Game 100 Prelude RP: Phantom of the Masquerade Ballroom

[mao]

Sept 16, 2021 17:23:33 GMT -6 Ame said:

The mentioning of a killing game had frozen Hanna with fright. After calming herself out of it, she looked at the gods and asked

"I'm sorry, but, you aren't serious, right?"

"This is just some kind of joke... right?"

Coming to the realisation that they maybe weren't joking, she turned to the group of people around her

"How... how are you all okay with this? Throwing away your lives on a whim because some gods told you to? This is unbelievable!"

"Are we not among DRG Lands best in our own fields? And these gods wish for us to die, to decide some trivial matter between themselves?!"

She moves away from the gods, rather panicked

"This is-"

She falls over, tripping on her own feet

"This is... insanity!"

"It's not a joke," Excel says very dryly. "And the sooner you accept the reality of the situation, the better. That reality is, we don't have the right to resist our dear rulers' commandments nor the means to leave this place anymore. All we can do is go along with their plans. If you do not have the heart to make your wish come true by whatever means necessary, you might as well throw away your ambitions and serve as a stepping stone for the rest of us."

Sept 16, 2021 22:58:11 GMT -6 crazynuto said:

Sholmes is halfway through his third slice of pie when this "Killing Game" news finally hits his ears. Oh dear these gods seem serious. He eyes glance from Excel to the rather...excitable Satorae. He whispers rather loudly to Excel, his usual jovial expression turned much more serious.

"Keep your eyes on those who seem a tad too devoted my good man. Those girls chattering over there might just start slaying if the good Witch looks their way. Keep your wits about you, and I shall mine."

Sholmes raises his voice, turning to the gaggle of Gods gallivanting over yonder, and asks.

"Surely this game can't possibly take place in a small room such as this? Seems a bit too...simple, no? If I may be so bold...you have a more appropriate venue in store, don't you?"

Excel simply nods. It is best not to draw the attention of this cult, given how many of them are participating in this game - their blind devotion is a dangerous element in a killing game. Besides, Excel has no plans of getting on the bad side of the Witch. After all, he still needs her for something...

"I too, would be interested in learning of the venue beforehand, so we can make... preparations."

[Magnus]

Sept 17, 2021 0:35:06 GMT -6 Izumiko (Emi) said:

As Magnus and Ame (with Hansbulla in tow) try to leave, they do not notice The Witch literally behind them… staring.


“…”

Her eyes start to glow in a sudden intensity. The runes of the door respond by glowing brilliantly and suddenly, a big shockwave knocks them all back onto the hard floor. Those who are more unfortunate would hit their head and start bleeding.
…Though as Meg is knocked back, for some reason she lands on soft pillows that conveniently spawned at her landing location.


“Oh my. Please do not do this again. I doubt the magical barrier will respond as gently as did to repeat offenses.”

The Witch looks at the three with pity


“I know this is difficult… You poor children… But believe me when I tell you… This is the only path to the least amount of bloodshed. Know that you have my sympathy… That you have my support… for this pains me so as well. To hurt my own people like this...”

Muninn had fallen relatively unscathed, his shoulder taking the brunt of harm - a sharp and sudden pain shot through his head; although he did not cry out, he would've scorned to do it!

Muninn stayed on the floor for one moment to catch his breath, unconcerned for his own demonstration of weakness - should the Killing Game go forth, a number of victims would emerge amongst the god's most and least devoted alike. Rather, his heart went out to the pair also knocked to the floor, and his head began to think.

Rising unsteadily to his feet, Muninn either didn't notice or care about the blood running from his ear. He was beginning to understand why she was referred as the Witch. "A word if I may," Muninn quietly whispered, trembling all over - whether he was silently laughing, terribly afraid or seething with rage was left to each viewer's interpretation. "I'm afraid your simple minded followers don't seem to understand the stakes of this competition. If this was truly the path of 'least bloodshed' you surely must explain what lies in store for the losers! Are the victims meant to be memorialised in glass or stone, cursed to wander the mortal plane as mean spirits or whisked away to a different plane of existence?"

Muninn curiously glanced towards the door. While most normal people would understand not to approach the door again, Muninn had a decidedly scientific outlook - 'I wonder if the same thing happens again' and all that.

[Hansbulla]

Sept 17, 2021 0:35:06 GMT -6 Izumiko (Emi) said:

As Magnus and Ame (with Hansbulla in tow) try to leave, they do not notice The Witch literally behind them… staring.

“…”

Her eyes start to glow in a sudden intensity. The runes of the door respond by glowing brilliantly and suddenly, a big shockwave knocks them all back onto the hard floor. Those who are more unfortunate would hit their head and start bleeding.
…Though as Meg is knocked back, for some reason she lands on soft pillows that conveniently spawned at her landing location.

“Oh my. Please do not do this again. I doubt the magical barrier will respond as gently as did to repeat offenses.”

The Witch looks at the three with pity

“I know this is difficult… You poor children… But believe me when I tell you… This is the only path to the least amount of bloodshed. Know that you have my sympathy… That you have my support… for this pains me so as well. To hurt my own people like this...”

As she recovers safety on miraculous pillows, Mydi-Enn tries to regain her composure in the face of horrific feelings of dread and an overwhelming urge to cry her eyes out. She wipes her face with a pillow and looks up to Her floating Almightiness.

"Y-Your Holiness... I-I thank You f-for Your kind words..."

Meg adjusts to kneeling on the pillows to appear more respectful, though her knees really feel like giving out.

"M-may I ask, d-does Lord Galatea know about this...?"

[Ame]

[Source] Izumiko (Emi) said:

“Oh my. Please do not do this again. I doubt the magical barrier will respond as gently as did to repeat offenses.”

“I know this is difficult… You poor children… But believe me when I tell you… This is the only path to the least amount of bloodshed. Know that you have my sympathy… That you have my support… for this pains me so as well. To hurt my own people like this...”

Hanna gets up, and brushes herself off briefly, before heading over to Mydi-Enn and offering a hand

"Hey, are you alright, Meg?"

"That magical power... that's definitely a goddess..."

She pouts a little, then adding

"I can't see us getting out of this any time soon. But I promise you, we'll get out of this alive."

[Source] Misaki said:

*Satorae sees the 3 the people trying to leave get rekt by the Witch and bursts into laughter*

"Such fools thinking they can beat the Witch's magic! Have you not learned from the last 99 death games that you simply can't leave a death game before it even properly started cuz otherwise there wouldn't even be a death game to enjoy!"

"Oh I completely understand your intentions my dear Witch! In fact I am greatly honored that you have chosen me to participate in this death game because you believe in me that I will bring you to victory and I promise that I won't let you down because it is your ultimate destiny to rule over all of the DRG Lands!"

"Silence, child. I will not tolerate such comments from someone of your stature or maturity."

"You dare talk about death in such a casual manner? What a poor upbringing. Children should not be allowed in such an event. Especially ones whom dye their hair colours for attention."

[Source] mao said:

"It's not a joke," Excel says very dryly. "And the sooner you accept the reality of the situation, the better. That reality is, we don't have the right to resist our dear rulers' commandments nor the means to leave this place anymore. All we can do is go along with their plans. If you do not have the heart to make your wish come true by whatever means necessary, you might as well throw away your ambitions and serve as a stepping stone for the rest of us."

"Disgusting. Well, no matter, those with no class are not worth listening to. Say what you will, you supposed intellectual."

"I would have expected better of you, but it turns out you're just as nuts as everyone else. Would it be the urge to solve someone's death truly lead you to believe such things? Or are you one of those derange, faux detectives who create murders to solve?"

She sighs

"I'm not going to end up like you lot. I will decide my own fate, not be lead on by these gods, or have any of you tear me down."

[Tetsu]

Sept 17, 2021 0:52:40 GMT -6 Misaki said:

"Such fools thinking they can beat the Witch's magic! Have you not learned from the last 99 death games that you simply can't leave a death game before it even properly started cuz otherwise there wouldn't even be a death game to enjoy!"

Upon hearing this, The Observer couldn't stifle his laughter and burst out laughing

"Woweee...this one is is el loco. 99 prior death game? Where did you get that?"

He then turns towards the Witch as he raises his  index finger at the side of his head in a circling motion.



"Oh boy, is that what the cult do? They conducted such games as part of the initiation ritual. Maaaan, you must be super proud of your citizen, sister. Boy if they are as colourful as this one is, would be very interesting to dissect, don't you think?"

He continues laughing

[mao]

Sept 17, 2021 1:55:33 GMT -6 Ame said:

[Source] mao said:

"It's not a joke," Excel says very dryly. "And the sooner you accept the reality of the situation, the better. That reality is, we don't have the right to resist our dear rulers' commandments nor the means to leave this place anymore. All we can do is go along with their plans. If you do not have the heart to make your wish come true by whatever means necessary, you might as well throw away your ambitions and serve as a stepping stone for the rest of us."

"Disgusting. Well, no matter, those with no class are not worth listening to. Say what you will, you supposed intellectual."

"I would have expected better of you, but it turns out you're just as nuts as everyone else. Would it be the urge to solve someone's death truly lead you to believe such things? Or are you one of those derange, faux detectives who create murders to solve?"

She sighs

"I'm not going to end up like you lot. I will decide my own fate, not be lead on by these gods, or have any of you tear me down."

Excel sighs and adjusts his glasses, before turning to Hanna and taking a deep breath.

"Those with no class? I'm sorry, did you say something, you little bicth? I'm afraid you've made a terrible miscalculation... the difference between us is light years beyond what your small brain could even comprehend. As someone who's only merit is being born into a family of moderate renown, you have no right to compare yourself to me. Not only did I graduate summa cum laude from Harvard multiple times, I built a global multibillion conglomerate with my own sweat and blood. My IQ is 190, which is two digits more than what can be said of yours."

"What's disgusting is your delusional rejection of the facts: that you're clearly outsmarted and outskilled by everyone else in this room, so you must rely on your name to place yourself above the rest. Let me spoil something for you! Your aristocratic title has already ceased to exist. It is simply eat or be eaten, and a princess such as yourself won't make it. So why don't you do us all a favor and simply accept your fate in silence now. If you don't resist, it will be better for everyone else. Just sacrifice yourself for the common good, that is noblesse oblige, isn't it?"

He delivers this all with a smile and in hopes of utterly destroying her spirit. Excel absolutely hates aristocrats and it's not his first rodeo with dissolving monarchist systems of government.

[Misaki]

Sept 17, 2021 1:55:33 GMT -6 Ame said:

[Source] Misaki said:

*Satorae sees the 3 the people trying to leave get rekt by the Witch and bursts into laughter*

"Such fools thinking they can beat the Witch's magic! Have you not learned from the last 99 death games that you simply can't leave a death game before it even properly started cuz otherwise there wouldn't even be a death game to enjoy!"

"Oh I completely understand your intentions my dear Witch! In fact I am greatly honored that you have chosen me to participate in this death game because you believe in me that I will bring you to victory and I promise that I won't let you down because it is your ultimate destiny to rule over all of the DRG Lands!"

"Silence, child. I will not tolerate such comments from someone of your stature or maturity."

"You dare talk about death in such a casual manner? What a poor upbringing. Children should not be allowed in such an event. Especially ones whom dye their hair colours for attention."

*Satorae speaks in a more deadpan tone than usual*



"Well maybe you've never lived through 99 different realities so you wouldn't understand. And I'm only here because the Witch wanted me to. And for the record. This is really my hair color."

Sept 17, 2021 2:03:51 GMT -6 Tetsu said:

Sept 17, 2021 0:52:40 GMT -6 Misaki said:

"Such fools thinking they can beat the Witch's magic! Have you not learned from the last 99 death games that you simply can't leave a death game before it even properly started cuz otherwise there wouldn't even be a death game to enjoy!"

Upon hearing this, The Observer couldn't stifle his laughter and burst out laughing

"Woweee...this one is is el loco. 99 prior death game? Where did you get that?"

He then turns towards the Witch as he raises his  index finger at the side of his head in a circling motion.



"Oh boy, is that what the cult do? They conducted such games as part of the initiation ritual. Maaaan, you must be super proud of your citizen, sister. Boy if they are as colourful as this one is, would be very interesting to dissect, don't you think?"

He continues laughing

"Don't you dare insult my Witch and her people you being who doesn't even deserve a funny nickname! Her people are the best people she could ever rule over and we are devoted and grateful to our dear leader who truly cares about us and we should not be taken lightly!"

[Izumiko (Emi)]

"Do as you wish, Misaki , may you succeed in your endavors. I shall not be the one to influence anyone's opinion quite yet."

The Witch attentively watches Magnus , unable to discern his expression. She speaks to him in an ominous tone

"The losers you ask... Well. I would not worry about this if I was you... I have this under complete control... There shall be permanent casualties, that is unavoidable. However, it would do you good to have at least a little bit of faith in me"

Hearing Hansbulla s plea, the Witch's expression immediately changes

"..."

"Daughter of House Galatea, the nobles of your family are some of the most loyal people serving me, following my decrees... Accepting my words."


"You understand what this means, correct..?"

The Witch suddenly freezes for half a second. Her expression takes a very sudden and dramatic shift once more at the words of Tetsu . A scowl appears on her face and she steps from Meg and the others, as to not scare the participants further in her incoming outburst

"You! You DARE to break our peace treaty and DISSECT MY PEOPLE!? Don't even THINK about it!"

She swings her hand in a wide motion, summoning a destructive wave of magic once more, this time with considerable strength. The wave is sent as a threat toward the Observer and it ripples a crater of it's own, as it travels across the floor.

"Show some respect, you hiding coward! We are NOT allowed to have ANY influence upon how this game will go"

The Witch herself finally lets herself levitate into the air, displaying all her mighty authority. Her magical aura adds intense pressure to the already tense room.

[Yuri (Silentking)]

Rudy gave a clap at the display of awesomeness that the Witch displayed. The look of awe he had was the most emotion he had displayed since coming here. Other than utter boredom of course.

[Tetsu]

Sept 17, 2021 3:33:54 GMT -6 Izumiko (Emi) said:

"You! You DARE to break our peace treaty and DISSECT MY PEOPLE!? Don't even THINK about it!"

She swings her hand in a wide motion, summoning a destructive wave of magic once more, this time with considerable strength. The wave is sent as a threat toward the Observer and it ripples a crater of it's own, as it travels across the floor.

"Show some respect, you hiding coward! We are NOT allowed to have ANY influence upon how this game will go"

The Observer does not flinch at her sudden loss of calm, it seems as he expected this.

"Ah there we go, good to see you in your usual self, Witch. But did I say I would dissect living beings? Maybe those ears of your need some cleaning? What do you say? Those Flitworms I have is good for cleaning."

He spat the word out as he sees the wave coming towards him all he did is just lift up his hand and send it crashing into the direction of the King


"Oh...whoops, guess that wave would have wreck me a few decades back, Witch. But not anymore...Oh sorry, Floaty."

It seems as if he was having fun

"Anyways...I wasn't trying to influence anything regards to this game, which part was it said that? Me a coward, I know more of my people than you and your cults."

[Misaki]

*Satorae watched with amazement at the Witch's sudden outburst.*



"GO WITCH-SAMA! YOU SHOW THAT FOOLISH GOD WHO'S BOSS!"

[Alucard]

Sept 17, 2021 3:48:11 GMT -6 Tetsu said:

Sept 17, 2021 3:33:54 GMT -6 Izumiko (Emi) said:

"Ah there we go, good to see you in your usual self, Witch. But did I say I would dissect living beings? Maybe those ears of your need some cleaning? What do you say? Those Flitworms I have is good for cleaning."

He spat the word out as he sees the wave coming towards him all he did is just lift up his hand and send it crashing into the direction of the King


"Oh...whoops, guess that wave would have wreck me a few decades back, Witch. But not anymore...Oh sorry, Floaty."

"Your loss."

He snaps his fingers and a large portal opens between him and the shockwave surging closer. The portal reveals an area some could recognize as Ferrum by the beautiful mountains in the back and the tomb in the front. The shockwave crashes through the portal, shaking the soil and surrounding landscape before crashing into the ground just in front of an entrance. The earth rises and dirt flies but the tomb is unharmed.

The portal closes to reveal the king shaking his head

" Get over yourself and act like we promised, diving suit. You too, ant."

[Nana]

Sept 16, 2021 22:11:51 GMT -6 Misaki said:

*Satorae walks over to Ranranru and whispers something to her ear...*

SPOILER: Click to show

For Ranranrus ears only

Ranranru looks baffled.

"I'll... join your club... I mean cult.....".

"The Witchness must have been kind to make pillows for Mydi-Enn".

"I wish it was possible for all of the land to prosper without us killing each other".

She then draws Satorae in her notebook.

[Misaki]

Sept 17, 2021 4:32:38 GMT -6 Nana said:

Sept 16, 2021 22:11:51 GMT -6 Misaki said:

*Satorae walks over to Ranranru and whispers something to her ear...*

SPOILER: Click to show

For Ranranrus ears only

Ranranru looks baffled.

"I'll... join your club... I mean cult.....".

"The Witchness must have been kind to make pillows for Mydi-Enn".

"I wish it was possible for all of the land to prosper without us killing each other".

She then draws Satorae in her notebook.

"Excellent! I knew you'd come around! And believe me when I say that once the Witch takes over the DRG Lands, There shall be no more wars, bloodshed and death games for this will be the death game that ends all death games and a new golden era of peace and prosperity shall begin!"

[Ame]

[Source] mao said:

"Those with no class? I'm sorry, did you say something, you little bicth? I'm afraid you've made a terrible miscalculation... the difference between us is light years beyond what your small brain could even comprehend. As someone who's only merit is being born into a family of moderate renown, you have no right to compare yourself to me. Not only did I graduate summa cum laude from Harvard multiple times, I built a global multibillion conglomerate with my own sweat and blood. My IQ is 190, which is two digits more than what can be said of yours."

"What's disgusting is your delusional rejection of the facts: that you're clearly outsmarted and outskilled by everyone else in this room, so you must rely on your name to place yourself above the rest. Let me spoil something for you! Your aristocratic title has already ceased to exist. It is simply eat or be eaten, and a princess such as yourself won't make it. So why don't you do us all a favor and simply accept your fate in silence now. If you don't resist, it will be better for everyone else. Just sacrifice yourself for the common good, that is noblesse oblige, isn't it?"

"Oh-ho? Is that so?"

A smug grin wraps around Hanna's face

"My only merit is moderate wealth? My brain is small, and you have an IQ of 190? I must apologise I'm so head over heels for you, you're simply too excellent for a silly, young, beautiful noble such as myself, please, I beg of you, marry me."

"Not. Shows what you know, you motherless son a wh- I mean, man of lower birth with authority and parental issues. I don't believe you know quite who I am. My name is Countess Hanna Marie Von Aurum, First daughter of the Aurum family. What you fail to comprehend with your oh-so large brain is the culture of other nations. House Aurum is renowned for their transmutation magic, becoming the first people in recorded history to not only transmute gold, but to do so on a large scale. We are the cornerstones of economics and development in The Lowlands. As your colleague had noted, I myself am quite famous myself regarding floral patterns, growth, care, control and overall gardening. In addition, I am a first class magician, with profound usage of pyrokinetic magic."

She takes a moment to calm herself

"You're a self-proposed intellect, no? Then you should know the quote by Mr. Eagling, 'People who boast about their IQ are losers.' And I think he knows a little more about being an intellect than you, sir."

"My title? House Aurum, is ceased to exist? I don't think you quite understand, this title was gifted by the Keeper of Fate himself, The King. Should I perish here, my house shall continue regardless. Even the subtle difference in name. I am no princess; but a countess, any good man should know that at least. You claim to hate aristocrats, but if democracy and other options are so good, pray tell why your own goddess has abandoned you, and that the Twilight Vale not only has a nobility of it's own, but relies on a secret cult, devout to the Witch to maintain order?"

"So, no. I will not 'sacrifice myself for the common good.' That is the logic of the commons. It's clear that you own logic too. Flawed. Unable to see it's own hypocrisies."

She turns away in disgust at the man

[Source] Misaki said:

"Don't you dare insult my Witch and her people you being who doesn't even deserve a funny nickname! Her people are the best people she could ever rule over and we are devoted and grateful to our dear leader who truly cares about us and we should not be taken lightly!"

[Source] Misaki said:

"GO WITCH-SAMA! YOU SHOW THAT FOOLISH GOD WHO'S BOSS!"

Hanna briefly glares at the child once more, and then turns to the Witch

"Pardon me, Great Witch. Is this truly whom you wish to represent your devout followers? I must admit, I am not experienced in leading cults but I... imaged it would at least be someone more.... charismatic and... well, less repulsive."