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I am Iji. The Carian royal family's dedicated blacksmith, and Lady Ranni's war counsellor. - War Counselor Iji
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War Counselor Iji is an NPC and blacksmith in Elden Ring.
Overview[]
A good-natured troll who once served the Carian Royal Family as a blacksmith.[1] Currently, Iji serves Ranni, the Carian princess, as her war counsellor[2], while still plying his trade as a blacksmith outside the Kingsrealm Ruins, near the Caria Manor.
Iji has known Ranni and Blaidd since they were children, and they would let him join in when they played.[3] Along with Blaidd, he swore allegiance to Ranni when she renounced her flesh and chose the dark path of the Empyrean.[4] Iji is also shown to care for Blaidd[5], however he also harbours some reservations. Fearing that, as her sworn shadow, Blaidd will go mad and become a curse for Ranni for resisting the Two Fingers[6], Iji imprisons Blaidd in the Forlorn Hound Evergaol.[7]
Iji became acquainted with Jerren when he was a guest of the Carians.[8] Jerren recalls that the weapons Iji smithed were blunt, yet did not decay when faced with Scarlet Rot.[9] Jerren may also offer a vital clue regarding Ranni's fate, which helps Iji to come to the realisation that General Radahn must be killed in order to release the stars and Ranni's own fate.[10]
Later, after Blaidd breaks free of his imprisonment and gives his life in defence of Ranni, Iji admits that he misjudged Blaidd's loyalty, and senses that he will soon join Blaidd in death.[11] Later, he can be found dead, his body ablaze with black flame, with the corpses of Black Knife Assassins nearby.
Shop inventory[]
Image | Item Name | Runes | Stock | Notes |
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Somber Smithing Stone 1 | 2,000 | ∞ | - | |
Somber Smithing Stone 2 | 3,000 | ∞ | - | |
Somber Smithing Stone 3 | 4,000 | 3 | - | |
Somber Smithing Stone 4 | 6,000 | 3 | - | |
Carian Filigreed Crest | 5,000 | 1 | After selecting "Blaidd sent me" or after pledging loyalty to Ranni. |
Services[]
Strengthen Armament[]
Iji can strengthen the player's armaments up to any level, at the cost of Smithing Stones and Runes.
Character Information[]
Quest Items[]
Image | Item Name | Requirements |
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Iji's Mirrorhelm | Obtained at the end of Iji's questline. | |
Iji's Bell Bearing | Obtained at the end of Iji's questline. |
Questline Progression[]
- (Optional) Iji can be found next to the Road to the Manor Site of Grace, just past the Kingsrealm Ruins. Speak to him for a hint about the enemies in Caria Manor. If you have helped Blaidd kill Bloodhound Knight Darriwil, select "Blaidd sent me" to add the Carian Filigreed Crest to Iji's shop inventory.
- After entering Ranni's service, speak to Iji's projection in Ranni's Rise. His dialogue varies depending on whether you have spoken to him before, and whether you have already defeated Starscourge Radahn.
- (Optional) Return to Iji's usual position near Kingsrealm Ruins to receive the dialogue option "About Blaidd". Additionally, if you have met and spoken to Jerren prior to the Radahn Festival, you may receive the dialogue option "About Jerren".
- (Optional) After defeating Starscourge Radahn, return to Iji to learn about Nokron.
- Go to the Forlorn Hound Evergaol in Limgrave and speak to Blaidd. The choice of freeing him or leaving him in the evergaol will not affect Iji's questline. Return to Iji to get the dialogue option "Why is Blaidd in the evergaol"?
- After giving Ranni the Dark Moon Ring at the Cathedral of Manus Celes, return to Ranni's Rise and defeat Blaidd by the entrance. Return to Iji and listen to the dialogue option "About Blaidd".
- Reload the area to find Iji dead. Pick up his bell bearing and helm from the anvil.
Notes[]
- Jerren's dialogue concerning Iji's weaponry not decaying when faced with Scarlet Rot may imply that Iji smithed weapons for the Redmane Knights, either to be used during the battle with the Cleanrot Knights in Aeonia, or in the aftermath of Malenia's scarlet aeonia blooming.
Dialogue[]
English Dialogue |
Introduction (near Kingsrealm Ruins) |
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Well, look at you. We don't receive many visitors. |
I presume you are a Tarnished. What brings you here? |
Oh, pardon me. It's hardly my place to ask, is it. |
I am Iji. A blacksmith who once served the Carian royals… |
An old codger who refuses to retire his rusty hammer. |
So, here I am, still quietly plying my trade, on this spot. |
Perhaps you'd like a display? These bones are old, but still able. |
If talked to again |
Well, it's kind of you to speak to me again. |
Then I presume these old bones served their purpose, more or less? |
Generic greeting |
Brave Tarnished. Here to put my old bones to work again? |
"Talk" |
Brave Tarnished. A word of warning, if you please. |
This territory once belonged to the Carian royal family. Their manor lies not far beyond this point. |
When the Raya Lucaria Academy turned on the Carians, the Knights of the Cuckoo descended on this tract. |
After leveling it, they carried on to the manor. |
The Carians were taken off guard, but their strength had not waned, and they repelled the knights' onslaught... |
By conjuring an enchanted snare that remains potent to this day. |
That is why I say, Tarnished. Don't go near the manor. |
Unless you wish to lie with the corpses of the heedless Knights of the Cuckoo. |
"Please take care" |
Oh, watch out, there. |
When I'm absorbed in my smithing, I lose sight of all else. |
If you come too close, I'm apt to cause you harm. |
I am, after all, terribly large compared to you, Tarnished. |
You don't know how hard it is not to break anything while I work. |
Generic greeting |
Something else for you? |
"About advice" |
I've explained the peril. |
Of the enchanted snare that remains at the royal Carian Manor. |
Whatever you do, brave Tarnished, stay away from that deathtrap. |
"Blaidd sent me" |
Blaidd actually did that, did he? |
Quite a rare occurrence, for such a guarded soul as he. |
Perhaps he sensed something unusual about you. |
At any rate, if you're friendly with Blaidd, |
I've something else that might suit you. |
Ranni's Rise (if previously met) |
Oh, so you were the one. Lady Ranni has explained everything. |
Again, I am Iji. |
The Carian royal family's dedicated blacksmith, and Lady Ranni's war counsellor. |
I am told that you are searching for Nokron with Blaidd. |
I will give you whatever guidance I can. And pray, for your success. |
Ranni's Rise (if warned about Caria Manor) |
My apologies for the misleading words of warning. |
I never imagined that an audience, let alone service to Lady Ranni was in your fate. |
I, for one, should have seen it, but I did not. |
Do forgive me, my fellow. |
Let us give all that we can of ourselves. |
Together, for Lady Ranni. |
If talked to again |
Let us give all that we can of ourselves. |
Together, for Lady Ranni. |
Ranni's Rise (if not previously met) |
Oh, then you must be the one. Lady Ranni has explained everything. |
The pleasure is mine. I am Iji. |
Ranni's Rise (if Radahn has already been defeated) |
Oh, so you were the one. Lady Ranni has explained everything. |
You've defeated General Radahn, unlocking the stars. |
A grand reward, justly procured by any measure. |
Again, I am Iji. |
The Carian royal family's dedicated blacksmith, and Lady Ranni's war counsellor. |
I welcome one of your calibre. A fellow champion in service of Lady Ranni. |
"About Nokron" |
I take it you've heard of the Eternal City of Nokstella? |
Well, it has a twin, known as Nokron. The other Eternal City. |
After years of expeditions, we've determined the location of Nokron. |
By going underground through the well in the Mistwood of Limgrave, you can see Nokron up above. |
Only, we've failed to find a path leading to the city. |
Blaidd's made a good go of it, but I'm afraid this has him quite stumped. |
To be honest, I'm not sure where to go from here... |
"About Blaidd" |
Blaidd is Lady Ranni's stepbrother. |
Ranni's mother, Queen Rennala, approved of him, and they played like siblings from childhood. |
They were always happy to have me tag along, as well. |
When Lady Ranni renounced her flesh, and chose the dark path of the Empyrean, |
Blaidd and I swore allegiance as vassals, |
but none of us will ever forget our earliest days together. |
Promise to look after Blaidd for me, will you? |
The man is honest to a fault. But fortunately, now he has you. |
"About Jerren" |
Jerren. Now, that's a name I haven't heard for a while. |
Before taking up the banner of General Radahn, he was a guest of the Carian royal family. |
An expert swordsman, to be sure, but ever the eccentric. |
No surprise he'd get wrapped up in some festival. |
Oh, no, wait... |
How did I not see it before! |
I ought to retire as war counsellor for such a gross oversight! |
Let me explain. The fate of the Carian royal family is guided by the stars. |
As is the fate of Lady Ranni, first heir in the Carian royal line. |
But General Radahn is the conqueror of the stars. |
Who stood up to the swirling constellations, halting their movement in a smashing victory. |
And so, if General Radahn were defeated, the stars would once again resume their movement. |
As would Lady Ranni's destiny. |
Perhaps, even, revealing the elusive path. That leads to Nokron. |
"Go to the festival grounds" |
Go with Blaidd to the festival grounds. |
Should General Radahn be defeated, the stars would once again resume their movement. |
Perhaps revealing the elusive path to Nokron. |
After defeating Radahn |
Ah, you've finally come. Blaidd told me everything. |
You've defeated General Radahn, unlocking the stars. |
The General was blighted by scarlet rot and driven to madness, but not long ago he was hailed as the mightiest demigod of them all. |
There is no parallel to your achievement. Nor to Lady Ranni's acute judgement of character. |
Thanks to you, Lady Ranni's fate once again stirs, and the path to Nokron has opened. |
Descend underground where the fallen star struck Limgrave. |
And make it yours. The precious treasure of Nokron. |
"Talk" (after defeating Radahn) |
Oh, Blaidd wanted me to tell you. |
Not to bother waiting for him, and head straight to Nokron. |
Blaidd has been given an important task. |
Apparently, a matter of great urgency. |
"About Blaidd" |
You need not await Blaidd. |
Descend underground where the fallen star struck Limgrave. |
And make it yours. The precious treasure of Nokron. |
So that Lady Ranni may tread the dark path of the Empyrean. |
"Talk" (if Radahn was defeated before entering Ranni's service) |
Thanks to you, Lady Ranni's fate once again stirs, and the path to Nokron has opened. |
Descend underground where the fallen star struck Limgrave. |
And make it yours. The precious treasure of Nokron. |
So that Lady Ranni may tread the dark path of the Empyrean. |
Generic greeting |
Well, my fellow. How may I serve you? |
As war counsellor, or as blacksmith? |
Generic greeting |
Greetings, my fellow. How can I help? |
Generic greeting |
Something else for you? |
"About Jerren" (if not previously talked to about Jerren before the Radahn Festival) |
Jerren. Now, that's a name I haven't heard for a while. |
Before taking up the banner of General Radahn, he was a guest of the Carian royal family. |
An expert swordsman, to be sure, but ever the eccentric. |
It's funny how things happen. |
Jerren and I parted ways long, long ago, yet here he is, playing his part in Lady Ranni's fate. |
I'm afraid I never saw it coming. And I thought myself a capable war counsellor... |
"About Jerren" (after Radahn Festival) |
Now the festival is over, and General Radahn is defeated... |
Jerren's duties are finally fulfilled. |
Though we served different masters, I could see he was truly adept in his role. |
Now the time has come to remind him of an old promise made. |
With the stars of fate set into motion, a certain sorceress is dispossessed of her immortality... |
Finally, we can be rid of a longstanding Carian weed... |
"Why is Blaidd in the evergaol?" |
I presume you've spoken with Blaidd? |
Very well. There is something you should know. |
The Two Fingers gave Blaidd to Lady Ranni, as a faithful follower. Her very shadow, incapable of treachery. |
But if Lady Ranni, as an Empyrean, resists being an instrument of the Two Fingers, |
the shadow will go mad, transforming from a follower into a horrid curse. |
But such is his destiny. In such matters, Blaidd's own thoughts hold no weight. |
It pains me so, but he must be neutralised. For Lady Ranni's sake. |
"About Blaidd" (after killing Blaidd at Ranni's Rise) |
Unthinkable, how could Blaidd... |
How did he break free from his cell? |
No, more importantly... |
Blaidd became a curse that plagued Lady Ranni, yet even in madness, gave himself to her. |
I've made a grave misjudgment. And I thought myself a capable war counsellor... |
I'll catch up with you soon enough, Blaidd. |
When I do, I only hope you'll accept my apology. |
After giving Ranni the Fingerslayer Blade |
Oh, there you are. Good of you to drop by. |
Have you heard? Lady Ranni has departed on her journey. |
Along the dark path of the Empyrean, from Renna's Rise, as she calls it. |
It would not have been possible without you. |
As Lady Ranni's war counsellor, and moreover, her childhood warden, I express my deepest gratitude. |
You, and only you, were Lady Ranni's true champion. |
"Talk" |
My purpose is nearing its end. |
I've served Lady Ranni for as long as I can remember... |
It has been a long and wondrous journey. |
Now Lady Ranni is in your hands. |
I pray that you serve her well, unto the very end. |
If talked to again |
Lady Ranni has departed on her journey. |
Along the dark path of the Empyrean, from Renna's Rise, as she calls it. |
Now Lady Ranni is in your hands. |
I pray that you serve her well, unto the very end. |
If attacked (before entering Ranni's service) |
Ngh! |
Enough of that, Tarnished. |
There is no fight without a foe. |
If attacked until he disappears (before entering Ranni's service) |
If that's the cloth you're cut from, |
don't ever show your face again. |
Not to me. And not to my liege. |
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If attacked (after entering Ranni's service) |
Agh. |
Cease this treachery at once. |
Lady Ranni will be devastated. |
If attacked until he disappears (after entering Ranni's service) |
This is a true shame. |
Don't ever show your face again. |
Not to me. And not to my liege. |
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Japanese Dialogue |
Introduction (near Kingsrealm Ruins) |
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…おや、お客人ですか。珍しいこともあるものです |
褪せ人のお方とお見受けしますが、どうされましたか? |
ああ、すみません。問い質すなど、失礼でしたな |
私はイジー。かつては、カーリア王家に仕える、鍛冶師でした |
…そしてまだ、錆び付いた腕を諦めきれず |
こんな場所で、ひっそりと鍛冶の仕事をしております |
…よろしければ試してみますかな?この老骨の腕を |
If talked to again |
嬉しいことです、また声をかけて頂けるとは |
この老骨の腕、そこまで錆び付いてはいませんでしたかな? |
Generic greeting |
褪せ人の方。また、老骨の腕が入用ですかな? |
"Talk" |
褪せ人の方。ひとつ忠告をさせてください |
この地は、かつてカーリア王家の領地でした。この先は、王家の方々が住まう城館です |
レアルカリアの学院が王家を裏切ったとき、カッコウの騎士たちはこの地を襲撃し |
…それを滅ぼした後、城館に迫りました |
不意を突かれたとはいえ、カーリア王家の力は健在で、騎士たちは退けられました |
けれど、そこで使われた恐ろしい魔術の罠が、ずっと残ってしまったのです |
ですから、褪せ人の方。城館に近づくのはお止めなされ |
愚かなカッコウたちと、屍を並べたくはないでしょう |
"Please take care" |
ああ、お気を付けください |
私は、鍛冶の仕事に集中すると、周りが見えなくなってしまいますから |
あまり近づかれると、貴方を傷つけてしまうかもしれません |
なにしろ褪せ人の方に比べ、私の体はひどく大きいですからな |
何かを壊さずに振舞うのは、存外に大変なのです |
Generic greeting |
…まだ、何かございましたかな? |
"About advice" |
…忠告を忘れないでくだされよ |
カーリア王家の城館には、恐ろしい魔術の罠がずっと残っています |
褪せ人の方、城館に近づくのはお止めなされ |
"Blaidd sent me" |
…ほう、ブライヴがそんなことを… |
あの慣れ合わぬ男が、珍しいこともあるのものです |
…きっと、何か感じるところがあったのでしょうな |
ともあれ、貴方がブライヴの友であるのなら |
あれをお譲りできそうですな |
Ranni's Rise (if previously met) |
おお、貴公でしたか。ラニ様から話は聞いております |
改めて、私はイジー |
カーリア王家に仕える鍛冶師、そして、ラニ様の軍師を務めております |
貴公はブライヴと共に、ノクローンを探すと聞いています |
できる限りの助言はいたします。是非、成就してください |
Ranni's Rise (if warned about Caria Manor) |
…先だっては、見当違いの忠告をしてしまいましたな |
貴公がまさか、ラニ様に見え、仕える運命にあるものとは |
この私の目を持ってしても、見抜けませんでした |
許されよ、貴公 |
そしてこれから、よろしく頼みますぞ |
共に、ラニ様のために |
If talked to again |
これからよろしく頼みますぞ、貴公 |
共に、ラニ様のために |
Ranni's Rise (if not previously met) |
おお、貴公がそうですな。ラニ様から話は聞いております |
はじめまして、私はイジー |
Ranni's Rise (if Radahn has already been defeated) |
おお、貴公でしたか。ラニ様から話は聞いております |
貴公が、あのラダーン将軍を打ち倒し、星の封印を解いたのだと |
…凄まじい戦果であると、言うべきでしょうな |
改めて、私はイジー |
カーリア王家に仕える鍛冶師、そして、ラニ様の軍師を務めております |
勇者たる貴公を歓迎いたしますぞ。共にラニ様のためにある、同志として |
"About Nokron" |
…貴公、永遠の都、ノクステラは知っていますな? |
ノクローンとは、それと対になる、もうひとつの永遠の都なのです |
我らの長年の調査の結果、ノクローンの場所は既に分かっています |
リムグレイブの霧の森にある井戸から地下に潜り、見上げた先にそれはあるのですが… |
どうにも、そこに至る道が見つからない、という訳なのです |
ブライヴもよくやってくれているのですが、今はそこで手詰まりのようですね |
…さて、どんな策を講じたものか… |
"About Blaidd" |
ブライヴは、ラニ様の義弟なのです |
母君、レナラ様もそれを認め、幼い二人は本当の姉弟のようでした |
私もよく、遊び相手をさせて頂いたものです |
ラニ様が肉体を捨て、神人たる暗い道を行くと決めた後は |
ブライヴも私も、臣下として仕えることを選びましたが |
…きっと誰も、あの頃を忘れてはいないでしょう |
貴公、ブライヴをよろしく頼みます |
あれは、昔から愚直です。貴公のような相棒が、必要でしょう |
"About Jerren" |
…ジェーレンとは、また懐かしい名前ですな |
彼は、ラダーン将軍の麾下に参じる前は、カーリア王家の客人だったのですよ |
…優れた剣士でしたが、奇矯でもありました |
祭りなど、如何にも彼らしい… |
…いえ、待ってください… |
…ああ、そういうことでしたか! |
軍師イジーとしたことが、こんなことを見落としていたとは! |
貴公、よく聞いてください。カーリア王家の運命は、星によって動きます |
カーリア王家正統の王女たるラニ様の、運命もまた同じはずです |
そして、将軍ラダーンは星砕きの英雄 |
かつて流れる星に立ち向かい、打ち砕いたとき、星の動きは封じられた… |
であれば、将軍ラダーンが死するとき、星はまた動き出します |
きっとラニ様の運命も |
そうすれば、あるいは現れるかもしれません。ノクローンに至る道が |
"Go to the festival grounds" |
…貴公、ブライヴと共に、祭りの地に向かってください |
将軍ラダーンが死するとき、星はまた動き出します |
そうすれば、現れるかもしれません。ノクローンに至る道が |
After defeating Radahn |
おお、貴公、待っておりましたぞ。ブライヴから報告は受けております |
貴公が、あのラダーン将軍を打ち倒し、星の封印を解いたのだと |
朱の腐敗に侵され、正気を失くしていたとはいえ、将軍はかつてデミゴット最強を謳われた英雄 |
貴公の戦果に、並ぶものなどないでしょう。ラニ様の慧眼にも、恐れ入るばかりです |
貴方のおかげで、ラニ様の運命は動き出し、ノクローンへの道が開かれました |
リムグレイブの、星が落ちた場所から、地下に向かってください |
そして手に入れてください。ノクローンの秘宝を |
"Talk" (after defeating Radahn) |
…ああ、それと、ブライヴから言伝を預かっています |
自分を待たずに、先にノクローンに向かってくれと |
…ブライヴには、別の重要任務もありましてね |
どうやらそれが、緊急を要しているようなのです |
"About Blaidd" |
貴公、ブライヴを待つ必要はありません |
リムグレイブの、星が落ちた場所から、一人で地下に向かってください |
そして手に入れてください。ノクローンの秘宝を |
…ラニ様が、神人たる暗い道を行くために |
"Talk" (if Radahn was defeated before entering Ranni's service) |
貴方のおかげで、ラニ様の運命は動き出し、ノクローンへの道が開かれました |
リムグレイブの、星が落ちた場所から、地下に向かってください |
そして手に入れてください。ノクローンの秘宝を |
…ラニ様が、神人たる暗い道を行くために |
Generic greeting |
おお、貴公。よくきてくれました |
軍師と鍛冶師、どちらの御用ですかな? |
Generic greeting |
おお、貴公。何か御用ですかな? |
Generic greeting |
…まだ、何かございましたかな? |
"About Jerren" (if not previously talked to about Jerren before the Radahn Festival) |
…ジェーレンとは、また懐かしい名前ですな |
彼は、ラダーン将軍の麾下に参じる前は、カーリア王家の客人だったのですよ |
…優れた剣士でしたが、奇矯でもありました |
しかし、不思議なものですな |
遥か昔に袂を分かったはずのジェーレンが、ラニ様の運命に係わってくるとは |
残念ながら、見通すことはできませんでした。この軍師イジーの目を持ってしても |
"About Jerren" (after Radahn Festival) |
…祭りが終わり、将軍ラダーンが倒れたのなら |
ようやく、ジェーレンの義理も果たされたということです |
主は違えど、臣下として、彼には感服いたします |
…そして、彼に思い出してもらう時がきたようです。古い約束を |
星の運命は動きだし、あの女魔術師も、もはや不死ではない |
ようやく、カーリアの禍根を取り除くことができます… |
"Why is Blaidd in the evergaol?" |
…ブライヴと話したのですか |
…いいでしょう。貴公には、お伝えしておきます |
ブライヴは、二本指がラニ様に与えた従者。決して裏切ることない影 |
だが、ラニ様が神人として、二本指の傀儡たるを拒んだとき |
…影は狂い、ラニ様にとって恐ろしい呪いとなるのです |
…それは運命。ブライヴの意志など、何の意味も持たないでしょう |
苦しいことですが、封じておくしかないのです。ラニ様のために |
"About Blaidd" (after killing Blaidd at Ranni's Rise) |
…まさか、ブライヴが… |
あの封牢を一体どうやって脱け出して… |
いや、そんなことよりも… |
…呪いとなり狂ってなお、ラニ様のために尽くすとは |
軍師イジーともあろうものが、見誤っていたということか… |
…私ももうすぐ、そちらへ行く |
そこで詫びさせてくれ、ブライヴよ… |
After giving Ranni the Fingerslayer Blade |
おお、貴公。よくきてくれました |
もう、ご存知でしょうか?ラニ様は、遂に旅立たれました |
レナ、あのお方がそう呼ぶ塔から、神人たる暗い道へと |
…貴公のおかげです |
ラニ様の軍師、いえ、幼き彼女の爺やとして、深い感謝を申し上げます |
貴公は、正にラニ様の英雄でした |
"Talk" |
…私の役目も、もうすぐ終わりです |
このイジー、もうずっと、ラニ様にお仕えしてきましたが… |
本当に素晴らしい、長き旅でした |
貴公、ラニ様をよろしくお願いしますぞ |
どうか最後まで、彼女に仕えてくだされ |
If talked to again |
ラニ様は旅立たれました |
レナ、あのお方がそう呼ぶ塔から、神人たる暗い道へと |
貴公、ラニ様をよろしくお願いしますぞ |
どうか最後まで、彼女に仕えてくだされ |
If attacked (before entering Ranni's service) |
ぐっ |
やめなされ、褪せ人の方 |
匹夫の勇、何の意味もないことです |
If attacked until he disappears (before entering Ranni's service) |
…くだらぬ輩だ |
もう二度と、会うことはありませんな |
私にも、我が主にも |
... |
If attacked (after entering Ranni's service) |
ぐっ |
やめるなら、今の内ですぞ |
裏切りなど、ラニ様が悲しまれる |
If attacked until he disappears (after entering Ranni's service) |
…残念です、貴公 |
もう二度と、会うことはありませんな |
私にも、我が主にも |
... |
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