The Witch's Challenge - Fourth Night.

31-Oct-2023
Read the prelude here. The Count, eager to have more manpower on his side, begins approaching various guests. A spooky Ashenchromatic ghost tried to haunt the Count by speaking in a most unsettling, spooky ghost voice: "he is going to LEVITATE you out of your JORTS bro!" "You know, I might be one of the only people who can actually see ghosts here. You're fooling nobody." "I've had my eyes on a couple entertaining oddballs around here, including you... if you're going to be this way forever, would you perhaps like to make a living out of it?" "I think your corpse would make a brilliant mantel decor for one of the rooms back at my residence. Come to think of it, there was also a weird frog here, whom…
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The Cat's Cradle.

Midworld Merriment by Wights End Nyahahaha! It's finally time... for the FINAL BOSS to appear! Did you use your thinking time wisely? I sure hope so! 'cause now's the time to answer the witch, you know? You remember the riddle, don't you? Twelve guests, and twelve treats. Which treat belongs to whom? Right now, only the witch knows the answer! Wait, don't tell me you need more hints? But you had so much time to think... Well, I COULD tell you what I know if you really want me to. But this really is the end! After we're done here, you must answer the witch, so listen carefully to my WISDOM. View newly acquired hints. #1: The Vendors"Rumor has it that a hardworking, ruthless businesswoman was present in the mansion,…
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The Witch's Challenge - Third Night.

30-Oct-2023
Read the prelude here. Continue the story. Ashenchromatic, who is a ghost, attempts something: "Now that I'm dead I use my spirit powers to divine lune's favorite snack." You float spookily in the corner, doing your best to figure out this mime mouse's taste... and then you realize that she hasn't ever acknowledged your presence for the past however minutes you've been there. Perhaps it would be more accurate to say that she isn't even seeing you in the first place. This is because GHOSTS are not SPIRITS, and GHOSTS are INVISIBLE, unlike SPIRITS. Get it right, stupid!!! Ghosts cannot be seen by NORMAL people. Their only power is that their voices can be heard sometimes, but even then, whatever you might say is unlikely to reach her in this…
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The Witch's Challenge - Second Night.

29-Oct-2023
Read the prelude here. Continue the story. Wight said: "Hi! I'm a huge fan of your work! can I get your autograph? I'll take it in frosting on a biscuit if I have to" Wight, wearing the glasses, excitedly replies: "I've never been so excited to not be able to see!" pikarai said: "Hey, what is this?! You're clearly bootlegging my patented Interdimensial Cookies of Passion! I'm gonna need some royalties... Don't worry, I can settle out of court." The HOT SKELETON suddenly makes an impromptu phone call. Uh oh. Reader said, attempting to trick the SKELETON: "Hey, look! Over there, a man holding a stack of gold coins!" *Scribbles 'FREE' on her sign with black marker while she's looking away* "Guess he's gone. Oh cool, is this a treat…
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The Doctor's Note.

Midworld Merriment by Wights End Halt! This is the costume judgement zone! Let's see, who do we have here... Little Red Riding Hood, eh? Perfect! You may pass! Only people with suitable costumes can hang out at this party, according to the witch. Man, imagine NOT dressing up for the holidays! Anyway... you remember her riddle, don't you? "Of the twelve who will be present in the dining hall tonight, which treat belongs to whom?" ...or something along those lines. I hope you've been making good progress! There's still some time left before the deadline, so I'll help you out a little. The witch's treats are super varied, but not all of them are easy to obtain. Apparently, some were only available in certain places! Take a look at this!…
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The Witch's Challenge - First Night.

27-Oct-2023
Read the prelude here. Begin the story. A small ghost has shown up at the west entrance. She's so totally cute that you're sooooo super nervous! Yes, just take my word for it and don't worry about it too much. Anyway... will you approach her? Remember, Five said that asking the right questions could be helpful for your cause. Or you could just say hi. Your choice, really! Go ahead! Spookipillar said: "Hello Miss! Can you help us?" nevermind3476 said: "We'd just like to know what your taste in candy is like." pikarai said: "No reason... You wouldn't happen to know your friends' tastes as well, would you?" Witch's Cadence said: "What's your favorite type of bug?" Ashenchromatic said: "WHY are you so short?" Wight replied with an offering: "Gun!"…
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The Witch's Challenge.

26-Oct-2023
Midworld Merriment by Wights End Greetings, little one. Welcome to my banquet. You are the thirteenth guest of the night. Before you are a variety of treats, collected from far and wide. Some are salty, some sweet, and one... bitter. Why are they so different in nature? It's simple, me and my invitees have all sorts of tastes, and we must cater to each one equally! This is a wonderful space, overflowing with treats. But in order to obtain your own share, you must first answer my question. These are the twelve who will feast in the dining hall tonight. Tell me, to whom does each treat belong? You have until the night of hallows to deliver a complete answer, child! View list of treats. #1: Little SweetieA sugar candy…
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Reed: Don't get distracted by the spirit.

16-Sep-2023
Reed: Shut the fuck up already! Reed: Do you believe what the professor had said now? Reed: I've had enough of this.Reed: I have absolutely no goddamn reason to trust you right now,Reed: And none of this has anything to do with Nino.Reed: Yes, I did want to hear you out,Reed: But nothing says I have to believe you.Reed: So shut up about this irrelevant shit, or you're fucking dead.Spirit: O-oh, wow... are you sure you can afford to act this way?Spirit: A prophecy of doom that seems unlikely, but is bound to come true...Spirit: You don't want to repeat their mistake by ignoring such a thing, do you?Reed: I don't care about what happened in the past.Reed: The fact that the old man ended up being right does not…
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Reed: Is this something you experienced firsthand?

10-Sep-2023
You were once an unwitting witness for such an event. One day, after the professor returned from a meeting with some pretty important-sounding people, your older sister remarked that something seemed off. "I must check on father, so wait for me patiently". It started with something that disappeared. Zachery: Her highness, Seth, Mortimer...Zachery: They all did not believe me, Ruby. Do pardon me, professor... That day, I did not have the luxury to inspect what the grand library contained firsthand. If you'd recall, I was rather busy wrapping up inheritance matters with her late majesty's attendants. However, if the majority of our team say that they have not seen the book you speak of prior, then that clearly has to be the case, no? You must've simply been exhausted from…
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Spirit: Reveal yourself.

03-Sep-2023
Spirit: Tell me... do you care to stay alive?Spirit: It doesn't look like you'd use the word "happy" to describe your life,Spirit: But, you do believe your life to be very important.Spirit: After all, you have valuable matters to take care of back home, don't you?Reed: ...What's the point of asking what you already see the answer to?Reed: If you're just trying to piss me off, then it's working incredibly well.Spirit: Haha, not at all! I just really want you to think about it.Spirit: But since the answer is definitely a 'yes'...Spirit: Let's skip to the point. Reed: Hear the Spirit out... but be careful. Spirit: Something bad will happen if you stay here with those people.Spirit: It will prevent you from ever leaving this world.Spirit: So in order to…
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Reed: Enter forest.

19-Aug-2023
This'll be fine. You've dealt with spirits a ton already. One more fake-dead-Nino for the day is nothing you couldn't handle. Ludwig rushes forward, outpacing your walking speed. It seems to be his way of watching out for you, just as Aria instructed him to. Although you don't need that much protection... you will admit that he is a well-trained animal. Perhaps a good boy, even. --/--> The forest is eerily quiet, so quiet that you only hear your own breathing. Perhaps you won't run into a spirit that soon, then? Or better yet, maybe there aren't any here in the first place. Wow, wouldn't that be great? So great that it's probably too good to be true. Better not lower your guard any time soon. --/--> ????: So...????: You…
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Nino: Feel refreshed after getting to hit one of your copycats.

13-Aug-2023
Yeah, you won't lie. That was one satisfying kill. With these guys, hopping straight into a fight rather than wasting time talking anything out is the best option. Man, Combat is so... simple, direct, and to the point. If only you could solve all your annoying problems this way, huh? Spirit: General!Spirit: How- How dare you!?Meimona: Nino! Careful! Mei: Take down the other fake! This one summons lightning at will, and it does so very rapidly. If you got hit by those sparks, you could take some serious damage... and they seem really annoying to dodge, especially since you're not as fast as Mei - who's been able to keep up with everything here as you fought the other spirit. Seems like she's noticed this too, and is trying to…
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Nino: Prepare to fight.

05-Aug-2023
Spirits don't exactly have a physical body, huh? No wonder this one's still standing after that surprise attack, and no wonder slicing it with your sword wasn't anything like cutting through flesh. Not that you know what that's like. To defeat these things, Aria and Reed said you needed to strike them strongly enough to dissipate their smokey bodies completely. That should be plenty possible for you! You've just got to angle your attacks better this time. --/--> Nino: ...A sword? That's an illusion, isn't it?Nino: I figure it's a waste of time to try and make sense of why you'd bother using your powers like that, but... Why do such a thing, anyway? Spirit: I thought it was only right to show respect to an opponent like you.Spirit: So…
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Spirits: Pursue target.

30-Jul-2023
Spirit: Hey hey, where are you looking?Meimona: U-ugh!Spirit: Seriously, where's the "fortune" in someone like you?Nino?: Right, getting lost while crossing is quite unfortunate, if you ask me.Spirit: And she's immediately struggling at the first sign of trouble!Spirit: Haha, what a joke! Somehow, you have to get away... Or you'll never get the chance to see the real Nino or your family again! You try to flap your wings and fly, but your apprehensiveness about the whole thing stops you. Spending your divinity undoubtedly means giving up on going home, and this fear is not easy to fight off a second time. But in order to avoid more injuries, or something worse... Meimona: Your only option here should be a no-brainer. Nino?: At this point...Nino?: Even the real deal would…
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Mei: Question this "Nino".

26-Jul-2023
Meimona: ...Wait, wait! Umm...Meimona: How did you know that... that person was a spirit?Nino: ...He was hurting you, wasn't he?Nino: I couldn't just stand by and let that happen as a leader!Meimona: No, I mean, he... umm, it...Meimona: It looked like a normal winged.Nino: And I was protecting you, Mei! Don't overthink it. Nino: Now let me heal you, alright? Meimona: S-so you just took a chance?Meimona: Aiming to kill, no matter who or what it could've been... Meimona: That was fine by you?Nino: ...Yes? What's wrong? Nino: It turned out to be the right move after all, didn't it?Meimona: ...Nino: It feels like you're interrogating me or something now!Nino: But really, I just wanted to protect you again, Mei.Meimona: No, I just...Nino: Your wound's not going to get any…
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Aria: Does your ability protect against mind-peeking?

22-Jul-2023
Your ability doesn't play a part in preventing that! Though illusions are based on people's memories, the ability to plainly see what those memories contain for oneself is separate from the ability to make illusions. As a human, you can only have one or the other, but spirits are different. They go a step further by reading the contents of the mind to some degree. Reed: Hey, something up? You suddenly went all quiet.Aria: Oh, I was just thinking... Aria: Maybe we can use this situation to our advantage?Aria: If we can confirm that Nino and Mei are being targeted as well, then...Aria: Maybe we could know where they are through the spirits.Reed: Huh... you really think so?Aria: I'm just thinking out loud!Aria: I could be wrong, but... I'm willing…
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Reed: Immediately shoot, don't give it time to react.

18-Jul-2023
Spirit: KHGH...!Reed: You guys really suck at this, you know?Spirit: HOW... HOW DID YOU KNOW...Spirit: I, I HAVEN'T EVEN...Reed: Like I said.Reed: Because you suck at this. Spirit Blood: Evaporate. Reed: It's disappearing. That's good.Reed: Means it won't get up out of nowhere like last time.Aria: Are you okay, Five?Five: Y-yeah... Aria, Reed, thank you for protecting!Aria: There's so many spirits by the barrier... but why?Reed: Who knows? God, I'm tired of them.Reed: As much as I'm upset with Nino,Reed: It pisses me off way more to see shitty spirits pretend to be him.Aria: I wonder what that one was hoping to do.Reed: Probably just more dirty trickery.Aria: Still, why did it even approach us?Aria: Spirits are weak to numbers.Aria: So voluntarily facing a group like us is an obvious…
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Nino: Fall.

15-Jul-2023
It's suffocating, being trapped in this place. But why? What have you done to deserve this kind of dream? Now, it's more like a nightmare. The question repeats in your mind, and without thinking... It spills out of your heart in desperation. Nino: Why is this happening?Nino: Why... do things have to be decided in this way? Nino: Why...? You know why. You said it yourself earlier.Nino: Isn't it natural to want to protect the one you love? Love? This is... an act of self-love? All of these restrictive thoughts, and those words, "I only have myself"... That's love? Nino: Either of you can be anything, from a split soul, another personality or part of a whole. You may not know which, but you both must focus. Certainly. It's love.…
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Nino: Nothing he has said proves that he is the same as you.

11-Jul-2023
Nino: First of all, you... Nino: Nothing you said proves that you're me. Nino: All that is needed for you to do any of this is to follow me, Nino: Find some way to affect my dreams, and- Nino: ...What are you speaking back for?Nino: Whoa, wh... what are you doing? Nino: Listen well.Nino: If you don't know what to say,Nino: Then as usual, just be quiet and follow me.Nino: It's for the best. Nino: Sink. What the hell!? Is this guy trying to stop you from answering? As you struggle to push back, you suddenly hear it... ...You own voice. Nino: Ahhhh, sorry, what was that? Nino: You totally didn't finish that thought!Nino: Come on, can't you give a complete answer? The annoying version which isn't yours, that is.…
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