Dazia

Vigilon jumped in to wipe out the remaining Hellhounds, and that was all of them. Now to find Cerberus.

Along the way to the inner chamber, Vigilon remarked the usefulness of the survival skill, considering that what he went through was worth it. "For the record, I still support a relationship between you and Koharu. All things considered, you should probably give her an answer, or at least direct her to Krysta." Dazia remarked. "At least give the girl a chance." 

Dazia thought about what she would be going through. It would be unbelievably tough, especially regarding that vengeful Princess. "You know what...since you're putting me through something, I'll put you through something too. I'll give you col if I have to, but I say... One Date. One Date with Koharu. Find some way to be able to do it, I'm sure you can." She decided.

Dazia began to move on ahead, and soon she found the beast she was looking for. "Target Sighted." She thought as she readied her weapon. With one Infernal Crescent, each of its three Heads' HP bars dropped to zero, and the monster was destroyed. Dazia remained in position for a few seconds, then she sheathed her blade. "That was...far too easy..."

Not something she expected, despite having literally assassinated the quest target.

ID# 204414 BD: 10(Critical, +2 Base DMG)

ID# 204415 BD: 5+3=8(hit)

ID# 204416 BD: 7+3=10(hit, Fallen Activates!)

Infernal Crescent:

23x15=345 Damage to Cerberus Head 2

25x15=375 Damage to Cerberus Head 1

31x15=465 Damage to Cerberus Head 3

Vigilon: HP 760/760, EN 93/110 | 23 DMG | 78 MIT | 4 ACC | 2 EVA | PAR | 6 LD

Dazia: HP 660/660, EN 50/84 | 23 DMG | 44 MIT | 3 ACC | 4 EVA | 1 LD | Fallen: 8

                 Enemies:

<<Cerberus>>:

Head 1: HP 0/200, 40 DMG

Head 2: HP 0/200, 40 DMG

Head 3: HP 0/200, 40 DMG

Dazia had no answer for Vigilon's question. He even added how his sister was also affected by his father's death...personally, Dazia didn't think developing a tough shell was the worst reaction to such a scenario as loss. If the runaway was as good to his children as Vigilon claimed he was, it was only natural that the realization that the world was dangerous would cause someone to develop a defensive exterior to their life and personality. Dazia seemed to receive a more aggressive side upon learning what the world was like, as well as the ones who tried to rule it...but to her it was something that was completely understandable. All things considered, Vigilon's willingness to see the good in others was...respectable, seeing that there have definitely been certain people who he saw no such hope within as well.

The markings on the map were now aligned, and Dazia closed her map to see a cavern entrance. "We're here."

Once the Players entered the cavern, immediately the sound of advancing pawsteps could be heard. They'd already been found. Four Hellhounds emerged from deeper within the cavern, coming to face the players and defend their den. Dazia pulled out her weapon, and attacked with Infernal Crescent, slaying all but one. It was only a matter of time before the others emerged...

At least the Hellhounds were weaklings.

ID# 204398 BD: 4+3=7(hit)

ID# 204399 BD: 4+3=7(hit)

ID# 204400 BD: 1(Critical Fail)

ID# 204401 BD: 8+3=11(hit, Fallen Activates!)

Infernal Crescent:

23x15=345 damage to Hellhounds 1 and 2

31x15=465 Damage to Hellhound 4

[0]Vigilon: HP 760/760, EN 110/110 | 23 DMG | 78 MIT | 4 ACC | 2 EVA | PAR | 6 LD

[0]Dazia: HP 660/660, EN 65/84 | 23 DMG | 44 MIT | 3 ACC | 4 EVA | 1 LD | Fallen: 8

                 Enemies:

Hellhound 1: HP 0/200, 50 DMG

Hellhound 2: HP 0/200, 50 DMG

Hellhound 3: HP 200/200, 50 DMG

Hellhound 4: HP 0/200, 50 DMG

Dazia kept her map open, as Vigilon could easily take down anything that showed up, and nothing could kill her too quickly here. Until the destination was reached, she would take the role of navigator.

Vigilon thought it was a good idea to try making conversation, but it was probably to pass the time. Dazia would need to keep her eyes focused on the map for the time being, but she would speak if she must...

"...You really want to ask that?" Dazia questioned. She then sighed. "...I never really check in on them...except for maybe Hiraani. She may be troublesome at times, but...she's much kinder than I could ever be... In case you're still wondering, she's fine, last I checked. I don't exactly get along with the others...even Aurelius has some ulterior motives that keep us at a neutrality." She explained. Each of her siblings seemed to have something that made them more trouble than worth, but it would seem that only Valna was worth putting some hope in...sure, she had her...tendencies...but aside from that, she was there for everyone, she was willing to help others, even people who Dazia preferred to hate...

The NPC turned his attention to Vigilon when he began to ask his question.

"It would seem that these hellhounds have been terrorizing the land, based on what other people have been saying. From what we can guess, their alpha seems to be a Cerberus." Dazia clarified. The NPC seemed to turn his full attention to Dazia upon the mention of Cerberus. "...Cerberus, you say..." He began. "...So, you want to fight the beast? I've recently come back from an expedition to find its den, but, well..." The NPC gestured to himself, with plenty of burns and wounds. He then suppressed a cough. "Came with a heavy price, I barely made it out alive." He added. "You two had better be sure you know what you're doing, lest you end up like me...or worse. If you really think you can take it on, I'll tell you where to find the beast, but nothing more...it's not like you could afford that information, anyway." He finished with a mild smirk, still feeling somewhat weak and clearly in the middle of recovery.

"We can handle ourselves. By the time we return, you won't be having trouble with that thing anymore." Dazia decided. Given that it was on the ninth floor, it probably wouldn't be too much of a threat in comparison to quests on higher floors. "...If you're certain, then..." The Broker NPC said with a sigh. "I'll tell you what I know."

Following Vigilon's claim that it really was just that simple, there would be some words overheard. Vigilon then spoke to one of the NPCs directly, and as it would seem, there was unease within the Village, involving some...Hellhounds. If anything, this might be Dazia's next lead.

Vigilon asked if she wanted to take this opportunity due to the survival skill making it much easier to endure the floor's heat. "Funny you should say that, I came here to kill two birds with one stone. I'm here on a mission from the Guild. The current hint for the next missing person case just so happens to be on this floor and involves what I believe is a Cerberus." Dazia remarked. "Unfortunately, a vague idea can only get us so far. We know that the Hellhounds are close, but we don't know the target's exact location. Searching aimlessly might take us a day or two." She added. "We might have to ask around for additional information." She suggested.

Dazia grimaced under her cowl. Vigilon was persistent, if anything...persistent to find the peaceful method. Was it because he felt remorse for killing someone who must have been an asshole, judging by the fact that his cursor was green and clean?

"You....what is it with you, always trying to find the peaceful way?" Dazia asked. "Your methods are both a blessing and a curse, you killed out of self-defense and now you just abhor the idea of killing for survival? I guess people really do get different feelings out of different things." She remarked. After about a minute of silence, she sighed. "But you are right that if Princess isn't dealt with, she'll make my life hell when we get out. ...Your talks with her had better work." She added.

Vigilon then said that he'd speak to those who Wardege knew in hopes of finding peaceful solutions with them, too. He finished by saying that she owed him, too...and his task was so easy, it helped her in making a decision. "Wait....that's it? You're just...asking me to join them? To keep helping them out?" She asked, confused as to why his task was really that simple.

Vigilon's stare...was actually intimidating under that hood of his. Dazia glared back from under her cowl.

For a matter of seconds, the fires in both players' eyes did all the talking. A Red Flame against a Blue Flame.

Vigilon proceeded to give his response. He was clearly feeling something both different and familiar to Dazia. She knew well about anger, she knew well about hatred, wrath and a longing for bloodshed...

 "I've been handling the whole debacle between you and Wardege the same way as American Law. Suspect is Innocent until proven guilty. And you...Have just revealed that you are indeed guilty of Wardege's Murder."

Dazia stepped back, her left hand slowly reaching for the hilt of her weapon, but her glare persisted, in hopes that she could keep his attention to her eyes and not her hands.

"One way or another, you need to make it up to those he knew."

This was new. "...What??"

"All of them."

Granted, this meant that Vigilon still hadn't lost hope for Dazia...but in a scenario like this, it was both a blessing and a curse. Blessing was, she got to live. Curse was, she now had to do the impossible...make amends to everyone that damn fool knew...and there was one that made it the most impossible...

Princess.

"No...!" She exclaimed in disbelief. "No! No- Do you even realize what the hell you're even saying??" She questioned, exasperated despite the relief that Vigilon hadn't decided to kill her. "Seriously? 'make it up to those he knew'? How do you expect me to do that, especially when one of those people is trying to kill me??" 

This was going to be more difficult than expected. "And what if I can't offer what's needed to 'make it up to them'?" She asked, trying to make him realize the issue with this decision of his.

Things were only going downhill.

Vigilon brought up Dazia's kill count and that he was trying to come up with a compromise. "Vigilon, this is my life, not yours!" She began. Vigilon brought up the topic of remorse for killing. Dazia was no longer in a peaceful mood. She sort of threw up her hands. "Nobody cares about the assholes when they die!" She responded. "Lupix tried to kill a child and I fought in the child's stead, Aldinago was a thief who resorted to violence after he couldn't steal from me, Derenze attacked me first, unconcerned about the consequences!" She explained with a raised voice. "Don't even get me started on Wardege! He had a flawed way of life, and when he decided to differ from that, he picked the wrong method and got us both caught up in a fight to the death! When dealing with the final moment, he told me to 'treat him as I would treat Humanity', and instead of dropping his damn spear or tossing it aside, he just held on to it, so I couldn't trust him by default! Even if he meant well by that, he should have known that I prioritize survival in a life or death situation! You have your dumbass moments, Vigilon, but he was even dumber than you!"

So he came to discuss stupid topics? Really?

Vigilon would speak about the issues that came with fraternizing with Dazia, in terms of his relationship with Princess. "Well, obviously there's going to be problems when you're doing shit behind her back, so either stick around her or stick around me, you can't do both." Dazia said, her arms crossed in annoyance, since Dazia was already putting up with Krysta either way, meaning it was only Vigilon who had to choose a side.

"And for the record, the main reason I'm still helping you out despite my girlfriend's literal enmity with you, is the fact that, unlike many others, I haven't lost hope for you yet!"

...Dazia wasn't expecting this.

"Vigilon..." Dazia began. "...You Idiot." She half-groaned, somewhat exasperated. "You need to put some things aside...I say you should pick a side because if you keep sticking around me, as you've already mentioned, you're gonna be in trouble. If you stick around her and not me, you won't be getting on her bad side. You love her, right? So maybe you should just focus on the more immediate problem that is Krysta being a vengeful little Princess!" She exclaimed.

Dazia had been considering her various thoughts, wondering if this was really the way to go.

"Come on, you really should consider joining, you won't regret it!"
 "You're going to need both friends and allies you can trust. Even if it's just a temporary thing, you could help us out more..."
"If you have few you can turn to, I'll be right here, young raven."

.........

Dazia was unsure about this. Joining a Guild...it was surprisingly tougher to consider this decision than she originally thought.

...And as an incentive, she'd already received her first Mission from the Guild.

Quote

"I've heard rumors that one of our lost members had spoken of a three-headed Hellhound in floor 9, shortly before his disappearance. Perhaps investigating the matter might offer some clues."

"Good luck."
-Seline

An investigation.

Vigilon had already asked Dazia to come to Floor 9, so this was an opportunity to kill two birds with one stone. ....such a thought feels so off, now, due to the Guild all having some kind of symbolic bird. Seline had the Black Osprey for herself, there was the Snowy Owl for Ithena, a Nightingale for Rivea, and even a Mockingbird for Yinangi, a friend of Dazia's who had recently joined the Guild...by Dazia's suggestion.

Judging by what Seline already calls Dazia, she'd probably end up as the guild's "raven"...but it was fitting, seeing that she was already known as the Raven of Wrath...not only that, but Dazia's mother, despite the shortness that was a very much hated genetic trait Dazia ended up inheriting, also seemed to have a fondness for ravens.

Now she just needed to see what the hell was going on. Off to Knorlit Village she walked, and it was likely that Vigilon was already there, waiting for her.

Stats and Equipment:

Vigilon was going to accept the party invite, but it seemed he had one more thing to ask. "Corridor Crystals? Those are for transporting parties of players, aren't they? I don't have any, so don't expect me to save your ass just because you forgot a Teleport Crystal." Dazia answered.

Now then, it was time to head over to the specified location, now that there was one. "Let's try not to get lost in the woods on the way there."

First came the walk to the forest of memory. "So, anything keeping you busy, now that the overpopulation stopped so suddenly?" Dazia asked.

When was the last time Vigilon and Dazia working together had gone smoothly? Honestly, she couldn't remember...and it had her worried. There was the time with that one enemy who cut Dazia's HP in half, there was the time where the boats were set on fire and everyone had to swim to shore over in a starlit lake, and of course, there was the time during the overpopulation investigation where the two almost fell to their deaths because Vigilon couldn't see where they were going...

Constant problems. If it didn't stop here, she might stop partying up with him entirely.

Well, this narrowed down a potential location right away. "Well, isn't that a coincidence..." Dazia noted. She looked over to SkyBlastarr. "Is there anything else you want to add, or will we be on our separate ways for now?" She asked. Yinangi stood firm. "Prepped and ready for action! I'm considering starting my search in the sixth floor. Message me when you guys get done so I can introduce my new friend to you!" She said with a salute before running off towards the teleport gate. Literal teenager or no, despite being knowledgeable, Sky was still just a child at heart, and Dazia could tell.

She turned her gaze back to Vigilon. "It would seem that our goals happen to line up. The missing player I'm looking for was last seen on this floor. If people were barely able to explore this rumored area you speak of, she might be there...though I have no clue why a supporter would be there on her lonesome. Point is, while I usually don't care for partying up, I know it's necessary in many situations, especially since this death game is technically an MMO." She explained, before sending a party invite to Vigilon.

Vigilon asked for some context as to understand what he was hearing. "You wanna know the agenda? Fine." Dazia decided. She wasn't gonna put up with this, so she might as well get it over with. "Seline is the woman who was in that room I dragged you out of, and the leader of the Sky Swords guild. I helped her out over in the fourth floor by finding a missing member. ...I also happen to be on yet another missing person case from her. I found her strategist last time, but now I have to search for the Guild's main supporter." She explained. SkyBlastarr's eyes lit up. "Are...are you looking for the Nightingale? I mean, I have yet to be told of any other missing supporters...it's kinda like Seline and Ithena are the only ones around, though...I wonder what got everyone split up." She remarked.

That was reason enough to keep going. "...Then that probably means I'm going to have my hands full searching for the other missing members of the guild. If I remember correctly, a guild needs a minimum of four players. If it was formed before you even joined...there may be others out there..." She thought aloud.

"Her username is Shanno, though her current weapon and apparel, as well as her support-focused build, seem to have caused some to call her 'demon of light'. I do not understand why they thought such things, but if anything, it may be a term some might recognize." Seline explained. "I'm certain you can recognize her if you happen to see her, though."

Before anything else could happen, there was a knock on the door. Dazia sighed, but Seline seemed to be in the welcoming mood. "Come in."

Dazia turned around to see...Vigilon...figures, it was just her luck.

He admitted that he had some questions, but he hoped he wasn't interrupting anything. "I was just about to leave, anyway. We'll talk outside." Dazia decided, before grabbing Vigilon by the wrist and dragging him out of the room.

Once the two players were outside, Dazia took a deep breath, and positioned her fists on her hips. "Ok, I've got an agenda to get to, so what is it?" She asked.

Then another interruption came. "Heeeey! Dazia! Vigilon!"

Here we go... Dazia turned around to see SkyBlastarr coming. "Oh, Sky. What's going on?" She asked. "Just a heads up." Sky began. "While you're helping out my new guild master, I'm gonna be scouring the floors for a worthy familiar!" She said before pumping her fist into the air. "Seline's a really great person, you should consider joining too, Dazia!" She suggested, a bright smile on her face. Dazia seemed to be in thought for a moment. She'd never really considered joining a guild, she never really had that much trust in anyone...except maybe Benjamin, but for some reason he'd stopped responding to her messages.

SkyBlastarr:

Dazia entered the room, where Seline was waiting.

"Seline, I hear you'd like my help again?" She asked.

Seline turned around to see Dazia. "Yes, Raven. I do thank you for finding Ithena, my Guild's Owl. ...But the rest of those from said guild are still missing. I've managed to hear that my little Nightingale was last seen on this floor, and I doubt I'll be able to handle the task alone, even in this floor..." She explained.

"Find yourself an ally if you can, but please...return my dear Nightingale to me, I need to see her safe and sound..." She said, almost pleading.

Dazia had learned she could trust this woman, and that those under her guild were good people. She would support her. "I'll do what I can." She answered. "Also...have you thought about my suggestion? ...Regarding SkyBlastarr?" Dazia asked. Seline lifted her hand for one of the birds in the room to perch on her finger. "Ah, yes...the Mockingbird." She noted, as if reminiscing. "You need not worry about your friend, Raven. She has agreed to joining the Guild. I'll see to it that she is welcomed with open arms." She answered. "Thank you..." Dazia responded softly. "I...I should probably be off, hopefully I'll be back with your Nightingale...wait, may I ask, what was her username again?"

Seline:

Stats and Equipment:

Name: Flower of Life
Your Profession: Artisan
Your Rank: 2
Roll ID: 202869
Roll Result: 12
Item Type: Trinket
Tier: 1
Quality: Perfect
Enhancements: Loot Die(3)
Description: A silver amulet made from several intertwined and concentric circles creating the sacred geometry pattern of a flower. A symbol of divine luck and prosperity.

Post Link: https://www.sao-rpg.com/topic/19936-f11-rank-2-artisan-ombre-di-cristallo-pk-accessible-closed/?do=findComment&comment=646201

Name: Lesser Token of Prosperity
Your Profession: Artisan
Your Rank: 2
Roll ID: 202870
Roll Result: 9
Item Type: Trinket
Tier: 1
Quality: Uncommon
Enhancements: Prosperity
Description: A simple copper token in appearance, but sometimes a coin saved is a coin earned.
Post Link: https://www.sao-rpg.com/topic/19936-f11-rank-2-artisan-ombre-di-cristallo-pk-accessible-closed/?do=findComment&comment=646201

Crafting Results:

ID# 202869 CD: 12(Crafted T1 Perfect Trinket)

ID# 202870 CD: 9(Crafted Uncommon T1 Trinket)

ID# 202871 CD: 6, LD: 7(Failed, Cannot Salvage)

Materials Consumed: 3

Crafting(Profession) EXP Earned: 13

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Total Seeds: 134

Purchasing: Gungir's Shard x1(70 Seeds), Halloween Favor x1(50 Seeds), and Demonic Shard x1(10 Seeds)

Remaining Seeds: 4

Total Tags: 5(T4 Halloween Candy(OH) x3, Reroll Ticket x3, Candy Corn x1)

Event resources were obtained in the following threads:

Finally, that whole fiasco was over. Nemo explained that he was feeling lonesome, and that led to all of his actions. Dazia, in all honesty, didn't care. If she could have done so, she would have taken advantage of the opportunity, but it seemed that Vigilon thought it was best to spare Nemo. Regardless of all this, it was best to focus on the present, rather than what could have been, but wasn't.

When Dazia left the Garden, one target of hers was right in front of her. Krysta and Astralin took the initiative to attack, and it was likely that Vigilon would, too. "Stand back, this one's my target." Dazia claimed. She quickly rushed in to attack, and managed to strike her target.

"what is it with you people? can't a guy catch a break around here?" The skeleton spoke.

"Oh, you'll get a break..." Dazia began, before attacking again. "...in your bones."

The Skeleton waved his hand, and Dazia was flung away. "you've got a real sick, twisted sense of humor there, lady. you're not nearly as crazy as that one kid, but you're starting to remind me of them..."

Dazia got up, but the skeleton was now gone.

ID# 202708 CD: 10(HIT!)

ID# 202709 CD: 11(HIT!)

ID# 202710 CD: 8(miss)

Tags Acquired: 2(10 Materials, +5% Exp. for the thread, <<Unidentified T4 Perfect Straight Sword>> x3)

Wonderful, they found the pattern. That did nothing good for Dazia's mood. "You're not the first ones to call us that." Dazia remarked.

Vigilon claimed he was too young, scared, and traumatized to be able to end his father's killer. "Well, you're clearly different than your younger self, then. Nice to see that you've grown and all, but honestly you could still use some improvement. Why? Sometimes I can't tell if you are a genius or an absolute dimwit. Hell, you could be both at the same time, and I wouldn't be surprised." She noted.

The players decided to leave the garden, and Dazia found herself unable to leave. Something was wrong. Half an hour later, the party found Nemo, but he didn't look happy...something was definitely wrong.

He demanded that the players "Return what they'd stolen". ...ah, the loot from the wolves....

When Nemo transformed into a dragon, Dazia could only assume the garden and everything in it was his hoard. If she defeated Nemo here, any treasures here could be retrieved without excessive resistance. She had a new target, and it was time to take an advantage of this opportunity. Krysta and Astralin missed their attacks, giving Dazia enough time to figure out how and when to strike. She rushed in and attacked with Shadow Cutter, and the boss's HP was...disappointing, to be honest.

ID# 202679 BD: 6+3-2=7(hit, Fallen Activates!)

Shadow Cutter(ST-I): (21+8)x12-100=248 Damage to Nemo

[0]Vigilon: HP 740/740, EN 88/88 | 21 DMG | 78 MIT | 4 ACC | 2 EVA | PAR | 6 LD | 3 Prosperity

[0]Krysta: HP 660/660, EN 84/86 | 21 DMG | 78 MIT | 3 ACC | 3 LD | 3 Prosperity | Holy: 8 | T4 Bleed

[0]Astralin: HP 480/480, EN 64/66 | 20 DMG | 45 MIT | 5 ACC | 2 EVA | 3 Prosperity | Freeze: 9-10

[1]Dazia: HP 620/620, EN 68/80 | 21 DMG | 44 MIT | 3 ACC | 4 EVA | 1 LD | 3 Prosperity | Fallen: 8

           Enemies:

Nemo, Wind of Gaia:

Here we go.

"...You tried to stop my sister from stealing your supplies?" Dazia asked. "You would have to have left them out in the open to catch her stealing them." Dazia pointed out. Astralin remarked that it was still a lead, due to a possible username being revealed. "Hmph...true. It does kind of sound like a name she'd choose...it's a small chance, based on what you described, but that might actually be her." Dazia noted. "I've had enough of your little games, Haimi..." Dazia thought. "Once I confirm your in-game identity, all I will need is an expert searcher, and then there's nowhere you can hide from me."

Astralin was...a bit too optimistic about Dazia's siblings. "No, you don't understand, my siblings are generally among the worst people to be around." Dazia warned. "One has an ulterior motive of always being the best, another has ridiculous excuses for his actions...well, two of them have ridiculous excuses. One sister of mine has some kind of dragon fever, and I already told you about the crazy one...if you really want genuine kindness, that would be the Player going by the username Valna. Yes, she's kind and means well, but she has trouble telling if a guy is currently dating someone. She's...oh forget it, you get the point by now..."

Vigilon claimed his father was a great man who stood up for him until the very end. "And you think that's enough to make him a genuinely good person? My father might have not been the best one around, but at least he stayed for the sake of his family, and tried to stay among us before my mother pushed him out of my life. My father was braver than yours would have ever been. If you think the family's crazy, you're probably thinking about Aunt Rebecca, though I doubt you've even heard of her." Dazia responded.

Krysta mentioned that she'd lost her mother, but without a proper mention of how she died, there was no telling if she'd been through worse than Vigilon had. "Oh? but had you watched your beloved parent die in front of you, as your boyfriend had?" She asked. "Speaking of which...Vigilon, you literally had an opportunity to take down the man who murdered your father, you said the killer left the weapons behind, why'd you do nothing?"

Astralin changed the subject, claiming that the players' backstories were going into "Edgy Rogue Territory". This was reality, not Dungeons and Dragons. Life was never fair. Astralin then revealed that the players intended to investigate the Monster Overpopulation. "Funny you would say that, my crazy sister decided that she and I should solve the phenomenon...and in case you haven't figured out already, her answer was to kill them all off." Dazia answered. It was no clue that would help them make any proper investigations...but it was better than saying nothing. Astralin then pulled out the Purple Essence, asking what it was. In response, Dazia pulled out the <<Red Essence>>. "Honestly..." She began. "When it comes to these things, I'm just about as lost as you are."

Figures that Princess wouldn't believe Dazia...but she asked for a description, so she might as well. "She wears a set of cloth armor with a cowl. Primarily black in color, but there are quite a few extra designs on it. ...like whenever she's not sneaking around, her getup screams 'hey, look at me!' ...How she was even able to hide from me is beyond me." She explained.

"Six." Dazia replied to Vigilon's question of how many siblings Dazia had, and if they were all in this game. "I only lack evidence of one, the rest I've all confirmed are in this game...I'm pretty sure you don't want to meet them." She added.

Vigilon looked over to Krysta, like he was about to say something serious...oh, oh he was gonna tell her. Dazia was suppressing a smile, she wanted to see the look on Princess's face when he told her. Vigilon then revealed that he and Dazia were cousins.

Oh, the look on her face was priceless. Dazia was unable to suppress her smile this time, but hopefully it might be concealed by her cowl if she just looked down... Vigilon and Krysta believed that Vigilon's father was doing what he believed was right. Now, that was just laughable. "Ah ha ha ha, please, try and tell me separating family and turning them against each other is a good thing." Dazia responded. "I know you'd never think that, just because he was your father...but your father was a coward. He sowed seeds of doubt in his sister, and they both left their other siblings behind. That sister then wanted to stand up to her family head on, but what did your father do? He ran. You're already braver than your father ever was, Vigilon. It's time you figured that out."

Vigilon finished off the Alpha Mossy Wolf, and the battle was over. His next words were like Dazia's mood: Irritated.

Once he put his weapon away, he seemed to look for a fair method of deciding whether a ceasefire would happen, or if Dazia should be running right now. Krysta gave her reasons why a vote would end in a tie. Krysta was right, but not in the way she probably thought. "Oh, you clueless Princess..." Dazia thought. "You have no idea that Vigilon and I were working together over at the ruins before you showed up." She suppressed a smile at the thought.

Krysta then brought up the argument that happened in combat, mentioning what Dazia was coming up to before Astralin's outburst. "The Culprit you are talking about...is my sister. One sister in particular, actually. I don't think you've ever seen her...no, I'm not talking about Valna, I'm talking about someone else entirely. Even I think you should avoid her. She's batshit crazy, and already has an orange cursor, though I haven't seen any player kills caused by her on the monument." Dazia explained. "Then again, I haven't managed to learn her username yet. She never gave that information to me when I encountered her in the ruins."

Vigilon stole Dazia's kills, but since this was a delicate situation, it was fine. The last of the pack showed up, three wolves and their Alpha. Was this one all show, or did it have some extra bite to it? Well, there was only one way to find out...

Krysta attacked first, and the Alpha seemed to be more clever than its allies, dodging Krysta's attack with ease, although Astralin's highly-accurate attack proved difficult for it to dodge when trying to disarm an opponent. Only the Alpha and one other remained. Dazia saw fit to finish the battle. She prepared her sword art, then she attacked quickly with Infernal Crescent, taking down one enemy....and finding her sword get caught in the enemy's teeth. The same tactic applied against Krysta was being used at this moment. "Damn it, let go you little-!" She tugged again and again, trying to pull her weapon back, as to avoid it, or even she herself, getting flung across the garden by a mossy mutt.

ID# 202486 BD: 10(Critical, +2 Base DMG)

ID# 202487 BD: 1(Critical Fail)

Infernal Crescent: 23x11=253 Damage to Mossy Wolf 20!

ID# 202488 CD: 2, LD: 18+1=19(4092 col, <<Unidentified T4 Perfect Consumable>>, and <<Unidentified T4 Rare trinket>>)

[0]Vigilon: HP 740/740, EN 11/88 | 21 DMG | 78 MIT | 4 ACC | 2 EVA | PAR | 6 LD | 3 Prosperity

[0]Krysta: HP 660/660, EN 18/86 | 21 DMG | 78 MIT | 3 ACC | 3 LD | 3 Prosperity | Holy: 8 | T4 Bleed

[1]Astralin: HP 480/480, EN 11/66 | 20 DMG | 45 MIT | 5 ACC | 2 EVA | 3 Prosperity | Freeze: 9-10

[0]Dazia: HP 620/620, EN 14/80 | 21 DMG | 44 MIT | 3 ACC | 4 EVA | 1 LD | 3 Prosperity | Fallen: 8

           Enemies:

Mossy Wolf 20: HP 0/372, 124 DMG, Leeching Fang | On a natural MD of 9 or 10, this mob heals for 10% of the final damage dealt to its target.

Mossy Wolf 22: HP 152/372, 124 DMG, Leeching Fang | On a natural MD of 9 or 10, this mob heals for 10% of the final damage dealt to its target.

Princess was doing her own little way of saying "la la la, not listening!". It was, admittedly, less aggravating than the usual, but it was still frustrating that Krysta didn't want to hear anything from Dazia. She also demanded to know why the monsters here were overpopulated, but not everywhere else. "Are you saying I'm the one at fault for that? Of course I'm not, the culprit is obviously my-"

"SHUT UP, BOTH OF YOU!"

Dazia did not expect an outburst from Astralin. Especially not from Astralin. The wannabe mage proceeded to scold Dazia and Krysta for what she found wrong in their argument, and then took a deep breath as if moments like this were rare.

Having had a glimpse or two on what kind of person Astralin was? This was definitely a rare case.

Vigilon asked for someone to cover him...and everyone rushed in to attack his targets instead. Dazia shook her head. "Fine, I'll do it myself then." She muttered before turning to face the wolves. She slashed across using Infernal Crescent, and the fallen energy within her blade tore into two of the wolves. The other two simply got deep cuts into them, indicated by the red marks they now had. The wolves were still standing, so another sweeping attack should do the trick...

ID# 202423 BD: 9(Critical, +1 Base DMG)

ID# 202424 BD: 6+3=9(hit, Fallen Activates!)

ID# 202425 BD: 7+3=10(hit, Fallen Activates!)

ID# 202426 BD: 9(Critical, +1 Base DMG)

Infernal Crescent: 22x11=242 Damage to Mossy Wolves 16 and 19, (21+8)x11=319 Damage to Mossy Wolves 17 and 18!

[0-0-0-0]Vigilon: HP 740/740, EN 31/88 | 21 DMG | 78 MIT | 4 ACC | 2 EVA | PAR | 6 LD | 3 Prosperity

[0-0-0-0]Krysta: HP 660/660, EN 35/86 | 21 DMG | 78 MIT | 3 ACC | 3 LD | 3 Prosperity | Holy: 8 | T4 Bleed

[0-0-0-0]Astralin: HP 480/480, EN 25/66 | 20 DMG | 45 MIT | 5 ACC | 2 EVA | 3 Prosperity | Freeze: 9-10

[2-1-1-2]Dazia: HP 620/620, EN 26/80 | 21 DMG | 44 MIT | 3 ACC | 4 EVA | 1 LD | 3 Prosperity | Fallen: 8

           Enemies:

Mossy Wolf 16: HP 130/372, 124 DMG, Leeching Fang | On a natural MD of 9 or 10, this mob heals for 10% of the final damage dealt to its target.

Mossy Wolf 17: HP 53/372, 124 DMG, Leeching Fang | On a natural MD of 9 or 10, this mob heals for 10% of the final damage dealt to its target.

Mossy Wolf 18: HP 53/372, 124 DMG, Leeching Fang | On a natural MD of 9 or 10, this mob heals for 10% of the final damage dealt to its target.

Mossy Wolf 19: HP 130/372, 124 DMG, Leeching Fang | On a natural MD of 9 or 10, this mob heals for 10% of the final damage dealt to its target.