Steel 0 Posted August 28, 2014 Author #21 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 The remaining bee then charged in programmed revenge. Using his Acrobatics skill, Steel was able to dodge the stinger which was much easier to do because there was only one to dodge. Steel 7/13 Bee 1 5/7 Bee 2 Dead Quote Report Link to post Share on other sites
Steel 0 Posted August 28, 2014 Author #22 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 "I'm going to finish you off now!!" Steel exclaimed before swinging his sword. Despite the fact his attack looked epic, he missed by a couple of feet. "Or not" He said to himself glad that nobody else saw that or else he'd be embarrassed. Steel 7/13 Bee 1 5/7 Bee 2 Dead Quote Report Link to post Share on other sites
Steel 0 Posted August 28, 2014 Author #23 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 The bee kept going at him, not wanting to give him any breathing room. It was able to land a hit on Steel from its stinger, causing him some more pain. Steel 6/13 Bee 1 5/7 Bee 2 Dead Quote Report Link to post Share on other sites
Steel 0 Posted August 28, 2014 Author #24 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Crap, I have less than half of my health points. Steel thought to himself in panic. "I can't let myself be killed by a couple of bugs!!" He exclaimed as he slashed at the bee. His strike connected and did 4 damage to it, fazing it a little. Steel 7/15 Bee 1 1/7 Bee 2 Dead Quote Report Link to post Share on other sites
Steel 0 Posted August 28, 2014 Author #25 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 The bee began to try to strike at Steel, only to be dodged by him due to the fact that Steel was getting used to the speed of the bug. Steel 7/15 Bee 1 1/7 Bee 2 Dead Quote Report Link to post Share on other sites
Steel 0 Posted August 28, 2014 Author #26 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 "This is the end for you!!" Steel exclaimed to the bug before swinging and missing. "Again, or not." He was getting embarrassed and was glad nobody was there to watch him. Steel 7/15 Bee 1 1/7 Bee 2 Dead Quote Report Link to post Share on other sites
Steel 0 Posted August 29, 2014 Author #27 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 Despite being close to death, the bee continued fighting. However, it seems that all that damage it has taken has taken it's toll, making the bee slower and easier for Steel to dodge. Steel 7/15 Bee 1 1/7 Bee 2 Dead Quote Report Link to post Share on other sites
Steel 0 Posted August 29, 2014 Author #28 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 "One more hit." Steel said to himself before he charged at the bee and swung, barely missing it despite the bee having become slower. Steel 7/15 Bee 1 1/7 Bee 2 Dead Quote Report Link to post Share on other sites
Steel 0 Posted August 29, 2014 Author #29 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 The bee was persistent and struck at Steel again. It's persistence paid off and was able land a hit on Steel, dealing him two damage. Steel 5/15 Bee 1 1/7 Bee 2 Dead Quote Report Link to post Share on other sites
Steel 0 Posted August 29, 2014 Author #30 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 "Persistent aren't you?" Steel said to the bug as if it were a living being. "However, I won't lose." He said this as he took a pose to steady himself. "Come at me!" Steel 5/15 Bee 1 1/7 Bee 2 Dead Quote Report Link to post Share on other sites
Steel 0 Posted August 29, 2014 Author #31 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 As if understanding his challenge, the bee charged at him. Steel was able to dodge past the stinger and jump back to give him some room. Steel 5/15 Bee 1 1/7 Bee 2 Dead Quote Report Link to post Share on other sites
Steel 0 Posted August 29, 2014 Author #32 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 With a loud battle cry, Steel charged and slashed at the bee with full force, his blade hitting its mark and making it shatter into data shards. "That was a good fight." Steel said to the scattering data shard which earlier were a persistent bee monster. Steel felt that he should have respected such an opponent, even if it was an AI. Well, better get going to that boulder now. He thought to himself as he continued on. Steel 5/15 Bee 1 Dead Bee 2 Dead Quote Report Link to post Share on other sites
Steel 0 Posted August 29, 2014 Author #33 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 With an air of determination, Steel continued on the trail that he was told would lead to the boulder. Luckily for him due to his remaining health bar, he didn't run into any more monsters. I've heard that there's a survival extra skill on the 6th floor which can restore my health out of battle. That would be useful, maybe I'll do that quest later with a group. It was after he thought this that he crashed into the boulder in question. "That would have been embarrassing if anyone saw that." He thought to himself. Quote Report Link to post Share on other sites
Steel 0 Posted August 29, 2014 Author #34 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 "So you're here to take this quest boy?" An NPC said to Steel. The NPC was a man who was wearing garments one would normally wear in a dojo or something of the like. "In order to get the Martial Arts skill, you must break this boulder with your bare hands. Think you can do that?" Quote Report Link to post Share on other sites
Steel 0 Posted August 29, 2014 Author #35 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 "You bet old man!" Steel exclaimed in response. He then turned towards the rock and focused himself while taking a karate stance. "Well, a 1,000,000 punches starts with one right?" Steel said to himself before he punched at the rock. As expected, it didn't do anything to the rock but Steel wouldn't let that discourage him. He continued to move his hands in punching motions, not letting any of the pain stop him or slow him down. Quote Report Link to post Share on other sites
Steel 0 Posted August 29, 2014 Author #36 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 1 hour later... "You know that this won't be easy and you're getting your hands hurt, why don't you just give up?" The NPC asked Steel probably as a preprogrammed speech. Quote Report Link to post Share on other sites
Steel 0 Posted August 29, 2014 Author #37 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 "It's because I'm a stubborn idiot." Steel said with a slight grin as he continued to punch. "I'll just persevere through it all, I won't quit!" This actually fueled his determination as his punching speed began increasing. There were so many people in the real world who were better than me in martial arts because of their talent but I always pulled though with my stubbornness to not give up! He thought to himself as he struck harder and with more strength. Quote Report Link to post Share on other sites
Steel 0 Posted August 29, 2014 Author #38 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 At this point, Steel had already punched at the boulder over 1000 times. He was getting tired and if there was such a thing as sweat in this game, he'd be sweating buckets right now. However, the fire in his eyes refused to go out and he kept on punching the boulder, not willing to stop until it broke. "I'll persevere so that I can protect my friends and those around me when I need to!!" As he was going to strike at the boulder one more time, his hand began to glow. However, he didn't notice it and just attacked the boulder with all of his might. At the point of impact, there was a bright glow and a crack in the boulder began to appear at that spot. "I'll push on through!!" Steel exclaimed before stepping forward, causing the crack to widen. With another shout and another push forward, the entire boulder began to crack and soon fell apart. Quote Report Link to post Share on other sites
Steel 0 Posted August 29, 2014 Author #39 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 "Congratulations my boy, you have unlocked the ability of martial arts." The NPC said with apparent glee. "That perseverance of yours really paid off. Don't ever forget that we must all endure through pain in order to protect those we cherish. May you put that skill to good use." Quote Report Link to post Share on other sites
Steel 0 Posted August 29, 2014 Author #40 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 "Thank you very much." Steel said as he bowed to the NPC. He then set off back to town. He's right, I'll go through hard times but I must persevere through them. I must never give up. The End. Quote Report Link to post Share on other sites
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