54 Panda (2/2)
The pair looked at each other for a second, before Kazumi laughed out loud.
”Haha, just give it to Amaterasu. I don't like daggers anyway, it doesn't suit my fighting style.”
”As if it suits me. I'm a fencer, how will I even handle a dagger?”
”If none of you want it, I could just take it and sell it later. So now, who will it be?”
”I think Kazumi might want to try taking it. You have a very straightforward playstyle, so I guess that your main weapon is either a two-handed sword or a greatsword. I think that practicing with a dagger might show you your weakness and let you evolve much faster.”
Leo's suggestion surprised Shesmu. He already knew that Leo was the more silent analytic type from his past life. But he didn't think that this trait of character was present even now, ten years before.
”Oh, mister Leo…”
”I think Leo is right, Kazumi, you'll be the one taking the dagger. Amaterasu, you'll have priority in choosing on next drops until we find a weapon suitable for you. Does that sound fair?”
”Yeah, that sounds good.”
”You too Kazumi, does that sound fair to you?”
Kazumi looked at Shesmu for a bit before relenting.
”Yeah, it's fair.”
”Good, now let's pack up and get to the third floor.”
Shesmu lifted DepressedRyan's body from the ground and went towards the portal for the third floor with the rest of the party. Once they took a step into the blue portal, Shesmu was greeted by a spectacular view. The dark red turned into white and golden. The party stood in front of the door of a palace and behind was a plaza whose white ground reflected the sun.
”Wohoow! Congratulation esteemed guests of the golden generation. Lester, here to serve you. Wohoow!”
A short talking fluffy panda opened the door of the palace and greeted the party of five.
”Please, follow me inside. Woohoow! We'll shortly prepare the stage for your third challenge. Woohoow!”
”Is this… a panda?” muttered Kazumi.
”Yes, a talking panda,” responded Amaterasu.
On the other hand, Shesmu wasn't the least bit surprised by Lester. This panda was something of a mascot for the game. All special events were hosted by him.
As for Leo, even though he was surprised to find a talking panda in a semi-realistic game, it didn't come off as a shock. He wasn't new to gaming after all.
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Regardless of what they thought, everyone followed the panda into the palace. The first thing that greeted them was a table full of food and drinks, while on the back of the room a team of musicians was playing a calm tune.
”Woohoow! We have prepared for our guests with a welcoming party. Your hard work shall be rewarded. Woohoow!”
Lester then made a gesture with his paw, and next to him a roulette appeared with a poof.
”Woohoow! However, before you shall dine on this feast, let us play a little game. Woohoow!”
Oh, this part finally came.
”Woohoow! The roulette is split into 64 different areas. Each area corresponds to a different game. Depending on what comes out, the challenge that you shall face in the third floor shall be determined. Woohoow!”
By this point, everyone's attention was on the roulette. With a flick of his paw, Lester spun the roulette. As long as it's not a twenty-five or fifty men game, we're fine. Please, just make it a five men game.
The disk spun and spun until it finally landed on area 34.
”Woohoow! And the game you will play shall be… The Mist Valley Challenge! Woohoow!”
Sh*t!