Ao no Exorcist 12

Well, Sai_The_Shaman got busy, so I've taken over chapter 12. Expect Chapter 13 soon~

Holy crap this was a hard chapter. Katou-san, *please* stick to the one religion! ^^;

1:
-Ao No Exorcist
-Kazue Katou

2:
Text: Chapter 12: Bug Trap
[Tn: Literally "light trap", one that traps bugs. ^^]

3:
-Arrrrrrrggggh!
Text: A scream resounds throughout the dark forest!!

-Shiemi!

-What happened?
-Shiemi...!!

-Tch...

4:
-Ugh!!

-What...?
-Blue...

-Hey...
Text: Flames...!?
-Shiemi, are you alright?

-You...!?

5:
-What was that just now?

-Suguro...
Text: Did he see...?
-Is Moriyama-san okay?

-Huh!?

-Pro...Probably, / for the moment anyway. / Her head's bleeding though.

-Switch off ya light. / The moths are attracted to it.
-T-that so?
Text: Eh? He didn't see...?

-So anyway, what was that blue light just now?

-'Cause it was so dark and the light shined so suddenly, I was practically blinded. / I could hardly see what it was.

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-Wh...Who knows! I couldn't see it well either! / It's probably that, y'know, "that". Uhh..? / What was "that" again...?

Text: Thank god... looks like he has no idea the flames came from me...
-So anyway, what did you come here for?
Text: Damn, that was close!
-What for...!? I came here to help ya!

-...Weren't you the one who said he wasn't gonna help anyone...?
-S-shuttup...! / Who could ignore a scream like that? She sounded like she was gonna die!!
-Hahaha!

-Well, since Shiemi looks like she's gonna be okay.../ you should go on ahead and leave everything to me!
-"Leave everything" to you...?

-I'll return Shiemi to the base. / I'll just retrace my steps back!

7:
-...Y'know, you...!

-Mmph...
-Shiemi!
-Rin...? Ugh...It's dark... / Nii-chan!!

-Nii-chan!! / ...N-Nii-chan's...
-What's wrong!?

-You can summon the same familiar again if you still have the Magic Circle. / Where's the stock of paper you drew the circle on?

-I see! Huh... / I'm missing some of my stuff... / I wonder if they fell out when I was attacked...?
-You were attacked... by those moths?

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-I was hit on the head as soon as I turned around... / and I blacked out... / but it seemed to be a giant moth...

-Bu bu bu bu

-Get down!

9:
-Arrrgh!

-Shima!!
-Turn ya light off!
Text: And why is it in your mouth?
-Bon!?

-Huh...? What's everyone doing here?
-Same goes for you!!

10:
-...A swarm of moths surrounded me… / And after that, my memory...
Text: I've lost..my memory…
-Oh yeah, you really hated bugs...

-Hm?
-Ooh, mine too?

-It's from Konekomaru.

Phone: I've found the lantern. I now know that this training is definitely impossible to complete by myself.
Let’s cooperate!
From the base, the location is... [Tn: Rest is blurred out. I wonder why...? :3]

-Several minutes later...
-Heheheheheheh....

11:
-I told yer so! / 10 minutes into the trainin' and he's already used his flames!

-Whatever, it'll be fine. / It's so dark it doesn't matter if anyone saw it, they'll be too blinded ta actually see it properly...

-...I feel like Ani is reaching the limit of hiding his abilities.
-Yer gettin' old, Yukiooo. / An' you used ta be so cute three years ago...
-Yer more like one of those jaded salaryman now, aren'tcha?
-Lay off it!!

-What are your intentions, Shura-san?
-Why didn't you inform the Vatican? / Instead you keep hanging around a place like this.

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-He... requested me to teach him about his sword. / So I've put the report on hold.

-Se..Seriously?! / What...What for...?
-Mmm...

-He told me he wanted ta become a Paladin! / Hahahahahaha!!
-...What is Ni-san doing...!?
-I like boys who aim high.
-I'd thought "Hell no!" when Shirou asked me to do that.

13:
-Father did...?
Text: Tch. / Finished already?

-He's still raw fodder though so I don't have any motivation.
Text: Ahhh

-It doesn't appeal to me but as for the way I train Rin; / I'm sure "he'd" probably agree with it too.
-Hmmph.

14:
-That women... she's noticed us. How insolent.
-Amaimon, have you finished greeting the Master of the forest?

-Yes. Since I murdered so many of it's brethren it'll cooperate with us.
-Next time let me be a spectator.

-...However, / that women is hiding Kurikara.
-I wonder how we can unleash Rin Okumura .

-She...is being a hindrance...
-I'm glad that you have a lot of drive,

-But this time you shall move as I tell you to.
-Don't start an earthquake.

15:
-Tch. He's not even listening to me...

-Bon?

-Koneko-saaaan!
-Shima-san! You brought Okumura-kun and Moriyama-san too...
-Thank goodness...! / It's over here!
Text: You're okay?
Text: Konekomaru!

-Huh? What is this!?
-Haha, I get it now.

-Ya really can't carry this by yaself.

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-It's...HUGE!!! / This is a lantern!?
-It's a stone lantern...I think?
-A “Peg Lantern”.

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-At night, it lies in wait for someone to light it...
-Once the fire has been lit, the lantern begins to move and eats anything living for its fuel.
-Women in particular are its favourite.

-It'll be unable to move once its run out of fuel or when morning breaks... That's the kind of demon it is.

-Just by looking at it, / I can’t help but think we've misinterperated the rules.
-Guess so.

-In this training excerise,
-Everyone will need to cooperate...!

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-That so, Bon? Weren't you the one saying "They'll be no co-operation among us!" before, hmmm?
-Tch! / I was confused by the fact that he said there were only "3 lantern" positions avaliable for actual fighting!
-...Sensei certainly did say there were “3 lanterns” avaliable and not just “3 people”.

-...So anyways, I love working together! I couldn't ask for anything more! [Tn: HAHAHAHAHA! Bon, you liar! XD]
-Is there anyone who knows Kamiki and Takara’s cellphone mail address's?
Text: We should call everyone here.

-I've asked Izumo-chan for her addy countless times but she always refused.
Text: She even rejected me for a date.
-Shima, when did...?

-Um...I...I've... / I've thought of a formation the 5 of us could use to carry it for the moment.

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Box: Konekomaru's Formation.

-First, we'll load the Peg Lantern onto the cart.
-We'll have to seal it so it can't move once the fire has been lit.

-We'll place talismans on all four sides of the Peg Lantern's pedestal in order to seal it.
-Once we've placed the talisman's onto the Peg Lantern directly, we’ll continue chanting a Buddhist sutra to support its effects.

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-Bon is the only one of us here who can recite it perfectly.
Text: I can recite as well, / But Bon is much better than me.

-But before we light it up, we need to gather some "food" for the Peg Lantern.
-We'll use these Chuchi moths for it's fuel.

-If the Peg Lantern's supply of "food" dries up the fire will go out, / so we'll have to be feeding it constantly.
Text: Say "ah"!
-This'll be Moriyama-san's job.

-And since once the fire has been lit this place will become lighter, the Chuchi will gather and attack us.
-Arrgh! / They're here! / They're here!

-Uwaarrrrgghhh!
-Shima-san and I will act as guards.

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-And finally, the one with the most horsepower out of all of us will be pulling the cart.
-Nnnnrrgh... / hhhghhh!!!!

-Holy shit, that's amazing. / What planet did he come from...
[Bon; chanting scripture. Could not translate it to save my life! XD]

-We can't let our guard down yet. The hardest part is yet to come...
-Hardest part?

22:
-It's past 4am.

-Nom, nom.
Text: For Chrissake...!

-*yawn*
-A rocket firework... / Someone's given up already?
-That was quick.

-You go collect them...
-...Fine by me, but make sure you stay awake...!

23:
-I wonder whose given up.
-Kamik-san or Takara-san...?
-Hey, look...! / There's a bridge!

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-Dammit, what are we gonna do!? / Looks more like a ladder than a bridge... / There's no way the cart's gonna be able to cross that!!

-Not just the cart, I'm doubt it's safe for people to cross either...

-...Aah.../ Arrrrrrrrrrrrrghhhh!!!

-Downtheredowntheredownthere!! / There's wormsssss!!!
-Ugh!

25:
-T-t-t-t-t-t-that's it! No more! Heheheheh...I've pissed my pants.
-Don't you feel better now that you've gone?
Text: You look like you're gonna be sick.
-Okumura-kun, that's not helping. / You lose everything once you pee yourself.

-Huh?

-Bon! / What are you…?
-Garrrrrrrrrghhiii!

-That's the Sanskrit character for Khan...
[Tn: Okay, all the info I could find about this symbol is that it's called part of something called "Bonji", which seems to be a Sanskrit character that symbolises a Buddhist God, pretty much a Zodiac. This particulary letter is Khan (seems to also be called Cetaka?) and has the Rooster as it's animal. I have no idea what this is to do with ANE. -_-"] / There must be something sealed here as well. / Everyone, watch out for the talismen and the ropes!

-... Anyway, how are we gonna carry the Peg Lantern over to the other side?

-Bon?
Text: A scrapbook?
Pad: I've thought of something.

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Pad: We'll let the Peg Lantern go over by itself.
-And how do we do that!?

-Oh, I get it! / I sort of understand what he means...
-Make more sense!

Pad: I'll draw it.

-First, Koneko and Okumura-kun will move the cart across to the other side,
-And since the bug swamp is fairly shallow you can wade through it.
Text: It’s probably safer than the bridge anyway.

Bubbles, left to right:
-Me
-Moriyama-san
-Shima

-Koneko
-Okumura and his brute strength
-Bug swamp

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-Konekomaru will be waiting on the opposite bank with a talisman.
Bubbles:
-Tailsman
-Neko
-Oku

-Bug Swamp

-Me
-Mori
-Shi

-On this side of the bank, Shima will wait with Moriyama-san riding piggyback.

-I'll unseal the Peg Lantern by taking off a talisman,
-and then Shima will run across to the other side while carrying Moriyama-san.
Bubble: Bug Swamp

-The Peg Lantern will chase after Moriyama-san since it loves the ladies.
-And when it gets there...

Bubble: Seal!

-Ahahahaha!
- Suguro, you drawing's friggin' awesome...! Nice one!
Text: Draw my picture for me!
Pad: Damn straight.

-So I'm sealing it with a tailsman, huh.

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-You're trying to tell me I'm going to be wading through the bug swamp. Hahahahaha! / Although, does that mean my head will be between Moriyama-san's thighs?
-*Oujou shimasu.
Text: In so many ways.
Box: *Buddist term meaning "I will die."

-Shima-san, crossing over is a great way to get rid of your evil desires.
-Even Konekomaru-san!
Text: How cruel!
Text: I'm crying...
Pad: You’re so stubborn.

-Fine, I'll do it.
Text: This is a too bothersome.

-Alright, I'm gonna stand up. Hold on tiight!
-G-Got it!

-...Man, this is awesome...!!

-Arrrrgh!
Text: So high!
-Ow ow ow ow ow!!

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-Watch it!!
- Sor... / Sorry!
- Shima's pretty useless if there's bugs involved...

-We're ready to go over here!
-Gyaaaarghh...It’s going squish, squish, squish! / Wow...! / It's unbelievable!

-We're also good to go over here!!

-Alright! Let's get this show on the road!
-Hubba...

30:
-HUBBBBBBA!!

-This way~
-What are you calling out to it for!?

31:
-Hubbbbba!
-Konekomaru!!

-Take care of Shiemi!
-Go to the side, Moriyama-san!

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-[Tn: Sanskrit symbol from before.]
-稽首正無動尊秘密陀羅尼経! [Tn: Buddist sutra. Basically about worship.]

-Whoooo...!
Text: Even though I didn't do anything!
-Rin! We did it!

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-It worked!
-Hurry up and grab it, Okumura-kun!

-I'm fine, I'm fine.
-What a relief!!

[Tn: ...SERIOUSLY RIN, WHY. WOULD. YOU. DO. THAT!? >.<]

-Huh!?

34:
-Huh?

-Gyuuuurrrhhigigigi!
-Arrrrrrrrrghhhhh~~~!

35:
-W-what did you do that for!?

Text: Dammit, both my hands are caught...!
-I'll be fine!

Text: I can use my flames once everyone has left...!
-I'll catch up as soon as I've defeated it!
-You guys go on ahead!!

-The night's nearly over! Hurry!

- You're...
-Doin' it again...!

-My bad!

36:
-Ya need to get ya head examined!
-As if we wouldn't help ya out!

- Shima! Gimme ya staff!!
-Sure.
Text: Don't break it...
-Get ready to run away!

37:
-Bukiii!

-Homage to the
-all-pervading Vajras! [Tn: The Japanese variation of a Sanskrit mantra, used to worship Fudo-Myo (aka Acalanatha.) It is supposed to be a mantra to invoke his blessings and guidance, from his realm unto the individual beseeching him, there is no real specific application as it is largely a prayer (unless you are initiated in it from a living lineage). It's applied in quasi-exorcism/purification rites. It is largely used in those rites because of its violent phrasing. Seems like his symbol is the "Khan" one from earlier! Now it makes sense! XD
http://www.shingon.org/deities/jusanbutsu/fudo.html
http://www.aetw.org/jsp_buddhist_mantras.htm

Doesn't seem to the the exact chant though. Instead of saying "bazaradan senda" Bon says "bazaradan Kan!"]

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-Destroy!

-Geeeeeeeeeeeerrghh!

-K'rik! [Tn:　The 'mental-emotional symbol': 'Spiritual Composure' is almost certainly a stylised form of the Sanscrit siddham-script character known in Japan as kiriku (pronouced: k'rik or k'lik). Kiriku is the sacred sign or emblem of both Senju Kanzeon Bosatsu (a thousand-armed form of the Bodhisatva Kanzeon or 'Kannon') and Amida Butsu - the Buddha Amida - (or Amida Nyorai as he is called in Mikkyo Buddhist traditions), and is regarded as itself possessing the divine grace of both of these Buddhist Deities.　Kiriku is essentially perceived as a single-character depiction of the nembutsu: the sacred mantra of Amida: "Namu Amida Butsu", and as such invokes the merit associated with the fukushu or recital/repitition of that mantra, thus bringing Spiritual Peace of Mind ('Spiritual Composure') to the individual reciting the mantra, or to any other being to whom the reciter chooses to 'transfer' this merit.

...I think the Manga-ka hates me... T_T]

-Ho...Holy cow!
-That was so cool!!

-Hurry up and get up here! / I'm at the end of my rope. This is all I can do!!
-What? Didn't you just kick it's ass?

39:
-Haul assssssss!!
-Uoooooooooohhhh!

-Thanks!!

-Don't thank me. I was only payin' ya back!
-Paying me back!?

40:
-You saved me.

-To have the same childish desire of "defeating Satan" as me...
-The one who'll defeat Satan is me!!

-And yet you yelled it without any embarassment...!

-Doesn't look like it's chasing us anymore...
-Let's rest for a sec.

-Well, I tend to not think too deeply about that sort of stuff.

-I don't think you're stupid.
-But, ya'know...

41:
-Stop tryin' to fix everythin' by yourself.
-Don't forget you have friends!

-That's right.

42:
-If you're going to defeat Satan,
-You can’t do it by yourself.
Text: Who are you kidding?

-Trust Bon to say something that good... / Although I'm gonna be totally useless when it comes to bugs.
Text: Satan is pretty much impossible for me too.

-Everyone's with you, Rin!

-Yeah...
Text What if...

43:
Text: Everybody knew I was that Satan's son?

-Hooray! We got back safe and sound!!

-Oh, good work. Yer managed to back alright.

-WHAT!? You guys already passed!?
-You're slow. I just used my familiars. / Takara got her before me, though.
-Just what is Takara-kun...?

Text: I wonder what they would do.
- It'd pronbably... / be pretty scary...
-What?

-Ouch!
-What's up?

44:
-Huh? Just wait a minute... isn't this everyone?
-Ah! / Now that you mention it, no-one's given up. / So then who was it that let the firework off...?

-Ow...

-Taaaaa....

-Daaaaah!

44:
-Go, Behemoth!

Text: He's...the guy from before...!?
-Arrrgh!

Text: Amaimon...attacks out of nowhere!!
Text: Ao no Exorcist...Continues in May's Issue.