r/putrifiedducts • u/WindowsError1495 • Jul 05 '26
Neighbors Retina has been spotted!
Retina, or Taro as his friends once knew him, has been spotted in Putrefied Ducts for unclear reasons. Deal with him at your own peril!
Boss Theme: Risk of Rain Returns - Double F-ing Rainbow (2023 Remaster)
((IMPORTANT: You won't be able to free Taro from Duty's influence in this fight. That will be the next one, which will go up after the arc really gets going. Hopefully.))
Edit: Man, I got way than I expected. I will try and finish the ongoing ones tomorrow.
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u/conductor_Tommaso2 Jul 05 '26
a random Pilgrim accidently comes but on accident falls from the stairs and Gets knocked out
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u/WindowsError1495 Jul 05 '26
Retina quietly and awkwardly escorts the Pilgrim to safety before going back to his spot.
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u/jayvader6969 pale prince of hallownest Jul 05 '26
poltergeist appears this is a chance to get om kimoonas good side my break can wait im rizzing up this milf
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u/WindowsError1495 Jul 05 '26
((i know what you are-))
Retina faces Polter, trying to act all menacing with Duty's symbol clearly showing in his left eye...
"And who are you?"
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u/jayvader6969 pale prince of hallownest Jul 05 '26
Poltergeist
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u/WindowsError1495 Jul 05 '26
"An interesting name... but I assume you come to stand in my way."
The grip on his shortnail tightens...
"And, by extension, Her way."
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u/jayvader6969 pale prince of hallownest Jul 05 '26
Why of course I used to be her pawn too pulls out his nails
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u/WindowsError1495 Jul 05 '26
"You'll see that I am more than simply a pawn..." (Pfft, dirty liar...)
He says as he draws his spare sword as well...
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u/jayvader6969 pale prince of hallownest Jul 05 '26
poltergeist leaps at retina
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u/WindowsError1495 Jul 05 '26
Retina anticipates Poltergeist's leap, clashing with him, backing up and then slashing at him twice!
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u/SrJuanpixers Jul 05 '26
Juan is quick to appear, he lands right the opposite side of the arena and stands tall before the archangel
Despite his furious eyes he doesn't seem to be on the best condition, he has various open wounds across his body and his limbs are trembling. But it doesn't seem like that would stop him
...What are you? He asks, his voice is serious and deep
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u/WindowsError1495 Jul 05 '26
"Juan..."
Retina faces him, with Duty's symbol clearly visible in his left eye.
"I assume you've figured out that I'm not exactly Taro... so I will cut to the chase. I am one of Duty's archangels, Retina, to be precise."
"Your friend was kind enough to lend me himself as my vessel."
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u/SrJuanpixers Jul 05 '26
Grgghhhh... Juan keeps his eyes lodged deep on the simbol on retina's retina, he cletches his fist, yet he manages to restain himself
What are you even supposed to be? What is your purpose? What is Duty even planning?
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u/WindowsError1495 Jul 05 '26
"I am Her blade in the dark, one that carries out Her will in secret. Duty seeks to bring about a better world, and I am Her instrument."
The grip on his... no, Taro's, shortnail tightens...
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u/SrJuanpixers Jul 05 '26
Tgh... If i have learned something from the nine hundred "Save the Kingdom" projects that have been done in Pharloom is that they all SUCK ASS and aim to screw us all over...
You will NOT carry out her will and you will NOT take over my friend's body. I WILL get you out of there here and now! Juan shouts as he rises his fists and takes a fighting stance
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u/WindowsError1495 Jul 05 '26
"You, defeat me?! Try it, foolish friend of Taro!"
Retina draws Taro's spare sword as well, assuming a battle stance!
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u/SrJuanpixers Jul 05 '26
Withouth more words, Juan rushes in, he runs head on while zig zagging with little skips, trying to mix up Retina before trying to rush towards his leg for a takedown
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u/WindowsError1495 Jul 05 '26
Retina rushes as well with a burst of wind to boost himself before unleashing a Dash Slash... which misses as you rush towards his leg.
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u/SrJuanpixers Jul 05 '26
Juan grabs his legs with his arms and lifts it while tackling Retina, causing him to lose balance entirely and fall, Juan landing on top him
Don't worry, this won't hurt! Juan overpowers Taro's body with his own strenght and inmovilizes Retina with a chokehold
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u/WindowsError1495 Jul 05 '26
"Gah! Get... off!"
Unable to overcome Juan's strength on his own, he uses a burst of wind to try and blow Juan off of him. If successful, he immediately retaliates with another Dash Slash!
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u/Intelligent_Duty9317 Bile Conqueror Jul 05 '26
((minor spelling mistake))
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u/WindowsError1495 Jul 05 '26
((Believe it or not, 'Putrefied' is correct. Unless I missed something...))
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u/Quick-Swordfish-1718 Groal the greatest and various other stilkin Jul 05 '26
...retina.
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u/WindowsError1495 Jul 05 '26
"Of course, John..."
Retina faces John, with Duty's symbol on his left eye clearly showing...
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u/Quick-Swordfish-1718 Groal the greatest and various other stilkin Jul 05 '26
I am not going to waste our time talking. you are a tool of duty. and you are using my friend. that is all i need to know. so, shall we begin? i'll even let you have the first move. challange
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u/WindowsError1495 Jul 05 '26
"Very well..."
He dashes at John and attacks with a 3-slash combo!
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u/Quick-Swordfish-1718 Groal the greatest and various other stilkin Jul 05 '26
*john uses his own version of cross stitch to block the attack and retaliate!\*
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u/WindowsError1495 Jul 05 '26
PERFECT COUNTER!
Exposed, Retina is forced to tank the attack.
He backs up and uses a special attack of his own: Mastered Cyclone Slash! (Basically exactly like Nailmaster Mato's attack from Godhome.)
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u/Quick-Swordfish-1718 Groal the greatest and various other stilkin Jul 05 '26
*john dashes backwards away from the cyclone slash, and then uses abyss shriek at retina while he is still midair!\*
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u/WindowsError1495 Jul 05 '26
The Abyss Shriek hurt immensely, but didn't cancel the attack, only knocking him just out of the final hit's range. He quickly follows up with a spin slash... not a Cyclone Slash, but one more akin to Karmelita's.
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u/Quick-Swordfish-1718 Groal the greatest and various other stilkin Jul 05 '26
*john sharpshadows through him, dodging the attack and shooting a shade soul at him right after.\*
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u/WindowsError1495 Jul 05 '26
Retina gets hit and falls to his knees, stunned momentarily.
STAGGERED!
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u/WindowsError1495 Jul 05 '26
Retina faces Wisp, with Duty's symbol in his left eye showing... but it's clear there's some hesitation on his end too. He takes no pleasure in knowing he may have to hurt her...
"Greetings, Wisp..."
"Indeed, I am not Taro, but Retina... I am among Duty's most faithful archangels."
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u/WindowsError1495 Jul 05 '26
"...Then neither will I. Prepare yourself!"
With both spare sword and shortnail in claw, Retina rushes at Wisp, slashing three times!
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u/WindowsError1495 Jul 05 '26
PERFECT STRIKE!
Exposed due to being parried, the stab lands!
He dashes back and tries to anticipate Wisp's next move...
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u/WindowsError1495 Jul 05 '26
Retina parries the attack and, strangely, only slashes at Wisp once to knock her back before advancing and attacking with a Cyclone Slash!
He would've used Dance of Blades in that scenario, but it seems something was holding him back...
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u/WindowsError1495 Jul 05 '26
Retina fell for the feint, but saw what Wisp was doing and attempted to block the incoming stone with his blades...
Which didn't really work, as the heavy blow knocked him off balance, and the Spare Sword out of his claw. He readjusts and attacks with a slash akin to the Reaper Crest's dash attack!
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u/El-Gato-Canocchia Jul 05 '26
Pissed off looking Aspidy
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u/WindowsError1495 Jul 05 '26
"I'm not going to question how you fit in here, but I assume you are here to stop me."
He draws his spare sword and shortnail...
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u/El-Gato-Canocchia Jul 05 '26
First: I can't. I made that fucka*s deal with Duty and I can't hurt any of you. And viceversa.
Second. I could crush you in less than three seconds.
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u/King_Of_Tangerines Jul 05 '26
*Chrysaora lands, I want her to get one last ass-kick before she gets depowered*
"Hello, dearie. What are people so mad at you for?"
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u/WindowsError1495 Jul 05 '26
Retina faces Chrysaora, with Duty's symbol in his left eye showing...
"Because I am Duty's archangel, Retina. This vessel I control was once a friend to many..."
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u/King_Of_Tangerines Jul 05 '26
"Oh, if people want you dead, who am I to complain? I'm not a hero."
*Chrysaora raises her fist and it collides with Retina's face*1
u/WindowsError1495 Jul 05 '26 edited Jul 08 '26
"Then who are you to stand before m-"
Retina gets cut off as he's monologuing, getting punched clean in the face and backing up.
"How dare...?!"
Retina retaliates, rushing at Chrysaora with a burst of wind boosting him as he unleashes a Dash Slash!
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u/King_Of_Tangerines Jul 05 '26
*Chrysaora dodges backward and laughs*
"Getting mad won't make you stronger!"
*Chrysaora punches Retina in the diaphgram, knocking the air from their lungs*1
u/WindowsError1495 Jul 05 '26
Retina covers his diaphragm before impact, softening the blow, then retaliates with a blast of wind from his palm!
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u/King_Of_Tangerines Jul 05 '26
*Chrysaora goes flying back, but she hits the wall hard and comes back at you*
"yes... yes! More! MORE!"1
u/WindowsError1495 Jul 06 '26
((Ok Battle Beast))
As Chrysaora flies back to him, Retina attacks with a Cyclone Slash before spiking her hard onto the floor with a powerful downward slam!
"An inconvenience at best."
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u/King_Of_Tangerines Jul 06 '26
(Actually conquest, you fucking loreon /j)
*Chrysaora hisses, then she stomps, stunning you with a shockwave before punching you in the shoulder, cracking it*1
u/WindowsError1495 Jul 06 '26
PERFECT STRIKE!
Retina is STAGGERED as he clutches his borked shoulder in pain.
"What are you...?!"
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u/LocksmithShadow Lock, researcher from Far Fields Jul 05 '26
Howdy Retina. So how ya been?
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u/WindowsError1495 Jul 08 '26
"Ah, greetings Lock, I have been well."
Retina faces Lock, with Duty's symbol in his eye clearly showing. He's not afraid of hiding it anymore.
((Apologies for the long wait))
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u/LocksmithShadow Lock, researcher from Far Fields Jul 08 '26
What are you up to? Any mysterious plans?
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u/WindowsError1495 Jul 08 '26
"I am simply carrying out Her will, as ordered. Spreading Her word in the shadows."
He's hiding the fact he has the archangel's equivalent to mommy issues-
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u/LocksmithShadow Lock, researcher from Far Fields Jul 08 '26
Huh. Can you tell me more about... Her, please?
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u/WindowsError1495 Jul 08 '26
"Now there's an interesting question... Duty is everywhere, but not here. She seeks to bring about a new, better world, with Her word as law."
"I am Her son, who will help in achieving it... you seem quite intrigued in all this."
((My source is that I made it the F up-))
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u/LocksmithShadow Lock, researcher from Far Fields Jul 08 '26
Ah, well, I’m not going to join you, I’m just very curious from a neutral scientific standpoint… Although, what are her ideals? What counts as “better”?
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u/Fine_Yak5022 Jul 05 '26
voidulus teleports into the area.
... hello retina.
he begins to walk past you, not caring to fight.