Two Deathstalkers and a Nevermore? That might be a bit of a problem. It's not that he can't kill them, Matchstick's firepower is definitely more than enough for that. The problem is getting close enough so the damage actually takes. For starters, Nevermores have that annoying ability to fly. That means unless it wants to take a bite out of him, it can easily keep out of range of attack. He hates to admit it, but Mikado is much more suited to take it on than he is.
The Giant Deathstalker, though, is a different beast entirely. While a point-blank 7-round Matchstick volley to the face would probably be enough to do the trick, that requires getting into point-blank range with all seven shots still loaded. And Deathstalkers are particularly good at keeping things away: they have large claws that can extend far out that act simultaneously as shields, mauls, and clamps all at once. On top of that, the tail is an incredibly dangerous weapon on its own. That makes three obstacles Smokey would have to get past just to be in range.
Then there’s one more detail: Deathstalkers possess tremendous strength. Smokey’s semblance renders him partially immune to forced movement. The keyword there is “partially”. While he could theoretically arm wrestle a Beringel and not lose for thirty seconds, a Deathstalker’s power eclipses Smokey’s limit. If it wanted too, it could push Smokey aside, or possibly even pick him up and throw him. And although he probably wouldn’t go very far, the point remains that getting close enough to deliver Matchstick’s full payload is nigh-impossible…on his own.
Before that, though, there’s one other plan of attack Smokey could consider. Siu is a bona-fide huntress and a Beacon graduate to boot. She could probably take this thing on with relatively little effort on her part. But—well—Smokey doesn’t want her help. These giant monsters are the exact type of creature Smokey signed on to hunt. They’re his meal ticket, his money-makers, the things that bring home the bacon. If he runs to a huntress for help with this, then he’ll never get the money he needs.
Smokey turns to Siu and says, ”Hey, you can take care of the little one, right?” before turning to Mikado and continuing, ”Listen, I can take out that big one if I can get close enough.” He pauses for a brief moment. He really doesn’t want to say this part. ”Problem is I need to get through those claws and that tail, and I can’t do that on my own. I’m—“ get it together Smokey. ”I’m gonna need your help.”
While saying that, Smokey switches out dust cartridges, going from ice to fire. Anything that takes the full force of this volley is going to have a seriously bad time.
Smokey's combat stats
Aura: 96%
Semblance: Manual Deactivation! 2nd of 2 rounds of Cool Down! (19 uses remaining)
Matchstick: 7/7 ~Fire dust loaded
14/14 Fire Dust, 7/14 Ice Dust
Action: Switching Dust Cartridges
Topic: Through rivalry and friendship... and a bunch of Grimm [closed] (Read 9811 times)