>>19892453
No, David. You are the demons.
And than David was an incubus.

Bump.

I rise from my bed, inspecting my scarred arm. It still hurts, but it's a gentle ache, now, nothing like the sharp, shooting pain of two days ago. Getting dressed, I meet up with Lisa - only to find her already training Abby. Lisa holds her on the ground, arm in the air, knee on her back. The two look up at me.

"Morning." Lisa offers, not rising from Abby. "I was demonstrating some simple takedown techniques that incorporate a longarm rifle to her. She seemed ill-prepared for close combat, and asked for advice."

"But-"

"Sometimes pain is the fastest teacher." she says, knowingly, cutting off Abby. "David. Yesterday we did not seek out Hund, we must do so today."

"Yeah." I agree. "We have to get him soon. ...Any ideas?"

"I have a few. There have been some missing person reports that Eliza informed me of - three in the same area near Graham. There was also a killing in Tacoma with suspicious animalistic traits behind it." she adds. "It is up to you where we go from here. But first, we must perform our daily workout."

I nod, as she helps Abby up. She brushes herself off and wanders off to watch - her eyes shifting between Lisa and I slowly.

I'm getting the hang of this. There's still a gap between me and her, physically, but my technique is approaching hers. As the hour drones on, Stalla watches with quiet interest, and Rachel's eyes follow my movements. I've never been one for performance anxiety anyway, but I end up on my back.

"Where do we go first, David?"

>>19892523
I'd say investigate murder. It's likely a new werewolf who doesn't know anything yet. Someone Hund will try to hunt down and we can use as a bait.
Missing people sound like a lot of work that may lead nowhere.
Also, new werewolf = potential member of the harem.

Btw, did you inform your mothers that you are an incubus?

For the education of my Quest Thread Friends, a brief primer on Demons:

In the Nasuverse, Demons are the fulfillment of human wishes. When a wish is strong enough, it can create a conceptual being that is intended to fulfill that wish. However, Demons are hollow creatures, a false gift, and are incapaoble of influencing the world beyond minor distortions, and typically degrade into nothingness quickly.

Demons can extend their existances by possessing human beings (A simple task because Demons have bodies made of Ether rather than physical forms at birth) and sort of "festering" inside them. As they grow, demons increase their reality warping abilities to the point where they can influence the world around them, as well as the body of the possessee. However, this ability is sporadic during their "adolescense," and usually results in mutations or events which kill the host.

Demon Hosts who SURVIVE possession to their parasite's maturity become Demon Masters, and their little hitchhikers basically give them uber powers, the ability to manipulate their bodies at will, and the ability to warp the world around them into a living hell. The demon is merely a facilitation of the Master's will at this level.

The Holy Church sees Demons as perversions of God's creation, being born from Man's imperfect will and yet able to warp God's creation. Therefore, they are STRICTLY kill-on-sight, even more than Vampires.

The key point here: David may be similar to a demon, but there's something weird about him. No demon should have lived as long as him without possessing someone...

>>19892599
He's not an incubus. He's a paradox. Big difference.

Investigate the murder.

>>19892523
The murder seems like a good thing to investigate. Missing people means that the person doing it is probably being more subtle about it, you're less likely to catch anything. Murders are probably someone new and not already under Hund's authority, we might get more from them.

>>19892648

Side Note: There is another class of beings called "Demons," by the folks of Nasuland. These are "those that were demons from the start," or in other words, critters that arose on Earth in the same way that any other magical creature did, rather than being made by humans. These include things like the Japanese Oni. They're not Phantasmal Beasts, nor are they Spirits, nor are they critters like Faeries or True Ancestors. They're something unique to themselves and have been here since the world was born.

These "demons" are typically IGNORED by the church because they are a natural part of the world. They are best known because they have a funny habit of cross-breeding with humans and giving their descendants Super Powers. The most famous example of this is none other than the Tohno clan, of Tsukihime fame.

Also, Kiritsugu's mom was part Succubus. So yeah.

>>19892689
I think missing people are new werewolves found by Hund.

Hence why I recommend murder: we can get bait.

>>19892703
Well, that was his adoptive mom, not his actual mom that was part succubus.

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>>19892523

Murder investigation sounds good. Be careful though.

>>19892738
Yes, be very careful.
We don't want to scare a new harem member away. Neither to antagonise any of the current members.

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>>19892760

Err...

I wasn't worried about the girls, mate...

>>19892738

Eye Bleach Bob reporting for work, Young Master.

Murder investigation. Take your guns and silver ammo just in case. Be cautious, same reason as >>19892760

>>19892599
>
>Btw, did you inform your mothers that you are an incubus?


I told Atalanta of it - and it's likely she told Mom. I haven't gotten any calls, yet, anyway...

>Murder

Tacoma is much closer than Graham anyway.
"We'll hit up Tacoma first."

Lisa nods, picking up her case as Abby moves to pick up her Mosin. After a moment, she instead checks a small bag in her pocket, and confirming it to be full, leaves the gun behind. Stalla and Rachel look at one another.

"It only seats four. And we'd draw attention with a lot of people."

...Who should I take with me? And what? I mean, I have that care package from yesterday...

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>>19892813

Lisa, definitely, for combat skills - same for Abby.

Ask Stalla if she can transform, and, if so, if she can control herself while in wolf form (A la Billy the Werewolf). If yes to both, take her.

Also, ask Abby what's in her bag.

As for what to take, gun, ammo (iron jacket AND silver jacket).

You shouldn't go in TOO heavy, but at the same time, take enough ordnance to deal with whatever situation may arise.

>>19892813
Take anything that you can conseal under clothes. You don't want to draw attention.

I would recommend to take Attie with you as the most experienced fighter around. Or Eliza. People actually pay her money to find Hund.
On the other hand, you may suggest to them to investigate missing people.

Out of Stalla and Rachel... I don't think we should bring them. Rachel is just a victim. She may be potentially strong but have no experience and likely to freak out at worst moment possible.
Stalla... Well, she will not do us any harm but we still can't fully trust her. And for all we know she was the one to initiate a new werewolf.

>>19892813
Take the pistol with the solid lead rounds, Lisa, Stalla and Abby.

>>19892734

Well yeah, but considering our hero is an adoptee, I'm calling her HIS REAL MOM DARNIT! ;-;

>>19892813

Well, Kevlar for one. I don't know how much use C4 is going to be on a mystery investigation, but small arms are always nice.

Stick to your pistol, no need to lug around heavy arms.

As for partners, I definitly think bringing Stalla is a good idea. We need to get a better handle on who she is, and her being an ex-member of the Wolves might give us an edge in a confrontation. Fake hostage usage, using her as a scout on the pretense she got away, the old Wookie Prisoner gag, it's all possible.

Plus we need to put that Geas to the test at some point, better when its less potentially lethal.

Lisa is a given of course.

I'm torn on the last slot. On the one hand, I don't know how much use Abby will be in close quarters and heavy urban warfare. She's a sniper, but she's more of a "hunter sniper," from what we've seen so far, not a "military sniper." Also, we just saw she blows at melee.

On the other, Rachel is clearly not ready for the field yet, but Stalla can help her learn by doing, and this is probably the least dangerous quest we're going to get.

>>19892813
Okay, yourself, Abby, Lisa, and probably Stella.

I'd rather not throw Rachel into a combat situation, it could be bad.

Ask Abby what is in the bag.

Ask Abby if she recognizes the type of load that the black banded bullets are, if she does not my assumption would be bad luck bullet made by Mistress.

Okay, bring the pistol w/ sight and ammo. A couple clips, have silver rounds just in case.

Take the Kevlar Vest and your shotgun, don't carry them on your person but put them in your car. You can't go walking about with them on but you want them available should you need them.

You won't need the crate of condoms for this, probably.

>>19892907

Eliza and Atalanta went home; they're not available.

>>19892883

Oh, and take the Dragon Skin too, under your clothes. wear a jacket to conceal the bulk.

>mfw Eliza can get her hands on milspec gear

>>19892813

If the harem gets much bigger, Young Master is going to have to buy a bigger car. Something roomy but with a little attitude, like a used Dodge Magnum or something.

>>19892883

I concur with Cu Chulainn. Lisa, Abby, and Stalla (if she can control her transformations). That gives us two meatshields and two gunners.

Rachel can't control her transformation yet, so she could be a liability until Stalla starts mentoring her. Also agree on what gear to take...and a few raincoats: never know when the situation might call for an emergency mana transfer.

>>19892965
This also.

>>19892981

Actually, thats a good question: what were the long term effect of the use of the Sword on Stalla's powers. We know it knocked out her memories, but she didn't immediately go back to human after she got hit.

It might be a good idea to figure that out... did the Geas make it so she can't lie to us? I forget.

>>19893029
No, she just can't hurm us via action or inaction.
The term "harm" was not defined, though.

>>19893029

Right. If we can make sure she won't stab (or bite, or claw, or RIP AND TEAR) Young Master in the back, and she can transform, she'd be a VERY valuable combat asset. Especially since our front line (melee) consists of exactly one person at the moment; Stalla would go a long way toward giving us a tactical advantage in any situation.

I put on the dragon skin under a bulky coat, and ask Abby what the bag has.

"Pure lead and iron shot." she says, "out of the shell."

"...What use is that?"

She smiles.
"Trust me."

"Stalla, can you still transform?"

She looks a little ashamed.
"I... I am uncertain. Even in this form, I'm stronger than normal, but..."

"It's okay. You can't help it. I want you to stay here and teach Rachel a thing or two."

"Oh?" she asks, her face taking on that sultry yet predacious grin.

"About transformation and werewolf abilities. Both of you are not really suited to heavy combat, so I want you to hold down the fort while I'm gone. Stalla - if I come back and she's gone, I'll be most cross with you."

She giggles.
"The pup acts as an alpha. Alright, I'll humor you."

"Abby, Lisa, we're heading out." Lisa nods, and I look over at her.

"That sword of yours - I'd prefer if you kept it in the iron bar form. Just in case."

We get into the car, and I call my mother to get the details.

The death happened during our party. It was incredibly gristly, the person torn to pieces by claws. Eliza advises, however, that these were all post-mortem. The actual death happened differently, and she's investigating how. She advises extreme caution, as it smells heavily of magic. And not good-feeling magic, either. Magic of shadows and, as she says, winds.

>>19893084

Not just them, either. With a solid front line, the support units (that's Young Master and Abby) can work unimpeded. Master will be able to focus without worrying about getting Et All Up, and Abby sucks in melee.

It would allow everyone to fight at their full potential, whereas right now everyone has to focus at least partially on worrying about their own skin.

>>19893107

I'm okay with this. We can take Stalla with us next time. We definitely need to find out if she's being flirty with Young Master because she's playing him for a fool or because she's succumbing to his awesome swag.

Be careful on this investigation, Young Master.

>>19893107
Ah, right, magnet wizard. She doesn't need a gun, it just provides extra oomph. Though I'm guessing that magic lets her ignore that fact that lead isn't ferrous.

Shadows and winds, doesn't sound particularly pleasant.

>>19893107

>The death happened during our party.

Guess that guy who said we were douches for going shopping and having naked time with a bunch of chicks was right. OH WELL!

So. Wind and Shadow magic. Interesting.

I actually believe Stalla is uncertain about her powers. She doesn't strike me as the type to be able to fake shame at the drop of a hat. Interesting. This situation might bear further study. I mean, it seems like Lisa's hope about Mercy being an instant fix isn't panning out, but it clearly did SOMETHING.

Also
>ALPHA AS FUCK

>>19893107
OK, I think it's a work of Herber C. Tradel aka outside-of-pack ally of Hund. Or some of his werewolves are magi.
Too early to make any assumtion but I have a gut's feeling that the victim is a family member of a new werewolf who was "trained" by Herbert after the kill. You know, a memory of eating your own father can be turned into a strong leash: "You can't go anywhere from us. You are a monster and we are the only ones who understand" and all that juzz.

>epenpr teachers
Captcha agrees.

>>19893107
>Shadow and wind magic.
Huh. Weird combo.

>>19893107
>"The pup acts as an alpha. Alright, I'll humor you."

Exactly how would one go about proving oneself as the alpha?

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>>19893107

Ask Stalla how much control the average werewolf has while in wolf-form. Those injuries don't sound like they were caused by a rational, thinking being.

>>19893233
Killing current alpha would be a good start.

>>19893233

By telling his pack what to do. Its a presence issue. We give orders, and expect them to be followed.

To be fair, she did specify that we're "playing," the Alpha. She's still just teasing us. She's clearly more interested in coming up hyper-perverted Mr. Miyagi-style ways to teach Rachel how to Wolf.

"That's right Rachel, arch your back more..."

>>19893203

I think I remember EGO's werewolf chart showed higher-level werewolves can be magi (electrums can, I think).

>>19893233

Basically, act dominant.

>>19893273

>"That's right Rachel, arch your back more..."

Oh god my sides....

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>>19893292

Here

>>19893292
Yes, Hund himself is a runic magus as far as we can tell.
It's just we still don't know anything about his allies expect the name that captcha gave us.

>>19893273
>That's right Rachel, arch your back more...

Why boner... Oh, right, I'm part of Bob. Carry on.

We arrive at the location - a small alley. A man approaches, with black hair and a prosthetic hand.

"So you're David. You grew fast." he says. "I'm Thomas, and Eliza asked me to come and help." he says. "Come along, I'll show you where it happened."

He leads us into an alleyway. Everything is broken, strewn about. Long, thin gashes covers some of the walls, and claw marks some of the others. Bullet holes pock the street - I look up, and notice there's no blocking fire escape from the view. I think for a moment, looking around the scene while Thomas continues.

"The bullet holes are from an AA-12 firing slugs and shot in alternating pattern. The lines are suspected to be wind magic, and the wounds that caused the death were likely caused by a displacement effect that can be caused by shadow magic." he explains.

Lisa nods.
"It appears that this is the mark of one of his outsiders." she says, and Abby looks up to the roof.

"The AA-12 is a good assault weapon. It's likely it was a surprise attack."

((Gonna need a d100 roll, cutoff is within five minutes.))

rolled 85 = 85

>>19893353
Go go gadget HIGH ROLL

rolled 56 = 56

>>19893353
Here we go.
Say hi to Thomas. He's a bro.

rolled 71 = 71

>>19893353
> Thomas
Thomas? why does that name ring
>Prosthetic hand
Oh hey its the perverted fucker from the war

rolled 92 = 92

>>19893386
Ups, not a bro. Thought about different guy.

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rolled 22 = 22

>>19893353

>" It's likely it was a surprise attack."

askingforit.gif

>>19893353
Oh, hey it's this guy. Thomas I think. Caster's master. Perverted fuck, but good at familiar magic.

>>19893379
Well, I'm not gonna roll.

>>19893353

Hmm... the way he's talking makes it seem like the guns were being used to HELP the attack rather than defend against it. Why are Werewolf mages using guns?

Also, I just remembered: Shadow Magic, eg Imaginary Numbers, is STUPIDLY RARE. This is getting interesting.

We might just have an excuse to call up Auntie Sakura.

rolled 56 = 56

>>19893410

Well, I suppose that could've been worse

>>19893306

Cu Chulainn, you are a gentleman and a scholar. Thanks.

>>19893353

So we probably have 2-3 perps. 1 with the rifle and maybe 1-2 magi.

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>>19893462

One tries.

And I think shotgun boy was the one who got ambushed. So, two perps. Or possibly only one, if the ambushee had the shotgun AND was the wind magus.

>>19893462
In America, it seems, every magus use some kind of firearm. Look at the old treads: every single Master used a gun in the Grail War. Except David but he was 8 years old... Not a good exuse, I know.

>>19893501
How many old world masters used a gun? kinda curious about the backstaory of this universe

>>19893428
"Aren't shadow mages incredibly rare?" I ask, and get a nod from Lisa.

Abbie's eyes go wide as she's looking up, and she moves to push me - a gun firing loudly as her hand is blown apart. The blood doesn't fly away - instead, it's dragged into a void along with the remains of her hand and her wrist, as well as some of her upper arm with a roaring, tearing sound. She screams and falls to her knees as a tall, tanned redheaded man drops down from the building to land smoothly before us, a too-wide grin on his face. A smile that almost literally touches his ears, the rest of his face shadowed. He holds in one hand a Mosin Nagant made from a strange ivory wood, and a weasel perches on his shoulder. He's dressed in classy white with an orange tie, and his shadow shifts, constantly.

"I hate killing kids." he says, pulling a smaller dillinger from inside his coat. "So if you just walk away, I'll let you. No skin off my back. My orders were to prevent investigation."

>>19893515
In this quest? At least one (german homunkuli), probably two out of seven. Don't know how many other Masters came from old world.

In the canon Nasuverse? Kiritsugu used a gun. That's it.

>>19893515

Almost none, if any at all. Old-blood Magi are tremendously behind the times, technology-wise. For example, in Fate/Zero, Tohsaka Tokiomi insisted on the use of a magic crystal to communicate over distances, instead of simply using a cell phone. Their attitude is "if I can do it with magic, there's no need for these newfangled gadgets. And anyway, those are for mongrel muggles."

>>19893552
Oh fuck MEDIC!
>>19893566
Gotta love new-world mages then

>>19893552
OH SHI~
It's Alucard!

Ok, he's a magus so we can't affect him directly.
How about increasing speed of air inside of his guns? It will increase temperature and cause an explosion.

Or perhaps increasing decay speed of the ground below him?

Lisa should move to front line. I want a meatshield protecting us.

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>>19893552

You just ambushed us, critically injured this woman, and now have the gall to threaten us? Do you have any idea who it is you're dealing with, and exactly how deep in shit you would be if you somehow DID manage to kill all of us?

I'll make you a counteroffer. YOU walk away, and I'll forget this happened. If I ever see you again, I will kill you. No fuss, no muss, just death. I'll even extend the professional courtesy of making it relatively painless.

So what's it gonna be? Do you walk, or do I shovel what's left of you into a sack and dump you in the Pacific?

>>19893552

JESUS FUCK.

Check on Abby QUICK. Losing a hand is NO GOOD. She could be going into shock as we speak.

Try to buy some time while you check her wounds. Ask who the fuck this guy is, see if you can get him monologing.

Do we know any healing magic, or would we have to resort to our old horrible painful healing trick from the Grail War to stabilize her?

>>19893604
>It's Alucard!
What.
>>19893552
Getting into a fight with this guy is a horrible idea. Just saying. Might want to see if Liz can fix Abbie's hand.

>>19893410
;____;
AtLeastShetried.jpg

>>19893552
Annie, NOOO!

"What the fuck, asshole? Way to make me cooperative, shooting my friend's hands off."

Stupid fuck should know a better way to prevent investigation would be to either kill us all (which he'd said he'd dislike) or fuck with the evidence to set us on a wild goose chase.

This fucker made a wrong choice.

Get Lisa to shield. Check on Abbie. If you can, shine a light on his shadow - it _may_ nerf his shdow magic. (Either that or make the entire place go dark. I don't know which would work)

>>19893620

Clarification: Say this, Young Master. With a polite smile, and as cheerfully as possible.

>>19893632
Shadow guy with huge guns who tries to kill Rip.

Ok, David. No choice here, use horrible painful fast healing.

>>19893620

As much as I appreciate a ballsy as fuck speech, I don't know if this exact second is the best time, what with our cute gunman having an EXPLODED HAND.

If this doesn't work and we have to fight, she could literally die right there before we resolve this issue. This is not an injury we can overlook.

>>19893667
Ok, NOW I see it.

>>19893670
Seconding. Our gunner need healing. Annie needs first aid. Killing this gouy will be very satisfying, but she MUT. NOT DIE. We can kill him later.

>>19893670

In that case, turn, heal her (without apparent effort if possible), THEN speech.

>>19893670
Fourthing.

>>19893647

Wait, wait. Don't cast light on the shadow, have Lisa Shadow Pin him with a couple Black Keys

I quickly get Thomas to take Abby away after doing my best to heal her with limited prana. The newcomer lets her go, chuckling.
"She's lucky. There's a hospital nearby." he says, gently stroking his gun.

"You just ambushed us, critically injured this woman, and now have the gall to threaten us? Do you have any idea who it is you're dealing with, and exactly how deep in shit you would be if you somehow DID manage to kill all of us?

I'll make you a counteroffer. YOU walk away, and I'll forget this happened. If I ever see you again, I will kill you. No fuss, no muss, just death. I'll even extend the professional courtesy of making it relatively painless.

So what's it gonna be? Do you walk, or do I shovel what's left of you into a sack and dump you in the Pacific?"

The weasel on his shoulder drops into hysterical laughter. A few seconds pass, and he laughs as well.


"I forgot." he says, palming his face. "I forgot how mages in this place worked. You think you're invincible because your mommies are strong." he says, before relaxing and standing up straight. "Maybe I fell to this place from elsewhere, but let me tell you something, boy. I've killed worse shit than you've ever seen. I've traded with the Wyldfae Goblins. I've feasted on beasts and man of equal greatness. I've worked with gods, taunted dragons, and turned down Satan." He stares me in the eyes. "My name is Armas Laine, and I'm giving you something I don't give very many people - a chance to flee alive."

>>19893732
God dammit Shot.

Armas, piss off and go back to your own quest.

>>19893732
"I'll be alive long after your bones turn to dust Armas. But I'll take that offer."
Let's get the fuck out of here.

>>19893721
Wouldn't he be able to simply move his shadow out of the way?

>>19893732
Is this a canon character?
If not, killing time.
Blowing up his guns seems good.

>fetichism nonydr
Not now, captcha.

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>>19893732

Make like my old boss: keep him talking. If he's talking, he's not shooting.

Ask him what his angle is. Also, ask him who it is who wants us alive - I get the feeling that if his boss hadn't told him to let Master live, that first shot would've gone through his head.

>>19893732

As scary as this guy is/thinks he is, I don't think we can afford to give up this crime scene. There's obviously something important to be learned here.

I think we have to stand and fight. We have Black Keys and an overpowered ability on our hands.

Also, this guy uses guns. I seem to recall us considering a tactic with our spell and deciding it was too dangerous because it could blow up in our faces. Something about overloading the gunpowder's explosive effect, as I recall...

>>19893798
Note that that will still fire the round.

>>19893763

He's from another quest, and he's a flaming badass.

>>19893732
He just made staying much more important, if they're willing to throw someone like him at the problem it means it's rather important.

He also underestimates you, I don't think he knows you're a living paradox that breaks reality.

Keep him talking, identify all the gunpowder and other explosives on his body, amplify all of them all to explode, he probably has dozens of bullets and probably grenades on him.

>>19893759

I second Winter's suggestion. I think we GTFO and get some medical attention for Abby; we've seen enough of the crime scene, I think.

>>19893798
>>19893806

Jack up the friction between bullet and barrel. Bullet get stuck, gun go boom

>>19893806
He probably has more bullets on him than just the one in the chambers, we set those to go off and not only are his guns ruined there will be some serious damage from it.

>>19893828

Enhanced friction plus enhanced explosive power ought to cost him as many hands as he took. I like it.

>>19893767
>Ask him what his angle is. Also, ask him who it is who wants us alive - I get the feeling that if his boss hadn't told him to let Master live, that first shot would've gone through his head.

"... Someone so great as you wouldn't be working for Hund, normally." I say, staring him down, "And if you were to kill us, you would have, by now. So what's your deal, here?"

Armas's facade falters ever so slightly as we begin to circle one another.

"Ever heard of Sliders, boy?" he asks. "One of my... associates happens to be one." he continues. "Someone who has fallen into the cracks, so to speak. Fallen to another place. I was helping her find her way home, and, well, I fucked up." he chuckles. "Ended up here. I want to go home, is all. It's where my contacts are. Hund has a way."

"How do you know he's not leading you on?"

"...You might say we have something distinct in common." he says, then his arm snaps up, catching Mercy midswing behind him before it breaks his collarbone, unactivated. There's a loud crack as his arm breaks, and Lisa throws down a Black Key to immobilize him. His shadow moves - vanishing from the Black Key as he steps. My prana circuits are open, so I jam his gun with amplified friction as he attempts to fire, as he dances away from Lisa's attacks, a wide smile on his face, even as his arm hangs limply at his side, tossing aside the derringer and reaching into his white coat. "We're both stained the same color."

>>19893842
Oh, THAT would be fun to watch. But I still say we keep him talking and get Abbie the fuck out of there.

>>19893847
Armas can grow back an amputated hand in a fraction of a second. It'll only annoy him- in fact, if it really works, it might hurt his gun. His gun has the soul of a woman that he's very fond of in it, so he would probably get pissed and kill us over it.

>>19893879
Temperature is a function of the air's moleculs' speed. Amplify it. Create supernova. Set his ass on fire.

>>19893879
"WAIT MAN! You said you needed a Slider right? Well, I happen to know of one that exists. His name is Zelretch."

We need to keep him talking.

>>19893879

Slick move from Lisa. But WHAT THE FUCK, HE CAN MOVE HIS OWN SHADOW?!

Ok, I don't know what kind of weapon he's going for, but we should probably take some cover.

Also, keep probing him for information. There's no way Hund has access to the Second Magic, and thats the only means of Sliding in this universe. If we can suss out a way to "prove," Hund is lying and direct this guy to Rin, who we have an in with, we can win this battle with no more bloodshed.

>>19893879
Hund doesn't have access to the Second Magic, if he did than we would have much larger problems. Tell this Armas fellow that he's getting played like a chump. There's only one person with Second Magic, his name's Zeltretch and he is not going to be working with Hund.

>>19893950
>But WHAT THE FUCK, HE CAN MOVE HIS OWN SHADOW?!
Actually his shadow is a fully sentient separate being from him. It moves itself, and should basically be considered independently just as dangerous as he is. Perhaps more so in certain situations- its primary ability is teleporting objects through shadows, which lets it do things like pop grenades into your pants pockets.

>>19893926
>>19893950
>>19893973

THIS.

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>>19893879

Hold up, hold up! Why don't we set him up with Zelretch? ...Actually, why don't we set him up with Zelretch IN EXCHANGE for helping us take down Hund? Two birds, one stone.

the fuck is zelretch? is he from the last quest?

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>>19894000
GENIUS!

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>>19894012
>Doesn't know who Zelretch is
What?
The Sorcerer of the Second Magic, a Dead Ancestor Apostle, and all around troll.

>>19894012

He's an alternate-reality-hopping ridiculously powerful Sorcerer. He eats demons for breakfast, without salt.

>>19894031
>Dead Apostle Ancestor
Basicly, he's a fucking powerful vampire on top of being a sorcerer. Don't fuck with him.

>>19894012
Zelretch is a dick.

>>19894012

Nasuverse Backstory Corner:

In this setting, normal magic is not the same thing as True Magic.

Normal magic is basically a science alternative, it works within natural laws. True Magic tosses science out the window.

There are 5 True Magics in the Nasuverse, and one of them is the power to traverse between dimensions, eg Sliding. This is the Second Magic, and it has only one master in the entire world, a multi-thousand year old mage known as Kischur Zelretch Schweinorg, or Zelretch for short.

Basically, in this quest's world, Zelretch is the only person who can help this mook. And we happen to be close friends with the younger sister of the woman who is the head of the family he took on as apprentices many centuries ago.

So basically, we're his only hope.

>>19894071

Hold on there, Sang. He's the only person we KNOW of who can help. Let's not make assumptions here. We're playing with way too much fire to take chances.

>>19894071
You've got a "one world" perspective, which is unfortunate.

What's to stop someone from reaching into this world to pick him up, once they know where he is?

>>19894090
If Hund has access to the Second Magic then things are so completely fucked for us anyways.

>>19894112

Hund doesn't. Guarantee that. Just saying there's nothing stopping somebody else from figuring it out, especially with all those alternate realities wandering around.

>>19894012

"Woah, hold up!" I manage, seeing an AA-12 appear from that coar with ribs of bone on the barrel. "I'd like to propose a deal."

He stops, and grins. It's like I offered a kid candy. The weasel, who had been occupied with stopping Lisa's movement, looks over his shoulder.
"A deal?" he asks, his voice suddenly oddly smooth. "What could you offer me?"

"A real way home." I say. "Hund can't possibly use Second Magic. He's fucking you over, man."

"And how can I trust you?" he asks, as Lisa frowns, tripping over herself and falling on her face. The weasel chuckles. "How do I know who is and isn't lying, here?" he asks. "You could be trying to get me to leave."

"In a way. I'm trying to get you home. A guy like you - no offense - has no p[lace here. In fact... I'm willing to say that Gaia will try to end you, eventually."

He frowns as the weasel whispers in his ear.

"That explains a few things." he says. "What's your proposal?"

"I know someone who can set you up with a powerful mage - at least, I can get you talking to her. Give you names, and the like."

"And in return, I help you out, right?" he asks. "That's usually how this sort of thing goes."

"Yes. We might need to hurry on that aspect... Anyway, a cease-fire for now while I get you talking to some people of importance?"

"Gimme a second." he says, turning away and bowing his head slightly.

>>19894128
We should probably get this Magic in the next Grail War. Who knows? We may be able to complete the set eventually.

>>19894090

Ok, I guess its better to say that 1) we have conclusive knowledge of a method that can help him and 2) a reasonable means to connect him with that method.

Which is more than a drug peddling werewolf can offer.

But really, I refuse to accept that Hund has any sort of access to the Second Magic, so unless this guy brought his own means of escape in WITH him and Hund is holding it, he's being had.

>>19894099

Even if we were to assume that, the only way we could SIGNAL an external force would be through something that could pierce the "dimensional viel," and only the Second Magic can do that in this universe.

Unless there are things out there in other worlds that could sense something more "mundane," in this one, but we would still need to know what that is. And again, without the Second Magic, we couldn't see into the other worlds to get that knowledge.

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>>19894153

Give him his sec. If he decides not to believe you, offer to Geas yourself to be honest with him about this, but ONLY about this. Word it VERY carefully.

>>19894153

Sounds like Young Master offered him a good deal. I hope Armas takes it.

>>19894197
Seconded.

>>19894153
Also see if you can get Abby's hand and other bits back, it'll make repair much easier.

>>19894197

Oh Cu, Geass is your answer to everything, isn't it. I'm going to start calling you Culouche if you keep this up.

But it's probably a good idea.

>>19894237
Its kind of ironic how Cu leaps to geas as a solution, yet a geas fucked him up bad in his myth.

>>19894271
It is. But a Geas is the best solution in this choice.

>>19894271
He just wants us to feel his pain.

>makdre bitter
Captcha agrees.

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Zelretch MOTHERFUCKER

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>>19894271

Hey, if you got a better idea, let's hear it. I'm just doing my best here, okay?!

>>19894237

(I try to stay IC-ish, and Chulainn DID have a thing for geases)

((Please hold. Will be back shortly.))

"I could agree to a cease fire, with a guarantee of an introduction on neutral ground, and a promise on the part of everyone involved here to not spread around word of what happened tonight. I can understand your friend being upset about her hand, but if she's willing, I can arrange for a replacement hand and total body rejuvination in return for discretion on everything related to me and what happened here and a positive introduction to that powerful mage you mentioned through your contact. I mean it, your contact needs to upsell the shit out of me for me to be willing to arrange for healing."

"Bu-" I manage, and he storms on. His words come quickly, fluently, and he looks me in the eyes as he talks.

"A promise that your contact'll do a positive introduction will suffice, we can do the healing as soon as we catch up to your friend."

I blink.
"Has anyone told you you talk like a damn lawyer?"

He Smiles.
"All the time, thank you for the compliment. Yes or no?"

Well... I can't really speak for Rin. Or Sakura. Or even Zelretch, really. But everything else is doable. Lisa is eyeing him suspiciously, however.

>>19894574
Deal. Nicely said Kid.

>>19894593
((That's Armas talking.))

>>19894574
Well, we came this far, so go ahead, agree.
Don't turn your back on him and be prepared to strike at any provocation.
Also probe him for more information if you can.
How he met Hund, what he promised him, where is his lair, what resources he has, etc.

>>19894574

You shouldn't take too long to decide, Young Master, but it appears Lisa has a concern. I think it sounds like a good deal but perhaps you should ask Armas to give you a second, back out of earshot with Lisa, and find out what she has to say.

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>>19894574

Ask Lisa what the problem is. Unless she's just moralfagging.

>>19894602
Whoops. Still. Deal. We'll play ball with him.

>>19894574
I can not personally guarantee positive reaction from my contact. I am close to her and closer to her sister, I will be able to get you started on the right foot and advise you on how to deal with her, but staying on her good side is your responsibility. I do not want to promise something that is not mine personally to deliver.

Aside from that it's a deal.

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>>19894631

Hubba-hubba. Blacken her hair with GIMP and I think we have a passable Lisa there.

>>19894574
"I can not personally guarantee positive reaction from my contact. I am close to her and closer to her sister, I will be able to get you started on the right foot and advise you on how to deal with her, but staying on her good side is your responsibility. I do not want to promise something that is not mine personally to deliver."

Armas's eyebrows rise. "Other than that? Deal."

He smirks.
"I'll hold you to it, boy. See to it you don't try to make a fool of me. I'll catch you later - set up that contact when you can."

And with that, he vanishes into the alley's mouth, seemingly dissapearing as soon as he escapes my sight. I approach Lisa.

"Something up?"

"Yes. But it's not..." she frowns. "It's not something specific. He unsettles me."

"Huh. Well, let's scope the place."

"But he said-"

"Did you hear how he talked?" I ask Lisa. "He probably did that to get a look around here, with an excuse to..." I frown, then shrug. "I don't know. But it looks to me like we have a rookie wolf on our hands."

Lisa nods. "We should remain in town tonight."

"And how would we do that?"

"I have idscretionary funds. Lodging can be had."

>>19894734
Aww yeah...

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>>19894734

Let's have a look around the crime scene, shall we? Obviously, there's something here Hund REALLY didn't want Young Master to see.

Put on your hat and pull out your magnifying glass, Master, it's detective time!

>>19894734
Check on Rip, see what else can be done, reassure her that you're here and care for her.
We should probably send her back home.
Damn, it's Lisa and us again. I was hopin to increase our fighting capabilities.
And yes, we should stay. No sence going back now, especially if Hund thinks that this guy still watches over crime scene.

How's abby at the moment?

>>19894734
Look around, figure out what, if anything, Hund is trying to hide from us here. Then go check on Abbie and be sure that she's okay(well, okay as you can be with an arm gone). We might even just wanna stay over at the Hospotal, in case she needs to be there awhile and so we can stick together.

>>19894734
Investigate the hell out of this. Check for blood or any other remnants of people or flesh. If you have blood you can do a lot of investigation. Examine claw mark size, get an idea of how big a were we're talking about here.

So we had a body, it was found dead and torn apart but that wasn't the cause of death. Cause of death was Armas. We should try to determine who died, if they were a mage or something else supernatural, if he was hired to take down a new were or something like that.

>>19894801

On the way to the hospital.

>>19894784
>>19894848
It indeed seems like the scene was pretty typical. But -

A wallet.

I pick it up, and grunt as it hits me.

The name is clear on the ID. Gerald.

He didn't die, or go to jail.

He's a werewolf, taken by Hund.

>>19894822
>>19894848

Seconding both of these. On the way to visit Abby, call up Rachel and Stalla at Donnie's so we can fill them in. Give detailed description of the claw marks to Stalla; she might be able to tell us what type werewolf we're dealing with.

>>19895073
...
OH FUCK.
This the dude we heartsploded right? Or his friend? Either way, he's gonna be after us.

>>19895073
Wait, who's Gerald? The drug dealer?
Hmmm... Well, I don't see much use in this information...
Given our relationship with him it may or may not make this affair easier.
At least we know his identity now...
And we also know that we will not find a new harem member here...
Tell this information to Lisa, make sure to mention your "hero" actions on the night of our summon, she may like it.

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Wait, wait. Why did Armas kill this guy? I thought he was working for Hund.

>>19895160
Perhaps Gerald didn't like Hund, so he was killed as liability?
Or he wasn't killed at all. After all, someone nom on corpse after the killing. Why not Gerald?
In this case the victim is someone else.

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>SUPER-SPESHUL BADASS from another quest mutilates an npc, backflips around being awesome, threatens everyone then disappears off mysteriously.

Really EGO, really?

Not to mention if this guy was working for Hund but did something bad enough to make Hund want him dead, that might also explain why Hund didn't want us looking into his death.

Traitors tend to have information.

>>19895225
Second Magic. Don't gotta explain shit.

>>19894071
And people said letting SHirou live was bullshit. HAW HAW HAW

I sence Armas will be this tread's Shirou.
IMHO, such cameos should play the role of helpful advisers or outright antagonists, not "kinda antagonist but can be persuaded to work with us" or battle ally.
The latter provoke shitstorms.

>>19895281
Considering killing him would have gotten Great Stonking Tits to kill us, it was a good move. Also, I bet Liz, Aoko and Zelretch have Sorcerer drinking parties occasionally.

Since we resolved that issue with Mr. Transdimension in a few moments, we can probably catch up to Abby before she gets to the Hospital.

Or at least meet her there.

It's most important that we take care of her first. We can worry about catching up with the homestead or getting a room later.

>>19895362

Yes, then on the way to the hospital call up Rachel and Stalla at Donnie's so we can fill them in. Give detailed descriptions of the claw marks to Stalla; she might be able to tell us what type werewolf we're dealing with.

>>19895225
(( That assessment has really made my day. Thank you, I needed a solid laugh. ))

I think for a moment.
"Maybe Gerald was killed off. I just don't know why Hund was so adamant about this being not found."

"Alpha position. Someone fought back, or disrespected him. This is the natural response." she states without worry.

I nod, rising.
"Which means Gerald knew-"

Wait.

"But..." I shake my head. No, that's not the case. Best not to dwell on the stupid idea that Gerald was the one I killed - I'm sure it wasn't.

"Shall we meet up with Abby?"

"I'm not sure. She might not be in a condition to talk."

After a moment, I shrug, and we go - to find her in the ER, being treated. I head outside and give a call to Rachel and Stalla.

After filling them in, my cell phone immediately rings.

It's an unknown number.

>>19895405
Open the phone Master. Don't say anything quite yet. Let the other person make the first move.

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>>19895307

>Aoko

>FEARFUL LEGEND INVOKED

>>19895405

The Fire Keeper again maybe? Answer the phone but don't say anything until the caller does.

>>19895405
ANSWER THE GOD DAMN PHONE
FUCK WE'VE GOT AN ABDUCTION.

>>19895405
There was a pic in the previous tread where someone was shot through the telephone.
Nasu magi can't do it...
Right?

>>19895405
Answer it, do not speak.

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>>19895405

Pick it up.

>>19895442
It has to be a landline for that, bullets can't travel wirelessly.

>>19895405

Uh oh.

Trouble brewing.

Also, I think Lisa is too eager to dismiss this situation. I know investigation isn't exactly in the Executor handbook, but there had to be something important to this situation to guard the battleground.

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>>19895455

I flip open the phone and listen.

"Hello~." says a feminine voice. "Is this David, or one of his associates? See, I have this package to deliver. And it's very, very fragile! But my boss, he says, I have to get it there by midnight. But I don't have that much time, and I was wondering how he'd prefer it transported."

The words drip with casual threat. "So...?"

I grunt.
"Who is this?"

A laugh.

"You're not in a position to ask questions. It was hard enough to get this package to sit still, let alone contain it. So listen closely to what I have to say, okay? Or your Fire Keeper might just be put out."

>>19895498
Tell her that you're listening, volunteer no additional information.

>>19895498
my who?

>>19895498
Let's listen what the lady has to say.
No information.
We don't know much about Fire Keeper anyway and we're under no obligation to help her.

>>19895498
"Explain. Now."

>>19895498

FUCK! Donnie's mom is in danger. Tell her you're listening, Young Master. Don't say anything more than that.

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>>19895498

Oh, fuck. Have Lisa raise Thomas, get him tracking the call. Meanwhile, try to keep this chick talking. The more she says, the more she might accidentally give away.

>>19895554
Fire Keeper is Donnies mom man.

>>19895567
This. Let the person on the phone know you're listening, but DO NOT reveal any other info if you can help it. The less she knows, the better off we'll be

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>>19895555

Magos, Magos, Young Master is not Eliza. He doesn't do terse and angry. And anyway, that's the fastest way to get someone to clam up. We WANT her to talk - the longer she does, the longer Thomas has to trace her.

>>19895567

Seconding. Have Lisa call Thomas and get to tracing. Doo eet!

>>19895568
Who stalked us for our whole life and refused to explain shit.
She has her own agenda and we don't know whether or not it's good for us.
We simply can't make any reasonable assumtions about the matter.
It does seems likely that Fire Keeper is at least benevolent... But we simply don't know.
And the cost of our help may be greater then we're willing to pay.

>sigeres ignorant
Yes, captcha, too many things we don't know for sure.

>>19895555
"Explain."

"Hooo~, such dominance. Make my heart aflutter. You see, you're troublesome. So he's making you two deals! Isn't that nice of him. The first one is you just fuck off to another state. He won't hurt anyone you know. In fact, inside of three years, he'll leave too! Isn't that nice of him. And the Fire-keeper goes her way, too. Alive. And whole."

"And the other?"

"You can work for him, and reduce his time here to a few days." she says simply. "Refuse both, and the woman dies. Limb by limb."

>>19895665
Can't exactly leae the state now. that second offer sounds ineresting, but I'd honestly need details.

What quest is that other guy from?

>>19895665
Fuck kid. We might have to sacrifice Donnies mom here. It's your call.

I'd suggest we "work for him," but given our predilection for Geases he might try to fight fire with fire.

Fuck.

>>19895700
((Guns for hire on tgchan))

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>>19895665

Well, dammit.

Damn, Master, we're in it now. You obviously can't just throw in with him, but let's not get Fire-Keeper killed needlessly either. You need to stall, big time.

>>19895665

Welp.

David is too much like Shirou to just fuck off and let Hund stay and continue dealing drugs and killing people. And he's too noble to work for his enemy.

Wait a minute.
>Shirou
>UBW
>famous swords
>can create pretty much any sword

Why the fuck haven't we asked him to make us some silver/lead/what ever fucking element we need/weapons? Or just asked him to come out and help? Hell, we'll be talking to Great Stonking Tits pretty soon anyway.

>>19895665
Inquire into the second one, acquire details.

>>19895665

Ask what working for him would entail, Young Master. Keep her talking to stall for time while Lisa and Thomas trace the call.

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>>19895728

>Asking for Shirou to come
>Not remembering the shitstorm LAST time that happened

Anyway, the stuff he makes disappears when he stops maintaining it.

>>19895665
Second offer can give us an opportunity to get close to Hund.
And finish him.
It's dangerous but can work.
Ask for details, get Thomas and Lisa to track the call.

"What is the second offer? I can't take a job I know nothing about."

"He needs Ether Clumps! Lots of them. Using the local leylines only gets him so- Are you tracing us, cheeky boy?" she laughs. "Adorable. Adorable! You think you're a smart boy with connections. Give me a reason not to shoot her now. Tick tock."

The click of a hammer.

>>19895963
Does she understand what will happen to her if she kills Fire Keeper? Maybe you should let her know. We will rain ungodly vengeance down upon them.

>>19895963

Woah, woah. hold on! No reason to get all kill-happy. Just tell us what he wants, and why he wants it, and we'll consider it.

>>19895963
We have our own hostage.

Who knows? We may even known everything about you and just checking that you stay in place.

>>19895963
Because then you are completely out of leverage. Are you really planning on throwing away your hostage like that?

Because if so I have been severely overestimating Hund and his organization.

Now come on, tell me about the job.


So Hund needs Ether Clumps, that is interesting. There might be something involving First Magic but there isn't enough data to say for sure. Probably something else, but not sure.

>>19895963
"Because, if you do, I will personally keep you alive as I flay your skin from your body, then break your back, and pull your lungs out and watch them flap like bloody wings."

Time to play hardball kid.

"Because then you've lost the last remaining barrier between your throat and my boot, bitch."

>>19896151
>>19896117
>>19896036
>>19896033
>>19896000
She...DOES realize what a bad idea it is to kill her only hostage AFTER said hostage has already set our master on the path to Godhood, right?
Right?

>>19896117

"Because, if you do, I will personally keep you alive as I flay your skin from your body, then break your back, and pull your lungs out and watch them flap like bloody wings."

"Wrong answer, you stupid cub."

"Wait, I"

A loud gunshot reports over the phone.

"And that wasn't my only package. The rest are crying now, how pathetic~! Maybe I should tell Donnie here who's on the other end. Or maybe - just maybe, I can lie for you." she goes on. "Do you really want to face him after that? Or would you rather work for Boss? Tik Tok. I don't really care about what you rain on me, cub. You'll never find Hund without my help, and that's all that matters."

>>19896169
I doubt logic has anything to do with her thought process there.

>>19896184
This bitch will die. We will see her dead, no matter the cost. Don't compromise Master. Trace the damn call so we can unleash fury the likes of which they have never seen.

>>19896184
David, keep calm, don't give in or anything.

Ask for Details, get her to tell you about the work they need done.


Also we need to call up Great Stonkin Tits after this, if anyone knows enough about Ether and Ether Clumps she would.

>>19896184

God FUCKING dammit, why the HELL did you pick literally the WORST SUGGESTION POSSIBLE?! Jesus fucking Christ, man, use your goddamn head!

Okay, okay, damage control time. No rudeness, no outright refusals.

>>19896184
............Master?
Do what you must.
Donnie is our Bro. He's also a Mage. He must have known a long time ago that he might be in a situation like this.
Being part of this world is not for the faint of heart, nor for those who value their well being.
We are going to kill them, David.
One.
By.
Fucking.
One.
We will supply you with techniques, advice, hints, help. We will tell you every conceivable way to make these people suffer. All you need do is ask.

>>19896184
How long it takes to trace a call, anyway? I'm pretty sure we've talked long enough for that.

Time to call everyone who would be interested and descend on this bitch and Hund like the god of vengeance you soon will be.

>>19896184

Goddamnit, whose pants-on-head retarded idea was it to talk tough and make threats to the caller on the other end?!

Young Master is not his mother.

>>19896184
"You just made the wrong choice. Tell Donnie if you want to. It will just make your death that much more painful."
She dies last. We find her, we beat that fucking information out of her. That bitch is going to die slowly and painfully.

>>19896298

I'm with Gale. If this goes sideways, we will go to any lengths to help you get revenge.

Search and destroy! Search and destroy! Crush all who stand before us, no matter who they may be!

>>19896184
I would say give in for now, use this time to start tracking them down.

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>>19896298
Burn and PURGE motherfucker. They will all die. They made the decision to piss off a potential god. Make 'em pay David. Make them fucking pay.

>>19896288
((There were quite a few in that vein, attempting intimidation when the other person has no reason to fear you was pretty stupid. ))

>>19896270
"I need details."

"Already told you - mass production of ether clumps! Yes or no. I need an awnser.... Oooh, visitors. Better hope it's not Mommie coming to bail you out, boyo. I'll call back."

She hangs up and I run to the hospital.

Thomas is already throwing me a helmet.
"We don't have any time! The trace has a specific point and we have to race to get there!"

"Why?"

"Because some people don't understand 'here only by the grace of Gaia'." he says darkly as he jumps onto a motorbike and puts on his helmet, as I hold on - and we go.

Soon, our speed is matched by another bike, Lisa riding it with focused eyes.

>It's in Graham. An old dump. You mother is moving to save the Fire Keeper. She's not prepared. Tell me you have a gun.<

<...> I can actually hear the silence in Lisa's head.

>I've opened a mental chat between you, me, and Lisa.<

<Who is this fourth prescence? An enemy?>

Sage! Sage and burn in hell! Fucking shitty quest threads!

>>19896454
No, just a pervert

Look at lisas thighs, mmmmmm

>>19896454
What do you mean by fourth presence?

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>>19896490

Why not email moot to make a board just for quests then?

>>19896515
He means us.

>>19896454
Hey babe. Just want you two know, love the wardrobe choice. Hotter than hell.

Back to business Master. Let us kill every fucking one of them, as planned. The one on the phone will die last of course.

You must be strong Master. You may not want to, but we must make her suffer. We need her to beg for mercy, then death, and give her neither.

Anybody know any ways to preserve her in pain for all eternity?

>>19896454
Nah, just a familiar that ended up fucking everything up.

>>19896454
We are... Thomas' colleague.
An admirer of finer half of humanity.
True winner of the 6th Grai War.
And the strategist sometimes.

>>19896527
Third Magic should help.

>>19896454
I'm Bob, or Legion. I'm friendly.

We've got more important things to talk about, we're currently hurtling towards the enemy, we have no clue what defenses they have and we're severely underarmed.

Thomas, give me more details on the location we're headed to, entrances, exits, personnel, anything.

<Yeah, that's Bob. He... helps me.>

<...They are distressingly...>

<I know, I know. But this woman killed the Fire Keeper.>

<But...> She hesitates. <If Mercy strikes her...>

<...>

>Listen, boys, girls, and familiars of unknown but likely male gender - we're rapidly approaching a large landfill, probably swarming with werewolves, headed by what appears to be the Alpha Bitch. If anyone has actual plans, not threats, please feel free to submit them now, because I'm just going to jam their thought processes with noise and get your mothers out of here before they BOTH get killed. Anyone? Anyone?<

>>19896581
we don't know much about the locale, but would a DYNAMIC ENTRY through a wall be possible? that always suprises the hell out of them

>>19896581
Cause confusion. Any way we can limit their enhanced senses? We want them to feel like they are under attack from all sides. Priority, save Master Eliza and Atalanta.

>>19896581
Would "Don't fuck this up as bad as I did" be a plan? Wait, can we grab them hostage and run at the same time? David's got dibs on the bitch with the gun.

>>19896581
Try and surprise them, make any effort to sow confusion amongst them. If we have anything we can use as smoke or a bright flash to possibly disorient them, figure that out now and be ready to use it.

Dynamic Entry is highly appreciated.

>>19896581
Like I said before, with enough prana (and with amplifying mana-to-prana process we should have enough), we can create a fucking supernova right above them or let the very earth consume them.
Hostages is a problem, though.
Btw, can we amplify Thomas' magecraft? Confusion to the max sounds good.

>>19896581
Use your magic on yourself, David. Try to speed up your cognition as things happen. Go for the good-old bullet time. The slower things happen, the longer we have to react to them. This works especially well because we have Silver bullets. And a gun to fire them in the faces of our enemies.

>>19896581
Confusing them is good. Landfill, David ought to be able to fuck with their physical senses, ramp up their noses into informational overload. If we have any flashbangs this would be a good time to use them, he can ramp up its effect as well.

David, have you ever tried enhancing your mental processes, speeding up your brain?

Also you can enhance the fuck out of Thomas sowing mental confusion.

Thomas what exactly are your capabilities, it's been a while since we've seen each other.

>>19896658
Let's go with this. I like this plan.

>>19896658
Or inverse: Alter THEIR cognition. Blow their fucking minds.

>>19896658
Wait... using David's magecraft on himself...
How about we're going meta and accelerate the process of understanding David's nature thus ascending into godhood?

>>19896581

We should enhance the process of deterioration in the landfill. Werewolves have a heightened sense of smell, so if the landfill starts to smell even more...

Also, speed up your cognition process, as well as whatever process creates/secretes adrenaline. We want to be hyper aware, and hyper capable.

Too bad we can't amplify the process that turns the werewolves back to human, though.

>>19896680
Kick ass first, break reality later.

>>19896680
...
...
That's an experiment for another day.

>>19896675
Depending on the kind of enemy, this may make more sense. David's mind is gonna be reeling from thinking/acting way faster than it's used to

>>19896695
with medics on standby

>>19896689
This! Do this!

>>19896699
Won't work, werewolf magic resistance.

>>19896699
so he alters his just barely, enough to up his reaction time by maybe a second.
Then alters the enemy so that they're reeling and uncoordinated, and we fuck 'em up. Perhaps we should SLOW their reaction time down, so we look like a blur to them.

>>19896712
Landfills are underground.
If we could speed up the process REALLY fast, we might get a gas buildup and an explosion, but I don't think we can do that yet.

You're assaulting a hostage situation. There's no right solution here unless you get more information.

Goddammit, kiddo, what did I tell you about moving in too fucking recklessly? She's got you eating out of her goddamn paw here.

>>19896699
Wait wait wait. David. We've got a crazy idea.
You let us puppet you. We can think and act faster than you, and won't suffer an information overload.

>>19896581

Goddammit, why NOW?! Ugh, this whole day has been one massive clusterfuck.

Okay, listen closely, Master. First off, you need a distraction. Not just something flashy, but somethin that will actually take and hold their attention. Second, identify structures that could potentially hold the hostages. Check in with us when you have done so, and we'll go from there.

>>19896762

Seeing how we're essentially Shirou-lite, though...

I close my eyes.

"Just get me close. I have a plan."

<The deterioation of the landfill. Confuse them. Amplify everything about myself. Strike in the confusion. That... That is the plan.>

>Alright, kiddo.<

<...>

We ride up to the landfill, a massive hill with grassy plains on it.

He stops, and I cringe. Here we go again.

The hill has a processing plant, which we approach. However, the hostages are held outside, as we see from afar. Mother is nowhere to be seen and neither is Attie.

Mana to prana. A process to create Prana. Amplify with prana. Get more prana. Amplify, amplify, amplify! <y storages fill in in seconds, green fire racing up my arm and shoulder, wracking me in pain. I leap off the bike as we approach.

Musclemovementbrainsignalscognitionglandseyesightinformationprocessingamplifyamplifyamplify

The world slows, but I remain the same, and on fire. It's at my chest now, burning the excess Prana I create and spend as manically as I can, as the Alpha Bitch - a huge woman in what looks like old fashioned leather armors and platinum hair turns to me. She's fast. As fast as me. She holds a magnum in one hand. Moments to think moments to move moments to act. My hand touches the earth. It sags, and the change propogates. gasses unseen rise, and her expression changes and I realize something terrifying.

The gases that are produced from the natural decomposition of organic matter

are usually highly flammable

moments to act
To think
To Move

She's aiming
at me

>>19896802
FIREBALL TIME! BURN BITCH BURN!

>>19896802
Duck low jump forward, punch her throat

>>19896802
Take her alive if possible. If not, roast the bitch.

In fact, roast her and take her alive if you can.

>>19896802
>>She's aiming
>>at me
>firing a gun that uses an ignition process in an area with methane

Master! Can we amplify the ignition of her gun? The spark from it should be enough to ignite the gases from the landfill

>>19896528

Weren't you the foremost tough-talker? Didn't Young Master saying what you said word-for-word result in the gunshot?

Hypocrite.

>>19896802
Will fire consume the hostages or you?
If yes, try to stop her.
Amplify decay of the earth beneath her feet.
If no, BURNING TIME!

>>19896802
Smash her smell up to 11, throw off her aim.

Set on fire, provide spark and enhance the explosion in her local area, it'll make her very unhappy and asphyxiate her as well.

Do not be in a straight line from the gun. Enhance friction on bullet just to be sure, it'll jam but hammer will provide spark to make big bada boom.

If you need more time enhance cognition more, you've got the prana.

>>19896824
Uh, wait, scratch that. We're in the same area. We'd burn to death with her.
Unless...
Kid? How fast can you renforce every part of your body at the moment to an insane level?

>>19896802
Roll away from enemy's line of sight. If she fires and doesn't die from fire, Rise. Draw Gun. Put one in each eye if not using Silver ammunition. swap out in short reprieve granted by enemy's blindness. Put silver bullet in each limb.
Donnie and his family are fire mages. They have less to fear from the explosion.

>>19896802
There should be a spark when Alpha Bitch pulls the trigger. Amplify the gasses, amplify the spark, amplify the inevitable explosion towards Alpha Bitch. Try to keep it away from the hostages. Also, try to dodge the bullet she's shooting at you.