[PP-F16] A Danger Noodle to All That Boop <<Snake Out of Water>> [Complete]

[Hirru 0]

"I got it!"

With the successful attack by Shield, the hunter knew that the Hebishinu was vulnerable.  Keeping his eyes constantly gazing at the large snakes movements, the hunter was able to come in with his own attack before the beast sank below the depths once more.  An uppercut slash would break the water around it while pushing the head more out of the water, followed by a series of tackles and slashes to keep it stunned in place for the entire combo attack.  Eleven strikes in total would cause more orange gashes to appear on the snakes scaled hide.  It's health didn't drop very far, but it confirmed that the hunter could finally do some damage to the beast.

After the sword art was complete, the hunter was stuck dead in the water for a time until the sword art was usable again.  In the meantime, the Hebishinu seemed to swim back into an open spot of water with only a log to disguise it.  The hunter pointed it out to his hunting partner.

 

Spoiler

 

ID# 85061 results:

 Luck: 13+11=24 I would like a number 4 with coke

 Battle: 8+2= Hit (Meteor Break = 14x11= 154-100(mit) = 54 dmg)

[H:5] Shield - Shield - HP: 1156/1156: EP: 104/104 | DMG: 1 | EVA: -1 | MIT: 134 | RGN: 54 | BH:50 | THN: 28 | FLA: 16 - Venom 12 [1/4]
[H:3] Hirru   - HP:  935/935 | EP: 79/92 | DMG: 13~14 | ACC: 2 | EVA: 1 | LD: +11 (5 skill, 3 equip, 3 detect) (+1 EP, -11 EP)

[Hebishinu] HP: 441/600 | MIT: 100 | DMG: 140 | ACC: 2 [SAFEGUARD x 0] [Requires own roll]

[BD 9+]

• [CD 1-6] Toxic Venom - 12 DoT for 4 rounds
• [CD 7+] Paralyze, +1 or +2 DMG

[LD 10+ to locate for each attack, otherwise, auto-miss]

 

 

Edited May 23, 2017 by Hirru

[Shield 0]

Spoiler

+54 HP - Regen, +50 dmg - Battle healing, +1 Hate - Taunt

 ID# 85062 results:

 Battle: 8 - Hit! - 1 dmg - 100 mit = 1 dmg

 Loot: 10 + 1 = 11 - Found!

ID# 85063 results:

 MOB: 5 + 2 acc + 1 eva = 8 - Hit! - 140 dmg - 134 mit = 6 dmg, Thorns - 28 dmg, Flame Aura - 16 dmg

[H:9] Shield - Shield - HP: 1156/1156: EP: 104/104 | DMG: 1 | EVA: -1 | MIT: 134 | RGN: 54 | BH:50 | THN: 28 | FLA: 16 - Venom 12 [2/4]

[H:3] @Hirru   - HP:  935/935 | EP: 79/92 | DMG: 13~14 | ACC: 2 | EVA: 1 | LD: +11 (5 skill, 3 equip, 3 detect) (+1 EP, -11 EP)

[Hebishinu] HP: 396/600 | MIT: 100 | DMG: 140 | ACC: 2 [Requires own roll]

[BD 9+]

• [CD 1-6] Toxic Venom - 12 DoT for 4 rounds
• [CD 7+] Paralyze, +1 or +2 DMG

[LD 10+ to locate for each attack, otherwise, auto-miss]

The bright wounds that Hirru had left along the snake's body made it somewhat visible in the water. It was not a lot to go off of, but it was something at least. Crouching low, Shield drove the blade of his axe down into the water. It had much the same result as his last attack. No real substance to the damage, but enough to get a reaction out of the snake. 

In retaliation, the scaly field boss whipped its head around and bit at Shield's shoulder. Again and again, it sank its fangs deep into him, or as deep as if could at least. It was still a walk in the park compared to the deeper wounds that had felt as if they were shifting Shield's insides around within his body. Still, although it was not yet into its yellow bar from the damage of Shield's defenses, it was near enough to it that suddenly the fight did not seem so fruitless.

Edited May 24, 2017 by Shield

[Hirru 0]

Continuing on the bait and switch method that they were performing, the hunter watched as Shield was beginning to get the hang of predicting the snake's movements, and acting accordingly.  It was only a testament to the amount of training that they were constantly doing through the hunts that they participated in.  If they had tackled this creature any sooner than they did, the snake would have more advantages than they would, which would have made everything that much harder.  

Still, there was much growth need on the hunter's part.  Activating another Meteor Break against the snake as it attacked Shield would bear some more damaging results towards the Hebishinu.  They could easily get this thing done and over with by the end of the day, if they could keep eyes on it.  Its attacks were not affecting Shield too much, and they were chipping away it it with vigor.

"Open water!  Watch for air bubbles!"

Spoiler

 ID# 85064 results:

 Battle: 8+4 - Hit! - (MB: 154 dmg - 100 mit = 54 dmg)

 Loot: 6 + 11 = 17 - I still see it

[H:9] Shield - Shield - HP: 1156/1156: EP: 104/104 | DMG: 1 | EVA: -1 | MIT: 134 | RGN: 54 | BH:50 | THN: 28 | FLA: 16 - Venom 12 [1/4]

[H:4] Hirru   - HP:  935/935 | EP: 69/92 | DMG: 13~14 | ACC: 2 | EVA: 1 | LD: +11 (5 skill, 3 equip, 3 detect) (+1 EP, -11 EP)

[Hebishinu] HP: 342/600 | MIT: 100 | DMG: 140 | ACC: 2 [Requires own roll]

[BD 9+]

• [CD 1-6] Toxic Venom - 12 DoT for 4 rounds
• [CD 7+] Paralyze, +1 or +2 DMG

[LD 10+ to locate for each attack, otherwise, auto-miss]

 

 

Edited May 24, 2017 by Hirru

[Shield 0]

Spoiler

+54 HP - Regen, +50 dmg - Battle healing, +1 Hate - Taunt

ID# 85065 results:

 Battle: 10 - Hit! - 1 dmg + 2 crit -100 mit = 1 dmg

 Loot: 20

ID# 85066 results:

 MOB: 7 + 2 acc + 1 eva = 10 - Hit! - 140 dmg - 134 mit = 6 dmg, Thorns - 28 dmg, Flame Aura - 16 dmg

[H:10] Shield - Shield - HP: 1156/1156: EP: 104/104 | DMG: 1 | EVA: -1 | MIT: 134 | RGN: 54 | BH:50 | THN: 28 | FLA: 16 - Venom 12 [3/4]
[H:4] @Hirru   - HP:  935/935 | EP: 69/92 | DMG: 13~14 | ACC: 2 | EVA: 1 | LD: +11 (5 skill, 3 equip, 3 detect) (+1 EP, -11 EP)

[Hebishinu] HP: 297/600 | MIT: 100 | DMG: 140 | ACC: 2 [Requires own roll]

[BD 9+]

• [CD 1-6] Toxic Venom - 12 DoT for 4 rounds
• [CD 7+] Paralyze, +1 or +2 DMG

[LD 10+ to locate for each attack, otherwise, auto-miss]

Shield's eyes traced the water diligently for signs of life. It was becoming difficult with the constant churning that both players and snake had created. As the water began to settle somewhat, he spotted a glimpse of orange glowing gashes beneath the water and struck. Another bout of thrashing later and another fresh gash for Hirru to hopefully be able to track, and it was the stealthy foe's turn to strike. Shield felt the fangs dig into his thigh, and for a moment, as his thorns agitated the beast, it writhed enough to expose its health bar, which Shield could just barely see as yellow.

"Ha!" he whooped, shaking his leg free from the angry snake's mouth. "We've just gotten it below half way! If we keep this up, we'll be through this in no time!"

It had been a rough start, but the tides had begun to turn in their favor. Even if Hirru had a stroke of bad luck here and there, Shield was well prepared to handle taking punishment and dealing back farm more than he was taking.

Edited May 24, 2017 by Shield

[Hirru 0]

It seemed like the plan was going well enough, but there would always be that moment that makes every plan go awry for even a second of hesitation.  While Shield was in the motion for attacking, the hunter couldn't get a good bead on the snake without going out of his way to start swimming in the waters, or hitting his partner in the process of a sword art.  He had to deactivate the emerald glow that was surrounding his blade.  The sword art would activate on Shield, otherwise.  Making a slight motion to stand up from the crouched position, the sword art was canceled and the glow would dissipate.  Instead, the hunter would focus on the wanderings of the beast.  Since it was now in the yellow, its movements were getting more erratic; never staying in one spot.

"Careful, it's getting more agitated.  Watch for small ripples on the waters surface, it may be dancing around there."

Spoiler

 

ID# 85065 results:

 Battle: 2+2=4, Miss

 Loot: 11+11, Oh look!  It's dat boi

[H:10] Shield - Shield - HP: 1156/1156: EP: 104/104 | DMG: 1 | EVA: -1 | MIT: 134 | RGN: 54 | BH:50 | THN: 28 | FLA: 16 - Venom 12 [3/4]
[H:4] Hirru   - HP:  935/935 | EP: 68/92 | DMG: 13~14 | ACC: 2 | EVA: 1 | LD: +11 (5 skill, 3 equip, 3 detect) (+1 EP, -2 EP)

[Hebishinu] HP: 297/600 | MIT: 100 | DMG: 140 | ACC: 2 [Requires own roll]

[BD 9+]

• [CD 1-6] Toxic Venom - 12 DoT for 4 rounds
• [CD 7+] Paralyze, +1 or +2 DMG

[LD 10+ to locate for each attack, otherwise, auto-miss]

 

 

Edited May 24, 2017 by Hirru

[Shield 0]

Spoiler

+54 HP - Regen, +50 dmg - Battle healing, +1 Hate - Taunt

ID# 85069 results:

 Battle: 4 - Miss

 Loot: 17 + 1 = 18 - Found!

ID# 85070 results:

 MOB: 5 + 2 acc + 1 eva = 8 - Hit! - 140 dmg - 134 mit = 6 dmg, Thorns - 28 dmg, Flame Aura - 16 dmg

[H:11] Shield - Shield - HP: 1156/1156: EP: 104/104 | DMG: 1 | EVA: -1 | MIT: 134 | RGN: 54 | BH:50 | THN: 28 | FLA: 16
[H:4] @Hirru   - HP:  935/935 | EP: 68/92 | DMG: 13~14 | ACC: 2 | EVA: 1 | LD: +11 (5 skill, 3 equip, 3 detect)

[Hebishinu] HP: 253/600 | MIT: 100 | DMG: 140 | ACC: 2 [Requires own roll]

[BD 9+]

• [CD 1-6] Toxic Venom - 12 DoT for 4 rounds
• [CD 7+] Paralyze, +1 or +2 DMG

[LD 10+ to locate for each attack, otherwise, auto-miss]

Hirru was not the only one having trouble. As the patterns of the snake changed, it gave up on the water, which was no longer proving to be its ally, and made for the trees and the large mangrove roots that lined the water's edge. Shield followed it, his eyes staying sharp and focused the whole way, but the scaly creature's body began to vanish among the thick mat of roots. With one last desperate swing, Shield tried to take off a few pixels from its health bar, but his axe hit roots and nothing else.

Moments later, the snake's light-colored open mouth lashed out from the shadows of the roots and bit into his forearm, dealing him no serious damage, but taking a considerable amount of its own instead. Growling in frustration, Shield craned his neck to get a better look, but he failed to find a way to penetrate the thick roots.

"Your sword will have an easier time stabbing than my axe will have slashing through that," Shield admitted with a sour look on his face.

Edited May 24, 2017 by Shield

[Hirru 0]

"You're telling me!  I'd say you've done the most damage to it by being hit, though."

The hunter retorted back while in mid lunge.  He had trained his sights on the snake the minute it was out of water.  Now he could see it more clearly, and if he added reveal to the mix, he could even see through the trees themselves, but that wouldn't be needed with a large glowing object in his vision.  The moment that the large snake struck out at Shield, the hunter was already on it before it could spring back.  Another uppercut to bring it out of springing back into the forest, and the rest of the combo to deal considerable damage, as if he had seen through the snakes moves already, but that was impossible.  Was it?

Taking a few steps back as it slowly pulled itself back into the trees themselves, but that wouldn't stop the hunter from calling out where it was.

Spoiler

 

ID# 85071 results:

 Battle: 10, Crit +2 (MB = 16x11= 176-100 mit = 76 dmg)

 Loot: 4 + 11 = 15 - Ravioli!  Ravioli!  Give me the snakioli

[H:11] Shield - Shield - HP: 1156/1156: EP: 104/104 | DMG: 1 | EVA: -1 | MIT: 134 | RGN: 54 | BH:50 | THN: 28 | FLA: 16 - Venom 12 - END
[H:6] Hirru   - HP:  935/935 | EP: 68/92 | DMG: 13~14 | ACC: 2 | EVA: 1 | LD: +11 (5 skill, 3 equip, 3 detect) (+1 EP, -11 EP)

[Hebishinu] HP: 177/600 | MIT: 100 | DMG: 140 | ACC: 2 [Requires own roll]

[BD 9+]

• [CD 1-6] Toxic Venom - 12 DoT for 4 rounds
• [CD 7+] Paralyze, +1 or +2 DMG

[LD 10+ to locate for each attack, otherwise, auto-miss]

 

 

Edited May 24, 2017 by Hirru

[Shield 0]

Spoiler

+54 HP - Regen, +50 dmg - Battle healing, +1 Hate - Taunt

ID# 85072 results:

 Battle: 8 - Hit!

 Loot: 5 - No snake

ID# 85073 results:

 Craft: 7 - Paralysis, + 2 dmg

 MOB: 10 + 2 acc + 1 eva = 13 - Hit! - 140 dmg + 2 crit - 134 mit = 8 dmg, Paralyze!

[H:12] Shield - Shield - HP: 1156/1156: EP: 104/104 | DMG: 1 | EVA: -1 | MIT: 134 | RGN: 54 | BH:50 | THN: 28 | FLA: 16 - PARA
[H:4] @Hirru   - HP:  935/935 | EP: 68/92 | DMG: 13~14 | ACC: 2 | EVA: 1 | LD: +11 (5 skill, 3 equip, 3 detect) (+1 EP, -11 EP)

[Hebishinu] HP: 177/600 | MIT: 100 | DMG: 140 | ACC: 2 [Requires own roll]

[BD 9+]

• [CD 1-6] Toxic Venom - 12 DoT for 4 rounds
• [CD 7+] Paralyze, +1 or +2 DMG

[LD 10+ to locate for each attack, otherwise, auto-miss]

As Hirru drew it back out, it dove down into the water once again, though they were close enough to the shore that the mud that the players' feet kicked up obscured anything that might be hiding under the surface. Shield cast about wildly, trying and failing to get any visual confirmation of where it had gone.

Before he had a change to spot the snake again, it lunged up from the depths and latched onto his neck. The damage was inconsequential, and it failed to poison him, but it quickly became clear that was not its goal. Heavy, muscular coils of snake wrapped themselves around Shield's body, pinning his arms to his chest and restricting the ability for his lungs to expand and draw a proper breath.

"I'm alright, Hirru," he gasped, trying not to let too much air out of his lungs, since the snake would only tighten its grip as soon as he let his chest retract at all. "I'll be fine. Just swing!"

Edited May 24, 2017 by Shield

[Hirru 0]

It seemed that the snake had some other tricks up its sleezes.. tail.. fangs?  The hunter didn't want to continue that train of thought, as his partner was paralyzed by the last attack from the snake.  The hunter wasn't fast enough for an interception of the attack, but he was able to clip the creature's tail with the incoming sword art before it could sink into the depths of the marsh.  Jumping back to the tank's side, the hunter made sure that he was alright.  The venom had worn off, but the paralysis would be there for a bit.  The snake should have shown all of its cards by now, and that left them with the win.

All they needed to do was to bait it in with one more attack and switch, and they would be able to go home.  The thought then suddenly came to the hunter.  'Was this the only one?'

Spoiler

 

ID# 85074 results:

 Battle: 5+2 - Hit! (MB = 154-100 = 54 dmg)

 Loot: 8 + 11

[H:12] Shield - Shield - HP: 1156/1156: EP: 104/104 | DMG: 1 | EVA: -1 | MIT: 134 | RGN: 54 | BH:50 | THN: 28 | FLA: 16 - PARA
[H:4] Hirru   - HP:  935/935 | EP: 58/92 | DMG: 13~14 | ACC: 2 | EVA: 1 | LD: +11 (5 skill, 3 equip, 3 detect) (+1 EP, -11 EP)

[Hebishinu] HP: 123/600 | MIT: 100 | DMG: 140 | ACC: 2 [Requires own roll]

[BD 9+]

• [CD 1-6] Toxic Venom - 12 DoT for 4 rounds
• [CD 7+] Paralyze, +1 or +2 DMG

[LD 10+ to locate for each attack, otherwise, auto-miss]

 

 

Edited May 24, 2017 by Hirru

[Shield 0]

Spoiler

+54 HP - Regen, +50 dmg - Battle healing, +1 Hate - Taunt

ID# 85075 results:

 Battle: 8 - Hit!

 Loot: 4 - No snek

ID# 85076 results:

 MOB: 4 + 2 acc + 1 eva = 7 - Hit! - 140 dmg + 2 crit - 134 mit = 8 dmg, Thorns - 28 dmg, Flame Aura - 16 dmg

[H:13] Shield - Shield - HP: 1156/1156: EP: 104/104 | DMG: 1 | EVA: -1 | MIT: 134 | RGN: 54 | BH:50 | THN: 28 | FLA: 16 - PARA
[H:4] @Hirru   - HP:  935/935 | EP: 58/92 | DMG: 13~14 | ACC: 2 | EVA: 1 | LD: +11 (5 skill, 3 equip, 3 detect)

[Hebishinu] HP: 79/600 | MIT: 100 | DMG: 140 | ACC: 2 [Requires own roll]

[BD 9+]

• [CD 1-6] Toxic Venom - 12 DoT for 4 rounds
• [CD 7+] Paralyze, +1 or +2 DMG

[LD 10+ to locate for each attack, otherwise, auto-miss]

As soon as the snake had fully released him, Shield struggled back to his feet, his body and face now half covered in grime on the side of his body that had landed in the water. The muck clouded his vision, the swampy water still running down his face and out of his hair. He attempted to wipe the muddy film away, but all he managed to do was smear it. fortunately, despite being blinded, he was not defenseless.

He felt the familiar stab and pressure of fangs and a strong though small jaw, and he could tell from how quickly it released him and from the chaotic thrashing in the water around him that his thorns and flame aura had done their job. Although he tried to open his mouth to speak, all he managed to do was to have swampy water drip into his mouth from his lips, which he quickly and violently spat out.

"Sick!" he spluttered, trying and failing to spit the taste out of his mouth.

Edited May 24, 2017 by Shield

[Hirru 0]

The hunter noticed that as his partner was stuck in the mud and paralyzed, he was victim to a weird little lethal debuff called drowning that could affect paralyzed players in water, or those that actually didn't have the swimming capabilities.  Without much pause, the hunter pushed himself into canceling the sword art to pick Shield out of the muck.

"On your feet, soldier!  We don't have time for a nap!"

He playfully said while hoisting the tank onto his two feet once more.  The way he said it though would actually sound like a true military personnel, down to the gruff attitude that would come out of the emotionally devoid face of the hunter.  Making sure that Shield could stand on his own, he had to reactivate all of his buffs to locate the snake once more.  It was close to death, and was going to go all out at this point.  Circling them constantly from water to land, and back.

 

Spoiler

ID# 85077 results:

 Battle: 1 - Miss

 Loot: 8 + 11 = Somebody once told me the snake was gonna roll me

[H:13] Shield - Shield - HP: 1156/1156: EP: 104/104 | DMG: 1 | EVA: -1 | MIT: 134 | RGN: 54 | BH:50 | THN: 28 | FLA: 16 - PARA
[H:7] Hirru   - HP:  935/935 | EP: 58/92 | DMG: 13~14 | ACC: 2 | EVA: 1 | LD: +11 (5 skill, 3 equip, 3 detect)

[Hebishinu] HP: 79/600 | MIT: 100 | DMG: 140 | ACC: 2 [Requires own roll]

[BD 9+]

• [CD 1-6] Toxic Venom - 12 DoT for 4 rounds
• [CD 7+] Paralyze, +1 or +2 DMG

[LD 10+ to locate for each attack, otherwise, auto-miss]

 

 

Edited May 24, 2017 by Hirru

[Shield 0]

Spoiler

+54 HP - Regen, +50 dmg - Battle healing, +1 Hate - Taunt

ID# 85078 results:

 Battle: 1 - Miss

 Loot: 6 - Double miss

ID# 85079 results:

 MOB: 2 + 2 acc + 1 eva = 5 - Triple miss

[H:14] Shield - Shield - HP: 1156/1156: EP: 104/104 | DMG: 1 | EVA: -1 | MIT: 134 | RGN: 54 | BH:50 | THN: 28 | FLA: 16
[H:7] @Hirru   - HP:  935/935 | EP: 58/92 | DMG: 13~14 | ACC: 2 | EVA: 1 | LD: +11 (5 skill, 3 equip, 3 detect)

[Hebishinu] HP: 79/600 | MIT: 100 | DMG: 140 | ACC: 2 [Requires own roll]

[BD 9+]

• [CD 1-6] Toxic Venom - 12 DoT for 4 rounds
• [CD 7+] Paralyze, +1 or +2 DMG

[LD 10+ to locate for each attack, otherwise, auto-miss]

Shield ignored the military address. He thought that best for the moment. The battle was nearly over, or so they might hope, but slacking at the last minute could cost them a lot of ground in the fight, especially since the foe was so slippery, in both the literal and metaphorical sense. He saw ripples run through the water towards him, but before it reached him, the oncoming snake seemed to have veered off-course. The ripples continued, but the apparent bulge in the water vanished.

"Well, maybe it dove deepe-"

With a splash and a hiss, the serpent lunged at him from the side. He flailed his axe, managing to knock the attack away, but failing to connect with enough force to do any real damage. He stood in the water, looking around his feet in all directions, trying to get a visual lock on the scaly attacker, but it had already vanished again.

Edited May 24, 2017 by Shield

[Hirru 0]

"You're mine!"

The hunter shouted while performing an uppercutting slash to the incoming snake after Shield defected it towards him.  Obviously, the hunter would be successful with such a follow through between the two.  It didn't seem to like being constantly pushed around by the tackles and strikes from the jade hunter, and its hissing would grow even more menacing as he continued.  Finally, the last downward strike would allow the snake to head back into the waters to do whatever the snake actually did in there.  The hunter could still follow it, but decided that enough was enough.  He had had it with these bloody snakes in this bloody island.  Why he thought that was appropriate in his head, he didn't know; but, it would give him a smile all the same.

He readied himself while the cooldown was in progress.  He would need the patience to watch over Shield, in case anything else happened.

Spoiler

 

ID# 85080 results:

 Battle: 4+2=6, Hit (MB = 154-100 = 54 dmg)

 Loot: 19 + 11 - 30 BECOME AS GODS

[H:14] Shield - Shield - HP: 1156/1156: EP: 104/104 | DMG: 1 | EVA: -1 | MIT: 134 | RGN: 54 | BH:50 | THN: 28 | FLA: 16
[H:8] Hirru   - HP:  935/935 | EP: 47/92 | DMG: 13~14 | ACC: 2 | EVA: 1 | LD: +11 (5 skill, 3 equip, 3 detect) [+1 EP, -11 EP]

[Hebishinu] HP: 25/600 | MIT: 100 | DMG: 140 | ACC: 2 [Requires own roll]

[BD 9+]

• [CD 1-6] Toxic Venom - 12 DoT for 4 rounds
• [CD 7+] Paralyze, +1 or +2 DMG

[LD 10+ to locate for each attack, otherwise, auto-miss]

 

 

Edited May 24, 2017 by Hirru

[Shield 0]

Spoiler

+54 HP - Regen, +50 dmg - Battle healing, +1 Hate - Taunt

ID# 85081 results:

 Battle: 6 - Hit! - 1 dmg - 100 mit = 1 dmg

 Loot: 10 + 1 = 11 - Peek-a-boo

ID# 85082 results:

 Craft: 11 - Paralysis

 MOB: 10 + 2 acc + 1 eva = 13 - Hit! - 140 dmg + 2 crit - 134 mit = 8 dmg, Paralyze!

[H:15] Shield - Shield - HP: 1156/1156: EP: 104/104 | DMG: 1 | EVA: -1 | MIT: 134 | RGN: 54 | BH:50 | THN: 28 | FLA: 16 - PARA
[H:8] @Hirru   - HP:  935/935 | EP: 47/92 | DMG: 13~14 | ACC: 2 | EVA: 1 | LD: +11 (5 skill, 3 equip, 3 detect)

[Hebishinu] HP: 24/600 | MIT: 100 | DMG: 140 | ACC: 2 [Requires own roll]

[BD 9+]

• [CD 1-6] Toxic Venom - 12 DoT for 4 rounds
• [CD 7+] Paralyze, +1 or +2 DMG

[LD 10+ to locate for each attack, otherwise, auto-miss]

As the creature vanished once again, it apparently decided to strike while the iron was hot. It had barely disappeared below the surface before striking out at Shield again like a coiled spring. He managed to get the edge of his axe on the creature's head, but not enough to deflect the blow this time, which sunk into his jaw just below his ear. Once again, coils upon coils wrapped around him, and although he tried to keep his balance, the weight of the snake on his upper body made him too top heavy, and he toppled back into the swamp.

He shut his eyes tight, having learned his lesson well enough from last time about the effects of muddy swamp water on one's face and in one's eyes. he cursed loudly into the silence of his head, but otherwise kept his mouth closed tightly. A moment later, the snake was off of him, and he struggled to regain control of his body.

Edited May 24, 2017 by Shield

[Hirru 0]

Without fail, the creature had shot out to attack Shield, the biggest target of the two.  The attack seemed to hit the tank hard as it paralyzed him once more, but that would give the hunter enough time to rush in and attack.  Oath began to be emblazoned with emerald light which hummed with power.  A quick pulse would show that it was ready, and the two would shoot out in an underarm arc into an uppercutting attack at the Hebishinu that had its fangs sunk deep into Shield.  His feet would step lightly upon the mud encrusted ground, and land the blow, forcing the snake off of his tank partner.  The rest of the combo would follow suit in ripping through the last of the creatures health.  The final downward attack would cleave the snake in half, ending the great snake's terror.

After it shattered into thousands of light crystals, the hunter went over to the paralyzed tank and dragged him out of the mud to more solid ground.

"Finally..."

 

Spoiler

 

ID# 85083 results:

 Battle: 3+2+1 - Hit! (Concentration used 5 turns) [MB = 154-100 = 54 dmg]

 Loot: 14 + 11 = 25 - You'll never see it COMING!!

[H:15] Shield - Shield - HP: 1156/1156: EP: 104/104 | DMG: 1 | EVA: -1 | MIT: 134 | RGN: 54 | BH:50 | THN: 28 | FLA: 16 - PARA
[H:9] Hirru   - HP:  935/935 | EP: 37/92 | DMG: 13~14 | ACC: 2 | EVA: 1 | LD: +11 (5 skill, 3 equip, 3 detect) (+1 EP, -11 EP)

[Hebishinu] HP: 0/600 | MIT: 100 | DMG: 140 | ACC: 2 [Requires own roll]

[BD 9+]

• [CD 1-6] Toxic Venom - 12 DoT for 4 rounds
• [CD 7+] Paralyze, +1 or +2 DMG

[LD 10+ to locate for each attack, otherwise, auto-miss]

 

 

Edited May 24, 2017 by Hirru

[Shield 0]

It took Shield a considerable amount of time to fully recover from the last paralyzing strike that the snake had landed. Still, as he saw the field boss burst into fragments of light, he breathed a sigh of relief, or rather he would have if he could properly breathe with half of his face submerged in swamp water. As the last of the paralysis wore off, he pulled himself towards the shore, splaying himself out on the bank. He took a deep breath, staring up at the underside of the mangrove trees.

"Well, that was fun," he said, his voice heavy with sarcasm.

It wasn't that he hadn't had rougher fights, but this one was definitely one of the messier ones, again, both in the literal and figurative sense. Still, with only a handful of remaining quests on the available floors, it was inevitable that he would have to finish this fight someday. He was just glad that it was over.

@Hirru

[Hirru 0]

"It's a good thing that you came along then.  I don't think I would have carried that through in time."

The hunter said while leaning against one of the trees and checking the rewards that they had received from the boss fight.  The only thing that seemed to be shown was the serpents tongue, a special item from this creature only.  The hunter shrugged at the item as it could be of some use, but only in special circumstances would it be of use.  Though, that didn't seem to be the end of this quest.  They still had to go back to the village to confirm that the creature was dead.  The hunter shrugged while swiping the menu aside.

"We will need to go back to the village for a quick talk.  Hopefully.."

The hunter said while pondering what they should do after.  He doubted that this village had anything along the lines of cor, so they may not get paid that well today.  They could always go to another floor and fight mobs, or search for treasure.  Maybe even find a sub dungeon, as that was the main purpose of getting the detect modification.

[Shield 0]

Spoiler

Swapping gear:
- Pain Drinker, - Manticore Mask, + Finder's Keeper (+1 skill rank: search & detect), +Seeking Aura (+3 LD)

ID# 85085 results: Loot: 2 + 3 item + 1 skill + 1 skill item = 7 - No materials (3 total)

Shield opened his inventory and traded out his shield and suit of armor for the seeking earring and the accompanying wristband that he wore. It took him a few moments to muster the will to stand, but Hirru was right. they had work left to do still. Maybe afterwards they could go and do something more interesting, but for now, they had to finish the job.

The walk back to the village was a bit of a blur. Shield was mentally exhausted from constantly having to look for his opponent before being able to get in a decent swing. That, and although SAO dampened pain, it did not dampen the feeling of being damp. He felt disgusting, still drenched from head to toe.

Well, this is what I get for not having more vanity clothing items. Just because my body doesn't smell or perspire the same way as in the real world doesn't mean I shouldn't be 

@Hirru

Edited May 24, 2017 by Shield

[Hirru 0]

[ID: 85086] [LD: 6+8=14] Nothing

"Ready to head back?"

He asked before making sure that Shield was capable of walking through the long distances.  The tank had changed some things around to search for things better.  The need for cor and materials would make anyone get the necessary items and skills to find everything that one could get out of a floor.  The more that one could get; the better that it was.  Though, it also brought more problems than one could handle.  Shield probably had something like it as a tank, but scouts and hunters were needed for more than just finding new sub-dungeons and boss rooms, but also gaining as much materials that they can for others to use.

The way to the village would only add to his current woes, as they had to listen to another congratulatory speech from the village elder for some ungodly reason.  It wasn't that the hunter wasn't appreciative, but he had heard the same words from every other village on the other floors.

Edited May 24, 2017 by Hirru

[Shield 0]

Spoiler

ID# 85087 results: Loot: 18 + 3 item + 1 skill + 1 skill item = 23 - Chest Found!

Forget that mess. ^ Forgot that you still need picking with the old rules.

As soon as the 'thank you' speech had finally drawn to a close, Shield led the way to the ship port. He spoke very little towards the start of the journey, but by the end, he had cheered up somewhat.

"Well, I can think of better ways to spend a day, but I've had far worse here in Aincrad," he said, shaking his head. "Remind me to tell you sometime about the fight with Cerberus," added the tank, shaking his head at the memory of that fight. "Three heads, all of them with phase, and all of them critting for two consecutive attacks. One of the few times my health has been anywhere close to the yellow."

By the time they had made it back to the main settlement of the sixteenth floor, the sun was almost down, and Shield had seen just about enough of that day as it was.

"I'm heading back to floor eleven," he sighed. "Thanks for the damage today. Hopefully the next quest is a little less troublesome." He gave the other player a wave before stepping into the teleporter. "Taft!"

@Hirru

Edited May 24, 2017 by Shield