Laxi/Stories

General Stories Misc

Quotes

On Sortied

Start up procedures engaged.

On Entering a Room

Weapon systems active.

When Quest Begins

Mobilizing. ▷Ugh, another battle begins...◁

All systems operational. Shall we proceed?

Response to Beginning of a Quest

Deployment orders confirmed.

▷Let us avoid needless bloodshed.◁

When Controlling Character in Quest

Acknowledged.

When Receiving a Heal

▷That's much better!◁

Systems restored. Thank you.

When Entering a Boss' Room

Enemy leader detected. Eliminating.

Target appears hostile. ▷...Then we must fight.◁

Response to Entering a Boss' Room

Affirmative. Commencing termination.

Affirmative. We will secure victory for Maestro.

Upon Getting to Low Health

Systems critical.

I will fight until my body fails...

Upon Opening a Chest

Unknown object detected. ▷Let's take a closer look.◁

Is this something important? ▷Probably...◁

Boss on Low Health

The enemy is heavily damaged.

Enemy vitals critical. ▷Forgive us...◁

Boss Enters Break State

Enemy defenses compromised.

Strike now.

Rare Enemy Spawns

▷That one looks...odd.◁

Exotic enemy detected.

Upon Death

My...heart... It grows cold.

▷At least we go...together...◁

Upon Revival

Reboot complete.

When Using Weapon/Shared Skills

Damage: Engaging hostiles.

Buff Self: Energy amplified.

Buff Ally: Commencing support operations.

Debuff Enemy: Disrupting enemy functions.

Heal Ally: Activating repair module.

Heal Self: Self-repair function complete.

Player Uses Damaging Skill

Hm. You are strong.

Enemy termination confirmed. ...Well done.

When Shape Shifting is Ready

Dragon energy at maximum.

▷I can feel the dragon's mana...◁

Shape Shifting into Dragon

Modifying form.

Idle During Quest

▷You don't always have to fight, you know...◁

Commencing routine maintenance.

Quest Clear

Operation complete. ▷Always a path of violence...◁

Quest Failure

Commencing shutdown. ▷You must learn your limits.◁

Home Screen Walking

Are you departing? Permit us to join you.

▷What is "peace," exactly?◁

Androids do not sleep.

Meow. ▷That is a dog, Laxi.◁

I prefer summer. ▷I rather like winter.◁

To the ocean. ▷No, the mountains!◁

Home Screen Inside

▷We seek peace, and yet we don't fully understand it.◁ You will teach us.

An errand? Yes, we can handle it. ▷Try not to break all the eggs this time!◁

I will fight until my body fails. ▷And I will practice peace until it kills me.◁

▷Luca was my first-ever friend!◁ ...I am not jealous.

I am not good at reading stories. What is "immersion"? ▷I can help.◁

▷When Laxi gets pouty, she starts ignoring me.◁ Negative. I do not "pout."

Home Screen Portrait

Our purpose is combat, we are not suited to conversation. ▷I quite like a good chat myself.◁

Mascula’s talking keeps distracting me in combat. ▷Perhaps it will inspire some mercy.◁

▷Human cities are such fun.◁ Permit us to join you on your next visit.

▷Looking at paintings helps me to understand the richness of the human experience.◁ Incomprehensible. They are merely blunted tones on canvas.

Seek peace. ▷These words connect Laxi and I.◁

Collection Portrait

Only our original Maestro can manufacture combat androids. ▷We understand he utilised ancient technology to do so.◁

▷Laxi and I are the only combat androids with hearts.◁ But they are all my friends.

▷Laxi and I rarely agree.◁ Your opinions are always in opposition to my own.

I will follow any order, but I would most prefer combat. ▷You are obsessed.◁

▷Perhaps the key to peace is merely ridding the world of weapons.◁A naïve assertion.

At The Halidom

Scanning... All clear in this area.

Is this...peace?

▷Let's head that way.◁ No. This way.

New Mana Circle Unlocked

Firmware update complete.

On Mana Circle Fully Unbound

▷Let's use this strength to prevent conflict!◁ No. We use this strength to fight.

On Promotion to 5

▷Let's use this strength to prevent conflict!◁ No. We use this strength to fight.

Adventurer Story Episodes

Episode 1

Two Hearts, One Body

I've never seen a town this large before. ▷I'd like to have a look around. What do you think, Laxi?◁ No. We're going to that area. ▷But we were just there...◁ I wish to continue searching there. ▷But...◁ *sigh* This was meant to be a simple shopping trip, but at this rate it will take all day. Hey, at least they're enjoying themselves. That's all that matters, right? I suppose you're right. In a setting like this, you would never guess they spend so much time fighting. ...Aside from with each other, that is. Don't forget that this is MY body, Mascula. I have the final word on our actions. ▷Well, that's true, but...◁ Is there a problem? ▷No. I understand that this is your body, and the voice circuit is the only thing I can really control...◁ ▷But since that's all I have, I think you could respect my opinion a little more...◁ ...... ...No. We're going over there. ▷Oh, come on!◁ Mommy, look at the girl over there! She's cute like a doll, and she sounds so funny talking to herself! Hee hee! Shh! Don't point! ▷...Are you almost done at least?◁ Not yet. STOP, THIEF! Hm?! Someone, please catch that cat! It's made off with our fish! Ha ha! Look at it go! I'm glad you think my suffering is so funny! Thief... Laxi, wait! Mrow?! Theft is a crime. You will answer for it with your life. ▷WHOA! Too extreme!◁ HISSS! *pant* I must *pant* exercise more... They're over there! HISSS! ▷Have you ever considered how it feels to be stolen from?◁ He's...lecturing the cat? ...... Think ya can mess with our turf, do ya? We were just repayin' a favor. Sounds like some'a your boys roughed up some'a ours the other day. What are those people doing, Mommy? Quiet, dear—and don't point. We don't want anything to do with them. You lookin' for a fight? Thought ya'd never ask. ▷Pardon me—do you have time for a question?◁ ...What? ▷What does "turf" refer to?◁ Mascula! Laxi! THERE you are! Ya can't just wander off like that. See, you got us in trouble. ▷But Laxi, if these men are going to come to blows over "turf," I want to at least understand why.◁ Turf? I dunno what you guys are on about, but ya gotta stop bickering! What'd you just say?! Please *pant* don't force yourself into matters *pant* that don't concern you. The "turf" they refer to is the territory their gang commands. And we should NOT be getting between them. ▷But a town belongs to its ruling lord, yes? And it's run by private citizens working in unison.◁ ▷You shouldn't be arguing over something that isn't even yours!◁ You got a death wish?! Maybe it's time we learned ya a thing or two about minding your own business. Whoa! They're seriously drawing their weapons in the middle of town?! Hostility confirmed. I will show no mercy. ▷Laxi, no! Sheathe your blade!◁ Overruled. They must be punished. ▷Don't do it!◁ I'm not listening to you. ...The hell's up with her? She's freakin' me out, man... They're distracted! Now's our chance! Yes, let's run far away! They will no doubt be looking for us. We should finish our shopping and return to the Halidom. Agreed. So, what color clothes do you two want for the androids? Red. ▷White is best.◁ Hmph... ▷White is more functional. We can assess the androids' condition based on any stains.◁ *sigh* Are you two incapable of agreeing on anything? We agree on red. ▷Um, no we don't! You picked the color for our toolbox. Let me pick this one!◁ We agree on red. ...... Red. ▷White!◁ Red. ▷WHITE!◁ ...... Red is our final answer. ▷Well white is our FINAL final answer!◁ He means red. ▷Why do you refuse to listen to me?!◁ Ah! If you cannot decide, then I will decide for you. You're getting blue! Let this be a lesson. ▷What?!◁ This is not red... ▷Are you pouting, Laxi?◁ Negative. I do not pout. ▷Pretty sure you are right now.◁ I am not. *sigh* How can two people possibly disagree this much? Yeah... I'm startin' to get a bit worried.

Episode 2

Determined to Fight

Slicing. *gulp* Wow! The beef has been cut into 36 equal portions. The margin of error was less than 1%. That is incredible precision! Indeed. Ranzal should have no complaints about whatever slice he receives. Thank you, Laxi. I require no thanks. It is my duty to serve. Yes, well... Let's get this cooking, shall we? ▷You appear to be functioning well, Laxi.◁ Affirmative. My body has adjusted to the replacement parts that were installed after I went out of control. The only parts left to confirm are... So the Empire has finally moved to take Myriage Lake? Yeah, and I'm gonna stop 'em! Nobody messes with my homeland! As soon as our scouts return with word on their numbers, we'll lead a force there. Euden! Luca! What's wrong, Cleo? It's Laxi! Form a line. Advance. What's up with her? I have no idea. She showed up suddenly and started ordering the other androids into a line. Their presence has completely impeded my hanging of the laundry. Whoa... You were gonna hang all this yourself? You really do too much for us, Cleo. Commands relayed successfully. What's up, Laxi? Are you training the other androids? They do not require training. I am performing self-maintenance. I desired to confirm whether I could still transmit orders as their commander. No notable errors have been detected thus far. I can now confirm that all my previously damaged parts have been fixed successfully. I am cleared for combat. Er, are you planning to fight someone? Of course. It is my purpose for being. I understand that, but I invited you here to show you a more peaceful life. I don't want you to feel compelled to fight. I am...confused. Is a peaceful life not claimed through combat? Well, I guess they're somewhat related, but... Mascula doesn't want to fight, right? ▷Correct. But I'm afraid Laxi doesn't pay much mind to my desires.◁ There is no need to. ▷See? She won't budge.◁ I am simply being practical. *ahem* So, your maintenance is done? That's good to hear. In that case, could you send the other androids back to their rooms so Cleo can finish hanging the laundry? Or... Maybe you can all work together to help her? ▷We'd be happy to.◁ All units, hang the washing. Acknowledged. Whew... Mascula was always strange, but Laxi's on a totally different level. She's so...bossy. Yeah... I hope the two of them can learn to compromise. Use clothespins, please. The wind is quite strong today. Understood. ▷Laxi, there's something I want to make clear.◁ ▷I may not have my own body to make use of anymore, but I haven't given up on my dream.◁ ▷I'm going to keep fighting, however I can, until you walk away from combat.◁ You contradict yourself. How can you fight if you're avoiding fighting? ▷You don't need to understand. Just know that as long as you keep fighting, I will work to stop you.◁ That's simply impossible. ▷I guess we'll see, won't we?◁

Episode 3

An Innocent Mistake

Thank you for coming, Luca. 'Course. No way I'd stand by and let Myriage Lake get taken! So what's the situation, exactly? The imperial army has been conquering nearby human villages one by one, then using them as bases to attack ours. The sylvan villages have been doing their best to fight back, but they have us well outnumbered... Is everyone back in my village okay? They're hiding in the woods as we speak. Great. You can leave the rest to us then. We'll send those imperials running in no time flat! If we can liberate the human villages they've taken, that should crush their momentum. We can focus our efforts there, while the sylvans are buying time. Sounds like a plan! Acknowledged. Leave it to me. ▷Hold on, that's not why we're here!◁ Umm... Who is she? This is Laxi. She came to help deliver supplies. That mission is complete. Now, please permit me to fight. I am a COMBAT android. If we find ourselves needing help, I'll let you know. But for now... ...Guarding a prisoner is a waste of my abilities. ▷It's an important job.◁ Anyone can stand watch. My skills are wasted here. 'Scuse me, miss? Can I get some water? I'm mighty thirsty. Request denied. You will wait until your next mealtime. ▷Come on, he can have some water!◁ Heh, you're pretty funny, aren't you? I've got a kid around your age, you know. What I wouldn't give to end this fighting and get home to her... ▷Oh! You don't want to fight either, then?◁ ▷Laxi, please. If he were to die from dehydration, it would be your fault.◁ ...... There. Oh, thank you! If you are finished, return your cup. I will lock the door. ▷Laxi, wait. We should let him go.◁ What?! ▷He said he doesn't want to fight, right? So why keep him locked up?◁ Incomprehensible! Of course I'm not letting him go. I'm locking the door! ▷I won't let you!◁ Urgh... Mascula! Stop interfering with my operations! ▷I can't keep it up for long, but I CAN make my will known!◁ ▷Run! Go back to your family!◁ Thanks a million! You let a prisoner escape?! ▷Imperial soldiers are not inherently bad. Surely you understand that.◁ I do. But this was a bad idea, Mascula. He's seen the village now. Which means he's probably gonna... So that's the size and layout, eh? Good work, soldier. Thank you, sir! Heh heh. We'll storm their base before they even know we're coming! Summon the troops from the other villages here! Enemies incoming from the west! Right in the watchtower's blind spot... They must know the village's layout. ▷No... Did he really...?◁ The odds are high. Please, Euden. Permit me to fight. They'll be bringing sufficient numbers to overrun this location. You'll need all the forces you can get. I agree. But how do you feel about that, Mascula? ▷I...◁ Mascula, these guys will kill us if we don't fight back. This is my home. And right this moment, those soldiers are hurting people I care about. Laxi can help us stop them. Please. ▷...◁ ▷...Okay. It was my mistake that resulted in this situation, so I won't object.◁ Come on, this way! The village is just over... Hm? Target sighted. ...What are you doing here? You already know. *sigh* Yeah, yeah, I tricked you. So what? This is war. Negative. You did not trick me—you tricked Mascula. I was happy to kill you in your cell. Wh-what?! No way... Wha... 50 enemies sighted. Commencing termination. ▷Ngh...◁ We are weapons, Mascula. And like all weapons, we can either be used to inflict violence or to avert it. ▷I know my inability to fight is strange.◁ You're not unable. You simply refuse. You're running away from your duty. But I am not. I will fight for peace. That is my duty as an android. Wait, android? Are you one of those weapons that betrayed— Target eliminated. Luca! How are things looking on your end? Me'n the other sylvans cleaned house, no problem! We were victorious here, too, so that just leaves Laxi. I hope she's okay... I am fine. All foes have been eliminated. What the—give a guy a little warning! I didn't even hear you coming! Laxi and Mascula are pretty quiet when they aren't fighting... Thank you both for your help. An android requires no thanks. ▷...Yes...◁ ▷(What am I going to do?)◁ ▷(Laxi and Luca are right. Every minute I spend searching for a peaceful resolution is another minute the violence of others goes unchecked.)◁ ▷(That's how war works. But...)◁

Episode 4

Vicious Cycle

All troops, RETREEEAT! We did it! We really did it! We're free! Our village won't be made to fight for the imperials any longer! That leaves just one human village occupied. Let's strike now, while they're scattered! Agreed. Laxi, Mascula: can you guard this village yourselves? Affirmative. ▷Okay...◁ Hey, look over there. An android? What's SHE doing here? Oh, this is too good to pass up. Come on guys, grab your weapons. The village appears to be settling back into peace. No signs of— NOW! Hostiles detected. Identifying. ▷The villagers...?◁ Locking on. Engaging. ▷Laxi, NO!◁ Mascula, why are you interfering?! ▷Those are the villagers we fought to protect!◁ But they're clearly hostile! Stop this right—  ! Did we get 'em?! ▷Are you all right?!◁ Ngh... Thought circuits...damaged. Shutting...down... Activating emergency protocols. Eliminating targets. ▷NO!◁ ▷(Wait... If her thought circuits are disengaged, that means...)◁ ▷Engaging cognitive systems! Disable emergency protocols!◁ Acknowledged. ▷Yes, I can move! Finally...◁ ...... ▷Please, hear me out.◁ ▷You're all from this village, right? Why are you attacking us?◁ You took our friends from us! ▷...What do you mean?◁ Typical. Of course you don't remember! Just another round of "targets eliminated." ▷What...?◁ Back at the ruins! We were just conscripts, sent off to die for the empire on the front lines, and YOU cut us down. ▷Oh, no...◁ My hometown's close to that village, so I know some of the folks there. ▷You're from that unit Luca and I met.◁ ▷That's when Laxi went berserk...◁ We were given leave because of our wounds, but none of our friends have made it back. And they probably never will. So I'll NEVER forgive you! ▷Wait, please! We can talk about this!◁ What's the point in talking to a weapon?! ▷Ah!◁ ▷(Laxi was right... We threaten these people with our very existence.)◁ ▷(Is peace truly impossible without violence...?)◁ ▷(I...)◁ Why the hell did she throw down her blade?! ▷Please, we don't have to fight. I can't hurt people. I won't.◁ Huh?! Of all the nerve... SHUT UP! *gasp* We made a promise to come home together when our service was through! But thanks to you... THANKS TO YOU! ▷Urgh... Please, stop!◁ Hah! So you can dish it, but you can't take it, huh?! ▷Please... If you want me destroyed, I will do it myself.◁ What does that even mean? ▷You don't need to take up arms.◁ ▷If you do, others will have to do the same in response.◁ ▷And as that cycle continues, you will only lose more things you care about.◁ You... Something's off here, man. She's like a totally different person than last time. So what?! She killed our friends! And now I'm gonna kill HER! ...... Why are you stopping me?! Come on. That's enough. Let me GO! She's right, man. Someone has to be the first to lay down their weapons, or our friends' dreams will never come true. ...All they wanted was peace. I... ...All right. Fine. I'll walk away. For them.

Episode 5

A Shared Goal

System checks clear. Reboot successful. ▷Welcome back, Laxi.◁ You were lucky those villagers didn't kill you. ▷...You were watching?◁ I can still hear audio even during the reboot process. ▷Ah, right...◁ ▷I take it you're angry?◁ Affirmative. ▷I'm sorry, Laxi. I do understand what you mean about obtaining peace through fighting.◁ ▷If we hadn't fought, that sylvan village would have fallen to the empire.◁ ▷I know that, and yet... I can't bear it. I can't help but try and find another way.◁ ▷I want to stop all fighting. So we can build a peaceful world.◁ ...Mascula. I do not understand why you chose not to protect yourself—or MY body—when those villagers were attacking. However, I need to correct myself. ▷Huh?◁ I said before that you were running from your duty. That was incorrect. You are fighting in your own way. I see that now. ▷...Thank you, Laxi.◁ ▷Oh, by the way: I had to take off your gloves to complete repairs, and I noticed there are words on your hands.◁ Yes. They have been there since I was manufactured. Our original Maestro inscribed his wish in them. They mean, "seek peace." ▷My body is gone now, but I had those same words on my hands as well.◁ Really? ▷Yes.◁ ▷We may be opposites in many ways, but we were both made with the same goal in mind.◁ You have no way of knowing that. But...it is a nice thought. ▷Heh. Yes, it is.◁ Laxi! Mascula! ▷Were you successful?◁ Yes, thanks to the sylvans from Luca's village. Even my parents helped out! They were incredible! Not even Sarisse could match their archery skills. They're slowin' down a little, but they've still got it where it counts! ...Wait, why are you comparing them to her and not me?! Er, sorry. Slip of the tongue. Ha ha. ▷Hee hee!◁ Whoa, was that a laugh?! Er, but which one of you was it? Ha ha. ▷Hmm, do we tell them, Laxi?◁ No, I don't think we do, Mascula. ...... Did something happen between you two? ▷Why do you say that?◁ What are you asserting? Well, you guys are gettin' along now, right? Negative. I have no desire to improve relations. ▷That's not very nice.◁ And yet it is true. Aaaand there we go. Ha ha! Still, it's great to see everyone alive and well. We took a few hits, but everyone gets to go home! I got hit a lot... Yes, I'm sorry about that. I never expected the villagers would attack you. Hm? What's that written on your hand, Laxi? ▷It's a message from our creator.◁ "Seek peace," huh? What a nice message. ...Hmm? What's up? One of these letters is written strangely. Guess ol' Maestro's hand slipped, huh? Oh...Maestro was careless... ▷How embarrassing...◁ R-right... (I feel like something else is off, too...) I guess it was just a simple mistake. ▷Laxi, don't stand on those flowers! Their lives are just as important as ours.◁ Shall I avoid every blade of grass then, too? ▷W-well, maybe not ALL of them, but... As many as possible!◁ You are incomprehensible. There. Happy? ▷Yes, very! Thank you!◁