Kylissia

      The moment the boar gave up on trying to disarm Kylissia, it moved to strike Wulfrin, knocking a great amount of air out of him. Miryu then overwhelmed the monster with a flurry of relentless attacks in the blink of an eye, sending the beast reeling in pain and anguish, giving Almina the time she needed to close the distance for a decapitation.

    Now the boar had been defeated at last. Almina revealed that there was no meat material dropped that Almina could give Wulfrin. "It's all right, Almina. What matters is that the fight's finally over and we can rest easy." She noted. It was time to get back to the quest, and there wasn't a moment to lose. "For now, let's return to Tolbana before anything else decides to show up." She suggested.

           The trip back would have been uneventful, if it were not for the tremor that came just before they approached the town. It was as though the entire world were shifting, but what Kylissia saw suggested that if that were the case, whatever the cause of the tremor was must have been far from her. Kylissia got up from having been shaken to the ground. "Is everyone all right?" Kylissia asked, hoping everyone in the party was safe and sound. Kylissia didn't see any new damage on herself, but it was always good to do a wellness check in times like these.

                  After Kylissia made her observation, the boar would dodge Wulfrin's attack and proceed to knock him down into the mud. She could offer to clean him up later, right now the players had this swine to deal with. Miryu managed to deal a good cut against the boar, and then Almina would come in clutch with a blow that should have been devastating...if it weren't for level difference. If anything, the boar's HP was now severely low, victory was in the players' grasp.

                        The boar squealed with great anger towards Almina, and Kylissia took this chance to attack. Unfortunately the boar noticed Kylissia attempting to flank it while its gaze was fixed on Almina, it would make an attempt to parry Kylissia's weapon. Kylissia resisted, and the two combatants entered a lock. The boar tried several yanks and parries, but could not manage to disarm or throw Kylissia.

    As for Kylissia herself, she just needed to create an opening for Wulfrin, even if he could manage nothing more than a basic attack with his current energy.

ID# 239097 BD: 4(miss)

[1]Miryu: HP 20/20 | EN: 9/20 | 5 DMG | 2 ACC | 6 MIT
[2]Almina: HP 20/20 | EN: 12/20 | 7 DMG | 6 MIT | 1 Regen | 3 LD
[0]Kylissia: HP: 19/20 | EN: 14/20 | DMG: 7 | MIT: 12 | THORNS: 9 | LD: 3
[3]Wulfrin: HP: 250/260 | EN: 9/44 (9+2-2) | DMG 12 | MIT 44 | ACC 3 | REC 2 | LD 3 | Stealth -2 | Stealth Detection +2

Enemies:

Mother Boar: HP 35/260, 52 DMG | Stun Immune: 1 turn

                        Sotarou decided to make one last check around the area. After coming up empty, he then decided to call it a day. There was still plenty of daylight out, but Kylissia supposed she could find something else to spend the day doing, preferably within the safe zones for now. If anything, it was good that neither player would be going back empty-handed.

             Kylissia nodded. "Fair enough." She began. "I do hope you'll be able to find the companion you're looking for..."
         She approached Sotarou. "Of course, if you don't mind having a different kind of companion, I suppose I wouldn't mind having a few more adventures with you..." She teased as she brought her hand to Sotarou's chin, tilting his head upwards to look her in the eye, then placing the tip of the index finger of her free hand onto his nose. "Sota-kun."
    She gave a wink, to top it all off, then gently pulled her hands away as she backed up, then turned to walk back towards the settlement. Kylissia hoped he'd be able to reach his goals one day, he did seem the noble sort of person, from what little she knew about him.

       Of course, that would be a struggle for another day. For now, it was time for both players to take it easy for the rest of the day.

Thread Summary:

Word Count: 10,902

Exp Value: 763*Tier

Quest status: Failure

Sotarou Receives: 763 Exp(Thread Progression), 799 Col(Thread Progression[400], Mob Loot[324], Treasure Chest Loot[75]), 6 Materials(Mob Loot[4], Treasure Chest Loot[1], Out of Combat Searching[1])

Kylissia Receives: 763 Exp(Thread Progression), 1,843 Col(Thread Progression[400], Mob Loot[1,368], Treasure Chest Loot[75]), 13 Materials(Mob Loot[10], Treasure Chest Loot[1], Out of Combat Searching[2])

Unidentified Items:

            Kylissia had lent her accuracy trinket to someone a long while back, and now she was regretting not replacing it. What brought her to this realization, you ask? Well, let's start this part of the scene from the start, shall we?

                                    Wulfrin's energy was waning, and he noted that this would need to be a group effort. The moment Kylissia lowered her arms, Miryu rushed in. Before Kylissia had the chance to warn Miryu about timing and recklessness, the amnesiac would get herself tossed into the air and tumble roll onto the ground in an improvised crash landing. She had the gall to persist, and Almina observed that Miryu was simply try to create an opening for the other two girls this time, believing that by Wulfrin holding its offensive attention and Miryu holding its defensive attention, that it would be wide open to attacks at this point. Kylissia readied her weapon, and took a different direction of approach as to try and flank the boar. Unfortunately for both girls, the boar would shove its weight against Almina, as it anticipated her incoming attack and intended to disrupt it so it wouldn't land. That wasn't the only attack it avoided with this maneuver, however, as this movement would also put it just enough out of harm's way for Kylissia's attack to be a near miss.

                  "A more coordinated attack might have been a better attempt at a group effort, this one's clearly experienced, and used to tangling with multiple foes, to boot." Kylissia noted aloud. Clearly there was something wrong in the play here.

ID# 238015 BD: 5(miss)

[0]Miryu: HP 20/20 | EN: 12/20 | 5 DMG | 2 ACC | 6 MIT
[0]Almina: HP 20/20 | EN: 15/20 | 7 DMG | 6 MIT | 1 Regen | 3 LD
[0]Kylissia: HP: 19/20 | EN: 15/20 | DMG: 7 | MIT: 12 | THORNS: 9 | LD: 3
[3]Wulfrin: HP: 260/260 | EN: 8/44 (8+2-2) | DMG 12 | MIT 44 | ACC 3 | REC 2 | LD 3 | Stealth -2 | Stealth Detection +2

Enemies:

Mother Boar: HP 95/260, 52 DMG | Stun Immune: 2 turns | Blight 8 (1/2)

                         Sotarou noted how strong samurai were believed to have been able to cut through metal by training and honing their skills for decades, and how he hoped to have that level of discipline when he got out of the game. He must look up to them like some kind of role model.
          Kylissia...would undoubtedly be a hinderance to this discipline he seeks, especially with her habits of teasing...but that's not her problem.

 Kylissia got the small hammer out and broke a nearby stone, revealing a bright, dazzling topaz that she would retrieve and place within her inventory. This trip had proven to bear plenty so far, and she was somewhat eager to know what would happen next.

    On the consideration of one last search before calling it a day, Kylissia shrugged, then patted Sotarou on the head. "Well, it's your quest, so it's your call, Sota-kun." She remarked, her smile as warm as ever.

ID# 237744 LD: 17+3=20(found a material)

           Kylissia watched as Wulfrin moved in to attack the boar, and stunned it. Wulfrin offered to let the three women have a chance to strike, saying the girls had until the stun wears off, which would be any second now, then Wulfrin would go to finish off the boar. Kylissia noticed Miryu preparing an attack, so she held out her arm in front of Miryu, stopping her advance and keeping her safe and sound. "Miryu, stop." She began. "Both of you, this is not a good idea. Our levels are not high enough to guarantee our safety if something were to go wrong. It may be stunned now but it won't be for long. For now, it's best that we remain here until a better opportunity arises or the boar is slain. For now, it is best that we handle this situation defensively. To act too recklessly will surely get us killed." She explained. Better safe than sorry.

[Kylissia takes no action]

[0]Miryu: HP 20/20 | EN: 13/20 | 5 DMG | 2 ACC | 6 MIT
[0]Almina: HP 20/20 | EN: 16/20 | 7 DMG | 6 MIT | 1 Regen | 3 LD
[0]Kylissia: HP: 19/20 | EN: 16/20 | DMG: 7 | MIT: 12 | THORNS: 9 | LD: 3
[1]Wulfrin: HP: 260/260 | EN: 8/44 (17+4-13) | DMG 12 | MIT 44 | ACC 3 | REC 1 | LD 3 | Stealth -2 | Stealth Detection +2

Enemies:

Mother Boar: HP 116/260, 52 DMG | Stun Immune: 3 turns

                     Wulfrin confirmed that he had the monster's attention, hopefully he would be able to handle another monster his level on his own until he could keep both their attention. He managed to damage the initial monster that he was fighting, and also managed to grab the newcomer monster's attention, even if only for a bit. The status ailment Wulfrin inflicted on the first monster ended up finishing it off, leaving just this one last opponent for the party to face, once Wulfrin secures its attention.

    Almina didn't seem to be ready for much other than flight, perhaps she was taking an evasive strategy for the time being as she waited for the opportunity. Kylissia drew her weapon, but would also stick to the defensive for the time being. Miryu, however, held her stance, her weapon ready, as though waiting for the perfect moment to strike. Perhaps this was procedural memory in play...how much battle has this girl seen? But if that were the case, what was with her being the same level as Kylissia and Almina? There were many mysteries to this girl, and the questions piled on more than answers were found.

[Kylissia takes no action]

[0]Miryu: HP 20/20 | EN: 13/20 | 5 DMG | 2 ACC | 6 MIT
[0]Almina: HP 20/20 | EN: 16/20 | 7 DMG | 6 MIT | 1 Regen | 3 LD
[0]Kylissia: HP: 19/20 | EN: 16/20 | DMG: 7 | MIT: 12 | THORNS: 9 | LD: 3
[0]Wulfrin: HP: 252/260 | EN: 17/44 | DMG 12 | MIT 44 | ACC 3 | REC 1 | LD 3 | Stealth -2 | Stealth Detection +2

               Enemies:

Mother Boar: HP 260/260, 52 DMG

                     Almina was hesitant to finish the job, but Kylissia couldn't blame the girl for that. The battle was disrupted by the appearance of another combatant on the opposing side, an armored beast with morningstar and shield in hand...or, rather, claws, by the looks of it. Wulfrin engaged the monster in battle and called out for the girls to keep their distance. Judging by its cursor color, it must have been a monster near...Yona's level, was it? She remembered a time when Yona arrived to kill the stronger monster that arrived when she and Sorun got caught in a fight. Levels weren't exactly displayed, but it was a fair guess at least. Wulfrin mentioned something about this creature potentially being what Miryu saw, and definitely not being from the first floor. Kylissia looked over to Miryu. "Miryu, is this the creature you saw?" She asked. Miryu would look at the monster...and state that while it looked similar, this was not the monster she saw.

               Kylissia then looked to the last boarlet of the litter. She intended to make this quick. The boarlet charged at an impressive speed, the impact of its charge being nearly enough to stagger Kylissia, but after that it was wide open for retaliation. One simple *Swish!*, and it was gone. Another disruption would sound out into the air. A much more angered, deeper bellow of a squeal. Kylissia looked over to see, charging down from the slope, a large, enraged boar, squealing bloody murder as it was making its way towards the trio...alas, Kylissia and the others could not face this beast alone, judging by the color of the monster's cursor. "Figures...it must have been balanced to the strongest player in the party. We'll need Wulfrin's help for this." She presumed. "Both of you, with me. Now!" Kylissia called out to the other two as she sheathed her blade and grabbed their hands. "Wulfrin!" Kylissia called out to their more powerful companion as she made her way to pass him near his general direction. "I hope you have the beast's attention and can handle multiple foes, 'cause we've got company and we're bringing the party to you!" She revealed, as the new combatant was chasing after the trio to avenge its fallen offspring.

ID# 229814 BD: 8(hit)

Basic Attack: 7 Damage to Boarlet 10

Boarlets defeated: 3
Boarlets Sedated: 0
Total: 3/3

[0-0]Miryu: HP 20/20 | EN: 12/20 | 5 DMG | 2 ACC | 6 MIT
[0-0]Almina: HP 20/20 | EN: 15/20 | 7 DMG | 6 MIT | 1 Regen | 3 LD
[0-0]Kylissia: HP: 19/20 | EN: 15/20 | DMG: 7 | MIT: 12 | THORNS: 9 | LD: 3
[0-2]Wulfrin: HP: 260/260 | EN: 32/44 (44-12) | DMG 12 | MIT 44 | ACC 3 | REC 1 | LD 3 | Stealth -2 | Stealth Detection +2

            Enemies:

Boarlet 10: HP 0/5, 3 DMG

Helldusk Spawn | HP: 112/288 (120-8) | DMG 52 | Blight 8 (1/2) | P. Stun Imm. (1/3)

Mother Boar: HP 260/260, 52 DMG

          Kylissia nodded her head as Wulfrin explained what he knew. Perhaps the players should look into this Eirane character at some point, it may provide some clues about Miryu, so she could hopefully get back on her feet before anything truly dangerous occurred. For now, there was a quest that needed to be completed first, the NPCs may potentially know more about Miryu herself.

   As the players were makign their way to the destination Wulfrin knew about, Miryu tugged at Kylissia's arm, but when both she and Miryu looked, there was nothing there. It was unsure if she'd actually seen anything, but at this rate, time might as well be running short. "We should be on guard." She suggested. "I don't think we'll be alone for long."

                        Once the players reached their destination, Miryu drew her blade and took action the moment she heard the sounds of boars...except they were awfully meek. Kylissia watched as Miryu struck down four boarlets in one fell swoop, while Almina dispatched two and asked Kylissia to cover Miryu's other flank. She took position and drew her blade, rushing towards the boarlets and corralling them towards the boarlets that survived Almina's attempt. Kylissia would then take advantage of the area now richer in tergets, and unleashed one of her sword arts. Two boarlets remained, both frightened and enraged. "They're not called boarlets because they're small..." Kylissia thought aloud. "They're called that because they're young." She observed. She was no longer wary of the quest targets, but of what might potentially follow...

ID# 229342 BD: 7(hit)

ID# 229343 BD: 5(miss)

ID# 229344 BD: 7(hit)

ID# 229345 BD: 5(miss)

AoE-I: 7x3=21 Damage to Boarlets 6 and 9!

Boarlets defeated: 2
Boarlets Sedated: 0
Total: 2/3

[0-0]Miryu: HP 20/20 | EN: 11/20 | 5 DMG | 2 ACC | 6 MIT
[0-0]Almina: HP 20/20 | EN: 15/20 | 7 DMG | 6 MIT | 1 Regen | 3 LD
[0-0]Kylissia: HP: 20/20 | EN: 15/20 | DMG: 7 | MIT: 12 | THORNS: 9 | LD: 3
[0-0]Wulfrin: HP: 260/260 | EN: 44/44 | DMG 12 | MIT 44 | ACC 3 | REC 1 | LD 3 | Stealth -2 | Stealth Detection +2

            Enemies:

Boarlet 6: HP 0/5, 3 DMG

Boarlet 7: HP 5/5, 3 DMG

Boarlet 9: HP 0/5, 3 DMG

Boarlet 10: HP 5/5, 3 DMG

         Kylissia struggled to keep herself from chuckling when Miryu's response to Wulfrin's concern was to place her finger on his nose and slowly push. "Cute..." She thought. Miryu seemed to forget to acknowledge Wulfrin's concern properly, but regardless, the time to return had come. "I suppose we should get going." Kylissia remarked while failing to suppress a smile.

       Kylissia kept her eyes open for any threats along the way back, but monster activity seemed to be slow as of the current moment. Had the tremor scared them off, or has something, or someone, been hunting here recently? Either way, the path seemed to be clear for the time being.

                When the players returned, the three girls made a beeline to Zachariah's shop to report their findings. Zachariah appeared to wonder why Almina wasn't able to find more than just one, He approved Kylissia's findings, and he was pleased with Miryu's entirely successful results. Miryu would then state her reason for coming here in the first place. As expected, Zachariah was not the borrower. He then suspected Lyle and sent the party on their way. 
           Upon reaching Lyle's blacksmith shop, Miryu hastily entered, then Almina and Kylissia would follow. Lyle turned out to be abrasive, dismissing the players upon their arrival. For whatever reason, he seemed to recognize Miryu, but this time it wasn't a faint recollection that turned out to be nothing. He didn't refer to her by her username, but he did drop another name: Eirane. Lyle then foisted the next objective in the quest upon the three, handing them each a bag of truffles, and loaning Miryu a weapon better than her current one.

       Miryu and Almina seemed bewildered, which made fair sense, as it all happened so fast. "Lyle won't speak to us until we bring back boarlets or their tusks. Do you happen to know any good places to find them? Kylissia asked Wulfrin. "Also...Lyle dropped a name in association to Miryu here, he seemed to recognize her." She added. "Something about a group, potentially led by someone named Eirane. Does that ring any bells?" She asked, wondering if anyone knew something that might be able to jog Miryu's lost memory.

                        The quest log updated, the time to search was over. Before long, however, another tremor shook the land. Kylissia drew her sword and stuck it into the ground for stability. She only pulled the weapon out once the tremor had ended.

                She then noticed that the other girls were investigating a possible source of the tremor, a tower that wasn't there before. Kylissia rushed over, but Miryu was already climbing the tower. Almina seemed to be wary enough to avoid climbing it for the time being. When Miryu reached the top, Kylissia kept her eye looking towards Miryu's HP bar in the party list on her HUD, hoping it wouldn't drop. Thankfully, it didn't. When Miryu walked up to the tower's edge, a cloth in hand, Kylissia figured out what she was up to. She waved her arms to try and get her attention, as well as prepare to reach. "Over here! I'll catch you!" She called out. Miryu leaped, and Kylissia found herself missing Miryu by an inch, for her position was an inch too high for Kylissia to grab.

       Miryu stumbled into the river, but at least she was able to avoid death by fall damage. Now it was time to return to Tolbana.

      Kylissia nodded her head in agreement with Sotarou. "I believe that sounds great, Sota-kun." She spoke with a smile. With that, she would pull up her menu and then send Sotarou his share of the Cache's contents. With that matter taken care of, Kylissia would then proceed to watch as Sotarou poised himself and cut down a tree with his Katana. The tree fell with a clean cut, and there would be a newly obtained material in the man's inventory. "Impressive." Kylissia complimented. "At this rate, I'm sure you'll be able to take down sturdier targets before long." What else could a weapon cut through with the right levels of power and precision? What else other than wood? Stone? Gemstone? Crystal? Metal? Bread?

           At the moment there wasn't much that could take Kylissia's attention. Perhaps it was time to move on and continue the search, surely there had to be more canine creatures on this floor than only the somewhat jaundiced monsters they'd been finding so far.

The following obtained loot has been given to Sotarou:

75 Col, 1 Material, <<T1 Uncommon Consumable 220459b>>

      Miryu was proving to be successful in finding three of the five necessary materials thus far. Maybe she had a knack for it prior to her amnesia? After all, most cases of amnesia don't destroy procedural memory, which triggers for habits, developed skills, and emotional recognition, if Kylissia remembered correctly. If she had become a good finder somewhere along the line, it would make plenty of sense that this task would be no trouble for her at all.

    Kylissia would simply continue her search. For a locale known for its abundance in materials, the presence of three searching players would not make this difficult in any way, and Wulfrin's point would surely be helpful...for Almina, at least. Miryu also added to the topic of simplifying the search, so it seemed the girls knew what they were doing. Kylissia noticed a nearby bush bearing fruit, so she began plucking off the berries until she had a handful that counted as a single material.

ID# 223221 LD: 15+3=18(Found 1 Material)

Materials found: 2

Searches: 3/3

          If Kylissia really wanted to go beyond just surviving here in Aincrad, she would need to set goals for herself. First, she would need to get herself a statistical foothold and get herself situated, and find a build that suits her both in skill and aesthetic. Then, she would need to do what adventurers do: Seek out to carve a legacy by fighting against evil wherever it can be found. Killing monsters, looting treasure, helping those in need...once she manages to do enough of that, she might not need to grind as much if she could get herself into a stable position in life, where she wouldn't have to go too deep into adventuring to stay financially afloat and live comfortably in the process. Life in this game wouldn't be easy, certainly not at first. It would take time, planning, and effort.

...Now if she could just make some quicker progress in identifying possible materials with alchemical use...

ID# 222871 LD: 3+3=6(nothing found)

Materials found: 1

Searches: 2/3

                     The conversation between Wulfrin and Zachariah gave some mild spoilage of the quest's plotline, it would seem that Zachariah was not the borrower. Nevertheless, the conditions of the quest would still need to be cleared. There were now far too many questions regarding Miryu, and Kylissia wondered exactly what happened...but there was not enough that Kylissia knew about Miryu and her predicament that would allow her to form a solid theory on the situation. The girl was an amnesiac, so regardless of whatever she'd done before, it was clear that she had little choice but to start over from scratch. Kylissia could only hope that she hadn't drawn the ire of anything too dangerous prior to her amnesia.

                     Thankfully, the trip to the gathering location would prove to be peaceful, and there were plenty of potential alchemy ingredients scattered around the area. Miryu found one sticking out like a sore thumb as an odd bloom out in a flower patch. Almina tried to see of the common flowers of the patch counted, but it looked like that wasn't the case. Kylissia spotted a strange looking plant from the corner of her eye, and upon plucking it, it appeared to be a medicinal herb of sorts. There's one, now to find more...

ID# 222002 LD: 11+3=14(Found 1 Material!)

Materials found: 1

Searches: 1/3

                                         Wulfrin gave his theories and stated his concerns. that was all Kylissia needed to know. "Thank you for your thoughts, Wulfrin. It's good to know that I'm not alone in my concerns not just for Miryu, but the scenario as a whole."
          When the two players reunited with the other half of their party, Miryu mentioned her screenshots, and how she couldn't make anything out from them. "If you can't decipher them now, keep them. They might come in handy later, maybe they'll help you to remember something important, so I'd highly suggest that you don't delete them." Kylissia recommended, hoping that these screenshots might be able to help her at some point. She did not see the screenshots, but she might ask to see them later, just in case.

                         A mystifying scent awaited the players when they entered the shop. Zachariah greeted the players, but trailed off when he seemed to show a trace of recognition...but not for Wulfrin, who everyone knew had taken the quest before. While it was likely that due to the nature of the quest that he simply wasn't paying him any attention, it puzzled Kylissia that Zachariah seemed to wonder if he'd met Miryu before. This was concerning. What happened prior to Miryu arriving at the Town of beginnings as an amnesiac?

                     Kylissia kept her eyes on Sotarou, and soon he would trip over a tree root...one that happened to have been in front of him, to boot. Kylissia could easily blame herself for this, as her teasing may have distracted his mind from being able to focus on his surroundings.

                       Kylissia rushed over to Sotarou to make sure he was okay. "Are you alright, Sota-kun?"
        While she might potentially tone down the teasing, she certainly wasn't planning on dropping the nickname anytime soon.
        She helped the man up, and checked his head for any concussions, though it was unlikely in a game like this, not to mention the pain dampener reduced pain to a slight tingle. It seemed that Sotarou had found a treasure chest hidden in the tree roots. Kylissia would proceed to pull it out and open it up. "Seems to be a pretty small cache." Kylissia observed as she looked over the contents. "Which of these would you like to be your share of it?" She asked.

ID# 220459 LD: 4(150 Col, 2 Materials, <<T1 Uncommon Consumable 220459a>> and <<T1 Uncommon Consumable 220459b>>)

                        What a mystery Miryu was becoming...and that tremor, it actually happened. This girl would need protection one way or another. With all that was happening, it was too much to be a coincidence. Something was going on...and Miryu happened to be the only one who saw the mysterious armored figure that the wolves from earlier had ran from...and if that tremor rumor was true, and Kylissia wasn't imagining things...would Miryu somehow be mixed up in it all? Being an amnesiac, she's not likely to know how she may be connected if that happens to be the case. All that would be left to do if this odd thought crossing Kylissia's mind turns out to be true, is to guard her and guide her...as she'll need to figure it out because it would be coming for her.

        Outside the Cartography shop, Wulfrin was waiting. Miryu would let him know what she'd learned. "Wulfrin," Kylissia began. "Could you come with me for a quick moment? There's something I need to discuss with you before we begin." She requested. She looked to the other two girls. "We'll be right back." She assured, before bringing her arm around Wulfrin's shoulder and nudging him to move away from the current vicinity with her..

                     Once the two pinkettes were out of earshot and sight, Kylissia would ask a question, a solemn, concerned expression on her face. "Did you happen to hear or feel a tremor, by any chance? There happened to be one several hours ago, even the NPCs seem to be talking about it, and even mentioning odd structures coming out of the ground." She would wait for a response before continuing. "Strange entities, odd structures, unexpected tremors...and soon after the tremor, an amnesiac enters the Town of Beginnings..." She continued, noting her observations. "I worry for Miryu. What do you make of it all?" She asked.

               Miryu's response to Kylissia was genuine. She truly had Amnesia. Kylissia's expression was solemn. "I see...You're going to need plenty of help to get back up on your feet." She began. She then pulled up her menu to send Miryu a Friend Request. "If you ever need some help or a guiding hand, just send me a message and I'll come for you." This girl needed someone to help her, and Kylissia's occasional habits of being the big sister figure kicked in. Wulfrin would explain the situation to Miryu, and Almina would add a missed, yet equally important detail into the explanation. Wulfrin then explained his plan for how the players would be going to Tolbana. Kylissia nodded her head. "I will give my all in that effort should I be needed." She would equip her armor before the players left the safe zone.

                 Wulfrin muttered something under his breath, while Almina began to wonder where in Tolbana the party could find the Cartographer. Then it was noticed that Miryu wasn't currently walking with the rest of the party. The wolves that the players had passed by must have been looking at whatever Miryu saw, and they ran off in a dash. Miryu herself then looked back to the party and ran to catch up. Almina asked if she was alright and if she saw anything. Clearly she'd seen something, given that the wolves had looked in the same direction that Miryu was looking before they bolted for it. The question, however, was why. Kylissia would remain silent for now, waiting to see what Miryu would say. The party wasn't far from Tolbana, so hopefully they wouldn't have to deal with any encounters at all.

                               Kylissia nodded slowly as the situation began to piece together in her mind, though not everything that was said was making any sense.

            Wulfrin would bring the three to a tavern, and Kylissia suppressed a smirk as she kept down the urge to make a remark on this. She couldn't stop herself from thinking the remark, however. "Taking three girls to a Tavern, hm?" She thought. "Are you hoping to buy all three of us dinner or something?" She was unable to suppress her smirk at that point. She was thinking something, but she didn't say it outright due to the implications it would leave. There would be more confusion after Wulfrin pulled out his map to show the route, for Miryu attempted to copy him, but...when Kylissia took a look at both maps, Miryu's didn't make sense. Kylissia had seen her own map before, and it matched Wulfrin's. The fact that Miryu's did not was...concerning, to say the least. Even an NPC came by to point it out, though they also mentioned a potential solution to the problem somewhere in Tolbana.

                                When Wulfrin asked for a show of hands for who hadn't taken the quest, all three of the women present raised their hands. Kylissia would be the second to speak, nearly deadpanning as she did so upon raising her hand. "I've been looking for it for a few months now. Clearly I've been looking in the wrong place all this time, seeing that I haven't found it yet. Otherwise it wouldn't have mattered how large and sprawling this Town is, I would have found it and cleared it at that point." She explained.

             When Miryu spoke, her confused situation began to cause what didn't make sense before to start making sense now. Kylissia's expression returned to one typical of her as the situation for all four players present had practically laid itself down for them.
            First, she looked to Almina. "Almina, regardless of how you handled things in the past, we now have this present to work with. It's like living a second life, so sometimes you'll need to take the bull by the horns." She remarked, hoping this will help her in the future if she really wasn't used to looking for trouble, when doing that is the very basis of this game. No matter what life you wanted to live, you had to deal with a little something first.
                         Then, she looked to Miryu. This would be serious, as there was no room to sugar coat it. Miryu's response, be it in her tone, her body language, or both, would determine which of the two possibilities it was that could explain how she was acting. "And Miryu..." She began. "...You can't remember anything, can you?"
                      Miryu was either acting childishly, or she legitimately had Amnesia. The only reason Kylissia silently questioned the possibility is because of how unlikely it was that she might receive such an affliction in the state that her real body was in. Miryu's brain would have to have endured some form of trauma that brought her to lose all that memory. Thus, how Miryu would respond would be the deciding factor. Would she have the proper response and realization, or would Kylissia see the eyes of a liar?

                     Regardless of the result, Kylissia would then gesture to Wulfrin. "Wulfrin here has offered us a solution to our situations, as they all involve Tolbana and the First Lessons." This was an opportunity for all three players that would be foolish to pass up. "So then it's settled." Kylissia began. "Wulfrin will escort us to Tolbana, and he may join us along the lessons if he wishes to. With our numbers, I doubt we have a high chance of failure."

                              When Wulfrin introduced himself and explained the situation, the next thing to occur was confusion. Not over the introduction, but over the girl with him that he'd intended to help out, who asked about Tolbana as if it were a person, rather than a place. Given the fact that this player had successfully taken the quest, should his word be true, it would at least explain why Kylissia hadn't found the quest herself yet. "Tolbana is a walled town, and creatures tend to spawn within the road from here to there, though most of them are of neutral temperament and will leave you alone if you leave them alone." Kylissia explained. "Despite my level, I've proven to be able to take nearly no damage at all from enemies up to third level, thanks to the armor I wear whenever I'm outside the safe zone. If a trip there is necessary, I'm sure we can survive it if we do run into one of the occasional hostile monsters." She added, hoping to reassure the players present in case the mention of another town and the fact that the space between the two settlements was not a safe zone. The male player seemed to know his way around, but in all honesty, it was just far too sudden and convenient. She intended to help, all right, but it was mainly to reassure the safety of the players along the way, before joining in on the quest. "I'm Kylissia." She began as she gracefully placed a hand onto herself in gesture. "I might be similar to the rest of you now, but if you need a protector or a helping hand, I can offer what assistance I can." 

                                     Kylissia woke up in the morning, mentally ready for the day, for she was itching to have something other than a typical day. She then started putting on her usual Safe Zone Outfit. She first put on her dress, which was carnation pink in color, with a Scoop neckline and butterfly sleeves, and a short ruffled skirt, with the hem being at the waist. She then put on her white leather jacket, which complimented the outfit well. She also now wore carnation pink wedges with a pair of white thigh high stockings. She then put on the necklace she'd bought from a local artisan, crafted from fine silver, with clear gemstones dangling along the center in a semicircle, the exact center having a gemstone that matched her aquamarine eyes.
          Kylissia would then check her hair and face in the mirror to make sure she was ready. She was the kind of woman who saw nothing wrong with always wanting to look her best, after all.

            After looking around the Town of Beginnings for a while, she happened upon the Market Plaza of the settlement, which seemed to be active with an ongoing flea market. This has happened before, and it was actually how she was able to find the piece of Jewelry that was now a part of her Safe Zone Outfit. There didn't seem to be anything else of note, until excitement knocked on Kylissia's doorstep. The sounds of shock and startling caught her attention, in which she'd see a girl crash into a tree, and then a pair of players that she'd then greet, possibly out of embarrassment over what just happened.
                           When Kylissia approached the scene, the first thing she would notice is that, once again, she was taller than the other players who were present, not that she minded this, of course. "Is everything alright here?" She asked, curiosity and intrigue in her eyes. "I was wondering if this day would come along with some excitement...say, do any of you have any plans? There's this quest that's been waiting to be cleared and I've grown tired of doing nothing about it." She added.

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                      "Oh, my~" Kylissia thought. "Someone's nervous...have I gotten to him?" She wondered, reveling in the thought of possibly having gotten to him so easily. Sotarou had proven himself to be unnerved just by his reaction alone. The question was, had he become scared or infatuated? Both, perhaps? Maybe Kylissia was reading into it too much...but now she was curious about him. She wanted to know more about him, especially now that in her mind, she saw him as...easy. It was tempting to make a real attempt, but she was far from that position, she didn't know enough about him just yet to know if he'd be worth it.

         And the only way to know more for sure would be to continue traveling with him, be his ally, invite him to hang out with her, even if others had to be involved, learn more about him. He had her curiosity, she'd found him endearing. All that's left now is to take a step back, and take her time to gauge the scenario and the possible outcomes from here. "Very well," she began. "If there's a need to talk, I'm here." She noted, with an interested gaze and a caring smile.

           Kylissia noticed that Sotarou's attention seemed to be waning, so she decided to keep her eyes peeled and remain vigilant for his sake, that nothing hostile would catch him off guard. She'd gone and teased him, which may have resulted in the state he's in, so she should take responsibility for her actions and make sure he's safe.

                          Oh...the look on his face...adorable and priceless. "Oh, how cute!" Kylissia thought. "My words dug right down to him, and the way he's blushing...!" 
        Kylissia loved seeing how people reacted to her whenever she took opportunities to flirt or tease, she found it all endearing. She'd been close to having a lover or two before, and she loved nothing more then making their hearts melt...and she was very fond of people she believed to be endearing. As endearing as Kylissia currently thought Sotarou to be, there was the reality that the two were merely acquainted, and to try for affecting his heart fully may be too soon. She was just enjoying her playful antics for the time being...nothing truly serious...

                  Kylissia noticed further evidence of how she'd affected him thus far, in how the boy kept looking back to her. So she wanted to see how he was holding up. "Sota-kun," She began. "Are you alright? You seem a little uneasy..." She waited for a second or two to see if he'd turn his eyes back towards her again. "What's on your mind, is something bothering you?" She added, slowly batting her eyes once or twice.

     Now to see what happens next...

Kylissia | Lv. 1 | HP: 20/20 | EN: 16/20 | DMG: 7 | MIT: 12 | THORNS: 9 | LD: 3

              Sotarou's impressive attack would damage both of the remaining wolves. One was slain, and the other was barely alive due to the amount of damage it had, leaving red marks that probably signaled grievous wounds on it. Sotarou offered for Kylissia to finish it, as well as a nickname option as well. "Kyli, hmm? I like it, it's a cute nickname." She thought. Now she wanted to do something for Sotarou. Considering his username and appearance, one easily came to mind...
          Looking to him with intrigued yet sultry eyes, and a grin that was warm yet somewhat playful, she placed her left index finger under her lips. "No worries, I don't mind. I don't mind at all...Sota-kun~"

                 She then turned her gaze to the wolf, ready to deal the finishing blow. With a swift swing and a cut from her blade, the wolf was slain without a chance to make an attack of its own. "Hm, not nearly as rough as those that came before you, I see." She remarked as the fallen wolf shattered.

ID# 218620 BD: 6(hit), MD: 4-1=3(miss) 

ID# 218621 CD: 3, LD: 12+3=15(180 Col, 2 materials, <<Unidentified T1 Rare Trinket 218621>>)

 Sotarou | Lv. 3 | HP: 48/60 | EN: 14/24 | DMG: 5 | ACC: 2 | EVA: 1 | MIT: 6 | LD: 2
 Kylissia | Lv. 1 | HP: 19/20 | EN: 15/20 | DMG: 7 | MIT: 12 | THORNS: 9 | LD: 3

                  Enemies:
Roaring Wolf #6 | HP: 0/36 | DMG: 12 | MIT: 0 | EVA: 0