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"Huh, the media work fast. That does bring us to my question, though: I don't see why you're helping us so readily, given the amount of heat we've got on our tail. You didn't have to offer us a defensible position or supplies against the Messiahs. Even if you guys have bad blood with them, I'm sure we could have beaten them up without you sticking your neck out for us. Again, I'm really thankful for the help, but all the intrigue tonight has left me a little paranoid, sorry for that."

"Hey, adventurers help each other out. That's how we roll. Kicking the Messiahs' collective asses is just a perk of the job. Those upstarts think they can move on an actual guild, too. I'd like to remind 'em why we're the third strongest guild in the city."

"Don't make me laugh. We're an adventuring guild, not a bunch of wannabe criminals who want to talk tough and fleece tourists."
Hitomi seems rather....dismissive of what Xerxe just said. She turns to Lastelle.
"Well, did you kill that dude?"

G-8, perform Sumiko

"Right."
Hitomi stalks over to a shed in the corner of the compound, yanking the door open. Inside, a wealth of weapons, from spears to gauntlets to tomes, can be seen.

"Knock yourselves out. Get some spares, patch your stuff up if you need to. I don't think it'll be long, but it'll definitely take a chunk out of you."
You may request up one weapon up to B rank from Hitomi. In addition, any and all weapons you currently possess will be refreshed in QL.

~~Enemy Phase~~
Dom is off the battlefield.
"Tch. COME ON!"

Orobas does not seem like he's going down easy. Indeed, he's grown rather tougher since the last time Keith fought him. Even with the beating that would down any other foe, Orobas is still standing, still standing strong enough to give Keith a right smash to the side, stinging despite 42-1's heals.

(Keith is a strong starter!)
(Keith's Underdog activates!)
(Orobas is blinded by rage....)
(Orobas' Bloody-Minded Determination activates! +2 stacks)
(Orobas' Demon Pledge has +2 stacks!)
(Orobas' Underdog activates!)
(Orobas is inside a pit of danger!)
(Borea's Charisma activates!)
(Trish's Daunt activates!)
(Andras' Demonic Aura activates!)
(Jarvis' Charisma activates!)
(Yliss' Support activates!)

Orobas initiates!
Hit Rate: 73 to hit
Hit: 67, hit!
Keith takes 15 damage!

Keith retaliates!
Hit Rate: 84 to hit
Hit: 54, hit!
Orobas takes 8 damage!

Keith strikes twice!
Hit Rate: 84 to hit
Hit: 54, hit!
Orobas takes 8 damage!

(Orobas' Resolve activates!)
(Orobas gains a stack of Bloody-Minded Determination!)
(Orobas' Demon Pledge gains a stack!)

Despite Keith's ferocious counterattack, the old demon isn't quite finished yet.

"Come on, kid! Is that all you got? Hit me! HIT ME!"

Meanwhile, with Shoes no longer a target, Jeff goes for what he assumes is a weaker target.
"Sorry, missy! Ain't personal, this. We got'a giv'em a good show, yeah?"

(Milly hears the bell of a beginning!)
(Jeff's Death from Above activates!)
(The road leads Jeff who knows where!)
(Jeff is strong!)
(Yliss' Support activates!)

Jeff initiates!
Hit Rate: 77 to hit
Hit: 53, hit!
Milly takes 36 damage!

Milly retaliates!
Hit Rate: 78 to hit
Hit: 23, hit!
(Luna check: 17, pass!)
Critical: 8, hit!
Jeff takes 39 damage!

Jeff is downed!

As the crowd cheers Jeff being knocked unconscious by Milly's shadowy scythe, she sighs, shaking her head.

"Alright, kiddo, show me what you got."

(Trish's Daunt activates!)
(Trish wasn't good enough...)
(Andras' Demonic Aura activates!)
(A new day begins for Trish!)
(Trish is a fool for adventure!)
(Yliss' Leaf on the Wind activates!)
(Yliss feistily flies to the fight!)
(Keith's Support activates!)

Trish initiates!
Hit Rate: 5 to hit
Hit: 1, hit!
Yliss takes 30 damage!

(Yliss shall never stop being herself!)
(Yliss gains three stacks of Musou!)

Yliss retaliates!
Hit Rate: 67 to hit
Hit: 42, hit!
Trish takes 19 damage!

Yliss isn't bad, but even her speed isn't quite fast enough to avoid Trish's heavy blade.
"Hm. Not bad. Not bad at all. I'm impressed. Maybe I should invite you to the guild sometime. Kid in the red hat, get out of here!"
"Got it!"

Meanwhile, as medics cart off Dom, Rena prepares to attack Jarvis.
"I'm really sorry about this, Wiggler guy. I really like your hat! I'll try not to hit it too hard!"

(Rena's gloomy heart would grow brighter in an instant!)
(Kazuto's Support activates!)
(Marcia's Support activates!)
(Jarvis' Wigglership is blossoming!)
(Jarvis shines like a sapphire star!)
(Trish's Daunt activates!)
(Jarvis' Shield Wall activates! +1 AS/DR)

Rena initiates!
Hit Rate: 75 to hit
Hit: 64, hit!
Jarvis takes 17 damage!

Jarvis cannot retaliate!

While Rena provides an adequate distraction, Andras slips in for the attack.
"Dreadfully sorry, old chap. But, well, as they say, the show must go on."

(Andras' Demonic Aura activates!)
(Andras serves the Great Faustus!)
(Andras is bound by duty....)
(Andras is the Lord of Avarice!)
(Marcia's Support activates!)
(Jarvis' wigglership is blossoming!)
(Trish's Daunt activates!)
(Jarvis' Shield Wall activates! +1 AS/DR)
(Terrorslayer's Support activates!)

Andras initiates!
Hit Rate: 64 to hit
Hit: 62, hit!
Jarvis takes 13 damage!

Jarvis retaliates!
Hit Rate: 96 to hit
Hit: 56, hit!
Critical: 3, crit!
Andras takes 33 damage!

Jarvis strikes again!
Hit Rate: 96 to hit
Hit: 76, hit!
Andras takes 11 damage!

Andras is downed!

Jarvis, having had quite enough of the show going on, knocks the demon flat on his backside.

"You foolish gnome! When your time on this world ends, enjoy nothing!"

(Terrorslayer's Duelist activates! +10 Critical)
(Jenkin's Duelist activates! +3 DMG)
(Jenkins does not seek out a fight!)
(Jenkins fights for the sake of toenails!)
(Jenkins gives them a heart attack!)
(Trish's Daunt activates!)

Terrorslayer initiates!
Hit Rate: 50 to hit
Hit: 11, hit!
Jenkins takes 21 damage!

Jenkins is downed!
(Death walks among you!)

As the toenail-seeking gnome gets punted by the equally-tiny hooded person, Terrorslayer does a cute dance on the spot, before hastily hiding it.
"Y-you saw nothing!"

Meanwhile, as Miria and Fantine retreat, Asuna spies an advancing Kazuto.
"You want a fight, Asuna? You know, I've been dying to see how good you are. Not because we're, well, Asuna and Kirito. Well, maybe a little because of that. Anyway, come on. One on one."
Map objectives updated.

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XP: 29/100

"Let's get going!"
The Warriors and their allies make a hasty retreat, following the Starlight Soldier, the Messiahs running not far behind.

Not two streets later, they make it to a small, walled compound, with one gate barely ajar. The Starlight Soldier ushers the Warriors inside, making sure everyone is in, before slamming the gate shut despite the gate being twice her size and clearly more than that in weight. The guildhouse before them looks dilapidated, the only new thing on it being the sign of the Starlight Soldiers, a crescent moon with several stylized sparkles, being plastered across the top of the door.

The fireballs slam against the gate behind them ineffectually as the Messiahs jeer at them.

"Little bird, you can't hide in there forever! We can fly over the walls!"
"They don't have wyverns or pegasi. I think. Alright. My name's Hitomi. I'm the guild leader of the Soldiers. I figure you guys are in a rush, so....let's cut the small talk. That gate will hold them for like fifteen minutes, we got some weapons in the guildhouse we can lend you. You in?"

Empi
"Uh....as for what I want? ...directions to your finest brewery would be nice. If that's not too much, I mean. Not sure what else to ask for. Sorry."

Whether Empi was being polite because Yukari was an attractive woman or because she was, in reality, shit-scared of the lady is....unknowable. Probably both.