>>2921838
>> "Hmm, that reminds me. What shall I do for what you did to me this morning~?"

>>2921838
>> Other?/Write-in
>Well, let's the topic for later. Were are we going?

>>2921838
> "Want to hog all the fun for yourself~?"

>>2921838
> "Hmm, that reminds me. What shall I do for what you did to me this morning~?"
Time to bully Marianne!

>>2921838
>> "Hmm, that reminds me. What shall I do for what you did to me this morning~?"

>>2921940
Supporting this as well.
Since we can segway into it mid teasing.

>>2921940
>>2921838
I support this

>>2921838
This :
>>2921940

>>2921838
>>2921940
+1

I don't think Fuuma's ready to handle more than one woman.
But I get the odd feeling the Marianne would be the type who would like to have more than one lover.
Weird.

>>2921940
>>2921977
>>2922003
>>2922010
>>2922029


I struck Marianne with a hungry smile, pacifying myself a second after, "Well... We'll have to put that topic on the side for now. Where are we going?"

Marianne recovers from the stillness I induced; a moment of respite for answering, "The central church of Aliasa. Going to meet Olivia there to straighten out things." She then takes out the paper I gave to her, "And this. If our current development wasn't like this then either me or Illium would've put you in prison by now."

> "write-in"

>>2922034
I was about to point out our stamina boost, but then I realised that we couldn't emotionally handle it.

>>2922043
>"Why do you think I didn't want to bother?"

>>2922043

> "write-in"
> You could have put me in jail, but I think it'd be really difficult to keep in there. Cutting a deal is the easier path.

>>2922043
>> "write-in"
You didn't though, but think about the kind of approach you guys did at that time, of course everyone would be doubtful at you. Just to be sure, is there anyone else I should be aware of that is going to be there? For example some guys with some damn skills or high rank troublesome people?

"You could have put me in jail, but I think it'd be really difficult to keep in there. Cutting a deal is the easier path."

"I suppose so," sighed Marianne. "Really makes me wonder. What will Olivia think when she hears about this note?"

"Delighted? One more piece of knowledge is one more step closer to ending this little way, am I wrong?"

"That does sound good but she is one of the people who interrogated you, to which you withheld information when we ordered to. But what I'm more worried sbout is how you're going to treat her. Just...don't tease her too much, please?"

> "I'll take that in mind, Mistress."
> "I will very much do, can't wait to see a priestess' flustered face."
> "Aw, not only a little?"
> Other?/Write-in

>>2922105
> "I will very much do, can't wait to see a priestess' flustered face."
>Ahhh...i wanna see both of you in bed *imagination daydreaming* (teasing)

>>2922105
>> "I'll take that in mind, Mistress."

>>2922105
>> "I'll take that in mind, Mistress."

> Other?/Write-in
> I hear and obey Mistress

>>2922105
>>2922123
>>2922125
Supporting

>>2922105
>"I understand My lady."

>>2922105
>>2922115
But not seriously, just to get Marianne flustered.

>>2922105
>> "I'll take that in mind, Mistress."

>>2922105
> "I will very much do, can't wait to see a priestess' flustered face."

>>2922137
We must bulli the Marianne

>>2922105
Maybe we should have mentioned we weren't exactly maximum cooperative because Palads weren't forthcoming about why they had to arrest me and put me in a dungeon. Couldn't they have invited to us cake and tea somewhere for some questions?

Also a question why did no one say "that's cute" back here >>2922043?

>me or Illium would've put you in prison by now.
I mean does she not remember her first encounter with us? Or that training fight? We can wipe the floor with her.

>>2922188
She assumes we would be as docile as we have demonstrated so far. I don't think she realizes we can use magic to tunnel our way out... unless there are lots of powerful knights that can work together to take us down.

>>2922188
Cos that will fucking extend the conversation and is better to move on to a more interesting subject.

>>2922196
Or bulli Marriane more

>>2922188
I think it's more of a formality rather than an actual attempt at arresting us. Kinda like saying "Usually we just arrest them and put'em in jail."


>>2922179
There's also the fact that until we knew who our allies are and where we were in the grand scheme of things and getting our bearings, we were running under the belief that everyone high up in the ranks was subverted or a double agent until proven otherwise. That and the whole "bad history with the other five."

>>2922202
We arrived in the city after the 3 rd day of arriving in this world or something?

>>2922227
We either arrived late or "landed" in the wrong place.

>>2922231
We should ask Marianne when the other heroes arrived. It seems they are rather well established compared to us.
Or they were just more friendly and open with the authorities than us.

>>2922253
We arrived elsewhere, then travelled to this city.

>>2922253
>Or they were just more friendly and open with the authorities than us.
I highly doubt that.
I get the feeling that the other five landed much closer (and dare I say) and on time at whatever prophesied landing point that was written down or spoken of, which is why their names are spoken of so highly in the city. And Yad as a way of saying "get fucked nerds! Your prophecies mean jackshit to me!" separated us from the rest and placed us down elsewhere much later after the supposed point.

>>2922349
>>2922253
In otherwords, it's a metaway for Yaldabaoth to put his signature on Alia's Hero Prophecy because of both her asking him for help and making light of the irony of how things have been going in her world since the beginning.

>>2922123
>>2922125
>>2922128
>>2922150

"I understand my lady. If it's your wish," I said, settling the matter.

Until then, we held ourselves inside the carriage, listening the faint clopping noise of the horses. Time flew by as the short distance from Marianne's territory to the capital city was succeeded, a familiar sound of the crowd filling the carriage outside instead.

The tour through the lower district ended as we entered the upper one. The same erected statues, buildings, and even the mage's guild being passed by us, the carriage strolling the street and towards the 'central church' to which I never heard of, nor visited.

Eventually we reached our destination. Upon stepping outside a grand cathedral met before us, the polished marble reflecting the sunlight, making it glow white. The glass were painted as were the other church's were, depicting things that I could care less about, except for Alia herself. The door was huge, bigger than the last church I visited, opening to a gaping nave; pew over pew were they set, some filled with persons who are bowing their head in prayer.

> "Where would Olivia be in this place?"
> "This is quite a church, only the ones I've seen in books could only amount to so much."
> "Do you know how to navigate this place, Mistress?"
> Other?/Write-in

>>2922406
>> "Do you know how to navigate this place, Mistress?"
Gotta keep the appearance.

>>2922406
> "Do you know how to navigate this place, Mistress?"

Ah shit my paranoia is flaring up again.
What if the other five are in there with Olivia and the're using her to get to us under the pretense of a simple meeting between the two?

>>2922406
>> "Do you know how to navigate this place, Mistress?"

>>2922421
Ah, then such a betrayal would be... well, let's just say we will never trust Olivia again.

>>2922406
>> "Do you know how to navigate this place, Mistress?"

Fuuma should pray to Alia here. Before or after the meeting.

>>2922406
>>2922474
>Fuuma should pray to Alia here. Before or after the meeting.
This is a good suggestion, supporting.

>>2922416
>>2922418
>>2922436
>>2922445

"Do you know how to navigate this place, Mistress?" gazing upon the parish.

"I kinda do. She should be somewhere," peering into the halls. "The chapel maybe?"

"You don't know where to go do you, Mistress?"

"...No. But I trust that I'll find her, come!"

Beckoning me, me, Cheru, Yoshka, and Fen followed Marianne who was in disarray, entering upon the hall which exited the main congregation.

>Roll 1d100

Rolled 53 (1d100)

>>2922483
We're gonna run into them, aren't we?

Rolled 30 (1d100)

>>2922483

Rolled 69 (1d100)

>>2922483

>>2922406
>Change our appearance lightly if we haven't already.
> "Do you know how to navigate this place, Mistress?"
and >>2922474

>>2922491
well, she told us to come.

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>>2922491
Absolutely lewd. We're gonna walk in on Olivia and Illium sucking face or more, aren't we?

>>2922499
She'll be holding hands with him tenderly...

>>2922502
At least spoiler that lewd word this is Goddess Alia's board for fuck sakes.

>>2922502
Damn son already skipping the home run and jumping right into the event horizon.

>>2922508
>>2922522
(Holy) Lady and (Holy) Knight, it's gotta be chastelewd.
It'd be funny if the two were awkward as hell when they have a tender moment.

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>>2922543

>>2922486
>>2922488
>>2922491
>69

Like a mouse without its nose, Marianne led us here and there. I can't blame her either since this place is practically a small maze. We initially left the nave from the side, heading through a hall that originated from the left wing. Right before the statue of Alia located within an apse, behind a sanctuary.

After a long minute or two, perhaps half an hour, Marianne finally locates the chapel. "Ah, there it is! See, didn't take too long," grinning.

"I must say, Mistress, that your sense of direction contradicts your picture. Anyhow, we did get to where we needed by your words," I replied.

Within the chapel, Olivia was up ahead, standing on top of a platform that had another statue of Alia. Before it was a pulpit, looking down on a smaller set of seats in our direction. Olivia was not alone however, for a girl was with her.

"Is there really nothing else that you don't know about the summoning ritual Olivia?" the girl said, fixing her glasses, her eyes showing a tinge of trouble under her glasses which was very much like mine.

"I'm sorry, Hana, but that's all I know. Perhaps there's more in the royal library that can tell you more than I can offer."

The girl became distraught, but recomposed herself after, "Fine...Could I search the cathedral's library?"

"As much as you want, it should be farther in the hall."

Looking much closer, my squinted eyes cleared the view of the girl besides Olivia. It was Kotomine.

Kotomine and I never really interacted with each other much. Only when I needed to turn in my papers that I forgot or something specific like finding someone; the class representative who did her best to function. Unlike Ruiji, nothing sprang from inside me. Just a minor admiration. However, I must be wary, I'm still hiding from them.

> Appraise
> Let Marianne handle it
> Walk up to Olivia
> Other?/Write-in

>>2922565
>> Appraise

>>2922565
>> Let Marianne handle it
>> Appraise

>>2922565
>> Appraise

>>2922565
>Let Marianne handle it

We're still in casing mode guys, that and we're not gonna get away that easily if we do fire off Appraise.

>everyone wanting to appraise

Guys, the noncombatant had the danger sense.

>>2922579
Ah but danger sense doesn't reveal who cast the spell, or what direction or what it is.
It's warns you but if we play it cool, we might be able to get away with it.
But it makes sense, she might just sweep the area with her appraise and accidentally realize that Fen and Cheru is with us.

>>2922579
I'm pretty sure that Rushit was the ranged kiter.

Do we know appraisal alerts danger sense? Has that happened before?

>>2922585
Yes, it happened with Rushit, this is how we know it can do that.

>>2922588
Alright, didn't remember that.
>>2922565
>>2922572
Change my answer to:
> Let Marianne handle it

>>2922567
>>2922567
>>2922572

>>2922567
>>2922573
>>2922592

>>2922565
>> Let Marianne handle it
>> Other?/Write-in
Behave like a real maid and stay like stone there.

>>2922570
>>2922573
>>2922592
>>2922605

"Olivia, sorry if I came unexpectedly," Marianne says, getting Olivia and Kotomine's attention.

"Captain Marianne? What are you here for?" Olivia returned.

Marianne approached the platform with us behind her, joining the priestess as we've interrupted the conversation. "There's something I needed to talk about. I was hoping that we would have the time but it seems the hero Hana beat me to you."

"I'm sorry of I stand between you two," Kotomine said, bowing. "I'm Hana Kotomine, it's nice to meet you."

"I'm Marianne de Legoune, a captain of the Palad Order. It's nice to meet you too."

After introducing herself Marianne batted an eye to me and my company, checking my current state. I gave an okay, shaking my hide slightly.

> Appraise
> Continue to stay quiet
> Talk (to whom?)
> Other?/Write-in

>>2922628
>> Continue to stay quiet
There's a chance that she might recognise our voice.

>>2922628
>Continue to stay quiet
[Gordon Freeman Intensifies]

>>2922628
>> Appraise
Not Hana, but her stuff

>>2922628
>> Continue to stay quiet

>>2922633
Also, if someone wants to adventure it, remember that we have fakes identities so nobody suspect of us.

I know that this is going to sound dumb, but we should at least TRY to have a magical doppelganger (That can be easily mistaken for us via stats with counter appraise) that can be easily dispersed before we start dropping Appraisals like it's going out of style.

>>2922628
>> Continue to stay quiet

>>2922628
>Continue to stay quiet

>>2922633
>>2922634
>>2922638
>>2922653
>>2922663

"if you please excuse me, I got to go somewhere." Kotomine bows again, walking down the small steps of the platform and moving into hall.

"What were you talking about?" asked Marianne.

"The hero Hana has been studying the summoning ritual that the palace had used. She says that she wants to find a way back to her original world," answered Olivia. "Now what is it that you've come to see me for? And who are these people as well?"

> "You don't recognize me?"
> "Mistress, are you interested in a partner~?"
> "I lost my mask because of Ruiji. Do I look that different?"
> Other?/Write-in

>>2922668
>> "I lost my mask because of Ruiji. Do I look that different?"
We really should make that again.

>>2922668
>> "Mistress, are you interested in a partner~?"
Commence Priestess bulli

also the reason i do this is for blackmail purposes...if things go south kiss her with imperfect potion of masochistic lust

of course this is for research purposes only i mean i want to see if it works just dont forget to remove the holy shield

>>2922669
+1

>>2922668
> "You don't recognize me?"
> "I lost my mask because of Ruiji. Do I look that different?"

Eh, let's go with both.

You know, if they give us shit for not revealing everything we know and hiding ourselves. We could enlighten them on how the 6 heroes were chosen.
Basically their spell encouraged the mass murder of our classmates since most of them weren't lucky enough to endure the 'empowering' stage of the selection to help their world and Goddess.
That's why there's so few of us were summoned in their fancy summoning spell.
Is it any wonder why were a little reluctant to tell people everything?

Also, let's create telescope and use it to zoom in on the heroes from a distance to appraise them. They can sense us appraising if they have dangersense but that doesn't mean they can figure out where we are or how we're doing it.

>>2922668
>>2922689
+1
Let's not do >>2922683 and say we didn't.

>>2922708
The only hole I want to poke into that idea is that most of the time we end up running into them by pure chance, otherwise we usually don't see them most of the time. So unless we act like a complete stalker (which can potentially be detected by Danger Sense due to the intent of the stalking going from just watching to threatening because of our history with them) and find out their regular patterns, we're not going to get very far with the telescopic idea.

It's still good regardless since it is a telescope afterall. Just not useful to our situation at the moment.

>>2922668
>I lost my mask because of Ruiji. Do I look that different?"

>Do I look that different? No. You just never bothered to really look past your own world. A pity, since you were one of the few decent ones.

>>2922668
> "I lost my mask because of Ruiji. Do I look that different?"

>>2922860
This woman has never seen our face dude, this is the priestess we're addressing, not the hero.
That said, good lord, are we that poorly known?

>>2922668
> "I lost my mask because of Ruiji. Do I look that different?"


>>2922669
This. We should really start codifying our look so we can actually make a consistent and effective design.

>>2922860
This line makes no sense. We're disguised as Lana currently, someone she has never seen.

>>2923025
Nah, she saw our face during that interrogation didn't she? Not to mention the whole thing with the bunny girl.

>>2923025
She saw us when we are half naked

>>2923028
>she saw our face during that interrogation didn't she?
She didn't. >>2923069 Correct, was a momentary time.

>>2922668
>> "You don't recognize me?"
>> "I lost my mask because of Ruiji. Do I look that different?"

>>2922669
>>2922688
>>2922689
>>2922761
>>2922827
>>2922969
>>2923026
>>2923153

"you don't recognize me?" breaking my stone faced demeanor.

"No, I believe I haven't."

"I look that different, huh. I lost my mask because of Ruiji," I clarified.

"Mask?" Olivia mumbled. "Is this perhaps Fuuma, Marianne?"

"She goes by Lana now and yes, it is. Right now she's servicing as my maid under a new name," Marianne answered. "A lot different when she isn't wearing that pelt and deer skull."

"So you've changed your name," Olivia addressed me.

I gave a curtsy, "Yes, High Priestess, I do wish for you to call me by it."

"Then who are they?" turning her head slightly to my children. "That bunny girl is among them but I never met those two."

"Those are my children, High Priestess. The one is Fen and the other is Yoshka, you've never met them before. Well, never directly."

Fen and Yoshka came beside, Cheru following them. They then all did a bow or curtsy like me, introducing themselves.

"I am Yoshka, pleased to make your acquaintance."

"Fen, what brother sai-- Ouch!" peeped Fen. Yoshka elbowed her side for a more sophisticated introduction. "...I'm Fen, pleased to make your acquaintance as well," saying with a bleak tone.

Olivia looked shocked, "These are your...children?"

"That's right," I said without breaking face.

Putting a hand on her head and taking a few steps back, she narrowed her eyes to the four of us. Cheru was hiding behind me, presumably because of her past experience with her; although, she didn't react much when Oliva, Marianne, and Illium saw me naked.

"M-Moving on. What was it that you needed me to talk about?" disregarding the ache in her head as she tried to make clear of my "offspring".

"This here Lana gave me a note with something that you and the order may need to see. It's about the demon king's generals," Marianne explained.

"The demon general's? What about them?"

"Apparently, Titania is one of them. The army, Royal, and Palad Order doesn't know about this. It's been speculated because of recent attitude to the human kingdoms but now things are clear. There's also some unsavory information about the hero Kita," explained the knight, lowering her tone of voice at the last sentence.

Olivia returned to me again, "You didn't tell us this."

"I didn't because of the circumstance at the time. In all honesty, I was ready to fight you."

"I...That doesn't matter now. What matters is that we now have a clear picture to why the elven kingdom has been acting up. Marianne, mind if I take possession of that note?"

"Sure, just don't get too loud about it," giving Olivia the paper.

"I'll be careful. Thank you for telling me this."

>(cont.)

>>2923221

Giving her regards, we all stepped down the platform, snaking our way through the small set of pews before entering into the hall. Looking down, there was library that was barely visible at the end of the hall, located at the next turn. Olivia was reading the paper I wrote intently under the statue of the goddess of light, the figure making it out to be a motherly woman. In reality, Alia was of a child's appearance with a motherly nature. Thinking back on it, didn't she say that she had sisters? The orc said that the goddess of dark or whatever was one.

> "Could I check out the library, Mistress?"
> "Could I go pray at the alter, Mistress?"
> Continue on to the carriage
> Other?/Write-in

>>2923225
> "Could I go pray at the alter, Mistress?"

>>2923225
> "Could I go pray at the alter, Mistress?"
I want Fuuma to cast "The holy light to lead us.... Judgement!!"

>>2923234
+1

>>2923225
>>2923234
+1

>>2923235
Is that a reference i dont understand or just sth that sounds cool?

>>2923252
Something like from tales of Symphonia.

>>2923225
>"Could I go pray at the alter, Mistress?"
>"if you still need anything from me say it now. I'm very... 'devoted' to my prayers"

>>2923225
> "Could I go pray at the alter, Mistress?"
Okay,we are almost out of the danger,just make Alia tamper with their skills so they meet her or send them a message.
This is the moment to be serious.No /u/ teasing and no screwing around,seriousness.
>inb4 Alia hates us for teasing the priest

>>2923298
Wut? You want the goddess to do what to their skills?

>>2923225
>"Could I go pray at the alter, Mistress?"
>"if you still need anything from me say it now. I'm very... 'devoted' to my prayers"
Praise be to the light.

>>2923225
>> "Could I go pray at the alter, Mistress?"

>>2923443
Maybe I didn't express myself properly.I mean like what she did to Fuuma with her stealing skill when she tried to upgrade and it didn't work.If they see their menu doing weird shit they might be more interested in discovering what's going on.I don't mean for anything detrimental to happen but if their menus act kinda wonky or something when they receive the message they'll want to see what's happening.
Again the sooner this problem reaches a beneficial soultion the better.
Hell maybe they can also get upgrades after Yabadabadoo half-assed the whole summoning proccess.

>>2923526
Ah i see. Maybe. I kinda assumed that only our gal was eligable for an upgrade but who knows

>>2923533
>>2923298
I want the goddess to be in our harem.

>>2923536
I dont even want a harem lol.. But im not greatly opposed to it, so I dont mind if that's where it goes

>>2923526
>wanting rushit and fuckfriends to get upgrades
no.

>>2923652
Agreed...maybe Homura but no

>>2923652
The goddess wants the demon lord dealt with,if Yaldy's problem is present in all of them she's gonna deal with it but hopefully this is after they are willing to work with Fuuma.

Besides,she's a goddess of Light,maybe she changes slageguy's power into some poder of bonds/friendship kinda deal(lol).Alia explaining the summoning proccess may even work as a wake up call for him,but it may badly affect the two hero wannabes.Probably being to optimistic here though.

Point is,if they can get upgrades they are getting them at some point down the line,whether we want to or not.

>>2923755
It's great to have optimism.
But why is it that she contacted us and our shit got changed to something ultra fancy named. And Rushit's power is still named [Slave Seal]? Unless Alia gave him [Empowering Connection], but if that's the case then why doesn't he have [Divine Child of the Scales] like we do after our first meeting with her?
There's too many questions to assume too much of without going to Deity Alia and asking her.

>>2923234
>>2923235
>>2923249
>>2923252
>>2923270
>>2923298
>>2923446
>>2923517

"Could I go pray at the alter, Mistress?"

"The one in the front? I don't mind."

"If you need anything from me can you say it now. I'm very...'devoted' to my prayers."

Marianne pondered a bit, "...How good are you with bugs?"

> "I use to collect them. Why?"
> "Anything that isn't a grasshopper should be set on fire."
> "Spiders are pretty cute."
> Other?/Write-in

>>2924222
>> "I use to collect them. Why?"

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>>2924222
>> "Spiders are pretty cute."
Spider scout minion is next on our list.

>>2924222
> "Spiders are pretty cute. Especially the jumping spiders"

SPOODERS A CUTE!

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>>2924229
Something like in "Kumo desu ga, nani ga?"
In later chapters Main character uses tiny spider clones to scout out info.

>>2924229
>>2924233

"Spiders are pretty cute, especially the jumpy ones."

"I see," Marianne said, thinking at the back of her mind. "I'll be waiting outside, don't stay for long," leaving us.

Departing form each other I go my separate way to the altar, placed and centered within the apse as the windows shine their light upon the stone statue. Kneeling on both knees and clasping my hands together in prayer, I make the connection, or try to.

The same sensation overcame my body as I stayed idle, the feel of light clouds under myself and a voice calling to me.

"It's been a while has it?"

Opening my eyes I look to the same goddess as before, a childish figure with a voice of radiance.

"Yeah, it's been a while. A lot of things happened."

"I know some things that has gone on but not all of it. But I do know that you've clashed with Ruiji."

>"Write-in"

>>2924360
>"How long have the others been in this world besides me? Because it feels like they've been here longer than I have."

>>2924360
>>2924378
+1

>>2924360
Can't think right now, going to sleep :(
Maybe get some social tips from her too? Feels like she's gonna make us deal with them

>>2924360
>Slavery
Her thoughs, about Ruiji's magic, and all that

>>2924419
+1

>>2924360
>"Another question I want to bring up is if it's possible to infuse others with the [Appraisal] ability"

Because I want Drilly and Olivia to see what we see every single damn day.

>>2924401
Honestly if she does bring that up we need to bring up the fact that the entire clusterfuck with Rushit happened BECAUSE we wanted to talk in the first place and we ended up getting attacked and potentially killed for it.
>But muh we can tank the hi-
That does not matter, for all he knows we built our dudette with no defense and could have been one-shotted like the orcs because of it. Or could have killed a civie that got set up as a fallguy. Or an adventurer who found a fancy mask that hides our stats (like it was mentioned back in the clusterfuck).
Point is it's not just us, it's also the other that need to have their shit checked.

>>2924527
*others
Fug, I really need food bad.

>>2924360
>>2924419
+1

>>2924360
>>2924378
Support and
>You know, I didn't have the best life and I want to enjoy my life right now, with ny family, but that bastard did something disgusting, so, just want to hear your thoughts about if I kill any other hero.

>>2924700
I like it, we should also sell her the idea that we're also doing it because they keep doing stupid shit like attacking us or trying to get to us via our family.

>>2924378
>>2924390
>>2924700
>>2924419
>>2924432
>>2924689

"How long have the others been in this world besides me? Because it feels like they've been here longer than I have."

"That's a good question," Alia said, sitting upon a cloud. "For starters, your friends has been here for a few weeks or so - a month really. Yaldabaoth was sloppy when he sent you all to my world, Legilia. Summoning and sending people requires some calculation but it isn't hard for us gods since, of course, we're gods."

Sitting on the ground, my legs were comforted by the fluffiness of the clouds, "What is your thoughts about Ruiji's...slave magic?"

Alia looks up with a wondering eye before telling me, "It's certainly something to be afraid of and to despise..." taking another moment to think, "But...I'm fine with it. A little. I can't force Ruiji to restrain from using that sort of magic because it's something brought form his soul, and he's free to do what he wants; a person who was sent to help me too in fact. However, I draw the line if he go around enslaving anyone on a whim."

Doubt was cast upon me, to which Alia continued her train of thought.

"My sisters talked about Ruiji and the possible danger he can bring, but there's also the other heroes who are equally as dangerous. I don't like to persecute someone because they're different; Ruiji is now a person of my world who's supporting me along with the rest, including you Fuuma."

>"Write-in"

>>2924891
But the thing is, i know Ryuji in my world. He may be not a bad guy but to say that my classmates are....died i can't..
>Maybe shed a tear

>>2924891
>"I know that you want to think highly of us, but what happens if he does come after me or my family? Because the last time we met he seemed damned intent on killing me at firsthand then threatening me with slavery when I wouldn't answer his interrogation right away, he didn't even know I was one of the chosen until after he took the mask off and when he did, he went back to attacking me and then attempted to talk me into joining them under which I assume is threat of death. What happens if he tries again? Am I supposed to roll over and take it? Am I supposed to live with the fact that my children might be killed by them not because they're a threat but because they're too different in their eyes?"

>>2924891
>I can't force Ruiji to restrain from using that sort of magic because it's something brought form his soul,
Wow. So at the core of his being he is literally a slaver and we are a thief. Surprisingly I think we come out of this on the moral high ground.

>However, I draw the line if he go around enslaving anyone on a whim."
Didn't he threaten to enslave us if we failed to answer his questions? I mean shit I know it ain't exactly on a whim but resorting to that straight away is still funky.


>>2924924
Yeah this. To be fair though, I think our children are safe.

>>2924939
>So at the core of his being he is literally a slaver and we are a thief.
I legit think she's trying to comprehend what we are and is making guesswork as everyone else. Because Yad gave us three choices at the beginning of this quest to pick one of at the start.

>Didn't he threaten to enslave us if we failed to answer his questions?
Yes he did, and he sic'd his elf slave on us via [Spirit Tracking] and attempting a stealth shot on us while we were not even being aggressive and finding a place away from everyone so they would not get hurt

Also never underestimate someone who will do anything to get what they want. I mean heck, look at every player discussion since the beginning of this quest.

>>2924962
>Also never underestimate someone who will do anything to get what they want.
True but even he has to have some standards to uphold to himself.

>I mean heck, look at every player discussion since the beginning of this quest.
Trust me. 4chan has it's limits for what it will do. I've seen them reached.

>>2924968
>True but even he has to have some standards to uphold to himself.
I've yet to seem these standards both in character and out of character.

>>2924976
I suppose though to be fair we've interacted fairly little with him.

>>2924976
>>2924968
Also I really need to post slower when time is not on the line.
>>2924993
It is fair, just as it is fair to say that whether or not our reasons were moral in not Appraising Kotomine, we also did not directly attack her right off the bat and thought very highly of her because of Fuuma's past life experiences with her, and from what Olivia has mentioned to us, that has not changed for the worst in any stretch of the imagination in comparison to Ruiji.

>>2925004
>Also I really need to post slower when time is not on the line.
Eh, no reason not to post fast.

>It is fair,
True. Honestly so long as the heroes leave us be, we can leave their management to the kingdom while we take care of problems.

>>2924904

I know that you want to think highly of us, but what happens if he does come after me or my family? Because the last time we met he seemed damned intent on killing me at firsthand then threatening me with slavery when I wouldn't answer his interrogation right away," getting more irate but calming myself with a deep breath. "He didn't even know I was one of the chosen until after he took the mask off and when he did, he went back to attacking me and then attempted to talk me into joining them under which I assume is a threat. What happens if he tries again? Am I supposed to roll over and take it? Am I supposed to live with the fact that my children might be killed by them not because they're a threat but because they're too different in their eyes?"

"Take a moment to cool yourself," suggested Alia. "Have you ever considered someone else of the five that's not Ruiji? I'm alarmed as well to hear this and I understand how you're feeling right now, I just want you to think of any alternatives." The goddess then holds her head in the air; a gesture of thinking, "My oh my, I really need to keep an eye on all of you...I wish I could intervene whenever I want."

> "How can I trust the other four to be different?"
> "But Ruiji might come after me or my family behind my back!"
> "..."
> Other?/Write-in

>>2925040
>> Other?/Write-in
>"How are the other five acting? Their plans and such?"

>>2925040
>"Yes I have, Kotohime. Just met her. She seemed intent on wanting to go home, made me wonder if she ever came to you more than just the initial meeting. And what do you mean by wishing you could intervene? Is the power of being a main god holding you here? In this realm?"

>>2925050
Supporting, this is also a good question to ask.

>>2925040
Also QM I would like it to be let known that the intent behind my post >>2925053 is not so much accusatory as it is ruminating on how many times Alia had to say no because of some clause or general belief she held or was being potentially held to.

>>2925040
>> "But Ruiji might come after me or my family behind my back!"
>> Other?/Write-in
>And why can't you just make an representative angel/servant of you to help me out? I'm damn alone while the other 5 being together and even now I can't depend on them cos they very well drag me into their nonsense... and probably slavery.

>>2925050
>>2925053

"How are the other five acting? Their plans and such?"

"Most of the time they've been constructing plans and fighting against the demon king's army. They know that they might not be able to defeat him right away so they've decided to take on step at a time."

"At least they have some plan than just going head on..." I muttered. "About Kotomine, I've met her before coming to you. She seemed intent on wanting to go home. Made me wonder if she ever came to you more than just the initial meeting, and what do you mean by wishing you could intervene? Is the power of being a main god holding you here?"

"No, there's isn't anything that binds me to the godly realm. It's my sisters; you see, I may be a head god but I'm not necessarily the strongest, that title goes to Gratia. With the exception of my other sister, Vamia, Gratia and Kordia don't like it when either of us mess up the mortal plane," Alia then looks around her to see if anyone's watching and or hearing like how a child does. "As for Kotomine, she isn't able to communicate with me like how you do, so does the other four. Yaldabaoth didn't discern your current situation back when you were in his world. Yes, the most of you wants to stay here in varying degrees but Kotomine seems intent on going back to your Earth. To why, I don't know."

> "I've come to here about your sisters, what's Vamia's deal?"
> "Seems gods aren't as omnipotent as I thought."
> Other?/Write-in

>>2925137
>> "I've come to here about your sisters, what's Vamia's deal?"

>>2925137
>> Other?/Write-in
"Do you perhaps have any suggestions for how I might deal with my former classmates more peacefully?"

>>2925137
>"Seems that the gods have their own limitations they have to struggle with."
>"I've also come to talk about your sisters, what is Vamia's deal? And would it be possible to get in contact with them as well?"

Yes the're pretty much the same thing. I just wanted to word them differently since it's not Alia that we're angry with. That and I want to know what the other gods are like.

>>2925137
>> "I've come to here about your sisters, what's Vamia's deal?"
>> Other?/Write-in
>I think is unfair to deal this alone, especially when I can't cooperate with those rascals. Do you think you can make a servant to accompany me, also to talk to you through her?

>>2925143
>>2925151
>>2925177

"I've come to hear about your sisters, what's Vamia's deal?"

"Weeell, sometimes she gets temper tantrums and creates a demon king in the process," Alia said embarrassingly. "To fix this, I usually create a couple of 'heroes' myself. It's been working for a couple millenniums but this time around I couldn't use a person from my world because the current demon king is too powerful, so I resorted on calling in a favor. Vamia isn't evil, being the youngest of all of us she's just easily irked."

So all this terror is generated from a temper tantrum from a goddess? From everything I heard, I expected Vamia to be an ultimate evil but Alia's acting as if it's normal, though apologetic.

> "Thanks for listening to me. I gotta go."
> "Do you recommend anything to deal with my former classmates peacefully?"
> Other?/Write-in

>>2925211
>"How do I get in contact with the other gods?"
> "Do you recommend anything to deal with my former classmates peacefully?"

I want to know how to get in contact with them because they might help us in ways that Alia cannot.

>>2925211
>> "Do you recommend anything to deal with my former classmates peacefully?"
>> Other?/Write-in
>Also, can you give me a motivational reward of some kind? Difficult times, you know.

>>2925211
>Looks like Vamia need some motherly disciplining!
>not it

>>2925211
>> Other?/Write-in
So it's frowned upon if you mess with the world, but if it's your sister...?

>>2925211
> "Thanks for listening to me. I gotta go."

Once again i'd like to bring up: i dont think Ruiji is as bad of a guy as some may think. The Elf attack spell? Probably wasnt lethal, or he knew we would survive it. And enslaving Fuuma to ger answers? Could really just have meant to "enslave, get answers, release slavebinding". Heck, in his shoes wouldnt most ppl do the same, dealing with a suspicious and unknown threat.

And again, I really want Fuuma to hate the guy. But ooc, i think it's important we dont assume too much

>>2925338
>i think its really Fuuma is being Fuuma
>enslavement and our hex of obediance isnt that different?

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>>2925338
>The Elf attack spell? Probably wasnt lethal or he knew we would survive it.
>wasnt lethal
>he knew we would survive it.

Rushit didn't know jackfuck about us UNTIL HE TOOK OFF OUR MASK. As far as he should have been concerned we were either a chucklefuck with an item that blocked stats and didn't know about it OR a random civilian that got set up.
For fuck's sake, this is getting retarded. This is honestly getting even more stupid than me putting up paranoia posts about the others besides Rushit being against us or just regular shitposting because there has been clear evidence that normal adventurers and civies have very low stats in comparison to us and the other five and yet the son of a bitch decides to straight up attack us via his elf.

>Heck, in his shoes wouldnt most ppl do the same, dealing with a suspicious and unknown threat.
Yeah the guards sure attacked us right away, the people at the demi-human village sure attacked us right away.
Most people don't do that shit, it has been proven in both the quest and the side stories that Rushit doesn't act like most people.

Yes I mad bro.

>>2925405
It's just wishful thinking at this point that we won't have to fight him at some point.
It's obvious he's an asshole and an idiot, and that Fuuma hates him enough and/or wants to be away from her classmates enough that she's not going to want to do any sort of parley with the group as whole.
I as a player would prefer the option with less potential murder of a non-evil person, but our character has certain circumstances, etc.

>>2925429
Then stick with saying that you don't want to fight him and just keep to doing our own thing while they do their thing in fighting the Demon King and neither side screws with the other's cereal bowl, that's perfectly fine and understandable, it's something I can support wholeheartedly.
What really sticks a 460mm cannon shell up my ass is people insisting that Rushit is a gud boy who wouldn't hurt a fly when the reality of it all contradicts what they are saying.

Side-Story
Sakata Shirumo's POV

Darkness with an orange hue lighting the car. Here, the screams of my classmates resounded like a buzzing insect against my ears, the fire growing larger and larger while I was stuck under the debris. My legs were broken, my torso trapped under scraps of metal that once made the ceiling of the train. It was painful, blood spilling from me as I was pierced, the fire slowly approaching me. Right then and there, my life flashed before me within seconds. My mistakes, regrets, and my achievement to which there weren't many.

I was a bad person, easily making things harder for people. I don't know how, it's just how things were. My appearance was of a delinquent: menacing smile, fierce eyes, unkept hair and scars due to countless fights. It was like I was made for that sort of thing. What's worse is how socially inept I am with people, especially the girl I was staring at in front of me.

My family was average. A working and proud father, a loving mother, and a few sisters that were hard to understand sometimes. I was an outlier though, couldn't go a day without fighting someone, eventually creating my current nasty reputation. But there was this girl that seemed to be in the same boat as me. Well, I believed so.

The girl sat at the back of the class most of the time, always quiet with a gloomy atmosphere around her. No one really payed much attention to her and so did she to them, that is a few glances from time to time. Always looked tired too, with bags under her eyes most days, her head nodding to sleep while trying to stay awake for class. I thought to maker her my friends but in the end I fucked things up.

At first I asked around about her - really creepy now that I think about it - and gathered what little everyone knows about her. Fuuma Nagaro, age 16, average household like myself, haven't said a word since the school-year; a peculiar person. Things got out of hand though as rumors spread about her and me, something about Nagaro owing me something because I kept asking about her. I tried to clear things up but things escalated, the principle coming into question and calling her on multiple occasions.

After that, I decided not to worsen things and directly talk to her myself, apologize too about the mishap. That didn't go too well either...

The delinquents caught wind of my interest and started to harass her, trashing her stuff and whatnot. I did the best thing I can do and that was to fight - knocked them near to death too but the damage was done. Nagaro kinda just receded to herself, going darker than usual. After that I stopped interacting with her as well since I'm a coward. Even had my two sisters give me some pointers to talk with Nagaro.

>(cont.)

>>2925444
Im not saying he's a 100 % good guy, im saying i dont see evidence that he's a 100 % douche

>>2925460
Man, poor guy..

>>2925460

That's why it was a surprise that she came to this field trip, taking a seat across my aisle. Throughout the short ride she'd just look outside the window while the train zoomed by, as if no one existed. Crossing her arms, boredom overtaking her.

Now I'm here, lying on the ground while bleeding to death if not the fire that slowly grows in size. I called for help, looking at Nagaro but she just stared at me with dead eyes as if she was already dead. I couldn't do anything else than whimper, anticipating my end, fearing the searing pain that eventually engulfed me in the end. I'm sorry for everything I did, I tried my best. Even the smallest amount of forgiveness could put me to rest. Though, I don't expect you to because you clearly hate me for what I did.

And at that moment, when the fire was about the consume us both, I heard the faintest voice from Nagaro.

"It's unfair..."

...

...

...

...

"Ugh," I groaned, holding my head. "W-Where am I?"

"Hmm? Another one?"

>>2925216
>>2925219

"Do you recommend anything to deal with my former classmates peacefully?"

"How about trying to contact one of them that you trust? Kotomine seems good since you see her in a better light than Ruiji. Remember, don't just fire a spell because you hate them, okay?"

"I'll...think about that."

Alia gets up from her cloud and walks to me, putting both of her hands beside her, "O-kay?"

"Y-Yes, I'll at least try to control myself."

"Good! I think it's time for us to depart. Hope we see each other again," she said in a smile. "If you do somehow meet Vamia, don't be too hard on her."

"Good-bye, I treat children gently, don't worry."

The world fades like a fog, my sense of place changing back to where I was. Opening my eyes I was met with the same statue, myself still prostrated. Yoshka, Fen, and Cheru were sitting in the pews behind me, watching as I got up from the floor and returned to them. As always, with a pip in her step, Cheru came to me first.

"Why did mommy stay like that?" Cheru asked.

> "We've got to give Alia our prayers so she can bless us."
> "Mommy has a deep connection with the goddess."
> "I was talking to a friend."
> Other?/Write-in

>>2925519
>> "I was talking to a friend."

>>2925519
>>2925526
+1

>>2925519
> "I was talking to a friend. Her name is Alia."
Damn you QM for not giving us the other gods contact numbers and giving me an excuse to post this video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-NOZU2iPA8

We should try to hex a connection between us and our children. Maybe imbued with our blood so we can buff them.

>>2925519
>> "We've got to give Alia our prayers so she can bless us."
>> Other?/Write-in
>Now, have to talk to Marianne, maybe I can give an opportunity to kotomine... Ah, but probably better to make Olivia make introductions first.

>>2925529
>>2925530

"I was just talking to a friend, dear. Her name is Alia."

"Oh," Cheru said, feigning understanding. "But Cheru didn't see anyone by mommy."

Putting a hand over my mouth I giggled, "Alia is a very special person, dear. Now it's time to go, Mistress is waiting for us."

Rounding them up I led the way out of the cathedral, Marianne waiting by the carriage. Seeing us she started to go inside, leaving the door open for us to enter as well. With everyone here, Marianne then told us where we're going next.

"We're going to a cave whose mouth opens in the Jakia plains next."

"Why so?"

"Monsters has been infesting that cave for a long time. Now that my previous job has been completed I'll have to help out in pest extermination. Hopefully it'll be done by today or so," Marianne added. "Jakia's a bit far so the ride there might take a while from there to back," the carriage starting to roll.

> "What kind of monsters are there?"
> "So this is why you told me about bugs."
> "A dungeon?"
> Other?/Write-in

>>2925905
>> "So this is why you told me about bugs."

>>2925905
>>2925922
+1
Looking forward to some training!

>>2925905
> "So this is why you told me about bugs."
> "Any other monsters besides the bugs?"


Gotta know more.

>>2925922
>>2925959
>>2925961

"So this is why you told me about bugs...Is there anything else than that?"

"No, just insects. They're bigger than child most of the time and the more powerful ones may be bigger than a man," telling of the varying sizes of these monsters. "One crew got killed because a few sandsprites ambushed them."

"Sandsprites?"

"They look like ants but their bodies are very bulky. To catch prey they dig under the ground and wait until their antennae senses something. It's pretty hard to look out for them but if a person's fast enough they can escape easily."

> "Sandsprites sounds cool!"
> "Are there any spider ones?"
> "Don't tell me there are roaches too..."
> Other?/Write-in

>>2925988
>> "Are there any spider ones?"
>> "Don't tell me there are roaches too..."
The dreaded G

>>2925988
>"hmmm.. Sounds like something i should prepeare for"

Any ideas on how to detect such enemies before getting close?

>>2925988
>can they differentiate between living beings and objects? If not, a few bigger stones might be nice to have

>>2925988
>> "Don't tell me there are roaches too..."

>>2925994
>>2926155
>>2926120

"Don't tell me that there are roaches too..."

"There are some that resemble roaches but they steer clear of humans whenever any troops go down and explore the cave. They do eat whatever they get their mandibles on, forcing us to keep supplies outside."

I shiver, depicting a massive roach while a crawling sound ran through my head. Collecting myself, I moved on, "About the sandsprites, can they differentiate between living beings and objects? If not, a few bigger stones might be nice to have to bait them out of the ground," I advised.

"The antennae senses the mana inside a being. A rock may work but not all the time," Marianne corrected. "Traders and merchants have been getting into trouble because of the recent cave infestation. The problem lies within the insects that tread beyond the cave and go hunting."

> "I may already know why but can't they just take another path the Aliasa?"
> "What are the couple of monsters that hunt?"
> "How big is the cave? It must be gigantic if such insects could live there."
> Other/Write-in

>>2926186
> "How big is the cave? It must be gigantic if such insects could live there."

In regards to detection we could just send abyssal soldiers out in front of us to both take any ambushes and to then engage. Also, there can't be an ambush if you just carpet bomb the region.

>>2926186
>"The antennae senses the mana inside a being.
Ah, so our golems that are made of rock, shadow and mana will work well.
>> "What are the couple of monsters that hunt?"
>> "How big is the cave? It must be gigantic if such insects could live there."

>>2926186
>> "I may already know why but can't they just take another path the Aliasa?"
>> "What are the couple of monsters that hunt?"
>> "How big is the cave? It must be gigantic if such insects could live there."
>> Other/Write-in
>want to make a bet? I can clear that cave myself with Yoshka, if I do you will listen a request of mine.

>>2926217
Anon, she'd probably listen to our request anyway.

>>2926274
Just a little back up, we may someday go full crazy and we will need someone to help us.

>>2926295
I don't think we are ever going to be in a situation whereby she is willing to honour such a favour yet wouldn't help us otherwise given how close we are.

>>2926323
I think you're right about her, though the situation probably will rise through bad luck dices.

>>2926195
Creative, i like it

>>2926195
>>2926197
>>2926217

"How big is the cave? It must be gigantic if such insects could live there."

"From what we've gathered from exploring, the cave is gigantic. Winding tunnels, some underground springs, and caverns. It's treacherous every step of the way because how much these monsters use the environment to their advantage."

"Is there any information about their abilities? Camouflage and stuff like that?"

Marianne leans back into her seat, "From what I heard, the insects there are very good at blending into the environment. If one doesn't hide then it's usually an aggressive hunter that goes out in the open to hunt. The deeper the soldiers go into the cave the more dangerous it becomes."

Peering out of the window, Cheru and Fen observes the dirt road. Wagons, and some other carriages that held an esteemed look like ours went their opposite way while we head into the plains. A small village could be seen in the distance, a stream passing by it giving a reliable waster source to the residents that live outside the capital. It soon faded into the distance as the carriage doesn't stop to view the sight.

I stretch my back within the space, admiring the outside, "The plains are beautiful."

Marianne agreed, "The grass shows a relaxing picture once you see the wind blowing across it...You know, when I was a little girl, I dreamed of being a princess strangely enough. That's but a memory now to look back on. What did you dream to be when you were a child?"

> "...I didn't have one."
> "Write-in"

>>2926551
> "...I didn't have one."

>>2926551
>> "...I didn't have one."

>>2926551
>> "...I didn't have one."
>> "Write-in"
>What can you see now of me is all I have.

>>2926562
>>2926595
>>2926661

Positioning myself back against the window again, I filled my vision of the green plains that speedily passed by, seemingly never-ending; a sea of grass that looks like you can sink yourself with one heavy step. I thought deeply of Marianne's inquiry, pulling myself into a blank expression.

"...I didn't have one. What you can see me now is all I have of a dream."

"Nothing?" Marianne questioned. "The time of a child is full of innocence and naivete', you got to have something if not one little anecdote."

>"Write-in"

>>2926896
>>"Write-in"
>Don't know, but if I had a dream or a wish that would have been living a life just a little bit more warmer.

>>2926896
>>"Write-in"
"In my world there were many such as me. Dispassionate souls; products of a hardworking society in a peaceful age."

>>2926896
>"I lived in an era where dreams go to die. Such is the price of a peace."

>>2926896
>"Imagine a world where mystery is long lost. Every expanse explored, every monster vanquished and nature in full retreat, at the command of my kin. Little innocence survives in a world where there is nothing to unite against, where society grows decadent and lusts for a purpose beyond meagre existence."


Possibly a bit much but hey it's quite accurate.

>>2926959
I totally read your post in the Ancestor's voice from Darkest Dungeon 10/10

>>2926969
I want to take this as a complement but overconfidence is a slow and insidious killer


Seriously though, thanks man. It's a good endorsement.

>>2926959
Support.

>>2926896
>I'm afraid I have none... when I was little I have no childhood memories, or more like I was awakened to reality. Most of the time I was bullied and has no friends. I'm glad that I found someone I'm comfortable with even though it's a bit late.

>>2926959
>>2926983

"Imagine a world where mystery is long lost. Every expanse explored, every monster vanquished and nature in full retreat at the command of my kin. Little innocence survives in a world where there is nothing to unite against, where society grows decadent and lusts for a purpose beyond meager existence."

As I explained my thoughts the room became quiet, all but Cheru and Fen who wondered through the other side of the glass. Yoshka, who was also listening to my small dialogue, scratched the back of his head nervously as he's the person I spent the longest with; remembering the time I first told him that I was from another world. The forest I first met him now but a memory.

"It's been on my mind for a long time ever since I learned that you were of the six heroes that were summoned. Why are you so different? Not that it's a bad thing, it's just that you're a lot more...evil."

> "I'm very different then them. Before and now."
> "I don't know myself. Maybe is things were different themselves in the past."
> "I embrace that I'm evil. I think it's called self-realization I suppose?"
> Other/Write-in

>>2927049
>> Other/Write-in
"Evil? What have I done that is truly evil? Help a tribe of beastmen? Kill rapist orcs? Give enemies I could have killed a chance to live as my companions?"

>>2927049
>>2927059
Supporting, also
>You're mistaking cold thinking with evil. I just don't pursue meaning behind actions.

>>2927059
>>2927070
Supporting both of these.

>"You must realize that I am but a mortal being with feet of clay and hands of iron, the other five are the same as I am in spirit, if not in personality. Since we all come from the same metaphorical womb that is our world."

>>2927079
>>2927049
Damn it, could've swore I linked the post to you.

>>2927059
This is also good since we're bringing up our past actions that have made things better.

>>2927049
>>2927059
>>2927070
Get hospitalized, come back to this. I approve.

>>2927103
>Get hospitalized, come back to this.
The fuck happened to you Anon?

>>2927059
>>2927070
>>2927077
>>2927103

"Evil? What have I done that is truly evil? Help a tribe of beastmen? Kill rapist orcs? Give enemies I could have killed a chance to live as my companions? You're mistaking cold thinking with evil. I just don't pursue meaning behind actions," gesturing my hands lightly.

"I didn't mean evil in a literal sense, Lana. I meant that I see you, Fuuma Nagaro, much more different than the heroes Aiko or Yuukito. You seem to have a very harsh conviction towards them."

>"My attitude varies from one member of the five to the other. You already know my hatred for Ruiji."
>"Most of the crowd likes Homura or Jakimura. I don't. Be it jealousy or another form of coveting."
>"They remind me what I used to want. Now I'm content being what I am."
>Other/Write-in

>>2927228
>>Other/Write-in
"I suppose I still feel a lingering resentment towards them. Kita Ruiji, though, has earned my hatred."

>>2927120
Heart sack inflation, it was painful.
>>2927228
>"My attitude varies from one member of the five to the other. You already know my hatred for Ruiji."

>>2927228
>"My attitude varies from one member of the five to the other. Ruiji has more than earned my hatred and spite because of his actions that day. The rest have yet to condemn themselves."

>>2927240
Shit man, that sucks.


>>2927241
Supporting.

>>2927240
changing to this >>2927241

>>2927240
Damn, I hope it's just the end of that.

>>2927350
Check the OP

>>2927241
>>2927256
>>2927272

"My attitude varies from one member of the five to the other. Ruiji has more than earned my hatred and spite because of his actions that day. The rest have yet to condemn themselves," I said, the carriage abruptly stopping.

"I just hope that your relationship with the other four isn't as bad as Ruiji's," Marianne commented. "But until then, we'll talk about this another time. We're here."

>"The future doesn't tell anyone what it plans to do, Mistress. I too hope that they don't strike a cord with me."
>"Kotomine's alright in my book. The remaining three needs more time before I get a lasting impression, not that I didn't have one before."
>Other/Write-in

>>2927356
>"Kotomine's alright in my book. The remaining three needs more time before I get a lasting impression, not that I didn't have one before."


Do we even know who the other three are?

>>2927356
>>"Kotomine's alright in my book. The remaining three needs more time before I get a lasting impression, not that I didn't have one before."

>>2927356
>"Kotomine's alright in my book. The remaining three needs more time before I get a lasting impression, not that I didn't have one before. And provided they don't attempt to pressgang me of course..."

So do we send in the [Abbadon Troops] to kill off the first wave and start reanimating the bugs as proper meatshields.
How's that sound for a proper plan guys?

>>2927356
Yoshka, Fenrir and Cheru are my family, my REAL family... They are the only ones I have ever been really close with. And you of course, mistress. My relationship with the heroes is one of a disconnected past.

>>2927375
Forgot to greentext this

>>2927356
>>2927375
Supporting.

Even if Kotomine ain't a bad girl, in our past she didn't help us too.

>>2927389
I'm perfectly fine with it, since us saying she's alright can be our way of calming Marianne doubts about us not being able to being friendly with any of them. While still keeping our personal opinion locked away from prying eyes.

I just thought about something really nasty. We can enter the den and sealed with our earth magic (mud or a golem) then use create poison, the same with the orc or better, hopefully like smoke and just walk in killing everything just by walking through.

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>>2927487
Now you're thinking with magic!

>>2927487
You're right. Gas the bugs.

>>2927487
True, I mean if we do that we could also consider creating a poisonous gas, given our immunity to poison, and literally WW 1'ing the entire cave.


On a separate point, oh sweet god how do all my CK 2 characters in this one family not fuck. I mean seriously the last 3 rulers of my nation have all been cousins and I'm down to my last male who has had a single daughter in more than 11 years of marriage on a god damn fertility boosting focus.

>>2927494
>>2927498
>>2927510
And we have all the counter-measures, [Abaddon Troops], [Air Walker], [Light Creation] [Heal II] [Purify II] [Faint Barrier I] and we can use [Marking Hex] and [Runecraft I] to finish the touch.

>>2927523
Yeah. Not to mention all of our ranged magic attacks we can rely on should any insects prove resilient to poison.

>>2927528
>>2927523
I think the only real weakness that we have so far for combat is that we have no properly strong protection from ranged attacks like opposing magic spells and arrows. Once we take care of that we're pretty much ready to go.

>>2927555
Totally solved with hex and rune [Anti-projectile]

>>2927566
Well I can say I approve of the double layer usage for projectile defense Anon.

>>2927566
>>2927568
Not to mention we can probably learn something in light or air magic.


Finally, after seducing 3 women, my entire life trying and spending more than 100 gold in gifts I've managed to get a son. Fucking RNG.

>>2927579
Yeah that was my theory too since there seems to be defensive spells in Light magic and general agility based magic in Air.
Congrats Anon, smoke a cigar for the birth of your new son and pat yourself on the back.

>>2927586
Yeah probably.


Nope, turns out since he is a bastard, even though I recognised him, I can't use him as a heir.

>>2927360
>>2927365
>>2927374

"Kotomine's alright in my book. The remaining three needs more time before I get a lasting impression, not that I didn't have one before. And provided they don't attempt to pressgang me of course."

"Eheh, what did you mean by that last part?" Marianne said weakly.

"Take it as you will, Mistress, I'll let your mind wander the possiblity."

The coachman soon opened the door for us, presenting a cave that was on the side of a huge hill. Walking closer, there was a camp that had a flag raised up high, knights coming in and out of tents and canopies along with boxes that were stacked over each other. Marianne went into the front and assumed the the role of the master with her servants following behind her. The knights instantly saluted Marianne, letting her pass without resistance.

"C-Captain Legoune! Do excuse me but weren't you suppose to come here five days later?" confronting us from out of a big tent and saluting.

"I finished things faster than expected. Are you the man in charge?" towering over the knight.

"Yes, sir!"

"How are things going?"

"Smoothly, sir! Up until recently, everything has been under control. A few monsters sneaked through the guards a few times it was taken care of. No casualties."

Marianne picked her head up from the knight and looked beyond the cave which was vast, the thick darkness only being held at bay with a vast amount of torches that went deeper inside. "Any peculiarities? Discoveries?"

"The cave has a vast system within it, sir. Clean underwater springs, a few deposits, and a shrine."

Marianne lifts an eyebrow, "A shrine?"

"Yes, sir, it was found in a passageway that looked man-made. We don't know what kind of shrine it's suppose to be to but the priest speculate that it's pagan."

Marianne tilts her head, closing her eyes to think before looking at us, "have any ideas to get rid of the bugs? That shrine sounds awfully interesting."

>"I can summon troops to clear out the caverns."
>"Ever thought of blowing up the insects, Mistress?"
>"The insects can be handle with us four, Mistress, including you. Do you want to take the lead still?"
>"I can poison the cave but I don't know when the poison will subside."
>Other/Write-in

>>2927595
Now the game is recognising him as my heir but says he is a different house. Hopefully this works out...


>>2927597
>"I can poison the cave but I don't know when the poison will subside."
>"I can summon troops to clear out the caverns."

>>2927597
>>"I can summon troops to clear out the caverns."
>>"I can poison the cave but I don't know when the poison will subside."

>>2927597
>"I was thinking of creating a poison gas that contains a pheromone that will lure the bugs closer to it where they can be poisoned"
>"Or I can just send some soldiers of my own, kill some of the bugs and then reanimate the bugs as meatshields for our clearout of the caves."
>"Either choice is fine with me Lady Marianna."

HAI DRILLY, DO YOU WANT WARCRIMES OR THE UNDEAD CAMPAIGN FOR WARCRAFT 3 REIGN OF CHAOS?

>>2927616
Good lord our choice of magic really does paint us as a bad guy.

>>2927630
I mean it kinda does but to be fair it's not like we should expect any different from something literally called Dark magic.

>>2927630
We may be the bad guy, but we're the GOOD GUY'S BAD GUY!
Also, who says we can't use our "evil" powers for good? Like creating a type of easily disposable non-lethal to bigger beings poison gas that acts like a form of Bug-B-Gone.
Or use our hexes to give skills to adventurers that want an edge in the field for simple coin.

>>2927647
>Also, who says we can't use our "evil" powers for good? Like creating a type of easily disposable non-lethal to bigger beings poison gas that acts like a form of Bug-B-Gone.
Stop, that is how you end up with DDT kiling birds.

>>2927662
I can't stop, now I wanna see if an overcharged corrupted Heal spell from the Light Magic Tree causes cancer.

>>2927667
Look if we are going full mad magic we've clearly got to figure out if people can hold onto our feet when we walk through the air without it effecting us.

What if we can just have a giant chain of people hanging off us as we march along above the enemy army? Heck, what if we can carry a ship while doing it? We'd be like a war elephant!

>>2927680
Or just skip the middle man, create Gravity magic and just upgrade a ship with Gravity and Air magic.

>>2927683
If we can do that, then I'm advising Bomber Harris tactics from here on out. In combination with Cobra style airborne abyssal troop assaults conducted from our totally not evil sky fortress.

>>2927605
>>2927613
>>2927616

"I can poison the cave and seal it to kill any initial encounters. Or I can bring in troops of my own, using their corpses as meatshields. Ultimately, Mistress, it's your choice," I suggested, giving out an array of options to kill.

Marianne gave me a face of bewilderment, turning back to the knight.

"Are there people down there currently?"

"No, sir! The squads that were sent has come back before you arrived," the knight reported.

Marianne then turns to me again, "...Poison them. Insects are outside the bounds of international law."

"With pleasure, Mistress~!"

>Roll 1d100

Rolled 39 (1d100)

>>2927695
>Insects are outside the bounds of international law."
Implying that we'd care.

Rolled 100 (1d100)

>>2927695

>>2927704
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atuFSv2bLa8

>>2927704
...
I'm betting we will tame some poison eating monstrosity

>>2927726
I'm betting we get a better version of poison magic.

>>2927704
THE EDF DEPLOYS