Hey guys, time for another chapter of Gamer of Fate.
Well, I'd like start things off by making a shoutout to everyone who sent in a friend request to me.
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Now then, time to begin the chapter.
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"Hrah!" Corrin shouted as her Wind Edge clashed against my shield.
I gotta admit, Corrin doesn't hold back during sparring, well, not by much anyway.
Well she's not really trying to hurt me at the moment, rather she's getting used to the Wind Edge, after all it's a melee and ranged weapon so she wanted to get used to it in a fight.
Corrin jumped back after the Wind Edge hit my shield and jumped back before vertically slashing at the air, sending a wave of wind energy at me, which I sidestepped seeing as I don't plan on seeing if my shield can block magic just yet... even if the Wind Edge's ranged attack relies on strength.
"Okay, I think I've got the hang of this." Corrin said sheathing the sword at her hip.
"Well you've been practicing it for three days now." I said lowering my stance, "I hope you've gotten the hang of using it."
"Well to be honest it's the only sword I've ever used that can attack at a range." Corrin said, "It kinda feels a little weird just slashing at the air to attack my enemies."
I tilted my head and nodded, "I suppose you're right about that." I said.
"Thanks again for helping me learn how to use this." Corrin said as she walked over to me.
"I didn't really do much." I said shrugging, "All I did was just give you the sword and be your living practice dummy."
"Still thank you anyway." Corrin said with a smile, "You didn't have to, even if you are my new retainer."
"Well I didn't do it as a retainer Corrin, but as a friend." I said with a smile.
Corrin smiled at that.
[About a week later]
I opened the of the room I was given by Queen Mikoto after a restful sleep when someone knocked and soon found myself standing face to face with said queen.
"Oh, good morning your highness." I said.
"Good morning Irwin." Mikoto said, "Would you mind getting my daughter Corrin for me and tell her to meet me by the Throne... After you've dressed of course."
I blinked twice before I realized I didn't have shirt on, "Oh jeez, I'm sorry your highness." I said shutting the door partially.
"It's fine Irwin, it's early, I won't blame you." Mikoto said, "I believe that mark on your shoulder is your... Brand correct?", Yeah I did tell her about Tellius too.
I looked down at the Brand on my shoulder, "Yeah, the mark that signfies the Laguz blood the flows within my body, mixed with Beorc blood... er, Human blood." I said.
Mikoto nodded, "I sorry if you've ever had a hard time because of that mark." Mikoto said.
"It's fine, I kept it well hidden." I said, "Excuse me for a moment."
"Of course." Mikoto said as she walked off.
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I knocked on the door to Corrin's room after I had armored up, "Lady Corrin, are you awake?" I called, ignoring the now usual feeling of being watched.
With three Ninja's in the castle at least ONE of them was probably asked to keep an eye on either me or Corrin.
"Just a moment!" Corrin called back, "I'm not quite decent!"
"Very well." I responded, doing my absolute best NOT to think about that at the moment.
About a minute later I heard Corrin call out again.
"Okay, I'm decent!" Corrin called, "You can come in now."
I then slid open her door and looked around the room, I soon noticed a stack of papers sitting next to her futon, her childhood charcoal drawings no doubt, I then took a seat next to her futon.
"How've you been adjusting?" I asked Corrin, who was putting her Wind Edge on her hip.
"Well... " Corrin said, "I've been doing well, Hinkoa, Ryoma, Sakura, Azura and Mother have all treated me well enough, but I haven't really left the castle too often." For the first time all week Corrin has managed to call Mikoto 'Mother' without hesitation, which is good.
Hopefully Mikoto will survive this time around, even if I have to throw myself in front of her to ensure it.
"Well at least you aren't forced to stay in here." I said as she sat next to me.
"I suppose that's true." Corrin said with a soft smile, "Is there anything you wanted to tell me so early in the morning?" She asked.
"Yes actually." I said, "Your mother wanted to speak to you at the throne this morning."
"She did?" Corrin asked, "I wonder why, mother normally comes here when she wants to speak with me."
"Only one way to find out really." I said standing up, then held out my hand to Corrin, "Shall we go?"
Corrin gave me a slight chuckle as she took my hand and I lifted her up.
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the two of us soon stepped into the Throne room, and I gotta admit that throne looks really beautiful... It's said to return those who sit on it to their true form.
When Garon sat on it in the Conquest route he turned into a living corpse type of creature so I know damn well it's true... Although I do have to wonder, if a Laguz that parented a Branded child were to sit on it, would that Laguz be able to take their creature form again? Well, one more thing to add to the list of 'Questions I'll probably never get answered.'
"You look as if you're feeling better after a few days to yourself, Corrin." Mikoto said as Corrin and I entered.
"I am, yes. I still have many questions, but at least now I have a few answers. Thank you for giving me the space I needed to think." Corrin replied, I saw that Mikoto did visit Corrin fairly often, but her visits were mostly just short talks, Mikoto basically trying to get to know her own daughter a bit better.
"Of course. I'm glad to hear you're feeling better." Mikoto said smiling, "If you wouldn't mind, I have a small favor to ask. Would you try sitting on the throne for a moment?"
"Why would I do that?" Corrin asked a little confused, after all she wasn't next in line to take the throne, that would be Ryoma, and he's not easy to kill, mainly because it's not easy to hit him.
"Well…this throne is infused with the power of the First Dragons." Mikoto explained, "It is said that those who sit on it regain their true form and mind. I thought if you sat on the throne, then perhaps-"
"Wait..." Corrin said, her face starting to show shock, "Do you not trust me? Do you think I'm under some kind of Nohrian spell?"
Mikoto's face slowly turned to one of distrust, and dear Yune it really hurt to see her face like that, so I decided it intervene.
"I don't think that's what your mother is implying Corrin." I said, "I think she's saying that the throne may have the power to restore your memories, whether they be through amnesia, a spell, or something else causing your memory loss."
"Oh..." Corrin said, "I'm... sorry about that mother."
"It is fine Corrin." Mikoto said, "I don't mean to push you toward something you don't want."
"I'll give it a try." Corrin said as she started to take a few steps toward the the throne.
However before she could attempt to take a seat on the throne, Mikoto's tactician, the Mechanist Yukimura stepped into the room.
"Excuse me, Lady Mikoto. The ceremony is about to begin." Yukimura said, clearly not too aware about what was going to happen.
"Thank you, Yukimura." Mikoto said, "Corrin, you probably don't remember him, but this is Yukimura. He's one of our strategists and brightest leaders. We would be lost without him!" However there was a small tone in her voice that signified that she wasn't too happy with the moment Yukimura decided to enter the scene.
"You are too kind, milady. Though in truth, I still have much to learn. That said, I am here to help in any way I can, Lady Corrin." Yukimura said before the rest of the royal family arrived, including Takumi, who I admittedly was doing my best to avoid.
'One thing I think Yukimura needs to learn is how to read the mood.' I thought, Corrin was literally a knee bends away from regaining her memories... Probably more now that I think about it.
"I'd like to make a public announcement about your presence here, Corrin, same to you Irwin." Mikoto said, "There have been rumors circulating about spies from Nohr infiltrating the castle. I would like to quash those rumors once and for all. Yukimura, is everything ready?"
"Yes, milady. People are beginning to gather at the plaza." Yukimura said.
"Excellent. Thank you." Mikoto said, "Corrin, Irwin, I've arranged for Takumi, Hinoka, and Sakura to give you a tour. I thought you might want to get to know the area a little bit before this event. I need to speak with Yukimura first, but I'll meet you at the plaza soon."
"We'd be happy to show them around. Thank you, Mother." Hinoka said.
"That should at least lower the chance of incident with the locals." I said.
"Azura, do you mind going with them as well?" Mikoto asked.
"Not at all. It would be my pleasure." Azura said with a smile.
"Thank you Azura." Corrin said with a smile.
"Of course Corrin." Azura responded, to which Takumi just huffed in annoyance.
"I can't wait to show you two around! I think you'll l-love it here." Sakura said, breaking out of her shell slightly.
"Thank you, Sakura. A guided tour sounds like a great idea." Corrin said with a smile as we all left.
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"Hey, young lady! Would you like to try my world-famous roasted potatoes? They're delicious and nutritious! I guarantee you'll love 'em." An old woman said waving Corrin over.
" Well…sure! Why not?" Corrin said as she bought one of the roasted potato's and took a bite out of it, "Mmm…I've never tasted spices like these before. This is amazing!"
"I'll take one too." I said buying my own with the stipend Hinoka gave me and taking a bite myself, "Man, these are pretty good."
"Ha ha! Told ya! Here, take an extra one on the house. Share it with your friend!" The old woman said handing Corrin another potato.
"Well, thank you very much! Here you go, Azura." Corrin said as she handed the potato to Azura.
"Thank you, Corrin." Azura said as she took a bite of the potato, "Mmm, you're right. This is delicious."
"Everyone really is friendly here. And it's so…bright…and open. It's quite a contrast from the fortress I grew up in." Corrin said.
"Minus the cultural differences it reminds me of Crimea." I noted.
"I'm glad you like it. Like I said, I've always been happy here." Azura said smiling.
"Just don't get too comfortable…SISTER." Takumi said.
"Pardon me?" Corrin asked slightly offended and confused
"I don't trust you. Shouldn't you be heading back to Nohr soon?" Takumi snapped.
"You are lucky I'm on my best behavior at the moment, or I'd punch you just for that." I grumbled biting into my potato once again.
"Takumi..." Azura sighed.
"Hey, who said you could call me by name? You haven't earned that privilege either." Takumi snapped.
"That doesn't even make sense." Corrin said.
"Excuse me?" Takumi asked.
"Azura has been in Hoshido for as long as I've been gone. Shouldn't that be enough to consider her part of the family?" Corrin asked.
"I don't care. I don't trust any of you three." Takumi said pointing his finger at Azura, Corrin, and Me, "I just wanted to tell you that to your face, especially you." Takumi pointed at me for that one before walking off.
"Jerk." I muttered.
"I apologize for Takumi's rudeness. He's a bit of a hothead. Anyway, how'd you like to try a sweet rice dumpling? It's a Hoshidan specialty!" Sakura said.
"Hothead is not the word I'd use to describe Takumi." I said.
"Agreed." Hinoka said looking at her brother with some annoyance.
"I'd love to. Thanks, Sakura!" Corrin said as Sakura handed her a plate of dumplings.
"You're welcome." Sakura said smiling.
"She's really starting to come out of her shell around Corrin isn't she?" I asked Hinoka.
"Yeah, she's been visiting her a lot, trying to get to know her." Hinoka said.
"I should probably do the same sometime soon." I said, after all I don't really know all too much about her as a person.
"All right, everyone. The ceremony is starting. Let's head to the plaza!" Hinoka called.
'It's time.' I thought taking a deep breath with my nose.
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As Mikoto began her speech I stood near her at almost all times, trying my best to look like I wasn't trying to assassinate Mikoto.
Pretty soon I saw him, the hooded man.
Bad news, he had Ganglri, which he quickly drew in the crowd, scaring them.
The good news was that he was completely soaked, so he had to swim for it.
The Hooded Man dramatically spun Ganglari before stabbing the vile blade into the ground, causing a massive explosion of dark energy, which shattered the blade in the process.
"Look out!" I shouted, throwing myself in front of Mikoto, who had thrown herself in front of Corrin.
I felt several of the shard's pierce my body, destroying my armor in the process, but at least I saved Mikoto.
Wait... I heard eight stabbing sounds, but there are only seven shards in me, fuck.
As I fell down I turned my head to see that Mikoto had a shard of Ganglari impaled in her left side, and she had collapsed in Corrin's arms.
"Mother..." I heard Corrin whisper, "MOTHER!" Corrin cried.
I couldn't bare to watch this again, not even in person, so I decided I'd better check something just as important.
[Irwin Lvl 6]
[HP 1/25]
"One HP!?' I thought in shock, 'Well it's no wonder why I'm so hurt, but how in the heck am I still alive!?'
[Your Miraculous survival of the attack has earned you the Skill Miracle]
'Oh well at least that will keep me alive a bit longer.' I thought as I pulled myself to the stature pedastal where Corrin was crying.
Only to get blown away hen Corrin cried out in sorrow once again, this time unleashing a blue wave of energy that knocked Mikoto's body into mine, thankfully not doing damage to me.
I looked at Corrin in shock as she took her dragon form for the first time in her life, a massive silver and blue quadrupedal creature that took a more deer-like body shape, her front legs hand hands that when curled up look a lot like hooves,and antler-like horns on her head.
And then I noticed something blocking my vision.
And holy crap I nearly cried when I saw it.
[Queen Mikoto Lvl 13]
[Priestess]
[HP: 4/44]
[Status: Comatose]
'She's alive!' I thought as tears streamed down my face, 'Granted she's in a coma, but I fucking did it! I saved the queen!' I thought.
Turning the queen around so I could see her back I noticed the Ganglari shards have evaporated, so I made and attempt to find something to stop the bleeding.
Then I remembered that after the mission against those Faceless Corrin gave me the Concoction Hinkoa gave her, saying that my 'Stand your ground' Fighting style is gonna get me killed.
Reaching into my pouch I pulled out and uncorked the Concoction and pour a fraction of the substance into Mikoto's mouth,.
[Queen Mikoto Lvl 13]
[Priestess]
[HP: 44/44]
[Status: Comatose]
I corked the substance and put it back into my pouch, now I just need to heal myself.
[No P.O.V.]
The Reaver woman that had left the Wind Edge back at Castle Shirasagi was currently running through the destroyed town, her weapon, a Steel Poleaxe from Tellius, sitting on her shoulder.
"What in the world caused that explosion?" The woman muttered, her face, though hidden by the black mask in the shape of wolf, was one of worry.
The woman then ran straight into the plaza, skidding to a halt in front of Corrin's Dragon form, which had sent a soldier who appeared to be invisible, yet was coated in etheral flames, flying into the air.
"Invisible soldiers?" The woman mused, then she noticed two people by a statue, Queen Mikoto, and a young man dressed in damaged metal armor and green clothes, she recognized the outfit as that of a Soldier from Tellius.
Naturally she ran to the boy.
[Irwin's P.O.V.]
'Okay, may as well get that Vulnerary' I thought reaching back to my pouch, only for someone to run up and kneel next to me.
"Hey kid, are you okay?" The woman asked, she sounded way older than me.
Looking up I saw the woman was clearly the Tellius Reaver that had visited the castle before, "I'm mostly fine." I said, "But my injuries... my healing is only skin deep."
The woman nodded and pulled a Concoction from her pouch, "Drink." The woman said.
"Thanks." I said taking the bottle and drinking the small amount left, receiving a full heal from it, "My names Irwin by the way."
The woman nodded, then looked around, specifically toward Corrin, "Did that Dragon cause this?" The Reaver asked.
"No, not Princess Corrin." I said lifting Mikoto off of me and setting her gently next to the statue, "That guy in the hood did this, the one Prince Ryoma is fighting right now."
The Woman's head turned to see the Kodachi wielding Hooded man fighting Ryoma, Ryoma not really hurting the man but effectively evading his attacks for the moment.
"Alright, I'll go help the Prince." The Reaver said, "You see what you can do to help Corrin."
"Got it." I said standing up and pulling out my Iron Lance.
I then took a look around the battle field.
Seven enemies in total.
Two Dark Mages, fourMercenaries,
All Level 7, Two Mercenaries holding Wyrmslayers.
The hooded man, a Swordmaster, held his Kodachi and was level 10, though as an advanced class that may as well count as being level 30 so I gotta avoid him.
On our side is Rinkah, Kaze, Azura, and Sakura.
Ryoma going out for revenge and... The Reaver going to join him... what's her name anyway?
[Merdia lvl 12]
[Reaver]
[HP: 70/70 STR: 38 DEF: 32 RES: 18]
'Holy shit I forgot how much of a Physical Tank Reavers were.' I thought standing up, still at least I have her name, Merdia... where have I heard that before... probably another of the games I've played, that name has to have popped up in one of them so never mind, her name is Merdia.
I quickly ran up to one of the Mercenaries and slashed at his back with my Lance.
[Invader Mercenary Lvl 7]
[HP: 19/19 STR: 7 DEF: 6]
[Weapon: Wyrmslayer- MT 9 (X3 Damage against Dragon's/Wyverns, -4 MT against all other)]
My Slash did 11 damage to the nearly invisble Invader, forcing him into a visible state and quickly stabbed again to finish him.
[+36 EXP]
[Level up!]
[+1 HP]
[+1 STR]
[+1 MAG]
[+1 SKL]
[+1 DEF]
[+1 RES]
'Okay, where the hell are my bad Level up?' I thought, I know a Tellius Soldier has a good growth rate and all but seriously this is getting ridiculous, I then looked down at the Invader Mercenary whose body was flat out fading, "I'll take this." I said kicking his Wyrmslayer from his hand and taking it as my own.
I turned to one of the Dark Mages and pulled out my javelin. (MT:6)
[Invader Dark Mage Lvl 7]
[HP: 17/17, MAG: 9, DEF: 5]
[Weapon: Thunder- MT: 5]
I twirled my Javelin to my left then right side before holding it above my head so the point was parallel to the ground, then threw it straight, hitting the Dark Mage for 12 Damage, and just like Jakob once told me, the thrown weapon re-appeared in my hand.
However the Dark Mage saw and launched a bolt of electricity at me,
[Irwin Lvl 7]
[HP 25/26, STR: 11, RES: 8]
[-6 HP]
'Man, good thing I've been getting decent boost's to my Resistance.' I thought as I threw my Javelin once again, killing the guy.
[+30 EXP]
"Not bad for a piece of junk." I said looking at the Javelin that re-appeared in my hand.
I looked to the remaining Dark Mage and Mercenary, only for them to be sent flying by a rampaging Corrin.
"I think I should probably just keep my head down now." I said to myself as I hid behind some rubble, and watched how Ryoma and Merdia were doing.
The Hooded man wasn't bothering to try and dodge Ryoma's attack, mainly because he was focusing on dodging the brutal swings of Merdia's Steel Poleaxe, which even though she swung it with one arm was leaving deep scars in the stone ground, and being torn free just as easily.
That's when Corrin barreled into the hooded man, knocking him into Merdia's swing, the swing devastating the man and sending him flying.
The hooded man stood back up, stumbling over once before getting right back up and running.
"Get back here!" Merdia shouted as she hefted her axe and gave chase.
Ryoma seemed tempted to follow, but Corrin roaring instantly made him think otherwise.
I made my way slowly and quietly to the group, and Azura began to sing.
"You are the ocean's gray waves..." Azura sang.
"Azura! No! Stop!" Ryoma shouted about to stop running at her, but I held him back.
"No, Ryoma." I said, "Azura knows what she's doing."
Ryoma nodded as a barrier formed, trapping Azrua with Corrin.
"You are the ocean's gray waves, destined to seek... Life beyond the shore, just out of reach." Azura sang, Corrin stepping back as the song began to affect her, "Yet the waters ever change,"
In a state of panic Corrin swung at Azura, knocking her down.
"NO!" Sakura shouted trying to run forward, but I quickly reached out to stop her as well.
"Flowing like time... The path is yours to climb..." Azura still sang.
Corrin's fist grabbed Azura by the neck and held her down.
"Kill me if you want, but…do it as yourself." Azura said.
Corrin paused for a moment before releasing Azura and roaring out on last time before she reverted back to her normal self.
"Ughhh… I…I finally remember! I remember…" Corrin huffed as she sat on her knee's.
"Remembering now, of all times..." Ryoma said sadly.
"Not exactly the best thing..." I admitted.
"I thought only the Nohrian royal family had dragon blood." Corrin asked Azura as we got into hearing range of the two.
"The blood of the Dusk Dragon runs in the Nohrian royal family. And the blood of the Dawn Dragon runs through ours. But you're special, Corrin. You can actually take the form of a dragon." Ryoma explained.
"I've heard of such a thing. But this is my first time seeing it in real life…" Azura said.
"I've seen a couple other types of Dragon-Shapeshifters, the Goldoan Dragons and the Manaketes." I said, "But never one like that before..."
I probably would have stuck around and listened to the rest of the conversation, but I needed to check on Queen Mikoto. So I played the part of the guy who took seven stabs to the chest and tumbled over.
"Iwrin!" Corrin cried out.
"I'm fine." I said standing up using my Lance, "Just tired, A concotion can heal my wounds but I need a moment to rest."
"Alright." Corrin said and helped me over to the Statue, and set me next to Mikoto.
"Goodbye, Mother." Corrin sniffed giving her a kiss on the forehead.
I sat there taking a moment to rest as the group continued their conversation, mainly Ryoma blaming the Nohrian's for the attack, Yukimura explaining how Mikoto foresaw her the Yato flying out of the statue pedestal and landing perfectly in Corrin's hand.
Pretty soon Kaze showed up announcing an Nohrian invasion army at the border, to which the rest of the Royal Family took heed of and ran off, Corrin and Azura staying behind so Azura could give Corrin her Dragonstone.
"Corrin!" I called out as Azura ran to the border, Corrin stopped midstep and hurried over to me.
"Irwin, can you come with us?" Corrin asked.
"Yeah, I just need another minute to recover." I said, "Listen though, whoever is behind this, it isn't the Nohrians."
"How do you know?" Corrin asked.
"First of all, that man attacked within Mikoto's barrier, which has collapsed as of now." I said, "And he's no Faceless so something else is controlling that man. Plus these people are invisible, something I doubt the Nohrians would even be capable of."
"But, they were Nohrian classes." Corrin said.
"And were lead by a Swordmaster." I said, causing Corrin to blink, "If this was a Nohrian attack it would have been led by a Hero Class soldier."
Corrin was silent, "You've got a point... and Mikoto had told Yukimura about a darker force working behind the scenes..." Corrin said.
"Listen Corrin, family is family, when push comes to shove it will stick together sooner or later." I said, "Corrin, you have an understanding of both cultures right now, if there is to be any peace on this continent, you are that key to that."
Corrin nodded, "You're right." She said, "I can decide the outcome of this war." She said looking at her Dragon Stone and the Yato, "Just one decision to decide the fate of two kingdoms."
"Hey, lighten up." I said giving her a light flick, "Don't make it sound so gloomy, whatever happens I'll have your back, and so will that butler of yours."
"You're right." Corrin said standing up, "I know what I'm going to do now."
With that she ran off to the border.
Once she was out of sight I looked at the queen, and saw a Shire Maiden walking over.
"Are you okay sir?" The Shrine Maiden asked as she held her staff.
"Yeah." I said, "A little hurt, but nothing I can't shrug off."
"Okay, I'm gonna look for other survivors right now." She said standing up, "Don't strain yourself." Then she ran off.
"Yeah... not gonna happen ma'am." I said standing up, "My apologies for the treatment your highness." I added as I slung Mikoto over my shoulder and ran off in the direction the others did.
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Holy shit that was a long chapter.
Anyway we now know the name of our mysterious Reaver, and I've been reminded just how much of a Physical Tank Reavers are...
Anyway I'll see you all in the next chapter, I need to get up and stretch I've been sitting in this chair since 10 A.M. and it's 4 P.M. For me as I'm posting this I am STIFF!