Urban Legend-class Syndicate

Urban Legend-class Syndicate
Chapter	Urban Legend
Invitation	Book of Gyeong-mi  Book of Dino  Book of Zulu
Acts	2
Floors	3
Max Units	3

Guests

Axe Gang Grunt

Stats

	60 33 2~5
	Normal  Fatal  Normal  Normal  Fatal  Normal

Passive Abilities

 Axe Gang Spirit
Blunt Stagger Damage +1
 Slash Stunner Ⅰ
25% chance to boost Slash stagger damage by +1
 Blunt Stunner Ⅱ
30% chance to boost Blunt stagger damage by +1

Drops

	Ｏ	Ⅰ	Ⅱ
Dark Alleys of the Backstreets, Vol. Ⅰ	50%	33%	0%
Dark Alleys of the Backstreets, Vol. Ⅱ	50%	33%	33%
Book of Axe Gang	0%	33%	66%
Count	2	3.2	3.6

Combat Bookshelf

[Switch to Table/Grid]

Loosen Up ×2 Loosen Up ( 0) 2~6  On Hit Restore 1 Light	Cut In ×2 Cut In ( 2) 3~6  1~6  3~4	Back Attack ×2 Back Attack ( 1) 1~8  2~3  1~4
Standoff Standoff ( 1) 1~6  On Hit Recover 2 HP 2~3	Crush Crush ( 2) 3~6  On Hit Inflict 2 Bleed next Scene 3~5

Deck
Page	Cost		Description
Loosen Up (2 Copies)	0		2~6  On Hit Restore 1 Light
Cut In (2 Copies)	2		3~6  1~6  3~4
Back Attack (2 Copies)	1		1~8  2~3  1~4
Standoff	1		1~6  On Hit Recover 2 HP 2~3
Crush	2		3~6  On Hit Inflict 2 Bleed next Scene 3~5

Combat Dialogue

Has no combat dialogue.

Stray Dog

Stats

	50 24 2~5
	Fatal  Normal  Normal  Fatal  Normal  Normal

Passive Abilities

 Punch to the Solar Plexus
Blunt Damage +2

Drops

	Ｏ	Ⅰ	Ⅱ	Ⅲ
Book of the Stray Dogs	100%	100%	100%	100%
Count	1.5	2.2	2.6	3

Combat Bookshelf

[Switch to Table/Grid]

Loosen Up ×2 Loosen Up ( 0) 2~6  On Hit Restore 1 Light	Cut In ×2 Cut In ( 2) 3~6  1~6  3~4	Back Attack Back Attack ( 1) 1~8  2~3  1~4
Standoff Standoff ( 1) 1~6  On Hit Recover 2 HP 2~3	Crush ×2 Crush ( 2) 3~6  On Hit Inflict 2 Bleed next Scene 3~5

Deck
Page	Cost		Description
Loosen Up (2 Copies)	0		2~6  On Hit Restore 1 Light
Cut In (2 Copies)	2		3~6  1~6  3~4
Back Attack	1		1~8  2~3  1~4
Standoff	1		1~6  On Hit Recover 2 HP 2~3
Crush (2 Copies)	2		3~6  On Hit Inflict 2 Bleed next Scene 3~5

Combat Dialogue

Combat Entrance Who gathered all those riffraff here? It’s the boss’s orders, so we got no choice but to do it. Alright now, time to warm up. Don’t get fussy and just bring it on. We’re here to fetch the books boss told us to find. Got it? Victory Cry So these bundles of paper are what we fought for? I just wanna go cop some sleep. This was just too simple. That’s almost lame… Hah, I gotta wonder how you even managed to stand with legs like those. That wasn’t fun, and I hope we never see you again. Death Hargh…! I feel like shit… Fuckin’ hell… This isn’t how I wanted to die. You piece of… Don’t get so cocky…! Those kinds of attacks are cheating! Dammit… Dammit! Maybe I was the big fat idiot… On Ally Death If you die ‘ere, boss is gonna scold us again! You guys gotta be more careful! Dammit, things got harder now. …Yeah, as long as I’m not the one dying. Forget it, we can win without that weaksauce… It feels kinda bitter to see ‘em die like that. On Kill Weakass chumps. That’s boring, you just fell flat to the floor. That’s what happens when a feeble punk like you gets ahead of yourself. What, going to bed already? Haha! You should’ve seen the look on that guy’s face just now!

Axe Gang Grunt

Stats

	60 33 2~5
	Normal  Fatal  Normal  Normal  Fatal  Normal

Passive Abilities

 Axe Gang Spirit
Blunt Stagger Damage +1
 Slash Stunner Ⅰ
25% chance to boost Slash stagger damage by +1
 Blunt Stunner Ⅱ
30% chance to boost Blunt stagger damage by +1

Drops

	Ｏ	Ⅰ	Ⅱ
Dark Alleys of the Backstreets, Vol. Ⅰ	50%	33%	0%
Dark Alleys of the Backstreets, Vol. Ⅱ	50%	33%	33%
Book of Axe Gang	0%	33%	66%
Count	2	3.2	3.6

Combat Bookshelf

[Switch to Table/Grid]

Loosen Up ×2 Loosen Up ( 0) 2~6  On Hit Restore 1 Light	Cut In ×2 Cut In ( 2) 3~6  1~6  3~4	Back Attack ×2 Back Attack ( 1) 1~8  2~3  1~4
Standoff Standoff ( 1) 1~6  On Hit Recover 2 HP 2~3	Crush Crush ( 2) 3~6  On Hit Inflict 2 Bleed next Scene 3~5

Deck
Page	Cost		Description
Loosen Up (2 Copies)	0		2~6  On Hit Restore 1 Light
Cut In (2 Copies)	2		3~6  1~6  3~4
Back Attack (2 Copies)	1		1~8  2~3  1~4
Standoff	1		1~6  On Hit Recover 2 HP 2~3
Crush	2		3~6  On Hit Inflict 2 Bleed next Scene 3~5

Combat Dialogue

Has no combat dialogue.

Stray Dog

Stats

	50 24 2~5
	Fatal  Normal  Normal  Fatal  Normal  Normal

Passive Abilities

 Punch to the Solar Plexus
Blunt Damage +2

Drops

	Ｏ	Ⅰ	Ⅱ	Ⅲ
Book of the Stray Dogs	100%	100%	100%	100%
Count	1.5	2.2	2.6	3

Combat Bookshelf

[Switch to Table/Grid]

Loosen Up ×2 Loosen Up ( 0) 2~6  On Hit Restore 1 Light	Cut In ×2 Cut In ( 2) 3~6  1~6  3~4	Back Attack Back Attack ( 1) 1~8  2~3  1~4
Standoff Standoff ( 1) 1~6  On Hit Recover 2 HP 2~3	Crush ×2 Crush ( 2) 3~6  On Hit Inflict 2 Bleed next Scene 3~5

Deck
Page	Cost		Description
Loosen Up (2 Copies)	0		2~6  On Hit Restore 1 Light
Cut In (2 Copies)	2		3~6  1~6  3~4
Back Attack	1		1~8  2~3  1~4
Standoff	1		1~6  On Hit Recover 2 HP 2~3
Crush (2 Copies)	2		3~6  On Hit Inflict 2 Bleed next Scene 3~5

Combat Dialogue

Combat Entrance Who gathered all those riffraff here? It’s the boss’s orders, so we got no choice but to do it. Alright now, time to warm up. Don’t get fussy and just bring it on. We’re here to fetch the books boss told us to find. Got it? Victory Cry So these bundles of paper are what we fought for? I just wanna go cop some sleep. This was just too simple. That’s almost lame… Hah, I gotta wonder how you even managed to stand with legs like those. That wasn’t fun, and I hope we never see you again. Death Hargh…! I feel like shit… Fuckin’ hell… This isn’t how I wanted to die. You piece of… Don’t get so cocky…! Those kinds of attacks are cheating! Dammit… Dammit! Maybe I was the big fat idiot… On Ally Death If you die ‘ere, boss is gonna scold us again! You guys gotta be more careful! Dammit, things got harder now. …Yeah, as long as I’m not the one dying. Forget it, we can win without that weaksauce… It feels kinda bitter to see ‘em die like that. On Kill Weakass chumps. That’s boring, you just fell flat to the floor. That’s what happens when a feeble punk like you gets ahead of yourself. What, going to bed already? Haha! You should’ve seen the look on that guy’s face just now!

Drops

	Key Pages	Combat Pages
Dark Alleys of the Backstreets, Vol. Ⅰ	A Backstreets Butcher, Page 1 ×1  ×1.5  ×2  ×1  ×1.5  ×2  Open Wound Deal +1 damage against enemies with Bleed ×2 A Hook Office Fixer, Page 2 ×2  ×1.5  ×1  ×2  ×1.5  ×1  Hook Upon defeating an enemy, gain 1 Strength next Scene ×2 Naoki’s Page ×1  ×1  ×2  ×1  ×2  ×1.5  Hook Upon defeating an enemy, gain 1 Strength next Scene ×2 McCullin’s Page ×1  ×2  ×1  ×1.5  ×2  ×1  Hook Upon defeating an enemy, gain 1 Strength next Scene ×2 Taein’s Page ×1  ×1  ×2  ×1  ×1  ×2  Hook Upon defeating an enemy, gain 1 Strength next Scene ×3	Ingredient Hunt Ingredient Hunt ( 2) 2~6  On Hit Inflict 2 Bind next Scene 2~5  ×2 Multi-block Multi-block ( 1) 1~5  3~5  1~4  ×2 Multi-hit Multi-hit ( 2) 1~6  On Clash Win Boost next die’s max value by +3 1~2  On Clash Win Boost next die’s max value by +3 1~2  ×2 Pound Pound ( 0) 1~5  ×2 Quick Attack Quick Attack ( 1) On Use Gain 2 Haste next Scene 2~3  2~3  ×2 Strong Strike Strong Strike ( 3) 5~7  3~4  ×2 Cruelty Cruelty ( 1) 2~6  On Hit Recover HP equal to stacks of Bleed on target 2~3  ×2 Appetite Appetite ( 0) 3~4  On Hit Inflict 1 Bleed next Scene ×2
Book of the Stray Dogs	A Stray Dog’s Page ×2  ×1  ×1  ×1  ×2  ×1  Punch to the Solar Plexus Blunt Damage +2 ×5	Crush Crush ( 2) 3~6  On Hit Inflict 2 Bleed next Scene 3~5  ×5 Cut In Cut In ( 2) 3~6  1~6  3~4  ×5 Brawl Brawl ( 3) On Use Replace all dice on this page with ones on a random page in hand whose original Cost is 4 or lower. (Excluding Counter dice) 3~6  On Hit Restore 1 Light 2~8  3~5  3~6  ×3 Destructive Impact Destructive Impact ( 2) 1~15  ×3 Loosen Up Loosen Up ( 0) 2~6  On Hit Restore 1 Light ×3 Startin’ Out Lightly Startin’ Out Lightly ( 1) 2~4  2~6  ×3 I’ll End You I’ll End You ( 2) 4~6  On Hit Inflict 1 Paralysis next Scene 3~5  On Hit Inflict 1 Paralysis next Scene ×3 Shocking Blow Shocking Blow ( 2) 4~12  ×3 Scratch That! Scratch That! ( 3) On Use All dice on this page lose 2 Power 5~10  5~10  5~10  ×1
Dark Alleys of the Backstreets, Vol. Ⅱ	A Stray Dog’s Page ×2  ×1  ×1  ×1  ×2  ×1  Punch to the Solar Plexus Blunt Damage +2 ×2 Jack’s Page ×1  ×2  ×1  ×1  ×1.5  ×2  Emergency Rations Recover 2 HP at the start of each Scene ×4 Pierre’s Page ×1  ×1  ×2  ×1  ×2  ×1  Instant Cooking Recover 10% HP upon defeating an enemy (Max. 12) ×3	Back Attack Back Attack ( 1) 1~8  2~3  1~4  ×2 Diversion Diversion ( 0) 1~3  1~4  ×2 Crush Crush ( 2) 3~6  On Hit Inflict 2 Bleed next Scene 3~5  ×2 Cut In Cut In ( 2) 3~6  1~6  3~4  ×2 Outburst Outburst ( 2) On Use Discard a page with the lowest Cost and restore 2 Light 3~5  3~4  ×2 Sharp Swipe Sharp Swipe ( 1) 3~6  ×2 Standoff Standoff ( 1) 1~6  On Hit Recover 2 HP 2~3  ×2 Loosen Up Loosen Up ( 0) 2~6  On Hit Restore 1 Light ×6
Book of Axe Gang	An Axe Gang Member, Page 1 ×1  ×2  ×1  ×1  ×1.5  ×1  Axe Gang Spirit Blunt Stagger Damage +1 ×4 An Axe Gang Member, Page 2 ×1  ×1.5  ×1  ×1  ×1.5  ×1  Double Axe Slash Damage +2, Pierce Damage -1 ×3	Back Attack Back Attack ( 1) 1~8  2~3  1~4  ×3 Crush Crush ( 2) 3~6  On Hit Inflict 2 Bleed next Scene 3~5  ×3 Cut In Cut In ( 2) 3~6  1~6  3~4  ×3 Standoff Standoff ( 1) 1~6  On Hit Recover 2 HP 2~3  ×3 Loosen Up Loosen Up ( 0) 2~6  On Hit Restore 1 Light ×6

Combat Pages

Combat Pages

Page	Cost	Range	Description	Obtained
Pound	0		1~5	A Guide to District 23, Dark Alleys of the Backstreets, Vol. Ⅰ, A Backstreets Fixer, Vol. Ⅱ, Streetlight Office
Multi-block	1		1~5  3~5  1~4	A Guide to District 23, Dark Alleys of the Backstreets, Vol. Ⅰ, A Backstreets Fixer, Vol. Ⅱ, Streetlight Office
Multi-hit	2		1~6  On Clash Win Boost next die’s max value by +3 1~2  On Clash Win Boost next die’s max value by +3 1~2	A Guide to District 23, Dark Alleys of the Backstreets, Vol. Ⅰ, A Backstreets Fixer, Vol. Ⅱ, Streetlight Office
Quick Attack	1		On Use Gain 2 Haste next Scene 2~3  2~3	A Guide to District 23, Dark Alleys of the Backstreets, Vol. Ⅰ, A Backstreets Fixer, Vol. Ⅱ, Streetlight Office
Strong Strike	3		5~7  3~4	A Guide to District 23, Dark Alleys of the Backstreets, Vol. Ⅰ, A Backstreets Fixer, Vol. Ⅱ, Streetlight Office
Ingredient Hunt	2		2~6  On Hit Inflict 2 Bind next Scene 2~5	Book of Pierre, Book of Jack, A Guide to District 23, Dark Alleys of the Backstreets, Vol. Ⅰ
Cruelty	1		2~6  On Hit Recover HP equal to stacks of Bleed on target 2~3	Book of Pierre, Book of Jack, A Guide to District 23, Dark Alleys of the Backstreets, Vol. Ⅰ
Appetite	0		3~4  On Hit Inflict 1 Bleed next Scene	Book of Pierre, Book of Jack, A Guide to District 23, Dark Alleys of the Backstreets, Vol. Ⅰ
Diversion	0		1~3  1~4	Dark Alleys of the Backstreets, Vol. Ⅱ
Sharp Swipe	1		3~6	Dark Alleys of the Backstreets, Vol. Ⅱ
Back Attack	1		1~8  2~3  1~4	Dark Alleys of the Backstreets, Vol. Ⅱ, A Backstreets Fixer, Vol. Ⅲ, A Backstreets Fixer, Vol. Ⅳ, Book of a Grade 8 Fixer, Book of a Grade 7 Fixer, Book of Axe Gang
Standoff	1		1~6  On Hit Recover 2 HP 2~3	Dark Alleys of the Backstreets, Vol. Ⅱ, A Backstreets Fixer, Vol. Ⅲ, A Backstreets Fixer, Vol. Ⅳ, Book of a Grade 8 Fixer, Book of a Grade 7 Fixer, Book of Axe Gang
Outburst	2		On Use Discard a page with the lowest Cost and restore 2 Light 3~5  3~4	Book of Molar Office, Book of Olga, Book of Rain, Book of Mika, Dark Alleys of the Backstreets, Vol. Ⅱ
Scratch That!	3		On Use All dice on this page lose 2 Power 5~10  5~10  5~10	Book of the Stray Dogs, Book of Gyeong-mi, Book of Dino, Book of Zulu
Brawl	3		On Use Replace all dice on this page with ones on a random page in hand whose original Cost is 4 or lower. (Excluding Counter dice) 3~6  On Hit Restore 1 Light 2~8  3~5  3~6	Book of the Stray Dogs, Book of Gyeong-mi, Book of Dino, Book of Zulu
I’ll End You	2		4~6  On Hit Inflict 1 Paralysis next Scene 3~5  On Hit Inflict 1 Paralysis next Scene	Book of the Stray Dogs, Book of Gyeong-mi, Book of Dino, Book of Zulu
Startin’ Out Lightly	1		2~4  2~6	Book of the Stray Dogs, Book of Gyeong-mi, Book of Dino, Book of Zulu
Shocking Blow	2		4~12	Book of the Stray Dogs, Book of Gyeong-mi, Book of Dino, Book of Zulu
Destructive Impact	2		1~15	Book of the Stray Dogs, Book of Gyeong-mi, Book of Dino, Book of Zulu
Cut In	2		3~6  1~6  3~4	Book of the Stray Dogs, Book of Gyeong-mi, Book of Dino, Book of Zulu, Dark Alleys of the Backstreets, Vol. Ⅱ, A Backstreets Fixer, Vol. Ⅲ, A Backstreets Fixer, Vol. Ⅳ, Book of a Grade 8 Fixer, Book of a Grade 7 Fixer, Book of Axe Gang
Crush	2		3~6  On Hit Inflict 2 Bleed next Scene 3~5	Book of the Stray Dogs, Book of Gyeong-mi, Book of Dino, Book of Zulu, Dark Alleys of the Backstreets, Vol. Ⅱ, A Backstreets Fixer, Vol. Ⅲ, A Backstreets Fixer, Vol. Ⅳ, Book of a Grade 8 Fixer, Book of a Grade 7 Fixer, Book of Axe Gang
Loosen Up	0		2~6  On Hit Restore 1 Light	Book of the Stray Dogs, Book of Gyeong-mi, Book of Dino, Book of Zulu, Dark Alleys of the Backstreets, Vol. Ⅱ, A Backstreets Fixer, Vol. Ⅲ, A Backstreets Fixer, Vol. Ⅳ, Book of a Grade 8 Fixer, Book of a Grade 7 Fixer, Book of Axe Gang

Key Page stories

A Backstreets Butcher, Page 1

District 23 is the street of flavor. Everything is permitted in the pursuit of making delicious dishes. Even dismembering humans. Isn’t that exciting? ‘A guest walked into a restaurant for a meal, but then the chef fell in love with them! They had the perfect amount of tenderness and girth. The chef pulled out a knife, and the guest ended up on a plate. You'll become the food you appreciated one day, and others will appreciate what you've become.’ It’s a common story often told in these streets. Well… If you really become the main character of one of those tales, be honored. That means the chef saw you as excellent meat. Hmm? This is one of the best compliments you can hear in District 23. The more you know~

A Hook Office Fixer, Page 2

Backstreets are spread all over the City, and the Nests are no exception. But all this means is that “there are Backstreets in the Nests”, since the Nests are completely segregated from the Backstreets in terms of access. Each Wing employs their own methods like electric fences or plasma walls, and some just fence the boundary with a couple of loose chains. Needless to say, the Backstreet residents don’t even think about crossing the border, regardless of how insecure it looks. If I had to point out one thing the Backstreets and the Nest have in common… It’d be that residents of the Nests can get a good view of the Backstreets, and vice versa. Hey, did you hear that? Watching the Backstreet’s apparently a trend among Nest dwellers these days. After a day’s work, they sit by the windows and look out on the streets, cracking open a can of beer… Chat with their friends about what they witnessed last evening. Hell, there’s even a club dedicated to that, apparently. Isn’t that absurd? People in the Backstreets live from day to day with their lives on the line, and their struggle is nothing more than entertainment to those who live inside the Nest.

Naoki’s Page

There’s a huge variety of workshops. As diverse as Syndicates and Fixers are, weapons need individuality to stand out in this day and age. Old-fashioned swords or guns won’t stand a chance against modern weapons loaded with new technology, I bet. From cheap and common gear to bionic equipment like the one Taein’s using, to equipment with ridiculous abilities that’s almost indistinguishable from magic. Don’t get too hyped, though. More options means you need to be more cautious about choosing the right one for you. If you had the time and money, you could buy ‘em all and test them out at your leisure, but… We have neither, do we? Don’t just buy the things others recommend without doing your own research, though. That’s one of the stupidest things you could do. Might fit them, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll have a good time with it. Still confident that you can wield ‘em well? Get real, buddy. Workshop equipment is not your average weaponry. So, before you choose your weapon, observe others carefully. See if any workshop products might suit you. Having keen eyes is all part of our skills. Guess why people choose us and our Office out of all the tough Fixers out there.

McCullin’s Page

It’s not entirely impossible for a Syndicate member to engage in Fixer work or vice versa. It’s a pretty common occurrence, actually. If you have the skills to back yourself up, multiple organizations will make sweet offers to recruit you. What matters the most here is the relationships you’ve built. Your fate depends on the things you’ve done, or karma in other words. We didn’t start out as Fixers at the beginning. No, we were in fact part of a homicidal Syndicate. Just see how intimidating we look. We used to be murder for hire in District 23. It was a small Syndicate ran by Naoki, I, and a few others, but our influence started to expand bit by bit since the young and talented Taein joined us. Our current boss… was originally the representative of an Office we raided. They visited us once they heard that we shredded their Fixers brutally and hung their ragged corpses on the streets like scarecrows. Said they’ll need people like us. I thought they were just freaky with weird tastes, but looking back, now I get why they chose us. It’s a strategy. Each Office does all kinds of sensational stunts to attract the attention of potential clients in this oversaturated market. They hold radical events such as “Pay for one request, get one for free”, or group weapons into different grades and offer a free exchange for one of their most expensive ones. And the gullible clients fall for it. They don’t know how much more that “one plus one” deal actually costs, or how it has limitations on the grades of requests you can make… They don’t bother looking up to check if the top-grade weapons are in fact used ones. Seems our boss didn’t want to add lies to this industry that’s already full of filthy schemes, but they still had to catch people’s eyes somehow. And this is the result: hire guys like us and proudly advertise it. ‘Fixers from a former killer Syndicate will tear things up for you! You can count on us!’ Hang up a slogan like this, people get hooked up. If that suits their taste, that is.

Taein’s Page

How’s my new weapon, isn’t it sick? Union Co. is the go-to workshop brand for ready-made bionic weapons and equipment. Their prices are pretty reasonable compared to most procedures and workshop weapons, too. On top of superb performance, you can replace or attach them easily without having to worry about allergies, so it’s pretty damn handy, you see? Oh, bionic equipment is pretty simple; it’s like a weapon you attach to your body. It’s not at all scary or dangerous, though it could feel a bit awkward when you use it for the first time. In my case, I accidentally ripped Naoki’s clothes while walking by, and cut my own cheek when I flailed it outta frustration… But, now that I’ve gotten used to it, I feel as if I have three hands. If you have trouble finding the perfect procedure or weapon for you, try bionic equipment. I guarantee it’s good.

A Stray Dog’s Page

It’s true that our Syndicate’s sorta intimidating and got a tight hierarchy goin’ on, but the bond between members is strong. We’re actually leagues nicer than those Office fucks who exploit and abandon each other with every breath. Those crooked bastards’ll do anything for profit. I’m sometimes in awe of the shit they pull. I actually used to be a Rat. Yeah, those filthy and wretched Rats everyone looks down upon. It’s amazing that I’m now standing shoulder to shoulder with the Dogs, ain’t it? I busted my ass crawling up the ladder. I did everything in my power. Got a small tattoo with the little cash I had, and rummaged through trash to find worn but still usable accessories. It was a damn tough climb, but now that I’m up here, I’m starting to feel like it might’ve been better off to just live as a Rat. Here, a strict barking order’s set up between members. It’s nothing like the Rats who move in close packs. Sometimes… I do miss my old family.

Jack’s Page

Our usual source of cooking ingredients are Syndicates specializing in butchery. The kinds of meat they treat and how they process it differs for each Syndicate, so you should pick your caterer carefully. Our meat pie bistro used to frequently trade with ‘The Musicians of Bremen’ and ‘Little Piggy's’. ‘The Musicians of Bremen’ provided large quantities of meat, though it wasn’t exactly the freshest. Shattered chips of bones were often in the meat, and the mixture of different types would create an odd flavor. Still was a reliable supplier of ingredients, all in all. Outside of special occasions, we’d use them for making experimental dishes or sausages. Oh, speaking of, sausages are made from a mix of several different kinds of meat. You could even find a rat inside at times. Anyway, we rarely sold the dishes made out of their meat other than the sausages. They’d never treat their meat nicely before handing it to us. The meat from ‘Little Piggy's’ is pricey and comes in small quantities, but its quality is good. We even got the highest grade meat sometimes if we were lucky. Just looking at the meat from ‘Little Piggy's’ fills me with ideas about how to cook it and makes my mouth water. That’s how appealing the meat looks. But the price is rather heavy, so we only used it for important dishes or foods we serve to customers. But both Syndicates suddenly said they’re no longer selling ingredients for some reason. So now Pierre and I have to pioneer a new supply chain on our own. I don’t think this is all too bad, though. I enjoy working with Pierre a lot.

Pierre’s Page

Most cooks who live here have the same dream: becoming one of ‘The Eight Chefs’! They’re the people who pursue the ultimate delicacy. Their way of cooking will… give you a thrill just hearing about it! You don’t feel it? No no, I’m sure you can feel it inside. I sound crazy? Nyeh, listen up, you stubborn square! This is why I can’t talk with people whose brains are too old. They taste bad, too! There’s a limit to the flavors people can draw forth. The height of taste the human tongue can feel isn’t as impressive as you might think, really. The most delicious food doesn’t come close to sending chills down your spine. At most… it’s just good enough to make your eyes spin! And the food you guys casually eat, going “Mm~ Tasty~”, are way! Way, way way way waaaaaay~ below that! So, many chefs gathered round one time… pondering what to do to pursue a taste beyond this limit… And then inspiration struck all of them at the same time like lightning! What if they sublimated the experience into taste, something beyond what the tongue can feel? You know, they say the presentation of food adds to its taste, right? What if the whole process of cooking could be tasted! They performed several experiments in an attempt to make that dream come true. “So?” What do you mean, “So?” I wouldn’t be trying so hard if there was an end to delicacy! All the chefs are continuing their research to this day, seeking more stimulating flavors. And I just want to be as good as the stain on their apron at least!

An Axe Gang Member, Page 1

Our Syndicate’s well acquainted with the guys at Hook Office~ We used to chop n’ rip n’ tear together before they moved on to Fixer business… We were the best buddies, the two Syndicates had a wonderful time with each other. We still do help ‘em out sometimes nowadays. Hm? You thought Fixers and Syndicates were enemies for life? Well… You could say it’s a longstanding love-hate relationship. Usually, a Syndicate causes a scene and Fixers come over to take care of it. But think about it for a sec. If Syndicates didn’t exist, more than half of all Offices would be out of jobs, essentially unemployed, ya get it? It’s a symbiotic relationship right there~! So don’t be so cold to us. And some Fixers often cooperate with Syndicates to handle cases. Y’know, it’s not like dogs and cats constantly fight each other when they’re together, yeah? That sorta logic. We Syndicates do the things Fixers can’t dare take care of. I heard some Offices straight up ban killing people, even. Something about life being precious and whatevs. It’s bullcrap. Anyway, that’s how Syndicates and Fixers complement each other. There’s some crooks you’d want dead for sure before they could complicate things, you see? Man~ Talking about ‘em makes me miss my ol’ friends. Don’t get to meet those pals often these days… I might as well storm Hook Office this time around, see some familiar faces~

An Axe Gang Member, Page 2

If you think Syndicates are nothing more than gangs of ugly and bad guys, then let me tell ya that’s an outdated bias. Course, we’re freer than Fixers who have to follow orders and requests from Associations. A lot of us kill people and do some wicked shit for the sake of cash, I’ll give you that… But others aren’t too different from your average Fixers, I’m tellin’ ya! We get requests and solve problems. Though, our group’s moral compass is tilted a bit to the dark side, so I can’t give you a good example myself… Right! Some Syndicates actually do heroic stuff. Syndicates hunting Syndicates. I asked ‘em, “Hell man, why aren’t you guys just becoming Fixers instead?”, and they said… They don’t really feel like it, since they don’t really wanna get entangled in formal stuff and there’s just too much to prepare to get a license and everything. Welp, who’s to say Syndicates can’t be the good guys, right? We’re living as we like in the Backstreets.

Unused combat dialogue

The following combat dialogue is intended for this reception's guests, but appears to be bugged or unimplemented. In-game, the Stray Dogs simply use their regular combat dialogue, and the Axe Gang Grunts do not talk at all.

Stray Dogs (unused)

Combat Entrance Those maniacs are on my side… Feels like ass. I heard this is where the top dogs are being held captive… Sly little bastards. Relying on weapons instead of bodily strength. We can easily win with or without some insane hacks. You know where our big sibs went, don’tcha? Answer me!!! Victory Cry Hunh, they weren’t worth a crap. Don’t worry big sibs! I’m coming to pick you up right now. This should be the last time we’re getting help from you. What’s a band of feeble scamps trying to achieve, anyway. Those hacks won’t shut up till the end. Quit yapping for one second. Death Hargh…! I feel like shit… Fuckin’ hell… This isn’t how I wanted to die. You piece of… Don’t get so cocky…! Those kinds of attacks are cheating! Dammit… Dammit! Maybe I was the big fat idiot… On Kill I’d rather hurry up and take care of them myself than let those weirdos handle it. Never trust anyone who talks like they’re hot shit. Those unhelpful punks… It’s like I’m doing all the fighting. Special Event Sigh… That useless piece of shit… What was that weaksauce doing here? You were all bark and no bite after all. Weaklings will die first. That one was little more than a hindrance, anyway. If you die ‘ere, boss is gonna scold us again! You guys gotta be more careful! Dammit, things got harder now. …Yeah, as long as I’m not the one dying. Forget it, we can win without that weaksauce… It feels kinda bitter to see ‘em die like that.

Special Event line notes Most likely intended as separate On Ally Death lines for Stray Dogs and Axe Gang Grunts.

Axe Gang Grunts (unused)

Combat Entrance No whining if you don’t want this axe, doggy pals~ It’s gonna hurt if this chops at you… Wanna try? It’s all~ about helping each other out, pal. Why the unwelcoming look? You’re on your own, aight? None of us wanna die. Victory Cry Well, I guess the Dogs had fine skills, too~ They didn’t seem to like us too much till the end? Forget it. We’ll just take our stuff and leave. You won thanks to our help, how about you turn that frown upside down? Death Gah, piss… I got messed up…! This can’t be… They must’ve cheated…! No… There’s, there’s no way I could lose… A kid like that got me? This has got to be a dream… I can’t die until I’ve crushed ‘em all!!! On Kill I’m gonna trash ‘em all at this rate, doggy pal~ Look at that! I’m much better at wrecking ‘em than those complainers. I’m doing all the beating here~ Special Event Those crazy bastards… You’re gonna pay for this. B-big sibby… Who was it. I’m asking, which one of you is responsible for this! It’s kiiinda sad to see a friend of mine go. It’s not like I could take that hit for ya. If only I’d taken that guy out one bit quicker… Didn’t think you’d go down so easily, pal! Talk about pathetic bitches. That’s all it took to die~ Sigh… That was less than unhelpful. Should I just run? Is it too late to run now…? Ha, see~ I knew they’d die like that.

Special Event line notes Most likely intended as separate On Ally Death lines for Stray Dogs and Axe Gang Grunts.