Assault at Limberry Castle: Getting the Gear
Limberry Castle... Lisa the Ninja looked up at the white castle where she was about to do something very dangerous. Something that made her nervous...
"I can't believe I'm gonna take the risk.." she said nervously.
"Lisa... if you pull this off, you will be known as a True Ninja. Everyone in Ivalice while cherish your victory. And we'll have some nice equipment to aid us in our fight." Ramza reassured her.
Lisa still couldn't help feeling nervous at the fact that she was going to rob Marquis Elmdor of his rare equipment.
"Yes. If I remember correctly, I am supposed to dispatch those Assassin women, right?" TG Cid Orlandu asked.
"Yeah... I can't have them in my way..." Lisa said as she adjusted the barrette that Alma gave her. Orlandu, Ramza, Mustadio, and Beowulf were busy preparing the 108 Gems wristlets that would protect them from Elmdor's dreaded blood-sucking skill.
"These holy gems ward off vampiric powers... at least that's what the handbook says." Agrias said while reading their adventurers' handbook.
"All right... let's review our battle plan. I will watch Lisa while she prepares to move in for the stealing. Mustadio will be on standby in case one of us needs healing, and don't worry about Holy Water, the 108 Gems will ensure that we won't need it. Orlandu will distract the Assassins. Beowulf will weaken Elmdor with his new 'Chicken' spell, that will give Lisa time to grab one of his items. Well, we ready? Let's go!" Ramza announced.
The party entered Elmdor's lair...
"I've been expecting you.." Elmdor said as he watched the party enter.
This is the real thing... not practice like against that Lancer near Bervenia... I can't mess up... they're counting on me. Lisa thought as she prepared for battle.
Orlandu started by moving up and defeating an Assassin with Excalibur. Strangely... the Assassin then transformed!
"What? She turned into a monster!" Lisa exclaimed in shock.
"No... they already are monsters! They're disguised as humans!" Ramza explained.
Beowulf began casting 'Chicken'.
All right... I'm gonna try it. Lisa thought as she prepared a Morning Star.
She threw it at the other Assassin. Orlandu ran over and finished her. Again, the Assassin transformed.
"Why aren't the monsters doing anything?" Lisa asked.
"Hmm, it appears they are slow... they can't react as fast as others." Beowulf said just as Elmdor disappeared.
"Watch out, Lisa!" Mustadio shouted.
Elmdor appeared behind Lisa and began his Muramasa chant. The magic knocked Lisa into the wall.
"...power... so strong.." she said weakly as she felt the regenerating powers of the Chantage perfume wash over her.
Beowulf cast another 'Chicken' spell.
Lisa dove quickly at Elmdor. She grabbed his sword... the legendary 'Masamune'...
"Masamune..." she whispered.
"You.. you brat! You'll pay for this!" Elmdor shouted as he kicked Lisa, causing her to crash into the other wall.
"Looks like he knows martial arts! Stealing his sword has not affected him much! Be careful!" Ramza warned.
Elmdor continued attacking Lisa ruthlessly until Beowulf got off another 'Chicken' spell.
Lisa took this moment and stole the Genji Shield.
I-it's working! I'm really stealing it! ..oh, but it hurts so much.. Lisa thought as she struggled to get up.
She felt an X-Potion reach her.
Elmdor called for his monsters, but...
"Sorry, buddy, but your request has been denied!" Orlandu taunted as he revealed the destroyed monsters.
Elmdor was furious. He tried sucking blood from Orlandu, but was warded off by the sacred gems. Lisa quietly crept up to him and slipped off him helmet.
"Wow... easy.." Lisa whispered weakly.
"We'd better finish this soon! I don't know how many more attacks Lisa can take!" Beowulf exclaimed.
Mustadio threw Lisa another X-Potion.
Lisa jumped high, tackled Elmdor, and knocked his armor loose. She quickly dashed to grab it.
"No!' Elmdor shouted as his armor was stolen.
Lisa grabbed Elmdor's gloved hands and pulled. The Genji Gloves slid right off!
"Dammit! How could I be beaten by a brat like you?!" the Marquis screamed as Lisa finished him with her Spell Edge and Zorlin Shape.
Lisa had successfully stolen all of Elmdor's equipment.
"Way to go, Lisa!" Blake the Lancer cheered as he and the others entered.
"Y-yeah... I did it.." Lisa said, just before she fainted.
"She's tired... Rafa, take care of her. Agrias, Orlandu, Mustadio... and May... come with me. We've got to follow Elmdor to the basement." Ramza commanded.
May changed into a Samurai and grabbed the Masamune.
"Such power... in this blade!" she commented as she held the holy katana.
Ramza and his party then went to the underground graveyard to finish Elmdor/Zalera off once and for all.
The End!
