Hyde and Closer 18

Droppin' Hyde like it's hot And the pigs won't get at me since it's not licensed :-P

MAGIC BAN REMOVAL!! HYDE AND CLOSER

ACT 18: Unknown Bazaar (1)

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Shunpei: ‘The Watchman’..?!

Enrique: Yeah.

That man told me everything…

About Alshid Closer the magic king, and how you had inherited his power. He then went on to tell me how the magicians of the world want you dead,

And how I could get a cut of the action, but only if I acted quickly….

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Enrique: To do that…but…

I can’t…

I can’t possibly kill somebody!!

Watchman: Enrique-kun…

Are you telling me then…

That your mother’s life means nothing to you?

That you’re much happier earning pocket change and watching her die?

Enrique: I didn’t say that!!

But who could possibly be okay with taking a life?!

I just can’t…!!

Watchman: Enrique-kun..

Do you understand…

Just what you can do with your strength?

You aren’t a weakling.
004

Watchman: That’s right..

What it is that you ‘desire’ most.

What it is that from the bottom of your heart…

That you really must have.

Believe me when I say that Closer’s power can grant it.

And you have the qualification for it.

Hahah…

That’s more like it…

I like those eyes.

That ‘desire’….

005

Watchman: Is the most important part.

Enrique: Up until now….

I didn’t have any idea how dumb I was being…

I’m a fool…

It’s stupid!! I know it!! But when I heard his voice my rational thought just…..

That man knows how to pierce into your psyche and dig up desire, and then use it against you!!

It’s like when I met him, I lost sight of myself!!

006

Enrique: I’m…

So sorry….

Shunpei: It’s fine…
Hyde: So our problem now is…

That ‘Watchman’ jerk.

Shindou: Seems that way.

Closer-kun, I too had no idea exactly who it was that had started this massive chace..

To think that the magicians of the world are on the move because of a rumor from one man…

But why?

If he wants the power of Closer….

Why not keep it to himself, and deal with you personally?

It seems to me….

That this man has a grudge against Alishid Closer…perhaps?

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Shindou: If not that….

Then what is his objective?

Hyde: Either way, at least now we know who we’re up against.

Rather than fighting small fries blindly.

What’s up Shun my boy?

Shunpei: Huh?

Ah…well..

It’s nothing really…

I was just thinking….

008

Shunpei: Thanks for bringing me home,

Shindou-Senpai.

Shindou: It’s not a big deal….

I don’t mind it at all.

Shunpei: Hyde…

Sorry about this…

But you go on ahead okay?

Hyde: Hm?

Oh sure…

Shunpei: Shindou-Senpai…

Shindou: Yes? What is it?

009

Shunpei: I want to learn a new magical spell,

So do you think you could teach me anything you know?

Shindou: …Sure….

But why did you ask Hyde to leave first?

Shunpei: Hyde…

He’s always getting beaten up because of me…

And I can’t stand it anymore…

If it weren’t for me…

Hyde wouldn’t have to suffer so much…

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Shunpei: So from here on in..

I’m going to be someone he can rely on, rather than the other way around.

I’m going to seek out strength any way I can.

That’s why…

I won’t tell him….

This is…

My problem to solve!

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Shindou: My you’ve changed.

Could it be Hyde’s influence?

Leave everything to me then.

I’ll help you find a new ability.

Shunpei: Shindou-senpai!

Shindou: Driver!

Do you think we could take a slightly different route?

Driver: Yes young master!

Shunpei: Unknown Bazaar?

(TN- Kanji reads ‘Underground capital’)

Shindou: Yeah, they’re all over the world…albeit in places regular people dare not go.

A dark city that’s a purveyor to the government.

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Shindou: It’s there that we’ll look for a medium for your magic….a magical device.

Shunpei: ‘Magical Device?’

Shindou: You remember your grandfather’s ‘Barrier stones’ right?

Using those allows the user to cast ‘Entry’.

No matter how powerful the magician,
Using a medium is essential.

And having an array of different ‘Magical Devices’ is the best way to be prepared for anything.

Shunpei: Isn’t this…

The shopping district?

Shindou: Over here.

013

Shindou: Let me tell you one thing first Closer-kun.

Our use of the magic ‘entry’ is an example of the defense magic,

And there are several instances of different attack mediums,

Adversely, Hyde and Tomiko..

Are examples of magical dolls.

Which other magicians use to get their dirty work done without having to show themselves.

So in your case,

We’ll be looking for a ‘Magical device’ in the Unknown Bazaar that suits you.

Shunpei: Bu---But Shindou-Senpai….

What are we looking for in the shopping district, in the middle of the night?

None of the stores are open…

And…..

Where are we….

I don’t even remember a place like this here…?

Th---This is?!

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Shindou: In this large city, many people who dabble in, or are experts with devices gather,

As the Unknown Bazaar only opens at night.

You needn’t worry about the other magicians who are targeting you though,

I’ll use my sense to sniff them out if they draw near.

Take your time, and enjoy your shopping.

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Old man: Hey there bro! How about some Strus for ya?

With this you can sneak into the ladies bath easy!!

Witch: Got a dead body? No problem! Use ‘Calling’~!

With this, you can get your lover’s soul back from Hades grip~

(TN- Kanji for ‘Calling’ is ‘Spirit words’)

Shunpei: Whoa…there’s so much weird stuff here…

I don’t even know where to begin looking….

And this price….

One hundred thousand….

WHOAAAA!!

‘Devices’ are hella expensive!!

How’s a middle school student supposed to afford these?!

Shindou: No need to worry about it.

I keep one hundred thousand cash around just in case I get hungry.

Shunpei: Ahahah…

017

Shunpei: Geez!

I know Shindou-senpai says I need something…

But how can I possibly know what I need to get? Plus I don’t feel comfortable asking him for that much money…

Although, I said that I wanted to get stronger…so I can’t go home..

So what do I do?

???: You wench!!

What the hell is wrong with you?

Girl: I’m so sorry!!

???: What kind of ‘Tie the knot marriage pie’ is this?!

I used the ‘charm’ just like you told me to…and nothing happened!

She ate it and then told me that it tasted disgusting!!

Then my date went totally downhill from there!!

Girl: I’m sorry!!

So very sorry!

Really really sorry!!

???: As if sorry means crap!!

Shunpei: He threw it right at her face!!

(Handwritten- Harsh…)

???: I’m never coming back here again!!

(Handwritten- Che!)

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Shindou: That’s horrible.

Can he consider himself a man while treating that poor girl that way…?

Shunpei: Hey, are you okay?

Girl: Eh?

Ah…Sorry!!

There’s no need to worry about me!!

I’m absolutely fine…

Sorry!!

Really I’m sorry!

Shunpei: Hey….

There’s no need to apologize to me….

Girl: Things like this always happen to me….

So please don’t worry yourself….