F07 SP <<Training Your Friend>>

[Oscar 0]

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STATS

LEVEL - 14
HP - 280
EN - 28
DMG - 8
ACC - 0
MIT - 18
EVA - 3

SKILLS

NON-COMBAT

PASSIVE
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HOUSING SKILLS
» RESTED: -1 Energy cost for the first two expenditures in a thread
» WORKING: +2 EXP per crafting attempt
» TASTY: Turn 2 identical food items (same quality, tier, & enhancements) into a Lesser Feast.
» RELAXED: Increases HP regen by (5 * Tier HP) and decreases full energy regen to 2 Out of Combat Posts
» ANGLER: +1 material gained when fishing
» BASIC TRAINING: +1 SP to a thread. Limit one use per month.

COMBAT SKILLS
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EXTRA SKILLS
►Concentration
Active: Free action
Cooldown: 3 Turns
Effect: Gain +1 ACC until the start of your next turn (must delcare use in roll purpose).
Description: After having fought yourself, and spared the summoned incarnation, you have learnt to focus in times of need, improving accuracy for a brief moment.
Possible to obtain after completing the quest <<The Gemini>>

WEAPON SKILLS
» CURVED SWORD MASTERY RANK 1
     ➥ +1 DMG
» KATANA MASTERY RANK 3
     ➥ +3 DMG
 
ARMOR SKILLS
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SWORD ARTS
Rank 1
» [x1 AoE] Tsumuji Guruma (1 Energy +2 per target hit) - A simple sword art that spins the user on their heel to slash in every direction.
» [x2 Stun] Ukifune (5 Energy) - Knocks the opponent high into the air.
» [x2] Han'ei (2 energy) - Two fast swings with the length of the katana blade

Rank 2
» [x3] Hi Ougi (3 Energy) - Upward, downward, then thrusting combo.
» [x4] Tsuji Kaze (4 Energy) - A straight, long-ranged drawing strike.

Rank 3

» [x5] Wa Shu (5 Energy) - A fast combo of slices that ends with a vertical chop.
» [x6] Gen Getsu (6 Energy) - A half-circle that moves irregularly.
» [x6 Stun] Ra Setsu (9 Energy) - A horizontal slash with a stunning punch after, then another slash.

EQUIPMENT

WEAPONS
» [EQUIPPED]<<NAJARALA>> - KATANA (T1- PERFECT)
     ➥ PARALYTIC VENOM (OFFENSE)
     ➥ KEEN
     ➥ DMG

ARMOR
» [EQUIPPED] << LIBRARIUM OVERCOAT >> (T1 PERFECT)
     ➥ +1 EVA
     ➥ +1 EVA
     ➥ +1 EVA

» [EQUIPPED] << AZURE TIGHTS >> (T1 PERFECT)
     ➥ +9 MIT
     ➥ +9 MIT
     ➥ +1 SAVVY

FAMILIAR
» Gob-Gob, Slayer of Immortals - No Bonus

 

INVENTORY

TOOLS
>> CUSTOM AMBITION TOOL (+1 CRAFT EXP)
>> <<HESTIA'S FLAME>> (+1 CD)

VANITY ITEMS

BATTLE READY ITEMS
>>  3 HEALING POTIONS
>>  1 T1 OVERHEALTH POTION
>> CHILI DOG WITH CHILI FRIES
>> STEEL-INFUSED HOT DOG

QUEST-SPECIFIC ITEMS
>> SPYGLASS

ITEMS/JUNK
>>  5 UNCOMMON T1 HEALING POTION
 

EQUIPMENT
» << ARMOR OF THORNS >> (T1 PERFECT)
     ➥ +9 THORNS
     ➥ +9 THORNS
     ➥ +1 REGEN
» <<BLOODY HOWL>> - KATANA (T1- PERFECT)
     ➥ BLEED
     ➥ BLEED
     ➥ DMG

 

It was time. Time to train up Gob-Gob to learn his Familiar Mastery skill. Oscar had an idea about which Mastery he wanted. He knew that he couldn't keep leaving Gob-Gob tending the shop while he was out adventuring. He needed to put the Goblin to work. Together they walked out into the courtyard of Oscar's manor grounds. Oscar was carrying a basket of clay discs and some tiny javelins. They left the manor behind as they set out amidst the sheer cliffs and rocky crags of Floor Seven. The goblin trotted along behind him, curiously eyeing the parcels that Oscar was carrying. This reminded Oscar of the first time he took Tyson out on a day. The boy had been so much like Oscar it was scary. Their first outing had been, oddly enough, to the shooting range. The boy had an unhealthy obsession with guns. Ordinarily one would want to keep them far away from someone like that. But not Oscar. If the boy was going to be obsessed, the least he could do was make it so the boy was safe about it. He spent all day drilling gun safety into the boy's head. He was learning and having the time of his life. It was a simple thing, really. If someone's learning while doing what they love, it doesn't feel like learning.

Edited August 15, 2019 by Oscar

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COMBAT ENCOUNTER
Golem
HP 140
DMG: 42

Oscar was so caught up reminiscing that he didn't notice that he'd wandered into a Golem's aggro range until he heard that telltale rumbling. Oscar smiled and placed his parcels down next to Gob-Gob. The golem loomed large over Oscar but he wasn't afraid. He turned back to Gob-Gob and said, "Watch closely now!"

And then he was off. Oscar's feed pounded the ground as he dashed towards the Golem. He brought his sword low and then cleaved in front of him in a wide arc. The Gen Getsu arc bit deep into the golem, sending chunks of earth and stone flying in all directions. The golem moved to attack, bringing down one large stone fist towards Oscar's face. The Azure-Clad man smirked and spun out of the way, dancing safely away from the oncoming blow. He flipped Najarala over the back of his hand and hopped backwards, pointing the sword at the large stone monster.

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Oscar HP 280 | EN 23 | DMG 8 | ACC 0 | EVA 3 | MIT 18 | ID: 121728

Gen Getsu[x6] to Golem BD6. Deal 32 DMG. Keen Activates

Golem HP 98 | DMG 42 attacks. BD1. Miss. Savvy Activates. 

Edited August 15, 2019 by Oscar

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Oscar HP 265 | EN 22 | DMG 8 | ACC 0 | EVA 3 | MIT 18 | ID: 121729

Gen Getsu[x6] to Golem BD3+2. Miss. Keen & Savvy remain active.

Golem HP 98 | DMG 42 attacks. BD9. Deal 43 - 18 = 25 DMG. 

Oscar brought his sword back to strike with a flourish. A pale blue aura winked to life around the golden edge of his sword. He stepped into the blow and swung his arm around in a wide arc, leaving a thin trail of blue in its wake. Oscar's blow just barely missed the Golem. Thrown off by this, Oscar didn't have time to bring his sword up to defend himself before the Golem slammed its mighty fist into Oscar's midsection. The force of the blow knocked the wind out of Oscar and sent him flying backwards. He landed on his back, the hard ground sending reverberations through his body. Oscar winced and sat up. Once he caught his breath, he maneuvered his legs under him and stood up, pointing his blade at the Golem. The damage felt worse than it actually had been on his health bar. He steadied his grip on his weapon and made ready to re-engage. He definitely didn't want to take another hit like that.

Edited August 15, 2019 by Oscar

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Oscar HP 265 | EN 17 | DMG 8 | ACC 0 | EVA 3 | MIT 18 | ID: 121730

Gen Getsu[x6] to Golem BD10. Deal 60 DMG. Paralytic Venom activates. Keen & Savvy Deactivate.

Golem HP 38 | DMG 42 is paralyzed.

Oscar rushed forward again, drawing his blade back and throwing it forward in a half-moon arc. His weapon found its mark this time, dealing heavy damage off of a critical hit. Dirt and stone exploded out of the Golem's body, carving a deep gash in the creature's side. Najarala's Paralytic Venom activated, leaving the Golem frozen and unable to act. Oscar took this opportunity to reaffirm his footing and grip. With a flourish, he backed off a bit. His attention turned to Gob-Gob. Instead of flexing, he was watching the battle intently. Enraptured, the goblin followed Oscar's every move. They hadn't even begun training and Gob-Gob was already learning. Oscar was quite happy with this development and turned his attention back to the enemy. The Golem's health was low. One more hit would decide the bout. Then Oscar could begin training his familiar in earnest.

Edited August 15, 2019 by Oscar

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Oscar remain laser focused on the Golem. He charged forward, his blade glowing with a light blue energy as he made ready to activate another Gen Getsu. If it connected, it would do enough damage to end this fight. But just as he made ready to swing, his concentration was broken by a loud crash. He turned his head and saw that Gob-Gob was had accidentally dropped one of the clay plates. He realized his error too late as his weapon just barely missed the massive golem. He was able to collect himself in time to dodge away from the oncoming fist. This activated the Savvy enhancement on his armor, which would boost his accuracy up when his next turn came around. This would help deliver the fatal blow to the golem. Oscar could collect his loot and go back to focusing on Gob-Gob's training. Hopefully. It all depended on whether or not Oscar got distracted again.

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Oscar HP 265 | EN 16 | DMG 8 | ACC 0 | EVA 3 | MIT 18 | ID: 121731

Gen Getsu[x6] to Golem BD2. Miss.

Golem HP 38 | DMG 42 attacks. MD: 5-3 for miss. Savvy Activates.

Edited August 16, 2019 by Oscar

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Oscar cleared the mechanism, blocking out everything but his enemy. He felt nothing. Not the wind on his face, not the throbbing in his stomach from the previous blow. Everything was blocked out, everything was clear. He stepped forward, a pale blue light enveloping his blade. There was a bright flash of light as Oscar cleaved the golem in twain. The stone monstrosity staggered for a bit before its top half slid away from its bottom half. Then, the stones crumbled, leaving nothing but rubble where the golem had been. A loot window popped up. Oscar looted the corpse of the golem, obtaining a Rare Trinket, 840 Col, and 2 Crafting Materials. Not a bad haul. He heard the sound of clapping behind him. Oscar sheathed his blade and turned to see Gob-Gob cheering for its master's victory. Oscar smiled and headed back to where he placed the parcels. It was time to get to work.

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Oscar HP 265 | EN 13 | DMG 8 | ACC 0 | EVA 3 | MIT 18 | ID: 121730

Gen Getsu[x6] to Golem BD5+1. 42 DMG. Golem is defeated.

ID: 121733 Looting Golem. Rare Trinket, 840 Col, 2 T1 Mats found

Edited August 16, 2019 by Oscar

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Oscar approached Gob-Gob and handed him one of the javelins. Then, he plucked a clay plate from the basket and held it up for Gob-Gob to see. "Alright buddy, I'm gonna throw this into the air. I want you to hit it with that javelin before it hits the ground okay?" Oscar made sure Gob-Gob understood the instructions. Once he was sure he slowly moved the disc up and down. Gob-Gob followed the disc with its eyes and made ready to fling the javelin. Oscar through it straight into the air. Gob-Gob launched the javelin. Too much force, not enough aim. The javelin blazed past the disc as it made its descent, disappearing over the horizon. The disc fell back down to earth, shattering on the stone into a shimmering prismatic dust. Gob-Gob looked disappointed, but Oscar encouraged him with a smile and a pat on the head.

"It's alright buddy! You'll get it next time!"

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Training Gob-Gob, CD3

Edited August 15, 2019 by Oscar

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"It's alright buddy! You'll get it next time!"

"No I won't," came the frustrated reply of a young boy. He was holding a rifle almost too big for him and wearing bright orange earmuffs. He wore a black hoodie and torn blue jeans that looked as if they hadn't been washed in weeks. His sandy brown hair was matted and the dirt on his face hid the freckles that dotted the bridge of his nose. He took off his earmuffs and gave Oscar an annoyed face.

Oscar merely shook his head and made ready to throw another disc into the air. "You gotta lead the target, Tyson. Don't shoot where it is, shoot where it's going to be. You ready?"

Tyson put his ear protection back on and shouldered his rifle. "Ready, I guess." Oscar threw the disc high into the air. The boy tracked it with his rifle. When he felt confident that he had the timing right, Tyson applied pressure to the trigger and...

BANG!

Edited August 16, 2019 by Oscar

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There was the sound of clay being shattered. The neon orange disc had been completely destroyed in midair. Bits of clay rained down from the sky. Oscar smiled and turned back to Tyson.

"See? I told you that you'd get it next time!"

Tyson beamed with pride. They had been at this for well over an hour and this was the first time that Tyson had hit his target. Oscar surmised that the boy would have a nasty bruise on his shoulder in the morning. The way the boy winced in pain every time he pulled the trigger. But the expression on his face told Oscar that the pain was all worth it. It also told Oscar that he'd turned an unhealthy obsession into a healthy interest. After all, it's hard to keep up the illusion that guns are the best thing ever when your shoulder is black and blue from shooting one.

Edited August 16, 2019 by Oscar

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"You did WHAT?!"

Oscar sat across from his boss. She was a pumpkin-shaped woman with a short fuse. Her hair was cut into that I'd-like-to-speak-with-your-manager haircut. Oscar never knew just how much you could tell about someone from their haircut until he met her. To top it all off, her name was actually Karen.

"Let me make sure I understand you. You took a ten year old boy to a shooting range, let him fire a rifle for hours, and thought it was a good idea."

"That pretty much sums it up, yeah."

"I SHOULD HAVE YOUR JOB FOR THAT! IT WAS COMPLETELY IRRESPONSIBLE!" The color of her face matched that of her blouse at this point. Bright beet red.

"Clearly you've never been around guns. The most responsible thing is taking a child with an unhealthy obsession and teaching him how to handle one safely. This is Boston, Karen. You can find a gun on practically any street corner. The kid's constantly running away. What happens when he finds one and doesn't know how to handle it? Someone could be hurt."

Edited August 16, 2019 by Oscar

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Karen glowered at him. He had her beat and she knew it. But, of course, that wouldn't stop her from levying some sort of punishment on him as her means of keeping him in line. Karen wasn't the smartest cookie. She enjoyed power and grinding others beneath her heel. Most people rolled over and let her have her way. But not Oscar. He loved his job too much to let anyone mess it up for him. Kids' lives were at stake here. Infinite futures existed for those children. Some good, some bad. It was equally likely to be one or the other. Oscar's job was to tip the scales towards the positive, by any means necessary. To teach those children that there's light at the end of the tunnel, relief from all the struggle. Karen didn't see that. She was just an overpaid bureaucrat with nothing else better to do than lord her position over all her subordinates. Oscar just didn't have time to deal with her. He rose from his seat and got up to leave.

Edited August 16, 2019 by Oscar

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A sharp tug on his pants pulled him out of his reverie. Oscar looked down and saw Gob-Gob holding a tiny javelin and pointing to the basket of clay discs. Oscar smiled and grabbed on of the discs. He moved it up and down, side to side, making sure that Gob-Gob was following it. Then, he threw it into the air. Gob-Gob took aim, leading the target. Then he let the javelin fly. There was the sound of clay being shattered. The clay disc had been completely destroyed and chunks of clay rained down from the sky. Gob-Gob beamed with pride. He wore the same expression that Tyson had that first day, when they went to the shooting range. Ultimately, that that day was what led Oscar to being here, stuck in Aincrad. Even so, he only had one regret.

Oscar surmised that it was about time for the Golem to respawn. So, he swapped out Najarala for Bloody Howl and got ready for another fight.

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Training Gob-Gob. ID: 121740 CD10. Training Successful.

Najarala swapped for Bloody Howl.

Edited August 16, 2019 by Oscar

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Combat Encounter
Golem
HP 140
DMG 42

Just as Oscar expected, the Golem respawned. Oscar rushed in quickly, drawing Bloody Howl from its scabbard. He brought his blade down low, twisting the edge to face the stone golem. Then, he leaped into the air, right into the Golem's face. He delivered a horizontal slash to the head of the golem, then followed it up with a punch from his free hand. As gravity began to take hold again, Oscar delivered another slash and then kicked off of the Golem. He performed a beautiful backflip and landed nimbly on his feet. Oscar rolled his wrist, spinning his blade a few times. Then, he placed both hands on the blade and held it straight up in front of him. The Golem was dazed and couldn't act this turn. On top of that, Oscar had successfully got a Critical Hit on the creature. Bloody Howl's Bleed enhancement had it losing additional health every turn. The fight was looking good so far.

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Oscar HP 280 | EN 19 | DMG 8 | ACC 0 | EVA 3 | MIT 18 | ID: 121741

Ra Setsu[x6] to Golem. BD9. Golem is Stunned. Bleed Activates. Keen Activates.Deal 54 + 12 DMG.

Golem HP 74 | DMG 42 is stunned

Edited August 16, 2019 by Oscar

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Since the last stun went over so well, Oscar attempted the same maneuver. He leaped off of the ground, slashing at the golem's face. He delivered a second stunning punch and a follow-up slash before kicking off of the Golem again. Only this time, the stun didn't go off. The Golem's fist sailed harmlessly by Oscar as he pushed off of the creature with a acrobatic back-flip. He landed lightly on the ground and corrected his posture, facing the enemy with this sword held out in front of him. Apparently, you couldn't chain-stun enemies in this game. It was all good, though. The Golem's health was so low that bleed would take care of it. He would attack again anyway. It was guaranteed that the fight would be over next round, but he didn't have anything better to do. He had some leeway in how to use his sword arts or make his basic attacks. A little more practice never hurt anybody.

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Oscar HP 280 | EN 11 | DMG 8 | ACC 0 | EVA 3 | MIT 18 | ID: 121753

Ra Setsu[x6] to Golem. BD9. Bleed Activates. Deal 54 + 12 DMG.

Golem HP 8 | DMG 42 attacks. BD4. Miss. Savvy Activates.

Edited August 17, 2019 by Oscar

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Oscar rushed in. The black blade of Bloody Howl was juxtaposed by a shining pink aura. Even though he was going to make an unnecessary attack, it didn't mean that he had to blow a ton of energy to do it. Han'ei would be more than sufficient to finishing off the Golem. He stopped in front of the creature and planted his feet. He brought his blade above his head and down again, tracing a rose-colored line in the air as he did. The first blow just barely missed the creature's stony hide. The follow-up slash also missed. Oscar would have been upset had the Golem not begun to crumble into rubble from the Bleed tick. Oscar looked down and collected his loot. When he saw that he'd lucked into an Unidentified Perfect Weapon, his jaw dropped. He'd have to make sure to get that identified posthaste. Maybe he'd have another sword to add to his collection! At least until he reached Tier 2.

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Oscar HP 280 | EN 10 | DMG 8 | ACC 0 | EVA 3 | MIT 18 | ID: 121754

Han'ei[x2] to Golem. BD4. Miss. Deal 12 Bleed DMG. Golem dies.

ID: 121755 LD20, CD9 Looting Golem. Found 1 Unidentified Perfect Weapon, 1260 Col, 2 T1 Materials

Edited August 17, 2019 by Oscar

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Oscar put away his weapon and then found a flat rock to lie down on. His energy needed to regenerate and he needed a bit of a nap. Those golems had been the hardest enemies he'd fought to date and they were quite tough. He was in a good spot though. He could rest or train Gob-Gob and then be ready when the golem's respawn timer was up. In this way, he could collect plenty of loot and also help Gob-Gob learn his Familiar Mastery skill. His eyes slowly closed and his breathing slowed. A nap would be just what the doctor ordered. While he rested, Gob-Gob kept throwing javelins at a tree trunk, practicing for the next time Oscar threw a disc into the air. The dull thumping was just rhythmic enough to be relaxing. Darkness slowly covered his vision and he began to slumber. Though his rest would not be peaceful.

Edited August 17, 2019 by Oscar

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The bright sun of Aincrad was shining just outside The Town of Beginnings. Oscar and another player were killing boars, having some laughs, and generally enjoying each other's company.

"I tell ya Tyson, this game is pretty fun. I'm glad you got me into it."

Tyson pulled his sword out of a boar. It then shattered into a million pieces. He turned to Oscar and gave him that same prideful smile he'd seen on that very first day.

"See? I told you! I'm glad you decided to play with me."

Oscar smiled and patted the boy's avatar's head. "Of course kiddo. I enjoy spending time with you."

Just then, a boar charged forward. Tyson's health was super low, one more hit would kill him. Oscar reacted too late to move the boy out of the way and the boar's tusks were driven deep into his back. Tyson's eyes widened in surprise as his avatar shattered into a million fractal shards. Oscar sighed and dispatched the boar.

"Guess I'd better meet up with him then."

Before he could take another step, he was teleported away.

Edited August 17, 2019 by Oscar

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Oscar awoke from his nap. He felt rather melancholic. With a sigh, he rose up from the rock and made for the basket containing the discs. When Gob-Gob saw him coming, he grabbed a javelin from the stump and made ready to throw it at the disc. Oscar made sure that Gob-Gob was following the round clay object before tossing it high into the air. Gob-Gob took aim and let the javelin fly, piercing the disc and shattering it into a million tiny fractals. Oscar smiled half-heartedly and gave Gob-Gob a fist-bump.

"Nice job buddy."

This whole experience was reminding him too much of Tyson. But he needed to confront those feelings. The only way to lay Tyson's ghost to rest is to finally let go of all the hate and negativity. This wouldn't just be a growing experience for Gob-Gob. Oscar would grow too. He would evolve and be better tomorrow than he was today.

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Training Gob-Gob. ID: 121757 CD10 Training Successful

Edited August 18, 2019 by Oscar

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Combat Encounter
Golem
HP 140
DMG 42

The Golem had respawned again. Oscar stood just outside of it's aggro range. He took a steadying breath and drew his sword before stepping forward. The moment he crossed that invisible line, the Golem's attention snapped to him. Oscar dashed forward and jumped high into the air. He misjudged his distance and his first slash missed the target by a mile. Because he wasn't anywhere close to the Golem, he couldn't use its face to kick off and perform another backflip. He fell straight down like a rock. Luckily, this prevented the Golem from hitting him, which in turn activated his Savvy Enhancement. He would be more accurate in the next round. Hopefully, he could land a stun on the Golem and deal some heavy damage. If not, then this fight would drag on for ages. Oscar shuddered at the thought. But his mind kept going to back to Tyson. Flashes of that fateful day kept playing over and over in his mind, throwing his focus off.

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Oscar HP 280 | EN 26 | DMG 8 | ACC 0 | EVA 3 | MIT 18 | ID: 121761

Ra Setsu[x6] to Golem. BD1. Miss.

Golem HP 140 | DMG 42 attacks. MD5-3. Miss. Savvy activates.

Edited August 18, 2019 by Oscar

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Oscar landed lightly on the ground and dashed forward again. He leaped into the air and and sliced at the Golem again. A close miss, but a miss nonetheless. This time, however, he was close enough to the enemy to kick off of its face. He sailed backwards, his body rotating head over heels. The golem launched a mighty punch. Suspended in midair like this, Oscar wouldn't be able to dodge as easily. Fortunately, the Golem misjudged the distance and just barely missed the azure clad man. He landed lightly on his feet and adjusted so that he was facing the Golem. Visions of Tyson's death kept playing in his head. He buried his face in his free hand, as if being unable to see would purge the visions from his mind. Alas, they did not. Like a video on repeat, the visions continued. With each repetition, Oscar's rage grew. He was angry at the world. He would bring it all to bear against this Golem.

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Oscar HP 280 | EN 25 | DMG 8 | ACC 0 | EVA 3 | MIT 18 | ID: 121762

Ra Setsu[x6] to Golem. BD4+1. Miss. Savvy remains active.

Golem HP 140 | DMG 42 attacks. MD8-3. Miss. 

Edited August 18, 2019 by Oscar