess we already have a reason for us to stay here other than a trip.

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    Anwalt: ... About the trip, there's something I want to speak with you.

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    Lucent: And what would that be?

     

    Anwalt looked sad and started to talk apologetic.

     

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    Anwalt: I'm sorry for not making this trip fun for you.

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    Lucent: Y-You don't have to worry about me-

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    Anwalt: But I do. I said I would do this trip fun for us, but we started doing things that I want. I know you're worried over me and how I recklessly live my life, yet I ignore it all. i'm not being a good brother to you.

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    Lucent: Anwalt...

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    Anwalt: I'll try my best from now on to make things fun for you. We can go on sightseeing, visit a lot of other places and-

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    Lucent: Fill the registration. For us three.

     

    This surprised both Umbra and Anwalt. Lucent was still unhappy, but he was direct about the registration.

     

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    Anwalt: A-Are you still angry with me?

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    Lucent: What's making me unhappy right now is that you're doing this, Anwalt.

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    Lucent: If you're coming to me, saying that you're not being a good brother, then I'm worse. I don't want you to simply stop your life because of me.

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    Anwalt: Huh? But I-

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    Lucent: Stop. I don't want you bringing yourself down anymore. That's unlike you and I don't like you acting weakened like this.

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    Lucent: We've been apart for over 16 years. Both of us need to understand each other better. I don't want this trip only for me.

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    Anwalt: Lucent...

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    Lucent: I'll just... ask for a little of patience with me. I can be rather slow to this sort of progress.

     

    Anwalt breathed and put his left arm around Lucent, dragging him closer and resting his head on his brother's hair.

     

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    Anwalt: Heh. Sure thing. I'll wait as much as it'll be needed.

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    Lucent: Hehe. Now that's better. I really prefer to see you like this.

  24. On 5/3/2019 at 8:04 PM, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

     

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    I believe you. But now I'm wondering...who is the Vestel of this world? And who are the rulers of both it's worlds? I wonder if Darkflare has any knowledge of this. Maybe I'll ask...

     

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    ...if he even has time. Once he gets started, it's a struggle to pull him away from his..."hobby."

     

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    Lucent: I wish I could know, Light. Because of the rules, only your world's Vestal has dominance over the Illusion Realm, so there's nothing I can do to aid you with it.

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    Umbra: And about asking your contact, you should give up on the idea. Science isn't going to find something that supernatural so easily.

     

    On 5/3/2019 at 8:04 PM, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

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    Umbra. You began as an illusion?

     

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    Umbra: No Nightmare Demon is born without the process. So yeah, I'm no exception to the rule. Before I could have my form and ego, I was just a wild Nightmare devouring spirits from humans.

     

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    Umbra: But that bore me. I was tired of being just a stupid illusion that scared kids while they slept. I wanted something more exciting.

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    Umbra: And so, I gained an ego and a form. The one I have right now. Violent, sadistic and cruel. But since killing people needed me to act as I was before, I turned my back on the Nightmares and hunt them instead. Egoless, egotistical, it didn't matter. All I wanted was my fun. If I got my laugh at the end of the day, I could care less if my fellow brethen were against me or not.

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    Umbra: It didn't have any consequences, though. My actions angered the Nightmare Ruler... Lord Lucent's grandfather. I went cocky, ready to kill that old fool with everything I got. What I didn't account was that he wasn't that old neither some senile idiot. I got myself beaten up like a bug, because none of my attacks worked. So I just stood there, ready to be killed...

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    Umbra: But he didn't kill me. Instead, he took me to become his very own servant. At the time, I was so undisciplined I had the brilliant idea to attack him and kill him like a backstabber. I followed his every command, endured that ruthless training of his and when everything was done, I was ready to attack that bastard and get his head as my prize.

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    Umbra: And you know what happened? I miserably failed. That guy had me known all along. He already knew I was going to do that, so I was beaten once more. However, things were different and a second chance wasn't going to be given. So he killed me... and by that, I mean my memories and my past.

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    Lucent: Your memories and your past were erased? But how do you-

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    Umbra: I'll get there in a moment. Anyway, with my self dead, I gained another one in place. Even my name was bestowed by him. From that point onward, my ties with the Vermillion family began.

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    Umbra: I stood watching over two generations: the grandfather and the father. One ruled with absolute fear and dominance, spreading death over those who opposed him. The other one ruled with order instead of absolution. Lord Lucent's father was the one who envisioned peace between dreams and nightmares, by falling in love with the Vestal at the time. However, that incident happened.

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    Umbra: By the time, they told me about their children but never I saw the faces of the spawn. With Lord Einhart's death confirmed and Lord Lucent's cousin taking over, I had to escape to the real world to find the Vestal's son. I didn't escape unscathed, since I had my form and memories sealed shut.

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    Umbra: Eventually, I met Lord Lucent and later on, Lord Anwalt. I suppose you already know that part of the story so I'm jumping the whole explanation once again. Right now, as General of the Vestal Guard, failure in my duty is something I will never let happen. Never.

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    Lucent: ...

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    Umbra; And about the part that you asked. I was tricked.

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    Lucent: Tricked?

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    Umbra: Your grandfather was a really devious and smart demon. He simply used a trance spell on me and I thought I lost my memories. That was all so I could learn how to be a fully responsible servant to protect his son and the generations that were to come.

     

    On 5/3/2019 at 8:04 PM, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

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    I think that will do for now. I'll just have a look around a bit longer. You guys are welcome to join me...

     

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    Melina continues her tour of the faclity while observing the various arenas...

     

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    Anwalt: I'd love to accompany you, but I'm heading back. I need to fix something.

     

    Anwalt left Melina, Penelope and Raina to their trip and went back to the lounge. He needed to check up on Lucent and talk with him about the trip.

  25. 4 hours ago, LightFlare_Da_Realest said:

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    Ok...I've got to ask. What exactly is..."It?" Correct me if I'm wrong...but your powers are a...manifestation of one's dreams...or even nightmares, right? If so...are they pulled from each individual, or is there a whole WORLD where these "things" exist? I've had my fair share of "dream invasions" that I'm almost certain this other world DOES exist...

     

    LightFlare looked directly into Lucent's eyes...gauging his responses for sincerity...

     

    That surprised both Lucent and Umbra. Not the stare, but the dream invasion.

     

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    Lucent: Hold up a moment. A dream invasion? You went through a dream invasion?

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    Umbra: You grow to be more interesting by the second. Powerful, a hero and one who went through something like that. I'm really impressed.

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    Umbra: Perhaps explanations are necessary. Evading Captain Odin's curiosity was easy enough, but Sir Light should understand it well.

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    Lucent: You're right. Especially because he went through a dream invasion. Very well. This will be rather long, but I'll try the best of what I can.

     

    BGM: Strange Bird of the Moon, Illusion of Mysterious Cat

     

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    Umbra: You said it right. There exists a sub-world in every world which allows people to have those strange illusions we call dreams and nightmares. We name that sub-world as the Illusion Realm, divided between the Land of Dreams and Land of Nightmares.

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    Lucent: That being said, allow me to first present myself once more, in full statement. I'm Lucent Vermillion, Vestal of Illusions, guardian of dreams and nightmares and ruler of the Illusion Realm back in my world.

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    Lucent: For each Illusion Realm exists a Vestal. Said being is the watcher and the one who's responsible to maintain the balance between both sides.

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    Umbra: And dreams and nightmares aren't only just images you see in your sleep. They can take form and ego, becoming full fledged Nightmare Demons. I'm one of those cases, after all.

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    Umbra: And it doesn't end up there. There's more to dreams and nightmares than just that. We're heavily connected with your spirit. Why though? Ask yourself after waking up.

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    Lucent: A dream can energize someone's spirit, which is why you can have energy above your normal to live a day. Nightmares, however, eat your spirit away, leaving you somewhat restless and without energy to do stuff.

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    Umbra: When you dream too much, your spirit will be so full of energy, it'll start making you go above your head too much. If nightmares eat your spirit too frequently, then your will to live is drained away. That's why the Vestals are important. They need to balance things so one side won't overcome the other. Life with too much hope can be deadly just as life with too much despair.

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    Lucent: This doesn't mean we're omnipotent. If someone is under one or another, we cannot ever interfere with a dream or a nightmare that is happening, such as changing the scenario, forcing one or another. We live under the term "balance" not "control".

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    Lucent: In any case, I can't force anyone to have a dream or nightmare if they're having one or another. All that I can do is making both sides work together... or at least try.

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    Umbra: As you can see, dreams and nightmares don't get along that much. We're like Yin-Yang. Lord Lucent here managed to break the rules and makes us cooperate.

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    Lucent: I don't know how your Illusion Realm functions, but I'll be brief about ours. The Realm is divided in two parts. The World of Dreams and the World of Nightmares. For each side, there is a Ruler. I rule over both, mostly because Anwalt gave up on ruling.

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    Umbra: Finally... there's the thing which makes it necessary for me to defend Lord Lucent's life. It's a stupid rule that I hate with vigor. Our Realm's foundation lies on Lord Lucent's life. If he dies, the people of our world will cease to have dreams and nightmares until another foundation is found.

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    Lucent: This is why I can't let myself die, no matter what. It's no longer just mine, but my friends and family need me. Whether is to give hope for them to go on or for a despair they have to fight against.

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    Umbra: And I'm going to protect him, no matter what it takes. I don't look loyal, but I am. Any who gets in the way of his life will end up in my axe.

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