Nine

**Nine** or **IX** (Korean: 나인) is a recruitable hero in Lord of Heroes. He is a battle-type homunculus created by the Gallus Empire. Together with Joshua, Astrid, and Baretta, he is known as one of the eight "Fangs of the Empire".

## Background

Nine's name was given to himself, after seeing what was written on the tank he was grown in. However, because Nine's birthday is November 11th, many believe the original number was XI, which would be inverted to IX if read from the inside.

Due to his upbringing as a test subject in a laboratory, he was never properly educated about emotions and is always driven by a desire to prove his worth.

## Involvement

### Normal

First appeared in stage 7-7, his element was Dark.

### Hard

First appeared in stage 7-3, his element was Dark.

### Extreme

First appeared in stage 9-2, his element was Light.

### Nightmare

Nine has not appeared in this difficulty.

## Recruitment

Nine currently has four variations available for recruitment.

* Nine (Dark)
* Nine (Water)
* Nine (Earth)
* Nine (Fire)

### Nine (Dark)

 Recruitment Level
 Recruitment Method
 Character Description

#### Active Skills:

 Lv.2
 Lv.3
 Lv.4
 Lv.5
 Lv.6

 Lv.2
 Lv.3
 Lv.4
 Lv.5
 Lv.6

 Lv.2
 Lv.3
 Lv.4
 Lv.5
 Lv.6

#### Relics:

This variation currently does not have Relic.

### Nine (Water)

 Recruitment Level
 Recruitment Method
 Character Description

#### Active Skills:

 Lv.2
 Lv.3
 Lv.4
 Lv.5
 Lv.6

 Lv.2
 Lv.3
 Lv.4
 Lv.5
 Lv.6

 Lv.2
 Lv.3
 Lv.4
 Lv.5
 Lv.6

#### Relics:

This variation currently does not have Relic.

### Nine (Earth)

 Recruitment Level
 Recruitment Method

#### Active Skills:

 Lv.2
 Lv.3
 Lv.4
 Lv.5
 Lv.6

 Lv.2
 Lv.3
 Lv.4
 Lv.5
 Lv.6

 Lv.2
 Lv.3
 Lv.4
 Lv.5
 Lv.6

#### Relics:

 2 Tier
 3 Tier
 4 Tier
 5 Tier
 6 Tier

 2 Tier
 3 Tier
 4 Tier
 5 Tier
 6 Tier

 2 Tier
 3 Tier
 4 Tier
 5 Tier
 6 Tier

### Nine (Fire)

 Recruitment Level
 Recruitment Method
 Character Description
It's worth noting here that Nine was never given the chance to view from a different angle the values that were forced upon him, regardless of his desires or instincts. Those who forced their values on him had no interest in what a boy thinks or wants.

#### Active Skills:

 Lv.2
 Lv.3
 Lv.4
 Lv.5
 Lv.6

 Lv.2
 Lv.3
 Lv.4
 Lv.5
 Lv.6

 Lv.2
 Lv.3
 Lv.4
 Lv.5
 Lv.6

#### Relics:

 2 Tier
 3 Tier
 4 Tier
 5 Tier
 6 Tier

 2 Tier
 3 Tier
 4 Tier
 5 Tier
 6 Tier

 2 Tier
 3 Tier
 4 Tier
 5 Tier
 6 Tier

## Dialogue

**Before Recruitment**

* Seeing weak things... makes me feel bad.

**Upon Recruitment**

* You want me, you have eyes to see. Heh.

* I will judge whether this body is worth serving.

**In the Heroes Menu**

* If those subjects were still alive until now... could they have become friends?
* Is not it? I wasn't made... I was born?
* Wouldn't it be weird if I waved the tail, or Dark Scorpion Tang like Schneider, when I was in a good mood? Is it... too long?
* What if I had good ears like Mei Ling? You know who's coming by just listening to the sound of your footsteps.
* There were some researchers who treated me well. I don't know if it was because I was scared.
* I wish I had a body temperature control function as well... I would have liked it...
* Are you curious about the dark dragon on my left hand? The moment you take this out, you will be a handful of dust?
* My Name? I built it. It's the number on the culture capsule. Isn't it okay?
* If you recruit me, take responsibility! Don't leave me alone!
* You are weak, so I have to protect you. Heh.
* You're a king and why don't your subordinates say anything even if they don't say honorifics? Can I keep talking about it?
* Have you been to the night market too? There were so many amazing things! The grilled skewers Charlotte bought was also very delicious. I hope to open it again soon...
* You said that. You don't have to live for someone's purpose. I was also made of a combat weapon, but what to do in the future... can I decide?
* Being with someone... it might not be scary.
* Everyone has a nice weapon. It's a real artifact. The name is also cool. Durendal... Daintus... Is my weapon cool? Huh? Dark Scorpion Tang!
* Your Majesty, no... just say it? Uh... Your Majesty said you would build an empire to protect the world. So I thought it was really cool.
* Lyn is doing a little tweaking of my Dark Scorpion Tang! What do we do?! I'm so excited! It will be much cooler, right?!
* What? tail? This! There's a cool name called Dark Scorpion Tang! From now on, don't say it's a tail!
* I think Mikhail is a little cool. Especially when writing technology! How did you think of that line?
* Honestly, here... Avillon... I wonder if I can do this. Just a little... Joe, good. But I want to be able to do this.
* I also had a lot of surgery. The surgery itself hurt, but because I can be more useful if I do that... I held on.
* I came to Avillon and made a lot of friends. It's kinda... amazing.
* You didn't have expectations in the first place, so you won't be disappointed So, don't make me look forward to it.
* There were many other specimens in the lab. But it gradually decreased... everyone disappeared somewhere. I know what that means.
* Researchers used to say a lot about disposal. I... I don't like it.
* When the researchers passed away, they would quietly talk with other subjects over the iron gate. It was fun.
* I used to think I was a superior servant than you. Because I am a person made for a purpose. But, when I think about it, I think you're right. It wasn't superior, it was just a tool.
* I didn't know there really was a fairy. Smaller than you think, not as mysterious as you might have imagined.
* You know... Can I leave something... in the world?
* Zaira speaks respectfully to me. Same with Johan. But that... Eun-geun feels good.
* When I was in the empire, I was honestly a little lonely. I wasn't sure if it was lonely, but... coming here, I know for sure.
* When I was in the empire, somehow I tried to prove that I was useful. That way, I could live a little more. By the way, it's kind of weird that you don't have to do that here. Me, it's absolutely not that it's bad.
* Hell's pupils look down at me from the sky. Uh... Your gaze that looks like it will melt... Give me a piece of cold weather quickly. Ha... Ask for ice cream!!
* Che, you won't see Chezaret coming? That, right? What? How are you going to protect me? It's very weak... Hmm!
* Cannae stole my snacks!
* Kuh... Kuh Kuh... K K K K K... If you're as good as you, the Lord could be my subordinate. Ah, ah! Why are you hitting me, Fram?!
* I can't understand more than half of what Astrid is saying! Is it only me?
* Sometimes I can't believe it. That I had a relationship with someone. I wasn't alone since I was born.
* But can I call Nine... my father? What do you think?
* For the first time, Lumie said that I was a person. You are my dear friend.
* These days, I'm reading the book I bought from Lumie . It's a fairy tale called the ugly duckling... It feels like my story... It's really fun.
* Ah... Father... G... Father... G, ah?! Ah?! Since when have you been there?!?
* Hey! Do you know where the loud chatter is? Don't know.
* Doesn't it mean that the genetic information is connected to family it's not like that?

**Promotion**

* What's the reason for doing this to me...?

* It looks like she's looking for my favor, but I could have done it myself!

**Ascension**

* Is this possible? huh.

* I'm not trying to be strong for you! Car, don't be mistaken.

**Ready for battle**

* I won't even leave a trace.

* I recommend you be prepared in advance.

* Know with honor this body comes out.

* I'll do it all.

* I hope it doesn't feel stupid.

* All that gets in the way is just get rid of it.

**Battle victory**

* It's really silly.

* I'm pretty good at it, right?

* This is still not enough.

**Falling in battle**

* Ugh.... I.....

**Skill 1**

*Basic:*

* Oh, that's insignificant!

*Support request:*

* Come!

* This way!

* Help me!

*Giving support:*

* Move out! Weak guy!

* I'm coming!

* Hmm, this is the only time!

**Skill 2**

* Hot! I'll break your breath!

* All out!

**Skill 3**

* You've opened the jaws of the abyss! You're finished!
* Darkness, demolish my enemies!
* Time to get serious... Meet your destruction!
* Die together with your ideals... Cretins!

## Others

### Accessories

List of accessories that can be obtained from the Boutique:

List of accessories that can be obtained from an event:

### Birthday Comments

2020 Birthday Coupon Comment:

* You gonna celebrate next year too, right?

2021 KakaoTalk Channel Comment:

* Birthdays... I wonder how this happy day comes back every year... Huh? I don't "want" every day to be my birthday!

2021 Birthday Coupon Comment:

* I allow you to be my best friend for this year!

2022 KakaoTalk Channel Comment:

* My favorite day of the year is finally back! I bet my birthday this year will be just as awesome as it was last year!

2022 Birthday Coupon Comment:

* Thanks for being my friend!

## Gallery

**Artwork**

Nine's Concept ArtNine (Water)Nine (Fire)Nine's full portraitNine Birthday BannerNine's 2020 Birthday Wallpaper (Horizon)Nine's 2020 Birthday Wallpaper (Vertical)Nine's 2021 Birthday Wallpaper (Horizon)Nine's 2021 Birthday Wallpaper (Vertical)Nine's 2022 Birthday WallpaperNine (Light) 1st ascension2021 Lunar New Year Fest Package(Sleep) Emoticon

**Costume**

Halloween MasqueradeHalloween Masquerade: NineNine's 2021 Halloween CostumeNine's 2021 Halloween Costume (Rare)*“Hmph, hmph! I’ll grant you a cup of tea today.”*Midnight Edition: NineNine's Midnight CostumeNine's Midnight Costume (Rare)

**Animations**

Skill 1 - Nimble SlashSkill 2 - Shadowy BanishmentSkill 3 - Blade StormVictory PoseRecruit

**Videos**

【キャラクター紹介】ナイン（CV.花江夏樹）【スキル紹介】 ナイン（CV.花江夏樹）-Avillon Style- Midnight Edition 「Nine」

**Others**

## Notes

* Nine's designs have the same color scheme as Laphlaes's of the same elemental type. This is most likely because Nine was created from Laphlaes' genetic code, as revealed in the Hard Mode story.
* Nine's favourite food is changed from tomatoes/anything red to party snacks in the German localisation of the game. A possible speculative hypothisis is that it was changed due to his birthday on the 11/11 which is the start of the German festival season Karneval/Fasching.