The Maelstrom of Stardew
Year 1 (Spring)
Chapter 24 – No Longer Isolated
Thursday, the 18th of Spring, 2017
[Quest Announcement] - Gamer Ability/Notification
[LOAD GAME]
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[GAME LOADED. WELCOME BACK!]
The townspeople all awoke to a roar of an engine and Lewis came to see a sight that would light up his face. The Stardew Valley bus was completely repainted and repaired. There was Kyu and Tora putting on the finishing touches. The hats were obscuring their eyes and their work uniforms made them look unassuming.
"Good morning, Mr. Mayor. The bus service has been fully restored and it's all paid for." Kyu said before showing him the paperwork and receipts. "On behalf of Taeko Maelstrom, the bus service from this town, the desert, and the city is open."
There were a few cheers, as Lewis asked about the contract only for Tora to explain that Taeko purchased the contract off the original owner. Pam went completely pale when that was said and when Kyu said that the fate of the previous employee is up for Taeko to decide. Penny only had a big grin on her face when the two showed the temp employee hired for the week, Jason. The big guy had opted to find legit work and was surprised to be contacted for it so quickly. Pam realized her job was in jeopardy and sneaked off to Shadow Farm. Taeko, who had woken up a bit later than usual today, was in the midst of pouring syrup on his pancakes which came a knocking at the door. He looked down at his breakfast of pancakes and a cooked sardine cut up nicely.
"Whoever stopped me from eating this…they are going to get it." Taeko said going for the door to see Pam. "Oh, it's you."
Taeko had already been beamed information from Kyu when he woke up and was glad to hear Jason had apparently quit the Purple Dragons. The fact he was working for him was the icing on the cake, but there was the matter of Pam. He noticed her puffy jacket was a bit unzipped and her pants sagged to show a bit more of her hips and underwear.
"I heard you fixed the bus…" Pam said sheepishly.
"This is about your job. Well, lucky for you…you're keeping it." Taeko said as Pam looked relieved. "But your work hours will be cut to three days. Two weekdays and Saturday. I'm keeping Jason because he needs the work. As for you, I'm only giving you one warning. I don't want a drop of booze in your system from the mornings of your workdays until your shift is done. Any complaints or any issues, and I will make you sorry you squandered it. Understand?"
"Of course! Just when am I set to work…" Pam asked. "And can I pick?"
"No. Mondays and Fridays." Taeko said firmly. "Starting next week once I have the schedule set."
"Are you sure…that Friday can be switched to Thursday?" Pam asked sweetly. "I can be rather convincing."
"You're not seducing or sweet talking me. If there are no screwups for the rest of the season. Then I'll grant your request." Taeko said as Pam pouted.
Pam left a bit disappointed he had not taken up her seduction as Taeko went to his breakfast. He heartily finished as he sensed San. He opened to see a quiet and sheepish San come in.
"Taeko, I have come to realize why Moro did it…limiting me to you. It's because she wants me to acknowledge my humanity. It's why she wants me to mate with you…but while I get that…I don't think I am ready for pups." San said as Taeko dryly sighed.
"You definitely don't know what birth control or condoms are." Taeko said before explaining what they are.
San had a look of complete relief on her face and a bit of excitement.
"If that's the case." San said before taking off her ragged clothes. "Do you have one to use?"
Taeko felt indebted to Caroline as he carried San into his bedroom. Sensing San would want to skip the foreplay, he got the condom on him as San crawled on the bed on all hours making sure to spread them wide. San was a bit nervous and let a yelp when one her behind was slapped. Taeko crawled onto the bed mounting her. With one powerful thrust, he was inside her getting a moan out of her. She had not hissed at the pain, and just 'ordered' Taeko to move. He complied of course flipping San on her back. Her cute face had a look of pleasure as she squealed from the kisses on her neck.
"So, the wolf woman considers me her Alpha now?" Taeko teased.
"I will admit you are strong, but I won't call you my alpha." San snarled.
"That's the look, the feral look that makes this all the more appealing." Taeko said kneading San's modest chest. "Makes me want to make you call your Alpha!"
He went faster getting her to moan out as she clawed his back as she wrapped her arms around him as he slammed into her harder. He could smell the sweat off her body, a light scent of wood wafting from her bushy pits. Her bites were something he could shrug off. When he finally came to climax, San let out a howl getting the released she craved. Taeko pulled out the stuffed condom moving to flush it down the toilet.
"No wonder the wolves like to do so much." San said getting up a bit sore. "Sorry about the marks and the biting."
"You can make it up to me." Taeko said coming up to her. "Use your mouth to…ohhhh…"
Much to his surprise, San took it in her mouth right away giving it a few licks before pulling out with a plop.
"Thanks for the good time." San said getting to her feet. "And I hope you don't mind I watered your farm and took the only took what harvested. Some beans. Hope you don't mind."
Before he could say anything, San rushed off, leaving him to dryly sigh and just take a shower. He would spank her for it in the future, he thought. After a cold shower and getting dressed in his gear, he went to attend to the other parts of the farm, namely the shed first. Gathered the wine, the jelly, and the mayonnaise.
[Mayonnaise – Artisan Good – It looks spreadable. Regular eggs make regular quality mayo, but Large Eggs make gold quality mayo. – Sell Price: 190 Gold (Regular) / 285 Gold (Gold)]
He went home to his fridge putting the jars of mayo away before going down to the coop to gather the eggs and refill the feeder. He petted Moshi before making sure the door was open for them to come out before he closed the fence behind him. He noticed Tom and Logan were not around, and the game showed they were in the forest.
"Meh, they'll be fine." He thought before going to the garage.
His new Mustang awaited him. The Gen 5 Ford Mustang GT was a beauty, and Taeko was going to enjoy customizing it. The first thing he did was get the color changed from that crap Purple Dragon shade of purple. He painted it black, got a Rocker 5 spoiler, a Blastback roof scoop, a new body kit, a Trident carbon fiber hood, Racing Hart Multi C4 rims painted green, green neon under the car, medium green tinted windows, and a green flame decals formed into a dragon on the sides. 20,000 Gold well spent.
He had checked the engine and stats to find it was okay at the moment. He decided to go back inside and use the VR headset. Putting on the headset, he felt himself vanishing from the farmhouse and he floated in a black void that he could see considering the headset vanished off his face once he got it on again. He looked through the options. He decided to look at Jodi's options.
[Jodi Event 1 – Am I Still Attractive?]
He selected it and felel into the void. He was a bit curious to play with the 'lonely housewife' route without consequence.
[Jodi Event 1 – Am I Still Attractive?]
Taeko opened his eyes to see himself in his living room as there was a knock on the door. He walked up to see it was Jodi who was fumbling with her auburn hair. He let her in asking what she wanted.
"I just needed a man's opinion. Something I can't ask my son and you're…out there all alone." Jodi said sheepishly. "Do you think I'm attractive?"
"Now, Mrs. Knight. What brings forth you asked me?" Taeko asked having an idea what this was about. "Actually, don't tell me. I can give you an answer. I just need to examine all of your body. So, I'll need you to disrobe."
"What?! You can't be serious." Jodi said taken aback.
"Jodi, I see you in similar clothing every day, and I need to see the entire muse." Taeko insisted. "You do want my answer?"
Jodi blushed and nodded. Her sweater hit the floor along with her skirt and shoes leaving her in a plain grey bra and panties. Taeko got herself coming up circling her.
"Jodi, you clearly keep yourself in shape. I don't know how you could see yourself as unattractive. You're in good shape." Taeko said as Jodi melted at the praise. "You look like a typical milf…slightly more in shape than the ones in adult flims."
Now Jodi was still red and squeaked when she was groped from behind.
"Oh Taeko, no need to touch…" Jodi squeaked as he had unclipped her bra letting it fall to the ground.
"Now, now, Jodi. I have to examine all of you." Taeko said slipping off her panties. "At least the carpet matches the drapes. You got nothing to worry about…you can get dressed."
Jodi hastily fixed herself up, but Taeko held on to the bra citing he'd hold onto it for now.
"Thank you for assuring me." Jodi said with a blush, going to the door.
SLAP! Jodi yelped like Taeko smacked her rear as he watched it jiggle.
"Come back anytime." Taeko said demurely.
Tempted as it was to explore Robin's options, he removed the headset to put it away. He had other things to do. He had to see Beli, but then he got a text from Sebastian. He checked his phone and saw that Sebastian was calling him to ask if he wanted to go to the mines with him and Ling.
"May as well, it's nearly 10." Taeko thought, getting himself ready.
He had called Harvey while gathering some needed things for a mine crawl.
"Hey Harvey, I just managed to get myself some wine brewed. Cherry or Salmonberry? One of both. All right, I'll pass by to drop them off. I'll sell them today, 1000 flat for both. Ok? Well then, I'll see you." Taeko said before hanging up.
The extra wine, the jellies, and the eggs went in the fridge, but took out the chocolate cakes and two bottles of milk for his [Inventory]. Taking the shotgun to it as well, he was out the door and off to the Mines.
[-MoS-]
"I'm seriously thinking this is a bad idea!" Angel said as she and Kendra rode the bus. "You want to go deep into Shadow Yakuza territory?!"
"Shut up! We're undercover, and we're going to get that back here!" Kendra said as the bus pulled into the valley. "We find him, and we put a bullet in him. What could probably go wrong?"
"Kendra, you stupid bitch." Jeremy thought as the two left the bus. "I may as well just pray for Angel not to end up dead."
[-MoS-]
[A little while later…]
[Floor 25]
It was a simple two floors, if anything, more of a training exercise for Ling Shan to get her hands dirty. At the moment, she was giving her [Recon Rifle] a try.
"Ok, I see the appeal. I feel like a kid again just using it." Ling said, blasting a Cave Bug away. "Thanks for letting me have most of the spoils."
"Sure, I…" Taeko said before sensing two familiar presences. "Oh, fuck me…"
"Found you, ya bastard!" Kendra said, coming out of a dark corner with her gun raised. "Time you paid me back for all the shit you put me through."
"Wait, you came down after me instead of attacking my home or trying to steal back the car?" Taeko said as Sebastian and Ling just shook their heads.
"I told you, but no, you insisted on shooting him first." Angel said coming out of the same dark corner.
Kendra raised her gun to in turn have Taeko, Sebastian, and Ling raise her weapons at her. Angel looked at Taeko, back at Kendra, and came to a realization. Angel began to walk away from this, completely fed up with Kendra.
"What are you doing?" Kendra asked.
"This is stupid. All this is complete bullshit! I only joined this gang to make money and protect my grandmother…not for petty bullshit squabbles." Angel said fuming. "Instead of taking up a job for the Dragons to make up for losses, you dragged us to fight him on his turf with no backup!"
"And down in the mines, which is full of monsters." Ling says dryly.
"Monsters? Pfft…I haven't seen a single…"
Kendra was cut down by a [Gold Bear] leaping out of the shadows and tackling her to the ground.
[Mini-Boss – Gold Bear – Cave dwelling bears. Hoarders of gold and violent savages. While a laughable HP, their other stats make them lighting fast killers. Stats: HP (273) / Damage (200-?) / Defense (10) / Speed (25) / EXP Given (250) / Drops: Yes]
Kendra tried shooting it, but the bear had its paw on her arm while clawing her face. Angel did not even flinch, and just shook her head not even shocked it happened. Taeko decided to simply use a [Kienzan] to slice the bear in two after waiting for it to mortally wound Kendra. As Kendra laid bleeding out, Taeko was tempted to shoot her, but did not.
"Well, I guess we have to tell Lewis that poor Kendra died to a monster attack." Taeko said sarcastically.
"Yup." Sebastian said coldly.
"What a waste of life." Ling said with an air of fakeness to it.
"Don't leave me here…." Kendra said weakly as Taeko gave Angel a [Cherry Bomb] to finish her off. "Oh…you bi-"
Angel promptly dropped it in Kendra's lap and left her to get consumed in the explosion.
-MoS-
After a brief explanation of what happened to Kendra leaving out the bomb part, Lewis was saddened to hear the loss of life even if she was trying to kill a villager. Taeko had opted to take Angel, ironically wheeling out the Mustang.
"Thanks for taking me back to the city." Angel said as Taeko drove to Zuzu City.
"I didn't do it exactly for free though." Taeko remarked.
"Oh…I…I've never had se…" Angel said as Taeko cut her off with, "No, no for that."
Taeko rolled his eyes that Kyu apparently flashed a text box that Angel was now an option in the headset. That he could tolerate as Angel was cute and all, but he did not to screw the girl up. Angel directed him to her place only to see an ambulance and police officers there.
"Wait, here." Taeko said as Angel had panic on her face.
Taeko left the car before coming up to a random person on the street to ask what was going on. It had seemed an old woman had died. [Observe] confirmed it was Angel's grandmother, and he solemnly returned to the car to confront the sobbing girl. He knew he had to find a place for her. Giving her to cops is a bad idea…and then he had an idea taking off for Calico Desert.
"You want me to look after her?" Sandy said after Taeko explained everything. "I…I'm surprised you came to me."
"Well, I can't really ask anything in Pelican Town to do this. Plus, your place is huge." Taeko explained as Angel stood nervously.
Her eyes were puffy from crying and her tough girl image was all but shattered. Sandy looked at her and sighed.
"I'll take her in. I got a spare bedroom she can stay in." Sandy said as Angel wiped her tears.
"And I'll cover the costs for her." Taeko said, putting 10,000 Gold on the table. "At least to allow her comfort."
"I can't thank you enough, Taeko. I…I…" Angel said as Taeko hugged her.
"It's okay, Angel. You're safe now." Takeo said before turning to Sandy. "I called Woozie on the way, and he's arranging paperwork to fast track you to become her guardian. You'll get a call soon enough."
Taeko turned to leave as Sandy remarked to make sure he visited the Oasis more often. He nodded, leaving. Scooping up a few Coconuts and Cactus Fruits, he went over to Rahasaya.
[Desert Trader BGM: Xena – Warrior Princess OST – Going to Kill Me]
Beli came over excitedly before bowing, citing his actions had drummed up business for her.
"As promised, I will send the 2,000 every two days." Beli said kindly. "And also give you some gratitude through a rewards system. Donate money or items of value, and you can cash it in for a 'reward'."
"I see." Taeko mused. "Is there anything I can get at the moment?"
"Well, I suppose I can give you perk to get free coffee from me once a day." Beli said with a bow. "Keep up the donations and you can get better rewards."
"So, basically be your sugar daddy?" Taeko asked as Beli sputtered. "Yeah, ok. I can live with that."
Poor Beli was left blushing as Taeko sped off to the city off to see Woozie.
[Triads BGM - GTA Chinatown Wars: Kenny Wu's Theme]
Zeal was on Woozie's face as Taeko came in. The weathered triad leader asked how Ling was doing.
"She's adjusting well. Why?" Taeko asked only for Xin to kick the door open. "Oh…"
"You dickless spade! Where the fuck is Ling?" Xin said with a pistol aimed at Taeko's hand. "Answer me!"
Taeko simply whirled around and smacked the end of his pistol into Xin's head before grabbing him by his collar.
"You didn't think I'd catch the slur." Taeko said slamming Xin into Woozie's desk. "And dickless? I have plenty I could use on Ling, but I'm not interested. You, on the other hand, sound like you want to fuck your sister."
Xin sputtered as Woozie and the others sided with Taeko on this. A flustered Xin was let go and he zipped out of the room trying to save face.
"Even way, one of my associates, Mr. Chen would like to request a meeting with you. You saved his son Bai, and he'd like to request your services for your products. Specifically, any products you produce." Woozie explained.
"I got wines, vegetable juices, and jellies that can be made every day, flavors are what I can get. If he wants to request a flavor, he'll have to either pay me extra or send me the needed fruit. I also got into making mayonnaise and honeys. But I even got an associate who is looking to sell fresh meat. Sanford Ranch is looking to expand into butchery, but they need the tools and the investment." Taeko explained as Woozie lit up with a grin.
"Mr. Chen, please come in." Woozie said as Mr. Chen walked through the door. "Sorry, but he insisted on meeting you like this."
"It's fine. He's dealing in deep." Taeko said shaking Mr. Chen's hand.
"Glad to hear, now about expanding to a butchery…I could use better meats. But can you get the ranch on board?" Mr. Chen said only for Taeko to tell him to watch.
Taeko called up Marnie.
"Marnie, it's Taeko. I have got a business proposition for you. About all those extra pieces of meat you got around; I was thinking of helping you expand with the means for butchery to package the meat for you to sell. I got a grocery store looking to buy, and I can arrange it all." Taeko mused.
"So, that's why Shane had that talk with me in the morning. I see you boys were busy…and I will admit, I have considered it. If you can foot the bill to start the ranch up, I see no issue in selling meat to…which one?" Marnie remarked as Mr. Chen explained. "Chen Grocery? The one in Little Asia. Hm…do I get a discount?"
"Might I suggest 50% off?" Taeko asked Mr. Chen.
"I can have our deal arranged then, you're in business." Mr. Chen said warmly. "I'll have the paperwork e-mailed to you."
"I can pick up the supplies, don't worry about paying me back for them. You can pay me back for it in spades later." Taeko remarked.
"I'll have to talk to Shane about this…and we're probably going to need a car to deliver." Marnie said concerned.
"I got that. I know a guy who can get you wheels cheap. I'll snatch it up and have it delivered. Let's say, in trade for favors down the road." Taeko requested.
"Look at you, shrewd as your grandfather. You have a deal." Marnie said.
In the end, a deal was struck, and Mr. Chen walked down gratefully.
"Now with that done, I have a mission for you. Which may help your little deal with the Chen go through. As you are aware, Little Asia is a bit of middle group between us and the Purple Dragons. One of my sources has discovered a drug den doubling as an unofficial brothel. Go there and torch the place." Woozie said as the mission text box blipped up. "If you accept."
[Quest Alert!]
[GTAZ Mission: Pimpin' and Pushin']
Little Asia's got a den in need of flushing out. Lock, load, and terminate!
Objective: Find the den in Little Asia
Meet up with the contact.
Murder off any Purple Dragons.
Destroy the den.
Escape any police coming for you.
Requirements: The contact must be brought to safety alive.
Quest Success: 20000g, + Respect with Triad, - Respect with Purple Dragons, Any items found in the den are yours to keep, Access to ?
Quest Failure: Chen's deal will have added difficulty. [Branch of new tedious missions]
[Quest Accepted]
Taeko accepted and was told to visit the Ammu-Nation to pick up some weapons. Specifically, the one in his area that the Traids use as a front.
[Music Ends]
Taeko drove over while on his way, calling up Abigail.
"Abigail, I got a mission, you available?" Taeko asked. "I knew Maru got to work."
"I would, but I can't. I promised mom we're spend the day in the desert at trader's tent." Abigail said apologetic. "Want me to pass this to Seb?"
"Please do." Taeko said as he pulled into the store's parking lot.
Soon enough, Seb called letting him he and Ling were ready.
"Ammu-Nation, the one in Triad turf." Taeko said before hanging up and going inside.
He walked up to the glowing marker and was greeted by the salesman. Taeko was presented with a list of options and was surprised to be told by the game that was a shooting range to improve his skills with certain weapons. It did feel weird to be buying guns when he could use energy attacks, though he rationalized it to saving it for the monsters.
[Weapon – Katana – Kung Fu movies have a lot to answer for. Psychos think swords are funny. Made with solid steel and will last for the long while.]
"How much for the katana?" Taeko asked.
"Ah, a swordsman. Well, you don't want those blades, they are generically made. For a real swordsman, you need better blades." The salesman said wryly.
[Weapon – MP5/SMG – Hits harder and is more controllable than a Micro SMG, but has fewer rounds in the magazine. ...The professional's choice to be done in 30 rounds or less.]
[Weapon – Flashbangs - Blind and confuse your enemies with this incendiary device. ...The strategist's, and escape artist's choice. [8x for 150 Gold]]
In the end, Taeko purchased rounds for his pistols and shotgun while getting the MP5 and a set of flashbangs totaling about 15,000 Gold. He finished up right as Ling and Sebastian walked in.
"Ling, welcome back." The salesman said.
"Lu Bu, set my friend up with Uzi ammo." Ling said kindly.
"By the way, Xander's got some new weapons stocked at his shop." Sebastian said showing Taeko his new [Ice Club]. "Along with some armor."
Ling handed Sebastian magazines for his Uzi before getting some body armor for herself. As they left the store, Taeko explained the mission and what happened to Xin.
"I can't believe you asked him that." Ling said a bit upset. "Sadly, I wouldn't be surprised if there was an underlying sexual issue with him."
"He doesn't know you're living in town, so when the mission's over. I suggest you speed back there." Taeko said, getting in his car.
Sebastian and Ling got into her car following along as they went to Little Asia.
The hood was rather quaint full of shops, homes, and the like. Taeko was following the mini-map to the target only to be alerted by the game that his ally he was set to meet was in a bit of trouble.
"Get back here!"
Taeko looked to see what seemed to be a redheaded goth running for her life from a group of Purple Dragons. The game alerted him that was the contact, and Ling curved around to open her car door.
"Misty! Get in!" Ling yelled as Misty dived for the backseat as the Purple Dragons thugs all got their guns. "Shit!"
Taeko wasted no time putting his new MP5 to work and pulling a casual drive-by on the three thugs. He was glad that the streets were not too full of people today as he snatched their pistol ammo and the 2,000 gold on them. Taeko and Ling got their cars into an alley as Taeko and Sebastian was introduced to Misty, one of the few non Asian members of the Triad.
"And don't make your Pokémon jokes. I'm sick of them." Misty said with a sigh.
Aside from the bit of black in her red hair and the clothes, she really did look the part of Misty from the later Pokémon games, if she was goth. Misty explained she was undercover at the den trying to get a read on the place and discovered that the Purple Dragons were using it to house their hookers and blow.
"Only three of their 'best' hookers are there…not by their free will. Orphans in their late teens who were groomed to be whores for them, out from another country. They want out, and I worked to help them, but I got busted by the head bitch there, Irina. Fucking heroin shooting piece of shit." Misty snarled. "She and that lieutenant Tsoi…screwed it up. They thankfully thought I was with another gang."
"Good, then we can still deal with them." Ling said only for Misty to stop her.
"No, we need to come back at night. We can't go guns blazing in broad daylight." Misty said as Taeko nodded.
"She's right. We should wait." Taeko said firmly. "We'll be rested and prepared."
Misty arranged the meeting, and the mission was still active. Everyone had split, and Taeko put 20,000 down to buy the supplies Marnie needed and get her a [DX Steampunk Hovercar]. Xander had cut a deal to give him the DX version in exchange for not having to pay rent this season which he accepted. Taeko came back to town and handed off the materials and the car to Marnie.
[Your actions have allowed Marnie to expand her business! You can now regularly buy meat from her and a new quest for Shane has opened up. Pay him a visit! Friendship with Marnie is up to five hearts, Friendship with Jas is maxed out! New scenarios available on the VR headset!]
Taeko returned home calling up Abigail and Maru asking them if they could join on a bit of a recuse mission. Maru had opted not to come but did gave Taeko good news that she had upgraded the Shield Generator. With Abigail making things even at the least, Taeko breathed a sigh of relief. The game gave him the option of time skipping, which he took.
[Time Skipping to 9:30PM]
Taeko awoke from his nap and put the collection of stone in his [Inventory] to storage. The gathered coconuts and cactus fruits all went into the keg while tossing in the rest of yams and rhubarb in his fridge in kegs to be juiced or wined. He would deal with the rest later, as he took all the cookies in his fridge to put in this [Inventory] as he wanted healing items. He even took the [Cactus Canon], just in case.
He went over to his garage getting in his Mustang. He wheeled it out, meeting the others at the bus stop. Maru was there to present Taeko with a new support item.
[Weapon – Magnetic Field Generator Mk.2 – Buff Tech – Built by Maru, this trusty device creates magnetic shields to protect you and your allies from harm! Improved for the shields to last longer with less cooldown time - Absorbs incoming damage for four minutes. Shield Tech – (cooldown after use: 2 minutes)]
"Thanks, Maru." Taeko said hugging her.
"Be careful." Maru said to both him and Sebastian.
"We'll go out without fear nor mercy." Abigail said all geared up to go.
"You got some interesting friends, Ling." Misty said with an eyebrow raised.
"And they'll be perfect for this." Ling said, getting in her car.
Misty had come with her own car, a four-door customized lowrider. Abigail got onto Taeko's passenger side, and they all left for the den. What would they arrive at? A firefight in process.
"What the hell? The party's already started!" Abigail snarked.
"I know them. Small Korean gang…they're also peddling drugs, but on a smaller scale. Mostly opium, and I'm surprised they're fighting now." Misty said as the group had parked a distance away. "We can circle the bank."
On foot, the Shadow Yakuza/Ferngill Triad alliance made to the backside of the den which was not guarded given the distraction in the front.
"We need to force our way in." Misty said as Taeko got the [Cactus Cannon] out. "What in the ever-loving fuck is that?"
"A door-opener." Taeko said firing one shot out of it which blew up the backdoor along with a portion of the wall. "Guys, it's go time!"
"Right!" Everyone said moving forward into the den.
Taeko swapped to use his [Dual Pistols] and everyone readied for the fight.
[Battle BGM Unlocked - Madvillian - Raid (Instrumental)]
"What the f…."
BLAM! Lin shot the Dragon in the chest as a firefight ensued. Misty cited she had to go get the girls and split off with Lin leaving Taeko, Abigail, and Sebastian to fight.
"Blizzara!" Abigail said as her hands glowed bright blue.
The air grew cold as frost formed of the Purple Dragon's guns making them too cold to hold forcing some to drop them to which Sebastian smacked some with his mace. A dragon got a knife out barely nicking Sebastian's arm only to get kicked across the room by Taeko.
"That cut barely cut…that training of yours really strengthened me up." Sebastian said before Taeko put a bullet through a thug's head.
"You're welcome." Taeko said before turning to Abigail. "Nice shooting, Abs."
The tree moved in making sure to take down any thugs in the way.
"I'm going after Lin and Misty." Sebastian said going upstairs.
Taeko sensed out the arena for opponents. He mentally counted about forty of them. Most were outside fighting in front.
"Abigail, go help Seb. I'll clear out the basement." Taeko said as Abigail went upstairs.
Abigail was more than excited to be on this mission, with a healthy bit of fear. Her training had readied her, but she did not want to be sloppy. She checked every room for anything valuable. In one room, he found a Purple Dragon coked out of his mind.
"What a waste." Abigail thought before spying on some items on the nightstand.
A bag of weed, 500 gold, and…a magicite. Abigail took it up raising a bit of her magic over it to get a read of what the magicite. It was an ability she picked up from the Wizard.
"Catoblepas, eh?" Abigail said interested as she pockets it. "Good thing, I didn't carry one with me."
A swift look up on her phone gave her the information she needed before she kept moving. Further on the upper floors, Misty had found the three sisters. Sebastian held in it not to reference how they looked just like the Sensational Sisters as he promised Misty no Pokémon jokes.
"Where's Irina?" Misty asked.
"Basement most likely grabbing money before leaving." 'Violet' said drained. "Thanks for the save."
"Lin, Sebastian, clear the way for me to get them out." Misty said as they nodded.
Down in the basement, Taeko fought his way down collecting gold and ammo along the way even getting another [MP5] allowing another weapon to dual wield. He came up a room that had a door that would be the poor man's bank safe door ajar and a woman sneaking out with money stuffed in her pockets and armed with a [Desert Eagle]. The game identified her as Irina, and Taeko hid as a man and a small child about ten came out of another room. There was an argument, and from what he learned. The small child was Irina's son, and the man was not his biological father, but the one who cared for the kid more than his piece of shit mother. It was when Irina smacked Asai down that Maxim shielded him as Taeko sprang out and blew Irina's head off with the shotgun.
"Who the hell are you?" Asai said as Maxim was heavily breathing.
"The guy who's not a Korean gangster and who saved your life. Look, take the money on her, the gun, and get out of here. There's not much time until the cops come down on this shithole." Taeko said sternly. "Unless you want to die for the dragons?"
Asai knew when to fold and tossed down his purple bandana before taking the money Irina stored aware and the gun.
"Thanks, man. Wait, you're the guy everyone's speaks of…the Chimamire Kage no Kokujin." Asai said fearfully. "Look, thanks for the save, but I didn't see you or speak to you. Right, Maxim?"
"Right." Maxim said before kicking Irina's dead body. "Hope your heroin was worth it, mother."
The two left right as Taeko went for the vault which had a treasure trove of drugs, money, and items of value. Taeko grinned manically. 300 grand in gold, guns he could sell off to Woozie, 50 [Gold Bars], 50 [Iridium Bars], and a sword.
[Weapon – Gunshin – Katana – A sword from the "Four Fangs of the Dragon" set of weapons. They are said to be forged with the four fangs of a legendary dragon that ancient warriors laboring four months to fight and defeat it. This katana, in the hands of a true martial artist, can command the flames of the Dragon King. The flames change color depending the user. (TMNT Collectible)]
"Score." Taeko said taking it up. "I have to test this out."
He took it and gave it a few practice swings before channeling ki into the sword. He did not expect to shoot out black flames that scorched the wall starting a fire.
[Music Ends]
"Oh shit, it works." Taeko said sheathing it making sure everything was in the [Inventory].
He rushed out guzzling down some milk to restore lost health and energy. Two stars blipped up on the status meaning cops. He ran out to hear cops on the way and the gangbangers scattering. He ran out through the back getting a text from Abigail. He called her.
"Abs, it's me. I'm out of there. Is it just you waiting for me? Everyone's split?" Taeko said. "Ok, stay hidden."
He hung up and bolted. Not wanting to take any lives of cops (mostly because he already got what he needed), he settled for use of his flashbangs. He was down to two when he got back to Abigail was to find an unconscious policewoman in the alley.
"Funny story, that woman tripped and knocked herself out cold with her nightstick. Didn't even see me." Abigail said chuckling. "And I wanted to use my new magicite."
Taeko got in the car as did Abigail who took them that the others were at Woozie's citing they needed to get the girls to safety and to get them patched up for a few injuries. As he drove away, he had to lose the cops to which he did by heading for Woozie's neighborhood. The meter sank like a stone until he was at no stars to which he went up to Woozie's office.
"Nice work, all of you. The police managed to arrest most of the fighting gangsters. Seems those who were fighting the Koreans had no idea you slipped in and freed those girls." Woozie said respectfully.
"We pretty much killed a bunch of their guys, stole what we could, and I burned down the place using this." Taeko said producing [Gunshin].
Woozie looked absolutely shocked to know that the Purple Dragons had one of the Dragon Fang weapons. Ran Fi Li looked as if it was going to keel over. He was, for lack of better words, pissed that they had and a bit jealous Taeko got his mitts on it.
"Regardless, you did good. As promised, what you stole is yours. Also consider yourself welcome at Ammu-Nation to get firearms. I'll make sure you have a proper license for them in the mail." Woozie said before Abigail explained that their Adventurer's ID functioned as that already. "Oh, never mind then…"
[Quest Complete!]
[GTAZ Mission: Pimpin' and Pushin']
Little Asia's got a den in need of flushing out. Lock, load, and terminate!
Objective: Find the den in Little Asia
Meet up with the contact.
Murder off any Purple Dragons.
Destroy the den.
Escape any police coming for you.
Requirements: The contact must be brought to safety alive.
Quest Success: 20000g, + Respect with Triad, - Respect with Purple Dragons, Any items found in the den are yours to keep, Access to Ammu-Nation
"What about Misty and the girls?" Taeko asked.
"I'll have to definitely disappear. Won't be safe for me to stay after what I did, and I want to look over the girls." Misty remarked.
"If I may suggest, Grataton is quite far." Woozie remarked as Misty said she would consider it.
"Woozie, there's something I need you to help me out with. I'm interested in acquiring a houseboat." Taeko said as Woozie told him he would look into it.
Taeko, Abigail, Sebastian, and Lin left the office as they chatted about what was found. Taeko remarked about the 300 grand which he offered to split only to be told no.
"Nah, you should put that money towards the farm. Besides, I found me several bags of weed and few gold bars." Sebastian said with a prideful look. "Now, I got two Uzis with plenty of ammo."
"Got some good money, but I wish I did get Gunshin. Treasure that blade, Taeko. It's priceless." Lin said as they got into their cars.
They returned to the valley as the Purple Dragons were not so happy to learn from Tsoi that their den of vice was up in smoke. Even then, the leader was livid to hear that Gunshin was possibly lost in the flames. Tsoi found himself shot in the face not even given a chance to explain himself. Had he not been killed; he would have explained that hear that the Koreans were not the only one attacking them.
Taeko returned home putting things in his [Inventory] away with his guns going in the closest, the food back in the fridge, and everything else going in the chests. He put 5,000 gold down to upgrade the closet with a hidden storage cache for his guns.
I'll take a day off tomorrow, he thought, as Taeko changed into his sleepwear falling on his bed passing out. No heavy lifting…
[STATS]
Taeko Kiba Maelstrom
Occupation: Farmer/Oyabun
Age: 20 years
HP: 970/970
Energy: 869/869
Overall Level: Planter
Farming Skill Level: 5
Mining Skill Level: 5
Foraging Skill Level: 10
Fishing Skill Level: 5
Combat Skill Level: 10
Gold: 1149161
Taeko is a former employee of the corrupt Joja Corporation. Screwing it over, he got away with it free to chase his dreams and ambitions. An anti-hero and a roughneck, he's shown the town he's no pushover. Running Shadow Farm, the ronin is thrusted into plenty of strange happenings within the valley. Pushing ahead, he's formed the mysterious syncidate, Stardew Shadows, to further his business with his own gang of yakuza. Among his favorite foods are pepperoni pizza and pancakes. His favorite gifts tend to center around gaming, manga, and combat. His least favorite food is sea cucumber as he can only tolerate it in Lucky Lunches as he recently discovered.
[Taeko's Perks]
The Gamer's Mind – Allows the user to calmly and logically think things through. Allows peaceful state of Mind. Immunity to Psychological Mass Effect and Hypnotism.
The Gamer's Body – Grants the user a body to live life like a video game, Immunity to Physical Damage, but not the pain. Sleeping in a bed fully restores HP/Energy, Sleeping in a tent restores HP/Energy by 75% of total amount, and sleeping on an improvised surface (a couch, the ground) restores HP/Energy by 50% of maximum amount.
Made of Iron – You can survive your HP going down to zero, and you only need four hours and ten minutes of sleep to function perfectly. (Downside, you have to bed before 2 A.M. or else you pass out.)
Fighter – All attacks deal 10% more damage. (+15 HP) (Augmented by Anasatsuken fighting style)
Brute – Damage is increased by 15% (Frozen until further noticed)
Gatherer - Chance for double harvest of foraged items. (20% chance of double harvest)
Botanist - Foraged items are always highest quality. (All foragables found will be of iridium quality.)
Geologist - Chance for gems to appear in pairs. (50% chance per Node. Also applies to geodes spawned from breaking rocks.)
Fisher – Fish are worth 25% more.
Tiller – Crops worth 10% more.
Matters of the Mind - Gamer's Mind has expanded your mind to where you can perform new feats. (Access to learning telekinetic abilities)
Friend to all Children - You are considered a great person for kids to look up to. (This perk can have children more likely to trust you and see you as a role model. It can attract "MILF"s and make it easier to befriend motherly people.)
Fruitful Multiplying - Leah lends you support! Forage finding are doubled when you forage, and the growth of fruit trees are halved (V-Card Boost Doubles the multiplier).
Booze Boss - Pam lends you support! You have the ultimate tolerance. No Tipsy effect from drinking liquor. Any liquor you make is automatically silver quality. Double all sales of liquor.
[Item's Equipped]
[No change]
[Relationships]
[To make things easier, friendships will only be shown here if they are decreased or increased.]
Jas – 10/10 Hearts – 2500 Friendship Points
Marnie – 5/10 Hearts – 1250 Friendship Points
[Status of the Farm]
[Column 1]
Row 1) Rice (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 4/5)
Row 2) Rice (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 4/5)
Row 3) Rice (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 4/5)
Row 4) Rice (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 4/5)
Row 5) Rice (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 4/5)
Row 6) Rice (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 4/5)
Row 7) Rice (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 4/5)
Row 8) Rice (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 4/5)
Row 9) Rice (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 4/5)
Row 10) Rice (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 4/5)
Row 11) Rice (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 4/5)
Row 12) Rice (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 4/5)
[Column 2]
Row 1) Rice (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 3/8)
Row 2) Rice (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 3/8)
Row 3) Rice (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 3/8)
Row 4) Ancient Fruit (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 3/25) (Will Produce More Every 7 Days after its Fully Grown)
Row 5) Ancient Fruit (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 3/25) (Will Produce More Every 7 Days after its Fully Grown)
Row 6) Ancient Fruit (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 3/25) (Will Produce More Every 7 Days after its Fully Grown)
Row 7) Ancient Fruit (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 3/25) (Will Produce More Every 7 Days after its Fully Grown)
Row 8) Ancient Fruit (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 3/25) (Will Produce More Every 7 Days after its Fully Grown)
Row 9) Beans (Basic Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 20/10) (Will Produce More Every 3 Days after its Fully Grown)
Row 10) Ancient Fruit (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 3/25) (Will Produce More Every 7 Days after its Fully Grown)
Row 11) Beans (Basic Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 18/10) (Will Produce More Every 3 Days after its Fully Grown)
Row 12) Ancient Fruit (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 3/25) (Will Produce More Every 7 Days after its Fully Grown)
[Column 3]
Row 1) Beans (Basic Retaining Soil) (Days in the Soil: 18/10) (Will Produce More Every 3 Days after its Fully Grown)
Row 2) Ancient Fruit (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 9/25) (Will Produce More Every 7 Days after its Fully Grown)
Row 3) Beans (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 17/9) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days after it's Fully Grown)
Row 4) Ancient Fruit (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 9/25) (Will Produce More Every 7 Days after its Fully Grown)
Row 5) Beans (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 18/9) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days after its Fully Grown)
Row 6) Ancient Fruit (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 10/25) (Will Produce More Every 7 Days after its Fully Grown)
Row 7) Ancient Fruit (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 8/25) (Will Produce More Every 7 Days after its Fully Grown)
Row 8) Ancient Fruit (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 9/25) (Will Produce More Every 7 Days after its Fully Grown)
Row 9) Ancient Fruit (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 3/25) (Will Produce More Every 7 Days after its Fully Grown)
Row 10) Kale (Basic Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 2/6)
Row 11) Kale (Basic Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 2/6)
Row 12) Kale (Basic Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 2/6)
[Column 4]
Row 1) Kale (Basic Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 2/6)
Row 2) Kale (Basic Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 2/6)
Row 3) Spring Seeds [SP] (Basic Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 2/7)
Row 4) Spring Seeds [SP] (Basic Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 2/7)
Row 5) Spring Seeds [SP] (Basic Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 2/7)
Row 6) Ancient Fruit (Basic Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 38/28) (Will Produce More Every 7 Days after its Fully Grown)
Row 7) Ancient Fruit (Basic Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 38/28) (Will Produce More Every 7 Days after its Fully Grown)
Row 8) Ancient Fruit (Basic Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 38/28) (Will Produce More Every 7 Days after its Fully Grown)
Row 9) Ancient Fruit (Basic Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 38/28) (Will Produce More Every 7 Days after its Fully Grown)
Row 10) Spring Seeds [SP] (Basic Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 2/7)
Row 11) Spring Seeds [SP] (Basic Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 2/7)
Row 12) Spring Seeds [SP] (Basic Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 2/7)
[Column 5]
Row 1) Coffee Bean (Deluxe Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 2/7) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days)
Row 2) Coffee Bean (Deluxe Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 2/7) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days)
Row 3) Coffee Bean (Deluxe Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 2/7) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days)
Row 4) Coffee Bean (Deluxe Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 2/7) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days)
Row 5) Coffee Bean (Deluxe Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 2/7) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days)
Row 6) Garlic (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 1/4)
Row 7) Garlic (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 1/4)
Row 8) Garlic (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 1/4)
Row 9) Garlic (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 1/4)
Row 10) Garlic (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 1/4)
Row 11) Garlic (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 1/4)
Row 12) Garlic (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 1/4)
[Column 6]
Row 1) Garlic (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 1/4)
Row 2) Garlic (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 1/4)
Row 3) Garlic (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 1/4)
Row 4) Tap Sapling (Days in the Soil: 1/20, Will Produce Every Day After Fully Grown)
Row 5) Tap Sapling (Days in the Soil: 1/20, Will Produce Every Day After Fully Grown)
Row 6) Spring Seeds (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 1/7)
Row 7) Spring Seeds (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 1/7)
Row 8) Spring Seeds (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 1/7)
Row 9) Spring Seeds (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 1/7)
Row 10) Spring Seeds (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 1/7)
Row 11) Spring Seeds (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 1/7)
Row 12) Spring Seeds (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 1/7)
[Flower Box]
Slot 1) Blue Jazz (Days in the Soil: 7/7)
Slot 2) Blue Jazz (Days in the Soil: 7/7)
Slot 3) Blue Jazz (Days in the Soil: 7/7)
Slot 4) Blue Jazz (Days in the Soil: 7/7)
Slot 5) Tulip (Days in the Soil: 6/6)
Slot 6) Tulip (Days in the Soil: 6/6)
Slot 7) Tulip (Days in the Soil: 6/6)
Slot 8) Tulip (Days in the Soil: 6/6)
-Bee House (Tulip Honey) (2/4)-
(Day 18 Total Profits: 0 + (Gold Gained from Missions: 335,000) + (Gold Gained from Bus Profits: 1,000) = 336,000)
(Shadow Farm's Total Profits (This adds all the money made by the end of each day): 1,475,179 Gold)
[Status of the Pets]
[No change]
[SAVING GAME]
….
[GAME SAVED!]
(A/N: Tsoi's gone and the Shadow Yakuza slip away once again. I will have to say with all the money Taeko is rolling in, I need to have him spend it on something. Also, I have plans for the VR headset, more scenarios. Jodi being the lonely housewife, Carolina being the frustrated one, and Robin wanting alternative methods of payment…and such.)
(Remastered A/N: It really pisses me off that I left this and last five chapters so sloppily written in some parts. I need to do better. It's funny I had Taeko use the VR headset for a Jodi once…and only once as I never had him use it again for her. Looking back and forward, I ended up just not using the VR as much, I guess were was not demand for Taeko to use it and I had him doing a lot of stuff anyway.)