Musashi/Stories

General Stories Misc

Quotes

On Sortied

What battle awaits me?

On Entering a Room

My life is in your hands.

When Quest Begins

Onward, to the battlefield!

Are your preparations complete?

Response to Beginning of a Quest

Let us charge forth!

My preparation is without peer!

When Controlling Character in Quest

I welcome a spirited challenge!

When Receiving a Heal

I am in your debt.

You have my appreciation.

When Entering a Boss' Room

So this is our final foe, mmm?

So this is their master...

Response to Entering a Boss' Room

This foe's fate is sealed!

Only death awaits this fiend!

Upon Getting to Low Health

Ehh... How foolish...

I cannot fall yet...

Upon Opening a Chest

Treasure? What joy!

Let us share the spoils.

Boss on Low Health

It is time to end this.

Victory is ever closer!

Boss Enters Break State

Heh, you left yourself exposed. How shameful!

Our time has come!

Rare Enemy Spawns

What a peculiar foe.

A rare foe? What luck!

Upon Death

My apologies for troubling you all...

My shame knows no end...

When Revived

I've yet to have my feel of battle.

When Using Weapon/Shared Skills

Damage: Have you no more!

Buff Self: Today I risk all!

Buff Ally: Put your soul into it!

Debuff Enemy: Fall on my blade!

Heal Ally: Come along now!

Heal Self: Argh!

Player Uses Damaging Skill

An impressive feat, my friend.

A stunning accomplishment!

When Shape Shifting is Ready

The dragon's power stands ever ready!

Dragon! Allow me to show this rabble your might!

Shape Shifting into Dragon

On this battle I wager my life!

Idle During Quest

I fear sleep will claim me soon...

Onward! Ever onward!

Quest Clear

A conflict worthy of my finest efforts!

Quest Failure

How did I come to know defeat?

Home Screen Walking

Today is a wonderful day...to fish!

How I long for combat and a worthy foe...

What shall I have for dinner tonight...?

The lake and its many creatures call to me...

My blade sings its great battle song!

May tomorrow bring the battle I long for.

Home Screen Inside

I sense a challenging battle on the horizon and find myself aquiver with anticipation!

My blade is unique. There's not another like it in the entire world!

Will you join me in battle? ...Ah, I see. I was rather hoping you'd agree...

I hear many in the castle enjoy fishing. Perhaps they would accept my challenge!

I long for the day when I need not hold back, even when wielding dual blades.

Napping is such a pleasant experience, I nearly forget about battle altogether...

Home Screen Portrait

Indeed, I've chosen a fine general to lead me.

I long for a battle where the price of a single misstep is my life.

The way of the blade is not devoid of hardships.

With two blades in hand, NONE can stand against me.

Fear not. When I stride upon a battlefield, victory is assured.

Collection Portrait

Hold nothing back with reel and rod, for it too is a life struggle!

Come, take up your blade, and fight me! Hahaha! Just a jape, I assure you.

A good bath after a hard fought battle is a feeling like no other.

I yearn for the day when I can taste a TRUE life or death battle.

Fighting alongside meddlesome companions is more enjoyable than I imagined.

Children are given sweets on this day? Then I shall enjoy it with the zeal of a cub.

At The Halidom

What ails you?

I fear only one thing: housework.

Perhaps I'll go enjoy a spot of fishing...

New Mana Circle Unlocked

Now even fewer can compare to my might.

Mana Circle Fully Unbound

I will defeat any foe, no matter their strength!

On Promotion to 5

I will defeat any foe, no matter their strength!

Adventurer Story Episodes

Episode 1

The Wanderer

HEED MY CALL! Whoever that is, they are VERY loud. Sounds like it's coming from outside. Let's go take a look. ...Huh. That must be our guy. I wonder what he wants? Someone answers my call! What joy! I feared my challenge might go unheard. I wouldn't worry on that score—it's likely your voice was heard across the continent. Now, what is your business here? I come here to... Ah! You there! He of the pale mane! Um...is he talking about me? You must be the famous seventh scion, Prince Euden! Yet I see none of the expected spirit in your eyes. You lack the features of a warrior who would lead an army into battle. Did you come here to pick a fight with us? ...Because it's working. My humble apologies. That was most discourteous. I came not to start a quarrel, but to join one. What are you talking about? Bold Prince Euden! My name is Musashi, and I would beg leave to be counted among your ranks! Er, you're offering to help us fight? Just so! After mastering the art of the blade, ordinary combat no longer permits me to hone my skills. Thus am I currently on a journey seeking battles that will push me to my limits— nay, to the very brink of death itself! I heard tell this was one such place, and so I made for you with all speed. Yet what do I find but a collection of rabble lacking in strength among both servant and leader alike! Ha ha ha! I like this place already! He's definitely trying to pick a fight. We should send him back to... wherever he came from. We'd be happy to have you join us, Musashi. Such a swift decision! I can see why the people of this stronghold named you as leader. Still, I had expected you to be slightly more suspicious of me... Ha ha! What an unusual fellow you are! I deeply apologize for my many discourteous statements. Whenever I speak my mind plain, I annoy all around me. But I now see you have the strength of character to accept my words with grace. I expect to enjoy many battles under you! If you're aware that you are being rude, perhaps you should work on... not being that. Er...ha? It's good to have you on board, Musashi. I look forward to seeing what you can do. You shall never know disappointment! No matter how insurmountable the ordeal may seem, I shall cleave us a path!

Episode 2

The Sheathed Second Blade

Well, THAT was an exhaustin' day. I ain't ever seen so many fiends! They had numbers yet lacked all skill. Slaying them served no purpose in terms of my training. I came here to experience battles that might warrant the drawing of my second blade yet have slain nothing but mewling curs unworthy of the title of quarry. Now that you mention it, I guess you do walk around with a second blade. Why don't you use it in battle? I've only ever seen you fighting with one. Ha ha ha! An excellent observation, even if it comes pitifully late in the day. I am a samurai skilled in the art of dual wielding. Now THERE'S a rarity. I've seen a few samurai in my time, but never a dual-wieldin' one. And yet it is both blessing and curse, for if ever I make use of the second blade, my victory is assured. That makes combat a tedious, predictable affair, and also prevents me from becoming stronger. So you deliberately give yourself a handicap by fighting with just the one? I seek only two things: to reach ever greater heights in my swordsmanship, and to find battles that enthrall my soul! Only by getting as close as humanly possible to the brink of death can I hope to reach these lofty heights! That is my reasoning. Yer a warrior through and through. I like it! But doesn't that mean that you can't afford to make even a single mistake? It's rather worrying to think one of my men is so close to the brink of death. Ha ha ha! Concern yourself not! Should I find myself face-to-face with a foe I deem capable of taking my life, I will draw my second blade! With both blades in my hands, I, Musashi, can never be defeated! Bwa ha ha ha! I LOVE THIS GUY! Yer the world's number-one samurai for sure! Ha ha ha! We are much alike, my friend! This gives me an idea. Tonight, we— Sit around and talk like men? Bring it on, brother! There isn't a moment to waste! Let's get back to the castle! Ha ha ha! Er, I'd still rather you didn't put yourself in more danger than you have to... Join us, Euden! Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we may all know the cold embrace of death! But tonight, we talk until the morrow! What?! I didn't sign up for this!

Episode 3

A Surprising Nemesis

Hum de dum... Are you heading out, Musashi? Ah! You arrive at the perfect time. If you find yourself free, what say you to accompanying me for a short while? I suppose I don't have any pressing plans. What do you have in mind? Why, a duel of course! Come! ...I figured we were going to be fighting, but you actually want me to fish with you? Correct! We shall engage in the mortal duel between ourselves and the denizens of the deep, with our very lives on the line! I don't know if I'd go that far. Ha ha ha! Just so. But this remains a serious battle with real consequences. If the fish are caught, they will be eaten. If they escape, I will starve. Thus do lives hang ever in the balance. Now...let the battle commence! Ha ha ha! A fine catch! That's a lot of fish. You have a real talent for this kind of thing. With blade or rod in my hand, I am a force to be reckoned with! Yet with all else, I am useless. With housework and cooking in particular, I would do more damage than good. THERE you two are. What do you think you're doing sitting here instead of helping out at the castle? Stop being lazy and do some work. W-well, we weren't exactly being lazy out here so much as— He speaks the truth! Behold! That is...a large amount of fish. Where did they come from? Given how useless I am at housework, I thought to contribute in my own way. Thus did I slay these for our dinner! Well. That's...actually quite helpful. But I'll have trouble getting this many ready all on my own, so I'll need the two of you to chip in. I'd be happy to, but... If that I could! Yet cooking and cleaning are foes too great even for me. I beseech you to grant me the honor of a swift refusal! Have you forgotten what you're always saying to us? ＂Combat where I win too easily is a dull affair—true enjoyment comes from taking on a foe most difficult!＂ Er... If you see housework as a difficult foe, you should give your all to vanquishing it. I...I am bested. Very well! I shall do what I must! I can think of no worthier opponent than cooking or cleaning. Let the battle begin!

Episode 4

The Battle He Longed For

Oi! Where'd that fool prince run off to?! Little sneak can't 'ave gotten far! Find 'im, boys! If we catch 'im, life's gonna be grand for a good long while! Damn... That's a lot'a guys. I wouldn't care so much, 'cept that we're all exhausted from fightin' them fiends back there. Leave it to bandits to show up when we're fresh off another fight. We need to get back to the castle. But how? The longer we sit here yappin' about it, the quicker they're gonna find us. Right then. I'll hold them off here. You take the others and retreat to the castle. That's a terrible plan! I ain't leavin' ya here! Well, someone has to draw their attention, or we're ALL done for. Leave all to me! Nothing gives me more joy than fighting off the innumerable hordes! This is no time to be enjoying yourself! Heed me well, Euden— Nay, LORD Euden. You are the general of this fighting force. Your duty during a retreat must be to take command. Now hurry everyone from this place! M-Musashi! Fear not, Lord Euden. I am more than capable of dealing with meager foes like these unaided. Bwa ha ha! You ain't seen all of us, fancypants! Don't get so full'a yerself! Is that so...? Haaa ha ha ha! I can hardly contain my excitement! THIS is the battle that I have so long been searching for! Now come forth! Let the delights begin! ...Musashi? ...Musashi! Where are you?! I've brought reinforcements! Musashi! Say somethin'! Musashiiiii! Where are you?! Y-you're...all right... Musashi! You're wounded! ...VERY wounded! I have...driven our foes hence... It was the first time...I've drawn my second blade in...ages... I found it... most enjoyable... Are you okay, Musashi? ...Musashi! Ha ha... Seeing everyone safe... allows me to feel at ease... Being reunited with all of you... is a greater thrill than battle... Thank you...everyone... Your concern for me...fills me with a joy far different from the ecstasy of battle... Stop talking and save your strength. I'm glad you're all right this time, but don't even THINK of doing something that dangerous again. I will...attend to your words... in my dreams...

Episode 5

Better Than the Brink of Death

That's another big haul today. Indeed. Now that my injuries have healed, I have returned to fighting form. You really did overdo it in that last fight. There aren't many people crazy enough to take on that many foes alone. It was a most tremendous battle. However... I realize now how I caused great inconvenience while my injuries mended. For that, I am truly remorseful. In turn, you all came to my room to tend my wounds and watch over me. I had not a single moment alone. Don't worry about it. If you hadn't taken on those bandits, we'd all have been in a world of hurt. Thank you for risking your life for us. Think nothing of it. They were pitiful foes— they were simply too numerous. And as you know well, when I draw my second blade, I lose to no one. Yet in the future, I feel it may be best to keep my battlejoy at a level where it causes no inconvenience for you. The look of horror on your face at my wounds has made me reconsider such things, I fear. Yeah, we'd appreciate that. But if we find ourselves surrounded by that many enemies again, I'm going to stay and fight by your side. Even though such a thing might lead to your death? Of course! If a friend is still fighting, I'm not going to turn my back on them. That is not a fight for a general. You should leave battles where the odds of defeat are overwhelmingly high to eccentrics such as myself. Well, I guess that makes me an eccentric, too. Because there's nothing I wouldn't do for my friends—no matter how dangerous. ...I am without words. You truly are a strange fellow, Lord Euden. I don't think you've got any right to talk about strange fellows, Musashi. Ha ha. Just so. Still...friends, you say? I find that word exceedingly pleasant. Until this moment, I have always believed that mastering the art of the sword was all I needed in life. I had little interest in anything else. But since arriving at your citadel and meeting all who reside within, I have learned what it is to fight for others. I now realize that I enjoy returning from battle and celebrating that victory with my companions more than pushing myself to the very brink of death alone. So, Lord Euden... From now on, I will swing my blades not just for my own enjoyment, but to aid you in your battles! Thank you, Musashi. So long as you're with us, I don't feel like we can lose. I will ensure that all who challenge you meet their end on my blades! For if I use them both, none can stand against me! Ha ha ha ha!