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Chapter 19 - Intergalactic

I like my sugar with coffee and cream.

How is that important? It's not.

Anyways....

Actually, no. I use " Anyways " way too much. I need to use other transitions. Other than that...

No that doesn't feel right either.

Ugh alright... let's just stop.

So, I'm currently lurking in on the raid schedule that I'll be... well raiding.

A few notes about this raid dungeons in particular, the recommended amount of players compared to their highest leveled player is 90... that's alot. Raids must be on a different leveling system than players, cause that doesn't make sense.

It's also apparently a puzzle and mini boss heavy raid.

Puzzles aren't exactly my fortitude.

I prefer riddles.

You wanna hear one? Sure, maybe later.

To carry on, I definitely need a few preparations before hand, the raid will be in about 4 days. My side arm will be available then I believe. Maybe I should scout out the competition?

I haven't told you about how raids work... but I assume you already understand. Imagine a Raid from any game... but make it constant.

"Raids" are just really big dungeons that take lots of players to do, so it prevents individuals from doing one.

That's honestly the only reason why I'm not going solo. Also puzzles.

Puzzles suck in this game. You literally get prevented from key answers if you don't have a high enough INT. The system litterally blocks your thoughts.

Honestly, that's some 1984 type shit.

But really, who cares? No one.

What should I do.

I could ask Arch to come too, that be sick. I'll message him.

- yo Arch, wanna crash a raid with me? -

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- What do you mean " Crash " ? -

- I'm going to PK my old guild during a raid. Revenge or whatever. -

- You sure you don't need therapy? -

- Where will I find a therapist? -

- You think I know lol? -

- Fair, you up or nah? -

- Sure, 40% Loot Priority though. -

Fuck off, 40%? Is he fucking crazy?

That's one hell of a deal.

Taking into account he brings his friends, I think it's worth it. Besides I'm not going to horde over staffs and swords... don't need them anyways.

Unless Dice wants a weapon, I think she can equip one? Is that a thing? I will check the forums about that later.

You know, if I chose mount those a while back... I would probably end up with a giant centipede dragon...

I'm still thinking about this.

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Quartz

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It's that mother fucker again... he's the dude that hit me with the floating shit!

Fuck, he's got cute girls doing his choirs now... fuck! Why don't I get cute girls to work for me! Damn... first Crimson and now Cobalt. They both act with that domineering smug grin.... fuckers.

I lost 20 Levels from that! Fuck!

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Riddle :

You are trapped in a room, it has no exits or entrances. The only thing inside is a mirror and a table. How do you escape?

Answer at the end.

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Arch

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You know, I don't mind a good raid dungeon ever once in a while. Taking one over from some bad guys doesn't sound too bad either. Might be a good time for my friends too. Why wouldn't I join?

I have only been playing this game for a few months now. I haven't even once dealt in a PK untill I met Crimson... wait I mean Cobalt.

Well I first joined this game, Crimson was the name of the top player... who I expected to be an asshole, but in reality he's pretty nice. I've heard plenty of bad things about him though.

Such as having stalled the game's story for years. And being a huge PK Frenzy, killing anyone that looked at him wrong. Actually, that might just be urban legend. He's not bad.

He did take care of my friends for me, who didn't refer to him as trash Wich is a surprise.

I could go for some curry right now... I wonder if they have that in this game. I've heard they added tons of shit since they progressed the story. Like katanas.

I think I'll get myself a katana, become a cool anime swordsman... you know.

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Cobalt

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It's not unusual for PKs to happen in raids, but is it so often that they added a new feature to prevent it?

I litterally just read some patch notes... apparently they implemented a system that prevents alot of my crazy high jinks.

In order to enter a raid, the highest level player has to approve you joining.

That kinda messed up my plans... but there is always a work around.

Looking at the Raid Signup sheet, there is a few roles.

• Tank

• Damage

• Support

• Gatherer

• Carrier.

So I can just sign up as Carrier, and hopefully I can get added without a second thought.

That's the plan anyways.

The new one.

...

Well, it's day of the raid. Arch and his buddies are here, and we're are all signed up. Thankfully.

Right now, I'm standing outside a giant Door, supposedly to the Raid Dungeon... does it really need such a grandiose entrance?

I got a HUGE backpack on me too, idk why though. Storage is infinite. I guess no one here has figured that out yet?

Whatever... maybe it's for immersion.

There's quite the bit of people here. I even spot Ruby... I hope she doesn't notice me haha. I got a bad feeling though. Why is Ruby here? She is quite under leveled! I don't see the purpose...

I should of really made a mask or something.

I see Arch is interacting with other Carriers, despite knowing we are going to kill them later... whatever.

Actually, I think I might have some Carapace left to make a mask.

System, create a Carapace mask.

Confirmed |

Warning, material is not suited to your level... mask will break easier due to this. |

Crafting complete |

It's like a Oni type demon mask thing... idk what it's called.

System, evaluate it.

Carapite Mask |

Blocks Appraisal, and reduces damage from the head by 5% |

Having the appearance of a Japanese Demon mask, a unsightly tale is associated with this type of mask. |

Oh, now you got me curious.

System, what's the tale of the mask?

Supposedly, when the wearer of the mask is splashed by the blood of others, it transforms the mask into a demon. |

Quirky, does that actually work? I'm kinda interested.

I got nothing else to do. I've done jack shit the past few days. Just... taking a break I guess?

Announcement; The Raid is starting in 5 minutes. |

Oh neato. Time to get ready.

The leader here is making a speech, doesn't matter to me...

I'm probably going to kill him first, but I'll see what Arch is Planning.

I walked over to Arch, talking to another girl. Does his harem end at some point?

Me - " Hey Arch, ready for the Raid? "

Arch - " Oh hey Cobalt, cool mask, this is someone I just met. Her name is Tungston... she has a mineral name too! "

Tungston - " Wait... Cobalt. Isn't that - "

Warping to Raid |

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Q : You are trapped in a room with no entrances or exits... there is only a mirror and a table. How do you escape?

A : You look into the mirror, take what you saw. Saw the table in half. Take the halves and make a whole. And escape through the hole.

Pretty good one right? I didn't make it though. See you tommorow

- Author.