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Puella Magi Megami Tensei
925: An Old Legend.
[X] "Aogami...!"
"So, I'm guessing that there's a big problem with this "throne"?" You ask, silently hoping that the answer isn't yes.
"Indeed." Ame-No-Uzume confirms, "There's a power vacuum that has yet to be filled, even after Lady Amaterasu was shattered. Many former gods seek to reclaim their divinity and take the throne."
"Why do I have to be right...?" You mutter to yourself, "Welp, we know of at least two gods working in Mitakihara, Athena and Eris. Three of you count Asura, but I beat him."
"Then they seek the throne." Ame-No-Uzume explains, "Should you endeavor to stop them, you should know their plan to reach divinity." The demon breathes in deep, and exhales, "They seek a compatible mortal soul to bond with. 'Tis a difficult task, and for good reason. Once the demon has found a compatible mortal, they shall become one, and their power shall only be rivalled by another of their kind."
"You're talking about that old legend of the Nahobino, right?" Grandpa steps in front of you, "You're telling me it's true?"
Ame-No-Uzume looks away sadly.
Grandpa sighs, shaking his head, "I genuinely hope that this Nahobino business just stays a legend. We've got enough problems as if is."
Raido seems to be deep in thought, staring at his lap.
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"So, I'm guessing that there's a big problem with this "throne"?" You ask, silently hoping that the answer isn't yes.
"Indeed." Ame-No-Uzume confirms, "There's a power vacuum that has yet to be filled, even after Lady Amaterasu was shattered. Many former gods seek to reclaim their divinity and take the throne."
"Why do I have to be right...?" You mutter to yourself, "Welp, we know of at least two gods working in Mitakihara, Athena and Eris. Three of you count Asura, but I beat him."
"Then they seek the throne." Ame-No-Uzume explains, "Should you endeavor to stop them, you should know their plan to reach divinity." The demon breathes in deep, and exhales, "They seek a compatible mortal soul to bond with. 'Tis a difficult task, and for good reason. Once the demon has found a compatible mortal, they shall become one, and their power shall only be rivalled by another of their kind."
"You're talking about that old legend of the Nahobino, right?" Grandpa steps in front of you, "You're telling me it's true?"
Ame-No-Uzume looks away sadly.
Grandpa sighs, shaking his head, "I genuinely hope that this Nahobino business just stays a legend. We've got enough problems as if is."
Raido seems to be deep in thought, staring at his lap.
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- Pronouns
- He
Name drop confirmed!
Gawddamn, wonder who Athena's mortal is.
Actually, I wonder if Dawn could become a Deity Demon. Hmm.
- Location
- New Carollton, Maryland
think this should be 'three if you'
Isiri Pudireach
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"Or Yumi. Seriously, what the fuck did you feed her!?"
- Location
- Indonesia
She's searching for one. Initially, it was going to be Shoji. But then she changes targets to Yuma.
[X] "...Crap. That's why Eris took Victoria."
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[X] "Could someone explain what a Nahibono is? I'm completely lost."
-[X] "...Crap. That's why Eris took Victoria."
-[X] "...Crap. That's why Eris took Victoria."
...Is there a canon name for the Protagonist of SMTV? It'd be pretty awkward to call him Nahobino all the time.
Isiri Pudireach
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According to the Wiki, debug mode has his name as Kei Amemura.
926: Nahobino?
[X] "A Nahobino, or the Nahobino?"
"Wait, what even is a Nahobino?" You ask, desperately trying to understand why everyone is so worked up, "I'm completely lost, here! Can someone explain?"
"Ah, I suppose you wouldn't be familiar with the legend, being a mortal." Ame-No-Uzume begins, "When a demon finds a human that holds their Knowledge, they can become one being that holds great power. This being is referred to as a Nahobino. So, when you see a demon take a specific human out of a crowd, that usually means that they have their Knowledge."
Your heart falls into your stomach as the realization hits you.
"...That's why Eris took Victoria." You mutter to yourself.
"I always had a feeling that those two psychos were perfect for each other..." Kyoko shakes her head, the gravity of the situation not lost on her, "...Almost too perfect."
"So, if they're a Nahobino now, what can we do?" Kohaku asks in a low, hushed tone, "...Is there anything we can do?"
(INT ROLL: 16+10)
"...Wait a sec." You snap to attention, "If they are able to become a Nahobino, why haven't they done it already?"
"Because their wills aren't one, maybe?" Grandpa suggests, "Or maybe somethings wrong with her soul?" He nudges you.
You almost instantly get the message.
Victoria and Eris can't become a Nahobino because Victoria is a Magical Girl! That has to be it!
When your eyes flash with understanding, Grandpa simply smiles.
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"Wait, what even is a Nahobino?" You ask, desperately trying to understand why everyone is so worked up, "I'm completely lost, here! Can someone explain?"
"Ah, I suppose you wouldn't be familiar with the legend, being a mortal." Ame-No-Uzume begins, "When a demon finds a human that holds their Knowledge, they can become one being that holds great power. This being is referred to as a Nahobino. So, when you see a demon take a specific human out of a crowd, that usually means that they have their Knowledge."
Your heart falls into your stomach as the realization hits you.
"...That's why Eris took Victoria." You mutter to yourself.
"I always had a feeling that those two psychos were perfect for each other..." Kyoko shakes her head, the gravity of the situation not lost on her, "...Almost too perfect."
"So, if they're a Nahobino now, what can we do?" Kohaku asks in a low, hushed tone, "...Is there anything we can do?"
(INT ROLL: 16+10)
"...Wait a sec." You snap to attention, "If they are able to become a Nahobino, why haven't they done it already?"
"Because their wills aren't one, maybe?" Grandpa suggests, "Or maybe somethings wrong with her soul?" He nudges you.
You almost instantly get the message.
Victoria and Eris can't become a Nahobino because Victoria is a Magical Girl! That has to be it!
When your eyes flash with understanding, Grandpa simply smiles.
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Winged One
Not the Simurgh
- Location
- definitely the ground
- Pronouns
- They/Them/It
...hm. Is Kyuubey currently spying on us?
- Pronouns
- He
Probably.
Can't see why it wouldn't. I don't remember its classification for us but it sees us as important one way or another.
Isiri Pudireach
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[X] "Yeah, she is a Magical Girl. And, there may be some disharmony between them as well, considering Victoria seems to lack a proper sense of self preservation."
-[X] "Also, a bit off topic, but there is something I've been trying to figure out, and haven't been able to get a proper answer for. Would you happen to know why I can use Magatsuhi?" Show off the picture of you using your Magatsuhi form.
Because honestly, with Amaterasu having had a brief stint up top, they may have a chance of knowing.
-[X] "Also, a bit off topic, but there is something I've been trying to figure out, and haven't been able to get a proper answer for. Would you happen to know why I can use Magatsuhi?" Show off the picture of you using your Magatsuhi form.
Because honestly, with Amaterasu having had a brief stint up top, they may have a chance of knowing.
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- Pronouns
- He
I'm assuming your asking Ame-no-Uzume since Amaterasu's kind of fucked right now.
Also, why would they know if even Stephen doesn't?
Edit: I ask cause my understanding is that they were in a completely different dimension until recently when Amaterasu became pieces of herself.
I'm not sure if they have humans on that side or if they just come over here, feed and go back???
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Isiri Pudireach
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Mostly, though Amaterasu could still be the one to know.
As far as I can tell, Stephen is not all knowing in this quest. And since Amaterasu had the Throne, and Ame no Uzume was accompanying her then, they had a unique chance to learn stuff most can't.
Amaterasu managed to get the Throne, so the two of them have definitely observered humans before.
Having held the Throne means she was, for a time, The Creator. Meaning she was managing at least one version of Earth and all the humans within.
Also, I don't think we know if she was a recent claimant of the Throne, just that she once held it.
BethofDeath
Girls just wanna have pun
- Location
- Sector ZZ9 Plural Z Alpha
- Pronouns
- She/Her
...didn't we already ask someone and they said we've got demon somewhere in our family tree?
Isiri Pudireach
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That was Dante and Vergil, who were a bit biased in their answer all things considered. Cause ya know, they're half demons themselves, and probably lacking the full picture.
Edit. Did change "straight answer" to "proper answer" because even if it is was due to her bloodline, she still has no clue which demon she's decended from.
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Isiri Pudireach
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It's uh, kinda awkward being the only vote so far...
I feel like Yumi would be a Siren if this were a Borderlands Quest.
927: Planning Phase
[X] "She's an idiot."
"Yeah, she's a Magical Girl." You nod, "And I'd bet on there being some disharmony between them, given Victoria's lack of self preservation and all."
"She's definitely not easy to work with." Kohaku comments with a tone full of vitriol, catching you a little off guard, "I don't think there's a compromising bone in her body."
"If you're aggravated with this Victoria girl, then she truly must be dreadful." Grandma agrees.
"Then it sounds like we have time to make a plan!" Grandpa smiles, "Raido, Yumi, join me in the dinin' room whenever you're ready! You too, Ame-No-Uzume!"
Raido nods, getting out of his seat and following Grandpa.
Seeing an opportunity, you decide to speak with Ame-No-Uzume, guiding her away from everyone. Once you're out of earshot (it'd be rude to talk in front of the TV)...
"Hey, this is a bit off topic, but I've been racking my brain trying to figure this out, and I thought you'd have an idea." You tell her. When Ame-No-Uzume nods, you continue, "Do you know why I'm able to use Magatsuhi?"
Ame-No-Uzume gasps slightly, moving a hand to her mouth, "Truly? You are able to utilize Magatsuhi as a demon can?"
"I mean, I think?" You admit, "I've got a picture of the ability I can use, if you'd like to look?"
"Show me." Ame-No-Uzume looks... Cautious as you raise your phone up to her.
She doesn't say anything as she looks at the screen. Then, she shakes her head, "I apologize, but I do not know what could be causing this. You are not a Nahobino, your demonic heritage isn't strong enough for something like this... I am truly out of ideas."
You sigh, "Eh, worth a shot, right?" After a quick shrug, you lead the demon to the dining room, and she takes her seat at the table.
"Okay, tell us everything you can about this Icky Vicky." Grandpa says, all eyes flocking to you.
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"Yeah, she's a Magical Girl." You nod, "And I'd bet on there being some disharmony between them, given Victoria's lack of self preservation and all."
"She's definitely not easy to work with." Kohaku comments with a tone full of vitriol, catching you a little off guard, "I don't think there's a compromising bone in her body."
"If you're aggravated with this Victoria girl, then she truly must be dreadful." Grandma agrees.
"Then it sounds like we have time to make a plan!" Grandpa smiles, "Raido, Yumi, join me in the dinin' room whenever you're ready! You too, Ame-No-Uzume!"
Raido nods, getting out of his seat and following Grandpa.
Seeing an opportunity, you decide to speak with Ame-No-Uzume, guiding her away from everyone. Once you're out of earshot (it'd be rude to talk in front of the TV)...
"Hey, this is a bit off topic, but I've been racking my brain trying to figure this out, and I thought you'd have an idea." You tell her. When Ame-No-Uzume nods, you continue, "Do you know why I'm able to use Magatsuhi?"
Ame-No-Uzume gasps slightly, moving a hand to her mouth, "Truly? You are able to utilize Magatsuhi as a demon can?"
"I mean, I think?" You admit, "I've got a picture of the ability I can use, if you'd like to look?"
"Show me." Ame-No-Uzume looks... Cautious as you raise your phone up to her.
She doesn't say anything as she looks at the screen. Then, she shakes her head, "I apologize, but I do not know what could be causing this. You are not a Nahobino, your demonic heritage isn't strong enough for something like this... I am truly out of ideas."
You sigh, "Eh, worth a shot, right?" After a quick shrug, you lead the demon to the dining room, and she takes her seat at the table.
"Okay, tell us everything you can about this Icky Vicky." Grandpa says, all eyes flocking to you.
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- He
Yeah, figured. Guess it was worth an ask at least.
Hey shot in the dark, maybe we are a Nahobino even though we haven't died yet with a sleeping god or something.
Isiri Pudireach
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Sadly the weak demonic heritage rules out Demi-kid.
What you're describing is a Godslayer, not a Nahobino. Oddly similar power-ups though...