Cinq Assoc. West Section 3 - Meursault
Today's interview ends here. Please refer any further questions to the Cinq Association West's Public Relations Department.
| HP | 69,0 + (2,39*lvl) |
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| Trigger | Dialogue |
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| Identity Acquisition | Today's interview ends here. Please refer any further questions to the Cinq Association West's Public Relations Department. |
| Morning Greeting | Good morning. This time of day is normally reserved for the Association’s morning workout sessions. As an interview may require a significant amount of time and undivided attention, I would like to request we table it until after the exercise has been completed. |
| Afternoon Greeting | Will you not join them for lunch? At the three-hour-and-fourteen-minute mark of our discussion regarding our curriculum, everyone else has left the interview for lunch, so... |
| Evening Greeting | I do not broadcast at nighttime. Though a non-significant portion of my current viewership has requested such scheduling, it is difficult to yet determine what benefits could be gained from broadcasting one's private life. |
| Chatter #1 | You must be referring to live broadcasts of my duels. Their purpose has less to do with self-promotion, and more to do with allowing an anonymous group of evaluators to analyze my techniques and form. The cold, uncaring gaze of the anonymous masses is beneficial to gaining an objective perspective of oneself. |
| Chatter #2 | Every Cinq, regardless of its branch, is the same in its core. Defeat your foe via a duel and either bring them to their knees or execute them. Such is its simplicity. |
| Chatter #3 | The undeniable truth is that a significant portion of contracts are issued due to publicity garnered via live broadcasts, and that they offer a degree of convenience. It has also been said that the southern branch often patrols the Backstreets to uncover new prospective clients. ... Mm. Such a method appears to be quite inefficient. |
| Post-Uptie Chat 1 | It is no surprise that my movements cannot easily be tracked by the naked eye. That was the precise purpose of the training, after all. Revisiting previous broadcasts is recommended for those who wish to pause the feed in order to closely analyze the form. |
| Post-Uptie Chat 2 | The Öufi Association has notarized this activity, and the opponent's agreement is in place. Will this duel be to the death, or merely determine the better swordsman? It will commence once the reply is given. You may have as much time as you wish to think this over. |
| Idle | ... Ah, this may be a good time to continue the interview. Shall we continue from page one-hundred-ten of the Cinq dueling manual? |
| Uptying | A moment, please. You will now observe a demonstration of a duel; the interview may resume afterward. |
| Deployment | A contract, then. |
| Stage Entry | This will be broadcast as always. |
| Viewed in Battle | Currently focused. |
| Commencing Attack | Attaque. |
| Enemy Stagger | Again. This duel is not over. |
| Staggered | Hm. Rompre. |
| Enemy Killed | A good match. |
| Death | So that... wasn't enough... Perhaps this defeat could be... reviewed... in a video... |
| Check Passed | This is how to handle one such situation, viewers. |
| Check Failed | Is there anyone among my viewers who knows the answer...? |
| Victory Cry | There was nothing out of the ordinary in terms of today's schedule. A momentary crisis followed by a conclusive victory. It is unfortunate that the anonymous masses will not have much material to chew on. |
| Extra Conditions Fulfilled | An overwhelming victory. I believe that my skills with the blade have grown much since my previous attempt. This will surely result in increased viewership. |
| Defeat Wail | Such defeat was not an expected outcome. However, as the reason for this defeat may be reviewed and analyzed, it can be said that this skirmish has yielded a net positive result. |
One Step Ahead
INDIGO x 3
The fastest ally, on Clash Win, gains 1 <<((Agility))Haste>> next turn (2 times per turn)
Allez
2 - 10
[On Use] Gain +2 <<((Breath))Poise>> Count
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+4
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[On Hit] Gain +1 <<((Breath))Poise>> Count
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+4
Allez
2 - 10
If this unit's Speed is faster than the target's by 3 or more, Coin Power +1
[On Use] If target has 15+ <<((Burst))Rupture>> and 3+ <<((Burst))Rupture>> Count, this Skill does not inflict <<((Burst))Rupture>> Potency with its effects, but does not consume <<((Burst))Rupture>> Count On Hit
[On Use] Gain +2 <<((Breath))Poise>> Count
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+4
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[On Hit] Gain +1 <<((Breath))Poise>> Count
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+4
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[On Hit] Inflict 1 <<((Burst))Rupture>>
Allez
2 - 10
If this unit's Speed is faster than the target's by 3 or more, Coin Power +1
[On Use] If target has 15+ <<((Burst))Rupture>> and 3+ <<((Burst))Rupture>> Count, this Skill does not inflict <<((Burst))Rupture>> Potency with its effects, but does not consume <<((Burst))Rupture>> Count On Hit
[On Use] Gain +2 <<((Breath))Poise>> Count
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+4
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[On Hit] Gain +1 <<((Breath))Poise>> Count
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+4
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[On Hit] Inflict 1 <<((Burst))Rupture>>
Allez
2 - 10
If this unit's Speed is faster than the target's, gain Coin Power based on Speed difference (Coin Power +1 for every 3 Speed difference; max 2)
[On Use] If target has 15+ <<((Burst))Rupture>> and 3+ <<((Burst))Rupture>> Count, this Skill does not inflict <<((Burst))Rupture>> Potency with its effects, but does not consume <<((Burst))Rupture>> Count On Hit
[On Use] Gain +2 <<((Breath))Poise>> Count
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+4
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[On Hit] Gain +1 <<((Breath))Poise>> Count
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+4
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[On Hit] Inflict 1 <<((Burst))Rupture>>
[On Hit] If this unit's Speed is faster than the target's, inflict <<((Burst))Rupture>> equal to their Speed difference (max 3)
Fente
4 - 13
[Clash Win] Gain +2 <<((Breath))Poise>> Count
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+3
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[On Hit] Gain +1 <<((Breath))Poise>> Count
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+3
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[On Hit] Gain 2 <<((Breath))Poise>>
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+3
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[On Hit] Inflict 4 <<((Burst))Rupture>>
Fente
4 - 13
If this unit's Speed is faster than the target's by 3 or more, Coin Power +1
[On Use] If target has 15+ <<((Burst))Rupture>> and 3+ <<((Burst))Rupture>> Count, this Skill does not inflict <<((Burst))Rupture>> Potency or Count with its effects, but does not consume <<((Burst))Rupture>> Count On Hit
[Clash Win] Gain +2 <<((Breath))Poise>> Count
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+3
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[On Hit] Gain +1 <<((Breath))Poise>> Count
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+3
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[On Hit] Gain 2 <<((Breath))Poise>>
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+3
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[On Hit] Inflict 4 <<((Burst))Rupture>>
[On Hit] At 7+ Speed, inflict +2 <<((Burst))Rupture>> Count
Fente
4 - 16
If this unit's Speed is faster than the target's by 3 or more, Coin Power +1
[On Use] If target has 15+ <<((Burst))Rupture>> and 3+ <<((Burst))Rupture>> Count, this Skill does not inflict <<((Burst))Rupture>> Potency or Count with its effects, but does not consume <<((Burst))Rupture>> Count On Hit
[Clash Win] Gain +2 <<((Breath))Poise>> Count
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+4
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[On Hit] Gain +1 <<((Breath))Poise>> Count
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+4
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[On Hit] Gain 2 <<((Breath))Poise>>
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+4
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[On Hit] Inflict 4 <<((Burst))Rupture>>
[On Hit] At 7+ Speed, inflict +2 <<((Burst))Rupture>> Count
Fente
4 - 16
If this unit's Speed is faster than the target's by 3 or more, Coin Power +1
[On Use] If target has 15+ <<((Burst))Rupture>> and 3+ <<((Burst))Rupture>> Count, this Skill does not inflict <<((Burst))Rupture>> Potency or Count with its effects, but does not consume <<((Burst))Rupture>> Count On Hit
[Clash Win] Gain +2 <<((Breath))Poise>> Count
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+4
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[On Hit] Gain +2 <<((Breath))Poise>> Count
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+4
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[On Hit] Gain 2 <<((Breath))Poise>>
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+4
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[On Hit] Inflict 4 <<((Burst))Rupture>>
[On Hit] At 7+ Speed, inflict +2 <<((Burst))Rupture>> Count
Salut
5 - 14
If this unit's Speed is faster than the target's by 2 or more, Coin Power +1
[On Use] If target has 15+ <<((Burst))Rupture>> and 3+ <<((Burst))Rupture>> Count, this Skill does not consume <<((Burst))Rupture>> Count On Hit
[Clash Win] Gain 5 <<((Breath))Poise>>
- If target has <<((ConcentratedAttackMeursault))Focused Attack - Meursault>>, gain 5 additional <<((Breath))Poise>>
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+3
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[Hit after Clash Win] The final Coin deals +10% damage
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+3
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[Hit after Clash Win] The final Coin deals +10% damage
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+3
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Deal +10% damage for every <<((ConcentratedAttackMeursault))Focused Attack - Meursault>> on the Slot
+30% Damage on Critical Hit
Salut
5 - 17
If this unit's Speed is faster than the target's, gain Coin Power based on Speed difference (Coin Power +1 for every 2 Speed difference; max 3)
[On Use] If target has 15+ <<((Burst))Rupture>> and 3+ <<((Burst))Rupture>> Count, this Skill does not consume <<((Burst))Rupture>> Count On Hit
[Clash Win] Gain 5 <<((Breath))Poise>>
- If target has <<((ConcentratedAttackMeursault))Focused Attack - Meursault>>, gain 5 additional <<((Breath))Poise>>
[On Use] If target has 15+ <<((Burst))Rupture>> and 3+ <<((Burst))Rupture>> Count, this Skill does not consume <<((Burst))Rupture>> Count On Hit
[Clash Win] Gain 5 <<((Breath))Poise>>
- If target has <<((ConcentratedAttackMeursault))Focused Attack - Meursault>>, gain 5 additional <<((Breath))Poise>>
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+4
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[Hit after Clash Win] The final Coin deals +10% damage
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+4
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[Hit after Clash Win] The final Coin deals +10% damage
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+4
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Deal
+30% Damage on Critical Hit
뫼르소 : Cinq West Section 3
A detailed answer to that question can be found on page thirty-five of Cinq Association's official promotion booklet.
Uh huh... okay...
뫼르소 : Cinq West Section 3
While I can verbally relay that information to you, consider that you are making use of your own precious time to conduct this interview; it is recommended that you ask questions that cannot be answered by external means.
Why won't you just give me a straight answer so I can move on to the next question?
So thought the interviewer as she bit her tongue to hold back that very question. She smiled awkwardly, tightly gripping onto her poor microphone.
Any local—anyone who has even a passing interest in the Cinq, actually—would tell her that that's just his style, and the interviewer thought that she knew what to expect from interviewing someone like him.
... But nothing could prepare her for just how intense he was.
'I wish he was just playing things up for the show... But that's confidence in his eyes. He totally believes in everything he's saying.'
As she scribbled in her notepad, the interviewer began to wrack her brain for what questions she could use to redirect this into a normal interview.
Hm hm. Then let's move onto the next question.
I've heard that you often broadcast or livestream yourself during work, Meursault...
뫼르소 : Cinq West Section 3
That is a true statement, yes.
Right. And I've watched a few edits of your streams before.
뫼르소 : Cinq West Section 3
Ah, it would be preferable to rewatch the recording of my broadcasts instead of the 'edits'. I have watched several stream compilations of my broadcasts and determined that the various visual effects and exaggerated edits make it difficult to observe the form and the movement, both of which are of paramount importance—
Ahaha! I see, I see!
... This interviewer was infamous in the north for annoying her interviewees. In other, slightly more crass words, she was a chatterbox.
She knew her own reputation, and was willing to run with it if it meant that she could get an even better interview out of her subjects, but...
'This guy's way worse than I am..."
The conflicted writing in her notepad was starting to slant from the sheer pressure.
Hm, hm. Anyways, I wanted to ask what got you into the world of livestreaming.
뫼르소 : Cinq West Section 3
Mm. That is a question that has been answered numerous times during my broadc—
Yes, however!
뫼르소 : Cinq West Section 3
…….
... This particular recording is for viewers who are not necessarily familiar with the Cinq or you, Meursault. Ha ha.
뫼르소 : Cinq West Section 3
... I see, I did not think of that. My apologies.
The child bowed politely, then began.
뫼르소 : Cinq West Section 3
It began with the need for anonymous critiques of my form.
뫼르소 : Cinq West Section 3
For reasons that I am unaware of... my colleagues within the Association seemed unwilling to make honest criticisms for me.
The interviewer had a good idea why, but she did not show it. Instead, she grinned politely and held the microphone closer.
뫼르소 : Cinq West Section 3
As expected, critiques from anonymous sources have been very beneficial to the improvement of my skills. Incidental benefits of this practice were—
뫼르소 : Cinq West Section 3
... Mm. This is quite the timely opportunity.
The child stopped and looked to the side.
Cinq Association West Section 3, Meursault. Didn't expect to see you this far up north.
U-um, excuse me. What's going on?
뫼르소 : Cinq West Section 3
Mm. I mentioned in passing in one of my broadcasts that I am going on an expedition in the northern regions. Thereafter, I received several, simultaneous challenges to a duel.
뫼르소 : Cinq West Section 3
I made an appointment with all of them, scheduled to occur at the same time, for the sake of efficiency. However, it seems that I have underestimated the duration of this interview.
... Same here. Didn't think it'd go on for this long.
뫼르소 : Cinq West Section 3
It may be wise to stop the recording for a moment. If you would like to analyze my form, then I refer you to my currently live broadcast.
Oh...
뫼르소 : Cinq West Section 3
The following scene may be too violent for a majority of your viewers, as you have stated earlier.
With that, the child unsheathed his sword and raised it vertically in front of his eyes.
뫼르소 : Cinq West Section 3
I believe that the Öufi Association has already notarized this activity.
Yeah... This won't be a duel to the death. Let the one who allows the other's blade to touch their body first be the loser.
뫼르소 : Cinq West Section 3
Very wise. Well, then.
A moment of silence, then...
... A gust of wind blasts the field, then... it was all over.
The five challengers, who had been holding their swords just a moment ago, found their weapons clattering to the ground in the blink of an eye.
Then blood, bright-red, suddenly spurted from various parts of their bodies.
The first challenger, the wrist. The second, the thigh. The third, the torso.
He had struck each of them in their vitals... or, to be more precise, at spots that were approximately a centimeter away from being fatal.
I knew that the western Cinq specialized in focused attacks against their opponents' weaknesses, but this is something else...
뫼르소 : Cinq West Section 3
It may be difficult for first-time viewers to follow my movement. Viewers who would prefer to review the video may re-watch this stream at a slower speed—
The child muttered on as he wiped the blood off his sword, but the interviewer was barely listening.
Or, perhaps, she realized that there was no need for her to listen anymore.
This interviewer had already gotten her time's worth by watching that impressive duel in person; it would make for a hell of an article.