Crozeph

He crashed his sword at the crumbling face of the Mother but Morningstar had already finished the job. He looked around and saw that the evacuation continues.

"One moment this place seemed deserted, now it feels like we're helping people running away from warlords holding AKs"

The hex began thrumming at his hand and sent out a jolt up to his head making his user interface glitch as the tingles continued "shiiiiiiiit" he muttered as he tried to fight it, trying not to show them he's actually liking the jolt. 

"Green, black, orange, I don't know much with this but keep it coming or where do I get more of these?" he asked them.

"Good thing I managed to lure that skinny psycho to where the players are"

That was a lie, Crozeph was chased by the Mother of Smiles and he was running for his life. While Crozeph may have figured something out by taking the maddening hex out of his inventory, it wasn't enough for him to fully neutralize the Mother of Smiles. The floor definitely gave the monsters an advantage while the players get nothing, except the ones that needed to escape.

It didn't take long for Morningstar to regroup with him, he was glad the player was safe after he was tossed like a Magikarp. He went past Morningstar and turned around "why are we trying to help them escape?" he asked. Crozeph didn't know things were "that" dire. The Mother of Smiles was frozen or rather slowed down by Morningstar's attack. It looked like a <<Frostbite>> effect and Crozeph didn't waste a chance.

he tossed the maddening hex up and hit it with his katana. The material didn't shatter which gave him a little sigh of relief but it did hit the face of the monstrous woman. He shifted his body and anticipated where the maddening hex would go after it bounced off where the nose was supposed to be. he jumped and strike the material yet again and followed it with a slash. 

"That's Racquetball for you."

ID: 240441 | BD: 3 +  | CD: 11 Success [ST-B] ready
Crozeph dealt 264 damage to Mother of Smiles
-12 EN, +4 EN

Morningstar | HP: 966/966 | EN: 100/100 | DMG: 27 | EVA: 4 | ACC: 5 | BH: 43 | LD: 6 | REC: 8 | FLN: 16 | AA | PARA-V

Crozeph | HP: 840/840 | EN: 94/102 | DMG: 22 | MIT:44 | ACC:4 | AA | PHASE | EVA:2 | PARA-IM | BH:46 | REC: 1 | RISK: 8 | FLN: 16 | LD:1

Kaajh'Kaalbh - Mother of Smiles | 424/1200 HP | 3 EVA | 3 ACC | 200 DMG | STUNNED

"Welp, that's done"

He uttered as he stood in front of a mirror, He was wearing a yukata that was supposed to be his wedding attire. Compared to the common man, he knew little of weddings. His parents, despite residents of Japan, didn't actually bring him to the weddings they attended. Even after the death of his mother, the new one he had also never took him to it. His bestfriend, a shrine priestess also never invited him. It's almost as if they all want him to be oblivious of events like these which are very important. 

He respected the concept of it, that's why he wanted to make sure he knows the important stuff. Now he's standing, looking like a kid who simply wore a school uniform. "That was easier than expected, I thought it would as grueling as when women back then wore butt cages corset"  he scratched his head, thinking of how to not mess up this one for Yuki.

A scream echoed, Crozeph has seen how Morningstar dealt with the Mother of Smiles but it seems his info was still not enough. His companion was already smacked and sent like a rock skipping to the ocean. "Shit" he muttered. Crozeph opened his mail again and started typing fast before the Mother of Smiles can notice him 

Quote

To: @Baldur

Lucifer got smacked, I'll try to fish him out

In a split second of decisions if making, Crozeph pressed "send" and rolled back. The woman has already noticed him. She was screaming, it seems to be frustrated "I sure hope-" he moved to the side and used a wall to propel himself past the Mother of Smiles. "Morningstar held out teleportation crystals" he thought. He ran inside a house, jumping over a table and landing on the stairs 

Quote

To: Baldur

Please tell me Lucifer is there, I haven't seen him go up since he landed on the oceacpncaiuwnnifjanubfeidasd

He dodged and rolled thenpressed send again as he saw her crawling fast towards him. "Woman! calm your tits!" Crozeph ran upstairs and jumped out of the window. Morningstar's attacks never landed properly, there was no chance of winning this fight. She jumped out of the window too but she also took the walls around it. Crozeph ran and was sprinting, changing directions as she tries to grab him. The screams got more terrifying as he continued escape, it's also taking all of him to dodge. "Should I have grabbed the crystal from Lucifer?" he thought. 

The Mother of Smiles then cracked her head open, Crozeph's vision started to spiral, as if it was a vertigo. "Fuck this floor" he opened his inventory, the woman dashed. Crozeph scrolled, his current idea seems to be a dumb one but he's hoping it works.

A swing so strong and fast not even a top batter can hit a pitch from it but for the raven-haired swordsman, he managed to dodge by a few inches. In his left hand Ereshkigal thrumming, on his right a material he just got. veins started going up his arm to his eyes. The Mother of Smiles took a few steps back and shrieked. His vision slightly fixed but the UI letters are all glitching.

"Would you look at that, this motherfucker actually worked" He raised his hand and revealed the Maddening Hex.

He caught the sample. It seems he and Morningstar managed to scout the area and dispatch of a few creatures along the way. Crozeph looted them one by one and it seems the disintegration to pixels of data was slow "shouldn't these creatures explode right away line piñatas?" he asked Morningstar. Crozeph bent his knees to stare at the slow disintegration "weird but maybe we should report this to Baldur too?"

Crozeph opened his HUD and opened the mail, intending to report their findings to help his guild leader with what info they can gather 

Quote

To: @Baldur

We're near the sea, Lucifer is quite dependable. We'll walk further and see if we can find anything. Also we killed a few tilapia guys and they don't explode after death but rather burn away like paper

He closed the mail system and took one good gaze at the sea. Others may not see the beauty of such lack of color where the light shines. He deeply believed the world has always been dichromatic, people adds color to it through who they are "heh, Yuki..." he snickered. He turned his head to his companion "let's go Lucifer, think we can go near the other end of this area? hopefully we can-"

Where are my childf̸'̵ ̵m̶g̶a̸h̵'̷e̴h̴y̷e̵ ̵n̷o̸g̸e̶p̷h̶a̷i̸i̶ ̶h̸u̸p̸ ̶g̶n̷'̸t̴h̷
Aḧ̵̻̪̠́͜h̷̝̣̆̃̎ ̷̣̞̍̇ŷ̶̤̣̦m̵̟̝͎͓̃́̐g̸̞̜͒͠'̸̡̛̛̞͎̞ ̴̝͕̲̑̇͗̔͜a̶̡̞̞͕̒̒̚h̶̰̳̪̩̽̌͐ ̷̧̠̃̓̂l̵͖̂̊̅̇i̷̜͋̓̽̅k̴̹̳̭̬̿́ë̸͓́̿͒ ̴͇͓͑̑f̵̛͎ă̴͕ẖ̶̙͔̑f̵̝̊̿̽̔ to my children?"

"Children?" Crozeph saw it, a woman-like figure towered behind Morningstar probably after he handed the sample to Crozeph, a creature coming out of the sea. She had six arms, two of it replaced where legs and feet should be. A tattered dress, pale skin that seemed to have been soaked deep water for so long, wrinkles visible on her neck and forearms. "The fuck? dude behind you!" he yelled, they got careless two arms reached out fast to Crozeph elongated and thin like feet of birds and tried to slam him on his back. He managed to pull Ereshkigal and deflected the arms, Morningstar not so lucky. A two-hand backhanded slap was delivered to his companions sending him flying. "Damn it!" Crozeph dashed towards him, intending to break the distance but as soon as he darted more than a feet, the creatures head split open. veins, muscles, flesh, holding it together from head to jaw. Two sides snapped back together and then it split again but this time from ear to ear then joined again. 

As Crozeph saw it, his vision spiraled, instead of catching Morningstar his back struck Crozeph's head. The raven-haired swordsman spun mid-air before landing on the ground, his vision filled with colors and continued to spiral. "Hey, tell me, is the woman still standing menacingly there?" he asked Morningstar

"My child---ren, let th---em ret----urn from t---he s----ea, whe---re are th-th-they?"

"fuck"

Morningstar | HP: 840/840 | EN: 96/120 | DMG: 22 | EVA: 4 | ACC: 5 | BH: 43 | LD: 6 | REC: 8 | FLN: 16 | AA | PARA-V
Crozeph | 800/800 | EN: 85/102 | DMG: 20 | MIT: 44 | ACC: 4 | EVA: 2 | FLN: 16 | PHASE

M̵͖̳̭̘͋͂̓͠ö̸̝͔͕̻́̃̈́̀t̸̖͂̾͆h̶̛̥̆̔e̵̫̟̗̱̅͘͘r̵̹̂̉̈ ̷̞̎̿̚o̴̰̬̱̍͐f̴͍͊͠ ̸̼̝̭̓S̵͎͚̜͐̈́͝m̸͚͒̏̚͘i̶̗͋̒͑l̶̤̝̈́͗̀͠é̸͖͍̥̲s̷͖͆̎͒͝ͅ  |  HP: ???/??? | DMG: ???

Ereshkigal always responds to the flow of battle, what was once the power of Shadow is now Crozeph's arsenal. While the weapon never really talks, the amorphous black liquid hovering and slithering on Crozeph's arm is an indication of how it makes its intention known.

"I might take down some, we better get some samples for shishou" he told Morningstar. The guy was good at setting it up, fish like humanoids froze after the attack and it was the perfect opportunity. 

As the waves rose up, two of the Deep Ones collapsed. Crozeph was already standing on the shoulder of the Deep One and buried his katana on its head. He then twisted his weapon tearing the head off, two more quick slashes struck the remaining three. As the fourth one's health shriveled, Crozeph dashed towards it and buried his katana on its neck and immediately chewed off its jaw. The creature fell, not even a fight to give. Crozeph loosened his bite and the jaw landed on his hand "hey Lucifer, think this is enough?" he asked holding the jaw up but after a few seconds it shattered, it seems that wasn't their loot or sample "damn."

ID: 239441 BD: 7 + 4 = [success] dealt 22 + 16 x 15 = 570 damage to Deep One 1
ID: 239442 BD: 5 + 4 = [success]dealt 22 x 15 = 330 damage to Deep One 2 
ID: 239443 BD: 1 + 4 = [success] dealt 22 x 15 = 330 damage to Deep One 3
ID: 239444 BD: 2 + 4 = [success] dealt 22 x 15 =330 damage to Deep One 4

Deep One 1 | HP: 0/600 | DMG: 140 | STUNNED
Deep One 2 | HP: 6/600 | DMG: 140 | STUNNED
Deep One 3 | HP: 6/600 | DMG: 140 | STUNNED
Deep One 4 | HP: 0/600 | DMG: 140 | STUNNED

-17 EN

Crozeph | HP: 840/840 | EN: 85/102 | DMG: 22 | MIT:44 | ACC:4 | AA | PHASE | EVA:2 | BH:46 | REC: 1 | RISK: 8 | FLN: 16 | LD:1
Morningstar | HP: 840/840 | EN: 104/120 (120-16) | DMG: 22 | EVA: 4 | ACC: 5 | BH: 43 | LD: 6 | REC: 8 | FLN: 16 | AA | PARA-V

"Understood, will bring back some samples for you" he replied to Baldur who was already giving out instructions to anyone nearby. It was a good thing to have the Gaijin Samurai around, Crozeph would've toured the whole area like a kid. The no safe zone situation is new to them, Cro needed to gather as much info and Baldur just gave him one. "Nice to meet you" he shook @Morningstar's hand as a way to return the gesture, if Baldur trusts the guy, Crozeph will also trust the guy. "Looks like I'll be actually chasing a behemoth" he was about to dart away if it wasn't for the task and now he's with another player.

Morningstar moved, Crozeph sprinted around. The <<Acrobatics>> and <<nimble>> effects were clearly seen. He goes in a house in shambles, utensils crash and break, then he'd pop out with a bread. Molds everywhere, one couldn't say which came first, the bread or the mold.

As they finally stand near the sea and he is about to finish the last moldy bread he scavenge, they both saw the behemoth and the sea. He knew how the atmosphere was nowhere near what boars want. The NPCs are nowhere, unless he processes the existence of the shambles walking just behind them. He took a step back and scooped up a lantern rolling towards them with his feet. He picked it up and began punching the item, pixels flying everywhere and it miraculous lit up. He held it up, like some kind of port man providing light for incoming ships but this time to a behemoth who cares less about them.

"Either way, we need to find out what's with this place being every corner dangerous. No safe zone is a hassle for us in terms of preparation. The voices are faint but it might be a good bit of info to work with."

Callisto's downfall had its up and downs, Freyd went down but he went back up. For the raven-haired samurai, the fight was the same as the other boss fights he was involved with and the only difference is "I joined that fight without lube" he muttered. Baldur and the others have made their way to the newly unlocked floor. It seemed to have piqued his curiosity but also he needs to reunite with his beloved. 

"Making my way downto..."
Alas, Yuki is nowhere to be found

"If this is a running joke, it better start walking soon" he muttered again. The annoyance starts to seep in again, He turned around and saw that Baldur is already making his way up, blue haori fluttering as if sea breeze was about to ruin its smell. He tapped his foot repeatedly, hoping that Yuki would resurface amidst the players making their own decisions to proceed or teleport out; there's no way his blue eyes would miss her pink hair. 

And then an idea blossomed in his thought, a thought similar to the desert of Beer Lahai Roi

"She may have went up-" Crozeph darted and followed Baldur, whatever the next floor holds, he doesn't care. Out of the exit, he was introduced to a floor so different or rather much more desolate than where he's holding his shop currently "oh boy, I wanna move my shop here" he uttered, like a man who discovered a new element. He turned his head to @Baldur.

"Shit"

the only word he heard from his guild leader but to him  "this is the shit! friendship has ended with Stygian River!" and with zero hesitation ran forward and ignored the girl who seemed to be overwhelmed by something "huh? cake hair girl?" he said and then continued to where the behemoth was going.

The bear fell as would its kin when hunted in caves with spears and knives. Ereshkigal thrummed, it acted as if it was reveling at the realization of victory. He sheathed his katana, a trusty companion he's been entwined with for a good while now. "Well, that settles it, bears should wear protection next time or their cubs will grow like this Yogi bear" he said.

Freyd uttered words, he seemed to have found Crozeph's rationality in times of pressure a good thing. Crozeph hadn't thought of that, he simply aimed for the results he wanted. Maybe tailor his moves to land in a patch green, lush luck. "That's how we do things unknowingly Freyd, our situation is already absurd-" he scratched his head and gave @Freyd a faint smile "no need to add another variable of uncertainty."

Whatever happened to Freyd is definitely out of ordinary but Crozeph knew there'd be answers someday. He picked up his rewards and started to make his way to Yuki, a much awaited reunion is within his grasp.

Crozeph received:

Maddening Hex x1 [239192-1]
Bear Trap x1 [239192-2]

"Blade Demon 1st Form: Roaring Sunder" 

Once again the amorphous liquid that kept on splashing and spilling out of his katana hardened on contact with the enemy, this time the attack seems to be deep enough to sink in the tough hide of the bear; resilience be damned. "Thanks for the buff @Zandra"  he said as he continued to strafe at Callisto, he may not be the hardest hitting bozo around but he'll rain down cuts like he's got a year long supply of it. Everyone also seems to be trying to process what is going on, he may have a momentary lapse of judgment and observation but Crozeph knew it.

"You don't fuck with Freyd! he's got that boar in him!" 

He knew the man isn't going down without a fight, a sacrifice? Freyd would sacrifice his enemy to win in the eyes of Crozeph. Callisto is nearing the end but the death throes are nowhere to be seen. "for fucks sake, I don't wanna hear latin chants if this bear goes down."

ID: 239104 BD:9 [critical]
[Phase proc] ignore half of enemy MIT

12 + 1 + 4 = 17 x 24 =408 - 32 = 376 damage to Callisto
-12 EN, +4 EN

[20] Macradon | HP: 1115/1115 | EN: 46/130 | DMG: 25+(4) | MIT:179 | ACC:7 | PHASE | RHINO 2.6 (40%) [1/1] | F-SPIRIT | FR.AURA: 8 | FR.THORNS: 8/16 | BH:61 | VAMP-O: 123 | REC: 4 | HLY: 16 | LD:5 | PROB:36 | HORN 
[20] Wulfrin | HP: 829/829 | EN: 67/108 | DMG: 28+(4) | MIT:92 | ACC:9 | AA | EVA:1[+1, -1 (RH)] | BLD-IM (N) | BH:27 | REC: 8 | FRB: 40 | TXC-V: 32 | FRZ: 64 | LD:3 | BIZ-DOTE: 1/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | STNG [x1] | PROB:36 | JEWEL | HORN | Clean
[46] Freyd | HP: 1512/1512 | EN: 163/178 (169+4-10) | DMG: 8+(4)| MIT: 315 | ACC:7 | AA | TAUNT 3 | F-SPIRIT | EVA:4 | THORNS: 40 | BH: 83 | VAMP-D: 83 | VAMP-O: 166 | BLD: 96 | ENV-O: 32 | FRB: 40 | FRZ: 64 | PARA-V | LD:8 | DOTE 2/3 | PROB:48 | CAIN: 50 | HORN | Clean
[18] Zandra | HP: 1127/1127 | EN: 86/130 | DMG: 18 | MIT:195 | ACC:3 | FRZ-IM | PARA-IM | FL.AURA: 16 | MENDING: 2 | FLN: 16 | BRN: 56 | DOTE: 1/3 | PROB:48 | HORN | Clean
[15] Baldur | HP: 1053/1053 | EN: 98/128 | DMG: 28+(4) | MIT:8 | ACC:8+1[+1] | AA | KEEN: 1 | EVA:4 | THORNS:40 | BH:58 | REC: 8 | FLN: 8 | BRN: 56 | BLT 32 | LD:3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | DOTE: 1/3 | STNG [x1] | HORN
[7] Crozeph | HP: 840/840 | EN: 43/102 | DMG: 22+(4) | MIT:104 | ACC: [3] 7 | AA | PHASE | EVA: [-2] 2 | PARA-IM | BH:46 | REC: 4 | RISK: 8 | FLN: 16 | LD: [-3] 1 | HORN | [Blind 2] | [Madness I 12/3]

Callisto the Tainted | DMG: 300[+150] | MIT: 65 | ACC: -1[+3][-1] | EVA:0 | BLIND 2 (8-10) | RAMPAGE [3/6] | Iron Flesh | [TXC-V 64/1] | [ENV-O 32/2] | [ENV-O 32/2]

“Get behind me!” 

Knowing Freyd, there's a good chance the enemy will unleash something. He trusted him enough to listen, just like how he does with Baldur and Yuki. Even though he had done nothing for a few moments, there's no good reason to risk it just so he can land blow.

Crozeph came rushing towards them, it didn't seemed like a bad idea at the time to just sprint and zoom around as if he's some kind of football player supporting their striker. Baldur and Mac had already braced themselves. Wulfrin, the guy did something "damn it, I took a breather and it shows" he thought. No sense to waste anymore seconds of his life thinking about it, he had to make it in time.

and then there it was, Freyd stood before them

♫♪ ♫♪

Deep down Crozeph knew Freyd can endure. They were a solid team, he knew what everyone was capable of. They were unscathed for so long and even anything that can stop Freyd from his tracks was useless. Crozeph knew that but somehow there was this sudden sinking feeling. 

"Wait! Shishou! Freyd is-"

a flash of light smeared itself all over the place. Ereshkigal quivered at the sight of it and Crozeph didn't like it.

the feeling continues to sink

He turned his eyes to where Freyd was and only saw Wulfrin on his knees. His blue eyes dilated, clenched his teeth and felt like he was choking. No one planned on sacrificing themselves. They just had to keep cutting, slicing, and bludgeon the enemy. Things were going smoothly, everyone was on guard, everyone was doing what they were tasked to do, they were so close to finishing the job...

"And this abomination had to ruin it!"
 

He dashed forward, synchronized with Baldur. He was angry, Freyd was strong in his eyes, a person he can depend on in battle. He wasn't invincible but if a sacrifice is what it takes to bring him down, for the Crow it doesn't seem fair, the indignation was just too cruel for him.

A thrusting attack connected to the side of the bear's neck, sinking and spikes trying to claw its way out and sink deeper at the same time. Gone were Crozeph's smart ass comments, his slight listless behavior. There was no point for those right now, he only felt emotions he once felt when his brother died in front of his eyes, in this same game.

IN THIS SAME GAME

Eyes fixed on Callisto, he tried to twist his katana deeper. his right hand punching the abomination repeatedly, faint snarl on every hit. The feeling of losing someone again in this game was slowly taking its toll on him.

ID: 238588 BD: 9 [critical success] 
Phase proc [ignore half MIT]
Risky proc [+8 base damage]
22 + 8 + 1 = 31 x 12 = 372 - 22 = 350 damage dealt to Callisto
-12 EN
+4 EN
+46 HP [Battle Healing]

[16] Macradon | HP: 1115/1115 | EN: 66/130 | DMG: 25 | MIT:179 | ACC:7(+2) | PHASE | RHINO 2.6 (40%) [1/1] | F-SPIRIT | FR.AURA: 8 | FR.THORNS: 8/16 | BH:61 | VAMP-O: 123 | REC: 4 | HLY: 16 | LD:5 | PROB:36 | HORN 
[13] Wulfrin | HP: 829/829 | EN: 75/108 | DMG: 28 | MIT:92 | ACC:9(+2) | AA | EVA:1[+1, -1 (RH)] | BLD-IM (N) | BH:27 | REC: 8 | FRB: 40 | TXC-V: 32 | FRZ: 64 | LD:3 | BIZ-DOTE: 1/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | STNG [x1] | PROB:36 | SAND-A | JEWEL | HORN | Clean
[39] Freyd | HP: 0/1512  | EN: 169/178 | DMG: 8| MIT: 315 | ACC:7(+2) | AA | TAUNT 3 | F-SPIRIT | EVA:4 | THORNS: 40 | BH: 83 | VAMP-D: 83 | VAMP-O: 166 | BLD: 96 | ENV-O: 32 | FRB: 40 | FRZ: 64 | PARA-V | LD:8  | PROB:48 | CAIN: 50 | HORN | Clean 
[10] Zandra | HP: 1082/1127 | EN: 95/130 | DMG: 18 | MIT:195 | ACC:3(+2) | FRZ-IM | PARA-IM | FL.AURA: 16 | MENDING: 2 | FLN: 16 | BRN: 56 | DOTE: 1/3 | PROB:48 | HORN | Clean
[12] Baldur | HP: 855/1053 | EN: 96/128 | DMG: 28 | MIT:8 | ACC:8+1[+1](+2) | AA | KEEN: 1 | EVA:4 | THORNS:40 | BH:58 | REC: 8 | FLN: 8 | BRN: 56 | BLT 32 | LD:3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | DOTE: 1/3 | STNG [x1] | HORN
[6] Crozeph | HP: 658/840 | EN: 49/102 | DMG: 22 | MIT:104 | ACC: [3] 7(+2) | AA | PHASE | EVA: [-2] 2 | PARA-IM | BH:46 | REC: 4 | RISK: 8 | FLN: 16 | LD: [-3] 1 | HORN | [Blind 2] | [Madness I 12/4]

Callisto the Tainted | DMG: 300[+200] | MIT: 65[-20] | ACC: -1[+4][-1] | EVA:0[-1] | BLIND 2 (8-10) | RAMPAGE [4/6] | Iron Flesh | Shatter 1: [1/2] | [REND 56/1] | [BLD 96/1] | [BLI 64/1] | [BRN 112/1] | [FRB 80/1] | [STC 80/1] | [TXC-V 64/2] | [ENV-O 32/3] | [ENV-O 32/3]

Just like that the tide of battle tilted

He knew there would be hidden mechanics to this fight, Fromsoftware must've collaborated with Kayaba during development. The bear already was unsightly but nature had to make it worse. He didn't like how it just released something deadly on them and even ensnared Freyd but the player will never be held back, he knew that ever since he saw Freyd take on Skalaugh.

At Zandra's signal, Crozeph fixed his eyes on the next target, bear liver. If it had any "brain, heart, liver. Matthew Mcconoughey said if you take down one of these you bring down the beast" he said as he continued dashing forward, he mustn't stop moving to keep the momentum of his swings. 

In one downward swing he delivered a cut, hoping it would be deep is too ambitious, he just needs to make it feel pain. if the game adheres to at least real life anatomy, this would make the bear flinch "that's for releasing violet cocaine."

ID: 237998 BD: 3 + 7 [Success]
26 x 20 = 520 - 45  =  475 damage dealt to Callisto

[13] Macradon | HP: 1115/1115 | EN: 70/130 | DMG: 25(+4) | MIT:179 | ACC:7 | PHASE | RHINO 2.6 (40%) [1/1] | F-SPIRIT | FR.AURA: 8 | FR.THORNS: 8/16 | BH:61 | VAMP-O: 123 | REC: 4 | HLY: 16 | LD:5 | DOTE: 2/3 | PROB:36 | HORN | PARRY
[6] Wulfrin | HP: 829/829 | EN: 82/108 (82+14-14) | DMG: 28(+4) | MIT:92 | ACC:9 | AA | EVA:1[+1, -1 (RH)] | BLD-IM (N) | BH:27 | REC: 8 | FRB: 40 | TXC-V: 32 | FRZ: 64 | LD:3 | BIZ-DOTE: 3/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | STNG [x1] | PROB:36 | SAND-A | JEWEL | HORN | Clean
[34] Freyd | HP: 1449/1512 (1366+83) | EN: 173/178 (167+4+2) | DMG: 8(+4) | MIT: 315 | ACC:7 | AA | TAUNT 3 | F-SPIRIT | EVA:4 | THORNS: 40 | BH: 83 | VAMP-D: 83 | VAMP-O: 166 | BLD: 96 | ENV-O: 32 | FRB: 40 | FRZ: 64 | PARA-V | LD:8 | DOTE: 2/3 | PROB:48 | CAIN: 50 | HORN | Clean | ENSNARED
[6] Zandra | HP: 1127/1127 | EN: 99/130 | DMG: 18 | MIT:195 | ACC:3 | FRZ-IM | PARA-IM | FL.AURA: 16 | MENDING: 2 | FLN: 16 | BRN: 56 | DOTE: 3/3 | PROB:48 | HORN | Clean
[6] Baldur | HP: 1053/1053 | EN: 92/128 | DMG: 28(+4) | MIT:8 | ACC:8+1[+1] | AA | KEEN: 1 | EVA:4 | THORNS:40 | BH:58 | REC: 8 | FLN: 8 | BRN: 56 | BLT 32 | LD:3 | DOTE: 2/2 | HELLSTORM: 80 | STNG [x1] | HORN
[6] Crozeph | HP: 840/840 | EN: 47/102 | DMG: 22(+4) | MIT:104 | ACC:7 | AA | PHASE | EVA:2 | PARA-IM | BH:46 | REC: 4 | RISK: 8 | FLN: 16 | LD: 1 | HORN

The support from their team must've seen him expending energy faster than he expected. Everyone is doing great at dealing damage with Callisto, only that it seems easier. He must've been desensitized by how punishing the other bosses he has faced before so now he's a little paranoid. He felt a tingling sensation and then he saw the EN numbers go up and that's his cue to get back in the game.

"boost! boost! boost! boost! boost! boost"

Crozeph darted again, no stopping the bread boy even if he has to fight an STD bear. A spin on its left and then ducking to the right, Crozeph once again unleashed his attack "Blade Demon 2nd Form: Halcyon Blade" he uttered. A biting motion of a cut, looks impossible but not with mods.

ID: 237733 BD: 3 + 7 [success] CD: 10 [ST-B] activated

22 x 15 = 330 - 45 = 285 damage dealt to Callisto
-15 EN +6 EN

Players:
[10] Macradon | HP: 1115/1115 | EN: 80/130 | DMG: 25 | MIT:179 | ACC:7 | PHASE | RHINO 2.6 (40%) [1/1] | F-SPIRIT | FR.AURA: 8 | FR.THORNS: 8/16 | BH:61 | VAMP-O: 123 | REC: 4 | HLY: 16 | LD:5 | DOTE: 2/3 | PROB:36 | HORN | PARRY
[6] Wulfrin | HP: 829/829 | EN: 82/108 | DMG: 28 | MIT:92 | ACC:9 | AA | EVA:1[+1, -1 (RH)] | BLD-IM (N) | BH:27 | REC: 8 | FRB: 40 | TXC-V: 32 | FRZ: 64 | LD:3 | BIZ-DOTE: 3/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | STNG [x1] | PROB:36 | SAND-A | JEWEL | HORN | Clean
[35] Freyd | HP: 1366/1512 (1277+83) | EN: 167/178 (171+4+2-10) | DMG: 8 | MIT: 315 | ACC:7 | AA | TAUNT 3 | F-SPIRIT | EVA:4 | THORNS: 40 | BH: 83 | VAMP-D: 83 | VAMP-O: 166 | BLD: 96 | ENV-O: 32 | FRB: 40 | FRZ: 64 | PARA-V | LD:8 | DOTE: 2/3 | PROB:48 | CAIN: 50 | HORN | Clean
[6] Zandra | HP: 1127/1127 | EN: 103/130 | DMG: 18 | MIT:195 | ACC:3 | FRZ-IM | PARA-IM | FL.AURA: 16 | MENDING: 2 | FLN: 16 | BRN: 56 | DOTE: 3/3 | PROB:48 | HORN | Clean
[4] Baldur | HP: 1053/1053 | EN: 106/128 | DMG: 28 | MIT:8 | ACC:8+1[+1] | AA | KEEN: 1 | EVA:4 | THORNS:40 | BH:58 | REC: 8 | FLN: 8 | BRN: 56 | BLT 32 | LD:3 | DOTE: 2/2 | HELLSTORM: 80 | STNG [x1] | HORN
[5] Crozeph | HP: 840/840 | EN: 63/102 | DMG: 22 | MIT:104 | ACC:7 | AA | PHASE | EVA:2 | PARA-IM | BH:46 | REC: 4 | RISK: 8 | FLN: 16 | LD: 1 | HORN

"Nice low growl, exactly what a crabcore band needs as a vocalist"

There was no reason to stop, their team has been keeping everything in order akin to some kind of tactical group sticking to what they do best and what they can in a raid. He too has to reason to stop, Callisto was shown as a tainted creature, Crozeph is a blight after that encounter with Shadow and the sociopath's reward for his eagerness to kill an enemy.

Same procedure, aim at the neck, pick the poison, nape or jaw? Crozeph continued to weave through and land an attack, he just needs to keep his damage coming. Freyd has been opening the paths for them to hurt Callisto and he must take advantage of it, Zandra is even there to make sure they are up and running always. "Well that's frustrating" he muttered as he sees the attack he just made seem so shallow as a cut.

ID: 237397 BD: 6 + 7 = success [Fallen activated]
22 + 16 = 38 x 12 = 456 - 45 = 411 Damage dealt to Callisto
-12 EN [ST-I]
4+2 = 6 EN recovered
 

Players:
[6] Macradon | HP: 1115/1115 | EN: 81/130 | DMG: 25 | MIT:179 | ACC:7 | PHASE | RHINO 2.6 (40%) [1/1] | F-SPIRIT | FR.AURA: 8 | FR.THORNS: 8/16 | BH:61 | VAMP-O: 123 | REC: 4 | HLY: 16 | LD:5 | DOTE: 2/3 | PROB:36 | HORN | PARRY
[3] Wulfrin | HP: 829/829 | EN: 96/108 | DMG: 28 | MIT:92 | ACC:9 | AA | EVA:1[+1, -1 (RH)] | BLD-IM (N) | BH:27 | REC: 8 | FRB: 40 | TXC-V: 32 | FRZ: 64 | LD:3 | BIZ-DOTE: 3/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | STNG [x1] | PROB:36 | SAND-A | JEWEL | HORN | Clean
[31] Freyd | HP: 1369/1512 (1203+83+83) | EN: 171/178 (165+4+2)| DMG: 8 | MIT: 315 | ACC:7 | AA | TAUNT 3 | F-SPIRIT | EVA:4 | THORNS: 40 | BH: 83 | VAMP-D: 83 | VAMP-O: 166 | BLD: 96 | ENV-O: 32 | FRB: 40 | FRZ: 64 | PARA-V | LD:8 | DOTE: 3/3 | PROB:48 | CAIN: 50 | HORN | Clean
[2] Zandra | HP: 1127/1127 | EN: 105/130 | DMG: 18 | MIT:195 | ACC:3 | FRZ-IM | PARA-IM | FL.AURA: 16 | MENDING: 2 | FLN: 16 | BRN: 56 | DOTE: 3/3 | PROB:48 | HORN | Clean
[3] Baldur | HP: 1053/1053 | EN: 100/128 | DMG: 28 | MIT:8 | ACC:8+1[+1] | AA | KEEN: 1 | EVA:4 | THORNS:40 | BH:58 | REC: 8 | FLN: 8 | BRN: 56 | BLT 32 | LD:3 | DOTE: 2/2 | HELLSTORM: 80 | STNG [x1] | HORN
[4] Crozeph | HP: 840/840 | EN: 64(-12,+6)/102 | DMG: 22 | MIT:104 | ACC:7 | AA | PHASE | EVA:2 | PARA-IM | BH:46 | REC: 4 | RISK: 8 | FLN: 16 | LD: 1 | HORN

Imagine if napalm and sewer water was splashed all over then you get hit by a pick-up truck

Everyone got nuked but them. Freyd had so much hate might as Callisto might as well put up a hit to the mafia for him. This wasn't a good sign for others. He got worried a little for Yuki but he also knew she wouldn't go down easy...

and so should he

He never stopped running, circling around the bear as if it was the walls of Jericho, waiting for a moment to appear. The creature clawed and flailed around, hitting players and gnawing at whatever is within its range. 

That's when @Baldur created the opportunity

Crozeph didn't waste the chance as soon as the bear flinched at the attack Crozeph dashed forward moving past his guild leader "thanks shishou" he told him. He ran up its back, unstable footing greeted him. He was aiming at the upper body again and this was his chance. He jumped upward off its back and set his eyes on its nape "Blade Demon 3rd Form: Falling Petal" his katana raised, him just above the bear and then he went downward, a sharp cut on the nape, adding another wound yet different from the previous ones. 

ID: 237322 BD: 2 + 7 [Success]
26 x 20 = 520 - 45 = 475 + 64 [Freeze] = 539 damage dealt to Callisto

Players:
[6] Macradon | HP: 1115/1115 | EN: 87/130 | DMG: 25[+4] | MIT:179 | ACC:7 | PHASE | RHINO 2.6 (40%) [1/1] | F-SPIRIT | FR.AURA: 8 | FR.THORNS: 8/16 | BH:61 | VAMP-O: 123 | REC: 4 | HLY: 16 | LD:5 | DOTE: 2/3 | PROB:36 | HORN | PARRY
[3] Wulfrin | HP: 829/829 | EN: 108/108 | DMG: 28[+4] | MIT:92 | ACC:9 | AA | EVA:1[+1] | BLD-IM (N) | BH:27 | REC: 8 | FRB: 40 | TXC-V: 32 | FRZ: 64 | LD:3 | BIZ-DOTE: 3/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | STNG [x1] | PROB:36 | SAND-A | JEWEL | HORN | Rested [1/3] | Clean
[33] Freyd | HP: 1438/1512 (1272+83+83) | EN: 159/178 (169-10) | DMG: 8[+4] | MIT:315 | ACC:7 | AA | TAUNT 3 | F-SPIRIT | EVA:4 | THORNS:40 | BH:83 | VAMP-D: 83 | VAMP-O: 166 | BLD: 96 | ENV-O: 32 | FRB: 40 | FRZ: 64 | PARA-V | LD:8 | DOTE: 1/3 | PROB:48 | CAIN: 50 | HORN | Clean
[1] Zandra | HP: 1127/1127 | EN: 113/130 | DMG: 18[+4] | MIT:195 | ACC:3 | FRZ-IM | PARA-IM | FL.AURA: 16 | MENDING: 2 | FLN: 16 | BRN: 56 | DOTE: 3/3 | PROB:48 | HORN | Rested [1/3] | Clean
[3] Baldur | HP: 1053/1053 | EN: 106/128 | DMG: 28[+4] | MIT:8 | ACC:8+1 | AA | KEEN: 1 | EVA:4 | THORNS:40 | BH:58 | REC: 8 | FLN: 8 | BRN: 56 | BLT 32 | LD:3 | DOTE: 2/2 | HELLSTORM: 80 | STNG [x1] | HORN
[3] Crozeph | HP: 840/840 | EN: 68(-20)(+4)/102 | DMG: 22[+4] | MIT:104 | ACC:7 | AA | PHASE | EVA:2 | PARA-IM | BH:46 | REC: 4 | RISK: 8 | FLN: 16 | LD: 1 | HORN

"Up the tempo eh?" he said as Zandra casts her buff. The bear took a few swings earlier as they attacked. Was it a flail of survival or annoyance? Crozeph stared at it as he stayed a few seconds midair. Everyone is doing a job well done, he had to pull his weight with consistency because of how thick the health bars are.

Callisto plunged towards Freyd and that was his cue. As soon as his toes touched the shitty ground he dashed forward, aiming just under the jaw of the bear with a single swing. "Blade Demon 1st form: Roaring Sunder" he uttered. Crozeph had to keep tabs of his attacks, naming it helps. The blade sink in like knife to sourdough, bear hide is a bitch to cut. Black spikes jutted out of the wound where he hit but it quickly fell off "tch, too shallow" he was aiming for another cut but it seems the bear is about to move again "you're gonna get that world star treatment for hitting Freyd."

ID: 237090 [BD: 2 + 7] [CD: 10] Success

[26] x [12] = 312 - 45 MIT = 267 damage dealt to Callisto
CD: 10 [ST-B] activated

[4] Macradon | HP: 1115/1115 | EN: 109/130 | DMG: 25(+4) | MIT:179 | ACC:7 | PHASE | RHINO 2.6 (40%) [1/1] | F-SPIRIT | FR.AURA: 8 | FR.THORNS: 8/16 | BH:61 | VAMP-O: 123 | REC: 4 | HLY: 16 | LD:5 | DOTE: 2/3 | PROB:36 | HORN | Rested [0/2] | PARRY
[3] Wulfrin | HP: 829/829 | EN: 88/108 | DMG: 28(+4) | MIT:92 | ACC:9 | AA | EVA:1[+1] | BLD-IM (N) | BH:27 | REC: 8 | FRB: 40 | TXC-V: 32 | FRZ: 64 | LD:3 | BIZ-DOTE: 3/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | STNG [x1] | PROB:36 | SAND-A | TROLLS-B | JEWEL | HORN | Rested [1/3] | Clean
[12] Freyd | HP: 1424/1512 | EN: 175/178 | DMG: 8(+4) | MIT:315 | ACC:7 | AA | TAUNT 3 | F-SPIRIT | EVA:4 | THORNS:40 | BH:83 | VAMP-D: 83 | VAMP-O: 166 | BLD: 96 | ENV-O: 32 | FRB: 40 | FRZ: 64 | PARA-V | LD:8 | DOTE: 3/3 | PROB:48 | CAIN: 50 | HORN | Rested [1/2] | Clean
[1] Zandra | HP: 1127/1127 | EN: 110/130 | DMG: 18(+4) | MIT:195 | ACC:3 | FRZ-IM | PARA-IM | FL.AURA: 16 | MENDING: 2 | FLN: 16 | BRN: 56 | DOTE: 3/3 | PROB:48 | HORN | Rested [1/3] | Clean
[2] Baldur | HP: 1053/1053 | EN: 111/128 | DMG: 28(+4) | MIT:8 | ACC:8+1 | AA | KEEN: 1 | EVA:4 | THORNS:40 | BH:58 | REC: 8 | BRN: 56 | FRZ: 64 | FLN: 8| BRN: 56 | BLT 32| LD:3 | DOTE: 2/2 | HELLSTORM: 80 | STNG [x1] | HORN | Rested [0/2]
[1] Crozeph | HP: 840/840 | EN: 78/102 | DMG: 22(+4) | MIT:104 | ACC:7 | AA | PHASE | EVA:2 | PARA-IM | BH:46 | REC: 4 | RISK: 8 | FLN: 16 | LD: 1 | HORN

He couldn't talk
That's right...
The idiot couldn't talk

It has always been that way since they met, he was a messy person but she always swoops in to put him on the right track. The absence of presence was very obvious, he thought that Yuki would comment on how messy his hair is again, how clumsy he is, erratic maybe but again and again she just goes in and makes sure he's fine, treat him to something afterwards despite the dread of being killed in this game, more so as in front of them a battle is about to unfold. He only nodded and walked towards his team, looking at her.

"Maybe things will work out fine after all" he thought.

A few walks happening and the enemy revealed itself to them, and it's a bear. Some would say it's a monstrosity of a bear, an abomination that must be eradicated and to Crozeph the sentiment is agreeable "that's a lot of STDs" he muttered.

Crozeph didn't waste a second, Baldur is there and he might be watching what his dumbass guild member has been up to when it comes to mastering the blade. He dashed forward, no words, head slightly empty. Wulfrin already yelled something about his familiar followed by Mac roaring what they came here for.

For freedom

 He wasn't as knightly as they were if it was considered as one. Crozeph is a saboteur, he would resort to the dirtiest of tricks to win, to be victorious. Ereshkigal began pouring out its darkest amorphous liquids wrapping around his arm. Bright lights erupted as three players engaged. He jumped waiting for the phoenix to finish its play, Mac and Baldur landing their cleanest attacks and then there he was, aiming for the eyes "Blade Demon 6th Form: Savage Bite". His attack landed twice, quick successions. It almost mimicked a biting motion rapidly sinking the blade on the eyes. He glared, the creature needs to go down and he has stopped it on its track..

"Give me your head, I'll eat your face" teeth almost gnashing.

ID: 236784 BD: 8 + [7] [Success]
[Fallen activated]
[22] + [16] = [38] x [12] = 456 - [65] = 391 Damage dealt to Callisto
[TECH A] stun success
-12 EN

(2) Macradon | HP: 1115/1115 | EN: 119/130 | DMG: 25 | MIT:179 | ACC:7 | PHASE | RHINO 2.6 (40%) [1/1] | F-SPIRIT | FR.AURA: 8 | FR.THORNS: 8/16 | BH:61 | VAMP-O: 123 | REC: 4 | HLY: 16 | LD:5 | DOTE: 3/3 | IRON-T | PROB:36 | HORN | Rested [2/2] | PARRY
(1) Wulfrin | HP: 829/829 | EN: 96/108 | DMG: 28 | MIT:92 | ACC:9 | AA | EVA:1[+1] | BLD-IM (N) | BH:27 | REC: 8 | FRB: 40 | TXC-V: 32 | FRZ: 64 | LD:3 | BIZ-DOTE: 3/3 | HELLSTORM: 80 | STNG [x1] | PROB:36 | SAND-A | TROLLS-B | JEWEL | IRON-T | HORN | Rested [2/2] | Clean
(0) Freyd | HP: 1512/1512 | EN: 178/178 | DMG: 8 | MIT:315 | ACC:7 | AA | TAUNT 3 | F-SPIRIT | EVA:4 | THORNS:40 | BH:83 | VAMP-D: 83 | VAMP-O: 166 | BLD: 96 | ENV-O: 32 | FRB: 40 | FRZ: 64 | PARA-V | LD:8 | DOTE: 3/3 | IRON-T | PROB:48 | CAIN: 50 | HORN | Rested [2/2] | Clean | JUSTIFIED
(1) Zandra | HP: 1127/1127 | EN: 116/130 | DMG: 18 | MIT:195 | ACC:3 | FRZ-IM | PARA-IM | FL.AURA: 16 | MENDING: 2 | FLN: 16 | BRN: 56 | DOTE: 3/3 | PROB:48 | IRON-T | HORN | Rested [2/3] | Clean
(1) Baldur | HP: 1053/1053 | EN: 119/128 | DMG: 28 | MIT:8 | ACC:8+1 | AA | KEEN: 1 | EVA:4 | THORNS:40 | BH:58 | REC: 8 | BRN: 56 | FRZ: 64 | LD:3 | DOTE: 2/2 | HELLSTORM: 80 | STNG [x1] | IRON-T | HORN | Rested [1/2]
(0) Crozeph | HP: 840/840 | EN: 90/102 | DMG: 22 | MIT:104 | ACC:7 | AA | PHASE | EVA:2 | PARA-IM | BH:46 | REC: 4 | RISK: 8 | FLN: 16 | LD: 1 | IRON-T | HORN

Hearing the go signal was enough for him to drop down head first then grab some food. He tried to grab it as gentlemanly as possible but Crozeph was a punk, a dumb punk; or was there ever really a smart punk?

"Thank Freyd, I'll do my best to sashimi the boss today" he told him, reassuring Freyd that he'll do his job as long as the boss doesn't have EVA enough to enter the speedforce. Players are are already dropping in fast, the raid is soon to start with that kind of situation and he needs to take in as many as he can just to alleviate his horrible glass cannon build. Crozeph then darted back to the dead tree where he was dangling a while ago, eating the consumables upside down, Ereshkigal trying to nibble at what he's holding. 

the blue haori didn't escape his field of vision, he knew a few people who wore it, and Baldur is one of them. A sigh of relief escaped him, he looked at his guild leader and made a thumbs down, he realized it would looks like a sign of disapproval if he did it in his point of view. 

and then the branch where he's hanging began to make a creaking sound.

"Oh shit, I gained weight quickly after that creme something" he turned his head to see if anyone heard that too only to see her, the woman he probably locked up in the pantry or maybe he was just dumber that he thought that he couldn't find a way to meet her.

"Yuki..."

and then the branch creaked again, snapped, Down Crozeph falls head first, head over heels, a branch as thick as his arms about to also slam on his face.

Updated stat block after consumption of items from Freyd
Creme Brulee | ACC 2
Stalwart's Stew | MIT 3

swaps [Daemon Spade] to [Arrowhead Brooch]
Mega Slime Farm used

| HP: 840/840 | EN: 102/102 | DMG: 22 | MIT:104 | ACC:6 | AA | PHASE | EVA:2 | BH:46 | RISK: 8 | FLN: 16 | LD:1 | REC 1

It is better this way

He's upside down a dead tree, not really a good picture to paint but thought of how absurd it was to be the Hanged Man and tried to be one. Everyone seems to be familiar faces, people he has joined on battles he has lost count- he wasn't really counting. Raven-black hair, unkempt, a dull colored attire paired with an ominous looking katana, black amorphous substance leaking yet slithering around his waist and left arm. 

Crozeph drops in on a floor boss battle

He remained upside down, looking at the players present, Mac had the most relatable reaction and with him is Freyd and a new person to him "they call him Wulf Trim? ah! who am I to judge" he muttered. Night and Hirru was there, he's thinking whether these two would actually tell Yuki and Baldur that he's here "that isn't considered snitching I guess, bet it would make my wife appear. Shameful it will be to get beaten to a pulp by the wife before the boss could even..." he crossed his arms as thoughts go deeper. 

The only problem remaining, is he appeared empty-handed might as well call Lazarus a rich man.

Stat Block
| HP: 840/840 | EN: 102/102 | DMG: 22 | MIT:44 | ACC:3 | AA | PHASE | EVA:2 | PARA-IM | BH:46 | RISK: 8 | FLN: 16 | LD:1 |

"Now that settles things. Shirogane pack a medium level difficulty Sudoku, we're gonna go out and find some golden fleece" he stood up, grabbing his sword and looking around "the Heisenberg twins aren't around today? oh well they'll appear somewhere before we get out of Yomi." He opened his inventory and scanned everything he can give to his two companions. They weren't an official guild, just a group of players making do with the lemons they've been given. "After this I'll head home and see if Yuki is back, take a baguette if she isn't" he thought. It was a dangerous notion, Yuki sometimes doesn't like it when he's stealing ingredients. 

"The ruins here are pretty depressing, we can go somewhere more lush or vibrant like those ruins near Loreal Elves territories". He had his fair share of adventures on Elven lands thanks to Dazia, Shirogane and Plini may like it there. He scanned his inventory again making sure he has at least ten pieces of bread with him, something to munch on while exploring.

Back in business

No time to waste, no time to die, and die another day. Crozeph lunged forward, straight from being face down on the ground and then up to running towards Wushen. "I love the smell of stew in the morning!" he yelled.

A rage fit of survival or annoyance, a little bit of both, maybe more about the annoyance. He wanted to end the battle, getting it dragged on because of his energy losing is really bad for his mental health.

Ereshkigal's sharp edge grated at the scales of the dragon, eager to sink in but it seems now is still not the time.

ID: 218263
BD: 1 + 6 = 7 [success]
24 x 17 = 408 - 15 = 393

(8) Crozeph | HP: 920/920 | EN: 18/98 | DMG: 24 | MIT: 104 | EVA: 2 | ACC: 5(6/AA) | BH: 50 | PHASE | FLN: 16 | PARA.I | RSKY: 8 | LD:1(2)

Just one more push

He thought. Things went out of hand this time when it comes to their team's flow of battle. Good thing Koga still had enough to go on. There was no feeling of fatigue or aching bones. None of that exists in the game as a way to keep players safe from torture... maybe.

Crozeph fell face down on the ground, he wanted to gather what little energy he had to unleash one more attack but he also wanted it to go further. Dirt on his face, palms not sweaty, maybe arms are heavy... Yuki's spaghetti.

wait...

It was the thought of her, the meaning of why he does this. He needed to contribute, they needed to get out. The sound of the wind chiming inside the garden of their manor. the faint clinking of Yuki's utensils as she prepares their meal, his was always special. Yuki would always add a little extra for him. 

He wanted that again, and that want seems to have a good effect on him.

Crozeph gained 4 EN
Crozeph used Meditate and recovered 16 EN

(8) Crozeph | HP: 920/920 | EN: 35/98 (+4,+16) | DMG: 24 | MIT: 104 | EVA: 2 | ACC: 5(6/AA) | BH: 50 | PHASE | FLN: 16 | PARA.I | RSKY: 8 | LD:1(2)

"It fucking persists!"

Cro yelled, a very rare reaction to any battle he's in. It must've been the heat or the realization that he might not be the pogchamp anymore. 

or maybe, it's because he's almost out of energy

He didn't like this blunder, no one does. He ran, strafed, lunged not to his heart's content but to his mind's annoyance. The monster must die or else Wushen would be always giving them the maze runner treatment. 

Three slashes, all coming at once. Eager to reach the brimstone monster and put it down, like what a feral and undisciplined pet deserves. Three slashes converging at one point, at Brimstone's imaginary double chin. 

"I'm tired, I want tic tacs."

ID: 217946
BD: 4 + 6 = 10 [success] CD: 9 [ST-B] next attack

24 x 15 = 360 - 325 damage to Brimstoner

(8) Crozeph | HP: 920/920 | EN: 15/98 | DMG: 24 | MIT: 104 | EVA: 2 | ACC: 5(6/AA) | BH: 50 | PHASE | FLN: 16 | PARA.I | RSKY: 8 | LD:1(2)

As Dazia continued with her intricate plan, Crozeph was already slumped on the ground and pulling out tiny weeds. He wasn't the type to reveal what he plans and he also, as much of a scumbag he is, overlaps his plan with others. Of course this has greatly benefited Jacob's Ladder and his fiance but will it work on Dazia? he doesn't care.

"Elven borders? something stupid?"

His ears picked up something of a good idea. Crozeph did sucker punched Elves who had superiority complex, he helped the Elves who got gang banged by goblins but in the Elven borders? 

He grinned at the thought of it "the Elven Borders ehehehe"

He rolled on his back a few times till he bumped on one treant, stood up and whispered something to their forest friend. The treant gave a slow, growling laugh at what Crozeph whispered and he himself chuckled but it had that slight malevolence in it. 

"All right your plan is good."

Busy, busy, busy

He couldn't even take his eyes for moment and try to eat something. Not that he was hungry but because he simply wanted to. Gone are the days where he is so uptight and edgy, reminiscent of Plini, and he hates the ever growing pressure the boss gives. 

definitely living up to its purpose

He eased himself into a shin-no-kamae and set his eyes on the new elemental "The fuck you doing here Morphling, this is not the mid lane ."

Less then a few seconds, he lunged. Ereshkigal once again hummed its eagerness to cut and yet the circumstances of its full potential didn't even aligned. 

It must've been the property of the elemental, because Cro definitely felt his blade sink deeper than he planned. He grinned, his attack landed and buried deep enough. "Told you this isn't mid lane"

Tendril-like thorns sprouted out of Ereshkigal's katana as Crozeph pulled it out, hopefully that can keep this thing in check.

And yes, his energy is fucked.

ID: 217791
BD: 9 [critical]
Phase triggered

24 +1 = 25 x 12 [ST-I] = 300 - 16 MIT [Phase] = 284 damage to Brimstone

(6) Crozeph | HP: 920/920 | EN: 30/98 | DMG: 24 | MIT: 104 | EVA: 2 | ACC: 5(6/AA) | BH: 50 | PHASE | FLN: 16 | PARA.I | RSKY: 8 | LD:1(2)