Real OP is a gastropod and is image rangebanned for crimes agisnt humanity. They should make their presence known soonish.
>>4567719
>XZON-ZXON HQ [ 40 Pons ] [1 ACTION]
Real winners don´t skip on school day.

>>4567724
thank you anon, my crimes are indeed devilish.

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>>4567724
+1

>>4567724
>>4567824
-40 pons
699 pons

You *need* to get this shit done today. Sitting on your ass all day won't do you any good. It didn't take long for you to get dressed, catching the first bus passing by.

_________________________

No one was talking about the new app of judge Cidgeth in the bus, if you had to guess, the app isn't out just yet. You don't know exactly what to do with it really...ever since you downloaded the app, it just stayed silent in your phone. Maybe something important will pop in eventually.

"...committed suicide during the showing of a horror movie, the young popcorn maker from Sanada, 16, was on five different drugs at the time. Underbridge Cinema Manager Voltern Nash mourns the loss of a valuable..." A picture of a young orc was displayed next to the TV reporter. This was just sad, you must count yourself lucky. Many don't have a sliver of your luxuries.

You hopped from one bus to another, their head quarter should be in Gabiel. Thank Moon you 'upgraded' you S.S.C, otherwise, this little trip wouldn't have been possible. Before you, stood a large white building - at least fifteen stories high- with the black logo 'Xzon-Zxon' arched above the entrance.

The security was so tight that you felt like going to Sanada or something. You passed through three checkpoints and got sniffed by one mean Gyag with a muzzle for obvious reasons.

After one last stop with someone bothering you with questions, you made it inside. Literally everything around you was in white; the walls, the chairs even the staff. It was slightly annoying to focus on details in this sterile environment, furthermore, It was kind of strange to see all the restriction signs all over the stairs and elevators, you got it... second floor and beyond is for employees only. People aren't that dumb, big pharma.

-100 Pons
599 Pons

"Your ticket number is D-462. Please wait for your turn. Estimated time: 5 hours and 12 minutes" You spent like five minutes trying to get a ticket from this automated machine since it had plenty of options for complains and services. You were actually this close to head to the small 'Other services' next to it which costed an extra 50 pons. Needless to say, there were tons of people here...mostly non-elves who got shafted by the corporation in one way or another.

Among them, several elves were dressed in sharp black suits. These are definitely lawyers with their clients no where to be found...good luck gaining a pon from these bastards. Good thing you arrived relatively early. Oh boy, this will take a while.

Better kill that spare time somehow.

>Check your phone for news, free apps , whatever.
>Try to start a conversation with someone as bored as you are [Socialize]
>Check their pharmacy
>Check their ''''food corner''''''
>Wait outside
>Write in!

>>4568035
>Try to start a conversation with someone as bored as you are [Socialize]
Stat grind stat grind stat grind

>>4568035
>study
Elven poetry

>>4568073
Nah, forget this do that >>4568048 instead

>>4568048
>>4568081

Almost everyone around you sank their heads inside their phones, the few exceptions were:

-An elf in a grey suit, he had the look of those lawyers but there was something off about him. You couldn't tell.

-An old human lady who had some trouble reading her ticket.

-A mysterious dryad in long leather boots, trench coat and big ass black glasses.

-A relatively big Arachni who was struggling with her special white seat.

>pick someone to talk to!
>Nah [choose something else]

>>4568125
>pick someone to talk to!
>A relatively big Arachni who was struggling with her special white seat.
Imma be honest I’m picking this option because it sounds like the funniest encounter here

>>4568146
Make an excellent point anon. Supporting

>>4568125
>Old human lady
Time to get sympathy

>>4568125
>-A relatively big Arachni who was struggling with her special white seat.

>>4568146
>>4568172
>>4568220
>>4568504

"Urgh! This is ridickolous!" The woman exclaimed out loud. Both Centaur and Arachni furniture is kinda weird and alien to you. The two race always suffer the most since they are not exactly on any city-state's top priorities. Everything is either non existent or overpriced to hell and back.

"You are sitting on a centaur's chair." You remarked, sometimes, Arachni seats would have these extensions so they could rest their leg train on something. This one was made for centaurs for sure; it had a very wide base away from the floor.

"What?" She readjusted herself several times before giving up. There were literally two seats for her kind around here. Surprise, surprise, both were occupied. You and her began to chat while she was waiting for the other two to leave.

"...and then, I got hair growing all on my fakhce!" Another victim of Xzon-Zxon. According to her, one of their experimental beauty products had undesirable side effects that were NOT mentioned on the back of the product. Personally, you think she might be exaggerating; you squint your eyes looking for a single unusual hair but you always wind up staring at her freakish eyes...who needs two pupils???

"Tell me about it..." You shared your story with the big pharma, several minutes later, you found yourself chatting about her babysitter job. Well, She chewed your ear out with stories about spoiled brats in Gabiel. You were blown away by how ridiculous some of these stories were.

" So let me get this right: She actually harvested the blood of her pet Gyag by stabbing it with a syringe so she can '''''feed'''' you? That obsession is...wew."

"Yekhs, She was mentally ill. Her parents knew but none of thkhem told me anything about it. I took the pons and left."

>Damn right, Middle class elves have a LOT of well hidden socio and psychopaths
>You should have called the police, the freaks would just call another Arachni babysitter
>Gyag blood? Disgusting.
>It was not your problem, I got that but you could have helped the girl. Her parents aren't doing taur about it
>Write in!

>>4569405
>Gyag blood? Disgusting.

>>4569405
>Gyag blood? Disgusting.
That stuff has got to be nasty. Also pet Gyag? Elf’s are weird.

>>4569407
>>4569428

++ Skill

"It's...you wouldn't understakhnd." The Arachni had something to say but chose otherwise. The conversation ended on a slightly bad note as one of the two seat was free. The babysitter left after a quick goodbye, did you say something wrong? At least you burned some time AND got to know how to deal with those little shits.


>Check your phone for news, free apps , whatever.
>Try to start a conversation with someone as bored as you are [Specify]
>Check their pharmacy
>Check their ''''food corner''''''
>Wait outside
>Write in!

>>4569542
>Check their pharmacy
>Check your phone for news, free apps , whatever.
I don´t want to get ICKED

>>4569572
Pills, pills and more pills. The pharmacy was a small vault of meds, obviously this is the case but there was something quite unsettling about this particular pharmacy.

'Free medication, sign now and earn 1000 pons! right now*' The sign posted next to the pharmacy had a wall of tiny text, barely readable. Barring all the legal blurp, this quickie contract included taking an unknown pill and coming back here after a certain period of time. Just how low and immoral can these bastards get???

Something just crossed your mind... powdered Uyxoor extract... that is what Miss Stag is giving to Miss Yuni instead of this Haxxan drug. How much was it again? 40-50k? You can't remember. Should you ask the pharmacist about this or should you keep your mouth shut? There is a police officer nearby thanks to all the druggies and junkies who want free pons, How did they make it to Gabiel in the first place? Weird.

The pharmacist asked for your S.S.C before saying hi " I am sorry but certain medications will cost more due to your current Social Status." The only you could at this point is a deep sigh.

~your empyreal eye is reaching to something buried between life and death~

>Check the 'free meds' .
>Ask the pharmacist a question [Specify]
>Browse their meds, You can see a lot of imported stuff on the shelves.
>Leave the pharmacy, do something else [Specify]
>Write in!

>>4569724
>Write in: Be sure to be as polite as posible, try to make small talk
>>Browse their meds, You can see a lot of imported stuff on the shelves.
>Write in: Look for anything that might tingle your Empyreal Eye
>Ask the pharmacist a question:
>Does anything here require a medical prescription?

I really want to discover what shines. Hopefully the receptionist gets chatty.

>>4569737
+1
Alright game plan support this

>>4569737
Fuck it why not. Supporting

>>4569737
>>4569800
>>4569922

Hmm, Let's see...nope. You *know* there is a shiny somewhere in the pharmacy, that's it. Paloa said something about your eye still in its infancy, you barely unlocked its true potential...that is why it kinda sucks right now. Bummer.

"Some medications, yes. Anti-depressants, Pain killers and so on...Antibiotics,Diuretics, Certain Anticoagulants and others don't require any prescription. I recommend buying our Xanotol Xtra for any future cold and other Winter-related Moondust. " An old orc cleared his throat aggressively while waiting for his turn. He didn't say anything but it was clear on his face: Buy some shit or get the hell out of his way.

>Check the 'free meds' .
>Browse their meds, You can see a lot of imported stuff on the shelves.
>Leave the pharmacy, do something else [Specify]
>Write in!

>>4570602
>Browse their meds, You can see a lot of imported stuff on the shelves.
Cold medicine or pain killers could be useful in the future

>>4570687

" Enjoy our quality products."

-Ferritacon Pill [100 Pons]
Grants Immunity to ANEMIC for 1 combat

-Agrical Max Pill [100 Pons]
Grants Immunity to CHARMED for 1 combat

-Garodomycin Pill [100 Pons]
Grants Immunity to BOILING VEINS/HOT-BLOODED for 1 combat

-Satflam Pill [100 Pons]
Grants Immunity to TERROR for 1 combat

-Bowemptaz Pill [100 Pons]
Grants Immunity to BLOATED for 1 combat

-Activien Pill [100 Pons]
Grants Immunity to SLUMBER for 1 combat

-Xanotol Xtra Pill [100 Pons]
Grants Immunity to COLD BLOODED for 1 combat

Holy moon! 100 pons for a single pill??? This is crazy! Other meds required prescription.

>Throw your pons away and buy something
>Yeah, no. You won't waste your pon on this Gabiel-priced nonsense [Specify what to do next]

>>4570736
>Yeah, no. You won't waste your pon on this Gabiel-priced nonsense
>Check their ''''food corner''''''
Lets go buy overpriced food instead of overpriced pills

>>4570740

Their food corner wasn't any better, you got the same ' eat free food and gain 1000 pons for it! ' scam next to counter plus some outrageous price tag for their food. The TV dinner from Alute? Yeah, TRIPLE the price here. Nope, nope, nope. They don't deserve a single pon.

The music was nice at least, it was actually much better to sit here waiting for your turn. Th only downside is that you might miss them calling out for you.

" How is the plasma levels?... good,good. We are past that point. The prognosis is more than acceptable. Uh-huh. yes, a week sounds fine. I will finish all the paperwork. No, no, It is nothing. I-" An elf in a lab coat bumped into you nearly spilling all of his lunch on you.

"I will call you back, HEY!" He barked at you as the floor was littered with lettuce, buns and burgers "You owe me 59 pons, buddy."

>YOU bumped into ME, 'buddy'.
>[Just ignore the doctor? and leave]
>Alright fine, here [Give him the pons]
>Really? Are we doing this, right now?
>I am not paying your taur.
>Write in!

>>4570787
>[Just ignore the doctor? and leave]
Make sure to hide our face while we quickly go to the bathroom to clean up hopefully he is too busy to actually try and pursue us

>>4570787
*are the plasma levels
*not paying you taur

>>4570787
>How could I bump into you? I am sitting on a chair.

>>4570919
Oh shit damn you’re right anon
Switch to this

>>4570808
>>4570919
>>4570921

++ Study

You outsmarted his ass with a single question "Well I-, You di-ARGH!" He had no choice but to leave you alone. The elf left his lunch all over the floor too heading upstairs. he had to work here for sure. Once he was gone, A sad janitor quickly arrived to the scene to clean this juicy mess. At least he is getting paid for it, right? right?

"Pfft, what an asshole." A guy in a tacky brown suit swooped in right after with his battered black suitcase. He had the classic look of a sleazy lawyer...from Sanada, also known as non-lawyer.

"Yeah." Despite his off putting looks, you agreed with him.

"Wanna have breakfast? or is it lunch time already? I have been inside with these lunatics from eight in the morning but by moon, I did it! I DID IT!!" He raised his hand up in the air while the stench of cheap cologne mixed with sweat reeked from his armpits.

>No thanks, Bro.
>ALRIGHT! FREE FOOD!
>Uh, sure.
>[Leave right now before this creep drugs you or something]
>I don't even know your name
>[Call the security]

>>4572251
>Uh, sure.
So, what did you won? Name´s Johann by the way

We already had breakfast so let´s get coffe adn pay for it. Good coffe.

>>4572262
+1

>>4572262
>>4572286

"Ark. Ark Bishop." He firmly shook you hand as he wiped out the sweat on his forehead "And I just hit the lottery. A settlement with the devil, thirteen point six MILLION pons!!!! And I get TEN percent out of them!"

The man couldn't hold his excitement insisting on buying you a full meal no matter how many nos you threw at him. He paid roughly 500 pons for basically nothing but hey, you aren't complaining.

You hatred grows more for the big pharma after hearing Ark's story. They lied about certain aspects of a research contract with a pregnant woman causing her to die shortly after delivery. Her daughter also suffered the same fate since the experimental drug the mother took made her lungs and heart biologically useless. Technically speaking, the husband didn't file a lawsuit just yet. He could have but Ark advised him to take this settlement for many reasons...

"People like my client tend to have a lot fatal car accidents or a gas leaks juuust a week before going to court. " He whispered as one of the security passed by " No one had won a lawsuit against Xzon, no one will."

The lawyer continued to slurp his lavish breakfast , you took it easy unlike him " Shouldn't he gain like several hundred million pons instead of this pocket change?"

"Yes," He replied " Assuming he '''survives''' the court. Me too, Car accidents comes in packages for everyone."

++Skill
++Study
++Socialize

A solid hour melted away by the time he finished chatting with you. You learned so much from him in such a little time. How to deal with corporate giants like Xzon and elves in general. New words, 'new' laws in Cairth mysteriously hid from non-elven public eyes, rights you never learned about. That is the second time you misjudged someone based on their appearance.

He took a turn into politics before finishing his plate "...they have been sending that Cidgeth guy to Nileth quite a lot lately. You know what that means? War."

"No way, man." You dismissed the idea.

"I am just saying. The world has been too peaceful for over a century, it saw some sparks here and there but not a full blown war, not yet. Don't visit Nileth for any reason this year or the next."

"I don't have a lot of pons. Thanks for the meal by the way."

"Johann, It is n-" His old ass phone started to ring "Can you keep an eye on my suitcase?"

"Sure." The lawyer was gone, this might be his client according to what you have heard.

_____________________

It has been half an hour already and Ark is still out there, you tried to look for him but you couldn't find him. You are also a few people away from your turn. Why did your dumbass self say yes? Stupid.

You did caught a totally unprofessional sticker on the suitcase, it had his name and number in case it was lost. Hmmmm.

>Keep waiting for him to come back. Risk losing your turn.
>Take it with you , start looking for him after finishing your business here.
>Just give it to the security. Easy.

>>4572378
>Take it with you , start looking for him after finishing your business here.
Hey anons who wants to bet there is either something incriminating or just a fucking bomb in this suitcase?

>>4572378
>>Take it with you , start looking for him after finishing your business here.

>>4572378
>Keep waiting for him to come back. Risk losing your turn.

>>4572378
>Take it with you
Send him a text message, so he knows where to find us. Also, rip his name and telephone out of the briefcase and put the tag in your hacker. Better that security doesn't see you with anything belonging this guy or they might want to confiscate it

>>4572419
>>4572433
>>4572457
>>4573036

Something inside your gut told you that if you left the suitcase with the security, they will screw both Ark and his poor client. You will take it with you for the time being. The suitcase was surprisingly heavy, must be loaded with boring documents and incriminating evidence against Xzon. Either ways, it is very important. You can't lose it.

Your turn was up a few minutes later. An elf with a painful smile was waiting for you in a small office, that woman should pursue a better career as an actor with her fake everything "How can I help you?"

You explained her the whole situation expecting her to juggle you between several offices... none of that happened actually. The elf made a few calls before handling you a pristine document, signed and everything.

"Do you need anything else?" She brought you back to reality as you kept staring at the document in disbelief, it shouldn't have gone so smoothly.

>N-no, thank you , Ma'am
>[Ask her a question]
>write in

>>4573387
>>N-no, thank you , Ma'am

Huh. Nothing went wrong. How suspicious...

>>4573387
>read that document VERY carefully
>N-no, thank you , Ma'am

>>4573399
>>4573410

It was EXACTLY what you wanted, there wasn't anything hidden between the lines. 100% A-OK. This SHOULD be the case but the recent practices of big corporations made the public skeptical at best , downright paranoid/ conspiracy theorists at worst.

The signal was kinda trashy so you left the HQ after looking for Ark inside. Surprise, you found the lawyer still yapping outside near the bus stop. He quickly ended the call facepalming real hard " Look at me, almost catching bus. You are a lifesaver, Johann!"

"It has been like a hour and a half, what took you so long?"

"My client, We are having a little difference over the cash. Can I...?" You gave him the suitcase, there were several stacks of pons inside -hardly a single million though- above several folders tucked together tightly.

"You sure it is safe to do that in the middle of the street?"

"This is Gabiel, not Koris, not Sanda. They got cameras everything. Besides...." He slipped a roll of at least a couple thousand pons in your left " You need some paper, don't waste it on travelling to Nileth."

>Wow, that's just-I don't know what to say...
>I can't seriously take all of these pons.
>But I did nothing to deserve it.
>You know, this is the third time something great happened to me in a row. I am usually a bad luck magnetic.
>This is too suspicious. I don't want to be part of anything incriminating.
>Don't waste the pons of me. Spend it on the nobodies in Sanada. The ones who *actually* need it.
>I don't want your money buuuut can I use your services in the future for free? I keep getting into trouble and I am only seventeen...

>>4573460
>Wow, that's just-I don't know what to say...
We’re fucking rich, boys

>>4573460
>>I don't want your money buuuut can I use your services in the future for free? I keep getting into trouble and I am only seventeen...
Guys, let´s ask first if he can help with our Yerth problem and then if he can´t we will take the money. We could save an 11k plane ticket

>>4573460
>>I don't want your money buuuut can I use your services in the future for free? I keep getting into trouble and I am only seventeen...
The pon is tempting, but you can always count on a lawyer

>>4573500
On second though, discard the take the money part. Having a lawyer by our side is too good.

>>4573501
+1

>>4573493
>>4573500
>>4573501

Ark arched a half smile barely showing his coffee/tea stained teeth" Now you are talking my language. Here's my number."

+++++ Socialize
New contact added: Ark Bishop.

" You are a good kid, Johann. Just keep your nose clean and you won't need sleazebags like me. See you never!"

___________________

MIDDAY

___________________

It felt unnatural to refuse free pons like that, your hand was begging you to stop when you returned the roll of pons back to Ark. Oh well, you may never know, he might save your ass one day.

Return to the dorm?

>Yeah, it is about time.
>No, You wanna go somewhere else [Specify]

>>4573576
>Yeah, it is about time.
Time for Moonworld. Also, guys, we just got 15 stats ups from all the things we did.

>>4573576
>>Yeah, it is about time.
Moon world ahoy

>>4573579
>>4573637

-40 Pons
549 Pons

Yeesh, the dorm was basically empty at this time with Miss Yuni on laundry duty. You wanted to go to the Moonworld but the rest of your team is at the academy right now. It is not that hard to solo some of the fights or enigmas, right?

>Don't fool yourself , no Moonworlding today [Specify another action!]
>YEAH, LETS DO THIS [2 ACTION , Select where do you want to go]
>Miss Yuni could use some help with the laundry [ 1 ACTION]

>>4573684
>>Miss Yuni could use some help with the laundry [ 1 ACTION]
We're almost at lvl 3 symp

>>4573684
>Check donation box
>pay 100 pons
>MW Paloa

I wanna get his CB damm it. Then we can go activate the recycler.

Rolled 2 (1d2)

>>4574531
>>4574625

>>4574531
>>4574625

+++Sympathize
-100 Pons
459 Pons

More money for the donation box. It feels good to give back for a change.

"Have you seen this creep outside?" Someone who was too sick for the academy asked while resting on the couch.

"What creep?"

"Some orc hobo." He muffled his cough for a second " I feel like he is gonna rob us or something. Do you think he is the serial killer?"

"He is too drunk for that...and no, I haven't." This was concerning. Just why does this old fart stick around here? No one is giving him change...or drinks.

Whatever, you are heading back to the Moonworld, you got some unfinished business with Paloa.

_____________________

MOONWORLD [TIME 50]
DARR-RAMEL
MALKH/ TIF'ERA

You will never get used to that blistering sand...why doesn't Paloa just relocate back to his snowy peak or whatever?

The Hermit was standing before one of those stone statues with long scarfs. He didn't shift his stare away from the endless horizon as your steps grew louder.

"It is very unwise for a mortal to tread my worlds accompanied only by the wind." He stated.

" I got back up." your persona materialized vividly for a second as a soft reminder of your prowess.

"..." He remained silent for a good while "Death awaits even the most prepared. Don't let your overconfidence and arrogance cloud your actions. Now, what is it that you desire?"

>I dunno, wanna ...hang out? [RANK UP , TIME 15]
>Your special scouting services, I want some
>Write in!

>>4574693
>Hang out
>Write in: Any guesses on how many floors Lust Labyrinth has?

>>4574693
>>I dunno, wanna ...hang out? [RANK UP , TIME 15]
Hrnghhh bonds

>>4574712
>>4574723

" As you wish. I may be inclined to teach you what my sister can not."

"Maq is a pretty good teacher, without her, we wouldn't be having this conversation." You are not sure why did you rush to defend her like that.

"With the blade, yes. The two of you lack patience among other virtues. It will be your downfall when facing against more powerful sins, young hunter."

"Hunter? Oh yeah." You almost forgot the name Kaz gave to your little band of sin purgers. Word must travel fast in the Moonlworld...that or Paloa has eyes and ears everywhere.

The silver shadow swallowed the illusion around you sending you both to a white void. " I shall put you in a trial of sorts. It matters little if you win or lose...It is all about the experience gained."

"Okay?" You were getting a little anxious.

"Good, good." Paloa struck the void with his staff causing the 'ground' to shake "I want you to tell me of your most ideal place to live. Few or many details...it is your choice . I will make it real."

>What is the point? It is just another stupid illusion.
>A topical paradise, crystal clear water, palm trees, hammocks...
>I would like a taste of what the richest elf in the world is having.
>Girls! Lots of hot girls! don't care about other boring details
>Unironically, somewhere quiet and cozy. I am sick of this world and its problems
>Can you...can you make up my biological parents? I think I might want to see them.
>My foster dad. I would do anything just to see him again.
>I wanna see Cairth without Ruin or Hnnng HNNNG, GOD. DAMN. IT.
>Let me see Cairth with Judge Cidgeth in charge...
>Write in!

>>4574804
*MOON.DAMN.IT

>>4574804
>My foster dad. I would do anything just to see him again.
Johann’s faster dad, also know as the coolest guy in the world

>>4574804
>My foster dad. I would do anything just to see him again.

>>4574804
>My foster dad. I would do anything just to see him again.

>>4574850
>>4574938
>>4575438

The void slowly began shift and stir morphing into something...familiar. Home. Yes, before it got burned down to the ground. How did the silver shadow managed to replicate everything so... perfectly?

Your sense of unease melted away when you saw your foster reading the newspaper on his favorite with his silly pink slipper dangling from his right. It was this moment when a whirlwind of emotions hit you real hard. You wanted to laugh, cry, hold him tightly and apologize for the stupid things you said and done in the first few months with him.

"How long do you wish to experience this memory?" the disembodied voice of Paloa reminded you of this perfectly woven illusion.

>I don't want to be here anymore. A lie will always remain a lie. I can't live in the past. I got a whole future ahead of me.
>Just five minutes.
>A full hour
>A couple of days
>A whole week
>Until my next birthday. I want to celebrate it with him for the last time.
>Forever...I want to be here forever...

>>4578127
>I don't want to be here anymore. A lie will always remain a lie. I can't live in the past. I got a whole future ahead of me.
I think it’s good that Johann can get another chance to see him for a second but in the end he needs to move on

>>4578127
>Just five minutes
I don´t want to be here forever. Just enough to say all the things I didn´t say.

Rolled 2 (1d2)

>>4578249
>>4578261

>>4578249
>>4578261

The voice inside your head dissipated leaving you alone with your foster dad. You immediately lied down on the couch like you always did , head resting on your favorite coffee-stained cushion " ...Dad?"

"Hmm? I told you, you will have to wait for Fun Friday. " Oh yeah, this is several days prior to the fire. He never really told you about this surprise...it has to be that bank account.

> I miss you.
> [Say nothing]
> I think I have a crush on someone...
> I wanna beat your high score. I think I can do it.
> What can I do when the odds are stacked against me?

>>4578292
>What can I do when the odds are stacked against me?
No matter how much I want to do the crush option I think some final advice is ours and Johanns best option, and if we can, get a final
>I miss you.
Right before we leave

>>4578292
>I wanna beat your high score. I think I can do it.

>>4578305
+1

>>4578305
Supporting

>>4578305
>>4578368
>>4578377
>>4578451

"Life is unfair." He folded the newspaper , " Always has been. Do you remember *them*?"

You shuddered at the very thought " Yeah, I-i don't know what would I have done if you didn-"

"You endured, Johann. You preserved through their abuse. There will be always someone like them in our lives." The illusion of your foster dad stood up, reaching for the remote control " Never give up, even if the whole world is conspiring against you. My son won't surrender, he won't kneel. He is a hero...my hero."

You were on the verge of tears because of how true this statement was; both you and him were broken and shattered. You were practically a modern child slave while his ex-wife robbed him of his children through an excruciating divorce. Your wounds healed together throughout your time with him.

You didn't have time to say goodbye as your surroundings had returned to its previous formless state. You should have asked Paloa to stay here for a bit more. Oh well.

" Was it adequate enough for you?" asked Paloa.

"..." You didn't know whether to thank him or cuss him for his tricks. You did ask for it after all.

"You wished for the best place to be. Now, I ask you to envision quite the opposite for your worst enemy."

>Definitely Sanada, heh.
>The bottom level of Yenv's hell. Lots of fire and molten flesh dripping from the ceiling.
> The Room....
> That pit of needles in Gabiel , smothered by the low king's fat ass
> Some city-state owned black site.
> In a big ol' pile of taurshit mixed with rotten Gyags for good measure
> Write in!

>>4580499
>The Room....
I am most intrigued as to what this option is

>>4580499
>A situation were the worst of futures has come to Cairth. Wars with the other city states, laws becoming more and more draconian and chaos in the streets, with apocalypse coming Closer and Closer. My friends being picked off one by one while I am able to see everything but cannot do a single thing to avoid It.

>>4580499
> The Room....

Rolled 1 (1d2)

>>4580512
>>4580523

>>4580512
>>4580523
>>4580572

Yes, The Room. Your 'punishment' for not cleaning the dishes in time or any trivial reason they made up. Its psychological scars still run deep inside your mind... in reality, it was a glorified closet full of dust and other clutter. They could have beat you instead like they always do but nooo...they just loved to lock you in The Room with no lights on for hours to no end. The cockroaches teeming inside would start crawling on your skin for a quick nibble.

If you were extra naughty, they would lock you inside naked. Yes, naked....didn't matter whether you are freezing or not. No one believed you in school, the teachers and the principal didn't care at all despite the clear signs of abuse.

One time, They were too drunk to pick you up from school. While you were hopelessly waiting, a stranger approached you with an expression you couldn't comprehend at the time. Your daunting appearance made him ask questions, questions that you were too afraid to answer or they will punish you again and again. He didn't press on any further, asking for your name instead. This stranger was your future foster dad. The elf who didn't rest until he had you in his custody. The elf who saved your life.

It was very stupid to imagine a dark spooky closet but Paloa realigned the every fabric of time and space on a whim. This time, you weren't inside this prison; you and him were but floating thoughts spectating his creation from above. It was a strange feeling, not gonna lie, as if you were just a soul without a body.

" Interesting choice. Ruin in From utilized me to spread terror among mortal minds. My previous self was perhaps more deadly than my sisters and brothers."

"Really? You don't like much..er, no offense." Damn it, Johann. Stop saying stupid things!

"Who would you like to suffer? How much do you wish for them to expeirence this torement?" Slightly irritated, He ignored your remark right away.

WHO

>Them, I want them to have a taste of what they had done to me. I want the cockroaches to eat them alive. I want the wall and the clutter to close on them...but most importantly, I want them to be able to see me and the smile on my face.
>Ruin in form, Can you squeeze him inside, Paloa
>S-Hnnng.HNNNNGGGGGGG!
>I dunno, a crime boss, maybe?
>The CEO of the big pharma, All the pons in the world won't save him.
>Lust? Don't think it is possible.
>No one. I don't wish this on my worst enemies. I don't want to become like them.
>Write in!

TIME

>Nope.
>A full day.
>Make it a week
>Couple of months?
>Forever. Always keep them an inch away from death.

>>4580601
>No one. I don't wish this on my worst enemies. I don't want to become like them.
>Nope.
[JUSTICE] demands that Johann does not act like he is the judge, jury, and executioner. Especially for cruel and unusual punishments.

>>4580601
>No one. I don't wish this on my worst enemies. I don't want to become like them.
>Nope.
I smell a trap here...

>>4580618
>>4580631

The oh so familiar sunbeams of Darr-Ramel blinded you for a second as you had returned back without a single word. No more white void or good/bad memories. Feels good to have your body back.

"Soooo, did I pass your test ?" He better have a cool reward or something for you.

The silver shadow shook his head " We are not finished, I am yet to hear of what you had learned. "

>Nothing? We really didn't do much out there.
>Life is always unfair. Roll with the punches, don't back down.
>Don't cling to the past . Your future awaits.
>Power can be corrupting, don't let it blind your judgement.
>Let go. All the hatred inside will make you a bitter, wicked man. Show mercy, even to your enemies
>Write in!

>>4580601
>>No one. I don't wish this on my worst enemies. I don't want to become like them.
>Nope.

>>4580655
>To always be the better man, we will always have to endure hardships. A lot of those hardships are inflicted by selfish and cruel people but we cannot allow ourselves to be blinded by our past, both the good and bad, nor can we allow ourselves become like those selfish and cruel people by focusing on how they have wronged us. We must be able to endure and overcome any struggle ahead of us and learn to grant mercy to those who deserve it, all in the name of [JUSTICE].

Anime protagonist speech is a go

>>4580664
Sounds like anime bullshit. That means I support it

>>4580664
>>4580673

"Very good, very good indeed." The Shadow did his wrappings-into-map trick once more except he wasn't looking for a labyrinth, he had something else in mind...

"Deep in Iwch's rest, you will find a forgotten husk surrounded by twisted shadows..."

"Yeah, I know that alre-"

"Death Arcana awaits... " Well, that's new " So much loss of life in a single place. Memories and powers of the fallen from this world and beyond congregate here. Iwch might be dead but her corpse can channel immeasurable power."

>Thats it?
>I don't get it. How can I form a celestial bond with a dead body?
>Thanks!
>If she is dead...can I take her power or something?
>Not worth it. That place has tons of curses.
>Write in!

>>4580689
>I don't get it. How can I form a celestial bond with a dead body?

>>4580689
>If she is dead...can I take her power or something?

Rolled 1 (1d2)

>>4580695
>>4580696

>>4580695
>>4580696
"Anything is possible in our ravaged world." Well, he does have a point " Your powers would exponentially increase by the time you reach her."

"Yeah..." who knows what can your empyreal do by then?

RANK UP [Hermit Arcana]
RANK II [ Half in Half ]
Reduce TIME consumption for fast travel between Respite points, Allows you to travel in and out of a labyrinth.

RANK III [???]
???

[TIME 35]

You still got a lot of time but you can't do much without Maq and Kaz . What do you want to do?

>MOONOUT
>Select another RP to teleport to [Will cost TIME]
>Ask Paloa for his special scouting services [Will cost Makka]
>Ask Paloa a question [Specify!]
>Explore Darr-Ramel by yourself [-?? TIME]
>Write!

>>4580720
>Maq said her sister was in Lust's Labyrinth. Could I pay you to map that place? Or at least ask you how many floors there are?

>>4580720
>What can you tell me about Maq?
>Explore Darr-Danel

Rolled 2 (1d2)

>>4580727
>>4580741

>>4580727
>>4580741

" A good hound, driven by rage, eager to serve any master." Came his cold reply.

"Hey, don't say that! What do you have against her anyways?"

"She exchanged one master for a crueler one. Rendering us Moonless so he can ''''free''' us." For a brief moment, his sliver wrappings were slightly darker than usual " The hook-nosed master of hers is dead, why does she continue to serve his futile cause?"

>So you were just happy being a mindless killing machine?
>No cost is too great when it comes to saving the world.
>I haven't seen the guy but he is ...er was doing the right thing.
>[Drop the subject]
>At least she is not hiding like you.
>Write in!

>>4580762
>Isn’t it because she found a cause that she actually believes in? Even if it is futile in the end, it’s still better to fight for [JUSTICE] than to just give up.

Man Paloa is just leaving himself wide open to bullshit anime speeches

>>4580762
>So you were just happy being a mindless killing machine?

>>4580762
>She found something to worth dedicating her life. For her it's saving this world, for you it's this quiet place and your maps.

>>4580810
I’ll switch to this it still gets the point across but it’s sell hostile to Palau which I wanted to go for

>>4580792
>>4580810
>>4580827

"She is wasting her time. An admirable effort from her side but it won't change anything, the end is inevitable." He calmly stated.

"We will see about that, buddy." You were more than determined to end Ruin and his shitty scheme to destroy both worlds or whatever, just gotta start with that Lust asshole first.


>MOONOUT
>Select another RP to teleport to [Will cost TIME]
>Ask Paloa for his special scouting services [Will cost Makka]
>Ask Paloa a question [Specify!]
>Explore Darr-Ramel by yourself [-?? TIME]
>Write!

>>4581403
>So, I encountered an interesting Shadow (tell him about the Director)

>>4581405

+++++ Paloa

"Have you now?" You piqued his intrest right away.

"Yeah, know anything about this guy?"

"I am surprised he didn't kill Mouten right away. Intriguing..."

"Kill? What do you mean? He was kinda passive aggressive with us."

Paloa stirred the sand with his staff creating a small spectacle for you " The 'Director' as you like to call him predates our creation. He has been a thorn in Ruin's side for many cycles, always arriving at the latest cycle consumed by Ruin's wrath."

You saw what seemed to be a battle of sorts, several shadows splattered like flies against his a long pair of legs " He trusted his best shadows to kill this director but we failed miserably, much like every iterations from previous cycles. I was lucky to escape this encounter unscathed."

The dancing sands had returned to the silent ground leaving you with some questions "But *why*? Why does Ruin want him dead? Why can't he just do the job himself."

"That, I do not know. We didn't question our master's will." He admitted.

"Uh-huh ,How come Maq is clueless about this guy?"

"Ruin's will. He had an army of shadows, some were more informed than others." He paused for a moment, reassessing the situation " He could be a very powerful ally. You should consider befriending the director."

>Damn right I will!
>He is too dangerous, what if he comes for you next? I can't take the risk.
>Nah, too much of a hassle. I am always out of time.
>Write in!

>>4581437
>Damn right I will!
Fuck it, why not? Not like we can spend our TIME doing much else in the Lust Lab this outing...

>>4581437
>I dont think he would be a friend, but perhaps I can make an ally out of him

Rolled 2 (1d2)

>>4581447
>>4581448

>>4581447
>>4581448

" I might be able to locate him...If you have the right makka for it." You still haven't used his services, maybe you should give it a shot? Then again, you are saving your makka for the Velvet Workshop. Choices, Choices.


>MOONOUT
>Select another RP to teleport to [Will cost TIME]
>Ask Paloa for his special scouting services [Will cost Makka]
>Ask Paloa a question [Specify!]
>Explore Darr-Ramel by yourself [-?? TIME]
>Write!

>>4581455
>Does the name ASATATH ring any bells to you? A friend of many manifiested her as a Persona and he claimed to have met her before.

>>4581457

" No, The name is foreign to me. Does this Asatath have any stark features?"

"Well, She is...there is... basically, an ashy looking guy is holding a burning lady. Does this count as one or two personas?"

"It is uncommon but yes, a persona can manifest itself as several individuals fused together. As long as it is a single, unseparated entity, It shouldn't be out of the ordinary to see one." His words reminded you of Tesdon, the headless horsewoman. Sucks that he doesn't know anything. Wait, since Kaz's persona was his imaginary friend, It is very likely that he made it up...he didn't base it on someone or something, right? You can ask him OR you can bring him here to Paloa.
>MOONOUT
>Select another RP to teleport to [Will cost TIME]
>Ask Paloa for his special scouting services [Will cost Makka]
>Ask Paloa a question [Specify!]
>Explore Darr-Ramel by yourself [-?? TIME]
>Write!

>>4581487
>Ask Paloa for his special scouting services [Will cost Makka]
Quick question, is this us paying him and he discovering a rando location or do we get a list to choose from?

>>4581493
rando

>4581493
Ignore that, taking this >>4581494 into account. We must first unlock the recycler, then we can fuck around.

>Explore Darr-Ramel by yourself [-?? TIME]

>>4581487
>Explore Darr-Ramel by yourself [-?? TIME]

>>4581496
>>4581564
-10 TIME
25/50

Ah yes, the seemingly endless stretches of sand and more sand. Quite thrilling to search for treasure while sweating your ass off, just why can't Paloa dispel this particular illusion?
Whatever, you are not leaving without some fat loot. There are a lot of shinies out there but the real question is quite simple: Which one of them is real?

> There is a small pile of Makka nearby, worth checking out, right? [-20% HP]
>Oooh, that is a big one! Some kind of gem glittering above one of those scarf statues [-40% HP]
>Is that a treasure chest? It is half buried in the sand, it looks like the ground is swallowing it at an abysmal rate [-60% HP]
>You swore you saw something moving past that sand dune...something made out of pure gold! [-80% HP]
>The shimmering air obscures what looks like a person, It will be a long ass walk towards whoever this is [-99% HP]
>Nah, you prefer not getting cooked alive in the process.

>>4581637
>The shimmering air obscures what looks like a person, It will be a long ass walk towards whoever this is [-99% HP]
MYSTERY PERSON

>>4581637
>The shimmering air obscures what looks like a person, It will be a long ass walk towards whoever this is [-99% HP]
WHAT CAN GO WRONG??!?!?!?

>>4581656
>>4581666

1/39 HP

You clearly underestimated the distance between you and whoever is on the other side panting and grasping for hot air.

"Where...where is..." No one was around, only you and the scorching sand. It was a mirage after all.

"MOON DAMN IT!" You had no strength left in you stand up, all of this stupid walking for was nothing. And you thought this mirage was also walking towards you, stupid, stupid! Welp, unless you want to die, better Moonout. Huh, why did your persona projected itsel-

"Don't move. Hands up in the air." an actual bullet? whizzed right by your left ear, exploding a few miles away, creating what looks like a storm of black slimy tendrils. The shooter was behind you , probably priming their rifle at your head.

You did what they asked, slowly raising your hands. Their voice was somewhat muffled as they gave you a stern warning " Tell your little pet to stand down or I will blow your head off."

>[Do what they said, you are in no position to negotiate.]
>Who are you ? What do you want from me?
>Screw this [ Fight your attacker!]
>Can I turn around, or you are gonna shoot me for that too?
>[Something seemed...of about their voice] [ Study 3]
>[Their voice doesn't seem to be too far from where you are, a quick rush and tackle will do] [Strength 2]
>Write in!

>>4581713
>[Do what they said, you are in no position to negotiate.]
>I saw you in the distance and wanted to make sure you weren´t a mirage. I hold no ill intention, I swear

>>4581719
+1

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>>4581719
>>4581721

"I was tracking you down, thief. "

"W-what?" This shadow is on crazy makka "I didn't steal anything!"

" Turn around, slowly." before you stood a....kid? in a gas mask? What? They had white glowing eyes and some form of fungus growing out of their head.They were pointing an antique rifle at you, ready to blast you at any second.

"You stole my rope. I killed a lot of Lappsche to escape the Alacitero. Give.It.Back." deep inside the rifle's barrel, you heard a distinct sound as if it was filled with thousands of cockroaches so eager to escape their cylindrical confines. This is no regular rifle, that's for sure.

>Lappsche? Alacitero?
>I don't know what you are talking about
>You mean this ? [Show them the spelunking Makka]
>I am a friend of Mouten, Paloa ? Eplis? White?
>Over my dead body, you little shit
>You think you can scare me? I will show you some REAL shit [USE BROKEN VEIL]
>Yep, I like my odds [Fight the shooter!]
>Write in!

>>4581743
>You mean this ? [Show them the spelunking Makka]
>I thought it was part of the Labyrinth

>>4581748
Supporting

Also, maybe we should equip our worm mask after this.

>>4581748
>>4582116

-Spelunking Makka

"H-hey!" Without warning, the kid snatched the rope makka out of your hand. The rifle was more than happy to slurp it up in a voracious fashion. Yep, that rifle is one of a kind.

" Do it again and I will handle you to that fat Mastirofico. " The masked child was claimed by more slimy tendrils sprawling beneath his feet. Wow, you just got robbed at gunpoint in the Moonworld...somethings just never changes wherever you are. Fantastic. Just why didn't they shoot you dead the second they spotted you? Furthermore, You could have used your broken veil ability on them, how is that possible? You have so many unanswered questions.

Onto more important matters, you are pretty sure you will die after taking several steps anywhere. Better Moonout or start healing yourself somehow.

>MOONOUT
>Go to another RP outside of Darr-Ramel [Specify, will cost TIME]
>Take some consumables [Specify]
>Write in!

>4583027
>Moonlands RP

I wanna try exploring a bit, see if we find anything cool

>>4583075
Nah forget this
>Ichw´s rest
We are underlevelled for it, but we can always flee and we will get fancy stuff

>>4583027
>moonlands rp
>>4583077
This is a BAD idea especially since we are at 1% health

Rolled 2 (1d2)

>>4583077
>>4583083

>>4583083
We get a full heal on going to an RP. There is a good point in that the area is pretty dangerous though. I'll support moonlands

>>4583077
>>4583083
>>4583086

-13 TIME
12/50 TIME
+38 HP
39/39 HP

Aaaah, much better. If only you could bring one of those golden benches with you back to the real world....you would be a billionaire! Or dead once any of the big corpo boys hear about this miracle bench. After wandering around for a while, you stumbled upon the ruins of what seemed to be an amusement park surrounded by red mist. Something or someone had turned most of its fleeting visitors into crystalline statues frozen in time. Yeah, totally not creepy at all. The place had seen some fighting ; bullet holes, empty ammo boxes, sandbags... the whole shebang. Other than that, it was pretty much abandoned.

>Break the statues, target practice [2 TIME]
>Mass destruction time, baby, baby! Wreck this place up! [10 TIME, will use several spells/skills]
>Search for anything valuable [7 TIME]
>Check if one of the rides is somehow operational [Skill 7 ]
>Better leave this place, too spooky for you.
>Write in!

>>4583101
>Search for anything valuable [7 TIME]

>>4583101
>Break the statues, target practice [2 TIME]
We've acted like idiots up to now, so why not continue?

Rolled 2 (1d2)

>>4583103
>>4583107

>>4583103
>>4583107

+++ Skill

They are already dead soooo they won't mind you poking their bodies, right? You shattered several glassy bystanders with your rapier, it felt pretty good...and it reminded you of Kaz for some reason. You should really practice with him more. You owe like a lot even before the whole Moonworld thing.

Huh, the broken shard are floating in the air. Weird but you are in the Moonworld, *everything* is weird.

>Mass destruction time, baby, baby! Wreck this place up! [10 TIME, will use several spells/skills]
>Search for anything valuable [7 TIME]
>Check if one of the rides is somehow operational [Skill 7 ]
>Better leave this place, too spooky for you.
>Write in!

>>4583119
>>Search for anything valuable [7 TIME]

>>4583119
>Search for anything valuable [7 TIME]
I want to break stuff like my name is Durst, but the TIME situation isn't good for that...

>>4583119
>>Search for anything valuable [7 TIME]

>>4583120
>>4583124
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1d7tIaZbteo

-7 TIME
3/50 TIME

The gift shop was mostly intact, some asshole had put all of the gifts in bloodied cages. They were connected to a single control panel with several labeled switches, each one corresponding to a single cage.

PICK ONE ONLY :) was written on the wall in blood. Nice smiley face by the way. As for the cages, they were:

#1: A striped back-n-white squirt gun...with a twitchy eye and a mouth. 'It' was busy licking the puddle of blood under it. The Cage itself had several holes in it. Large enough to squeeze your hand inside.

#2: You can't actually see what is inside thanks to a crusty white layer surrounding the whole cage. However, through the small cracks, golden rays shines brightly.

#3: A book with a black leathery cover. Nothing too spectacular about it. Its cage is squeaky clean, is this a good or a bad sign?

#4: A fluffy brown teddy bear crammed inside a tiny cage with its stubby limb squished real hard to fit. Why would anyone do that?

#5: Nothing. The fifth cage is empty but it has a LOT of locks, at least a dozen of them wired to the same switch.

>Flip a single switch [Specify]
>Leave this obvious trap
>Flip more than one switch [Specify]
>FLIP.THEM.ALL

>>4583150
#2: You can't actually see what is inside thanks to a crusty white layer surrounding the whole cage. However, through the small cracks, golden rays shines brightly.

Either Armour or accesory. We need both, though the gun tempts me.

>>4583150
>>Flip a single switch [2]

>>4583150
>Flip a single switch [Specify]
>#5: Nothing. The fifth cage is empty but it has a LOT of locks, at least a dozen of them wired to the same switch.
This is the most mysterious of the mystery boxes

>>4583150
Leave this obvious trap

>>4583179
>>4583245
>>4583252
>>4583309

"SHIT!" You took cover behind the counter as you detonated the other cages by flipping that switch. All sorts of debris and chunks flew above your head as your ears started to ring. Of course something like that was bound to happen.

When the dust had settled, you took a peek at what left of the cages. Surprisingly, the second one was intact. Though a little crispy, The cage was now opened , revealing the goodies.

+50 Makka
+ Self-Destruct Shard [ [1] [1] Deal heavy moonless damage to all foes but K.O its caster in the process]

Well, it is something. You can't help it but to think about other choices you had, oh well. What is done is done. Too bad you are almost out of TIME...unless you want to eat those lucky snacks.

>MOONOUT
>Eat Lucky Lottery Snacks [Specify how much, 1 snack=1 TIME, you have 8]

>>4583641
I would rather have that time in Lust´s Labyrinth desu.

>MOONOUT
Also, we should be at 28/30 simp. Time to rank up

>>4583150
>MOONOUT

>>4583672

Yeah, time to return to the real world. You bonded with Paloa and got some loot...good stuff for your first solo run.

___________________________

AFTERNOON

@Goopy says: You got three new messages! owo

Kaz [Biology Assignment]
??? [ Are you Okay???]
AD [SSS]

Man oh man, you were just inches away from just dropping dead on your bed, if you got something to do, better deal with it right now. But first, something to eat...your stomach demands something warm and tasty.

-Kitchen: Someone made a disastrous meal. That Moon-awuful stench is filling the dorm.
-Garden: Bogza is chatting with Miss Yuni
-Outside: Tecig is on shoveling duty again.

>SLEEP
>TURQUOISE TORTOISE
>GO SOMEWHERE NEARBY [Alute-Ella's megamarket-White Stag]
>DONATION BOX
>KITCHEN
>Write in!

>>4583772
>TURQUOISE TORTOISE
Let´s eat. We can check goopy while waiting.

>>4583772
>>Write in!
>Check text message <???>

>>4583789
Backing this, checking texts is free

>>4583775

Might as well give it a shot, you called the Turquoise Tortoise right away. She was exceptionally happy to have someone from Miss Stag's side calling her diner.

"I, erm, can I order some food?"

"Of course! What do you want? You meal should arrive in 30 minutes."

She had the following available:

- Toursha Fish Pie [55 Pons] [Meal for one] [+35% HP, +++ Evasion]
Who could have thought this cave fish would be so delicious! It was this close to face extinction when some genius decided to start an industrial-scale breeding program saving/dooming the species. It is one of the fishes the pixies could tolerate to eat without developing severe allergic reaction to it.

-Earl's Steamed Hotpot [90 Pons] [+5% TIME for all allies for 3 turns] [Meal for two]
There is no way to sugar coat it. This is literal shit (with a lot of garnish) from Gaeleth's colossal prized turtle BUT BUUUT due to its constant state of growth AND the billions of unique microorganisms living inside the Rose Earl, this fleshy dung had a special earthly flavor. Just don't shit-talk any Gaelethian about the Rose Earl or they will kick your teeth in. Centaurs seems to prefer this specific meal for reasons unknown.

- Basi-Byss Horns [160 Pons] [ Heightens your senses, allowing you to figure out enigmas better] [Meal for Three]
Who doesn't like fried sea serpent horns? Just slurp up their slimy insides and grind away the not-so-tough horns. Don't swallow it in one go or you might choke yourself. Any Seafood-lover in Koris has this meal on their top three for sure.

-Yashlig Stuffed Greens [200 Pons] [ Pacify a single combat encounter, allowing you to negotiate with shadows instead]
The Kelp of peace, it has a lot of medicinal properties... a bonus to its great taste. Add some rice and Timtam sauce and you will have a dinner for high kings! Goes without saying but Dryads LOVE this particular meal.


>Buy one meal [If you want to pick a meal for X, specify who do you want to eat dinner with you. Some may not be available.]
>Nah, too rich for your blood
>Ask to buy recipes instead

>>4583811
Yashlig is a meal for four!
>>4583789
>>4583789
>>4583798
In the next update anons

>>4583811
>Yashlig Stuffed Greens [200 Pons] [ Pacify a single combat encounter, allowing you to negotiate with shadows instead]
This is probably a bad idea, but we could share the meal for 4 with everyone and somewhat save the burning disaster in the kitchen. We do have about 700 pons and makka in reserve, so I don't feel totally terribad about spending this much

>>4574693
>>4583834

>>4583811
>Yashlig
If Elenna, Maq and Veishnu are available. If only Veishnu is available, this too. We can stretch the leftovers for breakfast

>Horns
If Elenna and Maq are available

>Buy 3 Toursha fish pie
Useful for MW

I assume we are ptching in in the prices, not paying all by ourselves

Rolled 1 (1d2)

>>4583834
>>4583840

>>4583834
>>4583840

-200 Pons
259 Pons

Food should arrived soon, It felt expensive but in actuality it is 50 pons per person. Not bad. In the meantime, you checked your phone for new messages.

[???]

Hi , I am Tangah<

Your cooking class teacher<

Are you okay?<

....<

We had a great roasted Coxv trunk today. I saved a slice for you<

>How did you get my number?
>That's really kind of you, Miss Tangah. I will be back tomorrow.
>[Tell her of your ordeal to get your signed Xzon-Zxon papers ]
>Everything the girls in the class are saying isn't true.., highly exaggerated.
>Write in!

[AD]

Hello!<

Seerm Sight-Seeing Services has a limited offer for you!<

For only 50 pons, you can buy a revolutionary guide app of ALL of the popular landmarks and other hotspots throughout Cairth! Check dates, Book tickets...it is all here! Our app will offer exclusive discounts for special occasions! Buy now!<

>Buy SSS
>Delete this trash

[KAZ]

Imagine my shock when I couldn't find my partner today<

...<

You continue to disappoint me. Not the first time, won't be the last I reckon<

Our Otherworldly chase for criminals is not a valid excuse for ignoring your academical duties<

We are to dissect a Gyag. You will have to venture in Sanada to bring us one since the academy ran out of these rancid creatures. Can you do that afterschool tomorrow ? Or will you find another unfathomable excuse to throw at me?<

>Easy on that Grudge, Kaz. Sheesh
>Look man, I had to get some stupid paper. Basically, A long ass story.
>Alright, Alright fiiiiiiine [COMMIT ]
>I am not going anywhere. You do it.
>We have a raper on the loose who needs purging, remember?
>Write in!

>>4583870
>>That's really kind of you, Miss Tangah. I will be back tomorrow.
>Buy
>[COMMIT]

>>4583876
+1
but
>[Tell her of your ordeal to get your signed Xzon-Zxon papers ]

At this point Johann needs someone to just hear him vent

>>4583870
>That's really kind of you, Miss Tangah. I will be back tomorrow.
>Buy
>[COMMIT

>>4583876
>>4583892
>>4583895

[Tangah]

See you tomorrow, Johann!<

[AD]
-50 Pons
209 Pons

Thank you for your purchase!<

We will notify you of any good discount during the Satha Festivities, stay tuned<

[Kaz]
+++ Kaz

Good, Expired Gyags have disgusting stench so be prepared to throw up. <

>It can't be THAT bad, right?

Not to the people of Sanda, they are accustomed to the stench. Anything above 300 pons is a scam. Do you have the pons for it?<

>Eeeh...

Fine, I will give you the pons needed. Just make sure to bring a healthy one.<

>Thanks, Kaz.

I hope your financial situation improves for your own sake. You can't rely on generosity for too long<

Typical Kaz right there. With that done, you turned to your attention to the kitchen, some guy had failed miserably to cook an edible pasta " Hey, Wanna grab some greens? " You offered.

" Anything better than my fossilized taur over there. Thanks, man." You were a moon-send to this guy.

"No problem, uuh..." You briefly glanced at this abomination of his "You might want to wash the pot with hot water and baking soda. These stains won't go easily."

"I won't let Miss Yuni touch them, promise." Well that is reassuring. She broke her back with other chores today, no need to add dishwashing on the her to-do list.

Veishu and Elenna were more than happy to join you two in the lounge. Maq was quite busy with her homework...that might be a little lie; She is still reading more of that diary from time to time. Hmmm.

__________________

You never thought you would be so bloated from such a meal; that shit was *good*. The lady of the tortoise knows her stuff, you owe Miss Stag for it.

The guy promised you a good pasta meal in return. You didn't have high hopes for it especially after his last attempt but it was a nice gesture from him. Who knows? He might save you once from that constant cycle of starvation in the future.

Things were quite complicated with you masked friend. The dryad's mask wasn't as sophisticated as the ones of the electric alligator so he brought this silly head veil to obscure his face while eating. The mask was technically still on, he just didn't want anyone to see his mouth and chin? You felt weird thinking about that. Part of you wanted to remove the mask and the veil all together...yeah, not the brightest of ideas.

>Switch the channels until you find something intresting
>Say something to the pasta-less dude [Specify]
>Say something to Elenna [Specify]
>Say something to Veishu [Specify]
>Write in!

>>4583963
>Write-in
>Anyways, you won´t believe what happened to me today at Zyklon-Xyklon (tell them your encounter with Ark)

>After dinner, ask Elenna in private about Maq

>>4583963
>>Say something to Veishu [Specify]
>Ask what's been going on at school since we weren't there.

>>4583977
+1, don't neglect treebro and keep Ark's contact close to our chest

>>4583976
>>4583977
>>4584097

The biggest news out there was the return of the academy's albino janitor. You were surprised to find how close the voting was; it only took three people to shift the vote to his side. Needless to say, there are a lot of pissed off students and teachers who are not happy with the results. Gwinyr did sway a lot thanks to her article, you should thank her for that.

Due to the latest concerns, the principal had stationed several police officers in the academy. They were already searching the area for anything suspicious. The Serial Killer didn't make a move just yet which is quite unsettling. He said he would strike Espara next time...why he had been dormant these last few days? Something isn't right.

"Huh? What did you say?." Veishu wanted to talk to you privately. All you got from him was some muffled gibberish.

"N-nothing! G-goodnight..." He just bolted out of here leaving you confused as hell. What was that about???

Everyone else thanked you for this great dinner. You wished Miss Yuni was with you but she was busy with Bogza. Time to hit the bed.

_____________________________

2/26 [4 DAYS LEFT TO PURGE LUST]
TUESDAY
MALKH/ TIF'ER
MORNING
HEAVY SNOW

「Continue Maq's rehabilitation 」
「 Find the Director」
「 Find a way out of this island」
「 Find a reliable method of sea transportation in the area」
「 Give the secretary a signed paper from Xzon-Zxon」

"G-give me a break already..." All of that fiber had given you a hellish constipation. You wasted 20 minutes of your life for what amounted to a couple of sharts.

Just when did Miss Yuni made these cookies? You are not complaining though. You snagged a couple before heading out. Free food, best food!

________________________

It is now official, Judge Cidgeth app is available for download. It looks less cryptic from your version, however.

"Satha watches, SHE WILL BURN SINNERS WITH HER HOLLLLY LIGHT." Ah great, some blind elf asshole was 'preaching' in the bus. He slapped your leg hard with his walking stick " A BLASPHEMER! Ears round as a spoon dipped in honeyed SACRILEGE, Who do you pray to ? Who is your savior from ETERNAL DAMNATION???"

>Uuuh, Satha like everyone else? Duh.
>[Ignore this creepy preacher]
>I do walk the path of Yenv, how could you tell?
>I am not really that religious, sorry not sorry.
>I follow the dryad way of worship. Stars and whole universe instead of one moon.
>Ancestral Worship for me, man. It works, big time.
>Write in!

>>4584985
>I doubt someone that can know the shape of my ears need a walking stick

>>4584996
*needs

>>4584996

" Yeah, Shutta da fuck up! Tired of yo taur!" An orc who was fed up of the elf's constant yelling joined in.

"HEATHEN AND HERETICS! " He kept aggressively poking the orc. Bad mistake. It was lights out for the preacher after a single sucker punch from the orc. The elf didn't flinch or react at all to the incoming blow. Maybe he was blind after all...

This escalated quickly afterwards; three officers beat the shit out of the orc as soon as the bus stopped. Was this your doing? Probably not but you do feel a bit guilty for it.

_______________________________

" I will notify your teachers about your...condition." The first thing you did was giving the signed paper to the secretary. She didn't hide her disgust from your crusty white tongue but hey at least you get some peace of mind.

Kaz was waiting for you in the class, he really wanted to give you those pons " Here is the money."

+300 Pons

"Good Morning to you too." The red haired elf is sharp as always.

"Yes, there is something I want to discuss." He was serious, well more serious than the usual.

"Spit it out."

"I want to contribute more to our little...escapade. I can't expect you to manage everything by yourself. So tell me, what do you want me to bring? "

>Nah, You are already doing your part. I can't ask for more.
>Pons is always nice.
>Some meds, maybe?
>Food. Yeah, food...
>Kinda of a tall order here...but can you bring a rapier or anything resemble an armor?
>I don't know if it will work but the sanctuary needs some cool decorations like the talking fish.
>Write in!

>>4585044
>Some meds, maybe?
>Also, you holding up okay?

>>4585057
+1

>>4585057

" Consider it done." Before you could say anything, Gwinyr swooped in like a starving vulture slithering her arms around you two.

"Did I hear the word 'little escapade' ? Is this the start of a budding romance?"

"Tseh." Kaz gracefully escaped her gossip-hungry coil before leaving the class.

"Can I get some confirmation, pretty boy?" She playfully pinched your cheeks.

>Haven't you learn *anything* from what happened before?
>Back.Off.
>So I am pretty now?
>Eh, I don't care. With my NON CONTAGIOUS tongue, I got used to shit like that.
>Sure, why not? Garsis could use some good news.
>Write in!

>>4585072
>>4585077

>>4585077
>Totally, absolutely not blush
>Flick her in the nose
>"Heard someone is getting a bit cocky from her recent success."

>>4585086
>Talked with Grubb already?

>>4585086

" Can you blame me?" She paused , readjusting her yellow tinted glasses " I did the right thing AND got the attention that I wanted, A redemption arc story is worth a lot in my kind of work-err future work."

"Yeah, yeah. Don't get ahead of yourself , miss journalist."

"Sooo..." Her note was at the ready "Is that a yes or a no? You two look cute as a c-"

"Nope. " You cut her off before her imagination run while " Have you *seen* this guy?" Gwinyr had to give up, not because of you but rather because the teacher had arrived.

________________________

LUNO-ASTROLOGY
________________________

Mr.Strovosky had a three stacks of paper on his desk. This doesn't look good....

"In preparation of the Satha Festivities, I have prepared a small quiz..."

"Aw man."

"Reallz teacha?"

"Shit."

" Look at you, whining like kids." He wasn't pleased with that wave of frustration " This is supposed to be common knowledge at this point. Moons above, Cairth's religious education system is a disgrace." The human rubbed his forehead taking a deep breath "ten multiple choices. Solve them all right and I will add a small bonus to your marks. Fail and ...well, you will see."

Is this the revenge of Satha or something? First up was this preacher and now this quiz? Aww man, you are totally gonna fail. You barely studied this subject like at all!

>Try to cheat from Lev? [Skill 2]
>Take the damn quiz [Solve it automatically]
>Take the damn quiz [Solve it manually]
>Leave the paper empty, you are a rebel.
>Write in!

>Solve It manually
If the going gets rough we can take a quick peek at Lev's answers

>>4585126
>Take the damn quiz [Solve it manually]
We actually did study this subject a little, so I think we can pass

>>4585126
>Solve It manually
See >>4585183

>>4585135

1- How many types of prayers there is?

Err, there is this common one and that special funeral one, add to that hmmm.. at least four?

>Four
>Five
>Six
>Seven

2- What is the main role of the Satha Moon Priestess?

Def the bride thing, not sure about the rest.

>Commune with the Moon
>To be the bride of Satha until her death.
>To Oversee those in power, to guide them if needed
>All of the above

3-What is the best offering a non-Kaethra can provide to the Holy Lune?

Holy Lune? You haven't heard this name for a long, long time. Your foster dad made a dad joke about it...what was it again?

>Blood of any creature in pure white.
>Money or any other valuables.
>A virgin daughter of 9 years or younger
>None of the above.

4-The eternal night prayer is...

Uuuh..

>A prayer originated in Cairth for the eternal palace only.
>A special solitary prayer performed as a penance for certain sins.
>A special prayer which can only performed under the lights of Satha
>A special prayer for natural disasters, a plea for the moon to have mercy on elfkind.

5-How to perform the Vethileal greeting?

That's for the moon priestess, very dramatic. You saw it once on TV from a documentary.

>Kneel on your right leg, chin downwards while making a circular sign with your hands.
>Kneel on your left leg, chin upwards while making a circular sign with your hands.
>Bow forward, hands forming a cross on your chest
>Bow forward while extending you right hand and making the Satha hand sign with your left.

6- What is the proper punishment for murder according to the holy Lune?

Hmmm...

>The Holy Lune has no authority in condemning these sorts of criminals
>Death.
>Depends on the status of the victim..
>Depends on the race..

7-What is the greatest sin committed by a non-elf?

Blasphemy of any kind for sure.

>Following the path of Yenv
>Murdering an elf
>Engaging in Sodomy
>None of the Above

8-What is the greatest gift Satha had blessed the elves with?

It is the glands, right?

> Longevity, near-immortality
>The purifying stone in their necks.
>Their brilliance and dominance over the other races throughout history.
>All of the above.

9- Where is the current seat of the Holy Lune?

Another trick question, you *know* it is in Sasth-blah blah but when in Cairth...

>Cairth doesn't recognize the post-revolutionary Holy Lune s. It formed its own religious organization of the same name.
>Saschinel, where the high king used to rule.
>Both answers are correct
>None of the above

10-What is the name of a religious figure who also serves the council?

Pretty sure, it is the Arch-Lune. This was the case in Yerth.

>None, they are not allowed to get involved in such affairs.
>Arch-Lune
>Satha Moon Priestess
>Satha Moon Priest

time to hunt through all the past threads!

>>4585203
oh no you don't. most of these questions are brand new for Johann and (you)

>>4585199
>5
A good round number
>All of the above
Usually princess stuff
>A virgin daughter
Sounds like something leading to a dad joke
>A special prayer for only under the night of Satha
Lunar festival and stuff
>Kneel on left, chin upward, waving hands
Just a guess
>Holy Lune has no authority
Something something religious stuff
>Following the path of Yenv
Other religions? Pretty cringe.
>The stone in their neck
We heard about it from that crazy guy
>Cairth doesn't recognize blah blah blah
Another guess
>Arch-Lune
Know that for certain

If anyone can correct this and continue refining the answers, that'd be swell

>>4585215
Supporting

>>4585215
This but with the following changes
5. If they are saluting the moon, it makes sense they look at it.
>Kneel on your left leg, chin upwards while making a circular sign with your hands.

9. If we know that the seconda answer is correct , we cannot choose the first as a valid answer, since it invalidates the second. It is either the second or the third.
>Both answer are correct

About the sixth, I am hesitant to admit that such a religious city like Cairth wouldn´t gove any authority to the Holy Lune. Besides, it doesn´t matter if the HolyLune has any authority to dole out punishment. The question only ask about the punishment it deems adequate, not if they have authority to force it through.

>>4585561
Adding to this
6.
>Death

>>4585215
>>4585552
>>4585561
>>4585563

+ Strength

You squeezed your brain real good before choosing a proper answer without taking a peek to your left and right. Cheating has always been a dilemma the further you progressed in your education. It is a cheap way to beeline to success but mostly unreliable. Feels good not to use that crutch not because of any potential consequences to your action but rather because when you cheat, you only cheat yourself.

"Time's up!" Your teacher was more than happy to snatch the quiz out of students who were haven't finished. Good thing you were done just moments before his reckoning.

Everyone had their eyes on Lev and Mr.Strovosky . Apparently Miss Germophobe is STILL taking her sweet time with the quiz.

"Question one and two are fundamentally wrong. This...oversimplification is disgusting!" The elf was offended by the quiz as she was in the process of writing a full blown short essay in response. Wow, just wow.

" Miss Leviarine, now is not the time for a theological debate, " the human's tone softened a bit " I am pleased with your enthusiasm and dedication to Luno-Astrology. I couldn't expect less from a member of the most important project in the history of Elvenkind."

Great, more ass-kissing. Still, Lev wasn't the kind of girl who likes to be showered with appraise. Her expression clearly stated her anger from our watered-down curriculum.

The next couple of minutes were literal torture as he called out each student grilling them in front of the whole class.

"Miss Leviarine, hmm, correct,yes,yes...a perfect 10/10 score, everybody! Was there ever a doubt?"

"Miss Gwinyr, hmm...no, yes, wrong... a pleasant 8/10. I know you can do better."

"Mr. Bogza, hmm, oh..this is... no,no,no! what a disgrace. 2/10?. Your failure of pretty basic questions must be rectified See me after class."

"Mr. Johann..." Here comes the pain " ...A mediocre 6/10, barely enough for you to pass. "

++ Study

Your Luno-Astrology teacher had spent the rest of the class discussing each question with you. You learned quite a lot actually, a very effective method of teaching. You won't fail to answer them twice for certain.

At the end, several students who failed the quiz remained in the class. Your teacher was pretty vocal with them. Should you...wait for Bogza? You will probably waste your precious break time in the mean time.

>Yes, he might need you around [1 ACTION]
>Nah, You got to find Grubb so he MIGHT be able to buy the Gyag for you... otherwise, you will waste your time after school. Bogza can handle it

>>4585763
>Dont wait. Get your pustule doggo now.
Im sorry Bogza, but we gotta catch a predator

>>4585763
>>Nah, You got to find Grubb so he MIGHT be able to buy the Gyag for you... otherwise, you will waste your time after school. Bogza can handle it
Sorry Bogza, gyag hunter must commence

>>4585773

Not today, Bogza. What is the worst CAN a teacher do to him anyways?

__________________________

BREAK TIME

___________________________

"Hey, kid..." It was Grubb who found you first in the courtyard not the other way around "..we need to talk. Follow me."

"Okay?" You can't seriously tell what is on his mind; the orc keeps wearing a grim mask 24/7. You did go with him to one of the three watch towers where he stored his janitorial arsenal.

"Never thought I would step in my castle after...after.." He was at loss of words, hands caressing the centuries old walls in a totally non-creepy way. You kinda understand the bond he has with the academy.

" You..you have done me good , kid. I almost lost everything. Ol' Grubb repay kindness with ...this! "

"WOAH! IS THIS REAL????" Grubb just slapped a freaking lever action rifle on the table blowing you away.

"Hahaha, no." You got a hearty laugh out of him " A replica, I wanted to give that elf girl one but she ain't into REAL men's hobbies." Oh yeah, you totally forgot.

"Is this...um legal?" You had to ask.

"As long as you don't pull any pranks with it in the streets or the blues will prank you with hot lead."

" I don't know if I can take....it" Your eyes widened because of a totally different reason.

~A faint glow surrounds Grubb~
~A smaller silhouette stands behind Grubb, almost ready to vanish at any second~

~GRUBB [HANGED MAN ARCANA] : EXCLUSIVE FIREARMS VENDOR , UNARMED SPECIAL MOVES, ??? ~

>Accept his gift [FORM A CELESTIAL BOND WITH GRUBB]
>Refuse his gift

>>4585806
>>4585878

>>4585878
>Accept his gift [FORM A CELESTIAL BOND WITH GRUBB]

>>4585878
>Accept his gift

>>4585878
>>Accept his gift [FORM A CELESTIAL BOND WITH GRUBB]

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>>4585907
>>4585935
>>4585952
HANGED MAN ARCANA [Grubb]

Rank I [Sanada's Special]
Unarmed attacks deals extra damage, Allows you to purchase several replicated firearms.

Rank II [???]
???

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

TUTORIAL NO. 46
「 FIREARMS」
-Firearms are unique weapons exclusivity sold by Grubb.
-They deal exceptional damage but are more likely to miss than other weapons.
-Firearms must be RELOADED after each shot , said actions usually cost TIME. However, they ignore any defense buff as well as any phys shield
-Firearms are the only weapons which lack any signature/moonless signature moves.

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

"I knew you couldn't resist. Now we are even." The orc had no idea what kind of terror he had unleash in the Moonworld.

+ Kathebester '73 R.Rifle [35 AR]

A replica rifle with your name engraved on it. A gift from a grateful albino orc.


" I got more if you are willing to cough some pons in my direction, Kid. "

"Yeah, totally. This looks awesome!" It was heavy too, probably just like the real thing. "Oh, right...can ask you a little favor?"

You told him about the Gyag. He had no problem with bringing you one by tomorrow , free of extra charge.

-300 Pons

"You know, you could use some muscles on those chicken wings you call arms. " He remarked on your painfully average figure.

>They are not that bad [Flex your arms]
>That's the second time someone said that.
>I am happy with them chicken wings.
>Why? I don't need to get all buffed up.
>Are you implying something, Miracle punch?
>Write in!

>>4585994
>That's the second time someone said that.

>>4585994
>>They are not that bad [Flex your arms]

>>4585998
+1

>>4585998
>>4586062
>>4586199

" He is damn right! Just look at you...all skin and bones." You remained silent on this one; better for him not to know about you basically working for a crime boss. The orc was holding something from you or rather he wanted to help you more but not with your current sad, sad figure. Better shape up real soon.

________________________

Aaaah, another wonderful meal from Miss Tangah. You noticed that the other girls had cooled it with the gossip behind your back. No one can screw with you anymore; the secretary had the papers to back you up and the teachers are well informed about your condition.

Time is not on your side, you *need* to purge Lust as soon as possible. His little break from the murdering spree is only the calm before the storm.

>Go somewhere else [Specify]
>MOONWORLD [2 ACTIONS] [Specify RP]
>Return to your dorm
>Write in!

>>4586995
forgot
__________________

AFTER SCHOOL
__________________

>>4586995
>Get Maq
>MW

>>4586995
>>MOONWORLD [2 ACTIONS] [ISLAND]

>>4587069
[ISLAND]

>>4587069
>>4587073

"Hey, Wanna hear a joke? What is a shadow's favorite sea food? MAKKA-EREL! GET IT?! HAHAHAHAHA!"

+ Makkaerel Bun
+1000% Makka gain for any single encounter

______________________

MOONWORLD
MALKH/ TIF'ER

LABYRINTH OF LUST [Owner: ???]
FLOOR I 2/?? [ SALT AND MISERY ]
PROGRESS: 0%
「 Find a way out of this island」
「 Find a reliable method of sea transportation in the area」

Ah yes, the gloomy island full of trash. Can't say you miss it, there has to be a way outta that place. Your first bet is that place you discovered with your fellow hunters before mooning out :the Great Harpikaan.

"Maq...you okay?" The cyberdemon in disguise was awfully silent the whole time.

"Yes, I-I am fine. " She reverted back to her sharper self, eyes darting over the horizon " Lust has been weakened after the fortunate death of that child. Slaughtering the deviant should be our second top priority."

"Second?"

"You haven't forgotten about my sister, have you? She still remains imprisoned in Lust's 'Love Boat' "

"Can't we just save her AFTER beating Mr.Asshole?"

"Bloody idiot..." Maq didn't bother to slap you this time, weird " the whole labyrinth will collapse after the purging of its master."

>Absolutely! [Give her a thumbs up]
>Look, we are running out of time. So...that's a no. I am sorry.
>Only if she crosses our path. I won't be actively looking for her with what little time we have.
>Eh, we'll see. No promises.
>Write in!

>>4587150
>Absolutely [give her a thumbs Up]

>>4587164
+++ Maq

"Thank you." Better stay to your word. Where *is* Lust anyways? You are expecting his 'harpoon' erupt from the ground at any second. Nothing but mystic trash around here. Hmm...

>Search the pile(s) of trash [-10 hp% to all party]
>Begin to Explore the island [ ?? TIME]
>Great Harpikaan [10 TIME]
>Write in!

>>4587226
>Great Harpikan
Let's start doing the main progression. We can ask for the Love Boat attraction in the meantime

>>4587226
>>Great Harpikaan [10 TIME]

>>4587226
>Begin to Explore the island [ ?? TIME]

>>4587259
>>4587281
>>4587337

-10 TIME
91/79 TIME

Instead of cesspools of concrete and flesh, The Great Harpikaan looked like your average post enlightenment industrial harbor with a wide assortment of actors. They were radically different from the skinless mansluts of the previous floor; Stone-like men, skeletons, horned demons? Freaking elfoid rats??? That's wild. What piqued your interest was your way out of here: two ships docked in the eastern side of the harbor. There are several places of note here but you got one tiny problem ahead...

"Careful..." Maq pointed at several group of shadows patrolling the harbor. They looked like they will bring you to a world of pain especially without Kaz around. Furthermore, each shadow is ethereally linked to a creepy fish totem thing in the center of the harbor. You can see faint red thread attached to each anchor-wielding shadow. This is not good.

"Damn, the harbor is locked up tight."

"Yes," Maq was searching for an opening " We can't proceed without getting caught. One of us must venture there alone to draw less attention."

"You sure this is a good idea? " You had some doubts.

"Not the most ideal of plans but what other choices do we have?"

"I mean, We can come back here later, right? We haven't explored much of the island."

"A valid option." For once, you didn't say something stupid " I will leave the choice to you."

>You know what? Screw that noise! [Attack the first shadow you see]
>[ Continue exploring more of the island [?? Time] ]
>Send Maq to scout ahead [Lesser chance of her getting caught but consumes more time in scouting, some encounters might be alien to her] [Play as Maq]
>Stay here, I will check things out [Higher chance of you getting caught but consumes less time in scouting, some encounter might be more favorable with you instead of Maq]
>Write in!

>>4587352
>Send Maq to scout ahead [Lesser chance of her getting caught but consumes more time in scouting, some encounters might be alien to her] [Play as Maq]
Maq episode sounds fun

>>4587352
>>[ Continue exploring more of the island [?? Time] ]

Rolled 2 (1d2)

>>4587391
>>4587400

>>4587391
>>4587400
-7 TIME
84/79 TIME

The heaps of trash everywhere was getting so ridiculous that it made any landfill looked a five star resort instead. You were surrounded by wobbling towers prone to bury you and Maq at any second, the two of you were extra cautious with your steps.

Yet among this filth, A stone man lived happily in his rather sturdy hut, he waved at you two to come over. You couldn't however hear what he was saying due to trash-slides occurring almost everywhere you look.

>Attack the living slab
>Come closer, listen to what he had to say
>Ignore the useless actor
>Write in!

>>4587437
>>Come closer, listen to what he had to say

>>4587449
Also
>Change maq's weapon to Kin Osafune
>Maq equip armor to Procurer's garb
>Equip Mask of Worms for ourselves

>>4587449
>>4587509
Supporting

>>4587509
+1, time to get wormy

>>4587509
+1
But
>Equip Rifle
We gotta use it at least

>>4588017
+1 to this, except without the mask being equipped. I have a bad feeling about that one...

>>4587958
Yes, Wormy...

>>4587449
>>4587509
>>4587921
>>4587958
>>4588017
>>4588033
>>4588033

You put on the mask, anticipating its true powers to manifest in the Moonworld " So? Do I look any different?"

"Stop wasting our time." Maq was not amused with it at all "Can we move on now?"

"But I...FINE." The moment you tried to take it off, an incredible surge of power coursed through your veins. Your body was struggling to keep up with this hidden blessing.

"Maq...maq, you seen thing this??" You said bye-bye to your noodle arms and hello to your new insanely buffed arm. The rest of your body began to absorb this inhuman strength over gushing from the mask. You turned into a tower of power, it felt amazing to be on the top of the food chain. No more fleeing or running. It is go time.

Maq was actually a bit concerned about the new you "Take it off. I don't like where this is going..."

"Take it off?" Your voice got a whole lot deeper " Why should I ? I can take on that lust asshole right now! Moon, I can beat Ruin right now! He and HNNNNNNNNNNG "

Despite your newfound mightiness, you could not utter her name. Enraged , you pulled a large chunk of compacted trash from the ground and launched it to the skies. It weighted almost nothing!

It was at this moment when something felt terrible wrong...

"What is happening??? Nnononononooooo, NOOOOO!!!" all of that eternal power bustling inside you was fizzling and sizzling away only to be replaced by agonizing pain. Yes, the pain of contorting bones assuming new form, you collapsed on the ground staring at your fused legs in horror. The last thing you can remember before blacking out was the sensation of the mask sinking deep into your very own face.

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>>4588227
"????" You slowly woke up to a familiar sound. It was...Maq? Yes, She grabbed you by the shoulders shaking the moon out of you. Fear was clear as day on her face for a good reason.

You had turned into an abhorrent abomination. A hairless man-worm with blubbery skin and sullen eyes almost as helpless as a newborn but not quite...though this diminished state quite is pitiful, the promise of immortality still lingers inside. Nothing can truly kill you.

You opened your mouth but a sorrowful wail replaced any stream of words you had in mind. It was too good to be true. You should have known...

"???,????!" Her words also means nothing to you. It was beyond hopeless at this point to communicate with your fellow hunter. Then it happened.

Whispers from other lowly creatures. Worms and maggots living quite lives beneath the heap of rubbish, you...you could somehow understand them. Their voices was quite enticing for some reason, part of you wanted them to wiggle and jiggle inside your own body.

There was something else in the air...something divine. A voice, of a goddess so close yet so far. She was calling for you to return home, wherever it might be. You were too disoriented with so many thoughts swimming in your head, what should you do?

>You are crippled and weak, let Maq sort it out [Play as Maq]
>Seek your fellow worms , wherever they may be [TIME ???]
>You must follow the heavenily choir, you must return home [TIME ???]
>Burrow underground, unearth long lost prizes hidden from naked eyes [TIME ???]
>Speak with the stone man, maybe he can understand you.

>>4588227
*terribly wrong

>>4588233
>You are crippled and weak, let Maq sort it out [Play as Maq]

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaah

>>4588233
>Seek your fellow worms , wherever they may be [TIME ???]
When a worm, do as the worms do

>>4588255
Please, this might be a BAD END scenario

>>4588233
>>Burrow underground, unearth long lost prizes hidden from naked eyes [TIME ???
When In doubt, loot