Assassin Class/Level 4

Assassin Class' fifth quest, where the Chosen gets a drink 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: --ing better? Back to normal?

Shii: I suppose.

Wallo: Ah, «You», you're back. I assume you won -- so we will be collecting our investment now.

«You»: Yes, I won. You were right, he wants a meeting to discuss a "business proposition" -- at the Zard Pit, so I'm sure he's looking to collect some of his lost dosh, too.

«You»: Point is, I think this is my in.

Wallo: We've heard some whispers in dark alleys about something big going down.

Shii: And I've heard some whispers telling me to stab all of you.

Wallo: Yes, but you always hear those, Shii. These dark-alley ones are new.

Shii: Oh. Right.

Wallo: Anyhow, I don't know if you've been to the Zard Pit, but it's what's considered "high culture" around here. Forget the opera house in Deren or the open-air stage in Battleon--

Wallo: --THIS is where you'll find true drama and true tragedy!

Shii: *snrk*

Wallo: Well what's that all about?

Shii: I should ask you the same thing! The opera? Theater? You're going soft, old man.

Wallo: Oh, yes. CLEARLY I should be giving up the things I enjoy because the profession that allows me to pay for them is "too mean" and it doesn't "fit the image."

Shii: Awwwww, Wawwo has a sweet spot. How uttewwy pwecious.

Shii: Those zards in that pit are all graduates of the War Academy of Zardology. They know exactly what they're getting into when they get in the arena, just like anybody else.

Wallo: ...That answers my early question; you're back to normal. Okay, I get it. But what's next? Horse-drawn wagons racing on a circular track? How exciting can a series of left turns BE?!

«You»: Ahem. Zweiger. Lukar.

Shii: STAB!

«You»: Yes, definitely back to normal.

Wallo: What do you want to hear from us, some sort of positive validation? A medal from her highness? Sod that. You've got a job to do.

Wallo: The path is clear: through Zweiger. Find out what this "big job" is. Get to Lukar without spooking him. Kill him.

Shii: Now THAT'S the Wallo I know!

Wallo: Cheeky...

The scene fades black and switches to the Zard Pit, where two Zards are fighting each other.

Zweiger: I don't know where you're from, but anybody who can win a game of Locos Wild like that has other skills. You make your own luck, and I like that. So here's the deal.

The scene switches to a bar.

Zweiger: My boss, he's a very wealthy man. He earned his money by satisfying demand for the sorts of things you can't find at your usual general store.

Zweiger: His suppliers... some of them are unhappy. It's getting tougher for them to bring some of their goods into town, and they want a bigger cut.

Zweiger: One of the conditions on their next shipment, in fact, is a meeting to negotiate a new deal.

«You»: Let me guess... your boss is a very private man, he doesn't like meetings.

Zweiger: See, I knew you knew the score! But they insist -- and if there's no meeting, there's no shipment.

Zweiger: Y'know, all this exposition's got my throat dry. Mind getting the next round of 'juice while I visit the book? You ought to have enough of my money left for at least one more drink...

«Scene: At the bar counter»

«You»: Gimme two moglinberry juices.

Bartender: Busy night chief, only got one glass. You and your friend want to share? I can get two long straws, it'll be real sweet.

Persuasion Time!

There are a few customary options in this town for convincing the bartender to see things your way. You've got some of the winnings from Locos Wild that could smooth out his attitude; or you could just adjust it manually, through liberal application of force. Which crime would you like to commit?
 * Bribery (CHA)
 * Assault

Bribery = «You»: ... This is a BAR. Surely you can find another glass SOMEwhere...

You throw in a small bag of money on the counter.

Monetary Persuasion!

Will a healthy tip help the bartender "remember" where he can find another glass?

Difficulty: 91

Stat Used: Charisma

Assault = Same as Bribery, but skipping the Drakel Bouncer fight.

Class Level Up!

Wallo and Shii have taught you the fifth level Assassin ability: Heightened Senses and Sneak Attack!

Continue training with Shii and Wallo to learn more! Assassin LEVEL 5
 * Done