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333617 No. 333617 ID: c811c4

And then boom! He went right out the window! Didn't even catch his pants till he was on the road!

Oh wait hold on I think I got all my souls I'll call you later!

Hello. I'm the new mage, and you're the advice! See, about forty minutes ago I was just minding my own business, rollin' in my grave, doin a little jig, when suddenly I'm gettin' pulled out of my party coffin while some crazy cloaked bird lich thinger is going 'ARISE, MY NEWEST MINION' and said I'm going to be a mage for him.

And I'm just sittin there, casting my Undead Gaze of Wotaryootockingabowt at him, and then he said you guys would come and help me soon. And that soon is now.

Except for the part where I don't wanna be a mage. I wanna be the lich! The king of liches! Or at least the Duke of Liches, or maybe the Duke of Party Coffins so I got an excuse to go back under.

Actually, I don't know. I've been put in a lich's tower with full access! What do you guys wanna do?
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No. 333619 ID: 8894bf

what's your name boy
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No. 333620 ID: 7aedd2

Ugh. Kill yourself. Again.
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No. 333621 ID: 1854db

>>333617
You poor guy. Well, if you have full access and you're a mage, then let's go to the library!
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No. 333622 ID: 00d3d5

>>333617
Ok, where you are? Southern peninsula? Any idea what's going on in the world?

Also, you don't want to be a lich. Liches are dicks. Be a heroic vampire so you'll have men and women lining up to have sex with you and/or feed you their blood.
Also, you can get basically all the same powers, but you don't have to be a skeleton or a festering sack of meat AND you can get people to respect you for a reason other than fear!

Totally a better deal.
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No. 333624 ID: 0d7a83

YOUR NAME IS NOW DERRICK. DEEEEERRRRRRRIIIIIIICK.
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No. 333625 ID: 0d7a83

>>333624
AND YOUR SECOND NAME IS DUKE. DERRICK DUKE IS YOU.
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No. 333626 ID: c811c4
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333626

My name is... my name is...!

I don't remember. My succulent brain doesn't appear to have succulent memory after the whole out-of-coffin experience!

My name is now DERRICK DUKE.

Vampire would be pretty cool. I never tried it before, actually. I see blood, and my first thought generally hasn't been "Drink that right up!" Not that I'm judging. Derrick Duke is not a judger!

Alright yeah the library!
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No. 333627 ID: c811c4
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333627

Yep. At the library. Checkin out the boooooks.
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No. 333628 ID: c811c4
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333628

I uh... I don't know how to read.
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No. 333629 ID: 8894bf

Don't worry, you have souls inside you that do.
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No. 333630 ID: eba49f

You know how to wizard but you don't know how to read?

Speaking of wizarding, what stuff can you do with your magic?
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No. 333631 ID: 1854db

>>333628
Seriously? Well, that limits our options. I guess we'll just wander aimlessly unless you know of any other interesting places to go in here.

Hey, who were you talking to before us? Also, what kind of magic can you use?
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No. 333633 ID: c811c4
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333633

Well, about that, um.. apparently I'm supposed to become a mage. I don't actually know how to mage yet! Or read. Maybe I should learn how to do that too. So, no magic. Or reading. Maybe wandering aimlessly.

I think I saw a mage practice chamber, and an evil dungeon, and the dragon roost and the alchemy shop with that one succubus and then the lich's throne and man I can't believe I don't know how to read even that kid kobold can read.
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No. 333634 ID: 8894bf

>>even that kid kobold can read
FUCK THIS IS THE WAY PAST
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No. 333636 ID: 1854db

What kobold?
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No. 333637 ID: 0d7a83

Seeing as most of us souls can read I'm guessing we're only here to give you guidance and not abilities. Either that or you just can't get reading ability from a soul.
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No. 333638 ID: c811c4
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333638

Nope. I guess you guys are just advice. How disappointing!

Oh, and to answer two questions with one stone, I was talking to the kobold! Real nice kid. A little dense at times, but everyone else has incredibly evil faces and are always intense all the time. Well, not everyone, some of the more unusual residents can be... not intense?

Yup. This communication orb was given to me to chat with others. Spiffy stuff.
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No. 333639 ID: c811c4
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333639

Er-
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No. 333640 ID: c811c4
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333640

Man, I suck.

Ew geez, it's got all its magic juice all over the place. Lich ain't gonna like this one.
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No. 333641 ID: 1854db

Pick up the fragments then lick up the juice. Delicious magic.
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No. 333643 ID: 6a5a08

Drink the magic.
Become telepathic.
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No. 333646 ID: c811c4
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333646

Best idea.
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No. 333648 ID: c811c4
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333648

Worst idea.

I don't think I'm telepathic now. I am, however, feeling some intense 9th level indigestion.
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No. 333649 ID: 6a5a08

And then Derrick became the Devourer
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No. 333650 ID: c811c4
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333650

HIC
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No. 333651 ID: c811c4
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333651

...Magic!

All over the lich's books! Awesome.
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No. 333653 ID: 1854db

OH MAN

Find a towel or something to clean that up.
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No. 333654 ID: 6a5a08

Yeeeeaaaaah, may wanna get that not happening.
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No. 333655 ID: e3f578

I bet you can read them now. Because all that magic will get sucked right into your skull!
Sucked right up.
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No. 333656 ID: c811c4
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333656

Reading is for nerds anyway!

ahhhhhh-
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No. 333657 ID: c811c4
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333657

FWOOSH

AHHHHHH
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No. 333658 ID: 6a5a08

Eat the fire
Become pyrokinetic
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No. 333659 ID: 0bd0b0

The books didn't like your comment. Oh well the books look clean of magic so you should go now.
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No. 333660 ID: 1854db

Take the burning books off the shelf before they set everything on fire!

Also yell for help.
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No. 333662 ID: cc7b92

piss on the flame to put it out.
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No. 333663 ID: c811c4
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333663

Eat it? Because that helped so much before!
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No. 333664 ID: c811c4
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333664

Oh god why am I so hungry.

It's magical power is now mine.

It feels like my mouth is now on fire. Because it is. Why was I re-animated to feel pain?!
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No. 333665 ID: c811c4
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333665

>"I am the librarian. Do you require assistance? Why are the books on fire?"
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No. 333666 ID: 1854db

>>333665
Well we don't really know why the fire started in the first place so just say you don't know and ask him to put them out please oh god please
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No. 333667 ID: cc7b92

because you spilled some communication orb over them?
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No. 333669 ID: 8894bf

Eat him
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No. 333670 ID: c811c4
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333670

I'm not going to eat the guy! Look at him! He could kill me by looking at me too hard! Even though I'm already dead.

"I spilled a little communication orb over them?"

>"Out."

"Nerds!"
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No. 333672 ID: 6a5a08

Attempt to firehiccup
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No. 333673 ID: cc7b92

call him a douche. check your inventory.
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No. 333674 ID: e3f578

Go up and visit your lich on his throne and commence the position of looking like a hush puppy while he enjoys a treat. Then ask him to share.
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No. 333675 ID: 1854db

>>333670
Go to the mage practice ranges.
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No. 333676 ID: c811c4
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333676

I already crushed his feelings with my "Nerd" burn, I don't think I need to assault him further.

Here comes the induced hiccup!
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No. 333679 ID: c811c4
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333679

HURK

Okay. I nearly threw up.

Inventory from left to right:
-One ball of lint. Or a zombie hairball.
-The shattered remnants of my social life.
-One suspiciously fine set of pearly whites in my mouth, a staunch rebellion against my zombie like state.
-A... note, asking to call someone with the accompanying rune alignment. I don't remember where I got this, odd. Too bad I dropped the orb!

With that, it's time to go to the magic place!
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No. 333680 ID: c811c4
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333680

3 hours and many questions for directions later.

>"Welcome to the mage tower. We have been expecting you, new recruit. What magic will you take up? All are available. Once the choice is set, you will be put into rigorous, dedicated study. Choose wisely."
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No. 333681 ID: 2b8edc

>>333680
Let's burn things.
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No. 333682 ID: 6a5a08

Definitely shapeshifting.
>>
No. 333683 ID: 1854db

What are our choices?
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No. 333684 ID: 07416a

>>333680
Alteration! They get in your grill, you're like BOOM! YOU'RE A FROG NOW!
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No. 333685 ID: 6a5a08

>>333684
>>333682
I think these two could go together fairly well. One kinda leads to the other.
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No. 333688 ID: 1854db

Tell him you want to be a lich!
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No. 333690 ID: 6a5a08

Read note
Hug bird
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No. 333694 ID: c811c4
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333694

Aw man, why didn't I think of that. This is gonna be great! No hugging him. Would you hug a necromantic bird? I wouldn't. You wouldn't. Nobody would.

"I want to be a lich!"

>"Incorrect choice. Choose another."

"Alteration and shapeshifting!"

>"Very well. You are certai-"
"Did I stutter, bonebird?"
>"Follow me. Magic is based off of your will. Only through great emotion and willpower can you become an equally great mage. It is a matter of..."

Oh man I didn't know magic was having words spewed and projectiled at me.

>"For the time, your advice souls will not be necessary, you will be locked in the magic chamber until you are considered adequate. I will silence them, for the time."

"Wait wh-"
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No. 333695 ID: c811c4
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333695

60 days later.

Oh god I haven't eaten or pretty much talked to anyone worth talking to. But I got magic. After 24 hours a day. Everyday. Apparently I only have the capacity for three spells at a time. I can learn any of the ones below, but only can have 3 at a time. I can change them later, but it takes a few hours each time I want to switch spells around. Something about being a zombie. I didn't really listen.

Available spells! Pick 3 for now!
Open lock. (This goes for any non-magical lock, and I'm pretty good at bypassing all but the strongest anti-magic locks.)
Water breathing.
Shapeshift (self) (Same amount of mass is easy, making myself smaller or bigger is possible but only for a few minutes!
Polymorph Other (Same restrictions as above.)
Flight (I can't go very fast, maybe around 10 miles per hour upwards?)
Feather Fall
Increase strength (Triple my own!)
Increase Speed (Also triple!)
Invisibility (I can hold it for about 4 minutes, but can't cast anything else while it's on.)
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No. 333696 ID: 6a5a08

>Would you hug a necromantic bird? I wouldn't. You wouldn't. Nobody would.
Chee would.
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No. 333698 ID: 07416a

>>333695
Increase speed. Shapeshifting. Polymorph others.

OH LOOK AT ME I AM A HARMLESS BIRD NO NOT THE FREAKY UNDEAD KIND NORMAL BIRD ALSO YOU ARE NOW A FROG AND I AM RUNNING AWAY SO FAST HAHAHAHAHAHAHAAH
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No. 333699 ID: 6a5a08
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333699

Shapeshift
Polymorph other
Open Lock

You will be the ultimate... cat burglar.
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No. 333702 ID: 1854db

>>333695
Invisibility, Open Lock, Shapeshift.

You shall be a spy.
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No. 333703 ID: 5a5d47

shapeshift, increase strength, and increase speed.
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No. 333705 ID: 8894bf

>>333703
Increase speed can basically act as a proxy Increase strength so I don't think getting both would be necessary unless you wanted to punch REAL HARD
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No. 333711 ID: 02de21

>>333695
Speed, shapeshift self, open lock. This'll be great.
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No. 333712 ID: 0d7a83

>>333695
You'ra a zombie why do you need water breathing?
Anyway go with shape shifting, increase speed and increase strength.
1.TURN INTO A GNOLL
2.PUNCH EVERYTHING
3.???
4.YOU ARE NOW THE LICH KINGDUKE.
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No. 333714 ID: c811c4
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333714

Oh, it's nice to walk free again. You know, now that I think about it, water breathing is a pretty silly choice.

Shapeshift
Increase Speed
Open Lock
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No. 333715 ID: c811c4
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333715

So now I'm in open range again. Maybe I should fix my communication orb, go and talk to someone?

Actuallllyyy, now that I have these spells, the oddest thing happened. I just started to notice all of these doors everwhere. They were there before of course, but now, they're just screaming out to my eyes, with their beautiful looking locks.
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No. 333716 ID: ca9cd1

>>333715

you know what to do.
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No. 333717 ID: 8894bf

You know what's also screaming out for attention?
Your newly shapeshifted breasts.
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No. 333718 ID: 02de21

>>333715
There is really only one option.

Unless someone has specifically told you to not open a door, then by giving you the Open Lock spell they've implicitly given you permission to go exploring through every locked door. Yay exploration!
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No. 333724 ID: 6a5a08

Transform into the butler.
Explore.
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No. 333732 ID: c811c4
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333732

Wait we have a butler?! I've got to see that! Also I am not nearly bored enough to turn myself into a lady yet.

First room breached! First target: Evident slob!

Sooo, yep. Someone's room. Breaking the law. I think.
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No. 333733 ID: 6a5a08

Open the drawers
Jack all the sweet loot
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No. 333734 ID: 8894bf

eat the red thing
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No. 333735 ID: 07416a

>>333732
Shiny thing. Nab it! Open the drawer! The goop drawer!
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No. 333740 ID: 6a5a08

>>333734
Also this
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No. 333741 ID: e3f578

Shit on the desk and bawk like an chicken
it beckons
after stealing sweet loot of course
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No. 333742 ID: 1854db

>>333732
What's that gunk on the floor and leaking out of the cabinet?

Also, shapeshift into something less recognizable. Like, a bunny. Then if you get caught, you can run away and they won't know who it was! Make sure you don't shapeshift into anyone you know, though. Don't wanna get anyone in trouble.
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No. 333743 ID: 0bd0b0

Shapeshift into a young kobold with a wizard robe and pointy hat. No negative repercussions foreseen.
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No. 333744 ID: c811c4
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333744

The drawers are just filled with clothing. I guess it's not a bird necro's room!

I can't just go and eat everything I come across. But... so hungry.
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No. 333745 ID: c811c4
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333745

Whyyyyyy.

tip tip tip

Oh god someone's coming this way. I could shapeshift but into what? There's no exits except the door, and there's a window here but there's no sill or anything to grab hold of.

I can shapeshift into something 1/5 or 5x my size. Kobold's with wizard hats and bunnies are acceptable, but I do need to hide!
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No. 333747 ID: 6a5a08

Turn into a coatrack.
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No. 333748 ID: 8894bf

Turn into a sextoy
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No. 333749 ID: 07416a

>>333745
Chair.
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No. 333750 ID: 8894bf

Wait no, turn into your body mass's equivalent to the amount of wallpaper that looks exactly like the wall to cover the walls
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No. 333751 ID: 1854db

Shapeshift into... something that can climb walls, so you can hide above the door. A gecko?
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No. 333752 ID: 6a5a08

>>333750
>>333749
One of these.
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No. 333753 ID: c811c4
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333753

Three of them! I don't know how I could stick a wallpaper to a wall anyway. I'd be a wall crumpled on the floor! It would look weird. At least I would think so.

Oh, it's room to a kobold?

>"That's new, what a weird piece of furniture. Ah, where's my custom shaped communication orb?!"
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No. 333754 ID: 8894bf

Hey who's that
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No. 333756 ID: 1854db

>>333753
Burp. Also mess up your shapeshift and turn into the kobold.
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No. 333762 ID: 00d3d5

>>333753
Steal her hat and burn it.
>>
No. 333764 ID: 6a5a08

Belch fire and mess up the shapeshifting, causing your face to pop out of the backrest of the chair.
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No. 333769 ID: 07416a

>>333753
Stay perfectly still until the kobold places it's hat on the hatrack. Then RUN.
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No. 333770 ID: c811c4
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333770

No idea who that is!

Well, whatever! The lich wouldn't shove souls in me if you guys didn't know what you were talking about!

HIC

>"... is this the lich's idea of a practical joke?! He'd better have some fantastic explanation for this!"

This isn't some regular kobold out of a pit, is- wait what is she doing?
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No. 333771 ID: c811c4
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333771

Whoa she can throw hard!
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No. 333776 ID: 07416a

>>333771
FLAT SURFACE TRIANGLE SHAPED. Glide. Gliiiiiiiiideeeee or turn into a bird I don't care.
>>
No. 333779 ID: 8894bf

SURE DOES MAKE YOU WISH FOR FEATHER FALL DOESN'T IT
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No. 333780 ID: 1854db

Quick, shapeshift into a giant eagle! Then fly into someone else's room.
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No. 333784 ID: 0d7a83

>>333771
Turn into a cannonball.
>>
No. 333787 ID: 6a5a08

If you can't turn into a bird, Shapeshift your arm into a grappling hook and latch onto a window.
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No. 333788 ID: eba49f

>>333771
Become a large bird. Or if that is to small, a pterodactyl or harpy.

And then get back in that room, because its time to REND CAUSALITY!
>>
No. 333796 ID: ca9cd1

fall out of sight before shapeshifting.
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No. 333797 ID: c811c4
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333797

I'm not going back in that room, I got a bad vibe from that kobold! I think I can get to the other kobold's room. My friendly kobold. The one that doesn't spend all her days SHUNNING me.
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No. 333798 ID: c811c4
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333798

Hey Tili-

THUNK
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No. 333800 ID: 1854db

>>333798
Not that giant! Oh god, shapeshift smaller and fly in properly.
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No. 333805 ID: 2b8edc

>>333798
...
Return to kitty form.

Let's hope to god the clothes come back too.
>>
No. 333806 ID: e3f578

>>333798
When back in normal form remember to give yourself a dapper hat
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No. 333809 ID: c811c4
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333809

Tili it's really good to see you again! Let me tell you all about it first I was told to eat something then something else then I shapeshifted into a-
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No. 333810 ID: c811c4
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333810

>"Chee. This is the tower's lich, Lokirm. How good of you to join us. I told you that I was working on my newest magic, but just now I have perfected it! I hope you'll join me atop the tower, I will tell you all about it."
>>
No. 333814 ID: 1854db

>>333810
YOU HEARD THE MAN

Shapeshift into the unfriendly kobold then let's go up to the top to totally speak to the lich.
>>
No. 333815 ID: 6a5a08

>>333814
This
in during we fuck up the timeline
>>
No. 333820 ID: 28e94e

>>333814
Do this.
Suddenly everything makes sense
>>
No. 333824 ID: ca9cd1

what's up with your belly, dude?
>>
No. 333831 ID: 6a5a08

>>333824
He ate a communication stone.
>>
No. 333848 ID: 9c303f

Morph into Chee.

PRESENT Chee with Ninjawizarddoctor clothes.
>>
No. 333849 ID: 07416a

>>333810
Talk to liiiich. New spell!
>>
No. 333855 ID: eba49f

Morph into Chee, but with a SWEET TATTOO.
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No. 333865 ID: c811c4
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333865

Dangerous. So dangerous, you guys!

Let's do it.

>>333855
Details are required!
>>333848
Lich's might be mad, but I don't think it's half as insane as a wardrobe that has 'ninja wizard doctor' clothes inside!

... okay, it's taking awhile. Whoever built this place did not have anyone's convenience in mind. But I think I see the throne room up there.
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No. 333871 ID: c811c4
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333871

Wow, nic- oh geez Chee is already up here.

>"-and so as I was saying, this is very likely enough to take down the lich king!"
>"Unlikely, Lokirm."
>"Why do you say that? You can see that it's a powerful artifact!"
>"It is. It's also beyond your power. You're getting ahead of yourself, lich! You can't even match him in sentient constructs, in power or control! It was likely one of those that barged in my room."
>"I invite you to take part in toppling down his throne, and you bring that up again?! I'm showing you great faith just having you here, King's slave!"
>"Don't misunderstand. I'll bring down the Lich King, myself if I have to. I don't even care if you're king when the dust settles, like that would last long. You're in over your head, Lokirm."
>"So be it. Leave me be. You are welcome to stay as long as you wish of course, but I have much work to do."
>"Goodbye."
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No. 333872 ID: ca9cd1

morph into a roach and get the fuck out of here.
>>
No. 333874 ID: 1854db

>>333871
Shit. Engage SUPER SPEED and run away!
>>
No. 333875 ID: 02de21

>>333872
>>333874
Super-speeding roach 1/5 the size of a person that no door can stop.

Horrifying.
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No. 333880 ID: c811c4
File 131199366880.png - (11.55KB , 600x600 , 38.png )
333880

Super speed roach goohhh god I feel nasty back to a cat!

I think I'm in the clear! Back inside, mostly.
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No. 333882 ID: c811c4
File 131199371421.png - (9.79KB , 386x800 , 39.png )
333882

>"Chee. You are the target of an assassination. Lokirm does not intend for you to leave. Meet me at the underground dungeon entrance in one hour, if you wish to see the next day. I cannot say who I am, but you must trust me."

No more eating everything I come across you guys, this just isn't working out for me!
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No. 333886 ID: 28e94e

>>333882
Deliver the message.
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No. 333887 ID: 6a5a08

Rescue jerkbold.
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No. 333890 ID: 1854db

>>333882
Deliver it anonymously. Like, write it down and slip it under her door. If you went up and tried to speak to her in person she would probably kill you in order to get her stone back.

You *can* write, right?
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No. 333892 ID: 9202a9

>>333890
If you can't read then you probably can't write.
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No. 333902 ID: fe4831

...so. are you loyal to the bird dude? because you can go either way now: rescue Chee or inform Lokirm of her mysterious helper. I'm personally inclined to help Lokirm, because Chee's been an ass to you whereas Lokirm has been kind enough to bring you to life. unlife.
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No. 333903 ID: 07416a

>>333882
INDUCE VOMITING. Or open a hole in your stomach or something.
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No. 333906 ID: c811c4
File 131199465880.png - (6.89KB , 600x600 , 40.png )
333906

I was taught how to read a little bit!

But you know.. yeah, I don't really care what happens to that kobold! Lokirm doesn't mean much to me either, but he's done more for me than throw me out a window.
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No. 333907 ID: fe4831

eat note.
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No. 333916 ID: c811c4
File 131199511998.png - (10.39KB , 600x600 , 41.png )
333916

Inducing vomiting, good idea!
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No. 333918 ID: c811c4
File 131199515831.png - (8.84KB , 600x600 , 42.png )
333918

... I think it just stabbed its pointy ends through my esophagus and clogged the whole system.
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No. 333920 ID: 6a5a08

You're really really unlucky, ya know that?
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No. 333921 ID: 1854db

>>333918
She'll never follow that note.

Perhaps you should just shapeshift into Chee and escape instead of her. Or find whoever it is, kill them and report your loyal deed to the lich. Which would you rather do?
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No. 333926 ID: c811c4
File 131199580566.png - (5.70KB , 600x600 , 43.png )
333926

I punch my throat till I dislodge the communication device.

"Lich Master Dude!"
>"Who addresses me as su- oh, you. What is it?"
"I got this message from someone saying they're going to help Chee avoid some assassination thinger!"
>"What?! You know of the assassination? But... no matter. You have done the right thing by coming to me. I was soon to test your loyalty, but this will do. This is a matter of great delicacy, the King will not tolerate me killing her outright, so it must be an accident. You must find this traitor and bring him to me. Tell no one of this though, you must tread carefully."
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No. 333927 ID: 1854db

Right. Let's go to that meeting place, disguised as Chee.
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No. 333932 ID: 4c810b

the traitor is Lokirm
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No. 333940 ID: 8894bf

Kill the traitor
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No. 333941 ID: c811c4
File 131199762765.png - (10.51KB , 600x600 , 44.png )
333941

The traitor is probably not Lokirm! That wouldn't make any sense! My zombie brain hurts just thinking about it. One hour, and I just barely manage to make it to the dungeon.

... Tili?!

>"Chee, you made it!"
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No. 333945 ID: 1854db

>>333939
Welp. You really are unlucky.

Ask him how he found out.
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No. 333946 ID: 4b3c7e

you consider this one a friend, don't you. welp, it seems you've shot yourself in the knee. again. this is a tougher choice now- lich or Lifi. if I were you, I'd drop the disguise and tell him the story, and try to come up with a plan to mask your disobedience.
>>
No. 333954 ID: 4c810b

it was really obvious
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No. 333960 ID: 6a5a08

Noserubs
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No. 333966 ID: c811c4
File 131199903506.png - (10.15KB , 600x600 , 45.png )
333966

Oh, come on! I can't keep a secret from her. The disguise is coming off.

"What the heck, Tili? I thought you were with the lich."
>"... zombie? Um! Well, this is awkward. Can I trust you to keep this a secret."
"Well yeah."
>"What were you doing disguised as Chee?"
"I accidentally swallowed her communication device."
>"Geez... alright, can you go get her for me? It seems awkward, but the dungeon is where she was supposed to die! Lots of monsters down there, lots of 'accidents.' I just wanted to get her to trust me, you see."
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No. 333968 ID: 1854db

Oh. Okay. That seems reasonable. Jeez, no wonder the message was sent so soon after Chee refused the lich's offer. It was a trap all along. And before anyone second-guesses this, remember that the lich said it had to look like an accident. So did Tili. It matches.

Yeah. Let's ... uh... wait. How the hell will Chee trust us? We're just a random zombie. I guess we could go deliver that note.
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No. 333972 ID: 8894bf

Oh so he's a traitor to Chee.

Kill the traitor
>>
No. 333973 ID: 6a5a08

Hug Tili, eat note
>>
No. 333975 ID: 6a5a08

>>333972
No, Tili is trying to save Chee. The lich wants to have Chee assassinated.
>>
No. 333979 ID: 4b3c7e

awesome, now you have an excuse! even if Tili frees Chee, you'll just say you were tricked without even lying. if not, even better.
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No. 333982 ID: c811c4
File 131199987003.png - (11.12KB , 600x600 , 46.png )
333982

I.. this is getting a little confusing. I'm gonna trust Tili on this one.

Yup. Chee's meandering around her room.

"Chee?"
>"What is it, construct?"
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No. 333985 ID: 1854db

>>333982
Give her her communication stone, and tell her that you found it lying around in a hallway. By the way, someone was trying to get ahold of her- said to meet her at the dungeons? He said she was in danger or something. You forget the details, since you're a dumb zombie.
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No. 333986 ID: 8894bf

>>333985
HOW
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No. 333987 ID: 4b3c7e

>>333982

tell her to go to the dungeons immediately, and nothing more.
>>
No. 333991 ID: 1854db

>>333986
How what? Talk in complete sentences!
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No. 333993 ID: 9c303f

Give her the stone but say "Hi, Have a tic-tac."
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No. 333995 ID: c811c4
File 131200075032.png - (11.00KB , 600x600 , 47.png )
333995

That communication device is lodged in good and tight. I'll have to get it out later.

"I accidentally swallowed your communication device. Please don't kill me. It said to go down to the dungeon."
>"...very well, this had better be good. Get it our of yourself, and please clean it off.

>dumb zombie

I was reanimated with feelings, too!

But that was surprisingly easy.
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No. 333997 ID: c811c4
File 131200081034.png - (10.79KB , 600x600 , 48.png )
333997

>"Hello, zombie animal!"
"Hey, Tili."

Wait.
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No. 333998 ID: 2256da

well you're fucked.
>>
No. 333999 ID: 6a5a08

God damn it. Go rescue Chee.
>>
No. 334000 ID: 8894bf

Everyone is dead
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No. 334001 ID: 1854db

>>333997
What the hell? Ask him if he was just down in the dungeon. If he says no way dude, then Shapeshift into a bunny-thing (so Chee doesn't recognize you as you pass by), super speed your ass ahead of Chee, then shapeshift into Chee again to AGAIN confront the guy down there.

aaaa. Everything is wrong.
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No. 334003 ID: a54338

Rescue Chee.
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No. 334005 ID: 2256da

>>334001
I think that will get you killed
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No. 334006 ID: 1854db

>>334005
Would you rather he died from failing to retrieve the traitor?
>>
No. 334010 ID: a54338

>>334005

Except he's already dead?
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No. 334013 ID: c811c4
File 131200238098.png - (10.28KB , 600x600 , 49.png )
334013

"Were you just down in the dungeon?"
>"No? Should I have been?"

"No reason goodbye!"
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No. 334014 ID: c811c4
File 131200241908.png - (5.92KB , 600x600 , 50.png )
334014

Alright! I can probably take a side route aside from Chee to get there without being seen for sure!
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No. 334015 ID: c811c4
File 131200245978.png - (7.89KB , 600x600 , 51.png )
334015

What the hell?! How did she move so fast?!

>"----so Chee, we can go down in the dungeon and get the artifact for you before the lich blows this whole place up."
>"Yeah. Just remember, you backstab me, and you'll find a knife in your back."
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No. 334017 ID: 6a5a08

ASSUME FORM OF... A FIRE BREATHING CHAIRACKBUNNY

DERRICK, USE FLAMETHROWER!
>>
No. 334025 ID: 1854db

>>334015
Looks like we get to play assassin. Remember, it has to look like an accident.

He said there are lots of monsters down here, right? Look for locked doors with monsters behind them. Then open them and run.
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No. 334026 ID: 07416a

>>334025
Yeah, that's not Tili. That's a shapeshifter. RELEASE THE KRAKEN
>>
No. 334029 ID: 1854db

>>334025
I'd like to note that this should be done without being seen. And possibly not right away. Follow for now.
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No. 334030 ID: c811c4
File 131200483490.png - (9.55KB , 600x600 , 53.png )
334030

>>334029
TOO LATE

Assuming form of GARBAGE MAN!
Because I'm gonna.. take out the trash.
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No. 334031 ID: c811c4
File 131200485648.png - (5.62KB , 600x600 , 52.png )
334031

Fake Tili is running away, but I have to finish off --
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No. 334032 ID: c811c4
File 131200487243.png - (15.26KB , 800x600 , 54.png )
334032

An illusion?!
>"Oh, so there's an illusionist at work. Figures."

Come on!
>>
No. 334033 ID: 35e1a0

curl up in a ball and wait until it makes sense.
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No. 334034 ID: 1854db

>>334032
Okay, so... THIS is the real Chee? And the fake Tili ran off because he saw the real Chee approaching and was too busy trying to lure you into a trap to get ready to convince her?

This is very confusing. Illusions and shapeshifting make it hard to tell what is really going on and who is doing what.

Anyway, tell this Chee that something weird is going on and you're gonna go check it out. She can come with you if she wants. (hopefully she won't)
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No. 334035 ID: 6a5a08

"I'm confused. So.... who's the traitor, who's the assassin, and who's the target?" point everywhere in a disoriented fashion.
>>
No. 334036 ID: 1854db

>>334035
Shhshshshhsh

Do not let Chee know there is an assassin. Now, traitor might work but only if you accuse them of trying to steal something or get Chee to turn completely against our lich.
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No. 334037 ID: c811c4
File 131200588582.png - (7.93KB , 600x600 , 55.png )
334037

Curling into a ball is a very good idea.
>>
No. 334038 ID: 1854db

Actually come to think of it this could be a fake Chee too. WHAT IS REAL? WHAT IS AN ILLUSION?

I wish we had picked up Scrying.
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No. 334039 ID: c811c4
File 131200595569.png - (5.30KB , 424x355 , 56.png )
334039

>"Get up, you half assed construct! I'm going in after her, it's obvious we have a shapeshifter who can create illusions of my image, running loose down there! And whoever it was, it knows about the artifact that damned lich made! I want you to get tabs on everyone who knows about it, and find out who's missing!!"

I'm not even sure there's a traitor to be found, anymore, since Chee's caller, the shapeshifter apparently, has shown three different motives.
>>
No. 334040 ID: 6a5a08

Eat yourself, becoming a singularity and destroying timespace.
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No. 334041 ID: e3f578

You know what, this fucking shit is going crazy. I cannot tell left from right and goddamn if a bitch-Chee is going to order us around this confusion.

I think we need to report to the lich because we can't trust anybody but him now. Yes, tell Chee you'll be going to the lich to see if he knows anything first.
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No. 334042 ID: 35e1a0

"how do i know YOU aren't the illusionist or another illusion? you could be trying to send me away so you can do something"
>>
No. 334043 ID: 1854db

Groan out an affirmative, ask her if she really wants to follow someone who called her down here, then turn into some sort of fast (possibly flying) thing and superspeed your way back up to the lich.
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No. 334049 ID: c811c4
File 131200722488.png - (9.30KB , 600x372 , 57.png )
334049

I let Chee go her way, properly giving my best indignant grunt to do so.

At the lich's throne..

"Hey boss Chee is in the dungeon!"
>"Good! I hope she dies there. Did you find the traitor?"
"Yeahhhh about that, I'm not sure if there is one! But there is a shapeshifter that I think is going after the artifact. Know anyone around here that fits the bill?"
>"Can't I trust anyone?! The only one's who could possibly know about this and do anything about it, withbarring exceptions such are yourself,, are Chee, an emissary from the local tribe called Hawk, the succubus from the alchemy labs, and Treeglen, the elf. I'll show you directions to each of their rooms. Visit each one, and be quick about it!"

Which one first?
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No. 334052 ID: 8894bf

check yo' self
>>
No. 334059 ID: a54338

Hey you know, remember how the succubus was booted in the present day...?
>>
No. 334061 ID: 1854db

>>334049
Check on the succubus. Succubi LOVE illusions.
>>
No. 334068 ID: e3f578

ho fuck
succubi
man, lick your hand and style your hair we got to get our charm on and sleep with it Bond-style to get the juicy secrets
>>
No. 334070 ID: e3f578

btw I already figured out who it is
the butler
but let's do it the legit way with normal detective skills because you get more XP
and laid
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No. 334084 ID: c811c4
File 131201070743.png - (6.75KB , 600x600 , 58.png )
334084

Gentlemen.
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No. 334085 ID: c811c4
File 131201071633.png - (6.95KB , 600x600 , 59.png )
334085

I believe this is the best idea we've ever come up with.
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No. 334086 ID: c811c4
File 131201073131.png - (7.38KB , 600x600 , 60.png )
334086

Wait. Is there anything I'm forgetting? I mean, I've been wanting to spend time with the succubus for awhile, but, they're kind of evil, aren't they? And sneaky? The sort that hides their evil until it's too late?
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No. 334087 ID: 07416a

>>334086
Boobs. Maybe even MORE.
>>
No. 334092 ID: 1854db

>>334086
Are you worried about her not being after the artifact, or are you actually thinking about 'spending time' with her? I thought that her being evil and sneaky was why it was going after the artifact by using illusion and shapeshifting.

You probably shouldn't try to sleep with her. Seriously.
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No. 334093 ID: e3f578

>>334086
That's a misconception
it's often a grey world here
I've heard a tale once of a succubus accused of a murder when really all she did was has sex with him and eat some of his energy, but the result was that he was just dizzy and drunk from the energy sucking and some other fucking loser (an elf) killed him after his visit.

Now, they may be a little rough and scratch, but your a catman. Catgirls scratch like hell you should be used to that oh wait you can't remember your old life and how all the catgirls totally scratched you.

Essentially, they just eat a bit of your energy in exchange for sex, because that's how they eat. With sex. But relax, no teeth involved it's all metaphysics and magic.
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No. 334094 ID: 1854db

(she'll suck out your soul)
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No. 334100 ID: 0d7a83

>>334094
Among other things :3
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No. 334104 ID: c811c4
File 131201423695.png - (7.57KB , 600x600 , 61.png )
334104

>>334092
Okay, I wanted to spend time with her anyway, cause, you know. I mean, aside from being a succubus, there just aren't that many people around here that aren't a soulless construct that follows a script! The pickings are slim for anyone to talk to! It just so happens that I have to go see her on business.

I just hope this isn't one of those mad succubus' that takes your whole soul.

Alright. Here we go.

Knock! Knock!

>"Coming~"

creeeeak
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No. 334105 ID: c811c4
File 131201425599.png - (24.80KB , 600x600 , 62.png )
334105

>"Ah, the cute one! Welcome to the potion shop! How may I help you?"
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No. 334106 ID: c811c4
File 131201428060.png - (10.39KB , 600x600 , 63.png )
334106

oh my god you could hide all the evil in the world in there

help me
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No. 334107 ID: 0bd0b0

DAYUM. I mean, DAYYUUMMM. Not sure we can get any actual business done with this fine lady, unless she somehow has relevant info to share.
>>
No. 334108 ID: e3f578

"I'm on a case that deals with a shape-shifter and an illusionist sneaking throughout the castle trying to steal the master's magic and one that's messed with me. You're really experienced in those area's nice lady, and I need a professional for help and your obviously the most professed here."

Let's not mention she's a suspect at all and be really friendly and say something along those lines. She's our bond-girl remember?
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No. 334109 ID: 0d7a83

>>334106
The only way to resist is to be ridiculously cute. QUICK, SNUGGLE HER LEG LIKE THE KITTY-CAT YOU ARE.
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No. 334110 ID: 1854db
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>>334106
She thinks you're cute, dude. Your foot's in the door!

Ask if she's seen Hawk or Treeglen recently and if maybe you can have lunch sometime. But not now because you are in the middle of something and you can't stay gotta go gotta go.
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No. 334111 ID: 6fcc4e

Ask for potions that negate illusionist powers?
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No. 334123 ID: c811c4
File 131201897104.png - (9.10KB , 600x600 , 64.png )
334123

Looking away looking away not gonna get frisky on her leg but maybe ask for lunch but later COME ON THINK WORDS

"I-I'm on a case that deals with a-a shape shifter and an illusionist. Uhhhh.. he's trying to steal the master's magic, and you're experienced I think in those areas nice lady, and I need a professional. A-and you're the professionalist. Maybe if you have any potions that negate an illusionists power?"

>"Mmhm! I understand. And I'm a suspect, right?"

"Errrhhuhhhh... er, no! You're here, and I know the shapeshifter is in the dungeon"
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No. 334125 ID: c811c4
File 131201900685.png - (11.84KB , 600x600 , 65.png )
334125

>"Oh, sweet cat! I'm a suspect, of course! You can't trust anyone on such a case. No, not even me! There's illusions that can mimic people's personalities and looks that can be set for hours that provide perfect alibi's. And I'm so good I can set them up to even feel solid, so touching me wouldn't prove a thing. Ah, how witless of me! I say you can't trust me, just to turn around now and say that I need a little favor if you want a potion. You see, for years now I've been trying to perfect something simply called a Love Potion. To my knowledge, not even the greatest wizards have succeeded! But that won't stop me one bit, so I want you to be my test subject. If you accept, I have a potion that will certainly serve your needs. What do you say, darling?"
>>
No. 334126 ID: 07416a

>>334125
Tell her it wouldn't work, you're in love already.
>>
No. 334128 ID: 1854db

>>334125
Oh gosh oh gosh oh gosh

You would probably want to say something like "Baby, you don't need to use one of those on me." but in actuality what we're dealing with here is someone that *can't* create illusions that powerful. The fake Chee vanished, while it could've been left up to add to the confusion.

What you really should tell her that you would TOTALLY DO THAT AT ANY POINT but we really should check the other suspects and we don't have enough time to fully dedicate ourselves to testing that love potion. Also that you're gonna have to call her bluff on the solid-illusion bit. Ask for her hand. KISS THAT HAND.
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No. 334132 ID: c811c4
File 131202084102.png - (9.91KB , 600x600 , 66.png )
334132

"It wouldn't work, I'm in love already!"

>"Awww, I know, I know. That's why we're testing it with Lumpy over here! Poor Lumpy's never loved anyone in his life, and I want to change that! It's a perfect test subject~!"

"Errr I uhhhh you know, I won't be able to fully dedicate myself to testing this, as there are other suspects that need my perusing!"

>"Ohh. But I won't be able to fully dedicate my potion to you knowing that you could die at any time fighting in the dungeon, leaving Lumpy forever loveless! Don't worry, it's a small dose, it would only last 10 minutes at most! And if it works, I'll come down there with you to hunt the bad guy. If you want me, of course!"

"Um also if I could take you up on that test about the whole touching bit..."

>"Sure, if you agree to this test!"
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No. 334135 ID: e3f578

>>334132
Sure, whatthehell you can't say no to her. Honestly, could you? It's not even physically possible for you to suspect her, she's that cute.
So you might end up in a threesome between a succbus, a frog-thing and you. Sounds like a good time anyway.
>>
No. 334136 ID: 1854db

>>334132
You know, it seems like this wouldn't take too long, and has some very big, bountiful benefits. Agree.

I fully expect you to get mauled by a small angry animal though. Be ready to shapeshift into something with a tough hide.
>>
No. 334137 ID: 07416a

>>334132
Anything for her.
>>
No. 334138 ID: 9c538a

That is clearly a gopher.
>>
No. 334139 ID: e3f578

>>334138
thank god if it was a frog a threesome in it would result with warts
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No. 334142 ID: c811c4
File 131202479532.png - (15.18KB , 600x600 , 67.png )
334142

rrrrrrrrrRRRrrrrrr

oh god it's loving all over me

>"Haha! Finally, strong enough for lumpy! Relax, he won't bite, especially not now!"

"Soooo it's a success right!?"

>"Yep! Alright, I'll come with you to the dungeon! But if the shapeshifter is after the artifact, we have plenty of time. It's located very very deep inside, and I can bypass most of it. We'll likely be able to head him off too, even if we don't leave for hours! It's just that long of a labyrinth!"
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No. 334143 ID: c811c4
File 131202482667.png - (17.74KB , 600x600 , 68.png )
334143

>"So, would you like to come over here and make sure I'm not just an illusion, as you requested?"
>>
No. 334145 ID: 07416a

>>334143
Anything she wants.
>>
No. 334146 ID: c811c4
File 131202552740.png - (6.07KB , 600x600 , 69.png )
334146

I AM A MAN
>>
No. 334147 ID: c811c4
File 131202555247.png - (7.57KB , 600x600 , paused.png )
334147

>>
No. 334148 ID: 0bd0b0

Doing pretty well for a zombie mage cat thing.
>>
No. 334153 ID: 6868bc

...Image 69.
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No. 334154 ID: 2563d4

>>334146
You are a zombie.

Damn succubus better not be after your bountiful collection of advice souls.
>>
No. 334167 ID: 5c51a6

>>334154

why not? it's the only way we'll ever be inside her.
>>
No. 334174 ID: 36f29f

>>334154
If a few go missing, will we be able to tell?
>>
No. 334176 ID: 6e44d2

>>334174
WHOO! FUCK YEAH! GUYS, IT'S GREAT IN H-
>>
No. 334262 ID: 9c538a

So... is it true what they say about them vagina dentata?
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No. 334276 ID: c811c4
File 131206435818.png - (12.44KB , 600x600 , 70.png )
334276

>>334262
Only if what they say is awesome.

Enough messing around! Yeah, she took some energy of souls, but I think it's cool. She's not one of those crazy bitches that go snatching whole souls or anything. Anyways, I got her wearing something comparativelymodest, because I gotta focus.

I got the potion and we're about to enter the dungeon's side entrance. There are two ways I can take the potion.

The first method gives three effective doses by drinking a little at a time. Each one lasts for only five minutes, but can see straight through any illusions, to the reality beyond.

OR, I can take the entire potion, and it'll last for several hours, but I can only see if there is an illusion, but I won't be able to see the reality. Only that what I see is fake, nothing more.

"You're sure the potion works?"
>"On my word, sweet cat!"
"Please, call me Duke. Derrick Duke."
>"I'll call you DD, then!"
"O... kay."

Which potion method would you guys prefer?
>>
No. 334277 ID: c2c011

>>334276
Chugging down the entire potion seems like the better option.
>>
No. 334279 ID: 6e44d2

Nah, sips. Every time you see something iffy.

Actually, if you chug the whole thing, will you be able to see if someone's invisible in an area? If so, chug it.
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No. 334282 ID: 00d3d5

>>334276
Take a shot whenever you see somebody.
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No. 334288 ID: adb0e9

>>334276
Sip it like a gentleman sips a fine wine.
This is now Sweet Cat and Hella Breasts Quest.
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No. 334292 ID: 07416a

>>334276
Chug it.
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No. 334316 ID: c811c4
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334316

"Hey, Succubus? Can I see invisibility, if I down the whole thing?"
>"Please, call me Minci. You would sense that something is invisible nearby, but I'm afraid you wouldn't see it clearly."

Good enough.

glug glug

>"We're here! Let's open the door to the lower level dungeon, now."
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No. 334317 ID: c811c4
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334317

".... the potion's working."
>"You sense an illusion, dear?"
"Ayep."
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No. 334319 ID: 0bd0b0

We've only got three sips. Chugging the whole thing has an unexpected effect, even if it lasts longer. We may not find any illusions within those five hours and even if we do we can't tell what it really is. So take a sip when you see something suspicious, not the whole thing.
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No. 334321 ID: c2c011

>>334317
Well that whole place looks rather odd. See if you can find some stuff to throw at whatever looks most illusiony and suspicious.
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No. 334326 ID: 89de88

Back AWAY from the mouth of madness, Duke. You don't know where it's been.
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No. 334327 ID: 6a5a08

>Ayep
That reminded me so much of Tom

Also, um, the dungeon appears a bit... organic.
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No. 334328 ID: c811c4
File 131206790744.png - (16.86KB , 600x600 , 73.png )
334328

>Throw rock at whole room.

Alright!

tink tink tink

Well that's odd, it's floating in mid air, another illusion.

I'm not going to back away, I've got to impr - a mission to finish!
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No. 334332 ID: 6a5a08

Ask Hella Breasts about the illusion, and if there is any way to dispel it.
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No. 334333 ID: 1854db

>>334328
Okay, so... How much of this fake pit is floor? Shapeshift into a bat and use echolocation to see where the walls and floor are.
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No. 334336 ID: 35e1a0

sit down and try to touch where the rock makes it appear to be a floor.
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No. 334352 ID: c811c4
File 131206982972.png - (8.96KB , 600x600 , 74.png )
334352

I can shapeshift into a bat, but I don't get echo..whatever abilities.

"Hella- Minci, can you dispel it?"
>"Not easily, it takes time which we have, but resources, which we don't. This is definitely top of the line!"

"I'm going to hug the ground and go to the rock."

>"Wha- wait! But the rock fell!"

.. that was another illusion? No, I'm getting the hang of this! The rock is definitely on solid ground, it's not an illusion!
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No. 334355 ID: 1854db

>>334351
Shapeshift into a multi-limbed creature and feel around in front of you. How about a giant spider? Even if one limb hits air you'll have the others on solid ground.
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No. 334357 ID: 7889cb

how about a giant winged centipede instead, because centipedes are awesome and wings are necessary?
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No. 334358 ID: 6a5a08

Change into a tentacle monster and check if the ground is there. If so, proceed, using your tentacles to feel around.
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No. 334363 ID: c811c4
File 131207078905.png - (18.25KB , 600x600 , 75.png )
334363

Let's try everything! I'm not actually sure what a centipede looks like now that I think about it. Oh well!

Ground is sure solid, though I'm also mind numbingly terrified the pit goes on down forever by the looks of it.
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No. 334364 ID: c811c4
File 131207086883.png - (24.41KB , 1220x600 , 76.png )
334364

>"I hope you're there! It looks like you've fallen! Here, let me give you my vision."

... huh! Is the illusion random for each person? Wait a sec- that door she sees. It's not an illusion.
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No. 334368 ID: 7889cb

wonder how she'd react if she saw your vision.

proceed doorways.
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No. 334369 ID: 1854db

Yeah, tell her you're there. Also that's an interesting trick she's got there. Throw the rock at the door. It could be trapped or something.

Feel around to confirm more floor, too. I have a feeling this is just a normal hallway and the illusion is there to simply make people not want to enter.
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No. 334373 ID: 6a5a08

Tell her to check your vision.

Besides, don't Succubus have wings?
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No. 334374 ID: 2563d4

You may have to give her a piggy-back ride. Perhaps as something like wings. Like Pegasus.

...I wonder if she'll think she's falling too. :V
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No. 334375 ID: 6a5a08

>>334374
Then she'll be clinging to Derrick the entire way out of fear of falling and dying.
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No. 334378 ID: 35e1a0

yeah she needs to ride you across. you noble steed you.
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No. 334379 ID: e3f578

>>334364
how did see send you her vision? is that like a succubus power that's available for all of her "victims"?
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No. 334380 ID: c2c011

>>334364
Sounds like you should aim for the door then.
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No. 334415 ID: e15abd

Grope the Suc-umm...the wall to find the door.
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No. 334476 ID: c811c4
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334476

"How can you send me these sights?"
>"Just some magic I picked up, it's nothing too amazing."

Hey wait, yeah! Don't succubi have wings?
"Well, anyways, it's safe enough! Don't you have wings?"

>"..... no."

oh geez I just hit a subject didn't I
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No. 334477 ID: c811c4
File 131209746336.png - (10.03KB , 600x600 , 78.png )
334477

"No matter, milady! Your steed awaits!"
>"Hehe. Thank you, sir!"
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No. 334479 ID: c811c4
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334479

"Okay, so.. where's the door?"
>"A little to your left!"
"It would help if you opened your eyes. If you want to, I mean."
>"I'm sorry! It really feels like we're falling. But you still look like you're walking, so based on how far we've gone.. 5 steps to your left, and you should be close enough to feel around for it!"
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No. 334481 ID: c811c4
File 131209768667.png - (17.07KB , 1220x600 , 80.png )
334481

Err.

>"I think we might be a little out of our league, hun. These illusions are so strong it actually affects reality, in ways. But for the most part, the potion should still be sensing stuff!"

Okay! I think I have a handle on this. So let me present to you...

THE RULES.

The vision is split, as you can see, between us. Both visions are supposedly of the same room, but obviously appear very different! I can tell some things are an illusion, and some are not, and some I just don't know. Combining this information, we have to pass to the next room! Real objects are tinted GREENish, while illusions are tinted PURPLE. If it is NOT purple or green, then it may or may not be an illusion!

Combining this information, we have to safely cross to another door. And I'd like to remind you that if it is NOT green, it could be an illusion, even if it's not purple!

>"Remember, even if it's fake, falling on spikes will still hurt and immobilize us, because these illusions are just that good. If something like that happens, the other person will need to help out. They won't do any real harm, sure, but if we both get trapped... well, I don't know!"

Spell reminders! Open Lock, Shapeshift, Increase Speed (Speed can be cast on others.)
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No. 334482 ID: b6ca92

>>334481
So it looks like green are things that are undeniably there...
So are purple things that which we can just ignore?
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No. 334484 ID: 07416a

>>334481
Feel your way left. Should be a ladder there. Climb it and carefully feel your way back right. If not, fuck it. Turn into a chameleon and waddle all over the walls until you find a door.
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No. 334485 ID: 8894bf

Just fucking punch the illusion in its face
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No. 334486 ID: b6ca92
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334486

>>334481
Just downloaded Sai and used it to make this. No idea how to improve it.
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No. 334487 ID: c811c4
File 131209870593.png - (9.87KB , 600x600 , 81.png )
334487

>>334482
>"I'm sorry, but that probably won't work, because even though they're illusions, to us they most likely feel solid. So if I were to walk into a fake wall, to me it would feel like I walked into a real wall, while Duke might just see me suddenly convulse in pain for no apparent reason if he didn't see that same wall."
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No. 334488 ID: 6f67cc

go up the green stairs to your right visible in succubus-vision. watch out for floors not there- grope around before stepping.
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No. 334489 ID: c811c4
File 131209918829.png - (17.59KB , 1220x600 , 82.png )
334489

Checking the floor without stepping will always be a given!

>Succubus moves up Left Stairs.

>"Okay, I'm up! There's a wall in the way.
"That's definitely an illusion."
>"It feels real, I won't be able to walk forward when I perceive myself right up against it."
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No. 334490 ID: b6ca92

>>334487
I gotta ask, what about groping around blindly? Will that decrease the effect of the illusions?
If one person blinds themselves and and is dragged through the illusion that one sees, then the other can do the same to 'cheat' through another illusion.
Just like how it looked and felt like you were falling in the earlier room, despite Duke not getting that at all, he still dragged you through it involuntarily.
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No. 334491 ID: 1854db

Looks like Duke should transform into a pegasus, then fly up to where the succubus sees her door and drop her off there. Then he can just fly down to his door. Both parties should open the door, and it SHOULD lead to the same room. I would like Duke to attempt to make sure somehow that he doesn't smash his face into a wall that's behind an illusion and fall onto those very real spikes, though.

I wonder if you can use Open Lock to see which door is the real one, if they're not both real? Try it! If only one of them is real then we should revise the flying-around plan.
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No. 334492 ID: 93c85c
File 131209938385.jpg - (125.30KB , 680x600 , idunnolol.jpg )
334492

>>334486

it seems to be more like this.
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No. 334493 ID: 1854db

>>334491
Right, Duke should fumble along the wall to his left and grab the ladder that is there, then follow Minci to the door. Give her a boost over the wall and we've reached one door- BUT, first Duke should check the floor just past the illusory wall to make sure that it won't drop Minci into the spikes down there. That is a very real possibility.
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No. 334494 ID: 07416a

>>334489
Climb over it, cutie.
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No. 334496 ID: 93c85c

>>334493

not to mention the wall door being trapped to open a trapdoor below her.

I don't like that sentence, by the way.
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No. 334498 ID: 5724b8

>>334489
Tell her to close her eyes and walk through the wall.
Hopefully she doesnt get stuck inside it.
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No. 334499 ID: c811c4
File 131210001329.png - (7.91KB , 600x600 , 83.png )
334499

>>334490
Groping blindly doesn't work. Trust me, I've tried while you guys weren't lookin. But you are correct! We can help each other through such things as illusion walls, I just have to get up there to help her with that.

And yes, those spikes are just a little bit too right there for me to fly with comfort. But since it appears to be thin air for me, it's worth a shot to see if I can't just fly up straight about me to test this. Hang on now. Plenty of ideas to go around, if this doesn't work!
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No. 334500 ID: c811c4
File 131210057028.png - (18.12KB , 1220x600 , 84.png )
334500

Pretty sneaky stuff, illusionist!

>"Closing my eyes didn't work, I'm sorry. I think I can climb over this one, but it is true that there's no promises that the ground beyond it is solid!"
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No. 334501 ID: 5724b8

>>334499
GIRAFFE MODE
GOGOGOGO
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No. 334502 ID: 07416a

>>334500
Have her toss you over.
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No. 334503 ID: 1854db

Alright Duke, test that floor in front of Minci's illusionary wall, since you can walk past it. Also check to see if the door's real.
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No. 334505 ID: 93c85c

>>334503

I think the floor is automatically not there for Duke, while in turn it may or may not be there for Minci.

try carrying Minci over the wall, but instead of just dropping her on the floor, slowly lower her to see if she sinks in.

if all goes well, have her open the door, but be ready to catch her or push her out of the way or whatever.
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No. 334508 ID: c811c4
File 131210160558.png - (18.89KB , 1220x600 , 86.png )
334508

I can't test her ground through my body, unfortunately. It's like the ground she's on just doesn't exist to me.

I'm flying over the door now, and.. this'll take a second, I mean, there's no door to me at all! I have to fumble around...

>"Little to the left.. forward.. got it! Squeeze, and pull back!"

"Uh, man, this is hard, looking at myself through her eyes.. there! I see the hallway!"

Well, it's in the bag now. The only question is, to what shall I transform into, to reach out and carry Minci over? This is a very important question! Maybe.
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No. 334509 ID: 1854db

Pegasus!
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No. 334515 ID: 07416a

>>334508
Large octopus.
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No. 334517 ID: 71a519

Easy, a large bird, an Eagle perhaps?
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No. 334519 ID: e3f578

>>334509
>>334517
Mix'em, Griffin
it was in that suggestion i deleted but posted too late to be relevant
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No. 334522 ID: b6ca92

What if you flew under her and grabbed onto her feet and dangled?
The illusion would have no choice but to give, I would think.

More on topic, become a tentacle beast and pull her in!
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No. 334523 ID: c811c4
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334523

Mehh, I've done birds and things with wings all the time! It's time for a change, with aquatic life in a dry dun- oh my what

"You know what, whatever. Minci, grab hold of my whimsical tendrils!"
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No. 334524 ID: c811c4
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334524

"I need a break."

>"Yeah.. remind me to ask for some pointers from this person we're after."

"Oh, your tail's back?"

>"Yeah, I can hide it easily, I just wanted to make sure our own illusions work, and they do! By the way, how far can you sense illusions?"

"Errg, awhile. But they're getting stronger, we're definitely headed in the right direction!"
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No. 334528 ID: 1854db

Wait, these are our quarry's illusions? I thought we were supposed to be heading them off. Duke, just how long were you busy with Minci?
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No. 334530 ID: b6ca92

>>334523
Hey Derrick, don't freak out but apparently both exits were the same exit.
Somehow.
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No. 334532 ID: 07416a

>>334524
What's with that "oh my what"

Obviously something surprised you... Might there have been some time passed between
"You know what, whatever. Minci, grab hold of my whimsical tendrils!" and "I need a break."
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No. 334539 ID: c811c4
File 131211012115.png - (8.02KB , 600x600 , 89.png )
334539

>>334524
>>334530
These two tidbits go real well together! I did notice that big middle finger to reality about poking out of both exits, and that's why I octo-spewed forth an 'oh my what.' It would help I take it if I actually explained my thoughts now and again.

>>334528
Wait a minute yeah! What the heck? We didn't spend THAT long. I mean, well.. no need for details, but no longer than she made it out to be!
"Hey, Minci! Didn't you say we'd be heading them off? Why did they get time to put up these illusions?"
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No. 334543 ID: c811c4
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334543

>"I'm really sorry... either they have incredibly range, or they were faster than I thought anyone could go through the dungeon. We shouldn't have... I shouldn't have waited around, I guess..."

I guess it's too late to chastise her, not like I want to! I'm at fault too, anyway, that would just be mean. Think, think... I'm going to try and wrap my head around this a bit more, then keep on going. It's not like I can turn back now anyway, and huddling in this hallway, as nice as that sounds, um... nonono, I'm not going to think about that sound decision. Forward, soon.
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No. 334545 ID: c811c4
File 131211146008.png - (16.11KB , 600x600 , paused.png )
334545

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No. 334548 ID: 07416a

>>334543
Give her a hug, say it's okay, then continue.
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No. 334549 ID: 1854db

>>334543
Be a man. Tell her not to blame herself- it was your decision too, despite your raging hormones. And our decision, really. The fault spreads all over the place. Also, if you ask me our quarry probably just has long range. If I were them, I'd have set up all these illusions way ahead of time- before even entering the labyrinth.
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No. 334551 ID: 00d3d5

>>334543
"Mmm... No, these are too complex and detailed. These must have been set-up awhile ago."
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No. 334556 ID: 1854db

...okay let me summarize the situation here.

We're dealing with an illusionist so powerful that they can alter the way reality works via illusions. That's totally hax btw- maybe we should learn some reality-altering magic ourselves someday. They are either able to do it via long-ass range or managed to get ahead of us even though we took a shortcut. You have a potion active that can tell if something is an illusion or not, but with the way everything is just plastered with illusion magic there's not a lot to compare the illusion to.
I'm honestly trying not to think about what that room would've looked like if you had taken small doses of the potion.

I have some questions now.
1) Do you detect any illusions looking at her?
2) Were you able to tell that she was hiding her tail behind an illusion (IGNORE THIS QUESTION IF THAT WAS AN ART ERROR PLEASE)
3) Do you think it would be possible for an illusion to drain soul energy from you?

She said we can't trust her, so it's best to remember that, despite the evidence we've been given that we can trust her. For all we know she's been an illusion all this time and the potion is somehow excluding her from its detection ability. This would mean all that hanky-panky was done to delay you in order to set up these illusions to delay you further so that she'd have enough time to grab the artifact.
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No. 334627 ID: c811c4
File 131215084205.png - (8.60KB , 388x513 , 91.png )
334627

>>334556
I've never sensed an illusion on her yet, and I don't want to think I'm hunting someone that can suck souls with an illusion. I guess it's possible the potion was made to exlude her, but she's shown herself to be real for hours, now!

"Don't blame yourself, I went along with it too! It's perfectly okay, so don't worry about it. It's possible they set them up ahead of time, too."

>"You're too sweet, Duke. Let's continue, okay?"

"Yeah."
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No. 334629 ID: c811c4
File 131215090842.png - (23.36KB , 1220x600 , 92.png )
334629

The halls are kind of narrow. I'll still be able to fly as something small. But if I shapeshift into something big enough to carry Minci, and Minci does get on, I won't have enough room to fly.

It looks like the door is in the same spot, as a nice turn of things I can think about without pulling a brain muscle.
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No. 334634 ID: e24308

obvious step one is to grab her and climb down. then you'll have to try and get rid of the spikes somehow.consider shapeshifting into a cheetah, casting increase speed and dashing past it.
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No. 334637 ID: 35e1a0

turn into a small critter, like a little snake and hold on and close your eyes. she jumps on to the ladder and climbs to the top. get on her head and open your eyes and she closes hers then carry her to the door.
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No. 334653 ID: 1854db

I think she may be able to carry you up to that chamber above the spikes. See if you can manage it like how you pulled her through the illusory wall. Though first be sure to help her get on that ladder.
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No. 334656 ID: 07416a

>>334629
Pick her up and carry her to the wall. When she says that is next to the ladder, wait for her to get a grip on it and then shapeshift into something light. Close your eyes and have her carry you until she says she's at the top of the ladder. Go open the door. Beware monsters, so turn into something hella tough like a bear armadillo. Bearmadillo.
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No. 334659 ID: c811c4
File 131215311490.png - (24.64KB , 1220x600 , 93.png )
334659

>Succubus jumps, attempting to carry small-Duke to the ladder.

THUD
"Ow! This wall is definitely real to me, I can't pass through!"

>"What about the room before, DD? Didn't I pass through that wall?"

"I can carry you through an illusion wall, but not a real wall apparently."
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No. 334663 ID: 07416a

>>334659
Welp. Help the lady back to the door so she doesn't have to hang on, then drop down. Turn into something spike-immune, like a slime.
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No. 334665 ID: 1854db

Dangit. So that's real. We're gonna have to get past the spikes.

Super Speed is probably the best bet for it, but I'd like to see if we can get past without activating the spikes at all. Can you test to see what triggers the falling spikes? Probably not... Well, fly past them just in case- it's probably a pressure plate.
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No. 334667 ID: 0199a3

Alright, you'll have to go down through your path, then. Try turning into something small and fast like a hummingbird to get past the spikes. When you get to the other side, walk next to the door and a little to the left of it is a lever. Pull it to drop the monster on her side into the abyss, and then push it buck up to put the floor back. Then head up to the alcove and help her through the illusory wall.
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No. 334673 ID: c811c4
File 131215514892.png - (23.33KB , 1220x600 , 94.png )
334673

Slime! I'll try that before doing something that can actually hurt me.

shunkasquish

Ow. The spike is raising though, I can keep moving.

....

shunkshunkshunkshunkshunk
squishsquishsquishsquishsquish
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No. 334675 ID: c811c4
File 131215519967.png - (24.61KB , 1220x600 , 95.png )
334675

>"Grrrrrr-"

>"DD?! Are you okay?!"

"Yeah, of course I'm alri- oh man I'm not looking too hot over there am I. I'll flip the switch, now!"
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No. 334677 ID: c811c4
File 131215522960.png - (24.46KB , 1220x600 , 96.png )
334677

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No. 334679 ID: 1854db

>>334677
Awesome, we're solving this in record time. Flip the switch back up, then go help pull Minci through the illusory wall.
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No. 334682 ID: 8d61ae

Minci climbs the ladder she previously jumped on to its highest point. then you pull her through the purple part. and then you proceed doorways.
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No. 334710 ID: c811c4
File 131215894280.png - (24.56KB , 1220x600 , 97.png )
334710

>"Oh, good! The death illusion wears off. You know, I think if I climbed down to the bottom of my ladder, I might have triggered the spikes!"

"I don't think I want to stomach that."

>"Well, let's keep it in mind, we might have to do something like that!"

"My head feels like my arm looks."
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No. 334711 ID: c811c4
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334711

And now we're through with that, only to find Chee. Great.


>"You came here, Succubus?"
>"Oh, Chee.. I didn't expect to run into you, so soon! I'm helping DD here find the illusionist!"
>"My kobold ass you are."
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No. 334713 ID: 1854db

>>334711
Identity check time. Ask her what she first discovered when she found that her room was broken into.
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No. 334715 ID: 35e1a0

"prove you are chee and not an illusion."
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No. 334717 ID: c811c4
File 131215986311.png - (9.95KB , 600x600 , 99.png )
334717

Good idea! I can't sense much for illusions around this hall, but better be safe!

"Chee! What is the first thing you discovered upon having your room broken into?!"
>"I'm not talking to you, construct, but if it gets you to shut up, I found a miserable, overly trusting construct that stole my communication stone with no apparent provocation."

She checks out clean for identity, and unclean for not being a bitchbag.
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No. 334719 ID: 67d738

Geez Chee don't be such a douche. :/
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No. 334720 ID: 1854db

Okay then. What's she worried about with Minci?
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No. 334727 ID: c811c4
File 131216156077.png - (9.15KB , 600x600 , 100.png )
334727

>"Succubus, get over here."
>"Chee, please. Time isn't abundant."
>"Don't screw with me. I know you want the artifact yourself, you just knew you couldn't do it alone. So when that thing came by and wanted to come down here, you offered to come down, when in reality you were just using him!"
>"That's not true! We're both getting what we want, from this, he's using me just as much, and that's fine!"
>"Why do you even want that?"
>"I want to destroy it, Chee."
>"Please. I know you. You sought a place to stay for ages, and now you're going to have the lich throw you away when he finds out you destroyed it? You just want it for yourself."
>"It's way too unstable!"
>"That doesn't matter to me. Anything, to kill the damned Lich King, after all. Stay out of my way, whore. I'm going ahead, and I'd better not see your ridiculous looking tits again."

Chee's starting to leave. I'm shaking a little, a tiny kobold shouldn't be that scary!
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No. 334728 ID: 0bd0b0

Man I can't wait for past Chee to die, she was a bitch.
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No. 334730 ID: 8894bf

Flip Chee's loincloth
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No. 334731 ID: 67d738

Comfort Minci.
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No. 334734 ID: 35e1a0

tell her that her tits are fine and are not ridiculous at all.
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No. 334735 ID: 9cedfd

>>334727

we must get to the artifact first. I know what to do with it.
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No. 334737 ID: 1854db

>>334727
That's odd. Didn't Chee say she didn't want to aid the lich in his plans to kill the Lich King? Point that out. She doesn't just want the Lich King dead, she wants to be the only one who does it. She's turning down help from everyone. Ask her if that's really wise? Does she think she can take him on by herself?

After Chee leaves, ask Minci what the hell is wrong with Chee and why she is so damn scary. Also ask what's unstable about the artifact. Also point out that Chee just admitted she wants to steal the thing, and that if you return to the lich with news that the artifact's been destroyed or stolen you'll be considered a failure.
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No. 334739 ID: e3f578

>>334727
Tell Chee to learn some damn social skills and respect and that your advice voices can't wait to fix that when we pass to her... or something akin to that.

Hey, Past Chee, can you hear us? You can go fuck yourself. I'm sure future Chee is thinking the same goddamn thing, wherever she is in this batch of souls.
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No. 334740 ID: 44766a

Duke punch her in the face. Now. Tell her to get off of her high horse. Tell her that your guiding souls are so fucking glad that the memory wipe she going to receive in the future is going to make her so much more likable. Really where does she get off calling you a construct when she is just a more complicated construct. Also tell her to say hi to the Devourer for us.
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No. 334748 ID: eba49f

Ask what Chee wants to do with the artifact.

I second asking Minci what is up with Chee's attitude. I mean, it isn't like Chee is some kind of ultra-powerful soul devouring construct, right?

Actually I wonder if Chee is already a construct at this point. When we get back to the present, we should check how long Tom has been in Chee, and how long ago the succubus was kicked out of the tower.
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No. 334753 ID: cd63e9

I think she might mean the local litch and not the litch lord. also ask the succubus what the artifact is.
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No. 334754 ID: c811c4
File 131216464315.png - (13.26KB , 600x600 , 101.png )
334754

"Chee! Didn't you refuse to help the lich take out the lich king?"
>"So you were eavesdropping, too? You damn pathetic excuse of a minion. If I helped him, he might actually become the new Lich King! I wouldn't help a lich who raised anything like you, and housed such a vulgar, conniv-"

>>334730
>Flip Chee's loincoth

What's that? Codeword for PUNCH HER IN THE FACE?!

WHOMP
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No. 334756 ID: c811c4
File 131216477503.png - (12.76KB , 600x600 , 102.png )
334756

>"I hope you enjoyed that, construct. Take your petty pleasure, and go back."

Chee's leaving, and I don't want to push her. And Minci...

Aw- aw man, she's..

"Come on now, Minci! It was just some bitch kobold."
>"I-I know, but it's true. I did want to come down here, and I'm kind of taking advantage of you!"
"You're not. What's with her, though? Why is she like... that? What is the artifact, anyway?"
>"She's supposedly a loyal servant of the Lich King, but he toys with her all the time. It's not even much of a secret to most people that she wants him dead. I'm not even sure how to activate or destroy the artifact. I only know it has something to do with manipulating souls, far more than what a single person should or could be able to do. Maybe we should go back."
"Um.. you can, but I have to stay! I don't think the lich would think of anything but failure if I came back now."
>"You're right. I'll stay here with you then, sweety."

Uh, man.. I'm not good at this. I mean, this hit her harder than it should've. Arg, I'm so hungry! Maybe we should keep moving?
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No. 334757 ID: 895c5b

>>334756

>Arg, I'm so hungry

that's part of the plan. move on.
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No. 334759 ID: 00d3d5

>>334756
You can stay and try to beat Chee (which will fail, by the way, since she's in the running for killing the lich king), you can stay and spy on Chee to find out more information about the artifact, or the two of you can run off and start a new (un)life together.

I'd suggest the third option. Hide somewhere on the southern peninsula where you won't run into trouble and lay low until somebody kills the lich.
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No. 334760 ID: 1854db

>>334756
Ask if Chee is even a mage. She didn't defend herself, and has yet to demonstrate any abilities whatsoever. If she is not dangerous then we can ignore her protestations.

Btw I think Minci is taking it badly because she's guilty for deceiving you.

I think we should continue, but... since Minci can still use her illusions, then we should do it sneaky-like with invisibility or something so Chee doesn't see us.
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No. 334764 ID: c811c4
File 131216647707.png - (14.67KB , 1220x600 , 103.png )
334764

I can't hide from the lich. He may let me roam, but I'm pretty sure he an unmake me by thinking it. I definitely have no choice but to charge forward, each time I think about it.

"Minci, is Chee even a mage?"
>"I'm sorry, I have no idea what powers she has. That hallway went on for awhile, though, we should be near the center of the dungeon now, just one more of these to go."
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No. 334765 ID: 1854db

First thing's first. Transport yon succubus to her ledge. Carry her as a big muscleman.
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No. 334766 ID: 00d3d5

>>334764
Carry her up to the right side of the first ledge.
Turn into a slime and have her carry you through the wall and other thing.
Fly her up to the door.

Also? Tell her you don't care if she wanted the artifact or not; you're happy as long as she's enjoying your company as much as you're enjoying hers.
Then kiss her. :3c
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No. 334767 ID: 07416a

>>334764
Yes. Give her another hug first and tell her you love how she looks. Chee's just a jealous bitch.
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No. 334768 ID: 07416a

>>334766
Er, no. Spikes, dude. Have her throw you through the wall.
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No. 334769 ID: 07416a

>>334768
Give her another hug first and tell her you love how she looks. Chee's just a jealous bitch. Then as >>334766 except she should throw, not carry, you through the spikes and invisible wall while you're a slime. Then get above her and lift her.
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No. 334770 ID: eba49f

>it has something to do with manipulating souls
New goal: Catch up with Chee, and inform her that she should pRePAre FOr UnfOrSEeN cONSeqUenCeS
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No. 334772 ID: c811c4
File 131216753582.png - (16.79KB , 1220x600 , 104.png )
334772

Oh, I'll hug her alright, after we get through this!

>Duke carries Minci to right side of her ledge.

>"Heh, you look a little silly."

"Oh well! Alright, I'm going to turn into a slime, and you can throw me through!"

>"Um, DD, we have a problem. This dart trap you have... I'm pretty sure they're magical. There's a limited charge to them, but we're going to have to wear it down with more than just a rock, and you being a slime isn't going to help."
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No. 334773 ID: 0bd0b0

She is standing on thin air?
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No. 334774 ID: eba49f

It would make sense to throw the rock in anyway, to try and see what the darts do.

Depending on what enchantment the darts have, some sort of heavily armored form might work.
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No. 334775 ID: 1854db

>>334773
The platform is misaligned.

Magical dart trap? Something magic resistant... stone golem? Dragon?
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No. 334776 ID: 07416a

>>334772
Hmm. Turn into a slime and have her toss you straight up.
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No. 334780 ID: c811c4
File 131216846448.png - (16.02KB , 1220x600 , 105.png )
334780

>Throw rock

foomph

...okay, the rock has been annihilated.
>"The charge went down noticeable, but it'll take forever to find enough rocks to do that."

I can't just shapeshift through this one! See, with a slime, I could mimic it's physical properties and its jelly like substance to not take damage. But I can't just make myself magic immune simply because I make myself look and feel physically like a magic immune monster.

And in the last room when she tried carrying me through a wall that was real to me, I ended up just smacking myself against it while she moved forward.
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No. 334783 ID: 07416a

>>334780
Minci, can you make some illusionary rocks and see if the trap will fall for that?
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No. 334784 ID: 1854db

>>334780
...can you shapeshift into a form that regenerates? Like a hydra? Then you could stick a head in, let it get hit and regenerate the head for another hit. That could be dangerous though- we don't know if the trap targets the entire body of whatever triggers it or just what's in front of the trap.

Alternatively you could ask Minci to create an illusion that can go take the hit.
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No. 334785 ID: 6f2524

if there's even the tiniest of space between the floor and the traps, you could cross it as a flatworm.

does Minci have any magical shield spells or anything?
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No. 334786 ID: 6a5a08

>>334780
Can you cast increase speed on others? Try casting it on a rock and whipping it through, and see if it can get past before the darts fire.
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No. 334787 ID: e3f578

>>334780
Tell her to walk forward, in your vision she'll die but she'll keep walking through and then she'll appear on the other side fine and alive like before with the beast.
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No. 334788 ID: e75a2f

Shapeshift into a puddle and slide across the floor, under the darts.
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No. 334789 ID: 6f2524

>>334787

I wouldn't risk it. Duke said the green ones are definitely not illusions.
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No. 334791 ID: 28e94e

>>334788
This is a great plan.
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No. 334795 ID: c811c4
File 131217124083.png - (17.31KB , 1220x600 , 106.png )
334795

>>334784
Hydra's seem pretty magical for me.
>>334784
There's limits to just how small I can go, somewhere around 1/5 of my height at an absolute minimum. Puddles and worms are out, too.

"Minci, would that fall for illusion magic?"
>"I don't think so, I'm sorry! It's just an inanimate object, even if it is magical."

Hmm...

>334787
Oh, geez.

"Minci, um... what would you say if I told you to walk forward?"
>"Well, I would say that now that you mention it, in the last room you did appear to die from my room, but you were okay. So that should go in reverse as well, so it's crazy enough to just work."
"O-o-okay."

Oh my god this had work right.
....
FWOOMPH
"Minci?!"
>"I'm fine DD! The darts are out of magic, we can keep going!"
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No. 334797 ID: 71baf1

Duke, I'm pretty sure that artifact is going to go off on Chee somehow. Just fyi.
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No. 334798 ID: 35e1a0

she has to pull you through. then you can carry her to the door.
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No. 334799 ID: 0bd0b0

>>334797
This is a flashback, we cant do anything to stop it.
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No. 334801 ID: 1854db

>>334795
Oh thank god. Have her pull you over, and then she gets to ride you again. Form of a... well, we need to go across and then up to the door so... how about a naga or something? You can stand on your tail to get the right height up there.

I think this might be a good time to mention that you're kindof really hungry. Ask her if that's normal for zombies, and if it ever goes away.
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No. 334802 ID: 71baf1

>>334799
I'm more interested in making sure Duke or Minci don't get caught in it.
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No. 334803 ID: c811c4
File 131217278769.png - (15.83KB , 1220x600 , 107.png )
334803

"YEAHHHHHHHH"
>"Hehe, you're really having fun, now?"
"Of course, I was afraid you kicked the bucket! I'm on a high, now!"
>"Alright! I can help you up here, then you can pick me up as usual, no problem."

I've done birds and squids/octopuses, ponies and caterpillards. What exotic thing should I turn into now to pick her up past this room? Yes, this is a very important question, I assure you!
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No. 334804 ID: 688234

>>334803

neutronium golem a ladder.
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No. 334805 ID: 1854db

>>334803
A dragon! A fairly big one.
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No. 334806 ID: 35e1a0

a... giant space amoeba.
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No. 334818 ID: c811c4
File 131217582660.png - (29.65KB , 1220x600 , 108.png )
334818

"Climb on top of my space amoeba ladder, Minci!"
>"You got it!"
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No. 334819 ID: c811c4
File 131217583512.png - (10.73KB , 600x600 , 109.png )
334819

Two rooms. One labeled the artifact room, one labeled the Monster Hold.

There's an illusion active in this room, we can't trust the signs.
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No. 334820 ID: ac3b83

Regardless of whichever one you pick, do not pull the lever for Super Fun Happy Slide.
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No. 334824 ID: 35e1a0

see if you can pull the signs off the doors.
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No. 334829 ID: c811c4
File 131217641337.png - (6.80KB , 600x600 , 110.png )
334829

Aquired: +2 Signs

They were both illusions. There are holes where the original signs were.
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No. 334831 ID: 35e1a0

get taller and look through the holes.
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No. 334833 ID: 07416a

>>334829
Do you hear monster noises from one? That's probably the bad one.
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No. 334834 ID: 1854db

>>334829
Try to take a look inside the holes. Or the doorways. If you need to, shift into something with night vision so you can see more. Like... I dunno, a gnoll?

Or try listening carefully. Something with good hearing like... a dog would help. Also, a dog would be able to sniff at the doors and if you smell monsters that's the door you don't want.
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No. 334842 ID: c811c4
File 131217840551.png - (7.95KB , 600x600 , 111.png )
334842

Again, I can't really mimi- wait, hearing and smelling are just as much physical things as anything! Not a bad idea!

I can now smell and hear everything and it is terrible. I'll start with the door on the left!
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No. 334843 ID: c811c4
File 131217841949.png - (9.50KB , 600x600 , 112.png )
334843

A lot of illusions are cropping up. Just a little fa-

BARKBARKBARK

.... "I think the door on the right is the way to go!"
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No. 334844 ID: c811c4
File 131217842969.png - (14.41KB , 600x600 , 113.png )
334844

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No. 334846 ID: 07416a

>>334844
Inform Chee that it will destroy her memories and personalities. Also, probably kill her.
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No. 334847 ID: 8894bf

eat the red thing
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No. 334848 ID: ece054

is that the artifact? any illusions around?

either way, cast fastness, become a giant wolf, knock Chee out of the way and yoink it.

then eat it.

do it. DO IT
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No. 334849 ID: 71baf1

The moment that thing starts getting fiddled with, you and Minci should get out of there. Seriously, get ready to turn into something with a hard shell to protect your back, arms for carrying, and speed magic for fleeing.

Until' then... do whatever
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No. 334862 ID: 00d3d5

>>334844
Say "Don't mind us. We just have a deadpool going and need to watch the spectacle."
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No. 334863 ID: c811c4
File 131218059603.png - (14.76KB , 600x600 , 114.png )
334863

I'm hungry enough to, but I still have a brain to know eating it is a bad idea!
>Polymorph into wolf, increase speed to tackle Chee. Do not eat the artifact.

"Hey! I have it on good authority it'll destroy your memories, personality and very probably kill you! But, you know, if you want that to happen, we'll watch the spectacle!"
>"Erf! What the heck, I wasn't going to use it, you idiots! The slut's right, it's way to unstable to be used by anyone but the best, but I can still learn from it! What use it does have is the ability to make constructs with a near limitless capacity for souls used for talent! I'm almost tempted to destroy it myself. If the lich actually uses this right, let alone someone who could use it exceptionally like the Lich King, we may as well kiss the damn world goodbye. I don't think you could conceive just how powerful a construct could be made with this. So, I won't activate it, but I'll study it, maybe make some constructs of my own... not like you need to know. Either way, you're here. And you shouldn't be. Are you going to get in my way?"

>"I don't know DD, we haven't seen any fighting ability from her, but she was able to get through the illusions on her own without any potions we can see."
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No. 334864 ID: 2eab70

EAT IT EAT IT EAT IT EAT IT EAT IT EAT IT EAT IT EAT IT EAT IT EAT IT EAT IT EAT IT EAT IT EAT IT EAT IT EAT IT EAT IT EAT IT EAT IT EAT IT EAT IT EAT IT EAT IT EAT IT EAT IT EAT IT EAT IT EAT IT EAT IT EAT IT EAT IT EAT IT
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No. 334865 ID: 1854db

>>334863
Rrgh. We still haven't seen anyone but Chee here. That means either Chee is the one who set all this up or our quarry is yet to arrive. What's strange though is that Chee was chasing the guy. How could she have gotten here first? Ask her what happened to the guy she was chasing. And how she got through those illusions that gave us such a hard time.
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No. 334866 ID: cd63e9

>>334864
oh shut up. anyways how much do you like the litches? because if you want to you could probably work with chee to destroy them. I mean we know the litch king dicks with people constantly, and i don't think the other litches are any better.
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No. 334868 ID: d8578c

eat itttttttt
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No. 334876 ID: 35e1a0

knock it off! anyway, i dunno what to do..
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No. 334880 ID: 0199a3

Oh, come, eating things has done nothing but lead to awesome things happening so far. Drinking the juice from the communication orb gave you the ability to puke up magic fire, and eating Chee's crystal led to you having sex with a succubus. Just imagine what eating this thing will do for you!
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No. 334881 ID: 1854db

Don't eat it. You can't even fit it in your mouth.
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No. 334884 ID: e3f578

>>334863
Tell her about your advice souls from the future and their warnings for the love of god tell them before you eat it. Tell her she'll activate it accidentally you know the future! I don't give a fuck about anything else, I know we're not causing a paradox but I have to see the limits of Chee's current hubris.
Plus, time science. Derrick, you do this and you'll be a legend and an important figure in the research of soul time science!
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No. 334887 ID: 1854db

>>334884
Quit with the meta, also we can't change the future so stop trying. We know that Chee will become 'half-dead' and this thing is apparently what changes her into what she is in the present. We cannot change that eventuality. All that is uncertain here is Derrick's fate, so CONCENTRATE ON THAT.
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No. 334891 ID: 00d3d5

>>334863
Go back to the lich and tell him souls from the future came back in time to tell you to tell him that the lich king is going to get even crazier and we need him to send you and Minci somewhere safe since the two of you will be vital to stopping a lich war that will decimate the continent but aren't in the tower in the future so you need to go hide someplace else so you can come back when the war starts and save the day.
Tell him the lich king plans to infuse the devourer into a construct and use that skill soul thing to make the construct grow in power at an absurd rate.

Oh, also, tell him to make his constructs avoid violence when he sends them after the devourer-construct. It doesn't end well.
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No. 334893 ID: 71baf1

Wait... did the Lich set this up? We know he wants to off Chee, maybe the idea was to get her down here and set the artifact off.
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No. 334894 ID: e3f578

>>334887
it ain't meta, it's SCIENCE about this weird chee dream thing plus if it's weird limited soul time travel, it's not meta. It's time travel. We have to test our limits which is that we cannot create a paradox! Besides, I'm less interested in changing time and more in having bitch Chee aware of nice Chee and seeing how she reacts, then whatever happens will happen because I'm curious what all this is, but first SCIENCE!

Until the nature of these dreams is truly revealed, I just can't stop. I have to make SCIENCE! And this is SCIENCE to test our limits!
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No. 334896 ID: b6ca92

>>334887
Dude's got a point. How can we ensure the survival of Derrick Duke, huh?
Ask Chee to at least check for anyone watching, scrying, listening in, or illusions or magical traps or something. Someone has to be watching, and for a treasure room it has to be trapped!
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No. 334900 ID: b6ca92
File 131218465260.jpg - (54.07KB , 400x400 , cavejohnson.jpg )
334900

>>334894
>>334884
>SCIENCE!
>SOUL SCIENCE!
Suggester e3f578, I humbly request that you take up the name Cave Johnson and maintain your crusade of SCIENCE in all quests you participate in hereafter.
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No. 334901 ID: e3f578

I've got the perfect plan that will get Duke out of this alive

Duke, break it. Chee's gonna break it anyway and learn whatever from it, which means she'll have an advantage over your lich. When you break it, he'll understand this was the lesser loss because we all know you can't take Chee on yourself and can't save it for him so the lich will give you mad props the the lesser loss. Just pretend your leaving then BAM push it right over the pedastal and get STRONG FORM like a Mini-godzilla thing and start smashing it.

Whatever man as long as we don't let this bitch gets what she wants because she's a spoiled brat.
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No. 334903 ID: c811c4
File 131218506912.png - (15.00KB , 600x600 , 116.png )
334903

>>334866
"Chee, you hate the liches, and I don't care much for them either. Would you-"
>"team up with you? Don't make me laugh!"

Well there's that.

>>334865
Good point!

I'm going to die at the hands of a lich if I go back! I doubt that he's going to believe I'm some kind of prophet with all this future hoo hah you guys are coming, even if you're right somehow! Anyways, I'll try to get answers for all of this!

"Well in that case, Chee, what happened to that other illusionist? How'd you get through the illusions so quickly?"
>"I'm under the lich king, he knows all about this dungeon's illusions! I just had to, as much as I hate it, call on him to help me through. The cocky bastard didn't even as why, he just chuckled and said anything to mess around with Lokirm!"
"Lokir- oh right this tower's lich."
>"Zombie brain still, I see. And as for that illusionist! Well, I found it alright. Why don't you ask your harlot?"
"Um... Minci?"
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No. 334904 ID: c811c4
File 131218512275.png - (11.23KB , 600x600 , 117.png )
334904

I need to hear this, before I start smashing the artifact! I'll keep a close eye on Chee, though.

>"Duke, um... I haven't really been entirely honest with you. I mean, yes, I did want to come down here, you know that, but... th-there's no other illusionist. All of that was me. I was the one that contacted Chee trying to play off her assassination, or tried to, but I ended up roping you in instead. I was hoping to get her to help me, since she's not loyal to Lokirm. But it turns out she wanted it for herself anyway, and I... well, setting my illusions at the main dungeon entrance, I tried to throw you off and still get Chee to go down and I would catch up. It got complex when you came down a second time, but I sensed you, and put up two illusions of Tili and Chee to accomplish that. Then you showed up to my door soon after, and, well, I figured I may as well ride with you, and see if Chee could get past everything.

...

>"The lich here tasked me with illusionistic defenses, along with a few others. Mixing our power, with years and years to spend on them, we were able to make the dungeon's illusions so powerful, yet no single one of us could permeate it with all of the other illusionist's work intermingling. That route we took was actually the safest. All that stalling I did... it was to get Chee to take care of the main defenses without having to tell you I was stringing you along.
"That doesn't make any sense! Why go through all the trouble of making it sound like there was an enemy?"
>"You must really hate me, now. I don't think that would work! Why would you have come with me, if you knew I was just going to destroy decades of the lich's work?"
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No. 334905 ID: c811c4
File 131218517339.png - (9.06KB , 600x600 , 118.png )
334905

"Because I love you."
>"But I didn't do any succubus magic on you to make you love me!"
"You may as well have. Didn't I tell you the love potion wouldn't work on me?"
>"I thought you were just being nice!"
"Nope."
>"..."
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No. 334906 ID: c811c4
File 131218520737.png - (16.18KB , 600x600 , 119.png )
334906

>"That's real sweet, lovebirds. I'm going to take the artifact now, and very likely puke on it too."
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No. 334907 ID: 35e1a0

OH FUCK! GRAB MINCI AND LEAP OUT THE DOOR!
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No. 334908 ID: cd63e9

you could just leave the tower with the sucbus. I mean its not like you have any real loyalty to the litch's and no offense but your not a heavy hitter. so if you stay involved in this you are going to be way over your head.
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No. 334909 ID: 1854db

>>334906
I think we should duck out of the room before she touches that thing. If she doesn't set off a million goddamn traps then we'll deal with her ourselves.
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No. 334910 ID: e3f578

"Not if I puke on it first! Then break it because ffffffffuuuuuck learning, also your future soul says hi" to make her go wat
That's it, FOUR ARMED STRONGMAN DERRICK DUKE PLAN IS GOOOOOOOOOOOO
Just Grow another set of arms and make your skin thicker, reduced height and width if you have to keep your mass constant for quicker shifting or whatever, make skin thicker for better defense!

Your the final boss of this ungeon and not another motherfucker is gonna steal your spot. Not Chee, she ain't the final boss she's just a tiny bitch. YOU ARE BIG STRONG MAN DERRICK MOTHERFUCKING DUKE! ONE WINGED ANGEL!
Noli manere, manare in memoria
Noli manere, manare in memoria
Derrriiiiick, deeerick
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No. 334911 ID: 74ef28

tell Minci to summon illusion popcorn and eat it as you watch what happens.
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No. 334912 ID: c811c4
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334912

>Dive out of the room!

"Minci! Let's leave. The lich might kill me for leaving, but still! We can leave, go and find a nice little place, and stay there."
>"DD, I'd love to, but I've spent years trying to find a way to stop this artifact from being used. And we're so close, we just have to destroy it. Please, Duke... let's fight Chee?"
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No. 334913 ID: 35e1a0

.. i.. you have to try!
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No. 334914 ID: 1854db

>>334912
...okay. Minci should delay Chee, and we go release all the monsters (assuming that we can cast Open Lock from a distance, or cast it rapidfire as we run from the far end of the place towards the entrance) then lead them here.

Alternatively you could have Minci throw up some mirror image illusion on you while you use super-speed and some dangerous form like a blade-armed tentacle demon...
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No. 334915 ID: b6ca92

>>334910
>>334910
Here's your theme music.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_MW65XxS7s&feature=related

Alternatively, I misremembered your name as Dennis Duke, so here some DENNIS on the side.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBxVvA0-tOM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MdFVpIheNw
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No. 334916 ID: e3f578

break it break it break it
grow two more arms and skinarmor and breeeeeak it
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No. 334918 ID: b6ca92

>>334912
Tell her that there's time travel shenanigans going on, and though you already know what's gonna happen you really would like to change things just enough so you survive to live and love another day.

[/spoiler]unless this is a bad idea? I think this bit of meta is justified, in that it may help with survivial.[/spoiler]
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No. 334919 ID: 00d3d5

>>334912
Tell Minci to summon a solid illusion boot and kick Chee in the back of the head so she faceplants into the artifact, then RUN.

...actually, reverse that. RUN FIRST!
Also, tell Minci that your unlife is in her hands. You don't care what she wants, as long as you're high on the list.
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No. 334920 ID: 07416a

>>334912
...Okay.
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No. 334921 ID: 5d23d9
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334921

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No. 334922 ID: b6ca92

>>334921
Well guys, now we know where the Devourer came from!
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No. 334923 ID: c811c4
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334923

"There might be time travel I'm being told, and I have an idea of what's going to happen, but I want you to live through this. I'll fight Chee myself. I don't know what you want, but I hope I'm kind of high on the list."
>"You're high enough that I'll make sure you live!"
"Awesome. I'm going ahead.
>"I'll give backup, illusions will start popping up, but you can ignore anything weird! Solid illusions take time for me, so try to make use of fake ones in her confusion!"
"Stay safe."
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No. 334924 ID: c811c4
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334924

"We're not letting you through, Chee! I'll break your precious artifact, and you'll become my first meal!"
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No. 334925 ID: cd63e9

hey he looks kinda like... and he's about to... oh. oh shit.
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No. 334930 ID: 1854db

>>334924
More tentacles! Moooooore! Entangle, smash, break, devour. Activate your Super Speed! You're gonna need it. We have no idea what Chee is capable of.
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No. 334934 ID: f94d1c

well. uhh. good. carry on, then.
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No. 334936 ID: 3c054e
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334936

>>334925
Oh.
Uh. Might I suggest devouring the artifact? You should do a lot of devouring.
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No. 334938 ID: 07416a

>>334924
Be ready to duck if he throws something at you. Put your head into something really tough. Other than that just flail until you hit him.
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No. 334939 ID: 00d3d5

>>334924
AAAAHHHH!!!
ABORT! ABORT! RUN AND LIVE! RUN AND LIVE!
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No. 334941 ID: 07416a

>>334924
No! Turn into a bear! Activate super-speed! Open every lock in a five mile radius!
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No. 334944 ID: c811c4
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334944

>INCREASING SPEED ON MINCI AND DUKE

Open lock is short range, and the monster would kill me as fas- what is Chee doing.

>"Incompetent messes! The Lich King gives me his power, whether I like it or not! You think you can beat him, through me?!"
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No. 334946 ID: c811c4
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334946

Shit! I barely avoided getting completely beheaded even with the speed!
"Minci, where's that backu-?!"
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No. 334947 ID: c811c4
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334947

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No. 334948 ID: e3f578

>>334947
okay
now is the time to fuck time soul science
we're using normal soul science, use the artifact
Remember when you ate those communication orbs? I think you know what to do. That's how you use it... as far as we're concerned now. As long as Chee never gets it.
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No. 334949 ID: 00d3d5

>>334947
Surrender on the condition that you can leave here without further injury!
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No. 334950 ID: 1854db

>>334947
Looks like nonlethal wounds, but she's out of action and stuck to the wall. It's just you vs Chee who is SUPERPOWERED.

However, Chee has dropped the artifact. So grab it. Try to use it, it's your only chance.
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No. 334951 ID: 1854db

...OH! PUKE ON THE ARTIFACT!
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No. 334952 ID: 5a5d47

Eat the magic. Eat all of the magic.
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No. 334953 ID: 07416a

>>334947
NONONONONONO FUCK THE ARTIFACT SAVE HER
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No. 334954 ID: 5a5d47

>>334953

How? That just brings us to the problem of beating a superpowered kobold again.

Clearly the best way to enable that is to devour the artifact. It totally works that way.
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No. 334955 ID: c811c4
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334955

>>334954
>>334952
>>334948
>>334921

>SO HUNGRY

"CHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE"
>"It's like you move in slow motion! You call that a speed spell?!"
>"DD! Run! I'm so sorry, just get out of here!"
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No. 334956 ID: c811c4
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334956

GULP

... ...
... ...
... ...

Nothing's happening. Sure feels funny, though.
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No. 334959 ID: 1854db

>>334956
Oh my.

Uh. Try to get it a bit further down, I think it's stuck in your throat.

Then... I'm thinking... well, it's a soul manipulation device thing. Try eating a soul. Chee's, to be specific.
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No. 334960 ID: 00d3d5

>>334956
SAVE MINCI!
Forget everything else!
JUST. SAVE. MINCI!
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No. 334962 ID: dd0721

...okay, you have retrieved the device. grab Minci and make like a banana.
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No. 334963 ID: 37344e

MINCI NO, HANG ON!
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No. 334964 ID: 07416a

>>334956
Turn into a crocodile and save Minci.
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No. 334971 ID: c811c4
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334971

"Minci! I'm coming, we're leaving!"
>"Leave me, you don't deserve this! I mean it, please!!"

>"Hahahaha! Oh my god, you actually ate it?! I'll just have to dissect you! Oh my god, this is hilarious! Well, that's the end of the road! You honestly think you can outrun me with a broken hussy?! I'm going t-"
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No. 334972 ID: c811c4
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334972

>"Where's my magic. Lich King. My magic. Your magic, whatever. I need it. Now. You're not giving it to me, are you. Are you?!
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No. 334975 ID: c811c4
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334975

>"You think this is fucking hilarious, don't you?! They're going to kill me now, you god damned maniac! You set me on a god damned pedestal so high I can't see the fuckin' ground, only to yank it out from underneath me at the worst imaginable point, you excreted sack of decrepit shitbones?! Don't fucking share your laughter in my head, now!!"
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No. 334976 ID: c811c4
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334976

>"I'm having trouble standing, DD... that attack sucked a lot of my energy."
"It's fine, just lean on me!"

Oh... oh, man... what do we do?
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No. 334978 ID: 37344e

Make her even more wrong by letting her live.
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No. 334979 ID: 44766a

Tell her off. Tell her she is a spoiled bitch. then leave.
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No. 334981 ID: 00d3d5

>>334976
"Oy! Chee! Boss said it hadta look accidental, so if king's in yer head we dun gotta kill ya. If ya patch Minci up I'll buy ya a drink."

Let Minci have some of your energy since she needs it more. Also, how about you turn into something she can ride so she doesn't need to spend energy walking.
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No. 334982 ID: 1854db

>>334976
She'll probably chase you while trying to convince the Lich King to give her power.

Right now your duty is to report what happened to Lokirm, and to keep Minci alive. Actually killing Chee is probably impossible since the Lich King will boost her just enough to keep her from dying while also fucking with her.

Optimally we'd want Minci to fool Chee into thinking we've shapeshifted and are running away. Lead her off into a different corridor then... escape, somehow.

On the other hand, you just ate an artifact that's supposed to be incredibly powerful, and Minci researched it. Ask her how to activate it. Maybe we can surprise the Lich King and/or Chee with whatever we manage to do with the thing.
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No. 334984 ID: c811c4
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334984

Oh, yeah. I barely even remember our lich wanted Chee dead! I can't even care about that. I wasn't even tasked with it, just to unearth the traitor, and with the artifact, this wasn't a failure for me. Oh, Minci... well, there's no reason for the Lich to know about her. I'll put the blame on Chee, somehow. We'll take our leave then. I just hope the lich lets me, being under his power.

"Hey Chee! We're leaving you alive! Consider yourself lucky, you spoiled bitch!"

Minci throws a few illusions around, and we lose Chee, leaving her to her devices. She's hurt, but medical attention isn't desperate, she's tougher than that. It takes awhile to get out, but in a daze, we're able to break through.
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No. 334985 ID: c811c4
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334985

It's the next morning. I'm going to visit Minci.

"How are you, Minci?"
>"I'm well! My energy is back, and my wounds are healing nicely!"
"Good! Say, do you know how to activate the artifact?"
>"I'm sorry, I don't. You probably shouldn't though, it's very unstable. There's no telling what'll happen, but we'll get it out of you! After all, you're a zombie, there's nothing hard about dissecting you. You should go, Duke."
"Why?"
>"Well, the Lich really does suspect me, I was forbidden to go into the dungeon. We got the artifact safely back, so he hasn't done anything to me yet, waiting for me to recover before he decides on a punishment. Still.. you shouldn't associate with me. But, DD... thank you!"
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No. 334986 ID: 00d3d5

>>334985
Wrap your arms around her and give her a big kiss!
"The smart thing wouldn'ta brought us together; I'm tossin' my lot in with yours."
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No. 334987 ID: c2c011

>>334985
Start trying to digest the artifact thingy.
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No. 334988 ID: c811c4
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334988

>>334986
Let me send you guys a mental image quick that I like to call my privacy.

>"Hee! You're really heavy, you know!"
"Hey, I take offense to that!"
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No. 334989 ID: c811c4
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334989

HICCUP

>"Heheh! I gave you the hiccups, huh?"

...

>"Uh, DD?"
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No. 334990 ID: 00d3d5

>>334989
Get off the bed.
Run to the corner of the room.
Curl up in a ball.
Say "Magic gone bad. Keep back."
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No. 334991 ID: c811c4
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334991

Meanwhile, in Duke's stomach.

>HICCUP

FWOOMF
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No. 334994 ID: c811c4
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334994

I-I can't move...

>HICCUP

FWOOMF
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No. 334995 ID: 00d3d5

>>334993
NOPE
NOPE
NOPE
NOPE

GET TO MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE! RUN TO LICHBOSS!
DO NOT LET MINCI BE NEAR THE DESTABILIZING SOUL VACUUM!
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No. 334996 ID: 00d3d5

>>334994
Then say "run"!
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No. 334997 ID: c2c011

>>334994
Say that you don't feel so well and then hilariously explode.
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No. 334998 ID: c811c4
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334998

With great effort, I'm able to move myself to the window.

"Minci. Run."
>"..I- if you say so, I won't question it! I'll go, just be alright!"

I'm going to hiccup... I won't be able to stop this one.
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No. 334999 ID: c811c4
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334999

>HICCUP

FWOOOOOMF
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No. 335000 ID: e94c13

...Uh oh.
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No. 335001 ID: c811c4
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335001

AW
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No. 335002 ID: c811c4
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335002

YEAHHHH

I'm huuuuge!
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No. 335003 ID: c811c4
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335003

What the heck? I can.. it's weird, I can taste you guys! Creepy I know, but you guys are delicious!

>"Duke?!"

Hey, is that...
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No. 335004 ID: 00d3d5

>>335003
You are huge and in love with Minci.
Protect her.
Love her.
Keep her safe.
No matter what else happens, this is something you must do. This is the task we bind you to.

Your nickname is now Tom. There will come a point in the future we will ask you to lead us to Minci, and you will do so. The consequences for failure are beyond your comprehension.
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No. 335005 ID: c811c4
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335005

"Minci! You're okay!"

>H-How can we get you back?!

"No idea! I'll think about it later, but I haven't eaten yet! In fact, I haven't eaten anything edible ever! And I'm really hungry."

"Hungry for souls."
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No. 335006 ID: 28e94e

>>335004
Everything in this post.
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No. 335007 ID: e94c13

Are we gonna eat her soul?
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No. 335008 ID: 00d3d5

>>335007
No.
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No. 335009 ID: 698cb2

>>335007
Maybe later
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No. 335010 ID: c811c4
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335010

"But don't worry, not yours! If the Lich had any power over me, it's broken now. I'll help you run, you can hideaway, I'll come back someday, somehow, to find you after I've changed back!"
>"You promise...?
"I double zombie promise! Someday, but man, I am hungry, and I gotta get outta here before I go do something I regret!"
>"O-o-okay, then! You better keep it, or I'll really take ALL your souls next time! Goodbye, Duke..."
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No. 335011 ID: c811c4
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335011

Haha, sorry you guys, you probably didn't need to see that!

"It's not goodbye, Minci. We're going to have a lot of fun later! See ya!"
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No. 335012 ID: 9e1692

WAIT, ASK HER WHERE SHE'S GONNA HIDE.
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No. 335013 ID: c811c4
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335013

"Oh my gosh! Tom! I was a real... a real..."
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No. 335014 ID: 00d3d5

>>335011
Keep track of where she hides! Always know where she is!
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No. 335016 ID: c811c4
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335016

>"Bitch? Haha, don't worry about it. A lot's happened since then, and I don't hold it against you! But now that you know, if we could fetch Minci, that would be grand. You have more to worry about than my love life or your past, so get back to sleep. We have a lich to destroy!"

EPILOGUE : END
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No. 335017 ID: 00d3d5

>>335016
I wonder if we can send JUST Duke over to her...
Medium-term project: Swapping Duke's soul's place as the 'body' of the devourer with somebody else's, and making him a new body exactly like his old one only better.
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No. 335038 ID: 8894bf

TOM IS BEST CHARACTER
TWICE
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No. 335039 ID: b6ca92

Could someone explain to me just HOW THE FUCK did Lagotrope manage to swing things around like this? I mean, seriously, it was like he was predicting our every thought before he even made this intermission.
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No. 335040 ID: 27f3a4

So.... do we call him Tom or Duke now?
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No. 335041 ID: 35e1a0

soulless zombies are dumb. make a HUGE pit and put an illusion over it and they will just try to walk across and fall in the pit.
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No. 335053 ID: b6ca92

>>335041
Supporting this plan.
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No. 335055 ID: b6ca92

>>333679
Hey Tom, remember this?
>-A... note, asking to call someone with the accompanying rune alignment. I don't remember where I got this, odd. Too bad I dropped the orb!
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No. 335057 ID: 84cae7

DERRICK DUKE IS BEST DUKE
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No. 335058 ID: 6a5a08

>>335041
Add spikes too. Because why the fuck not?

>>335040
Derrick 'Tom' Duke, the Devourer.
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No. 335062 ID: 28e94e

>>335039
Like I said in >>/questdis/350787, we figured out very early on that Duke is Tom, and from that point on we were deliberately aiming for this. Lagotrope didn't really ha
>>335055
HOLY SHIT Lagotrope confirmed for time traveler

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No. 335105 ID: c2c011

>>335016
You know, getting your love life back on track as it is now would be really fucking creepy.
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No. 335111 ID: 00d3d5

>>335105
Only if he tries to show his affection for Minci through Chee.
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