World of Adventure

Nella searches the plant. Nella finds a Herb! Plant H-3 is destroyed.

Meal takes 10 DMG!

Meal Perfect KO!

Episode 1b: The Start of the Hunt

Location: Outside of the Fishing Village Azule

Objective: Get that meat! >:3 And some other stuff while you're at it.
Tip: Animals that can be hunted will be colored orange. Be careful not to startle them, they run when you get within 3 Cells of their location. And don't think you'll only have to deal with animals the next time you go hunting. Some of them aren't very harmless . . . Ohohohohoho.

{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} A
{t} {b} { } { } { } { } {t} B
{t} { } { } {R} {p} { } {t} C
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} D
{t} {B} {b} { } { } { } {t} E
{t} { } { } { } { } {S} {t} F
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} G
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} H
{t} { } {N} { } { } {b} {t} I
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} J
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} K
{t} {s} { } { } { } { } {t} L
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Prey Phase 2

The rabbit that was dozing off suddenly lifted its head, as if noticing something different in the air. Its ears raised, it stared directly in front of it, little heart beating rapidly as it strained to listen for movements.

Rabbit waits.

Seeing something edible next to it, the rabbit eating at the grass decided to eat the berries in the bush next to it. It was far tastier than the dull grass growing form the ground.

Bunny eats the berries in Bush E-3, son of a bitch!

Bush E-3 is destroyed because there's no point in having it there anymore!

{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} A
{t} {b} { } { } { } { } {t} B
{t} { } { } {R} {p} { } {t} C
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} D
{t} {B} { } { } { } { } {t} E
{t} { } { } { } { } {S} {t} F
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} G
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} H
{t} { } {N} { } { } {b} {t} I
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} J
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} K
{t} {s} { } { } { } { } {t} L
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Player Phase 3

Nella *Mana Field*
HP: 10
MP: 40
ATK: 1
DEF: 2
INT: 5
SPR: 3
MOVE: 2

Salem *Brutal Nature*
HP: 30
MP: 15
ATK: 6
DEF: 4
INT: 1
SPR: 3
MOVE: 4

Rabbit
HP: 10
DEF: 1
SPR: 1
MOVE: 6

Bunny
HP: 10
DEF: 1
SPR: 1
MOVE: 6

Meal *Perfect KO*

Dinner *Perfect KO*

{b} - Bush
Trigger Command: Check for Berries

{p} - Plant
Trigger Command: Check for Something

{s} - Stone

That was another one down. Even if they were just rabbits, Nella was impressed by her friend's aptitude in this. Even against the slimes, he was fast and strong. Nella glanced over at the other rabbits and frowned visibly as one of them ate the berries in the bush next to it. Now that was less for them. Frown turning into a small scowl, the girl looked away and moved over to a different bush nearby.

[Nella] moves to [I-5].

Kneeling down, she hoped to find lots of berries in this bush.

[Nella] uses Trigger Command: Search for Berries on [Bush I-6].

Nella searches the bush. Nella finds a Blueberry! Bush I-6 is destroyed.

Rabbit takes 10 DMG!

Rabbit Perfect KO!

Episode 1b: The Start of the Hunt

Location: Outside of the Fishing Village Azule

Objective: Get that meat! >:3 And some other stuff while you're at it.
Tip: Animals that can be hunted will be colored orange. Be careful not to startle them, they run when you get within 3 Cells of their location. And don't think you'll only have to deal with animals the next time you go hunting. Some of them aren't very harmless . . . Ohohohohoho.

{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} A
{t} {b} { } { } { } { } {t} B
{t} { } { } { } {p} { } {t} C
{t} { } { } {S} { } { } {t} D
{t} {B} { } { } { } { } {t} E
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} F
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} G
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} H
{t} { } { } { } {N} { } {t} I
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} J
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} K
{t} {s} { } { } { } { } {t} L
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Prey Phase 3

The rabbit was instantly up and alert, watching with wide eyes as this creature tore right through its friend. Panicking, its little heart beating so fast the sound was audible, it turned and began to hop away, frantic to get away from this predator.

Bunny hops over to K-2.

{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} A
{t} {b} { } { } { } { } {t} B
{t} { } { } { } {p} { } {t} C
{t} { } { } {S} { } { } {t} D
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} E
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} F
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} G
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} H
{t} { } { } { } {N} { } {t} I
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} J
{t} {B} { } { } { } { } {t} K
{t} {s} { } { } { } { } {t} L
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Player Phase 4

Nella *Mana Field*
HP: 10
MP: 40
ATK: 1
DEF: 2
INT: 5
SPR: 3
MOVE: 2

Salem *Brutal Nature*
HP: 30
MP: 15
ATK: 6
DEF: 4
INT: 1
SPR: 3
MOVE: 4

Rabbit *Perfect KO*

Bunny
HP: 10
DEF: 1
SPR: 1
MOVE: 6

Meal *Perfect KO*

Dinner *Perfect KO*

{b} - Bush
Trigger Command: Check for Berries

{p} - Plant
Trigger Command: Check for Something

{s} - Stone

She only found one blueberry. Extremely disappointed by her luck, Nella added the lone berry with the rest of her berries and got to her feet. Brushing off the dirt from her pants legs, she turned just in time to see something white speed past her. Snapping her head around, she determined it to be a rabbit. It must have seen Salem while he was hunting the others. It could have gotten away but must have been so frightened by the sight of her friend that it ran in the opposite direction.

Looking over at Salem, Nella blinked. He looked rather vicious at the moment. Rabbit blood was dripping freely from his claws and he had an almost feral expression on his face. It was the look of a predator after its prey. He looked rather handsome.

[Nella] waits.

Bunny takes 10 DMG!

Bunny Perfect KO!

{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} A
{t} {b} { } { } { } { } {t} B
{t} { } { } { } {p} { } {t} C
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} D
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} E
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} F
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} G
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} H
{t} { } { } { } {N} { } {t} I
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} J
{t} { } {S} { } { } { } {t} K
{t} {s} { } { } { } { } {t} L
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The rabbits have been slaughtered!
HUNT COMPLETED!!

EXPERIENCE:

+12 - Rabbit Perfect KO x 4

Nella: 0/10 -----> 12/10
LEVEL UP!
3 Stats Points Gained
1 Skill Point Gained
Next Level: 2/10

Salem: 0/10 -----> 12/10
LEVEL UP!
3 Stats Points Gained
1 Skill Point Gained
Next Level: 2/10

Items Found:

Dead Rabbit x 4

Inventory Updated!

"That's great, Salem!" Nella gushed, clapping her hands together in excitement. They now had four dead rabbits for their meal! All they had to do now was skin and then cook them. It wouldn't be too hard, hopefully. Skipping over to the boy, she ignored the blood drenching his claws and smiled. "I was able to find some more berries to snack on. I found a herb too! I could make a healing salve from it but I'll need more herbs for that. . ."

She tapped her chin in thought. "We should gather the corpses now. Do you know how to skin a rabbit? We can't eat them like they are now."

"Very nice. We're wracking up on all sorts of stuff it seems," Salem replied, very pleased with the results of both of their tasks. At this rate, they were sure to never go hungry. The question she posed concerning skinning the rabbits was a good one. He had never done it personally before, but he had watched his dead do it before, both skinning animals he would go and catch and scaling fish that he caught by fishing at the docks with his friends on the weekends. His dad loved to be outdoors, for he spent most of his time indoors when he worked during the week. Dad...

"I think I can manage just fine," Salem answered with a nod at last. "It might not be a perfect job, but at least they'll be more edible than they are now. But, did you pack a better knife in the bag? Doing this with my shoddy claws would just wind up being a disaster." He laughed a bit nervously. Speaking of his weapon, it'd need cleaning a bit later.

Salem frowned a bit in disappointment, but it wasn't that big of a deal. They still had the rabbits they could hang onto for later. It wouldn't take much to pick up a utility knife from a shop in Rubidel. For now, they would enjoy Grandpa Joe's cooking. That instantly set a light ablaze in Salem's eyes. Walking over to the bag, Salem placed a hand on Nella's shoulder. "Don't worry about it, all right? Even if we didn't have the fish, I'm sure I could manage to get at least one of these things skinned decently. If we didn't have anything and you were hungry, you'd get food. I'd make sure of it," he said reassuringly.

It was just as easily his fault. He left all the preparations to the girl and contributed nothing to the bag himself. That definitely wasn't nice of me, sheesh, he scolded himself mentally upon thinking about the situation. He could have at least brought a decent knife. Perhaps it was just his lack of knowing what to expect. But now both of them knew, and they would just have to plan to rectify the situation upon reaching their destination.

"S-sure," Salem affirmed before Nella dragged him back towards the rock so they could sit and enjoy their food. Once their, he took a seat. He graciously took his fish, gazing down at it hungrily. "I didn't realize how hungry I became by all that walking, fighting, and hunting," he said, rubbing his stomach slightly as it growled a bit, but only loud enough for him to hear it. He didn't want to start eating without Nella though. "Shall we? This fish shall be our very first meal as adventurers," the boy exclaimed with a smile. He knew the excitement he had felt prior to setting out would not be misplaced. Surely there was great work ahead of them, but for now, it was a rather enjoyable experience.

As Nella started munching down on her fish, so did Salem. His eyes lit up as he took the first bite. There was more to this food than just....food. It was something really special. He didn't know how Grandpa Joe made this stuff, but it was amazing. He savored the magnificent flavor, and not only did he feel his hunger drifting away, he also felt somewhat stronger. Taking a pause between bites, he made a remark.

"We need to learn to cook better so we can make food like this all the time." Never before had he even deigned to cook anything in his entire life. His mom told him how he would help her out a little bit when he was younger, but he didn't remember that. It was usually his sister that helped his mom in the kitchen. And he was perfectly fine with that. Now, he had a serious interest knowing that there was more to it than met the eye.

That's when he felt it. More presences besides their own. "Nella, be calm. I sense something nearby," he warned her in a hushed voice. He had no idea what it was or where it was, but there was a creepy shiver going down his spine that someone or something was watching them. Focusing, he listened, his hearing amplified as a predator listening for prey. There was something approaching them from behind. "They think we're busy eating, but when they get close enough, we'll jump them. That ought to shake them up a bit," he suggested, remaining focused on his food and keeping his voice down.

Nella instantly quieted upon hearing Salem's words. due to their seating positions, she was able to catch sight of three green slimes making their way toward them from the trees. She pretended to continue eating, her ocean eyes locked onto the three approaching monsters. If they didn't do something soon, Nella had no doubt Salem would be the first to be attack. The thought made her grip around her fish tighten and a dark glare seemed to settle on her face. She had had enough of them hurting her friend.

Calmly setting the fish down, she smiled cheerily at Salem, as if she hadn't just been thinking of ways to tear the slimes to pieces. Still pretending she didn't see the slimes, Nella wrapped up her fish and stood up.

Suddenly, she thrust out a hand holding one of Salem's gifts and with quick movements outlined a star in the air. Blue mana trailed from her fingers and an orb formed at each corner of the star. With a flick of her wrist, the orbs broke formation and launched themselves at the three slimes. Squealing in shock and surprise, the green slimes lurched out of the way of the attack and ended up scattered.

"Don't you dare hurt Salem!" she snapped, irritation clear on her face. The fish had given her strength and she would use that strength to keep her friend safe this time.

Episode 1c: Caught in the Act of Eating

Location: Outside of the Fishing Village Azule

Objective: Punish these impolite slimes for interrupting your meal! And damn it, move on already, you've been stuck in the same place for five pages!
Tip: You ate that fish, didn't you? Then go kick some ass already. Also, the stuff you missed? Still there for the picking. What, did you think they magically disappeared?

Status: Stats increased by 25% for 3 battles.

{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} A
{t} {b} { } {H} { } { } {t} B
{t} { } { } { } {p} { } {t} C
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} D
{t} { } { } { } {F} { } {t} E
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} F
{t} { } {E} { } { } { } {t} G
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} H
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} I
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} J
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} K
{t} {s} { } { } { } { } {t} L
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Nella (Mana Mage) *Mana Field*
HP: 10 -----> 13
MP: 45 -----> 56
ATK: 1 -----> 1
DEF: 2 -----> 3
INT: 6 -----> 8
SPR: 4 -----> 5
MOVE: 2

Salem (Assailant) *Brutal Nature*
HP: 30 -----> 38
MP: 20 -----> 25
ATK: 7 -----> 9
DEF: 5 -----> 6
SPR: 1 -----> 1
INT: 3 -----> 4
MOVE: 4

Hunger (Green Slime)
HP: 50
MP: 40
ATK: 8
DEF: 5
INT: 3
SPR: 4
MOVE: 2

Famine (Green Slime)
HP: 50
MP: 40
ATK: 8
DEF: 5
INT: 3
SPR: 4
MOVE: 2

Empty (Green Slime)
HP: 50
MP: 40
ATK: 8
DEF: 5
INT: 3
SPR: 4
MOVE: 2

{p} - Plant
Trigger Command: Search

{b} - Bush
Trigger Command: Search

{s} - Stone

Players can start anywhere in rows J-L!

With the slimes distracted, Nella hurriedly stuffed the fish back in her bag and left it on the stone. It would only get in the way. She trusted Salem to do the same before readying herself for combat, a fire blazing in her eyes. She could now help her friend slay these monsters instead of fretting in the background, hoping and praying he wouldn't fall in battle. With talismans in hand, Nella waited for Salem to join her.

[Nella] starts at [K-4].

Episode 1c: Caught in the Act of Eating

Location: Outside of the Fishing Village Azule

Objective: Punish these impolite slimes for interrupting your meal! And damn it, move on already, you've been stuck in the same place for five pages!
Tip: You ate that fish, didn't you? Then go kick some ass already. Also, the stuff you missed? Still there for the picking. What, did you think they magically disappeared?

Status: Stats increased by 25% for 3 battles.

{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} A
{t} {b} { } {H} { } { } {t} B
{t} { } { } { } {p} { } {t} C
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} D
{t} { } { } { } {F} { } {t} E
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} F
{t} { } {E} { } { } { } {t} G
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} H
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} I
{t} { } {S} { } { } { } {t} J
{t} { } { } {N} { } { } {t} K
{t} {s} { } { } { } { } {t} L
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Nella (Mana Mage) *Mana Field*
HP: 10 -----> 13
MP: 45 -----> 56
ATK: 1 -----> 1
DEF: 2 -----> 3
INT: 6 -----> 8
SPR: 4 -----> 5
MOVE: 2

Salem (Assailant) *Brutal Nature*
HP: 30 -----> 38
MP: 20 -----> 25
ATK: 7 -----> 9
DEF: 5 -----> 6
SPR: 1 -----> 1
INT: 3 -----> 4
MOVE: 4

Hunger (Green Slime)
HP: 50
MP: 40
ATK: 8
DEF: 5
INT: 3
SPR: 4
MOVE: 2

Famine (Green Slime)
HP: 50
MP: 40
ATK: 8
DEF: 5
INT: 3
SPR: 4
MOVE: 2

Empty (Green Slime)
HP: 50
MP: 40
ATK: 8
DEF: 5
INT: 3
SPR: 4
MOVE: 2

{p} - Plant
Trigger Command: Search

{b} - Bush
Trigger Command: Search

{s} - Stone

Player Phase 1!

With Salem in place, Nella quickly thrust out her hand, sending out a thin blue line of mana. Carefully, she connected herself to him and once finished, returned her gaze to the three slimes. She didn't move just yet, wanting to assess the situation first. The girl didn't want to do anything reckless that would cause her friend trouble. This would be their second real battle. With the meal they had just eaten, Nella felt as if they could do just about anything. Her eyes narrowed and her grip tightened enough to crumple the paper in her hands slightly. These things were going down.

[Nella] casts Mana Link on [Salem]. MP is now linked!
MP: 50/56

Nella is now linked to Salem!

Salem is now linked to Nella!

Empty takes 10 DMG!

HP: 40/50

Episode 1c: Caught in the Act of Eating

Location: Outside of the Fishing Village Azule

Objective: Punish these impolite slimes for interrupting your meal! And damn it, move on already, you've been stuck in the same place for five pages!
Tip: You ate that fish, didn't you? Then go kick some ass already. Also, the stuff you missed? Still there for the picking. What, did you think they magically disappeared?

Status: Stats increased by 25% for 3 battles.

{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} A
{t} {b} { } {H} { } { } {t} B
{t} { } { } { } {p} { } {t} C
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} D
{t} { } { } { } {F} { } {t} E
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} F
{t} { } {E} { } { } { } {t} G
{t} { } {S} { } { } { } {t} H
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} I
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} J
{t} { } { } {N} { } { } {t} K
{t} {s} { } { } { } { } {t} L
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Nella is linked!

Salem is linked!

Enemy Phase 1!

Hungry moves to D-4.

Famine moves to G-5.

Famine uses Gummi Throw on Salem! 10 ATK DMG.

MP: 32/40

Salem takes 4 DMG!

HP: 34/38

Empty uses Head Bash on Salem! 10 ATK DMG.

MP: 34/40

Salem takes 4 DMG!

HP: 30/38

{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} A
{t} {b} { } { } { } { } {t} B
{t} { } { } { } {p} { } {t} C
{t} { } { } {H} { } { } {t} D
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} E
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} F
{t} { } {E} { } {F} { } {t} G
{t} { } {S} { } { } { } {t} H
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} I
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} J
{t} { } { } {N} { } { } {t} K
{t} {s} { } { } { } { } {t} L
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Nella (Mana Mage) *Mana Field*
HP: 10/10 -----> 13/13
MP: 45/45 -----> 56/56
ATK: 1 -----> 1
DEF: 2 -----> 3
INT: 6 -----> 8
SPR: 4 -----> 5
MOVE: 2

Salem (Assailant) *Brutal Nature*
HP: 30/30 -----> 30/38
MP: 20/20 -----> 25/25
ATK: 7 -----> 9
DEF: 5 -----> 6
SPR: 1 -----> 1
INT: 3 -----> 4
MOVE: 4

Hunger (Green Slime)
HP: 50/50
MP: 40/40
ATK: 8
DEF: 5
INT: 3
SPR: 4
MOVE: 2

Famine (Green Slime)
HP: 50/50
MP: 32/40
ATK: 8
DEF: 5
INT: 3
SPR: 4
MOVE: 2

Empty (Green Slime)
HP: 40/50
MP: 34/40
ATK: 8
DEF: 5
INT: 3
SPR: 4
MOVE: 2

{p} - Plant
Trigger Command: Search

{b} - Bush
Trigger Command: Search

{s} - Stone

Player Phase 2!

[Nella] moves to [K-3].

Deciding to attack the same slime Salem was attacking, Nella moved to the side so as to get into range. She ignored the second slime that had ended up throwing some goo at Salem, they would deal with that one later. Going through the same motions she had done when the slimes had first appeared, Nella sent the orbs flying at the vulnerable slime. This would teach it not to mess with them.

[Nella] casts Five Point Star on [Empty]. 9 INT DMG. 5 hits.
MP: 46/56

Empty takes 39 DMG!

HP: 1/50

Episode 1c: Caught in the Act of Eating

Location: Outside of the Fishing Village Azule

Objective: Punish these impolite slimes for interrupting your meal! And damn it, move on already, you've been stuck in the same place for five pages!
Tip: You ate that fish, didn't you? Then go kick some ass already. Also, the stuff you missed? Still there for the picking. What, did you think they magically disappeared?

Status: Stats increased by 25% for 3 battles.

{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} A
{t} {b} { } { } { } { } {t} B
{t} { } { } { } {p} { } {t} C
{t} { } { } {H} { } { } {t} D
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} E
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} F
{t} { } {E} { } {F} { } {t} G
{t} { } {S} { } { } { } {t} H
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} I
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} J
{t} { } {N} { } { } { } {t} K
{t} {s} { } { } { } { } {t} L
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Nella is linked!

Salem is linked!

Enemy Phase 2!

Hunger moves to F-4.

Hunger uses Gummi Throw on Salem!

MP: 32/40

Salem takes 4 DMG!

HP: 26/38

Famine moves to I-5.

Famine uses Gummi Throw on Salem!

MP: 24/40

Salem takes 4 DMG!

HP: 22/38

S-Ability: Last Stand activates! Empty's ATK increases by 50%!

Empty uses Head Bash on Salem!

MP: 28/40

Salem takes 8 DMG!

HP: 14/38

Empty moves to E-3.

{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} A
{t} {b} { } { } { } { } {t} B
{t} { } { } { } {p} { } {t} C
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} D
{t} { } {E} { } { } { } {t} E
{t} { } { } {H} { } { } {t} F
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} G
{t} { } {S} { } { } { } {t} H
{t} { } { } { } {F} { } {t} I
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} J
{t} { } {N} { } { } { } {t} K
{t} {s} { } { } { } { } {t} L
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Nella (Mana Mage) *Mana Field*
HP: 10/10 -----> 13/13
MP: 45/45 -----> 52/56
ATK: 1 -----> 1
DEF: 2 -----> 3
INT: 6 -----> 8
SPR: 4 -----> 5
MOVE: 2

Salem (Assailant) *Brutal Nature*
HP: 30/30 -----> 14/38
MP: 20/20 -----> 15/25
ATK: 7 -----> 9
DEF: 5 -----> 6
SPR: 1 -----> 1
INT: 3 -----> 4
MOVE: 4

Hunger (Green Slime)
HP: 50/50
MP: 32/40
ATK: 8
DEF: 5
INT: 3
SPR: 4
MOVE: 2

Famine (Green Slime)
HP: 50/50
MP: 24/40
ATK: 8
DEF: 5
INT: 3
SPR: 4
MOVE: 2

Empty (Green Slime) *Last Stand*
HP: 1/50
MP: 28/40
ATK: 8 -----> 12
DEF: 5
INT: 3
SPR: 4
MOVE: 2

{p} - Plant
Trigger Command: Search

{b} - Bush
Trigger Command: Search

{s} - Stone

Player Phase 3!

Seeing Salem take a beating from the attacks of the slimes, Nella clutched her talismans tightly in her hands and crumpled them further than they already were. Realizing what she was doing to Salem's gifts, she immediately relaxed her grip and focused on what she could do. As much as Nella would have liked to get rid of the slime that was limping away, she had to take into account the other enemies in the vicinity, not to mention her wounded friend. Seeing no other alternative, the brunette focused on her connection with Salem before sending a hopefully healing dose of mana through their link.

[Nella] casts Healing Mana through the Link! Salem is affected. [+8 HP recovered]
MP: 42/56

Quickly, as she would be in the line of fire for the slime creeping toward her, Nella moved to the side so as to avoid damage. From here on it, it seemed she would have to make sure Salem stayed on his feet and not on the ground. The thought of her friend lying unmoving on the earth was enough to make her sick.

[Nella] moves to [K-2].

Salem heals 8 HP!

HP: 22/38

Empty takes 10 DMG!

Empty KO!

Episode 1c: Caught in the Act of Eating

Location: Outside of the Fishing Village Azule

Objective: Punish these impolite slimes for interrupting your meal! And damn it, move on already, you've been stuck in the same place for five pages!
Tip: You ate that fish, didn't you? Then go kick some ass already. Also, the stuff you missed? Still there for the picking. What, did you think they magically disappeared?

Status: Stats increased by 25% for 3 battles.

{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} A
{t} {b} { } { } { } { } {t} B
{t} { } { } { } {p} { } {t} C
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} D
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} E
{t} { } {S} {H} { } { } {t} F
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} G
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} H
{t} { } { } { } {F} { } {t} I
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} J
{t} {N} { } { } { } { } {t} K
{t} {s} { } { } { } { } {t} L
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7-

Nella is linked!

Salem is linked!

Enemy Phase 3!

Hungry uses Head Bash on Salem!

MP: 26/40

Salem takes 4 DMG!

HP: 18/38

Famine moves to I-3.

Famine uses Gummi Throw on Nella!

MP: 16/40

Nella takes 7 DMG!

HP: 6/13

{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} A
{t} {b} { } { } { } { } {t} B
{t} { } { } { } {p} { } {t} C
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} D
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} E
{t} { } {S} {H} { } { } {t} F
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} G
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} H
{t} { } {F} { } { } { } {t} I
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} J
{t} {N} { } { } { } { } {t} K
{t} {s} { } { } { } { } {t} L
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7-

Nella (Mana Mage) *Mana Field*
HP: 10/10 -----> 6/13
MP: 45/45 -----> 48/56
ATK: 1 -----> 1
DEF: 2 -----> 3
INT: 6 -----> 8
SPR: 4 -----> 5
MOVE: 2

Salem (Assailant) *Brutal Nature*
HP: 30/30 -----> 18/38
MP: 20/20 -----> 15/25
ATK: 7 -----> 9
DEF: 5 -----> 6
SPR: 1 -----> 1
INT: 3 -----> 4
MOVE: 4

Hunger (Green Slime)
HP: 50/50
MP: 26/40
ATK: 8
DEF: 5
INT: 3
SPR: 4
MOVE: 2

Famine (Green Slime)
HP: 50/50
MP: 16/40
ATK: 8
DEF: 5
INT: 3
SPR: 4
MOVE: 2

Empty (Green Slime) *KO*

{p} - Plant
Trigger Command: Search

{b} - Bush
Trigger Command: Search

{s} - Stone

Player Phase 4!

Stifling a gasp of pain at the sudden assault, Nella had to bite her lip not to scream out. These slimes were much stronger than the last time they had fought them. One more hit like that and there was no way she would be able to keep standing. Left with no choice, she had to keep it from using any of its more damaging attacks, Nella thrust out her hand and, with her utmost concentration, grabbed hold of the slime's mana. Gritting her teeth, she forced it to go wild and tear at the slime's insides.

[Nella] activates her D-Ability: Mana Implosion on [Famine]! 16 Piercing DMG. Brings target's MP down to zero, causes Mana Seal.

It didn't matter where she ran to, the slime would still be able to catch up to her. However, it would be unable to do anything damage to her so she would be safe for the moment. Unless the other slime decided to go after her, however, Nella needed to figure out a way to get away from the slimes. Taking a deep breath, she made her way around the rock.

[Nella] moves to [L-3].

Famine takes 26 DMG! MP drops to 0!

HP: 24/50

MP: 0/40

Famine's Mana is Sealed!

Episode 1c: Caught in the Act of Eating

Location: Outside of the Fishing Village Azule

Objective: Punish these impolite slimes for interrupting your meal! And damn it, move on already, you've been stuck in the same place for five pages!
Tip: You ate that fish, didn't you? Then go kick some ass already. Also, the stuff you missed? Still there for the picking. What, did you think they magically disappeared?

Status: Stats increased by 25% for 3 battles.

{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} A
{t} {b} { } { } { } { } {t} B
{t} { } { } { } {p} { } {t} C
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} D
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} E
{t} { } { } {H} { } { } {t} F
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} G
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} H
{t} { } {F} { } { } { } {t} I
{t} { } {S} { } { } { } {t} J
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} K
{t} {s} {N} { } { } { } {t} L
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7-

Nella is linked!

Salem is linked!

Enemy Phase 4!

Hunger moves to H-4.

Hunger uses Gummi Throw on Salem!

MP: 18/40

Salem takes 4 DMG!

HP: 14/38

Famine attacks Salem!

Salem takes 2 DMG!

HP: 12/38

{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} A
{t} {b} { } { } { } { } {t} B
{t} { } { } { } {p} { } {t} C
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} D
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} E
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} F
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} G
{t} { } { } {H} { } { } {t} H
{t} { } {F} { } { } { } {t} I
{t} { } {S} { } { } { } {t} J
{t} { } { } { } { } { } {t} K
{t} {s} {N} { } { } { } {t} L
-1---2---3---4---5---6---7-

Famine's Mana Seal lasts for 3 turns.

Nella (Mana Mage) *Mana Field*
HP: 10/10 -----> 6/13
MP: 45/45 -----> 54/56
ATK: 1 -----> 1
DEF: 2 -----> 3
INT: 6 -----> 8
SPR: 4 -----> 5
MOVE: 2

Salem (Assailant) *Brutal Nature*
HP: 30/30 -----> 12/38
MP: 20/20 -----> 3/25
ATK: 7 -----> 9
DEF: 5 -----> 6
SPR: 1 -----> 1
INT: 3 -----> 4
MOVE: 4

Hunger (Green Slime)
HP: 50/50
MP: 18/40
ATK: 8
DEF: 5
INT: 3
SPR: 4
MOVE: 2

Famine (Green Slime) *Mana Seal*
HP: 24/50
MP: 0/40
ATK: 8
DEF: 5
INT: 3
SPR: 4
MOVE: 2

Empty (Green Slime) *KO*

{p} - Plant
Trigger Command: Search

{b} - Bush
Trigger Command: Search

{s} - Stone

Player Phase 5!

"Thanks Salem," Nella smiled weakly, unable to believe she was worrying her friend again. She held back a sigh and instead, shook her head to clear herself of her negative thoughts. Seeing that the slime that had attacked her was a sitting duck, Nella quickly drew another star lined with mana and sent the orbs out to strike the creature down.

[Nella] casts Five Point Star on [Famine]. 9 INT DMG. 5 hits.
MP: 44/56

"I'm okay now, Salem, really," she tried to reassure the boy, losing the fire she had had when the battle began. The hit seemed to have taken a lot of energy out of her. "I've taken care of it so you should go after the other one now. I'll back you up." Nella offered her friend a somewhat strained smile, but meant what she said.