Labyrinth - level 2; Floor 1Their strategy seemed to be working well for the first minute or so. In fact, it seemed to be working too well. All of their attacks connected and the Primg didn’t appear to be attempting to defend itself. That was Namora’s first clue that things were about to go very wrong. Before the girl could call out a warning, or even react to it properly, Saul had launched himself into the air ready to plunge his sword into the creature. The blade was gleaming with the telltale sign of a sword skill as Saul descended towards the Primg and time seemed to slow down. She was vaguely aware that Nick yelled out a warning, his words becoming distorted as they echoed through the hallway.
But by then it was already too late. The Primg flipped itself over so that it’s wickedly sharp stinger was pointed at Saul, extending it and impaling the boy through his chest in one swift motion. All of this happened within the breadth of a second, far too quickly for anyone to have prevented it. Saul’s HP bar which had been in the green range plummeted instantly to the red zone in the one hit he’d just taken. A blinking status effect showed that not only had the Primg delivered a critical attack, but it had also poisoned him. Frozen with the shock of what had just occurred, she barely had time to jump back as the creature charged toward the two remaining upright.
Namora – 9385/10,340The charging attack had taken a good chunk of her HP, but it helped to snap her out of her moment of shock and terror. Still clearly shaken, Namora forced herself to focus on the battle at hand. If she got too emotional and let herself slip, she could very well end up dead. The girl raised her blade to parry an incoming strike, the Primg now relentless in its attacks as if having sensed that it’s victory was near. She could hear Rig behind her, obviously trying to heal his friend. It took all of her concentration and more to keep the creature from outright slaughtering her as she danced and weaved, her blade moving to parry the Primg’s continuous strikes. Purely on the defensive now that it had focused all of it’s aggro on her, she didn’t dare look back to see how Saul was faring. It seemed bleak and hopeless, from the sound of things.
"Don't. You know you do not have an item to heal toxic..." A snippet of conversation drifted over to her ears and she opened her mouth to state that she had an antidote. Realizing that she could not transfer it over to him without getting herself and Rig killed, she snapped her mouth closed. Namora felt as if she’d suddenly swallowed a thousand tiny shards of ice. Saul was going to die. His life would blink out forever, all because he died in a game. The thought was terrifying enough to make her slip again, missing a parry and resulting in a strike connecting with her shoulder.
Namora – 9203/10,340 || Primg - ????????/????????The force of the blow pushed her back several feet, closer to Rig and Saul. She’d have been in a lot more trouble if it weren’t for her Battle Healing which gave her a constant and sizeable regeneration.
"Beat this nightmare, don't let these lives go in vain." Saul’s tone was full of determination even if his voice seemed to be fading.
The faint, almost gentle sound of something shattering confirmed that Saul had died. It was ironic that something as dark and impacting as death left no more than the soft sound of a crystal shattering. The tinkling sound and sparkling burst of crystals seemed insignificant to herald something as valuable as a life, a person’s soul winking out forever.
Namora parried and dodged as if on autopilot, her mind numb and almost completely detached from her actions. Saul, a boy who’d been alive only moments before was just.. gone. In a matter of seconds. She knew that the game was life or death. Of course she knew it. But the boy’s death had served as a very visible reminder, driving the point across more clearly than any warning ever could have. If it weren’t for the blessed numbness that had settled onto her mind like a freezing blanket of ice, she’d have been rooted to the spot with terror and as such bringing forth her death as well.
Namora – 8902/10,340 || Primg - ????????/????????From the corner of her eye, she noticed Rig walk up next to her. His deceptively sharp sword seemed to be shrouded in a strange glow, one she was certain she hadn’t seen during the battle. Just then, a new figure charged at the Primg and attacked it with a truly impressive speed.
"Calm down. Losing your cool won't do you any good - especially against Primg. I've damaged it somewhat, though it." The newcomer turned to address Rig and sheathed his blade.
Did he just turn his back on the Primg and leave himself completely unguarded? Namora thought to herself in disbelief.
And he just sheathed his sword. In the middle of a battle. Her incredulity at the young man’s cockiness and utter disregard for common sense knew no bounds. As expected, the creature landed a couple of hits on him before he turned around and attacked it again. He was fast, she’d give him that. He managed to sever the stinger, one of the most dangerous weapons the Primg possessed and leaped back to land beside her.
"You see, you should disarm an opponent whom you know has a lethal weapon. If you do so, and if that is his only weapon, you should find him much easier to beat."
“Thank you for that
brilliant deduction, Mr. Holmes.” Namora found herself shooting back at him. “Any more words of wisdom to impart?” She wondered if the guy was too dense to read the situation. Their party member had just died and it was a safe bet to assume that such comments would only make things worse.
• Teleport crystal - 3
• Health crystal - 2
• Potion - 7
• Antidote - 4
• Medicine crafting materials
• Message record crystal
• Poison flask – 2
OOC: Teleport, your character got hit when he turned his back. As his battle healing is pretty low, he'd be in trouble if he does not drink a potion soon. Also, please do not auto dodge the Primg's attacks. It's a sub-boss, please treat it accordingly.
Also, for the rest of this encounter, Tiberious and Teleport, I suggest we do a collab on titanpad. Much more hassle free and easier to coordinate.