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verse. As the PC enters the ring Yuudai Kato chuck- will not be escaping this time, Kuroi Kuma.”
les to himself confidently.
PART 10 “Sweet Sorrow”
Now in the ring, the PC stands face-to-face with
Yuudai Kato. The power that seems to emit from Location: Tokyo Prefecture, Tokyo
him feels as though it is reaching into the PC’s soul Exiting the secret tunnel, the PC(s) and Akira Muri
and stealing his energy. The dignitary steps close to find themselves at the mouth of the mine. As they
the combatants, and separates them a bit. squeeze through the boulders that block the tunnel,
they are nearly trampled by those who chose to exit
DIGNITARY
the mine via the main path. The open area of the
The rules of tonight’s event are simple. The first per-
son to be rendered unconscious loses. Tonight’s mine is void of guards, as they assisted in the raid of
prize; the life of this mine. the secret fights. Akira Muri pauses, and takes a
The crowd has gathered around the ring. The PC deep breath as if he understands he is once again free.
takes note of how large the crowd is. Returning their He turns to face the PC(s).
gaze to Yuudai Kato they see him walking forward AKIRA MURI
stretching his neck from side to side. The scene You guys better not forget any earnings you may
moves in slow motion as Yuudai Kato stops, and gets have left in your room, gonna need it I’m sure. Then
into his fighting stance. The dignitary smirks over get the hell outta here before they try to round up the
his shoulder as he exits the arena. workers. I’m sure my wife misses me, I went to pick
up dinner, and haven’t made it back to the house.
The PC now stands, center stage, alone in the ring Heh Heh. Surely you have goals. What will you all
with a more than capable and ready Yuudai Kato. be doing, where will you go?
The sound seems to disappear in the room, and all Akira Muri smiles at the group relishing the mo-
that can be heard, for the PC, is their own heart beat. ment for a while, and bows respectfully.
Suddenly, a ruckus bursts into the arena from the AKIRA MURI
back of the crowd stealing the focus away from the When I met you back on the cart, and we sat in the
action that was about to take place in the ring. Rush- rain telling our stories, I felt that something great was
ing into the open space are several of the Emperor’s going to become of each one of you. After watching
you over this time we’ve had together, I know I’m
guards. Many of the dignitaries begin to flea. Shouts not wrong. May Buddha bring you all you seek in
of “Run!” and “Get out!” echo through the chamber. life. Sayonara my friends.
Akira Muri motions to the PC(s) to follow him. Akira Muri silently turns and walks away from the
AKIRA MURI group as the sun rises over the mountain of the mine
in the back ground.
Heh Heh Guess it’s time to go! Quickly, follow me!
I know an escape! GM NOTE: Rewards
As the PC(s) are running through the scramble of -Experience Points= Using Chart 5-1 assign Ex-
attendees, they hear one of the Emperor’s Guards perience points for players accordingly, plus any
yell, “That’s Him! That’s Kuroi Kuma! Capture additional points for good roleplay.
him!”
-Points of Renown= Calculate the points using
GM NOTE: Using Akira Muri, lead the PC(s) to the Chart 5-2 and reward players.
secret escape tunnel. -Ki Energy= Calculate the points using Chart 5-7
and reward players.
As the PC(s) escape the arena they notice that none C
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of the guards are pursuing them. Rounding the cor- -Hansatsu= Reward any Hansatsu won during a a
ner, the group observe a curious site. On his knees participated tournament. p t
surrounded by the Emperor’s guards who are point- e
ing Yari at him is the Mine Foreman. As the group r
exits the area they hear one of the guards say, “You
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