[b]Part 33: Hell-o There[/b]

[img]https://lpix.org/2953137/mandrake_2.png[/img] [url=https://youtu.be/h6C9hM6Daos]The Lounge Where We Speak of Tomorrow[/url]

[img]https://lpix.org/3410089/t33001.jpg[/img] [img]https://lpix.org/3410090/t33002.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3241890/Head_Cross.png[/img] BORN TO LP, POSTGAME IS A FUCK. I hope you're ready for a good time, because this game is only just getting started.

1 Shroud is required for Moss Coat (Clothing, DEF+35, Elemental Resist Up 20%), sells for [b]125,000en[/b]

[img]https://lpix.org/3241890/Head_Cross.png[/img] To begin with, we're absolutely not getting this, any elemental attack from here on out should be blocked by the Anti skills and your squishy classes have better DEF options. No. The Town Medal, on the other hand, is bloody lovely and will help Karin somewhat survive on the front and let her whack stuff and heal for quite a while.

[img]https://lpix.org/3410091/t33003.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3246173/Head Ryu.png[/img] Okay, from the top, Visil was profiting from explorers going to the labyrinth, but no one was strong enough to get very far in. Until we came along. The further in we got, the more Visil started to worry, so when we got to the 4th stratum, he gave us the extermination ultimatum, believing we'd either give up, or have the forest folk kill us. When that didn't work, he set his two prized explorers on us. And when that didn't work, he intended to kill us and carry the secret of the labyrinth to our graves. And obviously, that didn't work either. You follow?

[img]https://lpix.org/3246169/Head Lavin.png[/img] I mean, I guess, but it all sounds pretty convoluted. I swear at one point he had glowing red eyes, but that just seems a little too silly.

[img]https://lpix.org/3246176/Head Aryll.png[/img] So did we commit genocide, or...?

[img]https://lpix.org/3246172/Head Simone.png[/img] I feel like we brushed past that, it seems like too much of a tonal shift from what we were doing before.

[img]https://lpix.org/3246173/Head Ryu.png[/img] Okay... one more time!

[img]https://lpix.org/3246171/Head Liana.png[/img] You have fun with all that, while they're going over these requests, I want Cheese to confirm something.

[img]https://lpix.org/3246177/Head Cheese.png[/img] Gimme a sec, it's a long way for them to go.

[img]https://lpix.org/3410092/t33004.jpg[/img] [img]https://lpix.org/3410093/t33005.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3241899/Head Valerie.png[/img] Apparently, those cries have been drawing a gigantic dragon to its nest. Some say it's a bad omen... if you want to know the truth, this was originally an official mission from the Radha. But since Radha Hall isn't good for much right now, the request was handed over to me. And you're the only ones I'm comfortable asking to deal with a monster like the Wyvern. Could you go investigate the meaning of those strange cries? The researchers say you'll have to end the battle with the Wyvern quickly for their purposes. Good luck... I'll be praying for you.

[img]https://lpix.org/3246170/Head Gerson.png[/img] Lady, you had me at dragon.

[img]https://lpix.org/3246175/Head Wagner.png[/img] Don't let Liana catch you flirting, she'll get jealous~

[img]https://lpix.org/3246174/Head Karin.png[/img] If only it were that easy to just ask someone out and that was that.

[img]https://lpix.org/3246170/Head Gerson.png[/img] ...it's not?

[img]https://lpix.org/3410102/t33014.jpg[/img] [img]https://lpix.org/3410103/t33015.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3241899/Head Valerie.png[/img] Hmm...? That's odd. He's not here today... I mean our client. He's one of my regulars, haven't you seen him? The one-armed man?

[img]https://lpix.org/3246170/Head Gerson.png[/img] Oh, you mean Too Hander II? Yeah, he's a good drinking buddy of mine, in here all the time, and I mean all the time, loved ironic humour, and if I remember, he was left handed... haven't seen him recently...

[img]https://lpix.org/3410106/t33018.jpg[/img] [img]https://lpix.org/3410107/t33019.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3241899/Head Valerie.png[/img] The creature could summon a powerful blizzard to freeze those who challenged it... he stood up to it, and though he lost an arm, he managed to survive the battle. Or so he says... but nobody else has ever seen a blue dragon on the 15th floor. He was very proud of fighting such a powerful dragon, but nobody will believe him... Now he can't even enter the Labyrinth anymore, because of his injuries. Worse, everyone thinks he's a liar, and he's turned to drinking heavily... but he was such a brave adventurer before that I can't imagine he'd lie about it. So I suggested he hire someone to investigate whether his story is true or not. I want to see the record set straight, rather than watch him drink his life away...

[img]https://lpix.org/3246174/Head Karin.png[/img] Lady, you had me at dragon.

[img]https://lpix.org/3246169/Head Lavin.png[/img] Hm? Is Karin flirting with Valerie? Nah, can't be...

[img]https://lpix.org/3246173/Head Ryu.png[/img] Oi, tall, dark and handsome, pay attention. Okay, so the reason we took the Wyvern Egg...

[img]https://lpix.org/3410117/t33029.jpg[/img] [img]https://lpix.org/3410118/t33030.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3241899/Head Valerie.png[/img] More and more explorers are heading down into the deeper Stratum you kids discovered. So the Radha's decided to conduct their own investigation of the area. They found some Ankh-shaped things, that seem to be ancient relics. Judging by their shape, they think it's got something to do with that... elevator? You know, the thingy on the 21st floor. But a lot of the researchers were injured on the way down, so they couldn't finish the job. So they've passed the request to find adventurers to work with them on to me. What I want you to do is see if you can find any more of those Ankh-shaped pieces. The ones they found were already broken, so they weren't good for much. How about it? You kids seen anything like that down in the Labyrinth? They need a bunch of those parts, so find as many as you can down in that Stratum.

[img]https://lpix.org/3246173/Head Ryu.png[/img] Lady, you had me at investigation.

[img]https://lpix.org/3246169/Head Lavin.png[/img] Wait, you were about to tell us where the pearl came from!

[img]https://lpix.org/3323737/Head%20Pearl.png[/img] What? Haven't I always been a part of the gang? I was like the third person you recruited!

[img]https://lpix.org/3246176/Head Aryll.png[/img] No, I think we found you in the stomach of a golden bull.

[img]https://lpix.org/3323737/Head%20Pearl.png[/img] That's revisionist history, I've been in no such place!

[img]https://lpix.org/3246177/Head Cheese.png[/img] When you're all done arguing about shit I don't care about, my masters found something in Visil's room.

[img]https://lpix.org/3246171/Head Liana.png[/img] We'll head off to that, you guys just keep training, sounds like we'll go dragon hunting soon.

[img]https://lpix.org/3246172/Head Simone.png[/img] Ooh, I can't wait, have fun out there.

[img]https://lpix.org/3241890/Head_Cross.png[/img] We'll do these quests in a moment, but there's something important to do first. That's right, talk to everyone. Yay dialogue!!!

[img]https://lpix.org/3410158/t33070.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3241891/Head Hoffman.png[/img] Such a thing exists...? The forms life takes down there never cease to amaze me. Thank you for telling me of this. I'm always fascinated by the stories you bring me.

[img]https://lpix.org/3246170/Head Gerson.png[/img] I know right, part tree, part man. Did he have man parts, or tree parts? The world will never know.

[img]https://lpix.org/3246174/Head Karin.png[/img] I feel like it's beyond my jurisdiction.

[img]https://lpix.org/3410161/t33073.jpg[/img] [img]https://lpix.org/3410162/t33074.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3241896/Head Shilleka.png[/img] To say true, I worried about what'd happen if anyone ever reached t'bottom of t'at place. I t'ought all t'fun and good times for Etria might be over. But I worried for not'in! Radha Hall has a new Chieftain, and t'ere's a fresh crop o'explorers. Even if we close t'book on Yggdrasil, t'adventurers will keep on. And Shilleka's Goods will still be open t'serve you, Edda!

[img]https://lpix.org/3246171/Head Liana.png[/img] I feel like I've been saying this the whole time. Glad we're getting through to some people.

[img]https://lpix.org/3410153/t33065.jpg[/img] [img]https://lpix.org/3410154/t33066.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3241899/Head Valerie.png[/img] Seems like all I hear about from the young ones now is how they want to be like you. You set a good example for those kids, okay? Just keep doing what you do.

[img]https://lpix.org/3246169/Head Lavin.png[/img] Well, obviously, they get to see the gun show! Urrrrrrrgh, hwaaaaaaaa!

[img]https://lpix.org/3246173/Head Ryu.png[/img] Alright, it's way too early in the day for you to get me all excited. Simmer down, Hercule.

[img]https://lpix.org/3410157/t33069.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3241890/Head_Cross.png[/img] As riveting as always, I think the innkeeper will say the same thing until death, a real shame, since it was unexpected.

[img]https://lpix.org/2953137/mandrake_2.png[/img] [url=https://youtu.be/jQpi9D1ZxUQ]The Capital of Shinjuku[/url]

[img]https://lpix.org/3410276/t33188.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3246177/Head Cheese.png[/img] Oh right, we still need to bury this idiot. Until then, he's a good refuel for my masters.

[img]https://lpix.org/3246175/Head Wagner.png[/img] The ciiiiiiircle of liiiiiiife~

[img]https://lpix.org/3410277/t33189.jpg[/img]
[img]https://lpix.org/3410130/t33042.jpg[/img] [img]https://lpix.org/3410131/t33043.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3241902/Head_Cat.png[/img] It seems your adventure has not yet ended! Your heart racing in your chest, you stand poised to explore the unknown Stratum!

[img]https://lpix.org/3246171/Head Liana.png[/img] I thought this wouldn't be the end. What is he still hiding?

[img]https://lpix.org/3246170/Head Gerson.png[/img] Whatever it is, we'll beat it, we always do!

[img]https://lpix.org/3246174/Head Karin.png[/img] And I'll be here for when you don't, ehehehe.

[img]https://lpix.org/3410278/t33190.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3241890/Head_Cross.png[/img] That's B25F and, indeed, the entirety of the 5th stratum explored. Now that we're done with the warmup, it's time for the main course. And other such butchered metaphors.

[img]https://lpix.org/2953137/mandrake_2.png[/img] :siren: [url=https://youtu.be/BXcmF3TcZm4]The Cavern of True Red[/url] :siren:

[img]https://lpix.org/3410279/t33191.jpg[/img]
[img]https://lpix.org/3410134/t33046.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3246171/Head Liana.png[/img] Oh... oh no.

[img]https://lpix.org/3246175/Head Wagner.png[/img] Well this is quite the turn~

[img]https://lpix.org/3246170/Head Gerson.png[/img] Oh god, the floor is squishy. And it's seeping... something.

[img]https://lpix.org/3246174/Head Karin.png[/img] You know, maybe we finished our adventure after all.

[img]https://lpix.org/3246177/Head Cheese.png[/img] FINALLY, somewhere I actually like!

[img]https://lpix.org/3410280/t33192.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3246170/Head Gerson.png[/img] Oh good, the doors crack and squelch when you open them. Just what we needed.

[img]https://lpix.org/3410136/t33048.jpg[/img] [img]https://lpix.org/3410137/t33049.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3246175/Head Wagner.png[/img] It feels like magic, but everything about this place feels off~

[img]https://lpix.org/3410281/t33193.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3246171/Head Liana.png[/img] Alright, well that was fun, looks like we're done here, time to pack and leave Etria.

[img]https://lpix.org/3246177/Head Cheese.png[/img] You're not getting out that easy.

[img]https://lpix.org/3241890/Head_Cross.png[/img] We're just here for the pole, we'll be back soon enough, I promise we will tackle the 6th stratum this update, honest guv.

[img]https://lpix.org/2953137/mandrake_2.png[/img] [url=https://youtu.be/h6C9hM6Daos]The Lounge Where We Speak of Tomorrow[/url]

[img]https://lpix.org/3410138/t33050.jpg[/img] [img]https://lpix.org/3410139/t33051.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3246176/Head Aryll.png[/img] You guys look pale. Well, Cheese always looks pale...

[img]https://lpix.org/3246170/Head Gerson.png[/img] Just the new stratum, urp, no biggie.

[img]https://lpix.org/3246175/Head Wagner.png[/img] Ugh, I can still hear the squelching~

[img]https://lpix.org/3246173/Head Ryu.png[/img] Well I was just about to look at this new quest.

[img]https://lpix.org/3246169/Head Lavin.png[/img] But you didn't tell me who Kupala was! Are you making these names up???

[img]https://lpix.org/3241899/Head Valerie.png[/img] It's Jackson Restaurant again... and it's just as bizarre as his last request. He needs another alchemist, this time one that knows the Cocytus formula. It's beyond me what he needs that for...? Just come back with someone who knows the spell.

[img]https://lpix.org/3410143/t33055.jpg[/img] [img]https://lpix.org/3410144/t33056.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3241890/Head_Cross.png[/img] Truly a quest of postgame caliber. Well, it's not recommended to take Cocytus since Thor is a fantastic generalist spell, but I guess this isn't the worst pickup...

[img]https://lpix.org/3241899/Head Valerie.png[/img] I'll contact Mr. Jackson. I bet he'll have more work for you, too. I'm pretty interested to see what kind of work it'll be.

[img]https://lpix.org/3410147/t33059.jpg[/img] [img]https://lpix.org/3410148/t33060.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3246177/Head Cheese.png[/img] I love quests that don't involve us doing anything. This one on the other hand...

[img]https://lpix.org/3241899/Head Valerie.png[/img] Jackson Restaurant really wants your help now that they know you have the Cocytus formula. He wants you to bring back a Cold Scale from the butterflies in the deepest Stratum. He said something about it being the perfect ingredient for sherbet... I really don't understand how that man thinks.

[img]https://lpix.org/3246173/Head Ryu.png[/img] Well good luck doing that without me.

[img]https://lpix.org/3246175/Head Wagner.png[/img] Ah we'll be fine, probably~

[img]https://lpix.org/3246174/Head Karin.png[/img] Hey, let's do something other than the new stratum.

[img]https://lpix.org/3246171/Head Liana.png[/img] Excellent idea!

[img]https://lpix.org/3410282/t33194.jpg[/img]
[img]https://lpix.org/3410168/t33080.jpg[/img] [img]https://lpix.org/3410169/t33081.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3246171/Head Liana.png[/img] On second thought, maybe we should just quit while we're ahead.

[img]https://lpix.org/3246170/Head Gerson.png[/img] Oh hey it's a left arm. ...oh no.

[img]https://lpix.org/3241902/Head_Cat.png[/img] As you hold it in disgust, you hear a strange cry echo through the current floor. Your muscles instantly tense at the sound of the blood-curling cry, but it fades away... could this be the lost arm of the man who claims to have fought a blue dragon? And what of that echoing cry...? Your experience in these matters tells you that to pursue things further would be dangerous. You should report back to Etria with the arm.

[img]https://lpix.org/3410176/t33088.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3246177/Head Cheese.png[/img] It's almost like there's something more to this floor.

[img]https://lpix.org/3246175/Head Wagner.png[/img] Seems unlikely, where would it be hiding?~

[img]https://lpix.org/3323737/Head%20Pearl.png[/img] Oh god don't stuff that down here! And now it's melting. Hurry up back to town!

[img]https://lpix.org/3410177/t33089.jpg[/img] [img]https://lpix.org/3410178/t33090.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3246174/Head Karin.png[/img] Yeah, I ain't saving that.

[img]https://lpix.org/3246173/Head Ryu.png[/img] Ooh, that's definitely ice magic. Now I'm getting excited.

[img]https://lpix.org/3241899/Head Valerie.png[/img] Oh my... you found his frozen arm? He claimed that the blue dragon could control blizzards. Was that actually true...? This sounds serious, but I can't look into it myself. I'll ask the Radha for their guidance. Though in the absence of the Chieftain, they've been a pretty sorry crew... Still, better to ask them than to take something like that on all by ourselves. I'll let you know immediately if I find anything out. But first, I'd better show this to our client.

[img]https://lpix.org/3410186/t33098.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3241890/Head_Cross.png[/img] Easiest 30,000en of my life, but obviously we won't be tackling this new quest for a WHILE. Onto the next easy one!

[img]https://lpix.org/3410283/t33195.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3241890/Head_Cross.png[/img] We're back to kill the Wyvern and... wait... is that...?

[img]https://lpix.org/3410187/t33099.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3241890/Head_Cross.png[/img] Huh. Neat.

[img]https://lpix.org/3410188/t33100.jpg[/img] [img]https://lpix.org/3410189/t33101.jpg[/img]
[img]https://lpix.org/3410190/t33102.jpg[/img] [img]https://lpix.org/3410191/t33103.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3241890/Head_Cross.png[/img] Anyway, to get the Wyvern's conditional, we need to kill it within 3 turns, which is no problem with this team.

[img]https://lpix.org/3410192/t33104.jpg[/img] [img]https://lpix.org/3410193/t33105.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3241890/Head_Cross.png[/img] And by this team, I mean Liana, because fucking hell she's good.

[img]https://lpix.org/3410194/t33106.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3241902/Head_Cat.png[/img] Your experienced senses tell you that an intense power is coming from the fang... you should take it back to town to show the Radha's researchers.

[img]https://lpix.org/3410197/t33109.jpg[/img] [img]https://lpix.org/3410198/t33110.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3246176/Head Aryll.png[/img] I could gut a dragon with that!

[img]https://lpix.org/3246177/Head Cheese.png[/img] Oddly specific, but you're not wrong.

[img]https://lpix.org/3241899/Head Valerie.png[/img] So you think this Tough Fang was the cause of it all? Well, if you say so, who am I to argue? Let's hand this over to the Radha and have them look into it. Thanks for your hard work, and I'll be sure to let you know when more requests come in.

[img]https://lpix.org/3410203/t33115.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3241890/Head_Cross.png[/img] Again, we'll do this quest LATER.

[img]https://lpix.org/2953137/mandrake_2.png[/img] [url=https://youtu.be/jQpi9D1ZxUQ]The Capital of Shinjuku[/url]

[img]https://lpix.org/3410284/t33196.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3241890/Head_Cross.png[/img] Alright, time for a scavenger hunt. Most of these are easy to get to, while a couple of them... aren't.

[img]https://lpix.org/3410204/t33116.jpg[/img] [img]https://lpix.org/3410205/t33117.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3241890/Head_Cross.png[/img] We'll need to clear this FOE to get back to the machine later on, as you can probably guess.

[img]https://lpix.org/3410285/t33197.jpg[/img]
[img]https://lpix.org/3410286/t33198.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3241890/Head_Cross.png[/img] Easy enough to get back to with the elevators, or whatever they're called. Sounds like a silly name. How about... lift? Hmm, maybe too simple for certain areas.

[img]https://lpix.org/3410206/t33118.jpg[/img] [img]https://lpix.org/3410207/t33119.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3241890/Head_Cross.png[/img] Then the one I noted the first time through this floor.

[img]https://lpix.org/3410287/t33199.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3241890/Head_Cross.png[/img] And the final one. A real pain to get, only reached by the left lift to B23F, going past the healing fountain, through the bear corridor, to here. Real pain.

[img]https://lpix.org/3410208/t33120.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3241902/Head_Cat.png[/img] They all seem to be in good condition. Radha's researchers should find them helpful. You prepare to make the return trip to Etria, to present them with the parts.

[img]https://lpix.org/3410211/t33123.jpg[/img] [img]https://lpix.org/3410212/t33124.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3241899/Head Valerie.png[/img] Yeah, those are the Ankh-shaped parts they were talking about... you found some good ones. I'll deliver these to the Radha so they can continue their research. Nice work!

[img]https://lpix.org/3246173/Head Ryu.png[/img] Ah, I see, so they go like this and then this one goes here and then there's this piece here...

[img]https://lpix.org/3246169/Head Lavin.png[/img] Aww, so cute when he's in science mode.

[img]https://lpix.org/3246174/Head Karin.png[/img] Don't I look cute when I'm in medic mode?

[img]https://lpix.org/3246169/Head Lavin.png[/img] [img]https://lpix.org/3254431/Head Rodent.png[/img] W-Well, I mean, uh-

[img]https://lpix.org/3246170/Head Gerson.png[/img] Look at those lot stumble around, it's almost funny.

[img]https://lpix.org/3246171/Head Liana.png[/img] Well they'll eventually figure it out, right dear?

[img]https://lpix.org/3246177/Head Cheese.png[/img] Yeah, just what we need, more romance.

[img]https://lpix.org/3410215/t33127.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3241890/Head_Cross.png[/img] Mmm, nah, I'm alright.

[img]https://lpix.org/3410216/t33128.jpg[/img] [img]https://lpix.org/3410217/t33129.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3241890/Head_Cross.png[/img] ANYWAY, that's a lot of money for not much effort, so let's get prepped for the postgame. Since Liana gets a 50% boost to Bow ATK, this is actually [i]348[/i] ATK, so definitely worth our time. Since no one else in the party really has weapon boosting skills, we'll save our money for our other attackers.

[img]https://lpix.org/3410218/t33130.jpg[/img] [img]https://lpix.org/3410219/t33131.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3246175/Head Wagner.png[/img] Perhaps I should wear thicker shoes, the puddles of... brown are deceptively deep~

[img]https://lpix.org/3246174/Head Karin.png[/img] How do you think I feel?!

[img]https://lpix.org/3241890/Head_Cross.png[/img] With all that prep out of the way, it is time for some proper exploring. It's all worth the wait, I assure you. Let's meet the locals.

[img]https://lpix.org/2953137/mandrake_2.png[/img] :siren: [url=https://youtu.be/5_uzwC2-2wQ]Ecstasy[/url] :siren:

[img]https://lpix.org/3410220/t33132.jpg[/img] [img]https://lpix.org/3410221/t33133.jpg[/img]
[img]https://lpix.org/3410222/t33134.jpg[/img] [img]https://lpix.org/3410223/t33135.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3246170/Head Gerson.png[/img] Well we're off to a riveting start.

[img]https://lpix.org/3246171/Head Liana.png[/img] I'm shredding their wings, but they're persistent little buggers!

[img]https://lpix.org/2953095/chou_3.png[/img]
[b]Hellfly[/b]

Level: 65
HP: 773
STR: 250
VIT: 141
AGI: 65
LUC: 65
TEC: 65

EXP: 2316

[b]Skills[/b]
Duster: Uses the Head. Attempts to inflict Curse on a single target. Has a 40% infliction chance, a 90% accuracy modifier and an 80% speed modifier

[b]Damage Vulnerabilities[/b]
[img]https://lpix.org/2968989/cut.png[/img] 100% [img]https://lpix.org/2968990/stab.png[/img] 100% [img]https://lpix.org/2968991/bash.png[/img] 100%
[img]https://lpix.org/2968992/fire.png[/img] 100% [img]https://lpix.org/2968993/ice.png[/img] 100% [img]https://lpix.org/2968994/volt.png[/img] 150%

[b]Disable Vulnerabilities[/b]
[img]https://lpix.org/2968995/poison.png[/img] 100% [img]https://lpix.org/3244435/stun.png[/img] 100% [img]https://lpix.org/2968988/death.png[/img] 100%
[img]https://lpix.org/2968996/2362656[/img] 100% [img]https://lpix.org/2968997/2362651[/img] 100% [img]https://lpix.org/2968998/2362657[/img] 100%

[b]Drops[/b]
Normal: [b]Bug Scale[/b]. 15% chance. Sells for 780en.
Required for nothing.

Rare: [b]Hell Wing[/b]. 5% chance. Sells for 320en
10 required for Angel Helm (Medic Helmet, DEF+10, TP+30)

Conditional: [b]Cold Scale (Kill with Ice damage)[/b]. 70% chance. Sells for 1300en.
[b]1 required for Chef's latest request II[/b]

[img]https://lpix.org/3241890/Head_Cross.png[/img] Alright, the first postgame enemy. Already there's a LOT to unpack. Let's start with the level, if you've wondered why these enemies are kicking your ass, that's because all of them are around this level, with a good chunk of them just being level 70, the cap. Next, is the drop rates. This is the only way to get Hell Wings and since you'll eventually hit the cap of 70 as well, fighting postgame enemies can only get so easy, which is a problem with how there's so many drops to get with so little chance of getting them. Be prepared for a LOT of grinding. As for the enemy themselves, nothing too special, but with this level difference, they two shot anyone they fancy, so either drop 1st Turn defenses, or get dying. Welcome to the postgame.

[img]https://lpix.org/3410224/t33136.jpg[/img] [img]https://lpix.org/3410225/t33137.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3246177/Head Cheese.png[/img] Since these fights might be a tad longer than usual, let's break out some lullabies.

[img]https://lpix.org/3246175/Head Wagner.png[/img] Ah, it has been too long since your lovely voi- alright, alright, don't glare at me so much~

[img]https://lpix.org/3410226/t33138.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3246174/Head Karin.png[/img] Phew, one down.

[img]https://lpix.org/3323737/Head%20Pearl.png[/img] Let's get ready to rumble!

[img]https://lpix.org/3410288/t33200.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3246170/Head Gerson.png[/img] Ooh, pretty lights.

[img]https://lpix.org/3246171/Head Liana.png[/img] Let's not walk into- come on, you still ignore me even after dating?

[img]https://lpix.org/3410227/t33139.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3246177/Head Cheese.png[/img] Oh hey, turtle. Where the hell are we?

[img]https://lpix.org/3246175/Head Wagner.png[/img] Just give the compass a second to reorient...

[img]https://lpix.org/3246171/Head Liana.png[/img] You are just all muscle, you know that?

[img]https://lpix.org/3246170/Head Gerson.png[/img] Gahaha, you know it!

[img]https://lpix.org/3246174/Head Karin.png[/img] Gross.

[img]https://lpix.org/3410289/t33201.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3241890/Head_Cross.png[/img] Welcome to Warp Maze.

[b]B26F A7 Chop Point[/b]

[b]Sap Wine[/b]. 50% chance. Sells for 165 en.
1 required for Nectar II (Medicine, revives the target by 300HP, affected by Healer)
3 required for Hamaoprime (Medicine, restores the target by 1000HP and 1000TP, must be restocked)

[b]Life Honey[/b]. 25% chance. Sells for 99en.
3 required for Medica V (Medicine, restores the target by 1000HP, must be restocked)

[b]Moschino[/b]. 15% chance. Sells for 1300en.
1 required for All Mist (Item, reduces damage from all elements by 75% for 5 turns, must be restocked)

[b]B26F A7 Mine Point[/b]

[b]Narcissus[/b]. 50% chance. Sells for 170en.
1 required for Fire Mist (Item, reduces Fire damage by 40% for 1 turn, must be restocked)
1 required for Ice Mist (Item, reduces Ice damage by 40% for 1 turn, must be restocked)
1 required for Volt Mist (Item, reduces Volt damage by 40% for 1 turn, must be restocked)

[b]Shiny Seed[/b]. 25% chance. Sells for 550en.
1 required for Medica V (Medicine, restores the target by 1000HP, must be restocked)
1 required for Hamaoprime (Medicine, restores the target by 1000HP and 1000TP, must be restocked)
2 required for Axcela III (Item, increases Boost by 100 points, must be restocked)
3 required for Angel Harp (Troubadour Instrument, TP+50, must be restocked)

[b]Tri-Color[/b]. 15% chance. Sells for 980en.
10 required for Tourmaline (Accessory, DEF+6, Elemental Resist Up 20%, must be restocked)
[b]3 required for Emblem of love[/b]

[b]B26F B7 Take Point[/b]

[b]Cross Seed[/b]. 50% chance. Sells for 150en.
1 required for Blaze Oil (Item, gives the target's regular attack a Fire attribute, must be restocked)
1 required for Freeze Oil (Item, gives the target's regular attack an Ice attribute, must be restocked)
1 required for Shock Oil (Item, gives the target's regular attack a Volt attribute, must be restocked)

[b]Cordyceps[/b]. 25% chance. Sells for 180en.
3 required for Stonard II (Item, increases the target's DEF by 126% for 5 turns)
[b]1 required for Apothecary's request III[/b]

[b]Ambrosia[/b]. 15% chance. Sells for 1100en.
1 required for Nectar III (Medicine, revives the target to 1200HP, must be restocked)
1 required for Somaprime (Medicine, heals the entire party by 1200HP, must be restocked)

[img]https://lpix.org/3241890/Head_Cross.png[/img] Oh yeah, all the gathering you'll ever need... bar one thing later. We do need this stuff, but just remember that this stratum doesn't hand things over too easily.

[img]https://lpix.org/3410228/t33140.jpg[/img] [img]https://lpix.org/3410229/t33141.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3246171/Head Liana.png[/img] Just get into position around it... nice and quietly...

[img]https://lpix.org/3246170/Head Gerson.png[/img] It lumbered directly towards us, how the hell has it not noticed us already?

[img]https://lpix.org/2953177/turtle_1.png[/img]
[b]Shellord[/b]

Level: 69
HP: 7500
STR: 402
VIT: 160
AGI: 94
LUC: 101
TEC: 67

EXP: 9000

[b]Skills[/b]
Blazer: Uses the Head. A Fire attack that deals 120% damage to the entire party. Has a 90% accuracy modifier and a 10% speed modifier.

[b]Damage Vulnerabilities[/b]
[img]https://lpix.org/2968989/cut.png[/img] 50% [img]https://lpix.org/2968990/stab.png[/img] 50% [img]https://lpix.org/2968991/bash.png[/img] 50%
[img]https://lpix.org/2968992/fire.png[/img] 0% [img]https://lpix.org/2968993/ice.png[/img] 125% [img]https://lpix.org/2968994/volt.png[/img] 50%

[b]Disable Vulnerabilities[/b]
[img]https://lpix.org/2968995/poison.png[/img] 15% [img]https://lpix.org/3244435/stun.png[/img] 50% [img]https://lpix.org/2968988/death.png[/img] 1%
[img]https://lpix.org/2968996/2362656[/img] 25% [img]https://lpix.org/2968997/2362651[/img] 25% [img]https://lpix.org/2968998/2362657[/img] 25%

[b]Drops[/b]
Normal: [b]1000 Shell[/b]. 20% chance. Sells for 6000en.
1 required for Holy Armor (Ultimate Protector Armor, DEF+56, HP+25, Cut Stab Bash Up 10%, must be restocked)
5 required for Pain Aspis (Ultimate Shield, DEF+60, ALL Resist Down 100%, must be restocked)

Rare: None

Conditional: [b]Old Shell (Kill with non-Bash damage)[/b]. 30% chance. Sells for 9000en.
1 required for Holy Aspis (Usable Ultimate Shield, DEF+32, Bind Resist Up 15%, must be restocked)

[img]https://lpix.org/3241890/Head_Cross.png[/img] God Aware is gonna save me so much... anyway, postgame FOEs are definitely tough, but we're able to crack them with enough time. Shellords are real tanky bitches, but you're gonna have to get used to fighting them, this postgame loves unavoidable FOE encounters. Since you'll be spamming Antifire every turn to not get roasted, you'll have to shore up your defenses otherwise. Of course, Immunize makes the postgame a joke, floor puzzles aside, but I always write these assuming you're not turning everything into a joke, which you're perfectly right to, this postgame does not fuck around. Anyway, the main problems are level difference and fighting these things a million times for the Pain Shield. I mean, have you seen those drop rates?!

[img]https://lpix.org/3410230/t33142.jpg[/img] [img]https://lpix.org/3410231/t33143.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3246174/Head Karin.png[/img] Alright, let's see how my formula works this deep down.

[img]https://lpix.org/3241890/Head_Cross.png[/img] I usually stay away from Immunize to make things more interesting, but I'm not sure how I'll fare at the moment, so let's find out!

[img]https://lpix.org/3410232/t33144.jpg[/img] [img]https://lpix.org/3410233/t33145.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3246175/Head Wagner.png[/img] Such fiery passion, I should cool it down somewhat~

[img]https://lpix.org/3410234/t33146.jpg[/img] [img]https://lpix.org/3410235/t33147.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3241890/Head_Cross.png[/img] Yeah, surprise, Immunize and Sapping is overkill, who'd have thought?

[img]https://lpix.org/3410236/t33148.jpg[/img] [img]https://lpix.org/3410237/t33149.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3246177/Head Cheese.png[/img] Oh no, please, I'm at your mercy! Heh, sucker.

[img]https://lpix.org/3246171/Head Liana.png[/img] Being real subtle there...

[img]https://lpix.org/3241890/Head_Cross.png[/img] Gonna need to keep on top of my buffs with how long these fights will last, since we are in fucking trouble if they drop.

[img]https://lpix.org/3410238/t33150.jpg[/img] [img]https://lpix.org/3410239/t33151.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3246175/Head Wagner.png[/img] Oh bother, these elements always put off my aim~

[img]https://lpix.org/3241890/Head_Cross.png[/img] Will these FOEs get any more interesting to fight?

[img]https://lpix.org/3410240/t33152.jpg[/img] [img]https://lpix.org/3410241/t33153.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3241890/Head_Cross.png[/img] The answer is oh my no.

[img]https://lpix.org/3410290/t33202.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3241890/Head_Cross.png[/img] Random question, how do you like one way paths? Just out of curiosity.

[img]https://lpix.org/3410242/t33154.jpg[/img] [img]https://lpix.org/3410243/t33155.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3246174/Head Karin.png[/img] The mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell.

[img]https://lpix.org/3246170/Head Gerson.png[/img] The fuck does that mean?

[img]https://lpix.org/3246174/Head Karin.png[/img] Dunno, read it in an old book somewhere.

[img]https://lpix.org/2953123/hakke_0.png[/img]
[b]Monocyte[/b]

Level: 65
HP: 715
STR: 225
VIT: 143
AGI: 59
LUC: 59
TEC: 98

EXP: 2554

[b]Skills[/b]
W Plasma: Uses the Arms. Attempts to inflict Petrify on a single target. Has a 40% infliction chance, a 90% accuracy modifier and a 90% speed modifier.

[b]Damage Vulnerabilities[/b]
[img]https://lpix.org/2968989/cut.png[/img] 100% [img]https://lpix.org/2968990/stab.png[/img] 100% [img]https://lpix.org/2968991/bash.png[/img] 100%
[img]https://lpix.org/2968992/fire.png[/img] 100% [img]https://lpix.org/2968993/ice.png[/img] 100% [img]https://lpix.org/2968994/volt.png[/img] 100%

[b]Disable Vulnerabilities[/b]
[img]https://lpix.org/2968995/poison.png[/img] 100% [img]https://lpix.org/3244435/stun.png[/img] 100% [img]https://lpix.org/2968988/death.png[/img] 100%
[img]https://lpix.org/2968996/2362656[/img] 100% [img]https://lpix.org/2968997/2362651[/img] 100% [img]https://lpix.org/2968998/2362657[/img] 100%

[b]Drops[/b]
Normal: [b]Yellow Ore[/b]. 18% chance. Sells for 690en.
[i]30[/i] required for Topaz (Accessory, DEF+4, Volt Resist Up 30%)

Rare: None

Conditional: None

[img]https://lpix.org/3241890/Head_Cross.png[/img] Nothing too scary, aside from level, but as their health decreases, W Plasma comes out. While it's not a run ender, it's definitely annoying. Otherwise, yeah, its drops are a bitch too, you can already tell that accessory is dog shit... but unlock it I must. Still, we're only getting started.

[img]https://lpix.org/3410291/t33203.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3246177/Head Cheese.png[/img] Well that was fun.

[img]https://lpix.org/3246171/Head Liana.png[/img] Hehe, your sarcasm is so cute.

[img]https://lpix.org/3246177/Head Cheese.png[/img] S-Shut up, sis!

[img]https://lpix.org/3246171/Head Liana.png[/img] Hmm? What was that?

[img]https://lpix.org/3323737/Head%20Pearl.png[/img] You're just digging yourself deeper.

[img]https://lpix.org/3410245/t33157.jpg[/img] [img]https://lpix.org/3410246/t33158.jpg[/img]
[img]https://lpix.org/3410247/t33159.jpg[/img] [img]https://lpix.org/3410248/t33160.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3246170/Head Gerson.png[/img] Meh.

[img]https://lpix.org/3246175/Head Wagner.png[/img] Oh hey, I froze one of them~

[img]https://lpix.org/3410292/t33204.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3246171/Head Liana.png[/img] Hrm, there were a lot of indents in the wall. I'm guessing they all lead to something like this.

[img]https://lpix.org/3246174/Head Karin.png[/img] Alright, let's warp to the end of the labyrinth!

[img]https://lpix.org/3410293/t33205.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3246174/Head Karin.png[/img] A girl can dream.

[img]https://lpix.org/3246171/Head Liana.png[/img] Ah, I was wondering what that sinking feeling was.

[img]https://lpix.org/3241890/Head_Cross.png[/img] So how many warps do you think this warp maze has?

[img]https://lpix.org/3410297/t33209.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3241890/Head_Cross.png[/img] Uh, hold up, let me just draw them all first...

[img]https://lpix.org/3410298/t33210.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3241890/Head_Cross.png[/img] Alright, there we go. Now, which one is the way forward?





[img]https://lpix.org/3241890/Head_Cross.png[/img] Correct! None of them! Welcome to the postgame!

[img]https://lpix.org/2953137/mandrake_2.png[/img] [url=https://youtu.be/h6C9hM6Daos]The Lounge Where We Speak of Tomorrow[/url]

[img]https://lpix.org/3410249/t33161.jpg[/img] [img]https://lpix.org/3410250/t33162.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3246173/Head Ryu.png[/img] Impressive stuff. I would almost mistake it as my own.

[img]https://lpix.org/3246175/Head Wagner.png[/img] Well of course, my songs bring up all kinds of emotions that result in all kinds of effects~

[img]https://lpix.org/3246176/Head Aryll.png[/img] Frankly, it might as well be magic.

[img]https://lpix.org/3246172/Head Simone.png[/img] ...that's what it is, dear, he's just overselling it.

[img]https://lpix.org/3241899/Head Valerie.png[/img] Hey, so listen... I asked Mr. Jackson about why he made all these strange requests. And he told me that he was a pretty famous alchemist in his day. He used all sorts of formulas to defeat the forest's monsters. In he process, he found so many edible materials, he decided to start his own restaurant. It was a huge success, and he's been happily retired from adventuring ever since... Even so, he did have one regret... he wanted to pass down the things he learned. So that's the story behind the bizarre requests he made.

[img]https://lpix.org/3254431/Head Rodent.png[/img] Well, cool, but I haven't learned anything from it, I just wanted a dri-

[img]https://lpix.org/3410258/t33170.jpg[/img] [img]https://lpix.org/3410259/t33171.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3241899/Head Valerie.png[/img] The way he put it, understanding all that is part of the way of alchemy. It's like the sages say... you learn something new every day.

[img]https://lpix.org/3410262/t33174.jpg[/img]

1 1000 Shell is required for Holy Armor (Ultimate Protector Armor, DEF+56, HP+25, Physical Resist Up 10%, must be restocked), sells for 98,000en

[img]https://lpix.org/3241890/Head_Cross.png[/img] Right, well, that's enough of Valerie for a lifetime, but it'll probably only be for an update. Compared to the Composite, the Holy Armor is DEF+10, HP+11, AGI+4 and, of course, has the physical resist, which is pretty nice. Oh, and also [b]91,000en[/b] more. Is it worth it? Well, maybe, depends if you're using Immunize or not. I'll save my money for new weapons.

[img]https://lpix.org/3410294/t33206.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3246177/Head Cheese.png[/img] With how much my masters do, you should be worshipping my feet.

[img]https://lpix.org/2953137/mandrake_2.png[/img] [url=https://youtu.be/5_uzwC2-2wQ]Ecstasy[/url]

[img]https://lpix.org/3410263/t33175.jpg[/img] [img]https://lpix.org/3410264/t33176.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3246175/Head Wagner.png[/img] Now that's a sheen that conducts!~

[img]https://lpix.org/3246170/Head Gerson.png[/img] Seems that crab I beat solo is imitating me. I'm flattered, gahahaha!

[img]https://lpix.org/2953097/crab_1.png[/img]
[b]Ironcrab[/b]

Level: 70
HP: 1030
STR: 349
VIT: 136
AGI: 55
LUC: 62
TEC: 48

EXP: 3598

[b]Skills[/b]
Scissors: Uses the Arms. A Cut attack that deals 110% damage to a single target. Has a 90% accuracy modifier and a 10% speed modifier.

[b]Damage Vulnerabilities[/b]
[img]https://lpix.org/2968989/cut.png[/img] 0% [img]https://lpix.org/2968990/stab.png[/img] 0% [img]https://lpix.org/2968991/bash.png[/img] 0%
[img]https://lpix.org/2968992/fire.png[/img] 0% [img]https://lpix.org/2968993/ice.png[/img] 0% [img]https://lpix.org/2968994/volt.png[/img] 150%

[b]Disable Vulnerabilities[/b]
[img]https://lpix.org/2968995/poison.png[/img] 100% [img]https://lpix.org/3244435/stun.png[/img] 100% [img]https://lpix.org/2968988/death.png[/img] 100%
[img]https://lpix.org/2968996/2362656[/img] 100% [img]https://lpix.org/2968997/2362651[/img] 100% [img]https://lpix.org/2968998/2362657[/img] 100%

[b]Drops[/b]
Normal: None

Rare: None

Conditional: [b]Holed Limb (Kill with Stab damage)[/b]. 70% chance. Sells for 1050en.
1 required for Syrinx (Troubadour Accessory, +70TP)

[img]https://lpix.org/3241890/Head_Cross.png[/img] AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH what the hell do I do against these fucking things? Sure, I have the imbues, but that means I have to use a bunch of turns and regular attacks to take them down while they pick apart my team with LEVEL DIFFERENCE! Use an Alchemist. At least their conditional can be ignored with composite attacks, but since there's nothing else to them, I'm going to completely ignore them for the rest of the postgame. They're that bad.

[img]https://lpix.org/3410265/t33177.jpg[/img] [img]https://lpix.org/3410266/t33178.jpg[/img]
[img]https://lpix.org/3410268/t33180.jpg[/img] [img]https://lpix.org/3410269/t33181.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3246174/Head Karin.png[/img] That went about as I expected.

[img]https://lpix.org/3246175/Head Wagner.png[/img] Just wait your turn~

[img]https://lpix.org/3241890/Head_Cross.png[/img] Even Liana only 4HKOs them with an imbue. Yuck.

[img]https://lpix.org/3410270/t33182.jpg[/img] [img]https://lpix.org/3410271/t33183.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3246177/Head Cheese.png[/img] Ahhhh, stop hitting yourself.

[img]https://lpix.org/3241890/Head_Cross.png[/img] Suicide is a great way to keep one of them occupied. Uh, that came out wrong.

[img]https://lpix.org/3410273/t33185.jpg[/img] [img]https://lpix.org/3410274/t33186.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3246174/Head Karin.png[/img] Zzzzzzzzzzzaaaaah this is taking too long to finish the reference.

[img]https://lpix.org/3241890/Head_Cross.png[/img] Alright, we defeated one of them! How thrilling. Let's never fight these fucks again.

[img]https://lpix.org/3410295/t33207.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3246171/Head Liana.png[/img] Alright, I wish my senses told me this was the right one, but Cheese said it was, so here we go!

[img]https://lpix.org/3241890/Head_Cross.png[/img] Since the floor's mirrored it's the same deal on this side too, except this warp, and just this one, leads forward.

[img]https://lpix.org/3410296/t33208.jpg[/img]

[img]https://lpix.org/3241890/Head_Cross.png[/img] Now with that trial and error with timewasting failure out of the way, it's onto the next trial and error with timewasting failure, aka, the rest of the stratum. Next time.