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[Akkudakku]

You dun fukt up cowards. B WAS the way to go :p

 

[Elfberserker]

You know perfectly well that meeting with Miss Bai would had ended with two of them having stress relieving session and Madam Nie catching us on the act.
We would probably lost our dick too.

 

[Akkudakku]

You know perfectly well that meeting with Miss Bai would had ended with two of them having stress relieving session and Madam Nie catching us on the act.
We would probably lost our dick too.

Totes worth it!

And Jing has to fix his work, we cant settle for non pregnant Bai.

I BLAME YOU ALL OF FAGGOTRY!

 

[Jester]

Make scholar known personal advisor of Emprach, last member of one of 10 swords keepers clan if i recall correctly be courier? I mean he got solid well known reputation, is person whose opinion Emperor value highly, Nie cant say any non pulgist bs because his family was known to have one of Great swords in their keep. We can even propose that our good pal BJ will work as his bodyguard if someone will try to weak bs. Nie would have hard time to say why BJ isnt good enough for this task, it will be seen as sending most famous pugilist (instead of Nie head of jangu acceptance thingie). I doubt that BJ will try anything hazardous for him like letting someone steal sword or getting our Bro killed.

Treave is this possible?

 

[treave]

As a collective gesture of loyalty from the wielders of the Great Swords, it defeats the purpose to hand it off to some lackey who might steal the credit in front of the Emperor. Also if you want to talk about reputation, Nie Wuxing still has a better one.

I'm not sure why you guys are thinking so hard about this when the update isn't out yet anyway.

 

[treave]

The Ten Swords Conference III

Morning comes, and with it the day of the conference. You are awake and ready even before the knock at the door comes: a servant has been sent to guide you to the main hall. It seems that the meeting will start together with breakfast. The covers of the bed shift lazily as its occupant refuses to get up. You should probably wake her.

***

You meet up with the others in front of the main hall – it seems that all of them have gotten a good night’s rest. Nie Wuxing gives you a polite salute. Smiling, you return the courtesy. He seems a lot calmer this morning, striking a pose of quiet confidence.

Soon, the doors open. As you enter, you see that the tables have been arranged around a central dais, upon which a long copper sword has been laid on a soft cushion of silk. Besides you, you can hear Nie Wuxing whisper, “The Xuanyuan Sword…” It is polished to the extent that its surface could be used as a mirror. Both the blade and hilt are lined with precious gems that sparkle in the morning light. The design evokes a grand feeling of power and authority – it is certainly fit for a ruler’s hand. A strange feeling wells forth from deep inside you. There is something about the sword that feels… odd.

The veiled hostess is seated on a platform at the end of the hall. A large, beautifully-carved zither lies in front of her. From here you cannot make out any of her features, but her build is tall and slender. She raises one elegant hand towards you. “What is the matter, wielder of the Yuchang Sword? Why do you not take your seat?”

You look around you. All of the other sword-holders are already in their designated places, their Great Swords placed on top of their tables. Even the audience, here to witness the sword’s handover, have been seated. Nie Wuxing is glaring at you for holding up the proceedings. Walking over to your table, you place the Yuchang Sword on top of it. But you do not sit.

Looking up, you grin.

“There is no need for me to sit down. This will be settled before my feet start to ache.” You call out to those assembled here, reaching out with both hands. “We are all aware of the importance of this conference! This is not just about the jianghu, and those that dwell within it. No, this is far more important than that. The legendary swords that lie before all of you are treasures that represent the heart of our country and our people, from the highest nobility to the lowest peasantry!”

Nie Wuxing’s eyes widen, his mouth left hanging open as he realizes the familiar words you are speaking. “Wait-“

With a gleeful smile, you speak over him, raising your voice. “Mercy! Courage! Love! All of you have come to bear these swords because you feel these virtues deeply within you. I am sure that none of you would wield your blades under a lie… and so it is that even I must speak the truth on a day such as this. The Xuanyuan Sword is the sword of rulership. Holding a conference to pick its wielder from amongst us is – in truth – a waste of time. None of us are rulers. None of us possess the divine right to lord over the masses. From the very beginning, there has only been one truth! That under Heaven, there is only one person that is worthy of the Xuanyuan Sword. It belongs to the Son of Heaven!”

Slamming your palms down on the table to make your point, you glance at Nie Wuxing. “Am I wrong, Master Nie? As the leader of the orthodox sects, will you stand with me?”

“I…” He tugs at his beard annoyedly, gulping back some choice words you think would ruin his gentlemanly image; you can guess that he is rather displeased that you stole his big moment. “Yes, I do. I have to agree with Xu Jing. In fact, I have had similar thoughts-“

“As expected of the respected leader of the Eight Sects! May we all applaud his wisdom and foresight. Is there anyone else who would disagree that the Xuanyuan Sword is the property of the Emperor?” you call out, cutting Nie Wuxing off before he can finish.

“For the Emperor!” shouts Shun anonymously from the sidelines. “Long live the Emperor!”

A split second later, the hall is filled with the sounds of people hailing the Emperor as loudly as they can, cheering for a man that is not present – as far as they know – in the hall. Nie Wuxing is continuing to send his glares your way. Bai Jiutian gives you a subtle nod, and besides her, Madam Nie’s expression remains unchanged; it is calm and collected. Does that mean their plans are unchanged even if you take the credit? Perhaps. The crucial bit comes right after this.

As the cheers die down, Nie Wuxing speaks up again. “A marvellous display of patriotism, Xu Jing... no, from everyone present.” He appears to have fully composed himself. Nodding at you approvingly, he says, “I feel proud to be in such company. Still, the Emperor is far away in Chang’an, while the sword is here, on Taoying Island. The journey is long and arduous; we cannot expect His Majesty to make such a gruelling trip across the country. I suggest that we convey it to him, as a gesture of our undying loyalty. To that end, I would like to propose my humble self to escort the sword. Does anyone have any disagreements?” Nie Wuxing looks at you as he asks that question, smiling. He probably wants to claw back as much public spotlight as he can.

If he is confident enough to still make that proposal, you wonder what he has planned. Should he lose the sword on the way to Chang’an – by design or by accident – it would ruin his reputation severely, not to mention making him directly accountable for the sword’s loss in the Emperor's eyes. Perhaps he does not desire the sword?

You are unsure. There is too little to go on right now. You wonder if you should let him play his move unchecked…

***

A. You argue that this is a gesture from the wielders of the Great Swords, and so it is only fair and right that all of them make the trip to Chang’an to present the sword together. You are aware that not everyone might be able to make the trip, but those who can, should. With such a large group of people – plus everyone waiting for you back on the mainland – it would be near impossible for Nie’s people to pull off anything.

B. You openly agree with Nie Wuxing. Let him have his escort duty. You just need to keep track of him after the conference. Allowing him to relax his guard and subsequently tailing him in secret might even yield you more information than you would have otherwise.

C. You argue for Guo Fu to be the primary escort for the sword. The Wudang Sect still retains an impeccable reputation. Of the sword-holders you can trust, compared to Song Lingshu, who is currently an outcast from Qingcheng, and Murong Yandi, whose master may be apolitical but is decidedly eccentric, Guo Fu’s respectability is your best shot here. Pitting his reputation against Nie’s is a hard task, but you have to try anyway.

D. You point out that the Emperor is already here. You are revealing Shun’s identity without his permission, but at this point it is now the quickest way to pass the sword into his hands and resolve the entire conference for good. He'll understand.

 

[Nevill]

You are unsure. There is too little to go on right now. You wonder if you should let him play his move unchecked…

On the bright side, we have not succumbed to the DEMONZ yet. That was worth being left in the dark.

A for now.

 

[asxetos]

Something seems to be wrong with the sword. I strongly suggest we avoid D.
I am voting A.

 

[Nevill]

The problem with A is that it takes the sword wielders to allegedly prevent Nie's people from doing anything, yet as far as we know, more than half of them are Nie's people, and I doubt Guo Fu can go to Chang'an, so we'll probably be at a disadvantage here.

We might also risk B and hope to outsmart him, but with Madam Nie there is always a chance for it to go south.

You are aware that not everyone might be able to make the trip, but those who can, should.

treave, what does the line imply? Do we know those who won't be going? Will some of them split on route to go to their respective homes?

For that matter, will Shun be going with us, too? That would be kind of hilarious, though dangerous.

 

[treave]

Well, you don't exactly know who can or can't go, but I'm just laying it out in advance that some of the sword-holders might not be bothered with making the trip, and that they can't be forced to. Where Murong Yandi goes will depend on the Sword Saint, for example. You also don't need to be a Great Sword wielder to act if something happens and people attempt to make off with the sword by force, or try to use it to stab the Emperor (which are the two scenarios that have been proposed before this). Shun hasn't told you where he's going after this, but chances are he's returning to the capital fairly soon, since he shouldn't stay away too long. Unless he wants to go down south to visit his dad on Maniac Island.

Whether it is a choice that can actually successfully deter their plans, however, you won't know for sure.

 

[ERYFKRAD]

C

 

[Baltika9]

The problem with A is that it takes the sword wielders to allegedly prevent Nie's people from doing anything, yet as far as we know, more than half of them are Nie's people, and I doubt Guo Fu can go to Chang'an, so we'll probably be at a disadvantage here.

With the talent we have in our party, I think we can match them when it comes to fighting ability. However, travelling alongside the Holy Maiden and an Amesha may let our cat out of the bag earlier than we wish (I'm talking about our Firelordship). Plus, I don't want our girls around Madam Nie for any prolonged period of time either.

But on the other hand, BJ can still fill us in if we decide to travel with them.

 

[Kz3r0]

B.

 

[Elfberserker]

B for now.

This might be nice chance to play bit of intrigue as well to establish realitionship with other sword users and warriors.
Besides I have a feeling that this will be the legendary picnic which shall be recorded in history.

 

[Baltika9]

Soon, the doors open. As you enter, you see that the tables have been arranged around a central dais, upon which a long copper sword has been laid on a soft cushion of silk. Besides you, you can hear Nie Wuxing whisper, “The Xuanyuan Sword…” It is polished to the extent that its surface could be used as a mirror. Both the blade and hilt are lined with precious gems that sparkle in the morning light. The design evokes a grand feeling of power and authority – it is certainly fit for a ruler’s hand. A strange feeling wells forth from deep inside you. There is something about the sword that feels… odd.

Codexian paranoia tingling. Wonder what this is all about.

 

[Nevill]

With the talent we have in our party, I think we can match them when it comes to fighting ability.

At this point, I am at a loss what to think about their plans.

Maybe there is indeed something wrong with the sword and we do not want it to make it to the Emperor?

Winery what this is all about.

I wish it was.

Maybe the sword beckons to us... urges us to take the responsibility for the future of the country... to lead its people to the ultimate glory...

I wanted my Yang Xue route.

 

[Akkudakku]

Id like to press for the option to escort the sword by Xu Jing

The sword might carry some qi or other shit so if shun grabs the hilt=dead shun.

 

[Nevill]

I don't quite follow, The Brazilian Slaughter. The zhang clan can steal the sword in A, so that's a minus, but if Wuxing loses the sword in B, it is a stain on his reputation, so that's a plus? It can't be both.

 

[Akkudakku]

Or they could swap it with a elaborate copy.

 

[Akkudakku]

Voting A. For happy times with BJ! Wonder if we can seduce her :D

 

[Nevill]

Ah. Makes sense, I suppose, though he does not seem to be terribly afraid of losing the sword, and an open rebellion does not look plausible to me.

I still think they have something else planned.

 

[treave]

Well, those few people that he can plausibly lose the sword to are also the ones that make others go, "Oh, if it was him then it can't be helped." He'd look incompetent, perhaps get rebuked, but under those circumstances it would be unreasonable to punish him in the same way as if he'd lost the sword to some bandit scum.

 

[Akkudakku]

Well, those few people that he can plausibly lose the sword to are also the ones that makes others go, "Oh, if it was him then it can't be helped." He'd look incompetent, perhaps get rebuked, but under those circumstances it would be unreasonable to punish him just as if he'd lost the sword to some bandit scum.

so I understand its somewhat common knowledge there are groups like that. Could we get some kind of a list?

 

[treave]

Here you go:

1. Zhang Jue
2. Shangguan Chuji
3. Tulu Huodu

 

[Akkudakku]

Seems its safe then.

Unless?...