Zardin/Stories

General Stories Misc

Quotes

On Sortied

Lose yourself in the beauty of my swordplay.

On Entering a Room

Let's go make victory look good.

When Quest Begins

Shall we dance?

Is everyone prepared?

Response to Beginning of a Quest

Do allow me to join you.

Ready as always, naturally. Just like my hair!

When Controlling Character in Quest

Hwah! I have a hair out of place!

When Receiving a Heal

Ahh, I feel my radiance returning!

You're a lifesaver, my dear.

When Entering a Boss' Room

It seems this is the last of them.

Beauty is fleeting...as are you!

Response to Entering a Boss' Room

We'll see you meet a lovely end.

Nothing is as beautiful as victory. ...Except for me!

Upon Getting to Low Health

Only I could make a near-death situation look so GOOD!

I'm far too beautiful to lose!

Upon Opening a Chest

Ooo! Please and thank you!

It's what's inside that counts.

Boss on Low Health

It's time we ended this!

Victory is right before our eyes!

Boss Enters Break State

I see an opening!

Now's our chance to strike!

Rare Enemy Spawns

What a curious fellow that is.

A rare foe? How charming!

Upon Death

Even in death...I'm...stunning...

Make sure...my hair...still looks good when I'm gone...

When Revived

True beauty is eternal!

When Using Weapon/Shared Skills

Damage: Witness my allure!

Buff Self: More stunning by the second!

Buff Ally: Try not to stare, dear!

Debuff Enemy: Wither like an autumn blossom!

Heal Ally: Let's keep that skin radiant!

Heal Self: Let's keep that skin radiant!

Player Uses Damaging Skill

Such ravishing technique!

Worthy of my praise!

When Shape Shifting is Ready

I'm ready to unleash the dragon's might!

The dragon calls to me... And why wouldn't it?!

Shape Shifting into Dragon

Even as a dragon, I'm gorgeous!

Idle During Quest

Even in respite, I'm captivating!

Finally, a chance to straighten my hair...

Quest Clear

Every bead of sweat upon my brow is as a glistening jewel.

Quest Failure

Gorgeous to the bitter end.

Home Screen Walking

I'm looking ravishing today as usual...

Even the sunset is green with envy!

Thus ends another day of emanating radiance...

I'm so handsome, it's criminal.

Oh dear. I've a hair out of place...

The stars pale next to my brilliance...

Home Screen Inside

Another day of wanton beauty. My heart bleeds for those who never know such joy!

I'm often called the beauty of the century... by utter fools! I'm one in a millennium, at least!

In voice and visage, inside and out, I am the utter model of perfection. It almost hurts!

I require time to prepare properly for a battle. Why, my hair alone takes a solid hour of work!

I don't mind sweating a bit to keep my edge. After all, my swordplay must remain dazzling!

My mother stands at the pinnacle of all creation. After all, she created me!

Home Screen Portrait

Wait. Is one of my hairs out of place? Mirror? MIRROR?

I've polished this sword to a mirror finish. Now it has two uses.

It's absolutely criminal to look this good. You agree, of course.

Desperate to touch the ideal beauty made flesh? Hmm...I'll allow it.

It's a new me, a new paragon of beauty! Ah, I could make anything look good.

Collection Portrait

My swordplay is breathtaking. Though it's no match for my face.

Place one mark on my face, and you'll wear the sword up to the hilt.

It's the raise of a dashing duo. Ah, thank the heavens we found each other.

I can live through anything so long as a mirror is in my hand.

My beauty evolves with each passing day, wouldn't you agree, friend?

At The Halidom

Here for a look at this face? I can't blame you.

Such immodest beauty!

Oh, Mother...

New Mana Circle Unlocked

I've grown still more beautiful. I didn't think that possible...

Mana Circle Fully Unbound

Ahh! I've never seen myself so radiant!

On Promotion to 4

I've grown still more beautiful. I didn't think that possible...

On Promotion to 5

Ahh! I've never seen myself so radiant!

Adventurer Story Episodes

Episode 1

Ultimate Beauty

Is that everything? I think we've bought all we need. Plus this small mountain'a groceries! This much should serve everybody for a week. ...Or me for tonight. Watching you carry all that is making me nervous. It's piled so high, you can't even see where you're walking. Bwa ha ha! Don't worry about me—I got these streets memorized back to front. I could get home with my eyes cl— Oof?! You were saying? I'm terribly sorry, sir. Are you all right? I'll see this walking bicep is disciplined. It will take more than a mere apology to right this wrong, my good woman! Just look what you've done to me! Ah geez, I'm really sorry, buddy. You break somethin'?! I'll call ya a— It is far worse than breaking a silly bone. Look what you've done to my HAIR! Your... ...Hair? Yes, my hair. The radiant locks located directly above my perfect face? My bangs—which frame said perfection— are COMPLETELY out of place! Er, sorry. You injured your...bangs? Just look at my reflection! My perfectly sculpted hair is utterly... Oh. Oh, MY. Even with tousled hair, I look absolutely stunning! It just needs a little... There we are! Back to beautiful, just as I was before THE INCIDENT. Even more beautiful, in fact! Dear me. In fixing my hair, I've gone and ascended to a higher plane of beauty. Ahh, it's too striking! My reflection is dangerously stunning! I don't see a difference. Uh...buddy? Seems like you're okay there, so we're gonna go ahead and take off. Halt, cretin! You disheveled my hair! That's a capital offense, and I demand satisfaction this instant! Wait, ya mean a duel? ...With ME?! Buddy, yer nuts! Someone's being unreasonable, and it ISN'T Ranzal. How very novel. I will brook no debate on the subject. Have at you! ...Ahh! That was close. The wind nearly knocked my hair back out of place. Hey, Euden? Mind if I end this so we can get goin'? I think that may be for the best. Right. Think fast, pal! WAUGH?! I'm gonna call that a victory. Take care now, yeah? MY HAIR! You've ruined it again—AND you put M-M-MUD on my perfect face! Get back here this instant, you cur! I shall hound you to the ends of the earth until I receive suitable satisfaction! Come baaack!

Episode 2

The Smiling Duo

You there! Euden! I demand to know where Ranzal is this very instant! Er, sorry. Were you talking to me? It's hard to tell sometimes when you're staring into that mirror. Hence the reason I called your name. Now, where is that uncouth rogue? I demand satisfaction! You still haven't looked up from the mirror. Are you SURE you want to duel with Ranzal? Because you don't actually seem all that interested in it. Simply stunning... I may be even more beautiful today than I was yesterday. Oh, you're a real looker, all right. Now how about we forget all this nonsense and go have some lunch? C'mon, it's time to eat. ...My word! This is absolutely delicious! I demand to know who is responsible for this meal! That would be me. What a splendid array of flavors! Truly marvelous. And speaking of marvels... Even while eating, I continue to be the very picture of angelic beauty! Hmm... Perhaps it's actually...adorable? Charming? Oh, but it's so hard to say. How can he eat AND talk while looking at that mirror? I caught him staring at it during combat the other day. It's almost impressive. I must say, I've never seen someone lose a duel because they were too busy preening. Hah! I could have easily defeated Ranzal had I not been distracted by the mirror. Yet mine is a face that refuses to be ignored. Truly, such transcendent beauty is more curse than blessing! And I bear it with SUCH uncommon grace. I'm surprised you don't just polish your sword to a mirror shine and use that. Eh, sorry. That was uncalled fo— That's IT! You're brilliant, Euden! An absolute genius! Er...it was a joke. Euden, you may be the first person to truly understand my beauty. ...Hmm? Hold a moment. Now that I look closer, you're rather handsome yourself. It must be fate that's seen our paths cross. How blessed by fortune am I! Let the world take heed: as of today, we are officially partners in perfection. The Face Twins, they shall call us! You're obviously thrilled, I'm sure? I politely—but VERY firmly—decline. Aha ha ha! There's no need to be bashful, my brother in beauty! Cheers, then! To our pulchritudinous partnership!

Episode 3

The Mirror Wielder's Artiface

GYAAAARGH! Ah, I may be more beautiful today than ever before! Don't you think, Euden? This REALLY isn't the time! Look out! Behind you! Oi! Ya mocking me, dandy?! DIE! Well, THAT won't do. He dodged?! But...how?! He was completely distracted! Kindly keep your hideous reflection out of my precious mirror. HAAAH! Heh heh... I'm beautiful in victory, in a commanding sort of way. Don't you agree, Euden? Wow. I've never heard of someone using a mirror to eliminate their blind spot. Yes! Yes! You understand the subtler qualities of my swordplay! Ah, Euden, you are truly a rare friend! Ha ha...ha? You have inspired me! Behold, my most secret of techniques! Nice day for a friendly chat, innit? Too bad I gots to run ya thro— Hmm, hideous. Absolutely hideous. This ought to brighten up that dour complexion! COR BLIMEY! ME EYES! He reflected the sun with his mirror... This ends now! ...This is actually amazing. He was staring at himself in the mirror the entire time but wiped them out anyway. Impressed, Euden? I'm more than a ridiculously beautiful face. My bladework is rather handsome too, no? I can't speak for the beauty part, but I don't deny being impressed. Hmmm... ...Why are you staring at me? You've keen eyes and discerning tastes, Euden. A far cry from all the other churls who mocked my fighting style in the past. I knew ours was a rare and precious partnership! Don't you think, partner mine? Er... You know what? Sure. At this point, I'm not even going to fight it.

Episode 4

The Narcissist's Rage

Rgh... This one's strong! It's gotta be the boss of all them fiends around here. Good thing I like a challenge! *sigh* Uh...ya okay there? That sigh was pretty intense, even for you. Well. The boor speaks. And just whose fault do you think it is I'm IN this state? Psst! Do you remember bumping into him when you dodged that attack a while back? Apparently you broke his mirror. Wait, what? Oh man, I'm real sorry 'bout that. It's just that when I start fightin' I— How is my hair? Is there dirt on my face? My sanity hangs by a gossamer thread! Someone bring me a shiny object! I'LL TAKE ANYTHING I CAN GET! I really don't think this is the time for that particular conversation, people! The fiend is bracing to attack! I can't be here right now. I have to get back to the castle and retrieve one of my spare mirro— Zardin, LOOK OUT! Waugh! ZARDIN! M-my face... This filthy fiend cut my FACE! A smudge of dirt or dust and I might have just killed you...but a CUT?! Prepare to suffer unimaginable pain, fiend! HAAAH! HRAAAH! YAAAAAAAH! He's completely overwhelming it! By HIMSELF! Whoa... I had no idea the guy was that strong. ...I shoulda smashed his mirror ages ago. BEGONE! That was amazin'! It's completely changed the way I see y— No one cares about any of that! NOW BRING ME A MIRROR! I have a CUT on my FACE! You're going to be all right. Here, have a look for yourself in this glass. A shallow nick like that will heal in no time, with nary a scar left behind. Y-you're certain? Oh, whew... This face is all I have left to remind me of Mother. If I— AHH?! What's wrong?! This...this is unthinkable. My sweat-slick hair, my grit-stained cheek... They're absolutely stunning! I just fought a grueling battle, and I am GLOWING! Thank you, Ranzal! This is an incredible discovery, and it never would have happened if you hadn't broken my mirror! Thank you, you magnificent cretin! Uh...sure? Don't really get it, but hey. What're friends for, yeah?

Episode 5

Who's That in the Mirror?

Ah, back to my usual, radiant self! I'm glad to hear it. Cleo was right. Not a scar in sight. It's a huge relief. This face is the only connection I have left to my mother. Your mother? How do you mean? Curious to hear about my past, mmm? Well, all right! You've twisted my arm, you devil, you! I really haven't. My father was apparently the lord of a sizable region. That is, until he was taken in by a con man and lost a colossal sum. He was hit hard, and his people even harder. They rose up and killed him just before I was born. Zardin, I'm so sorry. When I was born, Mother took me to live in the forest on the outskirts of the city. She put all she had into raising me there. She would leave for the city at dawn to work and come home ragged at sundown. Even so, the smile never left her lips. It was a humble life, but we were happy. But one day, a sudden illness claimed her. It left me all alone. You've been through quite a lot. Shortly before her death, my mother said something that nearly broke my heart: ＂I'm sorry you were born to such a mother. ＂But I want you to live strong and proud. That is my last and only wish.＂ Ever since, I've struggled and strived. I gained the strength and skill I needed to make it on my own in this world. ...But it was terribly lonely. There was a time I nearly gave it all up to go and join my parents. But then I noticed my reflection in the mirror. And there was Mother, looking back at me. I looked just like her. It gave me the strength to keep going— that day, and for many after. Whenever I see my face, the loneliness all dissolves away and I'm filled with energy and drive. You know, I think I get it. Your face has gotten you through hard times. Yes... It was very important to me. ＂Was＂? It isn't now? I've noticed my reflection looks different lately. ...Happier. Still striking and gorgeous and all the rest, mind you, but the smile is softer now. And I have you all to thank for that. Just between us, I like this new face better. So I plan to stick around. How could I leave when my partner in perfection is here? I'm happy to hear it, Zardin. Partners it is!