Cybandeath
Lord Darkness, and Representative of Mad Science
- Location
- The United States of America
what did I say about needing stewardship for the statue? WHAT DID I SAY DAMMIT! xDWeek 2 – Results
Cost: 95
Remaining Funds: 85.
Martial: With Miss General leaving you and the guys to your own devices, you are free to take charge and get RX Group combat forces into fighting shape. Problem is that there isn't much of a combat force in the first place but you won't let that deter you from building up RX Group's fighting strength one way or another. (Choose 1)
[X] Group Combat Training: You've quickly learnt that besides the bosses, the other minions are also terrible at fighting. You barely get a pass thanks to your powers. You feel that you must rectify this problem immediately. You're sure that you can get a martial arts manual or something similar somewhere. Cost: 20. Chance of Success: 50%. Reward: You and your fellow Lackeys are better in a fight.
Roll: 18
You stand alone in a part of the junkyard that you spent all of yesterday sprucing up to act as an improvised training ground of you and the other Lackeys. You even made makeshift training equipment using duct tape and scrap metal. You were all set and ready for a group training session to get everyone into tip-top shape for villainy.
So where the fuck is everyone else?!
After standing around for half an hour with no sign of the others, you receive a text from Lackey A.
To your great annoyance, Miss Black General had commandeered the others for a surprise mission, something about shooting a promotional video for RX Group. The fact that it's Miss Black General leading this mission already tells you that it's gonna be a disaster.
God damn it.
Reward: Basic Training Area Built. Miss Black General's RX Group Promotional Video is terrible.
Stewardship: Miss Secretary is in charge of the Group's finances though she's unable to keep the Boss who has access to them from spending what he can get away with. You know nothing about her background save that she knows Boss from before the formation of RX group. That and she either make or have enough money from somewhere to give everyone a weekly allowance outside RX Group funds. (Choose 1)
[X] A Statuette of Gold is still Gold: Boriel, the Angel Knight from the Eyes of Heaven, has gifted your group with a golden statuette of himself. Who knows how valuable such a thing is? Surely he won't take offence if you went to a pawnshop and see what you can get for it, right? Cost: 0. Chance of Success: 50. Reward: One-Time 1000 Mission Fund Increase.
Roll: 34
"Oh God damn it, another one?" That was not the response you were expecting when you entered the pawnshop with the golden statuette in hand. The shop owner lets out a sigh and motions you to come over to the counter. "Let me guess, you got that from that angel fella, right?"
You nod. That's correct.
"Well, I'm sorry to say that in terms of collectability, these things are common as dirt. Well, not quite but you get the idea. Boriel pretty much hands these things out to everyone he meets so they're pretty much worthless in rarity."
But it's still made of gold right?
"Yeah, not quite. Here, let me explain."
The pawnshop owner proceeded to explain how the statuette was in fact made out of celestial gold. According to the guy, celestial gold was the celestial realm's equivalent of iron, in terms of usage. However, in order to work it properly, you needed a blacksmith that was pure of heart, a furnace that burns with the faith of the masses, and a set of blessed tools to even try and work the metal. Those requirements made it very hard to work it on Earth. Now, normally celestial gold had a market with the faithful and religious but Boriel been giving out his statues by the hundred for the past few years now.
Which meant that its value to a collector was worthless.
"Fortunately for you, I know a guy who can actually work this metal and he's always in need of the stuff. I give you this much money if you sell it to me, you won't get a better deal anywhere else, I guarantee that."
In the end, you had to settle for much less than what you had been expecting.
Damn, narcissistic angel.
Reward: One-time 250 Mission Fund increase.
Diplomacy: Thanks to the information network that Miss Secretary set up, you now have knowledge of several different villain groups that are operating in the same area as RX Group - all of them with either more men or resources than RX Group. That means that RX Group will need to be careful not to step on the wrong toes here and that means playing nice. (Choose 1)
[X] Organised Criminals: Criminals can be found in any city in the world, you just need to know where to look. The Bellino Syndicate is one of the biggest crime families in the world and a small branch exists in Ryuei City. While the Ryuei branch mostly deals in money laundering and small-time stuff, they're still part of the Bellino Syndicate, so it would be wise to make contact with them. Cost: 20. Chance of Success: 70%. Reward: Information on the Bellino Syndicate.
Roll: 9
Critical Failure Roll: 78
You, with the assistance of Miss Secretary, made arrangements to meet with the Manager of the Ryuei City Branch of the Bellino Syndicate. Since RX Group was meeting with the leader of another group, naturally the Boss and Miss Secretary were going to the meeting. You stayed behind since you were just an Elite Lackey and with both the Boss and Miss Secretary, they weren't lacking in firepower.
When the time for the meeting approached, the Boss and Miss Secretary headed off and you bid them good luck. If the Boss successfully managed to wrangle a contract of cooperation with the Syndicate, it was a massive step forward of RX Group and another step further away from your destined death.
Your hopes and dreams were dashed when an emergency live news report interrupted your favourite cooking show. Your heart dropped when the newscaster informed the viewers that the Heroes have launched an operation against the Ryuei Branch of the Belloni Syndicate at around the same time as the meeting was supposed to take place.
The entire group was tense, even the ever idiotically enthusiastic Miss General was quiet upon hearing the news.
The Boss and Miss Secretary didn't come back later that night.
They did, however, show up the next day at the base as if nothing had ever happened. It seems that the Boss and Miss Secretary both managed to fight their way out and even took out several heroes blocking their escape route. The reason why they hadn't returned immediately was that The Boss had eaten something bad at the meeting and needed to go to the hospital for food poisoning.
However, while you and everyone else, it didn't change the fact that the Hero League had dealt a fatal blow to the Ryuei Branch of the Syndicate. Looks like doing villainy will be a bit harder around here while the Hero League clean up the Syndicate that managed to escape the assault.
Belloni Syndicate Ryuei Branch defunct. Hero League wary of whoever defeated 2 A-Class Heroes and three B-Class Heroes.
Intrigue: The Information Network that you helped set up is already doing wonders. With more information, you have more power over those who don't have information. You're also certain that no-one except you, Miss Secretary and maybe the Boss, knows about these shady dealings.
[X] Widening the Crack in the Prism: Prism Blue is currently in Ryuei City, last seen at the bar heavily drinking. From his drunken ramblings, Prism Blue actually regrets getting into a fight with Red and if things continue on its course, Blue will likely return to the Prism Rangers with Black and Green in tow. As a villain, you can't let that happen. With the right words and actions, you might be able to break this group of Rangers for good. Cost: 30. Chance of Success: 60%. Reward: Prism Rangers disbanded until new replacements are found. Increase Reputation with other villains.
Roll: 14
"- Nova Star, Grand Sword and Guy Magic are expected to make a full recovery. Now onto some lighter news, it seems that Prism Rangers are back together again. Earlier today, Prism Blue met with Prism Red and apologised for his actions that had led to the short-lived split-up of the Prism Rangers. In return, Prism Red also apologised for his past behaviour and promises to step back and properly give credit to his teammates. With this, the bond between the Prism Rangers now seems stronger than –", you turn off the television in disgust.
You had spent all of yesterday in disguise, manipulating a drunken Prism Blue in his civilian identity in order to further widen the schism between him and Red. When you'd left, Blue had been screaming at the top of his lungs how much he hated Red and that he never wanted anything to do with him ever again. What the fuck happened between then and now?!
"This is great! My pep talk worked!" You turned to see that Miss Black General was also in the room, having entered at some point while you were distracted. Wait, what did she say? "Oh? Ah! I see that you're impressed by my ability to cheer up others. It didn't even take that long to get Prism Blue to change his mind about leaving the Prism Rangers. I just had to remind him what being part of the Prism Ranger meant to him and how important he was to the people that he protected."
WHY!? Why would she help the Prism Ranger get back together!?
"Isn't it obvious? The Prism Rangers are one of the first Sentai teams to appear on the hero scene. There's no way a loyal Hero fan such as I could stand by and watch them split up like that!"
But she's an evil executive! Them breaking apart is what we should want!
"IMPOSSIBLE! SUCH A THING IS INCONCEIVABLE BY A TRUE FAN!"
…
You give up, hug your knees and cry about having your efforts invalidated by none other than your direct superior.
Thanks to interference from Miss Black General, the Prism Rangers are back together and their bonds are stronger than ever.
Learning: Miss Scientist is just as new to RX Group as much as you but she's already fitting in as though she's been a member for years. As the second most competent person after Miss Secretary, you have high hopes for her. Though you have heard from the other Lackeys that her experiments are...interesting, to say the least. (Choose 1)
[X] Improved Bodysuits: Your current outfits are nothing more than just cosplay. While durable enough of everyday wear and tear, the last fight with Braveman proves that they won't last long in a superpowered conflict. Fortunately, Miss Scientist has been doing her own research and just needs someone to complete what she's begun according to her notes. Cost: 10. Chance of Success: 50%. Reward: Stronger, more durable bodysuits. Increased defence.
Roll: 16
It was actually a lot harder than you thought it would be, making the prototype version of the new suits. Still, thanks to Miss Scientist's instructions, you think you're just about done here. You just need to finish one last step.
After mixing the required special dye that would serve to ensure that the suit would easily protect against extreme changes in temperature, you slowly lower the prototype suit into the chemical mix.
The moment the suit touches the chemical mixture, everything explodes.
It was a very good thing that you decided to do this outside instead of inside the base.
After the Lackeys dig you out from the junk heap that the explosion threw you into, you went over everything to try and figure out what had gone wrong.
Then Miss Scientist checks the notes that she gave you and remembers that while writing down the instructions on developing the anti-weather dye, she had been struck with inspiration and had jotted down the formula for a new explosive chemical mix in the middle of the page and had later forgotten about it.
Fortunately, the chemicals that were needed for the dye had weakened the explosive or else there wouldn't be a junkyard left.
Unfortunately, the prototype is ruined meaning you'll have to start from scratch.
Damn it.
…
Improved Bodysuit will be completed next turn.
Ideology: You are still fairly new to RX Group so maybe you should put some time into getting to know the other members better. Maybe they can help you figure out this evil gig and if nothing else, you can build up camaraderie with them. Having been around for more than a week now, you've figured out when your bosses are free to have at least a bit of a chat. (Choose 1)
[X] The Dragon: She's the most feared member within all of RX Group. Miss Secretary has an iron grip on the Group's finances and an explosive grip for the Boss when he gets out of line. She's been by the side of the Boss since forever according to the Lackeys. Just who is Miss Secretary? Cost: 5. Chance of Success: 80%. Increased relationship with Miss Secretary. Chance of Increased Stewardship and Intrigue.
Roll: 98
Miss Secretary calls you for a meeting in her office. You weren't expecting that but nonetheless, you bring with you the pudding that you bought in order to try and get closer to the woman who was the true backbone of RX Group. Without her, the group would have fallen apart a long time ago.
You find Miss Secretary at her desk working on some paperwork with one hand and typing something up on a laptop with the other. On her face is an intense look of concentration as she focuses on two tasks at the same time. It's quite different to her usual expression of apathy that you and the other see all the time or scorn that she directs to the Boss when he messes up.
The look of a woman who gets their job done is a beautiful one.
When she notices that you have arrived, Miss Secretary closes her laptop and neatly pushes her paperwork to the side. With her full attention on you, she greets welcomes you to her office. Compare to the rest of the base, it's neat and tidy with little decoration save for a few potted plants. The furnishings are mostly practical and orderly.
"Lackey D, or would you rather I refer to you by your real name?" Miss Secretary asks you.
You don't know what she means, you tell her. She frowns slightly before nodding.
"Very well then. I'm here to inform you that you shall be my new assistant for the foreseeable future."
Eh?
"You have demonstrated initiative as well as a desire to improve yourself and your comrades. You care about the wellbeing for your fellow comrades and so you've taken it upon yourself to completing the improved bodysuit to increase our forces durability. Not only that, you have been moving in the shadows in order to weaken our enemies."
You're pleased that someone has noticed your attempt to drive a wedge deeper between the Prism Rangers. Now if only Miss General didn't interfere.
"Though I do apologise for Miss Black General, she has yet to fully grasp that as a member of RX Group, she must crush the heroes that she admires so much. At this point of the plan's progress, her 'reluctance' is tolerable as we are lacking in members and resources. However, once we have obtained more manpower and funds, we will not be so forgiving of our General's 'eccentricities'"
Your eyes widen when you realise that despite how things appear on the surface, Miss Secretary, and the Boss as well you assume, aren't happy with how Miss General is doing things. Now if you were an evil minion looking to rise up the hierarchy, this kind of information would be fantastic for you. Oh wait, you are one! Hurrah!
"In any case, you are technically promoted to my personal assistant and will be helping me with my duties. As my assistant, you will be free to decline any mission that Miss General assigns to you. Refusal is not an option."
You nod your head in acceptance. This is good news, very good news.
"Now that's settled, please pass me a pudding. I would like a snack before I teach you the in and outs of RX Group's information network and bookkeeping."
Reward: Improved Relationship with Miss Secretary. Promoted to Miss Secretary's Assistant. +2 Stewardship. +2 Intrigue.
Personal: You've got some free time to spare after you've done your chores and assigned duties. (Choose 1)
[X] Physical Conditioning: You're weak. You know that without your powers, you're actually weaker than the other minions. You need to get stronger, faster and build up your stamina. A strong body is essential to surviving as a villain, in your opinion at least. Cost: 10. Chance of Success: 90%. Reward: Better Stamina. Progress towards Trait. ???
Roll: 75
Since you don't like leaving things left along for too long, you've been making use of the training area that you made for group training. Lifting weights, running laps around the junkyard, parkour training by climbing junkheaps, balance training by not accidentally causing a junk heap to collapse on you – you make full use of your environment to become stronger.
Enthused by your new promotion, you double your efforts into improving your body. Unlike last week, you can feel the gains. Your body is sore but it is the good kind of sore.
With this, you're one step closer to being able to handle yourself without needing to rely on your powers. Hell, in fact, it feels like you're already back in shape.
Reward: Fit Body Trait gained.
*retreats quickly into the shadows crying tears of blood before sacrificing a virgin to the elder gods still crying via stereotypical volcano*
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