[SP-F2] Buzz Buzz <Long Live The Queen> <COMPLETE>

[Shinji 0]

Shinji's eyes are open as he wakes up in the afternoon, his soul just escaped a nightmare of himself being chased by a manifestation of his depression. He rubs his eyes and sighs frustratingly as he is sick of being tormented by his personal monster in his life as a young adult. It sucks. He thinks of finding some psychic or medicine to alleviate the pain or do something that would make him active enough to push his depression aside.

Noisy customers can be slightly heard outside his door at the ground floor. Groaning, he stretches himself on his bed and swipes his finger down to bring up his inventory, checking his current gear.

Large sword? Check. Breastplate? Check. Potions? Check. A new trinket he recently purchased in a merchant shop in this floor? Check.

He examines the trinket in his inventory. A necklace with a small clock attached to it, doubling as a watch of some kind. At least with that, he could accurately tell the time in hand. But more importantly, the necklace grants him the ability to be a bit more accurate with his attacks and finding objects easily. For a bit as well. Still better than nothing.

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Stats

Level: 3 -- HP 60/60 -- Energy 6/6 -- DMG: 5 -- MIT: 9 -- ACC: 1

Skills

Sword Art: Two Handed Straight Sword (Rank 1)

Two Handed Weapons (Rank 1) (+3 DMG)

Equipment

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Name: Big Sword

Appearance: https://www.darksword-armory.com/wp-content/uploads/1970/01/two-handed-sword-herald-series-2209-10.jpg

Item Type: Two Handed Straight Sword

Tier: 1

Quality: Uncommon

Enhancements: +1 DMG

Description: A greatsword with a black handle and silver hilt. The starting sword for new players.

 

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Name: Iron Cuirass

Appearance: https://cdn0.rubylane.com/_pod/item/1524904/2179C-141/France-late-19th-century-small-astonishing-pic-1o-2048%3A10.10-73-f.jpg

Item Type: Heavy Armor

Tier: 1

Quality: Uncommon

Enhancements: +1 MIT (-9 DMG)

Description: A simple iron cuirass that only provides protection for not only the torso, but vital organs as well.

 

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Name: Starter Healing Potion (5)

Item Type: Potions

Enhancements: +50 HP

Description: A small vial containing a red liquid, capped by a cork. Restores health at a decent rate.

 

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Name: Healing Potion (5)

Item Type: Potions

Tier: 1

Quality: Uncommon

Enhancements: +40 HP

Description: A glass vial containing a red liquid that restores vitality.

 

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Name: Damage Potion (1)

Item Type: Potions

Tier: 1

Quality: Uncommon

Enhancements: +1 DMG

Description: A glass vial containing a black liquid that increases weapon damage against foes. Lasts one thread.

 

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Name: Over-Health Potion (1)

Item Type: Potions

Tier: 1

Quality: Uncommon

Enhancements: +50 Temp. HP

Description: A glass vial containing an orange liquid that temporarily extends health for a short amount of time. Lasts one thread.

 

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Name: Necklace With Miniature Round Clock Attached

Item Type: Trinket

Tier: 1

Quality: Rare

Enhancements: +1 LD, +1 Accuracy

Description: This is a unique necklace with a working clock hanging on it. Increases the ability to find objects and one's accuracy.

 

 

Edited February 7, 2020 by Shinji

[Shinji 0]

Having himself armored and equipped with his sword and his necklace, Shinji steps out of the room and heads downstairs to be greeted by a bunch of players sitting at various tables. The stench of food fills the air as he sits at one of them and hails an NPC waitress, who comes to him after serving beer to somebody else.

"Roast duck and cold water, please," he orders. It is received and sent to the kitchen by the waitress. Good, now we wait.

As Shinji sits still with his clasped hands close to his face and elbows on the table, his ears pick up a commotion about some large queen wasp that can be found somewhere at the fields in this floor, apparently spawned after a few adventurers farmed Wind Wasps at that same area. The queen wasp is said to be dangerous if not well equipped, though some players can be heard boasting that it is an easy Field Boss and should pose no problem even with a single, well equipped player.

Sounds nice, Shinji thinks as he turns his focus back to the table as he thinks of the possibility of killing the wasp by himself.

"...maybe I should try slaying it," he murmurs to himself.

[Shinji 0]

When his roast duck and cold water was served and he had paid the bill in advance, Shinji eats hastily as he is now set on finding the queen wasp himself, taking this as his personal quest. He expects to fight other monsters besides his target, though to him, they are nothing but existing animals. Elks, large birds, wolves, large insects, the kind of wildlife you would expect to find in forests or fields.

Lunch is eaten in half an hour and Shinji stands up as the waitress comes to his table to clean it up, thanking him for his patronage. Shinji nods in response and makes his way to the inn's exit, walking all the way to the entrance of the floor's settlement.

Doubts begin to appear in his mind as he wonders if he needs someone's help to slay the wasp, but Shinji shakes his head in denial of help, confident that he can take the monster by himself. It is only one queen wasp....and on Floor 2 no less.

[Shinji 0]

The stroll along the fields is pleasant if not very chilly as there is little breeze blowing through the area. The sun, though present, is blocked by clouds as Aincrad displays mercy through the reduction of heat of the second floor. Meanwhile, Shinji would slow down whenever the breeze blows over his hair his blackish hair, allowing himself to cool down.

He isn't exactly sure where the Queen Wasp spawned, and he has been looking around throughout his stroll, but found nothing but other mobs that don't resemble his target. He wonders if there is some sort of information he missed about the wasp's whereabouts, but it seems that Aincrad is taking easy on his first monster slaying trip.

As Shinji arrives at the base of a hill near a large river, he hears loud buzzing coming along the stream. Shinji turns around to see a large wasp floating slowly towards him with its wings that never stop fluttering. A bunch of stung, dead bugs can be seen behind the wasp, their stung injuries swelling on their bodies.

Gulping as he tries to retain his serious expression, Shinji draws his sword and slowly advances to the Queen Wasp. Its body is too large for a normal wasp, and it sports large, pointy needle-like legs. Its stinger is a few inches long, its sharp tip promising immense pain and death to the uninitiated. The noise of its fluttering wings are deafening as Shinji approaches the Queen Wasp cautiously.

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Queen Wasp

Stats

HP 50/50 -- DMG: 20 -- MIT: 0

 

Edited February 6, 2020 by Shinji

[Shinji 0]

ID: 135576 -- BD: 2 + 1 ACC = 3 -- MD: 1

Shinji: HP 60/60 -- Energy 4/6

Queen Wasp: HP 50/50

Shinji rushes in and immediately takes his swing towards the Queen Wasp, but because he isn't fast enough, it flies away from his blade with ease and charges its stinger towards him. Either with a stroke or luck or out of reflex, Shinji sidesteps and turns his body to the side, dodging its sting while holding on to his greatsword for dear life. Letting out a huff, Shinji advances slowly towards the Queen Wasp's direction, pointing his blade to it. The Queen Wasp floats on, trying to read Shinji's next attack.

Shinji slightly shakes his head as his mind is being assaulted by doubts of his swordsmanship and whether his sword training in his free time were worth their time. Shinji mutters "shut up" as he stands in his fighting stance, his expressions crunched up into an angry one as he grits his teeth while baring them to the Queen Wasp.

Edited February 6, 2020 by Shinji

[Shinji 0]

ID: 135577 -- BD: 7 + 1 ACC = 8 -- MD: 1

Sword Art Used! (Straight x2)

Shinji: HP 60/60 -- Energy 3/6

Queen Wasp: HP 40/50

Shinji bends his knees and draws his sword back, pointing it towards the Queen Wasp's direction as he unleashes his first Sword Art. The weapon glows green in color, a charging noise emanating from it. The Wasp notices this dangerous move and rushes in with its stinger charged forward, but it is already too late.

In a second, Shinji is already dashing forwards like a missile and thrusts his sword towards his foe, the blade making a huge cut at its side as the attack follows through. The Queen Wasp stumbles in the air momentarily, then it focuses back at Shinji whom is already circling it, his eyes remain focus as he prepares to unleash his Sword Art again should there be an opportunity for that.

I can do this, Shinji thinks to himself. Even if the fight drags on, hopefully it doesn't take too long until evening comes in.

Edited February 6, 2020 by Shinji

[Shinji 0]

ID: 135589 -- BD: 2 + 1 ACC = 3 -- MD: 8

Shinji: HP 49/60 -- Energy 2/6

Queen Wasp: HP 40/50

The Queen Wasp suddenly darts at the speed of light, its stingers brushing past Shinji's leg as it makes a cut across the flesh. Shinji takes a step back and kneels momentarily, gritting his teeth as he flinches in pain, the sensations comparable to being slashed by a dagger. Quickly, he turns around and doesn't stop moving in random directions as the Queen Wasp turns to face its opponent and readies its stinger again, only to lead another charge to his head. Luckily he is prepared and ducks down swiftly, letting the wasp zip over his head.

Shinji makes a run for the bug corpses and faces the wasp as he remains in his stance again. The creature buzzes around for a second or two before noticing him and charging towards him. Shinji breathes heavily, feeling slightly panicked at the inside, but his fighting spirit lives on as he lets out a snarl.

Edited February 7, 2020 by Shinji

[Shinji 0]

ID: 135592 -- BD: 9 + 1 ACC = 10 (no ACC-based critical hit for 10) -- MD: 7

Sword Art Used! (Straight x2)

Shinji: HP 38/60 -- Energy: 1/6

Queen Wasp: HP 28/50

Shinji lets out a grunt as he unleashes his Sword Art again, thrusting his blade towards the speeding Queen Wasp, which also charges at him with its stinger forward like a lance. The gap between them momentarily closes until the wasp zips past its head, stumbling in the air with a critical injury on its body, marked by a huge red slash.

Meanwhile, Shinji endures the pain he also received from the wasp's exchange, a horizontal cut along his right cheek visible as more of his health is drained. He quickly turns around to face the insect while noting to himself that the stinger would likely kill him if he isn't careful. He pants briefly as he moves forward to the Queen Wasp that already faced him too, the buzzing of its wings seemingly grow louder, as if indicating its rage. Though there may be a chance that he can win his first fight, Shinji is aware that if he doesn't whip out one of his health potions soon, he would already be dead before he can even take a sip.

Edited February 7, 2020 by Shinji

[Shinji 0]

ID: 135597 -- BD: 10 + 1 ACC = 11 (only receive 10's critical hit) -- MD: 7

Sword Art Used! (Straight x2)

Shinji: 27/60 -- Energy: 0/6

Queen Wasp: HP 14/50

It's now or never. His sword glows green again as Shinji unleashes his final Sword Art for the fight, this time not waiting for the advancing Queen Wasp to be at his proximity. The thrusting blade cuts the wasp's side again as it zips through, stumbling for a split second before it manages to pierce its stinger into his breastplate. Shinji yells as he catches a glimpse of his health dropping while the stinger is lodged into his armor. He quickly grabs the Queen Wasp on its rear with his bare hand and violently clubs it three times with his blade before tossing it away.

Shinji looks down on his own breastplate to see that there is a dent left by the stinger, just around his chest region. Shaking off the uncomfortable tingling he gets from being injured, he walks towards the Queen Wasp at a quickening pace, resorting to the raw power of his sword alone.

Edited February 7, 2020 by Shinji

[Shinji 0]

ID: 135601 -- BD: 9 + 1 ACC = 10 (no ACC-based critical hit for 10) -- MD: 2

Shinji: HP 27/60 -- Energy: 0/6

Queen Wasp: HP 8/50

The Queen Wasp clearly struggles to stay afloat as it is weakened from Shinji's repetitive Sword Art strikes, each one of its two pairs of wings were severed from the last attack. With Shinji's fighting spirit still flaring up in him, he lets his frustration gets the best of him as he imagines himself fighting a physical manifestation of a part of his depression. The Queen Wasp could barely make the effort to dodge Shinji's next swing, which sends it flying and makes a deeper cut into its abdomen, its health draining further as it faces imminent death.

Shinji swings his sword wildly like a child swinging a bat to a pinata as he goes berserk at this point, letting out grunts through his clenched teeth. The Queen Wasp distances itself from him and circles him, which prompts him to stop as he sees its movements. He remains still while opening his ears to hear the direction of its next attack.

Edited February 7, 2020 by Shinji

[Shinji 0]

ID: 135602 -- BD: 8 + 1 ACC = 9 (no ACC-based critical hit for 9) -- MD: 5

Shinji: HP 27/60 -- Energy: 0/6

Queen Wasp: HP 3/50

The Queen Wasp attempts to charge head on behind Shinji, its stinger pointed to its intended target through its advance. However, Shinji's ears are able to pick up the distinctive buzzing noise, and to top it off, the wasp is still struggling to remain steady in the air due to the loss of two of its wings. Not turning his head first, Shinji instead lets his arm swing his sword wildly and score another hit against the Queen Wasp like a baseball, the strike sends it flying to the left.

Shinji catches his breath and calmly walks towards the now mortally injured Queen Wasp that is now flailing about in the air, its balance and motor functions already gone haywire. As Shinji takes an intentional slow swing towards the field boss, the blade hits its slashed abdomen, knocking it a few inches away from Shinji's proximity.

His heart is beating fast as deep down, he is happy to slay his first monster in spite of his injuries.

Edited February 7, 2020 by Shinji

[Shinji 0]

ID: 135603 -- BD: 1 + 1 ACC = 2 -- MD: 7

Shinji: HP 16/60 -- Energy: 0/6

Queen Wasp: HP 3/50

Unfortunately, Shinji does not retain his guard as he approaches the dying wasp, and he learns this lesson the hard way as it suddenly launches a desperate attack by landing onto his cheek and pushes its stinger into it, its wings buzzing aggressively. Shinji lets out a scream as he feels the stinger digging into his flesh, and he flails for a while before grabbing its soft abdomen and pulls out its stinger by force. He tosses it far towards the river and rubs his stung cheek, hoping that it doesn't swell like the dead bugs.

The Queen Wasp barely regains its balance in the air as it crudely zig-zags to Shinji's direction. With his one hand covering his cheek, Shinji lifts his sword with the other, the blade softly lands onto his shoulder as he is ready to launch his final swing...one that would hopefully deliver a mortal blow to the Queen Wasp.

Edited February 7, 2020 by Shinji

[Shinji 0]

ID: 135604 -- BD: 8 + 1 ACC = 9 (no ACC-based critical hit for 9)

Shinji: HP 16/60 -- Energy: 0/6

Queen Wasp: HP 0/50

With a war cry coming out of his mouth, Shinji takes a few steps and stops as he swings his sword downwards at the zig-zagging Queen Wasp's direction, its luck finally run out as it is caught on the head by the blade that bisects it into two. The two halves of the Queen Wasp explodes into polygons, ending Shinji's first fight in Aincrad.

Shinji pants as he stares ahead with wide eyes, exhausted from the ordeal. A window pops up in front of him and displays his reward for slaying the Queen Wasp: the Martriarch's Stinger, itself being the field boss's weapon. The window explains that the stinger's venom can be coated onto a weapon for additional damage, much like a damage potion. Shinji closes the window.

He sits down and puts his greatsword onto the ground, still panting as he looks up and stops covering his cheek, which doesn't seem to swell from the sting. Weird. 

But at long last, he achieved victory...for now.

Edited February 7, 2020 by Shinji

[Shinji 0]

Drunk 1 Starter Healing Potion (+50 HP)

Shinji: HP 60/60

The corner of his eyes catches a glimpse of his health bar, now greatly reduced from its initial value. Anticipating a possible ambush in the way home, Shinji swipes his finger down and summons his inventory, browsing it until he finds the starter potions. He summons one of them and stares at the liquid in the small vial longingly. The liquid is reddish-brown in color, reminding Shinji of laudanum of sorts, some medicine that was used as pain medication and cough suppressant before being recognized as an addictive and strictly regulated since.

Shinji wonder if this starter potion would taste bitter, and he doesn't like the sound of it since he could feel the taste of such. Sticking out his tongue briefly, he uncorks the bottle and takes a deep breath before swallowing the whole potion.

Bitterness tickles his taste buds and throat, and Shinji lets out a disgusted gag as he lolls out his tongue like a dog. In spite of this, his health increases gradually to its fullness.

The only best course of action to endure the crappy taste is to just get used to it since he has four of those left.

[Shinji 0]

Used Damage Potion (+1 DMG)

Browsing his inventory further, Shinji comes across Zakariah's damage potion and summons it into his hand too, then examines it. This one's black in color, but Shinji cannot imagine its exact taste this time. Either way, he gulps as he uncorks this one and swallows the liquid. He needs his sword to be extra dangerous now so he can get back safely.

Oddly, the potion is tasteless. In fact, it was like drinking blackened water. Shinji waits for a few seconds for its aftertaste, but nothing is felt in his mouth. Shinji simply shrugs and stands up, strapping his sword to his back. With the extra damage and restored health, Shinji attempts to retrace his steps, back to where he came from. While walking, he looks at the miniature clock attached to his necklace to check the time. He is surprised that roughly an hour or so had passed since he started the fight, yet it felt like a few in that same moment.

[Shinji 0]

The large crater of Urbus can be seen from a distance as Shinji keeps moving in a walking pace, and for a while he feels relieved that he is getting close to safety. He descends down a small hill carefully, sometimes using his rear to slide down a bit if need be. He reaches the base and proceeds along the fields, his thoughts occupied by rest and...maybe more food. And hopefully not more depression.

Somewhere in the middle of the fields, Shinji perceives a...stone formation of sorts. Standing. Circular. Curiosity gets the best of him as he walks towards it to take a closer look. To him, it looks kind of out of place for something like this to be in the fields as he had never seen such today. As he approaches on of the stones, he stops as he sees a figure emerging from behind it, probably been there for a while waiting for its prey.

Shinji draws his sword as he is now face to face with a large Mantis. Its body is elongated and entirely green in color, its head triangular as its large green eyes are gazing at his face. It lets out a hiss as it shows off its 'praying' forelegs, lining underneath them are straight, sharp, saw-like formations. It advances towards its latest meal.

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Mantis

Stats

HP 35/35 -- DMG: 20 -- MIT: 0

 

Edited February 7, 2020 by Shinji

[Shinji 0]

ID: 135605 -- BD: 4 + 1 ACC = 5 -- MD: 8

Shinji: HP 49/60 -- Energy: 4/6

Mantis: HP 35/35

Before Shinji can even react, the Mantis scurries up to him at an unexpected speed and grabs him with its forearms. His facial expression shifts from indifference to horror as he struggles to get himself free from its grasp.

His mind screams "What the f**k?!" as he is surprised by the Mantis's strength and its speed. The next thing he feels is its mandibles digging into his shoulder, biting it. Shinji lets out a painful scream and aggressively kicks the Mantis's abdomen, causing it to let him go and reel back to avoid further kicks from Shinji.

Feeling distressed as his just restored health decreases in a short time, Shinji's rage pent up as he snarls at the Mantis that is now advancing towards him again without stopping. Unlike the Queen Wasp, this fight has to be done at a distance, just enough to dodge the Mantis's grasp. Shinji sees that he has to give it no quarter and be ravenous as it is.

Edited February 7, 2020 by Shinji

[Shinji 0]

ID: 135606 -- BD: 4 + 1 ACC = 5 -- MD: 4

Shinji: HP 49/60 -- Energy: 3/6

Mantis: HP 35/35

The Mantis spreads its forearms for a second only to reach out for Shinji whom successfully dodges the grab attack this time by side stepping. Shinji swings his sword towards its side, but faces opposition as the blade is blocked by the bony build of its arm. The Mantis glares at Shinji and hisses louder as it swings its arms like dual weapons, attempting to hurt him with its 'saws.' Shinji deflects and dodges every attack while retaining his focus towards the aggressive menace. Blink or look away for even a second and he'll be vegetables.

After deflecting another of the Mantis's arm attack with his sword, Shinji quickly sidesteps and sprints towards one of the standing stones at the circular stone formation, only turning around when he is close to it. The Mantis is scurrying to him while swinging its arms downwards like scythes, its hiss still loud as ever.

Edited February 7, 2020 by Shinji

[Shinji 0]

ID: 135607 -- BD: 6 + 1 ACC = 7 -- MD: 4

Sword Art Used! (Straight x2)

Shinji: HP 49/60 -- Energy 2/6

Mantis: HP 23/35

Bending his knees quickly, Shinji grits his teeth as he draws his greatsword back, aiming for the advancing Mantis that is closing on him. His sword glows green in color and he immediately launches his Sword Art while the Mantis is about to reach its 'saws' towards him. To the Mantis's surprise, it lets out a shriek as the sword is plunged into its abdomen, then it is withdrawn and with Shinji's effort, makes a deep cut across it. Shinji withdraws himself from the shrieking Mantis and waves his sword lightly at its direction. Right now, probably due to adrenaline, the weight of the sword feels light in his hands, as if it is helping him maintaining the balance of his stance.

The Mantis moves its mandibles as if to express its rage with its own buggy language, then it uses its wings to leap towards Shinji to cover the gap between the two. He sidesteps and deflects its swinging forearm while backing away at the same time, and this goes on as the Mantis is now being relentless.

Edited February 7, 2020 by Shinji

[Shinji 0]

ID: 135609 -- BD: 1 + 1 ACC = 2 -- MD: 8

Shinji: HP 38/60 -- Energy 1/6

Mantis: HP 23/35

The arms of the Mantis gradually become faster until Shinji couldn't deflect them anymore. Now it lands hits across Shinji's face and breastplate, its 'saw blades' making serrated cuts into his flesh. Shinji grunts as his back hits one of the stones while the Mantis keeps swinging its arms. Immediately he ducks down and receives another cut on top of his head before rolling sideways down the tiny slope of the rock circle's foundation.

Standing up quickly, he wildly swings his sword while circling and keeping his distance from the Mantis that dodges his every swing, irritating Shinji further. Facing the danger of being constantly attacked, Shinji now exhibits no signs of stopping when he moves at random directions with the sword pointing towards the creature. At one point both swing their weapons at the same time and violently exchange blow to blow, every attack deflected and putting more strain to Shinji.

Edited February 7, 2020 by Shinji