Vice/Stories

General Stories Misc

Quotes

On Sortied

It's time to go to work.

On Entering a Room

In need of a professional's skills?

When Quest Begins

Let's get going.

Is everyone prepared?

Response to Beginning of a Quest

The sooner, the better.

I'm always ready.

When Controlling Character in Quest

My turn? Understood.

When Receiving a Heal

I needed that.

Sorry for the trouble.

When Entering a Boss' Room

This is the last obstacle. Brace yourselves.

I'm a highly trained assassin, pal. You don't stand a chance.

Response to Entering a Boss' Room

Don't let your guard down.

Oh, we'll win this.

Upon Getting to Low Health

Mmm. Not good.

This is what I get for being careless...

Upon Opening a Chest

Hmph. Take what you want.

A little bonus pay never hurt anyone.

Boss on Low Health

I got this!

The target's weakening!

Boss Enters Break State

Strike now!

Pick an opening and stab it.

Rare Enemy Spawns

That's a rare opponent.

Well, well. How fortunate.

Upon Revival

No half measures for me.

Upon Death

They'll strip me of my accreditation for this...

Impossible... I never lose!

When Using Shared Skills

I'll end this.

Your pain won't last long.

With pinpoint precision.

Witness true skill at work.

Here.

Player Uses Damaging Skill

You're pretty talented.

That was impressive.

When Shape Shifting is Ready

Time to harness the power of the dragon.

This dragon and I are going to do some serious damage!

Shape Shifting into Dragon

Stealth is overrated.

Idle During Quest

What's our next target?

Shouldn't we get going?

Quest Clear

That's how a professional does it.

Quest Failure

I've gone soft, haven't I.

Home Screen Walking

Me and mornings don't mix very well.

Just give the word.

I sure hope I get an assignment soon...

No orders today either...

All I do is cook. ...Which isn't so bad, I guess.

I know exactly what I'll make tomorrow.

Home Screen Inside

I'm trying to learn some new recipes. Let me know if you think of any good side dishes.

An assassin works at night, so that's what I'm used to. This morning stuff is for the birds.

I'm starting to get used to not having anyone to assassinate these days. It's a strange feeling...

If you watch folks long enough, they'll show you a weakness—and that's where you strike.

I'll teach you the basics of intel gathering so you can find targets for me to...deal with.

I don't go after targets much anymore, so the only knives I've been using are in the kitchen.

Home Screen Portrait

I can hunt in a pinch. But I'm an assassin by trade.

Tips on peeling apples? Personally, I like to imagine I'm slowly withering the apple's life.

A professional can take in everything with a single glance. Remember that.

You seem like a man with many enemies. Who has crossed you so far?

Being around a pampered princeling is throwing me off my game, but no offense.

Collection Portrait

Yes, even killers can cook. No need to look so surprised.

All of this peace and happiness is gonna dull my edge.

You still don't have a contract for me? This is interminable.

Me playing the good Samaritan is like some terrible joke.

Being around you always throws me off. It's madness.

At The Halidom

Looking to hire me?

I've got some interesting intel for you...

What do you want for dinner?

On Promotion to 4 or New Mana Circle Unlocked

This is nothing for a specialist like me.

On Promotion to 5 or Mana Circle Fully Unbound

Don't get your hopes up—I'm only here until my next contract.

Adventurer Story Episodes

Episode 1

The Bold Assassin

Might I borrow you two for a moment? Sure. What is it? We have a visitor. Or should I call him a merchant? In any case, come with me. Oh, that won't be necessary. You're the boss, right? Technically, I suppose. And you are? The name's Vice—and it's your lucky day. For a limited time only, I'm offering you my services at a highly discounted rate! Why not give me a test run? I never disappoint. So yer a mercenary, yeah? Don't insult me! My talents dwarf those of common sellswords. I am an assassin. ...... I cannot say I've ever heard anyone state that so openly. Well, you get as good as me, word of your skills travels fast. I'm practically a household name. No point in getting shy now. But this country's a mess at the moment. All this open fighting is putting assassins out of work. You though, Euden? You must have plenty of enemies. Which means plenty of people you want dead. Eh, not so much. Thought so. Right then, we'll start at the top and work... Wait, WHAT?! There's gotta be at least one person you want assassinated! You're ROYALTY! Come on. This is some sort of joke, right? Take a second to think. I'm sure you can come up with a handful— no, a HUNDRED names for me to cross off! Royalty always has a hit list a mile long. You say that, but I truly don't. I've never even considered it. What kind of prince ARE you? Bah... It was stupid to get my hopes up. Guess I gotta go find some other clients. Hold on, Vice. If you don't have anywhere else to go, why not stay with us for a while? Just because I can't think of anyone now, that doesn't mean I'll never have anyone I want you to take care of. Well, when you put it like that... Deal. Just send for me as soon as you come up with a target, okay? Nice thinkin', Euden. What was that about? Please tell me you're not actually planning to assassinate anyone in the future. Of course not. I just didn't want him endangering anyone else. So to keep him from killin' anyone, ya made up an excuse to keep him here and outta trouble. Well... I suppose I can understand that. But keeping an assassin at hand just to protect others is almost TOO selfless. Even for you.

Episode 2

Talking Targets

Hey, Euden! You know what I came here for, don't you? Um...to take requests for tonight's dinner? ...Oh yeah, that too. So what do you want? Everything you make is delicious, so I'll leave it up to you. Surprise me! Tch... Great, thanks, huge help. Anyway, that's not actually why I'm here. Vice's cookin' dinner tonight, eh? That's right. He said he doesn't like freeloading, so he wanted to help out somehow. The knife skills he honed as an assassin really help in the kitchen. That thing he did with the apple earlier— I told you, I'm not here to talk dinner! I'm here to talk targets! Euden... Don't tell me you still haven't thought of anyone you want me to kill yet! Oh, is that what you wanted? Don't play dumb! I ask you literally every day! Hmmm... Weeell... Oh! This is perfect! Truth is, I got a bit of a mess what ya could clean up for me. What are you saying, Ranzal?! See, this guy gets me! I've been waiting for this! Great. I know it's last minute, but come with me. I'm gonna put those hands'a yers to good use! Heh. They won't know what hit 'em! *sigh* Yer pretty slick with those daggers, Vice. Shut it! Why are you making me get rid of these fiends?! This wouldn't have been nearly as easy without you, Vice. Thanks. W-well, that's good, I guess. I mean, not that I'm SUPER happy about it, but at least I earned my keep. I just wish you'd hurry up and send me out to ice someone already. Er, can you take care of that fiend, Vice? For the love'a... Fiiine. I'll be right back. I ain't never met such an agreeable assassin before. Heh. He has a good heart under all the gruff and bluster. I'm sure of it.

Episode 3

Assassin Blues

Hey, Euden. You know why I'm here, right? Right?! Time for dinner requests already? Enough! I'm done waiting! You have GOT to give me a target! Look! I'm becoming an old man while you take your sweet time deciding who you want assassinated! Here! Since you won't tell me who's in your way, I went out and gathered some intel on my own. I compiled a list of likely targets, so all you have to do is pick one. NOW DO IT ALREADY! Hey, lemme see that! Didja really do all this research on yer own, Vice? Huh? Course I did. You can't be a good assassin without knowing how to scope out your mark. This is seriously impressive. Take a look, Euden. He looked into yer older brothers, obviously, but also influential aristocrats, and even the nobles who control land around here. Whoa, you're right. This is very thorough. Come on, choose already. Who do you want me to assassinate? Hmmm... I'm sorry, but there isn't anyone on this list I want killed. What?! You mean out of ALL these people, there isn't a single one you want dead?! Unfortunately, no. I hate to ask, but could you do a bit more digging? Maybe if you broaden your search, you'll find an acceptable target. Tch... Fine. *sigh* I can't believe there wasn't a single viable target out of all those people. All I've been doing lately is fighting fiends and cooking food. Why the hell am I even here?! Or maybe the question is, why am I STILL here? I could walk anytime I feel like it! Something troubling you, Vice? Oh yeah. I got a lot of troubles, and I have you to thank for each and every one. ...But I'll keep looking—and when I report back, I expect you to give me a target! In the meantime, what do you want for dinner tonight? You can decide that much, can't you?

Episode 4

Conflicted Killer

Here you are, Euden. Vice has compiled an updated list of enemies who would do you harm. Damn, that's a whole lotta names! Ya sure are unpopular. Well, I suppose my position does come with a certain amount of danger. Guess all we can do is be ready for whenever an attack actually comes. Hey, hold on! You know who the enemy is now! Aren't you going to do anything about it? None of them have done anything to wrong me yet. There's no reason for us to attack unprovoked. Don't be naive! You gotta get them before they get you! Just say the word, and I'll take care of it. I'll get rid of all of 'em! I can't do that. Why not?! Knockin' fools off now means you can avoid trouble later! That's gotta be common sense among nobility. Why are you hesitating?! It's true that killing those who oppose me would make some things easier. But from there, am I supposed to just keep killing everyone who gets in my way—or seems like they might? Well...yeah! That's just how it works. No. I refuse to accept that. Maybe killing my enemies would take care of my problems in the short term, but it's not a permanent solution. Far from it, in fact. All that does is treat the symptom, not the disease. Tch! Pretty words from a foolish man. Well, that's it. I quit. I haven't gotten to do my job even once since I got here. Vice, don't ya get it yet? You got more pretty words for me now? Listen, Vice... Euden doesn't wanna make ya assassinate anyone. 'Cause the more people ya kill, the more darkness seeps into yer own life. He wants ya to get off this path before it's too late. This is the only path I got! It's not like it's any of his business what happens to me— Yeah, it is. Because he's yer friend. Assassins don't HAVE friends. Vice, ya keep sayin' the assassin life's yer only option, but ya know it ain't true. Ya don't have to kill anyone to stay here. Dammit... Ever since I met that stupid prince, I've been going crazy! I'm an assassin! But I... I... Augh!

Episode 5

A Helpful Assassin

One'a the fiends is headed for the village! Graaawwgghh! It's too fast! We'll never catch it in time! Dammit! If Vice were here, he could get over there in a flash— I'm on it. Vice! You came to help us! Not exactly. I just wanted to talk to you. Nice work, Vice. Seriously, I dunno how that woulda played out if ya didn't show. Yes, you were a great help. Thank you. I told you, that's not why... Ugh! Telling me how awesome I am at killing fiends is not helping my mood! Ah... You really want someone to assassinate, don't you? Do you really have to ask?! I'm an ASSASSIN. It's my THING. I mean, it's all I've got going for me. I don't know how to live any other way. Come on, that's not true. You're an amazing cook. N-not really— Plus, you've saved many lives. What? I don't remember anything like that. Think a bit harder. Every fiend you defeat is one fewer that can endanger someone. I'm sure everyone you've saved is truly grateful for what you've done. ...... What kind of assassin actually saves people? You really know how to mess with a fellow's head. I don't mean to. Euden. With everything that's going on, I haven't had a single person hire me to kill someone. No work means no pay, and no pay means I can't get a place to sleep or food to eat. So I...I'm gonna stay with you. Just until someone hires me for what I do best. Really?! That's wonderful! You can stay as long as you like, Vice! O-only until I find work! Then I'm gone! Got it?! Right, of course. I'm just glad you're sticking around. Are you even listening to me?!