[SP - F4] Facing Fenrir COMPLETE

[Seul 1]

The frozen land of the fourth floor was as cold as ever. Leaving Snowfrost Town's inn, any warmth that had joined him instantly fled the scene as the snow fell gently outside the door. Clutching his coat to his shivering body, Seul trudged out into the blanketed street and made his way toward the town's gate. Recently rumors had spread of roars surfacing from a nearby cave that caught any who passed by off guard. All sorts of theories took hold of the phenomenon, ranging from the supernatural, to aliens, to hoaxes and even an insane monster inhabiting the place.  Regardless of the truth, someone had to go find out eventually. That someone just happened to be the future hero of Aincrad. It wasn't an easy job. But the most rewarding ones usually weren't the easiest.

Approaching the cave was simple enough. The mouth of the large cavern was wide enough to march a small army through, but going alone meant that if he did run into trouble there'd be enough room to comfortably duke it out against the aggressor. Right on cue, a howl echoed from deep within but it only strengthened his resolve to find out its origins. With a huff of frosty air escaping his mouth he slowly made his way inside.

Edited October 25, 2015 by Seul

[Seul 1]

The place was strange. With each step the atmosphere seemed to grow warmer, more so than one would expect to find on this floor. Deeper he went, the more humid the air became; it even reached the point where the icicles within had melted away. Strangest of all was at what he assumed to be the end of the cave. A gigantic clearing with perfectly green grass and trees full of various fruits scattered around. The lighting was off as well; the ceiling seemed to be made of luminescent stones that gave the impression of looking up at a clear day sky and lit the entire area well enough to be able to see normally. It was a wonder how nobody seemed to find this place sooner and Seul took the opportunity to stroll over and scale a nearby tree in an attempt to cultivate its fruit.  

[Seul 1]

He was just thankful that he decided to go with light armor as having a heavy, metal suit on was probably not the best climbing gear to wear. Sitting on the sturdiest branch he could find, he plucked one of the apples that dangled nearby and placed the bright red fruit into his inventory. "This place is great!" It seemed like a natural paradise. There wasn't even any sign of the famed creature that was supposed to lurk in the area. All was going smoothly and Seul would probably be able to restock on materials in no time.

ID# 36064 | LD: 18 | +1 Mat

Edited October 24, 2015 by Seul

[Seul 1]

He attempted to pluck another but lost his balance halfway and plummeted from the branch to the grass below. It was a wonder how his health didn't suffer any loss but he wasn't complaining. It looked like his mat gathering days were over. At least at this tree they were anyway. Rising to his feet, he decided to try his luck elsewhere. The place was huge after all; it was like a miniature forest on its own. He found himself at a nearby spring where the water flowed between cracks in the ceiling to the pond below and he couldn't help but marvel at its beauty.

ID# 36068 | LD: 2 | No Mats Here!

Edited October 24, 2015 by Seul

[Seul 1]

He didn't know how long he had been there but the time spent definitely was relaxing. at least until that annoying, low growl started behind him. As he turned he was met with a gigantic paw sweeping him across the field and onto his back. A snow white wolf well over two meters in height was pursuing him and although it didn't hit very hard it was incredibly fast. Before it could pounce him he jumped to his feet and activated his Fad Edge sword art, allowing the blue blade of his dagger to jet past the wolf's body in a flurry of four stabs. The attack didn't deal as much damage as he would've like but he did manage to make it retreat a little.

ID# 36071 | BD: 7 (Hit) | MD: 10 (Crit) | Sword Art Used: Fad Edge (4x1) | -4 Energy

Seul [HP: 47/48] (12 Dmg + 2 Crit - 18 Mit = 1 Dmg!) [Energy: 8/12]

Fenrir [HP: 14/24] (4 Base x 4 Fad Edge - 6 Mit = 10 Dmg!) [DMG: 12] [MIT: 6]

Edited October 24, 2015 by Seul

[Seul 1]

The beast charged forward once again with renewed vigor and swiped the boy with its massive paw. Once again he was sent skidding through the grass, but he rolled to his feet using the momentum from the blow and activated his fad edge once more to close the distance between himself and Fenrir. The fight was going quite smoothly and in another hit the monster would be dead and he'd be free to go about gathering the materials that lied here. "Is this honestly the fearsome monster that had everyone scared?! What a pushover!"

Energy Regen: +1 = 9 Total! | ID# 36071 | BD: 8 (Hit) | MD: 7 (Hit) | Sword Art Used: Fad Edge (4x1) | -4 Energy

Seul [HP: 46/48] (12 Dmg - 18 Mit = 1 Dmg!) [Energy: 5/12]

Fenrir [HP: 4/24] (4 Base x 4 Fad Edge - 6 Mit = 10 Dmg!) [DMG: 12] [MIT: 6]

Edited October 24, 2015 by Seul

[Seul 1]

His next attack came as a surprise. Though it probably shouldn't have. Whenever he taunted enemies it never ended well. The wolf attacked him again with its paw pinning him down this time while it drooled inches away from his face. His own attack had missed but he wasn't worried as the monster would have to attack him for a while to deal any real damage. Hopefully it'd drop a nice item for him once he killed it but until then he was content with being used as a foot rest. "Don't worry wolfie, I'm feeling lucky!"

Energy Regen: +2 = 7 Total! | ID# 36097 | BD: 1 (Miss) | MD: 6 (Hit) | CD: 11 | -2 Energy

Seul [HP: 45/48] (12 Dmg - 18 Mit = 1 Dmg!) [Energy: 5/12]

Fenrir [HP: 4/24] [DMG: 12] [MIT: 6]

Edited October 24, 2015 by Seul

[Seul 1]

The monster wolf simply used its other paw to swipe him away, skipping him through the grass like a stone on a pond. It was more annoying than anything but he didn't feel particularly threatened by the monster. He rose to his feet once again, dusting off his clothes before eyeing Fenrir with his dagger at the ready. When it came near he lashed out horizontally but the creature managed to jump almost unrealistically off the ground and over the boy's head, leaving him there awestruck at just how much control the thing had over its massive body.

Energy Regen: +1 = 6 Total! | ID# 36099 | BD: 2 (Miss) | MD: 7 (Hit) | CD: 3 | -2 Energy

Seul [HP: 44/48] (12 Dmg - 18 Mit = 1 Dmg!) [Energy: 4/12]

Fenrir [HP: 4/24] [DMG: 12] [MIT: 6]

Edited October 24, 2015 by Seul

[Seul 1]

Seul quickly spun on his heel to face the beast and not a minute too as a massive claw swiped past where he had been standing. If he had been a little slower the monsters clawed appendage would've dealt even more damage. Unfortunately, Fenrir was out of range of his next attack as well. He figured he'd have to start biting his tongue in these fights as he would always suffer some bizarre consequences at the hands of the game's system whenever he made fun of the monsters. It truly was a curse but one that wouldn't be happening again any time soon.

Energy Regen: +2 = 6 Total! | ID# 36114 | BD: 2 (Miss) | MD: 3 (Miss) | CD: 11 | -2 Energy

Seul [HP: 44/48] [Energy: 4/12]

Fenrir [HP: 4/24] [DMG: 12] [MIT: 6]

Edited October 24, 2015 by Seul

[Seul 1]

Closing the gap between them the monster rushed forward tackling the boy as he desperately lashed out with his dagger in a attempt to land a blow on the creature. "Come on this is getting ridiculous now!" He cried while getting up once again. The fight was dragging on for much longer than he was expecting and he wasn't receiving any benefits from it. "You know if you dropped a shield that'd be great! I need it for my gladiator style! So you dying now would be appreciated."

Energy Regen: +1 = 5 Total! | ID# 36116 | BD: 2 (Miss) | MD: 9 (Crit) | CD: 2 | -2 Energy

Seul [HP: 43/48] (12 + 1 Crit - 18 = 1 Dmg) [Energy: 3/12]

Fenrir [HP: 4/24] [DMG: 12] [MIT: 6]

Edited October 24, 2015 by Seul

[Seul 1]

They both missed this time as the world hated whenever Seul fought. He'd have to waste so much precious time on dumb things such as these all because he couldn't land a stinking hit. It was the worst. He had to escape it somehow. The wolf was starting to piss him off and it was becoming more and more evident from the look on his face that her was not happy about the constant missing. If the world would just let him kill the wolf and maybe even drop a decent item afterward that'd be great. But life was never that easy was it?

Energy Regen: +2 = 5 Total! | ID# 36125 | BD: 3 (Miss) | MD: 5 (Miss) | CD: 9 | -2 Energy

Seul [HP: 43/48] [Energy: 3/12]

Fenrir [HP: 4/24] [DMG: 12] [MIT: 6]

Edited October 24, 2015 by Seul

[Seul 1]

(OOC: I'm really dumb and forgot I have the light momentum ability. OTL)

Fenrir seemed to enjoy beating the stuffing out of Seul. He was tossed into a tree by its giant paws, powerless to fight back against the monster. It was getting pretty sad to watch but what could you do? As fate would have it the world just wanted to see the boy suffer. No potential shield drops. No killing. Just a bunch of socks to the face at the hands of an overgrown Chihuahua. Why? Why did all his fights end this way?

Energy Regen: +2 = 5 Total! | ID# 36126 | MD: 8 (Hit) | CD: 10 | Light Momentum Active: +1 to BD

Seul [HP: 42/48] (12 - 18 = 1) [Energy: 5/12]

Fenrir [HP: 4/24] [DMG: 12] [MIT: 6]

 

Edited October 24, 2015 by Seul

[Seul 1]

There it was, the opportunity he had been waiting for! As Fenrir lunged at him again, he held his dagger straight out and activated his Tri Pierce attack. The monster impaled itself on the end of his weapon, allowing him to execute the three angular thrusts of the move and causing Fenrir  to explode into the shower of pixels shortly after. Seul let out a sigh as the fight was finally was finally over but to his surprise the monster actually did leave behind a rather interesting item; a small wooden shield. It might not have seemed like much to someone else but the find was incredible to him!

Energy Regen: +1 = 6 Total! | ID# 36128 | BD: 6 (5 +1 LM | Hit) | Sword Art Used: Fad Edge (3x1) | -3 Energy | LD: 11 | Fenrir Drops a Basic Shield!

Seul [HP: 42/48] [Energy: 3/12]

Fenrir [HP: 0/24] (4 x 3 Tri Pierce - 6 Mit = 6 Dmg)[DMG: 12] [MIT: 6] [DEAD]

Edited October 24, 2015 by Seul

[Seul 1]

"Alright! Now I just need to invest some points in this baby." It wasn't exactly what he was looking for but hey beggars couldn't also be choosers. He sighed happily, allowing the serene atmosphere envelope him. Without hulking monsters patrolling the area the place was actually quite nice. He watched the ceiling waterfall with a soft expression as little woodland animals frolicked through the grass. The whole scene was like something out of a fantasy book and he was loving every second of it. All was right with the world. He had a shield. He had a plan. Now he just had to relax.

+3 HP: 45/45

Energy Restore: 1/3

[Seul 1]

Next step to fame and fortune was to become a gladiator. With his shield, he could become the ultimate fighter. Recently he had been noticing that many of the other players weren't that much stronger than he was. His training was starting to pay off. Maybe he would put out a general duel invitation although he was skeptical as to how many people would accept it. On the flip side he could also get owned by a much higher level player. No, he had to fight off any who approached. Maybe. He'd set a bracket.

HP Fully Restored!

Energy Restore: 2/3

[Seul 1]

He rested his head against the rough bark of the tree and looked up at the imitation sky, thinking deeply about many things. The people he had met, those who he had yet to meet, the monsters he had slayed, the gear he had acquired. It was all very serene. It was like he was living in a dream. Or a nightmare. he had come so far that he barely even recognized himself these days. After surveying the area he figured it might be a while until the monster respawned. He decided he'd try his luck at trying to obtain a drop from it once it reappeared.

Energy Fully Restored

Edited October 24, 2015 by Seul

[Seul 1]

It took some time but the beast finally reappeared in the area and was once again out for blood. Seul decided to get the jump on it by activating his Fad Edge attack. The four thrusts of the glowing, blue dagger all connected perfectly but he was soon met with the beast's massive paw which swept him through the grass as usual. This time he was ready for it and used the momentum from the attack to flip backwards through the air and land mostly on his feet with only minor damage sustained. Round two was going off without a hitch.

Recovery: +1 Energy | ID# 36135 | BD: 7 (Hit) | MD: 8 (Hit) | Sword Art Used: Fad Edge (4x1) | -4 Energy | CD: 12 |

Seul [HP: 47/48] (12 Dmg - 18 Mit = 1 Dmg) [Energy: 9/12]

Fenrir [HP: 14/24] (4 x 4Fad Edge - 6 Mit = 6 Dmg) [DMG: 12] [MIT: 6]

Edited October 24, 2015 by Seul

[Seul 1]

He rushed back toward the wolf with dagger in hand but when he tried to bring it down on the beast it evaded it rather smoothly and responded with its own clawed attack. Seul managed to dodge the hit as well by ducking low and as soon as Fenrir's paw passed by overhead he sprang up and onto the monster's back, holding onto its fur for dear life. Fenrir went into a frenzied rage and began to run with all its might, weaving between the trees and violently shaking to try and get the boy to relinquish his grip.

Energy Regen: +1 Energy | ID# 36138 | BD: 4 (Miss) | MD: 1 (Miss) | -2 Energy | CD: 2 | Light Momentum Active: +1 to BD until hit.

Seul [HP: 47/48]  [Energy: 8/12]

Fenrir [HP: 14/24] [DMG: 12] [MIT: 6]

Edited October 24, 2015 by Seul

[Seul 1]

Using his concentration skill he was able to maintain his grip while also reeling his arm back to activate another Fad Edge. The four thrusts made the wolf cry out in pain as it desperately tried to shake itself free of the boy. He couldn't help but feel like his skills were coming through for him as it would've been impossible to get this far otherwise. Fenrir was of course powerless to retaliate as long as he remained on its back and only quickened its pace in a desperate effort to get the match going back in its favor.

Energy Regen: +1 Energy | ID# 36141 | BD: 6 (4 + 1 Conc + 1 LM) | MD: 1 (Miss) | -4 Energy | CD: 3 | Concentration Cooldown Timer: 1/5

Seul [HP: 47/48]  [Energy: 5/12]

Fenrir [HP: 4/24] (4 x 4 Fad Edge - 6 Mit = 10 Dmg) [DMG: 12] [MIT: 6]

Edited October 25, 2015 by Seul

[Seul 1]

Fenrir finally succeeded in throwing the boy off its back by ramming a tree and using the forward thrust to send Seul flying into the dirt. Just as easily as he had fallen he rose again and faced the beast with renewed determination. That's right. He wasn't going to be beaten! He was going to kill Fenrir again and take the drop loot for himself! It was only a matter of time. Before the match could go any further he opened his inventory and quickly equipped the basic wooden shield that the previous wolf had dropped, holding it up to impede any attacks the monster could launch.

Energy Regen: +2 Energy | ID# 36144 | BD: 4 (Miss) | MD: 8  (Hit) | -2 Energy | CD: 7 | Concentration Cooldown Timer: 2/5

Seul [HP: 46/48] ((12 Dmg - 18 Mit = 1 Dmg) [Energy: 5/12]

Fenrir [HP: 4/24] [DMG: 12] [MIT: 6]

Edited October 25, 2015 by Seul