Long ago, four groups ruled over Earth: TOWNIES, MAFIA, COVEN, AND NEUTRALS. One day, war broke out between the four groups. After a long battle, the town members were victorious. They sealed the mafia, coven, and neutrals underground with a spell.
Many years later...
[MT. Audi 202X.]
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The story resumes as our townies remain in the crosspath.
Jailor: Hm…
Liberator: I think we should go this way. Points to Circle
Jailor: Are you sure this is the right way?
Liberator: Positive. I’m sure of it.
Jailor: If you say so.
They go in the direction of the circle and enter a room. The room seals shut with maximum security doors.
Jailor: What the!? Bangs on doors Hey! Let us out! This is NOT fair!
Liberator: This is the least of our concerns... look up.
Jailor looked up and saw a roof covered with spikes. They started coming down.
Jailor: OH GOD!
Liberator: Brings out a sword and tries slashing the ground Crap, it’s no use! We’re doomed! We should’ve never trusted that Pirate freak! Neutrals are always evil!
Jailor: I-I’M SORRY! NO! IT CAN’T BE!
Liberator: Sorry, Jailor. It’s over.
Jailor: …
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GAME OVER
Werewolf: You cannot give up just yet! Jailor, Liberator! Keep going!
After a little darkness, the two respawned near the star.
Jailor: …
Liberator: …
Jailor: ...
Liberator: ...What just happened?
Jailor: We… died.
Liberator: But it seems that we’re fine like that never happened.
Jailor: Well, we know which way NOT to go... I can’t believe I trusted Pirate.
Liberator: Let’s continue.
They go in the direction of the triangle route and are stunned by seeing the podium.
Jailor: That’s a trap, right?
Liberator: Positive. I do not want to experience death again, so avoid it.
They enter the next room.
Liberator: Y’know, I’m starting to distrust Pirate. That trap killed us, and the apple and water might have been poisoned.
Jailor: I have to agree with you here. Wait, what is THAT?
Liberator: No clue.
Jailor: ...sigh Well, I guess we kill it.
Enter battle.
[Jailor’s turn]
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MERCY
- Pestilence
Jailor punched Pestilence, dealing 9 dmg.
Pestilence: ...I’m immortal, idiots… I see your true colors now.
Pestilence disappeared.
[YOU WON! You earned 2 coins and 0 DP.]
End battle.
Liberator: That was weird. Anyway, that thing earlier said we needed LV, right? Well, I believe we need to get some.
A few minutes later…
[YOU WON! You earned 5 coins and 15 DP. Your LV increased to 4.]
Jailor: Pretty sure that’s enough killing. Let’s head to Pirate’s house.
Liberator: Yeah, then we can teach that scumbag a lesson.
They trekked to Pirate’s place called “The Leech Inn” and arrived there. Pirate was there, seeming shocked at the blood covering them.
Pirate: Oh my goodness! What happened?!
Jailor: A lot of monsters tried to destroy us on the way. We’re alright now, though.
Pirate: I hope you are. Come inside so we have much to talk about.
They entered the house, Pirate oblivious about what they did.
One day later...
They sat down near a fireplace as they drank hot chocolate.
Pirate: Ah. I’m used to this. Any questions you two want to ask?
- Who is that guy in that picture?
- When was this place made?
- Where is the exit?
Jailor: Who is that guy in that picture? Points to a picture of Pirate and a figure that seemed to be a werewolf
Pirate: ...I’d rather not talk about it.
- Where is the exit?
Liberator: Where’s the exit to this cave?
Pirate: ...I need to do something. Stay here.
Pirate got home and walked off.
Jailor: What is he hiding?
Liberator: I don’t know, but we better follow him.
The two snuck behind Pirate and followed him to a door.
Jailor: Pirate, what are you doing?
Pirate: You’re like all the other town members that come down here. You don’t understand what I’m trying to do. I must protect you.
Liberator: What do you mean, “protect”?! Protection doesn’t mean locking someone in their house to be with them for the rest of their life!
Pirate: Many others fell before you two. They come. They leave. They die. Children, if you two were to go...
Liberator: I’m 24.
Pirate: ...then you would face the wrath of WEREWOLF.
Jailor: Who’s Werewolf?
Pirate: That doesn’t matter anymore. If you wish to leave, prove it. Prove you have the will and ability to continue.
Enter battle.
[Pirate attacks!]
Jailor: ...I can’t do it. You do it.
Liberator: Fine.
[Liberator’s turn]
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MERCY
- Pirate
Liberator struck Pirate, and he was severely wounded.
Pirate: Ergh... you are stronger than I thought... children, listen to me very carefully. Beyond these doors are monsters even stronger than you. Beware them.. Protect yourselves...
Jailor: …
Pirate: And even though we didn’t meet for long... I was glad to meet you both… Please, avoid Werewolf... I cannot allow him to kill any more town members…
Liberator: Just please tell us who Werewolf IS!
Pirate: The king of the underground... a-and..
Jailor: AND?!
Pirate: ...My.. ex... husband..
Pirate’s body dissipated into dust. His yellow soul covered by a gray shell was shaking, before it was torn in two and collapsed.
End battle.
Jailor: …
Liberator: …
Jailor: We should... Go.
Liberator: Yeah... sigh
The two leave the cavern, not before being greeted by Juggernaut first.
Juggernaut: Ello, buds!
Jailor: YOU.
Liberator: What do you want?
Juggernaut: I saw what you guys did back there. Nice work!
Jailor: …
Juggernaut: You two aren’t real townies, are you? No, you’re empty inside. Just like me.
Liberator: Wha-
Juggernaut: In fact... Tanith, are you there somewhere? I know you are.
Jailor: Huh?
Juggernaut: We’re still inseparable, after all these years. Listen, I have a plan to become all-powerful. Even more powerful than you and your stolen soul. Let’s destroy EVERYTHING in this cruel world.
Liberator: What are you talking about?!
Juggernaut: Everyone in this worthless place. Turn them all to dust. After all… That’s a wonderful idea!
Juggernaut disappeared.
Jailor: What or who was he talking about?!
Liberator: I don’t know... but we can only go one way from here now.
Jailor: Oh, yeah, before we fought Pirate, he gave me this pie and it doesn’t seem harmless. Let’s split it.
Liberator: Alright, fine.
[You equipped the pie.]
Jailor: Only one way to go now. Ready?
Liberator: I was born ready.
They left the Crystal Caverns.
Tanith: Hm... interesting play you have, Tarkus. Two can play at that game, though.
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To be continued...
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