Hulkenberg joins you through story progression. She unlocks the Knight Archetype. Here you can see which answers to pick to get the most MAG.
Hulkenberg Rank 2
Knight Enlightenment – Reduces the MAG cost of studying the Knight Lineage.
Guard Duty – Hulkenberg may defend the protagonist from an attack on his weakness.
| Some bouts I won, some I lost. | Sounds like a worthy opponent. +2 | Sounds tough. +2 | What was he like? +1 |
| Hm? And who’s this pup? | “Pup”? +0 | A friend of hers. +0 | |
| My apologies. I’m sorry you had to see that. | Are you okay? +2 | Don’t worry about it. +1 | What a scumbag. +0 |
Hulkenberg Rank 3
Knight Archetype: Adept – The party can now study the Magic Knight
| Both of you have faced life-or-death combat. | I’m good at staying versatile. +1 | I’m not sure. +0 | |
| Come, Underbuffed! Do you care nothing for the success of your mission!? | That’s not true! +1 | You’re really fixated on this. +0 | Push me harder! +2 |
| He calls me fallen, and how can I blame him? | That’s not true. +0 | Don’t let it bother you. +1 | This isn’t like you. +2 |
Hulkenberg Rank 4
Scion’s Skill – Increases skill inheritance slots for the Knight Lineage to 2.
| It is only right. | What harm? +0 | What is he accused of? +0 | |
| Bold words. | Try it. +0 | Wait… +0 | |
| Underbuffed, I apologise. I’ve forced you into my troubles again… | It’s nothing. +1 | I’m used to it. +2 | He’s the bad guy here. +1 |
Hulkenberg Rank 5
Knight Veneration – Significantly reduces the MAG cost of studying the Knight Lineage.
Battle Aura – While in reserve, the amount of experience Hulkenberg gains increases.
| …We were alike in that way-seeking to rise by our own… | What changed him? +0 | What happened to him? +0 | |
| I’m sure he was frustrated-he made a name fo himself… | You respect that? +0 | Do you feel inferior? +0 | |
| All these lofty words-what weith do they bear… | That’s not who you are. +0 | That’s still a knight. +0 | |
| Who am I to claim any chivalry over him? | You would run again? +3 | So you’ll say nothing? +3 | |
| No, I was simply afraid… | You don’t have to be. +3 | You have friends, you know. +3 | You’re better than this. +3 |
Hulkenberg Rank 6
Scion’s Merit – Increases skill inheritance slots for the Knight Lineage to 3.
Battle Hypnosis – While in reserve, Hulkenberg will gain experience at the normal rate.
| We are warriors. | A bold move. +1 | Will he accept? +0 | You’d risk your life? +1 |
| And indeed, in the tally of all our previous bouts, we stand even. | Well, I’m rooting for you. +1 | You’ve got this. +2 | |
| A lack of doubt does not make one strong,… | That’s admirable. +0 | You show him. +1 | I know you can do it. +1 |
| I have a request. | I don’t mind. +2 | What would I do? +0 | If only to witness your victory. +3 |
Hulkenberg Rank 7
Knight Archetype: Elite – The party can now study the Paladin and Dark Knight.
| What now? Have you come to aid in this execution? | No chance. +0 | We’re here to stop you. +0 | |
| You chose a place far indeed from any audience,… | Be careful. +0 | You’re not allowed to die. +0 | |
| Hurts, doesn’t it? | Stop! +0 | Face me, instead! +0 | |
| Never thought you’d settle this in a duel. | …Who are you? +0 | What will happen to him? +0 | |
| …I wanted to believe that within him, a knightly pride yet survived. | You brought him to justice. +2 | You fought marvellously. +2 | |
| He addressed me as a knight to a fellow knight… | Of course you have. +2 | You kept your faith. +2 | You are a model knight. +3 |
Hulkenberg Rank 8
Scion’s Essence – Increases skill inheritance slots for the Knight Lineage to 4.
Special Guard Duty – High probability for Hulkenberg to defend the protagonist from an attack on his weakness.
Grand Fantasy – Hulkenberg is ready to acquire a new Heroic Embodiment.
| For the time being, the chaos in the capital should be still. | Case closed. +1 | But it’s not over yet. +2 | That’s a harsh punishment. +0 |
| Unless His Royal Highness the Prince takes the throne,… | So we can’t afford to fail. +2 | I’ll forge our path forward. +4 | |
| Thus… I vow anew to use my power for you. | I’m counting on you. +4 | You’re a true knight. +4 | I’ll protect you. +4 |
Spending Time Answers
| What do you make of that? | It’s cool. +2 | It’s bizarre. +1 | It’s kind of scary. +2 |
| ‘Tis for that reason that I now train both my body and mind so thouroghly,… | That’s impressive. +2 | You’re so strong. +1 | You’ve endured so much pain. +2 |
| And in so doing, I would see the royal guards elevated to new heights. | That’s a great plan. +2 | You can do it. +2 | |
| Tough to call it “talent” is a disservice. | You honour me. +2 | You’re exaggerating. +2 | Anyone could be captain. +3 |
| …Put that way, could not the same be said of our powers? | You might be right. +2 | I don’t understand. +1 | That’s a good example. +3 |
| I make no hesitation in declaring it a blessed island,… | Let’s relax. +1 | I found it stimulating. +3 | It wriggled. +2 |
| Your enemies marshal their full might… | Balance offence and defence. +3 | Prioritise defense. +1 | Full-scale counterattack. +1 |
| You are encircled by my pieces to both your left and right. | Spread out to attack. +1 | Charge a single point. +3 | Withdraw my troops. +1 |
| Imagine a situation in which your opponent deploys an entire… | My heavy infantry. +1 | My archery unit. +1 | My cavalry. +3 |
