>>1532974
>>Go hunt some bandits.
Grind up some side quests before the main deal.

>>1532974
>Go hunt some bandits.
Side quests means exp, and probably loot!

>Check out the Ruin.

>>1532974
>>Go hunt some bandits.

>>1532974
>>Go hunt some bandits.
Those mages can probably hold up a bit longer.

>>1532974
>Go hunt some bandits.

>>1533004
I'd say they have more problems convincing people that their female students are NOT actually old men.

>>1532974
>>Go hunt some bandits.

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>>1533042

>>1532974
>Go hunt some bandits.

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>>1533051
I wouldn't blame them if we're going down the standard skimpy mage outfit route.

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>>1532974
It's decided. You roll up your map and tuck it away in your pack as you walk out out of the inn. In the square, Nino is busy chasing Romulus around as he yips playfully, as if daring Nino to try and catch him. Naru was busy going over all of your gear and supplies, making sure nothing was missing or stolen. After all, missing gear had to replaced, and replacing things cost precious money.

Morgan meanwhile was just keeping an eye on Nino, casually leaning back on a wall, her hood up and over her head to evade the wandering eyes of the townspeople.

"So, you figured out where to go?" Morgan asks, turning her head to you.

You nod and bring up a bounty poster you collected, asking for the capture or elimination of the bandits that had moved in.

"Ah, some more busywork then." Morgan nods. "You do realize that these are other people we're going up against, right? They're not predictable like monsters."

You nod. You were no stranger against humanoid opponents.

"All right." Morgan stands up straight, arms crossed. "You got a plan on how to engage these guys? Because they definitely aren't out to look for a fair fight."

>Lure the bandits out and try to counter ambush them.
>Hunt for the bandits and attack them at their hideout.
>Other

>>1533167
>Lure the bandits out and try to counter ambush them.

>>1533167
>>Hunt for the bandits and attack them at their hideout.

>>1533167
>>Lure the bandits out and try to counter ambush them.

>>1533167
>Lure the bandits out and try to counter ambush them.

So are we gonna do the classic "distressed damsel" or is that too similar with what Bandits do?

>>1533167
>Hunt for the bandits and attack them at their hideout.

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>>1533167
You point to the road, and then your thumb over to Nino and Naru, indicating your plan.

"Trying to bait them out?" Morgan raises an eyebrow. "Makes sense. You and Naru can definitely be bait to lure them out, and I'm pretty sure I can stay hidden until needed."

You nod in agreement to Morgan's assessment.

"But are you okay with Nino coming along?" Morgan asks, her face muddled with concern now. "I mean, it doesn't feel right using her as bait as well. I mean, it would certainly embolden them..."

You point to Morgan. Maybe Nino could hide out with her?

"It could, but Nino is not exactly the subtle type, as you've probably seen." Morgan sighs. "Maybe we should leave her out of this one?"

>Have Nino tag along with you as the bait.
>Have Nino tag along with Morgan.
>Keep Nino out of this one.
>Other

>>1533167
>Lure the bandits out and try to counter ambush them.
[spoken in stare]"I swear by my pretty little bonnet I will end you."

>>1533273
>Have Nino tag along with Morgan.

>>1533273
>Have Nino tag along with you as the bait.

>>1533273
>Have Nino tag along with you as the bait.

>>1533273
>>Have Nino tag along with Morgan.
I hope everyone brought their assorted knives, and daggers.

>>1533273
>Have Nino tag along with you as the bait.

>>1533273
>Have Nino tag along with Morgan.

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>>1533273
Well, it looks like we got a tie, so we'll have to roll off!

1. Bait
2. Ambush

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>>1533345
You pound your gauntlet against your breastplate with a loud CLANK, telling her that as long as you were around, Nino wouldn't come to any harm.

"I hope you're right." Morgan sighs. "All right, if these guys are as organized as I think they are, they've probably got scouts scoping out the rounds in and out of town. You three take the road into the forest, and I'll tail you in my own way."

You nod in agreement. It takes only a few minutes to fill in Nino and Naru on the plan.

"Are you fucking serious?" Naru blanches. "Can't we just like, leave these guys to the City Guard or the Paladins? This sort of shit is their bread and butter!"

"Yay! We get to bring law and order to the land!" Nino cheers. "Plus I get to try out my new fireblast spell!"

"Let's not roast other people on a whim..." Naru groans with concern.

You then raise the bounty poster again, pointing out there's a rather sizeable reward for this task.

"Well then what are we waiting for?!" Naru smiles, suddenly all chipper and energetic. So transparent...

>You take the lead. That way you can easily respond to any threats.
>Let Naru lead. That should help lure the bandits into the trap.
>Other

>>1533424
>>Let Naru lead. That should help lure the bandits into the trap.

>>1533424
>>Let Naru lead. That should help lure the bandits into the trap.

>>1533424
>Let Naru lead. That should help lure the bandits into the trap.

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>>1533424
>>Let Naru lead. That should help lure the bandits into the trap.

So which helmet is best helmet?

Angled, Rounded, Blocky, etc.?

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>>1533448
Horned

>>1533424
>Let Naru lead. That should help lure the bandits into the trap.

>>1533448
SALLETS

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>>1533424
You point to Naru and then to the road.

"Y-you want ME to lead?" Naru groans. "You do realize the person who takes point is 90% more likely to get hit first!"

You shrug. She has defensive spells, right?

"And just because I'm a cleric doesn't mean I can just keep spamming protection blessings on myself!" Naru continues.

"Come on, let's go!" Nino says energetically as she marches forward out of the gate, Romulus following her.

"H-hey wait up, Squirt!" Naru dashes after the young mage, and you follow.

Soon enough, the three of you are calmly walking down the road, or at least as calmly as bandit bait would be in the situation.

"This really sucks." Naru groans, hefting her heavy pack. "Why'd you insist on doing this, anyways? We can make bigger bank hunting monsters or going to that Ruin Solaire mentioned to us."

"Well, it's because it's the duty of a Knight, isn't it?" Nino wonders aloud, her head bobbing up and down.

>Templars still have vows to protect the innocent.
>It's just some extra coin.
>I just don't particularly like bandits.
>Other

>>1533534
>I just don't particularly like bandits.
>You lot are not ready for the ruins... yet. This is training.

>>1533534
>I just don't particularly like bandits.

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>>1533534
>>I just don't particularly like bandits.

Or this: >>1533544

Who knows what'll be in the ruins. Undead Not! Romans/Greeks with First Age stuff.

>>1533534
>Templars still have vows to protect the innocent.

>>1533534
>>Templars still have vows to protect the innocent.
Though,
>>I just don't particularly like bandits.
Also,
>You lot are not ready for the ruins... yet. This is training.

>>1533534
Supporting >>1533544

>>1533534
>Templars still have vows to protect the innocent

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>>1533534
You shrug and make a punching motion into the palm of your other hand, telling them that you didn't particularly care for men who would prey on those weaker than them. You then point to Nino and swing your halberd in a classic training drill.

"Ah, need to pick up more experience for the Squirt, huh?" Naru sighs. "Makes sense, I guess, though we probably should have started with rabbits or dire rats."

"Hey! I'm not some newbie novice!" Nino pouts.

"Yep, you're just a newbie novice with highly destructive magical powers." Naru ruffles the smaller girl's green hair.

"Hey!" Nino whines.

>Roll 1d20

>>1533618

Rolled 7 (1d20)

>>1533618

Rolled 13 (1d20)

>>1533618

Rolled 20 (1d20)

>>1533618

Rolled 11 (1d20)

>>1533618
I am new and have trouble rolling dice

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>>1533637
Well! It looks like we've got a 20! Would you like to bank that for a FATE POINT?

You currently have no points!

>Y
>N

>>1533645
Y

>>1533645
Y

>>1533645
>N

>>1533645
>Y

>>1533645
>>Y

>>1533645
>Y

>>1533645
>Y

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>>1533645
>FATE POINT GAINED!
>You now have 1 point!

You pause and spin around, one arm grabbing Nino and pulling her close to you while your other hand holds your halberd in a firm grip. Naru's battle instincts also kick in and almost immediately all three of you are bathed in the golden glow of blessing.

"Well well, looks like we're made." You hear a voice from the trees.

And just like that, you see one figure emerge in front of you, standing in the middle of the road to block any escape attempts. Another figure appears in front of Naru as well, penning you in.

So far, it was just the two of them, but you were sure they had more compatriots in hiding, ready to pounce if needed.

You also notice something strange about these bandits.

They were both Elves.

"Well well, what do we have here?" The one in front of you sneers. "We got ourselves a Templar!"

"I know, right?" His compatriot on the opposite end chuckles.

"Well this is a rare occasion." The bandit in front of you points his short sword menacingly at you. "You're surrounded. Drop your weapons and armor and the girls don't get hurt."

"Says you." Naru grunts.

"Hey, your fault for tagging along with a butcher like that!" The Elven bandit glares at you, no doubt scowling under his cloth mask. "Like I said. Drop the weapons and armor."

Off to the corner of your eye, you could see Morgan posted up in a tree, apparently unseen by the bandits. Her sapphire eyes glance at the bandit on the road, and then dart to the brush. She's obviously requesting a target.

>Take out the bandit on the road.
>Target the bandits hiding in the brush.
>Other

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>>1533720
>>Take out the bandit on the road.

>>1533720
>Take out the bandit on the road
Morgan can the ones in the brush

>>1533720
>>Take out the bandit on the road.

>>1533720
>>Target the bandits hiding in the brush.
>>1533731
>She's obviously requesting a target.
This is target selection for Morgan, not us.

>>1533720
>Target the bandits hiding in the brush.

>>1533720
>Target the bandits hiding in the brush.

>>1533720
>target the bandits hiding in the brush

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>>1533720
>>Target the bandits hiding in the brush.

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>>1533720
You subtly twitch your head towards the brush. Morgan nods and pulls out six arrows from her quiver, silently letting you know how many other enemies were present.

Two on one odds, huh? You could work with that.

>Roll 1d20

Rolled 11 (1d20)

>>1533800

Rolled 16 (1d20)

>>1533800

Rolled 19 (1d20)

>>1533800

Rolled 6 (1d20)

>>1533800

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>>1533800
...

>>1533806
Which elf is the lewdest: Generic, Wood, Dark, High, Snow, Desert, etc.?

>>1533813
high elf is the most tsun tsun

>>1533813
Brown.

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>>1533813

Snow Elf would probably be the comfiest.

>>1533820
Good Man

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>>1533826
Then again, there's always Tropical Elves for that nice surfer/summer girl theme.

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>>1533800
Morgan lets her six arrows loose, each one flying into the brush, and you hear several squeals and grunts of surprise and pain. The bandit in front of you hesitates from the counter ambush, giving you the opportunity to charge forward and shoulder check him, sending your armored pauldron smashing into his chest like a battering ram.

To his credit, the bandit makes use of his natural Elven agility and manages to sloppily recover, but he's definitely off balance.

Meanwhile, behind, the other road bandit has charged, with Naru only barely able to stop his attack with her sawblade.

The rustling and shouting from the bushes around you indicated that even though their formation was disrupted, the other bandits were committing to their attack.

"Can I do it? Can I can I?" Nino asks enthusiastically, her hands already glowing orange with raw magical power.

>Let it loose.
>Try to dial it down.
>We don't need to resort to that yet.
>Other

>>1533847
>let it loose
YOU CAN DO EEET!!

>>1533847
>Let it loose.

>>1533847
>>Let it loose.

Somewhere, maybe thousands of miles away, a Druid is crying for what is about to happen.

>>1533847
>Let it loose.

>>1533847
>>Let it loose.

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>>1533847
You nod to Nino.

"Got it!" She smiles as her hands glow even brighter.

You were slightly concerned at the way she was laughing as she did so...

>Roll 1d20

Rolled 15 (1d20)

>>1533928

Rolled 19 (1d20)

>>1533928
Time for Snow!

Rolled 9 (1d20)

>>1533928

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>>1533928

>>1533942

>>1533928
I wonder if the elves are going to start reeeing over the trees

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>>1533928
Everything happened so quick, you barely had time to process it. Morgan was the first to see the energy buildup and wisely leapt clear of the tree she was perched in.

Naru, to her credit, grabbed Romulus and dropped to the ground, curling herself up in a ball as she surrounded herself with a dome of holy energy.

You simply stood there, expecting your armor to hold as the world around you was suddenly swallowed with fire and light.

And then just as quickly as it started, the flames were gone. Your eyes began to readjust, and you saw that you were no longer in a forest. You were in a charred, smoking crater, as if a wildfire had just swept through.

Of the bandits, you saw no sign of them.

Thankfully though, you see Morgan trudging through the ash, a shocked look on her face. You turn around to see Naru also relatively unharmed, though rather frazzled. Nino, however was on her knees, completely out of it. A sign of mana overuse.

"Ummm, are you okay?" Morgan asks with concern.

You turn to her, wondering what she meant.

"Y-your armor..." She points at you with a trembling finger.

You look down and that's when your realize your armor is smoking and smoldering, glowing red in some places.

>You're totally fine.
>Mistakes were made.
>Other

>>1534006
>You're totally fine.

>She doesn't know about the Templar's anti-magic armour and training.

>>1534006
>You're totally fine.
this happens all the time.

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>>1534006
this is fine
>You're totally fine

>>1534006
>You're totally fine.

>Other
Pour some water on it

>>1534006
>>You're totally fine.
>>1534012
"Always remember to wear your Dragonfire-proof Gambeson underneath your armour, kids!"

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>>1534006


>You're totally fine.

Reminder that stirrup socks are the lewdest form of legwear for mages, thieves, and elves.

>>1534006
>Mistakes were made.
We might be fine, but someone in armor wouldn't be.

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>>1534006
You shrug. You don't feel a thing.

"Jeez, that's some pretty high quality armor, isn't it?" Morgan sighs in relief. "It's just... it looks real bad from where I'm seeing it."

You just give her a thumbs up to reassure her that you're totally fine, though you were going to need quite a thorough bath after this.

"So, uh, do we still get the bounty if the the bandits were totally incinerated?" Naru groans as she looks around at the devastated landscape, an almost perfect 50 meter circle of forest burned out.

"I'm sure we can find some items if we combed through the ash..." Morgan frowns. "But maybe we should find somewhere safe for Nino to recuperate."

"That's some pretty dangerous magical power I saw there, though." Morgan frowns. "I know she told us she was a bit of a prodigy but... well... that was kind of terrifying. M-maybe we should go back to Eisenwand and look her up at the Tower...?"

All the while, Nino snores softly, Romulus tugging at her cape in concern.

>Comb the area for anything you can salvage.
>Head back to Aldenshire for rest.
>Head to Eisenwand.
>Other

>>1534077
>>Comb the area for anything you can salvage.

>>1534077
>>Comb the area for anything you can salvage.
Might as well try to find proof of our battle. Maybe some jewellery, or something.

>>1534077
>>Comb the area for anything you can salvage.
we should find hideout if we can

>>1534077
>>Comb the area for anything you can salvage.

>>1534077
>Comb the area for anything you can salvage.

>>1534077

>Comb the area for anything you can salvage.

Well, the locals just got a new free supply of charcoal for their fires. I love how Lawful Good we have been on our path of destruction.

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>>1534077
You gesture to the blasted landscape around you. It couldn't hurt to comb the area first.

"Sure thing." Morgan nods.

"I guess." Naru says as she safely lays Nino down against a fallen, burnt out log. Romulus stays to stand guard at her side.

Meanwhile, you head over to the smoldering heap of what you think is one of the bandits...

>Roll 1d20

Rolled 9 (1d20)

>>1534168

Rolled 16 (1d20)

>>1534168
Loot

Rolled 7 (1d20)

>>1534168

Rolled 12 (1d20)

>>1534168

Rolled 7 (1d20)

>>1534168
roasted by a little girl. those bandits will be the laughing stock of Elf hell

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>>1534193
So how long do you think Elves live? If they're as long lived as myths, then it wouldn't be surprising if they were alive since this world's Bronze Age.

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>>1534168
Well, the flesh and clothes were basically completely gone, but you at least still had some bones you could work with, like the skulls. Plus, their weapons were still fairly intact, which would serve as a good identifier.

Naru also happens to find what used to be a gold pouch, though all of the gold coins in it had melted together into one large ball of gold. She of course surreptitiously pockets it but you don't really care to call her out on it.

"Hey, I think I found something..." Morgan frowns as she digs up something from the ash and brushes it off. "Does this look like anything to you?"

You observe the item she holds up in the air, and your blood runs cold. It was heavily charred and partly burnt up, but you recognized the little chunk of dense hardwood as a badge. The badge of an Elven soldier. Unfortunately, the badge was too badly damaged for you to discern exactly which Elven kingdom it was from.

Was he a deserter? Did he steal it off someone? Or was this some sort of insidious plot?

"H-hey, are you okay?" Morgan asks with concern.

>It's probably nothing.
>You should consult with Havel about this.
>Other

>>1534222
>>You should consult with Havel about this.
paranoia go!
also checked

>>1534222
>You should consult with Havel about this.
Deserter or not it's something to report.

>>1534222
>You should consult with Havel about this.

>>1534222
>You should consult with Havel about this.

>>1534222
>>You should consult with Havel about this.

Might be time for some more purging!

>>1534222
>>You should consult with Havel about this.

Do we have to go to the Elves, and ask them about this?

>>1534222
>You should consult with Havel about this.

We'll have visit an Elf official, that will be fun.

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>>1534298
>inb4 Formal Dinner with the Elves full of passive aggressive combat
>Also meeting with the CUTE Elf Princess!

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>>1534222
This seemed like something you would have to consult with Havel. Even though the Human and Elven Kingdoms have been at peace for decades, there had always been tensions. One of those in particular was how the Frontier would be treated. Of course, Elves being Elves, they wanted all of the unspoiled wilderness to remain unspoiled.

You nod to Morgan and Naru, letting them know it was time to start moving. You walk over and pick up Nino, continuing down the road back to Eisenwand.

"Jeez, what crawled up his asshole?" Naru wonders, either not realizing or not caring you can hear her.

"Something about those bandits got him riled up." Morgan explains.

You pay them no heed as you make your way back to the Fortress Monastery.

>Bring the others with you as you consult Havel.
>You should talk with Havel privately.
>Other

>>1534376
>Bring the others with you as you consult Havel.
best to involve everyone that played a part in this event

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>>1534376
>>Bring the others with you as you consult Havel.

>>1534376
>>Bring the others with you as you consult Havel.

>>1534376
>>Bring the others with you as you consult Havel.

>>1534376
>You should talk with Havel privately

>>1534376
>>Bring the others with you as you consult Havel.

>>1534376
>>Bring the others with you as you consult Havel.

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>>1534376
It takes the better part of the day to march back to Eisenwand, where you're taken in to the Fortress Monastery and you manage an audience with Havel. It wasn't as if he had any reason to refuse, after all. While the monastery serfs tended to the still unconscious Nino, Morgan and Naru accompanied you to the main hall, where Havel was waiting.

"Ah, Templar, interesting to see you back so soon." Havel rumbles. "I hear you have something important to show me?"

You nod as you hand him the Elven badge.

"By Sol..." He mutters as he works the badge over in his gauntlets. "Where did you come across this?"

"We picked it off a band of bandits ambushing adventurers on the road to Aldenshire." Morgan explains. "What it is?"

"The badge of an Elven soldier." Havel grunts. "These are not given out lightly. The wood in these is carved from sacred and highly magical trees. It's a sign of high rank and respect."

"So you're saying the Elves have troops running around in the Frontier posing as bandits?" Naru raises an eyebrow.

"I sincerely hope not. That would give us a whole host of problems." Havel shakes his head. "This is potentially destabilizing, and not just for the Frontier."

You continue to stare at Havel. What should be done about this.

"Unfortunately, not much." Havel shakes his head. "If we bring this up to the city's masters, the Elves will just say it was probably lost or stolen by the bandits. More proof will be needed."

"Oh no, I can see where this is going..." Naru groans.

"I know you must have other quests on your mind, but if you can find more of these bandits or their hideout, we should be able to obtain more evidence." Havel says.

You gaze at Havel, wondering if this was an order or not.

"Consider it a suggestion." Havel replies.

"Which means no pay." Naru sighs. "Damn charity jobs."

>You'll get right on it.
>You'll think about it.
>You have other things on your plate right now.
>Other

>>1534467
>>You'll get right on it.

>>1534467
>You'll get right on it.

>>1534467
>>You'll get right on it.

Also poke Naru and let her know you know about the gold, she got paid plenty for this. Also looting is a long and accepted tradition for adventurers.

>>1534467
>You'll get right on it.
Kinda worried Naru's focus on money might become a problem at some point, should we pay her a little from her own funds?

>>1534467
>>You'll get right on it.

>>1534482
We may not have a choice if it really gets down to the wire. We can't exactly expect to get a decent profit if we don't get any loot.

>>1534467
>You'll think about it.

>>1534467
>>You'll get right on it.

>>1534467
>>You'll get right on it.
>>After our nuker wakes up.

Nino Elfburner

What is the best elf+FIRE nickname can you guys come up with?

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>>1534467
You nod with determination. You'll get right on it.

"Thank you." Havel responds in gratitude. "I apologize for having to intrude on your own journey like this."

You shrug. It's no big deal.

"Aw man." Naru sighs.

"Don't worry, there's still whatever we can loot from them." Morgan pats Naru's shoulder.

"Anyways, I do have something to ask..." Havel continues as he examines the badge closer. "These badges are enchanted and are highly resistant to damage. To burn it this badly would require a fire of particular intensity..."

Havel's gaze then falls on the sleeping Nino.

"Don't tell me the girl was the cause of this?"

>Your suspicions are correct.
>Nothing you need to be concerned about.
>Other

>>1534543
>Your suspicions are correct.

>>1534543
>>Your suspicions are correct.

>>1534543
>>Other
You should have seen it. Best episode of Flames vs Elves ever!

>>1534543
>>Your suspicions are correct.

>>1534482
>"her own funds"
Should be "Our own funds"

>>1534543
>>Other
Point to our armor.
It was us, honest.
We fire.

>>1534543
>>Your suspicions are correct.

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>>1534553
It smelled like victory.

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>>1534553
>>1534590
Just wait till she gets more experienced. Shit will get weird.

>>1534543
>Your suspicions are correct.

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>>1534605
So summoning people from another universe, the future (or even the past)?

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>>1534543
You nod. His suspicions were correct.

"Hmmmmm." Havel rumbles. "While I won't mourn the lives of some Elven bandits, this is rather concerning."

"In what way?" Morgan asks.

"To overcome Elven magic like this requires quite a lot of power. Something that takes mages quite a number of years to amass, much less master." Havel explains. "Now it makes sense why the Tower wants her back so badly. At first I thought they were just sending those Mana Knights over to harass me but now..."

You nod.

"I'm just warning you, there's something more to that girl than any of us know." Havel cautions. "I may not be a Witch Hunter, but even I can recognize dangerous magic when I see it."

"Don't worry, we'll keep an eye on the squirt." Naru grunts defensively. You can almost swear she's standing up for Nino.

"Well, in either case, this is something we can worry about in the morning." Havel stands up from his seat. "You are free to take lodging here. I trust you do not need to be shown around."

And with that, Havel leaves you to your own devices.

"Maybe one of us should stay with Nino." Morgan suggests.

"All she needs is some rest." Naru shrugs. "I think we should just leave her alone for now."

>Leave Nino alone for now.
>You should keep an eye on her.
>Other

>>1534638
>>You should keep an eye on her.

>>1534638
>>You should keep an eye on her.

>>1534638
>You should keep an eye on her.

>>1534638
>You should keep an eye on her.

>>1534638
>>You should keep an eye on her.

>>1534638
>You should keep an eye on her

>>1534638
>You should keep an eye on her.

Should we get her some fruit when she wakes up?

>>1534638
>>You should keep an eye on her.

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>>1534638
You merely stand up and make your way to the room were Nino is resting. Neither Morgan nor Naru do anything to try to stop you.

Nino's room was simple, as was everything in a Fortress Monastery. Nino herself was sound asleep on her bed, Romulus snuggled up on her chest as she snored softly. You take a seat at her bedside and wait...

...you're not quite sure how much time passes before Nino begins to stir awake. Her eyes open blearily and then snap open when she realizes where she is.

"H-huh? We're back at the monastery?" Nino gasps.

You nod.

"O-oh." Nino calms down. "I must have been out a long time then, huh?"

You nod again.

"Um, those bandits." Nino looks down. "Erm. Everything was a blur. What happened to them?"

>Completely roasted. Not a trace left.
>They won't be a threat anymore.
>Other

>>1534677
>They won't be a threat anymore.

>>1534677

>Completely roasted. Not a trace left.

>>1534677
>>Completely roasted. Not a trace left.

>>1534677
>>Completely roasted. Not a trace left.
Most Impressive!
show off the burn marks to our armour, hold out bro fist

>>1534677
>>Completely roasted. Not a trace left.
We aren't a Sister, we're a Knight!

>>1534677
>Completely roasted. Not a trace left.

>>1534677
>>1534692
Make a note about self-control, and then bro-fist.

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>>1534677
You spread your arms out in an effort to pantomime a massive explosion. The bandits were completely roasted. Not a trace left.

"R-really?" Nino's eyes widen and she sits back, seemingly in a bit of shock. "That's... that's a good thing, right?"

>Of course it is.
>Not exactly...
>No, but it was the right thing.
>Other

>>1534716
>>No, but it was the right thing.
Killing is sorta bad, but at least you didn't prolong suffering.

>>1534716
>>No, but it was the right thing.

>>1534716
>>Of course it is.

>>1534716
>No, but it was the right thing.
they were elves so they probably deserved it but her falling asleep during combat is fuckin real bad

>>1534716
>No, but it was the right thing.

If only can put it in a way that the Sisters of the Order can put it.

>>1534716
>>No, but it was the right thing.

>>1534716
>Of course it is.

>>1534725
I think George Orwell made a comment that this is a major problem with child soldiers. During the Spanish Civil War, boys would doze off on post more often than adults.

>>1534716
>Not exactly...

>>1534716
>>No, but it was the right thing.

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>>1534716
You shake your head but put a reassuring hand on Nino's shoulder. Having to kill people, even if they were Elves, was never a good thing. However, since they were bandits, taking them out was most certainly the right thing. They wouldn't be robbing and harassing anybody else ever again.

"Hmmmm, I guess it makes sense." Nino nods. "But it was really cool, being able to go all out like that! Those old farts at the Tower would never let me do that!"

>Yeah, it was pretty amazing.
>You should dial it back a bit.
>Other

>>1534789
>>You should dial it back a bit.

>>1534789
>Other
>it depends on the situation but I think you went over the top today for what we where facing

>>1534789
>>Yeah, it was pretty amazing.

>>1534789
>Yeah, it was pretty amazing.

>>1534789
>>You should dial it back a bit.
Precision Attacks can be just as good.

>>1534789
>>Yeah, it was pretty amazing.

>>1534789
>Other
>It was an incredible show of power, but you lost consciousness, if there had been more on the way it could have been dangerous.

>>1534789
>Other
Some, ahem, fire discipline would be nice. That said,
>Yeah, it was pretty amazing.

>>1534812
Ditto

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>>1534789
You nod. It was certainly in impressive display of her power.

"I now, right?" Nino smiles brightly.

However, you then wag your finger at her to chastise her, and then point to her bed to let her know what you were concerned about.

"O-oh, I guess I should make sure I don't knocked out from my own spell, huh?" Nino nods in realization. "Okay! I'll keep that in mind!

Romulus barks in agreement.

You nod and lean back in your chair, suddenly feeling very drowsy. Perhaps you should rest a little while in here...

>And that's all for tonight! As always, next thread is next week! And don't forget KanColle on Friday!

>>1534845
Thanks for running Merc!

>>1534845
Well, looks like we got a glass cannon in our party roster.

Thanks for the run boss man!

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>>1534845
Thanks for the run, Merc!

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This needs Elven Janice

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>>1535297
Maybe hot Battle Sister Janice?

>>1534845
Since we're a knight, what sort of heraldry do we have? Gotta have get that ransom from someone if we get caught, unless we have no fancy upbringing and belong to the Order.

>>1535297
>>1535675
Not sure if we could go for one or the other. One could potentially be as old as our great-grandmother, and the other could be very, very enthusiastic (or psycho) about Sol.