Malka/Stories

General Stories Misc

Quotes

On Sortied

Behold the might of gold!

On Entering a Room

Shall we venture forth, together?

When Quest Begins

Just follow this golden radiance!

Are we ready?

Response to Beginning of a Quest

Let us fight side by side!

I am always ready.

When Controlling Character in Quest

This armor is impenetrable!

When Receiving a Heal

My deepest thanks!

Now I can continue the fight!

When Entering a Boss' Room

It seems this is our final foe.

As long as I wear this armor, I cannot be defeated!

Response to Entering a Boss' Room

We must stay focused!

Onward to glory!

Upon Getting to Low Health

Inconceivable! My armor should have deflected the blows...

These attacks have such force behind them!

Upon Opening a Chest

I hope it's new materials for the forge!

Ah, how I enjoy a good treasure hunt...

Boss on Low Health

This will be over soon!

Triumph is at hand!

Boss Enters Break State

Don't wait! Strike hard!

There are cracks in the enemy's armor!

Rare Enemy Spawns

That seems to be an unusual foe.

Fortune favors us with a rare enemy this day.

Upon Death

My research must have been lacking...

This armor...still wasn't good enough...

Upon Revival

My armor and I are not broken yet!

When Using Shared Skills

This radiance is for more than show!

Behold my brilliance!

Even I can fight!

Witness the fruits of my research.

Swift treatment is critical!

Argh!

Player Uses Damaging Skill

That was incredible!

What amazing technique!

When Shape Shifting is Ready

The dragon's power is at its utmost!

I can hear the dragon calling!

Shape Shifting into Dragon

I shall be your armor!

Idle During Quest

Should you require it, I'm happy to make repairs to your armor.

One can never be too prepared.

Quest Clear

I swear I will perfect this armor!

Quest Failure

It appears I have much research left to do.

Home Screen Walking

Let's see about today's armor repairs...

I will never give up!

I've acquired some quality materials!

Perhaps I'll go in search of materials.

Failure is the greatest teacher.

I repaired much today.

Home Screen Inside

The funds required to research armor are staggering. How will I ever get by...?

Allow me to explain what makes this golden armor so incredibly practical...

I would spend my days hammering at the forge if I but had the funds...

Armor occupies my mind at all times, whether I am asleep or awake.

It is impossible not to utterly lose oneself in the crafting of armor. Would you care to try it?

Repairing armor brings such joy, I often make improvements that are unrequested.

Home Screen Portrait

Behold the unparalleled strength of my art.

Are there true fiends that glitter like gold?

I will gladly repair your armor. For a fee!

I will forge the greatest armor the world has ever known!

Heed my words: Just because you wear my armor does not mean you are invincible.

Collection Portrait

Armor has much to teach us. Every nick and scratch tells the story about its owner.

No repairs are free, I require funds for my research.

Armor that cannot save its owner's life is not armor at all.

How many times must I say this, I am not obsessed with gold!

I will forge armor until my final breath, and woe upon any who try to stop me!

At The Halidom

Yes? Does your armor require attention?

Armor cannot be repaired for free, I fear...

Who said I'm obsessed with gold?

On Promotion to 4 or Mana Circle Fully Unbound

Splendid! My improvements were successful!

On Promotion to 5 or Mana Circle Fully Unbound

My life is dedicated to creating the world's strongest armor!

Adventurer Story Episodes

Episode 1

The Golden Fiend

Is this where we'll find that golden fiend? Has to be. There's been more people sayin' they've seen it here than anywhere else. What kinda monster do ya think we're dealin' with, exactly? It's hard to say when all we know is that it glitters gold. I'd have to see it for myself first. Good thing Cleo ain't here, or she'd surely have somethin' pithy to say about us divin' into the deep end without look— Wait. This light... It must be some new type'a fiend! It's getting brighter...and brighter... Gaaah! What are you doing here? I'll ask ya the same question! Guess our golden fiend is just some chump wearin' golden armor! I can't say I've ever seen such flashy armor before... Could be he's just flaunting some fresh wealth. Ya think?! I can't believe we wasted our time chasin' after some...some nouveau riche enthusiast! I can hear you, you know! And this armor is not a result of mere enthusiasm, nouveau riche or otherwise! Indeed, this armor is the strongest in the world! Come again? I poured countless years of research and craft into this armor! It is my masterpiece! Oh yeah? I dunno. It almost looks better suited for the ballroom than the battlefield. I mean, come on. Claimin' some golden armor is the strongest in the world is exactly how ya dupe a naive aristocrat into buyin' it! You could not be more mistaken! This armor is meant to save many, many lives! Well, there are many different armorers in the world, I suppose... If he says it's strong, we might as well let him believe that. What?! Hold on a moment! What do you mean by that?! Did you understand a single word of what I said? Er...yes. Of course I did. Anyway, now that we've settled the matter, we must be on our way home— Oh, no! I shall not allow you to leave with this misunderstanding still clouding the air between us! Am I correct in assuming the giant fellow there is a mercenary in your employ? Uh, well... Then it is settled. My name is Malka. From this moment on, I, too, offer you my services in combat! That way, you shall see for yourself that this armor is indeed as capable of protecting people as I claim! Guess we're stuck with this oddball whether we like it or not. Well, I suppose there's no harm in it. He seems good-hearted enough... Though he certainly IS odd. Let us to battle! I shall face whatever forces of evil may lie in wait for us and emerge unscathed in this armor!

Episode 2

Almighty Armor

What did you want to show us, Malka? And why must I be present? Welcome, welcome. Today you shall bear witness to my armor's true worth! I dunno if we really need to— Cleo! Strike at me with your magic! Sorry, what? I must admit, I am more adept using my magic to heal than to harm... Enough talk! Strike at me with all of your might! *sigh* Very well, but any injuries are your fault alone... Have at you. Malka! Are you all right?! Mwahahaha! I am more than all right— as is my armor! Behold! Not a scratch! Remarkable. Most armor has difficulty defending against magical attacks. Right you are! Indeed, most armor cannot protect against magic. But my armor is not ＂most armor＂! It took many long years, but at last I discovered how to forge armor to withstand magic. Gold, my friends; that is the key! Crafting armor with gold significantly increases its magical resistance! Hahaha! Do you see? This armor is the strongest in the world! It can protect people from all manner of harm! That's incredible, Malka! You truly are a genius armorer. Hm. It may hold out against magic, but what about...THIS?! Wh-what did you do?! Thought so. Look. Gaaah! M-my armor! It is deformed! On top'a bein' heavy, gold's a soft metal. Don't take much force to make it cave in like that. You cannot claim this armor protects against all manner of harm when it is really only effective against magic. W-well, I am still in the middle of improving the design! One day, I will create impenetrable, invincible armor! But you! How dare you manhandle my armor? I have had it up to HERE with your barbarity! This world has no need of people like you! Well, can't wait to see what he comes up with next. Was it really necessary for you to attack him like that? You could have easily explained using your words, not your fists. W-well, I... I figured he'd learn faster with a...y'know? Practical demonstration? Curses! The next one... The next one will be impervious to both magical AND physical attacks! Mark my words, Ranzal!

Episode 3

The Enraged Artisan

There... That should do it. This armor is all set. Next! So the rumors are true: you really are repairing everyone's armor! Indeed. For a nominal fee, of course. After all, I must fund my research, as well as improvements and repairs for my own armor. Even so, you're doing us a great service. From what I've heard, everyone is pleased with how thorough you are, and how fast. I should say so! I was trained for this, after all—not combat. Well, does your armor require repairs as well? It does. I took a pretty powerful hit from a fiend a while back. Will you take a look at it? Let me see... Hmm... You treat your armor well. I can tell you look it over yourself each day. I am certain you will live to a ripe old age. You know all that just by looking at my armor? Of course. You can learn much about a person by how they treat their armor. *sigh* Now Ranzal, on the other hand... What about him? ook! This is the armor he brought me to repair. It's covered in nicks and scrapes and looks ready to fall apart in my hand! And he brings it in for repairs every other day! Every. Other. DAY! As beat up as if I never repaired it! He is an insufferable, thickskulled barbarian incapable of the most basic consideration! But that isn't the worst of it! Each time I repair his armor, he tells me to put it on his tab! ...Pffft. Heh. My apologies, Euden... Would you mind if I get to your armor a bit later? First I have to take care of that ruffian's repairs... Otherwise, I am afraid that poor armor is not much longer for this world... Heh. Despite your complaints, you'd still provide him with repairs? Not for him! For his abused armor! All right, all right. I'll leave you to it, then. Your armor is in good hands. Honestly... What in the world is Ranzal even doing with his armor? At this rate, he is going to end up dead! After all is said and done, Malka still worries for the safety of his patrons... He really does have a good heart.

Episode 4

The Purpose of Armor

raaaaaggghh! ugh! Hngh... As I suspected, my armor cannot withstand such damage... While I am glad for the chance to test my armor in battle... Why are these blasted fiends only coming after ME?! 'Cause yer a giant sparkly target! -silence! If I am to perfect this armor, I will brave any danger— Watch out! Hngh... Hyaaaahhh! Are...are you all right, Ranzal? Yeah. Good thing I had ya repair my armor, or that woulda been it for me. Come on; there's only a few fiends left! Let's finish 'em! R-right. Leave them to me! Ranzal, I... Thank you for saving me. That said, I cannot abide such reckless behavior! What if that fiend had penetrated your armor?! Eh, who knows? What, ya'd rather I do nothin' if I see one'a my friends in danger? Ain't like my body can't handle a little roughin' up. So long as I can protect my friends, I don't care about gettin' hurt. esides... Besides what? Ain't no one else in the castle's as good with armor as you. So long as yer around, I know I can put my armor through the wringer and it'll be repaired good as new. Wh-what a thing to say! Hmph! ...I suppose I ought to thank you. And...apologize as well. The reason your armor is always in such disrepair is because you constantly protect your friends. To think I misjudged how someone felt about their own armor... I am sorry I misunderstood you. What? C'mon, I ain't sayin' anything that deep. At the end'a the day, armor's disposable. If ya can use it to save— t...what? How...how dare you call armor ＂disposable＂ in my presence? The gall! This just proves what a good-for-nothing you really are! I rescind my apology!

Episode 5

The Ultimate in Armor

H-hey, Malka... I need to ask a favor... Repairs? Again?! How many times must you destroy your armor before you are satisfied?! H-hey, I'm sorry! At least yer makin' a nice big profit off'a me, yeah? There is no profit to be made from someone with a running tab! Honestly, I don't know why I put up with this... Just wait there. Here. This time, I took your fighting style into account and made improvements in addition to the normal repairs. Whoa, that's awesome! I knew you'd sort me out, Malka! But, uh... How much are the improvements gonna cost me? As...thanks for saving me the other day, I will give you a one-time-only discount. But promise me! Promise me you will not be reckless. Armor cannot protect against everything! It...it is my biggest fear. I am loathe to see any who wear my armor be hurt—or, heaven forbid, struck down. ..... The...the first suit of armor I ever made was for a boy barely old enough to hold a sword upright. One day, I set out for the battlefield to repair armor for the army... It was...it was utter desolation. The boy's armor was among the suits I was asked to repair. It was rent open by a gaping hole, covered in blood... That was the work of magic. No matter how strong I made my armor, there was nothing I could do to ward it against magic... That explains all yer research. One day, I will make the strongest armor in the world. But until then, Ranzal, I beg you: do not be reckless. You must value your own life as much as you value anyone else's. ...All right. You better hurry up with that armor then, Malka! *sigh* Stop hitting the armor already. You do love to express yourself in a violent fash— Hmm? Hey! You dented it! Oh. Uh...sorry? But that just means there's plenty'a room for improvement! Grrr! Fine then! It's time for more research! Mark my words, Ranzal! I will make the world's strongest armor! One day!