Gorgeous Lady Archer of Epic Grace
So... the Dungeon Boss is... Weak Goblin Swordsman? Is that it?
Typical Bespectacled Mage
I thought it was strange that the Dungeon Boss' name was not written on the notice at the entrance of the Dungeon.
Weak Goblin Swordsman
I'm not alone. I've Puny Goblin Stabber at my side!
Gorgeous Lady Archer of Epic Grace
Just you two?
Typical Bespectacled Mage
We've faced something like this once. Remember our fight against Lithe Silverbow Naga in Tame Mossy Caverns Of Purple Flowers?
Gorgeous Lady Archer of Epic Grace
Right, so these two little Dungeon Bosses may have more little minions hidden.
Typical Bespectacled Mage
I think it is the other way around.
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Typical Bespectacled Mage
Anyway, we've Ambush Round. I'll take out Weak Goblin Swordsman from here. Go ahead and snipe his pal.
Weak Goblin Swordsman
Wait, aren't you supposed to charge in and attack us!?
Gorgeous Lady Archer of Epic Grace
Too late, you guys are Out!
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Gorgeous Lady Archer of Epic Grace
Now what? Those two are Out and we're still in Battle!
Typical Bespectacled Mage
There must be hidden enemies. Time to use those Scout Skills.
Gorgeous Lady Archer of Epic Grace
I don't see anyone from here, though. Someone should check the center of the Battlefield.
Taciturn Female Healer
I've seen something like this before. There's likely a Trap or something in the center.
Typical Bespectacled Mage
Those two Goblins earlier were too eager to lure us out there.
Gorgeous Lady Archer of Epic Grace
So, we're just going to wait here until something happens?
Taciturn Female Healer
Hey, Ambush Round is over!
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Gorgeous Lady Archer of Epic Grace
It's the break between Rounds. What are we going to do on Round 1?
Typical Bespectacled Mage
Someone has to step into the middle to check for enemies. The Dungeon Boss may be hidden there.
Taciturn Female Healer
There may be Traps there.
Typical Bespectacled Mage
That's a good point. Remember that the Goblins weren't moving from their spots.
Gorgeous Lady Archer of Epic Grace
Is this really the Battle with the Dungeon Boss?
Typical Bespectacled Mage
It has to be. This is the last room in the Dungeon.
Gorgeous Lady Archer of Epic Grace
I wish that spikey-haired idiot were here. He'd just charge out there.
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Gorgeous Lady Archer of Epic Grace
Now we're in round 4 of a 36-round Rock-Paper-Scissors tournament to determine who goes out to the middle of the Battlefield!
Typical Bespectacled Mage
How did I agree to this?
Taciturn Female Healer
Hey, has anyone seen Sneaky Ogre Thief?
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Gorgeous Lady Archer of Epic Grace
Round 12 of our Rock-Paper-Scissors tournament!
Hidden Goblin Rogue
Oh, that's it! I can't take all this waiting anymore! I'm here, okay!
Gorgeous Lady Archer of Epic Grace
So that's where he was.
Typical Bespectacled Mage
Are you going to charge at him, Taciturn Female Healer?
Hidden Goblin Rogue
Yeah, come on! We've other parties waiting to Raid this Dungeon! Let's get on with it!
Taciturn Female Healer
I don't think I should rush up to him. He may have more tricks. We should let him come to us.
Hidden Goblin Rogue
(Censored colorful expletive.)
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Hidden Goblin Rogue
All right, everyone! Come out and charge at them!
Gorgeous Lady Archer of Epic Grace
You can't charge at us.
Hidden Goblin Rogue
Why not?
Gorgeous Lady Archer of Epic Grace
We haven't started Round 1 yet.
Hidden Goblin Rogue
Can we start Round 1 then?
Gorgeous Lady Archer of Epic Grace
Just a moment...
What's the plan, Typical Bespectacled Mage?
Hidden Goblin Rogue
(More censored colorful expletive.)
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Typical Bespectacled Mage
From the looks of it, we're facing a group of Goblin Thieves and a couple of Healers, led by an Advanced-Class Goblin Rogue. They must have been using their Hide Skills.
Gorgeous Lady Archer of Epic Grace
And what are we going to do?
Typical Bespectacled Mage
Let's see... they've both range and melee combatants...
Taciturn Female Healer should concentrate on Hidden Goblin Rogue. We'll handle the rest. Looks like you've to tank again. Try to snipe their Healers. I'll cover you with Healing and Spells.
Gorgeous Lady Archer of Epic Grace
Sounds like a plan. What about our temp?
Typical Bespectacled Mage
I'm sure Sneaky Ogre Thief will do whatever is most irritating to the opposition.
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Gorgeous Lady Archer of Epic Grace
So that's it for the plan?
Typical Bespectacled Mage
That's about it.
Gorgeous Lady Archer of Epic Grace
We may start the Round now?
Typical Bespectacled Mage
Sure, go ahead and give the Ready status.
Hidden Goblin Rogue
Finally!
Gorgeous Lady Archer of Epic Grace
There are so many impatient people today!
***
Hidden Goblin Rogue
I commend your prowess, little girl, for standing against me thus far...
Taciturn Female Healer
I do my best!
Hidden Goblin Rogue
But while you are occupied here, my minions will eventually overcome your allies without someone to protect them!
Gorgeous Lady Archer of Epic Grace
He's right! I can't tank for long, even with Typical Bespectacled Mage's Healing Spells.
Hidden Goblin Rogue
Victory will eventually be mine!
Sneaky Ogre Thief
I use Shadow Strike on Hidden Goblin Rogue.
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Gorgeous Lady Archer of Epic Grace
Oh, the irony! A sneaky character was backstabbed!
Hidden Goblin Rogue
I'd like to point out that Sneaky Ogre Thief is a sneaky character too!
Gorgeous Lady Archer of Epic Grace
True. But you're an Advanced Class. He's only a Basic Class. Plus, he's a big Ogre.
***
Gorgeous Lady Archer of Epic Grace
Shouldn't Sneaky Ogre Thief be helping us? He can finish these Goblin Thieves quick!
Typical Bespectacled Mage
Well, he has good reason to attack Hidden Goblin Rogue. Hidden Goblin Rogue is worth more Experience Points.
Gorgeous Lady Archer of Epic Grace
Won't he get more Experience Points from the bonus he gets by defeating these Goblin Thieves?
Typical Bespectacled Mage
It's true that he'll get more Experience Points by defeating an enemy rather than just simply attacking. However, I think his aim is to defeat Hidden Goblin Rogue. Simply put, he and Taciturn Female Healer are in a competition to see who can land the finishing blow and grab the Experience-Point bonus!
Hidden Goblin Rogue
As the party whose Hit Points are rapidly diminishing because of the mentioned competition, I hereby voice my protest!
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Gorgeous Lady Archer of Epic Grace
Well, that was a good fight.
Typical Bespectacled Mage
Once Sneaky Ogre Thief finished Hidden Goblin Rogue, it was easy to defeat the latter's minions.
Taciturn Female Healer
I'll get lucky next time!
Typical Bespectacled Mage
Need I point out that, in our usual party, you're the one who would usually fight the tough opponent and claim the bonus Experience Points all to yourself?
Gorgeous Lady Archer of Epic Grace
Forget about that! We've completed the Dungeon. Let's claim the loot!
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Part 5: The Dungeon Raid
Part 7: The Forgotten Investor
Adventures of Heroes Who Talk Too Much
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