[SP-F1] Goodbye to Father Figures <<The Second Lesson>>

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GOODBYE TO FATHER FIGURES

<< THE SECOND LESSON >>

It was a good night’s rest. The first lesson had granted some pleasantly introspective moments, and Faux would be lying if he said he wasn’t touched by Zackariah’s friendliness. His programmed friendliness. Faux tosses himself from the shabby inn mattress, throwing around the milky strands of sweat-stained hair on his head. It would be another warm day, because Faux had already decided before he fell asleep: that he would continue these beginner quests. He had gone as far as he could go as a beginner information broker, and it would seem the players are continuously progressing towards an escape. Faux wouldn’t seek glory as apart of this struggle— no— but will seek to understand its existence. Intention lies behind every piece of art, and Aincrad was no exception. Each part of these numerous landscapes, economies, and folklore that inhabit them were intentionally designed by his own species. Without dramatization, Faux hopes to know those people through his journey.  There would be far too much information unknowable without higher endurance, thus once dressed in his usual attire of cropped jacket, tee, and black jumpers, he sets off. He had to level up. There was no other option.

 

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fauxkiller [#996699] [LEVEL 2]
SABER (T2) | HP: 40/40 | EN: 22/22 | DMG: 1 [+4] EVA: 0 | ACC: 0

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Weapons

• “Salt Therapy” [ SABER ] [ RARE / 2 SLOTS ] [ PARALYZE ] [ BLEED ] Description: An ornate, white saber with a slight minty tint to it. Its hilt has two horn-like blades protruding from either end. It was the first weapon Faux received in-game. He feels attached to it, despite not finding much use for it at first.

Armor

• N/A

Consumables

• Materials - [15]

• T1 Rare Quality Health Potion - [1]

• T1 Uncommon Quality Health Potion - [5]

• T1 Uncommon Overhealth Potion - [1]

• Starter Healing Potion (50 HP) - [3]

 

Edited July 22, 2023 by fauxkiller

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Faux reminds himself of how Zackariah spoke of Mayor Dorian and the blacksmith, Lyle. It was the the first and only time Faux heard a slight inclination of contempt in the jolly alchemist’s tone. This saber-wielding young man had learned long ago that when someone as benevolent and kind as he passes judgement towards an individual, it’s for good cause. Fully understood in terms of the mayor, but he would have to find out if this Lyle character would contain similarly agitating character flaws.  The door to the shop opens, but with a lurching creeeak that Faux instantly recognizes as a stark difference to the previous morning at Zackariah’s. The air is thick and hot, and there is a feint smell of soot or ash. Clink! Faux turns towards the sound. A man with a snowy cliffside for a face continues hammering away. Clank! This must be Lyle. The shop isn’t empty, so Faux doesn’t necessarily expect Lyle to acknowledge him right away. But, it’s clear from the jump that this would not be the fatherly coaching session that the last quest was. Faux patiently waits for the player in front of him to finish their dialogue and hastily exit the shop. He starts to speak but Lyle holds up his hammer, as if to strike his metal again. But, before swinging and without looking at Faux, he mutters. “There’s a fee if you’re here to watch.”  Pang!

 

 

 

Edited July 22, 2023 by fauxkiller

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Little did Lyle know, Faux could present a masterclass in short, precise communication. Less chit chat was not a downside for the man. “I’m here to collect the debts you owe to Mayor Dorian White,” Faux says this surely, as if there were no question Lyle owed their forgetful leader. On the upswing following Faux’s words, Lyle bursts into laughter. It’s raspy and cynical, an obvious disrespect to Faux that goes over his head. “What— Is this their new way or collecting taxes from the people? How odd! At least send someone intimidating!” He continues to guffaw for a bit before snapping back into work mode, remembering his time is precious. Faux wants to push the matter, but he only gets out “I-“ before Lyle is waving a weathered hand at him.  “I don’t want to hear you!” He shouts, suddenly. His voice reverberates around the shop and in Faux’s ears. “You weirdos constantly come here, bothering me for information, for money, for armor— make yourself useful or away with you!” And with that, he begins smashing into the metal on his plate much faster than before. He’s grunting, and Faux watches beads of sweat drip down to the hot iron. Faux takes no offense to this outburst, knowing Lyle could not betray his nature or the constructs of this story. Faux, the adventurer, would need to earn their keep, no? Just as any other hero. “What do I need to do?” Make it simple. “Go kill a couple of those pesky boarlets for me, and bring back their tusks. They're pretty weak, so even you shouldn't have any trouble.  Do that, then I'll hear you out,” he finalizes the deal, and Cardinal presents Faux with the official quest window. With a press of the [ACCEPT] button, Faux is already heading for the plains again.

 

Edited July 24, 2023 by fauxkiller

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Having spent entire days there recently, Faux felt confident with an attack plan. He knew that the boars often lingered around the shady areas when grazing, typically in larger groups than Faux wanted to deal with. It would be better to go after the spawns that wander the open fields, rushing around stupidly aiming for non-existent targets. In the real world, Faux was a pescatarian and wouldn’t dream of hunting living creatures for game, kill, or any other reason. He didn’t think he would experience this trepidation, but now in the moments leading up to the gate, he wonders if he’ll be able to swipe at and kill something so full of life. It would go against his philosophy to desensitize his feelings and call them ‘not real.’ They exist in this world along with Faux at the moment, and to discount their presence is to discount everything else. No, this world is very real for the 10,000 players. For that reason, Faux would respect the lives of these creatures. ‘I will make it swift and painless, Mr. Boar. Promise. But, I’m coming for you.’

 

Edited July 24, 2023 by fauxkiller

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Faux was sure to check his bag to ensure he had health potions on hand before making his way outside the safe zone. He's greeted with the familiar feeling of the invisible film that separates him from certain danger pooling around his body and evaporating just as quickly. He could already see soon-to-be targets wandering the dry grass in the far distance. Faux sees low level players like him beating on some of the unlucky boards already. He takes a deep breath and decides on an opponent. A small, unsuspecting boar is facing the opposite direction only a hundred or so feet in front of the beginner combatant. He takes several slow, quite steps towards the beast. The whisper of a blade slices through the silence as Faux unsheaths his blade, still approaching. Striking distance. Crunch. Faux's position is given away by the cracking of the splintered grass beneath him. The boar squeals angrily, spinning around much quicker than expected to address the nuisance behind him. The boar charges Faux head-on, now only steps away from the flustered player. But, for lack of tact, Faux is able to side step the boar's charge. It speeds past him, but turns back around, clearly ready to fight for its life. Faux would do the same.

 

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FAUX - ROLL ID: 213620 / BD: 1 / MISS

BOAR - ROLL ID: 213621 / BD: 1 / MISS

BOARLET	HP: 5/5 | DMG: 3

FAUX	HP: 40/40 | EN: 20/22 (-2) | DMG: 5 | MIT: 0 | EVA: 0

 

 

Edited July 23, 2023 by fauxkiller

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Faux wouldn't hesitate, there was no need. He lunges towards the boar once more, this time in a head-on confrontation. Maybe this beast deserves to at least look in the eyes of that which would take its life. 'Rest easy, little boar. You will exist through your brother spawns.' For now, Faux would keep to basic attacks. At his level and rank, he should be able to one-hit K.O. these mobs.  If he could hit them. His very first jump forward would have him land on a random slippery patch of fauna, throwing off his balance as he thrust his saber forward at the boar. It easily avoids this attack, without dodging. It has its own plans of charging forward, snarling and squealing in panic as it attempts to ward off its much larger opponent with a flailing of its tusks. What an unfair fight. Although, Faux wasn't proving himself to be much of a tough opponent yet. Really, this boar had a good chance of escaping and living another simulated day here. Faux wiped some sweat from his brow and attempted to focus at the task on hand. Hit the target. Truly, a simple concept. All it takes is one blow to seal the deal.

 

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FAUX - ROLL ID: 213622 / BD: 2 / MISS

BOAR - ROLL ID: 213623 / BD: 4 / MISS

BOARLET	HP: 5/5 | DMG: 3

FAUX	HP: 40/40 | EN: 19/22 (-2) (+1 REC) | DMG: 5 | MIT: 0 | EVA: 0

 

Edited July 23, 2023 by fauxkiller

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Faux and his saber would bring this prophecy to fruition. He allows everything around him to come to a still. Nothing else matters besides defeating the enemy in front of him. In the future, there would come times in which Faux would truly have to defend his life. While a simple boarlet wouldn’t be enough to take him down, there were things that existed in the shadows of this game far worse. Inhale. The snorting and squealing of the little pig is the only thing Faux concentrates on in this moment. It screams out, finally making its move. It sprints full speed at Faux, and as it does, the man closes his eyes. Exhale. As predicted, all it takes is one wide swipe— a basic attack— to best his foe. The saber cleaves through the boarlet’s body like butter, twisting its momentum and sending it tumbling to the ground with a heavy, lifeless thud. Faux watches it dematerialize in front of his very eyes, a life shattered. But, this would mark the Faux’s first ever kill. He can’t help but smile wickedly at this.

 

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FAUX - ROLL ID: 213624 / BD: 6 / SUCCESS!

BASIC HIT! Boarlet takes 5 damage! 

BOARLET	HP: 0/5 | DMG: 3

FAUX	HP: 40/40 | EN: 19/22 (-1) (+1 REC) | DMG: 5 | MIT: 0 | EVA: 0

Boarlet is defeated.

 

Edited July 23, 2023 by fauxkiller

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Faux isn’t given much time to celebrate before he’s being approached by two more boarlets. “If you want revenge, you’ll find no such relief in me,” Faux chuckles at the animals. The saber feels good in his hands. Something is happening to Faux. His heart is racing, his palms are clammy, and his toes twitch and shift in anticipation of the next rush. He recognizes this feeling as the sensation that burns through him before he has his… outbursts. Trying to fight back the urge to let loose on every boar he sees now floods his thoughts. His body wants to go. Want to lurch forward and claim another token of his progress. Just like that, he jumps forward, spinning to the left of an incoming boar. He slices the one nearest him, and a “SQUEEE-!” pierces his ears. Before this one can collapse it has shattered into hundreds of crystalline pieces of itself. Its four-legged friend stomps the ground as it circles Faux. It plots its next move and Faux does the same. Cut? Defeat? Kill? No, destroy.

 

 

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TWO BOARLETS APPEAR! 

FAUX - ROLL ID: 213627 / BD: 8 / SUCCESS!

BASIC HIT! Boarlet 1 takes 5 damage! 

Boarlet 1 is defeated.

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BOARLET 2 - ROLL ID: 213628 / BD: 1 / MISS

BOARLET 1 [DEAD]	HP: 0/5 | DMG: 3

BOARLET 2	HP: 5/5 | DMG: 3

FAUX	HP: 40/40 | EN: 19/22 (-1) (+1 REC) | DMG: 5 | MIT: 0 | EVA: 0

 

Edited July 23, 2023 by fauxkiller

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This was beginning to feel very comfortable for him. Faux weaves from side-to-side , dodging the Boar’s futile tackles and inching closer. With a swift swoop downwards, the boar is severed in half and bursts into fading diamonds. Faux, yet again, felt a sense of accomplishment in even being here. He already had plenty of boar tusks and pelts to supply Lyle and there wasn’t a single scratch on the lad. He sheathes his Salted Therapy and kneels in the grass. He needed to feel this moment. Then, he sits to document the scenery in his sketchbook. He hadn’t drawn a good boar yesterday, so here he decides to draw the best anatomically correct boarlet he could. He likes the way it came out.  But he hadn’t realized that in the wake of the destruction; a sparkling something, reflects the sun with a glimmer that begs for attention. Until, in his examination of his environment, its reflection catches his eye.

 

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FAUX - ROLL ID: 213792 / BD: 8 / SUCCESS!

BASIC HIT! Boarlet 2 takes 5 damage! 

Boarlet 2 is defeated.

BOARLET 2 [DEAD]	HP: 0/5 | DMG: 3

FAUX	HP: 40/40 | EN: 19/22 (-1) (+1 REC) | DMG: 5 | MIT: 0 | EVA: 0

 

Edited July 24, 2023 by fauxkiller

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Examining the glowing bits of dry grass closer, it would appear something was left behind by the destruction of those poor boars. It was a tiny veil, full of a dark crimson liquid. Upon picking it up, cardinal provides small text determining it "Boarlet's Blood," along with a question of acquisiton. Faux turns the cylindrical glass around in his fingers for a few seconds, watching the thick blood ooze around its walls. He doesn't even consider taking it when a loud huff comes from behind him. He can feel the push of air on his back, fleeing from this exhale. He turns to see a much larger boar than any of the others he'd witnessed. It scuffed its hooves along the ground, standing sturdily in place with the promise of charging him. Faux doesn't dare avert his gaze from the mama boar, but quietly ponders if protecting the veil was worth fighting this creature.  Then, he comes upon an entirely new train of thought. Who cares about the boarlet blood? He had spilled plenty of that today. A true challenge stood before him. Who was he to deny this challenger's request? Faux unsheathes his sword, ready for the burst of action that would surely ensue.

 

 

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FAUX	HP: 40/40 | EN: 22/22 (+10) | DMG: 5 | MIT: 0 | EVA: 0

Out of Combat Recovery 10*1 = +10 EN!

 

Edited July 23, 2023 by fauxkiller

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They both dash forward into action. Faux has probably fought less opponents than this Mama Boar had in its brief existence, so he wouldn't underestimate it. Rather, he overestimated the power of a basic attack. Sure, they had done him justice in fighting boarlets; but, that was essentially taking life candy from a baby. Here, as he rolls to the left and cuts a shallow swipe into Mama, her health bar barely budges. It appears her tough hyde is reducing some of the damage. But still, the slash he cuts into her is an expertly clean one, causing the wound to not fade, but continuously spew little electronic bits of red from the spot. Its health falls down a bit further. Faux would have to use the sword arts to take down this opponent without meeting an untimely death. He had to slow it down. He had to halt it. But, he had only recently begun using sword arts and didn't fully understand how he summons up the energy for execution. The vengeful female boar screams a high-pitched squeal into the air, but doesn't move. It would seem the effects of Salted Therapy were kicking in. She had become paralyzed, giving Faux a bit of time to think about his next move.

 

 

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MAMA BOAR	HP: 46/60 (-14) | DMG: 15 | MIT: 5 | EVA: -1

FAUX	HP: 40/40 | EN: 21/22 (-1) | DMG: 5 | MIT: 0 | EVA: 0

FAUX ROLL ID: 213895 / BD: 10 / HIT (CRIT)!

BASIC ATTACK [5] + [2 CRIT] = [7] - [5 MIT] = 2 DMG !

[BLEED] activates on MAMA BOAR! 12 DMG! [1/2]

[PARALYZE] activates on MAMA BOAR!

MAMA BOAR loses turn action.

 

Edited July 23, 2023 by fauxkiller

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The sun beat down mercilessly, casting long shadows across the parched ground. With beads of sweat trickling down his brow, he gripped his trusty saber tightly, his heart pounding with a mix of fear and determination. The boar snorted fiercely, its eyes fixed on Faux, as it pawed the dry earth once more. The effects of the paralysis had worn off, and she was already furious with her inability to tackle the stupid human. She doesn't waste a moment charging forward. Faux is ready. His saber glows like it has before, and in a dramatic jump dash towards the giant boar, he thrusts his arm forward to stab at the beast and leave it motionless once more. But, alas, the boar is quick. It sidesteps his attempt and rushes past him. Just as Faux thinks the beast has successfully avoided him, she bucks her legs backwards and nails the fighter in the lower back. His body crunches into an uncomfortable angle as he tumbles to the ground. He had never had the wind knocked out of him in this way-- or, in any way for that matter. He chokes up a deep breath and hacks out a cough. But, he doesn't stay kneeling for long. He whips himself back to an upright position. His hands are trembling where they grip around his saber's hilt. Listening to his own health tick down in descending crescendo was truly terrifying.  But also, exhilerating.

 

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MAMA BOAR	HP: 34/60 (-12) | DMG: 15 | MIT: 5 | EVA: -1

FAUX	HP: 25/40 (-15) | EN: 15/22 (-7) (+1) | DMG: 5 | MIT: 0 | EVA: 0

FAUX ROLL ID: 213897 / BD: 2 / MISS !

MAMA BOAR ROLL ID: 213898 / BD: 6 / HIT!

BASIC ATTACK [15] = 15 DMG!

MAMA BOAR SUFFERS FROM [BLEED] ! 12 DMG! [2/2]

 

Edited July 24, 2023 by fauxkiller

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The boar charged with relentless fury, its massive tusks slashing through the air. With quick reflexes, the beginner player continuousy leaps aside, narrowly avoiding the deadly assault. Faux could feel himself start to move with fluidity, staying one step ahead of the beast's powerful lunges. His saber becomes an extension of his arm, waving through the air with distinct precision. Mama lunges towards him with a forceful grunt, and Faux meets it this time with a downward slash of his saber, meeting the beast's tusks with a resounding clash. The collision sent shockwaves through the young broker's arm.  The intense struggle would unfold amidst a whirlwind of dust and snorts, but both combatants refuse to yield. The man's heart pounded in his chest, a synthetic adrenaline fueling his senses. Time would retreat and only observe from a distance, slowing this battle's passing in a frozen moment. With every clash, Faux felt the weight of the encounter, knowing that a single misstep could cost him dearly. Yet, he stands his ground, undeterred.

 

 

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MAMA BOAR	HP: 34/60 | DMG: 15 | MIT: 5 | EVA: -1

FAUX	HP: 25/40 | EN: 9/22 (+1 REC) (-7) | DMG: 5 | MIT: 0 | EVA: 0

FAUX ROLL ID: 213899 / BD: 3 / MISS!

MAMA BOAR ROLL ID: 213900 / BD: 3 / MISS!

 

Edited July 24, 2023 by fauxkiller

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Faux doesn't let his failed sword arts deter him from focusing. The piggish beast would not let up in its assault, but its attack pattern was far less than complex. It was only using basic attacks that would not be fatal unless Faux allowed them to be. He brandeshes his saber with a few acrobatic slashes of the air in front of him. Then, slipping into a crouch, he holds it in front of his face. 'Focus,' he tells himself. But upon the boar entering his vicinity once again, he swipes too early and entirely misses the thing. He is left open for the boar to jump up and ram head-on into his chest. He is flung several feet in the air before crashing to the coarse dirt. Again, he rises without hesitation. He brushes off his coat. "I don't blame you for protecting your boarlets, but your methods are brutal," he tells her. One more hit like that and Faux would be out for good. He had already determined that basic attacks wouldn't be enough against this enemy, but he still had to cooldown before he could use his sword arts again. It was conundrum for sure but Faux wouldn't be defeated in this field on his own.

 

 

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MAMA BOAR	HP: 34/60 | DMG: 15 | MIT: 5 | EVA: -1

FAUX	HP: 10/40 | EN: 8/22 (-2) (+1 REC) | DMG: 5 | MIT: 0 | EVA: 0

FAUX ROLL ID: 213901 / BD: 1 / MISS!

MAMA BOAR ROLL ID: 213902 / BD: 6 / HIT!

BASIC ATTACK [15] = 15 DMG !

 

Edited July 23, 2023 by fauxkiller

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As the boar paces in a circle around him, Faux realizes how low his health has fallen. Red. It was the first time he had seen that color on his health bar. 'Is this the cardinal panic that players feel when their health is falling?' A heat begins to simmer in the pit of his stomach. He attempts to quell this by pulling one of his starter potions from his bag and splashing it down his throat. His health rings, this time in ascending tune, as it raises back to full. Faux instantly feels calmer, the burn of battle fading slightly. Yet, his opponent still circled him endlessly, always debating another attack. Its incessant behavior was earned, though. Faux had slayed her boarlets, afterall. Finally, she launches into another attack. But, in predictable fashion. Faux sidesteps her charge easily, exhaling a deep breath as he does. He needed to focus and finish up this mission. "Anger is a useless emotion," he reminds himself.

 

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MAMA BOAR	HP: 34/60 | DMG: 15 | MIT: 5 | EVA: -1

FAUX	HP: 40/40 (+50) | EN: 9/22 (+1 REC) | DMG: 5 | MIT: 0 | EVA: 0

FAUX uses [Starter Healing Potion] = +50 HP

-1 [Starter Healing Potion] from Inventory

MAMA BOAR ROLL ID: 213976 / BD: 1 / MISS!

 

Edited July 24, 2023 by fauxkiller

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Another deep breath. Another glow of his saber. He shifts his footing, and begins a new type of assault. He takes many short steps around the beast, similar to how it had circled him. He slashes at its hide in quick succession, many tiny slashes that leave it squealing and seeking some kind of path away from the man. But as soon as it would begin to take a step in a new direction, hopefully away from the blade's judgement, Faux would be there. He looms around the space of the Mama Boar, applying five shallow slashes before shifting to be directly behind it. He stabs his blade forward, directly into the beast's back. It screeches out in surprising pain, but can't retaliate with the same bucking as before. Faux has succesfully stunned it, allowing him to jump backwards and retreat without fear of being struck. It felt good to calculate these favorable outcomes for himself, even if just against a low level mob.

 

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MAMA BOAR	HP: 9/60 (-25) | DMG: 15 | MIT: 5 | EVA: -1

FAUX	HP: 40/40 | EN: 3/22 (-7) (+1 REC) | DMG: 5 | MIT: 0 | EVA: 0

FAUX ROLL ID: 213976 / BD: 5 [MAMA BOAR: -1 EVA] = 6 / HIT!

TECH-A hits Mama Boar for [5]*6 - [5 MIT] = 25 DMG ! + [STUN for 1 TURN]

MAMA BOAR is stunned (no action).

 

Edited July 24, 2023 by fauxkiller

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However, as soon as the stun would fade from its body, the boar would jump high into the air. This takes Faux by surprise, as it was much higher than it had jumped before; and, it was doing backflips as it rose into the sky. Then, it comes falling down at incredible speeds and Faux doesn't react in time. The pig stomps down into his head and smashes him into the ground. This was a direct, critical hit. Dust and grassy debris speed in all directions away from the impact. Faux's vision goes blurry for a moment as he tries to regain his composure after such a hard hit. That's what he gets for starting to feel confident in his abilities. It would seem that the game throws curveballs whenever a player least expects it. Nothing in this game was as as simple as a few programmed attack patterns. This thing's attacks would continue to vary the longer he fought it, Faux was sure. He couldn't begin to imagine this fat pig as anything else than a formidable opponent. Already, Faux's health was near fifty percent again. 'Focus. Avoid.'  He was forced into the defensive position as he awaits his energy to restore. He didn't realize how taxing the sword arts were on his stamina. He could feel his legs were a bit wobbly, and his head still felt swarmy due to the hit. But, he has to chuckle. In real life, that hit would have ended his life. Here, he still has a chance.

 

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MAMA BOAR	HP: 9/60 | DMG: 15 | MIT: 5 | EVA: -1

FAUX	HP: 23/40 (-17) | EN: 4/22 (+1 REC) | DMG: 5 | MIT: 0 | EVA: 0

FAUX takes no action.

MAMA BOAR ROLL ID: 213978 / BD: 10 / HIT (CRIT)!

BASIC ATTACK [15] + [2 CRIT] = 17 DMG !

 

Edited July 24, 2023 by fauxkiller

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Repeatedly, the boar's tusks come perilously close. Faux twists and curves his body around these attacks, eventually sliding underneath the creature's massive frame and safely to the other side. The boar turns around with steaming nostrils and wastes no time coming for the brown-skinned target again. With saber in hand, he pierces the ground, using it as a pivot to launch himself out of harm's way just in time. The boar's hooves pound the earth, creating a slight tremor that threatens to unbalance him, but Faux remains upright. Unrelentless, the boar strikes again. This time, Faux leaps high into the air, executing a breathtaking acrobatic flip. In that suspended moment, he adjusted the angle of his saber, using it as a makeshift shield to deflect a wild swipe from the boar's tusk. The man's movements were a blend of agility and ingenuity, anticipating the boar's next move and improvising when he couldn't. As he attempts to preserve his energy for attacking, his creativity is exposed in the art of survival.  Then, again, it would seem the battle comes to a slow halt. There is a moment where the beast seems exhasted by its own attack patterns, its body heaving and barely managing to stay stood. This was his opportunity to strike and end the battle.

 

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MAMA BOAR	HP: 9/60 | DMG: 15 | MIT: 5 | EVA: -1

FAUX	HP: 23/40 | EN: 5/22 (+1 REC) | DMG: 5 | MIT: 0 | EVA: 0

FAUX takes no action.

MAMA BOAR ROLL ID: 213979 / BD: 3 / MISS!

 

Edited July 24, 2023 by fauxkiller

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There would be no dramatic flare or ceremonious declaration. A sudden rush. Like a comet flung horizontally at its target, Faux launches at the exhausted boar. Faux held his breath as his opal saber carved a graceful arc, slicing through the air with unmatched finesse. In that triumphant moment, time resumed its natural pace, and the boar's huffing and heaving came to an aprupt halt. The majestic creature staggered, disoriented, before collapsing to the ground in a thunderous display of defeat. Its body bursts into a colorful array of blues and crystal tones. This wave of cerulean washes away, into the sky above Faux's head. He knew now with certainty why players were so willing to rush into a video game experience such as this one. Even without the death game, this technology was new and uncertain. It was reported to be a dangerous lure into nihilism. And yet, still there were those who sought glory and power in this realm. The thrill of combat to Faux, however, was not about cleaving into his opponent or thrusting a weapon around. It was about the beautiful image they left in their wake. And not only that, but it would seem the mother boar also left behind a bit of herself. In the grass where she perished, a slight glowing blink runs over a piece of boar meat. When Faux picks up this item, Cardinal tells him it is [Boar Jerky], a T1 consumable item. He immediately pockets this, away into his digital inventory. Yet another victory for Faux, although this time hard-earned. Faux would never judge players who fall to these beginner missions again.

 

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MAMA BOAR	HP: 0/60 (-25) | DMG: 15 | MIT: 5 | EVA: -1

FAUX	HP: 23/40 | EN: 0/22 (+1 REC) (-6) | DMG: 5 | MIT: 0 | EVA: 0

FAUX ROLL ID: 213980 / BD: 6 / HIT!

ST-I hits Mama Boar for [5]*6 - [5 MIT]= 25 DMG ! 

Mama Boar is defeated.

 

Edited July 24, 2023 by fauxkiller

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Despite it being an intense struggle with that surprise boar, Faux had actually completed this mission much quicker than he had the day he came here to gather. He felt the encroaching feeling that the anger he had fought so hard to suppress might become vital to his survival here. Combat was inevitable. If Faux had continued on his path of avoiding it, sooner or later it would destroy him. This battle he had in the plains was proof of that. Supplemental information was not enough— he had to seek more knowledge on combat to avoid such brushes with death in the future. But possibly even unbeknownst to him, this grazing of fingers with death was incredibly exciting. He arrives back at Lyle’s shop soon after returning to the town, wanting to waste no time per usual. He drops the tusks from his inventory and lets them clack and tumble over one another on one of Lyle’s many tables. This gets the elderly man’s attention, as he finally drops the act of ignoring the young player to glance over at his spoils. When you return with the required tusks, Lyle gives a curt nod of approval. "I use these on hilts," he explains simply, before setting the items aside. Faux hears a heavy sigh as Lyle returns from his inventory. "Now, I'll have you know that I don't take loans from anyone, especially men the likes of Dorian White. You might try old Pete Larkin. He spends all his time fishing for river monsters or some such nonsense." With a scoff, he adds, "Without a real job, the man could probably use the charity." Lyle turns back to his work, but gestures with his head toward a nearby table. "Grab yourself a weapon and armor from those bins on your way out. They're about worthless, but consider it payment for the tusks." Faux doesn't want to pry about Pete Larkin, figuring that he was just another step in this wild goose chase of a beginner quest. Faux doesn't tell Lyle of the Boar Jerky he obtained, not wanting to share anything beyond what the rude man requested. He does take him up on his offer, though, snagging a piece of armor that was obviously in poor condition. "Thanks."

 

MISSION ☆ CLEAR ! 

 

FAUX REWARDS SUMMARY

FAUX: [1 page / 400 Col] + [Quest Reward / 500 Col] = 900 Total Col Gained

[Final Word Count:  4,351/10*1= 435 EXP] + [Quest Reward / 475 EXP] = 910 Total Exp Gained

[+ 1 T1 Uncommon Armor of Choice | MIT I] [+1 Boar Jerky: T1 Perfect Consumable | DMG II | MIT I]

 

Spoiler

Summary: Faux took on the second challenge of the beginner missions, having been inspired by Zackariah in the previous step. He defeats 3 boarlets and upon inspecting the veil, encounters the Mama Boar. Tossing aside the boarlet blood, he challenges the Mama Boar and feels his previously well-managed anger start to boil up again. He manages, finishing the quest and providing the tusks to Lyle.

 

Edited July 24, 2023 by fauxkiller