Sword Quest XIV - A Z-Machine Adventure

[Kilgamayan]

> "It is worth noting, however, that such an organization may also offer social benefits, depending on who else joins us. There will also be, at the very least, one of the underground oni leaders."

[Hello Purvis]

>Shrug.
>"One must fail first in order to learn and improve further. I would still try."

>"Wouldn't matter. You're not a real swordswoman," says Meira.

> "It is worth noting, however, that such an organization may also offer social benefits, depending on who else joins us. There will also be, at the very least, one of the underground oni leaders."

>Meira frowns. "That doesn't sound like a good idea, having an oni."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "I have met the oni in question. She appears to be an oni noble, as much as such a thing is possible, and carries herself in a much more proper manner than what one would expect."

[Hello Purvis]

> "I have met the oni in question. She appears to be an oni noble, as much as such a thing is possible, and carries herself in a much more proper manner than what one would expect."

>"I'm still skeptical," says Meira. "But I might as well go and see."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Smile.
> "Thank you for your consideration."

[Hello Purvis]

> Smile.
> "Thank you for your consideration."

>"So. What do I do first, then?" says Meira.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "For the time being, sadly, there is naught to do but wait for tomorrow. Miss Youmu has challenged Seiga to a duel, to be fought before the tournament begins. Once that is complete, we will have to see what kind of shape each are in."

[Hello Purvis]

> "For the time being, sadly, there is naught to do but wait for tomorrow. Miss Youmu has challenged Seiga to a duel, to be fought before the tournament begins. Once that is complete, we will have to see what kind of shape each are in."

>"Oh really?" says Meira. "That'll be interesting."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Nod.
> "It is admittedly a bit disappointing for me to see, as I seem to have grown to enjoy Miss Youmu's company over the course of the day, and Seiga is Seiga, of course, regardless of her current status. Hopefully this will help them with their animosities or of their systems. I am sure it will be a rousing battle regardless, though."

[Hello Purvis]

> Nod.
> "It is admittedly a bit disappointing for me to see, as I seem to have grown to enjoy Miss Youmu's company over the course of the day, and Seiga is Seiga, of course, regardless of her current status. Hopefully this will help them with their animosities or of their systems. I am sure it will be a rousing battle regardless, though."

>"All I can say is Seiga best not let her guard down for a moment," says Meira.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "I expect she will not. She believes Miss Youmu cheated in her battle with you, and is not happy about it."

[Hello Purvis]

> "I expect she will not. She believes Miss Youmu cheated in her battle with you, and is not happy about it."

>"I see," says Meira.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Frown.
> "...She did not cheat, did she?"

[Hello Purvis]

> Frown.
> "...She did not cheat, did she?"

>"If she did, she was subtle about it," says Meira.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Mmm. Perhaps Seiga was simply making frustrated accusations."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Mmm. Perhaps Seiga was simply making frustrated accusations."

>"Could be," says Meira. "Or maybe it's the only way she could see things happening like they did. Can't blame her."

>_

[Monarda]

>"Nevertheless, their future duel will confirm whenether or not Youmu was cheating, and if the only cheating that could have happened would need to be subtle, i am unable to think of any that would turn the tides of said duel."

[Hello Purvis]

>"Nevertheless, their future duel will confirm whenether or not Youmu was cheating, and if the only cheating that could have happened would need to be subtle, i am unable to think of any that would turn the tides of said duel."

>"There's a whole world of magic out there, who knows what she could have done?" says Meira.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "Mmm. I suppose it will not matter by about noon tomorrow, though."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Mmm. I suppose it will not matter by about noon tomorrow, though."

>"I'd say it matters to me," says Meira. "But it doesn't change anything, so I can't bring myself to care."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "My apologies. I did not intend to be so callous."

[Hello Purvis]

> "My apologies. I did not intend to be so callous."

>She nods. "You're right in the end, really."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Nod ourselves.
> "Anyway, even if the worst-case scenario comes to pass and nothing comes of the opportunities I have discussed with you this evening, I still hope you will not resign yourself to alleged mediocrity. I am positive something can be found out there for you."

[Hello Purvis]

> Nod ourselves.
> "Anyway, even if the worst-case scenario comes to pass and nothing comes of the opportunities I have discussed with you this evening, I still hope you will not resign yourself to alleged mediocrity. I am positive something can be found out there for you."

>"Someday, I'll find something," says Meira. She chuckles. "Shame that Reimu had the good sense to hide her orb before I woke up."

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Are we familiar with this orb?

[Hello Purvis]

> Are we familiar with this orb?

>In general. You know it's a significant locus of the Hakurei bloodline's power. Or something like that, at least. The details elude you, and were never of especial interest compared to other matters.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> "I have faith that you will."

[Hello Purvis]

> "I have faith that you will."

>She just grunts affirmatively.

>_

[Kilgamayan]

> Do we still have blank talismans?

> Stand back up.
> "I fear I must continue onward now, as my night is not yet complete. Unless there is anything you wish of me?"

[Monarda]

>Now that i think about it, how long has this conversation lasted ?