[F03 | SP] Caught in a Trap | <<Captured>>

[Nymoria 0]

The kitchen was still empty by the time she had collected Kagamine, and Nymoria was happy to notice that the dining hall had also forgone attracting any attention during both her fight, and the following minutes of preparation for leaving. She gave a silent thanks to whatever forces were watching over her in the moment, before leading Kagamine down and out of the kitchen, crossing to the far doors before stopping once again.

Without looking at the teenage boy she had in tow, she carefully pulled open the door closest to her, peering out into the hallway beyond. She waited a few breaths, confirming it was clear before leading him outwards and down the hallway once more. The entire area would’ve been eerily quiet, if not for the fact that everything was naturally quiet for Nymoria; a fact that she often took for granted.

They passed a collection of rooms and doors, Nymoria stopped at each to ensure there wasn’t a faster way out of the keep, rather than simply following the hallways to the front entrance itself. A fact that she was slowly coming to terms with becoming reality. She could feel her teeth grating as they passed another set of doors which led to a dead end, their destination becoming all the more clear as they continued to press further onwards. Although she had originally entered through the underground tunnels, the mini map had provided Nymoria with a constant reminder of the direction she had been heading – and now, it stood as a stark reminder that she as retracing her steps, just on the level above where she had originally been.

Nothing for it now. We’re going to end up heading right out the front gates…at least we may be able to get the element of surprise on whomever is waiting for us. Here’s hoping it’s not many of them… She didn’t like the thought of possibly being outnumbered, with nowhere else to go. It left her with a sour taste in her mouth, knowing that she’d come this far, and might be hindered by a small group of guards and bandits that she hadn’t been able to peel away at slowly, one by one.

[Nymoria 0]

Whether or not there would be a group waiting for her, Nymoria knew that the only way forward was, forward. Their movement was filled with both haste and caution, checking the areas they passed quickly and thoroughly for any alternative escape routes. Nymoria could feel her pulse quickening with each step they took closer to the front of the keep.

Against all her attempts to delay the inevitable, Nymoria found herself finally opening the doorway leading out to the main courtyard, the open gates of the keep standing as a beacon to freedom. A part of her wanted nothing more than to make a run for the gates, to free herself from the dangers of the keep and the gang that resided within, but she pushed those thoughts down.

Her eyes scanned the courtyard, finding a familiarly dressed figure sitting off to the side, a large sword leaned against the boxes that she was sitting on. Even to Nymoria’s less experienced eyes, the woman was clearly a capable fighter. Her entire form suggested that Nymoria would be pressed to overcome her, and that there was a real danger in facing her head on.

We may need to fight this one together, although it will be dangerous. Nymoria nodded towards another greatsword that was leaning against the wall, this one closer to the pair than the woman was. Do you think you can run forward and grab that?

Kagamine followed her gaze, nodding even as the fear spread across his face. Nymoria knew she was asking a lot – but she also knew that this boss would be far too dangerous to face alone. Confirming their plan, she nodded once more before rushing out into the open, her sabre drawn and ready as she quickly moved to close the distance between herself and the brigand.

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Combat

Nymoria | Lv. 16 | P. 0 | HP [358/358] | EN [39/50] | ACC [4] | DMG [12] | MIT [34] | BH [+9] | +0 EN +0 HP | -11 EN -0 HP
Kagamine | HP: 300/300 | DMG: 100 (2H) | MIT: 50 (2H)
Faultwarren Leader | HP: 504/600 | DMG: 125 (150 on a 9-10) | MIT: 60 | ACC: 1 | EVA: 1 | Stunned
Critical Target Focus | On Mob Dice of 9-10, the Bandit will ignore current hate values and focus on the target with the least amount of current health points.

ID224231 | BD: 9+4-1=13 | <<Tech-A vs. Faultwarren Leader>> | Minor Critical Hit: [(12+1)x12-60] = 96 damage | Stunned
ID224232 | BD: 5 | <<Kagamine vs. Faultwarren Leader>> | Miss.

Spoiler

Looting
ID223817 | LD: 9 | CD: 1 | Results: 1,050 col, 4 materials, Uncommon Consumable {1}
ID223818 | LD: 14 | CD: 11 | Results: 2,450 (1,050+700+700) col, 2 materials, Rare Armor/Shield {1}
ID223872 | LD: 6 | CD: 10 | Results: 2,800 (1,050+1,400+350) col, Rare Trinket {1}
ID223873 | LD: 17 | CD: 3 | Results: 1,050 col, 4 materials, Rare Consumable {1}, Rare Weapon {1}
ID223880 | LD: 15 | CD: 12 | Results: 2,800 (1,050+700+1,050) col, 2 materials, Rare Trinket {1}
ID223881 | LD: 8 | CD: 12 | Results: 1,400 (1,050+350) col, 4 materials, Rare Trinket {1}
ID224117 | LD: 2 | CD: 10 | Results: 2,450 (1,050+1,400) col
ID224118 | LD: 6 | CD: 2 | Results: 2,450 (1,050+1,400) col, Uncommon Consumable {1}
ID224119 | LD: 9 | CD: 7 | Results: 1,400 (1,050+350) col, 4 materials, Rare Trinket {1}
ID224174 | LD: 2 | CD: 6 | Results: 2,450 (1,050+1,400) col
ID224175 | LD: 20 | CD: 11 | Results: 1,400 (1,050+700+1,400) col, 2 materials, Perfect Weapon {1}

Total
24,602 col
24 materials
Uncommon Consumable {2} | ID223817, ID224118
Rare Consumable {1} | ID223873
Rare Armor/Shield {1} | ID223818
Rare Trinket {5} | ID223763, ID223872, ID223880, ID223881, ID224119
Rare Weapon {1} | ID223873
Perfect Weapon {1} | ID224175

 

[Nymoria 0]

Her first strike slammed into the woman, who had begun reaching for her own blade belatedly. Nymoria’s movement had surprised her, and as the blade slashed through the cloth on her right arm, the bandit froze up in place.

Stepping back, Nymoria watched as Kagamine rushed forwards, the greatsword in his hand and a determined look on his face. It felt like time slowed as the weapon was raised, and then brought down towards the bandit – only to slam into the ground right in front of her. She felt herself wince slightly, before she was in motion once more.

She knew that the effect of the stun would wear off quickly, and wanted to be prepared for the counter attack that the woman was likely going to attempt to pull – one which could be deadly towards either of them, if she was able to land a hit.

Her blade flashed through the air, catching the greatsword of the bandit as it began to twitch and move through the air, deflecting it downwards in an attempt to keep it from striking out. Nymoria knew now that her only chance was to press her attack and hope it was enough to stop the bandit from being able to attack first, hoping to protect them with a continuous flurry of her own strikes.

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Combat

Nymoria | Lv. 16 | P. 0 | HP [358/358] | EN [33/50] | ACC [4] | DMG [12] | MIT [34] | BH [+9] | +4 EN +0 HP | -10 EN -0 HP
Kagamine | HP: 200/300 | DMG: 100 (2H) | MIT: 50 (2H) | -100 HP
Faultwarren Leader | HP: 420/600 | DMG: 125 (150 on a 9-10) | MIT: 60 | ACC: 1 | EVA: 1 | Stun Immunity [1/3]
Critical Target Focus | On Mob Dice of 9-10, the Bandit will ignore current hate values and focus on the target with the least amount of current health points.

ID224234 | BD: 3+4-1=6 | <<ST-I vs. Faultwarren Leader>> | Hit: [12x12-60] = 84 damage | MOB: 10+1=11 | Major Critial Hit: [150-50] = 100 damage
ID224235 | BD: 4 | <<Kagamine vs. Faultwarren Leader>> | Miss.

Spoiler

Looting
ID223817 | LD: 9 | CD: 1 | Results: 1,050 col, 4 materials, Uncommon Consumable {1}
ID223818 | LD: 14 | CD: 11 | Results: 2,450 (1,050+700+700) col, 2 materials, Rare Armor/Shield {1}
ID223872 | LD: 6 | CD: 10 | Results: 2,800 (1,050+1,400+350) col, Rare Trinket {1}
ID223873 | LD: 17 | CD: 3 | Results: 1,050 col, 4 materials, Rare Consumable {1}, Rare Weapon {1}
ID223880 | LD: 15 | CD: 12 | Results: 2,800 (1,050+700+1,050) col, 2 materials, Rare Trinket {1}
ID223881 | LD: 8 | CD: 12 | Results: 1,400 (1,050+350) col, 4 materials, Rare Trinket {1}
ID224117 | LD: 2 | CD: 10 | Results: 2,450 (1,050+1,400) col
ID224118 | LD: 6 | CD: 2 | Results: 2,450 (1,050+1,400) col, Uncommon Consumable {1}
ID224119 | LD: 9 | CD: 7 | Results: 1,400 (1,050+350) col, 4 materials, Rare Trinket {1}
ID224174 | LD: 2 | CD: 6 | Results: 2,450 (1,050+1,400) col
ID224175 | LD: 20 | CD: 11 | Results: 1,400 (1,050+700+1,400) col, 2 materials, Perfect Weapon {1}

Total
24,602 col
24 materials
Uncommon Consumable {2} | ID223817, ID224118
Rare Consumable {1} | ID223873
Rare Armor/Shield {1} | ID223818
Rare Trinket {5} | ID223763, ID223872, ID223880, ID223881, ID224119
Rare Weapon {1} | ID223873
Perfect Weapon {1} | ID224175

 

[Nymoria 0]

Kagamine was proving less than useful in the fight, and Nymoria noticed that his health bar had taken a hit – a fact that she was not pleased about. The bandit, in turn, was acting differently compared to how Nymoria was used to having enemies fight; instead of focusing on Nymoria herself, the bandit seemed determined to instead focus on the boy – a fact that Nymoria knew would only end badly if it was allowed to continue.

Driving forwards, she placed herself between the bandit and the boy once more, her blade moving in a flurry as she tried to block each strike aimed anywhere other than herself. The sabre deflected the heavier blade again and again, with Nymoria watching for any chance of an opening in her own strikes, hoping to land a hit against the woman and end this as quickly as she possibly could.

I need to keep Kagamine safe, which means keeping him out of harms way…I just need to keep this one’s attention on me. She gritted her teeth, knowing that she had been trying to do just that since the start of the fight.

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Combat

Nymoria | Lv. 16 | P. 0 | HP [267/358] | EN [37/50] | ACC [4] | DMG [12] | MIT [34] | BH [+9] | +4 EN +0 HP | -13 EN -91 HP
Kagamine | HP: 200/300 | DMG: 100 (2H) | MIT: 50 (2H) | -0 HP
Faultwarren Leader | HP: 285/600 | DMG: 125 (150 on a 9-10) | MIT: 60 | ACC: 1 | EVA: 1 | Stun Immunity [2/3]
Critical Target Focus | On Mob Dice of 9-10, the Bandit will ignore current hate values and focus on the target with the least amount of current health points.

ID224236 | BD: 9+4-1=12 | <<ST-II vs. Faultwarren Leader>> | Minor Critical Hit: [(12+1)x15-60] = 135 damage | MOB: 6+1=7 | Hit: [125-34] = 91 damage
ID224238 | BD: 3 | <<Kagamine vs. Faultwarren Leader>> | Miss.

Spoiler

Looting
ID223817 | LD: 9 | CD: 1 | Results: 1,050 col, 4 materials, Uncommon Consumable {1}
ID223818 | LD: 14 | CD: 11 | Results: 2,450 (1,050+700+700) col, 2 materials, Rare Armor/Shield {1}
ID223872 | LD: 6 | CD: 10 | Results: 2,800 (1,050+1,400+350) col, Rare Trinket {1}
ID223873 | LD: 17 | CD: 3 | Results: 1,050 col, 4 materials, Rare Consumable {1}, Rare Weapon {1}
ID223880 | LD: 15 | CD: 12 | Results: 2,800 (1,050+700+1,050) col, 2 materials, Rare Trinket {1}
ID223881 | LD: 8 | CD: 12 | Results: 1,400 (1,050+350) col, 4 materials, Rare Trinket {1}
ID224117 | LD: 2 | CD: 10 | Results: 2,450 (1,050+1,400) col
ID224118 | LD: 6 | CD: 2 | Results: 2,450 (1,050+1,400) col, Uncommon Consumable {1}
ID224119 | LD: 9 | CD: 7 | Results: 1,400 (1,050+350) col, 4 materials, Rare Trinket {1}
ID224174 | LD: 2 | CD: 6 | Results: 2,450 (1,050+1,400) col
ID224175 | LD: 20 | CD: 11 | Results: 1,400 (1,050+700+1,400) col, 2 materials, Perfect Weapon {1}

Total
24,602 col
24 materials
Uncommon Consumable {2} | ID223817, ID224118
Rare Consumable {1} | ID223873
Rare Armor/Shield {1} | ID223818
Rare Trinket {5} | ID223763, ID223872, ID223880, ID223881, ID224119
Rare Weapon {1} | ID223873
Perfect Weapon {1} | ID224175

 

[Nymoria 0]

Her plan had worked, although Nymoria was beginning to wonder if that was a good thing or not as the greatsword slammed into her and sent her reeling backwards, toppling into the dirt and laying facedown for a second as the pain soared through her. She knew the pain was nothing more than her own imagination, in a way, and yet she couldn’t ignore the way it caused her body to spasm.

Forcing herself to her feet, she lifted the sabre and faced the woman once more, ignoring the grin that spread across the bandit’s face in response. There was a deadly look in the woman’s eyes, as if she was excited for the fact that Nymoria hadn’t remained on the ground. She chose, instead, to focus on the area, taking in where Kagamine had once more fallen to the ground, the weapon in his hand clearly too difficult to use. Nymoria had long since given up considering the boy’s engagement to be anything more than a sideshow, a means to cause a minor distraction that Nymoria could use for her own benefits against the bandit.

Suddenly stepping into motion, she closed the distance with the bandit once more, determined not to let the moment go to waste, or to give the bandit the ability to strike first. She knew her only chance against the fighter was to press her attack, and give little in the way of space for the larger sword to swing and parry. She instead drove her own sabre into a flurry of half strikes, meant to cause reaction more than any actual damage; a build towards a feint that Nymoria wanted to use in order to strike the woman once more.

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 Combat

Nymoria | Lv. 16 | P. 0 | HP [276/358] | EN [30/50] | ACC [4] | DMG [12] | MIT [34] | BH [+9] | +4 EN +9 HP | -11 EN -0 HP
Kagamine | HP: 200/300 | DMG: 100 (2H) | MIT: 50 (2H) | -0 HP
Faultwarren Leader | HP: 149/600 | DMG: 125 (150 on a 9-10) | MIT: 60 | ACC: 1 | EVA: 1 | Stunned
Critical Target Focus | On Mob Dice of 9-10, the Bandit will ignore current hate values and focus on the target with the least amount of current health points.

ID224240 | BD: 9+4-1=12 | <<Tech-A vs. Faultwarren Leader>> | Minor Critical Hit: [(12+1)x12-60] = 96 damage | Stunned
ID224241 | BD: 7 | CD: 7 |  <<Kagamine vs. Faultwarren Leader>> | Hit: [100-60] = 40 damage

Spoiler

Looting
ID223817 | LD: 9 | CD: 1 | Results: 1,050 col, 4 materials, Uncommon Consumable {1}
ID223818 | LD: 14 | CD: 11 | Results: 2,450 (1,050+700+700) col, 2 materials, Rare Armor/Shield {1}
ID223872 | LD: 6 | CD: 10 | Results: 2,800 (1,050+1,400+350) col, Rare Trinket {1}
ID223873 | LD: 17 | CD: 3 | Results: 1,050 col, 4 materials, Rare Consumable {1}, Rare Weapon {1}
ID223880 | LD: 15 | CD: 12 | Results: 2,800 (1,050+700+1,050) col, 2 materials, Rare Trinket {1}
ID223881 | LD: 8 | CD: 12 | Results: 1,400 (1,050+350) col, 4 materials, Rare Trinket {1}
ID224117 | LD: 2 | CD: 10 | Results: 2,450 (1,050+1,400) col
ID224118 | LD: 6 | CD: 2 | Results: 2,450 (1,050+1,400) col, Uncommon Consumable {1}
ID224119 | LD: 9 | CD: 7 | Results: 1,400 (1,050+350) col, 4 materials, Rare Trinket {1}
ID224174 | LD: 2 | CD: 6 | Results: 2,450 (1,050+1,400) col
ID224175 | LD: 20 | CD: 11 | Results: 1,400 (1,050+700+1,400) col, 2 materials, Perfect Weapon {1}

Total
24,602 col
24 materials
Uncommon Consumable {2} | ID223817, ID224118
Rare Consumable {1} | ID223873
Rare Armor/Shield {1} | ID223818
Rare Trinket {5} | ID223763, ID223872, ID223880, ID223881, ID224119
Rare Weapon {1} | ID223873
Perfect Weapon {1} | ID224175

 

[Nymoria 0]

We almost have it! If we can just land one or two more hits…we should be in the clear then! I just need to keep pressing her. Keep her unable to strike back! Nymoria almost shouted with joy as the woman’s form locked up underneath her strike once more, watching as Kagamine lunged forward and slammed his own weapon into the form of the frozen bandit, before stepping backwards in fear.

The boy had proven useful for the first time since the fight began, and yet Nymoria felt a moment of fear as she saw the bandit’s eyes turn towards him. Although the bandit had remained locked in place, Nymoria knew that the stun effect didn’t last long, and she found herself rushing to place her own body between the bandit and the boy she had come to rescue. I’m not going to lose now, not when we’ve come so far!

The greatsword of the bandit moved slowly as it came out of the stun hold, Nymoria easily parrying the first few swings to the side. But as the bandit regained movement once more, Nymoria felt as the assault against her began to pick up pace and strength, easily beginning to drive her backwards towards the boy. Can’t keep this up forever. Need to find an opening. Need to end this. Quickly.

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 Combat

Nymoria | Lv. 16 | P. 0 | HP [285/358] | EN [23/50] | ACC [4] | DMG [12] | MIT [34] | BH [+9] | +4 EN +9 HP | -11 EN -0 HP
Kagamine | HP: 200/300 | DMG: 100 (2H) | MIT: 50 (2H) | -0 HP
Faultwarren Leader | HP: 65/600 | DMG: 125 (150 on a 9-10) | MIT: 60 | ACC: 1 | EVA: 1 | Stun Immunity [1/3]
Critical Target Focus | On Mob Dice of 9-10, the Bandit will ignore current hate values and focus on the target with the least amount of current health points.

ID224242 | BD: 8+4-1=11 | <<Tech-B vs. Faultwarren Leader>> | Hit: [12x12-60] = 84 damage | MOB: 4+1-1=3 | Miss.
ID224243 | BD: 2 | CD: 2 |  <<Kagamine vs. Faultwarren Leader>> | Miss.

Spoiler

Looting
ID223817 | LD: 9 | CD: 1 | Results: 1,050 col, 4 materials, Uncommon Consumable {1}
ID223818 | LD: 14 | CD: 11 | Results: 2,450 (1,050+700+700) col, 2 materials, Rare Armor/Shield {1}
ID223872 | LD: 6 | CD: 10 | Results: 2,800 (1,050+1,400+350) col, Rare Trinket {1}
ID223873 | LD: 17 | CD: 3 | Results: 1,050 col, 4 materials, Rare Consumable {1}, Rare Weapon {1}
ID223880 | LD: 15 | CD: 12 | Results: 2,800 (1,050+700+1,050) col, 2 materials, Rare Trinket {1}
ID223881 | LD: 8 | CD: 12 | Results: 1,400 (1,050+350) col, 4 materials, Rare Trinket {1}
ID224117 | LD: 2 | CD: 10 | Results: 2,450 (1,050+1,400) col
ID224118 | LD: 6 | CD: 2 | Results: 2,450 (1,050+1,400) col, Uncommon Consumable {1}
ID224119 | LD: 9 | CD: 7 | Results: 1,400 (1,050+350) col, 4 materials, Rare Trinket {1}
ID224174 | LD: 2 | CD: 6 | Results: 2,450 (1,050+1,400) col
ID224175 | LD: 20 | CD: 11 | Results: 1,400 (1,050+700+1,400) col, 2 materials, Perfect Weapon {1}

Total
24,602 col
24 materials
Uncommon Consumable {2} | ID223817, ID224118
Rare Consumable {1} | ID223873
Rare Armor/Shield {1} | ID223818
Rare Trinket {5} | ID223763, ID223872, ID223880, ID223881, ID224119
Rare Weapon {1} | ID223873
Perfect Weapon {1} | ID224175

 

[Nymoria 0]

Her blade spun as the greatsword slammed into it, force the larger weapon off to the side and away from Nymoria’s form. She could feel herself tiring, the burst of energy she’d been running on to keep the fight going slowly dying out as the assault against her wore away at her arm through the connection of the blades. She’d managed to hold out this long, but she was worried that if she didn’t finish the fight soon, that the bandit would eventually find the upper hand.

A quick glance towards Kagamine confirmed that the boy was still struggling with the greatsword, barely lifting it now that its weight had begun to wear him down in earnest. Nymoria had a brief moment of concern as she wondered if she should’ve instead had him sit back and wait it out, tossing the thought aside as she realised it was pointless. She’d made her choice, and she’d known that she needed the help of the boy – even if it was nothing more than a distraction, like a fly to a lion.

Another slamming of blades rocked her, and she found herself stepping backwards in order to absorb the energy better. Her sabre was holding up well, all things considered, and Nymoria grimaced as she pushed the greatsword off to the side once more. She spotted another opening in the woman’s defences, and found herself naturally slashing out with her weapon, hoping to down the great fighter in front of her with a single final attack.

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 Combat

Nymoria | Lv. 16 | P. 0 | HP [294/358] | EN [27/50] | ACC [4] | DMG [12] | MIT [34] | BH [+9] | +4 EN +9 HP | -10 EN -0 HP
Kagamine | HP: 200/300 | DMG: 100 (2H) | MIT: 50 (2H) | -0 HP
Faultwarren Leader | HP: 0/600 | DMG: 125 (150 on a 9-10) | MIT: 60 | ACC: 1 | EVA: 1 | Stun Immunity [2/3]
Critical Target Focus | On Mob Dice of 9-10, the Bandit will ignore current hate values and focus on the target with the least amount of current health points.

ID224244 | BD: 7+4-1=10 | <<ST-I vs. Faultwarren Leader>> | Hit: [12x12-60] = 84 damage | Faultwarren Leader destroyed.
ID224245 | Loot Faultwarren Leader
ID224246 | Hunting Familiar

Spoiler

Looting
ID223817 | LD: 9 | CD: 1 | Results: 1,050 col, 4 materials, Uncommon Consumable {1}
ID223818 | LD: 14 | CD: 11 | Results: 2,450 (1,050+700+700) col, 2 materials, Rare Armor/Shield {1}
ID223872 | LD: 6 | CD: 10 | Results: 2,800 (1,050+1,400+350) col, Rare Trinket {1}
ID223873 | LD: 17 | CD: 3 | Results: 1,050 col, 4 materials, Rare Consumable {1}, Rare Weapon {1}
ID223880 | LD: 15 | CD: 12 | Results: 2,800 (1,050+700+1,050) col, 2 materials, Rare Trinket {1}
ID223881 | LD: 8 | CD: 12 | Results: 1,400 (1,050+350) col, 4 materials, Rare Trinket {1}
ID224117 | LD: 2 | CD: 10 | Results: 2,450 (1,050+1,400) col
ID224118 | LD: 6 | CD: 2 | Results: 2,450 (1,050+1,400) col, Uncommon Consumable {1}
ID224119 | LD: 9 | CD: 7 | Results: 1,400 (1,050+350) col, 4 materials, Rare Trinket {1}
ID224174 | LD: 2 | CD: 6 | Results: 2,450 (1,050+1,400) col
ID224175 | LD: 20 | CD: 11 | Results: 1,400 (1,050+700+1,400) col, 2 materials, Perfect Weapon {1}
ID224245 | LD: 7 | CD: 2 | Results: 3,000 (1,800+1,200) col, 2 materials, Uncommon Consumable {1}
ID224246 | LD: 14 | CD: 4 | Results: 4,200 (1,800+2,400) col, Rare Trinket {1}

Total
31,802 col
26 materials
Uncommon Consumable {3} | ID223817, ID224118, ID224245
Rare Consumable {1} | ID223873
Rare Armor/Shield {1} | ID223818
Rare Trinket {6} | ID223763, ID223872, ID223880, ID223881, ID224119, ID224246
Rare Weapon {1} | ID223873
Perfect Weapon {1} | ID224175

 

[Nymoria 0]

The bandit exploded into shards as Nymoria’s blade slashed through their throat, barely catching the skin but striking hard enough to end the bandit’s existence. If only for the time being. Sighing, as the two were left alone in the keep, she turned her attention back towards Kagamine, whom had dropped the greatsword as soon as the bandit was gone.

Thank you for your help. Let’s get you home, now. Nymoria signed towards the teenage boy, a smile spreading across each of their faces as they realised that they were free to leave the keep, finally. Nymoria spared one final glance back towards it, her arms sore enough that the blade quivered slightly in her grip, before turning and leaving the area behind.

The walk back proved to be far less treacherous than the initial walk out of the city, a fact which Nymoria was more than glad for, considering everything that had just occurred. She knew that she would need some time away to recover – and possibly a hot bath or two to ease the muscle she figured would be sore come the morning.

Still, she had to admit that the sight of the mother’s happiness at the return of her son, and the boy’s own elation at being home, were more than enough reward in the moment to convince Nymoria to continue pressing onwards. There was a slight pain of depression at the sight, the realisation that it would be some time yet before she would get her own reunion in the real world, but it was also a reminder that sometimes, just sometimes, happy endings were possible. That can be us, too…if we just keep going. We can get free, get home, and reunite with those who were left outside of this game…those who are still waiting for us to come back.

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Thread Summary
Word Count: 13,757
EXP: 2,750 [Thread Progession] + 500 [Quest] = 3,250 EXP
Col: 31,802 [Loot] + 500 [Quest] + 800 [Thread Progression] = 33,102 col
26 materials
Uncommon Consumable {3} | ID223817, ID224118, ID224245
Rare Consumable {1} | ID223873
Rare Armor/Shield {1} | ID223818
Rare Trinket {6} | ID223763, ID223872, ID223880, ID223881, ID224119, ID224246
Rare Weapon {1} | ID223873
Perfect Weapon {1} | ID224175