I went to the Warrior-line dojo building to see how Nyx and Na were doing and found the two of them in a battle to the death! Okay, it's not that serious, but they're still fighting with more gusto than my training. ...or are they...? Nope, my bad. Nyx's only hitting Na who's doing her best to defend herself..., but knowing about that skill that the squid owns, I'm not so sure...
"Oh? Dungeon Ruler~. Over here~."
A voice called out to me from my left. A person, correction, it was an Oni who was sitting there. She's pretty tall, probably over 2 meters high if she was standing, but it's better not to mention the rest of her figure. So pitiable...
"And you are?" - Garami
"I'm a Lesser Ginkaku~. If you need to call me something, then Gin's a-okay~." - Gin
Ginkaku..., ah. "Silver horn". She does have such a thing, along with silver eyes. Her barbarian-long hair is dark brown, however, and her spare clothing is dark green, so it's not a perfect match.
"And those two?" - Garami
"They're your demons..., oh! What they're doing? Right, right, my bad~. The octo's getting beaten up to train its tough-guy skills~. And the shadow's leveling up her beat-them-up skills~. Your HP can't go down in this area after all~. Oh, and they need your okay to get new csses I've made them qualify for." - Gin
Her way of describing stuff is giving me some doubts, but let's see what she's chosen.
Css:Water ProtectorRank:IntermediateCss-line:WarriorRequirement conditions:Quest: "Sea Defense Line"Skill: [Lesser Water Element]Skill: [Cover]VIT: 150+RES: 150+Stats:VIT+RES+MP-MAG-Css traits:Unlocks Water element skills reted to withstanding damage or defense in general.Increases the effect of Water elements, and defense-type skills. Improves the chance of attracting enemies with Taunting-type skills.Description:The Water Protector is a defensive css that uses the Water element to withstand attacks. This css works like an ordinary element-focused Warrior-line css, yet most of, if not all, its abilities are reted to defense. Due to the nature of its element, the Water Protector is even more useful in water-type fields.
The css grants skills of the Water element that has the purpose of withstanding and counter-attacking any hostiles that may come at the Water Protector.
If you like to py it defensively in the water, this css is your pick.
This is supposed to be Na's css..., it's not bad. It fits someone who I want as a tank. But with Na being its user...
Css:Demon PredatorRank:IntermediateCss-line:WarriorRequirement conditions:Quest: "What Lurks in the Dark"Genus: Demon-type.Skill: 3+ Demon-type skills.HP: 120+STR: 120+Stats:MP+STR+SPD+RES-Css traits:Unlocks certain Demon-type skills.Improves the effect of drain-reted Demon-type skills.Unlocks special evolution paths for Demon-type races.Description:The Demon Predator css is a special Warrior-line css that can only be obtained by those of a Demon-type race under normal circumstances. Demon Predator revolves around skills that leeches HP, MP, and whatever else the demon using this css can get their cws on that their opponent owns.
The css grants drain-type skills that suck up the enemy's strength and grant them to the Demon Predator. As one can guess from its name, the skills are all Demon-type skills.
If fighting dirty and taking what you want is your kinda thing, then this is your css, demon.
Oh? This is a better fit for Nyx than I imagined it would. The part where the css "unlocks special evolution paths" is also alluring. The only problem is that I think Nyx will have way more MP than she needs.
"This looks good," I said as I agreed on the csses and allowed the two demons to buy them from the Skill Shop. "What else?" I asked, seeing as the two had enough AP for a Sub Css.
"Who knows~? The octo could get a css that's reted to the sea, you know, because of her second element, but the shadow may be better with a "bad" spell caster-type one~?" - Gin
That's an idea. Nyx's combat style is fast movements while making life sour for the enemy. Sorta like how I do it. And she does have more MP than she needs even with her Monk main css.
As for Na, I made a quick return to my Pyer Room and retrieved the old skill book for [Spear Proficiency], and gave it to her. I figured it would be nice for her to have some sorta weapon, and it's not like she could use Monk as good as Nyx. Besides, I've seen on the BBS that tridents and such are part of the spear line. It fits Na's overall design.
I then walked over to the Mage's dojo...and immediately turned around. The pce looked like the area for a sabbath. Better stay clear...
"Boss? You're already back?" asked Fox as I returned to the Scout's dojo.
"...finished my preparations." - Garami
"Funny thing. So did I." - Fox
I took a look inside and saw that the dojo had gotten quite the makeover for such a short time. Large cables and wood-like ornaments were spread all across the room. It's sorta like an artificial mini-jungle in here.
"The deal's simple," said Fox as he started his expnation. "Hit the "tester" that appears with a thread-based attack skill 10 times, and make sure it's ONLY thread-based attacks. Also, don't get hit. 10 hits on you equals "game over", and the quest can't be retaken."
"That's harsh." - Garami
"Hey, you're trying to qualify for a css that normally only arachnids could take." - Fox
"Really?" - Garami
"As real as me and..., no, that feels wrong. Anyway, go and break a leg or eight! Ahahaha!" - Fox
Hmm? Does this guy have a "4th dimension breaker" skill or something? The management sure knows their meta-jokes.
Fox ran out of the building, which got covered in darkness as the quest..., the trial started. It's not as bad as the darkness that Fox used during the training session. Meaning I can still see clearly as if it was in the middle of the day. Even when I don't want to. Because this "trial" includes a stupid-big spider that's currently climbing across the cables and obstacles close to the roof. An especially ugly spider, I may add.
Where should I start? It's big, bigger than the almighty Truck-kun, it has four joints on each leg, sixteen extendable fangs, and a huge tongue filled with warts hanging out of its mouth. I don't wanna touch it...
Luckily, it seems it's not pnning on it either. But I wish it wasn't mooning me. Or shooting threads from its butt. Better than seeing its hideous face..., maybe.
Back to reality, I was about to throw a Fireball at the threads when I saw them coming beforehand thanks to [Prediction], but then I remembered what Fox had said. Only threads are okay in this challenge. So I gave up on the spider barbeque and relied on my legs to get the hell outta that spider's line of fire.
Trying to hide behind the obstacles that make up the jungle could come back and bite me if they make me lose track of the giant spider. Rather, that could be the original purpose behind them. That's why I focused on evading the butt floss and waited for a chance...there!
I slipped past a predicted bundle of spider threads and fired a volley of [Mystical Thread] in return. 20 of them even! So much for this quest~...HUH!?
Just as my volley of threads was about to strike the spider's unguarded back, I learned the hard way that it wasn't. The strange joints on the spider's legs allow it to turn said legs around in otherwise impossible directions. And each leg was covered by something that looks like a shield made of...aura, or something. It blocked the threads. And seeing how the quest's still going on, it doesn't qualify as a "hit".
"*Khekhekhekhekhe~*" - Ugly Spider
Grr, that bastard's ughing at me..., and shooting more junk from his butt! Should I give up on the quest and just burn him? I'm getting extremely tempted to do it... That's it!
"Fireball!" - Garami
I shot a Fireball while making a dramatic movement to show what I was doing. And just as I predicted, the spider desperately tried to block it with its "aura shields". This move also made its cocky ughter stop, which is a personal bonus for me.
My idea was that blocking with the shields doesn't count as hitting the spider itself. anything non-thread-reted would be fair py. And I was right.
I fired a few more Fireballs at the cables and the spider itself while making sure that the spider could block those aimed at it while running to the sole pce where the limbs shouldn't reach (I believe): underneath it. Even if it could, it's too busy guarding itself against the heat from the burning cables.
Seeing its unguarded underside, I couldn't resist. 30 [Mystical Threads], coming up!
"*KHAAAAAAA!?!?*" - Ugly Spider
And that's that~.
SYSTEM MESSAGE:
You have cleared the Quest: [Assault on the Arachnid].
"Nice going," said Fox as he came back into the dojo, which was changing back to its original state. "But has anybody told you you're ruthless and coldblooded?"
"Not today, at least." - Garami
"Figures." - Fox
As I decided to leave the dojo, I found Bloom still occupied with the "study session" with Doll, so I left her alone. Nyx and Na...are K.O.-ed. Better leave them alone.
In that case, let's buy that new css.
Css:Arachnid AssaintRank:IntermediateCss-line:ScoutRequirement conditions:Quest: "Assault on the Arachnid"Skill: Thread-based skill.SPD: 200+DEX: 200+Stats:STR+SPD+DEX+ Css traits:Unlocks spider-reted skills and thread-reted skills.Improves the usage of thread-reted battle arts/skills.Improves the probability of inflicting status ailments on enemies through spider-reted skills.Description:The Arachnid Assaint, normally a css restricted to only those with an Arachnid trait, has now been made possible for you to take. This css allows you to make traps and hunt down prey like a real spider monster. Do note that this css is difficult to master, as your species is different from its original users.
The css grants skills reted to crafting spider threads, customizing them, producing items and traps with them, and other abilities reted to a spider. Most notable is the ability to paralyze and poison your victim. Do note that some skills are locked behind various Element skills.
If you are ready to become an arachnophobe's worst nightmare, step forward.
Arachnid...figures. After that quest and all. And the bonus about it being reted to status ailments is an unexpected bonus.
Without any doubt, this is something I want. Therefore, *beep*:
SYSTEM MESSAGE:
You have consumed 6 AP to obtain the css: [Arachnid Assaint].
Due to obtaining the css: [Arachnid Assaint], the skill: [Thread Control Lv.1] has been obtained.
And there we go! It cost 1 more AP compared to Demon Caller and Demonic Rogue. Is it an extra fee because it's an extra css?
Eh, whatever. Let's make the verification freaks take care of that problem. In the meantime, it's time to go and look at my loot. The DP's fully charged now, so I can finally pce it!
Time to go to the Treasury!!
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Name: Garami | [True Chaos]Race:Dark Udug | Pyer Gender:FemaleLevel:15/50 Traits:2Karma Value:-200
SpoilerSkill List:Ability Skills:[Mana Auto-Recovery Lv.3] [Magic Lv.3][Speed Lv.6] UP3[Dexterity Lv.5] UP2[Luck Lv.4] UP1 Attack Skills:[Parry Lv.3] NEW, UP2[Dark Drain Lv.3] Magic Skills:[Basic Magic Ability Lv.1] NEW[Mystical Threads Lv.3] Crafting Skills: [Create Traps Lv.3] Active Skills:[Lurk Lv.8] [Thread Control Lv.1] NEW[Small Inventory Lv.6]Passive Skills:[Dagger Proficiency Lv.4] [Magic Operation Lv.1] NEW [Demonic Combat Lv.2] [Throwing Lv.3] [Evasion Lv.6] UP2[Parkour Lv.4] [Surprise Attack Lv.3] [Linguistics Lv.4] [Dismantling Lv.3] [Auto-Map Lv.3] Perception Skills:[Detect Monsters Lv.7] UP2[Detect Treasure Lv.7] [Prediction Lv.4] NEW, UP3[Identification Lv.3] Leadership Skills:[Demon Taming Lv.4] [Party Lv.1] NEW Elements:[Lesser Darkness Talent Lv.4] Monster Skills: [Sleep Demon's Touch Lv.3] [Demon's Presence Lv.3] [Weakness Evil Eye Lv.3] [colpse]Titles:
SpoilerTitle List:Achievement Titles:[Quest Novice] [Emergency Quest Clearer] [Giant Killer] [Merciless] [First Boss Kill] [Alternative Boss Clear] [Dungeon Clearer] [World Quest Clearer] [Raid Clearer] [Destroyer] [Forbidden Item User] Hunting Titles:[First Kill: Arachnid] [Spirit Syer] Status Titles:[First Evil Eye] [Dungeon Ruler] [Nightmare Carnival Participant] [First Clearer of Atntirana Library] [True Chaos] [Observed by the Corruption Goddess] [colpse]