Maoyuu Maou Yuusha 1

MaoYuu: Maou Yuusha - "Become mine, Hero!" "I refuse!" - (CompAce version)
Chapter 1 - Become mine, Hero

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Page 01
Maoh: Become mine, hero!
# or "Thou shall be mine" or "Serve me, Hero" I really can't think of a good one

Hero: I refuse!!


Page 02-03
*TEXT*: This moment of confrontation,
*TEXT*: Marked the beginning never-ending adventure
Title: MaoYuu
Maou Yuusha
- "Become mine, Hero!" "I refuse!" -
Chapter 1: Become mine, Hero!

Writer: Touno Mamare
Artist: Ishida Akira


Page 05
BOX: Demon World
BOX: Dark Lord's Castle

BOX: Dark Lord

BOX: Hero

Dark Lord: ---for


Page 06
Dark Lord: for real?
Hero: Don't be dumb!
Hero: Do you know how many countries were ruined cause of you?

Hero: In country of the northern forest, the sky sank in darkness and the people are drifting into poverty....
Dark Lord: their mindlessly lumbering to produce charcoal simply lead to heavy pollution and self destruction.

Hero: In the Bell nation, the minister was bewitched by demons and the country fell in chaos...
Dark Lord: That's simply because the greedy minister tried to usurp political power and establish beauty princess harem but failed.


Page 07
Dark Lord: I think it's humans' bad habit to blame everything on the demon world.

Hero: Stop trying to trick me....
Dark Lord: I'm not tricking you

Hero: How about the war with the Southern Kingdoms?

Hero: I've witnessed with my own eyes, hundreds of people getting killed by the army of demons.
Hero: Dark Lord... It's the cause of your invasion.


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Dark Lord: There's a difference in opinion as to whom started the invation.
Dark Lord: And are you saying humans didn't kill any of us?

Hero: ---- you are EVIL!

Dark Lord: Who decided that demons are evil and humans are good?
Dark Lord: If you are saying its evil to kill the enemy in a war, than aren't humans who killed demons also evil?

Hero: ---...


Page 09
Dark Lord: Take a look at this document
<Flip...>

Hero: What is this
Hero: its a parchment... right?
*Hero* its very smooth...
Dark Lord: The paper is not important.
Dark Lord: What's important is the content.

<go> <go> <go> <go> <go> <go>
# or <rumble> <rumble> <rumble>.... should I translate the background?

Hero: .... what is this
Hero: a ritual for the evil god?
Dark Lord: No
Dark Lord: It's a economic analysis of the benefits of war as a large spending market.


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Hero: Benefit? How can there be such a thing in a war!
Hero: It is the demons' invasion to destroy mankind!
< flick >
Hero: Stop fooling me Dark Lord!
Hero: Do you think you can fog the truth like that?

Hero: Argh...


Page 11
Dark Lord: If the Hero really wants it, then I'll fight properly
Dark Lord: Depending on the situation, I'll even let you kill me.

Dark Lord: --- so please listen to me at least half-a-day.
Dark Lord: This is--
Dark Lord: a once-in-a-universe opportunity

< Cha... >

Hero: ..... fine, speak.
Hero: However,
Hero: understand that the moment you do anything suspicous, I'll be going for your head.

Dark Lord: I understand


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Dark Lord: Then I'll start the explanation
Dark Lord: Look at the first page of the document.
<Flip>

Hero: it's a table.
Dark Lord: It's called a graph.
Dark Lord: It is a visual representation of the Middle Continent's expenditure, economy, and population in the last 50 years.

Dark Lord: As you can see, the Middle Continent began experiencing the economy boom 15 years ago when we entered the war.
Dark Lord: Likewise, population started a stable increse.
# NOTE: translate graphs

Hero: .....
Hero: that's a lie


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Hero: That doesn't make any logical sense!
Hero: People can die in a war, but there's no way there will be more people!
Dark Lord: Well, that's normally case
Dark Lord: But the pre-war condition of this world made the difference.
Dark Lord: In the pre-war condition, well this pre-war condition lasted a couple 100 years, the main cause of death for humans was "Disease" and "Hunger".
Dark Lord: These two were an extremetly fatal enemy, and humans couldn't overcome them for over 500 years.
Dark Lord: Rather than the population increasing, often times the plague lead to nation-level disasters.


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Dark Lord: Disease and Hunger...
Dark Lord: Once the war stated, the proportion of deaths from these two causes dropped to 60%.
Hero: ....why?
Hero: Is it the blessing of the spirits that were suffering from the tyranny of demons?

Dark Lord: I've lived a pretty long life, but I haven't seen a single spirit yet.
Dark Lord: The reason is clear.
Dark Lord: The greatest cause is the establishment of "Middle Continent Crisis Assembly".

Dark Lord: Simply, the human Kingdoms united and formed an alliance for the war against the Magic creatures.
Dark Lord: As a result, wealthier countries donated food to poor countries, and countires with advanced medical or agricultural technology lead innovations in other nations.

Hero: Isn't that our achievement!?
Dark Lord: It's nothing to be proud of, since humans couldn't do something so simple without quarreling with the demons.


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Hero: ----...

Dark Lord: Don't be so frustrated.
Dark Lord: We were in pretty much the same situation.

Dark Lord: It was turbulent times.
Dark Lord: Demons have a "Tribal Society" that centers around each clan.
Dark Lord: Talented leaders or powerful families with rich territories were constantly fighting for political power and resulted in long bloody conflicts.
Dark Lord: Until the war with the humans erupted.

Dark Lord: So due to these circumstances,
Dark Lord: The war saved both humans and the demons.

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Hero: There might have been a reason... for the war from the consequences...

Dark Lord: Those words put me at ease.

Hero: But, there's no reason to continue it.
Hero: Nor does it make okay to start it.

Hero: I'm starting to understand that it wasn't for self-interest.
Hero: I'll escort you, so come and surrender.
Dark Lord: Hmm....
Dark Lord: That's a bit difficult.
Hero: Why?

Dark Lord: There are two reasons.


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Dark Lord: One is market flow and dependency that lead to the "Distorted Economic Structure".
# not sure which is better "market Flow" or "distribution of goods"

Hero: market flow...?
Dark Lord: The flow of the goods in the market. Food, clothing, and everything from daily appliances to weapons, metals, and wood.
Dark Lord: In a war, everything is mass-consumed.
Dark Lord: In the "Southern Kingdoms" that is located at the front-line of the war between humans and demons, goods are constantly flowing in from the "Middle Continent"
- - MAP - -
top: Middle Continent
Middle: Southern Kingdoms
LefttoRight: Winter Nation // Ice Nation // Iron Nation // White Night Nation.
# The "Iron Nation" is suppose to be "Pig Iron(銑)", but I decided to go with Iron.
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Hero: ?
Hero: How are the Southern Kingdoms paying?
Dark Lord: Hmm?
Hero: Don't they need to pay for the goods they are getting?

Dark Lord: Well done,
Dark Lord: you noticed.
Hero: Don't try to praise me!
#I was going to but stroke/brush me, but I think that sounds weird...


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Dark Lord: The money originates from the war-time funding established by the Middle Continent Crisis Assembly.
Dark Lord: All the countries around the world are sending war-time funds to the Southern Kingdoms.

Hero: Ah, is that it!
Hero: See, Dark Lord, now do you understand?
Hero: The warm, helping heart!
Hero: This is the kindness of humans!

Dark Lord: The various countries in Middle Continents are using that money to get their goods sold.
Dark Lord: They are simply sending allowances for purchasing their stuff.
- - Diagram - -
TOP: Middle Continent
Middle: $$
Right-Left: Southern Kingdoms // Goods

Hero: .....?
*Hero: ?? What does that mean...?
Dark Lord: U--m... basically

Dark Lord: piling up fortunes can me you "rich", but it does not make you "abundance"
# I wasn't sure if "wealthy" works for "abundance" too... it shouldn't be the same as rich (as in lot of money)
Dark Lord: By sending money for purchase,
Dark Lord: establishing a thick flow of money and goods is what you call "abundance".


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Hero: But isn't that.... strange?
Hero: The money that Southern Kingdoms use comes from the funding by the Middle Continent, right?
Hero: Even if that--- market flow? gets better, the money they are sending is theirs to begin with.

Dark Lord: The Southern Kingdoms are exporting "safety" to the Middle Continent.
Dark Lord: In other words, they are earning money from the Middle Continent because they are defending the human world with their own blood
Dark Lord: It's not like the entire human world is wrapped up in the heat of the war.

Dark Lord: The Human society is depending on the Southern Kingdom as "Mass-spender" and "Defense Line".
Dark Lord: If the war comes to an end, and the mass-spender vanishes, the producers in the Middle Continent will suffer a huge damage.
Dark Lord: That damage will spread and result in the death of millions of people
# sounds awfully familiar, no?


Page 20
Dark Lord: The other...
Dark LOrd: can be explained much more simply.

Dark Lord: Although the explanation being simple doesn't make the problem simple...

Dark Lord: As a result of the Great war against Demons, the Human Society was formed.
Dark Lord: As I mentioned before, the improvement of market and the spread of medical technology decreased hunger and diseases...

Dark Lord: But, that doesn't mean the food production of this world dramatically improved.
Dark Lord: Although the number is less, people still die from hunger.

Hero: yeah
Hero: I saw kids suffering from hunger numerous times during my trip.


Page 21
Dark Lord: In this world, what would happen if "Deaths from the War" vanished?
Dark Lord: The Middle Continent will be packed with thousands of people who knows nothing but swinging their swords due to the aftermath of the war.

Dark Lord: Since they are alive, they would require food
Dark Lord: -but, food capacity can't satisfy that .

Hero: No way...
Dark Lord: ...that's the reality.


Page 22
Dark Lord: In the first place, why are you here alone?
Hero: ....?

Hero: ....
Hero: Defeat the Dark Lord and end the war.
Hero: That is my mission as a Hero!
Dark Lord: Ending the war is the military's job.
Dark Lord: The one who takes the life of the enemy King is...

Dark Lord: an assasin.


Page 23
Dark Lord: ....I'm sure,
Dark Lord: The human kings understand this too
Dark Lord: - once the war ends, whether or not they win or lose, the humans are going to perish.

Dark Lord: Even if I surrender, I'll be dealt with secretly and continue the war with a new Dark Lord.
Dark Lord: This war became essential to human society up to that extent.
Dark Lord: -even if you are defeated.

Dark Lord: It won't end even if humans or demons.... either side wins and takes all the opponent's territories.
Dark Lord: Then another fight will erupt among humans or demons over those land and even more blood will the spilled.


Page 24
Dark Lord: Various worlds perished in that manner...

Hero: Worlds...?
Dark Lord: Yeah,
Dark Lord: don't think too much about that.

Dark Lord: I
Dark Lord: I want to witness things I've yet to see.

Hero: ......?

Dark Lord: U-m... in other words


Page 25
Dark Lord: While you were traveling,
Dark Lord: did you ever think
Dark Lord: " What is beyond that hill?"

Dark Lord: Were you ever excited about
Dark Lord: " What awaits on the path of this ship?"

Hero: Well... I have
Hero: quite a lot.

Dark Lord: Right? As expected of a Hero!
*Hero* Why so happy?


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Dark Lord: therefore
Dark Lord: I want to see such things
Hero: ....you want to be a Hero?

Dark Lord: close, but no quite
Dark Lord: I'm currenlty a Dark Lord...
Dark Lord: I can't say I'm happy about it, but I feel responsible, and I've no intention of forcing it on someone else.

Dark Lord: still,
Dark Lord: I want to see things I haven't seen yet,
Dark Lord: so I'll say it again

Dark Lord: "Become mine, Hero"
Dark Lord: In order to find the things I want, the things not yet seen,
Dark Lord: Become my eyes, my light, and my sword.


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Hero: I refuse.

Dark Lord: No?
Hero: No.

Dark Lord: Never?
Hero: Never

Dark Lord: Any room for negotiation?
Hero: None.

Dark Lord: .....
Hero: ....there aren't any. I'm serious.


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Dark Lord: Looks like there are some.
Hero: What's with that upward glance!
Hero: Is that attitude acceptable for a scholar?

Dark Lord: Along with being a scholar, I'm an entrepreneur.
Dark Lord: An entrepreneur never gives up.
Dark Lord: one aims for the future under any situation.
Hero: that's more heroic than me...

Dark Lord: According to old texts, "Half of the World" was given for negotiation.
Hero: There aren't any Heros who will fall for that,
Hero: Even if there were one, that's not a real hero.
Dark Lord: Yeah,
Deak Lord: that text had the same sort of conclusion.

Dark Lord: I, too, don't plan on using territory possesion as the theme of our negotiation.
Dark Lord: That will simply result in an extention from "This side" to "that side"
Dark Lord: Likewise, I dismiss that type of deals
- - Figure - -
Top Circle: Human World // Demon World
Bottom Circule: Hero's Territory // Dark Lord's Territory
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Hero: Then the negotiation is a failure
Hero: ... well, I did lose any intention to fight

Dark Lord: No,
Dark Lord: I have a proper proposition

Dark Lord: I won't make some petty half-deals
Dark Lord: but the lands are not mine, so I can't offer those.
Dark Lord: the price Hero wants
Dark Lord: should be something I pay

Dark Lord: Therefore myself.
Dark Lord: I can offer myself to you with my own decision.
Dark Lord: So please become mine.


Page 30
< gape > < gape >

Hero: ....y // yo- // you, // what are-
Hero: Do you understand what you are saying!?
Dark Lord: I do. It's a proposition of a deal.

Hero: Think a bit more before you say such a thing!
Hero: di // di
Hero: discen yourself!!

Dark Lord: It's nothing to be surprised about
Dark Lord: I read from novels that in the human world, once one turns 15, one flirts around with anyone close by making love talks and sweet promises like this.
Dark Lord: - I only read it, so I don't know if it's real nor do I have any experience.
Dark Lord: This is another one of "Things not yet seen"


Page 31
Dark Lord: Confessing a "Promise of Chastity" is something I never imagined would happen in my life.
Dark Lord: strange how I can't be mentally calm at this state
< doki > < doki >

Hero: You look pretty calm.

Dark Lord: No?
Hero: N- No!!

Dark Lord: Never?
Hero: Ne- ne- ne- ....

Dark Lord: Looks like there's more hope than last time
< stare >
Hero: Don't come close!!!


Page 32
Dark Lord: I'll do some sales talk.
Dark Lord: Monopolyzing me is very convenient in many way.
* She's taking control... *
Hero: Like?

Dark Lord: I'm skilled at making account books.
Dark Lord: I promise a complete perfection!!
* BOOM *

Hero: Account books?
Dark Lord: Yup.
* shine *

Dark Lord: ....In addition


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Dark Lord: If we can reach the

Dark Lord: "Different Conclusion" that is at the end of this war

Dark Lord: then won't it be not only mine,

Dark Lord: but the entire universe's "Things not yet seen"?


Page 34
Hero: that is
Hero: You, huh

Dark Lord: Yes
Dark Lord: that is me.

Hero: you were thinking of that all along
Dark Lord: If it's the military's job to end the war
Dark Lord: then it's the King's job to the find the destination.


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Dark Lord: Also...
Dark Lord: I have to say this in order to make sure I'm not swindling you, but
Dark Lord: I'm weak at cooking.

Dark Lord: And also // well -
Dark Lord: I believe I lack the body and the outer appearances that is sexually favored...
Dark Lord: by average human males in this world.

Hero: Really?
Hero: I- I don't think so
Hero: um...
Hero: ...like breasts or boobs

Dark Lord: No, it's okay
Dark Lord: Your consolations are useless
Dark Lord: I express my apology on this part
Dark Lord: it was our family's long tradition to focus more on the inside than outer appearance...

Dark Lord: Around 150 years ago... if I paid more attention to beauty and conditioning While I was still young, then...
Dark Lord: I won't have had to feel this entrepreneur's fear of a recall during this once in a lifetime negotiation.
# this part sounds a bit awekward....


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Dark Lord: other than that... let's see... business oriented knowledge and... and...
Dark Lord: IS that all I have!?

Dark Lord: All I have left to be proud of is virtue
Dark Lord: I am long-lived, from a scholary family, and an advocate of faithfull contracts.
Dark Lord: Whether you are healthy or sick, I won't leave your side
Dark Lord: - I can promise that.

Dark Lord: How is it? Won't you become mine?
Dark Lord: I won't be too selfish
Dark Lord: I'll be content as long as you accompany me "beyond the hilltop"

Dark Lord: --Hero?

Hero: ...if
Hero: what if


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Hero: If...
Hero: If I become the Dark Lord's
Hero: then will there be lot of bloodshed?
Hero: Will I have to kill?

Dark Lord: .....yes // I can't lie.
Dark Lord: I can't promise that your hands won't be tainted.
Dark LOrd: Both you and I would be involved in lot of injustice.

Hero: Will I-
Hero: Be called a traitor?

Dark Lord: I can hide the Hero's identity
Dark Lord: I'll swear with my name that Hero's Legend will remain clean.

Dark Lord: Hero is
Dark Lord: the hope of the humans.


Page 38
Hero: Is "beyond the hilltop" absolutely necessary?
Dark Lord: Not quite
Dark Lord: Accepting this endless waltz of war and consumption to achieve the blood-sicken peace,
Dark Lord: Is one of the options allowed in this world

Dark Lord: The war will continue, and righteously justified sacrifice will continue,
Dark Lord: ---but

Dark Lord: Hero won't end up tainting his hand
Hero: Why, don't you want to make the deal?

Dark Lord: I don't want to cheat a deal.
Dark Lord: --- because this is the most important conversation in this world.


Page 39
Dark Lord: Things earned from lies are lost in one night.

Hero: You are passionate about righteousness.

Dark Lord: This isn't about right and wrong
Dark Lord: it's an economic case study proven by Game theory.

Dark Lord: In other words, in order to accomplish "Individual Dilemma", mutual trust is very important
Dark Lord: that leads to stable trade relations- // ......

Hero: Alright.


Page 40
Hero: I'll become yours.

Dark Lord: for real?
Hero: For real.
Hero: ...for your information, it's not for the boobs.
# "FYI" seems more natural, but using acronymns felt strange

Dark Lord: ....?
< rub >
Dark Lord: You like this stuff?
Hero: Don't rub!!

Dark Lord: Hero

Hero: Why

Dark Lord: ---I want to feel


Page 41
Dark Lord: May I
Dark LOrd Touch you...?

Hero: Eh?
* Why a sudden change in tone? *

Dark Lord: ....No?

Dark Lord: I // I don't have any strange intentions
Dark Lord: It's okay even if you lock me up
Dark Lord: I'm a Dark Lord that keeps her promise!

Hero: It's okay.
Hero: ...here


Page 42
Dark Lord: Hero is // very warm
Hero: Dark Lord's hands // are very cool. # I was going to put chilly, but apparently it should have a positive conotation
Dark Lord: Is it cold? // sorry.
Hero: No, // it feels good.


Page 43
Dark Lord: --- I am yours.
Hero: -- I will be yours.


Page 44
Bubble: Contract Sealed.
# or "Contract established"

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Translator(ruggia)'s Note:
This series, MaoYuu - Maou Yuusha, is based on a story that was posted in the Japanese internet forum, 2chan (English equivalent is 4chan). Once it gained popularity over the web, the story was published as a light novel, and now it got adapted into manga. Two manga series actually, this one (comp Ace version) and the Champion Red version. Both follow the same story and have pretty much the same title. I prefer this version a lot more, so I'll be following this one if its regularly available. ( a big pain to translate :P)
Hopefully, this series will gain enough popularity for an anime adaption in the future.

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