Guilty Gear XX Drama CD: Night of Knives Volumes 1-3 (Blade's Translation)

[Blade]

Just so you know, eventually this may get translated by someone better versed at the language than me, but I'm posting stuff here in complete form insomuch as I'm gathering it for myself (mostly for my GGR series), I may add translation notes and other stuff here that isn't in other translations, also this is intended to fix the gaps in my other Night of Knives summary that I kinda sped through. That said, each post after this first one will be a new section/track of the Drama CD in that format so that its more organized and you can follow along better. I'm skipping Robo-Ky/ABA/Axl's sidestories for now to cover the meat of the story, hope that doesn't bother anyone especially since Robo-Ky's story was never completely translated yet. You can read the other two in this:

http://www.gearproject.onehitcombo.net/Guilty_Gear/Drama_CDs/Night_of_Knives_Crap.txt (Just keep in mind some stuff in the summary is off by a bit, so I'll be fixing the main story as I go along).

All right, here goes...

[Blade]

Track 1-1: "Opening"

Narrator 「The 22nd Century. Mankind succeeds in understanding the theory of magic, and thus unlocks limitless energy. Science becomes regarded as a technology of the "Old World" and is forbidden worldwide. But then, by the power of magic, the forbidden living weapons, Gears, were created. The Gears, created for the purposes of fighting, bared their fangs against their controllers, and thus began a battle between the two with the future at stake. This brutal war had lasted for 100 years finally ended with the sealing of the Gears' leader, Justice. The age of blood and iron ended, as the human race gradually began to walk on the road to revival. Mankind's strength had been unleashed in the effort towards the war, creating a myriad of new possibilites. However, this power was not entirely made of light. For those sorrowful shadows that thrived in the dark, a new era had begun...

(*Cue "Feedback"*)

Guilty Gear XX Drama CD: Night of Knives Vol. 1: "Dance like a Devil"」

Edited June 17, 2011 by Blade

[Blade]

Track 1-2: "Embracing the moon on a Dark Night"

*Footsteps down a hall*

Millia 「Zato...where?」

Zato 「What's the matter?」

*Russle*

Zato 「In a sec...come in.」

*Ruffle*…

Millia 「Sleepless night, sleep medication, and a body pillow, am I correct?」

Zato 「I love silky skin, guilty as charged.」

Millia 「If you wanted a doll wouldn't it be better to have a slave?

They're much softer and more obedient, and their bodies can be quite the weapon if trained properly.」

Zato 「Relief could be obtained from embracing a doll...」

Millia 「And if I did, would it absolutely kill you?」

Zato 「If there was murderous intent in your embrace to kill me, dying wouldn't be too bad.」

Millia 「(Liar...)」

*Russle**Russle*…

Millia 「Hey...what were you doing just now?」

Zato 「I was just counting something....Carrie...Trevor...Macalore...」

Millia 「What is that?」

Zato 「They're the names of dead members...my subordinates...」

Millia 「You're not possessed by dead Assassins are you? Don't joke around with something bothersome like that!」

Zato 「They were good men; I was fortunate to have them, but it's regrettable...」

Millia 「So you doubt yourself...if you don't go to bed I'll pull your tongue out...」

Zato 「The real joke is that you have a fancy of pulling with deadly fingers--」

Millia 「Don't joke around! Assassins can't find happiness! Is that what you think?」

Zato 「...It seems that way...」

Millia 「An Assassin's path may walk in the Night. Possibly even obtain glory. But happiness?...Happiness is something we'll never obtain.」

Zato 「Why would that be...?」

Millia 「Happiness is a choice you make along the road. Happiness can only be chosen because of unhappiness or failure. That's why Assassins can only walk the path of an Assassin.」

Zato 「There might be another path you know...」

Millia 「What are you saying? With the kind of body you have...?」

Zato 「...Are you jealous?」

Millia 「Not jealous, anyway, you're fondling my hair, please stop...」

*Russle*…*Russle**Russle*

Zato 「A refusal...such harsh deadly words from someone so beautiful.」

Millia 「I don't get you...you desire me? So you want the embrace of a Kinjuu assassin doll?」

Zato 「You...is that what you wish for?」

Millia 「Killing time...Your fingers are cold. Also your arms, shoulders, they're smooth, stiff, and hard...」*Note this has sexual connotations.*

*Russle**Russle*…

Zato 「...Forget it...」

Millia 「...I can't just forget...」

Zato 「Millia...don't you want to create a time of happiness with me?」

Millia 「What a funny joke!」

Zato 「It's a dream, even if it's a worthless dream.」

Millia 「Just like a man. Even if it exists in darkness, you can't forget the dream?」

Zato 「In that case, my dream exists for you to see as well.」

Millia 「Despite being a man...and you love beautiful hair? Jealous? At this rate your dream will never fly and get crushed.」

Zato 「That's fine for now.」

Millia 「Yeah...Zato...」

*Russle*…*Russle**Russle*

~The next Morning~

*Knock-Knock*

? 「Master Zato. Master Zato!」

*Knock-Knock-Knock*

Millia 「He's calling...」

Zato 「Over, huh? How'd he get wind of this...」

Millia 「I'll send him away.」

*Door Opens*

Millia 「Ah, Good morning, Venom.」

Venom 「Master Zato's in, I presume?」

Millia 「I wonder...*sarcasm*」

Venom 「Your hair's a mess. Please comb it.」

Millia 「It's just bed-head...」

Venom 「Millia, if it's discovered you were fraternizing with the Organization's Leader without permission, it would be grounds for expulsion and you would be treated like a deserter, are you aware of this?」

Millia 「Oh my! Is that morning bloodlust?」

Venom 「Master Zato's person is very important! If you insist on these playful night excursions, you will be disciplined!」 *Venom's wording is complex regarding this matter, but by 'discipline' he refers to her having to contend with him personally.*

Millia 「I'm not that man's keeper, and neither are you.」

Venom 「Untrue. The safety of Master Zato is my top-most duty and priority. Move aside!」

Millia 「Yes, yes...Zato...the watchdog came to visit.」

Zato 「Venom, huh? Sorry about that.」

Venom 「It's fine, I simply wish to review the Mission Detail with you.」

Zato 「Hoh.」

Venom 「If you don't mind, this will be the meeting point.」

Zato 「Understood.」

Millia 「Go on ahead, I'll join you after my shower.」

Zato 「Understood...Wait.」

Venom 「Master Zato...!」

Zato 「Just like a woman, grooming herself till she's ready.」

Venom 「...As you wish.」*Note he is hesitant at Zato's decision to wait for her.*

Edited January 27, 2011 by Blade

[clockmongler]

I screamed in joy.

/stalks this thread

[Blade]

Track 1-3: "Meeting of the Wolves"

Venom 「This time, the Guild's Mission Contract is located in Calroni Kingdom. The assassination of Duke Dorian Scaburi.」

Zato 「So that's it.」

Venom 「Since he is an important figure with a security level of B+, our methods of execution are limited. I have no problems leaving security to Team Three.」*Zato seems to be paging through data files*.

Zato 「Alternate the plan structure. Because his position is that of an official within the country, it'd be best to get multiple impressions of the situation.」

Venom 「Sir. Anything further?」

Zato 「I'm going...」

Venom 「Master Zato, you? No, excuse me. It shall be arranged.」

Zato 「Millia is the striker. You and I are her support.」

Venom 「Millia is, and Master Zato and I are to support?」

Zato 「Yes.」

Venom 「Forgive me for my rudeness, Master Zato, but, are you not being too generous with her?」

Zato 「What do you mean by 'too generous'? It would be far too simple for me to send Millia out on a dangerous mission. If I wasn't generous, she'd be heading to her death.」

Venom 「Forgive my impertinence, Master Zato, but that woman's actions are far too selfish, she mustn't be protected from reparations.」

Zato 「Venom...have you given some thought to the future of the Assassins' Guild?」

Venom 「The Guild's...future?...No.」

Zato 「When the Holy War is over...what happens next?」

Venom 「The War economy will convert to a Common economy. The political power structures will chafe during the transition, and we, the Assassins' Guild will be in high demand.」

Zato 「Precisely. And that growth will give birth to "market competitors."」

Venom「"Market competitors"?」

Zato 「Soldiers can return from the battlefield, but we who function as Assassins are shunned by public opinion. If someone could grasp our destructive nature in battle, the seeds of battle would spread, sown, and be cultivated. New techniques would develop for a new generation.」

Venom 「Indeed.」

Zato 「Great battle potential would breed a receptacle for bounty hunters, and then...」

Venom 「Assassination work...?」

Zato 「Exactly. Ten years from now our own Guild will be thrown in upheaval. They'll come to possess a puppet army rivalling Millia's design. Understanding what she is, is the key.」

Venom 「As expected of Master...but I...」

Zato 「Save the questions for later. The best one suited for this mission is Millia, that's all there is to it.」

Venom 「Sir!」 *salute*

Zato 「Venom...are you happy with this life?」

Venom 「My happiness is to serve under Master Zato.」

Zato「You...so that's the 'happiness' you chose?」

Venom 「The very same.」

Zato 「What?」

Venom 「Even if I only had one choice in my path, I would choose this one. I have no regrets.」

Zato 「Is that so...about what I said, just forget it.」

Venom 「As you command.」

Edited January 27, 2011 by Blade

[creeping shadow]

Awesome, an actual Night of Knives translation. Keep up the good work.

[Blade]

Track 1-4: "Dancing Angel of Death"

*The scene is a dance party in Calroni, honoring King Salteria Calroni the 1st.*

Millia 「Such a pretty dress...a little hard to move in, but not bad at all.」

Zato 「Do you like it?」

Millia 「It'll get soaked in blood eventually...」

Zato 「What's that mean? It's so you'd fit in with everyone.」

Millia 「Who's 'everyone'?」

Zato 「These are nobles. This royal palace ball is a fish tank of sharks, thirsty for blood.」

Millia 「Aristocrats aren't all bad you know, isn't that a bit harsh?」

Zato 「Yes, even now, there's a conflict between factions within the royal court.」

Millia 「Because of the weak King, the politics became chaotic, right?」

Zato 「Well, what you've said is true enough.」

Millia 「So where is our King?」

Zato 「Wouldn't it be his bed-time?」

Millia 「What's that mean?」

Zato 「The current ruling King of Calroni Kingdom, Salteria Calroni I is only two years old.」

Millia 「The royal family ends with him, and so everyone's seeking favors?」

Zato 「It'll be tough work.」

Millia 「If it's so difficult, I'll just finish it quickly.」

Zato 「Your target is...over there. Duke Scaburi.」

Millia 「Ah, such a charming old man.」

Zato 「He may be charming but a shark's still a shark. He's the head behind the dissenting faction,

the most charismatic noble within the King's Court.」

Millia 「Understood. Once it's evening, I'll put him to sleep for good, that okay with you?」

Zato 「Yes. I'm counting on you.」

*A female aristocrat walks up to them.*

Female Aristocrat 「Excuse me, gentleman over there, would you care to request a song for a dance?」

Millia 「Eh!? Ah, sorry, I appreciate it but...」

Zato 「Ah...that is, I'm blind, you see.」

Female Aristocrat 「Hunh...that must be a troubling impairment...maybe perhaps you would allow me to lead?」

Millia 「I'm his escort--!」

Zato 「Hanging out with me might be a little boring, why don't you go on ahead?」

Female Aristocrat 「Is that so? If it's fine with you.

If it's not too much trouble I could introduce you to some male dance partners at the ball if you wish?」

Millia 「No, it's fine...!」

Female Aristocrat 「...so then, shall we go?」

Zato 「Yes. Call me Zato. So then, Millia, don't let your guard down...」

Female Aristocrat 「...I see, hehe...」

*Zato walks away with his new 'escort'.*

Millia 「Now I see, 'go mingle elsewhere', eh?」

？ 「Such a sad face, Mademoiselle. If you wish, I could request a tune most fitting for you.」

Millia 「I appreciate the sentiment, thank you...but I would probably step on your feet.」

？ 「Such sincere modesty. But perhaps even a wallflower could be entertained by conversation and a drink?」

Millia 「Yes, I think I shall.」

？ 「The balcony is open, if you'll please come this way.」

Millia 「Such a beautiful night sky...I am Millia Carrie, pleased to meet you.」

？ 「My how courteous, I am called "Slayer". Pleased to make your acquaintance...」

Millia 「"Slayer?"...such an ominous name.」

Slayer 「Pardon me...in truth it is a deceptive name and more the reputation I had in the old days.」

Millia 「Your household name must not have a peaceful history, then...」

Slayer 「Everyone has a story about their youthful indescretions to tell, I'm sure Ms. Millia has one as well?」

Millia 「Ehh...(A perceptive man. I wonder if he noticed?)」

Slayer 「That is to say, I noticed you bear a wound on your lower leg,

and the way your shoulders stiffen at the joints when you speak, yes?」

Millia 「It seems so, you've read me too easily.」 *Note she's speaking quickly and nervously here.*

Slayer 「Well then, what to toast to: ...To the Moon and Starlit night.」

Millia 「（Such a strange toast?） ...To the Moon and Starlit night.」

Slayer+Millia 「Cheers.」

*Tink*☆

Slayer 「I take great pleasure in observing the brilliant lives humanity has to offer,

not the least of which includes the eyes of an exquisite woman.」

Millia 「Such a grand compliment, I wonder...what significance there is behind those words?」

Slayer 「The young must fight through the carnage.」

Millia 「While it's true I'm young, to just get involved in any conflicts that take place is...」

Slayer 「I'm sure you're aware of that...that's why the color of your eyes is different from the carefree Aristocrats in this ball.」

Millia 「(Such a strange man...my hair is restless.)」

Slayer 「But that's not all...Ms. Millia, though your eyes may have lost some life, they still shine with radiance.」

Millia 「Your kind compliment is a little off...I'm not particularly interested in life. What I find interesting is...death.」

Slayer 「To live well is not the same as dying well, then? So you all think that death is a crude escape from your perspective?」

Millia 「'You all'?」

Slayer 「Ah, forgive my impertinence. 'Young people' is whom I refer to.」

Millia 「Perhaps, it's possible that's true for me as well.」

Slayer 「You will eventually find significance and meaning to your life, I guarantee it.」

Millia 「So now you're a prophet?」

Slayer 「It's intuition from observing people for many many years, in this line of work, that is...」

Millia 「Intuition, heavy flattery, AND senility, I can guarantee that. More importantly, how were you invited here?」

Slayer 「Oh! That's right. I have a wealthy companion who invited me.」

Millia 「Well this was enjoyable.」

Slayer 「Perhaps we shall meet again.」

Millia 「I wonder about that, but perhaps we might meet again...」

Slayer 「To meet under good circumstances, or meet under bad...whatever fate shall bring us together, then.」

Millia 「It seems so.」

*Slayer walks away*

Slayer 「Sorry to keep you waiting, Sharon. Huh? What's wrong? You're not mad are you?」

Millia 「(Such a strange man...? More importantly, he had no vulnerabilities. So skilled nobles exist as well, huh?)」

~~~~~

Zato 「(2:00a.m....Millia should've finished the mission by now.)」

Venom 「Sir, the fourth group you arranged for has arrived.」

Assassin 「Diversion and Disruption operations are prepared.」

Zato 「Anomalies?」

Venom 「There is no abnormality in the security patrols outside the palace or the castle.」

Zato 「The mission will commence at 03:00a.m. Once Millia's escape is confirmed, we withdraw.」

Venom 「Sir!」

Edited January 27, 2011 by Blade

[femoral]

This is my new favorite thread! Thanks for your work!

[Blade]

Track 1-5: "Master of the Scarlet Color"

*Echoes of footsteps in a castle hallway*

Millia 「Sigh...I didn't expect this castle to be so large. Duke Scaburi's guest room should be...here?」

*Millia picks the lock to his door and opens it.*

Millia 「Sigh...Look at him, sound asleep. Sorry, please don't hold this against me. Farewell.」

*Shinng**Splutch* (Millia threw a Living Lancer Dagger from her hair).

Duke Scaburi 「Uragh!..nn..guhhh...」

Millia 「Sigh...」

*Clap**Clap**Clap**Clap**Clap**Cue "Haven't You got Eyes in Your Head"*

Millia 「Who's there!?」

Slayer 「It's just me, young miss.」

Millia 「Why are you here!?」

Slayer 「It's as I told you, human-observation is my hobby. I saw it from the very beginning, "Miss Assassin".」

Millia 「Is that so? You must be a dog of this noble...MINCE! LUST SHAKER!!」

*Thwip**Thwip**Thwip**Thwip* (Millia's hair tendrils strike out at him.)

Slayer 「Hmph!」

*Block**Block**Block* (Slayer blocks her strikes with minimal effort.)

Slayer 「Hmhmhmm~~A rushed killing technique...I guess that's the current trend.」

Millia 「(This guy--!! Blocked it with his hands!?)」

Slayer 「It seems you want to continue...if that's the way you want it, it can't be helped.

Now then, I don't mind any means, this 'Ominous Slayer' will teach you what fighting is all about!」

*BURRRRNN*

Millia 「(What the--!? This intense pressure, it's growing!?)」

Slayer 「What's wrong?」

Millia 「(Guess I have to go all-out!) PIERCE THROUGH! IRON MAIDEN!!」

*Shoot**Shoot**Shoot* (Millia fires her hair like a legion of lances)

Slayer 「Mmm...Excellent technique, but too narrow!」

Millia 「Dodging...without moving!?」

Slayer 「This is how one uses power...EXPLOSION: MACH-PUNCH!!」 *SHOOM**BANG**EXPLOSION*

Millia 「Uwwaahghh!」

(Slayer moves at an incredibly high speed and punches Millia,

sending her reeling into the castle wall.)

Millia 「Enhgh...Hahh!」

Slayer 「Are you okay? Sorry about that. This power's a bit troublesome to hold back.」

Millia 「Enhh, I'LL KILL YOU!」

Slayer 「You seem to misunderstand me. I did not come here to fight.」

Millia 「To say such a thing right now!?」

Slayer 「I just came by to watch my junior subordinates at work.」

Millia 「Senior...another Assassin!?」

Slayer 「I retired a very long time ago.」

Millia 「Retire? Assassins don't just retire! To work for the Organization is a lifetime position!」

Slayer 「Even if you say that, my retirement was inevitable.」

Millia 「You...What are you?」

Slayer 「I am "special".」

Millia 「Really. So what does "Senior" want with me? *sarcasm*」

Slayer 「Well...Watching you work and that I had something important to ask you.

Millia, this time, are you aware the man you killed was rightous? Why's that?」

Millia 「Righteous?」

Slayer 「It's only pretext. "A society that benefits all men's good.

If there is no justice, the corrupt rulers must fail."* That is the Assassin's Law.」

(*Note: this phrase is tricky to translate, as he uses wording I'm unfamiliar with,

but at the same time quoting ancient Assassin Law. "世のため人のため、義無くしては始末するに非ず。" for reference.)

Millia 「Such moldy words coming from your mouth, I've never even heard of such a law! As expected of my "senior"! *sarcasm*」

Slayer 「!? What?! Then what's the meaning and purpose for Assassinations now?!」

Millia 「Now it's just paid Money Contracts. Money! *Derision*」

Slayer 「Hmmm...Understood. There's just one more thing I want to ask you.」

Millia 「What?」

Slayer 「Right now...are you happy with being a murderer?」

Millia 「（H-..Happy?）」

Slayer 「Hmm...so that's the current Guild...only killing for money, even if its subordinates are filled with sorrow. Such an Organization has no merit!」

Millia 「You don't have to tell me that!」

Slayer 「It appears Zato left you behind to do all the hard and dirty stealth work...If you'll excuse me!」 *Dash*

Millia 「Wait--! Guh...(My body...can't move?!)」

~Moments Later~

*Tromp**Tromp**Tromp**Tromp*

Castle Guard A 「The sound came from over here!」

Castle Guard B 「Duke Scaburi went this way...Sir Duke!」

*Bang**Bang**Bang**Bang**Bang**Bang**Bang*

Castle Guard A 「There's no other way! Force it!」

Castle Guard B 「Sir. Sorry! Engh!」

*Crash* *Tromp**Tromp**Tromp**Tromp*

Castle Guard B 「Sir Duke, are you alright! Ugghh?!」

Castle Guard A 「What's wrong!?」

Castle Guard B 「That woman came in...and after that Sir Duke was...he was dead!!」

Castle Guard A 「What the!?」

*Horn Blowing*

Castle Guard C 「Intruder! An Assassin! Sir Duke...was killed!!」

Millia 「(My limbs are numb but...I can still move...)」

*Weapons Raised*

Castle Guard B 「Don't move! If you move I'll run you through!」

Millia 「Go ahead and pierce me...」 *Cue "Writhe in Pain"*

Castle Guard A 「W...What!?」

Millia 「If you hadn't have hesitated and pierced me, you would have had a chance at winning.」

Castle Guard A 「Don't mess with me! Ah? What..is this?」

*Slither**Slither**Slither*

Castle Guard B 「Thread? This is...golden thread!」

Castle Guard A 「Ehhnn...it's cutting me...gah...my body can't...move...enh!」 (Millia grabs him with her razor hair.)

Millia 「That arm of yours...it's alright with me to just rip it off. What should I do? *sarcasm*」

Castle Guard B 「Gyah! Help me!」

Castle Guard A 「Help me!」

*The Guards flee as Millia lets them go.*

Millia 「Trash...Guh-ugh...I need to hurry and get out of here...」

*Klik-klak**Klik-klak**Klik-klak**Klik-klak*

Edited January 27, 2011 by Blade

[Blade]

Track 1-6: Slaughter Technique for the Sake of a Giant

*Horn Blowing*

Zato 「(The castle's pretty noisy...Millia...did she fail?) Begin the mission: start the diversion.」

Venom 「Sir.」

*EXPLOSION*

Venom 「CARCASS RIDE!!」 *Cue "A Solitude that Asks Nothing in Return"*

*Thtak**Thtak*,*Bash**Bash*

Castle Guard D 「Guuaaahhh--!」

Castle Guard E 「Uuuaaahhh--!」

Zato 「(Were they all hit...?)」

Venom 「No targets remain...」

Zato 「Proceed carefully...you'll die if more trouble comes.」

Venom 「I'm grateful for the concern...Odd...there's barely sufficient security.」

Zato 「It seems a diversion already occurred here...circle the area.」

*Boom*

Venom 「Those are...flares?」

Zato 「Even a deaf assassin can tell there's going to be a dogfight now.」

(*Zato's dryly saying the Captain's an idiot.*)

Castle Guard F 「Squad 2, expose the infiltrator. Squad 1, we apprehend the remaining assassins.」

Zato 「I had a feeling it was the Guard Captain

...this guy probably wants to take us on directly.」

Venom 「Then I shall spare a little flash. DOUBLE HEAD MORBID!!」

*Whip/Bash/Wack*

Castle Guard F 「Halt! I am Casteria Imperial Commander, Gottfried.

Despicable assassins, prepare yourselves!」

Zato 「Hoh...Casteria's Gottfried, the famous "Iron Whirlwind"?」

Gottfried 「The same. Care to try my famous blows for yourself?」

*Worth noting that Gottfried is voiced by Shishigami Bang's VA*

Zato 「Venom! Can I leave this area to you?」

Venom 「Master Zato, where are you headed?」

Zato 「To Millia. I've got a bad feeling...」

Venom 「...Please take care.」 *Zato disappears into his Shadow and vanishes*

Gottfried 「Running away? You thief!」

Venom 「Gottfried you said? You are unworthy of being Master Zato's opponent!

That's simply how it is.」

Gottfried 「Idiot. Assassins of the shadows have no place to hide under this light.」

Venom 「How foolish, burning a light to make yourself blind. Let's go!」

Gottfried 「Ooh!」

Venom 「STINGER AIM!!」 *KtakKtakWhipWhip*

Gottfried 「Enghh...TOO SLOW!」 *WHOOM* (*Gottfried blocks the cue balls and blows them aside with his wind.*)

Venom 「He took it!? No, I'm certain I hit his vital spots!」

Gottfried 「That puny magic trick won't work on me.」

*FOOM**CRASH*

(*Gottfried threw a massive attack into a wall as Venom narrowly dodges*)

Venom 「Considerable toughness. Then how about this? DARK ANGEL!!」

*Zwoosh**Explosion*

Gottfried 「Dwah!? Guu...won't...work...」

Venom 「No sense of pain? This is bad. At any rate I took out his subordinates.」

Gottfried 「Damn thief! You're still here!?」

Venom 「Two skills, one weapon. I have no reason to fear you.」

Gottfried 「If you don't listen to the voice of the wind...It'll shatter your bones!」

Venom 「You're pretty boring...let me show you what a multi-faceted attack really is!」

Gottfried 「KaaaBOOOOM!!」 *Swoosh*

Venom 「RED HAIL!!」

*KtakKtak**Taktaktak* *Gush* (*The cueballs pierce through Gottfried's wind attack*)

Gottfried 「Guuwaahhenhiih!!...This body...can't move...?」

Venom 「Your body does not feel pain. But you still require nerves to move, thus you cannot.」

Syndicate Member B 「Master Venom!」

*Trudgetrudgetrudge*

Syndicate Member B 「Team 4 is under heavy attack!」

Venom 「And Master Zato!?」

Syndicate Member B 「Still engaged.」

Venom 「Kuhhh..!」

Syndicate Member B 「Are you going to go? I shall accompany you!」

Venom 「No, Master Zato has left this to me. All teams, withdraw!」

Syndicate Member B 「Sir!」

Gottfried 「Wait! You cowards! This battle isn't oveeerrrr!」

[clockmongler]

Care to try my famous blows for yourself?

I laughed for about five minutes.

I am five years old.

[Blade]

Track 1-7: "Captive Maiden"

(*Cue "Writhe in Pain"*)

Castle Guard G 「Diiiieee! Assassin!!」

Millia 「Out of my way!」 *Shriip* (*Millia impales him with her hair.*)

Castle Guard G 「Uullg...uh..Assassin...Kiiiillll!」

Millia 「This guy, is he taking drugs? I know the wound I gave him wasn't shallow!」

Castle Guard H 「There she is! The Assassin!」

Castle Guard I 「Kill her! Kill the Assassin!」

Millia 「Pinched in? I can't handle these numbers!」

Castle Guard J 「Kill!」

Castle Guard K 「Seize her!」

Castle Guard L 「Die! Fox-girl!」

Castle Guard M 「Kill the assassin!」

Millia 「(This is the 5th floor? Then here goes!)」

(*Millia crashes through the Window and soars on her hair-formed Wings to the ground.*)

Millia 「Just a little break...」

Castle Guard N 「She jumped!」

Castle Guard O 「You won't get away womaaan!」

Castle Guard P 「Chase her!」

Castle Guard Q 「Chase herrr!」

(*The guards also jump from the windows of the 5 story building and land poorly.*)

Millia 「These guys are...committing suicide!?」

(*The guards that seemingly died from diving out of the building suddenly come back to life. One grabs her foot and they begin to transform into monsters.*)

Millia 「...anh...my foot!」

Castle Guard R+S 「YOUUU CAAANNN'T RUUUNNNN AAASSSAASSIIIIIN...」

Castle Guard T,U,V 「FSUUUUUHHHH...AAASSSAASSIIIIIN...」

Millia 「...D-Don't touch me!」

*Flutter**Land*

？ 「I do believe that's sufficient.」

Millia 「Who are you!?」

？ 「Such a pathetic creature. My name is Leon Maining.」

Millia 「Kill!」

Leon 「Killing is simple, but you...you look like you could use a little help. *Sarcasm*」

Millia 「Wh-what are you--!?」

*Shinng**Prick* (*Leon uses a needle to put Millia to sleep*)

Millia 「Ugh...」

Leon 「Hmhmhmhmmmheheehee~Bloodstained Maiden, sleep for a little while...」

Millia 「U..uuhhh...」 *Thud*

Edited June 16, 2011 by Blade

[Blade]

Track 1-8: "Return of the Master"

*Bang**Creeeaak* (*A door bursts open.*)

Zato 「Why...are you here?」

Slayer 「Why? It's just been a while since I've seen the face of my "junior".」

Zato 「There's nothing here for you to see at all...Founder...」

Slayer 「I'm gone for a little while and the Organization seems to have changed quite a bit...」

Zato 「So now I have to earn the title of being an Assassin?

I'd like to know exactly what my "senior" is spouting about now...」

Slayer 「So then, you think you're running a business now?」

Zato 「It doesn't matter who it's for...the Organization functions for the Organization's own sake.」

Slayer 「What meaning is there to an organization that's created to fill its members with sorrow!?」

Zato 「Being hassled by whatever an old man has to say is too tedious.」

Slayer 「In that case, I have a few questions to ask you.」

Zato 「I'd love to hear one of your lectures, but...now there's no time.」

Slayer 「So I'm being a nuisance, you say...?」

Zato 「Indeed...senile old man...OUT OF MY WAY!」

Narrator 「The Soldiers of Calronia Army have suddenly captured Millia, meanwhile, Zato tries to free her before she must endure harsh cruelty. But first he must confront the mysterious individual "Slayer" and outwit the cunning military strategist "Leon Maining".

Next time: Guilty Gear XX Drama CD: Night of Knives Vol. 2: "Kiss of the Blood" Look forward to it!」

Edited June 17, 2011 by Blade

[Chipp12]

Thanks for translations, Blade, so you don't plan on translating extra stories of Night of Knives?

Edited February 4, 2011 by Chipp12

[Blade]

I've already done summaries for Robo-Ky's story and a small bit of translation for A.B.A.'s but Axl's story has already been fully translated, you can see all this info here:

http://www.gearproject.onehitcombo.net/Guilty_Gear/Drama_CDs/Night_of_Knives_Crap.txt (Please ignore my older notes as there are a lot of mistakes).

[Blade]

Track 2-1: "Opening"

Narrator 「The 22nd Century. Mankind succeeds in understanding the theory of magic, and thus unlocks limitless energy. Science becomes regarded as a technology of the "Old World" and is forbidden worldwide. But then, by the power of magic, the forbidden living weapons, Gears, were created. The Gears, created for the purposes of fighting, bared their fangs against their controllers, and thus began a battle between the two with the future at stake. This brutal war had lasted for 100 years finally ended with the sealing of the Gears' leader, Justice. *And now with the political strife having divided many nations, an Assassin's Organization quickly assembled. This group of assassins must now infiltrate Calroni Kingdom for the sake of a young girl...but the Organization's founder 'Slayer' now stands in their path...*

(*Cue "Feedback"*)

Guilty Gear XX Drama CD: Night of Knives Vol. 2: "Kiss of the Blood"」

(*Note* There is no actual text to go off of at this point in the audio, so I'm translating by ear, for any of you Romaji specialists, here's the passage I translated as best I could:

"Soshite ayawareta heibun no jidai ni ayaku suru soshiki "Assassin". Calronia koko ni mayouri ta ansatsu tachi mai ni totsu joshite ayawareta no wa...soshiki no sousha de aru "Slayer" de ata..."

Anyway, please excuse any mistakes and bullshit I did for this passage. D: )

Edited June 17, 2011 by Blade

[Blade]

Track 2-2: "Crimson Champion"

*Bang**Creeeaak* (A door bursts open).

Zato 「Why...are you here?」

Slayer 「Why? It's just been a while since I've seen the face of my "junior".」

Zato 「There's nothing here for you to see at all...Founder...」

Slayer 「I'm gone for a little while and the Organization seems to have changed quite a bit...」

Zato 「So now I have to earn the title of being an Assassin? I'd like to know exactly what my "senior" is spouting about now...」

Slayer 「So then, you think you're running a business now?」

Zato 「It doesn't matter who it's for...the Organization functions for the Organization's own sake.」

Slayer 「What meaning is there to an organization that's created to fill its members with sorrow!?」

Zato 「Being hassled by whatever an old man has to say is too tedious.」

Slayer 「In that case, I have a few questions to ask you.」

Zato 「I'd love to hear one of your lectures, but...now there's no time.」

Slayer 「So I'm being a nuisance, you say...?」

Zato 「Indeed...senile old man...OUT OF MY WAY!」

(*Cue "Haven't you got Eyes in your Head?"*)

*Screetch/Crash*(Zato summons Eddie as it blasts through the room)

Zato 「(Even now that old man's going easy on me...as expected...)」

Slayer 「Your rushdown is weak. You should've prepared your Instant Kill technique, that shortcoming will cost you.」

Zato 「Ready my Instant Kill? The Leader of the Assassins needs only ask. Then I shall show you! PIERCE THROUGH!!」

(Zato launches his shadow forward as a giant hand trying to crush Slayer with "Fear of the Dark")

Slayer 「Is this some kind of joke? Too slow!」

(Slayer dodges the attack and counters with his own punch)

Zato 「Gwuugh--eughh!!...」

Slayer 「One: In a life and death struggle it is expedient to never exceed one's own limits when performing an Instant-kill technique.

Two: A killing technique's intent must be refined to it's absolute potential within the craft to support one's boast of skill.」

Zato 「(That is...the Organization's Way...!)」

Slayer 「Correct! And for that 'way' to happen something must occur: Real conflict follows rules, a life and death struggle's outcome is not decided by prideful intent. A man must thrive in conflict, a man who can stand alone and inspire those below him is unstoppable. As you are now, you are insufficient!」

Zato 「(Is he forcing me on the defensive!?)」

Slayer 「THIS IS--DANDY-ZOOM!!」

*Zoom**Crash* (Zato gets sent through a wall)

Zato 「Guuwaaaaa!」

Slayer 「Well then, care to talk with me for a little bit now, young Assassin?」

Zato 「Hehhh...ennhh...sorry but...there's no...TIME!!」

Slayer 「Hoh!」

Zato 「BEHOLD ITS COMING: EXPAND!! AMORPHOUS!!」

(The massive head of Amorphous appears and erupts from the shadows of the ground)

Zato 「(Did I get him!?)」

Slayer 「Isn't that a taboo question, Mr. Rookie?」

Zato 「Nuo--!?」

(Slayer dashes in and quickly punches him again).

Zato 「Uoof!」

Slayer 「Youngster...excessive killing intent, but a trembling fighting spirit. You have me worried.」

Zato 「Honorable elder...GET OUT OF MY--!」

Slayer 「Aaaaah, so it's that young girl you're worried about, Ms. Millia I think her name is...?」

Zato 「Na!!--don't touch her!」

Slayer 「Vulnerable!」

(Slayer distracted Zato and lands another punch)

Zato 「Guuuaaaa...uhuhhhk...hahh...from the very beginning...why do you know Millia!?」

Slayer 「My eyes couldn't help but behold such a charming Mademoiselle. Is she your lover?」

Zato 「That's right...But that's why I have no time and need to hurry!」

Slayer 「Hm? And then what?」

Zato 「An important subordinate was caught and I can't disgracefully abandon her, because this is something a head leader must do! This time, please step aside, IMMORTAL MONSTER!」

Slayer 「Your resolution is good, but your soul's depth ISN'T QUITE THERE YET!!」

(Slayer punches him yet again. Brutal. )

Zato 「Oouugh...Khh...impossible...I cast aside the light for...the Forbidden Beast's power...yet I'm still this weak--!? Guhh!!」

*Collapse*

Slayer 「Don't feel bad; you aren't weak, I am just too strong. But your soul's radiance is not bad, quite elegant in fact...With you as its Leader, your Organization's future has interesting potential to grow in this era. It was an honor to fight you, however brief.」

Zato 「Uughh...so you're satisfied just with that much is what you mean?...How disturbing...」

Slayer 「Au revoir! I've interfered enough, you don't need to worry about the girl.」

Zato 「Mill...ia...」

(Zato collapses unconscious)

[Wendy]

sorry for post in a old topic

also...ignore the engrish

In "track four" (Night of Knives Vol. 3), there are a dialogue with words a bit strange for Blade:

Axl : Uwaaaaah, I'm saved!

Slayer : I'm afraid my shirt may not be quite the right size for you.

Axl : Not at all, it's a thousand times better than being all wet like that.

Slayer : Yes, but... why were in such a state?

Axl: Well, I was on this boat from Balparaiso (?) in Chile to Istart (?)...

Balparaiso= Valparaiso

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valparaiso

Istart= maybe Easter Island

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter_Island

Edited April 9, 2011 by Wendy

[Chipp12]

そしてあらわれたヘイブンの時代にayakuする組織"Assassin". Calroniaおここにmayouri暗殺たち前に突如としてあらわれたのわ...組織の奏者である..."Slayer"であった...

I've tried my best, hope it'll be useful for you, Blade

Edited April 17, 2011 by Chipp12

[Blade]

Track 2-3: "Heartwarming Death and Wish"

Millia 「I...what happened..?...That's right..I was beaten by those sold..iers..」

*Rattling of chains*

Millia 「I'm chained up...which means I was..caught...if I'm in this much pain, it means I'm still alive...」

Millia 「My hair can't move...this is a high level magic sealing prison.....but...why are they keeping me alive? If I'm kept in constant pain and isolation eventually I'll...die...freezing...in the cold...and then they'll eventually kill me afterwards...」

Zato 「（Come to me, Millia...）」

Millia 「Stop it!!」

Zato 「（The way of an Assassin is more than one path, you know...）」

Millia 「No!! Why do you keep calling for me even now!?」

Zato 「（You want to live happily...don't you?）」

Millia 「What I want...What I want!?...These chains have bound me to this frigid world to die--I don't want this anymore!!!」

*Door Opens**Creeeaaak*

Millia 「!!」

Slayer 「Pardon me, Mademoiselle. I was held up, and you?」

Millia 「Haah...You are...Slayer...」 *Millia is weak with her response*

Slayer 「Peeping at a woman's sleeping face is not one of my hobbies...The jailer's shift relief will begin soon...」

Millia 「What do you want? Intel for the Organization? Or could it be...you came to fondle a captive doll?」

Slayer 「Hmm~...the latter would be amusing, but honestly, it is your future I am concerned with.」

Millia 「Future?」

Slayer 「Indeed, your future...」

*Slayer draws a dagger*

Slayer 「This is...my treasured dagger that I prepared for you.

A Legendary OutRage: a blade forged by the greatest magic arts in the world.*

It is capable of killing even Forbidden Beasts.」

(*OMGOMG Slayer's got his hands on an OutRage!! Though it doesn't say which one! It could be one of the 2 Nameless!!*)

Millia 「So then, you plan to kill me?」

Slayer 「I could do that...Your exquisite neck slashed open, an outpouring spray of ruby-red blood...such a satisfying display would not be bad at all.」

Millia 「I don't mind it, even if it's in bad taste, but this might be my fate, though.」

Slayer 「However...that is not its purpose; This dagger will inelegantly sever your golden hair bound to these chains, thus granting you freedom.」

Millia 「Compensation?」

Slayer 「Everyone seems to think that...but it's not needed. For the rubble and earth-darkened wings of a fallen golden angel to take flight...this is what I MYSELF wish to see.」

Millia 「Freedom...or death...or the disgrace of living a wretched remaining life in prison...」

Slayer 「Then choose: You must proceed down the path of your own desires.

If you choose to die; or mankind will torture or try to coldheartedly murder you until your oblivion*.」

Millia 「But if I were to die, what will disappear?*」

(*They use the term "nakunaro" which is like pain till death or "to fade away"*)

Slayer 「Hmm...At the very least ONE future will be lost. Whether it is a good future or a bad future...」

Millia 「You won't have my gratitude, Slayer. To grant this kind of freedom to a woman is a disgrace* to her.」

Slayer 「How rude of me.」

(*She's referring to a man forcibly cutting a woman's hair, a "woman's pride".*)

Millia 「Cut it...My hair...the chains that bind me to this destiny...my fight is not over yet.」

Slayer 「You'll be forced to return to the world's maelstrom of bloodshed and conspiracy...」

Millia 「Yes, yes, but...this time will be different. This time: I act on my volition.」

*Slayer uses the OutRage to cut her hair, severing the chains.*

Slayer 「As you wish! Stand, Millia! Stand and your desires shall take root!」

*Thunder strikes as Millia stands*

Millia 「Heading out then. Until we meet again, 'Eccentric Dandy'.」

*Klak-klak**Klak-klak**Klak-klak**Klak-klak*

Edited May 13, 2011 by Blade

[Sunnyday]

omg slayer has got one of the outrage? WTF, i didn't expect that O_O

thanks for putting this up blade.

[zdravkelja]

Mind blown

Edited May 13, 2011 by zdravkelja

[Blade]

Track 2-4: "Dirty Choice"

*A Door Opens in the darkness of a Thunder Storm*

Venom 「Master Zato! Are you all right!?」

*He shuts the door to search for Zato*

Zato 「Somehow...」

*Zato practically collapses into his chair.*

Zato 「Pour me a Sherry. Those punches of his set my soul ablaze...」

Venom 「Sir...However, I must object to the consumption of alcohol while you're still bleeding, it is bad for your body.」

Zato 「I'll say it again: pour me a sherry. It's a drink from my home town.」

Venom 「As you wish it.」

*Venom pops the bottle and pours, setting the drink before Zato.*

Venom 「Your drink, sir.」

*Zato downs it in one shot.*

Zato 「Haaa......Millia...did you escape safely...?」

Venom 「No...there was no confirmation. She was spotted and apprehended, there is no mistake.」

Zato 「I see......Open a line to Lord Maining. We can't allow him custody of Millia.」

Venom 「But sir, our laws state that when an Assassin has been arrested, suicide is their only redemption! And you wish to negotiate--!?」

Zato 「She and I are not Assassins. We are kindred Forbidden Beasts, weapons born on the battlefield. Money can't buy that!」

Venom 「Because of that?」

Zato 「Just that.」

Venom 「As you wish it. A moment, please.」

*Venom leaves to open a channel as the storm continues to roar outside.*

Zato 「...(Millia)...」

*Venom returns with a radio.*

Venom 「Apologies for the delay. Lord Maining on the line.」

*Open Channel*

Leon 「So, young Zato, you really blundered this time...」

Zato 「The target was killed. I think the damage was minimal.」

*Over*

Leon 「Don't joke around...I've grown fond of that beauty we captured, the rumors about her were no lie. Fortunately, my informants have assured me...that meddlesome cabinet minister has been silenced...we were able to bribe him.」

Zato 「I am deeply ashamed. We regard that girl as a treasured daughter, I humbly ask that you please return her to us...」

*Over*

Leon 「Hmph...very well. But, even for a traditional child of the Assassin Guild, she's a commoner. Before I return her to you, however...I've got another job for you...」

Zato 「Alright then. Well...who is it?」

*Over*

Leon 「Heheh...his Majesty the King...is your target.」

Zato 「So I see. In exchange for Millia's head, we shall stake the reputation of the Assassin's Guild to assure the fulfillment of this task.」

*Over*

Leon 「I'm looking forward to good news, hehehe...until then...」

*Over and Out*

Edited May 13, 2011 by Blade

[Blade]

Track 2-5: "Dance's Return"

*Door Opens*

Millia 「...I'm home...」

Venom 「Millia!?」

Zato 「Millia...!?」

*Millia closes the door behind her*

Venom 「Why, what are you doing here!? After we just spoke with Lord Maining!

...No, it's too late for that!」

Millia 「Maining...ugh, that man is repulsive, you're wrong about that.」

*Millia folds her Umbrella*

Millia 「I was unsealed by Slayer, that meddlesome old man.」

Zato 「Slayer?...Now I see.」

Venom 「Who is that?」

Zato 「One of the Founders of our Guild, lost to time. Even compared to our abnormal talents, he's immeasurably a monster.」

Venom 「So that man...because this country is in turmoil...does he plan to be of assistance to us?」

Millia 「When he freed me, he didn't ask for collateral. That old man...he seems to just simply enjoy watching us...」

Venom 「I don't like this...A former Founder, even more a Guild Outsider?

Enough, Master Zato, to allow yourself to be surrounded by so many stray dogs prowling around, I must--!」

*Venom threatens to say more, but Zato stops him*

Zato 「Stop.」

Venom 「But--!」

Zato 「Venom, you forget yourself.」

Venom 「Master Zato, I'm telling you that pretentious old man will interfere with us!」

Zato 「I manipulate the shadows, even as a child I was treated as a monster. I've prepared myself for death, despite the dangers.

Venom...your wisdom is valuable to the Organization, but that value means nothing if a hit* is lost.」

Venom 「Master Zato!」 *Salute*

(*He's referring to losing a target in an assassination attempt due to being too cautious.*)

Millia 「Flamboyant as usual...you boys have a good relationship... *sarcasm*」

Venom 「Millia...! *seethes*」

Millia 「Well, what now? Will we continue our tactical plans for Calroni Kingdom?」

Zato 「That was not our original intention, but, as of now we have something we need to obtain there.」

Millia 「What did you say?」

Zato 「You returned home too late. We were given a job, in negotiation for your head.

We are now obligated to fulfill this mission, which puts us in a difficult position now.」

Millia 「...I see...So then, who's the target?」

Venom 「Calroni Kingdom's King, Salteria Calroni.」

Millia 「Now wait just a minute--!?」

Zato 「His Royal Majesty the King, child of 2 years...」

*Ominous Thunder roars as the rain continues to fall relentlessly*

~~~~~

(*Cue Writhe in Pain 'Arranged'*)

Millia 「Are you insane!? This is child abuse, no, INFANTICIDE!

This isn't an assassination! This is infamy!」

Zato 「I'm insane. *Stated Coldly*」

Millia 「Don't you know it's just a dirty job, Zato?! I've misjudged you as a man!

No, for ANY Assassin wouldn't this be crossing the line!? Un-ghh!?」

*Millia collapses before him in a fit of tears.*

Zato 「I expected you to say that, thanks for the informed opinion.」

Millia 「Don't lie to me!...A simple plot like this,

Maining just wants to take over the kingdom by killing the king, right!?

But, he just wants to burn and pillage!

Assassins can't get involved in this...right!?」

Zato 「Don't you dare call for Slayer...」

Millia 「I...like that man's sense of justice and happiness,

I don't see any resemblance of that here, fighting that benefits no one...

But...you don't understand, do you Zato!? I hate it, I can't stand it! BUT STILL YOU--!」

Venom 「I'VE HEARD ENOUGH!!」

*Slap*

*Venom slaps her so hard she falls down a step away from Zato in shock*

Millia 「Venom!? If you're trying to get between Zato and I just--」

Zato 「Venom!」

Venom 「YOU BE SILENT!

ARROGANTLY DISAPPROVING OF THE DIRTY WORK WE HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO HANDLE!

WHEN WE ASSASSINS ARE GIVEN WORK IT IS NO MISTAKE,

MASTER ZATO IS 100% AWARE OF THE SITUATION!

YOU SHOULD BE AWARE OF THE REASON WE TOOK THIS JOB,

YET YOU STILL DON'T UNDERSTAND THIS, MILLIA RAGE!!?」

Millia 「..!」

Venom 「THIS WAS FOR YOUR SAKE...AND IF YOU STILL DON'T UNDERSTAND THIS--!」

Zato 「That's enough, Venom! And Millia...」

Venom 「My apologies, sir. I have...lost my composure...」

Zato 「Man gives in to emotional instincts. You're both Assassins, right? That's why you can understand this.」

*Millia and Zato stand*

Millia 「Zato, but even if that's--」

Zato 「Regardless, it is an absolute law! The reputation of the Assassin Guild is bound by the responsibility to carry out ANY task once it is given!

The Guild begins here...the first law which cannot be shaken. A holy law.」

Millia 「But to kill...a child?」

Zato 「To kill a king. With precision.

My shadow will consume him utterly, no traces left behind.

After this...the Guild will be the number one choice to receive children, to be raised as Assassins...」

Millia 「But, it's still as I thought, children will continue to fall in to hell...」

Zato 「To live despite these times is like waiting in a living hell. Am I wrong?」

Millia 「It's true. Venom and I live this way because we were rescued...」

Zato 「Living to take hold of what you can to continue to exist, that's what I believe in...」

Zato 「Venom!」

Venom 「*Salute* Sir!」

Zato 「I've decided. This is time-sensitive.

The Royal Palace is protected by a powerful land barrier surrounded by a moat.

You will take 10 elite subordinates...no, 20 of them, and disable the barrier's power,

then secure an escape route.」

Venom 「It shall be done. As for Master Zato's position?」

Zato 「Of course I'll be coming.

The King will be introduced to the three strongest of the Guild.

I have absolute faith in all of you, you are my greatest subordinates.」

Millia 「And me...? Am I supposed to hold down the fort?」

Zato 「Millia, I want you to watch my back.」

Millia 「So even if you screw up, you still intend to go easy on a woman? *Sarcasm*」

Venom 「Keeghhh...!! *Seething*」

Zato 「You failed because we weren't prepared for their army last time.

A suitable battle formation will be difficult, but,

I want you to prepare for the possibility that Slayer will show up. I expect flawless execution, okay?」

Millia 「Understood. But, before we begin the operation I need to rest for a while.

My body feels stiff from being in that prison seal.」

Zato 「That's fine. We're going, Venom.

We need to hurry and set up tactical operations.」

Venom 「Sir! You may entrust rear guard to this Venom!」

*The two leave Millia haunted by her thoughts*

Millia 「*Sigh*...」

Millia 「After killing someone...my body grows cold...my hands are stained in blood...

For another child to feel that again...I'm tired of it...I hate it...

Choosing me, instead of that child...all I see in Zato's dark eyes is a hatred I don't want...

No...No!...I hate the cold, Zato...」

Slayer 「（Your desires must grow...）」

Millia 「No! No!...I want to die!」

Slayer 「（A good life...A good death, they do not carry the same meaning.）」

Millia 「I want to die?...I don't want death!

...I don't want to die!...I DON'T WANT TO KILL!!」

Slayer 「（Seize it! Your future!）」

Millia 「Future!? Zato's...and mine...?」

~~~Sometime later, near the Castle Moat~~~

Millia 「I'm surprised. Such a large lake surrounding the estate...」

Zato 「A while ago, during the Crusades, a Gear made a crater here.

Supposedly the epicenter used to be a submerged old-world miltary complex that Calroni Kingdom was built on top of.」

Millia 「What's the mission?」

Zato 「Venom's detatched squad will assault the barrier-unit from the front,

attacking it directly. Once the battle begins, the guard network will be in disarray.

During that time, you and I will quickly slip inside.」

*Zato aggressively gets on top of Millia*

Millia 「Ah!?--What the hell are you doing at a time like this..?!」

Zato 「What better time than now...?」

*Zato forcibly french-kisses her*

*Millia pulls away from him in fear*

Zato 「Why is it?...Today you...shine in my eyes brighter than ever...

No question...you're so beautiful...」

Millia 「Unfortunately for you, I'm actually an ugly woman.

You might want to have your eyes checked.

If you don't, you might really die of despair...」

*A large explosion is heard in the distance*

Zato 「It's started...」

Edited May 17, 2011 by Blade

[Blade]

2-6: "Dance's People Left Behind"

*Inside the castle, Gottfried bursts through the door into Lord Maining's room*

Gottfried 「Lord Maining!」

Leon 「Gottfried, huh...What's the matter? Lower your voice, you're indoors...」

Gottfried 「But sir, infiltrators are assaulting the main gate's power source!

Currently the 88th Cavalry Regiment's Company 1 Squad 2 is engaged with them,

but it's only a matter of time until the front gate's barrier will be breached!!」

Leon 「Ah, so they've arrived...As expected of the swift Assassin Guild.」

Gottfried 「What's that!? You knew they were going to attack today!?」

Leon 「But of course...

I am the Minister of Imperial Defense Force Management, Leon Maining, after all.

I have no doubt that this direct assault from the enemy is a diversion tactic.」

Gottfried 「Diversion...! Then, their real target is--!?」

Leon 「Naturally...the King.」

Gottfried 「Then...I shall go to his Lord Majesty's side without delay--!」

Leon 「No...you're better suited to suppress the front insurgents.

Just recently in fact, we've been able to complete the defense forces in that sector.」

Gottfried 「"Complete"...?」

Leon 「The "God Series" hehehe...that's their name.

Well then, would you like to be an 'arm' for them, Gottfried?」

Gottfried 「"Arm", sir?」

Leon 「Indeed. Just a little injection, first...」

*Leon pierces his arm with a powerful needle filled with a mysterious liquid pumping from a strange device.*

Gottfried 「Oogh..gehh...t-this...my body is...burning up...!」

Leon 「Just some nutrients...

With this those damned Assassins are guaranteed absolute defeat.

Heh...I expect results from you.」

Gottfried 「Sir! First Degree destruction at my hands, I swear upon my honor, you have my extreme gratitude!

Now then, Gottfried shall sortie out!」

*Gottfried tears out of the room.*

Leon 「Heheheheheh...heheheheheheheheh...

Do your best Imperial Troops...for my ambition!」