PART 1
『Assassin Vine』
--Status--
Type: Plant
Advancement: 33+ (Colossal)
Hostility: Neutral
Treasure: 1/10th coins, 50% goods, 50% items
Environment: Temperate Forests
Armor Class: 13
Hit Points: 85
Speed: 5ft., climb 5ft.
Resistance: Cold, Fire
Immunities: Blinded, Deafened, Exhaustion, Prone
Senses: Blindsight 30ft, Passive Perception 10
Actions: Constrict (EX), Entangling Vine (SU)
Appearance: A vast flower that remains motionless to conceal itself. It has many large vines that act as its hands and at the center of that flower was its mouth.
Challenge Rating: 3
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Wait! What's happening!? A hostile mob wasn't supposed to show up in the forest!
"It really showed up!"
"It's because you're carrying applejack!"
OH? I get it! The scent of the liquor tickles its senses
Everyone was panicked, but the driver is the only one who's composed in this situation; she's not scared?
She lifted her broadsword with only her right arm and pointed it to the vines. Woah!? She's strong! She quickly cut the vines in half that approached her location and didn't even let any vines get past her. But even though it was a deep cut, they keep on growing. Was that an Instant Regeneration!?
"Beware of its ability! Don't let it use constrict or entangle you!"
"If you get caught, it will release poison!" Kazee explained to the driver, and she responds with a nod
Kazee was strong too! She's suppressing the vines out of the reach of children! She's using her dagger.
Oh!?
It is a folding and shaped-like segment of a circle when spread out. As simple as it is, it was a metal fan, and on both ends of the ring is the two half of a metal blade, and when folded, it became a simple dagger.
"Hey! Grab the alcohol!!"
She called the driver and gave an order while pointing her index finger at the right rear, which is the location of the alcohol barrels.
"O—of c-c-course, M—master!"
She hesitated to follow her orders because of her first glanced at me before she followed the order.
I guess that's the unsaid rules for a slave. If they resist, they'll be put underground the house and whipped out until they're unconscious...
She's.... ...fast! She moved like she wasn't wielding a 5 pounds iron metal. But the vine's passive perception is in actions. It reacts perfectly the time she turned her back
PART 2
--Kazee's Perspective--
Shit! What a troublesome thing!? We're cornered; there's no way out!
The driver hastily moves towards the rear, but before she even crosses the middle. One vine reacts to her and smashes the front of the flying carpet.
Everyone lost their balance, but that girl is strong
She maintained her foothold and posture...
Wait!? Where is Kenshin!?
HEY! Don't tell me!? Did he fell after the shockwave!? Where is he!?
Tsk!
Another vine smashes the front and teared it up. The carpet gets slanted, and the mother and her child get caught in the shockwave. They totally lost their balance and slide at the center, which was becoming a hole at the start.
Tsk!
I can't leave these children here! The girl reacted fast and caught the mother's arm.
She stuck her sword above and lifted them up
"WOAH!"
"As if I'd let my cash cow get eaten!!"
The girl lets the mother's right hand hold at the hilt of her sword while the mother is hugging her child with her left hand, and the little girl is grappling at her mother's cloth. While the driver girl is trying to reach the little girl, Serena is busy with her alcohol. She tried to lift one but then failed and lost her balance.
The alcohol rolled over down to—What the—
Shit!
NO!
"AH!" The little girl shouted
"Angela!"
"Mommy!"
The mother had regained her foothold. But... The little girl fell directly at the Assassin Vine's mouth.
Tsk!
What should I do!? Without hesitation, the girl quickly jumped out of the carpet and follow the little girl. At the same time, the flying carpet becomes stable again.
I rushed towards her and got a hold of her sword, and hanged. So I may re—
I was late! TSK!
The girl is hugging the child while they're falling directly into its mouth. I was late to help them!
TSK!
"My alcohol! *hic hic*."
"!"
"I lost one barrel! Now! How would you pay for it!?" She shouted at the mother
But she was ignored
"Angela! Angela!"
PART 3
Serena slaps the mother for not giving attention
Tsk!
What!
Shit!
I don't know what I should feel this time! I feel several things immediately. Shock? Pain? Anger? Guilt? I got my feet stuck in its position; it's getting numb. It's happening again! I want to move forward, but I can't; my whole body is shaking, frightening and disoriented.
"It's too dangerous! Get back! There's no hope for her now."
"Hey you, hurry and start moving the alcohol!" Serena commanded the children at the back
Hey,
Some—one save her!! Please! Kenshin! Where are you? Save her! Please! Save them!
"This is our chance to get out of here! The Assassin Vine is eating its prey! Let's go!"
"Please! Let me go! Someone… Save her… Someone please…!"
Weary, the mother is struggling. She wanted to follow them
Tsk!
"Don't you dare to let her go! If you die, who do you think has to pay for you? It won't be long until it's done with that little morsel! So let's run with my alcohol now!"
Someone… Please… The driver and the little girl are going to die…
"Angela!"
Someone!
"Hey! We've got alcohol to store!" She's pulling the struggling mother hardly
"Acck!"
"How about this, if you be a good little one and work for me extra hard, I'll pay you thrice or wait quadruple. How about it?"
She then slaps the mother with full force. The mother lost her hope and curled up, just crying.
Tsk!
They're going to die! Someone save them!
--FLASHBACK--
When I return after playing. I saw many palace guards lying dead at the entrance; I lose balance after seeing it and trip over.
*GAAAWK!*
I vomited; I can't bear it!
*HOOOONK! HOOOOONK!*
"ALERT LEVEL NUMBER 3! THERE's A SIEGE AT THE PALACE!"
Huh? A siege!?
"Mr. President! Get out of the palace now!"
Even I'm standing at the entrance gate of the palace. I can hear the guards calling for father while hardly knocking at his door.
NO!
*HIC! SOB! SNIFF!*
Someone… Save…! Them…
I— saw father. He's on the balcony, and he's coughing outrageously!
What happened!?
Then I saw a cylindrical metal thrown at the balcony, and then father suddenly fell.
What was it!? A poison gas!?
NO—! FA—THER! WHY!? WHY AM I SO WEAK!?
Forgive me…! I—I put everyone to this…
So, please… Someone save my father…! I can't watch them…
Die before my eyes…
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PART 4
"NO! NO!"
"Ah! Quit crying, woman! I'll pay for the kid. How much do you want? How about you make as many as you'd like with my bodyguards? If that child was worth so much to you…."
Tsk!
I tried to pull the girl's sword out but I can't, I was too heavy
Tsk!
Screw waiting for someone else!! I clenched my fist and rushed towards Serena and gave her the most brutal punch I can land!
Tsk!
Not someone!
"Take your dirty alcohol! You bastard! Do you think you can buy a person's life with your dirty alcohol!? Assface!!"
Damn, now I've done it! But I've had enough of this trick! I won't regret it later! I took two applejack barrels with me, and I hopped off at the hole in the center of the flying carpet.
"I'm coming to save you!!"
When I was near the flower, I cut the barrels in half
"Okay, bottoms up!"
The applejack spread across its mouth.
Get drunk! You damn! IdioT!! Successful! The Assassin Vine stop moving
"Here! Take it!"
The girl held onto my hand, but the Assassin Vines started to move again
Tsk!
Damn IT! I pull them as hard as I can
I save them! but I lost my balance
The Assassin Vine instantly shut its mouth and.....
I got caught
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