Butcher

Chop.

Chop.

Chop.

How long have you been chopping this slab of meat?

Crunchcrunchcrunchcrunch.

How long has that been grinding those bits of beef?

Drip.

Drip.

Drip.

How long have those slaughtered cows been hanging on those hooks?

You are a Butcher. An NPC added in World's "Ivory King's Tower" expansion pack, that players could kill for a fuckload of EXP, and a pathetic farce of an achievement. Then, they would loot your store, and you would respawn when they leave, penniless, tired, and pissed as hell. And if they weren't slaughtering you, they would be buying your cuts of meat and food products, while mocking you right in front of your face.

Players these days had no respect.

Sighing, you opened the stat menu and decided to take a look.

Butcher:

Name: N/A (Create Name?)

Level: 15

HP: 912

MP: 440

Ranged Attack: 593

Melee Attack: 676

Defense: 600

Stats:

Strength: 675

Dexterity: 600

Constitution: 1000

Intellect: 450

Wisdom: 450

Charisma: 50

Perks:

Observe (LVL 10) (Active): This perk allows you to observe an enemy's level, stats, and perks. Current Level Limit: 10.

Animal Farm (LVL MAX) (Passive): This perk allows you to deal 100% more damage on animal-type enemies.

Meat Market (LVL MAX) (Passive): As long as the sale is related to meat, any sale you make will be at a regular price, no matter what debuffs there are.

Stunning Blow (LVL 5) (Active): Butchers must be capable of stunning animals. This perk allows you to stun an enemy if it hits. 25% chance success.

Blood Clotting (LVL Max) (Passive): Years of accidental self-injuries have allowed your body to recognize injuries and stem your blood flow, allowing you to heal faster

Exsanguination (LVL MAX) (Passive): A butcher must know where major arteries are for blood removal. This perk allows you to instantly know where an enemy's major blood vessels are, and makes them easier to target. Casts Major Bleeding Damage.

Skinwalker (LVL 10) (Active): Butchers must know how to skin animals. This perk allows you to gain a boost in damage if your attack hits one's 'skin'. Current Damage Boost: 50%

Scalp Shot (LVL 5) (Active): A butcher must know how to dehair a pig. This perk gives you a boost in damage for any head-related injuries you deal out when activated. Current Damage Boost: 25%

Eviscerator (Lvl 8) (Active): A butcher must know how to eviscerate an animal. This perk allows you to deal boosted damage if you hit an enemy's internal organ. Current Damage Boost: 40%

Splitting Pains (LVL 8) (Active): A butcher must know how to split products. This perk allows you to dismember enemies. Dismembered limbs cannot be healed and will stay off until said enemy respawns. Chance of success: 40%

Absolute Rend (LVL MAX) (Active): A custom skill you have invented that only you can learn. When activated, all defense values are ignored, and your ATK and strength is boosted. Current Boost Rate: 100%

Armor:

Wielding: Enchanted Cleaver (Gula)

Wearing: Enchanted Butcher's Attire (Temperantia)

Accessories: Ram's Skull, Bloody Sash, Bloody Boots

Closing the stat menu, you sigh, and your grip on Gula tightens. How long have you been doing this?

You reopen the stat menu, and look at the 'Name' section.

Create Name?

The bell to your shop jingles. You hear weapons. Probably yet another party come to kill you.

Create Name?

How long have you been doing this?

"Hey look, it's the Butcher! I heard that if you kill him, you get a lot of EXP, andan achievement!" A male voice. Probably a newbie, based on his words.

Drip.

Drip.

Drip.

Create Name?

How long have you been doing this?

"That's gonna be a cakewalk. I mean, look at his stats! They're so low!" Another newbie. A feminine voice this time.

Crunchcrunchcrunchcrunch.

Create Name?

How long have you been doing this?

"Trust me, he's actually harder than he looks. As soon as we finish him off, we'll go to the castle for the storyline quest, OK?"

Chop.

Chop.

Chop.

Create Name?

How long have you been doing this?

"How hard is he? I mean, does he even have a name?"

Chop.

Chop.

Chop.

Create Name?

How long have you been doing this?

"Nah. He's only a bit harder than the mooks outside the city. He'll be easy. That's why he doesn't have a name."

Chop.

You stop chopping.

Create Name?

How long have you been doing this?

....Long enough.

"My name...."

You turn, as the adventurers cry in surprise. You relish the looks of shock, and the blush on the female newbie, as you speak your first words in....well, ever.

Create Name?

"....Is Ardenter."

Create Name: Ardenter?

(Yes/No)

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Game Lore: Ardenter, The Butcher

An NPC from World's "Ivory King's Tower" expansion pack, the Butcher is a weak boss that yields a large amount of EXP and the "Butchered the Butcher" achievement.

The Butcher is six feet tall, with an angular face, shaggy red hair, red eyes, tan skin, and a lean yet fit build. He is protected by his enchanted gear, and his "AI" is capable of adjusting to combat situations, making him harder than regular enemies. His handsome features and toned body have led to female players for him to be made a possible familiar, and has caused many male players to question their sexuality.

He is, however, still an enemy, albeit a weak one, and many kill him once and leave, or farm him. However, over time, it seems that something about him has changed, as he has suddenly gained the name "Ardenter", and seems to be more aware than normal. Possible information will be sent in as soon as possible.