volume 2 - Chapter 82 (1/2)
TL: The Amber Sword’s raws have finally been completed, and it seems like it is a favorable ending amongst the chinese readers. It’s sort of a relief, I guess. Although, I kind of had to sieve through some plot spoilers to see if there are any problems to the stuff I’m translating. It’s more than likely that I have to tweak some of the stuff in the beginning, but generally it shouldn’t affect any general plot.
Right now I’m in 130++ chapters in, and there’s like 1500? chapters. Well, I’m nearly at the 10% mark, and I translated over 200,000 words on this series. So I guess there’s another 2,000,000 words waiting for you guys? Cough.
I wasn’t planning on releasing this chapter yet because this chapter was done outside of home in a rush, but I still think it’s important to inform the readers on the current status on a few things.
Next chapter ETA: 3-4 days later.
TL: Skip ahead to get to the chapter, otherwise read on for some information about donation status.
TL: What I have done recently is a partially done fanart (still need to work on it and remove the lineart) for TSTBGAM, my other series. It’s based on the light novel’s original design on the wolf boy, which I imagine him to be all warm and fuzzy in the majik forest.
tstbgam-fan-art
First drawing after graduation.
Donations are still closed until I can get a proper schedule in place and I stick with it without any incidents.
In case everyone still doesn’t know, I have graduated from art student to ‘starving artist lulz’, and I have to consider my future plans properly. It’s either I somehow get by with art freelancing + translations’ donations, or I go out to work for a game company and get some additional Artist XP.
One thing about sponsoring/donation/tipping for the chapters, I’ll remind everyone that you’re not paying for my translations, but sponsoring me to be able to buy artbooks and novels and coffee. The donations that I received so far have mostly gone into artbooks, thank you very much for easing my burdens.
Chapter 82 – The story of fishes swimming in chaos (3)
================= Scarlett’s POV ==================
“Scarlett.”
A clear voice rang out from the forest, accompanied with hurried footsteps as if there was a group of people approaching towards a girl with red long hair. She tidied her hair band before turning back; her long eyelashes flickering once as she blinked at a burning torchlight nearby. Her irides were like red wine as they reflected the s.h.i.+mmering orange flames, but the expression she gave was a little hesitant.
“That voice sounds like it belongs to Cecilia. Wasn’t she supposed to find Yula and Redi, why is she back already? Did she find them, or did she encounter some form of trouble?”
The girl named Scarlett picked up the halberd in her hands warily. Brendel would have easily recognized the origins of this weapon. Beyond the ink-black body of the spear, the most prominent feature of this weapon were the faintly golden edges that fanned outwards at the tip, giving it a graceful deadliness.
‘Spear of Lightning, Roglas’ was a famous drop in Chablis. Any gamer with the appropriate level who used a spear would have wanted this spear. Even though it was a level twenty-five spear, the price within the online trading community did not fall regardless of time. There was only one reason why: The spear had a 1% chance of a special effect called ‘Whispers of Lightning when the user attacked.
This special effect was the same spell that an Elementalist used. It added 10% additional lightning damage, and was a particular strategy used by gamers. They would first use the spear until they got the special effect, then switch their weapons with the skill ‘Preparation’ without any penalties, as well as adding potions that were usually made by Wind Elementalists to increase their damage output.
However, if they saw the spear in Scarlett’s hands they would certainly be surprised. As far as they knew, it belonged to an undead knight that burned with crimson flame. (TL: The foreshadowing is certainly strong for sure…)
The first rumors of the spear was two years after the Grey Wolves Mercenaries’ battle, and was still held by the lizardmen bandits.
Scarlett raised her head up to look at the nearby hill. and saw several figures das.h.i.+ng out from the trees. She furrowed her brows. The Grey Wolves Mercenaries had a different meaning to her compared to her comrades. She was an orphan raised by Capo, and the group was like a huge family to her. She went into battle not for the sake of money, but for the sake of protecting this family.
Other than fighting in battles, she felt that she did not know anything else.
She had witnessed the Grey Wolves Mercenaries scoring victory after victory for eleven years, and her personal confidence improved every day until it formed into a feeling of glory. But this glory was shaken tonight when she did not understand where the enemies came from. There was no question their opponents were incredibly difficult and filled with a strong desire to battle.
She felt an uneasy feeling growing in her heart, and the tension and fatigue caused her heart to drum loudly.
“What’s wrong?” She asked as Cecilia and the group of mercenaries behind approached her.
“I found Yula.” Cecilia replied.
Scarlett uttered a low sigh and her eyes wavered. She put her halberd down onto the ground and tousled her hair.
“And? What did the commander say? Do we press forward or retreat?”
There was a series of low giggles from the crowd. It was a known fact amongst the mercenaries that Scarlett was fond of Eke, even though she tried to hide it. A few of them even gracefully pretended that they did not know anything about it and even cheered her on, despite the fact that Yula was Eke’s fiancee.
“Yula is something of a star seer and she’s highly intelligent. The commander is most likely to follow her advice. Hmph. ” Scarlett made a nasally scoff before she glared at the giggling mercenaries.
“Careful that I tear your lips apart.” She said viciously.
But uncontrollable laughter burst out and one of them said kindly: “Scarlett, the commander has already made the decision to head north to fight the enemies. Redi, Lothar and you are to take one squad of mercenaries each to create an open path. Can we go along with you?”
Scarlett flashed a toothy grin: “Why would you want to come along with me. All of you have other intentions right?”
“Of course not.” The few men who had their intentions revealed quickly waved their hands.
Scarlett raised her head and eyed one of the youths with an angry glare who quickly turned away.