Fate of the World Session 21

You watch as your friends live you and you let out a sigh.

"Okay, time to get to work!" You say psyching yourself up. While it's true that you've always wanted to get into modeling and this is the perfect chance, you're more than a bit nervous. You hope you don't flub anything, you spent a few days practicing what all you have to say about what it is that you're promoting at the booth. It's not too strange actually, you're promoting some new tablet that's set to hit the market within the next year, and all it's various functions.

You run over the lines in your head as you head into the staff area to get changed into your outfit. A bit lazy, but you're going with the outfit you used for your audition.

It's the best you've got at the moment, and until the money seriously starts rolling in, you won't really have too much of a choice to go with. Well, unless you get some stuff from future shoots.

...If there are any.

"No...no, I can't think like that." You mutter

You get changed and once done, you head out to the booth you're stationed at. The booth isn't anything too amazing, just the company's logo being front and center with some tablets on display

You take a deep breathe as you stand there, a bit more rigid than intended as you wait for someone to stop by and ask you questions about what it is that's on display. The people here are mostly business big wigs and nothing else. You can't think that any regular person would come to something like this. There's nothing really visually interesting or fun looking about all these set ups.

As you think on this, you spot someone coming towards you, oh crap it's a customer...well, not a customer, but an attendee, oh it doesn't matter! You've got to remember your lines!

"Could you tell me about this tablet?" The person asks, they're a portly looking man, and you can't help but notice the leery look on his face. In fact, it's...familiar and bringing back memories you'd rather not recall.

>Keep it cool, just explain what it is
>Eyes up sir
>You can sample it for a moment, I need to grab something.

>Keep it cool, just explain what it is

You take a small breath. You push down those uncomfortable feelings you were having and get to explaining. You practiced for this and this is your big chance, You can't blow it!

"Right, this tablet is top of the line! It's got the latest software on it to allow you to basically have a fully functioning computer within your hands. No watered down anything!"

"I see, tell me more." The man says leering at you

"W-well, it's also perfect for business, this tablet can run upwards of 50 tabs simultaneously without any slowdown and is perfect for multitasking."

"Oh-ho, so I could do things in the front and then switch to the back with ease?"

"Y-yes...sir. That is correct."

"Great, I think I'll like these things! Is there anything else?" he asks, it's clear he's just trying to hang around you as much as possible...

>No, that's all for now, developmental stage and all that
>You can sample it if you like
>Sorry, but I'll have to ask you to move along, there's others waiting

>No, that's all for now, developmental stage and all that

"Sorry, that's all for now. Developmental stages and all that."

"Ah I see, a shame. I suppose I'll just look around a bit then."

The portly man continues looking around at a few things, but it's clear  that he's simply taking the chance to eye you up. You didn't think someone could bang a person with eyes alone, but that's pretty much what is happening here. All the same, you ignore him for now and present your information to the other people who have appeared in front of you. This continues for about a half-hour before you finally get to take a break. You can't stay on your feet for too long after all.

As you sit behind the booth and drink some water, you look at one of the tablets that has been left back. Admittedly, even though you've recited lines about how to work it, you've never sat down and taken a look at the thing yourself. It's really slick looking and a part of you wishes that you could take it home to keep. Sadly, that wouldn't look too good if you did that.

You stare at it for a moment, your curiosity growing. It's good for business...but just how good is it for general fun?

>Try playing some music or playing a game on it
>Leave it alone

>Leave it alone

You decide to leave it alone. It's not good to mess with the merchandise. The last thing you want is something to break and then get blamed for it. You *can't* have anything going wrong right now. As you get ready to head back to the front, you hear a scream come from the front area. You quickly run towards the source of it but...there's no one here. No one except for one thing...

...The tablet.

It's on, and there's something blinking on the screen.

"What the hell...?" You mutter edging a bit closer

The blinking is getting a bit more...rapid? As if something is charging up or building power in some way, you get a sense of dread as you look at it.

>Examine the tablet
>Don't touch it
>Other/write-in

>Examine the tablet

You don't have a choice, something is off here and whoever else was around are mysteriously gone. You edge closer to the tablet examining it a bit, tapping here and there as the blinking goes even faster.

"Initiating Download..."

"Wait what?!"

Before you can say anything else, a bright light envelops you, blinding you. As you let out a scream you awaken to find yourself in...some other place. You don't know what this is, but you have a sinking feeling that wherever you are, you aren't exactly safe.

"What the hell is this..." you mutter as you look at what appears to be a city?

"This isn't possible..." You say as you get to your feet

The city is...lifeless and computer-like, there's no one on the streets, but still, you can't help but feel as if you're being watched. You need to get moving and find a way out of here!

"Help, please, someone, anyone!"

You hear a voice off in the distance, but you aren't sure if you should follow...could be a trap after all...

>Follow
>Don't

>Follow

You follow the source of the scream around a corner and to a nearby alley only to see...that fat guy from before who wouldn't stop eye-humping you from earlier. Why is he here? It couldn't be that this tablet swallowed him up too could it?

Oh who are you kidding, of course it did, that's the only explanation as much as you dislike it. As you  look at him cower, you turn your head to the one who is causing him to scream. A...woman?

"Teehee, just stay right there now and let me eat you~!"

As much as part of you wants to see this guy get made into a meal, you quickly step in-between them, leaving the woman to look upon you.

"Leave him alone!" You shout pointing your spear at the woman

"Oh my, another meal. It's a good thing that Lord Nyarltheotep only needs souls and not bodies. Though you are a cute one...teehee."

You roll your eyes, you'd appreciate the comment a bit more if she weren't poised to kill you

"Come now, don't make a face like that. Just submit peacefully okay?"

She's clearly underestimating you...

>What will you do?

>F-Fine, just don't hurt us, please
>Hit her with our staff when she's close(75)

"F-fine...just don't hurt us, please!" You blatantly lie, putting on your best scared expression

"There there girl, it'll be fine. It'll all be over in an instant."

The woman floats closer to you, getting ready to end your life

"Hey...hey, you can't just give up like that! We're gonna die here!" The portly man whines

You ignore him, and let the woman get closer, she's nearly upon you, when you can't help but let out a smirk

"Sike!" you shout, before slashing her with your spear

"Guh! Horrible wretch, how dare you?!"

"Honestly, I'm shocked you fell for that, figured you'd be smarter." You laugh "Like seriously, that's the oldest trick in the book and you fall for it! What are you, a 5 year old?"

You continue laughing at the woman as she visibly shakes in anger. The entire area around you is filled with a murderous aura as she looks at you.

"It appears you do not know your place human. Leave it to I, Cybele, to show just how much you have erred!"

You stop laughing and get ready for a fight.

"You might wanna get out here." You say turning to the portly man

"B-but where do I go?"

"Somewhere that *isn't* where the angry blue woman is would be best." You snark at him, he gets the idea and runs off, leaving you to engage Cybele without distraction.

>Choose your summons

>Renee
>Sailor Moon
>Mythra
>Darkness
>Kyle

You call forth your allies and get ready to fight.

"*This* is what I'm to go against? A motley crew of humans? Tch, this will be an easy feast. I'll be sure to eat all of you nice and slowly until I am full..."

"E-eat us...?" Darkness says with a small smile "I...R-Renee! Please, allow me to take point! I...I'll protect you all!"

She says that, but you notice the distinct lewd face she has and you can only sigh in slight irritation.

"You're not allowed to die Darkness."

"HOW CRUEL! B-BUT OKAY! I WILL DO MY BEST!"

Everyone on your side recoils in slight disgust, even Kyle does...

>Choose your actions

>Renee:Leg Sweep(100)
>Mythra:All the More
>Sailor Moon:Moonlight
>Darkness:Hit Me!
>Kyle:Attack Aura

You move into position and hit Cybele with your spear. She's caught off guard by the brazen attack and you manage to trip her up, knocking her to the ground with ease.

>Cybele is stunned!

"Here, this'll help!" Mythra calls to all, engulfing you in a golden aura

>All allies Crit damage increased!

"I'll help as well!" Sailor Moon says as she wraps you all in a protective barrier

>All allies Defense increased!

"This is great and all, but when you're done sitting on the floor, be sure to hit me first okaaaaaay~?"

Once again, you all stare at Darkness with a mixture of disgust and bewilderment...

"Right uh...hit the enemy harder?" Kyle says uncertainly "If that's okay with you?"

"Of course, then they'll hit me just as hard!"

"..."

>All allies attack increased!

Renee:HP:115/120 MP:127/127(CRIT UP:3 turns)(DEF UP(-2))(PHYS UP(+2))
Mythra:HP:118/118 MP:61/76(CRIT UP:3 turns)(DEF UP(-2))(PHYS UP(+2))
Sailor Moon:HP:100/100 MP:105/109(CRIT UP:3 turns)(DEF UP(-2))(PHYS UP(+2))
Darkness:HP:186/186 MP:74/84(CRIT UP:3 turns)(DEF UP(-2))(PHYS UP(+2))
Kyle:HP:90/90 MP:48/54(CRIT UP:3 turns)(DEF UP(-2))(PHYS UP(+2))

>Cybele:632/685

>Renee - Thunder Surge(93)
>Mythra - Grand Slash(105)
>Sailor Moon - Moonlight
>Darkness - Double Slash(73,86)
>Kyle - Attack Aura

"Now then, take this!" You cry striking the stunned Cybele with your magic. She cries in pain as the electrical energy courses through her body.

>**Trait activated: Critical Resonance!**

"Now, take this!" Mythra cries as she brings her blade down on Cybele, creating a large gash in her body.

"I'll keep it up!" Sailor Moon said increasing your defense even more!

>All allies defense increased

"My turn! I've got this!" Darkness exclaims slashing Cybele twice, the stunned body of the demon making her unable to dodge!

Kyle raises your party's attack some more "Now hit her and *don't* get hit. Got it?"

"I REFUSE!" Darkness roars back

"Keep it together you two!" Sailor Moon chides


Renee:HP:115/120 MP:124/127(CRIT UP:3 turns)(DEF UP(-4))(PHYS UP(+4))
Mythra:HP:108/118 MP:61/76(CRIT UP:3 turns)(DEF UP(-4))(PHYS UP(+4))
Sailor Moon:HP:100/100 MP:101/109(CRIT UP:3 turns)(DEF UP(-4))(PHYS UP(+4))
Darkness:HP:177/186 MP:74/84(CRIT UP:3 turns)(DEF UP(-4))(PHYS UP(+4))
Kyle:HP:90/90 MP:48/54(CRIT UP:3 turns)(DEF UP(-4))(PHYS UP(+4))

>Cybele:502/685

>Renee - Thunder Surge(113)
>Mythra - Grand Slash(60)
>Sailor Moon - Moonlight
>Darkness - Double Slash(58,106)
>Kyle - Attack Aura

You call on more lightning to strike Cybele, shocking her already stunned body, causing her to cry out in pain again. Mythra continued wailing on her with her blade.

Sailor Moon continues beefing your team's defense, while Darkness attacks Cybele. Kyle ends things off by buffing the party's attack even further.

>All allies defense increased
>All allies attack increased

>Cybele managed to shake off her paralysis!

"Rotten humans...you'll pay for that!"


Renee:HP:115/120 MP:121/127(CRIT UP:2 turns)(DEF UP(-6))(PHYS UP(+6))
Mythra:HP:98/118 MP:61/76(CRIT UP:2 turns)(DEF UP(-6))(PHYS UP(+6))
Sailor Moon:HP:100/100 MP:97/109(CRIT UP:2 turns)(DEF UP(-6))(PHYS UP(+6))
Darkness:HP:168/186 MP:74/84(CRIT UP:2 turns)(DEF UP(-6))(PHYS UP(+6))
Kyle:HP:90/90 MP:42/54(CRIT UP:2 turns)(DEF UP(-6))(PHYS UP(+6))

>Cybele:432/685

>Renee - Thunder Surge(95)
>Mythra - Grand Slash(49)
>Sailor Moon - Moonlight
>Darkness - Bolster
>Kyle - Attack Aura

You once again make Cybele into a living lightning rod, shocking her with as much power as you can muster.

Mythra again goes in for another slash, but unfortunately, misses this time, as Cybele dodges out of the way.

"Dammit..." Mythra grunts

Sailor Moon and Kyle both raise your defense and offense for the last time while Darkness moves to the front of the group and hunkers down.

"HIT ME. HIT ME ALREADY!!!"

"Very well human!" Cybele snarls. She's back in full fighting condition now and very angry "Now, take this!"

Cybele calls forth a malestrom of flames that shoots towards your party. Though she tries to block it for you, Darkness isn't able to bear the entire brunt and both you and her take a serious blow from the attack.

"Hot hot HOT!" you cry in pain

"GLORIOUS!" Darkness squeals

Trait Activated: Extreme Masochist


Renee:HP:68/120 MP:118/127(CRIT UP:1 turn)(DEF UP(-8))(PHYS UP(+8))
Mythra:HP:88/118 MP:61/76(CRIT UP:1 turn)(DEF UP(-8))(PHYS UP(+8))
Sailor Moon:HP:100/100 MP:93/109(CRIT UP:1 turn)(DEF UP(-8))(PHYS UP(+8))
Darkness:HP:144/186 MP:54/84(CRIT UP:1 turn)(DEF UP(-8))(PHYS UP(+8))(Bolster:3 turns)(Masochist Buff:+2)
Kyle:HP:90/90 MP:36/54(CRIT UP:1 turn)(DEF UP(-8))(PHYS UP(+8))

>Cybele:400/685

>Renee - Thunder Surge(100)
>Mythra - Medium Potion (Renee)
>Sailor Moon - Healing Light (Darkness)
>Kyle - Electric Smash(99)

Despite the pain, you're in, you manage to walk it off and deliver another attack to Cybele, The electrical attack causing her to screech in pain again.

"Here! Drink this!" Mythra calls out tossing you a potion that she had...somewhere. You aren't really in the mood to question it and you just down the thing without a second thought.

"Huh...taste like lime." You mutter

"Here, Darkness, don't go dying on me!"

"Of course, I can't enjoy myself anymore if I do!"

"...Right."

"Now it's my turn~!" Kyle giggles before slamming into Cybele with his blade, charging it with electricity as he does so

Trait Activated: Critical Resonance

"Take this!" Cybele growled with a snap of her fingers. You feel yourself becoming weaker in all aspects

>All stats down!

"Burn!" Cybele cries attempting to hit Kyle, but he deftly dodges it before the face on his helmet sticks out a tongue

"Too slow! Try again next time!"



Renee:HP:83/120 MP:115/127(DEF UP(-6))(PHYS UP(+6))(MAG,AGI (-2))
Mythra:HP:88/118 MP:55/76(DEF UP(-6))(PHYS UP(+8))(MAG,AGI (-2))
Sailor Moon:HP:100/100 MP:84/109(DEF UP(-6))(PHYS UP(+6))(MAG,AGI (-2))
Darkness:HP:160/186 MP:54/84(DEF UP(-6))(PHYS UP(+6))(Bolster:2 turns)(Masochist Buff:+2)(MAG,AGI (-2))
Kyle:HP:90/90 MP:26/54(DEF UP(-6))(PHYS UP(+6))(MAG,AGI (-2))

>Cybele:339/685

>Renee - Thunder Surge(93)
>Mythra - All the More
>Sailor Moon - Healing Light (Renee)
>Kyle - Electric Smash(66)

Once again you shock Cybele, doing your best to try and paralyze her, but she seems to be holding it off much more easily this time, not letting herself be caught by surprise any longer.

**Trait Activated, Critical Resonance!**

"Here everybody, hit her hard!" Mythra cries engulfing you in a golden aura

>Crit Damage increased!

"Here Renee, this'll fix you up!"

"Thanks Sailor Moon!"

Kyle attempts to attack Cybele, but he misses his attack!

"Burn in the deepest pits!" Cybele snarls, blasting more fire at you all, hitting you, Darkness, and Kyle as you feel pain run throughout your body.

"E-enough with the fire already!" You squeal

"MORE FIRE!" Darkness wheezes in delight

"Darkness, shut the hell up!"

"OH YES, SHOUT AT ME, DEGRADE ME!"

**Train Activated: Extreme Masochist!**

You just stop talking about that and deal with the current pain you're feeling.



Renee:HP:77/120 MP:115/127(DEF UP(-6))(PHYS UP(+6))(MAG,AGI (-2))(Crit Up: 3 turns)
Mythra:HP:88/118 MP:40/76(DEF UP(-6))(PHYS UP(+6))(MAG,AGI (-2))(Crit Up: 3 turns)
Sailor Moon:HP:100/100 MP:84/109(DEF UP(-6))(PHYS UP(+6))(MAG,AGI (-2))(Crit Up: 3 turns)
Darkness:HP:132/186 MP:54/84(DEF UP(-6))(PHYS UP(+6))(Bolster:1 turns)(Masochist Buff:+4)(MAG,AGI (-2))(Crit Up: 3 turns)
Kyle:HP:62/90 MP:16/54(DEF UP(-6))(PHYS UP(+6))(MAG,AGI (-2))(Crit Up: 3 turns)

>Cybele:293/685

>Renee - Thunder Surge(77)
>Mythra - Grand Slash(65)
>Sailor Moon - Healing Light (Renee)
>Kyle - Electric Smash(46-NAT 1 OVERRIDE)

You just barely manage to hit Cybele again, but this time...things go pretty south. The momentum of the battle almost entirely shifts outside of Sailor Moon healing your wounds.

Mythra misses her attack, and Kyle is no different, except it leaves him wide open for another devastating fire attack from Cybele. He's just able to get back up, but you can tell that Kyle is seriously hurt from the attack. Not losing her advantage, Cybele takes aim at Mythra, attempting to hit her as well, but the Aegis manages to not lose her footing and dodge the attacks with ease.

"You'll have to do better than that!" Mythra teases "Also fire? Really? I'm the Aegis you know."

Renee:HP:104/120 MP:109/127(DEF UP(-6))(PHYS UP(+6))(MAG,AGI (-2))(Crit Up: 2 turns)
Mythra:HP:78/118 MP:40/76(DEF UP(-6))(PHYS UP(+6))(MAG,AGI (-2))(Crit Up: 2 turns)
Sailor Moon:HP:100/100 MP:75/109(DEF UP(-6))(PHYS UP(+6))(MAG,AGI (-2))(Crit Up: 2 turns)
Darkness:HP:132/186 MP:54/84(DEF UP(-6))(PHYS UP(+6))(Masochist Buff:+4)(MAG,AGI (-2))(Crit Up: 2 turns)
Kyle:HP:29/90 MP:6/54(DEF UP(-6))(PHYS UP(+6))(MAG,AGI (-2))(Crit Up: 2 turns)

>Cybele:260/685

>Renee - Healing Breeze
>Mythra - Grand Slash(81)
>Sailor Moon - Healing Light (Kyle)
>Darkness - Bolster
>Kyle - Attack(84)

You call on some of your magic power and heal up yourself and your allies. Especially Kyle as he's taken the most damage.

Mythra once again goes in for an attack, and manages to hit her this time, while Sailor Moon fixes up Kyle even more.

Then comes Darkness. She waits patiently sizing Cybele up before Rushing her and attacking her with all the power she'd built up, with Kyle attacking right after her.

"Tch damn you!" Cybele growls as her wounds start to heal! "now take this as well!"

she snaps her fingers, as you feel yourself becoming even more weaker in all aspects.


Renee:HP:120/120 MP:94/127(DEF UP(-4))(PHYS UP(+4))(MAG,AGI (-4))(Crit Up: 1 turns)
Mythra:HP:97/118 MP:40/76(DEF UP(-4))(PHYS UP(+4))(MAG,AGI (-4))(Crit Up: 1 turns)
Sailor Moon:HP:100/100 MP:75/109(DEF UP(-6))(PHYS UP(+4))(MAG,AGI (-4))(Crit Up: 1 turns)
Darkness:HP:159/186 MP:54/84(DEF UP(-4))(PHYS UP(+4))(Masochist Buff:+4)(MAG,AGI (-4))(Crit Up: 1 turns)
Kyle:HP:77/90 MP:6/54(DEF UP(-4))(PHYS UP(+4))(MAG,AGI (-4))(Crit Up: 1 turns)

>Cybele:105/685

>Renee - Thunder Surge(111)
>Mythra - Grand Slash(100)
>Sailor Moon - Moon Blast(93)
>Darkness - Double Slash(85,85)
>Kyle - Attack(58)

You blast Cybele with Lightning again, Just as Mythra slashes her with her sword.

"Time to end it!" Sailor Moon said blasting Cybele with a wave of energy. The assault from your allies continues, and it's Darkness of all people who manages to bring her down.

"Haha take that!" Darkness cries in happiness

"No...no...I was...meant...to be...da-damn you...damn you human!"

You all watch as Cybele fades away into nothing. You let out a sigh you were holding in, glad to finally be done with that little confrontation.

>You defeated Cybele
>Gained 300EXP
>Gained $450!

With the fight over, the portly man peeks his head out from around the corner. "I-is it gone? Is it safe to come out?"

You were half expecting him to just run and get himself killed somewhere, but you quickly affirm to him that everything is okay.

"I-I see...that's great! You're great! Um...but how do we get out of here?"

"I don't have any idea, but for now we need to keep ourselves safe and find anyone else trapped here."

"Oh! Th-there were some others. That cute little thing who was presenting the stuff got sucked in I'm sure, as well as a few other people...but I don't know where they are."

"...Great."

"You and your uh...friends there will keep me safe right?"

"Not like we have much of a choice." you sigh "Come on, we've got to keep looking around. There's got to be something else that can lead us to the others."

Upon leaving the alley, the digital space still doesn't seem to offer, much, though you notice a few buildings are a different color than the other. One red, One, Blue and One green.

>Go to the red building
>Go to the green building
>Go to the blue building

>Red

"We're heading for this red building first." You say to the portly man "Stay close if you don't want to die."

"Y-yes ma'am!" he replies sticking close to you and your allies, you're travel towards the red building isn't bad at all, as there doesn't seem to be anything else laying in wait for you. Even so, you remain on your guard all the same, just so you won't get caught off guard by anyone or anything.

Upon reaching the red building, where it was once nothing but a vague technicolor outline, it now was a  proper building once you'd gotten closer and it was now a building with the name 'Paradise'. You aren't too thrilled by the name, but still you, your friends, and the portly man enter.

...And boy is a part of you wishing you hadn't done that. Mostly because

"A strip club?!" Sailor Moon squeaks "U-um...I think we should go."

You see a bunch of women dancing and shaking their asses in ways you could never fathom doing...well...maybe for once person, but that isn't important right now, you're about to turn and leave when you see one of the models you're working with on stage and dancing, with an almost hypnotic look on her face.

"Oh goddammit..." you mutter

>Grab her and go!
>...Enjoy the show
>Leave
>Other/Write-in

>Grab her and go!
>Other: Memorize the movements for Hiro later

Well, if that's who you're looking for, the only thing to do is grab her and go! You move through the other tables and people(you assume they're people, they're just vague shadows) getting lap dances and go for the stage. The entire time you do, you make a mental note of all the kinds of moves these girls are pulling off. Maybe Hiro would like them if you showed him some?

T-totally for work of course! It pays to be flexible!

You grab the woman by the hand and yank her off stage, despite her protests.

"Let me go, I have to dance!"

"No you don't, we are in danger and we're getting out of here!"

"No! My mistress commanded me to do so and I will!"

"Mistress?"

"That would be me~!"

You hear a voice, silky and sultry come from behind you and you turn around to see...uh...wow. That's definitely something to wear

"Now what do you think you're doing little one?"

>Brandish Spear
>Saving her!
>Who are you?

>Stab her(97)

Without a second thought, you brandish your spear and drive it into the woman's side.

"Kya! So mean! Very well then, and I was *willing* to talk at least. Pillow talk is always fun after all."

The woman backs off from you and your allies before causing a scythe to appear in her hands

"I am more of a lover than a fighter. But when the time is called upon, I'll have you know I can be quite vicious, now come, let us enjoy ourselves in paradise~!"

You and your allies get ready to fight as  the portly man is once again sweating bullets

"Get somewhere safe. Take her with you!" You say  pointing at the model

"R-r-right!" He calls back grabbing her and pulling her along despite her protests

"Poor girl, I'll have to look after her later..." The woman giggles "It will be most fun I'm sure."

>Choose attack options
>Change around party
>Talk

You decide to recall Kyle and bring out Rajaki instead. You aren't sure how strong this woman is, or what tricks she's going to pull, so you've got to be careful. You and your allies form up, preparing to fight the enemy. The woman sizes your group with a small laugh

"Such a cute group you have. I'm a tad jealous~"

"Pshaw, after we're done, you'll just be paste on the wall!" Rajaki jeers

"How rude! We'll definitely need to go over some obedience training with you little oni~"

>Attack(Choose your actions)
>Talk...?

>Renee - Thunder Surge(107)
>Mythra - Grand Slash(76)
>Sailor Moon - Clear Head (Rajaki), Moonlight
>Darkness - Bolster


You go for another bout of lighting and you manage to land true! Electrifying the woman as she yelps in pain

"Hey, don't hit her like that!" Rajaki shouts, she swings her axe at you, but it's just a tad slow and so you're able to to dodge the blow. Mythra attempts to strike the woman, but misses just barely

"Too slow~!" she teases

"Rajaki, snap out of it!" Sailor Moon exclaims dousing the Oni in light energy before raising your defense again.

"Ugh...what happened? Feel kinda weird."

"Don't worry about it." You say with a sigh "Just keep fighting

Darkness hunkers down, preparing for whatever attacks may come her way.

Once again, the woman snaps her fingers with a smirk

>Enemy Hit/Evasion increased!

The woman swings her scythe at Mythra, getting a solid hit off of her. She then hits you all with some purplish black magic, that hits both Sailor Moon and Darkness! Sailor Moon in particular takes heavy damage from it, letting out a scream as she does so.

Sailor Moon Weakness found


Renee:HP:101/120 MP:85/127(DEF UP(-6))
Rajaki:HP:170/185 MP:55/63(DEF UP(-6))
Mythra:HP:59/128 MP:45/81(DEF UP(-6))
Sailor Moon:HP:70/110 MP:72/118(DEF UP(-6))
Darkness:HP:147/205 MP:40/90(DEF UP(-6))(Bolster:3 turns)

The Succubus:262/450(AGI up(+4))

>Renee - Healing Breeze
>Rajaki - Gourd Swig, Axe Rush(78)
>Mythra - All the more
>Sailor Moon - Moonlight X2

You stop your attacking for a minute to help patch up any damage your allies have, while Rajaki takes a swig of her guard before attacking the woman with reckless abandon.

Unfortunately, she's just too fast and able to dodge Rajaki's attack with ease, taunting the oni all the while.

Mythra engulfs you all in a golden glow, raising your strength!

>Crit damage increased

Sailor Moon raises your defense up as high as it'll get!

The woman chuckles before snapping her fingers, with a glow enveloping herself like before

>Enemy's AGI increased!

"Won't you all have fun with me~" She coos blowing a heart at each of you! It hits you right in the face and you feel...well, you feel like you really shouldn't be fighting her right now. The same goes for Rajaki and Mythra.

"S-sorry, I think I messed up." You gurgle out in a haze

"Yeah, me too. Wanna drink?" Rajaki chuckles

"If so, save some for me!" Mythra adds "Man, this is...this feels real good.

"Oh crap..." Sailor Moon mutters as she and Darkness were unaffected "Darkness, it's just me and you!"

"O-okay!" Darkness replies "I'll hold out as long as I can!"

"Hmph, so you two don't want to play? Very well~!" She swings her scythe bringing down on Darkness who tanks the hit with ease...while smiling wildly.


Renee:HP:120/120 MP:70/127(DEF UP(-8))(Crit Up:3 turns)(Charmed!)
Rajaki:HP:170/185 MP:47/63(DEF UP(-8))(Crit Up:3 turns)(Charmed!)
Mythra:HP:84/128 MP:30/81(DEF UP(-8))(Crit Up:3 turns)(Charmed!)
Sailor Moon:HP:95/110 MP:64/118(DEF UP(-8))(Crit Up:3 turns)
Darkness:HP:147/205 MP:40/90(DEF UP(-8))(Bolster:2 turns)(Crit Up:3 turns)(Masochist+2)

The Succubus:262/450(AGI up(+6))

>Renee - Amrita Soda (Rajaki)
>Mythra - Grand Slash(87)
>Sailor Moon - Clear Head X2 (Renee/Mythra)

"Renee! Snap out of it!" You too Mythra!" Sailor Moon said as she cleared up the foggy feeling that had been clouding your mind.

"Oh what the hell?!" You say looking around.

"I don't know what happened either, but thanks!" Mythra called to Sailor Moon

"Now it's my turn!" She exclaimed slashing at the Succubus again

"Ow! Darling, she hit me!" The Succubus faked cried at Rajaki

"WHAT!? Why you-!" The small oni growled turning around and swinging her axe at Mythra, sending her flying across the other side of the room.

"D-dammit Rajaki...where is that...here it is! Wake up already!" You exclaim tossing the sode at her. Rajaki smashes it, which is just what you wanted as the insides wash over her, curing her of her hypnosis.

"Ugh what the heck...feel like I wanted to make out with everyone for a moment.

"Well, we could have...! Party poopers, the woman grumbled

The woman snapped her fingers again, laughing

"Now then...let's see if you can hit me now~

Once again she attacks, slashing at Darkness who just shudders in bliss at the feeling.

"You next~!" She coos towards Sailor Moon, trying to hit her with more dark magic, but missing this time.

"Darn, stop moving!"


Renee:HP:120/120 MP:70/127(DEF UP(-8))(Crit Up:3 turns)
Rajaki:HP:170/185 MP:47/63(DEF UP(-8))(Crit Up:3 turns)
Sailor Moon:HP:95/110 MP:48/118(DEF UP(-8))(Crit Up:3 turns)
Mythra:HP:23/128 MP:30/81(DEF UP(-8))(Crit Up:3 turns)
Darkness:HP:135/205 MP:40/90(DEF UP(-8))(Bolster:1 turns)(Crit Up:3 turns)(Masochist+4)

The Succubus:233/450(AGI up(+8))

>Renee - Healing Breeze
>Rajaki - Gourd Swig, Axe Rush(100)
>Sailor Moon - Healing Light (Mythra), Moonblast(94)
>Mythra - Grand Slash(104)

You quickly heal up your party as best you can, fixing up whatever wounds they have.

"I'll get ya for what you did last time!" Raja growls downing some more sake before going in and attacking the woman several times with her axe.

"Here Mythra,keep it together!" Sailor Moon calls out healing her, before turning and blasting the woman with more magic power, sending her flying!

Trait Activated: Critical Resonance

"Thanks, now take this!" Mythra roars slashing at the woman before she can react.

"W-wait! Wait!" She cries staggering to her feet. Whatever confidence she has is gone now as she looks desperate and terrified at the turn the situation has taken. "L-let's talk this out! We-we can work together right? There's no need for things to end this way!"

She looks extremely scared. Hoping that her last chance at peace will work in her favor...

>Hear her out
>Kill her


Renee:HP:120/120 MP:55/127(DEF UP(-8))(Crit Up:3 turns)
Rajaki:HP:170/185 MP:39/63(DEF UP(-8))(Crit Up:3 turns)
Sailor Moon:HP:110/110 MP:48/118(DEF UP(-8))(Crit Up:3 turns)
Mythra:HP:81/128 MP:30/81(DEF UP(-8))(Crit Up:3 turns)
Darkness:HP:174/205 MP:40/90(DEF UP(-8))(Bolster:1 turns)(Crit Up:3 turns)(Masochist+4)

The Succubus:34/450(AGI up(+8))

>hear her out

You decide to hear her out. You lower your weapon slightly, enough to show that you're willing to listen to her, but if she tries anything, you'll be ready to act, as will your allies.

"You...can't be serious right?" Mythra says with a deadpan tone

"Come on, let's just hear her out for now." You say "Not much she can do to us!"

"R-right! I'll...hmmm, what is it that humans like again?" Oh! Money, I can give you money!"

"You actually have money?" you ask with a raised eyebrow

"The patrons here do pay!"

>The Succcubus offers you $10,000

>Take it
>Refuse it
>Attack her

>Refuse it
>So you're saying your life is only worth that much huh?

You refuse the money, your voice taking on a cold tone "So you're saying your life is worth only that much?"

"What? I...n-no!" I understand...perhaps you would like some of my power?"

"Your power?"

"I can bestow a small gift onto you. You won't change into a succubus like me, but well...I can tell you've at least gome *some* allure to really make use of some power like one of my kind."

"Hmmm..." You think on it...having some extra power *could* be useful in the long run

>Accept her power
>Refuse it
>Attack her

>Accept her power

"Alright, fine. Show me what you got then." You say

"Renee are you sure about this?" Sailor Moon says "She's a demon you know

"How rude. A demon I may be, but I'm not going to go back on my word! Now, give me your hand."

You take her hand, and you feel a surge of power rush into you. It's...not all that bad really? It's kinda flirty actually? As if it's speaking to you and telling you it'd be nice to get to know it. You hang onto your sanity as the power continues flowing in and you can't help but feel a bit more confident than before.

"It's done. Now don't go using that all in one place right?"

"Yeah...right..."

"Are we done now? I can go right?" The Woman asks

>Renee learned Sexy Pose!

>I want something else
>Join me
>Let her go

>Join Me

"Join me." You say bluntly

"WHAT?!" Everyone shouts in unison

"We could always use the extra firepower. Besides, this isn't the first time, we've got Kyle on our side, and the same thing can be said for Aeda."

The others stare at the woman for a few moments before resigning in agreement

"Fine, if you say so..." Mythra grumbles

"You wish to forge an alliance with me? You are a truly interesting human. Very well, I am in no position to argue, this could be fun too! To be quite honest, I wasn't too keen on that man with the purple hair anyway."

>The Succubus has joined you!

With the fight done yoour allies return to your COMP for a bit and you call for the portly man join you, and he's followed by your fellow model

"Ugh...what's going on?" She asks "Where are we?"

"She's back to normal?" you say in surprise

"A present from me~!" The succubus calls from your COMP "She'll be fine."

"Thanks I guess. Now then, to make a long story short, we're under demonic attack." You say casually

"Demonic attack?!" the model shrieks

"It's true, and the kind lady here is keeping us safe. So let's stick with her okay?" The portly man chimes in

"W-well okay...I just don't wanna die is all."

"You won't." You smile at her "Now come on, let's go."

The three of you exit the building. There's still two more buildings..."

>Green Building
>Blue Building

>Green Building

"Okay, let's try the green building next." You say to everyone "Stay close and don't wander off."

The portly man and the model nod their heads in agreement as you summon your allies again to makea defensive wall around them just in case something comes out of nowhere to attack you. The trek towards the green building isn't too far,taking you around 15 minutes of walking before you finally arrive. Upon closer inspection it...well, it doesn't really stick out too much from anything else. You aren't too sure what it is, but after just casually stepping into the building with The Succubus, you aren't about to make that mistake again.

You carefully nudge the door open and focusing you see...a robot. A pretty friggin' big one at that. You aren't sure what it's doing, but it hasn't seen you. It's just...sitting there, looking at something. You aren't entirely sure what it is, but you notice its head move slightly and quickly duck back behind the door before looking through the crack again.

It's once more just...staring at something. Is it a screen? You can't really make it out without opening the door a bit wider. But if you do that there's no doubt this thing will notice you and attack. You're at an impasse...

>Open the door
>Go to the blue building instead
>Other/Write-in

>Open the door

You push down whatever fear you had welling up in you and turn back to the  portly man and the model. "You two get back, we're gonna go in and take this thing on!" You whisper

"A-are you sure about that? Won't you get hurt?" The model asks

"Don't worry about it. We'll be fine. You two get somewhere safe."

The two nod at you, and once they're out of sight, you open the door and you get a good look at the interior of the building. It's...nothing but green data screens?  It's kind of like the Matrix or something similar to that movie. Nothing but 1s and 0s constantly flowing all over the place. You can't ponder about it any longer as the robot turns to look at you

"Intruders detected. Scanning..."

The robot stares at you and your allies for a moment before speaking again.

"Threat level analyzed. Suitable threat detected. Initiating Combat Mode..."

Oh crap.

The robot hovers in front of you pointing his gun at your group

>Choose your summons etc.

>Renee - Thunder Surge(103)
>Rajaki - Gourd Swig, Axe Rush(104)
>Sailor Moon - Moonlight X2
>Darkness - Focus Point
>Succubus - Blink

You go on the offensive, calling forth lightning to strike the robot. However, while you note that you definitely hurt it, the robot utters something that causes you to become concerned.

"Power output increased. Moving to capture."

>The enemy's next attack will deal more damage!

"I got this, just you wait! Rajaki laughs downing some booze and then slamming her axe into the robot hitting it repeatedly

"I've got you everyone!" Sailor Moon calls out, buffing your defense

"To me vile metal demon. Hit me with  your hardest blow! Come do it. DO. IT." Darkness yowls "Hurt me, pulverize me, HIT ME!" She interposes herself between you and the enemy, ready to take anything coming her way.

>Darkness is now taking all damage for the party! And you feel a tad uncomfortable...

"Here we are lovelies. Move a bit faster~!" The Succubus coos while showering you in some of her energy

>AGI Increased!

The robot takes aim at you opens fire, but Darkness blocks all incoming damage! It then swings its gun arm, only to miss its attack.

"Increasing power output." The robot says before you see it exhaust some smoke from its body.

>Enemy's ATK increased!

Renee:HP:120/120 MP:52/127(DEF Up(-4))(AGI(+2))
Rajaki:HP:155/185 MP:31/63(DEF Up(-4))(AGI(+2))
Sailor Moon:HP:110/110 MP:48/118(DEF Up(-4))(AGI(+2))
Darkness:HP:150/205 MP:40/90(DEF Up(-4))(AGI(+2))(Focus:3 turns)
The Succubus:HP:150/150 MP:170/170(DEF Up(-4))(AGI(+2))

>The Albatross:748/900(PHYS UP (+2))

>Renee - Thunder Surge(101)
>Rajaki - Gourd Swig, Axe Rush(78)
>Sailor Moon - Moonlight, Healing Light (Darkness)
>Darkness - Counter
>Succubus - Blink

You decide to continue hitting this thing with lightning. Maybe it can be overloaded if you keep hitting it?  There's only one way to find out. You strike it and like before it powers up.

"Power increase detected."

>Enemy's attack increased!

Rajaki downs more alcohol and hits the robot again as hard as she can

Sailor Moon proceeds to raise your defense again, and heals Aqua all the while berating her

"Yes, insult me more~!"

"Please. Stop." Sailor Moon groans

Not listening to her, Darkness takes up a stance ready to counter the enemy's attacks.

"Once again~!" The Succubus laughs making you even faster

"Increasing Combat parameters" The robot drones, raising it's attack again! It then points its gun at Darkness, firing at her as she takes the hit before delivering one right back.

The robot then brings its arm down on Darkness, but she dodges it gracefully before countering it again!


Renee:HP:120/120 MP:52/127(DEF Up(-6))(AGI(+4))
Rajaki:HP:140/185 MP:23/63(DEF Up(-6))(AGI(+4))
Sailor Moon:HP:110/110 MP:35/118(DEF Up(-6))(AGI(+4))
Darkness:HP:123/205 MP:35/90(DEF Up(-6))(AGI(+4))(Focus:1 turns)(Masochist +4)
The Succubus:HP:150/150 MP:164/170(DEF Up(-6))(AGI(+4))

>The Albatross:578/900(PHYS UP (+4))

>Renee - Chakra Drop (Sailor Moon)
>Rajaki - Gourd Swig, Axe Rush(114)
>Sailor Moon - Soma Drop (Darkness), Moonlight
>Darkness - Counter
>Succubus - Blink

"Here Sailor Moon!" You say tossing a Chakra Drop to her.

"Thanks, I really needed that!"

"Ims gon hit yuuu" Rajaki slurred out, becoming more and more drunk before laying more attacks on the enemy.

"Darkness, use this!" Sailor Moon calls out handing her a Soma Drop.

"Thank you, though I prefer the pain!"

"I know and please stop reminding us!" Sailor Moon replies raising your defense one last time.

Darkness once again prepares herself to counter any attack that comes her way.

"Faster and faster~!" The Succcubus giggle "I think that thing won't be able to keep up with us after a while

"Increasing Combat Parameters to maximum output." The robot drones again as it raises its attack again!

"Systems damaged. Charging re-routing power to weapons system..."

You notice the robot's gun arm beginning to glow...


Renee:HP:120/120 MP:52/127(DEF Up(-8))(AGI(+6))
Rajaki:HP:140/185 MP:15/63(DEF Up(-8))(AGI(+6))
Sailor Moon:HP:110/110 MP:52/118(DEF Up(-8))(AGI(+6))
Darkness:HP:149/205 MP:58/90(DEF Up(-8))(AGI(+6))(Masochist +4)
The Succubus:HP:150/150 MP:164/170(DEF Up(-8))(AGI(+6))

>The Albatross:450/900(PHYS UP (+8))

>Renee - Buck Shot(95)
>Rajaki - Gourd Swig, Axe Rush(105)
>Sailor Moon - Healing Light X2 (Darkness)
>Darkness - Focus Point
>Succubus - Blink

You whip out your shotgun and take aim at the robot before blasting it, being pushed back by the blast a bit.  You hit the robot spot on, but it still continues charging.

"One morsh!" Rajaki wails hitting the thing again.

"Hang on Darkness, I've got you." Sailor Moon says healing the masochist knight

"Feels good but not as good as-"

"DON'T...say another word. Please."

"Fine, but it is okay! I'll protect you all!" Darkness says once again getting between you and the robot

"And the final touch, he'll have trouble touching us now~!" The Succubus giggles

The robot finishes its charging and lets loose a powerful, singular blast directly at Darkness! She tanks the hit, but it's clear it did some serious damage to her, as she staggers for a second before getting back up.

"I-I-I'm fine!" she wheezes

You can tell she isn't because she is very much not enjoying the pain from this particular attack.

"Recharging parameters. Entering repair mode..." The robot drones before curling up a bit...

>Enemy's Defense has skyrocketed!


Renee:HP:120/120 MP:46/127(DEF Up(-8))(AGI(+8))
Rajaki:HP:125/185 MP:7/63(DEF Up(-8))(AGI(+8))
Sailor Moon:HP:110/110 MP:52/118(DEF Up(-8))(AGI(+8))
Darkness:HP:143/205 MP:45/90(DEF Up(-8))(AGI(+8))(Masochist +4)(Focus:3 turns)
The Succubus:HP:150/150 MP:161/170(DEF Up(-8))(AGI(+8))

>The Albatross:362/900(PHYS UP (+8))(DEF(-10))

>Renee - Thunder Surge(105)
>Rajaki - Axe Rush, Barrage of Fists(110,80)
>Sailor Moon - Healing Light (Darkness), Moonblast(84)
>Darkness - Bolster
>Succubus - Black Fire(32)

Seeing as the robot is in its current state, you do your best to lay on as much damage as possible! You call forth more lightning and blast it, though the robot remains still, hunched up and repairing as best it can.

"Rajaki lay into it!" You call to her

"On it!" The small oni calls out, hopping up on top of the thing and slamming it with her axe, before finally growing large and punching it as hard as she can, before returning to her child form.

"Man...kinda tired..." She mutters

"Here Darkness, good job taking that hit!" Sailor Calls healing her before blasting the robot with her magic!

Darkness hunkers down, ready  to take any damage that comes her way!

"Hehe, time to burn now~" The Succubus giggles shooting black flames at the robot... its sleek black body becoming charred with flames

"Repairs complete. Resuming combat protocols."

The robot leaves its hunched form and prepares to assault you again!

Renee:HP:120/120 MP:46/127(DEF Up(-8))(AGI(+8))
Rajaki:HP:125/185 MP:0/63(DEF Up(-8))(AGI(+8))
Sailor Moon:HP:110/110 MP:35/118(DEF Up(-8))(AGI(+8))
Darkness:HP:173/205 MP:45/90(DEF Up(-8))(AGI(+8))(Masochist +4)(Focus: 2 turns)(Bolster:2 turns)
The Succubus:HP:150/150 MP:143/170(DEF Up(-8))(AGI(+8))

>The Albatross:470/900(PHYS UP (+8))

>Renee - Switch to Isaac (Rajaki)
>Sailor Moon - Chakra Drop, Moonlight
>Succubus - Black Fire(93)

You notice Rajaki looking tired, The small girl looks exhausted from her last attack and so you decide to recall her back to your COMP and instead before calling in  Issac.

"I'm ready." He says calmly "I'll do my best to help you!"

Sailor Moon, crushes another Chakra Drop in her hand, before raising Issac's Defense!

"Burn up already!" The Succubus growls

"Opening Fire." The robot drones taking aim at Darkness and firing multiple times at her!

Renee:HP:120/120 MP:46/127(DEF Up(-8))(AGI(+8))
Issac:HP:57/57 MP:83/83(DEF Up(-2))
Sailor Moon:HP:110/110 MP:45/118(DEF Up(-8))(AGI(+8))
Darkness:HP:104/205 MP:45/90(DEF Up(-8))(AGI(+8))(Masochist +6)(Focus: 1 turns)(Bolster:2 turns)
The Succubus:HP:150/150 MP:125/170(DEF Up(-8))(AGI(+8))

>The Albatross:438/900(PHYS UP (+8))

>Renee - Buckshot(48)
>Issac - Earth Fist(101)
>Sailor Moon - Moonlight X2
>Succubus - Black Fire(113)

You take another shot at the robot and unfortunately, it manages to dip back from your attack.

"I've got you!" Issac calls, as he slams another large fist into it. Knocking it off balance.

"Here Issac, keep your strength up!"

"Thanks, I appreciate it!"

"Children, flirting later. Fighting now!" The Succubus calls as she sets the robot on fire again.

The robot finishes charging and aims right for you! You're too fast though and just manage to get out of the way.

"Hah, too slow!" You laugh

"Energy spent...heavy damage received. Entering repair mode."

You watch as the robot hunchs up again and begins attempting to fix itself.

>The Enemy's Defense Skyrocketed!

Renee:HP:120/120 MP:40/127(DEF Up(-8))(AGI(+8))
Issac:HP:57/57 MP:69/83(DEF Up(-6))
Sailor Moon:HP:110/110 MP:27/118(DEF Up(-8))(AGI(+8))
Darkness:HP:160/205 MP:45/90(DEF Up(-8))(AGI(+8))(Masochist +6)
The Succubus:HP:150/150 MP:89/170(DEF Up(-8))(AGI(+8))

>The Albatross:202/900(PHYS UP (+8))(DEF(-10))

>Renee - Buckshot(94)
>Issac - Earth Fist(70)
>Sailor Moon - Moonblast X2(94,55)
>Succubus - Black Fire(55)

"Oh no you don't! You aren't fixing yourself up this time!" you shout blasting at the thing again with your gun. It doesn't appear to do too much damage, but you can see some sparks fly out of its body.

"Lay it on, everybody!"

"Right!" They all call back in unison

Issac again slams a fist into it, while Sailor Moon blasts at it as hard as she can. The succubus joins in, burning it as hard as she can, but the final nail in the coffin is Darkness

As everyone else continues attacking, Darkness comes out of nowhere and slams her blade into it with such force, the robot is knocked against the wall before combusting into a spectacular fireworks show. It says some sort of garbled message before finally losing all power.

"We did it!" you exclaim pumping your fist into the air. But just as that happens, your vision goes white...you aren't sure what's going on, but you feel yourself being...pulled along, it's almost feels as if your body is being ripped apart, but before you know it, you're back in the real world, with the Portly Man and other model, as well as several people sprawled all over the floor.

"W-we're back?!" The Portly Man says

"W-we are! What was all that?"

You ignore the people talking behind you...because you're more concerned on what it is you're seeing above you...

"What the hell...?" You mutter

>Defeated The Albatross!
>Gained 450 EXP!
>Obtained $900!
>Obtained 6 Rare Summon Crystals
>Obtained Armor Scrapx3


>Who will you control next?