>>2615945
>>Punch him.

>>2615945
>Other

Give him the look of "You got five seconds before I remove the concept of a face from your form if you don't explain yourself quickly."

>>2615945

>>2615945
>>2615964
This

>>2615945
>>2615966
>Give him an opportunity to explain himself.
oops

>>2615945
>Give him an opportunity to explain himself
>Other: Say:"No. Absolutly not."

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>>2615945
>Punch him.

>>2615945
>Give him an opportunity to explain himself.

> While glaring in a way that makes it very clear that we are not CURRENTLY punching him but that may change

>>2615945
>Give him an opportunity to explain himself.

>>2615945
>Give him an opportunity to explain himself.
We need to know if he thinks this is the best course of action for Nino, and not just to satiate his scientific curiosity.
If it's clearly the latter THEN we punch him.

>>2615945
>Give him an opportunity to explain himself.

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>>2615945
You simply give Elias the withering, accusing stare you could manage. He should have a very, VERY good reasoning for this beyond his simple Mage curiosity, or else he would have much to answer for.

"What a I mean to say is," Elias' eyes flicker for a moment in response to your glare, "that this crystallization doesn't seem to be actively harming her. In fact, I think it's actually merging with her. Something akin to a symbiotic relationship."

"So you're saying this... condition could benefit Nino in the end?" Morgan raises an eyebrow skeptically.

"It is only a theory." Elias' eyes flash with wonder. "But so far, the crystallization seems to be focusing mainly on the areas a mage would normally channel their mana through. If such a powerful material were to fuse with those pathways, she could very well become one of the most powerful mages to ever exist. Assuming you agree with it, of course. It's only our theory, after all."

"You're not really going to take that kind of risk, are you?" Morgan looks at you, concerned.

"Removing the crystal carries its own different, but equal risks." Elias counters. "Ones we do not not currently know."

>Remove the crystal.
>Leave the crystal be.
>Other

>>2616138
>Get The opinion of the best healer we know, just in case.

>>2616138
>Remove the crystal.

Either way I see this is sorta like benign, and malignant cancer. Lots of potential risks since it isn't a 1:1 comparison.

>>2616138
>Other
Get a second opinion

>>2616138
>Get The opinion of the best healer we know, just in case.

>>2616138
>>Remove the crystal.

>>2616138
>Get The opinion of the best healer we know, just in case.

>>2616138
>Get The opinion of the best healer we know, just in case.

Time to pull those connections!!You heard the mage gave his opinion now we will go to the princess and ask her for a favor!

>>2616138
>>Get The opinion of the best healer we know, just in case.

>>2616138
>>Get The opinion of the best healer we know, just in case.
That's "great" Elias but I want a second opinion.

>>2616138
>Get The opinion of the best healer we know, just in case.
This is blatant metagaming but Merc is allergic to killing off characters so I seriously doubt anything bad would happen to her.

>>2616153
If we do remove the shards, would it be possible to use them to create her own magic weapon that is attuned to her?

>>2616213
I'd be down for Templar teaching Nino how to use a magic sword forged with the crystals, or maybe a new staff/wand.

>>2616211
i'm relatively new but i see what you mean, he also has a fondness for very blatant references (not that it's a bad thing.)

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>>2616138
Despite Elias making a good case, you were still a bit skeptical of his claims.

And, well, you were in the presence of the best healer you knew. so you gently reach over and tap Naru on the shoulder to wake her up.

"Huh-wha?" She mumbes as she's roused, and then instantly snaps back to reality when she sees you and Morgan present.

"Aw fuck, did that bonehead try to convince you to let that damn crystal thing do what it wants?" She groans.

You nod.

"Of fucking course." Naru hisses. "Typical Mage, gambling with other people's lives."

"Oh?" Elias' eyes smolder. "Those healing rituals and spells the Church had perfected were only achieved through great risks and trial and error as well, you know."

"Don't you try worming your way outta this one!" Naru growls and turns to. "Okay, full disclosure. I'm totally not okay with Elias' plan, but, well, I can't really guarantee my way is foolproof either."

"Wait, what?" Morgan blinks.

"Look, I've seen and treated a looooooooot of shit over the years." Naru grimaces as she glances at Nino. "This crystal shit? I haven't slightest clue how it works, so I'm going into unknown territory here, so honestly, it's all up to you. But you know my opinion on this."

>Go with Elias' plan.
>Go with Naru's plan.
>Other

>>2616367
Check with Solaria then.

>>2616367
>get third opinion

>>2616367
>Go with Naru's plan.

Fuck that the dwaef in the cave didn't looked it was being hurt by the crystal either. This may be risky but will help Nino to not become a chibi crystal golem.

>>2616367
>Check with Solaria then.
Looks like we're going to need a more experienced member of the church to ask.

>>2616367
>>Go with Naru's plan.

>>2616385
this

>>2616367
Get Solaria's opinion.

>>2616367
Get a third opinion

We can get some other errands done along the way.

>>2616367
>>Go with Naru's plan.

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>>2616367
You nod to Naru. You'll go along with her plan of action to remove the crystals. You didn't trust having those things in Nino's body.

"R-right." Naru nods, trying to build up some confidence. "I'll do my best."

"Can't we ask Solana or the Church to help out?" Morgan asks.

"Yeah, but..." Naru bites her lip. "Look, if we go the Church, Naru's condition is going to raise a lot of questions that she's duty bound to find answers for. So, instead of being a guinea pig of the Mages, she'll be a 'ward' of the Church, until the clerics understand her condition inside and out."

>Keep this to yourselves.
>You're willing to take the risk.
>Other

>>2616489
>>You're willing to take the risk.

>>2616489
>You're willing to take the risk.
I trust the church a helluva lot more than i do the mages.

>>2616489
>>You're willing to take the risk.

>>2616489
>Keep this to yourselves.

>>2616489
>You're willing to take the risk.

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>>2616489
>Keep this to yourselves.

>>2616489
>Keep this to yourselves.

>>2616489
>You're willing to take the risk.

>>2616489
>>Keep this to yourselves.

Came in a little late and reading up, but based on the crystallization affecting the magic-using organs (whatever those are), I would give a guess that if the removal goes poorly, she could also be crippled as a mage. I really think we should go with the absolute best treatment if we are going to try and remove it. Nino probably would see very limited difference between death and being crippled.

>>2616489
>>You're willing to take the risk.

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>>2616489
You just nod. You're willing to take the risk.

"Okay, well, um..." Naru pauses as she tries to think things through. "The Cathedral is probably the best place we can do this, but it's really public there. Maybe we can have Solana meet us at the Monastery? But that might just make people suspicious and the setup there isn't as good..."

>Head to the Cathedral. It's better equipped.
>Go back to the Monastery. It's safer there.
>Other

>>2616564
>Go back to the Monastery. It's safer there.

don't want elfs knowing about this.

>>2616564
>>Head to the Cathedral. It's better equipped.

>>2616564
>Go back to the Monastery. It's safer there.

>>2616564
>>Head to the Cathedral. It's better equipped.

>>2616564
>Go back to the Monastery. It's safer there.

>>2616564
>>>Head to the Cathedral. It's better equipped.
We do not want to play dice with Nino's life.

>>2616564
>Head to the Cathedral. It's better equipped.

>>2616564
>>Head to the Cathedral. It's better equipped.

>>2616564
>Head to the Cathedral. It's better equipped.

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>>2616564
You gently pick up Nino in your arms and head for the exit. For her, or anybody in your party, you'd do anything, no matter the risk, and you were certain they would all do the same. It would be criminal to ignore a chance to save them.

You would take her the Cathedral. You would take no risks when it came to her care and well being. If the Church wanted to stand between you and her, well, they could try.

"Guess we're following your lead in, then..." Naru sighs as she rubs her eyes.

"A pity, but understandable, I suppose." Elias says mournfully. "Best of luck to you, Templar."

You give him a courteous nod before stepping through the exit portal, Morgan and Naru following close behind.

>Roll 1d20

Rolled 10 (1d20)

>>2616703

Rolled 10 (1d20)

>>2616703

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>>2616703

I bet Nino would want the crystal

Rolled 15 (1d20)

>>2616703

>>2616740
As long as Nino's still in a fucking coma, we're gonna make sure that she fucking damn LIVES. Even if she would rather want to be half crystal golem.

Rolled 13 (1d20)

>>2616703

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>>2616703
You and your small party navigate your way through the streets of Eisenwand, making your way to the Cathedral. It wasn't too far, but you would have to move through some of the busiest sections of the city. While you normally cared not for what the common folk thought of you, the fact that you were carrying an unconscious Nino complicated matters.

Fortunately, nobody seemed to go out of their way to confront you, though you did attract a lot of curious stares and whispers. Given how much your armor had changed, they might not have recognized you at first, but your association with Morgan, Nino, and Naru was already fairly well known, so it wouldn't take long for them to figure things out.

Well, at least the guards weren't out to harass you. They didn't really have any hard evidence of wrongdoing, after all. And the sick and injured being taken to the Cathedral was not an uncommon sight.

However, it wasn't the guards' attention that you were worried about at the moment.

"We've got a tail, trailing about ten meters behind us." Morgan says quietly to you. "What do you want to do?"

>Just ignore him for now.
>Ask Morgan to handle it.
>Other

>>2616740
Yeah, this is one reason I want this to go off well. She's going to be upset enough she didn't turn into an immortal crystal monster that shoots lasers.

>>2616772
>>Just ignore him for now.
Everyone has seen us anyway, so it's not like they won't be able to figure out we went to the cathedral.

>>2616772
>Ask Morgan to handle it.

>>2616772
On one hand, everyone is seeing us.
On the other hand... Fucking elves might kidnap Nino to use as a potential fuel source.
>Ask Morgan to handle it.

>>2616772
>Ask Morgan to handle it.

>>2616772
Don't want to cause any trouble on the streets. Have Morgan keep a close eye on him until we get into the cathedral.

>>2616772
>Ask Morgan to handle it.

>>2616772
>>Ask Morgan to handle it.

I hope Morgan doesn't go too feral on him.

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>>2616772
You give Morgan a simple nod.

"So, what do you want me to do with him?" Morgan asks, tugging at her hood. "I could just tail him, unless you want me to get a more... direct?"

>Just watch him.
>Capture him if you can.
>Eliminate him.
>Other

>>2616837
>Just watch him.

>>2616837
>>Just watch him.

>>2616837
>Capture him if you can.

>>2616837
>>Just watch him.
No making waves Morgan, we're already doing cannonballs in the damn kiddie pool.

>>2616837
>Just watch him.

Might wanna try your most intimidating impression of a she-wolf protecting their young.

>>2616837
>Just watch him.

>>2616837
>Leave it to her discretion.

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>>2616837
You just point two fingers up to your eyes, signalling that you merely wanted her to keep an eye on your mystery tail.

"Got it." Morgan nods as she slows her pace, dropping behind your little group and disappearing into the crowd.

Well, you just had to trust that she could handle things on her end.

At this point, you were now coming up to the front gates of the Cathedral...

>Roll 1d20

Rolled 15 (1d20)

>>2616914

Rolled 11 (1d20)

>>2616914

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Rolled 1 (1d20)

>>2616914

Rolled 14 (1d20)

>>2616914

>>2616924
I hope she didn't go completely feral back there.

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>>2616924
Uh oh, that's a 1!

Would you like to negate that with a FATE POINT?

You currently have 3!

>Y
>N

>>2616948
>N

>>2616948
>>Y

We should not deal with Feral Wolf Morgan and Crystal Nino at the same time.

>>2616948
>Y

>>2616948
>Y

>>2616948
>Y

>>2616948
>>Y

>>2616948
YES, FUCKING, PLEASE!

>>2616948
>Y

I wonder if the elfs kidnaped kids durong the war, so they could turn then into living mana crystals.

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>>2616948
>FATE POINT USED
>You have 2 points remaining!

Fortunately for you, Valentia was standing guard at the gates, and she instantly recognizes you and Naru as you approach. She motions for you to come over quietly, and you note she's making sure your meeting is just out of sight of the other Paladins on guard duty.

"It's not the best time for you to be here." Valentia whispers, her eyes darting to the other Paladins. "There's an army of Templars marching their way down here and the head Paladins are up in arms about it. Dad's trying to keep a lid on the whole thing, but there's only so much he can do."

"So what you're saying is, this is a no-Templar area now." Naru grunts.

"That was always the case before, and even more so now." Valentia reminds her. "Look, I can take Nino and Naru in. Naru's still a cleric and Nino's a patient in need. You best just stay out here, unless you REALLY want to come in, but you'll have to do it quietly."

>Accompany Nino inside.
>You suppose you can go link back up with Morgan.
>Other

>>2617072
>>Accompany Nino inside.

>>2617072
>>You suppose you can go link back up with Morgan.

If we're desperate, we could always give them the whole spiel about the right to "Religious Sanctuary".

>>2617072
>Accompany Nino inside.

>>2617072
>You suppose you can go link back up with Morgan.

>>2617072
>Accompany Nino inside.

We can do quiet.

>>2617072
>You suppose you can go link back up with Morgan.

>>2617072
>You suppose you can go link back up with Morgan.

>>2617108
>>2617095
>>2617078
>>2617109
>All these anons wanting to leave Nino out of our sight.

>>2617125
I trust Valentia and her mother to not fuck us over concerning Nino.

>>2617150
i do too, but i don't trust the paladins to not fuck us over. Or something else in case they leave Nino out of sight. As it's stated, the cathedral is apublic place anyone can get in it.

>>2617125
Naru is right there, don't you trust her?

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>>2617072
You nod to Naru, entrusting Nino to her care.

"Don't worry, I won't let the squirt out of my sight." Naru assures you. "I'll burn down this whole damn Cathedral if I have to."

"Please don't." Valentia sighs.

"Yeah, well, no sneaky moves on your end and we won't have a problem, then." Naru huffs as she takes Nino from your arms.

"I can guarantee you that won't happen." Valentia nods as she leads Naru past the gate.

Well, you had to leave in Sol's hands, as well as Naru and Solana's.

As the gates closed, you take your leave before the Paladins take any note of your presence and you head back into the city proper, where Morgan swiftly links up with you.

"Guess they didn't let you in, huh?" She guesses.

You just shrug. Something like that.

"Anyways, the guy tailing us hasn't made any moves. Just skulking around near you. Can't tell who he's working for, though."

You pat your halberd, wondering if he was armed.

"Oh, he's definitely ready to fight if he has to." Morgan says grimly. "Not sure what he's packing, but he's definitely not a regular street thug, that's for sure."

>Perhaps you can lure him into an ambush.
>Move around the city and see how far he's willing to follow you.
>Other

>>2617167
This is true, do you think that we can get her to be under the personal care of her mother? Because if I remember right, she is the head priestess of this region. Or at least important enough to have some sway over her followers.

>>2617173
>Perhaps you can lure him into an ambush.

>>2617173
>Perhaps you can lure him into an ambush.

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>>2617173
>>Perhaps you can lure him into an ambush.
Perhaps they're a master armoursmith that wants to examine our suit?

>>2617172
i do but elf ilusions and Naru isn't a combat type.

>>2617173
>Perhaps you can lure him into an ambush.
Cut the roots out and we can find where they lead.

>>2617173
>Perhaps you can lure him into an ambush.

>>2617173
>Perhaps you can lure him into an ambush.

>>2617173
>>Perhaps you can lure him into an ambush.

>>2617191
Speaking of armoursmiths, how about this for another cosmetic upgrade:

We get a master dwarven blacksmith to make some alterations to our helmet to act like beakie helmet shaped into a dragon's head. It'll have a special visor that opens up like a dragon's gaping maw which also sparks to life when the mechanism opens it. And if we are able to breathe fire, the lower jaw will drop open so that the last thing our enemies will see is our face shooting out a gout of dragonflame.

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>>2617173
You make a fist and crack your knuckles, signifying your intent to take the fight this mysterious spy.

"Heh, got it." Morgan grins. "If you can lead him to one of the alleys, I can get the jump on him. Then again, he got a lot more cautious once I separated from you and Naru, so he might not take the bait if he can't account for my location..."

>Have Morgan get into an ambush position.
>Morgan will have to stick with you.
>Other

>>2617234
>Morgan will have to stick with you.

>>2617234
>Morgan will have to stick with you.

>>2617234
>Have Morgan get into an ambush position.

>>2617229
As long as we get to keep the nostrils and mouth of the helmet spewing out clouds of ash, smoke, and embers.

>>2617234
>>Morgan will have to stick with you.

>>2617234
>>Morgan will have to stick with you.
"Say Morg, how would you like to have a alleyway rendezvous of the physically sensual variety?~"

>>2617234
>Have Morgan get into an ambush position.

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>>2617234
You take Morgan by the hand and lead her aside towards one of the many alleys.

"Oh, so I guess we're doing this, then." Morgan nods sidling up close to your side. "He still following us. Guess he's let is guard down a bit, now."

All according to plan.

>Roll 1d20+1

Rolled 11 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>2617279

Rolled 8 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>2617279

Rolled 20 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>2617279
Dice

>>2617295
Well you got their attention. Now what?...

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>>2617295
Oh boy! A 20! Would you like to bank that for a FATE POINT?

You currently have 2!

>Y
>N

>>2617304
>>Y

>>2617304
>Y

>>2617304
>N
I wanna see what a super ultra ambush looks like.

>>2617304
>N

>>2617304
N

>>2617304
>N

>>2617304
>Y

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>>2617304
And your tail falls for the bait, entering into the alley to follow you, and that's when Morgan leaps into action. With superhuman grace, she leaps into the air, wall jumps along the alley walls, and lands on the other side of the tail, cutting off his only route of escape.

Caught off guard, the tail freezes like a deer in a predator's gaze, and you now realize he was swathed in a thick cloak to hide his form.

"All right, just who in the hell are you?" Morgan growls, her bow drawn and ready. "Tell us and maybe you'll actually live long enough to regret messing with us."

However, the stranger doesn't answer, instead letting the cloak drop to reveal the sapphire armor of a Mage Knight. Without a word, he draws two wicked curved blades, one sheathed in flame and the other encased in a layer of frigid frost.

This was... not expected. Even Morgan hesitates at this new development. Why would a Mage Knight be following you?

>Looks like you'll have to beat him into submission.
>This has escalated too far. You should withdraw.
>Other

>>2617355
>Looks like you'll have to beat him into submission.

>>2617355
>Other
>Tell him to speak plainly his business with us, and perhaps this can be resolved without violence.

>>2617355
>>Looks like you'll have to beat him into submission.

>>2617355
>>Other
>>Tell him to speak plainly his business with us, and perhaps this can be resolved without violence.

>>2617355
>Looks like you'll have to beat him into submission.

>>2617355
>Tell him to speak plainly his business with us, and perhaps this can be resolved without violence.

>>2617355
>Looks like you'll have to beat him into submission.

A mage spying for the lord in the central kingdom? I mean there was that mage that was causing trouble in the town sewers.

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>>2617355
You suppose there was no helping it. You draw your halberd, ready to fight. You recall in training on how to deal with dual wielders like these. Often you had to be cautious and always be wary of where both their hands were. But, on the bright side, they could only carry smaller weapons that didn't have good reach.

Plus, you had the Mage Knight surrounded on both sides. He couldn't attack you or Morgan without exposing his back to one of you.

However, it didn't take a genius to know that he would try to break his way through Morgan, who was the smaller and less protected target.

>Charge him now to give Morgan and opportunity to attack.
>Wait for him to attack Morgan before charging in.
>Other

>>2617418
>Charge him now to give Morgan and opportunity to attack.

>>2617418
>Charge him now to give Morgan and opportunity to attack.

Don't let it charge it's spells.

>>2617418
>Charge him now to give Morgan an opportunity to attack.

>>2617418
>>Charge him now to give Morgan and opportunity to attack.

Nobody wants to get bewitched or cursed by this guy. They'd probably turn us into a goat or something.

>>2617418
>>Charge him now to give Morgan and opportunity to attack.

>>2617418
>>Charge him now to give Morgan and opportunity to attack.

>>2617418
>>Charge him now to give Morgan and opportunity to attack.

>>2617418
>>Charge him now to give Morgan and opportunity to attack.
FIRST RULE OF COMBAT. GANK THE MAGE FIRST!

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>>2617418
Lowering your halberd to present its spear tip, you charge forward in order to at the very least draw the Mage Knight's attention away from Morgan. Hopefully she'll find an opening.

>Roll 1d20

Rolled 6 (1d20)

>>2617472

Rolled 14 (1d20)

>>2617472

Rolled 2 (1d20)

>>2617472
gank the mage they said...it will make the combat easier they said...

>>2617478
Nobody said it would be a walk in the park Anon. Only that it would make combat easier, which is not the same as easiest.

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>>2617472
...

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>>2617529
As you charge forward with your halberd's spear tip, the Mage Knight easily bats it aside with one of his blades and he prpares to follow it up with his second. Thankfully, Morgan is there to help put some pressure off of him, firing an arrow that drills into the back of his breastplate and causing him to flinch, giving you the opportunity to back off out of his striking range.

Well, this Mage Knight was certainly quicker than he looked. Something you should have figured after seeing the Twins fight so much.

This time, though, the Mage Knight does not wait for you or Morgan to make the first move, and he lunges forward at you, both blades twinkling.

>Stand your ground an meet his attacks.
>Back up and leave him a sitting duck for Morgan.
>Other

>>2617538
>>Back up and leave him a sitting duck for Morgan.

>>2617538
>Stand your ground an meet his attacks.

>>2617538
>>Stand your ground an meet his attacks.

We can't afford to be graceful, motherfucks like him THRIVE on being mobile.

>>2617538
>>Stand your ground an meet his attacks.

>>2617538
>Stand your ground an meet his attacks.

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>>2617538
You figure that you simply cannot give a fighter like this Mage Knight room to maneuver, so you stand your ground, ready to take his attacks as his blades whizz through the air, leaving red and blue afterimages in their wake...

>Roll 1d20+1

Rolled 6 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>2617554

Rolled 4 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>2617554
WEW

Rolled 15 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>2617554

Rolled 11 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>2617554

Rolled 20 (1d20)

>>2617554

>>2617558
Let's hope Morgan can fill in for this.

>>2617565
Merc you forgot your dice.

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>>2617554
...

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>>2617570
You're prepared to meet the Mage Knight head on and take his attacks, and for a moment there it does look like he's going to pick a fight with you, but then he does something completely unexpected.

With inhuman agility similar to Morgan's, the Mage Knight leaps into the air and starts running along the alley wall, making a mad dash to the open street on the other side. Looks like he was more interested in running than fighting.

"Shit!" Morgan curses as she's not prepared for the sudden escape move, either, and her aim is spoiled. "He's getting away!"

>Pursue the Mage Knight. You can't afford to let him get away.
>Let him go, it's not worth chasing him.
>Othert

>>2617573
>>Other
Morgan, can you follow him? See if you can find out where he's going?

>>2617573
Supporting >>2617576
Maybe she can track the guy's scent?

>>2617573
>>>Other
>Morgan, can you follow him? See if you can find out where he's going?

I like this anon's idea. we are too big and clanky.

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>>2617573
>>Let him go, it's not worth chasing him.

Would it be prudent to say that there's a traitor in our midst?

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>>2617584
I can believe it.
Or it could be a third party who is of one of the factions.

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>>2617584
>>2617589
Alternatively, it could be someone trying to sow as much distrust between the factions, and races so everyone will be unprepared for their debut.

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>>2617573
You wave at Morgan and point to the fleeing Mage Knight. Perhaps she could track him to wherever he was running.

"Right, I'll try." Morgan nods as she sprints after him, leaving you alone in the alley.

This left you wondering what to do now...

>Sneak into the Cathedral to check on Nino.
>Wait at the gates of the Cathedral.
>Return to the Monastery.
>Check out the Guild, for old times' sake.
>Other

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>>2617595
Are you implying... That the Dwarves are involved in a alliance with the Elves?...

>>2617596
The Dwarves do have a lot to gain if they remain neutral by selling weapons and knowledge to both sides, but I'm thinking that the good old Demon Lord got a bit of a sore on his ass, and decided that it was time to go outside again.

>>2617600
>>Check out the Guild, for old times' sake.
Perhaps a Bard is singing songs of our Dragon Armour, or Morgan's beauty?

>>2617600
>Check out the Guild, for old times' sake.
Haven't been there in a long while. Wouldn't hurt to check up on them.

>>2617600
>Check out the Guild, for old times' sake.
See how business is doing.

>>2617600
>Return to the Monastery.

>>2617600
>Check out the Guild, for old times' sake.

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>>2617600
Well, maybe it would be a good idea to stop by the Guild hall, just for old time's sake.

Sol, it felt like AGES since you've last been there. You wonder how things have bee going.

With that, you retrace your steps on the familiar path to the most popular part of the city. Outwardly, it seemed the same as ever, and it looked like that even with all of the drama and politics going on around the city, the Guild was just as busy as ever, with an endless flow of adventurers moving in and out. In fact, you almost swear that there's MORE people here than before.

Guess there was nothing like uncertainty to fuel the demand for more hired muscle, you suppose.

>Go chat up the Guild clerk.
>See what sorts of quests are up.
>See if there's any gossip going around in the tavern.
>Other

>>2617616
>See if there's any gossip going around in the tavern.

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>>2617616
>>Go chat up the Guild clerk.

I hope Morgan won't get mad at us for drinking on the job.

>>2617616
>>Go chat up the Guild clerk.
Let's see what's new in this neck of the woods.

>>2617616
>>Go chat up the Guild clerk.

>>2617616
>See if there's any gossip going around in the tavern.

>>2617616
>See if there's any gossip going around in the tavern.

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>>2617616
You head over to the font desk where the Guild Clerk is stationed, and see her dutifully standing there as always, a bright smile on her face as she cheerfully greets all of the adventurers that enter and bidding goodbye to the ones that leave. Her eyes wander over and widen when she sees you.

"Ah! Ashwalker! It's good to see you again! I heard you were on a long expedition!"

You nod in confirmation.

"So it is true! You haven't shown up for quiet a while and I was getting a bit worried!" She giggles. "I'm sure you've got a lot of exciting stories to tell, huh?"

That you do.

"And uh, I guess I should let you know right away, but there's been someone asking about you." The Guild clerk notes. "Look kinda like it's serious business!"

Is that so? You could think of quite a number of people who would go through the trouble of tracking you down here. But who exactly...?

Things were just getting more complicated by the minute.

>And that's it for tonight! As always, next thread is next week! And don't forget Macross on Friday!

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>>2617636
Thanks for the run, Merc!

>>2617636
THanks MERC!