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"Well, shit," Takehiro muttered, dropping his ax and glaive at his feet. Taking only a single whip-sword, the mercenary would proceed cautiously down the path, avoiding the spike traps and walls. When it came time to face the arrows, Takehiro would duck under their range if they were firing horizontally, or hop through between volleys if they fired vertically.

"Fucking dungeon and its fucking traps..."

FUSING
Tooth of Atlas: This greataxe is meant more for crushing than it is for slashing, as made evident by its ridiculously large, wide blade. +22 Str
with
Demon's Glaive: Two-hand. This glaive is ornately designed, bearing a skull at the base of the blade. The blade itself is long and powerful, being able to crush whatever it cannot cut through. It binds to the wearer's soul, seeming weightless for them, but almost too heavy to lift for anyone else. +12 Str.
Power: This glaive can become engulfed in flames, dealing fire damage with each swing.

To Make:

Brand of Kagu-tsuchi: *UPGRADED ONCE*This large glaive is said to be crafted by the gods themselves, being as grand as it is but being almost weightless to the one who wields it. It binds to the soul of a single person, making it weightless to them, but unbearably heavy to almost anyone and everyone else. Anything the blade cannot cut through, it is strong enough to crush. +34 Str
Power: This glaive can become engulfed in flames, dealing fire damage with each swing.

Cost: 800 Yen

FUSING
Stalker's Plated Ribs: Chest Add-On. The ribcage of the Stalker seems to be like plated armor that molds to the wearer's shape! +3 Con +3 Str +3 Dex
with
Stalker's Plated Ribs: Chest Add-On. The ribcage of the Stalker seems to be like plated armor that molds to the wearer's shape! +3 Con +3 Str +3 Dex

To Make:

Stalker's Plated Ribs: *UPGRADED ONCE* Chest Add-On. The ribcage of the stalker seems to be like plated armor that molds to the wearer's shape! +6 Con +6 Str +6 Dex

Cost: 800 Yen
Cost So Far: 800 + 800 = 1600 Yen

SELLING
Stalker's Plated Ribs: Chest Add-On. The ribcage of the Stalker seems to be like plated armor that molds to the wearer's shape! +3 Con +3 Str +3 Dex
9 stat points = 900
900 x .8 = 720 Yen

Cost So Far: 1600 - 720 = 880 Yen

FUSING
Dark Knight's Spaulders: These spaulders are horned, to match the helmet. They seem to add a good deal of size to the wearer, apart from adding to the appearance of a demon. +6 Con
Power: Unbreakable. Cannot be pierced.
With
Dark Knight's Spaulders: These spaulders are horned, to match the helmet. They seem to add a good deal of size to the wearer, apart from adding to the appearance of a demon. +6 Con
Power: Unbreakable. Cannot be pierced.

To Make

Dark Knight's Spaulders: *UPGRADED ONCE* These spaulders are horned, to match the helmet. They seem to add a good deal of size to the wearer, apart from adding to the appearance of a demon. +12 Con
Power:Unbreakable. Cannot be pierced.

Cost: 800
Cost So Far: 800 + 880 = 1680 Yen

SELLING
Elder's Necklace: A small necklace engraved with the Mon of the village that now lay in ruin. +3 Str
3 stat points = 300
300 x .8 = 240 Yen

Cost So Far: 1680 - 240 = 1440 Yen

FUSING
Item Name: Strike Gloves
Materials: Iron (1) Gunpowder (1)
Stats: +1 Str +1 Con +1 Dex +1 Wis +1 Spr
Description: These gloves are strong and durable, fitting comfortably around the wearer's arms. Along the knuckles are chambers which hold gunpowder, and upon striking, these chambers ignite, causing powerful but compact explosions.
Power: The wearer's punches become explosive.
With
Rider's Whip-Fist: The knuckles on these gauntlets are plated with spiked studs, adding an extra oomph to punches. But if you think that's awesome, just look at the power! +6 Str
Power: The knuckles on these gloves can shoot out, a wire attached allowing it to be used as a whip. What's more, the blades on the knuckles can pierce through surfaces and stick, allowing them to be useful as a grappling hook, as well as to retrieve things from long distances.

To Make
Rider's Explosive Whip-Fist: *UPGRADED ONCE* The knuckles on these gauntlets are plated with spiked studs, adding an extra oomph to punches. But if you think that's awesome, just look at the power! +7 Str +1 Con +1 Dex +1 Wis +1 Spr
Power: 1) The knuckles on these gloves can shoot out, a wire attached allowing it to be used as a whip. What's more, the blades on the knuckles can pierce through surfaces and stick, allowing them to be useful as a grappling hook, as well as to retrieve things from long distances.
2) The wearer's punches become explosive.

Cost: 800 Yen
Cost So Far: 1440 + 800 = 2240 Yen

SELLING
Dark Knight's Chestplate: This chest plate adds full protection for the wearer's torso. It seems very difficult to pierce, and stabbing it seems to be ineffective, as blades seem to bounce off the metal from thrusts. +4 Con +2 Str
Power: Elemental resist. No elemental attacks can harm the wearer's torso.
6 stat points = 600
Power = 1000
1600 x .8 = 1280

Cost So Far: 2240 - 1280 = 960

SELLING
Dark Knight's Gauntlets: These gloves are large, fully covering the wearer's forearms. There is a spike on the elbow that the wearer can use to to add force to their strikes. +4 Dex +2 Str
Power: Blocking with the gloves nullifies all damage.
6 stat points = 600
Power = 1000
1600 x .8 = 1280

Cost So Far: 960 - 1280 = -320 = 320 Yen refunded

SELLING
Dark Knight's Helmet: This horned helmet makes the wearer appear to look like a demon. Their eyes seem to turn red whenever it is worn, and their skin turns pitch black, radiating some sort of dark, misty energy. +4 Con +2 Wis
Power: Strikes to the head cannot daze the wearer. 1/2 damage taken from all blows to the head.
6 stat points = 600
Power = 1000
1600 x .8 = 1280

Total Refund: 320 + 1280 = 1600

Stopping at the entrance, Takehiro would usher the others out in a hurry, making sure they were all safe before he, too, would leap out of the maze! THIS WAS IT FOR THEM! WOULD THEY GET THE LOOT, OR BE CRUSHED TO DEATH?!

Takehiro was glad to see he had no trouble, but he was concerned for his teammates! Sprinting down the path, he could only hope they were okay! "DON'T WORRY GUYS! I'M COMING!"

Maybe they'd hear his voice and be inspired!

Being tackled to the ground, Takehiro dropped his weapons once more, trying to raise his arms up so the whips would crack at the ground instead of his wrists! Once that was done, he would slam both of his fists into the Stalker's face to crush and destroy it, before throwing its mangled body at the Riders and rushing at them, aiming to strike both of their faces in!

Grunting as his body crashed against the wall, Takehiro would cough up a bit of blood, catching himself on a knee. As the monsters charged, he roared, charging them back. He would watch for any attacks, quickly darting in between the closest two monsters to slam his explosive fists into both of their stomachs and send them flying down the hall. If that were successful, he would approach the final enemy and strike its face in a flurry of fists!

"Come on, you fuckers! HERE'S AMAKUSA TAKEHIRO!"

Takehiro audibly grunted as he was cut across his arms and legs, and as he was tackled to the ground, he would attempt to strike the Stalker's face with both fists and blow that fucker up. If he was successful, he'd lean forward and punch the shit out of the previous stalker, before reaching out for his glaive to fend them off!

"Hiroshi! Get the others, take the chest, GO!"

Chances were, the group was only gonna get fucked up, what with Haji and Yukimura remaining in the back. Might as well get them the hell out of there.

Takehiro took the hit to his shoulder, but it didn't affect him! He charged forward, looking to impale the standing Rider's spine and rip it apart, before slashing out at the Stalkers as they charged! He would begin to swing his glaive in front of him in fiery figure-eights to hold them back!

If, for some reason, Takehiro's attacks failed, the mercenary would break a hole in the nearest wall, hopefully leading to another path. If it did, he would throw the Daimyo chest into it, and tell Hiroshi, "Get the others and go! Get the hell out of here! I'll hold 'em off!"

"Well it's about god damn time!" Takehiro exclaimed, putting his glaive in one arm and taking the Daimyo chest in another. Though, his excitement quickly died at the sounds of hooves and some sort of movement. Brows furrowing, the mercenary moved back down the path, glaive at the ready. Whatever was coming at them, he was going to be prepared for it.

"Everyone, stay behind me!"

"Score!" Takehiro's fist struck the air as he cheered, though he was still in considerable pain. He would retrieve his ax, putting it on his back, and taking his glaive back in his hands. Afterward, he would go up to Hiroshi, just to check and make sure the little guy was okay.

"You alright there, buddy?"

If everything was peachy, he would continue down the path, taking point.

Takehiro just looked from Hideyasu to Papa Morei. It seemed they had a lot of shit go down between the two of 'em, and it was hard for the mercenary to relate. His own home life was pretty good. He had both his parents, his three sisters and two brothers were all very close. And then there was the Morei family.

"Look, he's your father. Either way, you'd need to calm your shit." He shrugged, matter-of-factly. The guy could try and argue if he wanted, Takehiro would just deck him in the face again. "Fact is, your bro's alive. Could probably see him sometime."