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S E C O N D C H A N C E S (An Isekai Adventure)

@Thinslayer Go nuts, man.

S E C O N D C H A N C E S (An Isekai Adventure)

@Thinslayer

"Hee hee, this expedition's just a good one, that's all," Afki said, receiving her share of the treasure. She did find it odd that there were no creatures in sight. The scout's report only heightened her growing concern. Afki's experience told her that if something was this far out of the norm, unexplored area or no, there was something wrong with the situation. She unstrung her bow and placed it in her quiver; if there was something truly dangerous, then a normal weapon wouldn't cut it. She unsheathed her swords at her hips, flipping one over to use her battle-ready style: left blade with a reverse grip and right blade in a standard grip. Her expression grew serious, and she responded to Teleus, "Sure, but let's stay alert. We don't know what we'll find here."

Well now, you don't write, you don't call... I was beginning to think you'd forgotten about me, a familiar voice rang in her head. Of course, it was her ever-trusty partner, Parshath. The two blades in her hands were more than mere weapons; they were a sentient being who had bonded with her. Ever since their fateful encounter, the two had become inseparable, and she was reassured to have his power in this unsettling event. While she didn't always understand the sayings Parshath used, she knew he was only concerned for her wellbeing.

Sorry about that, Parshath, but things got a little boring. Hardly worth your time, Afki responded in her mind.

Yeah, no kidding. No mobs in sight for several days in a row? In a place like this? Not likely. Somethin's up. Parshath said, on edge.

I thought the same thing, Afki said. Never hurts to be too careful.

S E C O N D C H A N C E S (An Isekai Adventure)

@Thinslayer You know, I actually thought this was the introduction to how they met. If not, then that makes it a bit more exciting, and I get to create a bit more dialogue between him and Afki. Let's go with the latter.

S E C O N D C H A N C E S (An Isekai Adventure)

@Thinslayer Yeah it's totally fine. Just finished my reply, in fact.

S E C O N D C H A N C E S (An Isekai Adventure)

@Thinslayer

As they traversed the labyrinth, Afki raised her waterskin to her mouth, taking care to only drink a sip. The sounds of footsteps echoed throughout the hall they traveled in. It was strange that there were no monsters, but Afki wasn't going to look a gift horse in the mouth and was glad for the intermission. It meant there was more time to enjoy the sights and explore. Right now, she was having the time of her life, though she did feel a bit bad when she saw some of the others in the group getting sick. Still, it was always a risk coming into dangerous places like the West Pelinese Labyrinth, and everyone here knew that.

"Hmm? Oh, well, I always did like a bit of adventure, and unexplored areas like this are perfect places to find adventures!" Afki responded, her tail swishing around in excitement. She practically skipped with joy and her eyes lit up with excitement as she continued, "I mean, who knows what you could find here? Gold, artifacts, powerful weapons and armor, you know. The money just follows when you do a job like this. Or at least, that's what I'd like to think happens. It's not every day you find something valuable, but at least I have fun doing this, and that's the important thing."

S E C O N D C H A N C E S (An Isekai Adventure)

Parshath (the Isekai-ee)

Name: Parshath

Species: Living Weapon (Bow - dual short sword hybrid)

Gender: N/A (considers self male)

Maturity: Adult

Origin: Earth

Possessions: N/A

Abilities:
-Telekinesis: Parshath can manipulate his body to zip around his opponents.
-Telepathy: Parshath can communicate with anyone he cares to talk to.
-Mana Reserve: Parshath possesses his own self-regenerating mana pool, which he can use to cast spells and supplement his wielder with mana.
-Baneblade: As a Baneblade, Parshath possesses all the abilities a typical Baneblade has.
-Mana Arrow: Creates an arrow out of mana. The more mana used for the arrow, the more powerful it is. It also comes with a slight homing feature to increase accuracy, but can still be dodged if the opponent is quick enough. Can also be infused with an element the wielder is proficient in at the cost of additional mana.
-Mana Blade: Infuses his blades to enhance their sharpness and durability. The more mana used, the stronger the effect. Can also be infused with an element the wielder is proficient in at the cost of additional mana.

Description: Originally a man named Toby Lin, his consciousness now resides in the Baneblade known as Parshath. He is fully capable of taking care of himself, as he has learned how to wield himself in combat. However, such a fate is rather lonely, and so he seeks a greater purpose. He is unsure what will become of him in the future, but for now, he will do what he believes he is meant to do: be the weapon of an up-and-coming great adventurer. Currently, he has placed his hopes in a young Tiefling known as Afki.

Afki (his wielder)

Name: Afki

Species: Tiefling

Gender: Female

Maturity: Adult

Origin: Aion

Possessions:
-Parshath, the ever-trusty sapient bladed bow.
-Ordinary wooden bow + several arrows.
-Knife.

Abilities:
-Hunter: Afki has learned how to live off the land, wielding a bow to hunt prey and dismantling them with her knife. She also possesses keen tracking and stealth skills to aid her ability to hunt, as well as discerning useful and edible plants within her surroundings.
-Night vision: as a Tiefling, Afki is able to see in the dark just about as well as in daytime.
-Agility: Since acquiring Parshath, Afki has been training to increase her speed to better wield him properly.
-Dual-wielding: While Parshath is split in two, she wields Parshath with a standard grip in her right hand and a reverse grip in her left in order to quickly switch between blade and bow form.

Description: She's been taught the way of a hunter so she could fend for herself, but what she really wants to do is to explore the furthest corners of the world and make a name for herself as an adventurer. She has spunk, and is willing to brave danger in order to save lives. She's fast, capable of both short-range and long-range combat, making her a force to be reckoned with. While her journey is still beginning, with Parshath in hand, it is undoubtedly going to be an exciting one.

S E C O N D C H A N C E S (An Isekai Adventure)

Parshath (the Isekai-ee)

Name: Parshath

Species: Living Weapon (Bow - dual short sword hybrid)

Gender: N/A (considers self male)

Maturity: Adult

Origin: Earth

Possessions: N/A

Abilities:
-Telekinesis: Parshath can manipulate his body to zip around his opponents.
-Telepathy: Parshath can communicate with anyone he cares to talk to.
-Mana Reserve: Parshath possesses his own self-regenerating mana pool, which he can use to cast spells and supplement his wielder with mana.
-Baneblade: As a Baneblade, Parshath possesses all the abilities a typical Baneblade has.
-Mana Arrow: Creates an arrow out of mana. The more mana used for the arrow, the more powerful it is. It also comes with a slight homing feature to increase accuracy, but can still be dodged if the opponent is quick enough. Can also be infused with an element the wielder is proficient in at the cost of additional mana.
-Mana Blade: Infuses his blades to enhance their sharpness and durability. The more mana used, the stronger the effect. Can also be infused with an element the wielder is proficient in at the cost of additional mana.

Description: Originally a man named Toby Lin, his consciousness now resides in the Baneblade known as Parshath. He is fully capable of taking care of himself, as he has learned how to wield himself in combat. However, such a fate is rather lonely, and so he seeks a greater purpose. He is unsure what will become of him in the future, but for now, he will do what he believes he is meant to do: be the weapon of an up-and-coming great adventurer. Currently, he has placed his hopes in a young Tiefling known as Afki.

Afki (his wielder)

Name: Afki

Species: Tiefling

Gender: Female

Maturity: Adult

Origin: Aion

Possessions:
-Parshath, the ever-trusty sapient bladed bow.
-Ordinary wooden bow + several arrows.
-Knife.

Abilities:
-Hunter: Afki has learned how to live off the land, wielding a bow to hunt prey and dismantling them with her knife. She also possesses keen tracking and stealth skills to aid her ability to hunt, as well as discerning useful and edible plants within her surroundings.
-Night vision: as a Tiefling, Afki is able to see in the dark just about as well as in daytime.
-Agility: Since acquiring Parshath, Afki has been training to increase her speed to better wield him properly.
-Dual-wielding: While Parshath is split in two, she wields Parshath with a standard grip in her right hand and a reverse grip in her left in order to quickly switch between blade and bow form.

Description: She's been taught the way of a hunter so she could fend for herself, but what she really wants to do is to explore the furthest corners of the world and make a name for herself as an adventurer. She has spunk, and is willing to brave danger in order to save lives. She's fast, capable of both short-range and long-range combat, making her a force to be reckoned with. While her journey is still beginning, with Parshath in hand, it is undoubtedly going to be an exciting one.

S E C O N D C H A N C E S (An Isekai Adventure)

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S E C O N D C H A N C E S (An Isekai Adventure)

This looks interesting. I'll see about getting a cs up.

Divinus: The Deity Roleplay, Mk. V

Koine was currently busy examining various scrolls in her office, located in the second floor of the Huobi Bank. There was much work to do, and many ideas to generate for the bank's net business ventures. Setting down a scroll, Koine sighed. She got up from her chair to have a stretch, then walked over to the nearby window. The sun shined brightly, illuminating the room and the land around the building. Since the Loong were formed, they gathered together and turned a small town called Yingbi into a sprawling empire called the Qian Empire. There were a few bumps along the way, particularly with the discoveries of humans and Arachne which led to a few scuffles, but they were eventually integrated into the Qian Empire. Relations between the three races were mixed. The Loong got along surprisingly well with the Arachne, but generally saw the humans as an inferior species. The humans did not take kindly to their status in the Qian Empire, but there was currently little they could do. The Arachne took to humans better, though perhaps it was because they were an all-female species and instinctively caught males for reproductive purposes. Human males were a particular favorite, though any humanoid species that appeared similar would also suffice for them.

In the distance, there were some Loong and human ranchers leading along some pigs and milking cows. In another place, an old Loong was busy haggling with a young Arachne over the price of a bag of apples. And in yet another, a group of humans were having a shouting match against a Loong restaurant owner for refusing them service due to them being humans. All in all, the city was relatively peaceful, which Koine appreciated. Returning to her desk, Koine reached over and picked up a coin. It was one of the first few gold coins she had made, still molded with its original design. Perhaps someone would care to pay a fortune for it, but she kept it as a memento to remind herself of her beginning. She then flipped the coin, wondering which side it would land on. Just as she caught it in her palm, a knock sounded at the door.

"Enter," Koine said, and a Loong man walked inside, carrying a couple scrolls. Koine recognized him as one of her secretaries. "Madam, here are the invoices you requested," he reported, handing over the scrolls. "Thank you, Chen. Dismissed," Koine responded. As Chen turned around to leave, Koine suddenly added, "No wait. I need someone to bounce ideas off of right now, and you'll have to do." Chen was dumbstruck for a moment before replying, "Um, y-yes, madam."

"How are the clients?" Koine asked.

"Well, between certain individuals in the Ossurman Empire, as well as-"

"How much of the loans have been paid back as of today?"

"I... I believe only-"

"Are our currency supplies well stocked?"

"Um, there's-"

"News on the different departments? How about their project evaluations? Was that Rusty Industries advance declined, or was it Samson's?"

"I-I don't think-"

"Everything's come together now!" Koine exclaimed. With a wave of her hand, she added, "Thank you, Chen, you've been a great help. Dismissed."

Chen stared blankly at Koine for a second, dumbfounded, before snapping out of it. He bowed his head and soon left, shutting the door behind him. Koine placed the scrolls on the proper shelf, then took a quill and some parchment. Notes and drafts had to be taken for the her next business propositions.

Summary

Koine has created and is managing a bank called the Huobi Bank. It is located in capital city of Yingbe, located in the Qian Empire. The empire is in the Loong Forests and is comprised of Loong, Arachne, and humans. Koine watches as the citizens go about their lives, then gets back to work. Koine then hassles with some Loong secretary for a bit before sending him along his way.

MA Summary

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