Vol 1 Chapter 10 (2/2)
“Big sister!” This time, a voice came from where Yuan Shao was. “Let my servant go.”
I looked over and saw a little girl, who looked, dressed and spoke in a manner that made her the spitting image of Yuan Shao, walk up to Yuan Shao.
Big sister? Could it be that this little rich young miss is Yuan Shu?
“Oh, it’s my little sister. good! Sound the drums!!”
Yuan Shu threw out her hand and a general stepped out of her army’s formation and headed for the enemy.
Dong dong dong, 3 beats.
… Eh, what a pitiful sight!
“Report!! Yu She has been slain.”
(TL: In case it isn’t clear, they are sending generals 1v1 against Hua Xiong. This practice is actually legit.)
“Get back in line signaller! I’m not in a tent and can see very clearly what has happened so no need to report.” Yuan Shao seemed to be in a bad mood and turned to a livid Yuan Shu. “Little sister, your servant doesn’t seem very dependable huh~~~ If my 2 servants were around, that small fry uncle would be nothing for me.”
“… Hmph! Big sister is an idiot!!” Yuan Shu yelled and ran off crying.
“… Did I say too much?” Guilt appeared on Yuan Shao’s face and broke through her usual disdainful look. “No that cannot do!! I can’t leave my little sister all alone in the camp… All forces! Return with me to placate my little sister!!”
“””””Yes!!!!!”””””
Huh?! How can you be so selfish, that guy Hua Xiong is still out there! How can you leave high and dry standing there? And why are the feudal lords all so obedient!!
“Ah, that’s right.” She seemed to have thought of something, and said. “Before we leave, I’d like to ask everyone, who amongst you all would be willing to stay and slay Hua Xiong for me?!”
… As expected, no one was willing to shoulder that responsibility.
The main body had already left, this was the same as asking who would be willing to lead the rearguard. But that was such a thankless and perilous job…
“This general is willing!” Yun Chang accepted the mission.
“Alright, that’s one.” Yuan Shao agreed to it without even bothering to look over.
“Yun Chang!? Didn’t I tell you to wait?”
“I understand, big brother is afraid of me getting injured. Don’t worry, I’ll be fine.”
N, not really…
“I’m not returning either. Except for my daughters, I don’t entertain other children.” Sun Jian said resolutely, completely ignoring his officers’ protests.
“Stay then, uncle Sun Jian.” Yuan Shao didn’t seem very happy hearing Sun Jian’s words but agreed to it easily anyway.
(TL: They aren’t really relatives. It’s kind of like an -oji-san honorific, except it is much easier to translate into English than it is for j.a.panese honorifics.)
“Excuse me coalition leader.” A girl with a weak personality came up to Yuan Shao anxiously. “My subordinate, Pan Feng, his horse won’t move for some reason, can I please ask for another horse from the coalition leader…”
“Ah, then just let that Pan whoever stay.”
… Looks like she doesn’t care who it is who stays.
“Ah?! No! … Pan Feng! Pan Feng! Don’t faint! How can you die before even facing the enemy?!”
“… Maa, in any case please be careful Yun Chang.” I don’t have the leisure to care for others, and am more concerned with Yun Chang.
“Un, don’t worry big brother. I’ll definitely return to big brother’s side with Hua Xiong’s head.” Yun Chang looked at me with unwavering eyes and gave me a cute smile.
“No need to bring the head, just yourself is good enough.”
After I said so, Yun Chang joined Sun Jian and some fainting person and headed for Hua Xiong with their troops in tow.
“Big sister should be okay right, why don’t I go…” Yi De said worriedly.
“She’ll be fine. No matter how serious her injuries are, even if she’s dead, I can save her for sure.”
Hua Tua why do you have to say such ominous words huh…
Maa, I’m not too worried actually. The 3 who are most capable of slaying Hua Xiong have stepped up so it shouldn’t be a problem.
(TL: In the original, Sun Jian got defeated by Hua Xiong and Pan Feng got slain. Guan Yu defeated Hua Xiong in minutes. You might think this is a spoiler, but this is required information to fully appreciate what happens next.)
After returning to the encampment, Yuan Shao insisted on all of us performing for Yuan Shu. No one was willing naturally but due to the pressure she applied on all of us, we had no choice and some performed martial arts while others did calligraphy.
Of course, Yuan Shu was not interested in any of these.
“Report!!~~~”
Just when we were all stuck in this predicament, a signaller came rus.h.i.+ng in to the tent.
“Un? Has another of our generals been slain?” Yuan Shao didn’t seem to believe there was any good news.
“No, it’s good news!” The signaller seemed elated. “The general called Guan Yu has slain Hua Xiong!”
The tent erupted into cheers the moment everyone heard him.
“Good!! I just knew there were talents amongst us!” Even Yuan Shao seemed delighted and opened her fan as she gave praise.
On hearing this, I was greatly relieved.
“Xuan De, Yun Chang really is a hero huh~~~ My Zi Long really can’t compare at all.” Gongsun Zan said with a smile.
“It’s not me being humble, but I really think Zi Long can match up to Yun Chang.”
But as expected, the matter of settling Hua Xiong was accomplished by Yun Chang.
“Then in that case, we should have a celebration.” Meng De smiled confidently as always, and called over a soldier. “Warm up a bowl of wine for General Guan’s return…”
“Report!!~~~” This time, another signaller came rus.h.i.+ng in.
“Un? What’s the matter now?”
“Good news, General Sun Jian has slain Hua Xiong!!”
“Haa?! Uncle Sun Jian slew Hua Xiong?” Yuan Shao walked over to the first signaller, “Didn’t you say Guan Yu did it?”
“Report~~~~” Before the first signaller could even reply, a third came rus.h.i.+ng in. “General Pan Feng has slain the enemy General Hua Xiong!”
The tent became deathly silent at this moment. Everyone looked at everyone else, not a single person dared to utter a word.
“My G.o.d~~~” In the end, Yuan Shao broke the silence and sighed. “Just who the f.u.c.k slew Hua Xiong huh~~~”
… The rich young miss was actually driven to the point of using vulgarities.
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