(Sp-F4) Run go Run

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Arekkusu felt his heart pumping fast. He never felt so read to do anything in his life. He planned to run the floor without stopping to take a break. He wanted to run through the city and through the fields without stopping, slowing down is fine, but he can't stop at all. This reminds me of a joke. Arekkusu thought to himself. How do you get a hedgehog to move... Say "Gah!". And though Arekkusus jokes were neither original or funny, he couldn't help but let out a snicker of approval anyways. He then looked through his inventory to confirm a few items to be used before this attempt has been made.

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Arekkusu found an item a friend of his gave to him when looking for the Anneal Blade. The field ration, so it gave Arekkusu the max health he needs. It brings it up by two if Arekkusu remembered correctly.

 

"This is the drink I believe." Arekkusu commented as he looked at the can-like item. "This looks like an energy drink, I hope it doesn't speed up my heart rate."

 

With that, Arekkusu sipped the drink, and his muscles began to tense up. It was flavorless and extremely cold. Arekkusu knew that he wouldn't be getting too far like that, so he chugged down the whole bottle. With that, he felt so much faster and stronger than he ever had before.

 

-Item used, Field Ration-

 

Max Health: 19

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Arekkusu then noticed he had a material that wasn't in use yet. Arekkusu remembered the last time he somewhat used a material. A grenade made to stall enemies while players hit enemies. However, he wasn't the one who even attempted to play the song. He didn't have too much experience with it, so Arekkusu doubted himself.
 

Arekkusu pulled his Violin out regardless. Besides, what better time to use a material instead of letting a professional do it? It's not like you would lose an item so valuable like a monster grenade?

 

Rolled a 11 on the d12 (craft) dice (Rare Monster Grenade made, lose 1 Mat, 2/3 crafts left)

 

Arekkusu played Evil Eye and the Hideous Heart by Alan Lee Silva almost perfectly. From time to time, he might've scratched on the notes, but overall he sliced through the piece with ease, giving him the Rare Monster Grenade.

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"All right." Arekkusu said. "I think that should settle it. I am going to start in three... two...one."

 

Arekkusu zipped quickly into the town with his weapons sheathed since there were no real threats there. Arekkusu then ran past the many NPCs that seemed to be bothered by the running player. They moved out of his way as he just ran in a straight line through the town. He almost knocked over a few shop items, but he had no time to stop, and if he dared to turn around he would crash. His energy was still pretty high and he killed off a good distance of running through the town.

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Then Arekkusus worst hope came true. He most certainly did crash, and it wasn't into a person either. It was in an alchemist shop, the shattered glass everywhere made Arekkusu scared to move. The NPC shop owner was mad all the way, yelling at Arekkusu for making such a stupid mistake.

 

"I'm sorry!" Arekkusu said and repeated to the lady, but she still kept on talking anyways. It then began to grow to a point in which Arekkusu would do anything to shut her up, even to go as far as say, "I'll make it up to you! What do I have to do?"

 

That got the lady to pay attention, and now Arekkusu was scared about making a bad mistake by saying something like that. She turned around and went into the shop. Two seconds later, she came back with two teenagers that seem to be Arekkusus age.

"These two will be escorting you." The lady said. "The boy here is Kai, the girl is Bell. They will bring you to the Fields in which you will find some medicine plants that they can identify for you. It will be your choice on how many you would like to bring at a time, but I expect 100 medicine plants here by Sunset, or I will be forced to get the guards on your case about this."

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"Are you serious!?" Arekkusu exclaimed. "I came here today to..."

 

Arekkusu cut himself off from there. He wasn't about to blow off the one chance at keeping his name on low profile with the guards. Besides, racing wasn't really a good reason to crash a shop.

 

"You're lucky I'm letting you off like this." The lady said. "I could have you arrested, now off with you and I expect the flowers by sunset."

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The children seemed reluctant to go, but the lady just shooed them towards Arekkusu, who seemed just as reluctant to take them with him. He didn't need shackles as well, and he most certainly didn't want to babysit. Wow, this day really sucks. Arekkusu though to himself.

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"All right kids..." Arekkusu was about to start before he was interrupted by Bell.

 

"I'm 17." Bell said. "Kai is 15, don't treat us like we're the ones who are the burdens while you are the young one here with the stupidity of running through a crowded town."

 

Arekkusu tilted his head. How did she find out so quickly? Maybe it was the lady, but she just saw Arekkusu crash, how can she explain the running time before that? Then again, NPCs aren't like players, they have their own logic. How much more do they know about Arekkusu, hopefully not everything.

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"All right kids." Arekkusu said ignoring Bells explanation. "We need to go to the fields to get some medicine for that lady. I'll guard you both while you both get the medicine."

 

"We can handle ourselves you know." Kai said. "And since you were the one told to get medicine, you can get the plants while WE guard you."

 

Arekkusu was slowly starting to lose his patience with the NPCs, they were real annoying. Would it be stupid to kill them? they could just respawn, they don't exist, they barely have free will.

 

"Fine!" Arekkusu said. "Just come with me, I get a feeling that you two will be more annoying than Youtube comments."

 

"What are-"

 

"Shut up." Arekkusu interrupted before anything can happen.

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The three of them walked to the field to see many flowers. How was Arekkusu supposed to know what flowers to get, and 100 of them? Was the lady actually going to check? Arekkusu pulled out his sword in case any enemies were lurking, ready to kill Arekkusu and his partners. He then realized that both of the kids had daggers. They were at least armed, so they weren't just stubborn, they were armed.

 

"Brace yourself!" Bell exclaimed.

 

• Rolled a 9 on the d10 (battle) dice.
• Rolled a 9 on the d10 (mob) dice.

 

When Arekkusu looked forward, he was taken down easily and fell on his back. Damn, Shacklebeasts! Arekkusu thought to himself. He stabbed through the one on top of him and caused it to stumbled back howling.

 

Arekkusu:17/19

Bell: 5/5

Kai: 5/5

 

Shacklebeast 1: 8/8

Shacklebeast 2: 8/8

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"I'll take care of this!" Kai said to Arekkusu. He didn't know what he was doing! Arekkusu wasn't able to get to the running Kai, who had his daggers ready to pierce. He yelled as he ran quickly towards the beast.

 

• Rolled a 6 on the d10 (battle) dice.
• Rolled a 6 on the d10 (mob) dice.

Arekkusu held Bell back behind his arm while Bell was trying to resist. Kai actually cut through the beast onto the left, but then he took a hit from the second. It looked pretty clumsy, but Kai made it look a lot worse when he rolled.

 

Arekkusu: 17/19

Bell: 5/5

Kai:3/5

 

Shacklebeast 1: 7/8

Shacklebeast 2: 8/8

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"Stupid!" Arekkusu exclaimed towards Kai. He ran towards the Shacklebeast that hit Kai, but then the one to the left roared. Then a negative status was wore over his health bar. His legs felt like they were moving, but he wasn't able to move too far. He had been slowed down, a huge drawback from the Shacklebeasts. They don't really fight until their prey takes a hit, then they will keep their prey hostage and keep them moving at a slow pace.

 

"Why can't I move!?" Kai exclaimed. "Let go of me!? ARGH!"

 

Arekkusu tried running to Kai, but he wasn't anywhere near fast enough. He had to deal with the beasts himself. That was when Bell came in. She swung her dagger at the beast that hurt Kai.

 

• Rolled a 9 on the d10 (battle) dice.
• Rolled a 5 on the d10 (mob) dice.

Bell successfully landed the blow in amazing fashion. She hit the beast back without sustaining damage. The howl can't affecxt her since she had not taken a hit from them. How long she can last like that is another topic.

 

Arekkusu: 17/19

Bell: 5/5

Kai: 3/5

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"AHHHH!" Arekkusu heard a scream from Kai again. He took another hit, right behind Arekkusus back. Kai was down, if he takes another hit, he will be done for. Though Arekkusu understands why there are ten and a half reason why not to save an NPC, he would feel bad if he didn't even try. Arekkusu then remembered one skill that can him out of the current situation he was in. He wasn't far enough from the weakened beast, but the one that hit Kai was a long distance away.

 

"Lets dance!" Arekkusu exclaimed. His sword then began to glow, his feet returning to normal again, his status effect negated, and his hopes high. He ran quickly towards the beast that was just about ready to kill Kai. Then he used "Charge" on the beast, killing it.

 

• Rolled a 10 on the d10 (battle) dice. (1+1+2+3=7 DMG)
• Rolled a 4 on the d10 (mob) dice.

Arekkusu swung real hard, sending the beast flying without any mercy. Arekkusu looked up and saw the beast still flying. How much energy did he use? No matter, the beast took a hit that ended up hurting the Shacklebeast very much. Arekkusu then turned his back to see how Bell was doing.

 

Arekkusu: 17/19

Bell:5/5

Kai: 1/5

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Bell swung her blade at the beast, who countered her attack with its own scratch. However, she jumped back from the attack, then she stumbled a bit, leaving herself open for an attack. The beast took this chance and jumped at her.

 

• Rolled a 7 on the d10 (battle) dice.
• Rolled a 8 on the d10 (mob) dice.

She held her dagger out aimlessly, causing the beast to go through it. Now the beast may have taken damage, but it swiped Bell pretty far back. Arekkusu dropped his weapons and picked up Kai and brought him out of range quickly, then he looked back. Bell didn't seem to be doing well.

 

Arekkusu: 17/19

Bell: 3/5

Kai: 1/5

 

Shacklebeast: 5/8

Shacklebeast 2: 1/8

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"Hold on Bell!" Arekkusu exclaimed. He had no items, so he had to grab the dropped items in order to help at least. Arekkusu ran towards the beast however, he was willing to take the hit for Bell. Bell was almost about to fall, it was amazing how many times she can block attacks with something as small as a dagger. Arekkusu was almost there until he felt the presence of his brother there. No! Please! Not now! Arekkusu thought.

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Arekkusu then looked onto his right to see the other Shacklebeast was there. It was ready to let out a howl, now Arekkusu might not be able to save Bell. He needs to think of a plan, and fast. He then remembered what he could do so save himself whenever he was about to run out of options.

 

"Charge!" Arekkusu exclaimed, but he didn't have his sword, which wasn't going to let Arekkusu do anything since it was a sword skill. Now what!?

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The beast howled and Arekkusu was left with time slowed down. He had no weapons and no items, just his exposed body ready to take damage. Bell then yelled as well, Arekkusu didn't know how to help her. He couldn't even help himself. He looked to the direction which Bell was at, and all he saw was the beast and Data pieces shattered.

 

"BELL!" Kai exclaimed. "NO! NO!"

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"Bell!?" Arekkusu exclaimed. He then looked at the Shacklebeast who tied him to his place. Now Arekkusu was mad. But what could he do? He had no sword, no shield, and currently no movement. All he could do was watch as Bell died. It was hard for Arekkusu to take in, all the hate he holds is now  in him. Now he was ready to fight, regardless of what happens to him. At least he could save Kai.

 

• Rolled a 3 on the d10 (battle) dice.
• Rolled a 8 on the d10 (mob) dice.

The beast jumped onto Arekkusu, who actually tried to wrestle it to the ground. It scratched into Arekkusu, causing some damage, but Arekkusu actually started to punch it back and roll it over a few times, he seems to be gaining the leverage he needed. However, no damage can be inflicted while there were no weapons hitting it, so right now Arekkusu was just stalling.

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The beast Arekkusu was fighting then split itself into data pieces. Kai was then running towards the other beast. He wanted to avenge his fallen sister. That is how power dominance works, when one dies, another will avenge them and spread fear among others, or die trying. Their example never ends well, and Kai just won't be able to defend himself well enough.

 

The negative effect stopped and Arekkusu attempted to run towards Kai, who almost engaged in combat with the Shacklebeast that was left. Arekkusu crossed his sword on the ground, which he picked up in the process, but his shield was a distance away. Arekkusu almost made it, but Kai went for his attack.

 

• Rolled a 1 on the d10 (battle) dice.
• Rolled a 6 on the d10 (mob) dice.

Kai couldn't do the job though. The beast saw him coming and its weight overpowered him. The beast took a good bite into Kais throat, which left Kai without too much life left. He isn't going to live though, that is for sure.

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"Kai!?" Arekkusu exclaimed. Kai slowly began to close his eyes, his mouth left with a frown on it. When Arekkusu got closer, he heard a few words Kai whispered.

 

"I'll be with you again sister." Kai said. Kai then laid limp on the ground, finally, his body shattered on the ground. Arekkusu lost two people in front of his eyes. Now Arekkusu was extremely angered. He looked at the last Shacklebeast, which stood its ground with a defensive stance.

 

• Rolled a 3 on the d10 (battle) dice.
• Rolled a 1 on the d10 (mob) dice.

Arekkusu attempted to slice it, but the beast stepped to the side. It tried to counter, but Arekkusu back-heel kick the beast to the ground. It caused no damage, but it stunned it for a little at least.

 

Arekkusu: 16/19

Bell: DEAD

Kai: DEAD

 

Shacklebeast 1: DEAD

Shacklebeast 2: 5/8