Quest: Goblin Extermination (Updated)
Goblin Squadron (2) Defeated.
Goblin Squadrons Remaining: 4
A quest update notification was able to distract the party as everyone leveled up yet again and a new wave of strength flowed through their bodies. A few additional screens appeared in front of Leo
-Bond of Zodiac: Tiger (Status)
-Through the process of growing stronger as a party, the Bond between Player [Leo] and Player [Lily] Has increased.
-A Heart to Heart conversation is required to go beyond and reach 10%
-Bond of Zodiac: Snake (Status)
-Through the process of growing stronger as a party, the Bond between Player [Leo] and Player [Ouroboros] Has increased.
-A Heart to Heart conversation is required to go beyond and reach 10%
Unlike with his sister, The Zodiac bond skill required that Leo form a deeper bond with the other 2 members of the party.
When he was about to open his mouth to speak, another message appeared before him, this one tinged in a yellowish green aura, identical to the colour of the energy emitted by Lunas tattoo.
Elemental Conversion: [Beast] Element Prism has been completed
Elemental Conversion [Beast] Form is now Available.
Recommended level to use is [Level 5].
Elemental Conversion Prisms In Progress: 2
Elemental Prism [Poison]: 12%
Elemental Prism [Wood]: 9%
Luna and Astra began to shine with a yellowy green light. Luna looked at herself in confusion before letting out a short gasp of surprise as a small lump appeared on her thigh before separating from her body. All of them looked somewhat horrified as the mysterious glob began to float in the air in front of Leo.
The unidentified mass quickly began to heat up in the air, becoming almost a pure ball of white light as it slowly flew towards one of the slots of the slot. When it entered the slot of Astra, Luna stopped glowing. At some point that bizarre mass had somehow crystalized into a peridot gemstone.
"Well that was gross...."
"What even was that?"
Lily had a bit of disgust in her eyes. While Horo couldn't help but ask a question, his own expression matching Lilys' own.
"Yeah. That was not pleasant. Did I grow a lump of flesh that turned into a stone?!"
Luna rubbed her thigh where that unexplained had come from as even she was confused about what was going on. .
"That was uhh. My unique skill..."
Leo had a sheepish expression as he too was equally disgusted by that display "Elemental Conversion is my unique skill. The only thing I really know about it is that using it will cause me pain, It may kill me and that I can switch between different forms based on the innate element of my companions."
The other members were surprised by those details yet they had no idea what any of that meant. The idea of them each possessing an innate element was news to them and they would probably have to find out more from someone in the near future whenever they got out of the forest.
"So what is my element?"
Luna pointed at herself, her eyes glimmering with interest at the thought of perhaps using magic in her fights.
Leos succinct reply made Horo nearly burst out laughing as he saw Luna purse her lips, her dreams of having some fancy magical element being crushed before it could even begin. Yet on the surface, Horo was smart enough to simply nod his head, only the corners of his mouth twitching betrayed his inner 'turmoil'.
"What about me lil brother~?"
Lily had a gentle smile on her face but she held her staff tightly as she quickly glared at Ouroboros. He had a feeling that if he mocked her, he would be getting smacked with her staff.
"Lily you seem to have the Wood Element. Though that makes sense since your species here is Wood Tiger"
Leo replied while scratching his temple, clearly not understanding what the criteria was for how innate elements were determined.
"Well that is interesting. I wonder what my element is... I am going to guess that it's something like Shadow ... .or Blood~"
Ouroboros was acting a little bit cheeky but Leo could see the curiosity and excitement in his eyes.
Luna and Lily simultaneous remark caused Ouroboros to flinch and blush a little bit in embarrassment.
"Horos element is apparently Poison"
Leo felt a bit sorry for the man who was being stared at by the two girls with disgust in their eyes. Hearing that, the snake stopped joking and clenched his jaw. Poison, fitting for a snake like him and his family....
Only Leo noticed the anger in his eyes, but the loud gurgling coming from Lilys stomach distracted everyone and grabbed their attention. Embarrassed Lily blushed
"I think we need to eat something. How about we log out and convene in an hour and finish the quest?"
Luna gave Lily a look of disbelief with eyes wide which caused the young woman to blush even further in embarrassment but Leo came to her rescue.
"Yeah that's fine. You guys could use a break too right? Go on, I will be fine here."
"Absolutely not! We wont leave you alone in a forest full of monsters!"
Luna shouted back almost immediately, scared by the seemingly careless consideration from her too kind brother who had a gentle smile on his face.
"Then take turns. One of you logs off and then takes a break to eat and answer the call of nature. I dont feel hungry so I am fine"
Leo waved his hand in a dismissive manner as if his sisters concerns was no big deal.
"Lil Bro...You are such a saint! I will take you up on that offer"
Lily flashed him a brilliant smile before opening up her menu to navigate to the Log off Option.
However, Lilys smile froze and then quickly turned to horror
"What do you mean by that?"
Leo tilted his head a bit confused.
"We can't log out until the quest is done..."
Lilys face that was quickly draining of colour as she explained.
"Oh well we can try to finish up fast I guess"
Ouroboros consoled halfheartedly, he himself wasn't all that hungry so the revelation didn't bother him.
"No. This is a really big deal. This is bad!!"
Lilys making a scene caused the party to frown when they noticed desperation creeping into her voice. .
"Why? We can skip lunch, no?"
Luna glanced at her friend with concern welling up in her eyes. What could be that bad about missing a meal once in a while?
Lily lowered her head as she revealed the reason for her desperation
The other 3 members of the party fell completely silent as they looked on in silent realization and horror It seemed there was another time limit in place, or the dignity of a lady would be soiled..in more ways than one.