☀️ Arselia and Akonia — Expedition

Heroist

2 years ago

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Slowly regaining consciousness, he replies, "It seemed like... everything was coming to an end... is that a bad omen?"

—No, not a bad one... Or rather, not entirely a hallucination, and... —he sighs and shakes his head. —In short, it wasn't just you. But! The most important thing is that you and the rest of us bravely made it through this last "hallucination," so now only good omens await us. And if you don't believe me, you can check your internal charlist and find ten experience points there as confirmation. You're my biggest and best!

—But... perhaps we'll end the old-fashioned tournaments for now...

kcfgogbfalgfl

2 years ago

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- A test... That's what it was... Yes... I think I understand now... Let's go, maybe we should leave here? Go somewhere. I wonder who won the contests...

Драккошка

2 years ago

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I thought that when his armor broke, Guion looked something like that. The chains are like Stardust.

Happy Life

2 years ago

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- So, you owe me a small (or not so small) bet at the casino.

- ...you want to turn the "princess" into a debt slave, don't you?

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- It reminded me of an encounter with a werewolf far to the east, when we were tracking him on the Empress's orders, - Linetta shared a cool story, - only this time the result is much more acceptable.

- Ah... I remember. Will you tell me, or...? Hmm... Linetta-don, please accept my gratitude. "We" are all used to being commanded by the pillars, but in a difficult moment, you managed to take over the leadership and achieve success. I won't diminish it if I say that if it weren't for your experience, we would have already been rotting. So... I am very glad that we had the opportunity to know you personally.

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- It doesn't take much brains to gain experience, - Cleona grumbled in response, - and you probably have a wardrobe that is already bursting with clothes.

- What you see in front of you now is actually no better than a kimono, and I don't have anything else... - Aiyano casts a regretful glance at the onyat. - Only perverts could be happy about something like that...

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- ?? thank you?...

- I'm sorry that things turned out this way, usually everything isn't so crazy on Anuzish... But you know, you did a great job in an emergency. It's clear that you have powerful weapons - what is that, anyway? And that your school training paid off.

Heroist

2 years ago

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- Arigato, Klin-dono... Sometimes people forget this, but I'm just support - nothing more, nothing less. So... even though I could have done better, I'm still sincerely glad that you appreciated my efforts. Thank the Kami - if it weren't for them, neither we nor our allies would have succeeded... And you are doing great. You might not see it right away during the tournament, but you possess immense power. And I believe that you, more than anyone else, are capable of using it for good.

—My strength lies in supporting loved ones and comrades, and after your kind words, I feel it again. —she replies to the princess in a parallel reality. —The Kami are right, of course... By the way, I don't remember if I mentioned it, but I had the opportunity to visit your country Temple today. To be honest, I was very impressed by how close this place is to nature, similar to my homeland, not to mention the much deeper spiritual and peaceful atmosphere here. And your... student, I presume? She gave us a very warm welcome, helped us understand the details and provided explanations. Only... —he lowers his voice privately: —It seemed to me that by the end of the day, she looked a little... tired from helping so many people in need. Please don't think that I'm saying this with any negativity, and certainly not that I want it to lead to one. But considering, um, the obvious popularity of this sacred place due to various factors, including today's... It seemed to me that it might be a good idea to find another... well, so that all the priestesses of the Kami have the opportunity to... spiritually recharge. I apologize again if I'm interfering, I'm not very good at such delicate matters, and I probably shouldn't offer my important opinion. —he bowed his head guiltily.

Ment

2 years ago

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Inhale-exhale.
“Understood, boss,” she hissed through her teeth. “We can’t just leave this as is. Otherwise, anyone might decide they can just walk in and take whatever they want.”
“I hope you’ll handle it. If something goes wrong, call us, and we’ll help,” Guyon nodded.

-- Of course, I’m counting on you too. Who knows how this will turn out, -- a serious nod.

The redhead is thinking about her coupons... Ha. Was it worth going to the Wheel of Fortune a second time, or should she trade with someone? After the previous successful attempt to fleece the directress of the Academy of Magic, it’s unclear whether she’ll be welcome back, but on the other hand, it would be wrong to just leave the other participants hanging.

And what about the Playful Rabbit? Suddenly being in debt to the casino would be a terrible way to end the day, especially after the theft. So, a trade would definitely be useful. Or, as a last resort, there’s still the possibility of earning a couple of stars in the Rumor Mill, but that’s really a last resort.

Another concern was Kilika... She never took care of protection against zombification, did she? And Arivell too? She needs to find the girls, and perhaps this debt is more important than any remaining entertainment at the festival. By a thousand times. Yes.

Well, maybe at least one of them is near the Aquamarine, waiting for the Miss Margela contest to close. Erefir is going there too.

Heroist

2 years ago

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- A test... That's what it was... Yes... I think I understand now... Let's go, maybe we should leave here? Go somewhere. I wonder who won the contests...

—Let's go through the list of contests that are closing. And on the way, I'll stop by to get a star. Ugh, I really don't want to write a biography, but it's my duty to be prepared, otherwise it will be much more upsetting than today's "test." But we'll deal with that later.

Fragment

2 years ago

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Big thanks for sacrificing the characters at the very beginning for the sake of penalty checks; I'm very glad I didn't have to bother counting their moves. I can only hope that this made the battle more interesting.

Wisely hiding in a knockdown from Stallia's devastating attacks, thus heroically saving their default outfit from destruction, the rogues limited themselves to this most useful participation and skipped the rest of the commotion. However, the scene that appeared before their eyes upon regaining consciousness spoke for itself. A saint slowly dissolving into the air against the backdrop of a row of battered bodies, rising one after another at the empress's command, in a living and relatively more decent state. A brief exchange of remarks between the super-entities, and now the tournament participants are back in their original places, whole and healthy, except that some of them suddenly found themselves without their attire. From the outside, this probably looked quite strange - a clap of hands, and the tournament participants disappear, and after a moment they materialize back, partially undressed. Be that as it may, the audience didn't need to understand the deep meaning of this action, but the fighters themselves experienced a unique experience during this short moment - victory over a singularity, and not by anyone other than the saint Stallia in her elemental location, which is a feat that many wouldn't even dream of.

There was very little time left until the end of the festival, and, remembering about the unused stars, the Asterians go to Upgrade to use them.

The following enchantments are ordered:
Thunderbolt Crossbow - Rune of Akonia
Black Knight's Helmet - Rune of the Patriarch (+ enchantment for invulnerability for money, to be taken from Harold)
Medal for Fourth Place - Rune of Yanagi
Sword of Moen - Rune of the Patriarch

Also, Garret relearns accurate shooting with a discount from the Ommamorik skill for 1080 experience.

kcfgogbfalgfl

2 years ago

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- ...you want to turn the "princess" into a debt slave, don't you?..

- No, I just want to test your luck. I only get 7% from this thing myself.

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- Ah... I remember. Will you tell me, or...? Hmm... Linetta-donor, please accept my gratitude. "We" are all used to being commanded by the pillars, but in a difficult moment, you managed to take over the leadership and achieve success. I won't diminish it if I say that if it weren't for your experience, we would already be rotting. So... I'm very glad that we had the opportunity to get to know you personally.

- The pleasure is mutual, Your Highness, - Linetta winked at the princess and postponed her story for another time.

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- What you see in front of you now is actually no better than a kimono, and I don't have anything else... - Aiyano casts a regretful glance at the onyat. - Only perverts could be happy about something like that...

- Yeah... Okay, I'll go spend my last star somewhere.

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- I'm sorry that things turned out this way; usually, everything isn't so crazy on Anuzish... But you know, you did a great job in an emergency. It's clear that you have powerful weapons - what is that, anyway? And your school training came in handy.

- It's a family heirloom. And yes, I can thank Rinze for something - her military experience came in handy. Hmm? - Azarina looked around, searching for Sonata, and saw her in the auditorium, chatting with Pion. - Found her!

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Ment

Well, she probably was near Aquamarine, waiting for the Miss Margela contest to close. Erefir is going there too.

"Gone to the VP" - read the note at the entrance to Aquamarine.

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Heroist

- Let's go through the list of closing contests? And on the way, I'll run to get a star; I really don't want to write a biography, but I have a duty to be careful, otherwise it will be many times more offensive than with today's "test." Well, that's something for later.

Not quite recovered from the shock and not fully understanding the meaning of Klinov's words, she nodded in agreement.

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2 years ago

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While Beata was painting, it suddenly occurred to her that she had been so focused on covering up Guiyo's embarrassment that she hadn't had time to thank Princess Aiyano and Lynette, only glancing at them and smiling, which was not enough... But perhaps they already knew, or at least suspected, that she was grateful to them for looking after her Guiyo.

As a warm-up, she spends two Action Points and paints two small portraits on smooth, primed boards – the kind you can carry around everywhere, tucking them into the "other" slot. After that, she proudly shows her creations to Guiyon.

Together Forever (paired portraits)

– 😅 I see, I'm your main source of inspiration.
– Of course. I was just thinking... When you disappeared, I didn't even have time to get scared because I went after you. But what if Her Majesty hadn't teleported me there? You would have been left there all alone. But now I'll always be with you. Here, take this," she gives him her portrait.
– Thank you... It's really sweet.
– You'll look at it and think about how strong and resilient you are, how many punishments you endure from your mistress," she grinned mischievously. "I hope my portrait will give you such health, protect you so much that you can withstand ten attacks from any singularity without flinching. And look, I only painted it for you. No one else should even touch it! And even if they do, it won't have the same effect. After all, I'm only your mistress, and no one else 😘
– 😅😳🥺 And... What will you think about when you look at my portrait?..
– That you're so handsome. That I'll tear anyone apart for you, or to get out of any mess and come back to you. I'll hit harder and defeat any singularity with a single blow. And I won't show you off to anyone in this state. Only I have the right to admire you like this. Because you're only mine, and I won't give you to anyone.
– 😳🥰

– Now I need to think about what to paint for the boss," Beata places a larger canvas on the easel.

Indomitable Fury

– Interesting armor design...
– I'm an artist, that's how I see it! And doesn't it look like her?
– It does. It's her face.
– Exactly! I hope this painting will make the boss even more... Boss-like. So that all the good qualities in her are multiplied. Let her be inspired by looking at herself.

Beata was tired of painting, and she didn't have any new ideas yet. But at least the silly mood from the robbery had dissipated a bit. So, she and Guiyon decided to chill in the Limbo and slowly work towards the results of the contests.

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kcfgogbfalgfl

2 years ago

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Black Knight helmet - Patriarch rune (+ enchantment for invulnerability, purchased with gold)

By default, only one rune can be equipped, but Erephir can unlock one additional slot.

kcfgogbfalgfl

2 years ago

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Together forever (paired portraits)

Guyon: +1 protection against negative effects every 5 turns.
Beate: the first successful attack in a battle deals three times more damage.
Slot: this is different.

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Untamed Fury

+10 to charisma.
Interior.

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Therefore, they and Guyon decided to chill in limbo and slowly work towards the results of the contests.

Celesta announces that, by imperial decree, a "Loquat Museum" will be built in the center of Margel, where, in addition to records of all events, the first places of those contests to which this applies will also be preserved.

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Драккошка

2 years ago

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Beata replaces her rainbow gem with a portrait of Guyon, and Guyon replaces his life elixir with a portrait of Beata. Then, Beata takes a portrait of Fir under her arm, and they go to find their superiors to make them happy (?).

Heroist

2 years ago

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Having visited Molva, he leaves a brief biography (for the full version, you need to donate to Creedar to unlock the ending of the comedy):

Born on April 1, 948 (no, this is not a joke) in a remote Creedar settlement in a large, numerous family. From his father, he inherited the hardworking principles of Luensian ethics, from his older sister – literacy and knowledge, from a neighbor – the path of the sword, from a mountain hermit – philosophy and spiritual enlightenment.
Unlike his fellow countrymen, I was always drawn to the path of travel. Only upon reaching adulthood did I soon set off on a journey through the empire. My path took several years and led through the caves of Noir and the mountain ranges of Elysia, through the forests of Sheria and the swamps of Minu.
On the border of the latter region, our squad was ambushed by savages who refused to recognize the imperial civilization. It was there that I first encountered the harsh reality of this world. Our group suffered significant losses, and it was decided to end the campaign from the mountain and move towards the capital, where I arrived after several weeks of walking.
In Margel, I almost immediately entered the service of Her Highness (note: now Her Majesty) Naria es Diesra Arual I wrote it correctly from memory, by the way. The following years were spent in diligent work, self-improvement, and modest advancement in the service.
As part of my work, I visited Calcite, where we and our comrades were cursed in a mad battle with a dark sorcerer, and I myself lost my humanity and turned into an undead. Only with the support of my comrades and loved ones was I fortunate enough to complete the assigned tasks and return home.
During this journey, I encountered many wonders and amazing objects, which perhaps deserve a separate story sometime in the foreseeable future after the censors have assessed them. We had philosophical conversations with birds, dug up the shrine of Baldur in the sands, spent the night in a suitcase, were shipwrecked in the desert, survived a forest fire three times in a week, collected forest king fruits, and much more.
Having received more than a worthy reward for someone like me, I nevertheless temporarily (no) "lost" my job, so I had to make ends meet with odd jobs until fate accidentally brought me together with "Carnelian." There, I again found friends and comrades in spirit.
For some time, I had to hide from the ordinary inhabitants of the empire so as not to be destroyed on the spot. This period left a heavy mark on my soul and made me feel what it is like to be despised only for my "appearance" and "peculiarities," even though the reasons for this are quite obvious and logical.
Worse than that was the blow from a mad creature of corruption, which engulfed the center of Margel and completely uprooted my homeland, family, friends, and acquaintances. If it were not for the kind words of my beloved and my friends, it is quite possible that I would not have been able to cope with such a cruel burden of fate.
By the grace and great power of Her Majesty, I was healed of my curse and appointed elder Count of Creedar at the imperial coronation ceremony on November 19 (?) 975. In the following years, I plan to devote myself to restoring my homeland, and how it will turn out in reality will be decided by the mother goddess.

He decides not to add anything about the sword given by the Empress, so that some random relic hunter does not go after the devourer.
Having taken the star, he enchants Humbaba's cloak in Upgrade with the rune of the patriarch, hoping to potentially ask Erefir to upgrade it to the second rune of invulnerability as well.

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Still not fully recovering from the shock and not quite understanding the meaning of Klin's words, she nodded in agreement.

In turn, not fully understanding in what order they need to visit the closing events, the party decides to follow Beata and Guion (when they go according to the results of the contests), because more experienced guys will definitely not miss anything important for closing this day.

Ment

2 years ago

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"Gone to the VP" - read the note at Aquamarine's entrance.

Even though Erephir doesn't finish his events, he goes to check the VP for the presence of Carneolians, where he apparently encounters Beata and Guion. Maybe with someone else too?

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