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Evening (Wed) Spring 3 Year 1
Beachfront, Resort Le Straza, Neotopia.
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Alone at a weathered wooden table, Rhen finds solace in his thoughts. The crashing of the waves against the shore creates a symphony that serenades his senses, while the cool night air caresses his skin.
In his hand, he cradles a meticulously crafted Pineapple cocktail. Gently placing it on his lips, he sips and tastes the tangy taste of the exquisite drink while the salty breeze hits his nose.
"Howdy partner!"
Suddenly, a familiar voice suddenly pierced the tranquility of his moment, shattering Rhen's relaxation and pulling him back to reality. On top of that, he felt two wet jugs on his head.
looking up, Rhen sees Scarlet's half-illuminated upper body resting her breasts on his head like table. Luckily for him, he is currently in his swimming trunks and doesn't mind Scarlet pestering him and getting him wet.
She is wearing a red two-piece swimsuit and just finished her night swimming with her boyfriend who is busy ordering food at the busy bar.
"So how'd you like it here? I've heard you've made a few friends already." Said Scarlet with a playful grin.
"I think I'm starting to like it here. Yeah you were right this is better than being a Janitor or Plumber"
Scarlet jumps to the empty chair beside Rhen. "Hop!"
She notices Azrel carrying a tray with three Island flame grilled hamburgers and some soda, he too is wet from night swimming.
"Hey Azzy! Over here!" Scarlet waves, calling for her boyfriend's attention.
"Sup!" As soon as Azrel puts down the food on the table, he kisses Scarlet on the lips and sat next to her.
"Anything interesting happened when I left the class?" He asked Rhen who's busy taking a sip of his cold drink.
With an unamusing shrug, Rhen replied. "Nothing much, I got a love letter by a princess personally by the way."
"Really?" Azrel raised his eyebrows, before serving the food.
"Yeah, I think her name was Alfiemia or something. You know that High elf chick that has platinum blonde hair in our class?"
"Yeah, I've seen her. I never thought she is a Princess."
Scarlet joins in on the conversation, a juicy topic like this is something she can hardly pass up. "You mean Princess Alfie!? She rejects every advances from every guys in school even from higher-ranked Nobles, I never thought she'd pick you Rhen."
Scarlet eyes Rhen's assets, looking at his washboard abs up to his handsome face, and thought to herself. "(Well he's really handsome, I got to admit with a face and body like that I don't think anyone can resist his charms. Maybe Princess Alfie really does have a crush on him.)"
As for Rhen, he didn't give much thought to who or what Alfie is, instead, he turns to his brother who's wolfing down his burger as he has more pressing issues at hand. "By the way Azrel, got any word from Mat?"
"Hmm?" Azrel turns his face toward's his brother, still licking his fingers. "I called him earlier, but said he'll give us some updates later since he's still busy with something"
"By the way." Azrel leans in closer to his brother and lowers his voice. "Someone drop some gear at my room, I think it was that halfling you spoke to at the airport. I'll set it up in my room afterward. You really do have some mysterious friends Rhen."
"I prefer calling them Big brother rather than being their friend. However, the problem is we do not have aerial surveillance, I guess we have to buy a drone."
"(I guess this is what they were talking about earlier at school. I really want to prove myself, but I don't know if I can do this.)" Scarlet's lost in thought. She stares at her food for a moment wondering if she has what it takes to go on a mission with them.
She know's Rhen's missions aren't the type where they kill an x amount of monsters or go defeat a boss monster. One wrong mistake, and the whole operation can go awry. She psych's herself up by slapping her cheeks before opening her mouth.
"Hey, if you need some surveillance, I can make a conjure Phoenix. I learned this in school, watch." Scarlet stands up and outstretches her hand before her summoning a fiery small Phoenix with a long feathered tail. It is the size of an Eagle with talons as large as a lion's claw.
*screech*
However, instead of acknowledging Scarlet as its master, the Phoenix glares at her and repeatedly pecks at her head before flying away, never to return again. "Ow! Hey! Stupid bird! Come back or I'll turn you into a fried chicken."
"Ahahaha..." The two brothers let out an awkward laugh.
"Hey! I'm not a child you know, I can defeat boss monsters in a single strike! If you want to, I can even use the military drone Eagle-6 uses." Scarlet pouts, crossing her arms to the side.
"That RQ-4 is not a toy Scarly, but I guess you can help on the backlines," Azrel replied.
Azrel's remarks jolt Scarlet out of her seat. "Backlines!? I already have a costume of the Crimson Phoenix, I can fight in the frontlines. I even have my own catchphrase look."
Scarlet jumps down on the beach and points towards the two, she poses like a superhero she's been practicing for a very long time.
"Stop right there criminal scum! For you have violated the law of this land. I, The Crimson Phoenix shall stop you in your tracks!" With a flick of her finger, she uses her magic to create a pyrotechnic effect behind her adding to the impact of her performance.
*Boom!*
Like a picturesque scene, Scarlet is taking in the limelight. All heads are looking toward the fiery gal as she shows off some fireworks.
"OI! NO MAGIC IN THE PREMISES!!!" A guard immediately yells at her.
"S-Sorry!"
"Snort! Fucking weirdo." An Orc guest grunts, sneering at her.
Azrel applauds awkwardly "Hahaha… That was amazing Scarlet, I think you look amazing." Though, anyone who isn't dense can see right through him.
Rhen buries his face in embarrassment for being associated with her.
"S-sooo." Scarlet fiddles with his thumbs before continuing in a higher pitch. "Can I join you in the front? I'm strong enough to do it." She looks at Rhen asking for his permission, there is tension in her voice, worried that he will reject her.
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[Accept her help]
[Reject]
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"Scarlet, we know you're strong, but the real world is different from flinging magic during tournaments. Remember, my father died from a normal soldier's sword and he's Level 100 with a lot of war experience."
"Awww…," Scarlet hunches her back, her eyes cast downward in glum after hearing Rhen's explanation.
Ultimately, Rhen accepts her help.
"But only "IF" you fight as a support." Rhen's words send a tingle in Scarlet's ear. Her gloomy aura left leaving her eyes wide open, as she jumps in joy.
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Scarlet ---> Relationship Level: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ +1
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"YES! We'll be the best trio of superheroes." She immediately gives the two boys a hug and kisses their cheeks
"We're not heroes Scarly, we're just doing the right thing." Azrel refuted her.
With the night still young, the trio drank and eat, talking about their experience on their first day in school
After spending time with them, Rhen washes up and checks any updates before going to bed.
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Quest:
Main Quest:
-Kill or Capture the leader of Crimson blood clan "Wraith"
Side Quest:
Enroll in Neocademy (Finished)
Read Alfie's love letter and go attend her tea party NEW (optional)
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Azrel - Relationship Level: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡
Scarlet - Relationship Level: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡
BACHELORETTE
Iris - Relationship Level: ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡
Mia - Relationship Level: ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡
Nia - - Relationship Level: ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡
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23:45H (Wed) Spring 3 Year 1
Somewhere in Coldheart ocean, border between Sylnari and Neotopia.
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In the dead of night, the luxury yacht gracefully cut through the treacherous waves of the Coldheart ocean. The relentless waves crashed against the hull of the ship, the force is amplified as a storm is about to brew.
In front of the deck stands a massive Red Orc seemingly disinterested in the rough waters banging against the ship, He stands at the height of 8ft and is wearing a business suit with several gold bling across his chest. His phone rang and the noise echoes throughout the deck.
Picking it up, he sees Grim's name on the face of the LED screen.
"What is it? I told you not to call me when I'm doing deliveries." As he spoke, his voice is deep and commanding, sending shivers down the spines of those who dared to listen.
"M-master, one of the Children of The Black Sun was here, Darla. She told me Wraith wants his shipment now." Grim's voice is tense, as he stutters his way to deliver the message.
Sensing the urgency in Grim's voice, the Red Orc yelled at his subordinate. "That brat told you what!? My orders were specifically given to me by the first. She just wants to use the chimeras as her plaything. I heard her squad got wiped by the Neotopian Lord."
"Lord Rampage, when are you going to get a promotion? Darla has been harassing us ever since you left port."
"Soon my friend, once we manage to kill that brat, I'll take her place as the sixth and use her as a plaything instead. Hahahaha!" Rampage belts out a laugh thinking of the ways he can torture Darla to submission.
On the other side of the call, Grim heckles as well. "Hek hek hek, I have a great idea to put her down, all we gotta do is get our hands on some of that Anti-Magic the Kadweinains use and we'll take her out in no time."
"Patience Grim." Cautions Rampage. "We don't even need to get Anti-Magic, once I deliver the shipment and please Wraith, he's bound to give me a reward, specifically my complete seal. After all, the Chimera is what he has been searching for years."
"As you wish master." The call ended with Rampage hanging up.
He replaces his phone in his pocket before lighting a joint. This is one of his favorite pastimes as an Orc variant. He thinks back to when he was just a low-level grunt working for some gang in a run-down city, risking his life for some chap who wants to become rich.
Even after working his ass off, he was deemed too dangerous and got disposed of, by a staged mission. It was only when Wraith managed to find him dying in a ditch he was blessed with a cheat skill Angels give out to Heroes of the old.
"I am only doing this for the leader, that brat is too full of herself. I bet she's weak without her cheat skill, otherworlders like her are too pampered with no real-life experience."
Rampage grips the railings tightly, it dented the steel beneath his hand. Looking up, he gazes at the full moon and yawns revealing a half-black sun on his tongue before heading back to the yacht.
"I'll do anything to be with master's side even if I have to kill some brats."