Graded [Widersia, Eastern Border] Edge of Enigma

[Elvario]

Almeida

Spoiler: full image and source

From: Almeida

Languages: Common | [Terran] | %Analog% | <Beastial> (attempts)
Mentions: TheTimePiece | Decimus Maxxob

“[For sure!]” She replied to the idea of their creators being twins. “[Exactly! Who cares if some of us have some screws loose, right? We all have our problems! So long as things go well in the end, right?!?]” She was so glad she seemed to have finally found someone that understood the struggles. “[So what if I can't speak Common. It's not like I didn't try to learn it. Like...]” She mumbled, before realising she'd gotten distracted.

“[Oh, that's great! I don't! I only know approximately what I'm doing!]” She replied to officer Surius. Perhaps not the most confident or inspiring reply, but she sounded very confident when she said it at least.

“[It's nice to meet you Tamriel! Man, putting you here against your wishes must suck! Don't worry, we'll figure out how to deal with your master! If they're also in need if freeing, we'll just free the bunch of you! Right Yunaesa?]” She'd ask her compatriot. “[Between me, Valerius, Yunaesa and Zjorn and the others, we're totally unstoppable.]” She confirmed.

Their officer seemed to know a way to continue. “[Oh, that's pretty neat and cool! Can you teach me whatever it is you're doing at some point?]” She asked, wanting to learn from him when she had the chance. They wouldn't always conveniently have an officer like that around.

As for the topic of freeing folk, she had a clear preference. “[Well, it doesn't sound like they're baddies, so we're gonna try freeing them, right?]” She asked to confirm.

“[Whoo, helping folk!]” She cheered after Yunaesa. “[Fist-bump!]” She called out, offering Yunaesa to bump fists upon this exciting new mission.

“[Sir, yes sir!]” She replied, stepping aside as instructed, now that it was confirmed they'd be helping her new mirror-friend.

“[WHOOOAHHHHH that's like a bazillion load of firepower.]” She stated when everyone went completely wild against the mirror. “[I hope our new mirror friend is alright and that it didn't hurt.]” She added, feeling a tad worried.

“[Breach protocol! Affirmative!]” Now that she'd been explained what breach protocol was, she could totally do so as well! Wait. What was it again? Opening up and place and entering it. Right. She headed into the next room.

“[Oh my, it's hot in here.]” She stated, upon looking around. “[Smog... lava... or is it magma? I always mix those up. Anyhow, I guess we don't want to fall down here.]” She realised. “[Cause like... the smog means that this magma, or lava, can totally become liquid again, right?]”

“[I bet there's another one that's forced to guard this place! Let's see if we can free that one as well, right?]” She suggested.

There was a bit of an issue. “[I'm horrible at caution and discretion!]” She replied. “[Oh, oh! But I do have an idea. We could chug rocks at the path in front of us or at the weird pillar looking thing!]” She suggest. “[Right? It'd be more silent than firing at it at least.]” She stated, side-eyeing Decimus when she mentioned that bit.

 

[Maxxob]

Decimus Valerius

Spoiler: Minions

Titles: [Human - Mundane], [Native], [Military Cadet F] - Widersia - Color #a13a3a
Language key: "Common", "[Terran]"

Elvario TheTimePiece

Decimus heard the information which Almeida managed to 'extract', in some kind of sense, from the creature within the mirror with some interest. It seemed that there was a way for it to get freed and, just as the officer mentioned, it didn't really conflict with the goals which the group had. In fact, they would rather end up dealing with the demon's master one way or another from the look of things. Personally, the human was neutral about the creature's prospect of surviving. Well, if it wasn't necessary to vanquish it, they ought to not do it.

"[Nice work.]" The old man said briefly to the hammer-wielding female, giving credit where credit was due. And, when came the order to fire, Decimus himself joined the assault against the specific mirror, squeezing the trigger of his pistol and firing it with impunity. This time around, it appeared that the result of the attack had been quite different from the previous one. Narrowing his eyes, he watched at the new space being revealed. Slightly confused, he wasn't exactly sure of how that came to happen. It was clear that officer Surius was able to catch something which the old soldier was unable to. While he was curious to know what that was, he would leave it to another time.

Fixing the peaked cap on top of his head slightly, he got into position, bursting into the new space along with the constructs under his command, assuming the breach protocol. Now, in the new space, Decimus quickly aimed his pistol left and right, searching for hostiles, while he peered from over the iron sight of his gun. The smog immediately caught his attention, as well as the eerie orangey glow that emanated from the floor. It didn't take long from beads of sweat to start forming on his forehead, feeling the increase in heat. Even then, he didn't feel exactly uncomfortable, as he had been wanting to visit a sauna for relaxation. But that was not the time for it.

Eventually, his eyes fixed on the obsidian obelisks at the distance, as well as the markings on it. A trap was more than likely present in that place. Maybe it was going to bring forth several creatures like the hulking-abomination they had to face previously. Maybe lava would pour into the chamber, drowning them in it. Regardless, Decimus was aware he didn't really have enough finesse to transverse the path towards the obelisks without setting them off. It was then that the suggestion of chucking rocks at it was once more brought forth. Noticing the side-eye from Almeida, the old soldier chuckled a bit. "[It might be a good time to practice that 'batting' you and Yunaesa were mentioning earlier.]" His tone was slightly humorous, showing that he had been paying attention to both the conversation between both girls. Holstering his pistol, he continued. "[If that doesn't work, I will have my squad to march up to the obelisk. They are expendable anyway.]" The veteran soldier said coldly, with a shrug, not seeing anything wrong with it. Crossing his arms, white smoke leaving the very corner of his mouth, he waited for the attempt.

 

[TheTimePiece]

Place: Widersia, Eastern border Edge, strange dimension

Language key: “Common”, “[Terran]”, “%Analog%”

Mentions: Maxxob Elvario

Yunaesa
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“[Haha yeah! It’s okay! I can’t speak common either! My mind totally makes it gurgly whenever I try it out and I don’t know what anyone’s saying! It’s okay if you have problems because problems don’t define who you are!]” Yunaesa proclaimed cheerily.

Officer Surius
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The good officer looked at Almeida and nodded, “[Understandable.]” There wasn’t much advantage in taking the wind out of her sail at the time, so he did not press the matter, results were what mattered at the moment anyway.

Tamriel
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“[Thank you..just hurry, you need to get through these..areas to reach him. I’m afraid that he's horribly lost...]”

Yunaesa did a bit of a hop and was in agreement “[Hell yeah we will! We’ll crush any baddies and free the goodies! Plus we got the might of the Widerisan military behind us! Practically second to none in this world! I’d like to see whatever we’re going up against deal with all of us!]” She grinned.
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Officer Surius looked back at Almeida curiously briefly before he understood what she was saying. “[Oh you mean that ‘trick’ I just did? Maybe I could connect you with her too if your plan is to keep operating like this for the good of Widersia...truth is it’s some magic and it’s the eye.]” He’d reply gesturing to his, apparently not normal eye.

He looked like he was in thought for a moment before he continued, “[We’ll do our best to minimize killing ones which have a semblance of sentience who can be reasoned with like the last. I do imagine we will need to kill beings like that first monster we encountered outside however. ]”

Yunaesa gave the hammerer the mentioned fist bump offer, grinning once again. “[Haha! Yeah Zjorn is gonna cut all the baddies up!]”


When the fire went off Yunaesa was pretty excited too, “[Look at all that ranged fire power Zjojrn! Isn’t it cool! I know it’s not the same as getting close and personal but it’s really awesome too!]”

Thankfully since the mirror demon had moved out of that particular one he actually was okay.

Yunaesa mirrored some of Almeida’s behavior upon entering the space, ‘[Wow this is really glowy, and it looks pretty hot! Yeah we don’t wanna fall into that I think it could be pretty bad if we did The lava would probably swallow any of us right up..and we’d be pretty cooked.]” She nodded reaffirming what Almeida said.



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With everyone back into their pre-entering formation with Surius and his forces, Yunaesa, and Almeida toward the front of the group, Decimus toward the back with his units, along with the ranged adventurers,

Yunaesa seemed to agree, “[If they can be saved we should save them!]”

The officer was quick to respond to Almeida’s comment "[Do your best then.]”

Yunaesa lit up when Decimus mentioned it could be a good idea, “[You really think so? You think me, Almeida Valerius and Zjorn are good enough!? We could start a ‘baseball’ team?!]” She seemed to be pretty excited at this prospect.

Officer Surius looked like he was quietly contemplating their options, before he spoke up once more. “[You and Decimus raise fair points. This would be a quieter approach than opening fire again, since we don’t know just how aware these beings are before they are summoned. However I would like to minimize military resource loss where possible on this operation. So here's the plan, Yunaesa, and Almeida, you have permission to hit some rocks here over at the obelisks and their circle as well as nearby them, since you have a better hitting weapon it might make sense if Yunaesa pitches them to you, rather than getting close enough to toss them into range this is probably the safest option, you can keep launching them, however if it becomes clear there is no reaction from the rocks, then we will send a single clockwork soldier across to see if anything is triggered.]”

“[Ranged units should be on standby to engage if anything of interest appears.]” He further added.

Yunaesa seemed to light up at this prospect “[OOOO okay! Yes Sir!]” She’d go and fetch some rocsk which she could throw before getting into position to toss it Almeida’s way. “[Are you ready?!]” She’d announce. And presuming Almeida agreed she would toss one her way to hit when she was ready.

Ruell
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Ruell on the other hand looked toward them, “[Hmphm..I imagine my rifle could reach them alone..but this is more quiet..it does pack a bunch..there was a question..I had to ask an organic of your condition however.]” He’d then turn to Decimus.

“[You do not seem to be of a very high standing, yet your age appears advanced, are your looks deceiving, or..what inspired you to join the military at such an age?]” Ruell asked not seeming to mind social conventions or the fact that this might not be the very best time to try to make small talk with them in a dangerous area but nevertheless he asked Decimus.

 

[Elvario]

Almeida

Spoiler: full image and source

From: Almeida

Languages: Common | [Terran] | %Analog% | <Beastial> (attempts)
Mentions: TheTimePiece | Decimus Maxxob

“[Thank you, thank you!]” She happily replied to Decimus' compliment. Upon Deciums' next suggestion, her eyes widened. “[That's a brilliant idea!]” She explained. “[Thank you!]” She added while at it.

Hearing that she wasn't the only one unable to speak Common, she felt like she'd finally found someone to relate too in Yunaesa. “[That's exactly what happens to me as well! Just weird, random noises, gurgly and like, odd static and stuff! Then if I try speak it, I just tend to revert back to Terran or Analog!]” It was so nice to finally find someone that understood the issue. “[Ha! I like that! I might have some screws loose but that doesn't mean I can't screw over anyone who'd stand against me!]” She replied.

She'd wave the mirror guy goodbye, as she'd head towards the next stage, glad that Yunaesa was confident in their ability to sort this out as well.

“[Connect me with someone? Oh, that sounds fancy! I'd like to be connected please!]” She replied without needing much thought. “[Oh? Magic in the eye? I think my eyes are still organic, so I doubt those could be enchanted...]” She stated, a tad sad at the sudden let-down.

She'd nod at his next phrases. “[I like that! Try to kill all the mean and brainless or undead baddies, try to save those that are good! That'd make me a top ranked adventurer in no-time, right?]”

Hearing Yunaesa reach the same conclusion, she'd not. “[Totally hot!]” She'd confirm. “[I'm still not sure if it's Lava or Magma though...]” She added.

“[We'd be the best baseball team for sure.]” She got Valerius ready. “[You and Zjorn can pitch us a rock at any point and we'll totally core a home-run on that obelisk thing! Valerius says he's totally excited as well!]”

“[Me and Valerius were born ready, give it all you've got!]” She'd use a Grand Slam to slam that rock right at the obelisk (and later also one at the circle and what whatever else there was) with a [Grand Slam].

Grand Slam F – Martial Ethos E, Initiative [Attack] E, Blight (Valkanite) E, Continuing (Valkanite) E, Enervation E, Flare (Sight) E - Grade E – 2 actions – 1 post Cooldown.

 

[Maxxob]

Decimus Valerius

Spoiler: Minions

Titles: [Human - Mundane], [Native], [Military Cadet F] - Widersia - Color #a13a3a
Language key: "Common", "[Terran]"

Elvario TheTimePiece

The old man's expression relaxed, maybe for the first time since they all had embarked into that mission. With a faint smile on his wisened lips, he turned towards Yunaesa and then Almeida in turn. "[Oh yes, I am pretty sure you four would make a nice 'baseball'. Practice and dedication is all it takes.]" His voice carried confidence which he shouldn't have, after all, he had no idea what a baseball team was. However, life has taught him that encouragement goes a long way. Maybe, because of how long he had been in the military, expecting and seeing the worst, Decimus had entirely forgotten how full of wonder and excitement kids could be. And that was exactly how he saw both Almeida and Yunaesa: kids, despite the previous talk about sawing and crushing between them.

As he prepared to see what would come about from the attempt, the construct question towards him was unexpected, yet it didn't surprise him. After all, he knew how odd it must have been to see someone, that apparently had his age, still holding lower ranks within the military. Even the most incompetent of cadets ended up being promoted, if they lived long enough. His lips curled upwards slightly, his eyes zeroing on Ruell. "[Oh no, I am indeed in my sixties, back pain and everything.]" He answered the construct, joking about the last part since, fortunately, he was quite fit for a human around his age. "[I am originally from the East Empire and was conscripted into the military in the very beginning of the war. Held the rank of something akin to 'captain', until my retirement, about five years ago.]" Decimus revealed that information without minding it. While Surius most likely had knowledge of it, it could be a little curious to know that they could very well have met in the opposite sides of the battlefield.

Removing his glasses for a moment, he produced a handkerchief to wipe the lenses, while his focus remained on Ruell. "[Much happened during my time in it, and life taught me much as well. Now, why I rejoined the military under a different banner...]" His tone was steady and grave, spending a moment to look at any light source with glasses being held on his hands. Glad about how cleaned they were, he placed them on his face once more. "[... the current war situation is threatening to spill over into my new home.]" his explanation finished with his expression shifting to a more determined one. There was much that was left unsaid, but that was the gist of it.

 

[TheTimePiece]

Place: Widersia, Eastern border Edge, strange dimension

Language key: “Common”, “[Terran]”, “%Analog%”

Mentions: Maxxob Elvario

Yunaesa
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“[Woah I didn’t know we had so many similarities, that’s totally awesome!]” She’d grin. “[Zjorn thinks it’s awesome too by the way! Even though it kind’s kind of sucky people say stuff like that sometimes it’s okay! You and Valerius can take on whatever comes your way!]”



Yunaesa would have stayed close to Almeida and imitated the waving gesture on their way out.

Officer Surius
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“[It’s alright Almeida, They might be able to put it on something else that isn’t organic for you or something, I won’t know until you see them though..They’re the same person I’d like to have a look at our new mirror friend once he’s been freed.]” The officer spoke very casually back.

“[I mean yeah it’s a way of going about it. I know from experience sometimes restraint pays off, not all of your enemies are really your enemies, sometimes they can become your allies if you play your cards right..even if there’s a strong incentive sometimes to just wipe everything out in your path that’s hostile..it’s all a balancing act really.]”


“[I dunno, I don’t really read a lot of books.]” Yunaesa said truthfully on the lava or magma dealio.

Yunaesa had been rather excited to hear Decimus confirm that. “[So you do think so! Thanks! Maybe me and Almeida will have to put in some practice then!]”

Yunaesa upon hearing Almeida was ready, got into position to pitch, while the other military and adventurer folk were into position to respond to any activity that may take place, weapons drawn.

“[ALRIGHTY ALMY AND VALERIUS THIS ONE IS COMING RIGHT YOUR WAY! ZJORN AND ME ARE GONNA GIVE THIS PITCHING OUR ALL!]” She announced loudly with a grin. and a glint of excitement and determination in her eyes, as she pitched the first rock she had collected as hard as she possibly could.

Yunaesa would continue to pitch rocks periodically once Almeida was ready so they could hit the targets.

With the first rock that hit the pillar, nothing seemed to happen other than the sound of the rock hitting the pillar. So then they would check the circle.

Ruell
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While the pitching took place, Ruell would listen to Decimus.

“[That is an impressive age to each for a human.]” Ruell responded matter of fact. “[I see, so you do have prior service experience then in the military, that is good to know. While I do not know what you went through there, personally I do not have much of a personal opinion on or gripe with the Empire, after all they produce constructs in great numbers too. As long as they stay in their lane and do not bother us during their conflict that is good enough for me However even i realize it is good to be prepared for the worst case scenario in these situations, so I can understand your perspective. Widersia’s security is essential for the people’s independence.]”


When the second rock hit the circle however, it was a different story, as the circle began to light up..and that foul smog from before where that creature had erupted from the wall, began to appear at the circle.


“[Assume defensive positions! Be ready for combat!]” Officer Surius called out to the group.

What appeared was probably a deal worse than what the group might have been hoping for.

Molten Monster
​

The ground rumbled a bit and a [large] firey molten creature erupted from the ground which looked sort of armored, was it a sort of construct? It let out a loud roar which sounded aggressive.

Imps
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Not only that but suddenly 20 or so much smaller demonic like creatures spread throughout the rifle appeared rising out of the circle and smog, all holding spears, and they began to advance at the party at a brisk pace looking like they were getting ready to attack.

“[ Assume Defensive positions! When you think you can hit them fire at will!]” Surius called out, “[Yunaesa and Almeida, get ready to hold the line with me! Make and clear out so that Ruell gets a clear shot, his weapon has the farthest range out of all of us!]” Surius drew out his Katana in one hand with his revolver in the other at that point., while his construct soldiers got into a formal line battle formation.


"[Yes Sir! Me and Zjorn are ready to rumble!]" Yunaesa would exclaim stepping to the side, not particularly looking afraid of was coming, quite the contrary she seemed revved up and ready to fight. Presumably Almeida moved over as well.


While the monsters moved, the large molten golem like creature started to slowly approach in their direction as well.

 

[Maxxob]

Decimus Valerius

Spoiler: Minions

Titles: [Human - Mundane], [Native], [Military Cadet F] - Widersia - Color #a13a3a
Language key: "Common", "[Terran]"

Elvario TheTimePiece

As the pitching and batting took place in the background, Decimus, while conversing with Ruell, still kept his senses sharpened. With the elderly man listening to the construct, each of the words it uttered were nothing short of the truth. For someone to reach the same age as the old cadet, even more in a line of work which placed your life in constant risk, with the addition of the ongoing war, was very rare. Indeed, Decimus was the exception rather than the rule. And as the adventurer construct kept starting telling its opinion about the East Empire, a curious expression crossed the human's features. More specifically, the snippet 'after all they produce constructs in great numbers too'.

The old veteran tilted his head slightly, taking drag after drag of the smoking pipe on his lips. That was such an... odd statement. It would be almost as if he were glad that The Kingdom, with a great number of humans among their numbers, got together to have babies. Personally, Decimus still held some edge of objectification towards constructs. Despite forgetting sometimes that he was leading machines, instead of living beings, he saw the troops under him and those under Surius just like that: machines or things, tools for a purpose. But then again, was Decimus himself that different? "[Couldn't have said better, but one thing you said piqued my interest: why would it be of any importance to you if the East Empire produces constructs? Do you consider any construct your kin?]" The old cadet decided to return the question with the same frankness and directness as Ruell had used previously. Did the mechanical adventurer consider even mechanoids, built for singular purpose, such as wielding or cleaning, his family? But a new insight would be gained into the mind of machines or, at the very least, this particular one.

However, from a moment to the next, all hell broke loose. Apparently, one of the rocks have finally hit the right, or the wrong spot, and things began to shift considerably. The same foul smog, which heralded the coming of the massive flesh abomination, began being billowing. Decimus, drawn to action in the shifting situation, didn't waste time drawing his sidearm in a hurry. Narrowed eyes behind crystalline glasses began scanning the area, searching for any offending party. And, soon enough, they found their mark: a large, molting creature. Its exterior, probably made out of rocks or some other kind of mineral, crevices on its form alight with burning, ember hue. The violent roar that left its figure, like a bestial call of war, made the human instinctively aim his pistol squarely against its head.

The large creature, however, did not come by itself. The smaller, demonic creatures sprouting out of the smog along with the large, molten golem. With spears in hand, they began marching towards the party. Hearing Surius orders, to keep them clear of the mechanic sharpshooter, Decimus didn't miss a beat in acknowledgement. "[Yes, sir!]" With a firm voice, he continued, ordering his own construct squad. ["Form defensive positions with officer Surius troops! Fire on the smaller targets at will!"] His voice left no room for argument, not that Decimus expected any from the mechanoids. And, while the constructs shifted their position, marching with clanking of metal and whirring from their interiors to take positions alongside Surius's troops, steam rifles at the ready, the elderly aim shifted. From the hulking golem, towards one of the smaller creatures, waiting for just the right moment to squeeze the trigger.

Actions:

1 - Emergency Reinforcements - Magic F, Minions F, Focus F, Energized F - Decimus is able to magically summon his Minions for a single turn - Grade F Cooldown -0
2 - Ordered the minions to take their places beside Surius' troops, getting ready to fire
3 - Aimed at one of the imps, waiting for it to get in range.

 

[Elvario]

Almeida

Spoiler: full image and source

From: Almeida

Languages: Common | [Terran] | %Analog% | <Beastial> (attempts)
Mentions: TheTimePiece | Decimus Maxxob

“[Thank you for the vote of confidence! What do you think our name should be?]” She asked Decimus. Happy to hear him on board with the idea. “[Oh! Perhaps you could be our coach? That's a thing baseball teams have, right?]” She double-checked. He'd never played the game in his past life, but he did vaguely remember having watched some matches on television and seeing some folk talking to the players from a bench along the field.

“[Muahahaha! That we can!]” She'd reply to Yunaesa. “[I'm sure that's something we have in common with you and Zjorn as well!]” She added with a smile.

She looked at Surius in surprise. “[Oh, I get a non-organic eye as well? Well~ One more metal bit wouldn't hurt, so long as it doesn't rust. It's so annoying having to keep treating my arms and legs against rust and I really, really, totally, really, very much hope that the stuff in my brain isn't gonna rust cause I'd have no way to un-rust it!]” She added with a smile that didn't seem to fit the seriousness of the potential issue. “[Either way, I'd totally want to get connected and go on an adventure with you and our mirror friends! Yunaesa and Zjorn should come as well! That sounds like it'd be really neat!]”

Almeida stood on one leg, hovering Valerius from side to side. “[Whoo! I totally have good balance!]” She claimed upon reconfirming it. “[So I'm pretty sure I can totally do this balancing act you're talking about! Beat all the baddies to a bloody pulp and befriend everyone else! The way everyone should live!]”

She was surprised when Yunaesa said she didn't read a lot of books. “[Oh wow, my neither! I could never afford them and I hate how many are in Common! I can't read that!]” She replied.

Upon hearing Yunaesa call out, she'd get fully hyped up. “[BRING IT YUNA AND ZJORN! WE SHALL GIVE THESE ROCKS A HAMMERING FOR THE AGES!!!]”

“[Question sir! How do I assume a position?]” She asked, upon seeing the molten monster appear and hearing and hearing the instructions. “[Man... that looks hot.]” She added afterwards, not eager to get burned by it.

“[Yes sir! What line do you want me to hold?]” She asked, looking for a line to grab a hold off. Wondering if they were going to try trip or fish up those imp things with it. “[Clear out? You want us to beat them to a pulp, right?]” She asked, thinking she at least knew that one.

She'd just following along with what Yunaesa would be doing. Whatever Imp would be stupid (or brave) enough to get close would get the Blinding Hammer-On from her and Valerius, followed by two normal attacks.

Blinding Hammer-On F – Martial Ethos F, Initiative [Attack] F, Blight (Valkanite) F, Continuing (Valkanite) F, Flare (Sight) E --- Grade F – 1 action – 1 post Cooldown.

Action 1: Blinding Hammer-On F
Action 2/3: Normal attack
E-grade 0/1
F-grade 0/0

 

[TheTimePiece]

Place: Widersia, Eastern border Edge, strange dimension

Language key: “Common”, “[Terran]”, “%Analog%”

Mentions: Elvario Maxxob

Ruell
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“[Those who are capable of possessing higher level thinking, I believe are worthy of being held into consideration. There are also many constructs who only communicate mostly in simple binaries to respond to commands and communicate with each other on a base level focused on very simple tasks. While I do not hold animosity toward constructs which function in this capacity as they certainly play an important role in where they are from for doing the sort of labor which many others would rather not do, I do not see them as equally valuable, compared to ones like myself, who are capable of much more complicated thinking and reasoning.]” He replied, it seemed like Ruell saw some other constructs as his kin but with selective reasoning.

“[That is also not to say that I do not believe that those more mundane constructs should be treated well, they should be maintained and kept in good condition so that they may continue to function to the best of their abilities, but if it was between a construct like myself or one of their abilities to function, I would always prioritize the more advanced construct which is more like myself.]”

Yunaesa
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“[Ya Decimus you should totally be our coach!]

She’d laugh sounding elated at Almeida’s words.

Officer Surius
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“[...I’m not certain that you getting a new eye in that capacity would be all that warranted.]” He responded looking a more bashful looking with a hand briefly behind his head, when she spoke about the potential complications of getting a cool new eye so casually, “[I was thinking something more along the lines of giving you something that wouldn’t need to be so permanent that could allow you to do..something similar if were necessary, but again I’m not really the one who knows so much about how it all works they are.]”

“[However, with what you are saying about adventuring, that might very well be possible, more likely if this operation is a success, perhaps there’d be more of a case and an advantage for more joint activities in the future.]” He did not touch upon the mirror friend bit given the uncertain situation there.

“[...That’s certainly one way to do things!]” Officer Surius responded when she said how she’d go about beating baddies and befriending others.

“[Ya! I don’t know why books are so popular!]” Yunaesa looked very involved during the rock process with Almeida’s enthusiastic response.
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Decimus’ soldiers would fall into line assuming the line battle formation with Surius’ units so that they could alternate firing along lines as needed as a means to pick off imps. As the Imps scampered along, moving with a fervor intent to inflict violence against their enemies with the aggressive sounds which left the lesser demons’s mouths, when they’d first get into range, Officer Surius’ clockwork soldiers would start opening fire on them, the steam based projectiles having some good puncturing power the first couple of shots seemingly breaking some of the imp’s light armor while subsequent ones did actual damage, causing boiling, steaming blood to shoot out from some of them, three or so of the imps fell from sustained fire, (Imps 1#-#3) who seemed less skilled at protecting themselves. Perhaps they had been put toward the front as a sort of cannon fodder. Decimus himself would aid in the felling of Imp #4 with his shot, as some of the suppressive fire from the clockwork soldiers had weakened it, letting his shot strike true and pierce its body as it slumped over after.

In comparison some of the other imps however were capable of dodging shots and even successfully protecting against some of them by using their spears to successfully parry the shots, as they advanced letting out more demonic screeches. Despite this they were not the most organized group, moving more like a warband might.


The officer would not respond to Almeida’s questions she posed as she didn't understand what he had said.

Instead he’d bark more orders out, “[Almeida and Yunaesa, do not allow those monsters to reach our lines! We have ranged superiority but if they close in on our soldiers in it’ll get a lot more messy!, Yes, defeat as many as you can! We’ll continue to provide supportive fire!]”


Almeida’s strikes rang true on Imp #5, as it had rushed ahead to try to stab her with a mundane attack upon approaching, the blinding nature of her hammer making it unable to follow up easily as it screeched, it’s armor broken and then it took two more bashes until it too stopped moving, looking pretty crushed.

While that was going in, Yunaesa made her way in [“Come on Zjorn if Valerius can do it you can too!]”

She’d target the other one who was running ahead nearby Imp #6, who looked like they were running in to try to stab her.

She’d rev up ‘Zjorn' The chained magic mechanized blade lighting up and making the sound which it did as she dashed right up to the Imp and before it got a chance to go in for the strike she slashed it right across the chest with Zjorn’s Mechanized Melee, before following up with two more brutal strikes.

“[TAKE THAT!]” She’d call out before following up with two more basic strikes of her own, “[AND THIS!]” eventually decapitating the imp, moving away from the blood that came out knowing full well it looked quite hot not really wanting to get it on herself.

She’d look over to Almeida and say, "[Hey Almy more baddies coming this way!]" so they could get ready and continue to fight the next approaching set (Imps #7 and #8) who were now charging at both of them.


Meanwhile Ruell in the distance, had the hatted adventurer once again helping him load up his large steam rifle, which he was charging up a shot from the looks of things, aiming right down the center of the horde.

Officer Surius would fire his revolver like weapon off once again striking one of the approaching Imps (#9) just below the neck but that did not stop it even if it slowed it down a tad and it looked like it’s light armor had broken, so he’d shoot it again, and then at that point it looked hurt.

Molten Monster
​

While this was transpiring, a crater began to form around the molten monster’s feet gradually as small rocks started to float and it let out another roar, a sort of fiery aura starting to build up on it..as it sort of looked like it was stockpiling energy.

“[Be ready for a retaliatory attack from that firey monster!]”Surius called out with a warning.

Spoiler: Yunaesa Actions

Yunaesa Actions:
1. Attack Imp #6 with Zjorn’s Mechanized Melee F (0 Post cooldown)
[Specialize] Fighting Style F (7) Zjorn’s Mechanized Melee
An aggressive chainsaw based fighting Style focused on enhancing saw damage,and inflicting targets with lasting damage and afflictions.
Incurable F - 0 Post cooldown
2. Basic attack Imp #6
3. Basic attack Imp #6

Spoiler: Enemy Status

Enemy Status:
Imps: 1-6 (Dead)
Imps #7 and #8 approaching into Melee Range of Yunaesa and Almeida.

Imp #9: Injured but approaching

Imp 10#-#20: Approaching

Molten Monster: Standing in place, Charging.

 

[Elvario]

Almeida

Spoiler: full image and source

From: Almeida

Languages: Common | [Terran] | %Analog% | <Beastial> (attempts)
Mentions: TheTimePiece | Decimus Maxxob

“[MUAHAUAHA SPLATTER LIKE THE BADDY LITTLE BASTARDS YOU ARE!!!]” She called out upon seeing the imps go down, including the one she'd squashed with some help of her trusted buddy Valerius.

Upon hearing Yuna call out, she'd reply. “[LET'S GO GET 'EM!!!]” She'd get ready to deal with one of the two imps (whichever Yuna wouldn't go after) heading for them. Considering the creatures didn't seem particularly intelligent and how her previous attack had worked, she'd figured she could rinse and repeat with a [Blinding Hammer-On] followed by two regular attacks.

“[Oh boy, that looks like it might be bad!]” She replied to Surius' warning. Not that she could do anything about it. At least not at the moment.

Blinding Hammer-On F – Martial Ethos F, Initiative [Attack] F, Blight (Valkanite) F, Continuing (Valkanite) F, Flare (Sight) F --- Grade F – 1 action – 1 post Cooldown.

Action 1: Blinding Hammer-On F
Action 2/3: Normal attack
E-grade 0/1
F-grade 0/0

 

[Maxxob]

Decimus Valerius

Spoiler: Minions

Titles: [Human - Mundane], [Native], [Military Cadet F] - Widersia - Color #a13a3a
Language key: "Common", "[Terran]"

Elvario TheTimePiece

The invitation to both name the baseball team, and coach both girls, came a bit of a surprised to Decimus, his wrinkled face stretching for a moment in a rare expression of... amusement? Or was it happiness? It was difficult to tell, as his demeanor had been kept mostly serious and neutral up to that point, professionalism on his duties usually taking the forefront of the old veteran's mind. Still, assuming they all get out of that place alive, he wasn't against using his life-time experience in the army for something other than the furnaces of war. As for the name of the team? Mechanical Busters fit the bill quite well, at least until a fully organic player joined it.

And Ruell's explanation shed quite a bit of light upon the construct's own considerations towards other of the same mechanical disposition as him. Personally, the Eastern elderly man thought it was a bit curious that the construct even kept in mind the mechanoids with a strict set of parameters, unable to perform more than their primary purpose. Still, throughout his life, he had learned of similar parallels that could be traced between organics as well towards those less capable. With that, Ruell's answer had been more than satisfactory, Decimus learning and being able to glimpse within a construct's mind for the first time.

=//=
​

A smirk tugged on Decimus' lips as the magazine from his pistol struck true against one of the weakened imps, seeing the creature slump over lifeless. And just as he began taking aim at the imp which Officer Surius had wounded (Imp #9), he came to a full halt, his ashen eyes shifting towards the molten golem, noticing the shifting in the creature's stance, as it began preparing for something, the roaring which the being let out piercing the old veteran's ears. It didn't take long for Surius to also warn the group about it, and the cadet's mind began heeling on what it could be done.

Without knowing the fiery monster's range, Decimus opted to take on a safer approach. "[Assume defensive positions! Block the oncoming attack!]" The command came quickly, shifting the orders from attack to defense in a blink of an eye. It was a stark contrast to the usual human-wave tactics used by the Eastern military, in which he had learned most tactics he knew. It looked like an old dog could indeed be taught some new tricks. And the old veteran also followed suit, assuming a defensive position and bracing for impact, hoping for it to be just as effective as he had imagined.

Actions:

1 - Emergency Reinforcements - Magic F, Minions F, Focus F, Energized F - Decimus is able to magically summon his Minions for a single turn - Grade F Cooldown -0
2 - Ordered the minions to take defensive positions and block. (Vit C (4) + Heavy Arm D (3) = 7)
3 - Assumed a blocking position. (Vit E (2) + Heavy Arm F (1) = 3)

 

[TheTimePiece]

Place: Widersia, Eastern border Edge, strange dimension

Language key: “Common”, “[Terran]”, “%Analog%”

Mentions: Maxxob Elvario

Yunaesa
​

“[YEAH! ALRIGHT! YOU GOT THIS VALERIUS!]” She’d exclaim in encouragement upon seeing Almeida take out an imp.

“[GOT YA! COME ON ZJORN LET’S CUT THEM UP!]” She’d rev the chainsaw blade once again and get to work.

Yunaesa would go in and attack Imp #8 who had been approaching, it lunged at her and made out a snarl of aggression as it tried to impale her but she was able to block the basic strike with Zjorn before going in and attacking with the same ability as before, viciously slashing the monster across the chest as blood flew, her eyes alight with determination.

“[That was close!]” “[I won’t let you hurt Zjorn!]” She’d move in and go for more basic strikes after that,Imp #8 tried to block her but she was able to cut a good way into it’s neck on the second strike before it slumped over, by moving in aggressively.

That left Imp #7 who had gone in to attack Almeida But it wouldn’t be long before it tried to block her attack but instead ended up having her hammer smash it’s spear as well as crush it’s chest in the process as blood spurt out of it’s mouth. Almeida’s normal attacks would help pummel it to death after the fact.

“[Good work Almeida!]”

Officer Surius

​

Office Surius grit his teeth, as he took another shot at Imp #9 felling the monster. His eye lit up once more as he looked at the molten golem like creature and then over to where Decimus had given his commands. He’d quickly call out.

“[My Units, Quickly! Fall back and Support Cadet Decimus’ Units In stopping the attack! Ruell! Aim your rifle at the giant and Open fire on my word! Aim for it’s chest! Yunaesa and Almeida, finish off those two, and take cover!, I’ll hold back the horde!]”

It was almost as if Surius had some sort of precognition ability as his units stopped firing and immediately got into a more solidified position with Decimus’ to defend against whatever was coming…

“[Yes Sir!]” Yunaesa called out

Officer then seemed to focus again intensely, waving his sword and suddenly a sizable semi-see through green wall like barrier stretched across the imps, but thanks to the elevation of the hill, Ruell would still get a clear shot over it at the molten monster. The Imps began to pile up against the barrier and violently strike it with their spears trying to break it, unable to go around it because it extended well beyond where the land ended and the freefall into magma began.

Molten Monster
​

After another violent roar, the Molten monster, gestured with its hands and suddenly with a large orange and red flash it would release a large meteorite like projectile which was flaming. The large flaming rock headed directly toward the defenders arcing and was coming in quick.

Ruell
​

“[FIRE RUELL!]” the officer called out with conviction.

[“Yes Sir!]” After his weapon was finished charging and being prepped by the hatted adventurer who had been working diligently a large powerful beam of concentrated steam shot across the field, the recoil clearly intense as Ruell jutted backward, and it pierced the molten monster right in the chest, causing it to let out a loud cry of aggression, not only that however the beam struck the meteor and broke it into smaller but formidable fragments which rained down on the constructs, who thankfully were able to defend themselves from the debris due to them blocking, had they been aiming they would have been less sturdy and may have been knocked over, instead some Officer Surius’s units were dented and battered, their armor taking some damage here and there but they were still quite functional.


Afterward being hit the aura around the Molten Monster became less intensified.


“[Resume combat line formation! Reload and regroup!, prepare for the next wave, to fire at will when you have a clear sight line!]” his soldiers moved back into their line formation except farther away from the imps now, getting ready to start their barrage again, as soon as the barrier cleared.

Spoiler: Yunaesa Actions

Yunaesa Actions:
1. Attack Imp #8 with Zjorn’s Mechanized Melee F (0 Post cooldown)
[Specialize] Fighting Style F (7) Zjorn’s Mechanized Melee
An aggressive chainsaw based fighting Style focused on enhancing saw damage,and inflicting targets with lasting damage and afflictions.
Incurable F - 0 Post cooldown
2. Basic Strike Imp #8
3. Move to take cover.

Spoiler: Enemy Status:

Enemy Status:
Molten Monster: Armor damaged

Imps #7, #8, #9 Killed.

Imps 10-20: Healthy, currently impeded by barrier, trying to break through.

 

[Maxxob]

Decimus Valerius

Spoiler: Minions

Titles: [Human - Mundane], [Native], [Military Cadet F] - Widersia - Color #a13a3a
Language key: "Common", "[Terran]"

Elvario TheTimePiece

The tides appeared to be shifting wildly in the battlefield. The frontliners, Almeida, Yunaesa and Surius had dispatched 3 more imps, the terrible looking attack of the molten golem weakened, thanks to Ruell's heavy weaponry and the deadly rocky shrapnel, with came from its destruction, being successfully blocked thanks to a join effort between Decimus' and Surius' constructs. And, albeit Surius' troops appeared to be somewhat damaged, the group still appeared to have the upper hand.

Without wanting to waste the advantage, the old veteran would already start giving the new orders to his constructs. "[Form a new firing line and prepare to fire as soon as the barrier is no more!]" The command was given in the most efficient manner he could think of. In tandem, as white smoke still left his smoking pipe, the elderly human would bring up his pistol, taking aim at one of the imps (#13), and waiting for just the right moment to squeeze the trigger.

"[Nice aim.]" He praised Ruell, shifting his gaze towards the construct for a moment, before it swiped against towards his target. While his neutral and serious expression hid, internally, he felt the rush of adrenaline. More and more, things appeared to be going their way, and he hoped that would remain so.

Actions:

1 - Emergency Reinforcements - Magic F, Minions F, Focus F, Energized F - Decimus is able to magically summon his Minions for a single turn - Grade F Cooldown -0
2 - Ordered the minions to form a new firing like and prepare to fire
3 - Took aim towards Imp #13, getting ready to fire

 

[Elvario]

Almeida

Spoiler: full image and source

From: Almeida

Languages: Common | [Terran] | %Analog% | <Beastial> (attempts)
Mentions: TheTimePiece | Decimus Maxxob

“[You too! Yuna and Zjorn!]” She'd reply, after having splattered up an imp nice and splatter-like.

“[Sir Yessir!]” She replied, upon being told to finish off the two imps. She'd follow it up by doing so. What worked twice might work thrice, so she'd yet again [Blinding Hammer-On] one and followed it up with two regular attacks, leaving the other to Yuna.

Seeing the officer form a barrier after some precognition like things going on, then seeing the two others fire off some large weapon to deal with the monster, she was rather impressed. “[That was awesome! You guys rock!]” She complimented them all.

Blinding Hammer-On F – Martial Ethos F, Initiative [Attack] F, Blight (Valkanite) F, Continuing (Valkanite) F, Flare (Sight) F --- Grade F – 1 action – 1 post Cooldown.

Action 1: Blinding Hammer-On F
Action 2/3: Normal attack
E-grade 0/1
F-grade 0/0

 

[TheTimePiece]

Place: Widersia, Eastern border Edge, strange dimension

Language key: “Common”, “[Terran]”, “%Analog%”

Mentions: Elvario Maxxob

Officer Surius
​

The officer looked to Yunaesa and Almeida. “[Make sure you stay a good distance away from the horde while I Do this! !]”

Yunaesa
​

“[Yes Sir!]”

That was fine Yunaesa would wait, while Officer Surius appeared to be pulling something out from inside his uniform and for some reason something in the back of Yunaesa’s mind clicked when she saw the sizable stick handle with what looked like a large black cylinder affixed to the top of it with something wrapped around it.


It was at that point, she had a weird vision..where she was in a first person perspective sitting in rows of wooden tables..and there were youthful looking people around her..wearing similar coded clothing? And at the front of room there was some guy with glasses, and weird maps on the wall as well as some wall he was writing with some white stick in a language made of symbols that strangely looked familiar to her...but she couldn’t quite read the text or make sense of it, but then there was a strange glowy picture next to the board, which depicted a very similar looking stick device but different..

“[I’m glad we’re on the same page Decimus! We’ll give them collective fire!]”

Ruell
​

Ruell would let out some sort of almost stilted chuckling sound which sounded machine like, “[Thank you, I like to think my creator calibrated me well. You’ve done quite well even given your advanced age, If you keep this up I’m certain you’ll be given more responsibility in defending Widersia.]” Ruell replied encouragingly.



“[The barrier will be coming down after I throw this momentarily, get ready to fire at will after!]” He called out to his own units.

“[You too adventurers who are ranged, open fire when the barrier comes down!]”

“[Yes Sir.]” Ruell replied getting his rifle ready, thankfully the hatted man had assisted him reloading the large rifle again.

This time The hatted man also pulled out his own revolvers of sorts, dual wielding and was ready to open fire.


Even so it wasn’t long before Officer Surius removed some sort of metallic cover from the top..He then attached the cover to what looked like some sort of wire..then pulling a string downward dragging some sort of odd looking steel rod through an igniter within the fuse, until suddenly there were sparks and just like that something was lit aflame on the stick.

“[Woah what do you think that’s for Almeida? I don’t think now is the best time for fireworks Sir!]” She called out.

Instead of entertaining her misunderstanding, Officer Surius’ strange eye lit up and he tossed the large stick grenade into the center of the pack just at the edge of the barrier, and suddenly his eye flashed the greenish hue before the barrier shattered and the imps let out a triumphant rallying cry as they looked like they were getting ready to charge as a pack…that was until a large explosion filled the area in front of them, lighting up the area, the stick grenade exploding.

Clockwork Soldiers

​

Just like clockwork, the ten clockwork soldiers under Surius opened with suppressive fire, a large chunk of the imps had been decimated after the explosion their ranks severly thinned at the center, and now Decimus’ soldiers also joined in firing, so now fifteen or so were able to get a few shots out on the now in range imps.

The hatted adventurer opened fire too,

Decimus’s shot would ring true and he would fell #13.

Imps fell faster and faster ,unable to properly respond, even those who were quicker and more combat capable.

When the smog finally cleared from the explosion it was a mass imp grave, remains of imp’s bodies strewn about as well as their demonic spears.

With the combined volley fire There were only about three imps or so left, #17 #16 and #19, and they were all flat on the ground trying to avoid the fire, they’d look around and get up and begin to run away using all fours at times to escape the onslaught, seeing that they weren’t going to win the engagement, clearly running for their lives, but suddenly a strange dark electrical charge ran down their bodies and they immediately stopped in place and fell to the ground, looking like they had been pretty sufficiently cooked, as if someone had executed them from afar.

Molten Monster
​

The large golem like creature looked like it was charging up yet another blast, as the same aura started to build.

“[Resume defensive formation! Reload and then Advance toward the giant! Prepare for engagement, we will get into firing range and focus fire to overwhelm our foe!]” Officer Srrius announced, his eye glowing yet again.

His soldiers would resume their previous defensive position with Decimus’ and they’d prepare to get a move on.

Yunaesa would stay toward the front lines and also get a move on,

“[Are you ready to smash up some serious monster Almeida?! I’m Gonna cut it up! Unlike a regular saw, Zjorn can totally cut through this type of stuff!]”

“[We just gotta make sure we don’t get hit! I dunno what was up with that weird electric stuff though do you think that master guy mirror guy was talking about smite them for running away or something?]”

Spoiler: Enemy Status

Enemy Status:
Imps: They are so dead lol

Molten Monster: Charging up a big boss shot

Spoiler: Ally Status

Ally Status:
Decimus units: Awesome, following orders.
Surius Units: Armor a bit ouch but otherwise great, following orders.

 

[Elvario]

Almeida

Spoiler: full image and source

From: Almeida

Languages: Common | [Terran] | %Analog% | <Beastial> (attempts)
Mentions: TheTimePiece | Decimus Maxxob

“[How far is a 'good' distance?]” She asked, as she was falling back. She figurd she'd just follow along with however far Yunaesa thought was far enough.

She had no ranged options, so it didn't sound like she needed to be at the ready. She figured she'd just yawn and lean back for a bit instead. “[I give up! I'm lost!]” She called out when Surius was doing all sorts of stuffs, then Yunaesa calling out fireworks.

“[Oh boy... that was a big boom.]” She said, her ears still ringing. She barely even heard her own voice. A heads-up to cover her ears again might've been nice.

“[OOHHH!! LET'S GO!!!]” She called out when it was time to go after the big one. “[This is going to be so hot!]” She stated, wondering if she'd get burned from it.

“[Like before? You aim left, I am right?]” She stated, dividing the monster in half again so they wouldn't get in each-others way.

“[Could be, or could be due to how they were brought here, or maybe from the big monster, but probably the main baddie. Wait, no, that one was also savable according to our mirror buddy, right?]” She should've made a list of which ones to kill and which ones to try save first.

Ah well. Magma was was clearly just 'kill' so she'd go for it. “[I'm gonna give it my all in just one swing. Watch this, it's my best trick~]” She stated, as she'd aim for its right knee with [Full-On-Hammering E]. “[Yuna, Zjorn, Valerius! Let's go!]”

“[May your molten misdeeds be melting like rocks to magma! May your heat be extinguished like a candle in the arctic! May your armour be crushes like a one-layered piece of toilet paper! FULL! ON! HAMMERING!]”

Full-On-Hammering E – Martial Ethos E, Initiative [Attack] E, Blight (Valkanite) E, Continuing (Valkanite) E, Deflect E, Enervation E, Flare (Sight) E - Grade E – 3 actions – 1 post Cooldown.

Initiative [Attack] - character's martial ethos gives them an edge when facing certain types of defences to their abilities. Character attacks (not defences) reduces defence ability contribution to a defence action by 1 per grade of Martial ethos when contested by Attacking.

Action 1 / 2 / 3 : Full-On-Hammering E

E-grade 0/1
F-grade 0/0

 

[Maxxob]

Decimus Valerius

Spoiler: Minions

Titles: [Human - Mundane], [Native], [Military Cadet F] - Widersia - Color #a13a3a
Language key: "Common", "[Terran]"

Elvario TheTimePiece

"[I am glad as well, sir! They will rue this day!]" Decimus replied to his superior, his mind swiftly adapting to the battlefield's chaos. There was much to learn, and he committed every sight to memory. While plans might be useless, planning was essential.

"[Hopefully, I’ll be 'around' long enough for that,]" he chuckled in response to Ruell, a hint of humor in his voice, a rare moment of levity given his advanced age.

Decimus focused on the scene before him. Officer Surius wielded a mundane object Decimus vaguely recalled from his textbooks. An explosion followed, but Decimus didn't flinch. As the barrier fell, he squeezed the trigger of his pistol, downing an imp.

The clockwork soldiers, commanded by Surius and himself, along with the hatted gunslinger, unleashed a massive volley. Most imps fell, and the survivors were quickly dispatched by an unseen force. Decimus' eyes narrowed as he scanned the battlefield, pondering the enemy's range.

"[Assume defensive positions! Block and then advance!]" Decimus barked, his commands sharp and economical. He took a defensive stance alongside his constructs.

Observing Yunaesa and Almeida’s charge against the molten golem, he couldn't help but feel a pang of nostalgia. Their youthful exuberance reminded him of days long past, where he too had faced battles with unbridled energy.

Actions:

1 - Emergency Reinforcements - Magic F, Minions F, Focus F, Energized F - Decimus is able to magically summon his Minions for a single turn - Grade F Cooldown -0
2 - Ordered the minions to take defensive positions and block. (Vit C (4) + Heavy Arm D (3) = 7)
3 - Assumed a blocking position. (Vit E (2) + Heavy Arm F (1) = 3)

 

[TheTimePiece]

Place: Widersia, Eastern border Edge, strange dimension

Language key: “Common”, “[Terran]”, “%Analog%”

Mentions: Maxxob Elvario

Fortunately for Almeida in mimicking Yunaesa they both avoided harm from the big boom other than perhaps some ringing which was uncomfortable to hear at worst.

Yunaesa
​

“[Haha that was a really big one!]” Yunaesa would call out to Almeida.

[“And Yeah it’s really hot in here and it looks really hot, so lets be careful not to get hit by that big meanie Almy!]”

“[That worked well last time lets do that again! Me and Zjorn will take left and you and Valerius take right!”]” She’d rev Zjojrn up at the thought.

“[Huh? Yah he said the main person behind this was savable, the guy he called his master? Probably the one who did the big shock, I don’t think the big molten guy can do the big shock unless he has more diverse magic than we thought..]”

“[YOU GOT THIS ALMEIDA AND VALERIUS!]” She’d cheer out with supportive determination. She’d run up on the left side.

Molten Monster

​

The Monster who had been charging up another shot let out another roar aggression at seeing the pair move in quickly. When Almeida suddenly struck it’s right knee with her hammer and a loud cracking sound could be heard as it let out another sound of aggression before it started to slump forward kneeling it’s body visibly cracking all over where she hit it, not to mention it seemed like the Enervation part of her ability screwed up part of the attack it had been charging up as it’s aura dimmed and didn’t look as threatening not to mention it’s eyes looked dimmed as well, the strange reaction with the Valkanite interacting with it strangely, Yunaesa quickly struck with the attack which she pretty much had access too after running up and using [Specialize] Fighting Style F Zjorn’s Mechanized Melee, Incurable F
Yunaesa slashes and or stabs a single target up to 5 ft away from her to try to inflict a wound which is more difficult to heal.- Grade F, 0 Post Cooldown.
On the other leg of the molten monster, sparks flying as Zjorn left a deep cut in the leg of the monster. She would also attack it’s leg again with a basic strike at the weakest point she could detect.

After that point a lesser meteorite projectile came flying where the constructs were protecting themselves, but it was off course on account of it’s vision being impaired.and instead it struck the ground nearby Officer Surius' and Decimus’ units, some firey rock shrapnel flying and pelting them, the damage being relatively superficial this time around, the other stronger attack failing thanks to Almeida’s ability, visibly fizzing out when it should have been launched.

Officer Surius
​

The officer gave a nod to Decimus, with a look of confidence, "[That they will.]" before calling out.

“[Good Work Almeida and Yunaesa, Let’s finish it off, move into range and fire above at will, Yunaesa and Alemida make sure to get out of the way when it looks like it’s going to fall!]”

Ruell

​

And just like that Ruell let out another chuckle, “[I’m sure you will be if you’re getting through this hellscape just fine.]”

All units would then begin to advance in formation toward the large construct, Ruell kept a greater distance back.

It wouldn’t be long before it looked like the monster was trying to charge up another attack, but it was at this point that Surius’ clockwork soldiers would start opening fire, as did Surius himself with his gun aiming for the leg that Yunaesa had hit to break it further as he fired upon it. Then there was Ruell who fired yet another powerful beam of steam smashing and piercing right through the armor of the molten monster, hot molten material seeming to leak out it’s core where it was pierced as it began to pivot forward..

“[Hey Almy we should probably get to the sides!]” Yunaesa would call out. Getting ready to move..

“[Let’s hope defeating our new friend here gets us a way to the next place!]” Surius declared, otherwise it was going to be a problem getting out of there no doubt..as there weren't really any visible exits.

 

[Maxxob]

Decimus Valerius

Spoiler: Minions

Titles: [Human - Mundane], [Native], [Military Cadet F] - Widersia - Color #a13a3a
Language key: "Common", "[Terran]"

Elvario TheTimePiece

The old veteran watched with apprehensive eyes, while blocking, Almeida and Yunaesa’s joint assault against the molten creature. Their might clearly bellied their appearances, a telling tale to not judge a book by its cover. And, with the threat of the attack being minimized so greatly, thanks to the dual attack, the creature appeared to be open and expose for all of them to pile up on it. There would be no quarter on Decimus’ part.

Ruell’s words earned a fleeting smile from the elderly man, who was too well aware that his biological clock could be on its lasts ticks and tocks. Still, at that very moment and on the thick of things, he couldn’t feel more alive. The feeling came with a purpose that was hard to put into words, but he made sure to temper it as to not fall into the trap of living only for war once more.

“[Advance and shoot at the exposed armor of the monster, on the double!]” Barking orders to the squad of constructs under him, he hurried their actions, wanting to capitalize on the Molten Golem’s weakness, thankfully created by Ruell’s heavy weaponry, as quickly as he could.

The old veteran would begin to follow right along with his constructs, step by arduous step, bearing the heat which was still present in that place. And, as the mechanoid squad stopped right in its maximum firing range, bringing up their rifles and starting to shoot at the exposed armor with timed volleys, he would also bring his pistol up, aiming squarely at the weak-point. Silently, he hoped that his superior was right. If defeating that creature didn’t create any new path to be threaded on, what would they do?


Actions:

1 - Emergency Reinforcements - Magic F, Minions F, Focus F, Energized F - Decimus is able to magically summon his Minions for a single turn - Grade F Cooldown -0
2 - Ordered the minions to advance and shoot against the exposed part of the Molten Monster
3 - Followed the minions' advance, staying right behind them.

 

[Elvario]

Almeida

Spoiler: full image and source

From: Almeida

Languages: Common | [Terran] | %Analog% | <Beastial> (attempts)
Mentions: TheTimePiece | Decimus Maxxob

“[The bigger they are, the harder they bang!]” She concluded after that impressive display. “[We've really gotta get our hands on some of those of our own!]” She added, eager to be able to cause such destruction herself.

“[Indeed, indeed! That kind of hot can't be good for the skin!]” She added after Yuna agreed with her.

“[LET'S GOOO!!!]” She shouted when Yuna agreed with her flawless tactics. “[YOU TWO GOT THIS AS WELL!!!]”

And got it, they did. Seeing the big molten monster crash down was a neat sight. She was pretty proud that her all-out hammering had done a lot to it, even interrupting its ability to counter-attack. That was neat. “[Whooo, Zjorn really cuts through even these rock monsters like they're nothing! He's so cool!]” She complimented Zjorn for being as cool as he was. She hoped Valerius wouldn't be too jealous.

Although she followed up on Yuna's advise and jumped to the side to avoid being flattened by the molten magma monster. “[Do you think it's dead?]” She asked, after it fell over.

It seemed like Decimus was not done attacking it, however, as he made his constructs fire more. “[I guess not~]” She'd answer herself. Figuring she'd make grandpa proud, she added a [Grand Slam F] to further slam it into rubble.

[Grand Slam F] – Martial Ethos F, Initiative [Attack] E, Blight (Valkanite) F, Continuing (Valkanite) F, Enervation F, Flare (Sight) F - Grade F – 2 actions – = post Cooldown.

As she did so, she did wonder. “[Do you think the rocks from this thing are worth something? We could buy our bathhouse tickets with it, or perhaps even a full-on spa day!]” She stated, liking that idea of hers.

 

[TheTimePiece]

Place: Widersia, Eastern border Edge, strange dimension

Language key: “Common”, “[Terran]”, “%Analog%”

Mentions: Elvario Maxxob


Decimus’ constructs opened fire on the exposed parts of it’s armor when they had reached a an optimal point to do so as did Decimus, both contributing to the monster’s demise.

Yunaesa
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“[I dunno if I heard that saying before but it works here!]” She’d chuckle triumphantly seeing the molten monster failing to keep up with their attacks.

“[Ya that’d be really cool!]” She agreed with Almeida at the prospect.

“[Maybe we can get some good feeling hot when we take that victory bath!]” She announced in response, sounding pretty confident everything was going to be okay.

Yunaesa lit up with a grin when Almeida complimented Zjorn “[Hah! Of course Zjorn is amazing, Zjorn says thanks and that he thinks Valerius is really cool too! I do too! I didn’t know you could do all that just by hitting the monster, you really helped us out Almeida!]” Yunaesa would have responded after her attack clear, and she moved so the squad could continue their firing easy enough.


“[I hope it’s dead, it was clearly a bad guy that could not be saved as a friend! It’s a bad bad who wants to destroy us!]”

At Almeida seeing Decimus strike and her going in and hitting it more, Yunaesa couldn’t help but feel inspired “[Yeah let’s finish it!]” She’d use Zjorn to saw away at it’s exposed area even further, and between the melee attacks, Almedia’s in particular which smashed molten chunks of it’s body off the molten monster finally let out another cry until the light from its body went away and it stopped moving.

The volley fire had ceased and it looked like the molten monster had been defeated.

“[We should totally take some of it and find someone who can let us know! Nobodies gonna care if some pieces of a monster body are missing are they?]” Yunaesa would make her way over and pocket some smaller chunks of the molten monster which were no longer glowing and had cooled down, wondering if anyone had something bigger they could put more in.

Officer Surius
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“[Halt!]” The officer would call out to the group.

To which Yunaesa spun around and stopped what she was doing. “[Yes Sir!]”

Officer Surius then looked over the scene and his eye lit up with a greenish hue once more like he was assessing it carefully.

When it wasn’t long before..some sparkles of orangey red crackling magical energy began to light up between the obelisks the symbols on the rocks lighting up..and a dark magical vortex which was looking like it was a portal started to open up right before the party’s eyes, the orange reddish hue energy circling around the dark energy.

When looking into the center of the portal if one was observant enough they’d see that it looked like the image of a long obsidian titled and rock wall looking corridor came into focus.


“[Is everyone alright?]” Officer Surius would ask and after confirming that he would continue

“[First we'll take a moment clear the area, My unit, go forth and clear this dimension and then regroup and prepare to breach.]” His clockwork soldiers would move around the firey space and begin to appraise different sections letting out a periodic “%Clear%” Every now and again, examining bodies and making sure there weren’t any more hidden enemies in the space or traps that would get triggered if they went through the portal, nothing seemed to come up thankfully when all was said and done.

“[Huh wonder what they’re looking for.]” Yunaesa said aloud matter of fact.

“[ Also Nice job Decimus! You and your guys did awesome supporting! ]” She’d say with a smile and would give him a thumb ups.


After the group had resumed breach formation, reloaded and prepared for the next encounter, after whatever preparation entailed, they would find themselves in the obsidian corridor shown in the portal, it was about wide enough for four or so clockwork soldiers side by side, and the light would dim considerably the farther down the corridor one looked.

Not far beyond in the dim light..two red eyes would glow, as a figure stood there.

???
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“[Turn back. Horrors ahead.]" a serious echoey masculine voice could be heard emanating from the figure standing in the dark.

The clockwork constructs in their now condensed rows would take aim at the figure like a firing squad ready to go at a moment's notice.



Surius would click his tongue a bit, his hand going to his beast style sword, eyes narrowing before responding, “[Tch, get out of our way, this is official Widersian business, If you don’t things are going to get ugly.]”

Ruell
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“[With all due respect sir, I don’t think the odds are in your favor, there are over fifteen of us and I only see you..So why don’t you save us all some trouble and do what Officer Surius says and step aside.]” Ruell had his steam rifle at the ready too..pointing down the hall.


Yunaesa then looked to Almeida having stayed close to her, making some sounds in analog taking a bit of a gamble “%Hey Almy, wanna rush this guy? If ya do I’ll take left if you wanna go for his right..%” She spoke like the idea she was asking for an opinion on posed no danger.

A stand off of sorts starting, as the figure looked like they had their hand on their sword hilt now…

 

[Maxxob]

Decimus Valerius

Spoiler: Minions

Titles: [Human - Mundane], [Native], [Military Cadet F] - Widersia - Color #a13a3a
Language key: "Common", "[Terran]"

Elvario TheTimePiece

Almeida’s [Grand Slam F] had the intended effect, Decimus’ wisened eyes watching the hammer-wielding girl smash the molten creature with Valerius, the more hardy one, smashing chunks off it. Yuanesa’s ferocity with buzzing Zjorn didn’t fall behind, making the old veteran as impressed with the display. He saw the seamless intertwining of their movements, a synchronicity that was hard to be observed even with those who worked with each other for a long period of time, their chemistry evident. Indeed, so much so that a prideful smile make its way into Decimus’ lips.

The old veteran would use the opportunity to reload his pistol, taking off the spent magazine from it and replacing with a fresh one, his sidearm now fully-loaded once more. And, with the bath being mentioned once more, he couldn’t help but wonder if it would have a soothing on his spent bones. It was worthy of giving it a shot, he thought.

“[Yes, sir! Constructs, halt!]” He would respond to officer Surius, immediately telling the constructs under his orders to stop and wait as well. However, while he waited, Decimus would walk over to the mechanical soldiers, walking in front of them and inspecting them. With white smoke leaving his smoking pipe, his ash-colored orbs would slide between each of them. Eventually, when he was satisfied with it, he nodded, his attention now directed to the portal-like thing which appeared to be materializing.

Narrowing eyes were followed by an apprehensive gaze, peering into the corridor, which began coming into focus. “[No damage sustained, sir.]” Decimus responded to the officer once more, watching as the constructs under him began scanning the area.

“[Probably hidden hostiles or traps that might still be around.]” He told Yunaesa, from what he could gather. The elderly man’s expression would soften as he heard the praise from the short girl, smiling back at her. “[Thank you. Things are much easier when there are fearsome frontliners, like you and Almeida, around.]” Decimus praised both her and Almeida in return.

With the group resuming their formation and entering the portal-like thing and into the narrow obsidian corridor, the old veteran was attentive as he peered into the figure who stood blocking the path ahead.

Despite the numerical advantage of the group, Decimus could almost feel that something was off. Maybe he was imagining things, maybe he was being overzealous, maybe it was his longer experience in war when compared to officer Surius, who seemed to be in his youth. “[Close ranks! Assume defensive position!]” The old human barked, getting himself ready for something.

Actions:

1 - Emergency Reinforcements - Magic F, Minions F, Focus F, Energized F - Decimus is able to magically summon his Minions for a single turn - Grade F Cooldown -0
2 - Ordered the minions to take defensive positions and block. (Vit C (4) + Heavy Arm D (3) = 7)
3 - Moved right behind his minions.

 

[Elvario]

Almeida

Spoiler: full image and source

From: Almeida

Languages: Common | [Terran] | %Analog% | <Beastial> (attempts)
Mentions: TheTimePiece | Decimus Maxxob

“[If it works, it's legit, right?]” She asked to confirm the addition of a new saying to the world's vocabulary. They bigger they are, the harder they bang. It would indeed be cool for them to own them, though it'd also be a big danger to society.

“[The hottest for sure!]” She'd agree with Yuna.

“[I can totally teach you and Zjorn how me and Valerius do this! Then you can maybe teach me and Valerius some tricks as well and the four of us will become invincible!]” She suggested, one of her brightest ideas ever for sure.

“[Hmhm. The bad that needs to be pummelled into gravel!]” She stated, as they were striking it a few more extra times just to be safe. She'd pick up some pieces of rock-monster, although she had to be careful not to melt her metallic hands. “[I think this is really hot.]” She concluded, not entirely sure cause she didn't have much feeling in her arms and hands. “[I wish I had some [Pocket Dimension] magic or something, then we could collect even more hot-rock-monster stuff.]” She stated, disappointed by the lack of carrying capacity.

She was surprised when they were halted, but seeing how Yuna listened, she figured she'd listen as well. “[Oh, ominous portals opening up! That's pretty neat!]” She called out upon seeing it happen.

“[I'm totally A-okay! What about you sir?]” She responded to Surius. Looking around in her area, she figured she'd help out. “%Clear!%” She added upon ensuring things were clear.

“[I don't know what they're looking for, but I didn't find it~]” She stated, explaining why she'd confirmed her immediate vicinity to be clear. “[Yeah, you're pretty cool Decimus!]” She added when Yuna complimented him. She turned to Yuna again, wondering about something. “[Do you think having someone like him around is what it's like to have a dad?]” She asked out of nowhere.

Almeida was pleasantly surprised upon who they encountered next. “[Oh my flying screws and floating bolts! You look totally awesome in that armour!]” She called out towards the figure.

She was shocked and surprised by what Surius stated, getting hostile and all. Even Yuna joined in, which confused her even more. “%Whaaat? He's warning us though? Clearly he's a save-able one, right? Like our mirror friend!%”

She looked at the guy again. “[Hello sir! I'm Almeida and these are Yunaesa, Valerius, Zjorn, Ruell, Surius, Decimus and someone who's name I forgot!]” She introduced the group. “[Don't worry, we already know about the horrors and we're here to free everyone of them! Including you! We already made friends with the handsome mirror fellow so I'd totally love to make friends with you as well! We're only here to beat the baddies and someone as cool and nice to warn us as you isn't one, right?]” She was pretty sure about that. “[Or, wait, are you the type that'd want an honourable duel, then fall to their knee and promise eternal loyalty upon defeat? Then I'd be down to fight you in a non-lethal way as well! That might also work!]”

 

[TheTimePiece]

Place: Widersia, Eastern border Edge, strange dimension

Language key: “Common”, “[Terran]”, “%Analog%” "?Strange ?"

Mentions: Elvario Maxxob

Officer Surius
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The officer would have given a nod Decimus’ way at the status report he provided. “[Very good.]”

Also acknowledging Almeida when the time came, with a nod, Yunaesa as well when she had shared out.

“[I’m doing dandy..But I do think it’s about time we either save or eliminate the main threat so we can secure the area, get out of here and get a report back to share our findings.]” He spoke honestly, completing the mission quickly and efficiently on the mind.

Yunaesa
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Yunaesa nodded, “[Ohhhhhh okay! I just wasn’t sure what they’d find down here, I mean outside in the canyon made sense but I dunno just looks like a bunch of molten rock that’s pretty big and that’s hard to dig into here! Point is not a ton of hiding spots here that are obvious! Unless maybe they used magic or something I guess which is possible which in that case yeah I guess you could hide more stuff like you just said.]”

“[Haha! You hear that Zjorn even Decimus says you’re fearless! Me too! And Almeida and Valerius!.]” She’d say excitedly at the praise, with her hands on her hips and a grin.

At the saying she nodded, “[If it’s legit it works!]”

“[Okay! That sounds like fun, you teach me and Zjorn something and I can try teaching you and Valerius something, if we share it’ll definitely power us all up like you say!]”

“[Yeah the lack of carrying space right now kinda sucks! I wonder if I could learn some of that weird portal storage space magic thingy you’re talking about too.]”

“[It is neat It’s like we’re on a real adventure! And I’m on an actual mission!]” She exclaimed, even though it wasn’t like it, it was that they were on a real mission at the moment.

She’d also yell out a “%Clear!%” if just to imitate Almeida from the looks of things.


“[A dad?..Maybe! If that’s what a dad is like then I think it’d be nice to have one! You know I was kind of hoping that scientist twin I woke up too might have decided to be my dad, but I haven’t really seen him since! I do think him telling me to prove myself to the world was pretty motivating though!]” She continued looking cheery enough.

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By the time that Decimus had his units assuming position, along with Surius’, the group had formed somewhat of a barricade of ranged and melee fighters.

Yunaesa looked over at Almeida a bit confused, “[Oh you think this guy is good too? I dunno he looked kinda dangerous to me and sorta like he wants to hurt us but I guess you’re right he does have qualities that put him on the save..list? Like he warned us.]”

Then Almeida spouted off to the figure about how they didn’t want to needlessly hurt him and she offered friendship, introducing the group. It sort looked like the sword wielding figure was going to draw his blade before he stopped.

Surprisingly it seemed like Alemida’s bid for a peaceful resolution was paying off. (On account of a lucky dice roll ooc)

???
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“[Don’t think I didn’t see what your group of friends were capable of..I suppose if there’s anyone to liberate that poor soul it’s you. Personally I do not even wish to be here, but I was bound through a contract to help protect his life. If you can give me your word you are not here to kill him and can help free him, then I have no obligation to fight you…]”


He then looked to Surius, “[If you’ll have me too I’m sure that special someone of yours you were speaking of would be interested in studying me too..and how I was corrupted for this purpose, Would I be correct?]”

Officer Surius looked back..and his eye glowed green once more as it looked like he was appraising the armored figure.

He looked a bit surprised at what he saw, “...[He’s telling the truth, he’s here against his will and has been corrupted and forced to serve..yes I do think she’ll be most interested, I’ll give you my word, we’ll do everything in our power to ‘save’ this person. And We can see about what it’d take to get you back to normal at that..but in order to assure this little deal, you’ll need to put your sword down..and step aside, and go through the portal we just came through.]”

The officer gave his demands..to which it looked like the sword figure would oblige.

“[Very well..I will see you after you liberate my master, perhaps we can catch up later, Almeida, and others.]” He spoke seriously.


“[clear a way for him, but keep your weapons at the ready.]” Surius commanded , to which Yunaesa pressed up against the wall diligently to make way.

“%Huh? I guess you were right Almy! But I coulda sworn something was telling me this guy might have meant serious trouble if you were wrong..%”


Ruell and the other adventurer would clear the way as well, and the units, even officer Surius moving out the way, giving Surius a 'yes sir' here and there, including Yunaesa.

“[Resume! Formation and advance!]” He’d then command once the sword figure went through the portal, and he assured he wasn’t coming back through or trying to attack them on the other side, securing the sword also.

Eventually the group after traveling for some time down the long corridor would end up at large ornate obsidian looking doors..with strange black, with blue flame torches on either side for light.


“[Prepare to breach..]” the officer ordered, his constructs taking their place on either side of the wall, there was time for Decimus to have his do the same.


When everyone was in position, Surius would give the command to enter, after he would tap the large door and suddenly a green magic ripple would go over it, as his eye glowed and again and just like that the large door opened up slowly, the clockwork soldiers taking their position to start opening fire at an enemies inside.

However what awaited them was something..interesting, there was a sizable throne room of sorts, a large obsidian chair, with some skulls carved into it on either arm rest in an ornate fashion, large black obsidian pillars lining the way and a red obsidian layering to designate the path to the throne.

Not too far away from the door off to the left side was a muscular dark blue almost black skinned guy crouching with a club, who looked pretty aggressive, snarling a bit at them and brandishing it. Over on the other side of the door to the right, also about 45 ft or so away, there was a somewhat different muscular red skinned individual also brandishing a club.

??? Master

​

What was more curious was the young man who appeared to be sitting at the throne, wearing a dark cloak, half of his hair was white the other black, one eye blue, the other red he had dark bangs under his eyes and when he looked over at the group he immediately yelped.

“?H-HEY WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU ALL DOING HERE?! Y-You weren’t supposed to get so far! ?” He’d yell looking very stressed out at this prospect.

Before his face tensed up to a more serious but stressed out one.

“?N-No! I won’t allow this! They picked me as their champion! I’ll prove to them I can do it! You all must have cheated earlier that’s all! How else did you get past my giants and imps?! Just like that bastard, Ryu cheated off of me for the entrance exam because he knew I always got the best scores in class ! I know he did! ?” A look of malice forming in the youth’s eyes at the very thought.

“?I’m supposed to be the strongest! ?”

What was strange about the way this guy spoke was that the language would sound like whatever whoever he was speaking to could understand best.

“? Destroy them Aka and Ao! Prove to them I didn’t waste my time summoning you both and powering you up! Protect your master! ?”

He’d yell out almost a sound of paranoid desperation in his voice.

Ao
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The blue almost black looking demon on the left would snicker. “?Of course my master! I won’t cower like those other two worthless ones did..Imagine giving up on a technicality! ?" He spat. "?I’ll enjoy crushing their skulls beneath my feet! ?”

Ao would call out with a hearty laugh after before assuming position to strike.

“?What do you say brother will you join me and enjoy the slaughter? ?” He’d look over to Aka.

Aka
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Aka would let out his own twisted laugh, “?Very well Brother! We’ll destroy them I’ll relish in their suffering just don’t let it be over too quickly I want to have some fun! Let a maelstrom of crimson envelop us both then! ?”
Aka would call out before suddenly as if they were synchronized both brothers would leap up in the air and bring their clubs down onto the stone floor in tandem! And suddenly large tremors in lines would shoot toward the party at the door as the floor tore apart rapidly at them!

Almeida, Yunaesa, Decimus and Surius as well as the constructs and others were all in range of this rapidly moving attack and would need to act quickly to avoid being struck by it, either by risking moving ahead into the chamber and to the side to avoid it’s trajectory or by counter attacking with something strong enough.

 

[Maxxob]

Decimus Valerius

Spoiler: Minions

Titles: [Human - Mundane], [Native], [Military Cadet F] - Widersia - Color #a13a3a
Language key: "Common", "[Terran]"

Elvario TheTimePiece

Decimus’ eyes narrowed slightly as Almeida attempted diplomacy with the armored swordsman. He was visibly surprised when the conversation bore fruit, a single raised eyebrow revealing his disbelief. "[I guess talking can work better than I expected...]" he mused about the unexpected turn of events.

The swordsman's passivity came with a price: liberating his Master. Could they even accomplish that? Taking generous puffs from his smoking pipe, the elderly man cleared the path as instructed, and so did his constructs. His eyes remained fixed on the swordsman, piercing through the Widersian cadet’s spectacles until the figure disappeared from sight.

With one less battle ahead, the group approached whatever awaited them at the end of the odd corridor with unspent vigor. "[Get in position to breach along with Officer Surius’ troops, on the double!]" Decimus ordered his constructs swiftly, positioning himself to join the mechanical troops for the breach.

As the door opened and the old veteran led the breaching process, a curious sight unfolded before him.

His attention rapidly shifted between the room's occupants: a young man sitting on an obsidian throne, a dark and blue-skinned muscular humanoid with a club, and another muscular humanoid with red skin.

Decimus’ experienced mind churned quickly. "[That one sitting on the throne must be the ‘Master’.]" He concluded logically. Whatever language the trio spoke was odd, strange, like nothing he had heard before. And, despite it, he was able to understand what they were talking about. Making sense about what was being said was a different thing altogether.

Exams? Ryu? Someone choosing this entitled brat to be their champion? The elderly man had no idea what that was all about and wondered, however, the young man himself had confirmed that he was a 'master' of sorts. He was the one they were supposed to free, to liberate. Would Almeida attempt another peaceful negotiation?

But it seemed that it wouldn't be an option. Not when both muscular man launched their attacks, the killing intent clear behind it, which came crashing towards the group, tearing the chamber floor asunder. "[Perform evasive maneuvers, NOW!]" The command came swiftly, the intent to get out of the way clear, Decimus following suit with his constructs.

Actions:

1 - Emergency Reinforcements - Magic F, Minions F, Focus F, Energized F - Decimus is able to magically summon his Minions for a single turn - Grade F Cooldown -0
2 - Ordered the minions to get out of the way of the incoming attack and into the chamber
3 - Followed his minions’ evasive maneuvers.