Dazia

The night rolls on ID# 219041 BD: 10(Critical, +2 Base DMG), LD: 12, MD: 1 ST-I: 25x12=300 Damage to Ebony Knight! ID# 219042 CD: 2, LD: 12+1=13(2404 Col, <<T4 Rare Trinket 219042>>) Vigilon: HP 760/760 | EN 77/110 | 23 DMG | 78 MIT | 4 ACC | 2 EVA | PAR | 6 LD Dazia: HP 483/660 | EN 63/84 | 23 DMG | 44 MIT | 3 ACC | 4 EVA | 8 Fallen | 1 LD Enemies: Ebony Knight: HP 0/800 | 135 DMG | 1 ACC | 2 EVA Abilities: Nightmare's Charge: An attack that Inflicts Stun on Critical Hits. Used on LD 1-12. Blood Knight's Blad

The path was looking beaten and worn. This was likely a good staging ground for ambushes... But as Dazia would quickly realize, there weren't many places she could take cover within. Despite the color of her enshrouding outfit, it would seem she was having trouble blending into her surroundings. Only an inattentive fool would miss her at this rate, and even the AI created by the Cardinal system would have better luck at finding her like this. "If only the stones and boulders scattered around the sides of the path that aren't beaten as the road were larger...even though I'm...ca

It was always the same old damn thing. Monsters turn out to be smarter than expected, a clash of equal skill, and a lock of weapons...at least, that's what happened when Dazia went in to strike after Vigilon damaged it. Exactly how was Vigilon doing better than Dazia was? Was there some kind of luck the dumbass had that flip-flopped for better or for worse specifically on the situation? Dazia glared burning daggers into the cold red dead eyes of the Ebony Knight, but it didn't seem to care about Dazia's mood whatsoever. The two simply kept pushing at each ot

It wasn't a problem that this player turned out to not be much of a fighter, the fact that he could support Dazia in case of emergencies especially made up for it. With a party formed, Dazia now had to think of how she could handle the situation... "They're likely to see you first." Dazia pointed out. "I'll be in the shadows before they fall. Whether they attack you on sight or not is irrelevant, but if they become hostile when you're in their field of vision, you might need to be ready to take a few hits if they somehow manage reach you before I kill them. Are you certain of your survivabilit

The Green Haired Player spoke a few points, but was a bit stern at one particular one. "Did I not tell you? He blocked the only way in and out, to duel him was my only way out of the place we were in. If I didn't accept, he'd probably just remain there, and I'd be stuck inside a group of subterranean rooms where monsters spawn in. If I didn't fight him in a duel yet killed him anyway, the game would flag it as murder. He could have easily brought enough supplies to keep him from collapsing, whereas my own supplies could have been lesser, leaving me to a different fate...I didn't exactly think

The green haired player didn't seem to hear the questions that Dazia asked him. Regardless, she decided to humor him for the moment, and answer the question he popped. "Oh, please, of course I didn't tell her." She began. "For starters, I had no clue at all that the two were even remotely related, never even heard of Krysta until she started coming for me. From what I'd heard from someone, she realized I'd killed him because she saw the Monument...and the Monument will always tell you who or what the cause of death is." She added. It was both a blessing and a curse, that feat

So, the two clans were just a bunch of chess pieces...all that Dazia could hope at this point was that the rooks, bishops, kings and queens weren't too dangerous, as the pawns and knights seemed to be much easier to kill than expected. Even the Knight, whose HP was still above the halfway point when taking damage from Vigilon's attack...after all, the two players had been through far worse than this. Dazia prepared her sword art, and Shanno stepped back as the two other players fought. Dazia's attack slaughtered the three pawns, but the knight was left standing. Dazia prepar

Dazia listened to the two players' conversation, but there wasn't much that Dazia could chime in for. Nevertheless, she listened, then allowed Shanno to take the lead. Of course, Dazia kept her weapon in hand just in case anything showed up. Everything in the interior and exterior of this damn place was white, so not only was there no use sneaking, there was hardly any way to properly remember these halls...but from what Dazia's memory and the present moment could tell, Shanno was right, while the strange rooms kept appearing, disappearing, and changing, the halls had no changes to them.

Wonderful, two clans... NPC factions, and now they've been released. But this was a mission, and Dazia intended to see it through. Shanno needed to be brought out safely, no matter what. The three players managed to get out of the room that connected the Citadel to the Tower, so there ends the linear path. Now there was probably a maze of rooms to get through before they could finally escape, as Dazia wasn't able to retrace her steps beyond here. She tried to retrace her steps regardless, but they didn't make any sense. "Damn it, the way we came isn't making sense! The

So suddenly, everything began to shake. "What the- What's happening??" Dazia exclaimed. Shanno looked to her left, then to her right, then recalled something she'd read. "The seals...the monster was guarding the seals as well as the way down! We need to get out of here or we could be overrun!" She realized. Being overrun was the last thing Dazia wanted. She'd already spent energy and health trying to take down a large target, she was not in the mood to get swarmed by whatever those seals were keeping in. "Then in that case, let's get the hell out of here!" She decide

Dazia prepared her last attack as Vigilon had suggested, and with one simple yet cruel attack, the target was dead. Kalsnald crumpled to the ground, there was nothing more he could do...nothing...nothing... And what he'd previously kept sealed away with his life, would surely see the sun and moon once more... Dazia took a deep breath. While the items were of little use to her, the col she earned from killing the target was a pretty good amount. She walked back over to Vigilon. "It's done, then...Shanno is free." She stated. She pulle

Just that quick, huh? Within only a few minutes, the monster that kept a player trapped here for over a year was being slain by two players, what were the chances?? Fallen energy surged through Dazia's weapon even further, as she activated her most powerful sword art. She would unleash a hellish devastation upon the target, not a single swing wouldn't meet the foe. Strike after strike, cut after cut, there was no mercy for this enemy, none whatsoever... Pain. Suffering. Death. That was all this blight would ever bring...but if th

Getting an axe blade to her torso would realistically be devastating, but since this was a game with numbers, not all cuts were truly equal. The fact that she was slammed down by this towering figure was none too pleasant though, despite the fact that she didn't feel intimidated. This thing was strong, but while its survivability might scare off solo players and weaker parties, it seemed that the combined efforts of two tier four players was already proving to be too much for it. "I'm fine..." Dazia answered with a strained grunt. She got up, and readied her weapon. "I'm not de

Dazia locked eyes with her target. There was something unsettling about this monster, but she unleashed her usual burning glare regardless. She would put the fear of her in this thing, and it would die in suffering. She had little to say about Vigilon's remark, but he was right, Shanno didn't receive any Fallen or Holy damage from this monster's attacks...so maybe they were limited to critical hits with that spin attack? For now, Dazia attacked with her sword art once again. Her target's HP was dropping steadily with each gash upon it, worsened by the fallen energies that

Vigilon attempted his charge attack, only to get stopped and end up in a lock with the target. Two HP Bars filled up, and the monster's name displayed. ...What kind of a name was "Kalsnald"? Regardless, now that this thing was active, it really didn't look right...there was just something off about it... Dazia would follow by coming in with her own attack, damaging the monster with a fallen powered attack. The impact the fallen energy had didn't seem to be what it usually was, so Shanno's observation was proven...for Fallen as well as Holy. This thing really

After Shanno's explanation of the monster, Vigilon made a simple suggestion for a battle plan, one that made use of both players' natural strengths. Who knows, maybe it will be simple as that. "...Well, it's the best plan we've got for now..." Dazia admitted. "We can change up our strategy if we have to, but let's hope this damn thing's a slowpoke." She added. She then looked to Shanno. "You might want to pack up your things, 'cause we're getting you out of here one way or another." She decided. "Regardless if it forces us to retreat by teleport crystal and come back with a rescue team, or kil

The green haired player gave his thoughts, as well as his questions. "I know! It makes no sense at all!" Dazia remarked, failing to stop herself from chuckling as she did so. It was just so stupid of the man to do what he did at the battle's end. "He even kept up the act on his final breath! You wouldn't believe what he even said, he just said something like... '...You...you really hate Humanity that much? Ha....I guess I was protecting them, by challenging you...I'm sorry everyone, I have...failed you all...' Please, like he didn't ask for it by trying to kill me like that, it was a real wast

Vigilon had a blank stare on his face. He can't possibly be this stupid. "You do have something you can give her, right?" Dazia asked, hoping he was just trying to pick one. "Can she use Straight Swords?" "No." Shanno answered. Dazia facepalmed. He couldn't possibly be this stupid. "How was I supposed to know something like this would happen? I leave my creations at the shop. I had no way of anticipating something like this." Ok, maybe he was, looks like they'll be without an extra party member on this one. With a deep, irritated

The first question that the green haired player asked showed that there was a need for some clarification. Dazia continued to listen until he was done making his points. "We met and fought on the same day, actually. We never knew each other personally. He didn't demand anything from me when he sent me that challenge when he blocked my way, other than the duel itself. I don't know why he thought it was a good idea to challenge me to a fight to the death either, but he's dead now and that's his fault." Dazia answered. Dazia sighed. "I'm not sure if this was something that was

"Vigilon, what the hell are you on about? She doesn't look like a Nightingale, that's just what Seline refers to her as-" Dazia snapped back into focus, he was clearly looking at something...or, more accurately, someone. Dazia walked over to him and looked over towards the balcony. There she was. "Hm?" Realizing that there was someone else present, the player looked in the direction of Dazia and Vigilon. "You...why are you here?" Dazia's cowl was off, so her face was visible at this time. "Your username...is it Shanno, by any chance?" Dazia asked. "...Yes, why do

As the players searched the rooms, they soon came across the garden mentioned in the log they found. Vigilon took a closer inspection on what was in the room, and deduced that there was definitely a player here. Vigilon came to investigate rumors regarding a girl on top of the tower, so if she was also the missing person Dazia was looking for, then it would definitely be two birds with one stone for them to find this player and help her back down the tower and out of the Citadel. "By the looks of these plants, she really doesn't have much longer. If she was to have ran out a few days before to

Vigilon made some solid points. Even if the missing person was here, she could easily flee back to this story of the tower while she waits for Dazia and Vigilon to come back better prepared to take on this monster. It was a definite necessity to lay this fact down, regardless of which of the two players it was. Plenty of players were some pretty good damage dealers, so there were chances that the one who faced this monster didn't have the defenses to survive for very long, or, like Vigilon thought, its own survivability outlasted that of the one who'd fought it before. Dazia hoped that she and

Dazia didn't hear a direct response to anything she said, in any regards to the current situation. "Hey are you even listening or realizing what I just-" "Hey, there's a chest here." Dazia blinked. "...Huh?" She was confused, not by the fact that he found a chest, but the fact that he completely zoned out from the situation to find that chest. ...Well, might as well make use of this opportunity. Dazia opened the treasure chest without hesitation. Nothing wrong happened to Dazia's cursor, so this chest's contents were definitely just loot from the game

Figures. That's what almost everyone asked. And nearly everyone she'd spoken to about this didn't have any kind words for her. Even Vigilon, who apparently hadn't given up hope for her, claimed that the incident with Wardege carried "malice". There had to be a way Dazia could word it in which she could avoid the same song and dance. "It started like any other day outside the safe zone for any other group of players, where they all have a reason to set out for the day, usually to fight monsters to gain levels or rewards. Wardege and I met at the

"Let me see that." Dazia requested. Upon being handed the book, she began to read what was its latest entry. She then began to backtrack a few pages, before deciding to try and read the first page that had been written in. Dazia read the page, and noticed that it was listed as day 401. This wasn't the first book to have been written in, there were more. "...This isn't even the first book." She noted. "There's also some kind of monster keeping this person trapped." Due to the lack of additional details, she was unable to tell if a player or an NPC had written this