[Warning: Your Life Is In Great Danger]
Toby Robinson: I knew something like this would happen. Why does life have to be so hard? (Toby thought to himself, very worried and afraid right now)
[New Quest Received: Destroy Detective Hornswoggle, Before His Corrupted Nature Destroys You]
[Quest Reward: Level Up And More]
[Quest Penalty: Certain Death]
Toby Robinson: This is bad, really bad... The Detective is corrupted? What does that even mean? (Toby asks himself, all of this information not making him feel better)
[Corruption: A sickness that can change the very nature of a dream being, transforming them into strange and dangerous creatures]
[+1 Knowledge Point]
[204/1000 Knowledge Points]
Toby Robinson: Corruption, that doesn't sound good, how am I supposed to deal with that? (Toby thought worriedly, contemplating his next course of action)
Big Papa Bear: So what now boss? (The big man asked)
Toby Robinson: What else... We're taking down Detective Hornswoggle! (Toby tells him)
Cheetah Woman: But sir, he's just a nobody. Me and my men can take care of him easily, you don't need to get involved. (Cheetah woman offered)
Toby Robinson: Thanks but no, it will take all of us to take him down. He's not the same man you knew, he's different, stronger, more dangerous. (Toby explains to them, a look of worry still on his face)
Cheetah Woman: Yes sir. (The villainess said with a bow)
[You Have Gained 50 Exp From Your Victory]
[You Have Gained 55 Dream Points From Your Victory]
[66/100 Dream Points]
Browny could tell that Toby is very worried about this, and walks up to him calmly, looking him straight in the eye. Browny then roars in his face, so loud that the young dreamer almost falls to the ground.
Toby Robinson: (Chuckles) You heard him, instead of standing around here planning an attack, let's just do it, let's take this guy down... Whose with me?! (Toby asks his dream beings)
Cheetah Woman: It would be an honour to fight by your side. (Cheetah woman tells him, her goons nodding in agreement)
Big Papa Bear: I never liked that detective anyway, smashing his face into the ground will be fun. (The big man said with a smile)
Browny just roars into the sky, his powerful voice showing his intentions, he is ready for this fight, and will fight like there's no tomorrow.
Detective Hornswoggle still stands on the roof of the police building. The night air is chilly, but the cold doesn't seem to bother the strange dream being. While he is watching over the city, the detective notices four figures approaching the police building, moving in plain view.
Detective Hornswoggle: What is this? (Hornswoggle said in a menacing tone of voice, his true nature showing as he leaps off the building without hesitation)
Toby and his three dream deings stare at the building from down below, preparing themselves for a fight soon to come. But before they can even attempt to enter the building, something falls from the sky, landing with enough force to crack the concrete.
Detective Hornswoggle: What is the meaning of this, Dreamer?! (Hornswoggle asks with great anger in his words, looking at the two villains with contempt)
Toby Robinson: I'm here to take you down. I know it's you that's keeping me in the dream world, but it ends now. I'm waking up from this nightmare! (Toby tells him boldly, taking this situation very seriously)
Detective Hornswoggle: Dream world? Dream world?! Hahaha... You think you're dreaming, boy?!... Oh, I get it now, Dreamer, that's your whole shtick right, you see the world as somekind of dream. (Chuckles) Fascinating, truly fascinating. But if all of this is just a dream, then that means my reality is poison, a sickness that will corrupt everything and everyone you love, leaving nothing left but pain and anguish. This is no dream, Dreamer. Lemme show you, that this is actually your worst Nightmare! (Hornswoggle said with a menacing smile on his face, his eyes slowly turning red)
[Warning: You Have Encountered A Corrupted Dream Being]
[Be Wary]
[Name: Detective Hornswoggle]
[Race: Corrupted Dream Being]
[Level: Low Grade Dream Being]
[Skills: DCPD]
[Warning: Information Out Of Date]
[Requesting Analysis To Update]
[Request Granted]
[Analysis Pending]
Big Papa Bear: I don't like this, boss. What the heck is wrong with this guy? (The villain asks, the sinister pressure from Hornswoggle making everyone uneasy)
Toby Robinson: Dream system, what is a corrupted dream being. (Toby asks the system)
[Corrupted Dream Being: A dream being that has been corrupted by the power of nightmares. Able to poison the world around them with their very presence]
[+1 Knowledge Point]
[205/1000 Knowledge Points]
Cheetah Woman: He's all talk, let's take him down, Big guy! (Cheetah woman said before rushing forward, moving very quickly)
Big Papa Bear: Gladly! (Big Papa Bear says as he happily follows her lead, charging towards the detective)
Browny is about to do the same, but Toby stretches out a hand to stop him.
Toby Robinson: Wait a bit, let's see how this goes. I want to see how strong he really is.(Toby tells his dream bear, trying to handle this situation carefully)
Big Papa Bear and Cheetah Woman run towards the corrupted dream being, ready to take him down with their incredible skills. But then several figures manifest around Hornswoggle, becoming gun wielding police officers.
[You Have Encountered Multiple Partial Dream Beings]
[Name: Officer Jake]
[Race: Partial Dream Being]
[Level: Very Low Grade Dream Being]
[Skills: Police Gear]
The five officers open fire on the two villains, but Cheetah woman is able to dodge the bullets with her super speed, while Big Papa Bear just tanks them like a badass.
Big Papa Bear and Cheetah woman easily take down the partial dream beings, before turning their attention back on the bad detective. Cheetah Woman is the first to attack him with a swift kick to the head, but Hornswoggle is able to block the kick with a single hand.
Detective Hornswoggle: Scum like you don't deserve to breathe! (Hornswoggle said before he punches her in the stomach, which easily sends her flying)
Big Papa Bear: You'll pay for that! (The big man yells as he throws a mighty punch, hitting Hornswoggle in the face with superhuman levels of strength)
Hornswoggle is only pushed back by the extremely powerful blow, not taking any damage at all.
Detective Hornswoggle: Hahahaha! Is that the best your lackeys can do?! You disappoint me, Dreamer! (The detective begins to taunt him, trying to goad the young dreamer to join the attack)
But Toby doesn't say anything in response, he just stands there and watches from a distance, with Browny standing guard by his side.
Big Papa Bear: All eyes on me, pal! Don't talk to the boss! (Big Papa Bear yells before throwing another punch)
Hornswoggle dodges the punch from Big Papa Bear, and then knocks him into the air with a powerful uppercut to the chin. The big man is launched into the air and slams into a building, crashing down hard on the ground.
But the big man is tough, tough enough to get back up seconds after taking that hit, with only minor injuries which are the small particles of light escaping his body.
Cheetah Woman has also gotten back on her feet, and the two are ready and willing to attack again. But Toby is the one who stops them.
Toby Robinson: Wait, just wait a minute. (Toby tells them, finally stepping forward)... You're not Detective Hornswoggle are you? It all makes sense now, all the clues were there, it's so obvious now that I really think about it... You're that psychopath, Dark Stallion's worst enemy, The Mad Man. (Toby tells him, his eyes now glowing with dream energy)
[You Have Successfully Analyzed The Corrupted Being]
[Inspect Skill Discovered]
[Inspect]
[Name: Mad Man]
[Race: Corrupted Dream Being]
[Level: Low Grade Corrupted Dream Being]
[Skills: Domain Corruption]
[+1 Knowledge Point]
[206/1000 Knowledge Points]
Detective Hornswoggle: Hahaha! Hahahaha! Hahahahahaha!!! Well done, well done, it's been a long time since I heard my own name, I was beginning to forget myself. Thank you, Dreamer. Thank you for making me remember, who I really am. (Hornswoggle tells him with a sinister smile, his body beginning to change to something very different)
The detective's skin turns a sickly yellow colour, and his face twists to form a hideous grin. Which was creepy enough to instill fear into all those who gaze upon it. Detective Hornswoggle is no more, replaced by the shape changing villain known as the Mad Man.
Mad Man: I see everything so clearly now, you're exactly like my master, but different at the same time. He would want to meet you. (The Mad Man tells him with a menacing grin, excitement written all over his face)
Toby Robinson: Hmmm, Nah! I think I'll pass on that, I have no interest on meeting your master. (Toby tells him fearlessly)
Mad Man: Hahahaha! You don't have a choice, I can keep you here indefinitely if I must. You're not the first intruder to come here, and you won't be the last. All who enter here are bound to me by force, and I'm not letting you go anywhere. (Mad Man tells him, revealing that he is the one keeping Toby here)
Toby Robinson: (Sighs) Finally, finally I can go home! And all I have to do, is kill you! (Toby said before summoning his dream sword, finally ready to take this guy down)
Mad Man: Hahaha! Oh, Dreamer. You really think you can kill me? (Chuckles) You have no idea, who you're dealing with! (The Mad Man yells before rushing forward, moving at incredible speeds)
Toby Robinson: Neither do you! (Toby said before quickly summoning his sword and shield, his eyes moving fast enough to track the villain's movements)
The Mad Man throws a punch, but Toby is able to block the attack with his dream shield. As usual the shield releases a force of energy, which easily pushes the Mad Man back, sending him flying.
But the villain is nimble in the air, able to twist his body and land perfectly on the ground. Smiling to show the young dreamer he's unhurt.
But the dream sword has been thrown, appearing to stab through the villain's skull. But just in the nick of time, he manages to grab the weapon out of the air, narrowing avoiding getting stabbed through the head.
Mad Man: Hahaha! Pathe... (The Mad Man began but his words are cut, a blast of the dream beams hitting his body like a speeding truck)
[Dream Beam Activated]
[-41 Dream Points]
[25/100 Dream Points]
The dream beams power blasts the Mad Man through the concrete, his strength no match for such overwhelming power, and this time he cannot resist it. Once the dream beams lose their power, the dream sword is revealed to have stabbed through Mad Man's chest, injuring him greatly.
Man Man: Ha... ha... ha. (Coughs) You're all going to die here. You cannot escape from me. (The psychopath says as he struggles to his feet, removing the dream sword from his chest and then breaking it in half)
Toby Robinson: Alright, I've heard enough. He's all yours guys. (Toby finally gives them his permission to attack)
Big Papa Bear: Finally, I've been waiting all day... Let's do this, boys! (Big Papa Bear yells as he summons his gang out of nowhere, all twenty one of them standing together as a team)
Cheetah Woman: You heard the boss. We have a job to do. (Cheetah Woman says as she summons her two hefty goons to her side)
Toby Robinson: I know you're strong, and probably have a lot more tricks up your sleeve. That's why I'm hitting you with everything I've got. (Toby says as he summons another dream sword, all his dream beings standing behind him for support)... Let's take him down! (Toby yells as he charges forward, everyone else following his lead)
Even faced with such overwhelming odds, and suffering from a crippling injury, the corrupted dream being still knows that no matter what happens, he will win this fight. And with that thought at the back of his mind, he smiles wide to let them know he's not afraid.
Next: The Power Of Corruption.