Raising Stats Like It's 2005: Let's Play The Cute Knight Series

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Update 14: Lisa

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Image You okay, dear?

Image Huh?

Image Oh, yes, just a case of deja vu, I think. Um, tell me about the Prince.

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Image Poor little lamb seemed to like me more than their Royal Highnesses. I could always make him smile.

Image As he grew older, he understood that it made his parents sad to see him sad... Such a sensitive boy! After that, he didn't cry anymore.

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Image If you'd like to meet him, the church stables might be a smart place to look. Good luck!

Image Oh, really? I'd never have known. I may have to try sometime. Thank you!

Image Anytime, dear!

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Image Time for wassail and festival cheer!

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Image Wait, huh? We're still doing this?

Image (Did I lose a day in there somewhere?)

Image (Sheesh, first deja vu, and now I'm getting the dates wrong. I guess time flies when you're having fun.)

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Image (Well, now that Yuletide has passed, I think I ought to get back to work tracking down this mystery.)

Image (It was just a fantastic theory, but Books mentioned something about suspecting an evil wizard kidnapped the princess. Perhaps I ought to head back down into the dungeons soon.)

Image (First, to stock up on supplies!)

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Image Maybe I ought to try performing again. It was rather embarassing, but I think I'm a lot more confident now.

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Image "I ain't ever gonna let you down... all you gotta do is trust me!"

Image "I would never make you some clown, baby why won't you trust me~!"

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Image "You give up so easily, I don't know why you can't see..."

Image "I'm depending on you, don't let me down~!"

Image ...Whew, I'm getting tired, but goodness if it's not fun.

Image Hey, Hilde. Been singing again?

Image Yup! It's not consistent, but it pays well!

Image What are you saving up for this time, magic classes?

Image Actually, potions. I'm planning to head back down into the dungeon again soon.

Image ...You say that so casually! What are you even doing down there?

Image Well, just call me fearless, I guess. As for the other question, remember when you told me about that evil wizard that kidnapped the princess?

Image O-oh, yeah! But, er, that's just a theory. I had heard some adventurers talk about being attacked by a mage down there and... Why are you looking into it?

Image Just curiosity's sake, really.

Image I... just watch yourself down there, okay?

Image I will, don't worry.

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Image If you don't mind me asking, are you planning on heading to the dungeon again soon?

Image I am- right now in fact!

Image Well, if you find any undead down there, please do tell us. We've sensed some unsettling disturbances recently, and there have been rumors of their howling.

Image Can do!

Image O-oh, but if I run into them down there, do you want me to clear them out? I think I can manage it. That's not a sin, right?

Image Blast them as much as you like. It's what paladins do, after all. And remember, if you find any trace of what is going on down there, bring it back for us.

Image Cool!

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Image Aaand, that should just about cover it.

Image That's a lot of potions.

Image Can never be too careful!


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Image (Alright, I should be ready. Undead, evil wizards, annoying locked doors, here I come!)

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Image (...As musty as always.)

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Image (No, mustier than usual! Is that moving towards me?)

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Image (Weird.)

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Image (Well, just as dark as always...)

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Image (Must be some sort of colony down here.)

Image (They... they seemed a bit frightened by something though.)

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*Distant howl*

Image (Okay, that's definitely undead.)

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Image (Righteous! Why haven't I tried this sooner?)

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Image (By the Bright Hymns, how did you end up back here?)

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Image (...They're all running past me, it seems...)

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*Ghostly moans*

Image (Time to ready myself for this. Feather, Mirror, and Candles, I'm relying on you.)

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Image Aah! Ghosts ARE real!

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Image Take this!

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Image Here it comes... Hm?

Image I thought it clawed at me?

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Image ...

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Image By the heavens that was easy. This collar and armor really do their job.

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Image Ah, here's the culprit already!

Image Agh, not you uppity goody-goodies! As if this day could go worse!

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Image Holy fire!

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Image Tch, evildoers these days. You think that's enough to wound me?

Image Rrgh, damn you!

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Image Smiting light!

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Image ...Why do I feel so bad about that?

Image I guess I should've shown mercy or something...

Image Holiest lights, the rules on this sin stuff is so complicated...

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Image ...And thank you again, hairpin. Who would've guessed that these would be so easy?

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Image Ooh, treasure.

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Image Not looking for trouble, friend. Just slaying undead.

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Image Come back to haunt me, have you?

Image Begone!

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Image Hyaah!

Image (Smiting light, he's given me no choice!)

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Image Malevolent Missile!

Image Righteous Ray!

Image Calamitous Cross Beam!

Image (Hrgh, his magic has some power behind it!)

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Image (Good thing I brought these!)

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Image Cheater! This was a duel!

Image Does it look like I care? You attacked me!

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Image Smiting strike!

Image Ah... ahaha...

Image ....I guess you were the real deal... finally... caught up...

Image What?

Image Hope... they treated you...

*Fades away into ashes*

Image Wha...? Hold on, I didn't do that! Why did he...?

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Image And... what was that at the end?

Image (Huh... this ring...?)

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Image (Whose...?)

Image (Does this belong to the princess? Is she around her somewhere?)

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Image Out of my way, door.

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Image Saints above! What in the-

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Image Easy enough...

Image But could that have been her?

Image N-no, she'd have to be alive, right?

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Image This stone... it's imbued with dark magic. It must have been set here to promote the growth of the undead. The Church would want to see this.

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Image More undead?

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Image They can't harm me at least.

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Image Okay, I'm not sure how any of these would be related.

Image I hope these aren't human bones...

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Image Be at peace, corrupted soul!

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Image And you as well!

Image (Ugh... they're everywhere.)

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Image (Might as well chug these. They're bitter, but I'm spent. I'd be a sitting duck.)

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Image They're everywhere!

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Image More of you?

Image Aw, damn. Well, this is it for me.

Image Regretting your career decision now?

Image It's not what I wanted to do anyways. I wanted to be a pet groomer!

Image Really?

Image Yeah! Then this bad friend of mine roped me into this for some cash, and now here I am! Listen, lady, I'm sorry about all of this-

Image You're not planning on just doing this some more are you?

Image Hell no! I haven't slept right in weeks! Here, take all these dark charms and stuff- burn 'em or whatever is you people do. Tell my "friend" he can go screw himself!

Image ...Might be a bit late for that.

Image ...He had it coming. And I'm going.

Image H-hold on, I'm placing you under arrest! Uh, holy arrest! I have to make sure you're good on your word.

Image Fair enough.

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Image (I mostly just want out of here anyhow.)

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Image And who is this cretin?

Image Rude, dude. Rude.

Image A user of the dark arts. He'll have to answer to the church, I'm afraid.

Image Former user, I swear! I can pass through the barrier, see?

Image Whatever, not part of our jurisdiction.

Image Oh, and before I forget, I found this ring while I was fighting the undead down there. Some wizard had it on him.

Image Gods above! That's the princess's ring!

Image It is?

Image Yes! You, what is your name, Pink Paladin?

Image (Pink Paladin?)

Image Uh, er, it's Hildegun.

Image Their Majesties shall know of this and we shall renew the search!

Image (Well, at least I got that clarified.)

Image (...Though he did take the ring.)

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Image We don't have rules on this, you know.

Image I- I didn't know!

Image I suppose we'll make sure he works away his sin though.

Image (Speaking of, I need to as well.)

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Image (Was that wizard driven mad by the darkness down there, or was there something to what he said? I guess I'll never know...)

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Image (I suppose it's both!)

Image Hey, Hilde, how's it been?

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Image They call you the Cute Knight now, can you believe it?

Image Well, that sure is a step up from being mistaken for a cosplayer.

Image (Though, how they got from "Pink Paladin" to that, I don't know...)

Image (Although, I'm still not actually part of the Paladin Order, so I guess I am one.)

Image The whole town's talking about it now as well. And, um...

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Image Well, I don't know if you can really call them adventures. I still haven't done anything much.

Image It's not like I've slain any dragons or repelled massive onslaughts of enemies.

Image You're too modest for your own good! They say that the undead, let alone anything else, can hardly touch you, and that you found the princess's ring!

Image I don't know if it's actually hers, but the guard really seemed to think so.

Image Well, can you tell me about what it's like to just be there? Sneaking through dark passage, uncovering treasures...

Image You were down there for so long! You have to be able to tell me something! Stop being so cool about it, brag a bit! C'mon!

Image I don't do much sneaking, really, but if you want to know this badly, by all means.

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Image Wow, that's so exciting! You can just walk past the monsters down there?

Image Yep! Really comes in handy to save my magical reserves for more pressing matters.

Image ...I guess I've just gotten used to it all though. The only thing that really gets the adrenaline going these days is the rare fights like that wizard. Nothing else feels that dangerous.

Image I still can't believe I was right! I can't believe you weren't going to tell me about that!

Image N-no, I was, it's just...

Image I still can't help but think I was missing something there...

Image ...Say, what's with all the sudden, specific interest in what goes on down there? Planning on writing a book or something?

Image Well, not a book...

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Image Could you... teach me?

Image Teach you?

Image To be an adventurer, like you!

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Image I mean, they don't really have classes on this stuff at the university. Magical knowledge aside, this is all just me learning as I go.

Image Even better!

Image (Also, shy? She's never seemed that shy to me.)

Image (Though, I suppose most of the time we've been out, she was drunk, so...)

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Image I understand if you're busy...

Image Huh?

Image Oh, no, we can start tomorrow if you want. I'm taking a break from the dungeons for a little while anyways.

Image Perfect! Finally, yes!

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Image Well, first we can work on how to hold your weapon.

Image ...Weapon?

Image I mean, you've gotta have something to defend yourself with. The store's got plenty, for some reason.

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Image Hm...

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Image I'm in good with the lady there anyways, I'm sure she's got one of good quality.


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Image You certainly made a name for yourself out there.

Image Huh? Oh, I guess I did.

Image Tch, figures the best apprentice I'd ever find would be off doing other stuff.

Image Aw, I'm sure someone else will come along. It's not like I'm gone forever.

Image Besides, didn't you say you used to want to do other stuff in life?

Image True enough. Anyway, here you are, the best we have.

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Image Yep! Here you are.

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Image ...Uh...

Image ...What's up?

Image I, er, kinda don't fight with my staff anymore. It's all magic now, really.

Image Oh...

Image I guess I do remember some stuff, though. I wasn't particularly good at any of it, but if that's a problem, I'm pretty sure there's a quarterstaff guide in here somewhere.

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Image The thing being, most creatures will still stay away from a weapon even if it's not sharp.

Image The more wild things might not care though. You might at least be able to distract them into biting it and not you.

Image Okay, got it! This should really help while I'm down there.

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Image "The power of quicksilver in this necklace will make your body as swift as your thoughts."

Image Or, you know, that's what they say, at least.

Image Oh, I appreciate the thought, but shouldn't you keep it? If you're going to try adventuring yourself, I mean.

Image That's... that's a good point, but, uh, take it anyways, okay? It's, er, thanks... for helping me so much.

Image Oh, you're welcome!

Image I'll keep the place under control while you're gone, okay?

Image Y-yeah, thanks.

Image (I wonder why she's so nervous?)

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Image (What's this inscription...?)

Image (...Oh.)

Image (Might've misread the situation there. I had no idea...)

Image (But, this also means...)

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Image (Don't get me wrong, I don't mind the work, but I suppose it makes me realize how much I've grown accustomed to adventuring now.)

Image (Speaking of, I wonder how her adventures are going?)

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Image Oh, hey! How'd it go?

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Image I couldn't watch both ratmen at the same time. If I hit one, the other would bite me...

Image So I lost...

Image Ah, that sucks. It's the worst when they just start flooding in like that.

Image I'm glad to see you're back safe at least. Here, let me help you clean some of those cuts. I know some first aid.

Image Ah, uh... thanks. That'd be nice.

Image ...How was it here?

Image Nothing really happened, honestly.

Image Sounds about right.

Image ...Um....

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Image I think-

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Image -well, that's not-

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Image I-

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Image Oh, s-sorry, I got a bit carried away... I didn't mean to interrupt you.

Image It's okay- I'd love to have you with me.

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Image Wait, your real name is Lisa?

Image Um, yeah. I never told you?

Image Not that I can remember, no. It's just been Books.

Image That's actually my last name. Lisa Books.

Image No middle name?

Image ...Lisa Reed Books.

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Image Yeah. So, yeah, um, don't tell anyone else.

Image Don't worry, I won't.

Image I don't have a name aside from Hildegun, so does this make me Hildegun Books now?

Image I guess so...

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Image Uh, we should probably get back to fighting this undead horde. They're really rather sluggish and all but....

Image R-right, priorities.

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Image "But a set of questions would linger at the back of her mind until her final hour..."

Image "...Where was her real family? Who were her parents, and why was she left at that orphanage?"

Image "Will this question ever be answered? Only time will tell..."

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Whew, another ending done. It's not the last one, but this is the one everyone really wanted to see anyhow, so there we go!

Unfortunately, me getting this done was basically complete luck and a bit of crunch at this point. I'm probably just going to need to take an extended break for a few weeks at this point so I can focus on what's in front of me and come back once I've got time to burn again.

We'll just have to wait and see, I guess.

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That was super cute.

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It's perfectly alright to take that break. My own thread's certainly no stranger to that sort of thing, whether it's from schoolwork or otherwise.

Also, everything about that ending was wonderful :3:

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That was a cute ending.

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That was reallly cute. :kimchi:

That was adorable! Of the endings I got when I played this game, that was my favorite. I never did see the events with Rose (or the royal family stuff earlier), I think, so I'll be interested to see where the last one goes.

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That was good stuff, liked that a lot more than the last ending. I was kind of worried this was going to lead to Books going down in the dungeon and getting injured or killed, so I'm really glad they just became cool adventuring pals instead.

Don't feel bad about needing to take a break, I think this ending is as good a place as any to stop for a bit.

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