[F21 - PP] Delving Deeper [Completed]

[Shield 0]

Spoiler

Action: Howl

 ID# 85316 results:

 Craft: 11 - Recovery

 MOB: 2 + 3 ACC + 1 EVA = 9 - Hit! - 165 dmg - 179 mit = 1 dmg, Flame Aura - 15 dmg

[H:4] Shield - HP: 1261/1261: EP: 76/110 | DMG: 1 | EVA: -1 | MIT: 179 | BH: 75 | THN: 42 | FLA: 15
[H:0] Hirru   - HP:   955/ 955 : EP:   38/ 94 | DMG: 13~14 | ACC: 2 | EVA: 1 | LCK: 8 (+1 EP, -18 EP)

[Myconid 1]: HP: 535/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3
[Myconid 2]: HP: 535/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3
[Myconid 3]: HP: 535/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3
[Myconid 4]: HP: 535/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3

Before Hirru had even had a chance to finish his sentence, tiny mushrooms sprouted to life on the floor, their details indistinct, only registering to the eye as white shapes that grew rapidly to well over the height of either player. Filling his lungs, Shield buffed out his chest and hurled a howl at the blossoming myconids.

"Not more of you clowns!" he shouted, kicking up dust behind them from the force of his words alone. "How many of you are we going to need to turn into little blue polygons before you learn your lesson?" Taking a quick head count as their bright exterior faded, leaving behind the same vile myconids that they had already fought.

One at a time, the creatures swung, leaving no real trace of their attacks aside from the slight dent to their own health bars. However, it was not as great as when his puoldrons had been in use.

@Hirru

Edited May 27, 2017 by Shield

[Hirru 0]

As he thought, they wouldn't be able have a single rest for this venture.  The hunter was blown away by Shield's howl which caught him more unaware than the Myconids that had spawned behind him.  With the enemy coming towards Shield, he seemed to not give a damn about the mobs damage towards him, but the counter damage that he should have been doing to the enemies.  The thorns that accompanied him on his shoulders were the heavy damage dealers of the set, it would seem.  The hunter sighed at that while thinking aback when thorns were much more useful.  Of course, regen was also useful back then, but news came quickly when the new floor became unlocked.  Now it's an enhancement that they used to know.

"Hmm.."

With another crimson combo to that seemed to hit the mark on all four of the mushroom people, the hunter felt a little more satisfied about the hunt, but only a little.

Spoiler

 

ID# 85317 results:

 Battle: 10+2= Crit +2 (SE = 16x9= 144 dmg AOE)

[H:4] Shield - HP: 1261/1261: EP: 76/110 | DMG: 1 | EVA: -1 | MIT: 179 | BH: 75 | THN: 42 | FLA: 15
[H:2] Hirru   - HP:   955/ 955 : EP:   22/ 94 | DMG: 13~14 | ACC: 2 | EVA: 1 | LCK: 8 (+2 EP, -18 EP) 

[Myconid 1]: HP: 391/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3
[Myconid 2]: HP: 391/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3
[Myconid 3]: HP: 391/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3
[Myconid 4]: HP: 391/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3

 

@Shield

Edited May 27, 2017 by Hirru

[Shield 0]

Spoiler

+75 HP - Battle Healing

Action: Energize - Hirru [-10 EP > 8 EP to Hirru]

ID# 85331 results:

 Craft: 12 - Recovery 3

 MOB: 9 + 3 ACC + 1 EVA = 13 - Hit! - 165 dmg + 2 - 179 mit = 1 dmg

[H:4] Shield - HP: 1261/1261: EP: 69/110 | DMG: 1 | EVA: -1 | MIT: 179 | BH: 75 | THN: 42 | FLA: 15
[H:2] @Hirru   - HP:   955/ 955 : EP:   30/ 94 | DMG: 13~14 | ACC: 2 | EVA: 1 | LCK: 8 (+2 EP, -18 EP) 

[Myconid 1]: HP: 391/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3
[Myconid 2]: HP: 391/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3
[Myconid 3]: HP: 391/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3
[Myconid 4]: HP: 391/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3

They seemed to be batting a slight disadvantage in this fight that Shield had not anticipated. For one thing, he was missing the thorns damage that he had come to count on. Second of all, with Hirru having landed a critical hit, he may have to take a break from tanking up his energy bar in order to keep control of the battlefield. He tried to throw extra effort behind his energy siphoning, but as expected, his grunting and straining could not speed up the game's mechanics.

As the attack landed from each of the mushroom creatures, Shield noticed that not only did they not take the damage from his thorns. They didn't take any damage at all.

"Those lucky sons of..."

He groused to himself. Keeping a close eye on Hirru. One more critical strike, and he was going to need to intercede.

Well, I suppose this is what happens when you're out pushing the front lines...

Edited May 27, 2017 by Shield

[Hirru 0]

"Don't worry about mobs actions right now.  They will be more focused on you for a bit longer."

The hunter said while pushing himself into another shadow explosion sword art.  The nine attacks still seemed to blast through each of the mobs into the next, but the ferocity from the last attack seemed to be missing.  The Myconids were covered in orange gashes all over their flesh, but it seemed that they still didn't pay the hunter any heed.  No, they still held their weird nubby hands abreast towards the stalwart tank.  They could definitely use this time for something else.  Looking into his gauges, the hunter was well below the required amount of energy for another Shadow Explosion, but he could count on Shield to do something about that.  However, the hunter had a better idea.

"Break time!  Shield, switch back your thorns.  I'll recover some energy my own way."

The hunter said while pulling out and shaking a weird flask before the sword art cooldown could freeze his body.

Spoiler

 

ID# 85336 results:

 BD: 4+2=6, Hit (SE= 126 AOE)

[H:4] Shield - HP: 1261/1261: EP: 69/110 | DMG: 1 | EVA: -1 | MIT: 179 | BH: 75 | THN: 42 | FLA: 15
[H:3] Hirru  - HP:   955/ 955 : EP:   13/ 94 | DMG: 13~14 | ACC: 2 | EVA: 1 | LCK: 8 (+1 EP, -18 EP) 

[Myconid 1]: HP: 265/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3
[Myconid 2]: HP: 265/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3
[Myconid 3]: HP: 265/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3
[Myconid 4]: HP: 265/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3

 

@Shield

Edited May 28, 2017 by Hirru

[Shield 0]

Spoiler

+75 HP - Battle Healing

Action: Swapping Gear - Seeking Aura > Spirit Spines

ID# 85339 results:

 Craft: 10 - Recovery 3

 MOB: 5 + 3 ACC + 1 EVA = 9 - Hit! - 165 dmg - 179 mit = 1 dmg, Thorns - 42 dmg, Flame Aura - 15 dmg

[H:4] Shield - HP: 1261/1261: EP: 73/110 | DMG: 1 | EVA: -1 | MIT: 179 | BH: 75 | THN: 42 | FLA: 15
[H:3] Hirru  - HP:   955/ 955 : EP:   13/ 94 | DMG: 13~14 | ACC: 2 | EVA: 1 | LCK: 8 (+1 EP, -18 EP) 

[Myconid 1]: HP: 208/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3
[Myconid 2]: HP: 208/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3
[Myconid 3]: HP: 208/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3
[Myconid 4]: HP: 208/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3

He disliked the hate being so close, but he had to trust that Hirru knew what he was doing. Swiping through the air, Shield only had time to trade out piece of gear from his hot bar. He Ditched his Seeking Aura in favor of the spined puoldrons that were his main source of defensive damage.

"Do what you have to, man," he called out, watching the myconids as they prepared to punish the tank for letting up in the course of battle.

Fortunately, their idea of punishment seemed to be the exact same thing as their previous attempts to deal with the tank. This time, however, they took the full brunt of his damage. Scratches and welts erupted to the surface of their club shaped arms and fists as a portion of their health gauges disappeared. It would only take a little while longer to finish the job now.

@Hirru

Edited May 28, 2017 by Shield

[Hirru 0]

Once the hunter was able to move his body again, he immediately shook the flask violently to activate the regenerative ingredients that had lay dormant for the longest time.  The hunter knew that the concoction was ready when a faint warmth emanated from the weird little flask.  Without much more thought about it, the hunter put the flask to his lips and bit the top off.  Chewing slowly to make the glass melt in his mouth, the hunter still wondered how Grave managed to make edible glass from his shop on the first floor.  The world may never know.  Taking his sweet time ripping into this edible flask with oozing green extract in the middle making it look like a normal potion.  The most fun he had with making people wonder what he was doing with these things.

Finishing off, the hunter looked on to see that the energy received seemed about the same as the one that Shield gave.  This puzzled the hunter as he remembered that it used to be much more than that.

"Did these things become stale over time?  I knew that durability could affect things, but not when stored away for the longest time. 

[Using Venom Energy Drink +8 EP]

 

Spoiler

 

[H:4] Shield - HP: 1261/1261: EP: 73/110 | DMG: 1 | EVA: -1 | MIT: 179 | BH: 75 | THN: 42 | FLA: 15
[H:3] Hirru  - HP:   955/ 955 : EP:   22/ 94 | DMG: 13~14 | ACC: 2 | EVA: 1 | LCK: 8 (+1 EP, +8 EP) 

[Myconid 1]: HP: 208/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3
[Myconid 2]: HP: 208/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3
[Myconid 3]: HP: 208/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3
[Myconid 4]: HP: 208/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3

 

@Shield

Edited May 28, 2017 by Hirru

[Shield 0]

Spoiler

+75 HP - Battle Healing

Action: Howling

ID# 85360 results:

 Craft: 10 - Recovery 3

 MOB: 3 + 3 ACC + 1 EVA = 9 - Hit! - 165 dmg - 179 mit = 1 dmg, Thorns - 42 dmg, Flame Aura - 15 dmg

[H:8] Shield - HP: 1261/1261: EP: 77/110 | DMG: 1 | EVA: -1 | MIT: 179 | BH: 75 | THN: 42 | FLA: 15
[H:3] @Hirru  - HP:   955/ 955 : EP:   22/ 94 | DMG: 13~14 | ACC: 2 | EVA: 1 | LCK: 8 (+1 EP, +8 EP) 

[Myconid 1]: HP: 151/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3
[Myconid 2]: HP: 151/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3
[Myconid 3]: HP: 151/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3
[Myconid 4]: HP: 151/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3

Even in the face of all of the damage that Hirru had managed to deal, Shield was still the focus of the mushroom's hate. With their health being as low as it was, it wouldn't be long until they died, but if Hirru's next attack were to finally get their attention, Shield would have to watch as they turned on him or else howl and take the focus back. However, if that happened, he wouldn't have time to get rid of his thorns damage and he might kill them off prematurely.

"You're gonna have to manage on energy for the rest of it, unless there are a lot of unexpected whiffs," he shouted, filling up his lungs with more air before turning his voice on his enemies. "Hey, mushrooms! You keep your hideous eyes right over here! No need to be looking at that other guy!"

They listened, waylaying him with their fists, but to no greater effect than any other attack before.

Edited May 28, 2017 by Shield

[Hirru 0]

"I'm sure that I can make something out of it, but what are you going to do in the meantime."

The hunter called back before getting his answer by another loud howl from the grand tank.  He was close enough that he nearly thought that his eardrums would pop from the intensity.  The ringing would follow shortly after, but a few seconds shoving fingers into ear canals would alleviate some of the disorientation.  

"Warn me next time.  I was in the blast radius of that."

He jokingly said while forcing himself back into a common stance for his area of effect sword arts.  Most of these sword arts always start with bending the knees a certain way.  For one handed straight swords, it can go from a slight crouch to a parallel squatting position.  The variation didn't matter, as all of them would allow the light of ones blade to complete the rest.

Spoiler

 

ID# 85369 results:

 Battle: 7+2= Hit (SE = 126 AOE)

[H:8] Shield - HP: 1261/1261: EP: 77/110 | DMG: 1 | EVA: -1 | MIT: 179 | BH: 75 | THN: 42 | FLA: 15
[H:4] Hirru - HP:   955/ 955 : EP:   5/ 94 | DMG: 13~14 | ACC: 2 | EVA: 1 | LCK: 8 (+1 EP, -18 EP) 

[Myconid 1]: HP: 25/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3
[Myconid 2]: HP: 25/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3
[Myconid 3]: HP: 25/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3
[Myconid 4]: HP: 25/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3

 

@Shield

Edited May 30, 2017 by Hirru

[Shield 0]

Spoiler

+75 HP - Battle Healing

Action: Swapping Gear - Spirit Spines > Seeking Aura

ID# 85468 results:

 MOB: 4 + 3 ACC + 1 EVA = 8 - Hit! - 165 dmg - 179 mit = 1 dmg, Flame Aura - 15 dmg

[H:8] Shield - HP: 1261/1261: EP: 77/110 | DMG: 1 | EVA: -1 | MIT: 179 | BH: 75 | THN: 42 | FLA: 15
[H:4] @Hirru - HP:   955/ 955 : EP:   5/ 94 | DMG: 13~14 | ACC: 2 | EVA: 1 | LCK: 8 (+1 EP, -18 EP) 

[Myconid 1]: HP: 10/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3
[Myconid 2]: HP: 10/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3
[Myconid 3]: HP: 10/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3
[Myconid 4]: HP: 10/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3

"Just be glad you can't go deaf in SAO," Shield called out, mirroring Hirru's mock indignation over the unexpected howl. "I need to switch my gear so they don't die on my thorns. Cover me!"

He rolled to the side, giving himself some distance and swiping through the air to summon his menu in the process of standing. As his fingers danced across the midair display, his razor-sharp puoldron scales vanished to be replaced a moment later by his earring.

Just in case. If Hirru misses again, they're probably gonna die at the hands of my Flame Aura.

No sooner had that thought entered his mind did the foes finally manage to catch up with him. Their heavy, porous fists pummeled every inch of him, each of them ending up with severe burn marks on any surface that managed to come in contact with him. In the air, Shield swore he could smell the faintest hint of grilled mushrooms.

Either I'm losing it, or that's some insane attention to details.

Edited June 1, 2017 by Shield

[Hirru 0]

The Myconids were on their last legs before he knew it.  They were well in the red to the point where their health could only be the size of the tip of a pinkie finger.  Unfortunately, the hunter didn't have the energy for anything fancy like the Shadow Explosion, or Deadly Sins sword arts that were able to hit multiple mobs with multiple strikes.  However, he did have the energy for a sword art that he had not used in months.  One of the first area of effect sword arts that one can learn in the one handed straight sword line.  Letting the sword tip rest on the ground, it took a simpler hue of pale blue.  Shooting out, the hunter ran forward while dragging his sword on the ground before jumping up to land in front of one of them while positioning the rest behind it in a way.  The sword would then rise in an upward slash that seemed to send a shockwave into the other three.  The first area of effect sword art, Rage Spike.

After the enemies were dispatched, the hunter fell over.

"So... I think a rest is over due.." 

Spoiler

 

ID# 85469 results:

 BD: 7+2= Hit, (Rage Spike = 2x13 = 26 AOE)

[H:8] Shield - HP: 1261/1261: EP: 92/110 | DMG: 1 | EVA: -1 | MIT: 179 | BH: 75 | THN: 42 | FLA: 15
[H:5] Hirru   - HP:   955/ 955 : EP:   2/ 94 | DMG: 13~14 | ACC: 2 | EVA: 1 | LCK: 8 (+1 EP, -4 EP)

[Myconid 1]: HP: 0/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3 {ID: 85470] [LD: 16+8=24] [CD: 7] 1650 Col + 7 T3 Materials
[Myconid 2]: HP: 0/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3 {ID: 85471] [LD: 19+8=27] [CD: 7] 1650 Col + 8250 Col
[Myconid 3]: HP: 0/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3 {ID: 85472] [LD: 5+8=13] [CD: 9] 1650 Col + 2 T3 Materials
[Myconid 4]: HP: 0/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3 {ID: 85473] [LD: 12+8=20] [CD: 10] 1650 Col + 4 T3 Materials

Total Treasure

Col: 42900
Mats: 19
Items:
1 Uncommon Consumable <Unidentified>
1 Perfect Consumable <Unidentified>
1 Perfect OH Battle Axe <Unidentified>

 

@Shield

Edited June 1, 2017 by Hirru

[Shield 0]

Spoiler

Swapping gear: Manticore Mask > Finder's Keeper

ID# 85474 results: Loot: 20 + 3 LD item + 1 skill + 1 expertise = 25 - +1 Material (1 total)

Shield gave a nod, checking to make sure that there were not more giant mushroom men beginning to grow from the base of what had once been a cluster of dormant myconids. He sat, taking a moment to swap out his Manticore Mask for the last piece of his detection gear. It wasn't much, but it was something at least. As soon as he had done so though, he noticed the familiar glow of his earring on the ground beneath him.

How long has that been lit?

Turning his eyes to the ground, he scanned until he found the culprit, which seemed to be a single nugget of the same light-weight metal he had been finding occasionally on this floor. He picked it up, examining the raw piece of metal before retiring it to his inventory for the time being. He would put it to good use when the time came, but now was the time for resting and then pushing forward.

@Hirru

Edited June 1, 2017 by Shield

[Hirru 0]

While somewhat ignoring his tank brother as he wanted to relax for a few seconds, the hunter could have sword that the ground was not this lumpy when they were fighting the Myconids.  Rubbing his back against the ground a few times to get a more comfortable spot, the hunter could have sworn that his treasure senses were tingling.  Was it another material ore that was lodged into his back again?  The hunter raised himself to check what was digging into his backside.  It turns out the object was a metal chain that was unceremoniously sticking out of the ground.

"Hmm.. And what are you?"

The hunter wondered while grabbing the chain.  He pulled on it slightly to find that it gave a little to the slight pressure given.  With a harder tug, the object that it was connected to would be somewhat revealed.

"A chest?  Shield!  I've got something.  Help me with it."

[ID: 85475] [LD: 8+8=16] Chest Found

@Shield

Edited June 1, 2017 by Hirru

[Shield 0]

Spoiler

ID# 85476 results: Loot: 20 = 3150 Col, 8 mats, perfect armor, 2x rare consumables

Shield was on his feet and standing beside Hirru in an instant, gripping the chain and hoisting along with the other player to completely divulge the revealed object. The chunks of flooring settled back into place with a dip in the middle, filling in the hole where the chest had once been. Bending down, Shield lifted the lid. It swung open easily, and there inside, he found not only a suit of armor, but a not insignificant amount of Col and an arrangement of fine metals.

"The armor here and these consumables will need identifying, but w can at least see to the former here," he said, passing the grey, polygonal armor sprite over to the other player. "Would you care to do the honors?"

It was an odd thing, finding items that lacked a description or information upon first glance, though he supposed this was just the natural evolution of the appraisal system. Now items would clearly show demarcation if they could be appraised.

@Hirru

Edited June 1, 2017 by Shield

[Hirru 0]

"I'll take a look at it."

The hunter said as he pulled on the loot inventory to show their recently discovered loot.  Looking at the haul that they just got from both the mobs and the chest, they could easily rival any scout hunter so far, except those with gatherer.  He wondered how Anemone was doing on her part, the hunter was told that she would be gathering plenty of materials on the twenty first floor, but he had not heard back from her yet.  The hunter shrugged the thought away while looking at the piece of armor that lay in his arms.  It seemed to be quite heavy in nature and covered in thick metal plating.  He had seen many other these before, so he was quick to understand what kind of armor it was.

"Heavy armor, huh.  We've been quite lucky with our finds."

He said while putting the armor piece back into their shared inventory.

@Shield

[ID: 85477] [LD: 20] <Unidentified> T3 Heavy Armor

Total Treasure

Col: 46050
T3 Mats: 28
Items:
1 T3 Uncommon Consumable <Unidentified>
2 T3 Rare Consumable <Unidentified>
1 T3 Perfect Consumable <Unidentified>
1 T3 Perfect OH Battle Axe <Unidentified>
1 T3 Perfect Heavy Armor <Unidentified>

Edited June 1, 2017 by Hirru

[Shield 0]

Spoiler

ID# 85478 results: Loot: 17 + 3 LD item + 1 skill + 1 expertise = 22 - +1 Material (2 total)

Swapping gear:
-Finder's Keeper (-1 XPT: S&D), -Seeking Aura (-3 LD), +Manticore Mask (+15 FLA +45 MIT +TNT), +1 Spirit Spines (+42 THN, +3 REC)

"We have," Shield agreed, noting the condition of both of their energy bars. He had almost completely recovered and knew that Hirru would not be far behind. "You about ready to press on?" he asked, opening his menu to change out his gear. Before he could complete the task though, a glint caught his eye from across the room among a cluster of crystals.

As he approached, his earring lit up, outshining the soft ambient light of the glowing crystals. As he drew level with the curious cluster, one of the larger crystals caught his eye. It seemed to be glowing a more pinkish hue than the blues and purples that dominated most of the room. He broke it off at the base, giving it a quick once over.

Interesting. It's almost like the crystals are growing to maturity, and once they've reached a certain color they can be harvested for use like a fruit ripening on the vine.

He completed the task of changing his gear, equipping his shield and puoldrons once again in lieu of his earring and wrist band.

@Hirru

Edited June 1, 2017 by Shield

[Hirru 0]

Stretching his sore limbs for a bit, at least they felt sore, the hunter yawned before he could respond to the grand tank.  Looking around at his surroundings for a few moments, he thought to himself what time of day it was before remembering that he had an internal timepiece from the relic of vast space.  Too convenient for everyone to know what time of day it was without looking to the stars and the sky to find out.  Though, it would be difficult to tell on this floor.  The only thing that was any light source were the bio luminescent flora that populated the twenty first floor.  No sunlight or stars to show how time progressed.  At least, that's what the hunter could see.

"Yeah, I'm ready."

The hunter said while getting off his arse and getting into some more simple stretches to keep his mind and body focused on the task ahead.  While doing so, a curious flora thought it could creep up on him.  Instead, it would become the base for something good.

@Shield

[ID: 85479] [LD: 8+8=16] +1 T3 Mat

Total Treasure

Col: 46050
T3 Mats: 30
Items:
1 T3 Uncommon Consumable <Unidentified>
2 T3 Rare Consumable <Unidentified>
1 T3 Perfect Consumable <Unidentified>
1 T3 Perfect OH Battle Axe <Unidentified>
1 T3 Perfect Heavy Armor <Unidentified>

Edited June 1, 2017 by Hirru

[Shield 0]

Spoiler

+75 HP - Battle Healing

Action: Howling

ID# 85480 results:

 MOB: 5 + 3 ACC + 1 EVA = 9 - Hit! - 165 dmg - 179 mit = 1 dmg, Thorns - 42 dmg, Flame Aura - 15 dmg

[H:4] Shield - HP: 1261/1261: EP: 110/110 | DMG: 1 | EVA: -1 | MIT: 179 | BH: 75 | THN: 42 | FLA: 15
[H:0] @Hirru - HP:   955/ 955 : EP:   94/94 | DMG: 13~14 | ACC: 2 | EVA: 1 | LCK: 8 (+1 EP, -18 EP) 

[Jewel Eater 1]: HP: 493/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3
[Jewel Eater 2]: HP: 493/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3
[Jewel Eater 3]: HP: 493/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3
[Jewel Eater 4]: HP: 493/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3

Shield nodded, leading the way down the passage ahead. It was a shame that nothing had turned up so far as far as dungeons, but on a floor that was already underground, even if they were difficult to distinguish from other tunnels, there must be dungeons around. It may just take a keener eye than usual. Before they had made much progress, however, there came a slight tremor under their feet. At first, Shield thought he had imagined it, but the instant he turned to Hirru to ask if he had felt the same, he was cut off by another, much closer tremor.

"Some areas have environmental damage... Would they design one with seismic hazards?" he wondered aloud.

Before there was time for an answer, the ground heaved upward, fissures and cracks appearing with deafening cracks as Shield was tossed to the side against the cavern wall. Four spiny hedgehog like creatures scurried from the burrow, which was tall enough for Shield to walk into comfortably. He scrambled to his feet, filling his lungs.

"Showing up uninvited is incredibly rude," he howled, gesturing towards them with his axe as a challenge. "Looks like you need to be taught some manners!"

They wasted no time in responding to his threat, trotting forward on their little clawed feet and tucking forward into a roll. Their spines crashed into Shield, but so did his protective spines stab into them, and they definitely came off worse for wear.

Edited June 1, 2017 by Shield

[Hirru 0]

The hunter jumped aside before the fissures caused by the indigenous fauna could collide with him.  The opposite could be said for his counter part as he was thrown aside like a day old food item with durability nearly running out.  The trouble makers that caused it seemed to appear just as quickly as they attacked the heavy weight defender of the Celestial Ascendants.  These guys seemed to roll quite a bit, kind of like some of the mobs on the seventh floor, but less scaly and more thorny.  It seemed that they were more after Shield than anything else.  Maybe because he yelled at them to get their attention; maybe because he was wearing more shiny things.  They could love shiny things too.

This thought process while controlling his tired mind before it suffered a shutdown process that could end quite badly for the both of them.  He went into an attack, but he was getting wobbly. 

Spoiler

 

ID# 85481 results:

 BD: 1, Miss

[H:4] Shield - HP: 1261/1261: EP: 110/110 | DMG: 1 | EVA: -1 | MIT: 179 | BH: 75 | THN: 42 | FLA: 15
[H:0] Hirru - HP:   955/ 955 : EP:   92/ 94 | DMG: 13~14 | ACC: 2 | EVA: 1 | LCK: 8 (-2 EP) 

[Jewel Eater 1]: HP: 493/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3
[Jewel Eater 2]: HP: 493/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3
[Jewel Eater 3]: HP: 493/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3
[Jewel Eater 4]: HP: 493/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3

 

@Shield

Edited June 1, 2017 by Hirru

[Shield 0]

Spoiler

+75 HP - Battle Healing

Action: Energize - Hirru [-10 EP > 8 EP to Hirru] 

 ID# 85482 results:

 MOB: 3 + 3 ACC + 1 EVA = 7 - Hit! - 165 dmg - 179 mit = 1 dmg, Thorns - 42 dmg, Flame Aura - 15 dmg

[H:4] Shield - HP: 1261/1261: EP: 100/110 | DMG: 1 | EVA: -1 | MIT: 179 | BH: 75 | THN: 42 | FLA: 15
[H:0] @Hirru - HP:   955/ 955 : EP:   94/94 | DMG: 13~14 | ACC: 2 | EVA: 1 | LCK: 8 (+1 EP, -18 EP) 

[Jewel Eater 1]: HP: 436/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3
[Jewel Eater 2]: HP: 436/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3
[Jewel Eater 3]: HP: 436/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3
[Jewel Eater 4]: HP: 436/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3

While Shield's armor hard returned the damage dealt to him, there didn't seem to be any pressure coming from his counterpart. He glanced over, noticing that Hirru did not seem entirely stable. He skirted the edge of the hole that the spiny ambushers had made, summoning up a fresh batch of energy. It would not be much in the long run with as little Hirru had expended, but he had the stuff in spades with no use for it, so he passed it along none the less.

Turning to the jewel eaters, he hardened his gaze once again. The snouts of the creatures twitched as he faced them as if trying to sense his intentions. He remained as stoic as ever, despite the concern for his companion. Before he had time to inquire about the other player's curious behavior, the foes had tucked into balls once again and rolled towards Shield. They collided with him, same as before, and sustaining the same wounds as well. Their pudgy bodies were riddled with little cuts and burns left behind by his armor. He pushed them away and returned to his guarded stance, keeping an eye on Hirru over his shoulder.

Edited June 1, 2017 by Shield

[Hirru 0]

The hunter felt that he was getting too close to danger than he was comfortable to.  He may be a hunter, but his mitigation couldn't stand the amount that Shield could handle.  Still, he had the right course of action like any good scouting class personnel, and could dodge out of the way of small attacks or light traps.  Though, that still didn't help with the drowning feeling of drowsiness that was trying to over take him.  It wasn't until he felt the now familiar feeling that would happen whenever Shield gave his energy to the hunter.  It was a spike in his awareness that he had not felt.  It was as if he was over energized from that simple act.

His senses seemed to make everything slow down for a bit.  It wasn't too obvious, but the lag between motions seemed to show, especially towards Shield, whom the hunter felt was standing still far too much than he already did.  He felt this while using concentration, but that was usually in mid attack.  Taking advantage of this opportunity, the hunter quickly set out to attack all four Jewel Eaters before the effect was over.

When it was all over, the hunter had taken a fair chunk from their health while also expending the extra energy that had built up.  The effect seemed to be gone, but he was now much more awake than before.

"Okay.. that's something else."

Spoiler

 

ID# 85507 results:

 BD: 10, Crit +2 (SE= 144 dmg)

[H:4] Shield - HP: 1261/1261: EP: 100/110 | DMG: 1 | EVA: -1 | MIT: 179 | BH: 75 | THN: 42 | FLA: 15
[H:2] Hirru - HP:   955/ 955 : EP:   76/94 | DMG: 13~14 | ACC: 2 | EVA: 1 | LCK: 8 (-18 EP) 

[Jewel Eater 1]: HP: 292/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3
[Jewel Eater 2]: HP: 292/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3
[Jewel Eater 3]: HP: 292/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3
[Jewel Eater 4]: HP: 292/550 | DMG: 165 | ACC: 3

 

@Shield

Edited June 2, 2017 by Hirru