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C then D to see how the shopkeeper responds. Time to learn some new spells?
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SorenTheSage posted...

0AbsoluteZero0 posted...

AssultTank posted...

Flintlock_Staff posted...

BCAD

Someone needs to make this into a real RPG
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B) Head to the item shop
You make your way to the item shop and head inside. A bell rings as you open the door. You look inside. No ones here. The only things here are some potions.

Blue flies around the shop seeing if anyone is around at all. Doesnt seem like anyones here, Green. Are we gonna need any potions at all?

Nah, you say while opening the door to leave. We probably wont ever use items thinking well need to save them for a bigger battle.

C) Head to the magic shop
The magic shop is not too far from the item shop. The three of you enter, only to be greeted once again by no one. Rows of Magic Tomes fill the bookshelves.

Blue scouts the interior, only to find nothing again. However, a peculiar book catches Blues metaphorical eyes. Its much thinner than any of the books in this shop. They bring it back to you.

Green, check it out! Blue says while opening the book and flashing its pages before you, filling your vision with barely-dressed human ladies. We hit the jackpot!

Blue, again, I dont give a damn about humans, you say while swatting the book away from your face.

Hmph, Blue scoffs while turning towards Purple. Maybe Purple would have a better appreciation for the arts.

Purple is presented with the legendary book of sacred knowledge. They give a very fervent thumbs up.
Meanwhile, you browse through the various Magic Tomes for any interesting spells. Strangely enough, you dont see anything that isnt already in your own Magic Tome. Looks like that young mage you killed is a lot more special than you thought.

Blue, you say while motioning at all the bookshelves, Ill keep that...weird book in our inventory if you eat all of these books.

Blue flutters their wings and immediately swoops through each of the bookshelves. No change in appearance happens this time, but Blue starts glowing a very bright white. The glow fades shortly after.

How do you feel? you ask.

A little different. Think magic-chanting will work with a kazoo? Blue says while raising a metaphorical eyebrow.

You open the door to leave. Only one way to find out.

You and Purple exit the building. Blue is about to head out the door, but starts flapping their wings and chanting a spell.

Scorch, you hear with the buzz of a kazoo.

Blue exits out of the building--the burning building. Their Scorch isnt as strong as your Cursed Scorch, but regardless, you couldnt be more proud.

[Legendary Book of Sacred Knowledge get!]

A) To the inn/pub
You head to boozeland. You go inside boozeland. Boozeland empty.

YEET

You leave boozeland ablaze.

Blue seems to have stolen some Whiskey just before you burned everything down.

[Whiskey get!]

D) Cast Magic.
Youre back on the street now. The already small number of townsfolk that were once there has dwindled even more. You notice that theyve been heading for the exit. You piece it together.

Theyve been evacuating the townspeople, you say grimly.

Bummer, says Blue with their wings drooping. Are we still destroying the place?

In a bit.
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You walk up to one of the exiting townsfolk and tap his shoulder.

He gives you a very frightened look, but quickly recedes back to his dead face. Youd best leave this town soon, missy.

Im not from here; whats going on? you say while quietly extending your blade behind your back.

Somethin got to Town_1 and Town_2, which can only mean that Town_3 and Town_4 is next. He scratches his chin. The Queens openin the capital gates to us so we can be safe.

Should have left earlier, you say while stabbing him in the chest. His body disintegrates, but instead of turning into the usual yellow XP orbs, he turns into rather ominous crimson orbs. They gather to the Cursed Necklace, which starts pulsing a red glow. You don't pause to second-guess it and instead look over to Purple. Purple! Get the carriage out of here!

Purple nods and hops on the horse and gives it a whip. They swiftly abscond the premises.

Blue! With me! you yell while pointing your sword up.

Roger that! shouts Blue with glee as they fly high above the town.

You notice something before you start casting your spell--the Cursed Necklace starts glowing a very strong and deep dark red along with the Cursed Sword.

Scorch! both of you yell.

The ground starts trembling as the glow on your Cursed artifacts becomes more intense. A tornado of dark-blue flames burst from your blade--flames covering nearly ten times the area of your previous Scorch. Blue adds to the flames slightly, enlarging the calamity by just a little. If one were spectating this dreaded scenery from afar, they can only describe it as the Messenger of Hell itself walking through the town, searing the ground it walks on--the sins of the townsfolk finally being brought to light as they are forced to repent before the beast.

Personally, I would describe as something finally hot enough to cook a Hot Pocket evenly.

Neither of you say anything. Blue is just hovering in the same spot as the flames burn. You notice the ashes and char in the air, the flickering sounds of fire, the immense warmth of the hell youve created. But of course, it doesnt make you feel any particular emotion. This was nothing more than a stepping stone for you.

A few minutes pass, but it felt like hours for you two. Nothing is left of Town_3. No buildings. No people. Nothing. The only thing you left in your wake is a giant black plot of land. At least with Town_1, there were at least some remains of the buildings. It was as though you reset Town_3.

Blue flies back down and hovers next to you. Ready to head to Town_4? they say blankly.

No, you say while retracting your blade. They most likely evacuated to the Capital.

Purple comes by with the carriage and takes in the aftermath of the destruction. They give a thumbs up.
You trade places with Purple on the horse while Blue and Purple get in the back. The reigns ring a loud crack as your horse gallops away from the former Town_3.

A) Head straight to the Capital
B) Make a detour to find more Cursed artifacts
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B. Our real goal is Ba'al, and to reach him, we need more cursed artifacts
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idadpb posted...

B. Our real goal is Ba'al, and to reach him, we need more cursed artifacts

AssultTank posted...

B
I agree with idadpb

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idadpb posted...

B. Our real goal is Ba'al, and to reach him, we need more cursed artifacts

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B. Although, there are probably artifacts in the Capital.
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SorenTheSage posted...

B. Although, there are probably artifacts in the Capital.

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SorenTheSage posted...

B. Although, there are probably artifacts in the Capital.

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fire_bolt posted...

idadpb posted...

B. Our real goal is Ba'al, and to reach him, we need more cursed artifacts

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B) Look for more Cursed artifacts.

"Blue," you say while holding tightly onto the reigns, "any points of interests on the map that might hold some Cursed stuff? Something like that cave?

Blue looks at the map pensively. "Hmm, can't say for sure."

You scratch your chin and think about your options. Suddenly, you hear a muffled husky voice coming from your inventory. You look inside and see that the Legendary Book of Sacred Knowledge is squirming around. You take it out and it starts floating in the air.

Ah, finally out of that hellhole! exclaims the Book while stretching out its pages. Currently, its on a page depicting a refreshed swimsuit-clad woman stretching out her arms.

Blue, you say while looking behind you, what the hell did you find.

Blue shrugs.

Hey, listen pal, says the Book while flipping to a page showing a woman with a curious face, I overheard your conversation about Cursed artifacts-- it flips to a page with a surprised woman, --and I also see that you have the Cursed Sword and Cursed Necklace!

You stop the carriage and sit with both legs on one side of the horse. Alright, before we continue, one; what the hell are you. Two; what do you know about the Cursed artifacts?

The Book turns to a page with a smug woman. Well buddy, youre lookin at a Cursed artifact right ere!

You, Blue, and Purple all drop your metaphorical jaws.

You? you say while pointing a finger at the Book, A Cursed artifact?

Damn straight, pal! says the Book boldly while flipping to a page with a woman crossing her arms with confidence. Im one of five Cursed artifacts created by Baal, the top dog of all top dogs!

Alright, you say while rubbing your temples--not that slimes get headaches but its getting close, So I get why a sword and a necklace would fall under Cursed artifacts, but a gallery of shameful human women? Also, how the hell are you talking?

The Book flips to a page with a woman pouting. Listen pal, it doesnt look like it but Im the Cursed Magic Tome. And I could ask you the same thing buddy, hows a slime like you talking?

Fair enough. You hold your blade against the sunlight. So whats the deal with these Cursed artifacts anyway? Whyd Baal make them?

The Book flips to a page with a girl shrugging. Thats a question you gotta ask Baal himself, pal.

What happens if someone has all five artifacts? Blue asks.

The book remains on the shrugging girl. Im not too sure on this one, buddy. The script is all hazy for me. All I remember is that each artifact is a key. A physical key.

You let out a dejected metaphorical sigh. Your path was almost made clear, but this just makes things a little foggier. Well, we still have no idea where to get the last two artifacts.

The book quickly flips to a page of a woman in a slutty detective costume. Thats right! Thats what I was gonna talk about originally!

Your head perks up. You know where to find them?

Hell yeah, pal! Its not gonna be easy though. Its being held by two people--
It flips to a page of a woman in a slutty royal outfit. --the Queen of humankind, and it closes itself. ...the King of monsterkind.

You cross your arms and look up in thought. To get those artifacts would be to wage war on all humans and all monsters. Is it really worth it?
You shrug. If anything, this makes matters simpler. You dont need to look for the artifacts yourself.

So what are we gonna do, Green? asks Blue.
Purple also sticks their head out awaiting your answer.

We
A) Head for the Capital.
B) Head to the Monster Kingdom.
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B
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A

Let's get the slutty human queen first
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B
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Humans are already up in arms preparing for a monster invasion. Sounds like a good time to NOT go poke the bear and go somewhere... unexpected.

B
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fire_bolt posted...

Humans are already up in arms preparing for a monster invasion. Sounds like a good time to NOT go poke the bear and go somewhere... unexpected.

B

This

If they hear the monsters died maybe they'll let their guard down
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B
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Flintlock_Staff posted...

fire_bolt posted...

Humans are already up in arms preparing for a monster invasion. Sounds like a good time to NOT go poke the bear and go somewhere... unexpected.

B

This

If they hear the monsters died maybe they'll let their guard down

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A. I think the queen will be easier to find.
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Bump
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Not dead guys. Update coming soon.
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B) To the Monster Kingdom.

You return to mounting the horse and whip the reigns, turning the carriage the other way.

Green, Blue agitates their wings, you cant be serious.

Blue, you whip the reigns again to speed up the horse, Im stubborn as shit. You know this.

You head past the ruins of Town_1 into a more barren landscape. You havent been to the Monster Kingdom in a while. The sight of the heavily beaten path reminds you of when Lord Slime would bring you and the other Slimes to parties held by the Monster King, though none of you were held in high regard.

You pass by some high-levelled imps and wyverns, but you sense some caution exerted by them. Back then, they wouldnt think twice to flick a little fireball at you. The three of you recognize one wyvern in particular and make metaphorical eye contact with him. You seem to have caught him at a bad time, seeing as hes getting picked on by a few imps.

Blue swiftly flies out of the carriage and divebombs into one of the imps, knocking him out.

What the hell?! hisses one of the imps in agitated surprise, a Slime?!

Thats right, assholes, Blue creates a magic circle at the feet of the imps, why dontcha lighten up a little?

A flash of burning light bursts out of the ground and quickly annihilates most of the imps. One imp still stands and bares his claws to swipe at Blue, only to stop moving from a cane-sword through his chest.

Purple pulls out the sword. You werent too far behind.

[Imp x10 defeated! +1200xp!]
[Level up!]
[Blue 35 -> 36]
[Purple 35 -> 36]

You walk over to the wyvern who is covering himself with his battered wings. You shoot a message ball at him.

He stretches his wings out and grins at the three of you. Is it really you, Green? Blue and Purple, too?

Blue flies over to you guys. Damn right! Hows it going, Bahamut?

Bahamut scratches his head. Not too well, as usual. Those ruffians really wanted my invitation to the party, he says while waving a parchment around. How about you guys? Whats with the human looks?

Its an efficient form, you say while extending the Cursed Sword towards the sky. Were on a journey to Baal.

He claps his wings, making a small gust of wind. That sounds amazing! You even got a voice, Green! I guess you dont need my protection from other monsters anymore, huh?

Probably not, but were always grateful, you say. Did you say that the Monster King was holding another party?

Yup, throws one every week. Were you catching up to Lord Slime? I think they were just up ahead.

You look towards the direction of the Monster Kings castle. You see Lord Slime and the other Slimes hopping in the far distance. We werent, but we do have business with the Monster King anyway.

Bahamut gives a big smile. Oh! Wanna come with me to the party then? I could give you guys a ride!

You look at your horse. Its just kicking dirt around. You walk over to it and shoot a message ball.

Its been fun, dude. Go be free, you say just before cutting the reigns and the carriage links.

The horse neighs and gallops into the distance.

You look down and over to the side and stand there for a while, then head back to Bahamut. Well take your offer, Bahamut.

He hops a little then turns around. Great! Just hop on then!

The three of you get on and Bahamut gives one big flap of his wings, creating a huge gust of wind. He takes to the sky.
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The enormous castle of the Monster King is just along the horizon. You cant help but stare in awe at the vast view in front of you. This is the view that Blue is able to see regularly.

So, Bahamut turn his head to the side a little to look at us, I can definitely sense that you guys arent so weak anymore--er, no offense. What have you guys been doing?

We uh...kinda waged war against the humans, you say with a hand behind your head.

Bahamuts eyes pop out. War?! Against the humans?! He gives a hearty laugh. I always knew you would do something grand someday, Green! Im proud of you! Bahamut says with a grin.

The castle is just below you. Bahamut lands in front of the castle door. A blue-skinned butler with horns stands guard.

Greetings, master Bahamut, says the butler while bowing. Your invitation please?

Right here, says Bahamut while handing the parchment over. Hope you dont mind me bringing some guests along.

Any guests of yours are always welcome, the butler says while looking through the parchment. Go right ahead.

Bahamut heads in. You follow behind, but as you walk in, the butler gives the three of you a look of disdain. Blue once again attempts to give a middle finger. Another critical failure.

Your vision is filled with an elegant, bright room filled with lavish decorations. Large, intimidating monsters are all around talking amongst one another while holding drinks. Your appearance garners a few snickers around the room, but Bahamuts glare shuts them up.

Thanks, Bahamut, you say while going in front him, but I want you to watch how far weve come.

Bahamut nods and steps back.

You raise your Cursed Sword towards the chandelier and Scorch it, bringing it to a million pieces on the ground. The room gets darker and all of the monsters attention is on you now. Of course, their looks are anything but favorable.

I am a Slime! you exclaim with your blade still pointed up. The same Slime that killed the Goblin King! you swing your sword downwards, ringing the sound of metal. And youre all next.

Silence. Then suddenly, all the Monsters in the room start laughing loudly.

You? Kill us? taunts an orc, Dont get cocky just cuz you killed lil old Goblin King!

Yeah, you think you can face us? says a lizardman, Dont forget, youre still a Slime--the weakest of all Monsterkind!

With that, another round of laughter sounds around the room. The laughter is halted by the sounds of slow clapping from the front of the room--clapping from the Monster King.
He slowly walks downstairs towards you, with his clapping getting louder and louder--the sharp claws on his hands scratching against each other creating a metallic screech on every clap. His grin shows sharp fangs that could go right through bones. All the Monsters are quiet and tense; some of them are quivering.

You make eye-contact with him. This time, it cant be metaphorical--its like hes really staring at your eyes.

Dracula, you point your sword at him, You have something I want.

His clappings stops. Now now, little Green. What about what I want? I simply wanted to throw a nice party for all Monsters, and here you are he clenches his fist and emits a bewildering aura, ...ruining it for everyone. He glares at you again with glowing red eyes. What the hell do you want?

I want the Cursed artifact you got.
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We need to upgrade our shrugging power. Just because we can talk doesn't mean we can stop shrugging.
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Need to level up Blue's middle finger abilities.
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Bump
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He raises an eyebrow. Oho, so you know about that, huh? he strokes his beard and shoots you a slight grin. Alright, but what do you have in exchange?

You stare at him as he stares back.
You shrug.

All the Monsters have their jaws dropped. Even Blue, Purple, and Bahamut are absolutely astonished by what you're doing.

Dracula scowls at your response. His eyes twinkle a bright red.
Suddenly, youre brought to your knees and you cant move. Your blade is pointed to the ground now.

He takes a step forward. You come to my party under the goodwill of Bahamuts invitation-- he takes another step. You destroy my property-- another step. You negotiate--no, DEMAND my possessions-- he takes one more step, bringing him right in front of you. And you THINK that you, a mere slime, have the POWER to let you do that?! he shouts as he lays his index finger on your head; his claw just short of going through you.

If you had sweat glands, a bead of sweat would have rolled down your cheek by now.

Ill give you this, Green; you show a lot bravado, he say frankly while digging his claw through your head a little.

The burning feeling you felt from the Crimson Knight is running through your head.

Dracula gives a condescending grin. Ill let you in on a little secret, Green; Slimes arent the weakest race, Humans are. His claw digs even deeper, intensifying the pain. Humans feel pain, Slimes dont. Slimes are immune to physical damage, Humans arent. And yet, do you know what Humans have that invalidates their weakness? His claw starts glowing red.

A sharp, electrifying sensation jolts through you. Your head feels like its melting. You cant even writhe in pain since youre paralyzed. Its extreme mental and physical pain beyond anything youve ever experienced.

Wit and willpower, Green. Slimes dont have that. Not usually. But-- he twists his claw, digging it even deeper and amplifying the pain, --here you are! Another jolt runs through you. Its just too bad wit and willpower cant do anything for your pitiful vulnerability to-- one final jolt courses through your body. --Magic.

Youre barely conscious now. Is this the end? Did you bite off more than you could chew?
Youd shrug if you could.
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Suddenly, the doors burst open and out come a barrage of slimeballs. One of them knocks Draculas hand away from your head. A flash of light fills the room, blinding everyone as well as you.

Your vision returns to the sight of Lord Slime healing you.

Green, says Lord Slime solemnly, I should have done a better job as your leader.
Howd you know I was in trouble? you ask while wincing a little from the lingering pain.
A frantic horse ran to us and sensed danger in this direction. Its a good thing we were already on the way. Lord Slime finishes the spell.
You feel fully recovered now and raise your sword once more. Gotta remember to thank that horse sometime.

Dracula shakes off some slime off of his cape. Lord Slime! What is the meaning of this?!

Lord Slime turns towards Dracula, not that it looks like it makes much of a difference. It means were declaring war against Monsterkind. They shapeshift into something that looks like a human King and brandish a golden slime-sword. They dash forward and lunge at Dracula, clashing with his claws.

You look around. The other Slimes are all fighting the other Monsters and are doing surprisingly well.
Blue and Purple paused for a moment to take in whats happening, then decide to join in the fight.
Bahamut is on the side sampling the punch.

Lord Slime, you piss-colored fool! yells Dracula while trying to push back Lord Slimes blade, Is this how you repay me for inviting you to this party?!

So that the rest of your guests would have something to play with? they give a burst of force forward with their sword, staggering Dracula slightly. Yes, Dracula. I am repaying you for all the shit weve gone through.

Everyone is locked in battle.

A) Sneak off to find the Cursed Artifact yourself.
B) Help Lord Slime.
C) Help Blue and Purple.
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B
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B) Help Lord Slime
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B
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Flintlock_Staff posted...

B

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B
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B
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B
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B
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Looks as though A loses. Come on. There is still time to vote for A.

Voting A. Sneak off.
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Rethink this (and change your vote to A ) if you voted B. If green slime is a hero, it is just the usual.

Am I the only one who thinks a slime who becomes a hero is lame?
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CobraGT posted...

Rethink this (and change your vote to A ) if you voted B. If green slime is a hero, it is just the usual.

Am I the only one who thinks a slime who becomes a hero is lame?

It'll help us in the long run. We can ditch/kill him when he isn't of worth
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Massive update coming. Get hype.
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Music to enhance your experience:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8e0OSMyUEjs

B) Help Lord Slime.

Milord, you say while running to his side and readying your sword, this is my fight.
Lord Slime gives a grin. Its every Slimes fight now.

Draculas eyes turn completely red.
Lord Slime shoots you a message ball. Dont look at his eyes.
Immediately, you focus on his beard instead. Its a very well-kept beard.

He turns his cape into huge bat-like wings and spreads them, giving them a big flap that creates a slight gust of wind. He soars to the air and starts conjuring dark magic in his hands.

Lord Slime materializes their own set of golden wings and takes to the air. They charge towards Dracula and tackle him, disorienting his spell.
He tries to bring his hands together again to conjure another spell, but Lord Slime wont let him.
They swiftly swing their sword at him and he barely dodges to the side.
He quickly uses this opening to infuse his claws with dark magic, turning them a very deep purple, then swipes at Lord Slime.
Lord Slime kicks Dracula in the chest before he could fully swing his arm, knocking both of them away from each other and creating distance.

Youve been standing in awe as you witness this aerial fight. You didnt think Lord Slime was this strong. You feel some wriggling in your inventory; presumably the Cursed Book. You take it out.

Blegh! the Book gags as it flips to a page with a woman sticking her tongue out in a sickly manner. Its really cramped in there, pal-- the Book flips to a page of an astonished woman, --whoa! The hell did I miss, pal?!

Its a long story, you say while continuing to stare at the fight in awe.
The Book closes itself. You wanna join in, dontcha?
You shrug. I cant do much from here. If I cast Magic, it might hit Lord Slime too.
It aint too hard to cast wings, pal, the Book opens to a page of a scantily clad angel with wings, Just hold on to your Cursed artifacts and wish for wings!
You look at your reflection on your sword. It can do that?
Thats whats special about the Cursed artifacts, bud-- The Book flips to a blank page.
Upon looking at it, the word Strength faintly shows.
--They respond to strong desire.
You try to yearn for power, wishing for it desperately in your head. The word on the book is still faint, much like the glow on your sword and necklace. Its not enough?! you say in frustration.
Maybe you desire something else, says the Book, still keeping on the same page.
I dont need something else right now. I need power, you say while clenching your fist.
Hey, Im just the messenger, pal.

Back in the air, Lord Slime is unleashing an unrelenting fury of slashes against Dracula, whos being pushed back fast as he desperately tries to defend himself.
Come now, Monster King, taunts Lord Slime, you are hiding your power, are you not? they say as they swing their sword.
I dont need it-- he catches the blade with his claws, --to defeat the weakest race of Monsterkind! he kicks Lord Slime back while taking their sword away.
The sword vanishes in Draculas hand and re-appears in Lord Slimes.
Keep underestimating your opponent, Dracula-- Lord Slime surrounds Dracula with an array of Magic circles, --and youll quickly get usurped.
Draculas eyes pop out. M..Magic circles without a surface?!
Lord Slime snaps their fingers.
The Magic circles shoot out a barrage of golden swords, similar to the Crimson Knights attack. They all fly towards Dracula.

Time slows down. The swords are right about to hit Dracula. They inch closer.

Dracula grits his teeth.

Closer.

Sweat rolls down his face.

Closer.

His eyes close tightly.

Closer. The tip of one sword touches his nose.
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ENOUGH! Dracula yells. A wave of Magic bursts out of his body, destroying the swords surrounding him and effacing the Magic circles. His eyes start glowing dark-purple. He materializes a sword-hilt. Dark-purple light shoots out of the hilt to form a blade, like a lightsaber. The room becomes darker and shrouded in a purple hue.

You look around and notice that the Slimes are starting to get beaten. The Monsters are exhibiting a very threatening aura. Even Blue and Purple arent doing too well. Bahamut is nowhere to be seen.
That hilts the Cursed artifact youre looking for, pal. says the Book.

Your metaphorical eyes widen and you look back at Dracula. ...You said that...these artifacts respond to...desire, right?

Yeah.

What does Dracula desire?

The Book flips to another blank page. On it is the word Death written very clearly.

Lord Slime is unfazed by this turn of events. They charge again at Dracula, but he vanishes in an instant to reappear behind them. They quickly turn around and swing their sword, but Dracula vanishes again. Lord Slime frantically looks around, until they meet eyes with Dracula right above them.
Dracula gives a devilish grin. Made you look. His eyes twinkle a dark-purple.

Lord Slime instantly freezes up and crashes into the ground. Dracula appears on the ground in front of Lord Slime in a flash.
So, Dracula raises his sword right above Lord Slimes head, lets remind you of your place, shall we? His sword starts crashing down.

Lord Slime struggles vehemently to move.

You didnt notice it until now, but the sound of a grandfather clock in the room ticking starts to stand out to you.

Tick.

Lord Slime tries to move their arms. The sword inches closer.

Tock.

Their arms start shaking. Closer.

Tick.

Their metaphorical eyes glimmer and they break free of the spell, swiftly crossing their swords to meet Draculas sword. Our place isat the top! yells Lord Slime.

Draculas sword deactivates its light, passing through Lord Slimes blades and reactivating into their face.

You quickly run after both of them, but its too late. Dracula finishes the job and cleaves Lord Slime in half. You stand in front of the evaporating remains of Lord Slime, who turns into XP orbs. Surprisingly, they gather to you. You hear the faint voice of Lord Slime saying Wit and willpower.

[Level up! 42 -> 67]

You stare blankly at the ground where Lord Slime died. You never were fond of them, but they were still the leader of Slimekind. The pillar of strength for other Slimes. The other Slimes, who are dying one by one around you. XP orbs from around the room gather to you intermittently. You hear the faint voice of one of the slimes saying Wit and willpower.

[Level up! 67 -> 68]

Another wave of XP orbs. Wit and willpower.

[Level up! 68 -> 69]

More XP orbs. Wit and willpower.

[Level up! 69 -> 70]

The XP orbs stop coming. All the Slimes are gone now. Blue and Purple are barely hanging in there.
Dracula gives a loud evil laugh. If this was supposed to be the Slimes idea of war, then this is truly fitting for the weakest. He points his sword at your face.

You continue to stare blankly. The word weakest echoes in your head.
The Book is next to you, opened to the blank page again. On it is the word Death clearly written and glowing dark-purple, surrounded by a wall of words--words that all say Kill.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMFCM0SKbnY

The Cursed Sword and Necklace start glowing dark-purple with immense intensity. The room darkens even more. Windows break apart. The walls crack. There is an overwhelmingly heavy atmosphere in the room. Every Monster is brought to their knees, including Dracula.

You stare at his eyes. They twinkle dark-purple, but you feel nothing. The Book floats over to your other hand and you grasp it. Your body turns from green to a very deep black. The glow on your Cursed artifacts turn black as well. The once-blank page of the Book is now completely covered in ink. You conjure a giant sword right above Draculas head, pointed straight down.

Draculas eyes are wide open and he starts sweating a lot. Green...what the hell are you?!

Tick.

Tock.

A drop of sweat rolls down Draculas nose.

Tick.

Tock.

You shrug.

The giant sword plummets straight down, obliterating Dracula and the ground he was kneeling on; the loud sound of screeching metal rings throughout the room as the sword digs deeper into the ground. A cloud of dirt covers up your vision. It clears up to the sight of rubble, dirt, and XP orbs.

You walk over to the remains. Amongst the XP orbs is the Cursed Hilt. The Cursed Sword blade detaches from your hand and floats towards the hilt, merging with it. The once crimson blade now completely turns carbon-black. It pulses a dark-purple glow. You pick it up and look at it. Theres no reflection of anything anymore. You look around and make eye contact with Blue and Purple, who are standing in awe at what you just did. You nudge your head towards the entrance. They nod.

The three of you walk out. All thats seen behind you is the pitiful sight of kneeling Monsters.

You stand outside with your back facing the castle entrance and bring your fingers together.

Let this be a reminder-- snap. --that my place is at the top.

The castle starts crumbling.

As the three of you walk away, all that can be seen is smoke coming from the rising ruins of the once lavish Monster King castle.

Your black form fades away and you recede back to your green color. The glow on the artifacts fades out as well.

The XP orbs from the remains of the castle gather to you. You don't feel any different, however.

Blue and Purple follow behind you in silence.

Bahamut emerges from the sky and lands in front of you. He looks at you worryingly. Green...what happened here?

Willpower, Bahamut, you say while putting the Cursed Book back in your inventory. Wits only needed when you dont have power.

Bahamut still looks a little worried, but gives a faint smile. Im sorry...I dont really understand, but Im glad youre okay.

Thanks, you say while looking to the side for a moment, then looking back at Bahamut again.

A) Ask for a ride to the Human Capital.
B) Head there without the aid of Bahamut.
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Epic battle!

I say B... the slimes need no help now
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A

Let's do the classic big bad boss arriving on a dragon act
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That was awesome!

A
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