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Arcana huffed with a smirk. "It's more than an improv than a real AoE attack. But at least that helps me with the rest of the spiders. Oh, before I forget..." She snapped her fingers, causing the card still stuck behind the spider's back to explode in small flames, killing it instantly. "That makes it eight."

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She then noticed the next waves coming towards them. Arcana didn't waste any time dealing with much stronger spiders as she drew [Seven of Wands] from her tarot deck. Then using her abilities as a [Fortuneteller], a blank card appeared behind it, giving her two cards to throw at the spider army coming towards her. Unlike the previous Wands she threw, the flames that exploded from both cards were much bigger as they burned any spiders that were caught within them. Arcana grinned as she started counting the burning spiders dying from her attack. "Ten, eleven, twelve... Wow, looks like that skill really helps with my kill count," she commented. "Fourteen, fifteen, sixteen, se- Oh..."

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To her shock, two large spiders were still standing and despite the flames consuming their bodies, they were still able enough to roar at their attacker. "Well, this is unexpected..." The spiders then raised their front legs to crush the young girl. However, Arcana drew another card and transformed it into a rectangular shield to block them. "Ack... Crap! A little help here!"

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- Used [Repetitive Fortune] to double the effects of [Seven of Wands] and double the progress on her [Conned Outcome].[break]
- Used [Four of Coins] via [Sleight of Hand] to block the spider's attack, but was temporarily stunned due to the weight of the spiders.

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level

19

stats

POWER C/35 [break]
DEFENSE D/20 [break]
SPEED D/20 [break]
MAGIC C/40 (C/42) (+2) [break]
VITALITY E/15 [break]
WILLPOWER D/20[break]
LUCK F/01[break]

cooldowns

fractured divination 0/4 [break]
repetitive fortune 1/3 [break]
ignite arcana 0/4 [break]

deck

conned outcome 3/3 [break]
seven of wands used (repetitive) [break]
four of coins used (sleight of hand) [break]
0. the fool [break]
x. wheel of fortune 1/1 [break]

active skills

sleight of hand used [break]
hop, skip, jump ready [break]
followup attack 1/3 [break]

items

card sleeve (Class) [break]
twisted hand of fate (Class) [break]
deck holster followup used [break]
all black card [break]

buffs

all black card (+5% MAGI to Arcana) [break]
N/A [break]
N/A [break]
N/A [break]


[break]

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Morgana

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Arcana rolled her eyes and chuckled dryly. While she trusted her tarot deck, she mostly used it for advice, not psychic shenanigans. Then again, it does pay the bills when it comes to sharing her readings with customers. Maybe she would give Morgana a reading after the mission...

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If she came out alive, of course.

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As soon as she turned around, Morgana suddenly fired a black energy beam behind her. She flinched when she was almost hit by the beam. But it wasn't enough to earn her wrath as she turned again to see what remained of the spider that would have ambushed her from behind. "Barely. I almost lost my head there. Nice aim, by the way." She then turned her attention to the webbing blocking the left path. "Then it settled then. Cover your ears."

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She then tossed her [Knight of Wands] to the webbing and quickly backed away before it exploded. Both women felt the whole cave shaking, yet it wasn't enough to collapse as the flames burned down the webbing until there was nothing left to block the path. "Open says me. Come on, I have a feeling we'll have company soon."

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How right she was. Because after walking deeper into the cave for a while, they could hear the footfalls were getting louder. Rather than panicking, Arcana smirked as she stopped walking and drew a blank card from her [Deck Holster]. "Finally, some action. Hope you can keep up with me, Morgana. I can do more than just readings."

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level

19

stats

POWER C/35 [break]
DEFENSE D/20 [break]
SPEED D/20 [break]
MAGIC C/40 (C/42) (+2) [break]
VITALITY E/15 [break]
WILLPOWER D/20[break]
LUCK F/01[break]

cooldowns

fractured divination 0/4 [break]
repetitive fortune 0/5 [break]
ignite arcana 0/4 [break]

deck

conned outcome 0/3 [break]
knight of wands used [break]
four of coins [break]
0. the fool [break]
x. wheel of fortune [break]

active skills

sleight of hand ready [break]
hop, skip, jump ready [break]
followup attack ready [break]

items

card sleeve (Class) [break]
twisted hand of fate (Class) [break]
deck holster [break]
all black card [break]

buffs

all black card (+5% MAGI to Arcana) [break]
N/A [break]
N/A [break]
N/A [break]


[break]

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Morgana

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Spiders. Most of the playerbase hated them and Arcana was no exception. While she was fearless when it came to scary monsters coming out of her nightmares thanks to her class and [Deck], it was still enough to gain a level of annoyance with how many dens popping around the new world.

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But while she vowed to remain as a solo mercenary, there was a chance she might be overrun if she put her guard down. Also, while her [Fractured Divination] was her ultimate trump card next to [Ignite Arcana], both of them have high cooldowns and it would be a risk if she used them at the wrong time. In any case, a party was needed to ensure her own safety. Not to mention a share of rewards if a willing partner would work well with synergies.

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So once she was in front of the spider's den, Arcana sent out a party request to the forums.

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Once she sent the request, Arcana waited at the entrance, hoping someone would teleport in to join her for a spider hunt.

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level

19

stats

POWER C/35 [break]
DEFENSE D/20 [break]
SPEED D/20 [break]
MAGIC C/40 (C/42) (+2) [break]
VITALITY E/15 [break]
WILLPOWER D/20[break]
LUCK F/01[break]

cooldowns

fractured divination 0/4 [break]
repetitive fortune 0/5 [break]
ignite arcana 0/4 [break]
Ability 4 0/0 [break]
Ability 5 0/0 [break]

deck

conned outcome 0/3 [break]
wands [break]
coins [break]
0. the fool [break]
x. wheel of fortune [break]

active skills

sleight of hand ready [break]
hop, skip, jump ready [break]
followup attack ready [break]

items

card sleeve (Class) [break]
twisted hand of fate (Class) [break]
deck holster [break]
all black card [break]

buffs

all black card (+5% MAGI to Arcana) [break]
N/A [break]
N/A [break]
N/A [break]


[break]

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Morgana

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[break][break]

As she watched many anime and read manga back home, Arcana learned one rule from witnessing all of the villains' downfalls and the protagonists' victories.

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"Don't get too arrogant until you are sure it was truly the end."

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Poor grammar aside, Arcana could tell from the deer's face that it was now infuriated at how she managed to snatch its precious antlers away from it. At the same time, she could also tell it was now its last legs. Strong monster or not, it was still a monster needed for a D-rank mission. Enduring most of her strongest cards was impressive, yet it also had a limit to its endurance. She knew that if she needed to attack a few more times, that would be the end of the [Volt Deer]. However, her greatest gamble lies in how she could use this combo correctly. If it didn't, her coup d'état would be pointless.

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First off, her magic. Using her [All Black Card] first, she gave herself an additional [MAGI] buff that would boost her next cards. Then the next was drawing a new card from her holster. "It's been a fun ride, Mr. Deer. Unfortunately, I doubt I can get any good cards from you other than the antlers," Arcana sarcastically said with a sigh. "Too bad I don't get to test out my finishing moves again. But I can't rely too much on my [Fractured Divination] and I really want to test my new skills on the field." Then using [The Fool] she stored in her [Twisted Hand of Fate], she boosted herself with more magic as she drew another card from her holster again. "Enjoy the fireworks."

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With a smirk, Arcana threw the cards and backed away just as they could hit the deer and exploded on contact. The flames from the explosion consumed the [Volt Deer] as it let out its final cry. Just staring at the poor monster in flames made Arcana frown at this sight. If Dee Dee was here, she would have convinced her to spare the deer and leave it alone once she got the antlers. She would have possibly tamed it with her summoner class abilities. However, Arcana wasn't like Dee Dee. Her methods were too different from her old friend and she wasn't as merciful to them. If they tried to hurt her, she would return the favor tenfold. If they didn't leave her alone, she would give them a reason to do so.

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In the end, Arcana was a ruthless Fortuneteller who would earn her fortune by fighting. She wanted to earn the riches and strength to escape her dowry past and she refused to go back to her world until she reached that peak.

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As she silently walked away with a pop-up congratulating her for defeating the monster and the antlers on hand, the young self-proclaimed mercenary walked away with no one to guide her anymore.

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- Drew [Queen of Wands] along with a copy through [Repetitive Fortune].[break]
- Arcana activates the [All Black Card] to gain an additional 5% [MAGI] for two posts.[break]
- Arcana throws the [Queen of Wands] along with its copy to the [Volt Deer]. She also activates the [Twisted Hand of Fate's] effects to absorb [The Fool] to increase its attack by 10%. This deals C-ranked Damage to the target.[break]
- Arcana successfully defeats the [Volt Deer] and the mission.

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level

19

stats

POWER C/35 [break]
DEFENSE D/20 [break]
SPEED D/20 [break]
MAGIC C/40 (C/48) (+8) [break]
VITALITY E/15 [break]
WILLPOWER D/20[break]
LUCK F/01[break]

cooldowns

fractured divination 0/4 [break]
repetitive fortune 0/5 [break]
ignite arcana 0/4 [break]
Ability 4 0/0 [break]
Ability 5 0/0 [break]

deck

conned outcome 3/3 [break]
queen of wands [break]
seven of coins 1/1 [break]
0. the fool (Hold) [break]
x. wheel of fortune (Used) [break]

active skills

sleight of hand 0/3 [break]
hop, skip, jump 1/3 [break]
followup attack 3/3 [break]

items

card sleeve (Class) (Used) [break]
twisted hand of fate (Class) [break]
deck holster [break]
all black card 1/2 [break]
cat ear Headband [break]

buffs

all black card (+10% MAGI to Arcana) [break]
twisted hand of fate (+10% MAGI for one attack) [break]
N/A [break]
N/A [break]


[break]

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[break][break]

Arcana groaned as she slowly got up from the ground. However, she cursed herself for having a bad [VIT] stat right now as she was so focused on her [MAGI] and [POW], that it was still at E-rank. If it wasn't for her D-ranked [DEF], she would have died on the spot by then. That aside, she knew she goofed up thanks to her overconfidence and she would pay dearly if she couldn't turn things around immediately.

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Unfortunately, she couldn't think of her next move as the [Volt Deer] was about to charge towards her once more. If she needed to survive, she needed to act now! Without any thought running in her mind, she drew a tarot card from her holster and activated it without checking it. But to her surprise, the card she drew was the [Seven of Coins] as it quickly enlarged itself, creating a makeshift shield just as the deer's antlers made contact with her again. "Tch! The only thing I hate more than dying is being bested by a deer!"

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She then noticed the shield was about to break. With no other choice, she activated her [Hop, Skip, Jump] and found herself leaping up in the air before the deer could fully break her shield. "Bastard! Now you're gonna get it!" She then drew another blank card from her holster and threw it above the deer. While it quickly stabbed on its forehead, the deer quickly cried before shaking off the card, removing it in the process just as Arcana landed on the ground with her two feet with her grin mixed with amusement and anger.

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- Drew [Seven of Coins] and uses it to block [Volt Deer's] D-ranked tackle.[break]
- Arcana throws a blank card from her [Deck Holster], dealing C-ranked damage to the [Volt Deer].[break]
- However, the [Volt Deer] shook off the card, avoiding any potential follow-up damage in the next post.

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level

19

stats

POWER C/35 [break]
DEFENSE D/20 [break]
SPEED D/20 [break]
MAGIC C/40 (C/44) (+4) [break]
VITALITY E/15 [break]
WILLPOWER D/20[break]
LUCK F/01[break]

cooldowns

fractured divination 0/4 [break]
repetitive fortune 0/5 [break]
ignite arcana 0/4 [break]
Ability 4 0/0 [break]
Ability 5 0/0 [break]

deck

conned outcome 2/3 [break]
queen of wands [break]
seven of coins (Used) [break]
0. the fool (Hold) [break]
x. wheel of fortune [break]

active skills

sleight of hand 0/3 [break]
hop, skip, jump 0/3 (used) [break]
followup attack 2/3 [break]

items

card sleeve (Class) [break]
twisted hand of fate (Class) [break]
deck holster [break]
all black card [break]
cat ear Headband [break]

buffs

all black card (+5% MAGI to Arcana) [break]
twisted hand of fate (+5 MAGI to Arcana) [break]
N/A [break]
N/A [break]


[break]

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solo

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[break][break]

A few minutes after she started her hunt, Arcana grumbled under her breath as she adjusted her headband. Of all the accessories she had in her inventory, this has got to be the most embarrassing headgear she ever possessed. She chose this one due to its stealthy effects, helpful for a hunting mission like this one. But just wearing the [Cat Ear Headband] was enough to make her face turn red. The only saving grace for her was no one was around to see her embarrassing get-up. For now, she needed to focus on the task at hand.

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If she recalled, the antlers she was supposed to find were supposed to be dropped by a [Volt Deer]. She was unsure how strong that monster would be since she was still Level 19, but the whole point was to get the antlers, not defeating it in battle entirely. If she wanted to complete the mission, Arcana needed to play smarter, not harder. While she was a bit disappointed at the possibility of missing out on a new card, her safety was her first priority. Plus, she needed more points than ever to catch up. Now the real issue for her was to find the deer in question since she has a lack o-

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"Oh? Hello there."

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Arcana quickly hid behind a bush and took a peek through it as she saw an unusually dark blue deer with its antlers somehow glowing light blue. Right now, it was too busy eating grass not far from where she was and it didn't seem to notice her footsteps at all. Seeing this, she knew there was an opening for a sneak attack. "Alright... Let's see what I can use first." Arcana then drew a tarot card from her [Deck Holster]. But she then frowned at what she got. "The Fool... Representing beginnings and naivety... Hardly a good card for a sneak attack." She then sighed and let the card absorbed into her bracelet's orb before drawing a blank card next. "Might as well go with the basics then."

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She then tossed the card to the deer, hoping it would hit with a [Followup Attack] by another card, and probably stuck it at the back of its neck.

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- Drew [The Fool], but was stored in her [Twisted Hand of Fate].[break]
- Attacks the [Volt Deer] with a blank card from her [Deck Holster], dealing C-ranked damage.[break]
- Uses [Followup Attack] to deal additional D-ranked damage to [Volt Deer].

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level

19

stats

POWER C/35 [break]
DEFENSE D/20 [break]
SPEED D/20 [break]
MAGIC C/40 (C/44) (+4) [break]
VITALITY E/15 [break]
WILLPOWER D/20[break]
LUCK F/01[break]

cooldowns

fractured divination 0/4 [break]
repetitive fortune 0/5 [break]
ignite arcana 0/4 [break]
Ability 4 0/0 [break]
Ability 5 0/0 [break]

deck

conned outcome 0/3 [break]
wands [break]
coins [break]
0. the fool (Hold) [break]
x. wheel of fortune [break]

active skills

sleight of hand 0/3 [break]
hop, skip, jump 0/3 [break]
followup attack activated [break]

items

card sleeve (Class) [break]
twisted hand of fate (Class) [break]
deck holster [break]
all black card [break]
cat ear Headband [break]

buffs

all black card (+5% MAGI to Arcana) [break]
twisted hand of fate (+5 MAGI to Arcana) [break]
N/A [break]
N/A [break]


[break]

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solo

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[attr="class","arca2reescroll"]
It seemed like her nonchalant card toss did something to the man before he transformed. Arcana was hoping it would only deal some damage at the start of the fight, But she didn't expect her attack to deal a [DEF Break]. The moment he complained about a samurai throwing cards, she groaned in annoyance. "Look. I didn't ask to wear this crazy armor. But this gives me plenty of defense, so I'm not complaining that much."

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Despite that, this might pose a problem for her. Her [Fortuneteller] class was more or less a magic class and [DEF] wasn't her forte. If that Behemoth targets her first, then she is down for a count. For now, she needed to gain distance as she pulled out a blank card from her [Deck Holster] and backed a few steps away from the monster. "Right back at you, Ripzilla." With a big grin, Arcana tossed the card to one of the Behemoth's arms. If it hits and stuck on one of them, it will be ready for its effect later.

[break][break]

- Arcana throws a blank card from her [Deck Holster], dealing C-rank PWR damage to the Behemoth.
- Because there are currently 5 players in a party, [Healthy Amount] is in play.

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level

19

stats

POWER C/35 (C/40) (+5) [break]
DEFENSE D/20 (D/23) (+3) [break]
SPEED D/20 (D/23) (+3) [break]
MAGIC C/40 (B/51) (+11) [break]
VITALITY E/15 (E/17) (+2) [break]
WILLPOWER D/20 (D/23) (+3)[break]
LUCK F/01[break]

cooldowns

fractured divination 0/4 [break]
repetitive fortune 0/5 [break]
ignite arcana 0/4 [break]
Ability 4 0/0 [break]
Ability 5 0/0 [break]

deck

conned outcome 0/3 [break]
five of wands (used)[break]
two of coins [break]
0. the fool [break]
x. wheel of fortune [break]

active skills

sleight of hand 0/3 [break]
hop, skip, jump 0/3 [break]
followup attack 0/3 [break]

items

card sleeve (Class) [break]
twisted hand of fate (Class) [break]
deck holster [break]
all black card [break]
samurai armor 0/1 [break]

buffs

all black card (+5% MAGI to Arcana) [break]
healthy amount (+15% party all stats) [break]
N/A [break]
N/A [break]


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