First contact: D.D.D
The day had begun so simply for Red Snow with the party preparing to investigate what was believed to be a new dungeon, hell Crusty-sama had even decided to lead the group himself. Not that they needed it of course, they were all drastically over leveled for what was estimated to be about a level 50, but it was new content and that could mean anything could happen.
So a small 4 man party consisting of Crusty-sama as the tank, herself as the awesome melee DPS, a Sorcerer to deal with the trash, and a Bard for support was quickly gathered from whoever happened to be around loitering at Headquarters.
From there it had been a short ride to this new dungeon and it was impressive. A large European style mansion with a lovely clock tower, she bet it was the stage for a boss with lots of environmental effects. It looked like the perfect place for her roleplay group to have some fun later.
The trash mobs outside the entrance were...interesting, roving packs of what looked like little girls wearing maid outfits lead by Goblins (or Hobgoblins according to her HUD) dressed like butlers, although they ran the moment the maids had been killed.
Everything was going perfectly, so naturally as soon as they stepped through the main gate something went wrong.
Random event!!
[95]
With a very loud cry of "SPRING!" as their only warning the area was suddenly filled with what could only be described as a hail of magical blasts. Crusty and herself were the first hit by the surprise attack followed by the bard Respen who'd gotten a bit closer to the front line than he should.
The attack felt like something a speedster build would use, lots of weak strikes that didn't do much on their own but there were just so many of them that they added up really quickly. So naturally Crusty used a cooldown and on whatever it was before it could fire another wave.
Then it came back, the wisps of light that usually signaled that something had just died decided to reverse direction and with a poof, she was back with an almost childlike smile on her face. Taking that moment she managed to get her first glimpse of its health bar.
[Lilly White the fairy of spring: S̨̢҉t҉͢͢a͟͠g̴̶̡̛e̵̶͝ ̀̀͠4̶̀̕͟͏ ̡m̸̷̡i͏͡d͝҉͞͏-͢͝͏͠b҉̨͢͠o̵͟͠s̨̕͘͡s̨̢ ]
It sent a chill down her spine, was this some sort of monster that needed a quest item to defeat? What was wrong with its health name? And why was it so damn happy!!!
All questions had to be put on hold however as I was a bit busy dodging the rain of bullets, trying to find an opening to attack the thing (This was why I hated flying enemies) and keep a look out for any adds that might spawn.
Whether due to luck, skill or the fact that despite how unfair the boss seemed they were still over probably leveled for the fight everyone settled into a steady rhythm of dodging the attacks, healing what damage was done and killing the boss only to have it revive a moment later before the process repeats.
They must have triggered some sort of event or transition phase after the 5th or 6th time because the next thing Snow knew the entire area exploded in a rainbow of colored light momentarily blinding everyone. But if that wasn't enough to catch their attention the new arrival the large rainbow colored text that assaulted their senses was
紅(ホン) 美(メイ)鈴(リン)
Hong Meiling
Standing dead center in front of the gate, was a red haired woman who looked like your stereotypical monk player in her obviously Chinese inspired clothing, although Snow had to admit the beret was a really nice touch. Of course the fact that she seemed to be scolding the previous boss like one would a child and her over the top left everyone entrance momentarily stunned (Well everyone but Crusty, he looked like he was more intrigued than anything else).
Which lasted just long enough for....Meiling? to finish up with the other boss and address the party directly.
"Apologies for Lilly, she can get enthusiastic sometimes. Although if you wished for an audience with the Mistress of the House you merely had to ask."
Nervously they all looked at Crusty, he was their guild leader so it was his decision.
Meiling's Persuasion [74] vs Crusty's Bloodlust [25] Success!!
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(POV Flandre Scarlet)
You waited in the throne room for the guests to arrive, Meiling had sent a fairy ahead to give the good news, it seemed they were at least willing to talk.
Now you just needed to decide on how to meet them
What is your plan for the meeting?:
[x] Aggressive, demand why they attacked your mansion.
[x] Diplomatic, be polite like big sister and try to figure out who they are and why they're here.
[x] The Gensokyo way, challenge their leader to a Danmaku battle.
[x] Write in
Who's there?:
[x] Sakuya
[x] Patchouli
[x] Meiling
[x] Combination of the 3
oh wait I mean 4
[x] Koishi
Snacks:
[x] Write in