>>81636
Listen at the cave mouth for a moment, then enter stealthily, ready for a fight.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/11/25(Wed)21:19 No. 81662 ID: 426169
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>>81643
>>81640
Mu prepares for battle.
[Animated]

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/11/25(Wed)21:29 No. 81671 ID: 426169
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>>81643
I cannot hear anything from within, but I do smell smoke. Something is burning.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/11/25(Wed)21:31 No. 81673 ID: 426169
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Stupid peasant boy, I'm coming for you.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/11/26(Thu)18:28 No. 81894 ID: 426169
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I can hear someone moving in there. The smell of smoke is stronger, but not strong enough to cover the smell of decay and filth. Wretched.

>>81894
What's the writing on the wall say?

>>81894
Make note of the tripwire, though you aren't near it yet.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/11/26(Thu)18:47 No. 81902 ID: 426169
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>>81896
I don't recognize the script.

>>81898
Blimey, wouldn't have noticed that in the dark.

>>81902
Examine the skeleton with the armor

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/11/26(Thu)19:05 No. 81907 ID: 426169
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>>81903
Looks like an officer's armour. Looks like it's been here awhile.
It's all corroded around the neck there. Looks like there's some writing but I can't make it out.

>>81907
And the other skeleton?

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/11/26(Thu)19:18 No. 81914 ID: 426169
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>>81908
This one looks younger than the armoured one. I don't see any traces of clothing, but... yup, there's a cut in one of the ribs, right behind the heart.

>>81914
Proceed, avoiding the tripwire. Be careful also not to disturb the windchimes hanging from the ceiling.

Is there a barrel or something in the corner?

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/11/26(Thu)19:32 No. 81921 ID: 426169
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>>81915
I'm... not exactly sure what that is. It's like a box that's prodded a little bit open.

>>81921
Ignore it, then. Could be a trap.

>>81922
Oh, on closer inspection it's attached to the tripwire. So it is in fact a trap.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/11/26(Thu)20:18 No. 81940 ID: 426169
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Right, trap. Ignoring.


Voices.

"...can't do this to me! I'll"
"Oh will you give it a rest, already. I gotta get dinner ready by the time the missus comes home or I be in all flavours of trouble."

>>81940
Wait a bit. It may seem like a cliche "I've captured you, so now I'll eat you" thing, but it might not. If the thing starts to put the boy in the pot, intervene.

Might I interject with a word of caution? He mentioned his wife will be coming home. We have no idea when this is; she could be here any minute and would ambush us from behind. Enter the room, and ask what he plans to do with the boy.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/11/26(Thu)20:52 No. 81980 ID: 426169
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>>81952
Right, no time to waste. I'll try to be tactful.




"Foul beast, unhand the boy!"
"Oh would you look at that. More dinner guests."
"Dinnewhat?"

>>81980
His motivation is clear now. Proceed with administering lethal force!

>>81983
His motivation is NOT clear. "dinner guests" could either mean guests for dinner, or more food. We Don't know which one. Ask him what he means by "dinner guests".

Compromise and administer non-lethal force, then.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/11/26(Thu)21:17 No. 82008 ID: 426169
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>>81987
"What do you mean by dinner quests?"
"Why, I was going to cut up tiny pieces of you for the stew, then serve it for dinner for me missus. Might even let you have a taste. I'm friendly like that, the missus always says. Won't you stay for dinner?"

>>81983
>>82000
More specific, please.

>>82008
Keep asking him questions. Distract him while you release the boy from the prison. Ask him how much of you he needs.

>>82008
Uh, lethal force would be, for instance, stabbing him in the eye with your spear.

Non-lethal force would be knocking him out by blunt trauma to the head via fists or the non-pointy side of your weapon.

I think it's safe to say we should just kill him though. Test his defenses first with some quick pokes before attempting a strong hit.

>>82013
His posture does suggest he's about to leap at you, though. Try to anticipate this, and just put the spear in his way.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/11/26(Thu)22:04 No. 82062 ID: 426169
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>>82013
He keeps his distance, I can't hit him from over here.
>>82015
No doubt.
>>82010
"So, uh. How long have you been married?"
"I don't see how that's any concern of yours, longshanks. You wouldn't be trying to distract me with questions while you free my dinner, would you? We can't have that now can we."
Damn.

>>82062
"YOUR dinner? I thought I was your dinner."

>>82062
If he won't let you get within striking distance, try to force him into the tunnel. He might have some difficulty avoiding both you and the traps.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/11/26(Thu)22:56 No. 82089 ID: 426169
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[animated]
Disappeared? What sorcery is this?

>>82089
Not disappeared. He's above you, or behind you. Dodge to the left.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/11/26(Thu)23:19 No. 82101 ID: 426169
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>>82093

>>82101
Good, now strike!

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/11/26(Thu)23:50 No. 82110 ID: 426169
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[
Allright folks, listen up.
]

Suggestion 2009/11/27(Fri)00:01 No. 82112 ID: 34470e
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>>82111
I just couldn't resist
Kick him in the hand to try and make him drop his knife.

>>82112
Do this using the momentum from the dodge to assist a spin-kick. Bring your spear around in a slash during the spin for an extra attack.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/11/27(Fri)00:57 No. 82118 ID: 426169
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>>82115
[Mu attempts spin-kick/slash combo]

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/11/27(Fri)00:58 No. 82119 ID: 426169
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[The previous image was animated]
"Khyaa, you're a live one aintcha. Good. I was getting bored. Might even save you for dessert."

>>82119
Ask him how he knew to dodge you. Something's up.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/11/27(Fri)01:32 No. 82121 ID: 426169
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>>82120
"You're fast."
"You're slow."

>>82121
grrr... Time to try something different: Ask him where he knows where bugs gather.

>>82121

Okay, first of all, the 'mistress' will be here soon and will probably have similar abilities as him (considering he's the one who's doing the housework).

He's behind you... jump to the side and try to change your orientation to facing him, with your legs carefully placed to the side. Your upper body faces him, but be careful.

Thrust your weapon toward his right side.

Should he try to dodge again (as expected), slash swiftly with your blade. This will even allow you to make a 180 degree slash should you need to, or even cut up and down.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/11/27(Fri)19:01 No. 82362 ID: 426169
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"Good balance, strong guard. But slow, stiff. Might as well be a statue."
"Cease your taunts monster, and fight!"
"Oh ho ho, fight eh? A little shitstain like you? I think not."

>>82362
Roll forward and get your blade where you were before you rolled, quickly.

>>82362
He's about to dart around and attack your left side. Make a feint jab towards his current position then smash his face in with the butt of your spear as he attacks. Arc your body during this to dodge his attack. While he stumbles, focus your chi and spear him in the chest.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/11/27(Fri)20:54 No. 82443 ID: 426169
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>>82382
[Mu attempts to feint, dodge and counterattack.]

[Animated]

"Oh? You DO have a pair of eyes on you boy. Most impressive."
Hrrrgh

>>82443
You may have to take a wound, or find some way to grapple it. No offense to the creature, but it doesn't seem like it's too strong, just very. very. quick.

[Just to be clear, more input is needed or yo gonna get stabbed, boy.]

Let go of the spear, grab his weapon arm with both hands and twist it painfully. Then knee him in the groin repeatedly. Really let him have it. Focus Chi into it for good measure.

>>82443

Kick him in the nuts.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/11/27(Fri)23:42 No. 82522 ID: 426169
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>>82508
>>82518
"A-tut tut."
Goddamnit how does he move so fast?

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/11/27(Fri)23:45 No. 82524 ID: 426169
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"You're beginning to bore me. Perhaps I should finish up. You humans are all so weak, so boring."
He's.... He's in range. If I can just get him to be still for a second...

>>82524
He's having trouble deciding on how to attack, but is waiting for you to make the first move. You can see the black aura as much as we can, correct? Attack when he seems to want to strike you from all angles at once.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/11/28(Sat)01:13 No. 82543 ID: 426169
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>>82535
"So, human, any last wo-"
[Animated]



"Y- you... Such eyes."

>>82543
Back away a bit cautiously and see what he does next.

>>82544
Keep that defensive stance up, too.

>>82543
He's distracted. Press the attack! Aim to lop off the hand he uses to hold the knife.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/11/28(Sat)01:56 No. 82548 ID: 426169
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"W-where does a boy get eyes like that?"

>>82548
Training (Stab him through whatever seems appropriate) under people that want to kill you.

>>82548
Give the pudao a quick counter-clockwise spin in front of you before bringing it forward in a slash. Keep your eyes on him. Be ready to dodge if he is still capable of attacking.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/11/28(Sat)02:32 No. 82553 ID: 426169
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>>82549
>>82551
"By training under people who want me dead."
[animated]

>>82553
Perform a small kata to signify your victory.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/11/28(Sat)03:02 No. 82555 ID: 426169
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>>82554
Now is not a time for training.

"Please, young master, don't kill me. I'll let the boy go."

>>82555
Make him release the boy. Tell him to run away from here. There's something I want you to do.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/11/28(Sat)04:19 No. 82560 ID: 426169
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>>82557
"Release the boy."
"Y-yes young master."

"Adventures suck! I'm going home."

Now what did you want to ask him?"

>>82560
Ask him what he wants to eat besides humans. You're going to get him food. PROPER food.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/11/28(Sat)04:59 No. 82563 ID: 426169
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>>82561
"Ask him what he likes to eat."
"What?"
"We're going to feed him!"
"We certainly are not!"
"Oh come on it'll be awesome! Our own goblin pet."
"Oh for cryi-"
"Hey, I'm nobody's pet."

>>82563
That wasn't exactly what I had in mind
Fine. He's not our pet. But you still have to help him with his dinner. After all, you DID let his "food" escape.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/11/28(Sat)05:43 No. 82570 ID: 426169
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>>82565
"Well fine, he's not our pet. But you did ruin his dinner, Mu."
"What?! I resc-"
"It's your responsibility, Mu."
"Why you little-"
"What would master Kubai say, eh Mu?"
"You'll pay for this, Toad."
"Ho goblin, what do you eat besides humans?"
"Uh, rabbits and the like. Whatever I can catch, basically."
"Mu, we're going to catch some rabbits for this poor man."
"... Fine."
"You're very strange for a human."

>>82570
Now go out and find him some wascally wabbits!

>>82572
Circle of life and all that, it's this or humans. If the rabbit's lucky, in its next life it may be a toad.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/11/28(Sat)10:39 No. 82597 ID: 426169
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"All right, Toad, spill the beans. What did you have in mind? I need to be up to speed before going back in there."

>>82597
What's there to spill? I meant exactly what I said. We help him with his dinner. That way, rumors will start of your greatness. Rumors that will evolve into tales, which will in turn evolve into legends.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/11/28(Sat)15:00 No. 82701 ID: 426169
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>>82605
"Lemme get this straight. You want me to return to the home of the monster that tried to eat me and that stupid peasant boy, whom I fought and wounded, and go cook him dinner. Just to get in his good graces, and hope that he chats up a lot of travellers who can spread rumours. About me. Is that what you're saying?"

Hell-to-the-yes.

>>82701
Hey if you would prefer to kill him, I'm certainly not going to stop you. But as we have not yet met the Lady of the House it may be a good idea to get a look at just who's toes you may be treading.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/11/28(Sat)16:46 No. 82837 ID: 426169
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>>82708
"I wasn- You know what? Fine. I'm sure that Kubai would agree with you. If this goes bad I'm blaming you, y'hear?"

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/11/28(Sat)16:47 No. 82840 ID: 426169
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"Hello? I brought you your- oh."
"Well, aren't you full of surprises. I was sure you'd hightail it out of here the second you got outside. I keep misjudging you, human. That doesn't happen a lot."

>>82840
We may need to tend to his wound as well.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/11/28(Sat)18:09 No. 82957 ID: 426169
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>>82874
"I, uh... if you do it like that you're going to scar."
"Not the first scar I have, human. What do you want?"
"Nothing, I just.... let me help."
"Nothing? Doesn't your kind always wants repayment for everything? "Pot of gold" this, "heal my sick wife" that. You beat me, I let the boy go. *sigh* And you show me kindness. Very well. I give as I am given. To do otherwise would not be proper. So, kid, what do you want?"

>>82957
Just his gratitude. Anything more would be selfish.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/11/28(Sat)18:25 No. 82975 ID: 426169
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>>82968
"Just your gratitude. Anything more would be selfish."
"Now listen here, kid. I will not be indebted to a human. To refuse a boon from a mountain goblin would be most disrespectful. Either ask your boon or beat it."

That he stop consuming sentient beings (because apparently there's more than just humans that are sentient in this world).

>>82975
Maybe he could teach you how to be as quick as him.

>>82982
This is probably the right thing to do, but there's no real way to hold him to it, or for it to even be feasible.
>>82983
This is more selfish, but also more reasonable. If one finds someone stronger than themselves, they should not despair. They should simply seek what makes them stronger.

>>82975
I have a feeling that a 'boon' would be something that would not affect the goblin. Him teaching us how to move that fast would be pretty awesome, and let us do more good in the world than if we had killed him/forced him to not eat people.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/11/29(Sun)03:11 No. 83151 ID: 426169
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>>82982
>>82983
>>82986
>>83116
"I don't suppose there's any way for me to convince you to stop eating people?"
"No. The missus wouldn't hear of it for starters."
"Ah. ... Could you to teach me to be as quick as you?"
"What is your name, boy?"
"Mu."
"Mister Nothing, eh? Listen close then, "nobody". Only a precious few mortals can learn the Demon Arts, even fewer find willing teachers. Understand that this is no small thing you are asking of me. Is this truly what you wish?"

Unless it would be considered some huge taboo in your culture, I'd say 'go for it'. It's another area to improve your life. Might check about potential downsides, though.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/11/29(Sun)11:58 No. 83221 ID: 426169
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>>83153
"It is. Teach me your skills, goblin."
"Hee hee. Very well, little no-one. I will teach you Demon Flash Step, even if it kills ya, hee hee!"

>>83221
Killing me is harder then you think. I will prepare for the worst. I hope you are ready for me goblin.

>>83221
"Thank you"

>>83221
Not the first time you have learned under such a master, I'll warrant it won't be the last either.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/11/29(Sun)19:03 No. 83410 ID: 426169
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"You aren't the first such master I've had. I hope you are ready for me, goblin."
"Hee hee, this will be interesting. It's been decades since the last one."

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/11/29(Sun)19:19 No. 83414 ID: 426169
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"-since the last Dragon walked the Earth."

>>83414
Yeah. Thats right, fade to bla-
Wait, what was that last part?

>>83417
MU EES DA CHO-ZAN WON

>>83221

For some reason, I'm getting a 9Dragons-esque kinda feeling from this skill name.

When you're done training that skill, go run Heroic Episodes in Laozhu Village, and try to grind up a Blood Essence.