H: Every morning, I head out for work. I'm no longer just a housesitter. I'm a company man.
H: It's a refreshing morning.
Iori Massatsu Firm Group Blacklist Eliminator Kawamura Hideo
W: Good morning Master! W: All set? W: Let's go out and collect some more today~!
[43]
W: ...is what I'd like to say, but you know, during this week we've lost our spot as the top competitors!! H: ...No surprise there.
H: That is, in this week, we haven't had a single match. H: ...Hand over H: The plan to have the debtors challenge us to a match with the condition of clearing their debts if they won.
H: Surprisingly, they would always pay up so it never ended in a fight. H: the money ?: Forgive me! H: More significant than our position as the top competitors, it seemed it was my hitman-like appearance that was scaring them off.
H: ...We'll need to fight today... W: ...Ah!
[44]
W: If it isn't Fukei-san W: Morning~
H: Good morning
F: ...You're going out to extort some innocent people again, aren't you...
H: ... That's
F: ...I know that you've gotten stuck with an unreasonable debt. ...But
[45]
F: To simply pass your troubles onto others... I...I didn't think that Hideo-san was such a weak person...!
W: ...Master H: So that's how others see me, huh...
H: It's no use, even just that's enough to bring me down--- W: Cheer up~
K: Ah! Morning, Hideo-kun and Wiruko-chan!
[46]
W: Ohh! It's the chairman. Morning~ K: How are ya?
W: Are you free from work today? K: Kya~ So cute~ Is that a maid outfit? W: Nihihi~ It's a uniform~ K: Yep, I'm off today! And so it's been a while, so I was wondering what you two
K: were... up to... K: O, oh...Awesome!!!
[47]
K: Kya~! Hideo-kun, you're so stylish!! How should I put it...You've got the feel of a pro~
K: ...Hey, are you free today, Hideo-kun?
K: I've got some time, so do you wanna go out and have some fun?
W: Is...Is this what they call...
W: She's asking master!! Out on a date...?!! K: What an exaggerated reaction~ K: Ahaha
W: Nihihi But what are you going to do Master? We need to fight today...
H: To be honest
[48]
H: I wouldn't have a clue what to do if it were just the two of us. W: ...Master
W: What a missed opportunity...You should have gone on a date. H: ...We shouldn't be playing around...
K: That's right, I also want to watch Hideo-kun have a match. So it's fine, right?
H: But where should we be heading? W: Hm---Anywhere should be fine, I think? W: Since there are tourney participants pretty much everywhere...
[49]
H: ...In that case... H: Since this is a rare free day for Kirishima-san...
W: Wow~ What a busy place~! H: We should be able to have some fun while we look for our targets in a place like this. K: ...Hey hey, Hideo-kun!
[50]
K: Why don't we watch a movie?
W: Master, let's play a game~
K: Ah~ Today was quite fun.
H: ...Yeah
[51]
H: While we didn't find any debtors, I feel like it's been a while since we've been able to cut loose like this.
K: And the meat here is so tender, it's delicious!
K: ...This steakhouse is pretty well known, and I've heard that the owner is pretty hard-headed. K: Though some may call it stubbornness, it just means he's got passion. I'm sure of it.
H: I see, so the interior design is the result of the owner's passion--- K: ...What about you, Hideo-kun...?
[52]
K: Is there anything you're passionate about like that?
H: ...No good.
W: Nihihi, Master, I'll just go into my PC and---
H: Yeah, it's no good. K: But there's something bugging me...
[53]
K: Besides us, the shop is completely empty, isn't it...? W: Now that you mention it...That is pretty unusual for such a popular shop.
K: ...Waiter, is everything alright with the shop? J: ! Eh, well actually...
J: ...Ah, no, it's nothing. We're just having one of those days. ...Hehe J: It sucks
K: Hmm, is that so...
[54]
?: Come out, shopkeeper!!
?: We're the Massatsu Firm Group!! If you won't pay up, you'll have to get out!!
J: You, you bastards! So you're back here again, huh! J: You're not getting to the owner!!
W: ...Those guys... are Master's coworkers, it seems...
H: I see...So this must be why the customers are all... ?: Don't get in our way!!
?: Y, you stubborn mule...!! Or rather, you hard-headed owner!!
W: No, forget about being stubborn or whatever...! Isn't that thing a hardened haniwa---!!
J: O, owner!! I mean, Haniwaru-san~!
O: ...Hey Johnny, there are customers here...Don't go screaming your head off like that...
[57]
H: P, prince... ?: Ah! Aren't you...!
?: The new recruits... The tourney frontrunners!!
?: H, help us out here! Even though he's a tournament participant, that shopkeeper opened his store and without even paying for the land, he's continuing to run his business. Completely brazen!! W: ...The shopkeeper is a participant?!
J: ...The tournament favorites?! Then that means you guys are the ones who took out our best customers, the colonel and Rocky...!!
[58]
O: ...I see...
O: In that case, I have no choice but to take you on.
H: ...Your debt...You don't intend to pay...?
O: Even if I wanted to...I can't...That sort of usury that goes against the spirit of chivalry makes me sick. O: If you're a man, then let's talk...with our fists.
[59]
K: Ah I'm the tournament chairman...Well then, are you going with the standards rules?
O: That's fine with us...
W: ...Master, I think now's the time to use this...! H: ... ...That's
H: It's probably something I won't be able to handle. On the off chance that it's something that might cause the opponent to lose their life--
H: ...Here
H: ...Let me borrow that.
[60]
K: Alright... Let the match between Haniwaru & Johnny and Hideo & Wiruko
K: Begin!!
O: Hani~
H: ...This is.
[61]
H: These large swings...!! H: It's not something I can't avoid...!
O: Hani~ O: Ha~ O: Hanifu~
O: Hanihoooo~~!!
[62]
?: Careful! He's a lot tougher than you might think!!
O: Hmph...Bring it...
H: ...Here I
O: Hanihaa~~!!
[63]
O: ...My knuckles might hurt you a bit...
H: ...Crap.
W: ...Ma...
[64]
W: Master~!! ?: H, he took out the frontrunner with just one hit...?! J: That's Haniwaru-san for ya!!
O: ...No, he's not down yet...
W: Master...
H: ...This pain, this fear---so this is a battlefield. This is the world I've stepped into...
[65]
H: This is...imposs---
O: Hanihaa~!!
O: Little miss...?!
W: All or nothing...!!
[66]
K: ...T, that's...!!
H: ...Wiruko, you...
W: ...Master, are you alright?! H: ...That's right, it's not impossible.
[67]
W: ...I was able to hold that off just now, but...This shield isn't complete~! H: If it was just me, I think I'd be running away right now without a second thought.
H: ...But, I have a partner. H: ...Let's use it.
W: ...OK~!
O: Hm...I don't know what you're planning to use, but--go ahead and try it...
H: ...This is my first, since I've arrived to the competition---
[68]
H: My first, weapon...!!
K: T, that's-- W: Master's...!!
[69]
H: ...It's too crude to be called a sword. And too delicate to be called an axe...
[70]
H: When it comes to splitting something apart, it could be called the ultimate, H: The strongest--tool!!
J: S... ?: Scary~~!
O: ...I see. So this is how you get debtors to pay up, huh...
O: ...However, this body that was crafted by Japanese artisans who poured their spirit into it That little toy...won't be able to harm it.
[71]
H: Nevertheless, we can only bet everything on this.
O: Interesting, let's go then...
H: ...Let's do it----!!
[72]
O: Kuh
?: That isn't a normal chainsaw...?!
?: ...Isn't that the mithril silver chainsaw that the Doctor made? ?: What?! You mean it's the Doctor's...
?: Then, it is amazing how that chainsaw can cut like that without breaking, but
?: It's equally amazing how the shopkeeper can stand up to it.
H: ...I see. W: Master, that's...?!
[73]
W: The shopkeeper's knuckles are...turning red...!! O: Ha~ Hani~...?! H: The intense friction must be causing his knuckles to suddenly heat up. As it stands, as it undergoes thermal expansion, that hard body of his should be
H: Reaching a breaking point...!
W: ...Just a bit more, Master!! J: Haniwaru-san, that's enough, you can't take much more...!
O: ...You can't win... And unlike me, you can't just be fixed with some glue. J: But, then...!
O: ...Ah, we've lost...Go ahead and take the deed or whatever you want...
K: ...The winners are...! Hideo and Wiruko...!!
: Haniwaru and Johnny----eliminated
[75]
W: Haa~ ...Are you sure about this, Master?
W: Instead of just accepting the victory, if you accepted the deed, we could have paid off our debts in no time~~ H: ...But
H: Haniwaru-shi gave a straightforward fight... H: If he had wanted to, I'm sure he could have hit me while he was holding off the chainsaw.
H: ...I
H: Doing this kind of work, I get the feeling I'm losing something important. H: And also...
[76]
O: ...So I'm guessing that you're in this situation because of your own debt...
H: ...Hm...? O: From what I felt through my fist...I can tell, that you're not really a bad guy...
O: ...You should meet with the president of Elize Industries...and get out of that rotten business... H: ...Haniwaru-shi...
W: ...But Elize Industries seems to have a bad relationship with the Massatsu Firm. Master, are you going to break ties with them?
H: That...I don't know...
H: In the match just now...I was surprised when you defended against Haniwaru-shi's knuckles.
[77]
W: I really lost myself in the moment then. W: I just couldn't be the only one sitting back and doing nothing...
H: ...Just like how it was for me, she was also thinking of her partner
H: That's how we were able to win.
H: With that in mind, today's win was, much moreso than the ones before, our most important victory.
?: ...This pair...They've finally scored a win after quite some time, huh...
[78]
?: ...But it's just luck after all? ?: I've heard they failed at the dungeon and now they're dogs of the Massatsu group.
K: ...And that's why I went to check things out today.
K: ...Luck...Certainly, luck may have been involved But
Magical barrier
K: ...Surprisingly, Wiruko-chan might be the key...?https://mangahelpers.com/t/trabius/releases/33694Translation: Battlefield: Masurao 62012-03-06T07:23:36+00:00trabiusadmin@mangahelpers.com[1] W: M-master, this is without a doubt Yami Finances.
W: Let's think this through and go look for another finance company---...!! H: ...! Chapter 6 [Pitch Black Spire]
T: Hm? Customers?
T: ---Let me just preface by saying, there are many things even more valuable than customers. T: At the top of that list would be money. In short---
[2] T: [Spend wisely.] After all, collecting on it can be quite a chore for me.
[4 Table of contents]
[5 Story summary and character overview]
[7] W: ... T: That's enough, Ripple Rapple.
T: What if he dies?
R: I'm not one of the tournament competitors, so even if I killed him, it's not like I'd be disqualified. ?: I, I'll return it... ...the money... T: Haa~~ ...That's not the problem here...
T: If he dies, we won't be able to collect from him! Whatever, just go toss him off at the Doc's place. R: Alright. W: M, master~~~
[8] W: Ah...Is he being taken to that Doctor's place... If he goes there, he'll just be saddled with more debt~~~
W: ...Wait...? Doctor? T: Well then
T: Shall we talk business, Kawamura Hideo and Wiruko. H: ...!
H: ...Why do you know who we are? T: I was contacted by the Doc after all...I also heard that you're a favorite for the competition.
T: ...You need it before the end of today, right?
[9] T: 3 million tickets T: This is not an amount you can get all that easily in this city.
T: I'll lend it to you with the collateral being your participation as the Doctor's experimental subject.
T: To be on the safe side...Let's say 10 percent interest for ten days.
H: Forget safe, these are illegal rates. Furthermore, W: ...W, wait...?! Iori Financial Firm and... H: Iori------
[10] W: ----General Hospital! That means this corporation---!
W: You and that Doctor are accomplices---!! T: Kukuku...
T: ...So what if we are?
W: Then we'll just go to a more honest finance firm! We won't be taken in by your scheme!! T: Good luck finding one. W: Eh?
T: I've already gotten rid of all the competing banks in this city, so anyone wanting to borrow any significant amount of money can only come here.
[11] W: T-this is...[President of the Iori Massatsu Firm and Leader of the Massatsu Firm Group, Iori Takase]...?
T: Currently, about 75% of this city's businesses are under my group's control. Even the trade routes for the remaining 25% are securely within the sphere of our influence. W: W-what...?!
H: The Massatsu Firm Group... W: What the heck kind of company is that!!
T: ...Kuku It's an evil organization.
W: Haa...Another weirdo...
[12] T: And so, I'll send this money over to the Doctor. ...Understand? Upon failure of repayment, you'll be sold to the Doctor to settle the account.
T: You'd better get working! ...And let me just tell you, that bat hurts like hell, understand...?
W: Master. H: Of course, what has been borrowed should be returned, but the only way to obtain the tickets of this city is by defeating the monsters in the underground labyrinth.
W: Our chance of winning against monsters is...? H: Zero.
L: We've been hearing about you two. That you've even gotten three victories on the first day! W: Nihihi~ That's right~ L: It's the talk of the town. L: T-that's amazing! You two are currently the frontrunners now~!
H: The other competitors are looking this way. : The tourney favorites? : Where?
L: So what are you up to today? L: Is something wrong?
[14] W: We've come to fight some monsters~! L: Alrighty, so you'd like to visit the labyrinth then!
L: Please fill out these forms first. I'll guide you to the entrance afterwards.
L: If you are taken out by the monsters while in the labyrinth, you'll be disqualified from the tournament.
L: By the way, you can find all sorts of treasures in the labyrinth!
L: This is the entrance~ H: Treasures, huh. That's right, it's too early to give up.
H: Who knows, maybe lady luck will visit us again. W: Let's do this~!
H: ...Let's go.
[15] H: ... It's a huge, warabimochi.
H: ...This thing. Wonder if i- W: Ah! It's a slime!
W: Master! Ahhh~!
[16] H: ----!!! W: Ah!
W: M- M- Ma- H: ...
W: Master~~~~!!
H: ...Why, am I back in this hospital? D: Heehee~
[17] D: Get on, will ya?
H: ... What the heck happened...
W: Like this! You were taken out by a slime, but since we were still outside of the labyrinth, we weren't disqualified. W: However, the doctor! And these black suits showed up! And claiming to be your personal physician they carried you off~~~!!
H: In short, H: ...
H: I'm going to become a drill-man...
[18] T: ...What the hell!
T: Is he really one of the tourney favorites?!
D: ...Takase~, be a little quieter in a hospital, please~
T: Cut the crap Doc, what the hell is going on here? Did he really beat the colonel?! You sure you don't have the wrong guy?! D: No, it was definitely this man here.
T: Then how the hell was he beaten by a friggin' slime?! W: Master, this is kinda bad. H: ....The plan to act the role of the tournament favorites.
[19] H: The luck and momentum we had going for us may soon become reduced to mere coincidence.
T: ...You're really weak as shit, aren't you?
W: That's not true!! T: Hmph! Originally, the underground labyrinth was the place test the strengths of the participants, you understand?
T: In other words, how deep you got into the dungeon was the indicator of your level as a participant! To be beaten without even setting foot into the first floor, what does that make you?!
W: But that's--- W: ...!
[20] W: Master H: Then in that case H: How do you think we were able to get 3 victories...?
T: ...It must have been accidental. Such things can happen twice or even thrice.
H: As expected of such a young president, you're quite the realist. However, we couldn't help but to lose in that situation. H: ...That was what we concluded.
[21] : ! Hmm...What are you trying to say? H: Pardon me for saying this, Mr. President, but I couldn't care less about debt or the like.
H: That is, none of you are competitors in the tournament, correct?
H: So we could just kill you without a penalty if need be. W: M-...Master, what are you saying...?!
T: ---...Kukuku~ ...I see. So that's how it is...?
[22] T: I was thinking you had quite the expression for your age, but you're the first I've ever met who would speak so brazenly face to face.
H: ...He bought it.
H: ...However, we would rather you not misundertand our intentions. H: In this tournament, we made one miscalculation.
H: By winning too easily and showing too much strength, no one is willing to have a match with us. W: ...That's true. There really is no one who even looks like they might challenge us.
H: To find that slime at the time was truly a stroke of fortune. H: In the presence of the other competitors, we lost in such a ridiculous way.
[23] H: Furthermore, we were taken to this hospital which is known to be under the jurisdiction of the Massatsu Firm Group. The news should have spread throughout the city by now...
H: Like, that we're weak and that we're now in debt...
T: Preposterous...Are you trying to say that this has all been within your calculations...?
T: But what do you plan to do about your debt? H: Of course, we will pay back what we owe. However, in another way---...That is
H: The money that you've loaned, I will collect on it for you.
T: Wh...What are you talking about...?
[24] H: For the participants running from your debt collectors, If I, who has been confirmed to be weak, am their opponent and they are told [If you win, all your debts will be cleared], then you can see already right...?
W: Y-you can't mean...Master?!
H: I will offer them a match with the money as a pretext.
[25]
T: ...And your take will be---? H: ...Ten percent of the collected amount, and if possible, I'd like to settle only major debtors.
T: And what if you lose? H: We'll merely lose the right to participate...but I'll still continue collecting for you.
T: Kukuku...I see. T: Kuku...Hahahaha
W: S-so what do you think?
[26] T: ...Wonderful...! You're exactly the sort of talent I've been looking to hire...!
[27] T: In addition to your terms, I'll even throw in a monthly salary as a bonus!
T: Kawamura Hideo, I gladly welcome you as a full time employee of the Massatsu Firm Main Office...!!
H: ...It's my pleasure. : Kawamura Hideo-----
[28] : ---Inauguration.
H: ---So in the end I...
H: I guess I only have the ability to deceive others... W: You could say they were simply misunderstanding on their own though. H: ...But...
H: Is there any meaning to that which has been gained through deception? H: When a lie unravels, I wonder what people think of themselves---
[29] W: ...As long as you win, it'll be fine, right? Even if it is deception, being able to take it so far can also be considered a talent.
W: ...And, though it may start off as a lie, if you can collect the debts and continue winning until the very end, it will have become the truth, won't it?
H: ...Even though you're a virus... H: That was a very, human-like---... W: I found a similar predicament on one of those counseling websites.
W: I chose what looked like a good response. So, did that help at all?
T: What are you two whispering about? W: Nothing at all.
[30] W: More importantly, are we there yet? T: Yeah, we're just about there.
W: ...Ahh...?! You mean this is...?!
T: Well, it doubles as both my home and office. T: Hahaha...
L: ...Hm?
[31] L: Master! Are you done for today already? T: If it isn't Lily.
T: I still have something to take care of. I'm in the middle of setting up a new employee I hired today. L: oh?
L: Welcome to the both of you. W: Um Are you a maid?
L: Nope~ This is who I am.
W: [Massatsu Firm Chairman, Head Maid, and Massatsu Firm Group Ringleader, Lily]... W: Ch-chairman, then that means---
W: Y-you're even more important than the president?! H: An odd master and servant relationship...
[32]
H: ...The money
H: Hand it over...
: ...Oh~?!
[33] W: Ooooh~! Scary! Quite frightening~~!
L: It's perfect for a debt collector! Or maybe even a professional hitman~.
T: Like looking in a mirror... Actually, it might even suit you better.
H: Thank you very much. You even bought a new computer... W: Nihihi W: A new house~
L: Hm Well then, it's your turn Wiruko-kun. Let's have you try on some clothes. W: ...! By clothes, you mean like that maid uniform?
L: Yes That's what I mean.
[34] W: Alright. Well then...
W: Nihihi~ So how is it? T: W-w...
T: Stop right there!! What was that?! That noise just now was... L: What happened?! W: Um, uhh...
W: Uh, well... Master W: Should I tell them...?
[35] T: ...I see. I thought I was pretty knowledgeable, but... This is the first I've heard of an electronic spirit. W: Whee~! L: Yeah...Especially one being born from a PC...
L: Wow L: She's really in there. W: Ooh~ Just what I'd expect of the latest model! W: The hard drive is fast~! The memory is huge~~!!
W: I-I should infect the president and make him my papa...!! W: Fuwah~!
W: Master, I was only kidding~~...
T: Hm, seems like Wiruko-kun is quite pleased...Is there anything else missing?
T: ...Let's see, clothes, computer... T: No wait, you're unarmed aren't you?
[36] T: What sort of thing do you go for? Guns? Knives? Swords? W: Uha~! So master will finally get a weapon~!!
H: Well...I--- A weapon is...
L: Ah, what do you think about this one? Master~
T: ...This one, hm...It's something we only had made half as a joke...Well, maybe it'll make a good match ...
W: W-what does he mean, a good match...? What exactly is in there...? L: Fufu~, something F-U-N~
[37]
W: ! Master, aren't you going to ask what's inside? H: ...It's heavy.
T: Hm If something comes up, it's sure to come in handy. It's quite reliable.
H: Even if something does come up, I doubt I'll be able to properly use whatever it is...Contents aside though---
T: ...When it comes to simple destructive power, this shouldn't lose to any common weapon or magic. It's up to you how you use it.
H: I see, at the very least if I just swing this around, I can make some use of it.
H: Then, thank you very much."
[38] T: Well then, this is the debtor blacklist and the keys for your car.
T: I expect much from you, Kawamura Hideo...Kukuku~ L: Good luck you two...Of course I mean in the Semahai as well... https://mangahelpers.com/t/trabius/releases/16107Translation: Dream Gold 72009-09-14T17:53:37+00:00trabiusadmin@mangahelpers.com[25]
Box: Houreki Era year 2008 Dark City was suddenly invaded by monsters (it may seem like a joke, but this really happened) Box: With few means to oppose such an overwhelming strength, many humans fell prey to the monsters.
S: Himuro! How goes the battle?! H: Battle?! You can't even call it a battle, Shad! It's a slaughter, completely hopeless!
S: What about Anbus and Nighter! H: Most likely eaten three days ago. Polunc, Pete, and Mr. and Mrs. Zetta are all dead.
[26]
H:Ahhh, we're done for! It'll be us next!!! S: Himuro, giving up too early has always been a bad habit of yours. H: You seriously want to preach at me at a time like this, you!!
R:---You warriors who fall before overwhelming force R:Everyone foresees their own death.
H: Who?! S: You are...
R: Yet, to have given up already R: when the outcome is not yet set in stone...
[27]
R: I am [one without a name]. But, if you have something to say, you may call me [Kuro]. Box: That's right. That was the first time Kurorat and I met...
Chapter 7 Elevator Game 47F->Next Stage Box:On that very day, the [Monster Incident] was brought to a close.
[28] Shirogane Mall 47F
S: Actually...
S: Just when did he start wearing those ridiculous sunglasses, I wonder.
R: That's so mean, calling them ridiculous R: I really thought they looked pretty cool on me, y'know.
[29]
S: What the heck are you up to...? R: Aw, what a bland response. Come on, at least act surprised.
R: After all that work to take over the mall's projection system... Box: In charge of CG: Katana Shirabano
R: There wasn't much time, so we had to settle for a 2D display--- ?: 'As if anyone cares'
S: Well? You planning to scurry around some more, Kuro? R: Hahaha, my apologies. But, I really am quite weak, after all. Doing all this running around and so forth is my only chance to win.
[30]
S: 'Still has no chance, I think.' R: Anyway, I really am weak.
R: No matter how many scrapes I get into, I still cannot overcome my fear. R: No matter how much time passes, I remain as weak as ever. Probably, that'll never change, now and forever... R: No matter how often I face death...I doubt it will make me stronger.
R: Hmm, whatever should I do? S: Hey, the hell are you blathering on about...?
R: But, when I look at a DUMB BRUTE like you, I don't really feel so bad, you know?
[31]
R: I've seen how you go gallivanting around. R: Assassin Knight...Is that what you're supposed to be? Aren't you just showing off?
R: To put it bluntly, you're clearly an idiot. R: It doesn't matter how much power you have, you know? Before my strategical planning, you're just like a pig.
R: Yeah! As if someone like you'd be able to kill me~~ Stu~~pid
[32]
S: You know, if you really want to die so bad, I'm more than happy to kill you Kuro.
R: Man, and all the rest of you knights, you're just like him, aren't you?
R: You knights gathered here today, as soon as you lock eyes with someone, you all have to start something. Seriously, it's like you don't have a brain between the lot of you all. : Whad'he say?!
R: Guess in the end, the only way to make my point is to beat some sense into you, huh. R: Since you guys are all showoffs like him.
[33]
R: Come everyone, no need to wait your turn.
Where is the video control room...? That should be where he is...
R: I'll show you all the difference in our levels.
: Very well! Don't you move an inch from that spot!
All the knights have headed off towards Kuro S: But, he'll die by my hand...
Box: Hm? All the knights are gathering to Kuro...? Hasn't something like this happened before? H: Huh?! You're called Kuro?
[34]
Box: You can't really say that he ever did anything. H: So? Did you come to fight too? R: Not exactly...I was evacuating but I got lost...
S: He didn't take command, nor did he ascertain the weaknesses of the monsters S: And of course, he couldn't fight against the monsters either.
S: As he tried to run away...
S: He'd get involved,...
S: get in the way,...
S: get smacked aside...
S: And yet.
[35]
Box: At the center of everything, he was always right there...
Box: And now, this time... :Whaaaaa?!
:What the hell is this?! :It's raining mannequins!! Box: B8F Womens' apparel Section 3
:Waaaaah!!
:What is thi~~~s?! I can't get free~~~! Box: 37F Drugstore- Grift
[36]
R: What's the matter everyone? Having trouble? Box: Video control center Off limits to non-personnel
R: Hmm, a certain Knight somewhere seems to be fluttering about unable to find me still~~~ :Ah! It's the Assassin Knight! :Hand over the treasure and your NP, you bastard.
R: I guess even the mighty J-crystal can't do a thing to power up your intell- S: Shut the hell up!!
S: You better be ready to die Kuro.
R: Hmph... *ring*
[37]
K: Ah, Kuro-kun. K: Yeah, it's almost going too well over on my end.
K: But, y'know, this is---
K: They all keep falling into these childish traps, yea? It's kind mysterious? R: There's a reason, Katana.
R: It's because such a provocative declaration came from me, the weakest and least athletic of the knights, that they're being so easily tricked like this. K: Ahh~, I see
R: But actually... R: I'd like to end this sort of plan quickly. I'm not looking forward to all the badmouthing I'm going to get for this. K: Ahaha
K: Well, this really isn't your style to begin with, after all.
[38]
S: [Everyone gets caught off guard sometimes] was it...I guess so, huh. Even I have been a bit careless. S: I really should have known how fearsome you can be considering two years ago.
S: However...It all ends here. S: This time, I am not unprepared. I am not underestimating you. And I will not miss.
S: Fatal mystic arte #337 Hell's Judgment
[39]
R: ---This is what I meant, y'see.
R: when I said that you were careless...Shad.
S: ---- Shit...
[40]
R: I even gave you a major hint that I was using the projection system. S: 'So it was an image?!!'
R: If only you had stopped to think about it, I'm sure you would have seen right through this... By the way, the real me is upstairs one floor.
^Fake
S: K~!
[41]
R: Oh yeah, I guess I forgot to mention,
[42]
R: The indoor water park, [Suns]. R: It's on the other side of that wall, waiting for its grand opening tomorrow. Along with a ton of water. R: The rushing water'll set off the firedoors.
Box: The duel between No. 86 and No. 250 has ended.
Box: Results: No. 250 gains 100 NP.
Sign: Wait time to entrance: 200 minutes Box: Additionally, No. 250 is in possession of the Kurmond Lode spirit stone. +200 NP
3 rank promotions in total R: Ah~~~, that was scary... R: I really thought I might die...
[43]
No. 250 wins
R: It's scary no matter how many times I do these things...Just can't get over it... R: Man, I wonder what I should do...
Box: Kurorat=Jio=Clocks Rank V NP 550 R: I guess... it's just my destiny to keep living like this, weak as I am.
[44]
R:REIDOLL No. 9, designation 9. R:The cyborg born of the joint project between the Shirabano Group and the Valhano Group. R:As I thought, it seems like she was here at Shirogane Mall for awhile. K:Seems that way... R:Katana, you wouldn't happen to be able to figure out where she was sent, would you? and the date that she was moved?
Box: But still--- I kind of wonder why we're here trying so hard to find out about her K: Ok Done! R: So fast!
[45] K: The end location is the Shirabano Corporation Headquarters in Dark City Central District. K: The departure time was...about ten seconds ago.
R: Eh? Wait...how long ago?!
H: This air transport vehicle guides us to the next stage.
[46]
H: Enjoying the show, everyone? Perhaps for Kurorat, who somehow managed a victory, these events will also turn out to be a blessing in disguise.
H: However, someday even his luck will sour.
H: And, when that day comes, he too shall know the taste of defeat...
H: Well then, until next we meet again. https://mangahelpers.com/t/trabius/releases/16082Translation: Dream Gold 62009-09-13T17:54:43+00:00trabiusadmin@mangahelpers.com[1]
Theirs is an elegant sword dance that pits life and blade against destiny.
[2]
Now, let us watch their performance
Dark city year 2050, Nov. 27- Day of one hundred people
West district's main garbage processing plant
As of today, the 235 knights have been reduced by more than half?
Geez, so reckless...
VS crimson cloud
Dark city year 2051, Feb. 9- Day of ten people
I will not lose!
I shall defeat you, then Dream Gold will be mine!
VS Violetta=the=Carstone
Dark city year 2051, Apr. 1- Day of two people
Dark City Central
?: Of all the 250 knights, only you and I remain.
VS ???
[3]
Box: 60F Warehouse #6 of Shirogane Mall
S: Force Wrath!!
S: Phantom Wrath! S: Earth Silk!
S: Deadly Earth Needle!!! Shad=Hebimate AKA: The Assassin Knight
[4]
Chapter 6 Elevator Game 60G->47F
[5]
S: ... S: Well done, Kuro~ Just now, I was seriously trying to kill you. R: Ahaha. I'm surprised myself, dodging all that.
S: Well, it's not like I mind, but S: The more you keep running, the harder it'll be for you to die in peace, Kuro
R: Come on...You and I R: Weren't we allies during the 'Monster Incident' before? Kurorat=Jio=Clocks Knights member #250
K: Eh--~What's that you say? K: Kuro-kun, you were acquainted with Shad-san? Katana=Shirabano Kurorat's partner
[6]
R: Yeah...It was two years ago. I guess you weren't here in Dark City back then though, huh Katana. S: How nostalgic. Has it really been two years since that incident...
K: Awesome~ He~y, autograph this for me please~ R: ---He's trying to murder me here, seriously
Box: Shad=Hebimate, the hero of Dark City's West District Box: Renowned for crusading against the criminals of the dangerous west district, he gained the nickname 'The Assassin Knight'.
S: Ah, that's right. Now that I think about two years ago, I should ask you how that case is progressing? R: Uh, case?
S: Oh please! You should remember that two years ago, I asked you to research the demon stone. I take it you must have collected quite a bit of info on it by now. R: Ah,
R: Actually...I forgot all about that.
[7]
S: Ohhh, is that right, you just forgot, huh? R: I'm really sorry, it was an honest mistake. S: Well, not hearing from you at all in two year, I really,
S: should've known. Hammerfall!!!
S: Hey, you're part of the knights too right? Fight back a little, will ya!!
S: As long as you're a knight, you have to follow the terminal's instructions!! R: That's not very compelling!
[8]
R: Come on! You joined the knights in order to track down the demon stone!
R: So, why aren't you going to g, Gyuh~
S: Well yeah, you're right and all, but S: I thought as long as I'm a member of the knights, I might as well handle any unfinished business, y'know.
K: Kuro-kun, you are still alive, right?! If you are, say something... R: *Beep* Of course I am. As if I'd let myself die here.
[9]
K: Wait right there----I'll be right over to help... R: No, don't!! For now I'll be fine without you.
R: Right now I need you to get the elevator S: Mystic arte, Tiger Fang
S: You should never abandon your responsibilities!!
R: Ma~n, same as ever, he's such a serious hardhead---!
[10]
S: Gotcha!! Danger! Gas bomb
S: What?!
R: *pant*x4 *Ding*
[11]
K: Kuro-kun!! I've got the elevator working! R: Ok, thanks.
K: Geez, that could've turned out bad, We really need to start carrying some weapons, like a pistol or something, don't y'think? R: Haha, but then it would be harder to take advantage of the enemy's negligence, right?
S: Negligence?
S: You really think I'm ever negligent? S: I'm used to getting burned thanks to that stupid captain of the Kuuko.
R: Well... R: Everyone gets caught off guard at least once in their lives.
[12]
R: L, like me just now, for example...
R: Kuh...
S: Shit...Did he purposefully aim for the elevator?
S: Deadly Wrath Shot!!
[13]
S: Wha?!!
K: Ya~~~~~h!!
[14]
S: Ah~ S: Oh~
S: !!
S: The hell was that...?
[15] R: What were you thinking---?!! R: I was so shocked, I thought I was going to have a heart attack!!
K: You mean this? It's our new product, the beam saber. R: Don't go making it more difficult with something like that----!!!
K: Shad-san'll probably have to pull the breaks. K: Ah, the power's been cut. R: We're splitting up for now, got it?!
It's been awhile since I've seen Kuro-kun show his anger. K: Ok, let's think of some counter-measures. I'll do anything, as long as it's within my power, ok? R: ~~~~!!
[16]
K: E~~h?!
K: Wait a minute, Kuro-kun! K: That's, I just can't do it... Or rather, that's just too much responsibility!
R: Just stop. I'm not going to listen to any objections. K: Ku...Kuro-kun, please don't be mad. R: I'm not mad, not mad at a~~ll.
R: Ok, commencing special operations. Shouldn't you get going?! K: Uuh~~~
[17]
R: Well...now then. R: At least Katana's taken care of the first part.
R: No turning back now I guess.
: Over there! Found the demon stone! :Wait, that could be a fake.
H: So you guys are after it too huh. The demon stone, I mean.
: Not to worry! When the two of us are together, even the Assassin Knight is no problem. R: Yeah, no wait, that's not what I was worried about. S: Hmm, But, you all should know about it right? The effect that carrying a spirit stone has on the holder?
box: 47F Food court
[18]
:Yeah, it's 'attraction' S :With the emblem imbued within the spirit stone, it'll attract all sorts of things.
S:Such as people or money...Yeah, I guess attracting customers would be pretty useful for a department store, wouldn't it? S :Ah, but in the case of the Kurmond Lode spirit stone, what it attracts is, Evil!! It attracts those with maliciious intents.
R: I see. R: So that's why someone like you who wishes to exterminate evil has such an interest in this thing...
[19]
Now that I think about it, it's true...The knights after this stone...No, the knights drawn by this stone are mostly those you could say have some degree of wickedness to them.
S: I told you to stop running! S: Don't you care? If you keep doing this, your rank will keep dropping.
R: I'll be fine. This time I made sure to take precautions beforehand.
S: Precautions? :*beep*
No. 86 Fleeing from duel Demoted to rank D -100 NP
[20]
S: ?! Why am I losing NP?!
R: Hmmm, you said you'd do anything to help out, right...? K: Yeah...but...what exactly did you have in mind...? R: Okay, take this for a bit.
R: You don't mind taking over as a knight for a while do you? K: Eh?
Kurorat Jio Clocks Rank Y
[21]
Katana Shirabano (commissioned) Rank U
K:!?!?! R: So now there's no problem if I run around as much as I like. R: And, since he'll be the one 'running away' I guess he'll be the one losing ranks instead.
K: Are you sure this is okay Kuro-kun?
?: Found you Mr. Assassin Knight!
?: Hand over the Demon Stone. S: I can't, I don't have it. ?: Die please. Must be tough being popular.
[22]
S: ---- So you choose to [escape] again, huh! S: You're such a sad and cowardly man.
S: You can't even match up to me as one of the major players of Dark City. S: So then...!!
S: Do you really think a piece of scum like you would ever be able to obtain 'it'?!!
Box: Shirogane Mall Mall Entrance Queue
E: It'll be ok.
[23]
E: Since it's you, I'm sure you've already noticed. E: Yes, the fact that [that] actually isn't such an impossible task. Box: Et Ayle A girl who lived in the same apartment complex as Kurorat
H:Thank you for coming to Shirogane Mall today~! I am Key-chan, the character projected before you all~~ H:Make sure to buy lots of stuff, everyone~~!
H:I especially like those of you who purchase expensive things~~~!
R: So the Kurmond Lode spirit stone attracts those with malicious intent...does it now?
[24]
R: But right now, I'm the one who has it.
R: If I use the many peculiarities of this shopping mall to my advantage...
R:It may just be easier than I thought to beat him, that Assassin Knight... https://mangahelpers.com/t/trabius/releases/15939Translation: Kitsune no Yomeiri 22009-09-08T06:33:06+00:00trabiusadmin@mangahelpers.comPg 37 A Mischief Maker Appears
Pg 38 Box: When one day, a certain boy came across a fox shrine O: I don't need anything extraordinary. I would just like to live my life in peace. Box: ...and prayed with this wish in his heart,
*chirp chirp
*waft O: ...Hm? This smell...?
K: Good morning, Ousuke-sama. O: Gah!
Box: he somehow ended up with this incredibly beautiful wife. K: Breakfast is ready.
Pg 39 O: Uh, smells nice. K: Well then, eat up.
So she made miso soup, the customary dish of a Japanese breakfast, huh... I wonder how it'll taste...
*slurp... Sound of drinking miso soup
O:...I...I guess it's not too bad... It tastes great~~ Mother~~ K:Wah, I'm glad<3. And there's still more to come.
K:Fried tofu sushi and K:Udon with fried tofu.
K:Chicken, egg, and fried tofu on rice K:You're not my mom.** O:Rice cake with fried tofu
K: Omelettes with fried tofu K: And also, plain fried tofu O: This isn't even cooking anymore!
O: Wait, everything has fried tofu in it!! K: Huh?
Box: There's only one problem with the situation: the fact that she is actually a [kitsune].**
Pg 40 O: Are you trying to turn me into a fox?! Whatever, I'll just wear it over my pajamas K: Where are you going, Ousuke-sama? O:School!
K:I'll come with... O:No!!! K:So you mean I really can't...
K:...Go with you, Ousuke-sama? O: Guh. *heartbeat
It'll be a problem if I spoil her by letting her do whatever she wants... O: I said you can't, so you can't! O: My school has no need for foxes.
O: Just wait here quietly...
O: Geh?!! *Trip *Tr-ip
O:W...why are my shoes glued to the floor... K:My apologies, I simply couldn't help it Box: Industrial strength glue-->
K: But as expected of Ousuke-sama, to react so marvelously to such a cliche prank, K: I'm ever so fortunate<3
K: You're so wonderful, Ousuke-sama. Box: Ousuke, unable to properly scold her
O: Y, you're not fair~~ My heart even raced a little K: Ah, Ousuke-sama O: Don't try to stop me, I'm going to school now!
Box: Foxes really like to mess with people K: It'll be dangerous if you try to hurry~~ *Plop O: Yeah, I'm seriously unlucky...
Pg 42 O:Peace at last.
:Yo~~, you're spacing out again, huh. :Do you really like school that much? Fix that bedhead of yours, man
O:It's not like I enjoy studying or anything. It's just that as long as I'm sitting here, I won't fall down any stairs or get hit by bird crap. O:I won't get hit by passing bikes or chased by dogs.
O:It's so nice, you know? I get this feeling of safetyy as long as I'm surrounded by other people. :You...Just wow, man. :Don't most of your problems stem from carelessness?
Pg 43
I wish I never had to leave school
K:...So this is a school where lots of humans go, huh...
K:Well now, time to head out I came after all~~ K:Where could Ousuke-sama be?!
Pg 44
*pl~op
*roll K:!!
K:This looks kind of like those balls they use in baseball...A softball!! The thread used to sew together the leather is generally white, and it's also a bit bigger~ Incidentally, this one's a #3 type of ball with a circumference of 30.5 cm (the common type). Background:Go Beijin! Box:Kyouka's bit of fan trivia
:So~~~rry, would you mind getting the ball for us? K:Eh? K: Me?!
K:A-alright, w, well then, While it may be a bit rude, please allow me to throw this to you!
K:Yah! To the left:Laser beam!!!
Pg 45 :Eh?
:Whoa! What the heck is she? That was crazy! Who is she? :Ah, wait a minute.
:You've just gotta join my softball team! :What the heck are you saying, you're in the handicrafts club. Phew, somehow I avoided making a mess.... K:Now then, where could Ousuke-sama be~~
:I can't believe it, that amazing DUNK!!! :What a jump, I was like, 'for real?' and then they were gone... O: There really are some amazing people Like this! :Yeah, that pitching form that was like Ichirou, I was like, no way~! It was a softball, but pitched overhand :But I didn't get a good look at 'em.
:But if I recall correctly, she had long white hair and was wearing something like a kimono... <---White Kimono---> She's here----!!!
Pg 47 O:W...where did she go?! :I, I have no idea. We're looking for her too. But why are you?
Crap~~~~! Why is she here?! If she pulls that weird stuff here at school, I can't even begin to imagine all the trouble To right of Kyouka:Tra~nsform!
O: I have to find her Ousuke-sama, where are you~~?
O:Wah~ K?:Kya
:No running in the halls~~~!!! :Gyah, monster~!
:You get caught by a beautiful woman like me, and you yell 'monster'?! Discipline time!! O:Umm...I have some urgent business to attend to... :Come'ere K:? I hear his voice, but...
O:Gyah~! I give, I give! :What kind of person taps on another person's flesh? More punishment~~!! Let's try this way...
Pg 48
Sign: Music Room K: This sound...
K: Ooh. Box: Extra recorder practice bunch
K:How nostalgic~ Reminds me of the music perfomance we used to do back on the mountain...
K:With Bear-san on the drums, accompanied by Squirrel-san's rhythmic walnut, I'd happily dance away~
Lalala~~
*spin
Pg 49
Lalala~ Where are you Ousuke-sama~~ :Wha... :What the heck...?
:Fufu...You're all blooming so wonderfully.
:If only someone as beautiful as these flowers here would come along...
K:Excuse me~~ :Hm?
K:Would you happen to know Ousuke-sama?
:O...Ousuke, is it...I think he's a first-year :You might find him if yoou try the south building. K:The south one? Ok, thank you very much.
Pg 50
South~~ Bold: Title [First encounter] Ah my dear... How lovely you are, my dear Like an oasis in my heart, The single blossom that you are matches the loveliness of a thousand roses. Ahh...If only I were forty years younger... Goddammit Bold:A principal's poem to youth
:O~~kay, well now~. If you will, let's! English~ :First
:Dis iz a penn :Dis iz a penn
K:Do you know Ousuke-sama? :I, I know not this Ousuke-sama~
I know not this Ousuke-sama~ K:Thank you very much~
!!!
:Tea~cher, just now, a person fell from the sky! :What?!
Pg 51 :There's no one there. :But, I could have sworn...
K:...Hm? Actually, which way is south anyway? To the right? Sign: West Building this way Box: Kyouka has absolutely no sense of direction whatsoever.
Box: At that time, Ousuke is... I'm finally free from the lecturing... If you do it again, I'll discipline you
O: I really have to find her this time. :Kya~~! What the heck is this~~! O: Maybe this way?
:The calligraphy paper has all these weird scribbles on them~!
:Nn! But the lettering is well done~!
O: She must be hiding somewhere... Waahh O: Now over there?!
Pg 52
O: Oh~! :Wah, what the heck (student A) O:Eh? That way?
:Kya, no way~~! (student B) O:This way! O:Which way! :Gyah~~ (Student C)
:I'm serious, a white shadow suddenly appeared, and... :No more~, too scary~~ :I saw it! It's a ghost! :The frogs for the dissection lab turned into birds and flew off!
O:Kyouka~~!!! O:What have you done to my paradise~~~! Give me back my break time!
:The ghost was spotted at the West Building this time! :Ghost? Don't you mean angel?
O: I'm going to find you this time no matter what~~~!
Pg 53
Where are you~~? *pant* Over here? How 'bout here? Where~~!!
Box:Rooftop
:Lend me one will ya. :Here.
:Ghua! :Why can't I find her?!!
Pg 54 O: I guess I'll just have to look for her from up here. O:Ah~ I'm hungry and I've got no money, man this sucks
:Hey...stop right there :You punk bastard, you know you're just asking for it, aren't ya O:Eh?
:*alighting D, delinquents... Hey! Get back here!**
K: Ousuke-sama! K: I finally found y...
:Hand over your money, punk. :Don't play with us. K:Ahh!
Pg 55 K:Hyup! :Is that a bird? :No, a plane?
O: Kyouka!! O: Geez you!! Where have you been?! Look at the mess you've made of the school/1 O: Just what do you think I-
:Ohoho! You're pretty~! :Lucky! You got some business with us?
K:... K:You...If you don't stop, I won't forgive you.
:Huh? What do you mean, won't forgive? O; Crap, at this rate, she's going to do her thing, saying [I won't forgive you for being rude to Ousuke-sama.]... O: Kyo...
Pg 56
K: I won't allow underaged smoking!! O: Oh man, so that's what she meant? I'm embarrassed~
:Don't say that now. :Here, light me. Like a hostess.
:It's in your best interest not to resist. :With just a single call, we can get 100 guys to back us up. If you don't want that pretty face of yours to get hurt, you'll come with us.
O:Wait, you don't need to listen to them! O: Run away, Kyouka!!
:Shut up and scram! O:Guh! K:Ousuke-sama!
K:...You...It's not my problem if you catch on fire. :Huh? You gonna give me a light? :We're not a mountain, so it's not like we're gonna catch fire.
Pg 57 K: Fire really isn't something you should be playing around with. O: S, stop! I already told you, you can't do that Chihuahua thing you did before! O: If anyone sees you doing that here then---
:W...what is with this smoke...
K:This has been passed down through the generations. My family's, K: traditional skill!
Pg 58 K:Fox flame!!
:Gyayayaya! :Water! water!
O: Wh...Fox flame...?
K: That should teach them the fear of fire. It can all start with a single match! O: Kyouka! You've gone too far again! Such a dangerous skill is---
Pg 59 K: It's fine. It dies out quickly on it's own. A minor flame like that can't do all that much damage.
K: Ou, Ousuke-sama?! Box: When you start a fire, make sure there's a responsible adult around to help you.
O:Ge~~ez! I told you not to come, but you did anyway! Then you go around making a big commotion everywhere! *This is Ousuke. O:What did you even come for?! School isn't a place for foxes to be pulling pranks!!
O: My lunch break's already ruined...If there's nothing else, just go home already... To the left:Just leave me be... K: Ah...Y'know, I...
Pg 60 K: I wanted to give this lunchbox to Ousuke-sama.... K:Ummm...If you would, well...
O:...This...You came here to give me this? K:Well, Ousuke-sama left this morning without anything, so...
O:Ah...
O:W, well, because of a certain someone...I am feeling rather hungry, s-so it shouldn't hurt to eat it....right? I guess you can't make an omelette without breaking some eggs... K:Wah~, I'm so glad~
K:Well then, I'll be off. O:Eh? Going home? K:That's right.
Pg 61 K:I shall await your return at home. K:I am your wife after all.
O:But this is the roof---
:Oh no, what was I thinking... I must apologize to you my dears... :Hm?
O:Wow...She really isn't normal... She was seen, yet she's acting like nothing happened... :So the skies are like the angels' roads?**
O:... O:Well now, maybe I can finally get to eat, but I think...
Pg 62
Fried tofu~~ O: Yeah, as expected.
O: Geez, the same thing over and over. This is why foxes are... *Bite
O:Ngh!!
O: Tasty~ Maybe I should say thanks when I get home...
Pg 63
K:Lunchbox safely delivered~
K:The school Ousuke-sama attends...
K:What a fun and wonderful place it is.
*Pray (Is pray a sfx?)
Box: The next day...
O: Ah, today should be nice and easy... O: Hm?
Pg 64
{Sorry, I'm not going to translate all that. It isn't too hard to guess most of it anyway.}
:We the newspaper club shall continue to look into this mystery. We seek the truth Hey hey ho (?) Box:And so Kyouka became one of the school's legends.
Box:Then, Lower right box: The summoned Tsunemaro T:Hm? You want to go to the same school as your husband? *nod T:Fu~ T:Hm~, it'll take a bit of work. I'll try asking one of the higher ups... Box:the legend may very well continue.
Notes------------ Pg. 39 Panel 6 This seems like a play on oyako, which means parent+child, or chicken+egg in the case of donburi. I could be missing something though.
Panel 8 Kitsune, or foxes, are said to like fried tofu
Pg. 54 Probably wrong, but I think it's something like that.
Pg. 61 Can't read it all: sora takaku-?ha tenshi no tsukai na no?