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[aurathread]

No matter how many monsters I beat, I can't level up. I know this isn't The World, but since I'm in my body from there I should be able to level up, right?

It's not working and it's really annoying.

There aren't any quests or events to do either. It's annoying.

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[tyrantball]

Really? Where Desco comes from, it doesn't work like that.

The rules are probably different here, anyway.

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[aurathread]

Probably, but I don't know that I have the physical strength to use an axe anyway.

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[tyrantball]

But that's not even an issue! If you Magichange with Desco, you receive a portion of her incredible strength!

Desco is the strongest and most legendary Final Boss, so even a portion of her strength is amazing!

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[aurathread]

Is that how it works? Huh.

[It actually sounds... kind of fun.]

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[tyrantball]

The video feed suddenly snaps on, revealing that you've apparently been texting with...a little demon girl?

...huh.

"Grinding is always more fun with allies! Desco achieved max level with a special five unit combination attack!"

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[aurathread]

[... wat. He's just going to hide behind text still.]

I usually solo things. Most people just can't be trusted.

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[tyrantball]

When she smiles, light glints off her serrated, shark-like teeth.

"That's okay! Desco isn't a person!"

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[aurathread]

I didn't mean just human people.

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[tyrantball]

And now she's confused and slightly sad.

"Does that mean you don't want to make use of Desco? But she hasn't been an axe for so long!"

Pouting at you. POUTING.

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[aurathread]

[Buh... but... uh.]

... I mean I guess we could try it. Just don't expect us to be best buddies or something. I've met people like that before.

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[tyrantball]

"Yaaay!"

Her pout clears up instantly as she cheers, completely ignoring your 'best buddies' comment.

"Desco's gonna transform! Oh, thank you so much!"

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[aurathread]

Where should we meet? And when?

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[tyrantball]

"How about near the statue in Virgo ward? Prinnies have been swarming there recently!"

Slight pause.

"Also, Desco can only transform during the Thirteenth Hour, so is ten minutes before good for you?"

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[aurathread]

Sure.

[... After a moment, he turns on the video. He should let her know who she's meeting, after all.]

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[tyrantball]

Oh hey you're...kind of plain looking, actually.

"Hello! Desco looks forward to working with you! See you soon!"

With that, Desco waves bye-bye and cuts the feed.

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When the time comes, Desco is waiting at the statue, her tentacles absorbed and her stubby tail wagging with excitement as she paces.

[aurathread]

Tsukasa heads out, staff in hand. It doesn't take too long to get there, even though he thinks about ditching a few times.

He doesn't. Instead, he walks over, staring a little at Desco.

[tyrantball]

Desco waves hello when you appear, smiling brightly. Her red eyes give off a slight glow of anticipation.

"Hello!"

[aurathread]

"Ah... hi..."

He's not sure what to do. He's really not the best at partying up for things.

[tyrantball]

Five...four...three...two...one. As the Thirteenth Hour descends, Desco summons her tentacles and merrily floats over to you.

"Should Desco Magichange now, or do you want to wait a little?"

[aurathread]

Tentacles why.

"Uh... we might as well do it now, I guess."

[tyrantball]

She smiles brightly at that before floating over directly next to you.

"Final Boss Power!"

And with that, there is an axe in your hand.

[aurathread]

It's a little startling to have this kind of weapon in his hand, and he hefts it (her?) carefully, making sure not to drop her. He definitely does feel stronger.

... Welp. Time to kill some monsters. Heading out now!

[tyrantball]

As you heft Desco's axe form, a strange sound comes out of her. It's almost like she's...purring?

...well, probably not a big deal.

As you reach a small intersection, the mouth-blade on the left starts to open and close, almost like she's chewing something. Maybe there's monsters in that direction?

[aurathread]

Well that's... weird. But he keeps going.

He'll be following her directions now... huh. This isn't so bad. ... Hopefully he can stand up in direct combat though.

[tyrantball]

Half a block after you turn left, some strange shadows with glowing gold eyes ooze out of the darkness. In your hands, Desco gives a brief shudder of anticipation, her two mouth-blades snapping excitedly.