Magi - Labyrinth of Magic 17

The end of Volume 2~ Translations are going to be stagnent for all of my series till about late May, early June, so just know I didn't die. Nor do I plan on dying until 2012 when the world ends.



{Alibaba had waited three days and three nights,}

{But alas, Aladdin had not returned.}

{The city that Jamil had once run,}

{Had already found a new leader.}

{Time continued to slip by until finally three weeks had gone by, yet Aladdin still did not return.}

17th night: Day of the journey.

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Budel: Well now~

Aren't you looking dapper today too, Leader?

But of course!

A man who knows his way around deserts like you is a man with bottomless virtue!

To think you'd pay back your debt to me...twofold!

I mean a sum of money like that must have been nothing for you,

Right? You are filthy rich now...

I ended up doing what that fool Jamil told me because I had no other choice, but I'm glad he's gone!

Right?

We've all been waiting for a man like you to appear!

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Budel: Alibaba-sama!

Music...

Start!

I've got more women and drinks than you could ever ask for! Please partake, partake!

I was able to sell my grape wine for a hefty sum out east...

As you can see...

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Budel: And it's all because of the treasures you returned with! My investments are all booming,

And it's because of you!

(Handwritten- So leave this to me!)

Alibaba: Hey gramps...

Aren'tcha embarrassed?

Not too long ago, you were calling me some pretty nasty names..'trash' 'mouse' and so on...

Budel: What are you babbling about~

I'm not embarrassed in the least!!

Alibaba: Ah...I see.

Geez, money really does make the world go round...

{I'll tell you about the things you can't get with money or drinks!}

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{Wow!}

{Tasty food!}

{Y~ay Y~ay!}

{Beautiful ladies!}

{That sounds fun! We should go on an adventure together!}

{So where should we go next?}

{Alibaba-kun?}

Alibaba: Where'd you go...

Aladdin?

Why didn't you come back?

I've got good eats and the party's going down.

But without you here, it doesn't mean squat!

Man, don't tell me he died....?
Guy: Alibaba-sama,

You've got a guest.

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Guy: Um, it's a child...

And they claim to know you?

Alibaba: Seriously?! Why didn't you say something sooner?

Dammit, I almost thought you bought it....

But I guess I was just worrying for nothing!

Yeah!

There's no way you woulda died!

{Alibaba-kun!!}

Alibaba: Welcome back...!!

Aladdi---

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Alibaba: Ah...

Morgiana: Why did you...

Use half of the treasure you found like that?

You didn't have to buy this mansion and free all the slaves.

Alibaba: 'Cause I thought it's what he'd do if he were here.

But, more importantly, what are you doing now?

Morgiana: Well,

Since I never really made any future plans other than being a slave, I'm not really sure.

For now, it would be good if I could find a new leader, and work....this time for wages of course.

Alibaba: A new leader? Well, make sure to find a good person.

Morgiana: All of the slaves are grateful to you for their freedom.
Alibaba: Really?

Sweet!

Morginana: Well...

I guess...

I am too....

For a long time now, I’ve had shackles on my heart...

And now those shackles and the ones on my legs are broken....

It's the first time I’ve really felt a reason to be alive.

I'm thankful...

That I met you...

And your friend, that little boy.

Alibaba: I see...

That's awesome then.

So now you use those pretty legs...

And keep on walking!

(Handwritten- What? She totally smiled when Aladdin was around..)

Alibaba: Well...whatever.

Anyway, have you decided on where you want to go yet?

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Morgiana: Someday I'll return to my homeland.

It's what my savior wanted after all.

Alibaba: Savior huh...

I get it...

I guess I should get my ass in gear too!

Thanks a lot, Morgiana.

You've really helped me clear up somethings.

Take care of yourself, 'hear?

{The next morning....}

{I wonder what he meant...}

Alibaba: Thanks a lot Morgiana.

{When he said that yesterday?}

Morgiana: He was thanking me....

For what?

I didn't do anything...at least I don't think I did.

Girl: Hey, did you hear?

About Alibaba-sama, who conquered dungeon 7?

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Girl: He packed up his things this morning and headed out of town! Word has it he's going on a journey~

He used the rest of the treasures as a base salary for the newly freed slaves....

And asked that everyone take care and give an certain Aladdin person a message....

'Hey, I'm going to be in Balbad'....

That is if we see him come through here.

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{Hey Aladdin.}

{I know you're alive!!}

{Someone as badass as you has to be!}

{Someone who could say something so great to me, can't be dead...}

{I know you're brave, really brave.}

{I've taken a liking to you!}

{You know, I was really happy to hear that.}

{No one's ever said anything like that to me before...}

{No one's ever pulled me when I've gotten stuck either.}

{Aladdin, you're one hell of a guy.}

{I know that you're alive and kicking somewhere out there.}

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Alibaba: That's why I've gotta do this.

You wouldn't want me to sit here waiting, would ya?

{Aladdin,}

{I'm gonna go looking...}

{And find you for sure.}

{So wait for me.}

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{And so, Alibaba who had been separated from Aladdin set out alone to Balbad.}

{From his adventure in the dungeon, he got some treasure, a whole lot of conviction, and a mysterious power.}

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{Meanwhile in a place far away from chiishan..}

(Sfx- Gahhh kawww)

(Sfx- Gaga tptp)

(Sfx- Gagagaa tptpttp)

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Guy: Hm?

Hold on.

Is this the enemy camp?

Someone: No,

But..

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Someone: That's a person, right?

Old lady: In order to make the best goat's milk....

You'll have to turn it harder than that.

(Handwritten- I'm so tired though...)

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Kid?: Huh? But Elder one, how come you can see me if you're blind?

Elder one: Oh? Because the Rukh told me.

You will understand more when you are older,

That there is nothing the Rukh doesn't see.

Kid: Rukh? What's that~?

Elder one: They are like small birds that dwell in the darkness.

Kid: Grandma's always talking about birds and stuff.

Another kid: Um, Elder one, the men found something weird.

Elder one: Weird you say?

Oh...

This is...

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Elder one: The Rukh are clamoring....

Lady: What are you saying, elder one?

Guy: This kid sure looks weird...

I wonder just what..

He is, anyway?

MAGI VOLUME 2 END.