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So, is it just me or is it a little weird that "Spy Master" Ernest got eavesdropped on without him being any the wiser? By a priestess of all things?
Check those shadows, is all I'm saying.
"The shrine is located away from the outer walls. The only window is above the entrance, so people gathered inside can see when the sun rises. It is small and round." "What do you mean by that?"
"The gong is in the shrine, of course. And cloaked robes are not allowed - what I wear is the appropriate gear for this ceremony. The whole prayer begins before sunrise and ends some time after the sun is visible. I have to be present during all of it." Alexandra blinked and her cheeks flushed briefly. "You, you don't have to be so concerned about my safety... I will manage. My father won't raise his hand on me."
"Um, but I can't! I'm the one who leads the prayer and hits the golden gong. If I won't start the prayer, everyone will start looking for me."
"See, before the prayer begins, I have to announce it by hitting a gong with a mallet. First hit tells the people to gather, the seconds starts the ceremony. So I thought that, at the first sound of gong, my servant will come and take few of you to the stables to grab your mounts. At the second gong, you would start your escape."
"I could go, and Matilda, we could manage the horses and pegasi. And I think Salvatore should come, too - I'm not sure that anyone else could approach his wyvern without startling it..."Is the crit from my sword not being included on the stat block on my sheet for some reason?
"I don't think you will slip unnoticed right now. There are patrols and guards stationed most of the day and night, except the morning prayer." She paused for a while, and looked at the door, as if someone was to burst through right now. But no one did. "At the morning prayer, most of the soldiers stationed in the castle pray at the shrine or in the mess hall. The main gate is still heavily guarded, but the rear entrance for supply wagons and couriers is not. During the prayer, there's only one guard looking over the road and backyard. I think I have a plan, if you're willing to listen?"
14, -, 53, 84, 91, 95, 62, 94
81, 52, -, 21, 76, 16, 48, 20
6, -, 39, 100, 61, 97, 90, 43
3, 83, 76, 40, 72, 47, 1, 16
80, 47, -, 55, 70, 44, 24, 60
82, 64, 70, max, 29, 45, 16, 73
auto, 33, 69, 1, 67, 37, 32, 84
25, -, 49, 54, 95, 65, 3, 17
9, 37, 67, 95, 88, 88, 59, 2
auto, -, 85, 91, 99, 46, 36, 40
80, 55, -, 87, 86, 99, 56, 23
72, 62, 26, 43, 21, 95, 14, 47
39, 62, 60, 16, 14, 35, 41, 55
"Um... well, if you insist." Alexandra slipped in and closed the door with her body. "I've accidentally eavesdropped on my father when he was talking with Ernest earlier today... you're going to be executed tomorrow morning. If you do not manage to escape, that's it..."
Hit: 78-20-7 = 51
Hit roll: 60, miss!
Hit: 78-30-17 = 31
Hit roll: 5, hit!
Damage: 15-1 = 14dmg
Fezz counters!
Hit: 105-30-10 = 65
Hit roll: 26, hit!
Damage: 11-0 = 11dmg
"Hey! I told you to run away!" He stopped his lance and made the horse dance on spot, hesistating.Hit: 93-20-10-17 = 46
Hit roll: 15, hit! Crit roll: 3!
Damage: 8-3 = 3x5 = 15dmg
Hit: 83+15-10-21 = 67
Hit roll: 5, hit!
Damage: 11+1-4 = 8dmg
Hit: 90-15-10-12 = 53
Hit roll: 75, miss!
Irene counters!
Hit: 103+15+10-14 = 114, autohit!
Damage: 15+1-3 = 13dmg
Hit: 90+15-20-12 = 73
Hit roll: 28, hit!
Damage: 14+1-5 = 10dmg
Sheila counterattacks!
Hit: 93-15-14 = 64
Hit roll: 15, hit!
Damage: 12-1-3 = 8dmg
Hit: 83+15-20-16 = 62
Hit roll: 69, miss!
Hit: 101-20-19 = 62
Hit roll: 54, hit!
Damage: 11-0 = 11dmg
Hit: 103+15+10-14 = 114, autohit!
Damage: 15+1-3 = 13dmg
"Um, but, there's too many people working outside, someone might... overhear. So, um, I know a place in the castle... and the peach-head girl can come along..."
"I... I was wondering if you would be, um, interested in a walk. The moon is pretty tonight. I, um, have something to tell you..." She tried not to be embarassed but the flush on her cheeks almost radiated off heat.
"H-Hello there, is Sir Gregor inside?"
