hifuu emblem chapter 18b intro machine TL

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*TTL Chapter Eighteenth Chapter Eighteenth Chapter Eighteen's Unreachable, Its Hands 270

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*LHT Reimu Normal
By the way, is it time for you to tell me about it?

*RHT Normal
Yeah, me? What are you talking about?

*LHT Reimu Normal
No, Atsumi was here. You know, I couldn't even ask her about it because I was in such a state of distress.

*RHT Atsuka Sorrow
Oh, about that. [r]It's a long story, but a lot of youkai have been getting strangely powerful lately, right?
*RHT Normal
I was trying to find out where the source of those youkai's power was.

*LHT Marisa, ah?
Ho-oh, you've been going after (partner) well too.

*RHT Atsuka, pity.
...? [r]No, no, no.
*RHT Atsumi usually.
It's the little weird guys I've been chasing after. [r]You see, Reimu and the others may have already seen it, but it's the one with the bowl on his head and some other tiny guy.
*RHT Atsumi Usually.
They called themselves 'The Resistance' or something like that, as I recall.

*LHT Reimu Angry
Resistance..... Oh, those guys. [r]Those weird guys.

*RHT Marisa, normal.
Were they the ones who showed up everywhere we went and interrupted us, I don't know, but they were the ones who interrupted us? [r]Speaking of tiny, I don't feel like there were any of those guys around.

*RHT Atsuka Normal
Maybe it's the guy Reimu and Marisa are talking about....
*RHT Atsuaki usually
They're apparently working a rampage with the power of that bowl of mallet. I've been chasing after them, and that's how I ended up in the depths of the earth.
*RHT Atsuka Ai
The gavel he's wielding is originally a demon's tool, a cursed tool that he must pay a great price for in order to gain power.
*RHT Atsumi Usually
Well, strictly speaking, it's a different kind of demon's tool from ours. [r]For old time's sake, or rather, I was thinking that leaving it alone would only lead to trouble, and I wanted to do something about it before a mistake was made.

*LHT Reimu Angry.

*LHT Reimu Angry
There was a part of me that didn't understand the purpose of this, but what was it, did he say he was going to take the side of the weak or something?

*RHT Marisa Normal
Oh yeah, you said it was about discouraging the strong and helping the weak. For a big mouth, it wasn't a big deal every time.
*RHT Marisa, lol.
If only it were in this Marisa's hands.

*RHT Atsuka Normal
Hmmm........so do you remember how many times Reimu and the others used the gavel?

*LHT Reimu Normal
I think it was three or four times. I don't remember the exact number of times.

*RHT Atsumi Atsumi
 [r]Well, this means that those guys might be doing a lot more nasty things than I thought.

*LHT Reimu Angry.
Hmm? [r]What does that mean?

*RHT Atsumi
It's not that the price of the power is going to fall on him, it's that he's going to be made to pay for it by involving others.
*RHT Atsuaki Sorrow
That gavel guy is so well made that if you use a great deal of power, it will come at a price commensurate with its size.

*RHT Marisa, surprise.
Which means that if you continue to use it inexhaustibly, it could come down to the level of world-destroying disaster...?

*RHT Atsumi
........it's possible. [r]No fierce person has ever used it like that yet, though.

*RHT Marisa, lol.
........wow, this is going to be more interesting than I thought it would be.

*LHT Reimu Angry
Marisa, this isn't a laughing matter.
*LHT Reimu, furious.
Even if it's just a matter of time before the balance is shattered in Fantasyland because of (partner), and if there's a natural disaster mixed in with that, it's not very much, but I can't handle it.

*RHT Atsuka: Angry!
I can't help but think that Reimu is the one who's going to fight back, even if she's facing a natural disaster.
*RHT Atsuka Normal


*LHT Reimu Normal
Oh, is there something you wanted to ask me?

*RHT Atsumi
I don't know if you want to hear it or not, I have no idea what you are.

*LHT Reimu Normal
Oh, you mean (partner). I'd thought that Atsumi would understand, so I was going on with the conversation. I'm sure we'll be able to talk about it as we go along.

*RHT Atsuka Normal
Yeah, I asked.

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*KOE
...............

*RHT Atsumi
........Wow, so many things happened before you came here.
*RHT Atsumi usually
Did I say "your" (protagonist) or something like that? [r]You've gotten yourself into some pretty weird stuff, haven't you? It must have been hard for you to get here.

*LHT (Protagonist) Sadness
.........I can't say it's tough, but I guess I'm more worried about (my partner) than anything else.
*LHT (Protagonist) Sadness.
I know I'm bothering everyone a lot now, but [my partner] is my dear friend. I have to do something about it.

*RHT Atsuka Normal
...you're a great guy. I'm sure you'll be fine, as long as you have that feeling.
*RHT Atsumi is usually two.
Well then, for the time being, I'll help you on your journey to follow that (partner). Anyway, it seems like Reimu and the others have the same ultimate goal in mind.
*RHT Atsumi Usually
If it's rough, I know what I'm talking about, let me know.

*LHT Reimu Smile
I'm glad you're here. [r]I just have to be careful with that part because I can't move without alcohol.

*RHT Marisa, lol.
This guy is shaped like this, but he drinks like a demon.

*RHT Atsuaki
I'm a demon by nature.

*RHT Marisa Normal
That's what it was too, excuse me.

*LHT Reimu, usually.
 This is the place.........

*RHT Purple Normal


*LHT Reimu Angry
Speaking of which, when Yuugi said 'there's a troublesome guy' earlier, I wonder if he was referring to the master here?

*RHT Purple Normal
Yeah, that's probably what Yuugi was getting at. [r]It's nothing short of extremely difficult to do when dealing with something that has the ability to see into the thoughts and minds of the other party.
*RHT Purple Angry
A show of weakness is nothing more than an opening for them. It's extremely difficult to protect the gap in your heart by yourself, but don't ever let your guard down.

*LHT Reimu Angry
I know. [r]I know how nasty that guy is, to a point.
*LHT Reimu, furious.
Then we'll all step in!
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*LHT (Protagonist) Normal
It's pretty spacious inside........ [r]Even from the outside, it looked spacious enough, but the ceiling is very high.......

*RHT Marisa.
Maybe there's something lurking in the shadows around there or something, be careful, man.

*LHT Reimu, angry.
...........

*RHT Marisa Normal
Hmm, what's the matter, Reimu?

*LHT Reimu Angry
Don't you think it's odd?

*RHT Purple Normal
Strange, does that mean there's no sign of anyone up here?

*LHT Reimu Angry
Yes, I thought it was too quiet.
*LHT Reimu, angry.
I came here knowing that the place would be swarming with his pets and demons that have lost their way.... Are they waiting for us deeper than the entrance?

*RHT Marisa wink.
Oh well, I got in here easily, you can figure out what happens afterwards then.

*LHT Reimu Angry.
........I hope so.

*RHT Marisa Normal
What is it? [r]Are you saying you still have something on your mind?

*LHT Reimu Angry
There's something hidden behind the unnaturalness. [r]In a case like this, there's no harm in being too cautious. [r]I think it's safe to assume that there's some kind of trap in the works.

*RHT Marisa, angry.
Kaaah, you're doing that again... [r]You should think more positively about the other person's conscience being shaken, or something.

*LHT Reimu Angry.
You're too optimistic. [r]On the contrary, it makes me jealous.

*RHT Marisa, normally.
I'm just a regular guy.
*RHT Marisa, ah?
........I'm more worried about Reimu. [r]You're kind of tense, aren't you?
*RHT Marisa, ah?
We're all in the same boat with this situation, no matter how hard it is to be a Reimu, I think it's time to start seeing the limits.
*RHT Marisa Normal
Isn't it because of that situation that we need to be optimistic and positive?
*RHT Marisa Normal
Look.........at (the hero). [r]He's probably the hardest one to deal with, but he's only looking firmly ahead.

*NWK
*NHT
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*RHT (Protagonist) Usually 2
............

*LHT Reimu Normal
.........Well, normally I would kick you off by saying it's not true, but I'll take Marisa's point honestly. [r]I'm going to relax a bit, too.
*LHT Reimu Sadness
........I'm sorry, but at this rate, you're at their mercy.

*RHT Marisa wink.
That's right. [r]This is the place to have a little fun, or at least relax and move on without getting distracted.

*LHT Reimu Angry
So, we'll move on without letting up. [r]Guys, let's go! Now it's time to stop the mastermind behind the mutation!

*NWK
*NHT
*SLP 15

*LHT (Protagonist) Normal
Finally, we've come this far.......and here we are (partner).

*RHT Purple Normal
......... (Protagonist).

*LHT (protagonist) Sadness
Purple...?

*RHT Purple Normal
I can feel it, I'm sure there's a (partner) in the back here that I've been chasing for a long time. It's like he has much more power than I once saw between us in the White Ballroom....

*LHT (Protagonist) Sadness.
...Really? [r]I can't feel anything but........

*RHT Purple Angry
Your shoulders are shaking a little. [r]Relax, you're not in front of me yet.
*RHT Purple Angry
I'm going to need you to hold firm until the time you really try to tell me something in front of (your partner).

*LHT (Protagonist) Pity.
Umm, yeah......... [r]But I don't know what it is, but I can't stop shaking from the core of my body.......

*RHT Purple Normal
.........that trembling is nothing short of proof that you can sense the ripples of (partner's) power. [r]You are also able to subconsciously sense (partner) well.......

*LHT (Protagonist) Sadness.
........I can't feel anything, that's a lie. [r]I can certainly feel (partner)'s presence. [r]I know that if I keep going, I'll be close enough to catch up with him soon enough.
*LHT (Protagonist) Sadness.
This proves so much that the power of the (partner) is growing, and that's what I'm saying.
*LHT (protagonist) Sadness.
I've been chasing a long road for a long time, and when it comes in front of me, what am I supposed to look like...?
*LHT (Protagonist) Sadness
My purpose is to put (partner) back together, and Purple and the others' purpose is to stop the mutation that (partner) may be causing.
*LHT (Protagonist) Sadness.
Maybe the end result will be the same, but what am I supposed to do in front of someone who's chasing me with the color of their eyes...?

*RHT Purple Sorrow
I can't say anything about that. [r]Do what you think is best for you, then.

*LHT (Protagonist) Sad.
You won't know if you answer like that. [r]What am I really supposed to do?

*RHT Purple Normal
You can't always have someone by your side to answer your questions like that, just like you can't always get an answer to some of the questions you ask.
*RHT Purple Angry
Thinking and deciding for yourself is exactly what you need. [r]Maybe it's even worse for you, but you'll find the answer yourself.

*LHT (Protagonist) Sadness.
..................

*RHT Purple Sorrow
Well..... [r]I'm wondering if I'm being mean, too.
*RHT Purple Normal
The decision we make for (partner) is to seal the power as soon as possible. [r]With what Eihime brought, it's to immediately seal that annoying power.
*RHT Purple Normal
In that case, I don't intend to detect whatever happens to (my partner) himself.
*RHT Purple Angry
Originally, you guys are from the outside world, and even though we may protect you generously, if you're saying that you've disrupted the harmony of the illusionary world, then getting rid of you would be the priority....
*RHT Purple Normal
Do you think that this will convince you?

*LHT (Protagonist) Angry
I don't believe it...

*RHT Marisa, ah?
Hey, you two, what are you doing? [r]Let's hurry up and get on with it.
*RHT Marisa, ah?
I'm one step ahead of you, so make sure you follow me.

*RHT Purple Normal
... look, I have to go. [r]Fortunately, there's still time to think about it.
*RHT Purple, usually.
We will do what we need to do with all our might when the time comes. [n]You will do what you want to do when the time comes.
*RHT Purple, usually.
Just think about it for a moment before you see the interval in front of you.

*LHT (Protagonist) Normal


*RHT Purple Normal
........I feel like you were saying it, but the situation is always changing from moment to moment. [r]The only scenario that you would have even the slightest idea about is the worst case scenario.
*RHT Purple Angry
 [r]Reimu probably has the same idea as me, although she hasn't said it out loud.......

*LHT (Protagonist) Sadness.
................

*RHT Purple Normal
Okay, we'll go, too. [r] Please, be on your guard.

*LHT (Protagonist) Sadness.
........yes.