The Adored and the Abandoned
Last updated 2026-03-02
The Adored and the Abandoned is a Trust Commission for Lighter in Lumina Square.
Steps
- Find Lighter
Dialogue
- (Idle)
- Excited Man: Lighter, I've finally caught you!
- Lighter: ...
- (Talk to Lighter)
- Lighter: Didn't think I'd bump into you on one of my rare trips into the city.
- Excited Man: Hahaha, must be fate! I was destined to catch you!
- Lighter: So, how much money do I owe you, then?
To be honest with you, money's too tight to mention lately. If you don't mind, how about next month I... - Excited Man: Why you... You scumbag! You don't even remember me... I almost beat you in the underground fighting arena!
- Lighter: Ah... So you're not here to collect any debts. That's a relief.
- Excited Man: You're just as annoying as before... I don't want to hear another peep from you, I just want a rematch!
This time, I'll definitely take you down! - Lighter: Nope. I've gotta refuse.
- Excited Man: What? Are you afraid? Afraid you'll lose to me this time!
- Lighter: Not so... But this isn't exactly an underground fighting arena. Why should I fight you if nobody's paying me to?
- Excited Man: ...You— You only fight for money?
- Lighter: Why else?
- Lighter: Plus I'm doing just fine and don't even need the money, so I'll pass, thanks.
- Excited Man: Damn! I've been training non-stop ever since I lost to you!
I don't care... Today, you and me are gonna brawl! 
(That escalated quickly...)- (Let's ask about the situation...)
The following is recorded in the Partner Archive
The Adored and the AbandonedStory Description: Having witnessed Lighter dissuade a young man eager to challenge him, you unexpectedly learn some things about Lighter from back when he was the leader of a mercenary group...
- Lighter: What a hassle...
- How many people has Lighter defeated?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (It's happening again... How many people has Lighter defeated?It's happening again... How many people has Lighter defeated? /
Whoa, it's happening again... How many people has Lighter defeated?Whoa, it's happening again... How many people has Lighter defeated?)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (It's happening again... How many people has Lighter defeated?It's happening again... How many people has Lighter defeated? /
- I feel like this has happened before.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): It feels like something like this happened not too long ago...
- Lighter: Hey, Manager! Funny seeing you here.
- Excited Man: Don't try to change the subject, Lighter! One way or another, we're settling this today!
- Lighter: Okay, I give up. You win, congratulations.
- Excited Man: Are you looking down on me!? Dang it, if this is your attitude...!
- (The agitated youth shoots a fierce glare at... you?
While you're at a loss, Lighter suddenly steps in front of the youth, exuding a different, murderous aura unlike before... if only for a moment.The agitated youth shoots a fierce glare at... you?
While you're at a loss, Lighter suddenly steps in front of the youth, exuding a different, murderous aura unlike before... if only for a moment.) - Lighter: Don't even think about it.
- Lighter: Let me be clear, if you dare lay a hand on this (gentlemangentleman /
young ladyyoung lady)... I guarantee you'll be in very, very big trouble. - Excited Man: Hah! So this is your weak spot...! That's even better, I've been wanting to push you into action!
- Lighter: ...
- Lighter remains silent, but his intense gaze behind his sunglasses seems to be cutting through the air, the atmosphere around him turning heavy. The young man, clearly unnerved by his aura, is still trying to hold his ground...
After a few tense moments, Lighter suddenly relaxes his stance as if weary of the drama and lets out a sigh. - Lighter: *sigh* Let me ask you a question... What are you fighting for?
- Excited Man: To prove I'm the best, of course!
I'll become the strongest leader the mercenary world has ever seen! And I'll start by taking you down! - Lighter: That's quite ambitious. So tell me, what qualities should the strongest leader have?
- Excited Man: Qualities? N-naturally... you gotta be the strongest and most powerful fighter!
- Lighter: Is that it? Have you actually taken the time to understand your team members? Do you know what kind of leader they want? Can you make the right decisions? Can you protect everyone? Can you help them grow?
To take it further, do you even have people you can call true "companions"? - Lighter: Being a great fighter is the least of a mercenary leader's concerns. Without the support of their peers, a mercenary leader, no matter how strong, is meaningless.
- Lighter: —That's just some advice from my experience. Take it or leave it.
- Lighter: But until you get your team in order, I'm not gonna waste my time facing you.
- Excited Man: You... fine! I'll let it slide this time! But next time we meet, I'm gonna win!
- The agitated youth turns away and leaves.
As he walks off, he seems to take out his phone, probably trying to get in touch with his companions...
Although he refused to acknowledge it, he must have taken some of Lighter's words to heart. - Lighter: Sorry about all the drama, Manager.
- Well said, Lighter.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Seriously, that was some wise talk, Lighter.Seriously, that was some wise talk, Lighter. /
Seriously, those were some wise words, Lighter!Seriously, those were some wise words, Lighter!) - Lighter: I'm flattered. But to be honest, I just didn't want to fight him... I didn't expect him to be so easily persuaded. That saved me a lot of trouble.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Seriously, that was some wise talk, Lighter.Seriously, that was some wise talk, Lighter. /
- Seems you've got quite the way with words.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (I can tell you're pretty good at persuading others, Lighter. You just didn't want to fight him, right?I can tell you're pretty good at persuading others, Lighter. You just didn't want to fight him, right? /
You can be quite persuasive, Lighter. You just didn't want to fight him, right?You can be quite persuasive, Lighter. You just didn't want to fight him, right?) - Lighter: Haha, you got me! I really didn't wanna fight him... But I didn't expect him to be so easily persuaded. That saved me a lot of trouble.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (I can tell you're pretty good at persuading others, Lighter. You just didn't want to fight him, right?I can tell you're pretty good at persuading others, Lighter. You just didn't want to fight him, right? /
- Were you once a mercenary leader?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Were you perhaps... a mercenary leader once?
- Lighter: Hmm... I'm probably the last person anyone should pick as their leader. I mean, a leader shouldn't faint at the sight of blood, right?
- But it's okay for The Champion to pass out at the sight of blood?
- You're just saying that, right?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): But it's okay for The Champion to pass out at the sight of blood? You're just saying that, right?
- Lighter: Whoa, that was a sharp comeback...
- Lighter: I'll be honest with you, it's no secret. I was once just like that guy, a self-important mercenary leader.
- Lighter: And eventually, I got what I deserved.
- Lighter: ...I was abandoned by half of my companions.
- I'm sorry...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I'm sorry... I didn't know about your past.
- Lighter: It's fine. It's all in the past.
- But at least you had the other half, right?
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Uhh... but at least you had the other half, right?
- Lighter: ...Thanks. You're really good at comforting people.
- Lighter: Anyway, if you need someone for a job, feel free to reach out to me. I may not be a mercenary anymore, but I can still have my connections.
- Lighter: Well, let's call it here for now. Since I don't come to the city often, I've got quite a few things to take care of. See you later, Manager.
Trust Rank Upgrade to Friendly with Lighter- (Idle)
- Lighter: If you have anything tough come up that needs doing, you can hit me up.
- (Talk to Lighter again, optional)
- Lighter: Of course, there's no guarantee that I can, that's all.
Other Languages
| Language | Official Name |
|---|---|
| English | The Adored and the Abandoned |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 被崇拜的与被抛弃的 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 被崇拜的與被拋棄的 |
| Japanese | 崇拝されるものと見捨てられるもの |
| Korean | 숭배받는 자와 버림받는 자 Sungbaebanneun Jawa Beorimbanneun Ja |
| Spanish | Venerado y abandonado |
| French | L'aimé et le délaissé |
| Russian | Почитаемые и отвергнутые Pochitayemyye i otvergnutyye |
| Thai | ผู้ที่ถูกชื่นชม และผู้ที่ถูกทอดทิ้ง |
| Vietnamese | Được Sùng Bái Và Bị Vứt Bỏ |
| German | Bewundert und verlassen |
| Indonesian | Yang Dipuja dan Yang Dilupakan |
| Portuguese | Adorado e Rejeitado |
Change History
Released in Version 1.3 - Virtual Revenge