As Azrael and Vera entered, the boss room lived up to their expectations. It was a large square room, and the walls were painted a bright orange. Upon the walls were carved shelves which were decorated with assorted teddy bears.
"I never want to see another god damn teddy in my life." Proclaimed Azrael, as Vera giggled.
Then they caught sight of Berrefos. He was sitting atop a wooden throne with two pet brown bears at his side. He then rose, and jumped down from his throne. The two brown bears also got up. Berrefos was about the same height as Azrael, and looked like a pot-bellied teddy bear wearing overalls. He was missing an eye, and looked to be patched up in a few places. He brandished a large one handed axe that looked like a hatchet. He was adorable.
"In the name of Freya, this furry one shall behead you!" Bellowed the bear.
"Hey Vera, do you think us being shunned by the church has any play on the quests we receive?" Questioned Azrael.
She shrugged, but it sure seemed like it.
Berrefos stood there as the two brown bears came to attack.
"Skippy and Scotty, show those two humans what we bears are made of!" Roared Berrefos.
"I know what you're all made of! Green blood, fluff, and suicidal tactics!" Screamed Azrael.
The two bears advanced, and Azrael shot a few blade waves which the bears moved out of the way of.
"Vera, do you think you can handle one?" Said Azrael.
She nodded, and proceeded to confront Scotty the brown bear.
Azrael then focused on his battle.
The bear stood on two legs and began to try and maul Azrael. Azrael dodged, and cleaved the bear.
Critical Hit!
The bear moaned as one of its legs flew across the room.
He assumed the bears to be around level twenty five, as they were quite easy. Most likely the boss would be around level fifty, but that didn't really phase Azrael. This was too easy. They were just raking in loot and infamy. Azrael shot a blade wave at the bear to finish it off, and looked over at Vera.
Vera had long since finished and was looking over at him as well. She had cast dark arrow five times, and impaled the bear with ten dark arrows, and garnered a bit of mastery.
The two grinned at each other, and looked at Berrefos. He was kneeling on the ground crying. Apparently he was quite upset that his pets were done in so easily...
He roared and charged towards Vera. Vera deftly dodged and tumbled out of the way of Berrefos' axe multiple times, until Azrael drew near.
Gained Skill: Tumble
"Azrael! I got a skill called Tumble! It makes combat a bit easier!" Stated Vera, excitedly.
"Have it..." Said Azrael, Lazily.
"Vera stand back and give me cover fire with your dark arrows. I'll tank it." Said Azrael.
Vera nodded and stepped back ten feet. She then began pelting Berrefos with dark arrows.
Azrael hit the bear 3 times, and was parried. It didn't matter. Even if he is parried, his combo still rises as long as he doesn't parry or block.
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Azrael slashed, screamed, and became faster. Soon, Berrefos could hardly keep parrying at the speed the large blade was moving.
"What kind of sorcery is this! No man can swing a blade that large at such insane speeds!" Screamed Berrefos.
Bloodthirst truly became an asset during boss battles where the boss has a large amount of health and skill. He simply dodged, and became stronger and faster the more hits he dealt.
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Bloodthirst has leveled up.
"Aurablade!" Shouted Azrael, as his blade was enveloped in red.
Finally, the bear's axe was knocked aside. Azrael then proceeded to deal blow after blow to the bear in quick succession. He was well past 100% increased damage and weapon speed at this point, and dealing critical hits at a frightening pace.
Critical Hit!
Critical Hit!
Critical Hit!
Critical Hit!
Critical Hit!
Critical Hit!
Aurablade has leveled up.
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Berrefos dropped his weapon, and took a knee. he was huffing heavily, and bleeding green goo profusely.
"Freya will avenge me...What god will avenge you, human?" Huffed Berrefos.
Azrael looked disheartened. It was an ominous proclamation to say the least.
Azrael then spun his blade around, and decapitated the bear.
T-ting
You have defeated a boss.Berrefos the Huntsman recorded in the Slayer log.
The slayer log now confers +2 AGI, +1 STR, and +5 Fighting Spirit.
You may choose one of Berrefos' three skills to inherit.
Berrefos' three skills are: Axe Mastery, Roar, and Beast Taming.
"I used a sword, axe mastery is useless. Roaring would be kind of cool, but I think it would scare people away from me more...I guess I will take Beast Taming?"
Skill Gained: Beast Taming
"Check Skill: Beast Taming." Said Azrael.
Beast Taming - Beginner 1 - 0%Using bait, or strength, you may prove your worth to certain monsters and recruit them as your loyal servants.
* 5% easier to recruit monsters.
* Monsters you tame have 5% increased life.
* Monsters you tame have 5% increased damage.
"That's pretty cool I guess...I won't complain about free skills!" Said Azrael, happily.
He looked over, and Vera's mouth was still open.
"How do you swing that large sword so fast..." Questioned Vera.
"Meh...it's like...a passive skill or something. The more hits I do, the faster and stronger I get...kind of. I can't block or parry though." Stated Azrael.
"That's awesome!" Exclaimed Vera.
Azrael nodded as the two split the loot and cut up the bear for parts.
Azrael received Berrefos' Axe, and Vera took a ring that increased Mana and Mana Regen.
"I think I got the shit end of the stick..." Mumbled Azrael under his breath.
As the two were walking out of the cave, Azrael spotted a stray Berriken Hiding.
"Oh...I thought we killed all of them...Hold on, let me try something." Said Azrael.
He then walked over to the bear, who screamed and tried to run.
Azrael picked it up by the head, and turned it so it was facing him.
"Join me, or die." Said Azrael, calmly.
The Berriken nodded quickly over and over.
You have tamed Berriken.
Please name your pet.
"I'll name you...Percy."
The Berriken bowed and said, "A great name mein furry! I will follow you always."
"Excellent." said Azrael, as another window popped up.
This is your first tamed monster, so the system will provide a brief explanation.
Tamed monsters gain their own exp, skills, and items.
You can allocate their skills and raise them as you see fit.
It is also your responsibility to equip them(if possible), and distribute their items.
"Wow this system is quite intricate, and interesting. I look forward to assisting your growth, Percy." Said Azrael.
"Check Stats for Percy!" Said Azrael.
NamePercyPrimary ClassNoneHealth260Mana260Level8Health Regen/Sec1.0/sMana Regen/Sec1.0/sStrength8Agility12Wisdom10Intelligence10Stamina25Vitality10Attack2Defense1Endurance3Sustenance4Magic ResistanceFire-50%Water0%Earth0%Electric0%Dark10%N/ASkill points left to distribute: 35
"Percy...you're so weak...No wonder the Berrikens were so easy." Stated Azrael.
Percy held his head down in shame.
"Don't worry Percy, we will mold you into a model warrior!" Exclaimed Azrael.
Percy saluted.
The three then started heading back to Athan Village.