Maria took in a deep breath as she looked out onto the open ocean, however as she turned she could see the coming shoreline before her. The previous night seeing the stares did not settle her nerves one bit, the idea that the Gods are ever watchful.

Who knows what could have happened if they’d noticed her. However they did not, which actually struck the girl as a little strange in her honest opinion.

“Mi-Maria, we need to head below deck and get your things prepared.” Melody said while dressed in a mostly black turban.

“Indeed we should. Thinking about things is not going to cut it I would assume.” Maria admitted while following her maid into the bowls of the ship.

So they traveled, Maria quickly grabbing her cloak and throwing it over her frame. With a few flicks of her hands not a shred of her purple hair was visible from the outside. Indeed such an attire was enough to at least keep her identity a secret.

“Maria, are you worried about people noticing you?” The maid asked while packing the few bags that had gone out of whack.

“Indeed, if we are not careful the Gods of this land will take notice of me and attempt to smite me.” Maria said outright before giving a shrug, “Or atleast, thats what I think they’d try. Honestly it might just be all their priests will know I am here.”

“Thats… not the best odds.” Melody sounded a little scared in her words, “W-what can we do about it?”


“Hmm, I have a man on the inside you can say.” Maria said as they rose form the underdeck, “Just a question on when-”

“Escuse me there fine sir!” Announced a pair of larger than average men patting a sailor on the back, “You wouldn’t by chance have transported a purple haired woman would ya?”

“Uh, well, uh, we have. Follow me this way!”

Well this was not very expected, it seems the Morse have already appeared to pick her up. That can only mean Solomon is atleast within the city.
>Tell the men Maria is who they are looking for
>Go right by them, Maria wants to explore the city
>Tail the two Morse back to Solomon, so Maria can give him a heart attack.

>>4508240
>Tail the two Morse back to Solomon, so Maria can give him a heart attack.

>>4508240
>Tell the men Maria is who they are looking for

>>4508240
>Tail the two Morse back to Solomon, so Maria can give him a heart attack.

>>4508240
>Tell the men Maria is who they are looking for

>>4508240
>Tail the two Morse back to Solomon, so Maria can give him a heart attack.

>>4508240
>Tell the men Maria is who they are looking for
I don't think he would be surprised. He can sense our presence.

>>4508240
>Tail the two Morse back to Solomon, so Maria can give him a heart attack.
Surely Solomon can not possibly anticipate this!

>>4508240
Oh hey, Solomon might have actually learned from the last time.
It's still best to prepare melody for the massive shock
>Requisition the Morsemen to help us with shopping because they get paid whether they bring us back quickly or not and this way they get some alcohol (bribe) at the same time
That should buy us some time to think of an alias or and fill Melody in on the fact that we can be too clever for our own good.

Attempt to Scare him
>>4508253
>>4508272
>>4508306
>>4508563

Go up to the men
>>4508262
>>4508297
>>4508311
>>4508674 - ?

>>4508830
Close enough. Seems we have a deadlock here?

>>4508830
this is gonna be a big one

>>4508967
Took a nap to see if anyone would break it, I will now write.

>>4508969
bruh you should say you were waiting for a tie breaker because usually this means a locked vote, specially when wrote ties before

>>4508977
It's not like we can't scare him AND go up to the men at the same time?

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“Fufu, come Melody.” Maria said while taking some confident steps forward, “We should be on our way now.”

“Understood.” Melody quickly fell in line behind Maria as the two of them walked out onto the deck.

At the same time they walked out, the poor man who was being bullied by the Morse was now making way for them. Together the three of them crossed right by Maria and Meldoy, the duo making it onto the docks without even a moment of alarm raised.

Soon enough they made it down an alleyway quick, no one noting the odd pair of what should be foreigners hiding away from the public eye.

“Oh Lord that was scary!” Melody cried out with the moment of rest given, “Though where are we going to go? Th-those were Morse men. Arn’t Morse men who are within the Miaphate part of the Valrian Guard!?”

“Fufu, don’t worry so much about it Melody. Though we are going to need to follow them now.” Maria answered with a smile, “To get to our contact of course.”

“C-contact!? You never answered my question!”

“Shhh, here they come.” The two men went by their little alleyway looking both sad and confused for sure. Indeed not finding the person who should have been there might not be the greatest of affairs, but they were now pawns in Maria’s game against Solomon.

With a simple step after another, the two woman came out from the shadows and followed. Melody over her time at the Academy seemed to have gotten extremely skilled at navigation, as she was able to follow Maria through the crowds. It seemed not neither of the two guards were able to notice Maria’s tailing of them, soon entering a modest sized villa.

Now Maria was going to play a small prank upon the man, though how was she going to go about that? With a few of extra cloths from Melody’s luggage, she could play the part of a Servant. Noting the lack of security above, she could maybe crawl above them and deliver her prank from there.

Lastly, she can simply act the part of a peasant.

>Play the part of a Servant
>Assassin’s Creed Ahoy!
>A down and trodden Peasant, who caught sight of his lord.

>d100 roll, Bo3, aim low

Rolled 47 (1d100)

>>4509013
>Assassin’s Creed Ahoy!
Red spy in the base

>>4509013
>Setup our room and check in without Solomon noticing.( >Assassin’s Creed Ahoy! ?)
Might make a decent enough revenge for how he blew past all of the security measures in Austin to freak us out?

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Rolled 27 (1d100)

>>4509027

YESSSS

>>4509013
>Assassin’s Creed Ahoy!

Rolled 14 (1d100)

>>4509013
oops forgot to roll

>>4509013
>>Play the part of a Servant

>>4509013
ASS-ASS-IN-SCREED!!
DAMN, too late to roll.

>>4509193
Green text your vote or qm might miss it

>>4509013
>Assassin’s Creed Ahoy!

>>4509234
Thanks.

Assassin's Creed Ahoy!
>>4509020
>>4509027
>>4509068
>>4509379

Servant Disguise
>>4509073

“Fufu, if you do not mind Melody I need you to just find a place to hang out. I will have them send someone over to pick you up.” Maria said while taking a moment to study the walls.

“A-are you sure we should be splitting up? What happens if you get hurt?” Melody said with a good amount of fear in her voice.

“Oh don’t you worry about that.” Maria said before making her way towards a barren wall, “Just stay near the sight of the Morse and we will have one of them grab you.”

“A-alright.” Was about all Maria heard as she walked away towards one of the nearby building which neared the villa. With a few aerobics that were primed back in her youth, Maria scalled the walls so that she was standing upon the roof.

The warm medetratian breeze came through Maria’s hair as she let down her hood. This is for play of course, so at least this way she won’t be stabbed immediately.

So with that done, Maria quickly ran across the roof and jumped the rather short gap between the two buildings. As there was no security here Maria was easily able to crawl her way across it and gained herself a nice view into the holding.

Immediately Maria noticed Solomon, the young red eye man staring at a pair of men while lounging in a chair.

“So she was not on the boat, are you sure?” He asked while moving himself away from the lounging position.

“Indeed, though the Captain swore that she was on the boat up to when they docked.”


“So she is somewhere in the city.”

“Indeed, if you want I can have my men scouting around for her right now.”

“Don’t bother, she will find her way to us. Chances are she played the two of you as fools.”

“Hehe, so she’s really like what the oldman say?”

“Doubly so, she is the person who killed two Miaphs already.” Solomon laughed before lounging once again, “Just stand at the gate and prepare to receive her.”

“Understood, sir.” And with that the two men walked away from the Ruler of this Empire.

When the moment was clearly open Maria made her move, sending herself down a series of floor before landing upon the ground. She did not even waste a moment as she crossed the field and placed herself right at the man’s back, Solomon quickly whipping around as Maria’s spear came narrowly close to neck.

“Thank you for having so much confidence in me, Solomon.” Maria said with a smile towards the young dictator, “Your security is lacking though.”

“A pleasure to see you again, can I assume though this is not some assassination attempt?”

“Fufu, you are correct.” Maria answered before quickly putting away her weapon and giving a cheery smile, “I just wanted to see your face when I appeared.”

“You saw it, a side I was not wanting to show you.” He admitted with a small chuckle, “Though it hurts me that NONE OF YOU IDIOTS CAME TO SAVE ME!!”

Maria turned to see a series of men standing around with weapons a their sides, though they were quite far away. It seemed they were stunned, but soon enough some began to let out a good amount of laughter.

“Light hearted bunch, even when one’s life is on the line.” Solomon complained before once again lounging upon the chair, “I shall have a second chair brought, but is there anything you want?”

>Some tea would be fine
> Ask for some grapes for Maria to nibble on.
>A chess set, for the hell of it
>Other

>>4509481
>Some tea would be fine

>>4509480
>>4509481
>Grapes, wine, a foot massage while we speak and please bring in our friend Melody. (And a fucking pony. Go nuts with it. Lmao)

>>4509549
>Supporting
This we need that pony for no apparent reason.

>>4509481
>Holland but it should be makains before too long other than that some tea

>>4509481
>Tea
Might as well sample it and consider what we could ship back for our own stockpile or profit when we get back home.
>Arrange for horseback training for ourselves and Melody.
We need to learn how to ride better along with Melody for if we have to do a daring escape and we aren't in a desert area yet as far as I know..

>>4509481
>>4509680
Supporting

Also tea

Tea Time
>>4509505
>>4509681

Huh?
>>4509680 - Tea?


Everything
>>4509549
>>4509574

>>4509789
Anon was making a joke before asking for tea.

“Some tea would be acceptable.” Maria said with a soft smile, “Though you should be careful with your words there Solomon. Someone may take advantage of them.”

“I guess you are correct there, though you have proven to accept a more tame offer.” He answered back with a wave of the hand.

“Now I kinda wish I asked for the pony.” Maria mumbled with a small smile, “While we are getting something in here, I have a servant dressed in black outside of of this villa. If you can, have your guards pick her up.”

“Indeed I will. Men, have the Servants bring us some drink and a chair for the girl here as well as grab this Servant whose name is?”

“Melody.”

“Melody, alright. Come on you all heard it!”

Finally the men he was barking orders at began to move and Maria was brought a nice sized chair to lounge herself into. Giving a small sigh she relaxed herself, as soon enough both Melody and the tea came to them. Though Maria noted how Melody was completely silent upon seeing the face of Solomon, which was honestly because she might have figured out something.

Either way, Maria was poured a small glass of tea by one of the black masked servants before they attentively went off to the side.

“So, how was your trip over? Were the waves rocky or were you able to keep your holding?” The man asked with a small smirk.

“If we are talking about the trip over, that was fine. I had no issues and the crew did not bother me one bit.” Maria answered before getting a cruel smile, “Though that does not compare to the mayhem I experienced in the previous town. Apparently there are monsters who feast upon men who live near the waters.”

“I have heard of those, Carnites correct? Being capable of mindcontrol and feats of immense strength.”

“Indeed you are correct, though I have not met one who was as strong as everyone is saying.” Maria admitted with a solemn sigh, “I think I might have chopped off the head of the muscle too early.”

“Fufu, so you have.” The Miaph seemed to grow a more fierce grin upon hearing that, “It does not sound like your bloodlust has ebatted from the last time we’ve talked of death and war.”

“Thats a rude thing to say to a woman, you know.” Maria claimed while now holding a devilish smile herself.

“Well then I meant it as a compliment.” He admitted with a small laugh before giving a solemn nod, “Well then, during your stay here I must inform you that using your true name is not very much advised. Though I think you already know that right?”

“I had assumed as much, being that I even felt their gaze glance over me the moment I traveled your waters.”

“Really now, normally they are not nearly as vigilant.” Solomon admitted before shaking his head, “Either way I ask that you choose a name that is not your own, as even near me you are not safe.”

“I take it your ancestor can see through your eyes or something?”

“Close, they can at any time, look at what is around me and hear what I hear. I do not feel Alkain’s presence with now, so it should be safe to figure up a solution soon enough.”

>Generate Maria’s secret name
>Ask Solomon to give one.
>Bring Melody into the Conversation, see what she suggests

>>4509837
>Generate Maria’s secret name
Elizabeth Wyvern.
Just leaving that drake last name to tease

>>4509837
Got two prospective ones.
Mizu-chan. Short for Mizuki which means beautiful Moon as a contrast to Chloe's light powers (And Solomon being descended from a Sun god) if we want that to be her pre isekai name.
Amakusachan if we wanted to name ourselves after the Christian Amakusa sect in japan.
Thoughts?

There's an insane amount of names that make us sound like a Chloe clone when it comes to Japanese girl names.

>>4509837
>Generate Maria’s secret name
Elizabeth Wyvern

>>4509837
>Mary Sioux
A perfect name for a perfect lady.

>>4509849
If you going to name something so obvious make it
>Dora Gon

>>4509837
>>Bring Melody into the Conversation, see what she suggests
Bar that
Mary Antoinette seems delightfully ironic

>>4509837
>>4509849
>Supporting.

>>4509923
Jeanne Arc sounds good too

>>4510106
Like this better for sure

Reminder to everyone that I will not read it unless you put in greentext. This is because it gives me something to distinguish votes from jokes on this thread.

>>4510187
You dropped you trip again. Also thanks for clarifying

>>4509837
>>4509849
>Generate Maria’s secret name
>Elizabeth Wyvern.

>>4510106
>support Jeanne Arc

>>4510106
>Jeanne Arc

Elizabeth Wyvern
>>4509849
>>4509873
>>4510014
>>4510201

Joan D'Arc
>>4510228
>>4510232


Others
>>4509914
>>4509921
>>4509923

>>4510356
You forgot to re add your trip

“A new name? Hmm I was suspecting something of that manner was needed so I figured a nice one out.” Maria announced with a smirk upon her face, “Elizabeth Wyvern, that shall be what the Miaphate shall know me by.”

“Quite the ambitious name if you ask me.” Solomon noted while taking a sip of the tea present near him, “I take it is a reference towards your Father the Dragon, correct?”

“You have done your research about me it seems.”

“Hard to miss something like a title when it is very much deserved.”

“Touche'~”

With that the two of them enjoyed the tea given, soon a small amount of pastry treats were brought out as well. Maria took a small bite out of the treat, noting that is was for the most part a plain tasting treat. Was this to Solomon’s liking or simply what they had in the area was not to Maria’s knowledge.

“So,” Solomon once again started the conversation, “If I may ask, where exactly are you wanting to go on your travels through my empire? Is there by chance someplace that has caught your eye?”

“Indeed there is.” Maria announced with a small cheer, “Ca’Ren, the first city of my faith.”

“I should have guessed that.” The man admitted with a small wave of the hand, “Such a place is prime for pilgrims of your Lord and one of the few places he holds sway. For distance we will need to travel long for it, four days at least if we want to be leisurely about it.”

“Well, you do have my attention for two weeks, two weeks to convince me to stay at your side as well.”

“Indeed two weeks is all I have, so I will make the best of it without fail.” He announced while quickly standing upon his feet, “We have had enough leisure, and I am sure the ride upon the boat has put aches that only a good walking shall relieve. Will you join me in a walk across the City of Alsterbage?”

>No, Maria shall take her time to rest up more. Maybe mingle with his guards who will be transporting them.
>Sure, take Maria to the sights so that she may see the greatness of another trade city
>Show Maria the underside of the city, so that there is no illusion of grandeur
>Get on the road already, Maria shall not wait any longer

>>4510397
>Sure, take Maria to the sights so that she may see the greatness of another trade city
Let's start with the good things

>>4510397
>Sure, take Maria to the sights so that she may see the greatness of another trade city
Shame we can't take wifey monster hunting

>>4510397
>Show Maria the underside of the city, so that there is no illusion of grandeur

>>4510397
>Show Maria the underside of the city, so that there is no illusion of grandeur

Around the City Proper
>>4510430
>>4510437

The Darkness of the City
>>4510441
>>4510525

Well, unless I get a vote here in about 10 minutes I'll choose.

>>4510824
>>Sure, take Maria to the sights so that she may see the greatness of another trade city

“Very well, you may show me whatever it is you want.” Maria answered while rising from her chair, “I would want to see the difference between the realms of the Lord and Gods.”

“Very well then, follow me.” Solomon said while guiding Maria through the doors and into the streets.

FInally taking a moment to study the things happening around her, Maria noted the vast majority of stone structures around her. They were not concrete like those found in Altmer mind you, but instead a series of large stone slabs being placed ontop of one another in a rather obvious manner.

Still though, Maria noted the sight of children playing in the streets while the place was more or less jam packed with several livestock. Indeed, such a large amount of people traveling about this place was enough to make Maria wonder where the heck did they all come from.

“Well then, I should make the introductions to this city first.” Solomon announced while Maria noted his eyes were now a cold blue instead of their red, “Alsterbage is one of our primary trade cities, resting upon the coastline in wait for ships from the West. Though it holds a good amount of wealth from trade, I will be quick to admit that it has become something much more these days.”

“A town in its own right.” Maria quickly summerised before giving a solemn nod, “Though it is nothing like your capital, is it?”

“Indeed you would be correct.” Solomon said while nimbly pushing a few little kids out of the way, “Though I will say that the reason for a city being so large might intrigue you very much. Have you ever been told what to expect out in the deserts?”

“I have not, well except for a hag telling me its a place children like me should have gone.”

“You had one bad tutor, though considering it was my Uncle I am not surprised. He was not the wisest man of them all you can say.”

“To die so easily, I would agree with that.” Maria said before finally catching up with Solomon, “So what of the deserts should cause such a density?”

“Fufu, they are filled with great monsters.” The man advertised with a smirk, “Ranging from Worms who shall consume those upon the surface, leviathans who stalk the oasis, and even the occasional Scorc. It is a very dishospitable land for mankind.”

“And why would the Gods leave things like that?” Maria asked with a raised brow, “Are they not able to choose champions who rise above the rest?”

Solomon shook his head with what she soon realized was a somber smile, “It seems your Lord has treated his people wall then. No though, legend has it most were the creations between Balitic and Sarhar in their eternal war in who can claim the desserts.”

After saying that Solomon quickly reached over and grabbed Maria’s hand with a smirk, “Now come now, I don’t want to lose you.”

>H-handholding! Stop this now!
>Well he just made his ambition clear.
>Solomon planned for this, didn’t he?

>>4510865
>>H-handholding! Stop this now!

>>4510865
>>H-handholding! Stop this now!

>>4510865
>Solomon planned for this, didn’t he?

[green]>Solomon planned for this, didn’t he?[/green]

>>4510865
>Solomon planned for this, didn’t he?
Does the eye changing color has to do with his ancestor watching through him ?

I'm confused are we going monster hunting with solomon?

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>>4510865
>Solomon planned for this, didn’t he?
H-handholding? That's so lewd.

>>4510865
>H-handholding! Stop this now!
CEASE THIS PERVERSION!

>>4510865
>Solomon planned for this, didn’t he?
Ask him about the change in his eyes

STOP THIS HERESY
>>4510898
>>4510905
>>4511060

He planned this, didn't he?
>>4510933
>>4510971
>>4510963 - Nice try but you need only for the arrow.
>>4511019- LOL
>>4511071

Maria gave a quick blush at his bluntness, however she returned in strength and soon enough the two were going through the crowd with ease. Soon enough they ended up in a relatively calm alleyway, the amount of people there quite a bit less than the streets.

“Tsk, you planned this out didn’t you.” Maria called Solomon out as they took a breather.

“What is?”

“This, right here.” Maria called out while tugging on Solomon’s hand.

“But is that not simply to make sure you don’t get lost? Its quite the scary world out there if you’s agree.” Solomon retaliated with a smirk, “And are you going to complain more about it?”


“No, I am just admitting your wit.” Maria answered back with a smile, “So where exactly are you taking me?”

“I’m taking you to the action.” Solomon answered back with a smile, making a quick demonstration towards the large building that was now coming up close, “I believe in your lands your Lords would host tournaments, and I will claim these much similar and different at the same time.”

Maria studied what she quickly realized was a coliseum, “Are we talking battles of one warrior against another?”

“Indeed that is the case.” Solomon admitted with a smile, “Of course places like these are not terribly common, only where enough men congregate will we gain such large entertainment centers.”

“And the largest would be in your Capital, correct?”


“You are indeed correct.” Solomon answered with another tug at Maria’s hand, “Now come, it is time we get to our seats. Oh, and put on your cloth so that not many are able to see your face.”

“Hmph, do you want all my womanly charms to yourself or something?”

“If that is true I would.”

“Hmph, it has been a while since I have met someone who can match my words.”

And with that they traveled to the coliseum that modestly tall against the sky. Honestly it was nothing too special, as Maria noted that the Academy’s own buildings were able to get much taller than this place, however it was by all mean fat instead.

As they entered the place a few of the guards quickly stepped infront of the them, however the moment the man got a look of Solomon he back away from the young man’s presence. Maria could easily catch a glimpse of the red eyes, which Maria assumed had something to do with his lineage.

“Now this is the great spot here!” Solomon announced as they were essentially seated in a small both overlooking the stadium, “And it is to our luck, the two challengers are coming out to fight.

Maria watched as from either end a man emerged, both covered in partial metal and leather armor that was obviously meant for sport. One was carrying a nice sized axe, possibly even a great axe. The other, a standard sword from Maria’s guess.

“You know, Gladitorial games are nothing if not for sport. Why don’t you cheer one of them on, or maybe if you are feeling willing we could take a bet on who would win.”

>Cheer for *SELECT CHAMPION*
>Agree to make a bet with Solomon, *SELECT A CHAMPION*
>Maria shall study them, as she might have a little fun today

>>4511117
>Agree to make a bet with Solomon, I say the one with the sword will most likely win if they can get within the reach of the dane axe

>>4511117
>Cheer for the great axe wielder
Gotta honor our training

>>4511117
>>4511119
>Cheer for the sword.
>Bet on the sword.
>Pray the Lord give the sword strength.
>Fully expect the sword to whip out a bottle of Moonshine or something.

>>4511117
Changing from
>>4511128
To
>Cheer for the great axe wielder
Gotta honor our training

Rolled 17 (1d100)

>>4511119
>>>4511129
Supporting for our boi axeman

>>4511119
>Conversation
So what stops the monsters from just walking into the villages

We're gonna have to train Melody asap?

>>4511144
Palisades... Also reinforced earthen walls with Palisades on top

Realistically Palisades/the best walls they can afford, prayers and fuck tons of guards with villages still commonly dying because they can't afford good guards most likely the army/ monster hunters patrol the area to keep monsters away but some slip through

>>4511144
Morsemen are here. Why not make Melody trained by them? At least after the basic training that Melody has a preferred weapon for herself.

>>4511387
They can begin her training, but you think we will have Melody not trained by the best (read us) we can get?

>>4511400
She can be trained first by the mercenary then after that we can train her ourselves where she's comfortable at.

>>4511462
I'd have personally gone with Canne De Combat so that she can have a combat parasol with herself.
Sit-ups with Melody inside the privacy of our room to trick hi into thinking we've falling to the cult of the clitoris.

>>4511503
I don’t get the last part

>>4511554
I'm not entirely sure how I got so many typos there but what do you think the conclusion to overhearing a bunch of sweaty breathing and grunting between us and Melody while we're exercising would be?

>>4511572
Something lewd, that’s for sure. speaking of which have you considered having Melody eventually be our best friend with benefits ? I’m thinking of a way to make it work or if there’s someone even crazier out there that wanted us to “marry” Melody or some girl instead

>>4511576
No

Agree to a bet
>>4511128
>>4511130

Cheer
>>4511129
>>4511132


Swordman!!
>>4511130

Axeman
>>4511129
>>4511132

Conversation
>>4511144

Alright, we are cheering the Axe Boi!!

>>4511576
Not really into the /u/ route since there's no indication we have any sexual attraction to females and it might make us slightly vulnerable to Chloe.
I did half expect mild yuribaiting while potions were being thrown around since Melody is the only one we could trust in our room at the academy. This is in a scenario where we get poisoned by one of our potions by Chloe in a harebrained attempt to "prove" our potions are nefarious.

Overall Melody works better as a friend/companion since we're going to get to hear her opinion on the mess we've got ourselves into rather soon.

I'm guessing the monster concentration indicates the amount of dead/entombed gods in the Miaphate is extremely high. Perhaps it's some sort of mausoleum of the gods? The the thing that doesn't fit is that locations for human cities are entirely predictable and geography based, so maybe the gods were dragged out and put down in specially prepared tombs outside the cities? That's the only way the Miaphate wouldn't run out of reasonable locations

“Hmm, I do not think I can go for a bet without even knowing a single thing about the event. However, if I were to guess I think the Morseman with the Axe will win.”


“Indeed the axe ie enough to show he is a Morse man.” Solomon admitted with a small snicker, “Though I would not run off the swordsman yet. Supposedly he has been fighting Monsters throughout the week just to train himself for this fight.”

“Then we will watch.” Maria teased before turning to watch the action play out.

As soon as a man who was standing in the stands gave sounded a call, the two men quickly got into a tussle. And it was indeed shown that they were professionals of this arena, both of them going for what was obviously superficial injuries to spur on the crowd.

However Maria noted that was time they struck a nice hit the crowd erupted in a roar of approval and satisfaction. Maria herself would have joined them, but honestly simply not making a fool of herself was enough for now.

“So when will they go for the finishing strike anyways?” Maria asked the man next to her who was smiling with absolute glee at the sight.

“It will be for another minute, as why would they not give us a grand show beforehand.” Solomon answered with a grin, “Though in the end these battles are won by whoever can endure the most amount of punishment.”

“Indeed, that would be the goal.” Maria admitted as the minute has finally passed and their attacks have become wilder.

However soon the two took a few steps back, looking at one another for what Maria was now guessing the great final bout. Her guess was correct, as the two men charged at one another with the variety of animals. Maria watched with a silent glee as they finally impacted-

“THERE WE GO!” Solomon cheered as the swordsman attempted to slide underneath the Morseman’s axe, however as soon as he tried that the Morseman proved to have done a feint and slam the handle right into the other’s face.

The swordsman landed back down upon the ground. It was obvious that the battle had been won.

“Now that was a fight, would you not say?” Solomon said while turning to Maria, “The next fight shall be more interesting, I think. It will be an eastern archer against the Tibitain Tiger.”

>Continue to watch the events with Solomon
>For a little fun, Maria wants to join in on the action
>You know, Maria has never fought Solomon in arms before, maybe a dual shall happen

>>4511664
>Continue to watch the events with Solomon
I’m really curious how an archer will win this

>You know, Maria has never fought Solomon in arms before, maybe a dual shall happen

>>4511664
>>Continue to watch the events with Solomon

>>4511664
>Continue to watch the events with Solomon

>>4511664
Gotta evaluate his war potential.
>Continue to watch the events with Solomon
Sounds like a good way to run out of tigers

>>4511664
>Continue to watch the events with Solomon
Though the duel is extremely tempting it can happen later

Continue to Watch
>>4511691
>>4511732
>>4511743
>>4511746
>>4511755

Dual Solomon
>>4511711

“A tiger you say? This should be entertaining to watch.” Maria said as she inched just the tad bit closer to the edge to see the entire field.

“Indeed, the Tibitain Tiger is a fierce predator who should spark awe in men, though let us see just how skilled the man is at defeating the beast.”

As Solomon finished his preamble Maria watched as a man on horseback quickly came from the other gate. Maria could not help but widen her eyes at the sight, “Horseback? Why would a man need to be on Horseback to fight a Tiger?”

“Fufu, this is a Tiger from the Southern Deserts you must understand.” Solomon announced with a show of his hand, “He is not like the small felines that roam the savanna but instead a predator that waits in the sand for camel, men, and Hilterbeast. A Horse is a must when fighting them.”

Maria watched as the other end began to open as well, slowly coming out a monster of a beast. Quickly Maria noted that the creature had a golden coat, one that Maria could not tell was fool’s or real. However with that she noticed that its eyes were giving a fierce glow, beet red eyes against the now slowly setting sun in the sky.

“That creature, it is not natural now is it?” Maria could not help but say.

“Indeed, that would be the creation of Sarhar. At least, a descendent of their King.”

“Those Gods, they play a dangerous game don’t they?”

“Indeed, it is a daily reminder that the Gods watch over us in contempt. We are not the owners of their world, only pawns who can be wiped off if not for our worship.”

In an instant Maria watched as the beast shot across the battlefield, the man quickly stirring his horse to move to just narrowly evade the attack. He then gave a response, a pair of twin arrows impaling the creature’s hide. However the creature seemed to not care at all about the strike and simply gave a beastial growl.

Soon enough they went at it again, both attackers missing their attempts to injure eachother. Maria however watched in what could be a mix of horror and amazement, as the beast simply did not give a shit about physical limits.

First off because of its feline form it was nimble and easily able to turn to face the attack the moment it landed from a pounce. After that however it was able to leap what was a good 30 yards, and a speed of which meant the Archer was only getting by with the skin of his death.

It was only inevitable as in the end the creature landed the final attack, yanking the archer off his horse with ease. However before the man could be eaten, quickly a group of men came out to retaliate. One of them was carrying a large kettle of what Maria quickly realised was incense, the creature collapsing in an instant.

“Seems her priests were fast enough. The man should be grateful to her for sparing him then.” Solomon said while Maria watched everything occur, “Well that is the last of the great battles for today, do you wish to go and get something to eat Maria?”

>Sure, it is his treat afterall
>No, Maria wants a closer look at these beast. Surely there are plenty locked up underneath the coliseum.
>No, let them head on their way back for the Villa and enjoy a more calm night.

>>4512268
>Sure, it is his treat afterall

>>4512266
>Sure, it is his treat afterall
Lets ask about having a spar with him

>>4512268
>Sure, it is his treat afterall

>>4512268
>Sure, it is his treat afterall

>>4512268
>No, Maria wants a closer look at these beast. Surely there are plenty locked up underneath the coliseum.

>>4512268
>>No, let them head on their way back for the Villa and enjoy a more calm night.

Take his treat
>>4512290
>>4512297
>>4512315
>>4512320

No, Maria is feeling explorative
>>4512371
>>4512379

“I guess something to eat would not be bad.” Maria admitted with a smile before making her way towards the door, “As I have said, I will play to your tune Solomon. Prove that your moves are the right ones.”


“Indeed I will try.” Solomon claimed before taking Maria’s hand and guiding her through the door.

Once again they were traveling the streets, looking at the series of merchants who all dotted the streets. Though now they were starting to quickly pack their things and go away, many of them seemingly making prayers as they did.

Ontop of that however Maria could not help but notice, “Is that incense in the air?”

“Indeed it is, the people are doing their rituals towards the Lunar God Hesk to make sure they have good nights of rest and no mayhem.”


“So much devotion, its… is this what fearing your Gods brings you?”

“Indeed, many a mortal would see fit not to anger any of our deities, lest they sic their hounds and monsters upon us.” Solomon admitted before opening a small door to what Maria realized was a pub, “However that is something you do not need to worry while near me.”

Maria’s brows were raised upon seeing the place, but she said nothing as they entered the place without even a peep. It was of course lively inside, men enjoying their drinks and being merry. However Maria quickly noticed the rather large idol standing above the room. However before Maria could ask about it they were already seated upon the table.

“Order whatever you want, I have a few pieces of gold on me.” Solomon called out with a smirk, “I have heard the spirits here are to die for.”

“You expect me to start drinking on what is essentially our first date?” Maria asked with a sly smile, “Will you even be drinking along with me if I try?”

“Of course! Let see if the blood of the Gods grants me more tolerance than the watchful eye of another deity! Two rounds over here miss!” Solomon cheered.

Now that Maria thought about it, it was pretty obvious Solomon had to do something to get the Morse on his side. Though this is not the best place for a date, so either he thought Maria would like this or something was for his own entertainment.

Hmm, what though?

>Try and drink this man under the table, because fuck it lets see what happens *Roll 1d100 Bo3 Roll Low*
>Engage in a modest amount of drinking, but Maria is not dumb enough to drink him under the table
>No drinking for Maria, she wants intelligent conversations thank you!

>>4512548
>Try and drink this man under the table, because fuck it lets see what happens *Roll 1d100 Bo3 Roll Low*
Time to see if we can out drink a demigod also
>Tell solomon a tale of the first time we went full inquisition against that heretic cult

Rolled 23 (1d100)

>>4512548
Opps forgot to roll

Rolled 42 (1d100)

>>4512548
>Try and drink this man under the table, because fuck it lets see what happens *Roll 1d100 Bo3 Roll Low*
Fug it

Rolled 86 (1d100)

>>4512548
>Try and drink this man under the table, because fuck it lets see what happens *Roll 1d100 Bo3 Roll Low*
If we win, see if we can get him to spill family and buisness secrets.

Sucks no one rolled lower than me but 23 isn't the worst granted solomon is a demigod technically so I'm not sure if it's enough but worst case we both end up getting shit face drunk

>>4512573
Maybe we even out and neither of us remembers what happened. Worst case scenario we have to talk to a priest.

Rolled 4 (1d100)

>>4512556
>Supporting and also rolling

>>4512640
Aww now I'm sad but you are a bit too late it's bo3 also good roll

So is it the local church that is ruling the public through fear, the local culture enforcing that fear, or the gods themselves? That's an important distinction.

>>4512920
It seems that the gods instill fear in the church and the church instills fear in the people. At least, that's one of my guesses.

Drink him under the table
>>4512556
>>4512562
>>4512564
>>4512640

Alright, its a challenge then!!

>>4512558
>>4513088

“Sure, I think I can drink you under.” Maria said confidently with a smirk as the drinks came out, “Let us see who is the winner don’t you agree?”

“Indeed we will, cheers!” The Dictator said as he raised his mug, “To a day well spent, and tomorrow we will have nothing to regret but our headaches!”

With that their mugs clanged, announcing the starting of their little drink off. Indeed it might as well been years since Maria last had a drop of meed, but she was no pushover. Maybe it was because of her blessing or simply the fact she was extremely fit, either way she was going to drink him under the table.

So one after another they drank, each of them matching the other in amounts. Maria could quickly feel her blood flush about her body, the warmth it provided easily making her able. Looking across the table, Maria noted the slight difficulty Solomon was having keeping the illusion upon his eyes, the slight flickering of a dangerous red coming into view.

“D-damn it, I did not expect to be m-matched.” Solomon said as he slammed another mug.

“Fufu~ hic. You expected shit from me, Solomon. Know I am n-no push over!”

“Damn it, I can’t lose!”

“Maria simply gave him a smile, “You know you already lo-lost.”

“I d-don’t wan-na hear dat from ya!”

Maria admittedly could not win the competition now, especially as she was feeling like collapsing. Since Alcohol works with time, Maria had a sneaky little idea, “Hey s-Solomon, have you ever heard the time I slaughtered a bunch of demon worshippers?”

“No I,” Solomon gave a small burg, “Have not.”

“Fufu, it was gggglorious! I snnnuck up into their cave, rrrrescued mmmy maid and slaughtered all em.”

“Sssslaughter eh? How mmmm-.” Before he could finish Solomon slipped down towards the table, bashing the top with his cup, “Shhit. I’m fucked.”

Maria was simply growing a small smile as the illusion that was upon his eyes broke away, “O-bvi-ouslllly. M-my win then!”

“Not u--unless I.” Solomon tried to bring the mug to his lips, but soon enough dropped it on the table with a look of failure.

For Maria, she quickly down the last drink in her hand with a wicked smile, sure in her victory now. The look of betrayal was on Solomon’s face, as he instaly knew he was played for a fool. However what was Maria to do, she wanted to tell her story.

>Go have fun with the other patrons, try and walk off this buzz
>Head on back home, before both of them pass out.
>Just talk like drunkards for a few hours, they got nowhere to go anyways

>>4513123
>Go have fun with the other patrons, try and walk off this buzz

>>4513123
>Just talk like drunkards for a few hours, they got nowhere to go anyways
>Collect blackmail via his stories.

>>4512920
Seems pretty clear to me
If they don't sufficiently pray to the gods, the monsters the gods made start entering cities and eating people.
That whole bribe our god with a change in the state religion in exchange for our hand in marriage theory seems to be gaining traction.

>>4513123
Drunk like skunks in the middle of a foreign city. This can't possibly go wrong.
>Try to find our way home, but we're too drunk and get lost
>We occasionally lapse into Japanese
Best option I could think of for two drunken teens not making a giant mistake.

>>4513217
>Just talk like drunkards for a few hours, they got nowhere to go anyways
>Let me sing you a song of my people
>Sing Torii no Tsubasa

>>4513123
>Just talk like drunkards for a few hours, they got nowhere to go anyways
>exchange stories with solomon

I am so tempted to do > the obvious solution is to k-keep drinking

Have some damn fun!!
>>4513126

Go home
>>4513217

Talk because fuck it
>>4513253
>>4513227
>>4513193

>>4513227
Post a link to whatever the hell this is.

“Fufu, then its my win isn’t it Solomon?” Maria answered with a sinister smile, “So, what is it I got?”

“Tsk, Don’t ya always haave wwwhat ya want?” Solomon answered back.

Maria could not help but keep snickering, “Why not tell me how you gggot stuck as empeeeror?”

“Oh that, pff, easy.” Solomon gave a small hiccup, “You see, lots of folk were not likin’ the idiots for his father fucking everythin’ up. Demn clerics of war were so angry dey were thinking of overthrowing him themselves. I just got em’ to follow me, and told em’ old Kusk was gonna kick the bucket.”

“So you had it all planned out,” Maria answered with a smile before waving down a barmaid, “More drinks over here! We are gonna be talking all night.”

“Indeed indeed.” Solomon answered with a smile, “Dough of course none of dis would not have happened lest does fucking Morse didn’t like me.”

“Oh is that so? And what is your opinion of them?”

“Fucking badasses.” Solomon answered without a second’s thought. “Each of em are worth five men, since deir own gods of wars are serving dem.”

“Hmph, seems like your Gods are shitty, eh?”

“Hehe, you are right.” Solomon said before his face grew wide and shook his face, “Damn it damn it, don’t make me go around saying shit. Yeah its an open truth but who wants their faces mauled by Herrons.”

“I got ya I got ya!” Maria answered with a smile of acceptance as another mug of meed was placed infront of them, “Now come on now, another round eh? A glass to our safe travels?”

“Sure, why the hell not!” Solomon answered while the two of them bashed their mugs together.

>Give a d100 roll. Bo3, low means they make it back alright and high means theres a black out.
>Come up with aftermath scenarios that can happen, I feel you guys are able enough. However you do not get to choose, as Maria does not have the power to choose anymore.

Rolled 57 (1d100)

>>4513578
I'll have to think some aftermath because I'm kinda busy with my job.

Rolled 45 (1d100)

>>4513578
>Come up with aftermath scenarios that can happen, I feel you guys are able enough. However you do not get to choose, as Maria does not have the power to choose anymore.
C'mon now. Anyway, considering our abilities we can manage to show our parkour skills with Solomon doing his best to catchup and not fall on his ass.

Rolled 39 (1d100)

>>4513578

>>4513578
>Come up with aftermath scenarios that can happen, I feel you guys are able enough. However you do not get to choose, as Maria does not have the power to choose anymore.
70 people died in a drunken brawl that night over the remaining liquor in the tavern, 2 trade deals pertaining to monsters and baked goods had been negotiated and properly organized, the city had been ransacked for more alcohol by a band of morsemen led by a drunk saint and a drunk demigod leading to several thousand dead and half the city burning

>>4513578
>Blackout drunk maria masterfully dueling with tavern owner because tlshe and solomon were so drunk they forgot they had gold to pay

>>4513597
Neat

>>4513578
>Loud shouting and cursing at a horse for being so hard to ride

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>>4513578
I left everyone alone for 5 minutes last night and they went and used the first thing we learned to do to other people on ourselves instead.(Get em drunk and get em talking)
>Since we at least rolled high enough to not cause a complete existential crisis to even the gods when we accidentally reveal the ultimate secrets of the world I'm gonna go with us blabbing some of the isekai in Japanese so that if he does eventually figure out the language he's speaking it ends up like pic related.

>>4513648
This is a roll low quest you fag

>>4513649
That is entirely a matter of perspective. Spilling everything straight sounds like bullshitting everyone who can hear and is immediately forgotten. Speaking in tongues about secrets of the cosmos humanity has no right to have figured out centuries ahead of time while drunk with no apparent divine intervention and revealing your existence as but a passing entertainment of some bored human among the cosmos? That's a total mindfuck.

>>4513578
>They return to find solomon's coinsack a few pounds lighter and themselves the proud owners of a monkey. Though it's not clear who owns the monkey. Also we manage to snag ourselves a few good deals get brokered because gotta inflate that pocket book.

>>4513586
Okay I have the aftermath in mind.

>Solomon coin purse got lighter for some reason but they're own a pony.....10 ponies in fact. According to one morsemen who guarded. Solomon made a speech of why you need a pony but the vendor wanted to just go home that he ask to take some ponies and go away.

We're also wearing a knights helmet with the face guard on the back and Solomon dresses as a drag queen. He's very beautiful if she tried to.

>>4513855
Well we already knew solomon is a greek twink so nothing new

So they continued drinking into the night, both laughing like hell against their better judgement. Quite a few folk who were in the Tavern that night were not having a nice night thanks to the couple, but the moment they would catch the red eyes of Solomon most learned to shut up about their mania.

“Oh really, so you had the men put to death? Serves them for being Anarchs in my opinion, at least they are not bombing your cities.” Maria called out with a laugh.

“Pff, what the hell is bombing?” Solomon asked before laughing again, “Yeah I had their heads rolling real good. Serves them right!”

However as the two were bickering with each other, meed in each other's hand, one of the men who had finally had enough of their shit finally walked up to them. The two drunked fools took looks at him as the man approached, probably too stupid to realize Solomon’s eyes or the conversation they were having.

“Hey you two, shut your mouths up already.” He yelled with a fury in his voice, “Its fucking Wednesday and I need to go to fucking work tomorrow!”

“Oh you say that you insolent idiot I’ll-” Before Solomon could finish however Maria had already stepped forward, dragging behind her a rather large chair.

“What the hell are you-” Before the man could finish saying anything Maria gave him a nice wack across the face.

After the satisfying crunch of the chair Maria stood tall with a drunken frown, “Well Solomon, I guess we are not welcomed here anymore. Pay the bartender and lets get going.”

“Pff, alright.” He said while dumping a small fortune of gold at the wooden bar before grabbing another pair of drinks, “One of the road?”

“Sure~” Maria said accepting the drink, and then her memories gone after that.

There were some flashes of memory, such as when Maria received gave another kick to some random man’s groin. However those were but nothings compared to the sun hitting her face that morning.

“T-tun it off, someone turn it off!” Maria begged however the light only got more.

“S-sorry Mi-Maria.” Melody said while she finished opening the curtains, “It is getting close to noon now.”

“Ugh, I feel like shit. My throat hurts so much.” Maria said as she haphazardly got up from her bed. She noted quickly that she had little of her decency now, however quickly she noticed that all those cloths were at a corner of the room, “What happened last night?”

“I… cannot tell you Maria. You came here carrying the Miaph on a pony and a monkey.”

“Huh?”

“Do not think hard about it Mistress, I think you need some water first.”

>Accept the drink of water and rest with Melody
>Go take a god damn bath or something
>Alright, Maria needs to see her animals.

>>4513893
>Accept the drink of water and rest with Melody

>>4513893
>>“I… cannot tell you Maria. You came here carrying the Miaph on a pony and a monkey.”
QM, I.

>Accept the drink of water and rest with Melody
>Ask if there has been any other public incident for we remember cracking two types of heads the other day.
Ah I love when booze leads to questionable decisions.

>>4513893
>Water, Bacon sandwich, (does not have to be pork bacon if that's banned here. Did sandwiches get invented yet? i think we made some on that picnic?), quiet time with Melody as we confess our regrets and that we are in this mess because we're too clever for our own good sometimes.

A bacon sandwich is a scientifically proven hangover "cure" since the amino acids and carbohydrates help you metabolize the toast faster.
Monkeys like to fling shit everywhere and i am not dealing with that right now.

>>4513927
Support. This sounds funny and helps get us going faster.

>>4513927
>Supporting.

Forgot to green my damn text.

>>4513893
>Accept the drink of water and get a bacon sandwich
>Ask if there has been any other public incident for we remember cracking two types of heads the other day.

>>4513893
>“Do not think hard about it Mistress, I think you need some water first.”
>“I… cannot tell you Maria. You came here carrying the Miaph on a pony and a monkey.”

... What's safer for us to be called anymore. Are we not Elizabeth now?

>>4514280
OP forgot

>>4513893
>Go take a god damn bath or something

>>4514280
>>4514301
Or we just need a fake name for outside perhaps

>>4514301
We technically didn't have a chance to tell her? She was away when we decided on it, then we went out to the arena and drinking.

Drink Water and Rest
>>4513906
>>4514280

Bacon Sandwich
>>4513927
>>4513944
>>4513957

A bath
>>4514307

>>4514301-Completely Correct

>>4514360
>>4514374
What ?

“Yeah get me some water.” Maria said before shaking her head, “And get me a damn Bacon Sandwich too.”

“A Bacon Sandwich?”

“Yes, I heard they help with hangovers.” Maria answered while slowly rising from her seat, “And do not use my name Melody, while we are in the Miaphate refer to me as Elizabeth Wyvern.”

“...” The maid froze for a moment as if processing the information given to her, “Uh, can I just refer to you are Mistress then?”

“I do not want you to regress Melody.”

“I will try my best after we leave this… place.” She claimed with a slightly shaky tone.

“Fine fine, just go get me my meal.”

With that the maid left, but only for a few minutes. In such a time Maria was able to rub her face a little bit to try and get some sort of feeling in it. This was of course followed by a series of trying to get her clothing together so atleast she had the decency to head outside at some point in the day. Maria of course suspected she was really slow at this, and she ended up taking long enough that Melody was back in her room with a small sandwich and water.

“Here you go Mistress.” Melody said as the plates were slipped into the woman’s hands.

“Thank you very much.” Maria answered while taking a delicious bite out of the material, “Mmm, so good.”

“Indeed it is Mistress.” Melody answered with a solemn smile.

Soon enough Maria consumed the entire meal, soon moving on towards her water while turning towards Melody, “So, is there anyone out there looking for me or Solomon this morning?”

The girl shook her head, “Not that I am aware of, though any men who come here seem to be scared off by the Morsemen standing guard around the Villa.”

“Hmm, figures.” Maria agreed with before giving a solemn sigh, “I… don’t want to know how I got the monkey though. Such a bothersome thing suddenly coming into my possession.”

“Indeed it is Mistress, indeed it is.”

>Figure out what the hell to do with the Monkey and Pony
>See how Solomon is fairing this morning
>Get cleaned up in a bath
>Talk to some of the Morse Guard

>>4514381
Somebody changed their vote

>>4514385
>Get cleaned up in a bath
Considering our clothes were scatered in our room, i think we just took them out after arriving, so not much to worry about people seeing our.. tunic/noble diaper thing ? what underclothes did people use at this time ?

>>4514385
>"What did we say about calling us mistress?"
>Getting cleaned up in a bath
>See how Solomon is fairing this morning

>>4514385
>Get cleaned up in a bath
And then
>Grab solomon and both of you go talk to the morse guard to see what the results of a demigod and a saint getting completely wasted is

>>4514385
I'm extremely excited to see what happened and just know it will be hilarious

>>4514385
>>Figure out what the hell to do with the Monkey and Pony

>>4514385
>Get cleaned up in a bath

>>4508239
Popped in just to ask "when will Otome [Gone Wrong] become Otome [Gone Sexual]?"

>>4514698
Once we get lewd stuffs like tanks and apcs with flamethrowers or whatever non gunpowder weapon we decide on

>>4514698
Fap material is usually player made and shared by link on this board. So I wouldn't put money on QM writing out a graphic scene of Maria riding any ponies any time soon.

>>4514702
Yeah obviously we will ride a warhorse into battle not a pony

Get a damn bath
>>4514392
>>4514462
>>4514555
>>4514451

Figure things out
>>4514515

>>4514698
When we finally marry and pop out 12 children

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“I’m taking a bath, Melody.” Maria said while groggily getting up, “Is there a good place to do that?”

“Indeed, there is a really nice bath house over there.” Melody said while guiding the now roughly dressed Maria, “While you are in there I will be taking care of your clothes if you do not mind.”

“That would be for the best.” Maria answered back before taking a peak at the coutry yard, “By the Lord…”

Indeed to Maria’s lamentations there was both a pony and monkey over there. Both beasts were currently entertaining the small group of Morseman who kept giving the monkey things to juggle. Honestly Maria did not know she got such talented beasts, but more honestly she did not care either.

Soon after they entered a modest sized room, which they explored further to find a goodness to honest bath house. Maria could sense a small amount of pride coming from Melody, likely in that she was able to find such a place without help from the other servants or guards.

“Alright Mistress, give me a moment to start drawing the water while you get your clothes off.” Melody said with a smile.

It did not take long, however Maria had to give Melody credit at figuring random things out. By the time she came out with only a few towels the place was filled with water, a small amount of steam dancing on the surface as it was being heated.

“Fufu, good work Melody.” Maria said with a smile before submerging herself into the waters, “My clothes are in the other room, so you can go on ahead.”

“Thank you Mistress.” Melody said before quickly leaving the room with haste.

Indeed the waters were relaxing, the feeling of the heat going over her body enough to make her lethargic. However troubles were satisfied by Maria just opting to relax within the waters. Indeed, she would continue to do this until Melody came back.

Well, that was until she quickly felt the tingling of a certain someone coming near. Was the fool coming to do something, or simply mistaken the running bath as a job of his own servants?

>Yell at him to get out and take his own time!!
>When he comes in, go Tsundere
>Welcome him in, Mari has some towles to use anyways.

>>4514749
>>Yell at him to get out and take his own time!!

>>4514749
>When he comes in, go Smug
"My my, what did you expect to accomplish ?"

>>4514749
>>4514765
+1

>>4514749
>When he comes in, go Smug
"My my, what did you expect to accomplish ?"
> Talk to him and try to sort out what actually happened last night

>>4514749
>Yell at him to get out and take his own time!!

>>4514749
>Yell at him to get out and take his own time!!
We're flirty, not immodest!

>>4514749
>I don't know what happened last night, but if you think you can enter right now and keep your life you are sorely mistaken!

>>4514749
>Yell at him to get out and take his own time!!
>I don't know what happened last night, but if you think you can enter right now and keep your life you are sorely mistaken!

>>4514765
Supporting this as well
>I don't know what happened last night, but if you think you can enter right now and keep your life you are sorely mistaken!

>>4514749
>I don't know what happened last night, but if you think you can enter right now and keep your life you are sorely mistaken!

Yell at him to get out
>>4514763
>>4514880
>>4514881
>>4514903
>>4514931
>>4514961

Kazuma
>>4514765
>>4514774
>>4514787
>>4514938

>>4515151
You guys make me kinda sad, if only because there was actually a chance for me to write a Konosuba like moment. Oh well.

>>4515152
The gender equality with megumin or the kazuma/darkness bath moment ? Anyway anons didn’t wanna go even further beyond. I’m kinda sad but it’s ok for them to establish we kinda care about being a lady

Maria could not help but feel a small plimp of anger coming along, and a murmer coming through her voice. Why could the man not realize that someone was in here, was not there not anything marking her….

Ah thats right, Melody took Maria’s clothes.

With a clicking of her tongue Maria lamented, soon being welcomed by a door slowly coming open from the far end of the room.

“Don’t you dare come in here Solomon, I do not know what happened last night, but what you are doing now has you sorely mistaken!”

“Gods damn it.” Maria heard a small bashing coming from the far end of the room, “Why do you have to take a bath at this time M… Elizabeth.”

“Ah good, you got my name right this time.” Maria jested before going once again into a yell, “Now get your ass turned around before I do it for you.”

There was a moment in which the only thing Maria could really hear was the water, however that moment went away in another moment, “Fine fine, I am not looking to get a death sentance.”

Soon after that Melody came around with a new pair of clothes, Maria quickly getting dressed and heading her way down the hallway. As she did so Maria noticed one of the few Servants Solomon bought here ducking into a door, way, to which Solomon emerged from.

“So, do you realize you should check if anyone is in the bath house first?” Maria asked the man with a icy stare.

“Yes yes I understand.” Solomon admitted while raising his hands, “My mistake and I have done no harm, fine with that?”

“I guess so, though once you get cleaned up we need to figure out what to do about the Monkey and Pony. You know how we got them?”

“No, not really. Best I remember was someone trying to knock me aside the head and you bashing his skull in.” Solomon admitted while scratching his head, “On that note make sure your things are fully packed. We are going to be traveling once I finish cleaning up.”


“So soon?”

“Indeed, while this place is vibrant it is nothing compared to my Capital. Well, see you in an hour.” Solomon said while giving a back wave to Maria.

>Figure out what to do with the Monkey and Pony *Suggestions?*
>Go talk to some of the Morse
>Head out and collect a few things *What?*
>Write ins

>>4515184
>Go talk to some of the Morse
Let’s see if they know something about last night and what they think about our new entertainment

>>4515184
>Go talk to some of the Morse
Let’s see if they know something about last night and what they think about our new entertainment
time to figure out what we actually did so far the body count is 1 dead 2 at least injured

>>4515187
>>4515345
>Supporting

I wanna hear the story of how we wasted our time wasted.

Heh...wasted

>>4515429
I'm just curious what our body count is and also what the qm includes plus it's not a waste of time if you're having an adventure while wasted

>>4515184
>Go talk to some of the Morse

>>4515436
It's a pun word. And it's a bad one. You don't need to clarify it but thanks.

>>4515184
>Go talk to some of the Morse
>Figure out what to do with the Monkey and Pony *Suggestions?*
Probably get some thoughts from the Morse regarding on the animals and how they tagged along with us
Even our Animal handling would just be too low to train a full blown riding assassin monkey sidekick, pumping up the skill would probably give us some better intuition when the otome's ungodly powers are controlling animals like Druids
Also, we might get to make ourselves chances using startled animals to mess up situations and environments

>>4515184
>Go talk to some of the Morse

Talk to the Morse
>>4515187
>>4515345
>>4515429
>>4515437
>>4515495
>>4515532

>>4515184
>Go talk to some of the Morse
Not sure if these guys are gonna help us train melody on how to defend herself or not so we gotta figure out this group's personalities.
Whatever is left of our hangover should be a sufficient handicap for some quick sparring before we leave.


What the hell did we get into and was the guy that sold us a monkey some shady Chinese businessman?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monkey_mind

With herself relived of whatever worries she had last night, Maria walked her way onto the courtyard where an obviously tiring monkey was trying its best to juggle a few shows. The Pony did not seem to care a lick about what happened though. Well horses are simple beasts, she should not be expecting much out of them.

As she approached one of the Morse who was probably getting tired of their entertainment noticed Maria’s approach. Without a care in the world the man approached her, “I don’t really recognize your face, are you by chance the Kingslayer?”

“Indeed I am.” Maria said with a small bow, “It is a pleasure to meet a Morseman again, it's been a while since I last set eyes on your drunken migs.”

“Hick, I guess you do remember my people.” He answered with a jest, “Names Kolk, pleasure to meet you.”

“Elizabeth Wyvern, or at least that is how I should be referred to as while we are here.” Maria placed her hands on her chin in thought, “So if you don’t mind me asking, do you remember what exactly happened last night?”

“What happened? Well from my understanding there was a small tussle near the Stadium as one of the ol’ acts was sold off.” The man responded with a laugh, “When they tried to get their act back through questionable means, I heard they got a chair to the face.”

“Oh lord, so you are telling me that I bashed some con artist’s face in?”

“Well thats what you were saying when we made it here.” The man laughed, “Pretty sure the Monkey is just hanging out because of the Miaph, so thats why their little con did not go through.”

Maria simply shook her head, “We would have fallen for the oldest trick in the book if we were not blessed by devious Gods.”

“You can tell me about it.” He laughed before brandishing a sword, “You also bragging to be the best fighter in the land, so mind if we test it?”

“You want to dual me now?”

“Of course, you were the one braggin to be King of the Chairs and such.” He answered back with a laugh.

>Go ahead with the dual, getting a spear for Maria’s skill *Roll d100, Bo3* *Submit Tactics too if you want*
>Sure, Maria shall fight him with a chair!! *Same as above*
>No not right now, Maria just took a damn bath.

Rolled 43 (1d100)

>>4515567
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57d6qpaXX0g

Rolled 95 (1d100)

>>4515567
>Go ahead with the dual, getting a spear for Maria’s skill *Roll d100, Bo3* *Submit Tactics too if you want*
Since those guys are strong, let’s be quick and favor our range

Rolled 81 (1d100)

>>4515567
We're going to lose aaaaaaaaaa
>>4515640
Supporting

>>4515676
We have a 43, chill my dude

>>4515567
>Go ahead with the dual, getting a spear for Maria’s skill *Roll d100, Bo3* *Submit Tactics too if you want*
Feint counter strikes to reposition and aggressively hound our opponents flanks. And female distraction tactics if this guy is that susceptible.

>>4515567
>>4515640
>Supporting

This guys just wanted to roll a die
>>4515585

Dual him
>>4515640 - +1
>>4515687
>>4515687

>>4516181
The video was the vote. we are king of chairs. They must fight us in our domain.

>>4516196
Lol

Rolled 76 (1d100)

>>4515687
Guess I forgot to roll for my post then.

“Of course you guys are quick to war.” Maria said while retrieving her Partisan Blade.

“You got to be, as we must be able to perform against the horrors of the Cold Winter and those who would do our friend ill.” Kolk said while brandishing a single handed axe.

“Your friend? Is Solomon so close to you all that he can be called your friend?”

“Indeed, I have watched the kid grow into one of the most powerful people on this side of the world.” The Morse said with a twirl of the axe, “Now lets see if he has a good taste in woman.”

With that the Morse gave a gladitorial yell, quickly covering the distance between both of them. Maria with her spear poised quickly went for a strike at the Morse’s jaw, however the man dodged swiftly even though he was in no position to do so.

With the retaliation countered he went for a strike of his own, the attack now being received by Maria’s spear as she quickly backed away to give some form of distance between the two fighters. Both received and batted away the other without much of a problem.

With the distance however Maria gained the advantage, and with a swift jab with the blade gave purchase to blood. The two fighters stopped for a moment, Maria giving a victorious smile as she stood over the man.

“My win, I got first blood.” Maria claimed with a nice amount of pride resonating in her voice.

“Indeed ya did, if I was pressed I’d have asked if you were a Shield Maiden.” The Morse joked while putting away his weapon.

“Thank you.” Maria said while putting away her blade.

“Bravo bravo, wish I could see another round!” The two fighters turned their heads to see Solomon giving a few claps with an entertained smile.

“I don’t know if I would want to fight one.” The Morse man joked with a snicker, “Shes one hell of a fighter thats for sure. Will makes a good wife for ya.”

“That much is obvious,” Solomon answered while his face was growing just the slightest bit red, “Come now, we need to get moving. If we are not careful we might have monsters on our tails.”

>Call him out for a dual, Maria is feeling in the Dueling mood right now.
>It seems it's time to go to the road!
>Give Solomon a hard time, you know, for his mistake earlier
>Other

>>4516250
>>It seems it's time to go to the road!
Why do you keep writing duel as dual

>>4516250
>Give Solomon a hard time, you know, for his mistake earlier
Nagatoro/Takagi/Kazuma mode activate at full power

>>4516250
>It seems it's time to go to the road!

>>4516250
>It seems it's time to go to the road!
I think we should pay attention to how the "locals" (morsemen) survive in the off chance we have to do it on our own.

How good is intercontinental sailing right now? I'd think Mesoamerican gods and whatever sea monsters lurk in the oceans would be extremely hostile when it comes to crossing the Atlantic, but at the same time We're eventually gonna want chocolate or coffee depending on how old we were when we died if this isn't a setting where we miraculously find new world plants to bring back.

>>4516250
>It seems it's time to go to the road!

>>4516257
Autocorrupt perhaps?

>>4516269
>Supporting, Give Solomon the teasing.

>>4516250
>It seems it's time to go to the road!

Is it not possible to tease him as we hit the road? Is
>Both?
An option?

>>4516723
it is, choose both my son

>>4516250
>>4516269
+1

>>4516250
>Call him out for a dual, Maria is feeling in the Dueling mood right now.
Her blood is up

On the road again
>>4516257
>>4516459
>>4516503
>>4516527
>>4516643

Hard times, against Solomon
>>4516269
>>4516541
>>4516723 - Honestly there is no reason not too.

Time to kill someone!
>>4516792

“Hmm, alright then.” Maria said with a slim smile, “Lead the way to our carts.”

With those words everyone got moving, getting things packed up before heading their way to a small caravan of carts. There were not like the carriages found in the Lord’s Lands, as they did not have anything comparable to walls. Instead they were open with a modest cloth roof placed over them.

However just getting into it Maria noticed that the quality of material was great. Soft cushions for her bottom and what might have been a primitive version of shock absorption was sighted on the bottom of the carriage.

“You did not waste a dime on these carts.” Maria said as she settled into a cart with Solomon, “Though they are not very ornate, was your plan to travel incognito?”


“Indeed it was.” Solomon admitted with a small smile, “It is too troublesome to travel when people know of your status. Too many have sought favors or begging for wealth, so I decided to just blend into the crowd.”

“Sounds like you just had a bad experience.” Maria said with a devious smile.

Solomon’s face got a little complicated for a moment, “I… guess you would be right there. Let me just say that I have had my transport raided by fools.”

“Fufu, I wish I saw this event now.” Maria teased with a smile, “But oh well, this is what happens when I have my own things to deal with. Though what happened to the Monkey and pony?”

“Them? I sent them with the Morse somewhere. Honestly all I know is the man I sent on the job had a few extra bottles of liquor when he came back before we left.”

“Hmph, kinda a pity, but oh well.” Maria said with a sigh, “Honestly I would not want to deal with a chimp, too messy. Though I am on the look out for a kitten if I ever come across one.”

“A kitten? Why would you need that?” Solomon asked with a raised brow.

“To get rid of an annoying bird.” Maria admitted with a cynical smile, “It would not be hard to just let nature take its course when it happens.”

“Hunting birds you say, I might have something for that but it will come later.” Solomon answered with his own devious smile, “In that matter, how is your battle against that odd girl anyways?”

>It is going modestly, Maria has some clout against her with the inquisition coming
>Not too well, the girl has revealed some of her abilities and Maria is worried about the ramifications.
>Not good at all, if there is one thing Maria does not like its not knowing what the girl is doing right now.

>>4516914
Well I don't think we should be sharing state secrets the state doesn't even know...
>Whatever her patron deity is, it's getting things riled up. It's like everything magical around her wants her to die and eventually they're going to tire of trying to pit me against her.
A shame that asking him outright how to sever a bond between god and demigod is a dumb idea before getting into his gods having a fit that somebody had the audacity to ask that.

>>4516914
>It is going modestly, Maria has some clout against her with the inquisition coming

>>4516914
>It's going as it goes, seems someone is trying to force a confrontation between the two of us and not on terms I want.
>It's a fair bit more than irritating having to tactically retreat when you can't find a way to divide your enemies forces.
>I don't suppose you know any tricks for hindering someone's movements long enough to make a mess of their metaphorical flanks now would you darling!

>>4516914
>Not too well, the girl has revealed some of her abilities and Maria is worried about the ramifications.

Since nobody has a second anon supporting their vote I'm going to throw out my reasoning.

Without knowing our enemies movements we can easily be outplayed by their machinations. So it would be easier if we found ways to disrupt and disorganize their activities after they've already laid the groundwork. If our friend has any idea how to do that then it works out in our favor. If not, perhaps they can put us into contact with someone.

>>4516914
>Not too well, the girl has revealed some of her abilities and Maria is worried about the ramifications.

>>4516914
>Not too well, the girl has revealed some of her abilities and Maria is worried about the ramifications
I still want a floofy kitten

>>4517012
I'd say suddenly severing Chloe from her heathen god instead of killing her would utterly fuck up whatever plans are going on. The problem is figuring out how to forcibly and permanently do that instead of her god doing it or us having banish her every few hours since those aren't reasonable options.
Maybe learning why the gods have to use demigods to do that instead of personally would give us a clue that doesn't make the gods think we're trying to kidnap Solomon to bring him to our rape dungeon?

Trying to kill her is worrisome
>>4516934
>>4516960

Modestly
>>4516935

Not too well
>>4516993
>>4517019
>>4517096

>>4517131
Where are you my man ? Did you fall after sleaping on your trip ?

Playing a DnD game while writing, almost finished.

“Not too well,” Mari admitted with a sigh, “She has revealed her abilities just a little while ago, and many cannot tell the difference between her craft and miracles that are performed by the Lord.”

“That is, odd.” Solomon inferred before giving a solemn nod, “Though that might be because of how my Gods play their games. They do not need to fear something overarching like your Inquisition.”

“Indeed, that is true.” Maria gave a solemn nod in agreement, “Though I do not know what is happening now. For all I know, she could be rousing the common rabble to force a schism.”

“A schism? I guess if another God is involved that is possible.”

“Indeed, and I know she already has a following in the form of some Cultist.” Maria admitted with an explanation, “Its simply the problem of what are we to do about when they expand to include the common folk.”

“Hmm, well I do have an idea,” Solomon started with a small nod, “If you fear a mob, simply split them. Cause them to fight one another while you amass your own strength.”

“Of course that is someone who took over an entire Empire would say.” Maria answered with a small chuckle, “Though splitting their forces, how would I do that?”

Maria only got a shrug from Solomon, “I do not know your faith well enough to warrant suggestions, but making your enemy two who hate each other to death might be the best option.”

“Splitting them…” Maria thought about it more and more, “I… will need to figure out how exactly to do that.”

>Try and learn the Clergy of the Miaphate
>Bullshit for a moment
>Talk about other things *What?*
>Lets have the ride finish already

>>4517253
>Try and learn the Clergy of the Miaphate
it's gonna be important since they're close and it might give us ideas

>>4517253
>Try and learn the Clergy of the Miaphate

>>4517253
>Try and learn the Clergy of the Miaphate

>>4517253
>Try and learn the Clergy of the Miaphate

>>4517255
>>4517253
>Try and learn the Clergy of the Miaphate
Fair enough anon. Though I hope you are right. I fear a clock is ticking.

Miaphate Clergy
>>4517255
>>4517307
>>4517314
>>4517418
>>4517563

“Hmm, have you experienced that here in the Miaphate?” Maria asked the Demi-God, “Trying to manipulate those whose faith is obviously misplaced.”

“Hmm, indeed I have to great effect.” Solomon answered with a nod, “First I must answer you something. When it comes to our faith, while all the Gods are venerated in some way many of them form Cults of more fanatic followers.”

“So, like a hunter would join the cult of a hunting god and a warrior to war?”

“Indeed, that is the easiest distinction.” He answered before giving a devilish smile, “Though there are also those who are limited by region, such as those who rule over singular cities. Those fellows are the easiest to turn against one another, followed by the Cults of opposing views.”

“Interesting, interesting.” Maria mumbled with a nodding of the head, “And if I may ask who are the highest Gods? The ones who call the most amount of worship.”

“Hmm, off the top of my head the most influential are Baltic of the Oasis and Sarhar of the Desert. Unlike others they command a fear unseen by even my own ancestor.”

“Because they are the ones who create Monsters.”

“Indeed, and they care little for humans. We are essentially bribing them every night to never bring their monsters upon us mortals.”

“That is a cynical way of seeing things.”

“But it is true, it is said that once Baltic ruled over the deserts which were just waters. Now Sarhar rules it, claiming vast territory from the vastly weakened Baltic. However from my knowledge Baltic holds great territory in the south.”

Solomon happily placed his hand upon his chest, “However after those two we come to who my Ancestor is, Alkain of the Sun. It is said he was the one who commanded the other Gods, and as such his rulership is reflected below the heavens in that his descendents will always inherit the throne of the Miaphate.”

“Somehow I feel there is a catch to that.”

“You would be right, as he is simply the God of Rulers and light. He carries little sway across when compared to Kilt of the Crop, Messic the Mason, and Decim of Brutal War.” Solomon answered with a shaking of the head, “If any of their cults got together and tried, they could likely overthrow me with simply the amount of bodies they command.”

>Ask where the Lord fits in all this
>Ask about a specific specialization *Write in*
>Talk about other things

>>4517759
>Talk about other things

>>4517759
>Ask where the Lord fits in all this
And we'll also learn what does he think of him

>>4517759
>Talk about other things

>>4517759
>Ask where the Lord fits in all this

>>4517759
>Ask where the Lord fits in all this

Other Things
>>4517774
>>4517785

Where does the Lord Fit?
>>4517780
>>4517818
>>4517942

“Hmm, then that does give me a question that you might be able to answer,” Maria started while looking towards Solomon with a wanting desire, “Do you know where the Lord fits into all this?”

“Your God?” Solomon’s brow rose as he seemed to think to himself for a moment, “I know he came from our lands, most saying that he was a city God who got greedy. What I am sure of is the aftermath of his scheme.”

“I know that part, that before the city was sacked the Lord spirited away a group of his followers to what is now the Lord’s lands.”

“Indeed, though I always wondered about that event myself. Seems kind of odd for a simple city God to not only commit such an act, but allow them to hold out as long as they did.” He said before giving a solemn nod, “Let alone his Saints, those never occur in our lands.”

“Do you all rely on Demi-Gods that much?”

“Indeed, any person capable of casting a miracle is related in some form to their patron.” Solomon said before pointing towards his eyes, “The easiest way to tell is if their eyes are red. That means they have inherited the blood of the Divine, and are capable of utilizing it.”

“So those priest from the Collesium, they were Demi-Gods as well?”

“Children of Sarhara most likely.” Solomon admitted with a wave of the hand, “Though most of her bloodlines are so diluted that they can only perform simple rites. She, like Baltic, barely have any children who are monsters.”

As Solomon finished his words the earth seemed to quake for a moment. Everyone around Maria seemed to suddenly go on high alert as large amounts of dust and sand were kicked up from afar. Maria’s eyes quickly moved to look over there, and she could feel the putrid state of things.

“Tsk, seems I spoke her name in vain too much.” Solomon sighed while standing up, “Kolk, can we get some extra speed on these steeds?”

“I can try but right now might not be the best time to run. I think one or two of those damn beasts are having a skirmish over there.” The Morse answered before gaining a smile, “Though this is the girl’s first time probably seeing this, I think I see a nice vantage point if you wanna watch it.”

>Go watch the fight between monsters
>No, that is fucking not safe at all
>You know what, Maria wants to go fight them herself because fuck it, YOLO

>>4517946
>Where does the lord fit?

>>4517985
>Go watch the fight between monsters
For science of course

>>4517985
>You know what, Maria wants to go fight them herself because fuck it, YOLO
I won't rest until our name is synonymous with Godslayer

>>4517985
>No, that is fucking not safe at all
We have a mission to accomplish.

>>4517985
>You know what, Maria wants to go fight them herself because fuck it, YOLO
Why the fuck not let's kill some monsters

>>4517985
>No, that is fucking not safe at all

>>4517985
>Go watch the fight between monsters

>>4517985
>No, that is fucking not safe at all

Watch the Fight!!
>>4517997
>>4518319

Yeah, nope
>>4518029
>>4518298
>>4518364


YOLO
>>4518016
>>4518039

If we only had one more Vote for YOLO.