517 Par’Talucca

"Your Majesty, I am pleased to see you in good health." Akira, the unofficial regent of Par'Talucca deeply bowed as he and his retinue of warriors greeted their king upon his return, as he was dipped low, his eyes glanced on over towards the side to examine the emotions and facial-expressions of his daughter's and her agents that had followed them to the kingdom of giants.

Seeing their not so enthusiastic expressions, he could near-accurately guess their results to be lacking, rather than ask for amazing results he kept his mouth shut and waited for Asai to divulge whatever information he was willing to instead.

However, as he raised his gaze, he noticed how the king's gaze was locked upon a certain area, following the line-of-sight, Akira only saw a few crates that stored spare oars and tools.

"Mizumi."

Hearing the man's domineering voice, and having his eyes connect directly with her own, the princess of Par'Talucca deactivated [Hide] and awkwardly waved to the man. "Hi. Long time no see?"

Recognising another member of the royal family, one who's blood actually carried the blessed bloodline of clan Par'Talucca, everyone but Robin and Asai bowed once more to greet her. Ignoring everyone around, she hopped off the crates and skipped on over towards the two. "Hi Robin, been good?-" The half-elf nodded as the edges of her lips rose into a warm-smile, from her memory of the dhan, the very first memories to surface were of her and Kozumi assisting her from her infliction and risky-position from Istvan's attempt at rape. After, it was only the emotions that grew as companions who both risked their lives to fight and protect the same man, which led them to experience and experience the same ordeals and trials.

"Asai~ I missed you. I hope you missed me too~"

"Mizumi, why are you here? Why aren't you besides Kozumi and Victoria?"

The silver-haired dhan pouted as she played around with her two long braided-tails that dangled over her bosom, her single crimson red eye glistened as it became wet from holding back a tear. Her other, still covered by an eyepatch that was designed black with golden ascents, as she equally wore Trichia's militant-uniform upon her body and tender-curves, rather than her usual yukata or kimono. 

"Y-you, you might not believe me but- I saw my great great great great- grandma, and she ordered me to return as you had something to give me? And by giving me something, you would also greatly benefit?"

Awkwardly fidgeting around with her hair, she honestly couldn't believe herself for following orders from a random dream of hers, one that only Kozumi believed in as she shyly met Asai's eyes. Praying that the man wouldn't see her as some crazy-bimbo. After all, having spent time being lectured by Victoria, and being besides the two pregnant ladies who's personalities had greatly softened with warmth and happiness. At levels only a mother could portray, Mizumi couldn't help but also desire the powerful and successful man, Asai de Trichia to allow her entry into his good-graces.

"Understood, don't leave my side until I say so."

She hadn't a clue as to what went through his mind, as he and Robin were always the type to not smile with their eyes, but only their mouths. But, she still felt her heartbeat stop in delight, as the words that left his handsome visage implied a closeness she desired. "W-what about when I need to go pick some flowers!? Or when we bathe!? W-"

Asai softly bonked her upon the head, snapping her out of her thoughts as her snow-like white skin reddened like asian-fever.

Walking past the princess, and equally pass Akira, he approached the horses and carriages that had been awaiting his return from Draftt, to return to the palace.

"Akira, update me."

Akira watched as his king ignored the royal-carriage and mounted a war-horse. Climbing upon his own, he rode besides his king as the others swiftly followed along.

"Your Majesty, your knights, vassals from Trichia had been awaiting your return for some weeks now. They mentioned having urgent-information and further orders for you, direct from Her Majesty, Victoria Del Lagos. Whilst I wasn't privy to such information, as they were intended for your eyes and ears only, I did manage to receive notice from my agents working in tandem with the knights of Lumix, who are still stationed within Aevraury.

Del Lagos' prince Victor is currently missing-in-action. And our enemies have advanced through the deadlands, and towards the border of humanity."

With glimpses towards his king, within the corner of his eyes, Akira noted the trembling of the man's fists as they gripped upon the reigns of the horse. And whilst his facial expressions remained stoic, never-faltering as he gazed forwards and scrutinized the path for any potential beasts or monsters. Asai de Trichia was struggling to calm his raging-heart as he equally blamed himself for wasting time sight-seeing, carving snowmen and ice-skating with Robin, whilst people he knew, fellow humans were dying and suffering from the horrors of warfare, and also the people of Etton.

His anger clouded his mind as his rage began to fill the frozen-wasteland and its people. Not taking into consideration if they were simply naively following orders, or actually were suffering supply-resource problems that halted their march and raising of banners. His annoyance, grievance and bloodlust flowed upon the entirety of Etton, as guilty-by-association took over his usual rationality.

It wasn't that he particularly cared for the prince, Victor Del Lagos. It was more because the prince was Victoria's sole-surviving family member. As someone who personally ended the life of her other brother, Arthur Del Lagos, and failed to prevent her father from dying, if he wasn't so weak, so inadequate, and perhaps if he hadn't wasted 6 months worth of time frolicking around the kingdom in search of his baby-crush Mel. Perhaps he would've been strong enough to even change the course and ending of the war, he thought.

At the very least, he didn't desire the woman to live through the death of another family-member, especially one in which she secretly greatly cared for. Even if the guy didn't deserve it, as the perverted sister-con he was. Who also willingly threw his kingdom and people into war, just to cement his name within the history books with glorified-battles and victories.

[Asai de Trichia: Lvl 98]

[HP: 180 MP:161]

[Title: Monster]

[Skills unlocked:]

[Active Skills:]

[Hide]

Able to Vanish from players or monsters that are up to 15 levels higher.

[Death Call]

Brings an opponent within a 10 meter distance to your feet and paralyze it for 4 seconds.

[Double Psychic Phantom/Annihilate]

Additional 300% Damage added to a regular attack.

[Sealing Square]

Seals opponents that are within a 15 meter range

[Phantom Menace]

Summon two phantoms 90% of caster level [Lvl 86]

[Lingering Shadow]

Leaves a phantom after image after skill usage

[Solar Eclipse]

200% of caster's normal attack +10% of [STR] to 360 degree AOE zone

[Lunar Eclipse]

375% of caster's normal attack +20% of [STR] to 180 degree frontal arc AOE

[Summon Meteor]

Summons a single rock meteor upon targetable destination [Mana Cost: 200]

[Summon Skeleton]

Skill costs both HP & MP. Maximum [25]

[Weighted Slash]

Overhead sword strike that increases caster's total [Mass] x [Velocity] by 15%

[Knife Throw]

Additional 40% damage added to your Dart Attacks.

[Summon Bird]

Summons a baby bird [Cotton] to caster side. Grants target [Glide]

[Summon Yokai]

Summons a baby raccoon [Tanuki] to caster side.

[Summon Pegasus]

Summons a baby mount [Dream] to caster side.

[Divinity]

Increase Divine Elemental damage by 20% and Elemental defence by 10%.

[Chaos]

Increase Chaos Elemental damage by 20% and Elemental defence by 10%.

[Darkness]

Increase Darkness Elemental damage by 20% and Elemental defence by 10%.

[Frozen]

Increase Ice Elemental damage by 20% and Elemental defence by 10%.

[Blazing]

Increase Fire Elemental damage by 20% and Elemental defence by 10%.

[Berserk]

All Skills MP cost +20% for duration. 20% of missing HP added to Melee Attack

[Heal]

50% Intelligence and 50% Psyche are applied to recover target's HP

[Marked Shadow]

Marked target [Robin Sol] location will be revealed to caster until mark change.

[Inventory]:

[Decimate][Ruin][Decay][Katana]

100% of caster's normal attack to AOE zone : Full Moon / Half Moon / Eclipse

[Massacre][Solace][Spear]

Overhead throw 25% of caster's [STR+DEX] as AOE damage at target proximity x 10

[Call to Battle][Caronia's Spirit][Ring]

Summon dwarven king Caronia's 1000 elites to battle.

[Bloodlust Amplification][Yokai Mask]

Wearer's bloodlust & killing intent is amplified during times of bloodshed.

[Overhaul][The Queen's Gift][Ring]

Appearance change to elven

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[Passive Skills:]

[Fledgling Incubus]

Mana extraction: [+1 Mana Point] [Once per target]

[Royal Soul]

+20 HP/MP [Asai] Level +5

[King Slayer]

+10% bonus damage dealt as true damage when fighting royalty

[Heavenly Designation]

Magical aspect of all skills immune to [Friendly Fire] with [Intent] 

[Heart of Gold]

[Asai] heart organ reinforced and empowered. +15 HP

[Blessed Bloodline]

All descendants originating from [Asai] granted [Immunity] to all genetic disorders.

[Sword Saint]

Lumix bloodline: +20% attack speed, damage, accuracy and critical rate when wielding a sword

[Sword and Dagger Mastery]

50% boost in Dagger and One Handed Sword damage

[Blunt Mastery]

50% boost in One Handed Mace damage

[Horsemanship]

The greater the bond between man and beast, the greater your unity

[Lance Mastery]

50% boost in One Handed Spear & Lance damage

[Bloodthirsty]

+25% damage against [Living] targets. Kills regain 10% of missing stamina.

[David & Goliath]

15% of damage dealt against larger targets changed to true damage

[Stealth]

When in stealth additional 50% effect

[Deadly Blow]

200% of user's [Agility] damage bonus upon a successful critical attack.

[Mental Fortitude]

Pain tolerance +50% effect. Mental debuff durations -50%

[Masochist]

Damage drop 20%

[Survivalist]

Potion consumption effect +15%

[Immunity]

Immune to bacteria, viruses, disease and toxins

[Hot Blooded]

Immunity to cold and freezing temperatures.

[Cleaning Mastery]

Attacks on stains and dirt +40% effectiveness.

[Endurance]

Stamina, health points and endurance increased +10

[Heavy Sleeper]

Health, Mana, Stamina and physical wounds recovers faster +5

[Robin's Desire]

15% Pain & DMG transferred to [Robin] When within 20m

[Delicious essence]

Your essence now tastes sweet and addictive.

[Alcoholic]

Alcohol tolerance +40%

[Nympho]

Ignite strong sexual urges within target

[Maestro's Touch]

Target sensitivity during intimacy increased +10

[Quirky]

All non-vanilla intercourse +10 target arousal and pleasure.

[High Libido]

Seed regeneration and capacity increased. Targets receive [Healthy] status.

[Loha's Blessing]

Del Lagos Royal Blood now flows through your veins.

[Craut's Blessing]

Par'Talucca Royal Blood now flows through your veins.

[Marea's Blessing]

Regenon Royal Blood now flows through your veins.

[Craut's Blessing+]

God of conflict Craut's favour now flows through you. +10 HP/MP/SP

[Silva's Blessing]

Goddess of wind Silva's favour now flows through you. +10 HP/MP/SP

[Silva's Protection]

Grants immunity to hostile physical projectiles under [Divine] rank

[Clairvoyance][Par'Talucca]

Passive immunity to all magical forms of stealth

[Chloe's Faith]

Targets that willingly consume your essence +10 loyalty

[Vena's Friend]

Citizens of Via Marea + 10 likeability

[Charismatic] 

Charm +10 Only effects the opposite sex.

[Dancer]

Whilst dancing, grace and coordination +10

[Bookworm]

A single touch is all that is required to read books, documents, papers and letters.

[Longevity]

Lifespan increased to [607.5] Aging greatly decelerated [Youth] Greatly extended.

"At what heights do I have to reach, before all these mother fuckers learn to leave the people I care about alone!?"

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"If it's war they want, it's war they'll have."