Greeting elegan/tg/entlemen.Last time, we actually didn’t have to accomplish much in regard to the treaty and squeezing some of the affluent nobles, the regent and the spymaster-to-be too care of everything, so we drifted back into our memory for the name of Belvedere triggered some nostalgia and form there, we went back to the moment our Yuki-Onna friend was… separated from us, during our childhood. A painful memory to be sure, although once our presence wasn’t needed and dusk fell upon the capital, we exited for the courtyard where a chance meeting with Keldran had us try to convince the man in speaking to his daughter, our mantis companion, but we couldn’t convince the man despite our best effort and so we resolved to go back to Sylphis whom was accompanied by Hadraniel and from there, small talk and the usual friendly jab were exchanged, an overall relaxing day even if the most of it was spent being a figure head.
Spending time with the angel and the mantis did wonder in curing you of your sour mood brought by the reminiscence session, not that you should have been doing that in the first place but the Tanuya and Ran handled things perfectly well without you even if the mood was rather cold between them, they manage to cooperate and bring all of the nobles near the capital in their pocket, even going as far as levying the troops, although it’ll probably take some time to flesh out the leader once the coalition is formed.Now that you think about it, the young queen Rhy Rahall… she doesn’t have the skills required for such negotiation, yet the regent almost insisted in having her brought to Ame-no-Uzume domain, if you were to guess you’d say Ran and the Tanuki may very well be creating a list of who will lead the Rahall force in the coalition and that person may very well be the crippled Queen.…Well now isn’t exactly the time to think politic is it? You are in the company of Hadraniel and Sylphis on a relaxed evening in the lands of monsters, stuck in eternal autumn and right now the discussion has shifted from multiple potential wives to foods and entertainment, the angel made certain to bury the previous subject with a firm authority crippled by embarrassment. >cont
It really was a cute scene and now that you think about it, maybe you should try to think more seriously in giving back the angel memory, it seem that you do have some free time until tomorrow where the journey back to the Queen of Zipangu will start, first thing in the morning. You remember that huge, towering shadow of a man when you were inside the secret room of the library, Hadraniel was afraid of it even if she conquered such feelings, what exactly is that thing? And the old corruption from the book you picked, as well as the jumbled words in it…Or maybe you should just take it easy, Sylphis almost died yesterday.‘’So what is it you like to do during you free time, Siggy? Or were you always too busy for something like that?’’Hmm seem like you blanked out a bit, but Sylphis is bringing you back into the conversation.However you do have to make up your mind on what to do for the evening.
>>19595779"I used to practice archery a lot when I was younger. It's something my mother taught me as I was growing up."And fill in whatever else Siggy might have done I guess. I'm personally up for either trying to help Hadraniel with her memories or trying to decode that message so Siggy has that info IC.
"I used to practice archery a lot when I was younger. It's something my mother taught me as I was growing up."That’s a start; your words produce an inevitable wave of sympathy from the two of them, is this the first time you’ve mentioned your mother to anyone else? Still, you also fill them in on some smaller pastime you enjoyed, like reading and spending time with the soldiers of the Schieffer when you could.‘’I’d like to see you shoot someday, Siegfried, I’ve always had an interest in archery but… I have much more talent with the spear’’ Hmm… why did she pause? But Hadraniel words make you look at said weapon, a long elegant metallic staff with a very wicked blade at the end, fit for both stabbing and slashing.‘’I’d like to see that too’’Sylphis add with a carefree tone, seem like you’ll have a demonstration to do once you arrive at Ame-no-Uzume castle?Then a brief cough from the mantis make both you and your winged friend to look at her in worry, especially you since she give of various wave of pain but after a few seconds she simply hold up her hand and shake her head. ‘’I-it’s okay, I’m not fragile.’’ The poison is out but she’s still hurt, or hell crippled would be the correct term. Still, Hadraniel start to maneuver the conversation into something a bit more pleasant, but you’re left wondering if you should simply stay and enjoy this carefree time or do something a bit more productive.
>>19595888Hmm. Thinking on it more, dealing with Hadraniel's memories means we have to relive them and that might result in emotions leaking through the link and alarming Sylphis. I say we decode the message in the book for now and work on those memories when we're back if we can.Also INH, do you have a junk e-mail or something? I had something I wanted to suggest and would rather not do it in thread in the event you do use it.
A new thread? Excellent!
>>19595928Just made one taleofmonsterj@gmail.com>>19595941Good to have you back
>>19595888We've earned a brief respite. We need to rest lest be burn out.I regret that my participation for the next two weeks will be badly affected.
>>19595990Its cool, So so far we've got a vote for relaxing and another for the box.
>>19596008>Box I meant book
>>19595928Decoding the message seems like a good choice.
>>19596029But with the war coming we might not get a chance like this again soon.
>>19596068>>19596029Hmm, so proceeding with making sense out of that jumbled mess of a book?
>>19596068We might not but we also might need the info in the book sooner rather than later. There are things in it we need to ask people about to understand more and they might be relevant to Hadraniel's memories.
>>19596083Might as get on with it.Get bletsia and slyphis to bed. Hadreniel might be able to help us decode it.
>>19596083Yup, we already solved it out of character. Sort of, and given what we found it would be useful to find out.
>>19596138And maybe get exactly what we decoded. Since INH mentioned it was different from his.
>>19596160He said it was different, but was close enough to get the gist across.
After a few more moments of pleasant discussion, you slip your hand in your pocket and pull out the small, palm sized book that brought quite the stressful situation earlier this morning, your action is of course spotted by the two women who instantly grow slightly more solemn, Hadraniel briefed Sylphis on what happened this morning it seems although you’re still amazed at how… easy you got off snooping around the castle secrets, well with the war coming maybe the regent simply didn’t wanted any potential diplomatic incident. Not that she did any better with getting Sylphis almost killed. ‘’There’s truly no corruption from that thing anymore…’’ Hadraniel comment as you get off the bed, Sylphis simply look at you with a solemn expression and then you open the thing, rereading the information about the Rahall and then fall on that last part.There’s a rather large desk in the room, you doubt Sylphis would mind and the sun is still on its way down, at least that’s how it was when you got out to talk with Keldran.In your musing, Hadraniel managed to sneak up on you despite the clicking of her armor and Sylphis is also out of bed, walking with a slight wobble but she’s hanging in there.‘’Let me help for that at least…’’She’s not pleading, but her emotion is genuine that’s for sure.>roll 1d6, not for success but for how long it takes
>>19596171Some details might be lost.
rolled 1 = 1>>19596181Rolling
rolled 6 = 6>>19596181"As long as you don't stress yourself out from being out of bed, I'd be glad to have you help."
>>19596208>>19596204Well shit
>>19596204Oh gods, I'm sorry.
rolled 6 = 6>>19596181Let's hope it's not too long.
I am unsure if high or low is good... 1 could mean it takes a little amount of time or it takes ages.
>>19596220>another 6Might as well proceed with that
>>19596240You could always huehuehue, and then return to our scheduled program
>>19596284But that's papa-n's style. Not INH's.>>19596240Kotomineeee
And so, after getting the required instruments and chairs from passing servants, 3 head settled on making sense out of scribbled, confusing words that seem to have been written in such a way with haste. You and Hadraniel worked on actually forming the words while Sylphis did her best to help, reading over what the two of you wrote, going back to the book and simply providing input when needed and, even if her participation wasn’t exactly the best, it helped speed things along and even if obtaining the information from that cryptic thing was a serious operation, the activity itself was kind of fun and provided for a general good time for the three of you.Even if Sylphis strained herself a bit, seem like each breath she takes hurt.But overall, only a single hour elapsed between the start and the finally, where proper sentence were formed after a bit of a debate and this is what you have.>cont
‘’More important information has been found, a being of a consuming nature will be born, it’s one of the legacy of the heroes still, a way to completely remove the taint of corruption altogether? No I’m not sure but the Demon Lord had a hand in this, hell even the previous candidate had a hand too, his coming will rob the world of its future until victory is reached, one of the two Guardian is dead, sons and daughters of the sky, children of earth and those free of corruptions are to battle and from this, the future is in stasis. Are Gods made flesh?Nightmares are still active.Tenko is the instigator. More research upon the nature of this creature is to be made…’’Hmm… it seems more like some rambling or musing, but what do you make of this? For now, it seems Sylphis and Hadraniel are deep in thought. >>19596284My biggest weakness when it comes to writing is, without a doubt, comedy. I can't come up with funny stuff, at least that's what I believe, so I play to my strength. Namely giving feels
>>19596373"Could... These writings be talking about me? It speaks of a being of consuming nature and I've been able to consume the taint."Damn, I forgot Sylphis isn't that great at reading. We totally should have helped her earlier.
>>19596373I thought the joint bath was pretty well done."...well that puts a new spin on things. I wonder what the demon lords would have wanted with me.What do you girls think?"
>>19596373I agree that humor isn't easy but that doesn't you can't be funny.
"Could... These writings are talking about me? It speaks of a being of consuming nature and I've been able to consume the taint."A small, discreet clicking make you look in Hadraniel direction, her arms are crossed on her chest. ‘’That would be rather convenient, but at the very least you do fit one of the… description? Prediction?’’She stop and look at the page, scowling, seem like she does not like what she’s thinking one bit. ‘’But if so, then what is written here predict calamity, your gift is unique I’ll give you that much, but…’’Then she stops and sight, her wings flapping gently, creating a much needed breeze. What could the demon lords have wanted with… you? Or not you? It’s easy to assume that book spoke of you, after all you ate Corruption, even saved two people and killed a Succubus, hell even Holy is appetizing.Why would rob the world of its future? That’s not something a single man can do even if you can resist the worst plague known to everyone. ‘’What’s a Tenko?’’Sylphis suddenly cut in, and Hadraniel actually jump, making you chuckle and see give you a ‘’hmph’’ in response, the tension however, is completely gone.‘’A Celestial Fox’’Hadraniel say, tapping the heft of her spear.‘’But I have no memories beside that, not even how I came to know such information’’
>>19596611>"I only know enough english to say this sentence and the sentence explaining that."
>>19596611"Perhaps we can find out when we return from here. If anyone could give us more information on these, it would be the Queen or her mother. That or perhaps we try to restore your memories Hadraniel."
>>19596670Trying what I can, brah.
"Perhaps we can find out when we return from here. If anyone could give us more information on these, it would be the Queen or her mother.’’Not that this conclusion is satisfactory, from all you know this book is practically saying someone with your talent is akin to a Demon Lord in term of calamity, if not worse, isn’t exactly the kind of thing that give you the kick, so to speak.‘’I believe so, mysticism is, at least I think it is, the area of expertise of Ame-no-Uzume or her mother, but it’s still frustrating if we can’t come up with any kind of satisfactory conclusion’’ When you glance at Sylphis, she simply look at you with her yellow eyes and ,after a few seconds, give you a shrug but it seem she found something to add. ‘’I’ve lived in Ame domain long enough to know that the Youko and Inari are a bit… unique.’’Then she squints as she looks at the paper before sighing. ‘’Perhaps we should try to restore your memories Hadraniel." Your statement snaps both of the girls to attention, Sylphis asking if you could actually do that while Hadraniel suddenly grow a bit afraid.‘’Well… Maybe but now?’’ She stops, it’s clear that prospect is making her very hesitant‘’I think you should’’But then before the Hero can backtalk to the Mantis, you hear a small agitation in the hallway, at least some kind of exclamation; probably from one of the cat folk servants.
>>19596863"Hold that thought. I'm going to see if there's something wrong outside."
>>19596876Seconded
>>19596876Thirded.
>>19596876Forthed
>>19596876Fifthed
"Hold that thought. I'm going to see if there's something wrong outside."But before you’re even hallway to the door the angel is already shadowing you, spear at the ready but of course not pointing.Yet. Ah but you do feel frustration from the mantis, nothing strong but its more than noticeable and it’s hard to blame, after all the girl can’t fight for now.But you open the door and frown upon noticing some servants actually jogging toward the entrance to the courtyard and, perhaps slightly too roughly, you stop one of the girls to ask what the hell is going on. ‘’Ah sorry sire Ambassador!’’The cat monster stop, dusting off the front of her dress and give you a small bow.‘’It’s just that there’s a duel going on, between the leader of the Police and one of his captain, the new spread very fast’’Well now.
>>19596983"Do you know what this duel is over and where it's taking place?"Hmm. Maybe we should head on over and see what the hell is going on for this to be happening now.
"Do you know what this duel is over and where it's taking place?"You sneak a glance toward Sylphis after your question, who is actually approaching you and the frown Hadraniel give at the new is telling enough about what she think.‘’Ah, yes it hasn’t started yet, but they’re doing it in the training area, it seems that it started over a disagreement’’Over what? And why now? The servant is sneaking glance toward the courtyard and so you follow her gaze, the soldiers seem to be coming to the end of their drill but some individuals are walking toward the barrack, each having none of the red that the police took as uniform.
>>19597062Hmm. Might be best if we get Sylphis back in bed to rest and then we go check out this duel and find out what's going on. Must be a pretty important issue for a duel to start over this.
>>19597062We should observe this duel.
>>19597062We have to go.And Sylphis goes as well.This might be the chance we need for Keldran to reconcil with his daughter.
>>19597178I disagree with bringing Sylphis. It could fatally distract Keldran.
‘’I want to know why that duel even started’’You say toward Hadraniel and with a nod to the girl in front of you, she scamper to the location while you step out of the room, Hadraniel following quickly, but Sylphis soon step to your level.‘’You going?’’It’s easy to guess that yes, this is what you’re planning and with the eagerness leaking from the soul link, you know what she’s going to ask next. ‘’Can you take me with you? I’d like to see it’’You resist a frown, she doesn’t know that the man known as Keldran is her father, she probably want to observe for some form of entertainment but a Mantis in plain sight? Not that the news of a wounded monster of such type didn’t spread, but… well the angel isn’t exactly hidden too, maybe you’re overthinking. She’d be easy to refuse at least, but do you honor her wish?
>>19597209I'm thinking we don't bring her. A) It could distract her father if he notices her and B) I rather not bring up an open reminder we have Sylphis to the other mantis. IIRC, they wanted her pretty badly.
>>19597253>>19597192There can be differing duel rules, first blood or so. Not always to the death. And it is his surbodinate. Killing your boss is bad form.Also the mantises have been told to back dopwn by the queen. They're not gonna try anything.>>19597209I say bring her. She wants to after all.
>>19597319First blood or not, it could distract him and make him lose the duel is what I'm more worried about rather than his death. With how our last talk ended, I'm not sure if it's a good idea to bring her.
>>19597209Bring her I say. But stay abut out of sight.
>>19597384>>19597319Hmm, doesn't seem like a concessus will form, roll to break stalemate?
>>19597398Looks like it's 2 to 1 for bringing her now.
>>19597209Bring her
>>19597384Then perhaps we can stay out of sight for the moment like >>19597393 suggested.Thing is the last talk we had obviously but him in a bad mood and made him have his daughter on the mind.It is possible he got angry and rash, starting this duel. Seeing her might calm him down, settling to duel without a fight.
It took you some time to decide, a long ten second where Sylphis simply stared straight into your eyes without wavering and, finally, you nodded to her and crouched, you’re back facing her, producing the inevitable question to which you simply laughed.‘’Let me spoil you’’This isn’t the time to mention her injury, a small laugh from Hadraniel make an unusual… hotness spread throughout your chest, but without any more protest the mantis accept your piggyback ride, no doubt her face is stoic but the soul link is another story. --The amount of stares was something, nothing compared to the awe Hadraniel forced upon everyone that saw her for the first time, here it was some kind of… something sinister as everyone looked at Sylphis and of course you and you have Hadraniel to thank for actually keeping your head high and strong, for the stare she gave to the curious was harsh.Then again the vision of an armored angel holding her spear is intimidating in its own right. Then you come face to face with a stoic man, the red of his uniform and similar design to that of Keldran and the others captains mark him as one and he simply give you a hard stare without saying anything before letting you past, you already see from here the training area: a large, oval floor with several servants, some soldiers and each and every single of the captains watching in anticipation.And right in the middle of it is standing the man with a ponytail, the one that give you the potion of Vampirism, facing him is the old Keldran, both with swords out of their scabbard and simply facing in silence, each concentrated on the foe to be. Doesn’t seem like you’ll be noticed.
>>19597547Put sylphis down and mingle abit. Find out what's the word on the ground. What happenened and what is the duel over and its terms.And I must bow out now. Have fun folks.
>>19597594Agreed. Quite curious on what this is about.
Approaching for a better view, you make certain to try and stay concealed with the mantis on your back but that prove difficult, however the distance is going to help, you aren’t close enough to hear them breathing but-‘’It’s not really a duel, just two old friends disagreeing’’ One of the captain, ah yes the man named Jenxa you’ve encountered him yesterday night, sneaked to your side, it’s likely Hadraniel simply let him past, good thing he showed you were about to go gather some information’s yourself.‘’First blood is what they said’’He continues, looking at the duo.‘’But it’s probably going to degenerate a bit.’’ Then he give Sylphis a stare, the guy know doesn’t he? ‘’You stubborn old jerk’’You can hear the voice of one of the challenger; of course it’s the younger one and with that insult he simply charges forward: battle is engaged.
>>19597673"Can you tell me what they're disagreeing over?"Not much else to do than watch I suppose.
>>19597719this
There’s no clang of metal on metal or blade colliding, the two men exchange some harsh words but they’re footing and dodging is phenomenal as the blades become light of iron amidst horizontal, diagonal and some risky vertical swipe, hitting nothing but air while the counterattack is unsuccessful, their harsh breathing, the sound of the wind cutting and the hard noise of their small jumps create a mesmerizing atmosphere as the two swordsman try to feint, out feint and sometime simply swipe one another but… a breach in the pattern is caused when Keldran suddenly slam his elbow on his adversaries torso, forcing a distance similar to the one at the start. "Can you tell me what they're disagreeing over?"You take the pause to ask, still these two are very skilled, and you can only take Sylphis and Athena as example as far as combatant goes but they’d easily provide a serious threat to either of them. ‘’Not sure, but let’s just say that Jian here is doing what he think best for his friend, even if that mean beating him’’ He laugh after that, and that cut the tension in the arena, a quick glance and… you lock eyes with Keldran, he simply stare at you, but he’ probably looking at the woman resting on your back. ‘’These two know each other’s movements, reaches and habits far too well’’Hadraniel statement cut through the sound of the battle.>cont
‘’They dodge to a point beyond mastery, they simply know how the foe move’’So she says, and it’s easy to see why, the swordsmanship is clearly something but the way they dodge and some of the feint are avoided.‘’Me and Jian, we’ve been with Keldran when he started this whole organization, helped him rise from the ground’’You don’t say anything, but the captain simply stops there, his explanation is more than enough.‘’Stop running!’’A harsh sound is heard, seem like the young challenger managed to land a kick on his elder thigh and Keldran had to jump back to avoid a nasty swipe. ‘’I don’t give a shit how FUCKING afraid you are, I’m not going to just sit there, fuck you never ran from anything before you old geezer!’’Then the blades collide ad both men lose they’re cool, Keldran is saying absolutely nothing, but each swing of the sword is met with resistance, the finesse let place to anger and brief barbarism.But then his eagerness is met with a nasty head-butt, however the opportunity was actually a trap, for a sudden upward swipe cut the young man shoulder, a superficial wound, but that certainly didn’t stop him for the land a side slash on Keldran belly, just enough to draw blood as both man…>cont
Wait no, Keldran tried to get away but was tackled down, both unceremoniously fall amidst concert of grunt and swear but the prodigious swordsmanship now simply devolved to two men beating the hell out of one another. And then Jenxa laugh slightly and while your confusion is mirrored by the servants, each of the captain are simply looking, amused.What the hell is this all about?
>>19597983Hope the lack of responses isn't bringing you down INH."Has this kind of thing happened more than once between those two?"Doesn't seem like it was something we had to completely worry about, although I doubt we'll find out what this is about.
>>19597983"So, this is not unusual, then?"
>>19597983I'm guessing its about revealing himself to sylphis as being her father.
"So, this is not unusual, then?"You ask, turning slightly and adjusting yourself to Sylphis weight that is so silent and embarrassed you can’t resist smiling.‘’Well it’s not exactly common, but something the best way to help your friend is by beating him’’So he say and now you’re convinced: this guy has been in a similar situation. And now you see the tallest of the captains starting to shoo away the servants, while another finally come between the men out for each other’s bloods…Did they come to some form of agreement? Are you going to stay here? This duel took a good 10 to 15 minutes and the sun is nearly completely out of sight still that was a rather good dis-And then your balance is severely hampered when, out of nowhere, Bletsia slam into you and rolls her body on your right leg while Sylphis utter a slight scream of surprise when she’s rubbed by the centipede.Of course the angel did not warn you. >>19598017Its cool, its not like there's alot of interesting stuff for now.
>>19598170I was wondering when Bletsia would show up again. Attempt to stop falling and see how Bletsia is doing. Also, give Hadraniel a quick glare, heh.
>>19598170"Ack!"Regain balance, and pat Bletsia on the head."You surprised me, Bletsia. Have you been a good girl?"We will need to think of an appropriate revenge for our dear angel.
The centipede is squeezing herself on the space of your waist left by the slender leg of Sylphis; she’s certainly not making any distinction with said leg. Of course you give a quick glare to Hadraniel who look at you, very amused, even smiling. Revenge for earlier is it? ‘’Well hello’’You say without exactly anything else to say, Sylphis has recuperated enough but she’s simply looking at the centipede imprisoning you in her hug, you’d pat her on the head if you could but still the girl is looking more than happy enough and looking around, seem like nobody is aiming for you, good.Another glance to the arena, the two men have stopped beating each other’s and now nursing they’re wounds.Hmm…Perhaps you should simply take it easy until you turn in for the night?
>>19598363If Keldran has been convinced to speak with Sylphis, he knows where we are.Let's take it easy for the rest of the night. We've got a busy day ahead of us tomorrow.
>>19598404Agreed. No point forcing the issues, especially in front of a bunch of people. Let's head back to the room and let Sylphis rest up properly. Maybe even try to start teaching her to read better.
Time march on as dusk disappear into night, the activity of the castle subside and the busy hallway of Sylphis chamber is now calm and mostly devoid of people, earlier you, Hadraniel and Bletsia excuse yourselves out of the room when the chief of the police force knocked and asked to speak to the mantis and of course you obliged.What they did talk about? It’s not for you to know, if Sylphis will tell you then so be it, but you made certain to monitor the link and… there was quite a lot of conflicting emotions, but asking is not something you should do, you did the exact same thing when Ame-no-Uzume suddenly cried after that whole Ritual of Cleansing business.They simply talked for an hour and when you came back with some books and cards, Sylphis looked exactly the same and the rest of the evening? It was spent in peace and great company where you and Hadraniel tried to help Sylphis in her reading but it seem the centipede wanted attention, too and for some reason she snuggled on you right up until bed time. Where you, of course, grabbed the necessary items for a good sleep in Sylphis uselessly large room from the empty infirmary right next door. A simple evening, yes, but that’s why it’s so precious, especially amidst your turbulent lifestyle. Ah but even so, evening, you always spied some form of fear coming from the angel and even now, without her armor, her hand is on her spear…But perhaps it is simply better to sleep? >I don't mind if you guys want to go in depth with these simple times, but I just did this to speed things along.
>>19598541Touch fluffy feathers.Ask Hadraniel if anything is the matter.
>>19598609Yeah, let's ask her what's troubling her. We haven't really gotten many answers out of her lately on this stuff.
Sylphis is asleep, that’s actually quite unusual for her to do so before anyone else but you suspect that today discussion with her father might have drained more energy that you suspected, but the moment itself when you tucked her to bed with Hadraniel help was… tender, very tender. That angel really is someone special, isn’t she? It hasn’t been a full week that you’ve known her but she really feel familiar, yet you’re positive you’ve never met her before stepping into Zipangu.But now she’s sitting on the collection of mattresses and sheets, Bletsia is asleep as well; the absurd amount of things you brought is enough to completely cover her two meters long body without giving her any need of rolling it.…‘’Aah!?’’She yelps as your hand travel along her large, pure white wing, the contact was a second but it was all you needed You hand curl into a fist as she retreat, the sensation… aah it was… her feathery wings was strange on the touch, not exactly fluffy but more dry, yet soft enough for your hand to travel with impossible smoothness but most of all, a constant, feeble wind was felt, which is was allowed such impossible comfort in the first place: definitely different than the tails you’ve had a taste of, but by god it was magnificent. ‘’W-why, what…’’She stops, clutching her spear and pointing it at you with her cheeks adorably red.‘’What are you afraid of, Hadraniel?’’ Your statement cut the matter right then and the Angel move back to a more comfortable position, eyes closed and answer.‘’Nothing, Siegfried, nothing you need to concern yourself about.
>>19598822"You're my shield Hadraniel and you look out for me, but more importantly than that, you're my companion. A companion I care for greatly. Anything troubling you is my worry and I wish to do anything I can to ease your problems if you'll let me. It's unfair for you to only support me but not let me support you when you need it."
>>19598822"It concerns you, and by extension, it concerns me. I want to help, Hadraniel. Will you let me?"
>>19598822How could you posiibly tell me it doesn't concern me? Anything that dares to endanger your feathers-I mean you, will not get off lightly I promise you.
"You're my shield Hadraniel and you look out for me, but more importantly than that, you're my companion’’You stop when her eyes closes, but you also get closer to the blond angel, making certain your words will sink.‘’A companion I care for greatly. Anything troubling you is my worry and I wish to do anything I can to ease your problems if you'll let me.’’You can hear a sigh escaping her, her spear is now on her thighs, her left hand traveling along the metallic staff. "It concerns you, and by extension, it concerns me. I want to help, Hadraniel. Will you let me?"There’s a pang of pain coming from her, something tugging at her heart, a likely negative emotion that travel through her and you by extension, it may be presumptuous to say it, but it really feel like you can feel Hadraniel emotions much more easily than that of Sylphis or Athena. ‘’You could say you’d want to know because it’s your duty or something related to that, but now you go ahead and simply say you care’’She gives a dry laugh, tinted with guilt. ‘’The… entity we encountered this morning’’She looks at you, grim.‘’It’s active at night, sometime I can literally feel it, as if on the edge of my vision’’Then she sight yet again. ‘’But attacking us here would be the height of foolishness, there’s an army present and if there one truth to this world: no single entity can overcome an army.’’
>>19599093"Is it wrong to say I care? You've done much for me and I have yet to do anything to assist you. Do you think this entity is something from your past that you cannot remember?"
"Is it wrong to say I care? You've done much for me and I have yet to do anything to assist you.’’The glare she give you is fierce, what you just said seem to have touched a nerve but not in a bad way, you don’t feel anger, but actually something close to what your feeling: concern and a bit of pride as well. ‘’You convinced me to come out of meditation, you decided to become my anchor, it is only because of you, and you alone, that I am active in the affair of the world once more, it is because of you, and you alone that… that Bletsia is safe, we’ve only known each other’s for a short while but I feel like I have a debt that can never be repaid’’ She grabbed and let go of her spear a few time while speaking, but her cerulean stare never left yours, there’s no doubt that this woman is as driven as you are but what is it that she truly care about?So you change the subject‘’Do you think this entity is something from your past that you cannot remember?"She nod before speaking, some of her golden hair falling on her lap. ‘’Very likely, the words that come out of my mouth when I… encounter it seem to escape before I think them, but the Old Corruption may have unlocked something.’’Then she stops and closes her eyes.‘’But it’s here, its outside’’
>>19599299"You said attacking us here would be foolish. So it wants something else. Has it been this close to us before the incident in the library?"
>>19599299If it knows how its affecting you do you think it is just trying to unnerve you? Would it avoid a confrontation or is it trying to lure you to it?
"You said attacking us here would be foolish. So it wants something else. Has it been this close to us before the incident in the library?"She bites her bottom lip and nod before facing you.‘’Yesterday, it lurked inside the courtyard as it does now, when I answered the taunt, Bletsia followed.’’At the very least it’s not right outside the damn door. ‘’I see…’’Hadraniel seem able to cope with it, but you aren’t sure how to help, she said it herself the creature is making itself known to her for no other reason than taunting.Then the angel coughs.‘’It’s just, irritating but we’ll be alright, do you wish to turn in for the night Siggy?’’She really does seem afraid of this impossibly large humanoid silhouette.
>>19599443How about I take first watch then? We can sleep in shifts and you're more likely to sleep well in that case. There is no reason to fear mere shadows if we watch for them.
>>19599443Grab her hand in an attempt to reassure her."You turn in for the night first. Allow me to be your shield for now."
You approach the troubled warrior and grab her hand gently, prompting her to look at you, and for a slight second, the look of her eyes make your heart beat faster. "You turn in for the night first. Allow me to be your shield for now, I will watch those shadows’’ But then something unexpected: Hadraniel suddenly grab your collar with comfortable strength and pull the both of you on the mattress, unexpectedly close to the woman than you’d probably like to keep your whole composure, the wind of her wings can almost be felt as it move to cover you. The way her long hair spread on the bed is quite the sight as well, and you reach to touch them, resting your knuckle on the golden strands. ‘’We are safe here, Siegfried, that’s what I want to believe. If you wish to stay awake, then so will I, it’s just… part of me wish to go and answer that summon, because it’s inevitably linked to my past’’
>>19599620"If you wish to answer the summons, than allow me to join you. If it can help us regain your memory and your strength, than let me support you."
>>19599620We can either go to it tonight, or delve into your memories tomorrow. What ever you decide I'll abide by your decision. After all I know how it feels to forget.
"If you wish to answer the summons, than allow me to join you. If it can help us regain your memory and your strength, than let me support you."Her eyelid close and you have to fight back the urge to stroke her forehead, and angel so close to you, a mystical beings almost never seen by man yet here she is, hesitating like any normal persons‘’I know how it feels to forget, I’ll abide by your decision’’The angel takes a deep, deep breath and finally opens her eyes to stare at you, a strangely warm emotion leaking from the link.‘’I do not wish to put you in needless danger…’’So she say, but then she sit, grasping her spear anew.‘’It’s an incredibly bad idea but maybe it’ll provide… something?’’She get up from the ridiculous amount of mattress forming a futon, her back to you as her long hair cascade on her back, the staff of her spear coming through them as she’s holding the blade close.‘’But I won’t be able to sleep until it’s gone’’ >back in 20 minutes
>>19599801"Worry not Hadraniel. You won't be putting me in danger, for I've decided to see this being myself regardless of what you do. If you wish, you may accompany me. I do apologize for possibly putting you in danger though."
>>19599842'It is after all rather selfish of me but now I am too curious not to go looking for it.'>Where is everyone?
>>19599908No clue. Seems like it's just you and me with INH tonight. Hopefully a few more join us tonight/in the next few weeks.
>>19599919I'm lurking, but I am in the midst of packing a room so as to leave uni accomodation.
>>19599919Shame, I was hoping the thread would pick up. No matter I still want to find out whats going on with this shadow.
>>19599979Well, I'm just waiting for INH to come back and continue.
"Worry not Hadraniel. You won't be putting me in danger, for I've decided to see this being myself regardless of what you do.’’She twirls to look at you with quite the unique face, mixture of amusement and severity, its actually rather hard not to chuckle as you continue. ‘’If you wish, you may accompany me. I do apologize for possibly putting you in danger though."She chuckle as she shake her head, even going as far as adding a ‘’is that so?’’.But you get up in silence, although you do take the chance of rubbing the sleeping Bletsia head.‘’Sleep tight, we’ll be back’’--
Hadraniel is visibly supporting some kind of invisible weight, the walk to the courtyard is a short one but it felt like an eternity, the angel was the one to pick up the lantern, the flicker of the orange flame chase the shadow as effectively as a torch made from your mother magic, and she never spoke a single word while walking, a feeling of strange resistance slowing your progress as if you were progressing against the river.As you were standing to her left, Hadraniel wings deployed themselves to they’re full, the complete length was more than enough to cover you shoulder to shoulder twice over and, as you near the door, both of them curve, the pure white shielding you as they… glow, yes, they were shining, the wind rejected became stronger, caressing your body while the light killed the shadows along with the lamp.The both of you looked into each other’s eyes, Hadraniel loosening the grip on her spear to get a better handling and she nod.>I don't mind the slow activity too much, so its cool gentlemen
Two hands on the handle, the door feel cold, dead and decayed, as if gorged in water and ready to rot but to your eyes, it is sturdy, as strong and large as you ever saw them. You don’t even need to fully open them, the light of white and orange seep through the crack of the doors and you already see the dancing shadows moving at unnatural pace, snake like tentacle slithering on the ground, reaching toward you in some kind of humid, splashing sound as the center, what you were looking at, is a deep mass of pure, horrible moving black in the shape of a man, impossibly large.Finally the door open and Hadraniel step forward, the light literally kill the living… snakes, you hear –and smell- burning as the last, small cry of the pitiful creatures disappear into oblivion, forever cleansed by the Purity of the angel, her very presence killing the unclean.No words, but the simple fact this being is there, watching, is enough to put a strain on your mind and you can… feel the hunger in you slowly waking up.
>>19600259Look over to Hadraniel. All we can do is eat this thing; that may not be conducive to helping Hadraniel regain her memories.
>>19600259Keep it down, its not our time. This is Hadriels fight let her dictate its terms.
>>19600259Interesting. Our hunger wasn't affecting us last time we saw this thing if I remember right."You've obviously come here for a reason. What is it you want?"
>>19600322If this thing is as old as it seems to be, eating it may lot be a good idea.Corruption overdose leading to evil siggy perhaps?
>>19600345Nothing like a good fall from grace.
>>19600345Or dead Siggy, which worries me slightly more. On the other hand we are prophesised to die in 20 some odd more days. Does that mean until then we're immortal?
>>19600373That bloody priest....And a fall from grace at this stage is likely to really screw with our companions. Whilst being interesting, I cannot see it being at all pretty.
This is another kind of tension, not like that of two army facing one another but… somehow it feel like what you are looking it should not exist, its time, its presence here has passed, gone, remnant of an old era clinging to something, the corruption it leaks is controlled and deliberate, just like how Hadraniel is glowing: its eating the light while around, insects are being burned alive. A step, loud and heavy, Hadraniel is now forward but her wing is still shielding you.‘’Why do you hound me’’Her demand is quick and imperious, you’d never do better, but her words fall on deaf ear for a long moment."You've obviously come here for a reason. What is it you want?"You’re ready to embrace Focus at a moment notice; Hadraniel put the lamp forward and even more of the slithering creature burn, scream and die, decaying the place in the stench of burned bodies and pure, simple death.‘’AnchooooOrrr!’’ It’s not screaming, but its loud, the moving mass of shadow does not budge, but the body is… wringing, as if full of inexistent worm, too much things moving’s for your eyes triggering a primal fear, for it is impossible to predict how it move, how it even stand and exist. Hadraniel grip on her spear tighten.‘’Wake up!’’>cont
Several voice speaking in unison, male, female, children all at once, a choir of… something you better not try to identify. ‘’Wake up!’’Not screaming, not moving, but the mass itself retreat, charge and die, too much things to keep track off as you look upon that shadow.‘’Nightmare of the Hero! Here to taunt, eating, active and so am I. Trying’’ And now it seem… back to something solid, nothing move and for just a few precious seconds, no scream of deaths from the small insects dripping pure, complete, black. ‘’Impulse to search, eat and kill, do you wish to see? DO YOU!?’’
>>19600683Yes, why wouldn't we? (Hint answering that won't change our mind)
>>19600683TELL ME YOUR SECRETS!
>>19600683"You will show us regardless of our answer, won't you."
>>19600720Ugh, I can't help having a sense of dread at this but fine. Let's see what he wants to show us.
There’s a slight fear in Hadraniel, but she is not intimidated, she’s looking forward staring straight at the thing, neither beast or human, simply an ‘’it’’ a core of corruption that is awakening this hole in your stomach and… a slight pain, awakening? ‘’If you wish to kill me, try it now’’The great Hero of old voice is full of venom, ready to strike but doesn’t take a pause however the multiple voice, the choir each whisper slowly.‘’no no no no…’’’ A hand extend, at least it look like one, there’s 5 fingers constantly moving, as if vibrating but then… it goes up to its humanoid head, enter and there’s a sickening crunch, what escape is a single index.‘’You need to kill your anchor, cannot do, I can harm you, not him. You need to remember to KILL YOUR ANCHOR’’ It’s pointing you and you alone and Hadraniel can only frown in amazement- and immediate refusal followed by the righteous anger of such a proposal.But then it crouch and its large, strong arm penetrate the soil with a loud splashing, while a concert of dead ignite: the corrupted insects are throwing themselves in drove into the shield of lights and each are burning, disappearing, stinking and letting out one last scream of defiance, and a complete lack of sanity. Now…It’s grabbing something.Aah but what is it, Hadraniel? What is that thing taking out? A part of yourself? A part of your childhood? []Child[]….Her?
>>19601063ChildhoodI am honestly not surprised about the whole, kill the anchor thing. I suspect that hadraniel will be the one to kill us after our 20 days.I think that when she regains her memories, we will find out something unpleasant with regards to our ability.
>>19601063[x]….Her?
>>19601063Her?
>>19601063Child.
>>19601126We demon lord nao?
rolled 1 = 1>>19601175>>19601172>>19601158>>19601126Lesse
>>19601200Perhaps a vessel?We absorb enough corruption, and then bad things occur.
>>19601227Or perhaps a chryssalis?
>>19601250We really need to find out what occurred when we lost our memories. As we did nit have this ability before then. Something happened, and we need to know whether it was an external source which triggered it.
>>19601283Yeah, I hope we get a chance to go through more of Siggy's previous memories at some point. I imagine if we had looked at the memory that was the end of the butcher persona, we might have seen what caused Siggy to be in the position he was at the beginning of the quest.
‘’I’ll never do such a thing, you…. Old Monster! What the hell are you…’’The disgusting smell of rotting corpse almost make you gag, but you can only watch in fascinated horror as it… as its impossible large hand hold a handful of golden hair, the body of a child held aloft by the head: a perfect twin of Hadraniel if she were 10 years old.And male. ‘’Insult! Insult!’’The voices speak as the shadow trash, yet the arm stay completely motionless while the body…. Shed part of itself, the lake of black beneath gobbling up and eating the body, yet it reform, regenerate amidst worms and this decay.‘’You nightmare is me, Hero, you failed where they succeeded. There’s three now, what became of him? What became of your mentor?’’’ The voice are low, speaking in growl and whisper while it taunt, holding the frail body of a rotting child, but the feathers of its wings are true: so impossibly, beautifully white. ‘’You…’’>cont
But it interrupts.‘’You were born drenched in sin only to be washed, but your nature’’It laughs.And then its torso open, The ribcage cracking, bursting, opening like the maw of some hungry, twisted beast, organs pumping, vomiting this black tar that… You want to eat and consume, because it look so absolutely delicious.But Hadraniel suddenly advance, her wing shielding you pushes you forward.‘’I’ll kill you here and now!’’But the creature shove the corpse in its maw and the crunching, sickening snap as it close mace you wince, even in your hunger. ‘’Impulse to search and kill, relic’’It simply answers but… It seems the angel had enough for the wrath is extreme and she’s going to charge without a doubt.
>>19601478Hold Hadraniel back. I don't think she can take this thing on yet and we have to stop her from making a mistake. We need to go through her memories before facing this thing I think.
>>19601534I agree suggest that she not engage it just yet. If she ignores us full focus don't eat anything but watch her flanks.
>>19601478Just to be the voice of opposition, I think we should let Hadraniel attack it, and provide her support as needed. Attacking it may provide some new memories.
>>19601589This thing isn't afraid of her though is what I'm worried about so it seems like it wants her to attack. I don't know, this just feels like a mirror situation from the Queens ritual in my mind and it's up to us to stop her this time and tell her to trust us.
More choice to stopping her, should I wait a bit more?
>>19601589Ah hell with it>>19601572Change my vote to attack.
>>19601650Up to you INH. Maybe some of the lurkers will share their opinion but who knows how long it'll take.
>>19601650I say let her attack, the thing gas already said it can't kill her.Maybe she will find it cathartic.
You have some serious reservation about this, whatever you’re facing is far, far from normal but to hell with it, it just ate the corpse of an angel child, there’s only so much provocation a man can take.‘’You beast!WRATH’’It answer, Hadraniel throw the lantern right upon the silhouette, the path of the light seem impossibly long as it kill the shadows remorselessly, burning alive the corrupted insects and it crash upon the humanoid, the oil splashing and burning as screams and laughers echo and when you step closer to it, now you see: there’s absolutely no scenery, only complete, pure black void where the barrack would previously be seen.Then Hadraniel charge, there’s a ‘’pop’’ in the air, her wings exhale a sudden gust of wind and she levitate, her veins burning a bright silver as magic empower her body, you embrace Focus as well and no longer ask yourself why nobody will come to look for you.You are Hadraniel anchor but right now the angel is hopelessly alone.‘’Hadraniel!’’You scream but it I naught, for the shadow twist, growl, scream and its very bones exist from its torso, forming a grotesque armor of spikes but the light of Hadraniel wings… they’re fading, you never saw it now but there’s an incredible distance between her and the Nightmare, she’s leaving you alone, amidst the worming corruption and.You want to eat.
>>19601883Huh. Was that it's plan? Isolate us, we consume until bad things happen and she has to kill Siggy?Regardless, I think we must resist the urge to consume this corruption and go after Hadraniel. Staying alone in this corruption is probably a bad idea.
>>19601883Don't eat! Trust in Hadriel, she has yet to fail us. We would betray her trust if we give into the hunger. Ice every thing. Then skate towards the shadow by making ice skates and laying down a path of ice.
Do remember that you guys still ahve both the potion and the talisman the agent of Tsukiyomi offered you.
>>19601947We're not going to use the potion. But the talisman...I'd prefer to save it. Go after Hadraniel. We need to stay within her field of protection. And don't fucking eat that thing, we don't know where it's been.
>>19601947My memory fails me - what was the talisman again?
>>19601982Something that wil lallow you to communicate with Tsukiyomi
>>19602000Don't think we need it yet then. If we can resist the urge to feed, we should be fine.
>>19601982Actually may as well use the talisman, its not like its a one use only item. It lets us use monster magic.
>>19602029Ah no, that's wrong, its a one use item.
>>19602029Never mind then my bad. If we really start to hunger maybe use it but until then don't bother.
It doesn’t seem like Hadraniel can be reasoned, you doubt she remembered anything but the body may very well have triggered a psychological trauma that even amnesia couldn’t potentially cure, she’s going fast, you react in seconds as ice engulf your feet, you immediately move forward, holding your hand afore to allow a stream of freezing ice, crushing absolutely anything coming in contact with it, offering only a smooth surface which you start skating over at great speed, it take all your effort to simply stay in the light of the angel, she’s charging ahead unhindered, the emotions of pure, complete hatred leaving her blind, spear held forward, glowing in the dark like the brightest of white star. And then, suddenly, battle crash upon you. The shadow in its domain let out a chorus of scream, pain wracking it as more and more bones cracks, exiting and its arm… twist, the corruption burn as the angel close in but then it leap and crash, impaling itself on Hadraniel spear, the maw of its torso opening, unhindered by the spear, tentacles of wet goo latch upon Hadraniel even as they start to burn.She’s going to be eaten.
>>19602173Pull her out now. See if we can generate ice walls to smash open the maw and cut apart the tentacles.Last resort, we consume the darkness.
>>19602173Fill that shadows mouth full of ice and stop it from closing on her. And yell at her to snap out of it.
>>19602173Stab the mouth open with spears of ice.
The fact that she wield a spear is what saved her life, the weapon had indeed, a long reach, the giant maw, even impaled would take a few seconds as the angel struggle to free herself, that’s when you strike: skating below her and in the light, You point and cast and several handful of heavy spike crash, piercing the skin and showering the soil with wet, black goo that barely has time to stay before being burned by the light, you utterly maul it, disfiguring it in an endless stream for an entire minute and in the end, it’s a lump of disfigured meat that fall, pushing itself away and liberating the Hero whose mind seems to be shattering.But then your hunger strike, a pain in your belly that force you to your knee, but the light is there while the angel simply hover up above, and in the darkness, the nightmare rise anew as a swarms of small insect rush and crash upon the light, scream, unending screams of death, a choir of children all this dark is moving something is shattering.The angel is crippled, isn’t she?Blood fall upon you, she regained control of her emotions but the strain of her magic is coming in blood, which fall on the purified ground, in the distance from the light you hear and see that impossibly tall shadow dancing around the circle of protection and you can hear its joy.‘’TIME FOR THE FEAST, LONG AWAITED, MY PURPOSE IS COMPLETE’’The spear fall, blade first, sticking itself on the ground as Hadraniel face is twisted, blood oh god so much blood…Something feels warm in your inner pocket. But you’ve got to eat, no Hadraniel!She’s crying, the insects are dying, the children are chanting, the Nightmare is rejoicing.This is nothing but pure hell.
>>19602394We are not eating. Resist this hunger and focus on the warm feeling in the inner pocket and find out what it is.Damnit guys, I told you to stop her.
>>19602394Use the ruddy tailismon!
>>19602394Also, damn you INH. Why must you make us see our companions suffer so much?
>>19602394Jam our hand into our inner pocket, pull it out. What is it?
>>19602464It's a one-use communication talisman. What is it going to do for us now?
>>19602547Because msot of the time, they brought it on themselves
>>19602572I tried to stop her dammmit. I don't deserve to see her suffer.
>>19602572Hells bells, okay from now on I'm treating all of the girls a suicidal idiots who without us around will rush off into harms way needlessly.
‘’SHUUUUUUT UP I WON’T EAT NOT NOW’’ The protest is unvoiced, but strong in its childish tantrum, but you’ve got other things to worry about as you pull the warm pipe covered in rune and the accompanying ofuda, a piece of paper with a strange sentence written upon it in the alphabet you remember Tsukiyomi using when she wrote upon the very air in golden letters, with that strange pen. There’s a large thud at your side when the angel fall, the shock cause a burst of blood which mostly fall on your cheek, Hadraniel start convulsing, head rolled back as the blood even start to fall from them, even her ears… This is not related to overcasting! The bubble of light is as strong as even but then you hear a scream of pure agony, beside the insect you see shambling, crawling humanoid form piercing the light only to die and burn after a few centimeters, letting out sounds of agony to add unto this unholy concert. ‘’YOUR NIGHTMARE, ANCHRO, YOUR NIGHTMARE AWAKEN AND BE TRUE, ANCHOR, WHAT IS YOUR NIGHTMARE’’ So scream the towering man, dancing around the bubble, the pipe in your hand start to leak a deep, dark purple smoke.And you feel absolutely nothing form the light as Hadraniel stop trashing.Do you proceed with using the thing? >>19602667>Hoho let's see what happen next shall we?
Boy I'm starting to get tired, sorry about the drop in quality with all those errors
>>19602696If Hadraniel is dead... I don't see how else we're getting out of this except using the pipe at this point. Doesn't look like we can kill this thing so I can't see what else we can do. Sigh. Feel so useless when shit really goes down.
>>19602747No worries to busy going PANIC!! Keep using the pipe isn't the queen mother talented at healing?
>>19602696"You have no right to know what is my nightmare."Continue using the talisman. I hope that's the right course of action.
>>19602696Oh we're definitely going to be this things nightmare the next time we see it. Assuming we can find out what the hell this thing is and how to actually permanently harm it...
>>19602841Hell even temperary harm will due if it keeps the fecker away.
>>19602911Our last attack didn't do much though other than get Hadraniel out of immediate danger. Doesn't seem like our attacks will chase it off at all.
Is she dead? It can’t be, she’s a Hero, right? Motionless, eyes open, only white, blood leaking from her face, absolutely nothing from the link, cut off…Remember what that werewolf told you, how to use it.The smoke exit but linger around you instead of disappearing into the ether, unnatural is the way it move as it crawl around, encircling you, making you feel safe amidst the chanting and madness of death. The ofuda touch the pipe as you concentrate, Focus on.‘’COMMUNICATE «TSUKIYOMI»’’As simply as that, the talisman burns in your hand leaving a mark on your fingers and pain but you don’t care. The smoke abandon you to levitate above the pipe, a truly unnatural display for the upper body of the Queen-Mother suddenly appear.Too bad she doesn’t have any tails. ‘’Tsu-‘’But the Youko interrupt you, she float to you level and put her hands on your cheeks, they feel very cold but also … alive, something that’s missing in this god forsaken place. There’s another scream, this time it come for the multi voice of the large silhouette, it crash upon the bubble of light, penetrating deeper than any others creatures and start to walk in your direction, but burning so much that its forced to crawl as it whine, scream, cry, plead and order you to stay. >cont
Could the magic of the talisman be counter-acting Hadraniel's holy light? We're not feeling anything from the light anymore, as the talisman releases the smoke.
‘’Siegfried’’Her voice is calm, leveled but also full of affections, it warm your heart, especially with the way she’s holding you.‘’Wake up’’Huh?One of her hand move to your forehead, rubbing it lightly, then she move and engulf the back of your head in her arms, pressing it against her chest. The screaming of the Nightmare cease.‘’Please,Wake up’’As your eyes open, you find yourself on the ground, your back to the wall while Hadraniel is crouched, her eyes are feverish with concern, the spear is discarded on her side and, when you look her in the eyes, she let out a sigh of relief and look down, link awash with relief and another warm emotions that float away before identification.… What?
>>19602938Wait, aww crap that WAS our nightmare wasn't it. It was all a trick to get us to eat the corruption wasn't it.
>>19602938"Tell me what happened Hadraniel. I saw you run off to fight the shadow but if you're here next to me... That couldn't have happened."
>>19602962Let's just say that saving that talisman just helped out big time
>>19602938"...What?"The nightmare, where is it?"
"...What? The nightmare, where is it?"You ask, bewildered while the angel put her two hands on your shoulders, her eyes are almost… no they are moist and she’s biting her bottom lip.‘’I knew it was a big idea…’’She look down, shame leaking through the ling, her hair also obscure part of her face.‘’We… we saw it, it was there and we communicated but then it ate its fingers, pointed at you and said ‘Anchor’ and you just… fell, while it disappeared’’She pauses, you look around and see some guards looking in your direction, and the barrack is busy in the dead of night.‘’Siegfried I’m… I’m sorry. I knew it was a bad idea’’
>>19603034Well that tears it! We are going to find out how to banish that thing permenantly. Nothing is ever allowed to do that sort of thing to me. I also apologise for worrying you, I was careless.
>>19603034"No. We learnt it was after me rather than just here to taunt you. And that I wasn't able to stop whatever it did to me. Which means until we learn more about it or restore your memories, we cannot afford to encounter it again carelessly. I'm just sorry I had to make you go through such worry to learn this."Give the angel a hug.
>>19603034"No, it's not your fault. I'm the one who insisted on facing it. "Rashly too, I might add, without knowing its capabilities."But we have learned some things at least. That it is targeting me as well. And that whatever it can do, I have little defense against. Information that is important to know."
>>19603073This sounds good.
"No. We learnt it was after me rather than just here to taunt you. And that I wasn't able to stop whatever it did to me.’’Hadraniel close her eyes, but at least she stop biting herself, you stopped talking when she felt your forehead for some reason but now, now that the nightmare is over, you can feel yourself smiling. ‘’Which means until we learn more about it or restore your memories, we cannot afford to encounter it again carelessly. I'm just sorry I had to make you go through such worry to learn this."That was a very harsh lesson, you don’t need anyone to tell you that you’ve seriously played with fire but Hadraniel feels responsible and, to help her guilt, you suddenly grab her and press her to your chest, squeezing her with a bit of force while the embarrassment make you chuckle but, she doesn’t let go, in fact her wings folds and close on you, imprisoning you in a cocoon of pure white, windy feathers. ‘’That nightmare… it’s my problem, its targeting me that’s how it should be but maybe since, you really are my anchor, that means it’s seeing you as a potential target too?’’Her arms go around your back and she squeezes you in return.‘’Siegfried I… you don’t need to tell me what you saw, it must have been horrible, I hope… I hope you aren’t scarred, I hope it didn’t hurt you’’So she say while one hand travel up and down your back, this is the first time you’ve really touched her and… she smell nice, her hair is soft and her skin is smooth…But you certainly don’t have any mark from that escapade and once you get back home, to the castle.You probably have a certain Queen-Mother to thank, don’t you?>aaaand end
>>19603218Yes. Yes we do have a Queen mother to thank. That could have gone very poorly if we didn't have the talisman. Seems like going through Hadraniel's memories might have gone up on the priority list after what just happened.
>>19603218Yes, we owe her a lot.She'll probably want us to accompany her while she drinks, or something.
>>19603241Maybe, maybe not, but hey, were getting there aren't we? Siggy still alive, everybody is too.
>>19603261We'll see. This update more or less closed this arc, we're gonna see some fluffy tails again.
>>19603278That means nothing with how close things got just now though, heh. None of us realized that was all an illusion and we might have thought eating the corruption was all we could do.Were you secretly praying we used the potion? Also, when did you say you might be able to run 2 of these a week again?
>>19603306Let's just say that I knew you had items with you to help alng with your ability of eating, but you also have allies, realy good allies.There's a reason why the pipe started to feel hot.Also I may be able to pull off 2 session a week, probably this one but It'd be safer to say next week. I'll advise on twitter a day prior, if nothing come up then its the regular Saturday.
>>19603218We'll thank the Queen-Mother the only way we know how. We shall offer to give her a tail massage and then bruch her tails.
>>19603378*damnit brush, brush her tails (with our fingers)
>>19603373Don't feel like you have to. I just remember you mentioning you might get to do that schedule at some point and was wondering when that might be. Don't want to miss one of these by accident.Also, unless you dedicate that much time in these threads to all the memories you listed last thread, are you going to consider doing omakes and write out the memories we haven't seen?
>>19603378Tails massage and brushing? My you see how big and fluffy they are? You want her to literally fall asleep while you work?
>>19603407Omakes? I'm not sure what yo umean by that, also each of the memory, you'll be able to have a flashback, probably once per arc. This time it was recalling the past but say, I might give the option of having Siegfried talk about his past which lead to a flashback.It'll all depend if it can fit at the time.
>>19603420...no?>YES
>>19603444You plan to take advantage of the fluffy tails?
>>19603473Are you seriously asking that question? No man can resist fluffy tails or wings.
>>19603487Waht about scaly feet, hands, tails or chitinous legs, or body?
>>19603473Its not taking advantage its doing a service, a service I tell you.
>>19603507A lizard or mantis is fine, too.
>>19603507We don't know how to massage those yet. Yet.
>>19603507You forgot to mention spider parts.
>>19603514Pampering her like a queen, is it?>>19603521Or spider, don't forget Yuria.Centipede is fine too.>>19603539How does one massage what is basically biological armor?
>>19603556Aren't spider part chitinous? They look pretty solid
>>19603575We have magic! We don't gotta explain shit!
>>19603584Shatter her with excitement?
>>19603562Magic oils? huhu that could work gotta make sure they have a proper shine to them after all...
>>19603601I could totally see Yuria being a Marimo-style "round 2" girl.
>>19603617Oh boy... well Yuria badly need some characterisation now that I think about it, but she IS your prank rival.>>19603608Oh yes, I like it. Alot.
>>19603420>>19603473Let me put it this way.Sleeping while you should be working is one of the best feelings ever. Sleeping with a great big pile of warm fluffiness is one of the other best feelings ever.Combining these feels would be the death of any man.
>>19603640That she is. Best get our guard back up on our return.
>>19603668Oh yes I see it indeed... making her sleep would be very beneficial, but then Siggy get sidetracked and sleep with the tails because he's addicted like that.>>19603675Now now, she isn't that viscious. Probably bully you a bit here and there.
>>19603675Better idea we need to figure out a way to prank her as soon as we see her next. Best defence is a good offence and all that.
>>19603709It's training. We're working on getting Siggy used to fluffy tails so any enemies don't use this to tempt him in the future.
>>19603737I don't think that excuse will work, what's with living with the two strongest mages of the island, full of tails
>>19603758That's clearly getting too cocky. Best to be prepared for all dangers than assume you'll be fine.
>>19603770Oh, so Siggy is weak to the call of the flesh and may actually end up slutting around?
>>19603796Flesh has nothing to do with it. It's those damn fluffy tails.
>>19603845Good thing there isn't a whole lot of Inari and Youko around then.
>>19603872Exactally. Besides its not slutting it up, Siggy is just a cuddle whore.
>>19603918I'm honestly suprised sex has yet to occur, 25 update in and nope, we still completely clean
>>19603941Siggy's a gentleman. Plus, I don't even know if /tg/ is set on one of them or not or if we're just not going to bother until we can see if we can survive our supposed death sentence.
>>19603971Can't say I've got much of a idea who is /tg/ favorite, but I've got some scenes in mind that I personally find real hard to resist...Ah but all in due time.
>>19603992There is no favourite, tg has and I think usually does go for the harem route. I figure we'll sleep with someone when the girls restrait breaks and it devolves into a massive orgy the likes of which had previously never been seen (in that only one human was involved and the sheer diversity of monster types.)
>>19604036>OrgyEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeh!? But that isn't romantic at all!
>>19604070Siggy can do it. He's a boss like that. Or maybe that'll just come at the end.
>>19604097Oh he's a man alright, a man with many, many issue but he's probably going to end up falling hard for someone, maybe more than one we'll see.
>>19604070There will be rose petals and silk sheets that makes it romantic by default. Failing that we could add in some tasteful candles.
>>19604118Spend a whole update shooping for treat for your beloved?
>>19604149Damn right. And it's alright that he's a man of many issues. So is every woman that's close to him it seems.
>>19604149Besides don't girls find issues appealing in a guy it mean we are sensative and stuff...
>>19604187Maybe so, but every single one of them, including Siggy, is not letting the past encroach the present, and I like to believe everyone a pretty damn nice person but the job they got is harsh.
>>19604209Monsters are not humans.They've only started to emulate humanity with the rise of the Succubus Demon Lord so... take that as you will I guess.
>>19604219We will fix the problems and raise the strength of our links.
>>19604236Exactally that means they shouldn't believe in monogamy. Right?
>>19604269Good luck friend.>>19604271Depend on the monster but polygamy itself isn't frowned upon in human culture since men are getting kidnapped left and right, its not encoruaged either mind you, just accepted as a truth of the world.You'll have to ask the girls if they want to share.
>>19604271crud wrong term I meant they shouldn't mind polygamy.
>>19604319No faith that Siggy can solve their problems? How can we do it if you don't believe in us? Heh.
>>19604358Oh no I do believe in you, don't worry about it. I'll give you the tools and mean of accomplishing stuff, there not going to be downright unfair situation often.
>>19604319Well at least miss Sylphis seems okay with it. Now we just have to convince the queen mother, our lizan and Hadriel.
>>19604397Is she? Its not easy having a harem with a war on the horizon is it?
>>19604405Yeah, I don't think we're done with Sylphis just yet. I imagine at some point we're going to have to talk to her about how her conversation went with her father.
>>19604405Sometimes wars are just so damn inconsiderate aren't they?
>>19604437Or ask what burden the Queen-Mother carry that exhaust her so much, or ask why Ame-no-Uzume cried so much after the ritual, or of course helping Hadraniel retain her memory. Or dealing with the fallout with Athena.Seem like the only one without too much problem is Yuria.>>19604440Misery, too.
>>19604478Well yes but we haven't had the chance to work on those really. That will come in time.
>>19604495Time is so very, very important isn't it?
>>19604512Stupid lack of living time.
>>19604533Seriously. Hopefully we get a bit of time on our return to do some stuff.
>>19604533You know even I can't tell how the climax will turn out
>>19604552Thats kind of worrying, but also exciting don't you think?
>>19604595Aye, I'm just basing the plot with objectives while the details are mostly made when you guys interact with it, there's also three factor of success when trying to accomplish a goal, like here it was making an alliance with the Rahall.There's 1- Perfect 2 - Normal and of course 3- Failure.Which option you guys got is going to be revealed later.
>>19604611Oh now that's just being a tease.
>>19604628Yep, love being a tease.And giving feels too.
>>19604642Can you at least tell us if we handled the shadow correctly?
>>19604683Hadraniel is not only safe, but actually got worried sick about you, you gained a valuable piece of information on that thing ability and all you had to do in exchange was suffer a traumatic experience and use up a piece of magical paper that can easily be replaced.Do you think you did?
>>19604694Now that I know that the piece of paper can be replaced yes, yes I do.>Kinda
>>19604719Hm perhaps its time Tsu give you a bit of a deeper lecture on the magic of Zipangu, but the ofuda are time consuming to make if you want a strong spell.Also mages can store spells in gems but Siggy was a bit... bad in that class
>>19604735He managed to make things implode didn't he?
>>19604735Could we store magic in ice which we modify to last longer?
>>19604751No, since you'll need to constantly supply magic energy in the ice to keep it in the world.>>19604745Class reserved for the upper class kid and he cost the college a shitton of money that's for sure.Also by this point Siggy is pretty much an Ice mage, but you guys know you're element is water right? You can make it hot as hell, even acidic or push people around as needed, don't just limit to ice.
>>19604770I keep forgetting that.We have used it for things other than ice before, so I really should have remembered.
>>19604770Wait wat? No I didn't realise we could do that. I completely forgot about that in fact.
>>19604770Could we fill ice spike with acid water so that when they break they spray acid every where?
>>19604790Well ice is easy to use, very offensive and you had a Yuki-Onna teacher so I can't fault you for going back to it.>>19604792Summoning slime girl was also mentioned but that's considerably harder. Still ,remember how Mana stomped those hunters, she actually used magma instead of pure fire.You can go as far as projecting steam, but most of the really strong spell (read offensive water gout) will need to come out of your palm.
>>19604820Not exactly, the way magic work is that everytime a projectile is casted, you need to constantly fuel it with energy so t obe efficient, you simply abandon your ice spike after they reach destination unless a particular one managed to stick somewhere nasty, if it does you can change its nature to hot or acidic water no problem, it just cost effort.
Could we control water in a sort of prehensile column of water?As if we can, drowning opponents becomes viable.
>>19604855If someone get close enough then yes, but its much, much more efficient to go at it with projectile or throwing big waves of water to destabilise a formation, you'd have to be pratically in CQC distance to cast water infront of someone mouth and even then if they elude your eyes, they'll be able to get out since you need to actually see where you are casting.
>>19604877No manifesting water in someone's lungs then...
>>19604902Nah, actually acting on someone body, like encasing someone heand in ice is simply imposible due to the incredible strain it'll put on you, because magic work with the principle of conquering reality, if you try to manifest on someone body you'll have to conquer they're minds as well.And since yo ucan't affect anyone mental state, doing osmething like that is beyond your reach.
>>19604915Can we summon clouds of acid rain though? I just imagine making a huge sheet of mist and then turning it acidic as soon as it covers the enemy.
>>19604932Depend on the magnitude, the more people you want to affect, the you'll have to cast and expend yourself a mist turned acidit, if its large enough to cover around an unit of 100 men, will fry you alive: that's simply too much people to affect at once, but say if the environement is closed with a few person, then yes. It all depend on the situation.
>Just got upOh lord, attacking that shadow was a bad call.At least we did save that ofuuda for this time.
>>19604975Welcome back, its 5am for me however I don't think I can be coherent anymore to give the info you guys want
>>19604983Nah its all good. Go to bed, INH.Hope to be able to stay longer next week.
>>19604983Thanks a ton man.
