Assassin Class/Level 5

Assassin Class' sixth quest, where the Chosen continues to further the assassination mission received from Shii and Wallo.

Dialogue
Shii: So you're ready to continue your training, huh?
 * Assassin Quest!
 * Maybe later - (Returns you to the Assassin menu.)

''If you choose the "Assasin Quest!" option'':

Wallo: Hmm. So Lukar's suppliers wants a bigger cut. That would explain some of those whispers.

Shii: It also explains why he's more nervous than usual... and he makes Valencia on a week-long powdered sugar bender look calm.

Shii smiles.

Shii: ... Mmm...

Wallo: Shii, finish your daydream about a mountain of powdered sugar -- or Valencia -- or both -- later. Seriously, focus.

Shii: I WAS focused, thankyouverymuch.

Wallo: Focus ON TRAINING.

Shii stops smiling.

Shii: ... That's BORING.

«You»: I'm glad you take such an interest in the development of your guild members.

Wallo: Who said you were a guild member yet? You're not in until you kill Lukar. Don't get cocky, and don't forget your place, rookie.

Wallo: And YOU... just... *sigh* You're still lost with the bloody fairies. Will you at least go get one of the unassigned hitokiri?

Wallo: I think «You» is going to need the backup, with help like yours.

Shii: Sure.

As Shii walks out of the scene, she mumbles...

Shii: *mumbles* ...buy a Little Death from HER Z shop...

Wallo: ... *sigh* She's going to be useless for the rest of the day.

Wallo: So anyhow, here's some background. The hitokiri are a... sub-guild, of sorts.

Wallo: They're from some far-off land or another, and they come over here to the great land of opportunity to see the sights, learn a few new tricks, and so on. Wallo: They're kind of like exchange students. Of death.

Wallo: Now despite what I said earlier, you're doing alright. I think one of the hitokiri can learn a few things from you.

Wallo: In return for training him, he'll help you out-- fight alongside you, take a watch shift, things like that. Well, if you're a Guardian, at least. Something about their code. It's silly, I guess.

Wallo: But even if you're not a Guardian, you might need the backup on this mission, so take him with you. Go on. He won't bite. Might give a quick nibble though.

«Scene: Meeting with Lukar's suppliers.»

Zweiger: Quite an entourage. I assume you represent my boss's suppliers.

???: You can call me Stuart for now. And then, speaking of entourages, you can get rid of the guard you brought before we talk.

Zweiger turns to face you.

Zweiger: ... There something you neglected to tell me over juice?

«You»: Are you kidding me? This guy's more paranoid than Dilwood Sackelberry in his childhood gym class.

Zweiger turns to face the suppliers.

Stuart: Please, have you gone blind or just stupid, Zweiger? I can smell bacon from a mile off. Your "friend" is obviously a guard.

Someone appears in the background.

Hitokiri: (in sign language) It's a trap. Enemies surround the field.

«You»: I thought you were looking a little pudgy there. You might want to follow your nose a little less.

Stuart: If you're not a guard, I'm a paladin. Either you leave and so Zweiger and I can deal alone, or we're gone and it's all off. All of it.

'''Uh-oh... Surrounded!'''

If there was a wall around here, your back would be to it! Unfortunately you're totally surrounded. Can you bluff your way through, or will you have to do it the hard way?

Difficulty: 111

Stat Used: Charisma

Failing the roll =
 * «Failing the roll gives you two choices - to 'Defy it!' or just continue 'Next'.»


 * «If you have less than «» SP and defy the roll...»


 * Uh-oh... Surrounded!
 * You lack the «» SP to defy the fickle will of the dice.
 * Difficulty: 111
 * Your Roll: «The number you got»
 * Next


 * «If you have more than «» SP and defy the roll...»


 * By an effort of will you can spend «» SP to automatically win the roll. Do you wish to do that?
 * Difficulty: 111
 * Your Roll: «The number you got»
 * Yes
 * No

Failure! =
 * «If you failed the roll, had insufficient SP to defy the roll, or chose 'No' when having enough SP to defy the roll...»


 * «You»: If I'm a guard, where's my badge, Paladin?
 * Stuart: Badge? You don't need no stinkin' badge. Are you trying to set me up, Zweiger?
 * Zweiger: ... «You»'s right, you DO have a few screws loose. I'm trying to do business here, not set anybody up.
 * Stuart: Ah, suddenly you're a businessman. Then I'm sure you'll understand...
 * «You»: (whisper) We're surrounded. This is about to get interesting. Lay low while I do what you brought me here for.
 * «You»: (in sign language) Avoid detection by patrols, but watch me for further instructions.


 * The hitokiri in the background returns to hiding.


 * Stuart: ...because this is also just business. My employers want things to go smoothly at this meeting. For them, at least.


 * 3 BATTLES: Herdmaster (75), Umazen Queen (85), Orc Thug (75)
 * Zweiger: Thanks kid. Not bad at all.

Success! =
 * «If you succeeded in your roll, or had enough SP and chose 'Yes' to defy the roll...»


 * «You»: (in sign language) Kill the nearest one. Throw the body down here. Avoid detection by patrols, but watch me for further instructions.


 * The hitokiri in the background returns to hiding.


 * «You»: What, so you can take him out with no witnesses, then claim he never showed up, so you've got his boss at a disadvantage in the negotiations right from the start?


 * A body is thrown over the wall of the meeting place.


 * «You»: You think you've got us surrounded, but it's the other way around. And we don't plan on arresting anybody, like a guard would.
 * «You»: So you make sure your boys play nice while you and Zweiger do what you're here to do, and I'll make sure mine do the same.
 * «You»: (thinks) That ought to keep the thugs in the stands busy looking in the direction and out of our hair down here...
 * Zweiger: Way to go, man! I knew I made the right call.

Zweiger approaches Stuart.

Zweiger: My boss is going to hear about this, Stuart. It's not going to look good for them when it's time for the meeting. Now until then...

Zweiger: Here's the address and key to the escrow warehouse. You and your employers will store the goods there during the negotiations.

Stuart: ...

Stuart: And what assurance do we have that this is legitimate, and that you haven't messed with the warehouse?

Zweiger: "Have you gone blind or just stupid," Stuart? The seal's in place, we don't know what warehouse you're in.

Zweiger: Do you think I would risk crossing the escrow organization? They stay neutral, and that works out best for everybody.

Zweiger: If I open that, I ruin that for not just myself but my boss. That's a death sentence in this town.

«You»: (thinks) There we go... the next link up the chain to Lukar. If he's going to stay in hiding until the meeting, then I need to get to where I know he'll be. Which means I need to get into that warehouse first.

«You»: (in sign language) Hitokiri, follow this man. Send report to base with his location.

Class Level Up!

Wallo and Shii have taught you the sixth level Assassin ability: Summon Hitokiri!

Continue training with Shii and Wallo to learn more!

Assassin LEVEL 6
 * Done

Trivia

 * Stuart's line "You don't need no stinkin' badge" is a reference to a dialogue in the film ' (or the film the line was based on, ').