Raiding a tower!

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The calming hum of the SS Myrmidon's engines could be heard inside of the ship.  Today, she had been asked by a member of her guild, Julius, to join him on a job involving solar mages.  An easy job that she expects Julius to do the majority of the work for.  A job completely within Taliya's element due to being a part of the Sun Tribe.  Something up her alley was one of the reasons she had brought Taliya.  Information on the job was given to her directly and thought that Taliya would make a great person to go on this job with.  Clearing her throat, she loafed around in the captain's chair within the ship's bridge.  Her posture seemed unprofessional and appeared to be extremely bored of the terribly slow travel speed of airships in this world.

"Why are ships so awful at being aerodynamic in this world?  Ugh!" Ana asked before George, the artificial intelligence on-board started to give a scientific answer only for Ana to shout.  "Shut up~~~" in a lazy manner, not looking for answers for rhetorical questions.  She lifted her head up from the chair a bit and looked to Julius.  

"Hey, just going to let you know that you are going to take point on this job.  Me and Taliya will provide you with back-up.  I want to see your leadership skills, alright?" Anastasia said before Taliya raised a finger and opened her mouth, as if to say something, only to lower her hand and grumble.  

"Oh, and I'm gonna summon someone to lend you a hand with that sun mage.  Someone who's a bit versed in fighting against light magic," she stated referencing the Jewel Hunter; who has the ability to capture light and put it into a prism to use for his own needs.  Anastasia lowered her head and grumbled.  "Stupid girl had to go and join a cult.  Guess we'll do something those useless legal guilds can't," she said before the artificial intelligence spoke up.

"Arriving at the Mystic Tower.  Prepare to land," the ship said as it came to a full stop and began a slow descent downwards.  With the descent, Anastasia stood up and cleared her throat.  "Well, ready to do this, Julius and.." she said as she looked over Julius' companion and forgot what the heck it's name was.  Her confusion simply lead her to a smile.  "Well, get your game-face on and let's go," she said as she reached into her pocket and pulled out a hair tie and pulled her hair back, tying her long blonde hair into a pony tail.  

While she did this, she smiled to Julius and made her way to the cargo hold.  "George!" she shouted out with Taliya and the Fire Moth following behind her.  The ship beeped a couple times and the cargo door began to open up.  Anastasia stopped at the cargo door, letting Julius lead the way.  

make my soul

Ace Attorney Spirit of justice ~ Forensic scientist 2016 :

Julius looked at Anastasia and the word "bored" was written all over her face and her posture. Anastasia asked why ships are "aerodynamic" Julius paused for a second he didn't know what that meant. The only ships he knew of where ships that sail the oceans and that was pretty much it. Though it also appeared the word "ship" is used as a term to combine fictional characters in a romantic relationship that either is confirmed to be real or just for the sake to get a couple of good laughs. George the artificial intelligence of the SS Myrmidon started to give Anastasia an answer that sounded like complete nonsense to Julius, and he wasn't even bother to ask what George meant since Anastasia already wasn't in the mood for his scientific answers let alone Julius asking him what he was trying to tell.

Julius noticed that Anastasia was looking at him he quickly made eye contact with her. She told Julius that he was going to lead the job and that Anastasia and Taliya where going to provide back up. Julius gulped he never had lead a job before. And right now it felt like he was being thrown into a lion's den since he had to show of his leadership to his guildmaster to put some extra pressure on him since he didn't want to leave a bad impression on her. If Anastasia told Julius he was going to lead the job before they took of then he could mentally prepared himself though right now they almost where at the mystic tower. R-R-Right! Julius will do anything Julius can to make this job go smoothly! Julius said a bit nervous. Psst Julius-kun! Try to show some backbone! Squable whispered in his ear.

When Anastasia told Julius that she was going to summon someone to help Julius he felt a bit of pressure leaving his body. There, there Julius calm down! Everything will be alright... Surely Anastasia will help Julius sometime! Julius turned around and slapped his cheeks a couple of time to get his composure back. Thank you captain Anastasia! Though could you tell Julius a bit more what this summon can do? It's important that Julius know it's abilities to for strategy things!

George told that they arrived at the Mystic tower. Anastasia walked over towards Julius and asked if Julius was ready and Squable though she didn't know Squable's name and simply just smiled and stating that they needed to get their game face on. They walked towards the cargo and Anastasia instructed George to open the cargo hold. The hold opened and Anastasia let Julius lead the way. He walked out of the cargo into the fresh air and looked up towards the tower which was massive in size.

The Legend of Zelda the Wind Waker ~ Tower of the gods:

Julius walked towards the towers entrance which was closed of by two big doors with Sun marks printed on it. Julius pushed the door open and they walked into the tower's entrance hall at the end of the hall there were some stairs at the end of the hall leading upwards. the entrance hall was decorated by Sun worshiping items. There were also a couple of torches providing light. Hmmm... You would think they would let in a more sunlight for sun worshipers but never mind that... It seems like no one is at the entrance proceed with caution since they can surprise us any moment... Julius said to Anastasia. He slowly walked into the tower towards the stairs.

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It was strange hearing someone speak about themselves in the third person; while it wasn't very common, some speech patterns caused this to occur.  While she didn't outright dislike the idea of someone speaking in the third person, she isn't going to harangue him about it.  A little smirk came across Anastasia's face and nodded her head.  "Well, he's a dead person that can turn water and light magic into crystals," Anastasia said.  Her Einherjar were spirits of the dead that she made a contract with as a form of redemption for them; allowing them to die a heroes death instead of the death of a criminal.  The one last chance at redemption would cause the Einherjar to sit in wait until it was their time for redemption in the living world.  

It was the Gemstone Hunter's turn to show his redemption.

Julius and his adorable little parrot made their way to the tower.  The building was intimidating and had an air of intense emotion.  Fine and intricate carvings depicting the sun could be seen outside of the tower, indicating what was to be expected on the inside.  A loud creaking could be heard as Julius opened the doors into the Mystic Tower.  Walking inside behind Julius, strange tension could be felt in the air; palpable feelings swirling around as Anastasia looked at the reliefs upon the walls of the tower.  The place had a strange modern and antiquated feel to it; a strange blend of current and historic wrapped into a single building.  

"Yeah, that is a bit strange," she said.  "I would have expected this tower to have the sun shining in through stained glass windows and a place that always shines in sun-light, even during the night and cloud cover," she stated.  That was something she read about in the mythological texts.  Whether or not that was a place in Fiore was a different story.  Depictions of people praising the sun could be seen in multiple reliefs along the walls of the first floor.  Anastasia got a strange feeling about all of this before Taliya appeared in the tower and jumped up next to Julius.  She was late and shrugged it off like it was nothing.  Annoyance was written across Anastasia's face as she looked at Taliya.

"Oh, don't worry about that.  These are my people, sorta," she said with a big shrug of her shoulders.  With a firm hug of Julius' arm, she placed his arm between her large breasts and looked at Julius.  "So, the Captain-for-a-day is certainly a cute one," she said as she rubbed his arm between her breasts.  "Lead forward, ole Cap'n!" Taliya said.  A quick 'shhh' could be heard from Anastasia before a palm met with her face in annoyance.  However, having Taliya with them was for the best.  She was a creature of the sun so just being around solar mages would power her up immensely.  

As Anastasia hushed the duo, a rustling sound could be heard just above them.  1 floor down, 50 more to go.  

make my soul

The legend of zelda the wind waker ~ tower of the gods:

Anastasia told Julius some things about the summon she talked about earlier on the SS Myrmidon. Apparently this summon is able to turn water and light into crystals. Interesting... And what can these crystals do exactly? Julius wanted to know as much as possible about the summon so that he could put it's powers to optimal use. Apparently Anastasia also had some high hopes for the tower's interior. We'll teach the sun tribes interior designer later... Right now we have to get that girl as soon as possible... Taliya, who finally decided to show up shrugged it off as if she could show up at any time she wanted. She popped up next to Julius and told that it are her people being showed on the reliefs on the wall. Hmmm... Interesting... Taliya could you tell Julius more about your people? Anything that might help us? Julius asked though instea of an answer he suddenly felt something soft and squishy around his right arm. Julius looked to his right arm and it was covered by Taliya's breasts. She said that the captain for a day was cute while rubbing his arm with her breasts and told to lead the way. While any normal man would be bleeding the hell out of their nose right now, Julius wasn't really a fazed nor made Julius uncomfortable not even a slight blush did appear on his face. Freeing his right arm from the grasps of Taliya's breasts, Julius patted her on the head. Of course Julius will! Now let's go onward. Anastasia made a shushing sound it was on that moment that a rustling sound could be heard from the floor above them. Oh it seems our welcome committee are waiting for us on the next floor! Let's press onward! It would be rude making them wait. Julius walked towards the stairs leading towards the second floor.

Reaching the second floor the group got greeted by two of the sun worshipers they didn't look that strong though but no to weak either. Ah! So you two are our welcome committee! But it's no time to be all buddy buddy, hand over the girl and we will leave without hurting anyone! And just to be clear... This is our only warning... Tch! You think we'll give you that newcomer away? Are you mocking us right now? We have you outnumbered! Now leave this tower at once and we'll pretend that this treason passing never happened! Julius let out a deep sigh. Julius? Mocking you? Julius wouldn't even dare! Because your faces clearly have been mocking your whole life Julius tried to tease them to make them rush out on him even though it was an weak way. I beg you pardon? The other one looked mad towards Julius. You two have a face only a mother could love... And one Julius never could forget!

Pokemon Sun & Moon ~ Guardian battle theme :

Alright that's it! One of them was done with Julius' teasing and went all out towards him. Julius ran into his direction. The man tried to punch though Julius dodged on the right moment to activate Raid time. His pocket watch radiated a gold light and a magical field slowed down the time. Is that all you got? Julius taunted. Julius gave the man an upper cut to send him flying a bit but then slammed him towards the ground using Julius' body weight. Julius ended raid time. Water geyser! Julius quickly created a geyser made of water and the enemy slammed into the ceiling and fell like a brick again onto the ground. Julius hoped it was enough to knock him out. Captain Anastasia! take care of the other one!

water geyser:

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Julius status
HP: 200/200
MP: 85%
Spell used: Water geyser
Cooldown: Water geyser (3 posts)

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Seagull within: 3/3

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Taliya puffed out her cheeks in annoyance as her allure didn't seem to have any effect on Julius.  She let him go and stamped her foot a bit with Anastasia chuckling in the background.  However, since Julius was "Captain for the day" Anastasia and Taliya walked up the stairs, following behind Julius before the Sun Worshippers showed up.  The welcoming committee didn't seem very welcoming.  "Yeah, these guys are definitely not my people," Taliya said as she took up a ready position.  

Anastasia simply stood back and observed as Taliya and Julius got to work.  She didn't find the time right to bring forth the Gemstone Hunter and simply stood in the corner with her arms crossed over her chest and observed.  Taliya looked to Anastasia with an annoyed look.  All Ana did in response was shrug her shoulders.  "Small fries, Taliya.  I'll leave them up to you and Julius," Anastasia simply said as Taliya swung her tail from side to side and turned to look at these sun worshippers.  A big, toothy grin came over Taliya's face as she smacked her fists against one another and nodded her head.  While Julius was busy with one of the worshippers, Taliya jumped in towards the other, playing the aggressive fighter.

Anastasia watched and noticed the glimmer of golden light from Julius.  While Taliya and even the sun worshippers seemed to get affected by this temporal disturbance, Anastasia seemed unfazed by the slowing of time.  She tilted her head and cleared her throat.  Nao had similar time magic, perhaps hooking the two of them up with one another for training in time magic would be a good idea.  

Taliya made her way towards the now-slowed sun worshipper and clobbered him over the head with her mighty fist, punched the man in the throat a couple times before kicking them across the room, launching him to the other side of the tower, causing him to go splat.  After a little grin, Taliya looked back to Julius and pumped her fist upon defeating 1 of the 10 apprentices that were there.  However, one of the apprentices came towards Anastasia and started to form a solar ball in his hand before Anastasia raised an extremely powerful shield in front of her, completely negating the man's attack.  

Anastasia raised an eyebrow and cleared her throat.  "I have a need for you, Gemstone Hunter.  Come forth and fulfill your promise.  Come forth, my Noble Einherjar!" Anastasia said as a blinding light comes forth from in front of her before the Gemstone Hunter appeared with a little grumble, adjusting his hat.  The man swung out his cape and looked as the Sun Apprentices ran away.  

"What kinda power is this!  What the hell!  A water mage and a demon summoner!  What the hell did we sign up for?"  

"I don't know, Jim, but we need to get out of here!"

A small dialogue happened before the apprentices all quaked and ran down the stairs towards the entrance of the tower.  Anastasia walked passed the Gemstone Hunter and nodded her head.  "You'll be assisting young Julius here on his job.  I might consider this your act of redemption, so be on your best behavior," Ana said to the Gemstone Hunter.  

A little grumble could be heard before he turned to look towards Julius and tipped his hat to him.  "Fine, it seems I'll be working with you.  Since you're a water mage, I can convert all water magic to crystals, so feeding me would be to your benefit.  Just don't bog me down," the man said curtly before looking around his surroundings.  "This would have been a great place to loot I mean, explore," the unnamed Gemstone Hunter would say before walking up to the reliefs and looking at them with strange interest.  

Clearing her throat, Anastasia turned to look towards Julius and nodded her head.  "Lead on, Captain-for-the-day," she said as Taliya returned to Julius' side for the moment and sighed.  "I guess we should continue upwards.  How tall is this tower anyway?"

make my soul

pokemon sun and moon ~ Guardian battle theme:

Taliya told everyone that these were not her people. Ahhh... Well at least Julius won't feel bad when beating them to a pulp... Taliya started to fight one of the worshipers she didn't gave the worshiper no time to fight back. Good work Taliya! Now... Since Julius feels awfully generous... Julius will give you one final change on handing over the girl! You have ten seconds to carefully think about it... Since this will be your final chance to surrender! Julius started to count down, though he wasn't even at 5 or he would get his answer. Like we said before we won't hand over our new sister! One of the worshipers said as they made their way over towards Anastasia who was casually standing in the corner of the room. The worshiper tried to attack Anastasia with a solar attack though Anastasia just deflect it by raising a powerful shield. She would then summon the being she was talking about earlier who looked very intimidating, even the sun apprentices were intimidated by the summon and the fled toward the entrance of the tower.

The legend of zelda wind waker ~ tower of the gods:

Julius crossed his arms and had an annoyed look on his face. Cheeky... Especially after talking all high and mighty how they wouldn't hand over their "sister" that easily. though when it becomes a little bit hot beneath their feet they run away like little children... But never mind that it makes it easier for us to reclaim the girl... Squable flew towards Julius. Oi Julius-kun! It seems like they left the tower! it seemed like they were really intimidated by Anastasia's summon. Good! Then we won't have to worry about them anymore! Anastasia would then introduce the gemstone hunter to Julius. It's a pleasure on meeting you! The name is Julius Seas! Julius raised his hand for a handshake out of politeness, though the gemstone hunter grumbled and tipped his hat towards Julius. He talked towards Julius as if he wasn't in the mood to deal with him. Julius saw him took off to take a closer look at the reliefs. What a beautiful ray of sunshine he is... He must be really fun at parties... Julius said softly towards Anastasia. Anastasia cleared her throat and and told Julius to press on. Julius nodded towards Anastasia and Taliya walked towards them asking how big this tower was. Well... Maybe Anastasia's ship was able to drop us off at the top of the tower? But that would take out the fun. Anyhow let's press on! Oi gemstone hunter! While we move on could you tell Julius more what the benefit is of those crystals? Squable landed on Julius shoulder and he made his way towards the stairs.

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Julius status
HP: 200/200
MP: 85%
Spell used: N/A
Cooldown: Water geyser (2 posts)
Posts MP regain: 4

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Seagull within: 3/3

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"Beautiful ray of sunshine, huh?" Ana asked, knowing what was said about the Gemstone Hunter was merely said in jest.  Anastasia tilted her head a bit and shrugged her shoulders.  "Try killing the guy and talking him into becoming an Einherjar," she said before proceeding.  "We have floors to cover. Stop screwing around," Ana said, gathering the attention of the Gemstone Hunter and Taliya.  

An annoyed look came about from the Gemstone Hunter as he narrowed his eyes at Anastasia.  "Fine, Valkyrie Anastasia.  But after this job, I request to be brought back here to study these reliefs," the Gemstone Hunter demanded.  A sigh came from the blonde woman as she nodded and waved him off, as if to tell him to work his way up the stairs.  "We've got one job right now and it's to return that girl to her family.  And you're going to help the 'Captain of the Day' accomplish that goal," Anastasia commanded.  

A laugh came about the Gemstone Hunter as he shrugged his shoulders.  "I don't care what I have to do.  You promised to let me come back and examine this structure.  So try not to destroy it before I get a chance to, alright?" the man said before Julius caught his attention.  "I transmute light into crystals.  I can transform them into weapons or other spells.  And since these losers use sun magic," he said before pressing onwards.  "Well, I'm sure you're smart enough to figure that out on your own, O Captain-for-the-Day," the man said in a mocking gesture.  

Taliya fell into line behind Julius.  "Yes, beautiful ray of sunshine he is, eh?  I don't really like that guy much," Taliya said with puffed out cheeks before the party made their way up the stairs, ascending the tower.  As the group ascended, Anastasia fell back to Julius.  "You know why we didn't stop at the top of the tower?  Mainly, I can't gage your skills if we took the easy way through this job.  I could have easily smashed the tower to little tiny bits, but that wouldn't help you with your training huh?  Next time we go on a job together, Julius.  I'm going to be pushing you to your limits.  No if's, and's, or but's do you understand me?" she said.  This job was far too easy for the two of them; Anastasia knew that much.  

After ascending a few flights of stairs and a few empty floors filled with magnificent tapestries, reliefs, and other historical works, causing Anastasia to keep the Gemstone Hunter focused on the task at hand, Anastasia confidently walked up to the 30th floor with Julius and company to see a group of actual mages along with 5 of the Apprentices.  

"Don't be afraid.  Stealth isn't an option in this job, so take this head-on," Anastasia whispered to Julius before stepping forward.  The enemy mages prepared themselves, but Anastasia knew not to fear weaklings like this.  She pointed at the 5 initiates.  "You 5 may leave if you value your lives," she said to the 5 as they turned to look towards one another.  Murmurs could be heard before they began to flee.  However, they were instantly turned to ash from the 2 sun mages that resided in the room.

"Ah, you're no fun.  So it seems like you two are some pretty strong mages.  About that girl that you brought in.  I'd like her back please.  I mean, you can do this the easy way or the hard way.  Either works for me, ya know.  My boss here," she said as she hooked a thumb over towards Julius.  "Can be quite the forgiving man if you do things diplomatically instead of," the two mages said as they both released a combo attack towards Anastasia, forming a massive ball of yellow fire towards Ana, only for her to deflect it and completely absorb it into the same barrier she used earlier.  

The sound of a revving motor could be heard as shoulder-pads appeared on Anastasia's shoulders, holding a strange weapon floating around her.  These were her infamous Dragon Fangs, acting like a second set of appendages.  "Well, it was worth a shot," Anastasia said as she turned to look towards Julius.  She took a deep breath in and shouted "Mul Qah Diiv!~" before a surge of energy surrounded him, granting him immense strength, magic power, and gave him the ability to regenerate HP over time.  

"You're powered up, go for it!" Anastasia said with a wink to Julius.  

Using this as their queue, Taliya and the Gemstone Hunter got to work, fighting these guys, turning some of their light spells into crystals.  A lot of this is to support Julius.  This was his fight, not theirs.  They were only here as support.

make my soul

Person Q ~ Footsteps of time:

The group of pirates would continue to climb the tower. The higher they went the more sunlight came through the tower. Well this is what Julius calls a sun tower... Maybe they only allowed sunlight through this part of the tower because it's closer to the sun? Julius shrugged his shoulders since he was probably overthinking the towers structure to much. Do you think the girl is alright Julius? Squable asked a bit worried. Julius assumes she is... If it's true what those sun lunatics say then they she must be alright... Julius thinks for a moment. Though it is strange... How did they know that we came for that girl... Since there were also other girls among them though for some reason they knew we were coming for that Magnolia girl... Julius thought a moment. You think they are preparing for something Julius-kun? Probably Julius isn't sure yet... All we can do for now is get to the top of the tower to find out... Julius stopped thinking and continued to focus more on climbing the tower.

The gemstone hunter kept implying that he wanted to return to the tower to inspect the tower some more. Julius is curious... Why are you so interested in things like this? Julius asked the gemstone hunter along the way as thy ascended the tower. Though Anastasia kept reminding the summon that he had to help Julius along the way in this job. Though he could only laugh towards her he didn't care at all what they were focused he was only focused on what he deemed as important, Julius just rolled his eyes and said an internal "Whatever." Though he did care enough to explain towards Julius what he can do with those crystals, he explained to Julius that he can use the crystals to make spells or weapons. Yes, yes you're able to absorb their magic... Julius isn't that much of a fool good sir! Julius said as he shrugged his shoulders. Taliya fell back towards Julius and and remarked Julius' comment on the gemstone hunter being "a beautiful ray of sunshine" and she also told him that she didn't like the hunter. Don't worry Taliya it's only for a short while! Julius said as he patted Taliya on her head.

Anastasia remarked why they didn't simply got on the top of the tower, which is because she can't gage Julius'skills yet and taking the simple route won't have any benefits for Julius' training. And she certainly wasn't going to leave it at that since she would push Julius towards his limits on their next job and she wasn't going to accept no's from Julius. Julius gulped for a moment though he surely wasn't going to give in. Julius will look forward to that captain Anastasia! Julius said with confidence though he sure was going to regret those words later on.

After a couple of more stairs they reached a floor with more worshipers. You guys certainly like to make your guests wait don't you? For this kind of rudeness we'd have to file a complaint to your boss! Would you mind taking us to him? Julius asked. Nice try pirate boy but our leader is kind of occupied on the moment! One of the stronger worshipers said. Julius is sure he has some time for his guests! After all, you always have to treat you guests with hospitality! They only shrugged it off. Anastasia pointed to the weaker ones and told them they could go, after a lot of muttering they decided to go though they couldn't even reach the stairs or the stronger ones turned into ash. Julius was pretty shocked by it since the last group they fought actually saw them everyone of them as brothers and sisters, though it seems some of them had an different agenda. Anastasia remarked on the fact that Julius can be quite forgiving when things went with diplomacy, though they didn't care and attacked Anastasia. Anastasia absorbed their attack and Julius could hear the sound from motors starting, Anastasia turned towards Julius and muttered some line which sounded like gibberish to him. A sudden surge of energy surrounded Julius and he felt his powers increasing. That was bloody amazing captain Anastasia! Thank you... Julius will make sure to give them a run for their money! Julius said with confidence.

Pokemon sun and moon ~ Guardian battle theme :

Just give up already... Why don't you become one of us! We're sure you two will be pretty good worshipers! One of the worshipers tried to bribe Julius and Anastasia. If we were going to become one of your brothers and sisters then we'd become pretty ugly wouldn't we captain Anastasia? Sorry but we rather play that part of the family that despises the other! Though this is a matter a simple dinner can't solve... But Julius isn't really the one for the talkative type... How about we have a little bit of fun? There is plenty of time for pillow tal afterwards... Water blades! Julius created two swords made of water Fuse! Julius fused them together to create a sword with extra range and attack. Let's rock baby! Julius said as he pointed the sword towards the two.

One of them jumped into the air and threw a kick towards Julius, he quickly dodged it and the worshiper got stuck with his foot into the ground. How unfortunate for you... Julius whispered into his ear and he started slice him with his fused water blade, and thanks to Anastasia's buff the worshiper went knock out in no time. Now, now we aren't turning shy Julius hopes? We haven't had some fun yet! Julius said as he walked in closer on the other worshiper. The other one surprised Julius with an attack though he was a tad to late with dodging though luckily the pocket watch' other ability, seagull within activated which changed Julius into a flock of seagulls that reduces the damage and nullifies knockback from the attack. So close! Julius taunted as he moved behind the worshiper and changed back into his normal form again. The worshiper was still processing with what just happened which gave Julius enough time to knock him out with enough time to beat him up with his water blade. The worshiper passed out after ten cuts from his fused water blade. Julius took a couple of breathes. Bugger... And Julius didn't make any time for pillow talk! But never mind that... Let's press on!

Water blades:

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Julius status
HP: 200/200
MP: 70%
Spell used: Water blades (4 posts)
Cooldown: Water geyser (1 post)
Posts MP regain: 3

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The Gemstone Hunter stopped and looked to Julius for a moment, a stone-cold look written across his face as he tilted his hat down for a moment and shrugged.  "Well, when i was alive, I was a," he said with a slight pause.  "A well-known treasure hunter," he said only for Anastasia to interject with, "You mean tomb raider?" she said, giving him the stink-eye.  The Gemstone Hunter's lips tugged for a moment before turning to look back towards Julius.  "Treasure Hunter," he said, clarifying what Anastasia said.  Ana shook her head in response and just let him say his piece.  It wasn't that big of a deal, to be honest, but clarification was needed.  That was like if Anastasia called Black Sails a group of adventuring treasure hunters.  Not to be confused with that sham of a guild, Golden Phoenix.  She was quite certain they were also tomb raiders as well.

"Besides, wouldn't you say all of this stuff is fascinating?" the Gemstone Hunter said as his eyes scanned the walls.  The walls, even this high up, were intricately ornate with beautiful reliefs that told the story of sun-worship from every culture.  This tower was simply made as another method of sun worshipping.  After a moment, the Gemstone Hunter twitched at Julius' sarcastic remark.  ~That little ingrate!~ the Gemstone Hunter thought to himself.  Annoyance plainly evident on his face before turning to look towards Anastasia; a look of death staring the Gemstone Hunter back in the face.  "Fine, fine," he said before grumbling something inaudible out.  It was suggested that what he murmured out wasn't exactly family friendly in the slightest.  

Taliya also grumbled at Julius' response at 'it only being for a short while'.  "You don't have to hang out with him every time Anastasia needs help," she whispered to Julius before Anastasia shouted out "What's that?" in question as they continued to ascend the stairs.  "Nothing!" Taliya responded.  It didn't take long before they arrived on the next floor with even more people.  

A quick and rather impressive fight later...

Julius had made quick work of these goons.  Anastasia nodded her head in approval.  "Good work, Julius.  I'll make you a strong mage yet!" she said with a bit of a chuckle.  Afterward, they continued to ascend the tower, taking more and more stairs.  All these stairs were starting to tire out Anastasia, causing her to lag behind.  She didn't have the best physical fitness in the guild, heavily relying on her ability to pilot her mechs rather than actual combat prowess.  Then again, even when she becomes a Valkyrie, she isn't even really tapping into her own power.  No, she was tapping into something more.  

"Gimme a second, Anastasia stated as she stopped and sat down upon the steps.  This caused Taliya and the Gemstone Hunters to pause for a moment and take a breather as well.  "It seems we're going to be reaching the top level soon, Julius.  That's probably where the bulk of the bad guys are going to be.  I'll do something strong enough to spook these losers, clearing out the area for you and whoever their leader is.  You're going to take him or her head on, alright?  I'll just lend you assistance," she said before waving to the Gemstone Hunter, causing him to go poof back to Valhalla.  She tried to catch her breath for a moment as she looked to Julius.  "So, how does it feel to be Captain for a day?" she said with heavy breaths with a bit of a smile on her face.  

make my soul

Persona Q ~ Footsteps of time:

Anastasia walked up towards Julius with a nod and told him he did a good job. It was nothing captain Anastasia! Julius was just glad to give these naughty the spanking they deserved! Julius said with a smile directed towards Anastasia. he would then meet eyes with Taliya and the gemstone hunters. Julius also really appreciate your guys' help! Julius said with a gentle smile. Squable then flew towards Julius and landed on his shoulder. Are you alright Squable? Julius hopes none of them have hurt you? Squable shook his head. Nope! I'm alright, though I hope you are alright Julius-kun, since that attack came out of nowhere! Nah, it's okay! Julius dodged just in time to activate Seagull then again thanks to the spell captain Anastasia casted Julius almost didn't feel anything from it! Julius grinned. He quickly drew his attention to the goons that were laying on the ground. Julius grabbed one of them by the hair and started talking in a serious and dark voice. Now... Care to explain what you lunatics need with the girl? Though Julius didn't got a response. With a sigh he let loose of thee goon's hair and his head smashed against the stone floor. Well this is just fantastic Julius hasn't seen anything like it! Hmpf Julius knew to save some time for pillow talk! Julius patted his cheeks. Ah well... No time to fret over spoiled milk... Let's get a move on! Julius walked towards the stairs, leading the way with: Anastasia, Taliya and the gemstone hunter behind him.

Ascending the tower some more, Julius slowly began to become annoyed by all these stairs, though Anastasia was the one that wanted to measure Julius strength so he tried his best to not complain to much. After a couple of stairs Anastasia told everyone to take a small break. Julius nodded, it gave him the perfect opportunity to take a break as well. Julius looked out of the window and saw how high up they actually were. This view is amazing! Julius could see the surface, there were trees as far the eye could see. Looking up, Julius could see they were very close to the sun, not that close you would only feel heath, but close enough to almost to be blinded by it. Ugh Julius should've known to bring sunglasses along... Ah well at least it isn't that blinding. Julius stepped away from the window and sat down on the stairs, trying to give his feet enough rest they need.

Anastasia mentioned that they were getting close to the top, Julius nodded in response. Most of the enemies would be on the top along with the boss. Anastasia would clear out the top floor to give Julius all the space he needed to give their boss a beating, Julius nodded in response. Thank you, captain Anastasia for putting so much trust into Julius. To be honest... Julius actually was screaming inside with fear when you said Julius will be taking charge... Julius was so afraid to mess something up... Especially in front of you since you're the guild master and Julius doesn't want to bring shame upon the guild, but Julius soon got used to it! So thank you for putting so much trust into Julius! It helped Julius improve! Julius gave Anastasia a bright smile. Anyhow... Let's give these guys the punishment they deserve!

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Julius status
HP: 200/200
MP: 70%
Spell used: Water blades (3 posts)
Cooldown:
Posts MP regain: 2

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Raid time: 4/5
Seagull within: 2/3

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[color=#00ccff] - Julius
[color=#00cc00] - Squable

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make my soul

Julius couldn't help but smile and feel a bit flustered by Anastasia's words. At the start of this job Julius was scared he might screw up something, though as time passes and the more they climbed up the tower Julius felt more at ease with the thought of being a leader. Julius had to admit that he was curious on who Anastasia was referring to when she said that his water magic reminded her of someone, though Julius didn't want to press the issue. We're getting close Julius-kun! Are you ready? Squable asked. Julius took a deep breath and nodded Julius is! Just make sure you stay away from the combat, please stay near captain Anastasia and Taliya. Julius said a bit worried, Squable agreed by giving a salute towards Julius. With a a deep breath Julius took the finally steps towards the top of the tower.

Pokemon Diamond and Pearl ~ Spear Pillar:

The top of the tower was an open floor, with at the edges of the floor there were pillars with ancient texts written up them. In the middle of the floor there was an altar with laying the girl laying on top of it half naked, covered in marks. At the altar a man wearing a cloak was holding a dagger in his hand. Just as he was about to stab the girl Anastasia called out towards the man, he turned around and his followers were preparing themselves for an attack. Anastasia suggested towards the man to hand over the girl, though instead his followers gathered in front of the group. Anastasia turned towards Julius and told him to prepare himself, Julius nodded in agreement. Anastasia muttered some words and an immense wave of energy knocked the followers and their master of their feet, and they ran away as fast as they could, though the main cultist tried to stab her again. NO! Julius shouted and before Anastasia could even say a thing to Julius he ran towards the man. Julius felt is heartbeat increase and every step he took felt like he was running for an eternity, though luckily Julius made it in time and grabbed the dagger from the man and pushed him towards the ground. Julius threw the dagger from the tower and pointed his fused water blade towards him. Hasn't you mommy taught you to not play with knives? Naughty boys like you deserve a hard spanking!

Pokemon Diamond and Pearl ~ Arceus battle theme:

Though before Julius could even slash him with the blade, the cultist swooped away from Julius and started to hover in the air. So the boss has some fighting skills! Give Julius everything you got! Julius taunted. The man shot a blast of light towards Julius and he dodged just in time before it had hit him, the blast was so powerful it destroyed one of the pillars. The man started to hover around some more out of Julius' reach. Oi! If you have the guts to shoot at me then at least do it up close! Though the man didn't responded and instead shot one more blast of light towards Julius. Fortunately for Julius he dodged in time to activate Raid time. Is that all you've got? Julius taunted. Time slowed down and the man was now hovering above a pillar next to the one he destroyed. The destroyed pillar formed a bridge for Julius to reach him. On top of the pillar Julius started to slice the man with his fused water blade. Julius ended raid time and held onto the main cultist's neck. If you thought your spanking was this easily over then you''re wrong! Julius threw the cultist of the pillar towards the ground, Julius jumped after him and made sure he were to fall on top of the cultist's stomach. They both landed on the ground, though Julius' fall was broken by the, now unconscious body of the main cultist.

Pokemon Diamond and Pearl ~ Spear Pillar:

Alright, now that is over! Let's grab this girl and bring her back to Magnolia, Julius could use a coffee now.

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Julius status
HP: 200/200
MP: 70%
Spell used: Water blades (2 posts)
Cooldown:
Posts MP regain: 1

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uses on pocket watch
Raid time: 3/5
Seagull within: 2/3

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[color=#00ccff] - Julius
[color=#00cc00] - Squable