《Cheaters Always Win》Not a chapter; Excerpts + Chapter Delay
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In the twisting alleys and shadowy corners of the magical, medieval city of Garbrandt, a gang known as the Slimebellers once held sway over a significant portion of the urban landscape. Clad in their signature green-and-black attire, the Slimebellers were notorious for their ruthless tactics and their unique, slime-based abilities. The Slimebellers operated a vast network of illicit activities, from smuggling magical contraband to orchestrating elaborate extortion rackets. They had their tendrils in nearly every aspect of the city's underworld, and many city officials and merchants found themselves under the gang's slimy thumb.
At the helm of this infamous gang was their enigmatic leader, a man known only as "Sludge." Sludge was a formidable figure, both feared and respected by his followers and enemies alike. His unique class granted him extraordinary slime-based powers, which he used to devastating effect in battles and to maintain his iron grip on the Slimebellers' territory. With the ability to secrete corrosive, adhesive, or even explosive slime, Sludge was a force to be reckoned with. He could alter the properties of his slime at will, making it an incredibly versatile weapon. Many an enemy had met their demise at the hands of Sludge, their bodies dissolved or immobilized in a viscous, green embrace.
However, the Slimebellers' reign of terror was not to last. A new and powerful gang, the East Star Clubs, rose to prominence in Garbrandt, fueled by their seemingly endless financial resources. The East Star Clubs quickly began to encroach on the Slimebellers' territory, buying out or intimidating the officials and merchants who once served as the Slimebellers' pawns. With their territory slipping away and their influence waning, the Slimebellers found themselves outmatched and outmaneuvered by the East Star Clubs. Despite Sludge's formidable powers and cunning strategies, the Slimebellers were eventually overtaken, their once-thriving empire reduced to a mere memory in the annals of Garbrandt's criminal underworld.
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~ The Slimebellers, produced and documented by the Archives of Garbrandt
To the Esteemed Rulers of the Ailach Kingdom,
We, the Twilight Bandits, hope this missive finds you in good health and high spirits. As a collective of skilled and resourceful individuals, we pride ourselves on offering the finest services in the fields of warfare, espionage, and the acquisition of rare armaments and artifacts.
We understand that in these tumultuous times, the balance of power is delicate, and maintaining control over one's domain is of utmost importance. It has come to our attention that your esteemed kingdom is currently embroiled in a bitter conflict with the Idil Empire, a rivalry that threatens the stability of the entire realm.
While we do not presume to take sides in such matters, we wish to make you aware that our services are highly sought after by various factions, including those that might not align with your own interests. Our reputation for delivering results is unparalleled, and our allegiance is solely to those who can meet our requirements.
Should the Ailach Kingdom choose not to engage our services, we cannot guarantee that we will not be hired by your rivals. It is our duty to inform you that our expertise, armaments, and artifacts could tip the scales of this conflict in favor of the Idil Empire, making the war even more lopsided than it already is.
We urge you to consider the implications of this situation carefully. The Twilight Bandits are, above all else, a pragmatic and professional organization. We believe that our partnership could yield great benefits for the Ailach Kingdom and help secure your place as a dominant power in the region.
We eagerly await your response and hope to forge a mutually beneficial alliance that will ensure a prosperous future for all parties involved.
Yours faithfully,
Hilda Bureaugarde
Emissary of The Twilight Bandits
~ Leaked documents from the Ailach Kingdom vault
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