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"I look forward to seeing you then, have a good night until then!" Baldur bowed before walking away. That one one thing off his check list. Time to work on the second. He heads over to Simeon. He felt a bit awkward after his amazing first impression but he'll have to talk to the man eventually so here goes nothing. "E-excuse me, Simeon was your name correct? Could I maybe borrow you for a moment?" -
"They're from Tsukiochi, huh? Why would they send a swarm of cursed onto our soil? This swarm is nowhere near large enough for it to cause reliable damage nor were they that strong compared to the cursed from the Curselands. Well, maybe except for the last one. They were still able to handle weapons too. This probably wasn't their first boat either since near feral cursed can't exactly report back..." The Captain rubs his chin with his freehand as he mumbles to himself. It was quite audible even if nothing really could be made out from it. He seems to have completely disengaged from the conversation and went off into his own little mind.
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Before dinner, the butler decided he needed a change of clothes. He couldn't help be feel dirty in the other set. Baldur kept an eye on Crimson, he couldn't help but feel a bit guilty for his nervousness. He watched as he made his way to the couch and failed to find comfort. He has to do something, but first he has a bit of business of his own to take care of. Walking over to their leader he approached from the side and tapped him on the shoulder. "Hey Kane, can we talk first thing tomorrow morning? I'm sure you can guess what it's about."
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"No, go on ahead don't let me hold you." Baldur gestures his head towards the door, "And if you ever want to have another glass all you have to do is ask." A big smirk grew across his face. "Oh, and by the way, I'd woop your ass in chess anytime and anywhere."
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"Oh? So do you think they would do the same if the roles were flipped? What if along the way they somehow managed to escape again? Are you going to take responsibility for what it does after? Are you sure it won't try to bite at you while you take it back to the Cursedlands? I for one don't want to risk any more lives then necessary, and trying to take even one of them is a huge risk in it of itself. I know it's morally wrong to kill them while they have no control over their actions and they never asked to be like this. BUT I'm sure they'd rather have themselves killed before harming one of their loved ones or an innocent person. I am not budging on this matter. Period. Don't think for a second I ever was. Now you can either have me finish them off or you can do it. What's your choice?" His grip tightens on his blade and it gets coated in a light flame. He aims his speech more towards Galen rather than Owena because he knows she is quite ignorant on the matter.
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"Really? I've been study Anima magic since I was a child so I'd hope my magical art would coo-" Turning slightly pink before his smile was wiped away. "I mean, it's nothing really. All in a days work. What kind of future King would fall here?" He decided to not comment on the lad's back hand part of the compliment and take it for what it's worth. His face turned more angered, however, after realizing they had sparred some. "Wait, you left some alive? That won't do. We HAVE to kill every single one of them. I don't think you understand how dangerous Feral can become if you don't cut them down while they're small in number. One well placed bite and another becomes cursed, whether they desired it or not. They destroy towns, lives and the peace of the world. Until we can find a cure it is best we give them the mercy of death since they've escaped from the Curselands. " The Captain said with a stern expression, before drawing his blade once more. "If you all don't want to finish them, I'll take the burden myself. This is something that has to be done, however."
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Baldur lets out a deep sigh. These two should really get a room that's not his. "Its alright, I'd be hypocritical if I got angry. Look the reason I asked you to come to my room was to let you know that I know about you. I thought it would've rude not to." And to make sure whether he was a threat or not but mentioning that now would be tactless. "Look, I know you're a good guy now and I have no plans on telling anyone in the group. I also wanted to let you know if you needed anyone to talk to about... that matter... I can lend an ear. I know how it feels to bottle up secrets without having someone trustworthy to tell them to. Sorry, if I put you on edge a bit."
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Infernus Team Level-Up (Trainee Level 3&4) Juliett: 3. HP, Str, Spd 4. HP, Str, Res, Spd Owena: 3. HP, Str, Def, Res, Spd 4. HP, Def, Spd Arissell: 3. Mag, Luk, Spd 4. Mag, Luk, Res, Spd Brinda: 3. HP, Mag, Skl, Def, Res 4. HP, Mag, Def, Spd Galen: 3. HP, Mag, Luk, Def, Spd 4. Str, Def Vivi: 3. HP, Str, Spd 4. Str, Mag, Spd
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Nicolos holds his blazing golden blade up and it begins to pulse with red energy, "I will not allow you to cause harm to anyone else!" He charges forward, maneuvering through the cursed's flailing arms before leaping into the air. He turn Infernus in his arms to where the tip of the blade pointed down towards the final foe. He pierced his blade through its chest and a large fiery explosion erupted from it. Once the smoke cleared, the cursed was naught but ash and there was a large black circle of singed ground and plant life around the Captain. Breathing heavily, leaning on his Blade which is now pierced into the ground. He wipes the sweat from his forehead before pulling Infernus from the charred ground and places it on his back once more. "Tha- That should be the last of them." [Infernus Victory] Final Results! EXP: 81/100 Cheat Sheet: "So, how is everyone holding up? I think everyone did quite excellently for our first battle! I can say with full confidence that this team is now official! Remind me when we get back to town that the first round of drinks are on me." He gives a big to everyone with a thumbs up following after. Realizing what he just did he got flustered and quick put his hand down. "A-anyways we'll rest here for the night then head over to that city where Lancelot was spotted in the morning. Once again, everyone did a great job!"
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"O-oh Mim, don't you think it is a bit rude to barge into someone's room like that? Especially when it is someone of the opposite sex. However, I know you're only just worried about Arthur's well-being so I'll let it slide this time." Shit they came faster than he expected. "Anyways, sorry for all the ruckus earlier. You see we just finished a Chess match and I got this little red-head into a checkmate. Once he realized this he started yelling and demanded a rematch. He even accused me of cheating and asked how I did it. So we're just about to start another match." The butler stands up and gives a deep bow for the merchant girl, "We are extremely sorry for disturbing you and making you worry. Isn't that right, Arthur?"
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Baldur quickly hides his notebook back in his pocket as soon as Arthur starts getting loud. Just in case someone would barge in and they wouldn't see it. "If you could keep your damn mouth shut for 5 more seconds and calm down I'll tell you! Why the hell do you think I brought you to my room in the first place? To take a gander at the pile of empty bottles in the room? Hell no! If everyone knew why would I bother to drag you away and not confront you in front of everyone? Like you, I can respect someone having secrets. How is that not obvious?" "Look, I know you've got your name secret for gods knows what reason except for the very upper class. I just so happen to be privy to such information. There have also been rumors of that same lost noble taken for ransom by Perus floating around with the same such upper class. I doubt anyone BUT me could make this connection. So unless you want everyone to barge in right now and start asking questions you'll shut up and use your inside voice!"
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"Then let me not respond with not a question but a statement." Baldur pulls out his notebook he was writing in earlier and flips to a specific page and shows it to the mage. It has quite the detailed sketch of Arthur along with his full name and title on the bottom of the page. He must have done some more work on it on the way back to base. "This is your true name and identity."
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"Tch, truly a despicable man. Someone who I wouldn't regret giving a piece of my mind." He takes a sip from his tea, "As for my parents, while I don't have much memories of them it wasn't really pleasant. We lived in drab house in Ria. We could barely afford to put food on the table since my father kept gambling it all away or spent it on booze. That worthless scum of a human being." He paused for moment glancing over at the trash can once more. "I guess the really doesn't fall too far from the tree in that regard. My mother had to sell herself just to help sustain us. Everyday she looked like she hated herself, like what self respect she had went down the drain. I even heard some of the lines she used to attract customers, it was deplorable. However, she was rather nice in our home life when she wasn't being a lap dog for my father." He chugged an entire cup of tea before filling his glass once more. "So, how long are you going to keep it secret?"
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"I see..." I suppose that's one response. "Yes, that is exactly what I meant. Follow in his footsteps in his work. Why do you not want to follow in his line of work? Is it because he's been forcing it upon you? Maybe you have other interests in your life but I doubt you'd be able to sustain the lifestyle you had before."
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"A tall order it maybe, yes. Impossible? No." Baldur had to pinch the bridge of his nose and let out a deep sigh. "Tolerate, yea... thats the nice way to put it." "Honestly, I just try to avoid talking to them. I'd rather not interact with people like them... to... avoid situations like early. But I suppose I need to work on that. But now they're noticing that I'm avoiding affiliating with them. So I'm damned if I do and I'm damned if I don't. So I'm just... going to avoid them unless it's necessary." His drinks the rest of the tea in his cup and refills it before filling up his glass once more. "My next question, do you ever plan to succeed your father?"
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Vivi heals Owena for 14 HP! Owena is maxed out! Owena and the cursed trade blows! "Keep your filthy, diseased claws off her!" The captain yells before slicing the cursed in two leaving it cloaked in red flames. Galen moves to M13 Brinda moves to M12 [Enemy Phase] The Large Cursed attacks Owena! The Cursed stretches out it's beefy arms up into the air and brings it's might down onto Owena! However, "Get out of the way!" Nicolos just barely manages to pull to safety and they're both covered in the dirt and debris that it's arm brought into the air as it slammed into the ground. there's a long, cylindrical hole in the ground from where it's arm hand landed. [Turn 8] [Infernus Phase] "This is the last one! Everyone, don't Falter just yet!" EXP: 49/100 Cheat Sheet:
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"So he hates his father enough to join us out of spite? He doesn't seem to be lying, so I think I'll go along... for now... Let's see if I can fish out some info about his character..." "Well, I can related to not particularly liking one's family. I didn't particularly like my father either. As for why I joined Virtuous..." He took a sip from his tea before continuing, "The world is at the brink of war. Nations hate other nations due to prejudice and this hate if unchecked will lead to an ocean of blood. I've wondered around the lands for a time and the amount of people who will get into fights based solely on where one is born or looks to be from sickens not only me but any and all gods. I'm here to help make a world where the gods can be proud of, a world free from the fear of war and lethal prejudice..." He paused for a moment before considering whether he should continue. "as well as... for a sort of atonement I suppose." "I guess my question for you is how do you view the current state of the world? Would or are you going to do anything to change it?"
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"Oh trust me, I only buy the finest dried flowers. You should hope it boils quickly." He then brings two fine tea cups with matching small plates, a jar of honey, cubes of sugar, the jar filled with the leaves and the tea pots plate all on a platter. He sets it on his night stand moving the picture frame aside to make ample room. He sits on the other side of the table legs crossed and takes a deep breath. "Sorry, I'm just a bit nervous is all. You're the first one to see my room and.. well..." He looks at the trash can with a saddened look on his face before back to Arthur. "Please, don't mention that to anyone. It's a... bad habit... Anyways! Let's just start by taking turns asking each other questions, feel free to not answer if you're not confident. I'll start, why did you decide to join Virtuous..." "I mean, even after the little scene I had before. That didn't scare you off?"
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As Baldur was filling up his tea pot with water he realized that Kane and Ferdiad were just about to use the kitchen stove. "Oh wait, I forgot about the dinner preparations. They're probably using the stove as we speak." The man pauses for a bit before remembering that Arthur can indeed use anima magic. "This is a bit embarrassing but, would you mind using your fire magic to boil the water? I know better than anyone not to bother the cook while he's making a meal."
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"Ah, this is great! Follow me, my room is this way." The butler leads the way back up the stairs and to his room where he takes a key from his pocket and unlocks the door. Inside is practically spotless. His furnishings were definitely did not look cheap. There was a table in the middle of the room with two chairs and chessboard chess board in the middle that is ready for use at any time. However, Baldur occasionally has to dust the darn thing since he has yet to play anyone in Virtuous. In the back corner of the room sits a desk with a sewing machine resting on top of it along with a pin cushion and assortment of other sewing utensils. Across from the sewing station, on the other side of the room there was a closed cabinet and beside it a waste bin. However, it was nearly full to the brim with empty liquor bottles. Next a dresser complete with a full body mirror right besides it. His bed, just at a glance, seemed to be quite elegant and comfy. The night stand by it held an empty shot glass and a small painting of what seems to be a younger Baldur along side an older lady in front of a mansion. The picture frame it was held it was made of gold and had a 4 rubies in each of the corners of the frame. He holds the door open for Arthur and follows in behind him closing it shortly after. "Please, take a seat at the table." He pulls out the chair farthest away from the door for him and then makes his way to the cupboard. "Any kinda of tea you prefer? Green? Chamomile? Chai?"
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"wait, did Simeon just say..." Baldur could not believe it. His name is Arthur. This is bad, if THAT man is here this is nowhere near good. What exactly are his motives for joining? He has to know for sure. "A-arthur, wait! Can we at least talk over a cup of tea? If it's not about rooming together, we could at least try to make amends over earlier today. I have a tea set in my room, we can talk there. Can you at least grant me that?"
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Watching Crimson witness the horror that's Shin's room was a sad sight. It wasn't until after he started heading down the stairs that a horrifying realization came to Baldur. A realization that not dealt with immediately would mean almost certain death. The butler hurried down the stairs, leaping over Shin's unmoving body as he plummet down the stairs had ceased. "Wait, Crimson! Stop and hear me out for just a moment!" He placed his hand on the tactician's shoulder once he finally caught up with him. "Listen, please you must share a room with me! For both our sakes!" He leans in closer to his ear and whispers, "You've seen that heathen's room, I wish the fate of rooming with Fiscus on no man. Since Kane and Ferdiad are already set and Simeon is taking the couch the only option left is for us to stick together! Please! I beg of you! This is the only sure fire way none of us will have to live in torment!"
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Juliett swoops down and finished off the sword user with one swift motion! EXP: 39/100 Cheat Sheet:
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Brinda moves to N9 Arissell easily finishes off the bow users with his longer distance wind magic. Nicolos was caught off guard by Owena lifting him off Oba. Was she always this strong? "Uhhhh, y-yea, of course." [Enemy Phase] Myrmidon D moves M14 and attacks Nicolos Still surprised by what just happened the sword wielding was able to get a strike in. The pain brings the Captain back into the fight and he gets one strike back in retaliation. Shaman E moves to M16 Large Cursed moves to L15 Out from the tree line a heavily afflicted cursed emerges. It's muscle mass is at least three times as normal and it sends small tremors into the earth with each step. It radiates with so much dark energy the small wisps of purple float off from it and quickly dissipate into the air. It takes big, heavy and moist breaths as it approaches. [Turn 7] [Infernus Phase] Now surprised once again, the man turns his head back, "Everyone, be careful! This Feral is NOT normal!" He tries to be as quick and clear as possible. EXP: 34/100 Cheat Sheet:
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"N-no, there's nothing wrong." Nicolos kept.. silent and still... for a breif moment... "I'm sure Arissell could make use of that tome. With Infernus, I don't have much use for it a-... I don't have much use for such a simple tome." Nicolos corrected himself.