Raemond/Stories

General Stories Misc

Quotes

On Sortied

I will not let age hold me back.

On Entering a Room

Let us take up arms, together.

When Quest Begins

With me, everyone!

Is everyone ready to begin?

Response to Beginning of a Quest

I shall accompany you!

I am prepared for anything!

When Controlling Character in Quest

With age comes experience.

When Receiving a Heal

My thanks!

I can't let myself become a burden!

When Entering a Boss' Room

This is the last hurdle!

We mustn't be defeated!

Response to Entering a Boss' Room

Drop not your guard!

Victory is ours for the claiming!

Upon Getting to Low Health

Ah! Muh-my back...

Ugh! How careless...

Upon Opening a Chest

Ho, what a find!

Best not get too excited.

Boss on Low Health

The end is nigh.

Our foe grows weak.

Boss Enters Break State

Now! Strike!

Don't let this opening pass us by!

Rare Enemy Spawns

Such an unusual enemy!

A rare foe! Don't let it escape!

Upon Death

I'm weaker than I thought...

H-how could I be so careless...?

When Revived

There's more in me yet!

When Using Weapon/Shared Skills

Damage: This takes me back!

Buff Self: I've only just begun!

Buff Ally: Take aid from your elders!

Debuff Enemy: I pray you're ready!

Heal Ally: Allow me to heal you!

Heal Self: Take aid from your elders!

Player Uses Damaging Skill

A passable blow.

There was true force behind that one!

When Shape Shifting is Ready

I'm ready to shift!

Grant me your strength, dragon!

Shape Shifting into Dragon

I shall prove my loyalty!

Idle During Quest

Ah, a moment of quietude...

There's no need to do this for me, you know.

Quest Clear

Victory! And now for a nap.

Quest Failure

Defeat is hard on these old bones.

Home Screen Walking

Time for some training!

I long to see you all grow stronger.

I'm not too old for the battlefield yet!

Perhaps I should train a bit more...

My training isn't done yet!

Early to bed and early to rise makes one...tired.

Home Screen Inside

I've been ruminating on the true meaning of chivalry. One day, I shall share my thoughts.

Once one leaves the front lines of battle, it's difficult to get those skills back.

I cannot imagine the king acting in such a fashion. Something must have happened to him...

As a former knight, I feel a duty to pour my soul into helping the next generation.

Failing is the privilege of the young. I myself did it more times than I can count.

I'm as experienced a knight as you'll find. I know all about the history of this land!

Home Screen Portrait

I eagerly wait the day your true potential blossoms.

I have a duty to correct the king's mistakes.

If you need a sparring partner I'm always up to the task!

What I wouldn't give to be ten years younger...

So long as you fight, I will be ever at your side!

Collection Portrait

So, you wish to learn more of chivalry do you? Excellent! Let us begin.

Lately, I've come to enjoy watching the young as they grow.

As a loyal servant of king Aurelius, I must bring this conflict to an end.

You'll pay the price if you think me past my prime.

You become more like the king I knew by the day.

At The Halidom

Yes? What is it?

Kids these days... Bah!

Careful, now! My back isn't what it used to be...

New Mana Circle Unlocked

The path of a knight has no end!

On Mana Circle Fully Unbound

My blade shall swing for you always, my prince!

On Promotion to 4

The path of a knight has no end!

On Promotion to 5

My blade shall swing for you always, my prince!

Adventurer Story Episodes

Episode 1

Servant to the King

This way, sir. Hmm? Thank you, young lady. My apologies for the trouble. Who's this, Cleo? It is good to see you well, Your Highness. I'm sorry, have we met? I used to serve your father, Your Highness. I've known you since you were small. My father?! Indeed. My name is Raemond. I'll admit, it has been some years since I last set eyes on you. It gladdens me to see what a fine young man you have become. Your eyes look just like your father's when he was your age. Oh? He was a man like no other, his eyes ever filled with strength and resolve. To think such a thing could happen... I'm ashamed that I allowed it to happen. You need not feel responsible, Highness. Regardless, while my days of active service are long behind me, when a king goes astray, it is the duty of his servants to put him to rights. For that reason, I pray you might allow me to fight at your side, Highness. I may not be as young as I once was, but... Hraaaaah! That's some very impressive swordwork. I'm glad you can appreciate my skills. No matter my age, you will not regret having me in your corps. In that case, welcome aboard. We've plenty of free rooms in the castle, so please take your pick. Thank you. I shall head there anon. Ohhh... My back pains me anew... Ah, but age is a terrible beast. Once, a swing of my sword could create storms, but now it leaves me in this sorry state. Still, this is no time to be enjoying a comfortable retirement. I will right your wrongs, my king. This will be my final duty. I could not keep the first promise I made to you, but I WILL keep my word now!

Episode 2

The Prince's Talent

Now show me what you can do, Your Highness! All right! ...Haaaaah! A commendable effort, and yet... From above! From the side! From below! Wh-whoa! H-hang on just a— Gya! Owww... You truly are a master swordsman, Raemond. I'm having trouble keeping up. May I speak plain, Highness? Of course. You are clearly no prodigy when it comes to the sword. And while it would be unfair to compare you to the standard your father set, you do not even measure up to your brothers. You're not the first person to tell me that, but I can't say it feels good to hear it. Only ill comes from denying the truth. In his younger years, your father trained at this level without breaking a sweat. He used to undergo harsh training such as this? Yes, though it was more game than practice to him. Your father was a truly capable swordsman. You had to demonstrate a skill but once, and he made it his own. Yet when I look upon him now... Whatever happened to him? ...... Ah. Forgive me. It is not proper for you to see me in such a state. There's nothing to be ashamed of. I thank you. But if I may, Highness, a final piece of advice? It is true that your father has the upper hand in swordsmanship when compared to you. But there is one area in which you stand above him. And so long as you continue to work on that strength, I feel certain you will not make the same mistake he did. What do you mean? What strength is that? I refer, of course, to your diligence. I know well just how hard you train every night in order to better yourself. You've seen, have you? But if you're still losing to an old man like me, it is clearly not enough! So raise your sword, Highness! Your task is to defeat me, even once! If you cannot do that, I fear for your future. All right. I'll do it! ...And I'll do it TODAY! Oh ho! I'm looking forward to this. Now...let us begin.

Episode 3

Fighting Spirit

...Pathetic! Is that truly the best you can do?! You're never going to be able to protect anyone like that! Practice or no, a true knight never gives less than their all! Sir, yes, sir! Now swing those swords! Swing as if your life depends on it! Pour your soul into every last swing! What's going on here? Why is Raemond training everyone? 'Cause they all saw you and him sparrin'. He's got some real skill with a sword, plus he's a natural teacher. Seeing him in action was enough to wow anyone who dreams of gettin' stronger. I'd know, 'cause I'm one of 'em. You're late, Your Highness! ...And Ranzal! Such slacking is unacceptable! One thousand swings! Both of you! Sorry! I'll get started right away! Hah! Hah! Hah! Hah! Hah! You've impressive strength for a man of your years, Ranzal. Hah! Thanks. But your center of gravity is off, and you put too much effort into your swings. That might be all right for short battles, but your stamina won't hold in long ones. ...Here. Give me your axe. I'll show you how it's done. You sure, old man? It's pretty heavy, and I wouldn't want ya to... Yaaaaaaah! *CRAAACK* Uuuurk! M-my back... You okay?! Your back just made an awful cracking sound. I've never heard anything like it. Enough! This is nothing; a good night's sleep will see it dealt with. Now get back to your training! Show me some practice swings! NOW! He's got real spirit for someone who just damn near paralyzed himself. We need to learn from his example!

Episode 4

Loyalty to the King

Haaaah! Hmph! You've grown stronger, Highness. But... Gah... I'm still no match for you. Perhaps not, but your skills are still developing nicely. You may not equal your father in his younger years, but you are finally worthy of standing in his shadow. That doesn't make me feel like I've come very far at all. ...Was my father really so skilled a swordsman? Indeed he was. Despite being king, he was stronger than anyone I have known. I dreamed to one day be his equal. Day and night, I practiced without pause. Eventually my efforts caught his eye, and we began to speak with one another. In time, we became rivals, then friends. Eventually we were close enough that he allowed me to hold you as a baby. I had no idea. He wasn't merely strong, either—he was also exceptionally brave. In one battle we fought, I found myself alone and surrounded by the enemy. Just as I had given up hope, King Aurelius and some of his men charged through the enemy formation and saved me. Apologies for the delay, old friend! Your Majesty?! Wh-what brings you here? Is it not obvious? I came to save you. I would never turn my back on a friend! That day, I swore my life to him. He is my one and only true king. So that's the kind of person my father was on the battlefield... I've never fought alongside him, so I wouldn't know. Say, Raemond? Do you think I'll ever be able to become like my father was in his younger years? That's a formidable goal, Your Highness. Still... I suppose that will depend on how much effort you are willing to put in. That figures. If I'm still only worthy of standing in his shadow, I've got a long road ahead of me. But if you want to achieve your goal, the only way to do so is with hard training. So take up your sword, Your Highness. I'd be happy to! ...So he dreams of being like his father, does he? What a joyous thing to hear. That is a moment I cannot afford to miss.

Episode 5

A New Oath

We need to break through... Take THIS! Graaaah! Have some'a this! *pant* *pant* Damn. There's still more! Yer mine, Princey! Raaaaah! Are you well, Your Highness? Raemond! Thank you for saving me. This ain't over yet! Bah. They've numbers if aught else. Leave them to me, Highness! You must retreat and reorganize! What? No! I'm not just leaving you on your own! Heh. You need not fear for me—I won't be defeated by whippersnappers like these, no matter how great their numbers. Now, hurry and retre— I refuse! You may have far more combat experience than me, but that's one suggestion I won't listen to. It's when times are hard that I most need to stand at the front and guide everyone. That is what my father taught me. And I've made a promise to myself... I'm never going to sacrifice anyone! Y-Your Highness... Raaaaah! Is it not obvious? I came to save you. I would never turn my back on a friend! Heh... Aaaah ha ha! Impressive. Very impressive indeed! Perhaps you're closer to your father's level than I gave you credit for. I fear age has clouded my vision. This ain't the time to be lost in thought, old-timer! Hraaaaah! Hmph! Gaaah! Your Highness, listen to me. What is it? I was determined that I would only serve one man my life through—but here and now, I pledge myself to you. So long as you stand and fight at the front of battle, I will fight at your side! That is a great honor, Raemond. Come, Highness. We will make it through this together. Right. Let's get home alive!