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13: Crack the D(ance) Floor
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Ah yes, the Kingdom of D...
Yes, this is canon, and no, I am not joking when I say that it is this world's 'Asian Wakanda'. The premise behind its background was that it was the highest producer of Diamonds in the world. It got to the point where, despite its outrageously tiny size, the Kingdom had managed to survive both World Wars and preserve its independence.
Tonight was meant to see the King and Princess of 'D' visiting to celebrate an important 'day for the Japanese and the Daese people'. I can't believe such a memable entity existed and... yet, it wasn't my priority today as I took perch by a nearby building. I had prepared myself for this very moment- two full days had passed since I rescued Michirou, and I had been training as much as possible just to not be unprepared like last time.
(Chemistry- LVL.64/100) - Your capacity to understand Chemistry. Current Level allows for Late Middle School-tier, granting you a +64% Boost to Chemical Production.
DING! You reached LVL.60 of an INT-based Skill. Receive +6 INT!
(Explosive Specialist - LVL.56/100) - Your capacity to understand Craftmanship. Current Level allows for Starting Explosive Researcher, granting you a +56% Boost to Explosive Compounds' Production.
DING! You reached LVL.40 of an INT-based Skill. Receive +4 INT!
DING! You reached LVL.50 of an INT-based Skill. Receive +5 INT!
INT: 92
You have run for 16 Km, get +80 SP.
You have completed 140 Push-Ups, get +280 HP.
You have completed 160 Sit-Ups, get +320 HP.
HP: 1700/1700
SP: 330/330
(Healthy Body - LVL.17) - Your Body is the Temple of your Mind. +42,5% Boost to all Stats. (This skill will evolve the more HP you have.)
You used the Traction bar x40. Get +40 ATK and +40 DEF!
You punched a Punching Bag for 170 times. Get +17 ATK!
(Fencing - LVL.45/100) - Your capacity to understand and employ Fencing in combat. +45% ATK Boost while using a proper Weapon and Fencing Stance.
DING! You reached LVL.40 of an ATK-based Skill. Receive +4 ATK!
(Boxing EX1 - LVL.5/100) - Your capacity to practice Boxing at an Above-Human Level. 110% Boost to your ATK when using the Boxing Style.
(Taekwondo - LVL.57/100) - Your capacity to practice Taekwondo. 85,5% Boost to your ATK when using the Taekwondo Style.
DING! You reached LVL.50 of an ATK-based Skill. Receive +5 ATK!
ATK: 190
DEF: 88
This time, I knew I could actually handle one of the Dark Commanders on my own. The issue was if by merely being present there, the silent backup for Nephrite would act up and double my troubles. There was a nice thing to keep in mind despite my usual limitations-
- A Moon's Brother: Part 3 -
Difficulty: 2of5
Conditions:
-Assist your sister and friends in this fight;
-Protect the Princess of D;
Time Limit:
-None;
Reward:
-1300 EXP;
-Improve Relationship with: Tsukino Usagi;
-Improve Relationship with: Luna;
-Improve Relationship with: Mizuno Ami;
-Improve Relationship with: Hino Rei;
-Improve Relationship with: ?;
-Improve Relationship with: ?;
Obtain: ?
Failure:
-A Diplomatic Crisis is triggered by the murder of the Princess;
-The Dark Kingdom discovers Usagi's true identity before the Scouts;
First, the Failure 'rewards' were obscene in the individual. Together they represented a rather hideous development. I wasn't planning to fail, but I genuinely didn't want to feel cocky about it. I couldn't just ignore the chances of some fuck-up coming up and shifting the plot into uncharted territory.
Second, the fact that I was able to have a proper view of the external path taken by the Princess once she was controlled by Nephrite gave me the means to actually do something to alter the plot considerably but in my favor instead of the forces of the Dark Kingdom.
In the specific, I wanted them to be in a disadvantageous position- everyone thought the princess was Serenity's reincarnation, so she was going to be important enough for the four generals to push boldly into hostile territory to recover her.
And as the party had just begun within the large embassy to the Kingdom of D, I carefully looked for what room to employ for my traps. I didn't have much at my disposal, but I had been playing around quick-action sedative compounds meant to put targets into a sleepy mood or outright put them to sleep altogether.
I noticed that important things were unfolding as the princess moved to retrieve the Crystal she was meant to reveal to the excited crowd. The precious object was in truth a diamond statue made with the appearance of the princess herself. It was being kept in her room, which made finding the right time to move quite easy.
By finding the windows leading in the room. I carefully watched what I knew was to unfold. Nephrite's disguise as the princess' attendant collapsed as he moved forward with his plans to take over her mind. While he was busy mind-controlling, her, I used the first newest tool to my arsenal.
The 'Moon Blowgun'!
- Moon Blowgun (Long-Range Weapon- Effect(s) = Inflict one of 5 Sleep Token to enemies with equal or superior level; Inflict Sleep Status to enemies with lower level.);
As I picked one of the darts at my disposal, I unraveled a bit of my lower mask to use the weapon. I carefully aimed and then delivered the silent projectile to destination. Nephrite had been focusing on the possession, with his focus shattered as he felt the dart stabbing into his neck, giving no damage and yet setting up my first of many 'trap cards'.
His attention and snarl was aimed at me as I waved at him from the window. Right as he extended his shadow towards me, I used a grenade to create a distraction and draw some attention from the girls still busy at the party. The shadow was halted, with Nephrite taking a moment to try and find me as he ventured into the smoke and towards the window.
By the time he reached it, he was scowling as I was no longer there. And, as he turned to look around the room, he also realized the princess had used the distraction to run away from him with the box containing the 'Silver Crystal'. A chase was only reasonable, and it was predictable too as I decided to employ the fruit of another skill I had pushed myself to learn.
(Trapper - LVL.7/100) - Your ability to create effective traps. Current level boosts traps' effectiveness by 7%.
Indeed, the wire-trap that Nephrite soon activated while turning the corner and rushing into the hallway the Princess had gone through was one of mine. And the gas released by it was a sleeping agent that added another 'Sleep Token' to his growing issues. I tricked him again, but he tried to avoid those traps by going outside through the nearest window- a precise hit with a canister with the same gas had him rushing back inside as it hit him squarely on his head and gave him a bit of a concussion.
By the time Nephrite's tokens had started to fully take effect, the bastard was sleeping on the ground, a few steps away from reaching the last door leading outdoors and into the main balcony close to the garden. I roped him up and then pulled him by one of his foot as I got outside.
I would have called this a success if not for the fact that three similar-powered entities to Nephrite had appeared by the balcony. And as I stepped outdoors, I was greeted by the sight of Kunzite putting the princess into a hypnosis to make her fall asleep. Jadeite and Zoisite were holding their ground with the Scouts and Tuxedo Mask.
The Generals' leader looked up from the princess and noticed that I had their missing buddy tied up like a salami. He didn't look as amused as any joke-loving guy would at the sight. Quite the shame.
"So, you are the anomalous issue that has been causing issues to our Queen. A shame that you are so young and talented- to be able to deal with Nephrite so easily. Your talent-"
"Is best 'wasted' being a hero, rather than a puppet to the woman that killed your previous ruler," I interjected flatly, dropping Nephrite on the ground. "So, the 'princess' is not Serenity, the Silver Crystal is not in that box and you are missing a guy in your lovely group. How about you take the clue and leave before things get too spicy for your butts?"
Kunzite's lips twitched with a mixture of displeasure and... amusement.
"But why would I call this a defeat when there is a great opportunity to put down one of the most dangerous threats to our cause?"
...
"Wait, you are talking about me?" I asked, patting my chest and gaining a nod from the guy. "I mean, I get it that I am a bit of a pain in the butt but-"
"Queen Metaria has demanded your perishment as your existence is a slight to chaos as a whole."
...What? I recoiled a bit as I realized that it wasn't Beryl that wanted me dead- it was the real mastermind that hated my guts even more than the Sailors. That was... Well, it is a surprise.
"Well, she smells bad, so I don't see why I should start plotting her demise- oh wait, isn't Metaria the bloating sun and Beryl the sad woman that got tricked through her jealousy to do all that mess that led to this point?"
The Scouts were lost, except Usagi as she looked just as unfocused as Mamoru was at my words. The Generals were, however, surprised by this and Kunzite just... smiled in delight.
"I can tell you hold more value than you appear. I suppose this duel shall be even more warranted than I expected."
I blinked in surprise as he materialized a sword and-
Quest Completed: A Moon's Brother: Part 3!
LEVEL UP!
Name: Tsukino Shingo
LVL. 20
Age: 10
EXP: 270/360
Title: Princess Serenity's Otouto
Money: 14.000Y
HP: 1740/1740
SP: 350/350
ATK: 194 (276,4)
DEF: 92 (131,1)
INT: 96 (136,8)
LCK: 24 (34,2)
Did I just get the Quest completed earlier?
No! Actually, as I thought about it, the Quest was based on the topic of assisting the Scouts in protecting the princess and avoiding the main hassle of the 'original plotline' from occurring. I actually succeeded in that. Kunzite and the other generals were now targeting me- I was not considered a requirement to protect by the quest, so I got the rewards early on. I got the EXP, the Relations Improved and... an item.
- Fake Moon Sword (Short-Range Weapon- Effect(s) = When in use, you obtain a +25 ATK bonus.);
It didn't sound like much but... a sword similar to the one kept in the Moon which could potentially be used to harness Moon Magic was nothing to scoff at. As the blade manifested in front of me, I readily picked it, surprising Kunzine as his stance briefly vanished.
"T-That sword-"
"Is similar to the one you are familiar with," I remarked, interjecting the guy. "Not the same, but enough of a tool to get you off Earth for a while."
"Arrogance is ill-fitting for your position, boy."
"I think you mistook arrogance with confidence, oldie."
Right as I said that, Kunzite rushed to fight and-
Kunzite, Grand General
LV.40
HP: 7500/7500
I think I should have it in the bag. I mean, I wasn't going to have it easy- as we clashed blades and sparks were sent flying, I could tell that our pace was close enough to be the same, but he was faster. That should have led me to get hurt a bit, but there was a saving grace that turned his attempt to kill me relatively futile- I was being too aggressive, and each attempt to attack me was countered by an even more ruthless move to try and hurt him a lot. The exchange was dry of blood for a few minutes of raw exchanges, up until one of my attacks finally bypassed his defense and struck his shoulder. It was a flesh wound but-
Damage: (276 + 25) + 45%= 436,4!
7063,6/7500
Surprise flashed within Kunzite's face at the pain that had to be going through his body. It wasn't a lot of damage, but I could tell that one stung him a fair bit.
"You never cease to surprise, 'Moon Knight'."
I didn't reply, focusing on the battle as Kunzite saw this development as a new reason to overwhelm me as much as possible. He was growing faster and harsher with each step, but I could tell that the stalemate we were stuck with was not helping his nerves. As much experienced he was, he knew his companions could hold for so long before this became an issue. The Scouts were pressuring them strongly, the numerical superiority playing heavily with how much ground they were gaining with each push.
Close calls ensued from my part as Kunzite exposed himself a few times, while I failed to react fast enough before he retreated from these exposed situations. Ultimately, the intense clash saw us both drained. I got a single hit in and we couldn't just break that matter.
"...You are lucky."
"I know," I admitted, and Kunzite chuckled. "What?"
"It's only surprising to hear a boy your age be so calm about ending with a draw," Kunzite hummed as he backed away, his sword vanishing. "Our time to clash is over. It's time for us to leave."
As he said that, the leader of the quartet snapped his fingers and the other Generals vanished from sight. Nephrite wasn't spared from this either, depriving me of a viable source of info on the Dark Kingdom. Frustrating, but alas something I should have expected through their teleporting powers bullshit.
And while part of me wanted to keep behind, right as I noticed the scouts and Tuxedo Mask started to approach, I decided to use the hook to pull myself out of sight. Not today, not this soon- I was tired and I needed to get back to bed soon.
Not soon enough to linger a bit to check on my sister. After all, this is the circumstance where a tired and sleeping Sailor Moon should have been kissed by her prince as she rested by one of the bench by the balcony. Turns out that Usagi was fine and well, if not a bit drained by the experience and already making it back home with the other girls. Tuxedo Mask just vanished right after I did, thus leaving the group to 'fix things up' on their own. Luna looked awfully annoyed by the double disappearance, but managed to keep her morale high despite that.
Still, this change was odd. At this point, Serenity should have been knocking at Usagi to start getting hot and bothered around Mamoru. But... that wasn't happening.
I decided against trying to see what was up as I knew there was no mean for me to learn the truth just yet. I had much to do, much to prepare for and much to rest about- I won a big fight that confirmed how training was giving me the edge I needed. Before I couldn't even deal with one of the weakest generals, now I was matching with Kunzite.
Yup, I was close to be enough to handle Beryl on my own.
But as I cheered myself up about this matter, I failed to realize that a new line had appeared on my new sword.
- Fake Moon Sword (Short-Range Weapon- Effect(s) = When in use, you obtain a +25 ATK bonus; A Spirit is currently inhabiting it...);
AN
Let's just say that some dreams for Shingo are about to turn... wholesome. Also, next chapter will be focusing on the one thing many have asked for- LUNA POV!
END CHAPTER STATS
Name: Tsukino Shingo
LVL. 20
Age: 10
EXP: 270/360
Title: Princess Serenity's Otouto
Money: 14.000Y
HP: 1740/1740
SP: 350/350
ATK: 194 (276,4)
DEF: 92 (131,1)
INT: 96 (136,8)
LCK: 24 (34,2)
PASSIVE SKILLS
(Gamer's Body) - Your body follows game logic.
(Gamer's Mind) - Your mental factors follow game logic- your thoughts are protected by this skill's effect.
(Human Being - 10YO Child) - You are recognized by laws and people as a child due to your young age. Add a +25% ATK Boost to Sneak Attacks, +45 SP/min Recharge, Add a -75% Price Reduction to Learning-related events.
(Moon Dynasty - False) - Some members of your family are reincarnations to the Moon Dynasty of the First Millenium, while you are not. Receive a +5% ATK Boost while using Moon Magic attacks.
(Healthy Body - LVL.17) - Your Body is the Temple of your Mind. +42,5% Boost to all Stats. (This skill will evolve the more HP you have.)
(Physical Endurance - LVL.49) - Your capacity to endure attacks is increased by 49%. (This skill will evolve the more DEF you have.)
(Learning Capacity - LVL.77) - Learning-related events have a -77% Price Reduction. (This skill will evolve the more INT you have.)
(Japanese Language - LVL.73/100) - Your capacity to understand basic Japanese, both verbal and written. Current Level allows for Low High School-tier understanding.
(English Language - LVL.56/100) - Your capacity to understand basic English, both verbal and written. Current Level allows for Middle School-tier understanding.
(Language Switch) - You are able to switch Languages among those you know. Current Languages: Japanese (Main), English.
(Natural Scientist (Earth) - LVL.44/100) - Your capacity to understand Natural Science. Current Level allows for Middle School-tier, granting you a +44% ATK Boost when facing animals known to Earth.
(Chemistry- LVL.64/100) - Your capacity to understand Chemistry. Current Level allows for Late Middle School-tier, granting you a +64% Boost to Chemical Production.
(Explosive Specialist - LVL.56/100) - Your capacity to understand Craftmanship. Current Level allows for Starting Explosive Researcher, granting you a +56% Boost to Explosive Compounds' Production.
(Detection - LVL.7) - You can now see some people and enemies' HPs and LVLs. (This skill will evolve the more INT you have.)
(Bloodlust Detection - LVL.3) - You can now perceive when people are directing bloodlust in your general direction. (This skill will evolve the more INT you have.)
(Fencing - LVL.45/100) - Your capacity to understand and employ Fencing in combat. +45% ATK Boost while using a proper Weapon and Fencing Stance.
(Medicine - LVL.36/100) - Your capacity to understand and employ Medical Knowledge. +36% Effect Boost for Healing Items you consume or create.
(Boxing EX1 - LVL.5/100) - Your capacity to practice Boxing at an Above-Human Level. 110% Boost to your ATK when using the Boxing Style.
(Taekwondo - LVL.57/100) - Your capacity to practice Taekwondo. 85,5% Boost to your ATK when using the Taekwondo Style.
(Moon Knight Mask - LVL.1) - You can now transform the Paladin of the Moon. Current addition to the suit:
-+ 1/3DEF;
-Unlimited Moon Cutters (Throwable Objective- Damage = ATK/10);
-Moon Hook (Max. Range = 23m);
- Small-grade Explosive spheric bombs (Throwable Objective- Damage = ATKx2);
- Moon Blowgun (Long-Range Weapon- Effect(s) = Inflict one of 5 Sleep Token to enemies with equal or superior level; Inflict Sleep Status to enemies with lower level.);
-Fake Moon Sword (Short-Range Weapon- Effect(s) = When in use, you obtain a +25 ATK bonus; A Spirit is currently inhabiting it...);
(Magical Shield - LVL.1/100) - Your intelligence improves your inner magical understanding. Current Level allows for 50BP (Barrier Points).
(Trapper - LVL.7/100) - Your ability to create effective traps. Current level boosts traps' effectiveness by 7%.
ACTIVE SKILLS
(Sprint - LVL.35) - Use SPs to increase your speed by 35%. Price: 10 SP per Minute. (This skill will evolve the more SP you have.)
(Focus Attack - LVL.17) - Use SPs to deliver a boosted attack. Price: 20 SP per hit. (This skill will evolve the more ATK you have.)
(Focus Defense - LVL.9) - Use SPs to increase your guard's defense by 9%. Price: 20 SP per Minute. (This skill will evolve the more DEF you have.)
(Bulk Up) - Spending half of your Max SP, obtain a 200% Boost on your Stats for 5 min.