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Quotes

On Sortied

Mission accepted.

On Entering a Room

I offer you my services for this mission.

When Quest Begins

Come on. Let's go.

Is everyone ready?

Response to Beginning of a Quest

All right. I'm right behind you.

I'm always ready.

When Controlling Character in Quest

My turn, is it?

When Receiving a Heal

Thanks.

I needed that.

When Entering a Boss’ Room

Guess this is the last one.

I didn't come here to lose.

Response to Entering a Boss’ Room

Let's end this quick.

Winning is the only option.

Upon Getting to Low Health

This turned out to be more of a fight than I thought...

Ugh. This isn't going so well...

Upon Opening A Chest

Treasure? Don't mind if I do.

Who leaves treasure out in the open like that?

Boss on Low Health

It's nearly finished!

Our victory is imminent!

Boss Enters Break State

Now's our chance.

Strike while there’s an opening!

Rare Enemy Spawns

You don't see those every day.

Now that's a rare one. Don't let it get away!

Upon Death

I suppose I deserved this...

This must be punishment for my sins...

When Using Shared Skills

You will DIE by MY hand!

My attacks are lethal.

Now we finish this.

Don't even think about escaping.

Let me treat your wounds.

Agh... I'll be fine now.

Player Uses Damaging Skill

That was a sight to behold.

Remind me to never make an enemy of you.

When Shape Shifting is Ready

This dragon’s itching for a fight. I can tell.

The dragon awaits.

Shape Shifting into Dragon

This should wrap things up!

Idle During Quest

Shouldn't we keep going?

I think we've rested enough. Don't you?

Quest Clear

Mission complete. Withdrawing.

Quest Failure

Such a miserable failure.

Home Screen Walking

The sun shines bright today...

What a beautiful sunset.

The night is mine.

How I loathe the bright light of day...

This must be what true freedom is.

I can only relax at night.

Home Screen Inside

I never thought I'd be able to lead a normal life like this.

Freedom is more tiring than I thought—in a good way, of course.

I need time to think about what led me here and where I'm going.

Cleaning tidies the soul as well as your surroundings.

My hobbies? Hmm, I've never given hobbies much thought until now.

I'm quite skilled with a knife. If you care for a demonstration, hand me that apple.

Home Screen Portrait

I find it surprising how everyone here has such kindness in their eyes.

My crimes were brought on by my own weakness.

I rarely feel at ease in a place, and yet... I like it here.

I did... unspeakable things during my time with the Church.

If Elisanne trusts you, then I do as well.

Collection Portrait

My thoughts race when they turn to Elisanne. Why is that?

Apologies, but I have no desire to speak of my time with the church.

I'm not accustomed to being called 'friend'. It makes me... uneasy.

Sometimes, I wonder what might've happened if I'd trusted Elisanne and gone with her.

If the church hadn't split in two, perhaps I wouldn't have... No, enough of that.

Threatening mischief if you aren't given candy doesn't sound menacing enough. A knife would be far more persuasive.

At The Halidom

I'm really not a fan of open spaces...

Yes? Do you need something?

There's got to be somewhere I can hide...

New Mana Circle Unlocked

Mana Circle Fully Unbound

On Promotion to 5

The past cannot be changed, but the future is yet to be written.

Adventurer Story Episodes

Episode 1

Past Sins

Thank you for agreeing to escort me, Your Highness. Think nothing of it. I would be remiss if I didn't do all I could to ensure the safety of an Ilian priest. As a Paladyn, it is my honor to serve you as well, Father. How kind of you both. ...Wait. I sense someone in the shadows of that tree! *cackle* DIEEEE! So you've come for the priest's life, heathen scum? Prepare yourselves! Aaargh! Are you all right, Elisanne? I am unharmed. And you, Father? I'm fine as well. Although sadly, this confirms radicals in the Church are targeting me. How terrifying! Don't worry. We'll keep you safe. We are fortunate to have someone with your sharp senses at our side, Alex. ...... (Something is wrong. It's like they were waiting to ambush us. Was our route leaked? Are we made? If we get attacked on a path this narrow...)

Bwaaa ha ha! Lookit who showed up! They're fish in a barrel from here! I'll take out the Paladyn AND the prince, and walk outta here with my pockets stuffed with gold! Face the consequences of your mistakes. Huh? What happened, Alex? We were worried when we couldn't find you. And who is THAT?! An assassin who was lying in wait ahead. I fear our route has been leaked. What?! As none but those of our party knew the route, I fear there is a traitor in our midsts. Ah! I heard this cur mention receiving a reward for killing both a prince and a Paladyn—which means the assassins aren't targeting the priest after all. Instead, this is a trap to kill Elisanne and Euden. By Ilia! And our traitor is none other than... the priest himself! I assure you, child, I am no traitor! Don't move! I know there is a knife concealed on your person. Guh! The sin of betrayal is great indeed. I hope you are ready to pay a heavy price. The only traitor here is YOU! Explain! After all the kindness Father Nikolai showed you, you still chose to betray him! No amount of repentance is sufficient for your heinous crimes! F-Father Nikolai?! Filthy heathen! Bow down before the goddess's almighty power! I... I don't... Alex, watch out! Gah! What have I done?! Aaargh! Are you all right, Your Highness?! Just a scratch. I'll be fine. This is all because you took the blow intended for me, Euden. I would do the same for any friend. Er, but why didn't you just dodge so I didn't have to do that in the first place? I... Is it something to do with this Father Nikolai person? I don't belong with you after all... Tell us what's bothering you, Alex. This problem is mine alone. It has naught to do with you. Of course it has to do with us! We're friends! I told you never to think of me as a friend. If you knew the horrors of my past, you would never call me by that name. That is simply not true, Alex. Now tell us what happened! If the past is a burden to you, allow us to lighten your load. Are you certain? Very well. Listen, then, as I tell you of the sins I will bear for the rest of my days.

Guh... Gaah! Hey, stay with me! Damn it, this wasn't supposed to happen... Oh my, look at all this blood... I saw what you did to that man, you know. Th-that wasn't meant to happen! I wasn't trying to...to... Heh heh. Oh, I know he sought to commit violence against you. And yet, that does not change the sin you have committed in taking a life. The Church may be merciful, but it does not shelter murderers, you know. But if I'm driven from the Church, I'll go back to being... Ah, but I would not be a true man of the cloth if I did not offer a path to salvation to one so wretched. Help me, child! Aid me in punishing heretical followers of the Church! Are you telling me to...? Do not worry yourself on their behalf. Such hopeless fools deserve to atone with their very lives. Or do you think there is another path for a filthy sinner like yourself? I... I... Aaaaargh!

...I was scared of losing my place in the world, and so became the Church's puppet. You were put in an impossible position and have nothing to feel guilty for. Perhaps at first. But after a while, I started telling myself what I was doing was right in order to ESCAPE that guilt. This is all a result of the weakness and ugliness in my heart. It is my sin to bear. But... I came to this castle in the thought that even a wretched sinner like myself might have some small part to play. But now I know that was folly; one such as me has no place here. I know how you must feel, Alex, but I assure you that is untrue. It pains me to see you suffer so! ...... I think you should wait and think before making your decision, Alex. Take whatever time you need. Hmm... I shall help you think about it. Nay, we ALL shall! Perhaps you are right. Then...? I will tarry here a while longer. And I will use that time to think about how to atone for my countless sins.

Episode 2

The Meaning of Fighting

*pant* All I know is how to fight... so that is what I shall do! Graaagh! I will defeat any fiend who threatens humanity! That is how I will atone! Roooooarrr! Haaaah! *pant* *pant* But then...why?! Why is my head full of the cries of those I've killed?! Why do I see their fearful faces whenever I close my eyes?! I'm not the person I used to be anymore... So why does this still happen?!

— The Halidom — All right, we got everything set! Thank you all for doing this. I know Alex will appreciate it. Hey, don't sweat it! She's one of us now. Speak of the devil! ...Oh wait, I didn't mean that like it sounded. Get the magic ready, Cleo. On three, okay? One...two... I'm back, everyo— WELCOME TO THE CASTLE, ALEX! ...What? I have prepared a feast in your honor. And I picked these just for you! ...Flowers? Yep! And none of the sneezy kinds, either. Elisanne? What's happening here? It's a welcoming party for you— albeit a rather late one. We were planning to hold it once you got used to this place. But we planned it all in secret, 'cause surprises are AWESOME! But I need to atone for— You can atone for things later. Right now, the guest of honor must take her seat. E-Elisanne, wai— Let's make this a day to remember!

*sigh* Getting some air? Something like that. You know, even though the party is over, the excitement is yet to leave me. I don't remember the last time I felt this way. I'm glad you had fun. Everyone has been really worried about you, you know? Worried? About me? Of course. You're fighting to atone for what you did, and we can all see how much you're suffering over it. We all wanted to take your mind off things, even if just for a day. The people of this castle truly are odd. Why would you go so far to help one who used to be your enemy? Because you're our friend now. In truth, my life has been nothing BUT people helping me. Like...

(I'm s-so...c-cold... Can't...see... I think this is my end...) Do not surrender yet! Wh-who are you? Where do you live? Where are your parents? I don't live anywhere...and I don't even know what my parents look like. Then I shall take you to the Church. They will look after you. Why are you helping me? Because Ilia would wish it. The Church teaches that every child is a blessing from the goddess, and that every life should be happy. And I will see that done! I can be...happy? You can and shall. Now take my hand.

She saved more than just my life. If she hadn't called out to me... So that's how you two met, eh? Look, we're all fighting to help people. But what matters most when helping others isn't strength—it's kindness. I...had not considered that. But I suppose you're right. Elisanne taught me as much. If I forget that kindness, I'm no different from the assassin I used to be. Heh. You're looking a bit livelier now. You have helped me to remember something very important.

...Alex! It went that way! Hraaah! Mission complete. Thank you so much! We're a poor village, but we insist you take this. I appreciate it. I assume you will be donating that to the orphans again? Of course. I shall atone for my actions by giving my battle earnings to the poor. I'll do everything I can to assist you, Alex. By the way, I was speaking with Euden recently. He said you were the one who proposed that welcoming party. And that you did so to cheer me up. My apologies if I overstepped. Not at all. I was just thinking how you've been helping me since the day we met. And I wanted to thank you for it. There's no need for thanks between friends. I'm happy you still think me worthy of that name.

Episode 3

A Heavy Burden

Elly, have you seen Alex? I wanted to discuss our latest plan for taking care of those fiends. She went to see that noble. The one who is looking after all those orphaned children. Donating money again, I take it? Indeed—and I must say, it really seems to be cheering her up considerably. It's as if she's begun a whole new life.

It's not much, but please take this. I hope it will help the children. The children truly appreciate your constant visits. They're always asking when their big sister Alex is coming next! Ha ha! I'm happy to hear that. Umm...hello? You know not to enter without permission; you will annoy our guest. Please, leave us. I assure you, it is no bother. ...What is it, little girl? Um...here. A paper crane... Did you make this for me? *nod* Thank you. I will take good care of it. All right, you gave it to her. Run along now. Goodness, look at the time! I fear I've kept you far too long. Thank you for your consideration. I shall be going. Whew! That took forever! But now... Heh heh heh.

I'm back, everyone! You seem to be in high spirits. A little girl made a paper crane for me! They've really become fond of... Hold a moment. I think I see some writing on that crane. Huh? ...Oh, you're right. It appears the girl used a letter to make the crane. Maybe she was too embarrassed to hand it over directly. Heh. I'd best read it, then. ...By the goddess! What's wrong, Alex? Your Highness, look at the letter! "Help Us"? ...What's going on here?

Get a move on, kid! Let go! You're hurting me! There's yer money, pal. Hope it helps ya sleep easier at night. I haven't the faintest idea what you are implying, sir. I'm merely finding a home for these poor, wretched urchins. Waaah! I'm scaaared! Don't worry! That nice lady is going to come and save us. Bwaaa ha ha! Ain't no one comin' to save ya, kid. Now get movin' before— Graaah! YOU! You came back for us! Everything is going to be fine now. Explain yourselves! What were you planning to do with these children?! Mind yer business! That's enough from you! Haaaaah! Goodness, but this is a pain! I'll have to use the back entrance. You're not going anywhere. There's no escape for you. Ugh... Urrrgh... Hah! Graaah! Talk. Now. M-mercy, please! I was just handing those children over to the Church like the priest ordered me to do! Are you implying those two unconscious villains are servants of the Church? I swear they are! I thought the children would be happier in the Church, which is why I— Nuh-uh! I heard you earlier! We were being taken to the Church to become...um...assass-er-pins! These children were to become assassins? I'll have your eyes for this, dog! W-wait, stop! I'll tell you everything! Just spare my beautiful eyes! The priest I've been dealing with is eccentric even by Church standards. Several years ago, he threatened a child in his care and turned her into an assassin that he used to hunt down heretics. Ah! That assassin's exploits allowed the priest to make a name for himself, and he soon became addicted to fame and glory. Recently, he came to me in search of more children he could use in his scheme. Could that first assassin actually be... Me. ...This is all because of me. This is truly terrible.

...Well, we've captured the criminals and seen the children to safety. I think we can consider this a job well done. And yet, we still haven't apprehended the priest who's behind all of this. ...Hmm? Where's Alex? Wait, she couldn't...

Alex, you can't mean to go after that priest on your own! Those children suffered because of me, and I WILL see that debt paid. If you fight, you do so with us at your side. No. This is my burden to bear. A burden shared is a burden halved. We're coming—get used to it. I also want to see that monster pay for what he did to you! But this is... *sigh* Perhaps you're right. If I go straight after him in my current state, I'm likely to make a serious error in judgment. I'll only lose myself to anger and hate. This priest sounds like a crafty fellow. If we go unprepared, we'll likely find ourselves walking into a trap. It sounds like we should do some investigating first so we're ready. Are you all right with that, Alex? I can wait—but his days are numbered.

Episode 4

Resolve and Atonement

So the monster who forced you to kill is in this very church? That's right. He's trying to train a new generation of assassins as we speak. Unforgivable! We'll open the way, Alex—you just give that damn priest the lesson of his life. Thank you all for your help. No thanks needed; we want to see this priest go down as badly as you do. Uh, guys? Don't wanna freak anyone out here, but I thiiiink we're surrounded. What?! Who's there?! These are my assassins. Alex's successors, if you will. They're not nearly the blade in the dark that she was...but they're capable enough. I see I made one mistake when I turned my back on my former life... I never should have left a devil like you to roam free. But I will right that error here and now! Aaaah ha ha! Me? A devil? Then what does that make YOU?! She only did as she did because you forced her hand! Now now, that's is simply not true! All I did was show Alex a path. She walked it herself—and gladly. We have not come here to bandy about semantics with you! Ah, but the girl had SUCH natural talent... Old man? You got three seconds to shut your yapper before we do it instead. Come now! There's no need for threats. I've come here for an honest discussion. I am not evil—and despite being a murderer, neither is Alex. We merely hunt heretics in accordance with the will of the goddess. We carry out justice! Our deeds are pure— and Ilias's love for them is without bounds! Are you going somewhere with this? Return to me, my dear Alex! Hunt heretics at my side once more! That is the only way for someone with your bloody hands to live an honest life. Without the just cause the goddess's name provides for your deeds, you're merely a common killer—nay, a beast! Say, Alex? I know I said I was just gonna open the way, but I take it back. I'm just gonna introduce this guy's face to my fist for a sec if ya don't mind. ...... Uh, Alex? Aaaah ha ha! Very good, Alex! A beast has no need for independent thought. A beast just needs to do as it is told—it needs to kill! THAT is how you will find happiness. Now return to me! The children you're trying to raise into a new generation of assassins are orphans. Did you choose them because you thought such people more likely to obey you? Just like when I feared I would be driven out of the Church? ...... Well, I'm not like that any more. I have a home. I BELONG. *sigh* It seems this conversation is going nowhere fast. The day is yours, my loyal warriors. Leave none alive! Yes, sir! He's gonna take off! What a jerk! Father, wait! You're not going anywhere! Haaaah! Ugh! D-damn you! Follow Elly, everyone! Don't let him get away, Alex! We'll handle the situation here! Knock that chump senseless! But... Go! ...Thank you.

They'll never follow me this far. Hmph! That foolish woman made a grave error by refusing my offer. She must truly be regretting it now... if corpses can feel regret! Aaah ha ha! You're not killing me—OR my friends. Wh-where did you come from?! How ironic that the skills you taught me should prove useful in tracking you down. Curses! Why didn't I bring at least one of my assassins as a bodyguard?! It's time to answer for your crimes. S-stay away... Stay away from me! And you were so confident earlier! Perhaps you finally understand how it feels to be the hunted rather than the hunter. You're here to kill me... You're here to KILL me! Of course you are, you murderer! No matter how you try to pretend otherwise, you're nothing but a bloodthirsty beast at your core! I wouldn't be so sure of that. Haaaah! EEEEEEEEEEEK!

Alex! I'm glad to see you all safe. Looks like you found the priest. He ain't movin'. Like, at all. Didja actually...? He's just unconscious. I was going to knock him out with the flat of my blade, but he fainted before I could. Check out how scared he looks! What a chump! Bwaaa ha ha ha! I'm guessing this experience will be enough to deter his evil ways. Shall we return home, Alex? I would like nothing more. Could I have a moment, everyone? What is it? What happened today made me realize something. When I decided to help orphans, I thought of two ways to do so. The first was to help someone who was already undertaking that task. And the second was to do it myself. I decided there was only so much a woman like me could do, and quickly abandoned the second option. But now I've changed my mind. So...will you help me? I think you know the answer to that. Yeah! I'm so very glad to have met you all...

Episode 5

A New Path

*sniff* I'm hungry... Wait here. I'll get food. O-okay. I'm gonna do this... You there! Gimme all your money! ...Huh? Where'd they go?! Looking for me? Aaah! You should stop pretending to be a thief. I'm not pretending! I'm serious! Where are your parents? We don't have any! ...We? Ah. I see. You're not alone. Well, go round up whoever is with you and bring them along. Are you gonna turn us in?! No. I have something else in mind. Huh?

Whooooa... This place is huge! Where are we? This is my friend's castle. Ooh! I smell something yummy! Have you found more children, Alex? Yes, and I think they're extra hungry. I'll get to work right away. What are you doing? We're making food for children like you who have nowhere to go. There's more where this came from, so eat hearty. *munch* Sooo good! Yeah, it IS good! Aw, hell yeah! Look at all the grub! Get in my belly, food! Uh oh! It's the greedy fiends, Ranzal and Luca! Let's get 'em! Yeeeah! They're too strong! They got us! Noooo! What are those weirdos doing? Playing with some children who live at the local orphanage. Heeeeeey! Oh! You're the girl who gave me that paper crane. I'm glad to see you're doing well. I made you another one! Is this also made from a letter? Hee hee! Don't read it until I'm gone, 'kay? It's embarrassing. I'll look forward to it. Say, why don't you go play with the other children now that you're here? 'Kay. Thanks, lady! Yaaaaay! Come on, let's go play! H-hey! Don't pull me! Ha ha! The orphanage's matron has come to see you, Alex. Thank you so much for always playing with the children. I'm happy to help. But there is something I wanted to talk to you about... Hee hee hee! Can I speak to you for a moment? Sure. If you have nowhere else to go, why not stay at the orphanage? I spoke to the matron earlier, and she agreed to take you both in. So we don't need to be cold anymore? Yaaaaaaaaay! You sure this isn't a trick? They aren't just gonna use us? This orphanage genuinely cares about the children in their charge. I made sure of that personally. But if anything or anyone ever DOES upset you, you can return to the castle. I'll always be willing to help. Thank you! Why are you doing all this? A long time ago, a friend said something that stuck with me. "Every child is a blessing from the goddess, and every life should be happy." That includes you. ......

Byeee! Byeee! Woof! Playin' with these rugrats is harder than I thought. But it was also super fun! Right, Euden? Heh. It sure was. Although it was hard to tell whether you or the orphans were the more childish. Alex? If I may ask, what did the paper crane message have to say? "Thank you." Well, that's sweet. You're going to keep trying to help children, I take it? Of course. There are many out there in the world who have no home of their own. I'll do everything I can to help them— and in doing so, I will atone for the bloody sins of my past. That will be my life from now on.