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This is the first time you had such an incredible escalation of any situation that you can remember, although facing a creature born out of the Old Corruption was never meant to be an easy task you can’t help this impression that you’ve been toyed with – again -, with nothing but your instinct to back up your claim, but you’ve felt more and more convinced of your hypothesis with the constant guilt coming from the angel, not so expertly hidden now as she took the vanguard of the group in silence, staying beside the albino fluffy tailed woman that has yet to give her name and guiding everyone else forward, the lack of injuries on everyone made the journey mundane, if you discount the lizard woman that you are busy carrying as elegantly as you can.

Which isn’t easy, that new demon arm is simply too long to put on her belly, even as you carry her, its razors sharps claws actually touch and graze the ground leaving a trail on the sickly grass, with closer observation the fingers are completely absents beside what would look like a thumb due to a lone, short claw. The color of the appendage is also eerie, a deep midnight blue that would actually pump at uneven interval, you didn’t try to question her yet but about halfway through the path to your temporary refuge, Athena seem to have regained her sense and fell silent, not giving any hint of what could possibly be going on inside her head and thus the trip was made in silence, nobody had the strength or will to talk.

You just want to get out of this damn plain, the grass is alternating between pale green and yellow and the sun can’t shine through the gray cloud casting a constant shadow on the area, the insane magical battle that took place a few moments ago merely a memory.

>cont

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--

Given the distance of the mansion you expected a good hour and a half of marching but the trip merely took half of that, if even less.

At first glance everything looked rather austere, a far cry from the gothic architecture of your own home. This place looked to have been made with wood, white wood and left free of paint with a certain practicality in mind, not a whole lot of windows but the building was a single large structure instead of several installations joined together as would be more fitting of a real mansion, in hindsight this is the single, biggest building you’ve ever seen if you were to discount a castle: No doubt a few hundreds could live in there, why in the world would something so big be built in a complete wasteland?

‘’I welcome you, Siegfried Shieffer along with your retinue’’

Seem like you’ve been spacing out too much, the still unnamed woman took a step out of formation and turned around, her set of tails always moving in a way fairly reminiscent to Ame with how they remind you of snakes, constant swirling movements, almost a dance that captivate the eyes, perfectly coordinated to boot.

‘’A common room is what we need’’

Ame stepped forward, there absolutely no sign of weakness in her stance, but her skin is paler than this morning and her solid clothes are stained with black here and there.

‘’I wasn’t addressing you’’

The 8 tailed woman speak in a monotonous tone, as if discarding something useless, her eyes shining with, probably malicious intent as she look straight at you, then right at the silent, tall Batrion whose armored-clad figure make any hint of decrypting what he could be thinking impossible but you’d say he’s annoyed, at least you are.

Right now you are tired, hungry and worried and the idea of being nasty sound more and more appealing, Ame seem barely able to contain her rage but at the very least she give you the go ahead with a brief nod.

>>21747447
"I'd ask you not speak to my companions in such a manner, especially when we're all your guests. Could you lead us to a room so we could rest and get our bearings?"

>>21747559
Add "Miss?" to the end of that. I would like to know the name of our would be host.

>>21747559

This. Add, "Thank you for your hospitality, Miss....?" Maybe we can get her name out of this; it's only good manners since she seems to know who Siggy and Company are.

>making a quick shopping trip, back soon

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"I'd ask you not speak to my companions in such a manner, especially when we're all your guests.’’

You were almost tempted to clear your throat before speaking but if that woman is the type your thinking, that action would only manage to rile her up and given your position it wouldn’t be wise, however your faux polite tone as you speak somehow cause her to smile, revealing a row of teeth that actually seem sharper that they should be.

Given the silence and lack of rebuttal, you decide to proceed.

‘’Could you lead us to a room so we could rest and get our bearings, Miss....?"

To which the kitsune replies

‘’Ama-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto, your accommodation will be granted, son of king.’’
>cont

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An uncomfortable silence as the same realization settle in everyone, a name so similar to the queen cannot be coincidence, the fact that she is also a multi-tailed creature make it all the more jarring but, to voice one thoughts would only work against you in this situation, but your drifting mind is set straight once more than the woman turn to place both of her hand on the handle of the door, her tails having stopped moving and you wonder, how can her kimono cling to her so perfectly when it’s just about ready to fall?

‘’And the hospitality of the righteous has been granted, all of you have been found worthy, it is my honor to welcome such individuals into my home’’

An unexpected change of tune, but the door open from the inside thank to magic, one that you identify the source of thank to two set of runes literally flaming alive in the woods and you are given your first look into the hall: large, opulent, full of tapestry and furniture with an access to the second floor thank to a set of stairs, there’s also a door halfway through the climb and several pillars here and there supporting the balcony.

As she beckon you, you are forced as the vanguard but Emeth and Sylphis flank you while staying a step back and as you contain your frown while the Inari smile, you step into her magical home.

>Roll 1d6

Rolled 6

>>21748154
Here we go.
/tg/ dice time.

>>21748154
>>21748189
Well this should be fun.

Rolled 6

>>21748154
Gonna need a 1 to balance out that 6.

>>21748189
No one else roll.

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>>21748189

This quest is blessed

>>21748225
>>21748189
Please tell me higher is better.

>>21748240
Crit success my friend.

Rolled 2

>>21748240
It is, unless INH changed the rules.

>>21748240
Yep.

Unless he's using it to pick some kind of event.

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>>21748225
>>21748189

I don't understand, I'm not even sure how to reward that

>>21748253
Son of a bitch, forgot the dice in the email field.

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>>21748143
Called it! Damn I'm good! Also, summary guy reporting in.

>>21748189
>>21748225
DOUBLE CRIT FOR GREAT JUSTICE!!!

>>21748270
You gives all the info ever. Then we call it good.

>>21748270
You can give us the spirit that tried to save us in the swamp.

>>21748270
remove the god damn demon arm from Athena

a magic forcefield burnssss it away.

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>>21748270
Indeed, normally a double crit in combat equals the enemy dies regardless of other rules. In a situation like this...

Fastest way to the hero, hell, mayhap even a teleporta to him. Or another trump card, something nice and epic.

>>21748349
If he gave that to us he's planning on us needing it (or rather, Athena at full combat potential). So I vote hold on to it.

>>21748382
Or he just added it as a way to make Athena relevant to things again and another source of drama for when she succumbs to the corruption it will bring.

>>21748397
Which is why I want to ask The Pally if we can seal it in some way. Prevent it from corrupting her but still be able to use it. Or something like that.

...I don't know I'm just throwing ideas out there that seem possible.

>>21748382
Honestly I want to get rid of it, it WILL cause problems when the corruption takes root.

>>21748466
i'm with this guy. it will only cause us problems.

>>21748397
That's possible, but again, I'm betting we'll need that arm just to survive. But that is also highly likely and she's always relevant. We want to have all kinds of fun with her. If ya know what I mean.

>>21748437
Definitely, but that'll also reduce it's power potential. Get a Shroud of Martin like spell/artifact/whatever on it, if shit gets too real we can risk corruption for a power boost.

>>21748509
Forgot to add, I'm paranoid as all fuck and I sure as hell don't trust that arm. But I like to keep as many options open as possible.

>>21748466
It's really not our call. It's hers. We can give warnings and such but she needs to make the decision as to what to do with her body.

>>21748509
>reduce it's power potential
That's not really a problem in my eyes. If she can go back to the old sword and board then she's already back to combat ready state. Any side effects that arm has is just bad news and really should never be used (if there is a hidden power to it). Sealing it and giving her a new hand would be the best choice. Personally that is.

>>21748564
Still want to see it gone. It'll be a problem when she starts succumbing to it and attacking us.

You say control it, but look how well that's turning out for us.

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>>21748564
>>21748614
Yes, but as I said if things get really, really desperate I'd like to whip out "Consumed by Darkness" or something similar. Always good to have a trump card, even if it *is* double edged. My vote remains, Shroud of Martin. (For more info on what I want see F/SN Heaven's Feel route).

>>21748647
Even as the person that said seal it. That's fucking bad idea.

>>21748679
Yeah, but if it's between that and die I'd say risk it. I never said using the arm is smart, I just said that in the most dire situation risking corruption for power might save everyone. Might. I'd like that option.

>>21748647
So, attempt to find an artifact which may or may not exist and may or may not do what we want it to?

Sorry dude. Burn that arm off.

>>21748714
But not just now. Wait till out of death world at least. Need all the power we can get to even survive. Besides, she starts getting corrupted we just ask Emeth to fix her. Seriously, it's like I have to keep reminding you lot that we have a comparatively risk-free way of uncorrupting people.

>>21748713
So, you're saying you want to risk one of companions for power? Yeah, no.

>>21748748
>risk-free way
No such thing in life or games.

>>21748748
It's not risk-free as far as we know. She hasn't been tested nor do we know what it will do to her and we need her at her best while we're in this swamp.

>>21748748
We have no clue if Emeth can even handle corruption yet. It will go badly. It will.

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>>21748713
As I said, might come a time where she's about to die and we won't be able to do anything about it. It's an option I would be very loathe to use but I still want it. Paranoia, learn it, it'll save your life.

>>21748771
>>21748781
>>21748783
I said comparatively. We try it, well, Mylen, that is all. What'd happen to her can't possibly be worse than that. (Unless INH really is a crueler man than I give him credit for).

>>21748848
forgot to add to first part, pic related. Think Giga Slave. Might end the world, might save the world. It worked out for her and once she learned about the double edge part she NEVER wanted to use it. Then Fibrizo started killing her friends one by one. Shit like that is when arm gets used. That is my modest proposal.

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Mages are always sensible to the flow of magic, it’s the little quirk given to you by Mother Earth that nobody can fully understand quite yet despite generations of study, but of course there will always be rituals beyond your knowledge, especially when thinking about long lived creatures, Tsukiyomi and Ame are the two textbook example of such a thing given how they wield enough magic to be compared to gods, but even so they always spoke of your own talents with a certain awe and respect, even if they are clearly much stronger than you’d even be.

A single step inside the mention, it feel like the open door are protected by a membrane, invisible yet viscous, as you hold Athena you have a very cold, very real feeling all up and down your body as magic work its way, tingling you up and down and even inside your body, forcing you to grit your teeth and hold Athena close as, for some reason you start repeating a mantra in your head over and over again.

I am Siegfried Shieffer, son of Mana Shieffer, lover of Tsukiyomi no Mikoto.

I am Siegfried Shieffer, son of Mana Shieffer, lover of Tsukiyomi no Mikoto.

I am Siegfried Shieffer, son of Mana Shieffer, lover of Tsukiyomi no Mikoto.

A small rune engraved on one of the two empty suit of armor flare up for the briefest of moment and dies, the empty mansion is somehow alive with luminescence, blue, yellow, red and even black will-o-wisp floating at random, small spiritual sphere ignoring your group as they wander without goal, lost and imprisoned.

You are much too taken aback to speak, your instinct of survival actually force you to keep silent as you follow the master of this place to your assigned room, cold sweats all over your body and Athena, even sickly pale, hold forward her human hand to rub your cheek.
>cont

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Time is disjointed but you, somehow, are the anchor of your group, as small spirit float through the group, the paladin Batrion armor flare alight and his grand form look down to you in silence, and now, for some reason, you try to remember Tsukiyomi explanation.

Time in this place is disjointed, not one true road like it should be, an abomination and wound unto the world and reality but, somehow, you’ve slithered through a crack, a chance encounter an one in a million chance- a miracle – is almost within your reach.

You’ve been here before but not in your lifetime.

--

The room the white one grated you is large, fit for a queen with furniture, a bed and enough space for a whole squad and as you walk steadily to put the knight on the bed, you hear your host.

‘’I have some business to attend to, it is most unfortunate and rude of me to excuse myself but I am obliged, please, enjoy yourselves’’

And with her exit, there is a visible deflating in the atmosphere as everyone relaxes everyone but you and as you lock eyes with Athena she ask, very softly.

‘What have you seen?’’

Your distress has been felt by two other girls, the link tells no lie.

>>21748967
I don't even really understand what we saw. Anyone else get it?

>>21748967
Oh fuck, we're in the house the High Priest of Cthulhu summoned this swamp into existence! I have no idea what you're planning INH, but this better be some kind of reward coming...

>>21748989
I think we just went through a gap...if that picture is an indication. Not 100%.

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>>21748989

Its okay if you get it wrong, I'm still trying to work myself to put you into the best position possible thank to those twin crits

>>21748967
jesus christ I don't even have a clue what's going on any more.

>>21748967

I'm not quite understanding what I just read either. Are we in the Swamp King's home now and did Ame's Mommy just take us there?

>>21748967
Any idea how much longer our summoned paladin friend has left? I think we should try to find some paper and a pen soon.

>>21749065
Oh very much yes. He has a few more hours, that fight didn't last very long for he is Brotrion, killer of bitches.

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Anyway I'm continuing, I know its confusing but I had to set the tone at least

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>>21749133

If this isn't the Swamp King's domain it might be some sort of extradimensional space created by Ame's Momma....like Mordenkainen's Magnificent Mansion or some shit like that.

>INH posts pic of the Crimson King

Oh lovely: go to DEFCON 3.

ded thread ded quest ded Avina

>>21749383

INH is writing. Calm your tits/take a Ritalin/something, friend.

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>>21749383
Not if we can help it. We *will* find a way to get a good end at least. Though I and my brothers still strive for best end. Our Burning passion shall cut through fate!

>captcha: translate pojects
If only I could translate things captcha, thanks for reminding me I need to work on that.

>>21749443
No good ends for Avina, my friend.

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‘’I…don’t know’’

Confusion is rampant in your mind as you try to process the memory, the dancing Will-o-wisps, fluttering in the horizon and dancing above everyone heads but yours as if afraid of you acknowledging them, this impression and instinctual fear you have right now is unnatural, almost induced.

Athena frowns and sits upright; facing you and locking you in the eyes, her long, thick demon arm falling down her side, almost touching the floor but it would seem she’s at a loss for words, trying to decrypt your feelings.

Then you hear the sound of someone almost dropping on a chair, followed by a contented sigh, the voice tells you its Ame.

‘’I wasn’t expecting things to turn out like this’’

However the one to break the silence was Garret.

‘’Nevertheless, our objective is in this mansion’’

You’d like to ask him how, but when you turn to look at him the man look decided, no more than that, his expression is resolute and strong, a look you’ve rarely seen but as a commander of men, you remember seeing some men with the same eyes, not ready to die but convince and willing to carry through whatever objectives they need right to the end.
But your vision is obscured by metals, the tall Batrion look down at you in silence as he gesture to a small table with a pen, some papers and Hadraniel not too far, Emeth is lingering near the angel as well and for a moment you don’t see Mylen, until you spot her sitting on the floor, smoking a small pipe.

Huh, that isn’t something she’s done very often.
Ame nod to the alchemist who sit beside her, opening his bag but, for now, debriefing wait until everyone properly cool off, a very needed down time but the silent Hero truly does want to speak with you, but is that your wish?

>>21749471
>Hero truly does want to speak with you, but is that your wish?

yes. Yes. YES!

Let's hear what he has to say. Then get in a many questions as possible after.

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>>21749454
Bullshit, she thanked us in the end. She died with a smile on her face. That's a kind of good end, to pass on without regrets. Best end any mortal can hope for really.

>>21749471
>The hero wants to speak with you, but is that your wish?

You know damn good and well it is, time to grill our Bro in Shining Armor.

>>21749471
You damn well bet.

Sit down and start with "Thank you for coming"

>>21749471
Hells yes we talk to him. Any info he can give us on Hadraniel, this guy we're going to meet and the nightmare would be boss.

>>21749531
Honestly, I think she only thanked us because she didn't want Siggy to feel worse for what he was doing. If she had the chance to live, I'm sure she would have taken it over being killed.

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>>21749531
>being told by your childhood crush that you're not important enough for him to try to save and he'd rather use you as salvaged parts for a golem
>good end

>>21749471

Oh yes, we need to talk to the Hero. Find out what information he can provide about what's going on, especially where the Corruption-Eating Beast is concerned.

Wave Hadraniel over as well as Mylen when she's done having her smoke: they may want in on what Siggy finds out as well.

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>>21749586

You don't have to put it like that

>>21749603
What part of what he said was wrong?

You know it's been 20 threads and you people are still going on about. Please stop. It's old now. What's happen has happen. You cannot change it. At this point, you're just being annoying more than anything else.

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>>21749558
Indeed, he/she saved our sorry bitch asses but good.

>>21749586
Good troll, I like those, they make me laugh.

>>21749565
Our Bro's responses will be recorded on paper. We can just hand them the transcript but yeah. Gather round everyone, it's story time!

>>21749621
No.

>>21749133
In response to this pic, I offer his song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53q2YuKGejc

Would fit our mad ruler of the swamp too. Fun fact: Stephen King made that character because of this song.

‘’Please Athena, rest.’’

Your concern prompt a smile and the girl slowly lift her demonic arm and look at her five finger claws, flexing them rather clumsily.

‘’Of course’’

She doesn’t seem particularly tired, if anything she’s taking quite well to this new arm and, convinced, you nod to the tall man and he walk forward, his bulky form required the largest chair in the room, some kind of solid looking piece of wood that is much more fit as a decoration than anything to find comfort in,
Ame give you a brief smile as you cross eyes with her and just before you break contact you see her looking down, forlorn: discussing the next course of action will have to wait.

You give Mylen a wave, a beckon to invite her but the succubus only shrug, concentrating on smoking.

Suit yourself

As you sit Hadraniel give you a quiet greeting and look the other way while Emeth put her hands on your shoulders, looking down at the table where Batrion put forward a paper with his index, the calligraphy is clumsy and hard to read but being able to write with such gauntlet is amazing in its own right.

«What have you seen, young man?»

…

How to answer that?

>>21749751
Draw dickbutt on the paper obviously

>>21749751
Will-o-wisp's floating all over the place. A spirit. A rune lighting up and then burning out.

>>21749751
"How to answer that. Will-o-wisps dancing to fro. A rune, sparking to life only to die out within the same moment. The feeling was odd, fearful to say the least."

>>21749751
"I have seen many things hero. I have seen fields of death, my own hands stained with the blood of innocents. I have seen the darkest dreams of Hadraniel through the link. How this cursed land was formed, and her duel with her companion Kyorn for whom we are searching. But most troubling of all, I have felt and heard the cries of... what I can only describe as a beast trying to claw its way out of me every time I consume corruption. If it wasn't for the help of Tsukiyoumi it probably would have broken free when I saved Mylen from the corruption of a Lilim. And you have seen Athena and that Nightmare. I ask you, our savior, what is it that you make of all this? What do I need to know?"

Best I can do, I suck at writing...

>>21749944

You did an excellent job of summarizing the whole shebang. this plus this >>21749826

>>21749751
"I've seen...too much."

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>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LljlHxrAp-E&feature=relmfu

"How to answer that. Will-o-wisps dancing to fro. A rune, sparking to life only to die out within the same moment. The feeling was odd, fearful to say the least."

You pause and lean forward, trying to spot the eyes of the Hero but all you see is darkness inside his helmet and Hadraniel behind you shift, listening with attention, all around you feel some movement and you nearly jump when Sylphis play with your feet, the girl was actually under the table!

You could only give her an odd look as she jumped forward with a very satisfied smile and, silently, give you a thumb up while making her way to Athena who is busy having Ame and Garret as company.

Interruption over, you let out a sigh, looking down at the wooden table and your open palm, a feeling of sad nostalgia taking root in your heart.

"I have seen many things hero.’’

But, silently you see him push forward a paper, interrupting your speech.

«You have the soul of a dead man»

It’s unbecoming of you to actually let your astonishment clear on your face, but you can only give the silent hero a complete blank look as he retreat his hand and start writing.

«You can see the spirits of the departed, and communicate with them, I felt those spirits but could not see, unlike you and thank to your confirmation, I can safely assume this mansion is a nexus, trapping the souls of the departed and denying them rest.»

You don’t remember seeing anything to confirm this in your past but what you saw before the undead swarm rose forced you to stare at the table blankly, Emeth give you some comfort by massing your shoulders but you aren’t any better, instead you resolve to be as honest as possible with this man.
>cont

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‘’I have seen fields of death, my own hands stained with the blood of innocents. I have seen the darkest dreams of Hadraniel through the link. How this cursed land was formed, and her duel with her companion Kyorn for whom we are searching. But most troubling of all, I have felt and heard the cries of... what I can only describe as a beast trying to claw its way out of me every time I consume corruption.’’

Emeth cannot understand your words, but Hadraniel certainly can, fear is plain and simple as it flow through the link, quickly stiffened, but you don’t bother to turn or look back at the amnesiac hero, Batrion is listening to you intently, at least you think so, there’s no way to discern anything from the armor, absolute immobility make trying to decrypt his emotion impossible, there’s not even any kind of nervous twitch.

‘’If it wasn't for the help of Tsukiyomi it probably would have broken free when I saved Mylen from the corruption of a Lilim. And you have seen Athena and that Nightmare. I ask you, our savior, what is it that you make of all this?
What do I need to know?"

Slowly, the man pluck out a piece of paper and look at the white page, the pen delicately held between his fingers as he seem to be drawing a blank, maybe collecting his thoughts but his movement, his stare, seem to be on Hadraniel and the angel turn her head, evident shame and finally, the man start writing, slowly.

And you wait, feeling overwhelmed by everything, this swamp… a battlefield is a better place to be.

Then the paper slowly slide to your field of view, right after you give Mylen a look as she was staring blankly into space.
>cont

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«That you may grant redemption to an old foe or let him consume you, your abilities your… anomalous nature is all a result from this duality within you, young man, no body or soul may contain two sentient creatures and if I were to guess, I would say this spirit vision is a result from this creature, only a Demon Lord can have such an eye and if this continue, you may – no you will – step outside the line of time.»

A bit further down, another paragraph

«You’ve most likely already did, did you know, young man, that Tsukiyomi-no-Mikoto was part of the heroes? She is the nexus for my summoning, but I can safely say this: coming to this swamp was not a natural course of action, yet here you are into the very heart of wickedness. Speak, learn, understand your other part, else… I cannot predict, you are an anomaly in this world that much is certain, the rules, events, fate all of it is warped by your simple presence, yet you’ve been guided but to rely on such a luxury is not a possibility anymore, find your path»

…

These words are not meant for anyone else but you, this hero, who… how can he know so much?

>>21750678
I'm just more confused now.

>>21750678
So... We need to stop ignoring the thing inside of us and actually understand it and talk to it?

>>21750678
So basically, we ARE the demon-lord?

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>>21750734

Looks that way. Siggy has been able to communicate rudimentarily with it.

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>>21750762

Batrion gave ALOT of info but the gist of it is this : You have the potential to become much, much worse than a Demon Lord

>>21750678
Maybe we should ask more about this guy and how the hell he knows so much. And about the nightmare. And... TOO MUCH TO ASK.

>>21750796
damnnnnnn

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>>21750678
So we're a distortion. I guess this is what happens in 30 days if we don't figure it out, we become lost in the streams of time... That ain't good...

Tsu being part of the heroes doesn't surprise me, especially as she's a Tenko. The authorities in the heavens likely told her to aid humanity and such and, being the kind and compassionate person she is, agreed.

>>21750762
Potentially. The other half might be on the succession list if our Succubus eats it (not bloody likely).

>>21750775
We haven't talked to it, merely heard it. We've been suppressing it really.

>>21750796
Like I keep saying, this thing=pic. Yeah, way worse than a demon lord.

>>21750678
"You say speak to my other part. Yet, I must ask how? At most I've had a dream, vision of sorts, and only once at that. The rest of the time it merely snarls at wasted 'food.' "

>>21750678
"Who are you to know such things? What is your role in this?"

Were you intimate with Tsukiyomi? Why is she your Nexus?

>>21750678

What I've been able to glean so far:

-- this mansion traps the souls of the dead and denies them rest. Wouldn't surprise me if Ame's Momma is one of them.
-- the Corruption-eating Beast gives Siggy the ability to see and talk to these departed spirits
-- if Siggy doesn't find a way to stop the Beast Within from consuming him, we will become a monster that makes the Demon Lord look like a bar wench
-- I guess Siggy needs to find a way to communicate with and (somehow) come to some sort of understanding with the Beast Within before it does consume him....like Zarathos almost consumed Johnny Blaze, the original Ghost Rider.

>>21750861

Seconding this question, but add "How may I re-gain control over my other part? Or, failing that, how do I prevent it from taking control over me?"

Maybe meditation or going into Focus and trying to communicate with the Beast is the answer. Could it be that simple? I doubt it but it could be worth a try.

>>21750861
Yeah, very important we get that bit of info. It's pry the key to getting a leash on it. It really, really needs to have one on before we even think of chowing down again.

Also need to ask about that arm on Athena. We don't know shit about it and it would be oh so very helpful if we did.

Then Hadraniel's nightmare, I want know if we really did permanently end that fucker.

After that and all related info we can get out of him is given, personal stories, if we have time. Not everyday you meet a historical legend. I also want storytime from Tsu when we get back. We shall pay for it with our body.

>>21750678
Compiling a list of shit we need to ask:

-How to talk to the beast
-How to control the beast (effectively)
-Athena's arm and if it's going to mess her up
-Hadraniel's nightmare
-Misc stuff

>>21750946
Add-on to that as well. "If one cannot control it or prevent it from taking control, is there a way to remove it, destroy it."

>>21751056
Agreed on all accounts. Athena stuff is tops after this bit of info. What is it? Can it be removed? Sealed up? Etc, etc.

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>>21750838

Communication doesn't always need to be verbal. In siggy's case its more of it/him? wanting to it and siggy beating it back down. That would still be, 'communication'.

>>21751056

See if afterglow makes Tsu accidentally blurt out more than she means to? I'm game for that, but Mylen's possessive cock-blocking might make slipping into Tsu's bedroom challenging.

>>21751134
I can agree with that, but we really need to find a way to have 'good' communication with it. It's been us suppressing and it going eat it, wasted food, and snarls of hate. We need to find some way to say 'What's your problem, home dog?!' Or something like that.

>>21751149
Damnit a war's coming and one of us might not make it and they care deeply for one another. Snu-Snu before the horrible things start happening is pretty much demanded by the gods! So, while I like Mylen (and want her in our harem), we're getting at least one more round in with the fluffy and she can shut up and like it!

>>21751149
So you just find a way to get Mylen involved. Duh.

>>21751326
Turn it into a mini-game. Avoid all the girls in attempt to get to Tsu room. Have the Solid Snake theme going and everything.

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>>21751271

I concur. Best course of action would be to attempt to speak with it (It has been quiet for quite some time) either by ourselves or with someone's aid (In this case, likely the Hero or Amy). Someone to watch over siggy in case we have another loss of control would be advisable as well (Hadreniel, Mylen)

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>>21751389

>>21751326

I agree with you.

>>21751377

If that's not Mylen's thing then maybe taking her to bed first will get her to lighten up a little.

>>21751389

Or the Mission Impossible theme. "Good evening, Mr. Shieffer. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to sneak into Queen Mother Fluffy-Tails' bedroom without being caught by your old girlfriend the succubus..."

>>21750678
Were these answers the result of our double 6's?

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>>21751512
>>21751389
ARE YOU A BAD ENOUGH DUDE TO SNEAK PAST A JEALOUS SUCCUBUS AND MAKE HARD SWEET LOVE TO YOUR FLUFFY TAILED GIRLFRIEND!!!

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>>21751389

I would buy it.

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"You say speak to my other part.’’

You speak slowly, looking down instead of trying to find the eyes of the Hero, you don’t want anyone to listen in even if Hadraniel is the only one but you don’t really mind, after all she is, for all intent and purpose a noble confident and, of course, a Hero as well.

‘’Yet, I must ask how? At most I've had a dream, vision of sorts, and only once at that. The rest of the time it merely snarls at wasted 'food.' "

You and ‘’it’’ don’t exactly have a good track record, your interaction can be summarizing this way: two angry and stubborn child butting head, you’ve lost control once and it was dramatic, to do so again would most likely mean death if the right tools aren’t present.

You fiddly with your sword while thinking, what if you could resurrect this angel…?

However Batrion answer was quick, his writing was fast and decided: it’s more than enough gesture to convince you that he’s absolutely certain of his words.

«Sleep, before resting call out to it, slows steady as if trying to soothe a fearful dog.»

So reach out your hand to the monster inside you and hope it doesn’t bite?

That’s...not something you would have willingly done, at any rate.

However you give the Hero an inquisitive look and, making sure to mind your tone, you ask.

"Who are you to know such things? What is your role in this?"

And leaning in, you can’t chase the growling possessiveness from your tone as you continue.

‘’Were you intimate with Tsukiyomi? Why is she your Nexus?’’

>cont

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Batrion laugh – silently- but he clearly do so, the armor move and rattle as his chest heave and, even if you talked out of jealousy and find yourself a bit humiliated you can’t help but smile, there’s no malice present inside the man, his giant bulky form is simply fitting for the big heart inside of him. He recovers quickly and, of course, writes his answer with utmost seriousness.

Hadraniel probably didn’t hear your last whisper, right?

«You could say the knowledge I was granted is a sort of proxy, Tsukiyomi cannot reveal what I’ve spoken to you herself but that doesn’t extend to me. Of course the scroll was to, primarily, act as savior but she granted me answers to your question in the case such an opportunity existed, and as for the Nexus...»

You spot another paragraph, not before giving the armored man a look as he stand like a statue.

«All of the Heroes are linked the Tenko, it was a choice everyone made willingly and, in time of crisis, Tsukiyomi can call upon us as needed, going as far as summoning every one of us.

You have my thank, young man, for liberating Hadraniel and giving Radiance the possibility of shining once more, and as for your last question, I was quite intimate with her yes, after all she was but a child and I enjoyed being the father she never had.»

That’s is quite a lot to take in, you scan the room for activity and it seem that Ame group has reached a conclusion about her arm, but more activity would require everyone attention and Mylen has rose from her position, arming herself with spear and magic shield, just about ready to move out.

You have more to ask this hero, don’t you?

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>>21751564

No, the result of the double six will most likely show during next session, maybe this one as well.

>>21751678
"How can we help Hadraniel and Radiance?"

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>>21751678

Do we?

I can't seem to think of any more questions at the moment. Might be prudent to go and see what the decision with Athena's arm is. Bring Hadreniel and Elmeth along as well.

>>21751678
"What about Athena's arm? Will it hurt her in the long run?"

>>21751678
The arm, ask about that arm!

>>21751678

"My apologies for jumping to conclusions, friend. What must I do about Athena's new Demon Arm? Is there anything that can enable her to use it without the arm corrupting or harming her?"

Also: how may I help Hadraniel with that nightmare that is stalking her? That thing almost killed her and the rest of us before I summoned you for aid."

>>21751678
Just to be sure

>Ame group has reached a conclusion about her arm

You mean Athena, right?

>You have more to ask this hero, don’t you?

Umm...yes.

"Would you have information regarding Athena's arm? Something that my companions might not know about it."

>>21751678
"Athena's arm. What is it? Why did it come into being and is it safe?"

>>21751794

Meant Athena yeah, sorry about that

>>21751678
Ah, the celestial bureaucracy and its many loopholes... god bless em'.

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>>21751657
>Been following this quest from the beginning;
>Rarely input, but when I do, I'm ignored.
>Quoted word for word
>Cannot contain excitement

Other than Athena's arm and curiosity on the heroes' past, I don't think there is much to ask about.

>>21752111
We could always ask him about stuff from that prophecy we found. Might be able to shed some light on what various things in it mean.

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>>21751657

I'm kind of impressed nobody picked up on this, answer coming soo nsorry for the delay, I'm running a bit low on steam.

>>21752148
Pick up on what?

I bet it's bad.

>>21751678
"It's been said I'm to die in thirty days. What do you know of that?"

>>21752148
Sometimes the /tg/ hivemind rolls a 1 on connecting the dots. It happens. Though I really should have thought about trying that sleeping thing. Kind of disappointed in myself...

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>>21752178

Oh nothing bad, its just that ''noble confidant'' line I just threw, I'm a massive muvluv fan

>>21752148
Never underestimate your players ability remain oblivious to things you're doing your best to hammer home.

>>21752208
I just ignored it because we'll break Hadraniel's wall.

>>21752208
But, you've done that before...I think. Or at least we've talked about how she is.

>>21752208
I have to admit I harbor a complete uninterest toward everything MuvLuv.

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>>21752208

Ignored it utterly since I refuse to see Hadreniel that way.

>No friendzoning of the angel

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>>21752148
I see, guess I really need to play those VN's then. (VN's are about the only blank in my reference database, only played a few)

They sound popular so it pry won't take me long before I can embrace my inner freeboota. Thanks for the roundabout recommendation.

>>21752265
Thats right, we demand wing and fluffy tail threesome (though it might be a bit awkward for them at first).

>>21752265

Agree. No friendzoning Hadraniel: she confessed that she loves Siegfried and rejecting her feelings after Siggy damn-near got himself and the others killed trying to save her from that nightmare-thing would be just too cruel.

We the Players should find a good opportunity to seal the deal with Hadraniel by kissing her....need to do that with Mylen, Sylphis, and Athena as well.

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>>21752312

But we've already done so.

It was the reward for winning the duel against the lizard champion.

>>21752312
W-what about our golem girl?

>>21752265
She started it with platonic love zoning herself. You reap what you sow.

>>21752312
Damn right. If only we could have a good old orgy with the harem before everything turns to shit. Oh well, can't have everything.

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"My apologies for jumping to conclusions, friend.’’

You wave your feelings away and readjust yourself in your seat, facing him properly.

‘’What must I do about Athena's new Demon Arm?’’

She’s recovered at least, just a quick glance to see that she’s standing and flexing her arm without trouble, the question also puzzle the armored man as he seem to hesitate in his writing, so you take the opportunity to ask him something else.

Not before turning and looking at the angel who is concentrating on Athena, spear held in one hand and looking as dutiful as she ever did, never allowing one chink in her armor.

‘’How may I help Hadraniel with that nightmare that is stalking her? That thing almost killed her and the rest of us before I summoned you for aid."

Frustration coming from the link, but the angel stay silent but you can just imagine her tightening her grip on her weapon, Emeth also let go of your shoulders and curiously sneak closer to the blue girl, but you concentrate on Batrion who hand you over the new piece of paper, one of the last as well there isn’t much left.
>cont

>>21752344

Oh, she's on my list too but Siggy needs to get her talking first. Is she even sentient enough at this point to understand the concept of love?

>>21752344
She's for being raised lovingly and taught things, preferably neither done with influence from Syl.

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«The arm is a puzzle, I lack the answers to satisfy you but I can tell you one thing: in a few hours it will fully attach and integrate itself with her body, if you want to do something about it you will have to act now, it has yet to release corruption thus the only way of removing it that I can think of is amputation’’

And have her relive the trauma of losing a limb? By the gods why is there never an easy solution?

«Nightmares are another story, they’re creature similar to you in their anomalous state, and they do not function like proper living being. As you know, they stalk the heroes, they originated from the Demon Lord of our era and they’re function is to break the spirit, for they cannot kill the body but Hadraniel drew the worst of the lot, its strengths is exponential to the number of people, it can only be vanquished by her and her alone, anyone else trying to harm it will only cause further complication, it is something she must kill and face alone»

After reading, you let out a long, long sigh, this session with Batrion took a good half an hour, probably shedding very precious time out of the limit allowed to the paladin and, perhaps having enough, Hadraniel walk away leaving Emeth dumbfounded, the group seem almost ready for action but perhaps you wish to linger with the silent man?

>>21752385
Ask if we can revive Radiance!

After that, we better talk to Ame and see if she has any ideas on how to deal with the arm. I rather not amputate but if it stays attached to her...

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>>21752385

I guess it's time to end this chat. Head over to Amy and the main group. Lets see what they decided to do with Athena's arm.

We gonna need to have a private chat with Hadreniel later...

>>21752415

Seconded. That's the only other thing I can think of to ask Batrion about.

If he doesn't know, then we better talk to Ame about Athena's new arm. The sword can purify a certain amount of corruption now thanks to the upgrade, so maybe THAT could enable Athena to use her new arm with impunity.

>>21752385
"If we remove the demon arm, is there a way to return her natural one?"

Fuck that arm. It's bad news. It WILL leak corruption once it's fully attached. Getting rid of it now will just save us the trouble of doing it later, before she it corrupts her at all.

>>21752378

Usagi Drop-style??

>>21752415
Unlikely.
Fluff reason: Even Tsu can apparently only bring them back for short amounts of time, I hardly think it's possible to bring a hero back for anyone save a full blown god.
Crunch reason: it would be incredibly OP.

>>21752483

No.

nononononono.

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>>21752483

>>21752385
"So you would not know then if there would be a way to seal the corruption within the arm...life is never easy is it."

We'll have to talk to Hadreniel later...

Should see what Athena has decide upon with that new arm of her's.

>>21752486
No reason we can't ask.

>>21752378
Emeth is too adorable to leave out.

>>21752455
Indeed. We especially need Athena's input on the matter. No matter what it *is* her arm and if she's cool with risking it I don't think we should deny her will. Bad news or not, it is up to her. We are her companion and hopefully one day her lover, not her fucking mom.

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>>21752483
Why must you remind me of that god awful ending, anon? I haven't had such an urge to invest all my money into highly flammable petrol products and firearms and travel to Japan since Mx0 got axed.

>>21752483
Good one man. I'm in the camp of making her a daughter unless something surprises me but still, good troll man.

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>>21752501

>>21752483 here
>mfw

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>>21752480

Her natural one is gone. At least I don't think we can find it/grow a new one and reattach it. Well there might be someway to stimulate a lizard's limb regeneration but I don't believe that was INH's intent.

>>21752483

>MFW

>>21752510
The thing I worry about is, from what I remember (And with my, oh so great memory, most likely wrong), Athena is the one with the least experience in dealing or having corruption around her...

Now I'm going to go archive to see how bad my memory really is.

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>>21752528

Two words.

Double Arts

>>21752510
Yeah, but we'll be the ones who will have to take her out behind the shed and then tell the others how she went to live with her grandma on her farm in case she's overwhelmed by corruption.

>>21752385
Let's deal with the problem now and strongly urge her to get rid of it.

>>21752568
Oh god. Don't remind me. That was starting to pick up and everything then dropped. Fuck that noise.

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>>21752552

You are right, out of everyone she's the most inexperienced with corruption, by far.

So the consensus is to get some news about Athena

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>>21752568
That... wasn't a good year for good manga.

>>21752590
I hate you all. No reason we can't ask about Radiance.

>>21752590

Ask about Radiance, but I doubt we can do much for her since she's been dead for a very long time.

Then we'll go find out what Ame and the others decided about Athena's arm.

>>21752609
she's dead bro

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>>21752587

I still grind my axe.

>>21752606

It started off promisingly. Then they were all axed. Goddammit.

>>21752531

We'll see. There's some daughter-potential in Bletsia but, considering how quickly bug-type monstergirls mature, it's probably only a matter of time before she attacks Siggy and tries to mate with him.

>>21752568
If only they would have kept going with it. Sometimes Japan just flat out disappoints me. Would have loved to see the MC and the girl get married after saving the world but no. Damn you Japan.

>>21752590
Yes that appears to have it. As group, but most especially Athena what she things of shiny new demon claw.

>>21752619
See >>21752486
I don't know, maybe it is possible to resurrect an angel but insofar as people and our companions go... Yeah, not bloody likely and if it can be done it'd be as undead or require a ghastly price.

>>21752148
I totally caught it, I just came in late. I'm actually fine with her being in that position.

>>21752385
Oh dear, I can see how this is going to go, it'll release the corruption slowly and in small amounts so it permanently fucks her up.

[x] Cut off arm-2

>>21752714
Maybe we can do something about that. Is there a way to test our Golem friend's abilities safely around here? While we have a respite we need to get that done.

>>21752700
Me too, but that because I don't like her all that much.

>>21752714
No, can still have golem eat it. Think of it like treating a chronic disease, like diabetes. If you keep the treatments up you'll live a long, healthy, normal life. It's just that, well, you better not miss a treatment.

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>>21752746
Heresy. But this isn't 40k so you can think what you will. I personally love the angel.

>>21752751
So basically a permanent risk that relies upon the existence of a anomalous power which only two people posses, us (who's fated to die) and Emeth (who we haven't tested).

I'm with the cut-off-arm guy right now.

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‘’I don’t suppose… there’s any way to help out Lysta?’’

You toy with the pommel of your sword while talking and Batrion take back his paper, writing a single word where there is space left.

«Unknown»

No time to be disappointed, you nod to him and get out of the chair, stretching and trying to properly assimilate everything that was said so far, Mylen ha also joined the group and everyone is huddled together in a nice, friendly circle that you join momentarily, some small discussion still going.

‘’He’s most likely in a basement’’

Garret says, looking at Ame who nod, her previously pale complexion gone, she’s looking as healthy as she ever was.

‘’We might have to separate to cover more ground…’’

Athena is still sitting on the bed, your arrival earn you proper greetings.

‘’What is the conclusion about her arm?’’

You cut straight into the matter, Batrion stopping behind, his massive form towering, and he’d be able to wrestle an ogre.

‘’I’ll…keep it’’

She answers rather timidly, looking at her corrupted palm, flexing her claws.

‘’Its…hot and tingly but I’ll probably gain some feelings after a few hours’’

She gives you a reassuring smile, one that simply make your heart sink

''Do you have anything important to share from your session with the Hero Siegfried?
Something we’d need to know?’’

Ame cut straight into the matter, her eagerness to move out is a bit overbearing.

>>21752837
Tell her the truth about the arm. If we don't do anything about it within the next few hours, it'll be there for good. See if Ame has any suggestions. I don't think we should cut it off here though.

>>21752837
Address the arm first, then give a brief but honest synopsis of what we learned about ourselves. All of it, with emphasis on the other part thing.

>>21752866
Indeed, they are our companions (and future waifus). Trust and honesty are the bedrocks of any good relationship. Let em' have it as we search, can talk and look at same time and if there is to be another encounter here I want Bro to get at least one attack in before he fades away.

>>21752837
So she wants to keep the arm the nightmare corruption-monster gave to her.

[x] Chop arm

>>21752837

*sigh* I was afraid of this.....tell Ame what we learned from Batrion about Athena's new arm.

"I....don't know for sure what can be done, Athena. My sword can purify corruption so perhaps that might enable you to use it with impunity. Whatever is done will have to be done soon. Majesty, what do you think?"

I don't want to put Athena through losing an arm again unless absolutely nothing can be done. After Ame gives her input about Athena's new arm, give them a summary of what Siggy learned about himself and The Beast Within.

>>21752866
Oh, and then find a way to test Emeth. Seriously, that shit needs to be done, like, yesterday.

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>>21752837

"I will be honest, it is best that you, Athena, understand the risk you are about to undertake. According the the Hero, the arm will fully attach and integrate within a few hours and once it has done so, it will begin to release corruption... His only way of removal is to amputate it before that happens.

The choice, ultimately, is yours, Athena; and come what may, you will have my support. I might be able to periodically remove the corruption it channels into you but I can make no promises as of yet."

I'm thinking of keeping Siggy talking with his other half private for now. At least until Siggy attempts his first talk with himself. Preferrably with Hadreniel watching over him.

>>21752934
Not the best place to test her I imagine.

>>21752837
"Nothing that cannot wait for the time being."

Pull Athena to the side for a moment.

"You do know what keeping this arm in tells, right? In a matter of hours it will fuse to you and begin leaking corruption. There is great danger in this are sure you wish to keep it?"

"I won't pretend I know how you feel about losing your arm, but I don't wish to see you endanger yourself in attempt to reclaim it. No matter what you'll always be sword."

"But if you feel strongly enough to keep it still...then I will support as best as I am able."

If she stays steadfast in this we'll just have to make do sadly. I'm not about to force her to cut it off.

>>21752934
Double Yes.

>>21752949
We're not sure it'll start releasing corruption. Like Bro said, it's a puzzle. That is a risk though so I'd say it "may" start releasing corruption but other than that your response is golden.

>>21752956
No, the best place was the safe haven we were in before we left for the swamps of FUCK YOU, and we forgot to test her then. Whoops. We're here now though, and we've already been in one situation where that ability might've been useful. This place is possibly maybe sorta safe, I'd like it done ASAP.

>>21752986
We're going to need her up and running. If something terrible happens and she goes out of commission or isn't at full effectiveness, I rather not have it happen just before we're about to meet the hero we're after. We still have to get out of here after all.

>>21752949
This.

Why do we even want to keep it in the first place? It was literally born out of corruption, the nightmare. I'm willing to bet it'll try to take control of her and go after Hadraniel.

>>21752982
It's a horrible demonic appendage, it's like like the love child of the Thing and H. R. Giger's worst nightmare just moved into her empty stump and you seriously doubt that it WILL do some very bad shit to her?

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>>21752982

But a puzzle in the literal sense or a puzzle in that 'why is it here, why now and why athena'? I'm personally leaning towards the latter as it needs someone to have heard her wish and granted it in one of the most twisted fashions possible.

This might require massive amounts of time to study, time we do not have at all.

>>21752837
Why are people arguing to keep it.

It's a fucking demon arm. IT WILL DO BAD THINGS.

Like >>21753004 said, it's going to be another way for the nightmare to stalk Hadraniel.

>>21753004
>>21753091
>>21753099

Instead of arguing about it, why not ask Ame what she thinks? The Hero said that he recommends amputation but admits that he doesn't know a lot about the arm. Between Siggy's purifying sword and The Beast, we have some options.

>>21753099
Yeah, that's how wishes tend to work out. You know the saying, "Be careful what you wish for, you might just get it."

I'm not so sure it'd be massive. Hadraniel and the nightmare are linked (though I am very sad to hear it's like that episode in Star Trek. The more powerful you make your shields the more powerful the energy burst until it just flat wrecks you shit. The fact we didn't kill him just bought some time without him is also quite depressing). She would pry have insight into its motives. Or maybe it did that because Hadraniel wanted it. Her and Athena are good friends. It is a part of her, maybe it fulfilled *her* wish in a twisted way.

>>21753180
Fair point, I can hardly see Siggy having her held down and chopping it off if she decides otherwise.

>>21753099
This. The way the pally stated this

>it has yet to release corruption

Made it a question of when not if.

And we never have enough time. Time to talk to the Hero or anyone for that matter, to do research, or well things we want to do.

>>21753148
I think the votes are something like 2-3 cutting it, 2 for give her extra info and her decision, and one crazy man that wants to keep it. Then again I'm just eyeballing it.

>>21753207

If it comes to that, have Garret do the amputation. I don't want Siggy being the one having to do the surgery; Athena would hate him for it...at least for a while, and I don't want that at all.

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>>21753148
Yes, but we want to respect Athena as a person. Being a domineering prick (even for the very best of reasons) is also a great way to hermetically seal pussy from the inside. We want in her pants eventually, never forget our stated goal.

>>21753180

This.

>>21753242
Sorry dude, I'd rather chop her arm and see her live than let her keep it and have to kill her eventually.

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>>21753242

Its quite a coincidence this picture exist, doesn't it?

>>21753242
I think the ultimate goal is to keep the girls alive and as happy as we can manage and not to bone them even is it means letting them become twisted, corrupted mockeries of their former selves.

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>>21753281

Coincidence hell. That was a commission.

>>21753281
Oh yeah, need to add "Lay the swag on the Ushi-Onis if we ever manage to make it back alive" to the to-do list .

>>21753299
But who asked for it? Unless it was one of us it remains a coincidence. So, did any of you commission it?

>>21753287
I agree, but I'm also very big into free will. My vote remains, warn her of the risks and then see if she still wants to keep it.

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Let her keep it.

>>21753287
>the ultimate goal is to keep the girls alive and as happy as we can manage

Pretty much this.

Getting them into a bed, with Siegfried, is like a secondary mission that won't cause a mission failure of the primary.

>>21753359
I was waiting for that to show up.

>>21752837
Keep something given to her by an actual monster in the swamp of maximum fuck you? No.

Tell her that's it's a VERY bad idea.

>>21753281
From the entry in the Encyclopedia you wouldn't think they'd wanna learn to cook. That 2 panel comic is still adorable though. Not much into spider girls (at least, not as into them as I am others) but that scene makes me reconsider...

>>21753347

That's my vote as well, after getting Ame's opinion. Siggy's sword can purify corruption, perhaps he can use that to the arm and enable Athena to keep it.

If it doesn't work, then there's always the alternative of talking Athena into getting rid of it.

>>21753368
it's not my fault every installment of this quest gives at least one golden opportunity to post it

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‘’I will be honest, it is best that you, Athena, understand the risk you are about to undertake.’’

She’s probably heard it before, but the lizard woman look at you in the eyes with resolution, her human hand balling in a fist and she goes as far as standing, everyone in the group now listen to your words and of course Emeth completely break the atmosphere by walking next to you and taking your hand.

‘’According to Batrion, the arm will fully attach and integrate within a few hours and once it has done so, it will begin to release corruption...
The only way of removal is to amputate it before that happens.’’

The knight look down at her demonic hand, the long claw-fingers moving at her will as she slowly move them, almost balling a fist but she stop before the sharp appendages touch her skin, all around everyone is silent, no doubt a resolution was reached but now is the time of resolution.

‘’The choice, ultimately, is yours, Athena; and come what may, you will have my support. I might be able to periodically remove the corruption it channels into you but I can make no promises as of yet."

The girl nod and give you a reassuring smile, you just know what she’s going to answer next and make sure to tighten your face so that your emotions doesn’t leak.

‘’Thank, Siegfried, really, but I wish to keep it. If I can turn it into a weapon for only the time of a battle, then I think I’ll have accomplished my purpose I don’t think.. Wasting something like this is wise.’’

Nor is keeping it, you look at Ame for support and the girl close her eyes and shake her head, her eyes fluttering in discomfort.

‘’She may be my under my care as well as my vassal, but I will not impose on her and support her decision, come what may’’

Silence after the queen words, her tone doesn’t leave much for retort, this discussion is over.
>back in 20 minutes

>>21753394
Indeed. That's why I did it.

>>21753390
The sword can only ward off small amounts, not amounts concentrated enough to form a bladearm.

>>21753410
Welp. Bad end for Athena.

>>21753410
why.

look what you've done.
i will make sure to remind you when this comes back to haunt us.

>>21753410

Free will is the right of all sentient beings.

Including how they wish to die.

>>21753422
At least there is the potential for hot corrupt sexings as a consolation prize. Just have to make sure it doesn't involve handjobs.

And this all might have been avoided if we had done something about her arm earlier.

>>21753410
yeah sure, accepting something from a monster in the cursed swamp isnt going to go wrong.

Calling it now, she becomes Hadraniel's nightmare eventually.

>>21753410
Well it's not the first instance in this quest when we have to abide by someone's poor decision and be ready to do damage controll / pick up the pieces when shit hits the fan and it probably won't be the last.

>>21753502
Seems like we didn't really have a chance at all.

>>21753420

The sword can PURGE corruption, not ward it. Its purification abilities might be enough to destroy the corruption within the arm. We won't know until Siggy tries it.

>>21753410

"Very well, Athena: I'll respect your wishes. But if you feel anything strange from the arm, please let me know."

Put an arm on her shoulder and look her in the eye, while pouring concern and affection into the link. "I don't want to lose my Sword."

>>21753410
Eh. This feels a bit railroady to me.

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>>21753422
Now now, let's be fair. INH has always given us a chance to avoid nasty and death. This is not a guaranteed bad end, but will likely result in a serious situation down the line. Which is what he wants, even if we come out of it good he wants us to feel the pain. Our response to this situation? Pic is INH.

>>21753538
We know Athena has felt like she couldn't do anything to help ever since she lost her arm. Her judgement isn't exactly right at the moment. She's willing to sacrifice herself to be useful.

>>21753533
That's the way man.

>Heading off to bed. Re-posting the sword upgrade for reference, just in case

Ability of the holy sword unlocked: Phantasm.

Phantasm: With Radiance separated from her comrade, she can manifest unto the world for the briefest of time as a magical ghost, having been a very powerful holy mage in her lifetime she can be summoned from the blade and cast a single, middle level Holy spell to either harm or heal yourself and allies.

The time between this summoning is irregular.

Can be upgraded by having Hadraniel enter the shrine-world, doing so would allow you to literally launch the hero in a spectral charge, but once done she would need to reenter the blade in a more conventional way for she become a full part of the world once outside.

You blade has now gained a permanent Holy nature, very effective against demons and able to purge small amounts of corruptions as well as healing wounds (but not fatigue or weariness) by having it free of its scabbards, the small quantity that is irradiated by the sword allow it to work on monsters without side effects.

May activate your hunger, keep that in mind and putting it in the scabbard completely remove the magic until you draw your weapon again, and the holy will inevitably work on your humans foes, for the ones that manage to get close enough of the aura and constantly glows, making for a very effective torch but also killing any attempt at sneaking.

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>>21753410

Right. She has made her decision and Siggy will support it, come hell or high water.

Now, we need to tell Amy about this mansion and the spirits within, what the hero confirmed and what our next step should be.

>>21753548
And it is her choice even if she's not sound of mind.

I really cannot see Siegfried standing at sword point or just flat out trying to order her to cut her arm off.

It sucks but we'll just have to deal with it.

Also,

>>21753533
Second.

>>21753613
Oh, I know that. I'm just saying it's not a railroad. We took too long to address this issue and now it's become like this.

>>21753613
Me neither, way out of character for the man now. His days as the butcher, maybe, but not now.

SummaryAnon: if you're still here, you might want consider putting the sword's abilities in your summary somewhere. Just a suggestion.

'Night, fellow elegan/tg/entlemen.

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>>21753629
>We took too long to address this issue
The only chance I remember we could have to deal with this is by not going to get Mylen. I'm pretty sure we were busy all the way up until then.

>>21753679
That might have been it. We picked getting Mylen over trying to help Athena over her issues.

>>21753678
Noted, I'll make a separate PDF as an addendum summing up special abilities and apparent limits of each MVP.

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>>21753538

You can always say you really want to cut it off.

There's just some people to convince

>>21753696
You want to know the funny thing. I didn't want to go to get Mylen.

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>>21753679

Not really.

We've had multiple chances to go about the palace to seek expert help, say from armourers or such.

I'm been suggesting the choice several times now but /tg/ made the decision to focus on the larger problems pertaining to the war effort, first.

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>>21753708
>You can always say you really want to cut it off.

Yeah, naw. The only thing that would accomplish is get everyone's panties in a knot and waste more precious time on pointless arguing.

>>21753745
Regret we went after her then?

>>21753751
Sadly you are correct Puchi, we should have listened. Still, I doubt INH will outright kill or corrupt her for this. I say it once I say it again, he drinks our tears. This will lead to a serious situation and we will have to make the right choice to avoid her death...

>>21753745
And I didn't want to kill Avina. We don't always get what we want.

>>21753751
I stand by my decisions and still believe that gathering allies for the war is more efficient use of our time in the grand scheme of things.

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Hmm I'm not sure what the consensus is.

Drop the subject of the arm and plan a course of action with everyone?

>>21753751
From the what I remember, events unfolded after returning from Ryes area fairly fast.
-Golem
-Meeting with Queen when she got back
-That bath with Athena
-That night with Tsu
-The Duel
-Angel Memories
-Mylen Memories
-Tsu Talk (deciding then to go for Mylen then)
And we left that night after talking to Tsu.

Maybe I just don't see where we could have fit the time in before the Mylen thing.

>>21753798
Funny thing about that too. I don't go around every thread bitching about it too.

>>21753708
What we should have and maybe still can said

"I would feel much better if we removed that, I will still leave it for you to decide, but we have seen what corruption does, and even if you make it into an effective weapon, that's all the more threatening you become should the corruption best you. I don't know if I can help you deal with the corruption, but know that you are important to me and I will support your decision. But I CANT lose you

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>>21753791

I honestly believe she will be fine but time will tell.

>>21753827

And I do not disagree.

What I was getting at is, we made the bed we sleep in currently.

>MFW I realise I'm not blaming INH.

>>21753827

Plus getting Mylen gave Siggy:

-- someone from Siggy's past to help fill in gaps of his swiss-cheese memory
-- another monstergirl for the swagpile: considering their history, Mylen predates even Sylphis and Athena
-- another Lancer to fight side-by-side with Hadraniel

We don't even have to woo this one: just re-kindle the old flame and convince her to share.

>>21753857
>Maybe I just don't see where we could have fit the time in before the Mylen thing.
Maybe instead of boning Tsu, though a single nigh seems like too sort to get this sorted out.

>I don't go around every thread bitching about it too.
Your loss.