Ryo 0 Posted January 13 Author #21 Share Posted January 13 Ryo held the handle of his katana by his side, the blade sheathed. Gant rushed Ryo again, eager to slice into him again but was met with harsh steel as Ryo drew his blade quickly. A thin red line appeared on Gant’s body, and Ryo on the other side of him. “So, you do know.” Gant said, dropping his blade. Its clatter echoed across the cave. Ryo sheathed his blade, and turned to face his second demon. “Yeah. It was genuine. Our friendship, their relationship that I was so envious about. Everything, was just so real.” Ryo said. “I wanted to be them, I wanted to be with them, when I was with them I wasn’t pretending anymore. I was, me.” He said. “They let me be me, and I let them down. I betrayed them. I severed something that was so precious to me, because I was afraid of them. What would happen if I let them get to close. If they knew just how evil I am then they would’ve left me. And hated me.” Ryo turned to face Gant, sheathing his weapon as he did. “It was easier then, to just shut myself off from everyone. But now, I’ve got friends. People I can rely on. People that rely on me. I’m not afraid anymore, not of losing those I call friend.” “Well, damn. Wish you said all that before you kicked my ass. Would’ve made all this a bit eaiser. But hey, good on ya’.” Gant said, before collapsing from his wounds. <quest link> Ryo | HP: 625/625 | EN: 81/91 | DMG: 18 | MIT:91 | ACC:3 | BH:21 | REC: 3 | LD:2 [TIER LOCK] PARTY STATS Spoiler Ryo | HP: 625/625 | EN: 91/91 | DMG: 18 | MIT:91 | ACC:3 | BH:21 | REC: 3 | LD:2 THREAD INFO Spoiler equipped »Gin Kin (+9 DMG) »Fierce Deities Coat (+36 MIT, +3EN Recovery) »Accuracy Charm (+3 Accuracy) battle-ready inventory » » » » » skills »Katana R5 (+7 DMG) »Heavy Armor R5 (+40 MIT, -5 Stealth) »Battle Healing R3 (18 healing per turn) »Searching R2 (+2 LD, +2 Stealth Detection) » extra skills »Survival (Healing effects 10% more, immune to environmental effects) »Leadership R1 (Grants access to Leadership Arts, takes 2 Extra Slots) »Leadership R1 » » addons »[Katana] Focus (Minor Crit on BD 8, reduce DoT threshold by 1) »[Katana] Stamina (-2 EN) »[Heavy Armor] Iron Skin (+15 MIT, +45 HP) mods »Impetus (+1 DMG) »Emergency Recovery (Heal 62 when brought below 156 | Once per thread | 10EN) »Night Vision (No penalties from low light/darkness) buffs » Yui's Grace Used (+ 600% EXP for this thread) » Dining Room: "Tasty" - Turn 2 identical food items (same quality, tier, & enhancements) into a Lesser Feast. A Lesser Feast contains 4 portions of the food items sacrificed. Lesser Feasts created this way cannot be used outside of the thread they are created. Limit 1 item created per thread. » Basic Kitchen: "Filling" - Increase the effectiveness of a single food item consumed in a thread by +1 T1 slot. This can exceed normal Cook enhancement caps.(Ex: A perfect T2 MIT food gives 35 MIT instead of 30.) » Living Room: "Relaxed" - Increases out of combat HP regen by (5 * Tier HP) and decreases full energy regen to 2 Out of Combat Posts. Link to post Share on other sites
Ryo 0 Posted January 13 Author #22 Share Posted January 13 As Gant faded from sight, so did the cave around him. Ryo took a deep breath and closed his eyes. When he opened his them, he was back in the void. “You were afraid to get close to someone, because you were afraid of losing them. But your actions lost them anyway.” The shape spoke, staring into the far nothingness as if looking for words to materialize in front of it. “It’s-” “Selfish. I hurt them so badly, so that I would be spared the pain.” Ryo said, finishing the sentence. “I was going to say sad.” The shape said, looking over at Ryo. “More doors have appeared for you Ryo. Know that you’re close to finishing this journey.” “One way, or another.” Ryo said, taking the handle of the third door and stepping through. He wondered who else he'd have to face while in here. His ex, a decent friend, but everyone from his past so far. <quest link> Ryo | HP: 625/625 | EN: 81/91 | DMG: 18 | MIT:91 | ACC:3 | BH:21 | REC: 3 | LD:2 [TIER LOCK] PARTY STATS Spoiler Ryo | HP: 625/625 | EN: 91/91 | DMG: 18 | MIT:91 | ACC:3 | BH:21 | REC: 3 | LD:2 THREAD INFO Spoiler equipped »Gin Kin (+9 DMG) »Fierce Deities Coat (+36 MIT, +3EN Recovery) »Accuracy Charm (+3 Accuracy) battle-ready inventory » » » » » skills »Katana R5 (+7 DMG) »Heavy Armor R5 (+40 MIT, -5 Stealth) »Battle Healing R3 (18 healing per turn) »Searching R2 (+2 LD, +2 Stealth Detection) » extra skills »Survival (Healing effects 10% more, immune to environmental effects) »Leadership R1 (Grants access to Leadership Arts, takes 2 Extra Slots) »Leadership R1 » » addons »[Katana] Focus (Minor Crit on BD 8, reduce DoT threshold by 1) »[Katana] Stamina (-2 EN) »[Heavy Armor] Iron Skin (+15 MIT, +45 HP) mods »Impetus (+1 DMG) »Emergency Recovery (Heal 62 when brought below 156 | Once per thread | 10EN) »Night Vision (No penalties from low light/darkness) buffs » Yui's Grace Used (+ 600% EXP for this thread) » Dining Room: "Tasty" - Turn 2 identical food items (same quality, tier, & enhancements) into a Lesser Feast. A Lesser Feast contains 4 portions of the food items sacrificed. Lesser Feasts created this way cannot be used outside of the thread they are created. Limit 1 item created per thread. » Basic Kitchen: "Filling" - Increase the effectiveness of a single food item consumed in a thread by +1 T1 slot. This can exceed normal Cook enhancement caps.(Ex: A perfect T2 MIT food gives 35 MIT instead of 30.) » Living Room: "Relaxed" - Increases out of combat HP regen by (5 * Tier HP) and decreases full energy regen to 2 Out of Combat Posts. Link to post Share on other sites
Ryo 0 Posted January 13 Author #23 Share Posted January 13 Ryo stood at the edge of the world. His body swaying slightly in the wind as his feet displaced soil that fell into the cloudy nothingness. He remembered standing here, so long ago. He stared into the sky blue sea below him and wondered. “Hey there.” Ryo jumped, not forward but in place. “Sorry to startle you, just trying to figure something out.” A man spoke, his voice slightly shrill but comforting. Ryo turned away and stared back into the sky. “I wouldn’t try to stop me.” Ryo said. “Oh, I don’t plan to. But, I’m lost and need directions. If you know how to get to the seventh floor that’d be great.” Ryo scoffed. “Use the teleporter.” The man groaned. “Yeah I know about the teleporter but that’s too easy. I want to experience the journey. C’Mon, whattya say? And after that you can teleport back here and jump if you still want to.” Ryo resigned himself, and stepped away from the edge. The man let out a large sigh of relief. “Phew, good to see you back up off there and lend little ole me a hand.” He held out a hand towards Ryo. “Names Lowenthal. But, that’s a mouthful so just call me Lowe.” <quest link> Ryo | HP: 625/625 | EN: 91/91 | DMG: 18 | MIT:91 | ACC:3 | BH:21 | REC: 3 | LD:2 [TIER LOCK] PARTY STATS Spoiler Ryo | HP: 625/625 | EN: 91/91 | DMG: 18 | MIT:91 | ACC:3 | BH:21 | REC: 3 | LD:2 THREAD INFO Spoiler equipped »Gin Kin (+9 DMG) »Fierce Deities Coat (+36 MIT, +3EN Recovery) »Accuracy Charm (+3 Accuracy) battle-ready inventory » » » » » skills »Katana R5 (+7 DMG) »Heavy Armor R5 (+40 MIT, -5 Stealth) »Battle Healing R3 (18 healing per turn) »Searching R2 (+2 LD, +2 Stealth Detection) » extra skills »Survival (Healing effects 10% more, immune to environmental effects) »Leadership R1 (Grants access to Leadership Arts, takes 2 Extra Slots) »Leadership R1 » » addons »[Katana] Focus (Minor Crit on BD 8, reduce DoT threshold by 1) »[Katana] Stamina (-2 EN) »[Heavy Armor] Iron Skin (+15 MIT, +45 HP) mods »Impetus (+1 DMG) »Emergency Recovery (Heal 62 when brought below 156 | Once per thread | 10EN) »Night Vision (No penalties from low light/darkness) buffs » Yui's Grace Used (+ 600% EXP for this thread) » Dining Room: "Tasty" - Turn 2 identical food items (same quality, tier, & enhancements) into a Lesser Feast. A Lesser Feast contains 4 portions of the food items sacrificed. Lesser Feasts created this way cannot be used outside of the thread they are created. Limit 1 item created per thread. » Basic Kitchen: "Filling" - Increase the effectiveness of a single food item consumed in a thread by +1 T1 slot. This can exceed normal Cook enhancement caps.(Ex: A perfect T2 MIT food gives 35 MIT instead of 30.) » Living Room: "Relaxed" - Increases out of combat HP regen by (5 * Tier HP) and decreases full energy regen to 2 Out of Combat Posts. Link to post Share on other sites
Ryo 0 Posted January 13 Author #24 Share Posted January 13 -4 hours later- “Why, did you touch it?” Ryo asked, stuck in the bottom of a hole “How was I supposed to know it was booby trapped?” Lowenthal asked defensively trying to avoid blame. “Because of several reasons. First, the chest was in the middle of a hallway by itself. Second it had glowing runes on it, and third I. Told. You. It. Was.” Ryo said upset at the situation. “And now we’ve been stuck down here without a way out for three hours. Just have to hope that when the trap resets eventually it doesn’t kill us outright.” “Hmm yeah, that would be bad.” Lowenthal said, scratching his chin. “Yeah, that would be bad! And what was it that you wanted to do? ‘Farm some materials’? Fat lot of good that’ll do you when we're covered in stone and dirt.” “Hey, those radishes are gonna make pretty col when we get out of here.” Ryo groaned loudly. “Hey, Ryo. If you don’t mind me asking. Were you going to y’know, jump?” Lowenthal asked, pressing his fingers against the stone wall of the pit they were trapped in. Ryo thought for a moment. “I think so.” Lowenthal spun around. “Why?” The sudden burst of concern caught Ryo off guard. “I, don’t know. I don’t have anything I guess. Not anymore.” “Bullshit, and you know it. Besides, I know something you don’t know.” Lowenthal said, and as Ryo gave him another side eye he reached over and slid a rock revealing a small button. “Ta-da.” Lowenthal teased. -1 week later- Still trapped in the maze Ryo and Lowenthal began to struggle. There was a cliff some ways back, perhaps it was deep enough. But, he looked up at Lowenthal, would he let him? “Lowe.” Ryo asked. Lowenthal turned and beamed a smile at him. “Yeah, whats up?” Ryo gritted his teeth at that smile. “How the hell can you be so chipper all the damn time? We’ve been stuck down here, lost for days. Who knows how big this maze is, if the walls aren’t moving around to keep us in check. That pit back there is the third time I’ve seen it today. We’ve been going in circles.” Lowenthal walked up, and placed a hand on his shoulder. “Look Ryo, I know it’s hard now. What with everything that’s been weighing on you. I can’t fathom what it could be to drive you to leap. But, to be honest with you I’m actually looking for some friends of mine.” <quest link> Ryo | HP: 625/625 | EN: 91/91 | DMG: 18 | MIT:91 | ACC:3 | BH:21 | REC: 3 | LD:2 [TIER LOCK] PARTY STATS Spoiler Ryo | HP: 625/625 | EN: 91/91 | DMG: 18 | MIT:91 | ACC:3 | BH:21 | REC: 3 | LD:2 THREAD INFO Spoiler equipped »Gin Kin (+9 DMG) »Fierce Deities Coat (+36 MIT, +3EN Recovery) »Accuracy Charm (+3 Accuracy) battle-ready inventory » » » » » skills »Katana R5 (+7 DMG) »Heavy Armor R5 (+40 MIT, -5 Stealth) »Battle Healing R3 (18 healing per turn) »Searching R2 (+2 LD, +2 Stealth Detection) » extra skills »Survival (Healing effects 10% more, immune to environmental effects) »Leadership R1 (Grants access to Leadership Arts, takes 2 Extra Slots) »Leadership R1 » » addons »[Katana] Focus (Minor Crit on BD 8, reduce DoT threshold by 1) »[Katana] Stamina (-2 EN) »[Heavy Armor] Iron Skin (+15 MIT, +45 HP) mods »Impetus (+1 DMG) »Emergency Recovery (Heal 62 when brought below 156 | Once per thread | 10EN) »Night Vision (No penalties from low light/darkness) buffs » Yui's Grace Used (+ 600% EXP for this thread) » Dining Room: "Tasty" - Turn 2 identical food items (same quality, tier, & enhancements) into a Lesser Feast. A Lesser Feast contains 4 portions of the food items sacrificed. Lesser Feasts created this way cannot be used outside of the thread they are created. Limit 1 item created per thread. » Basic Kitchen: "Filling" - Increase the effectiveness of a single food item consumed in a thread by +1 T1 slot. This can exceed normal Cook enhancement caps.(Ex: A perfect T2 MIT food gives 35 MIT instead of 30.) » Living Room: "Relaxed" - Increases out of combat HP regen by (5 * Tier HP) and decreases full energy regen to 2 Out of Combat Posts. Link to post Share on other sites
Ryo 0 Posted January 14 Author #25 Share Posted January 14 (edited) Ryo learned the truth. That this man, this Lowenthal was friends with Piera and Lee. He felt sick to his stomach. He told Lowenthal where to find them. He looked back on the path, towards the pit. Death is what he deserved. Maybe, death wasn’t real at all. Maybe it was a lie to scare them into playing his game. Maybe if he died, he’d wake up. Maybe all the people he got killed just woke up. Did he deserve to wake up? He could find out. All he had to do was-”Hey! Ryo!” Ryo shook his head, finding himself suddenly at the edge of the precipice again. And once again Lowenthal there behind him. “I need you Ryo. Alright? I need your help to get out of here. Any sin of the past can be forgiven in time. When you forgive, you in no way change the past – but you sure do change the future.” Lowenthal said inching toward Ryo. There, that’s the line. That’s what he needed to hear. And before Ryo could snap back to normalcy he was gripped by Lowenthal and thrown backwards into a small circular room. “Are you fucking stupid or something?” Lowenthal asked. “I heard rumurs that you were running with a guild that did some shady shit, and I went out looking for you. And when I found you you were not what I was expecting.” “I expected some man, hooting and hollering and getting ready for his next mark but instead of that I found a sad man who was wallowing in his own grave. A man who was ready to die for the pain he had caused.” Ryo stood up. “Then why? Why pull me from that edge? I told you what you needed to know to save Piera and Lee! To do what I couldn’t!” “Because you needed help!” Lowenthal screamed back. “I didn’t see you as some evil, mustache twirling villain who did what he did for enjoyment! What I see in front of me is someone who resents themself so much that they would rather die then relive their memories one more time.” Ryo flinched as his eyes filled with water. “So I’m gonna knock some sense into ya, so let me see you grit those teeth!” Ryo ducked under the blow, as Lowenthal sailed high over him. Ryo didn't attack just yet, but instead bid his time. »Combat | ID:240153 | BD: 2+3=5 [miss!!] | MD: 5 [miss!!] » Missed attack -2 Energy » Lowenthal, the Third Demon | HP: 312/312 | DMG: 180 | MIT: 9 | <quest link> Ryo | HP: 625/625 | EN: 89/91 | DMG: 18 | MIT:91 | ACC:3 | BH:21 | REC: 3 | LD:2 [TIER LOCK] PARTY STATS Spoiler Ryo | HP: 625/625 | EN: 91/91 | DMG: 18 | MIT:91 | ACC:3 | BH:21 | REC: 3 | LD:2 THREAD INFO Spoiler equipped »Gin Kin (+9 DMG) »Fierce Deities Coat (+36 MIT, +3EN Recovery) »Accuracy Charm (+3 Accuracy) battle-ready inventory » » » » » skills »Katana R5 (+7 DMG) »Heavy Armor R5 (+40 MIT, -5 Stealth) »Battle Healing R3 (18 healing per turn) »Searching R2 (+2 LD, +2 Stealth Detection) » extra skills »Survival (Healing effects 10% more, immune to environmental effects) »Leadership R1 (Grants access to Leadership Arts, takes 2 Extra Slots) »Leadership R1 » » addons »[Katana] Focus (Minor Crit on BD 8, reduce DoT threshold by 1) »[Katana] Stamina (-2 EN) »[Heavy Armor] Iron Skin (+15 MIT, +45 HP) mods »Impetus (+1 DMG) »Emergency Recovery (Heal 62 when brought below 156 | Once per thread | 10EN) »Night Vision (No penalties from low light/darkness) buffs » Yui's Grace Used (+ 600% EXP for this thread) » Dining Room: "Tasty" - Turn 2 identical food items (same quality, tier, & enhancements) into a Lesser Feast. A Lesser Feast contains 4 portions of the food items sacrificed. Lesser Feasts created this way cannot be used outside of the thread they are created. Limit 1 item created per thread. » Basic Kitchen: "Filling" - Increase the effectiveness of a single food item consumed in a thread by +1 T1 slot. This can exceed normal Cook enhancement caps.(Ex: A perfect T2 MIT food gives 35 MIT instead of 30.) » Living Room: "Relaxed" - Increases out of combat HP regen by (5 * Tier HP) and decreases full energy regen to 2 Out of Combat Posts. Edited January 14 by Ryo Link to post Share on other sites
Ryo 0 Posted January 14 Author #26 Share Posted January 14 (edited) The dim light of the campfire flickered off the jagged walls of the cave as Ryo and Lowenthal squared off. Shadows danced around them, amplifying the tension in the confined space. Ryos katana gleamed like a sliver of moonlight, held steady in his practiced grip. Ryo, cloaked in darkness, crouched low, his kunai reflecting the firelight. Lowenthal moved first, a sudden blur. His footsteps were silent, his form blending with the darkness. Ryo stepped forward, his katana flashing in a precise arc. Metal rang against metal as the kunai deflected the strike. Ryo twisted, rolling to the side and hurling a smoke bomb that erupted into a choking cloud. Ryo steadied his breath, his senses sharpening. A faint whisper of movement betrayed Lowe's position. The samurai struck, his blade slicing through the smoke. The ninja countered from above, dropping with a vicious kick. The cavern they were in echoed loudly with their battle, each strike echoing off the cold stone walls. »Combat | ID:240154 | BD: 1 [Critical Miss!!] | MD: 6 [hit!!] » Missed Attack - 2 energy » +3 Energy Lowenthal, the Third Demon | HP: 312/312 | DMG: 180 | MIT: 9 | » 180 Damage - 91 mitigation = 89 Total Damage <quest link> Ryo | HP: 536/625 | EN: 90/91 | DMG: 18 | MIT:91 | ACC:3 | BH:21 | REC: 3 | LD:2 [TIER LOCK] PARTY STATS Spoiler Ryo | HP: 625/625 | EN: 91/91 | DMG: 18 | MIT:91 | ACC:3 | BH:21 | REC: 3 | LD:2 THREAD INFO Spoiler equipped »Gin Kin (+9 DMG) »Fierce Deities Coat (+36 MIT, +3EN Recovery) »Accuracy Charm (+3 Accuracy) battle-ready inventory » » » » » skills »Katana R5 (+7 DMG) »Heavy Armor R5 (+40 MIT, -5 Stealth) »Battle Healing R3 (18 healing per turn) »Searching R2 (+2 LD, +2 Stealth Detection) » extra skills »Survival (Healing effects 10% more, immune to environmental effects) »Leadership R1 (Grants access to Leadership Arts, takes 2 Extra Slots) »Leadership R1 » » addons »[Katana] Focus (Minor Crit on BD 8, reduce DoT threshold by 1) »[Katana] Stamina (-2 EN) »[Heavy Armor] Iron Skin (+15 MIT, +45 HP) mods »Impetus (+1 DMG) »Emergency Recovery (Heal 62 when brought below 156 | Once per thread | 10EN) »Night Vision (No penalties from low light/darkness) buffs » Yui's Grace Used (+ 600% EXP for this thread) » Dining Room: "Tasty" - Turn 2 identical food items (same quality, tier, & enhancements) into a Lesser Feast. A Lesser Feast contains 4 portions of the food items sacrificed. Lesser Feasts created this way cannot be used outside of the thread they are created. Limit 1 item created per thread. » Basic Kitchen: "Filling" - Increase the effectiveness of a single food item consumed in a thread by +1 T1 slot. This can exceed normal Cook enhancement caps.(Ex: A perfect T2 MIT food gives 35 MIT instead of 30.) » Living Room: "Relaxed" - Increases out of combat HP regen by (5 * Tier HP) and decreases full energy regen to 2 Out of Combat Posts. Edited January 14 by Ryo Link to post Share on other sites
Ryo 0 Posted January 14 Author #27 Share Posted January 14 (edited) The cave continued to echo with the clash of steel on steel as the samurai and ninja traded blow after blow. The confined space amplified their every movement, each strike carrying lethal intent. Ryo's katana arced in wide, deliberate sweeps, its sharp edge whistling through the damp air. Lowenthal darted and weaved, his kunai moving in rapid, precise strikes meant to exploit any opening. Ryo got a decent hit into Lowenthal, but unlike the previous two demons Lowenthal continued his onslaught. A sharp clang rang out as Lowenthal blocked Ryo's downward slash with a kunai, their faces inches apart. Ryo’s steady gaze met Lowenthal's narrowed eyes, both refusing to yield. With a sudden twist, Lowe disengaged, spinning low and aiming a sweep kick. Ryo leapt back, avoiding the strike, and retaliated with a horizontal slash. Lowenthal ducked, countering with a throwing star that grazed the Ryo's shoulder. They pressed on, relentless, each strike a test of skill and endurance. »Combat | ID:240155| BD: 10 [Critical Hit!!] | MD: 7 [hit!!] » ST-1 Used! [(18 base +2 Crit)*12=240] » -12 energy from ST-1, +2 Energy from Katana Stamina, +3 Energy Naturally » +30 HP natural recovery, +21 HP Battle Healing 51 Total Lowenthal, the Third Demon | HP: 81/312 | DMG: 180 | MIT: 9 | » 180 Damage - 91 mitigation = 89 Total Damage <quest link> Ryo | HP: 498/625 | EN: 83/91 | DMG: 18 | MIT:91 | ACC:3 | BH:21 | REC: 3 | LD:2 [TIER LOCK] PARTY STATS Spoiler Ryo | HP: 625/625 | EN: 91/91 | DMG: 18 | MIT:91 | ACC:3 | BH:21 | REC: 3 | LD:2 THREAD INFO Spoiler equipped »Gin Kin (+9 DMG) »Fierce Deities Coat (+36 MIT, +3EN Recovery) »Accuracy Charm (+3 Accuracy) battle-ready inventory » » » » » skills »Katana R5 (+7 DMG) »Heavy Armor R5 (+40 MIT, -5 Stealth) »Battle Healing R3 (18 healing per turn) »Searching R2 (+2 LD, +2 Stealth Detection) » extra skills »Survival (Healing effects 10% more, immune to environmental effects) »Leadership R1 (Grants access to Leadership Arts, takes 2 Extra Slots) »Leadership R1 » » addons »[Katana] Focus (Minor Crit on BD 8, reduce DoT threshold by 1) »[Katana] Stamina (-2 EN) »[Heavy Armor] Iron Skin (+15 MIT, +45 HP) mods »Impetus (+1 DMG) »Emergency Recovery (Heal 62 when brought below 156 | Once per thread | 10EN) »Night Vision (No penalties from low light/darkness) buffs » Yui's Grace Used (+ 600% EXP for this thread) » Dining Room: "Tasty" - Turn 2 identical food items (same quality, tier, & enhancements) into a Lesser Feast. A Lesser Feast contains 4 portions of the food items sacrificed. Lesser Feasts created this way cannot be used outside of the thread they are created. Limit 1 item created per thread. » Basic Kitchen: "Filling" - Increase the effectiveness of a single food item consumed in a thread by +1 T1 slot. This can exceed normal Cook enhancement caps.(Ex: A perfect T2 MIT food gives 35 MIT instead of 30.) » Living Room: "Relaxed" - Increases out of combat HP regen by (5 * Tier HP) and decreases full energy regen to 2 Out of Combat Posts. Edited January 14 by Ryo Link to post Share on other sites
Ryo 0 Posted January 14 Author #28 Share Posted January 14 (edited) Ryo and Lowenthal both lay on the cavern floor panting, exhausted from their scuffle. “You’ve got quite the mean left.” Lowenthal said, obviously smiling. “You’ve got a dirty right.” Ryo replied back. “You’re damn right. Ha ha ha.” Lowenthal chuckled back. “I know I’m a memory of yours, and that I’m not really real. Just a figment. But I’m glad I got to be here.” Lowe said. Ryo could feel his eyes welling up again. “I wish that you were still alive. I wish I could talk to you about, all of this. I need help Lowe, I don’t know if I can do this alone. I know that I’m surrounded by people who love me, in the game and out of it. But I feel so alone, so lost, so afraid to open my mouth and talk about anything for fear of losing them.” “Yeah, me too.” Lowenthal said. Ryo choked up and began to cry. “Hey there pal, it’s okay. You can cry here.” Lowenthal said, sitting up and placing a hand on Ryo’s head. Ryo continued to sob, unable to stop himself. His eyes turned sore as he could feel his throat beginning to collapse from the emotion. And Ryo cried, until he could not anymore. »Combat | ID:240156| BD: 7+3=10[Hit!!] | MD: 2 [Monster Dead] » ST-2 Used! [18 base*15=270] » -15 energy from ST-2, +2 Energy from Katana Stamina, +3 Energy Naturally » +30 HP natural recovery, +21 HP Battle Healing 51 Total Lowenthal, the Third Demon | HP: 0/312 | DMG: 180 | MIT: 9 | » defeated <quest link> Ryo | HP: 549/625 | EN: 73/91 | DMG: 18 | MIT:91 | ACC:3 | BH:21 | REC: 3 | LD:2 [TIER LOCK] PARTY STATS Spoiler Ryo | HP: 625/625 | EN: 91/91 | DMG: 18 | MIT:91 | ACC:3 | BH:21 | REC: 3 | LD:2 THREAD INFO Spoiler equipped »Gin Kin (+9 DMG) »Fierce Deities Coat (+36 MIT, +3EN Recovery) »Accuracy Charm (+3 Accuracy) battle-ready inventory » » » » » skills »Katana R5 (+7 DMG) »Heavy Armor R5 (+40 MIT, -5 Stealth) »Battle Healing R3 (18 healing per turn) »Searching R2 (+2 LD, +2 Stealth Detection) » extra skills »Survival (Healing effects 10% more, immune to environmental effects) »Leadership R1 (Grants access to Leadership Arts, takes 2 Extra Slots) »Leadership R1 » » addons »[Katana] Focus (Minor Crit on BD 8, reduce DoT threshold by 1) »[Katana] Stamina (-2 EN) »[Heavy Armor] Iron Skin (+15 MIT, +45 HP) mods »Impetus (+1 DMG) »Emergency Recovery (Heal 62 when brought below 156 | Once per thread | 10EN) »Night Vision (No penalties from low light/darkness) buffs » Yui's Grace Used (+ 600% EXP for this thread) » Dining Room: "Tasty" - Turn 2 identical food items (same quality, tier, & enhancements) into a Lesser Feast. A Lesser Feast contains 4 portions of the food items sacrificed. Lesser Feasts created this way cannot be used outside of the thread they are created. Limit 1 item created per thread. » Basic Kitchen: "Filling" - Increase the effectiveness of a single food item consumed in a thread by +1 T1 slot. This can exceed normal Cook enhancement caps.(Ex: A perfect T2 MIT food gives 35 MIT instead of 30.) » Living Room: "Relaxed" - Increases out of combat HP regen by (5 * Tier HP) and decreases full energy regen to 2 Out of Combat Posts. Edited January 14 by Ryo Link to post Share on other sites
Ryo 0 Posted January 14 Author #29 Share Posted January 14 (edited) His crying ceased, his face hurt from it. He knew that when he opened his eyes he would be back in the void. And sure enough when he did, he was. Ryo got to his feet, wiping at his face. He looked at the shape, who seemed to have nothing to say. “Hey.” The shape looked up back at him. “Hey.” It mimicked. “Lowenthal was a really big turning point for you it seems. A literal savior of yours.” Ryo nodded. “Yeah. He was.” Ryo said, nodding. "He did, a lot for me. Opened my eyes to a lot of things. Gave me the ability to see me, and to fight for me. Instead of just, hating me." Ryo said. "He stopped me from killing myself, instilled me with hope." "Yes, you lived. And hope still lived inside you, from that day to this one. Regardless of past, hope and feat and love and hate exist in every one of us. The question is-" The shape moved to stand beside the large door. "Which will you choose to let guide your actions? Each choice we make, shapes our world." Ryo took a step forward and looked at the door, taking in every detail he could. “I see the truth of it.” “And…?” “I believe, I am ready to walk through that door.” The Shape didn't say anything else. It merely grinned, and stepped aside allowing Ryo to open the final door. <quest link> Ryo | HP: 600/625 | EN: 73/91 | DMG: 18 | MIT:91 | ACC:3 | BH:21 | REC: 3 | LD:2 [TIER LOCK] PARTY STATS Spoiler Ryo | HP: 625/625 | EN: 91/91 | DMG: 18 | MIT:91 | ACC:3 | BH:21 | REC: 3 | LD:2 THREAD INFO Spoiler equipped »Gin Kin (+9 DMG) »Fierce Deities Coat (+36 MIT, +3EN Recovery) »Accuracy Charm (+3 Accuracy) battle-ready inventory » » » » » skills »Katana R5 (+7 DMG) »Heavy Armor R5 (+40 MIT, -5 Stealth) »Battle Healing R3 (18 healing per turn) »Searching R2 (+2 LD, +2 Stealth Detection) » extra skills »Survival (Healing effects 10% more, immune to environmental effects) »Leadership R1 (Grants access to Leadership Arts, takes 2 Extra Slots) »Leadership R1 » » addons »[Katana] Focus (Minor Crit on BD 8, reduce DoT threshold by 1) »[Katana] Stamina (-2 EN) »[Heavy Armor] Iron Skin (+15 MIT, +45 HP) mods »Impetus (+1 DMG) »Emergency Recovery (Heal 62 when brought below 156 | Once per thread | 10EN) »Night Vision (No penalties from low light/darkness) buffs » Yui's Grace Used (+ 600% EXP for this thread) » Dining Room: "Tasty" - Turn 2 identical food items (same quality, tier, & enhancements) into a Lesser Feast. A Lesser Feast contains 4 portions of the food items sacrificed. Lesser Feasts created this way cannot be used outside of the thread they are created. Limit 1 item created per thread. » Basic Kitchen: "Filling" - Increase the effectiveness of a single food item consumed in a thread by +1 T1 slot. This can exceed normal Cook enhancement caps.(Ex: A perfect T2 MIT food gives 35 MIT instead of 30.) » Living Room: "Relaxed" - Increases out of combat HP regen by (5 * Tier HP) and decreases full energy regen to 2 Out of Combat Posts. Edited January 14 by Ryo Link to post Share on other sites
Ryo 0 Posted January 14 Author #30 Share Posted January 14 (edited) Ryo stepped into a room, one he did not fully recognize. He had a guess of who it was he had to see in this room. In the center of the room he saw himself. Who he used to be. A man more comfortable to betray those close to him, so that he did not have to be close himself. A person who hated himself more than anything, and wanted to die. Ryo searched for the words to speak. What to tell himself, what would he tell himself? “What can I say to you?” He fumbled out. “I remember how it felt. All that it meant, and all that it didn't.” He said, thinking back to his past actions. “I told myself that I chase a redemption, that I know that I can never deserve. But what does that make me? A fool? A man of-” He paused, catching himself realizing the word he wanted to say. “Hope.” He said quietly, barely above a whisper. “When all else is lost. You. Lost. Everything. And everyone. You became-” His voice rose as he growled at his past self. “There is no forgiving you, you chose!” He yelled, before catching himself. “I chose.” “And what now? Should I, this same man, what should I do? Proclaim my guilt to all? Find my true love and profess? Place myself in service to others?” He paused again, taking his time to think and speak. ”Should I lose, everything and everyone, will there still be enough left inside so I do not become you.” He said, his voice cracking as his emotions reached their peak. “I do not know. But I have hope.” Ryo said, reaching for his blade. “And, we shall soon see.” <quest link> Ryo | HP: 625/625 | EN: 91/91 | DMG: 18 | MIT:91 | ACC:3 | BH:21 | REC: 3 | LD:2 [TIER LOCK] PARTY STATS Spoiler Ryo | HP: 625/625 | EN: 91/91 | DMG: 18 | MIT:91 | ACC:3 | BH:21 | REC: 3 | LD:2 THREAD INFO Spoiler equipped »Gin Kin (+9 DMG) »Fierce Deities Coat (+36 MIT, +3EN Recovery) »Accuracy Charm (+3 Accuracy) battle-ready inventory » » » » » skills »Katana R5 (+7 DMG) »Heavy Armor R5 (+40 MIT, -5 Stealth) »Battle Healing R3 (18 healing per turn) »Searching R2 (+2 LD, +2 Stealth Detection) » extra skills »Survival (Healing effects 10% more, immune to environmental effects) »Leadership R1 (Grants access to Leadership Arts, takes 2 Extra Slots) »Leadership R1 » » addons »[Katana] Focus (Minor Crit on BD 8, reduce DoT threshold by 1) »[Katana] Stamina (-2 EN) »[Heavy Armor] Iron Skin (+15 MIT, +45 HP) mods »Impetus (+1 DMG) »Emergency Recovery (Heal 62 when brought below 156 | Once per thread | 10EN) »Night Vision (No penalties from low light/darkness) buffs » Yui's Grace Used (+ 600% EXP for this thread) » Dining Room: "Tasty" - Turn 2 identical food items (same quality, tier, & enhancements) into a Lesser Feast. A Lesser Feast contains 4 portions of the food items sacrificed. Lesser Feasts created this way cannot be used outside of the thread they are created. Limit 1 item created per thread. » Basic Kitchen: "Filling" - Increase the effectiveness of a single food item consumed in a thread by +1 T1 slot. This can exceed normal Cook enhancement caps.(Ex: A perfect T2 MIT food gives 35 MIT instead of 30.) » Living Room: "Relaxed" - Increases out of combat HP regen by (5 * Tier HP) and decreases full energy regen to 2 Out of Combat Posts. Edited January 14 by Ryo Link to post Share on other sites
Ryo 0 Posted January 14 Author #31 Share Posted January 14 (edited) Without warning, the fake Ryo struck. Its katana flashed in a sharp arc, forcing Ryo to block instinctively. The force of the impact sent vibrations up his arms, and he stepped back, barely avoiding a follow-up thrust. He countered with a diagonal slash, but the double twisted with uncanny precision, parrying the attack and countering with a strike so familiar it sent a chill down Ryo's spine. The pair moved in a deadly rhythm, each action met with an equally measured response. Ryo lunged, his blade aimed at the doppelgänger's shoulder, but his opponent sidestepped and delivered a kick to his ribs, sending him stumbling. Ryo regained his footing, narrowing his focus. This was no ordinary fight. The doppelgänger fought with the same techniques, the same instincts—his own fears and doubts turned into a physical foe. To win, the Ryo realized, he couldn’t just fight harder. He had to transcend himself. With a deep breath, he steadied his grip and waited, finding clarity amid the chaos. Only then would he strike with unshakable precision, to disrupt the flawless mimicry and shatter the stalemate. »Combat | ID:240158| BD:7+3=10 [hit!] | MD: 4 [Miss!] » ST-1 Used » 18*12=216-13=203 Damage Dealt » 12 Energy used, +2 from Katana Stamina Ryo, the Final Demon | HP: 265/468 | DMG: 260 | MIT: 13 | » Attack Missed <quest link> Ryo | HP: 625/625 | EN: 81/91 | DMG: 18 | MIT:91 | ACC:3 | BH:21 | REC: 3 | LD:2 [TIER LOCK] PARTY STATS Spoiler Ryo | HP: 625/625 | EN: 91/91 | DMG: 18 | MIT:91 | ACC:3 | BH:21 | REC: 3 | LD:2 THREAD INFO Spoiler equipped »Gin Kin (+9 DMG) »Fierce Deities Coat (+36 MIT, +3EN Recovery) »Accuracy Charm (+3 Accuracy) battle-ready inventory » » » » » skills »Katana R5 (+7 DMG) »Heavy Armor R5 (+40 MIT, -5 Stealth) »Battle Healing R3 (18 healing per turn) »Searching R2 (+2 LD, +2 Stealth Detection) » extra skills »Survival (Healing effects 10% more, immune to environmental effects) »Leadership R1 (Grants access to Leadership Arts, takes 2 Extra Slots) »Leadership R1 » » addons »[Katana] Focus (Minor Crit on BD 8, reduce DoT threshold by 1) »[Katana] Stamina (-2 EN) »[Heavy Armor] Iron Skin (+15 MIT, +45 HP) mods »Impetus (+1 DMG) »Emergency Recovery (Heal 62 when brought below 156 | Once per thread | 10EN) »Night Vision (No penalties from low light/darkness) buffs » Yui's Grace Used (+ 600% EXP for this thread) » Dining Room: "Tasty" - Turn 2 identical food items (same quality, tier, & enhancements) into a Lesser Feast. A Lesser Feast contains 4 portions of the food items sacrificed. Lesser Feasts created this way cannot be used outside of the thread they are created. Limit 1 item created per thread. » Basic Kitchen: "Filling" - Increase the effectiveness of a single food item consumed in a thread by +1 T1 slot. This can exceed normal Cook enhancement caps.(Ex: A perfect T2 MIT food gives 35 MIT instead of 30.) » Living Room: "Relaxed" - Increases out of combat HP regen by (5 * Tier HP) and decreases full energy regen to 2 Out of Combat Posts. Edited January 14 by Ryo Link to post Share on other sites
Ryo 0 Posted January 14 Author #32 Share Posted January 14 (edited) Without a word, they clashed. Ryo’s blade cut through the air, meeting its twin with a metallic screech. The double countered with a sharp, precise strike, forcing him back. Their movements mirrored each other with an almost supernatural synchronicity. A feint from Ryo was answered with an identical feint; a powerful overhead slash met an equally forceful block. Their battle became a deadly dance, each strike perfectly matched. Sweat dripped from Ryo's brow as exhaustion crept into his limbs, but the double fought with unrelenting precision, showing no signs of fatigue. Every weakness Ryo showed—an unsteady grip, a faltering step—was exploited in an instant. As the fight raged on, the Ryo's frustration grew. How could he defeat an opponent that knew his every move, that was him in every way? He calmed his breath, realizing brute force would not win this battle. Instead, he focused on unpredictability, breaking his disciplined rhythm with wild, instinctive strikes. But the double adapted just as quickly. The stalemate held, their blades locked in eternal struggle, a fight neither could yet overcome. »Combat | ID:240159| BD:1 [miss!!!] | MD: 3 [Miss!] » Attack missed » 0 damage » 2 Energy used, +3 from natural recovery Ryo, the Final Demon | HP: 265/468 | DMG: 260 | MIT: 13 | » Attack Missed <quest link> Ryo | HP: 625/625 | EN: 82/91 | DMG: 18 | MIT:91 | ACC:3 | BH:21 | REC: 3 | LD:2 [TIER LOCK] PARTY STATS Spoiler Ryo | HP: 625/625 | EN: 91/91 | DMG: 18 | MIT:91 | ACC:3 | BH:21 | REC: 3 | LD:2 THREAD INFO Spoiler equipped »Gin Kin (+9 DMG) »Fierce Deities Coat (+36 MIT, +3EN Recovery) »Accuracy Charm (+3 Accuracy) battle-ready inventory » » » » » skills »Katana R5 (+7 DMG) »Heavy Armor R5 (+40 MIT, -5 Stealth) »Battle Healing R3 (18 healing per turn) »Searching R2 (+2 LD, +2 Stealth Detection) » extra skills »Survival (Healing effects 10% more, immune to environmental effects) »Leadership R1 (Grants access to Leadership Arts, takes 2 Extra Slots) »Leadership R1 » » addons »[Katana] Focus (Minor Crit on BD 8, reduce DoT threshold by 1) »[Katana] Stamina (-2 EN) »[Heavy Armor] Iron Skin (+15 MIT, +45 HP) mods »Impetus (+1 DMG) »Emergency Recovery (Heal 62 when brought below 156 | Once per thread | 10EN) »Night Vision (No penalties from low light/darkness) buffs » Yui's Grace Used (+ 600% EXP for this thread) » Dining Room: "Tasty" - Turn 2 identical food items (same quality, tier, & enhancements) into a Lesser Feast. A Lesser Feast contains 4 portions of the food items sacrificed. Lesser Feasts created this way cannot be used outside of the thread they are created. Limit 1 item created per thread. » Basic Kitchen: "Filling" - Increase the effectiveness of a single food item consumed in a thread by +1 T1 slot. This can exceed normal Cook enhancement caps.(Ex: A perfect T2 MIT food gives 35 MIT instead of 30.) » Living Room: "Relaxed" - Increases out of combat HP regen by (5 * Tier HP) and decreases full energy regen to 2 Out of Combat Posts. Edited January 14 by Ryo Link to post Share on other sites
Ryo 0 Posted January 14 Author #33 Share Posted January 14 (edited) Again, they clashed. Ryo’s blade cut through the air, meeting the other with a metallic screech. As sparks flew the fake Ryo countered with a sharp, precise strike, forcing him back. A feint from Ryo was answered with an identical feint; a powerful overhead slash met an equally forceful block. Their battle became a deadly dance, each strike perfectly matched. Sweat dripped from Ryo's brow as exhaustion crept into his limbs, but the double fought with unrelenting precision, showing no signs of fatigue. As the fight raged on, the Ryo's frustration grew. How could he defeat an opponent that knew his every move, that was him in every way? He calmed his breath, realizing brute force would not win this battle. Instead, he focused on unpredictability, breaking his disciplined rhythm with wild, instinctive strikes. But the double adapted just as quickly. The stalemate held, their blades locked in eternal struggle, a fight Ryo would lose if it continued for too long. »Combat | ID:240160| BD:1 [miss!!!] | MD: 1 [Miss!] » Attack missed » 0 damage » 2 Energy used, +3 from natural recovery Ryo, the Final Demon | HP: 265/468 | DMG: 260 | MIT: 13 | » Attack Missed <quest link> Ryo | HP: 625/625 | EN: 83/91 | DMG: 18 | MIT:91 | ACC:3 | BH:21 | REC: 3 | LD:2 [TIER LOCK] PARTY STATS Spoiler Ryo | HP: 625/625 | EN: 91/91 | DMG: 18 | MIT:91 | ACC:3 | BH:21 | REC: 3 | LD:2 THREAD INFO Spoiler equipped »Gin Kin (+9 DMG) »Fierce Deities Coat (+36 MIT, +3EN Recovery) »Accuracy Charm (+3 Accuracy) battle-ready inventory » » » » » skills »Katana R5 (+7 DMG) »Heavy Armor R5 (+40 MIT, -5 Stealth) »Battle Healing R3 (18 healing per turn) »Searching R2 (+2 LD, +2 Stealth Detection) » extra skills »Survival (Healing effects 10% more, immune to environmental effects) »Leadership R1 (Grants access to Leadership Arts, takes 2 Extra Slots) »Leadership R1 » » addons »[Katana] Focus (Minor Crit on BD 8, reduce DoT threshold by 1) »[Katana] Stamina (-2 EN) »[Heavy Armor] Iron Skin (+15 MIT, +45 HP) mods »Impetus (+1 DMG) »Emergency Recovery (Heal 62 when brought below 156 | Once per thread | 10EN) »Night Vision (No penalties from low light/darkness) buffs » Yui's Grace Used (+ 600% EXP for this thread) » Dining Room: "Tasty" - Turn 2 identical food items (same quality, tier, & enhancements) into a Lesser Feast. A Lesser Feast contains 4 portions of the food items sacrificed. Lesser Feasts created this way cannot be used outside of the thread they are created. Limit 1 item created per thread. » Basic Kitchen: "Filling" - Increase the effectiveness of a single food item consumed in a thread by +1 T1 slot. This can exceed normal Cook enhancement caps.(Ex: A perfect T2 MIT food gives 35 MIT instead of 30.) » Living Room: "Relaxed" - Increases out of combat HP regen by (5 * Tier HP) and decreases full energy regen to 2 Out of Combat Posts. Edited January 14 by Ryo Link to post Share on other sites
Ryo 0 Posted January 14 Author #34 Share Posted January 14 (edited) Pressing on, Ryo finally managed to snag a strike in. He still had a few more steps to go, as the fake continued to move and strike out at him. "Come on, just fall already." Ryo said, raising his blade and deflecting yet another strike. He was getting tired, and exhausted. His arms ached as he swung his blade to try and force an opening. Another open area, a weakness exploited, and wound caused. And another, and another, and another. Ryo kept the attack on, and pressed further still. He would win this fight, one way or another. As the fight raged on, the Ryo's frustration grew. How could he defeat an opponent that knew his every move, that was him in every way? He calmed his breath, realizing brute force would not win this battle. Instead, he focused on unpredictability, breaking his disciplined rhythm with wild, instinctive strikes. But the double adapted just as quickly. The stalemate held, their blades locked in eternal struggle, a fight Ryo would lose if it continued for too long. »Combat | ID:240161| BD:7+3=10 [Hit!] | MD: 5 [Miss!] » ST-2 Used! » 18*15=270-13=257 Damage Dealt » 15 Energy used,+2 from Katana Stamina, +3 from natural recovery Ryo, the Final Demon | HP: 8/468 | DMG: 260 | MIT: 13 | » Attack Missed <quest link> Ryo | HP: 625/625 | EN: 73/91 | DMG: 18 | MIT:91 | ACC:3 | BH:21 | REC: 3 | LD:2 [TIER LOCK] PARTY STATS Spoiler Ryo | HP: 625/625 | EN: 91/91 | DMG: 18 | MIT:91 | ACC:3 | BH:21 | REC: 3 | LD:2 THREAD INFO Spoiler equipped »Gin Kin (+9 DMG) »Fierce Deities Coat (+36 MIT, +3EN Recovery) »Accuracy Charm (+3 Accuracy) battle-ready inventory » » » » » skills »Katana R5 (+7 DMG) »Heavy Armor R5 (+40 MIT, -5 Stealth) »Battle Healing R3 (18 healing per turn) »Searching R2 (+2 LD, +2 Stealth Detection) » extra skills »Survival (Healing effects 10% more, immune to environmental effects) »Leadership R1 (Grants access to Leadership Arts, takes 2 Extra Slots) »Leadership R1 » » addons »[Katana] Focus (Minor Crit on BD 8, reduce DoT threshold by 1) »[Katana] Stamina (-2 EN) »[Heavy Armor] Iron Skin (+15 MIT, +45 HP) mods »Impetus (+1 DMG) »Emergency Recovery (Heal 62 when brought below 156 | Once per thread | 10EN) »Night Vision (No penalties from low light/darkness) buffs » Yui's Grace Used (+ 600% EXP for this thread) » Dining Room: "Tasty" - Turn 2 identical food items (same quality, tier, & enhancements) into a Lesser Feast. A Lesser Feast contains 4 portions of the food items sacrificed. Lesser Feasts created this way cannot be used outside of the thread they are created. Limit 1 item created per thread. » Basic Kitchen: "Filling" - Increase the effectiveness of a single food item consumed in a thread by +1 T1 slot. This can exceed normal Cook enhancement caps.(Ex: A perfect T2 MIT food gives 35 MIT instead of 30.) » Living Room: "Relaxed" - Increases out of combat HP regen by (5 * Tier HP) and decreases full energy regen to 2 Out of Combat Posts. Edited January 14 by Ryo Link to post Share on other sites
Ryo 0 Posted January 14 Author #35 Share Posted January 14 (edited) The double pressed forward, relentless, not tiring, not faltering. Ryo parried another strike, his body shaking with exhaustion. His mind raced, searching for a way through this impossible duel. In that moment he realized something, that fake Ryo was too predictable. It always responded with the same force, the same precision. Ryo had been playing by its rules, mirroring its movements, but now, he understood. With a sudden, forceful exhale, Ryo abandoned his disciplined rhythm. He feinted left, then quickly spun right, slashing upward at an unexpected angle. The double, caught off guard, was slow to react. His katana found the gap in its defense—slashing through the chest in a single, critical strike. Time seemed to freeze as the doppelgänger staggered back, its eyes wide in shock. The samurai’s blade dripped with the proof of his victory, and the double collapsed to the floor. The fight was finally over and done with. »Combat | ID:240162| BD:10 [Critical Hit!!!] | MD: 6 [Dead] » ST-1 Used! » 20*12=240-13=227 Damage Dealt » 12 Energy used,+2 from Katana Stamina, +3 from natural recovery Ryo, the Final Demon | HP: 8/468 | DMG: 260 | MIT: 13 | » Defeated <quest link> Ryo | HP: 625/625 | EN: 66/91 | DMG: 18 | MIT:91 | ACC:3 | BH:21 | REC: 3 | LD:2 [TIER LOCK] PARTY STATS Spoiler Ryo | HP: 625/625 | EN: 91/91 | DMG: 18 | MIT:91 | ACC:3 | BH:21 | REC: 3 | LD:2 THREAD INFO Spoiler equipped »Gin Kin (+9 DMG) »Fierce Deities Coat (+36 MIT, +3EN Recovery) »Accuracy Charm (+3 Accuracy) battle-ready inventory » » » » » skills »Katana R5 (+7 DMG) »Heavy Armor R5 (+40 MIT, -5 Stealth) »Battle Healing R3 (18 healing per turn) »Searching R2 (+2 LD, +2 Stealth Detection) » extra skills »Survival (Healing effects 10% more, immune to environmental effects) »Leadership R1 (Grants access to Leadership Arts, takes 2 Extra Slots) »Leadership R1 » » addons »[Katana] Focus (Minor Crit on BD 8, reduce DoT threshold by 1) »[Katana] Stamina (-2 EN) »[Heavy Armor] Iron Skin (+15 MIT, +45 HP) mods »Impetus (+1 DMG) »Emergency Recovery (Heal 62 when brought below 156 | Once per thread | 10EN) »Night Vision (No penalties from low light/darkness) buffs » Yui's Grace Used (+ 600% EXP for this thread) » Dining Room: "Tasty" - Turn 2 identical food items (same quality, tier, & enhancements) into a Lesser Feast. A Lesser Feast contains 4 portions of the food items sacrificed. Lesser Feasts created this way cannot be used outside of the thread they are created. Limit 1 item created per thread. » Basic Kitchen: "Filling" - Increase the effectiveness of a single food item consumed in a thread by +1 T1 slot. This can exceed normal Cook enhancement caps.(Ex: A perfect T2 MIT food gives 35 MIT instead of 30.) » Living Room: "Relaxed" - Increases out of combat HP regen by (5 * Tier HP) and decreases full energy regen to 2 Out of Combat Posts. Edited January 14 by Ryo Link to post Share on other sites
Ryo 0 Posted January 15 Author #36 Share Posted January 15 The room faded away, turning into bright brilliant white all around him. He was back at the collection of doors again. “So, you finally learned to forgive yourself.” The Shape spoke. Ryo nodded his head. “Yeah. The actions of my past will be with me forever. But it’s not my past actions that continue to shape me. It is now that decides who I am destined to become.” The shape looked at Ryo, tilting its head quizzically. “And what is it that you are going to become?” Ryo smiled. “Hope.” He responded, before letting out a loud sustained yawn. “But first, I think I need to sleep for a bit.” He said, looking back at the open archway. Stepping through, he felt the cold sting of the mountain air around him. His clothes stuck to his wet skin, and the sun had yet to rise. In fact, it seemed that nearly no time had passed at all. He crawled out of the waterfall, and looked up at the stars above him. He took in a deep breath through his nose, and for the first time in a long time felt good. And that he deserved to feel good. He swiped open a menu, and hastily wrote a message. Quote To: Teion Subject: - Message: Sorry I’m messaging so late, or early but you’ll never believe this. Can we talk, when you get the time? Link to post Share on other sites
Ryo 0 Posted January 15 Author #37 Share Posted January 15 (edited) Thread Closure Ryo | [Word Count: 9440/10 = 944] * [True Tier: 3] * [Group Factor: 1] = 2832 EXP +2,000 EXP Quest +600 Yui's Grace Total EXP gain: 5,432 1 page completed: +400 Col Unlock <<Meditation>> Extra Skill Edited January 15 by Ryo Link to post Share on other sites
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