>>4603076
Brief note: I am not the OP. OP is rangebanned, and cannot upload pictures. He will come by shortly

-5 TIME
60/79

It seems Maq is a bit stumped right now; she can't understand what the crab people are saying...maybe that is for the best since they are hurling curses at her. Your fellow hunter would have slaughtered them just after a single cuss.

"Salty Skank!"

"Saw Snatch!"

" Slithering Sucker-manab!"

Wait...you can understand them! That is freaking great! Ever since you turned into a man-worm, no one got you but your lowly brethren. Sure feels to go t-

"Oy you, Worm lad! We don't take kindly to those who curse the holy madness of Mother Cage... best turn tails or we will snip-snap you to teeny-tiny bits!" The smallest of them gurgled words of hate. The little band of crabs wanted you both out of their pub. Who is this mother cage anyways? You want to talk to them more but you might just make them attack you instead. What to do?


>Say something to the bartender [specify]
> Approach the playing tables [Specify what to do/say]
>Yeah, this isn't working out [Play as Maq!]
>[EMET-SCLECH] You had enough of these talking sea food...
>Seek your fellow worms , wherever they may be [TIME ???]
>Write in!
>>4603078
thank you anon

>>4603100
>>Say something to the bartender [Who is the Mother Cage]

>>4603100
> Approach the playing tables [Forgive her, for she is too young and foolish too comprehend the wisdom in the workship of Mother Cage. We just wanted to leave the island to reach the Love Boat attraction and Lust´s nesting place and we were led to believe there was a boat here. Could you point us toward it so we don´t inconvenience you anymore?]

Let´s see if they have any info.

Rolled 1 (1d2)

>>4603104
>>4603165

>>4603104
>>4603165
-20 TIME
40/79

The Crab-man originally wanted to throw yet another insult at you but he had a change of heart, even if it was for the briefest of seconds " Why, she is the Herald of the mad, the kind mother who can only understand you , me and any other children of the sea. Her Ire is written on you and your humm blood harlot. Take her and her lust for Knee out of here. "

"What can I do to please her?" Well, the place is called Cage's Light. That means Maq must have pissed this Mother Cage real good when she sliced that gizmo the crystal lady was holding. Damn. This 'Knee' guy must be one of the forces here as well.

"I am done talking to you. Get out. Now." He slammed his claw on the counter leaving a sizable dent. Other Crabs were itching to fight at this point as Maq rests her hand on her Katana nervously.

>Time to Bogey [TIME ???]
>Say something to the bartender [specify]
> Approach the playing tables [Specify what to do/say]
>Yeah, this isn't working out [Play as Maq!]
>[EMET-SCLECH] You had enough of these talking sea food...
>Seek your fellow worms , wherever they may be [TIME ???]
>Write in!

>>4603190
>>Time to Bogey [TIME ???]

>>4603193
+1

>>4603193
>>4603195
+9 TIME
49/79

For some reason, you weren't allow to leave through the front door. The two of you exited quietly though Maq *really* wanted to turn those actors into Sushiimishi.

"???!" Once Maq opened the door, she sensed grave danger from above pushing you aside with all of her might as something slid from roof onto the time-frozen alley nearly splattering the two of you. It was held in its place by the rusty old door. A classic trap. Quite childish really but effective nonetheless.

"???" She was checking if you were alright, you nodded before inspecting what was almost crushed you both. It just happened to be what you were looking after....

-Boat Found : Time-Soaked Ferry
-Captain: Dilated Husk
-Favors/Ires: +1 Favor [Cage] , +1 Ire [???]
-Pros: 1 exclusive location, Travelling from one island to another doesn't cost TIME
-Cons: Time Dilation may occur wherever you go. If you run out of TIME during an area with Time Dilation , you will be stuck at this spot forever!

>This is too much for your worm brain [Play as Maq!]
>Puppet the Dilated Husk [Need 3 Clusters of worms]
>Seek your fellow worms , wherever they may be [TIME ???]
>You must follow the heavenly choir, you must return home [TIME ???]
>Burrow underground, unearth long lost prizes hidden from naked eyes [TIME ???]
>Return to the Pub and Kill every single one inside for what they had did [ TIME ???]
>Inspect the insect elfoids [TIME ???]
>Inspect other sailors frozen in time [TIME ???]
>Great Harpikaan [10 TIME]
>EXPLORE [??? TIME]
>Search the pile(s) of trash [No HP loss due to your current form, -10 HP% To Maq]
>Write in!

>>4603238
>>Inspect the insect elfoids [TIME ???]
We need to gain Cage favour so she can get the mask out of us

Boat seems too risky

>>4603257
Supporting

>>4603257
>>4603269

-29 TIME

20/79

The insect elfoids had a certain religious vibe to them but not like the ones in the temple. They were five pilgrims with outlandish attires compared to everyone around here...so flashy and colourful especially around their wings. While all of them did share the shame goal , they were radically different from each other. The elf-insects are:

-Charred Exile: One winged wasp-thing with a giant curved greatsword resting on her shoulder and several dried up heads dangling from her side.

- Jubilant Marrow-Singer: A short bulbous beetle hiding her riches beneath her impenetrable armored shell.

- Fecund Suppliant: A Fuzzy She-Moth teeming with clusters upon clusters of worms. Almost irresistible.

- Vociferous Many-a-Mouth: An amalgamation of several insects fused together. A monstrosity with a several musical instruments. She(they?) seems to be happy despite her horrendous form.

- Ill-Fated Forlorn: A Headless Spider Elfoid with what appears to map drawn all over her body.

The urge for more worms is driving you mad! You wanted to gut the She-Moth for the ultimate prize beneath her flesh. You took a deep breath to clear your mind. What can you do here?

Aside from the most obvious answer, you could try to get one of them out of the time dome. Maybe she can help you out or something. Alternatively, you could puppet one of them with your worms to guarantee they will obey you. Looting works too but you have a feeling you got one shot at this. Yep, One of the tiny time-shard thing from the temple is riiight above their heads ready to swallow everything after just a single move. You reached your worm-brain capacity, you wonder if Maq had any brighter ideas....probably not because she ain't got no worms. Come to think of it, All of them are looking mighty delicious. Hmmm....

>Leave the decision making to Maq [Play as Maq!]
>Loot [ Specify a single Elfoid , Both Jubilant Marrow-Singer and Fecund Suppliant can't be looted!]
>Gutting time [Kill the She-Moth to gain several clusters at the price of one!]
>'Rescue' one of them [Specify, Both Fecund Suppliant and Vociferous Many-a-Mouth will require more TIME than the rest, Ill-Fated Forlon can't be rescued!]
>Puppet one them [ Specify, Costs 1 Cluster of worms. Fecund Suppliant can't be puppeteered!]
>Uuuuh, Take a bite? You are a worm after all. [Specify]

>>4605795
>>Gutting time [Kill the She-Moth to gain several clusters at the price of one!]

>>4605795
>Puppet one them
Vociferous Many-a-Mouth

>>4606007
+1

>>4605795
>LOOT Ill-Fated Forlorn
I feel a map is one of the most valuable things we can hope to get from here

>>4608756
Changing to this

>>4605851
>>4606007
>>4606024
>>4608756

+6 TIME
26/79
-1 Cluster of Worms!

the worms wiggled out of your flesh seeking a new monstrous host instead. The Hulking brute produced several wicked smiles as she escaped her timeless prison thank to your little friend. Her myriad of mouths began to utter hoarse gibberish at first but her words became more and more familiar with each passing second.

-Vociferous Many-a-Mouth joins your party! [LVL 20, 1200/1200 HP]
-New Location discovered: Sky-Anchored Hive Ship
--Favors/Ires: +1 Favor [Cage] , +1 Favor [Knee]

"???" Maq was somewhat content with your latest decision; you had just earned yourself a power ally/actor. You wouldn't mind going back to the first harbor guns blazing with someone like her ripping and tearing through other actions. Not a bad idea.

"This decaying body is yours...for a time. Soon, it will return to the soil." Decades if not centuries had taken its toll of the insectoid body. Already, The Vociferous Many-a-Mouth is flaking shriveled up wings or useless extremities. She had plenty of those, yes, but it is only a matter of time until she is reduced to dust.

Actions left until disintegration : 5

The sea of eyes was all over the other pilgrims frozen in time. There was nothing but ravaging hunger inside unable to manifest because of your lack of command...it is a puppet afterall.

Should you allow her to consume the rest of the elf-insects? Adding them to her putrid fold would allow her to endure juuust a bit more. The amalgamation showed no intrest in other frozen sailors...maybe additional insect parts are only compatible with her overgrowing mass. You would have to question your morals after that however.

>Allow the Many-a-Mouth to swallow her previous friends [+4 Turns]
>Remain silent, let them perish in the endless void spawned by the time shard.

AND

>This is too much for your worm brain [Play as Maq!]
>Order your puppet to play some music [???]
>Say something to your new puppet [Specify]
>Sky-Anchored Hiveship ]TIME 15]
>Puppet the Dilated Husk [Need 3 Clusters of worms]
>Seek your fellow worms , wherever they may be [TIME ???]
>You must follow the heavenly choir, you must return home [TIME ???]
>Burrow underground, unearth long lost prizes hidden from naked eyes [TIME ???]
>Return to the Pub and Kill every single one inside for what they had did [ TIME ???]
>Inspect other sailors frozen in time [TIME ???]
>Great Harpikaan [10 TIME]
>EXPLORE [??? TIME]
>Search the pile(s) of trash [No HP loss due to your current form, -10 HP% To Maq]
>Write in!

>>4608969
>>4608979
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

>>4608979
>Remain silent, let them perish in the endless void spawned by the time shard.

Yeah, I would rather don´t disturb them.

>Sky-Anchored Hiveship ]TIME 15]
We would still have 11 TIME. Hopefully, it will be enough to get hold of this ship.

>>4608979
>>Remain silent, let them perish in the endless void spawned by the time shard.
>Sky-anchored Hiveship [15 TIME]

>>4608996
>>4609021

-15 TIME
11/79
Actions left until disintegration : 4

Without any interruptions, your new puppet had led you to a small hill enshrouded by fog. At its center, a puddle of bubbling honey assumed an unnatural form; droplets dripping back and forth from the skies endlessly, It was quite disorienting really.

"Where is the Hive Ship?" The answer was pretty obvious once your puppet pointed at the skies.

"???"

"Wowwww..." It is a freaking air ship with golden wings! Its anchor was actually stuck in a strange yellowish cloud which was responsible for all the anti-gravity honey. Aw man, of all things you have seen in this labyrinth, this *has* to be the coolest shit ever.

-Boat Found : Hive Ship
-Captain: Languid Dronemaster
-Favors/Ires: +1 Favor [???], +1 Favor [???]
-Pros: Drone Merchant on board with unique items for trade/ upgrade your weapons/armor, unique drone bombard attack during combat
-Cons: +5 extra TIME to land anywhere, certain locations might not be accessible due to unfavorable weather.

>Board the Hiveship now [Leave the island!]
>You have some unfinished business first [choose one from the previous choices]

>>4609068
>>Board the Hiveship now [Leave the island!]
At least let´s see the wares of this Drone Merchant

>>4609068
>>Board the Hiveship now [Leave the island!]

>>4609091
>>4609183

Actions left until disintegration : 3

One twisted whistle later, several drones had descended from the skies to pick you up. They were ever slightly bigger than a gyag and yet the drone carried the three of you with ease to the Hive ship. Your puppet had a serious discussion with an elf-sized drone with a tricone hat and a green long coat. This had to be the ship's captain or at least someone important.

"..." She didn't have much to say to you or Maq aside from several sighs and groans. Her disdain would amount to nothing; the captain was at your command, She will go wherever you please.

The captain forced herself to give you a little tour around the hive ship. Drones, anti-gravity honey and lots and lots of buzzing all over the place. It was pure chaos below the upper deck which was somehow kept in check by the captain and soundproof walls. The 'engine' itself was a the 'queen' of this hive ship so to speak, half metal and half queenly flesh constantly oozing new larvae and honey. What a sight. The tour ended with one of those stone guys surrounded by tons of cool shit and a Makka forge? Looks like it, unfortunately, he doesn't understand you and vice versa. Bummer.

While acquiring a ship was a tremendous milestone, you still haven't address the big elephant in the room: Your current state. What will happen if you ran out of time or if you decided to moonout as a man-grub? Will you end up as a worm in the real world or something like Mouten after fighting ruin? You were perhaps too brash in your previous decisions. With so little time left, the future is looking grim.

PROGRESS: 25%

>This is too much for your worm brain [Play as Maq!]
>Order your puppet to play some music [???]
>Say something to your new puppet [Specify]
>Land here [ specify location , +5 TIME to wherever you want to go]
>Stone Merchant?
>You must follow the heavenly choir, you must return home [TIME ???]
>Write in!

>>4610401
fook forgot
>EXPLORE [TIME ???]

>>4610401

>Order your puppet to play some music [???]

>>4610401
>>4610411
>>4610415
fook 2.0

>Love Boat [ 5+5 TIME]
>Whaleless Isle [20+5 TIME]

>>4610415
It feels this might be the only thing that could save us from a wormy life

>>4610401
>Order your puppet to play some music [???]

>>4610415
>>4610507
Actions left until disintegration : 2

With only few limbs and distorted heads left, the creature struggled to be a one-woman-band for a bit before readjusting to her current head count. The result was kind of puzzling; you got one side playing melancholic, sad tunes while the other side was all bombastic bellowing sea shanties to the whole world. This blunder of a performance did leave an everlasting effect on you and Maq as the tunes somehow empowered you both.

+250 XP

LEVEL UP [JOHANN] [228/400 -> 78/600]
LVL 8-> LVL 9
HP 37->40
TIME 50->55

PERSONA LEVEL UP
MELCHIADES
LVL 7-> LVL 8
END 10-> 13
LCK 13->14

KOOG-MALU
LVL 6 -> LVL 7
STR 8->12

LEVEL UP [MAQ] [22/250] -> [22/400]
LVL 7-> LVL 8
HP 26-> 28
TIME 29-> 31

PERSONA LEVEL UP
ABRANOVA
LVL 6->LVL 7
STR 25 -> 26
END 3-> 4
>Spend 6 Stat point on the following, these will affect your MOONLESS STATS:

STR 3
MAG 6
END 8
AGI 19
LCK 26

AND


>This is too much for your worm brain [Play as Maq!]
>Say something to your new puppet [Specify]
>Land here [ specify location , +5 TIME to wherever you want to go]
>Stone Merchant?
>EXPLORE [TIME ???]
>Love Boat [ 5+5 TIME]
>Whaleless Isle [20+5 TIME]
>You must follow the heavenly choir, you must return home [TIME ???]
>Write in!

>>4610546
*MAQ 6-7
*STR 25->27

>>4610546
*Spend 3 Points

>>4610546
*TIME 29-> 32
last mistake i hope

>>4610546
>This is too much for your worm brain [Play as Maq!]

>>4610546
>Love Boat
>Agi+1
>MAG+2

I feel that, since Moonless doesn´t have too much physical, we should start helping get Magic up

>>4610546
>LCK +3
>END +2
>AGI +1
>Store Merchant?

>>4610546
LCK +4
AGI +1
END +1
>Stone Merchant?

>>4610930
>>4611552
3 not 6 stats >>4610554
>>4610595
you forgot to allocate the 3 stat points anon

>>4611552
Well now I feel stupid
+3 END

Rolled 2 (1d2)

>>4610647
>>4610930

>>4610595
>>4610647
>>4610930
>>4611552
>>4611673

Actions left until disintegration : 1

"???" Despite your best efforts to communicate with the man of stone, the jubilant merchant is unable to understand your guttural language. However, you know what he wants in return for his services: Makka and... something else? It was quite odd to see all of his merchandise tethered by living tar bubbling from three different clay pots. The Merchant only displayed three random items at a time for some reason with the rest hidden in these seemingly bottomless tar pots.

Yeah, Until you can walk on two legs again, Maq should be the one talking to 'normal' actors while you take care of the crazies in this floor.


>This is too much for your worm brain [Play as Maq!]
>Say something to your new puppet [Specify]
>Land here [ specify location , +5 TIME to wherever you want to go]
>Stone Merchant?
>EXPLORE [TIME ???]
>Love Boat [ 5+5 TIME]
>Whaleless Isle [20+5 TIME]
>You must follow the heavenly choir, you must return home [TIME ???]
>Write in!

>>4611735
>>This is too much for your worm brain [Play as Maq!]
Get maq to translate so we can get some sweet stuff

>>4611735
>Say something to your puppet
Can you pray to your god so they would rip off this mask from my face?

Rolled 2 (1d2)

>>4611980
>>4612661

>>4611980
>>4612661

The creature laughed at your command, almost mocking you in the process. It is the worms who puppeteer the crumbling husk....they would never betray the unknown force beyond this labyrinth. It is important to know that Cage is NOT responsible for your current state, the heavily choir of this mysterious goddess should be the one to be blamed for it.

Still, the puppet did pray for one of the gods of the sea before turning into dust. The worms inside her were soon to expire without a willing host.

-Favors/Ires: +1 Favor [???]

>This is too much for your worm brain [Play as Maq!]
>Land here [ specify location , +5 TIME to wherever you want to go]
>EXPLORE [TIME ???]
>Love Boat [ 5+5 TIME]
>Whaleless Isle [20+5 TIME]
>You must follow the heavenly choir, you must return home [TIME ???]
>Write in!


Still, they

>>4612710
scratch that second still, they

>>4612710
>>This is too much for your worm brain [Play as Maq!]

>>4612710
>>This is too much for your worm brain [Play as Maq!]

>>4612902
>>4612987
The bloody idiot was more resourceful than you had originally thought. Procuring a slave AND a mean of transportation is quite a feat. First things first, the favors and ires looming over your heads had changed quite a bit. The current count is:

-Skull: -3 Ire
-Cage: 2 Favor
-Spine: 0 Favor
-Knee: 3 Favor

How quickly the tide turns, pleasing these so called gods of the sea should carve the way to Lust but first, you *have* to save her. Johann (and Kaz if he was here) must help you to conquer this 'Love boat' no matter the cost.

"PEBBLES! ROCK!" This mentally impaired merchant was quite a nuisance but a necessary one; his wares will definitely help you and Johann in this disjointed floor.

ITEMS FOR SALE

-SPINE SLAB [ 50 MAKKA]
Gain 1 Favor or Ire [Spine]

-Executive call [ 1 LEVEL DOWN ]
Allows you to ... talk to someone through this strange brass-fish-honey? device

-Serpentine key of Vuuld [ 1 MAKKA ]
"HEY YOU! Yes, YOU! I am the *best* thing that will ever happen to you. A lot of Sea captains are either BLIND or STUPID to miss this opportunity. Don't leave me with this simpleton...what? You never saw a talking key before? You think I am some 'accursed bauble', don't you? Well, I regret inform you but you are sorely mistaken. I am the key to your greatest fortune...all you have to do is to spare a single Makka for this Man-Boulder. Isn't that a wonderful bargain! A trick? Are you insulting me , madam? I will have you know that the seeds of regrets are already sprouting deep inside your heart , I see it in your eyes already! Think of all the wonders almost within your grasp had it not been for a pesky lock. You will wish you had ME! I even TRANSCEND beyond this petty concept of these contraptions! I will unlock the unseen, the intangible, the impossible! A simple purchase, that is all you have to do. You do understand, leaving me behind is a crime against nature everything holy. Is it worth it to bear such guilt? It will eat you from the inside...gnawing and gnawing until you will be a pretty little husk. You don't deserve such fate, do you? Now you understand my pain and suffering. Be the cure to my agonizing affliction with a Makka toss. Are you really going to miss that petty little thing? Consider it your good deed for the day. Yes,yes, a good hunter saving those in need. I will do you real good. If I have a heart...or a pair of arms, I would cross my beating heart for your trust. You are made of milk and kindness, surely you won't ignore my endless pleas, right? Your wormy friend is wiggling with anticipation, wait,wait...oh yeah, he wants you to buy me. It is settled then. Oh JOY!"

>Shuffle current merch [ 1 TIME ]
>Buy something [Specify ]
>Sell something [Specify]
>Upgrade item [Specify]
>Johann might fare better than you in this situation [Play as Johann!]
>Land here [ specify location , +5 TIME to wherever you want to go]
>EXPLORE [TIME ???]
>Love Boat [ 5+5 TIME]
>Whaleless Isle [20+5 TIME]
>Write in!

>>4612995
>>Buy something [Serpentine key ]

>>4612995
Buy Serpentine Key
Buy Spine Favor
Upgrade GUN
Sell Easter Bell

We gotta make sure to make the most of this merchant

>>4613123
Also:
Upgrade Lust Garb (Maq's armor)

We cannot afford to lose her. We cannot fight on our own

>>4613123
Supporting this

>>4613123
-51 Makka
774 Makka

+Serpentine Key [???]
+Favors/Ires : 1 Favor Spine

-Easter Bell
+26 Makka
800 Makka

-100 Makka
700 Makka
[Procurer's Garb ] [+ 8 DR, Immune to CHARMED] -> [Procurer's Garb+ ] [+ 13 DR, Immune to CHARMED]
[Kathebester '73 R.Rifle] [35 AR] -> [Kathebester '73 R.Rifle+] [40 AR]

-10 TIME
9/87

The key went silent the moment you purchased it. You have no clue why you bought it in the first place. At the very least , it is not cursed .

You gave new orders to the winged creature manning this vessel. This Love Boat is your next destination whether Johann liked it or not. It is pretty selfish to do so especially with the idiot's current affliction but it had to be done.

_________________

Before you, a glimpse of your past self was at hand...a massacre surrounded this vessel covered with moaning skin. The sea had turned red from the disemboweled corpses, what happened here?

You drew your weapon with Johann behind you. He too was weary and quite unsettled by this carnage and how eerie this vessel was; all the windows were buried by layers of oozing skin. No living actor or enemies as well.... this is unusual . The love boat had but one entrance, guarded by a powerful shadow who was too busy skinning the last actor alive with his bare hands. In a flash, he discarded his victim before shredding her once pretty dress. His towering body alone blocked most of the entrance. The shadow was as motionless as a statue , black blood dripping from his hands as he was was anticipating your approach.

>[Attack the shadow, you will save her]
>Let us in , we have these token of your master
>Out of our way, ingrate, or face my wrath.
>[Say something to the shadow] [Specify]
>Write in!

>>4613957

>>Out of our way, ingrate, or face my wrath.

>>4613957
>Out of our way, ingrate, or face my wrath.

The shadow laughed hysterically in response, wiping out tears from his blackened eyes " No one passes THE WALL. No one."

" I don't have time for games. Step aside or else." You maintained an aggressive stance, ready to gut him like a fish. However, the shadow was unphased by your action. He simply cracked his neck and knuckles out of boredom.

"I can kill you and your worm friend in a single punch. My Lord had invested a lot of power in me and I won't let him down any time soon. So...why don't we do this the easy way instead? I had my share of flayed skins for the day."

"..." Sometimes, the best course of action is non-action. You remained silent with your blade drawn for the time being.

" Do you have any tokens? I usually require ten but the contest is...um sort of cancelled so any number will do."

"But why? Did he lose intrest in violating actors with his 'harpoon'?" You asked, still suspicious of how docile the shadow was.

"It is complicated...my lord asked me to kill all contestants. He said he is not in the mood which is very bizarre. He will skipping this one, I am afraid you won't bask in his eternal glory this time."

>Here are you pathetic tokens...
>I had enough of this blabber [Fight the WALL]
>Say something to THE WALL [Specify]
>Write in!

>>4614025
>>4614036
muh trip

>>4614049
*your pathetic

>>4614049
>>Here are you pathetic tokens...
Well he said any amount is fine, so let's just give him one.

>>4614485
supporting

>>4614485
>>4614862
-1 Love Boat token

"You may enter. Please, enjoy your stay." The Wall sat made way for you and Johann. In hindsight, you were glad to solve this confrontation peacefu-

Freshly spawned tendrils from the shadow's back wrapped themselves around you gently bringing you back to the top deck. You barely set foot inside when it happened "What is the meaning of this?! Are you toying with us???"

The shadow blocked your path once more for another pitiful reason " My Lord is very strict about the contestants participating in this event ; EVERYONE INSIDE must aptly dressed and dolled up for the occasion. His greatness might not be able to witness you but there are standards to be followed here....and no, I know nothing about it."

Curse this fool! Damn him to eternity! You are a hair's length away from returning to your old self. It is almost impossible to embellish or to find a suitable garment in this labyrinth since these 'contestants' are born with it. What to do now?

You decided to swallow your anger just once "If I return here with a proper vestment, would you allow me to enter ? What about my allies?"

"The rules are the same: Pretty dress, pretty face. My Lord didn't say anything about Mansluts...or worms."

>[You are sick of all of this meandering , attack the WALL]
> This isn't over...I will be back [Return to the hiveship]
>Write in!

>>4615266
>>Write in!
>Give my token back then

>>4615270

"No." Came his swift reply, his eyes taunting you and your blade "I won't ask you of more tokens. You may enter once you meet the requirement of the contest."

Well, you do have more so it is not that much of a lost. Still, Spilling his blood is becoming more and more favorable in your eyes.


>[You are sick of all of this meandering , attack the WALL]
> This isn't over...I will be back [Return to the hiveship]
>Write in!

>>4615280
>> This isn't over...I will be back [Return to the hiveship]

>>4615284

Until you can satisfy his demands, you had to leave the love boat while pondering about the matter at hand...where can you find this dress? Your armour did look nice but it is a farcry from a proper dress. Another question had assailed your mind : Should you save her alone or with the help of Johann and Kaz? There is no telling of the dangers lurking within the love boat...this is a rescue mission after all. Lust won't give up his green ghost so easily.

>MOONOUT? [What will happen to Johann?]
>Stone Merchant [Items reshuffled!]
>EXPLORE [TIME ???]
>Land Somewhere [ specify location , +5 TIME to wherever you want to go]
>Johann should lead the team for a while [Play as Johann!]
>Write in!

>>4615332
>>Stone Merchant [Items reshuffled!]

>>4615332
>Stone Merchant [Items reshuffled!

>>4615348

"PEBBLY ROCKROCK!"

-Executive call [ 1 LEVEL DOWN ]
Allows you to ... talk to someone through this strange brass-fish-honey? device

-Clockwork Star [250 MAKKA]
Rewind a single enigma/ combat encounter, must be used either during or right after said encounter.

- Marrow stone [ 15 MAKKA]
Automates a single combat encounter.


>Shuffle current merch [ 1 TIME ]
>Buy something [Specify ]
>Sell something [Specify]
>Upgrade item [Specify]
>MOONOUT? [What will happen to Johann?]
>EXPLORE [TIME ???]
>Land Somewhere [ specify location , +5 TIME to wherever you want to go]
>Johann should lead the team for a while [Play as Johann!]
>Write in!

>>4615373
>>Buy something [Executive call ]

>>4615563
+1

>>4615563
>>4615599
- 1 LVL [Maq]

The honey-dipped fish head on top of the device started to utter familiar words " I knew you would come to me for aid. Apologies for not being here in person; I had other...important matters to attend to."

"Who is this?" You were a bit skeptical, sensing some sort of a trap in the making.

"Why, I am the Director! Your memory isn't as sharp as your tongue, it seems." He paused briefly "...I reckon you are drowning in woes. You require my aid once again."

>My friend has been bewitched by an accursed mask turning him into a grub. Can you undo this curse?
>There is someone trapped by Lust who I need to save. Can you help me with that?
>This floor is getting more complicated and agonizing to us. We demand a safe passage to the next floor.
>While we had weakened Lust, I fear he is still too powerful for us. Anything to lessen our plight against him would be appreciated.
>I need nothing of you, demon.
>Write in!

>>4617652
>>My friend has been bewitched by an accursed mask turning him into a grub. Can you undo this curse?

>>4617697
>>My friend has been bewitched by an accursed mask turning him into a grub. Can you undo this curse?
+1

>>4617697
>>4617725

"That can be arranged. The question is: What should I expect in return? Last time, I demanded a single item...it is only fair to ask for two especially for such a tremendous curse."

"..." Fleshless bastard. His exploitation knows no bounds but alas there is little to be done.

"You need not to fret like so for I am generous...If you can't part with any of your precious items, you will owe a favour. A bountiful one for my patience." the fish head opened its mouth expecting you to shove something inside.

Items the director is interested in:

-Time-Eaten Makka
-Erect Makka
-Ensiva Seed
-Ensiva Balm
-Golden Makka
-Twin-eagle brass Key

>[Give him two items , Specify]
>I will find another way.
>Fine, We shall repay you in the future.

>>4617785
Fuck, I hate to do this
>Erect Makka
>Time-Eaten Makka

>>4617785
>-Ensiva Seed
>-Ensiva Balm
Makka are unique, Ensiva is not

Rolled 2 (1d2)

>>4619023
>>4619274

>>4619023
>>4619274

-Ensiva Seed
-Ensiva Balm

A giant fleshless hand pierced the skies the moment you surrendered these items to the fishhead. With great care, the bony fingertip of the director merely touched Johann forcing him to shed his rubbery skin. His flesh and bone soon began to return to their normal form , however, this procedure was far from painless; his very face was twisted in agony while expelling the accursed mask. The gurgling fool gasped for air as the mask finally fell off, his wobbly legs struggling to support his weight after so much time crawling on his belly.

"Uh, hi?" a nervous smile followed his words. You cracked your knuckles, this is going to be good...

>YOU
>BLOODY
>IDIOT
>[Divert your rage elsewhere, Stomp on the mask]

>>4621251
>>YOU
>>BLOODY
>>IDIOT
Go for the wombo combo

>>4621251
>YOU
>BLOODY
>IDIOT
That ain’t Falco

>>4621765
>>4621526
+1

>>4621526
>>4621765
>>4621867

Oh boy, here comes the pain train...

You thought you got used to Maq's infamous slaps by now but this one was on a whole new level of hurt. Your cheek was basically burning from that rocket-powered slap pulsating red hot fire. Your fellow hunter knocked hard on your forehead spewing a flaming pillar of insults at you. While she wasn't exactly wrong, Maq had crossed a few lines in her fit of rage. Was this the stupidest thing you have done so far? Seems like it.

"Give me that!" Maq snatched the immortal mask from your clutches. She was deadset on crushing the mask in a single stomp. On one hand, this mask costed you and her a lot of precious time and resources... it was nothing but trouble. However, something tells you that having some kind of immortality around isn't that much of a bad idea especially with the wacky taur you might face in the future. As for Maq, letting her stomp on the mask would allow her to vent some anger so in a way, it is kinda therapeutic. Keeping the mask will definitely make her mad at you, She won't like it.

>Do nothing
>Save the immortal mask

>>4623827
>>Save the immortal mask

>>4623827
>Do nothing
Being a worm was great and all but it’s not really practical.

>>4623827
>Keep It
We need might need It later

>>4623910
>>4624088
>>4625200

----- Maq

You snatched the mask back juuust before its ultimate demise, That look on Maq's face ain't good " Have you no sense of self preservation? I sacrificed my very own ESSENCE to the vacuous merchant, I grew weaker because of YOU! Because of your insufferable ignorance, we wasted precious time and resources for your sake of curiosity. After all I had been through, you STILL desire this foul trinket???"

"I *know* you are pissed and all but Kinda? Think of it, legit immortality! Nothing can har-"

"SILENCE!" This was probably the first time she raised her voice like that. Maq turned her back on you , maybe it is for the best to let her cool off a bit.

6/84 TIME


>MOONOUT?
>Stone Merchant [Items reshuffled!]
>EXPLORE [TIME ???]
>Land Somewhere [ specify location , +5 TIME to wherever you want to go]
>Write in!

>>4626716
>>EXPLORE [TIME ???]
Not much we can do for now except find the next floor

>>4626716
Stone merchant
We have 200 Makka in exceed. Better try to hope for good items. Our current equipment sucks big time

Rolled 1 (1d2)

>>4626754
>>4627597

>>4626754
>>4627597

-5 TIME

1/84

It seems that the hive ship had some contenders in the skies, yes, a winged serpent made entirely out of tomes and parchments . While it didn't seem to be threatening, its enormous size would raise some concerns...any fall from this altitude guarantees your not-so-swift death.

You asked yourself: what kind of sea god does this creature serve? This question is rather important if you wish gain their favor and/or ire.

>Leave the gentle giant alone
> Bombs away! bring it down! [1 Drone Bombard attack]
> Offer the creature your knowledge [- STUDY]
> Offer the creature written knowledge [- Any sort of text, specify]
> Quietly snatch a book from under its belly [2 Skill]
> Jump on the creature's back [3 Skill]
>Write in!

>>4627882
This creature belongs to skull. It likes knowledge. We have currently -3 Iré with him.
>Give a book
Garsis Weekly were Grubb's past is revealed

>>4628091
-Garsis Weekly

The large serpent opened its toothless maw expecting an ink flavored treat. You threw the newspaper right away watching the creature chewing it with immense pleasure.

" ???? ????" Pretty sure you would have understood what it was trying to say if you were a man-worm. Oh well, it doesn't take a genius to feel its gratitude towards you. Satisfied, The winged serpent flew away afterwards but not before dropping something in return.

+ Inexplicable Book
-Favors/Ires: +1 Favor [Skull]


"..." Maq was still mad at you but she did acknowledge this peaceful (and non-stupid) interaction with a simple nod. The two of your were curious about this new book as it kept phasing in and out of existence almost as if it is waiting for you to choose its fate.

>It is a book, what other uses does it have??? [ Readable Book ONLY]
>You will bash fools with it, yes, even in the Moonworld [Weaponized Book ONLY]

AND
>MOONOUT?
>Stone Merchant [Items reshuffled!]
>Write in!

>>4628147
>>It is a book, what other uses does it have??? [ Readable Book ONLY]

>>4628190
Ah poo forgot the other one
>MOON-OUT.
Buy shit, get prepared, head back tomorrow

>>4628190
+1
Do we still have one of those Lottwry Snacks?
I would rather eat one and reshuffle the store

>>4628190
>>4628301
>>4629071

+ The Lamentations of Dyadidaud [-] [-] [-] [-] [-] [-] [-] [-]

The book suddenly quadrupled in size forcing you to drop it on the floor with an audible thud. The drones were perplexed for a second before returning to their previous duties. Anyways, it was high time for you to Moonout. SOME progress was made today, not too shabby.

-Makkaerel Bun turned into dust!
______________________

AFTERNOON

_______________________

Maq was the first to leave the garage without a single word. Yep, she is still mad. She might not get it right away but this mask might save your ass later. Best to stay out of her way for the rest of the day....speaking of which, what was the first thing on her 'Lyst' again?

You were absolutely starving after screwing around in the Moonworld. Unfortunately for you, you got no strength to cook anything... not that you HAVE any edible food in the first place. Frick.

>TURQUOISE TORTOISE
>WHITE STAG
>DONATION BOX
>KITCHEN
>ALUTE
>ELLA MEGAMARKET
>Write in

>>4629535
>VELVET WORKSHOP
We can eat later

>>4629545

You have been ignoring that little guy for a while, time for a surprise visit.

_____________________________

VELVET WORKSHOP

_____________________________

The anthropomorphic shard of Maq's previous master was... riding a distorted centaur version of himself or at least trying to tame it and failing miserably. White had trashed the place a bit in this little escapade but it was nothing his miniature selves couldn't fix.

"Oh, FRIEND! HellooooooooOOOOOOOO!!!!!" The rabbit show was over in a flash "Where is Mouten FRIEND?"

"She uuuuh.... she will be there next time." For some reason, you didn't want to delve into more details.

"OKAY!" His wide smile creeped you out " HELP? Do you need HELP?"

>Say something to White [Specify]
>Exchange [ 1 Makka-> 4 Pon]
>Purchase persona [specify]
>Recycler [LOCKED, Need 500 Makka to unlock it ]
>Grinder [Specify the personas to fuse]
>Moon out
>Write in!

>>4629588
>Recycler

>>4629588
>Recycler [LOCKED, Need 500 Makka to unlock it ]

>>4629612
>>4633991
-500 Makka
200 Makka

Recycler unlocked!

"ALLLLLright!" White repaired the devious looking machine in no time utilizing a wide array of hammers, screwdrivers and other comically large tools. The end result was something straight out of an Annkerstien freak movie with dozens of mechanical arms constants spinning an ovoid container erratically.

Items available to be recycled:

-Golden Makka
-Time-Eaten Makka
-Erect Makka
-Twin-eagle brass Key
- 6 Frozen Red Mass
-Aromatic Starworn Flower

"Make something NEW, Yes?"

>Recycle ALL
>Recycle a single item [Specify]
>Recycle several items [Specify]
>Write in

AND


>Say something to White [Specify]
>Exchange [ 1 Makka-> 4 Pon]
>Purchase persona [specify]
>Grinder [Specify the personas to fuse]
>Moon out
>Write in!

>>4634409
>Say something to White:
If we recycle the Golden Makka, we won´t have a way to bring Eris back, will we?

What can we use all this Makka except recycling it or exchanging it with people in the MW?

>Recycle all Frozen Mass
>Recycle Aromatic Starborn Flower

I would rather listen to White before continuing to recycle

>>4634438
"Yes, yes!" Despite his enthusiasm, dread was eating him from the inside "Eplis will POOF out of existence. No more friend, GONE!"

You wanted to ask him another question about the other powerful Makkas you have but you already knew the answer: They can be consumed for a greater amount of raw Makka.

Item(s) recycled into:

+20 Makka
+ 5 Makka
+ Devil's fruit
+ 10 Makka
+ Zio Shard
+ 15 Makka

+ Overgrown Key

Huh, so this is what Veishu's gift had turned into. Interesting.

>Recycle ALL
>Recycle a single item [Specify]
>Recycle several items [Specify]
>Write in

AND


>Say something to White [Specify]
>Exchange [ 1 Makka-> 4 Pon]
>Purchase persona [specify]
>Grinder [Specify the personas to fuse]
>Moon out
>Write in!

>Recycle ALL
>Recycle a single item [Specify]
>Recycle several items [Specify]
>Write in

AND


>Say something to White [Specify]
>Exchange [ 1 Makka-> 4 Pon]
>Purchase persona [specify]
>Grinder [Specify the personas to fuse]
>Moon out
>Write in!

>>4634507
FOOK
Just uuuh, scratch the duplicate one

>>4634507
>Recycle Erect Makka
>Recycle Time-Eaten Makka

>>4634518

Item(s) recycled into:

+The Penetrator
[30 AR]
+20% HP on kill
+ SICKLED (High)
+ IMMUNE to SICKLED

A fetid rapier born from chariot-driven desire.

SIGNATURE [ Twisted Discharge, 40% hp, deals no damage but high chance to inflict SICKLED on ALL Enemies ]
MOONLESS SIGNATURE [2] [TIME: 10] [ Ceaseless Discharge, medium moonless damage to ALL enemies + high chance to inflict SICKLED ]


+Ethereal Compass [Accessory]
consumes 15 TIME to reveal optional locations in a single floor [ Only 3 attempts per MW], destroy it to reveal ALL optional locations in a single floor.


>Say something to White [Specify]
>Exchange [ 1 Makka-> 4 Pon]
>Purchase persona [specify]
>Grinder [Specify the personas to fuse]
>Moon out
>Write in!

>>4634628
Purchase Persona
>Headless Horsewoman
The physical attack thing might be good enough now.

Equip Penetrator

>Say something
Lust said Maq´s sister, a green one, was trapped by them. What can you tell me about her?

>>4634675
supporting

>>4634675
>>4635392
!ANEMIC!
- 47 Makka
203 Makka

+Tesdon [lvl 6]

"Green? OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH, I remember! She used to train FRIENDS like you but..."

"But what?"

"She is VERY cruel! I-Master-HE uurrgh!"
The rabbit exclaimed before sawing himself in half with his own "BAD MEMORIES! NO TALK!"

"YES! I MEAN NO, NO TALK!" His other sawed half agreed, both of them skedaddled away . Welp, at least you got something out of White. Back to the real world.

___________________________

You *really* need to eat something right no- "Oh hi, Maq"

"We need to talk." She was waiting for you this whole time, how did she know that you were in the velvet workshop? Weird.

"I thought you were still mad at me."

"I am but this can not wait. " She took a deep breath " Despite my best efforts to get familiar to your world, many things still alludes me. One of them is a proper dress and the white powders associated with it. We must 'doll up' before conquering the love boat."

"You mean some make up?"

"Yes, I-"

Something just terrible forced you to interrupt her " What do you mean with WE here?"

She gave you a puzzled look " You, me and Kaz, who else?"

"WOAH WOAH slow down for sec... You want us to ugh blegh...'crossdress' for that rescue mission?"

"What is a crossdress? Why do you fear it so much? Dresses in your world are mere pieces of leather and cloth." Of course she doesn't get it.

"Maq, listen, listen. GIRLS wear pretty dresses. GIRLS ONLY. BOYS can't wear these stupid things." The growling of your stomach joined your protest.

"Why? YOU promised me." Her eyes were burning with spite, you wanna weasel your way out of this one for a good reason... no way in hell you are gonna pretty up, what will happen if someone saw you like that? Your social life would be RUINED!

Then again, you DID promise her. Furthermore, she had done a lot for you. Taking one for the team is might be the right thing to do here, sadly.

>New plan: We beat the taur out of the guard guy, sounds cool?
>Sorry Maq, I got something called dignity. No can do. You will have go there alone. I will be rooting for you in the hive ship.
>I will probably regret this but FINE. Keep in mind that i am doing this FOR YOU.
>On ONE condition, If you somehow convinced Kaz to do it, I am game. If i am gonna look like a fruitty tooty in high heels , i won't do it alone.
>Yeah, saving your sis is kinda a low priority right now. Sorry.

>>4636560
*still eludes me

>>4636560
>>I will probably regret this but FINE. Keep in mind that i am doing this FOR YOU.
Well, we have wednesday after school open. We can go to Julian´s to rent dresses and then buy makeup at Elia´s. Maq must ask her friend how to put on makeup.

>>4636602
+1
What social life?

>>4636560
>>I will probably regret this but FINE. Keep in mind that i am doing this FOR YOU.
It's the polite thing to do Johaan

>>4636602
>>4636631
>>4637003

+++++ Maq

"Thank you." Her voice softened , of course , she doesn't fully understand the concept of crossdressing and the social stigma behind it. Another time, Johann...another time.

"Eeeh, don't thank me just yet. We gotta find a dress first. Now, where...shit." the perfect candidate popped up in your mind :

Juilan.

He will probably set you up (and Kaz if the mad man actually agrees) real good. Ella is a valid option but it is very risky; better to involve a single person in the crossdressing freakshow rather than the whole megamarket and the academy if someone found out...you just know how unlucky you are.

" Can you uuuh meet me in his class? I am definitely gonna need some back up."

" I will be there." She nodded before your stomached growled in defiance. Nothing is on your mind now other than FOOD FOOD FOOD FOOD.

>TURQUOISE TORTOISE
>KITCHEN
>ALUTE
>ELLA MEGAMARKET
>Write in

>>4637801
>ALUTE
Disdain high cuisine, obtain elfbro

>>4637841
+1

>>4637841
>>4637846

Alute had some new decorations for the upcoming festivities. Back home, everyone and their uncle would plaster a winged and legless maiden everywhere as a homage to the first moon priestess. Here in Cairth, It is the silver beast chewing on four heads. Human heads. Weird stuff.

Tecig was exhausted from all of this work. It would have been easier with you around buuut you have a serial killer to catch and all that Jazz " 'Sup?"

" Eyyyy Johann.." The elf didn't lift his head from the counter " All that prep is killing me, I swear. I hope it is worth it..."


-Ashina's Delights [x5 for 200] [180!]
+20% HP to ALL allies

-Choco-Bobo [x5 for 100] [90!]
+20% Hp, Adds BLOAT status ailment

- Poduundagen [x2 for 120] [108!]
+5 TIME , Immune to FIRE damage for 1 Turn

- Swan Lotto-olive [x3 for 150] [ 135!]
++ Crit chance

- Mattano Mix [x1 for 50] [45!]
+1 Random buff

-MOTHEX Package [x4 for 300] [270!]
Revives 1 K.O Ally with 10% hp

>Buy something [Specify]
>Buy ingredients for something [Specify]
>Write in!

>4637877
We got 699 pons. We would need, tho, to save a bit of money (Let´s say 300 pons) to buy/rent the two dresses and makeup.

>Ashina Delights
>Choco-Bo

Total: 270 pons

I suggest we eat an Ashina Delight today. We deserve to not eat shit from time to time

>>4637925
Nah Screw this. The dresses will come from Sanctuary Pons.

>Choco-Bobo
>Ashina´s Delight
>Poduundagen

Total 378 pons

>>4637965
+++ Tecig
-378 Pons
+ 5 Choco-Bobo
+ 5 Ashina Delights
+ 1 Podunndagen
321 Pons

You thanked Tecig for the discount before crawling back to bed with your much needed dinner since you had zero energy to eat in the lounge. Apparently, you were eating some kind of dried squid which didn't taste that good buuut it was quite filling , a decent compromise.

Just as you were drifting in the land of dreams, your phone was buzzing "Hello?"

"Is this Johann Fol?"

"Yeah, who is asking?"

" I am Freden Lathiel, from Xzon-Zxon..." This can't be good " I am to inform you personally that your services are no longer needed due to some recent events. "

"WHAT?!" Did they just dump you like that?!

" We are still obliged by our contract to provide treatment for your condition...and a small sum of money for your participation. Please visit our headquarter to receive both at your leisure."

"How much are we talking about?" You were about to burst.

"One second please..." You heard him tapping quickly on the keyboard " 350 Pons."


>Wow, From 3200 Pons to 350, what a load of taur
> [Conjure up a stream of cusses and throw it at whats-his-face] [Socialize 1]
>We had a FUCKING CONTRACT, I am gonna sue your asses!
>Only 350??? You can do better than that.
>Can I at the very least know why I am getting shafted like that? [Socialize 3]
>Thanks, I guess. Any day in the week, right?
>Write in!

>We had a FUCKING CONTRACT, I am gonna sue your asses!

>>4638027

" Well, You can try." He maintained his smug tone throughout the call " I will advise you not to engage with us in court ... The reputation of our corporation remains spotless under the eyes of the law. I am more concerned your financial and social status during and after your supposed lawsuit. We too can-"

"FUCK YOU ASSHOLE! Piece of Taurshit experimenting on people and throwing them in the trash a second later...you are gonna arrange a '''car accident'''' for me too, huh?"

"...counter suit you for slander, defamation. This very message is being recorded for your information. Furthermore, We won't be able to treat you during this hypothetical lawsuit. Do you still want to 'sue' us? "

>I maybe got carried away. We still good on those 350 pons? Anything helps.
>You think you are gonna scare me, I want you to shove that phone up your CEO's ass or whoever is running that taurshow and tell him that I am coming for this greedy ass. I will make millions out of your stupidest mistake. Just you wait.
>Hmm, I wonder.... [Use Break the veil on him?]

>>4638054
>>I maybe got carried away. We still good on those 350 pons? Anything helps.
:(

>>4638202
Sigh.... I hate evles

>>4638202
>>4638503

++ Strength

"Thank you for your cooperation, Mr. Johann. " and that was the end of the call. For a second, you considered breaking the veil on his ass. It takes a lot of self restraint not to scramble his mind like that. Speaking of which, you felt like you could do so with that kid back in the moonworld. How is this possible? Can you really break the veil of shadows? You gotta ask Maq about this.

_____________________________

2/27 [3 DAYS LEFT TO PURGE LUST] <<<----VERY IMPORTANT
WEDNESDAY
MALKH/ TIF'ER
MORNING
HEAVY SNOW

「Continue Maq's rehabilitation 」
「LYST: Find a Job for Maq in a movie theater」
「 Find the Director」
「 Go to the nurse's sister clinic in Gabiel 」
「 Earn enough favor/ire to proceed to the next floor」

Your day started with what Cairthians call a bad omen; a nest had a frozen bird still attempting to protect its eggs from the harsh weather. Veishu insisted on burying them in the garden, He helped Miss Yuni while you were having another heart-attack inducing breakfast.

"I am not going anywhere." One of the dorm mates was adamant about staying.

"Come on, don't be superstitious. Birds die all the time , big whoop."

"Oh yeah? My uncle forgot and cleaned his office in the 24th, he became crippled for life the same day after a freaky accident. Hey you..." He addressed you "what do you think?"

" I really have to go..."

" It is your funeral, or someone's else close to you."

_____________________________

While you didn't find a seat, the bus didn't get stuck in any traffic allowing you to reach the academy way too early. Maq arrive soon after, the two of you were waiting for Kaz to drop the bomb on him.

"Good Morning, well, This is highly unusual." He knew something was up right away " Did you visit our...'mutual friend' without me? That is unfortunate but understandable, time is not on our side. Tell me, what sort of outlandish wonders did you witness?"

"Sea gods, flying ships, worms...yeah, worms. A-Anyways, We wanted to talk to you about something else...something embarrassing and..ugggh..."

"Embarrassing?"

>Long story short: We want you to put on a dress for a rescue mission
>[Give him the longer version]
>[Let Maq do the talking]
>Write in!

>>4639211
>”We’re going on a rescue mission and need you in a dress. There is no time to explain.”
Cross dressing adventure here we go

>>4639211
>We need to save Maq's sister. For that, we need to crossdress to get into a stupid contest. You don't need to do it, but we are probably boned without your help

>>4639222
>>4639301

Kaz went silent for a good minute before replying " This is indeed a tricky situation, howeverm I am willing to cast away my pride for the sake of my fellow Moonlit Hunters."

"Whaa...?" Your jaw was about to drop on the floor " Is this your kink or something? I thought It would be hell to convince you."

"Hardly. You would do the same for me, correct?" You still can't believe the words coming out of his mouth.

"Y-yeah, Totally."

"Thank you both. Rescuing my sister is almost guaranteed." Maq added. She was relieved to have him as well.

" I do hope she will become a powerful ally to our cause, Maq. "

"She is most certainly powerful. Persuading her is another story..." Hmm, you really wanna meet this green ghost.

You agreed to meet the gang afterschool, the three of you will go to Juilan ...ugh, that guy is a creep but he is your best bet right now. Damn it. True to his word, Kaz did bring some meds for your Moonworlding (mis)adventures:

+3 Rivaltalin Plus
+30% HP, Remove CHARMED, TERROR OR SLUMBER

______________________________

ELVEN LANGUAGE

_______________________________

Oh boy , Mr.Gonalith was super mad for an obvious reason <Which one of you stole my STICK? You think you can escape MY PUNISHMENT?>

" The old bat probably forgot it somewhere in the academy last week when Grubb was suspended." One of the students whispered to the guy next to you.

<WHAT DID YOU SAY???>

<N-nothing, sir!>

<THIRTY YEARS! I had it with me for thirty years. I will have to rely on this cheap plastic trash, so awful!> He whipped out another stick, a bit lighter than the previous one but still hurts like a Gyag.

>Be the Vlamenteer for today's class [Strength 2]
>Remain silent
>Convince your teacher not to VLAM for the day [Socialize 3]
>Write in!

>>4639390
>Be the Vlamenteer for today's class [Strength 2]
Gotta get that Strength

>>4639390
>>Be the Vlamenteer for today's class [Strength 2]
I'm a brave boy

>>4639465
>>4639723
+ Strength
+ Study
----ACC For 1 Combat encounter

Of course , most of the class (Except Lev and Gwinyr ) kept giving the wrong answers even at basic elvish. The teacher didn't seem to care VLAMMING you with every single mistake. Maybe this is the bad omen in full effect.

____________________

BREAK TIME

_____________________

When the class was over, you rushed to the bathroom to pour some cold water on your red-hot hands but surprise, surprise, it was closed.... the boy's bathroom at least. Grubb was having a serious discussion with two orc plumbers. The trio were loaded with serious gear as if they were ready to dismantle the whole thing. You can see a hint of blackish water seeping through the door. This is not good.


>Go to the Practice building's bathroom
>Go to the nurse, this is a medical emergency.
>Buy anything cold from the Kiosk
>The pain is immolating your hands. Enter the girl's bathroom.
>Write in!

>>4640970
>>Go to the nurse, this is a medical emergency.
She can give us some ice. We can also tell her we will go today to her damm clinic.

>>4640970
>>Write in!
>Deal with the pain, it's not that bad... hopefully?
If too much of a wuss
>Go to the nurse, this is a medical emergency!

Rolled 2 (1d2)

>>4640984
>>4641326

>>4640984
>>4641326

Well, you lost count after the 15th VLAM buuut you will walk it off...just ignore the throbbing pain nibbling through your hands, yeah....

Without warning, the fire alarm was set off right above your head as the secretary was speaking through the speaker "All students: please evacuate the building in orderly fashion. Return to your homes as soon as possible."

What the hell is going on?? The rest of the teachers were organizing the evacuation process. No fire and No smoke...a fire drill? Everyone was confused as you were. The teachers were reluctant to answer any of the question thrown at them, instead, they wanted to disperse this newfound crowd waiting for either someone to pick them up or ye old public transportation.

>Speak with your teacher [Specify]
>Speak with another student [Specify]
>Woohoo, free time! Look for Kaz and Maq , it is time to get cross-dressy!
>Sneak back in the Academy while the teachers are busy to round everyone else up [Skill 2]
>Write in

>>4642693
>>Sneak back in the Academy while the teachers are busy to round everyone else up [Skill 2]
Time to use our skills to pay the bills

>>4642693
>Sneak back in the Academy while the teachers are busy to round everyone else up [Skill 2]

>>4642693
>>Woohoo, free time! Look for Kaz and Maq , it is time to get cross-dressy!
Hey, just asking but why would we go back to the academy >>4642695
>>4643406? Like, do we have any reason to go back there? At all?

>>4643960
I just want to gather information about this so that Maq and Kaz will respect us for once

>>4643998
Yeah, but what information? Wouldn´t they respect us more for just getting on with the crossdressing plan?

>>4642695
>>4643406
>>4643960

They didn't even notice you as you slipped back in the courtyard...what now? You didn't actually achieve anything so far; the place is empty with almost everyone outside. What is the next step of your master plan? Keep in mind there are several teachers and staff members inside the academy...somewhere.

>Well, you did satisfy your curiosity, leave before you would get into trouble.
>Botany/Cooking Tower [Skill 1]
>Kiosk/Cafeteria [Skill 1]
>Principal's secret room[Skill 2]
>Janitor Tower [Skill 2]]
>Class Building [Skill 3]
>Practice Building [Skill 10]

>>4644368
muh treep

>>4644368
>>Well, you did satisfy your curiosity, leave before you would get into trouble.
Well I didn't think this far ahead, retreat

>>4644368
>Well, you did satisfy your curiosity, leave before you would get into trouble.
What was the point of this?

>>4644397
>>4644413
+++ Skill

Although you did practically nothing, you were still proud of yourself sneaking like so. You returned back to your fellow hunters who weren't happy with you dipping out without warning.

" I...it didn't make sense but i *needed* to get inside." You tried and failed to explain yourself.

"Johann, can you store your juvenile urges for another day? " Kaz was having none of your taur " Each moment we waste equals more potential victims. Please, focus on what is ahead of us."

"If only you were with us when this bloody idiot had turned himself into a worm..."

"Alright, alright...fine. Seesh you guys, no more stupid stuff. Promise." You shouldn't have said that but whatever, time to go to Juilan.

__________________________________

Your elf friend wasn't comfortable at all being inside a crowded bus. He didn't object but you could see it in his eyes as he squirmed internally all the way to the monument.

"A moment, please." Kaz stopped you both just a few steps away for Juilan's " If your financial situation is dire, It is in my best intrest not to see you in shambles. Therefore, I am willing to cover all of our..." He sighed, deeply "...Crossdressing expenses."

>Actually, Me and Maq have this 'Sanctuary pons' thing going on, you can chip in if you want.
>Hell Yeah! Kaz, you are such a bro.
>Just pay for your stuff, my man.
>Nah,nah, WE got your covered on this one.
>Look, when we run out of pons, you can cover our asses, deal?
>Write in!

>>4644504
>>Actually, Me and Maq have this 'Sanctuary pons' thing going on, you can chip in if you want.

>Hell Yeah! Kaz, you are such a bro.

Rolled 2 (1d2)

>>4644513
>>4644774

>>4644513
>>4644774

"..." Something was on the tip of his tongue , he swallowed it back quickly as he took several bold steps towards the Juilan's clothing shop.

The loyalist was reading some book while enjoying classical music in the mean time, he immediately closed the book diverting his full attention to the three of you " Oh! What a yummy surprise, Darling, darling...and ... who is this?"

"My name is Maq, I-"

"Whatever." He rolled his eyes with an audible huff, " What can Uncle Juilan do for you, my lovelies?"

Kaz spearheaded the conversation right away " One of our ...'friends' is inviting us to a party... a Hasnvireil one."

Juilan gasped, arching a devious smile " Oooooh! I haven't heard this word in a long time! Don't tell me..."

Kaz pretended to be shackled in shame " Yes, the dice was not in our favor. Too late to back down."

That guy was over Satha in a moment's notice "YES!YESYESYEAAAAAAAH!!!!!!! OOOOOH!! Is this really happening? IT IS!! I-i-i-" Tears of child-like joy trickled from his eyes, he simply couldn't contain him "I thought her lucky pills were a scam and a half but here we are! I-i'll turn you into a princess! No, A QUEEN!"

He had to sit down after this burst of jubilation, breathing in and out for a couple of seconds " True beauty isn't cheap, you know. One head, two, three...hm...add this to.... 6000 pons , bare minimum."

"WHAAAAT?" That number was astronomical to your standards even if Kaz is paying for it "Can't we just rent the dresses or something?"

"Can you rent make up too, hmm? No, renting is for those fleabags down in Sanda." He was offended by your suggestion " I can slash this price on one single condition: a single photoshoot."

Maq wanted to say something but he immediately shushed her "Sorry darling, You have zero future in modeling unlike your lovely friends. Ooooh , I got so many wonders for you, boys. My modelling offer still stands...."

"No, thank you." Kaz was hiding his disdain pretty good " We-I can afford your price tag."

"Such a damn shame, what about you darling ? are you having some second thoughts? "

~a subtle glow is surrounding Juilan~

"..." It came out of nowhere, of all people, why did your emperyeal eye react to someone like him?

~JUILAN [MAGICIAN ARCANA] : EXCLUSIVE FASHIONWEAR VENDOR , DEFENSE, ??? ~

>Accepting his modeling Job [FORM A CELESTIAL BOND WITH JUILAN]
>Refuse. Again [DONT FORM A CELESTIAL BOND WITH JUILAN]


MONEY [Can select more than one option]
>Allow Kaz to pay for the full package
>Chip in with the Sanctuary pons [Specify]
>Accept this photoshoot to lower the price
> _______ won't buy anything to lower the price [At least Maq must buy the full package]
>Pay pons from your own wallet [Specify]

>>4645838
>>Accepting his modeling Job [FORM A CELESTIAL BOND WITH JUILAN]

>Accept this photoshoot to lower the price
>Pitch in Sanctuary pons [to help Kaz too]

Yeah, let´s go

>>4645879
I still want to know how this guy manages to wear royalist colors without being lynched

>>4645879
Supporting

Time

>>4645838
>Refuse. Again [DONT FORM A CELESTIAL BOND WITH JUILAN]

>Allow Kaz to pay for the full package

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>>4646399
>>4645879
>>4646431
THE MAGICIAN ARCANA [Juilan]

Rank I [Flying Colours]
Slightly increase the defense rating of ALL armor , Allows you to purchase fashionable armor.

Rank II [???]
???

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-2000 Sanctuary Pons
-1000 Pons [Kaz]

" You warm my heart, [b] [i] darling [/b] [/i]. We will speak of our little deal later. Where did I put my...?" Juilan was looking for something beneath the counter, he became rather erratic the more he continued searching for it.

"I-i'll be back, my queens. Five mins tops!" He went to the back of his store while mumbling something to himself. Nothing to do but to wait for him. Maq was slightly agitated not because of you but rather Juilan. You never saw that kind of anger before, just what is going on her mind right now?

Kaz ,on the other hand, was enjoying the background music. They all kinda sound the same to you, sadly. It is rare to see cracks in his monotonous expression. You might be able to have more open conversation with him if you want.

"Brrr..." chilly winds seeped through the semi closed entrance thanks to small bits of snow spilling in from outside, you brushed him away allowing the door to properly close. There, much better without all the cold and the distant yet familiar sound of sirens.

>Say something to Maq [Specify]
>Say something to Kaz [Specify]
>Remain silent until Juilan comes back
>Write in!

>>4647478
>>Say something to Kaz [You like this kind of music Kaz?]

>>4647674
supporting

>Say something to Maq [Specify]

Hey maq this is all for buff amour and nothing else ok, your sis too. Just making sure you did think im doing this for the heck of it..... Right maq.