Tuesday, November 13, 2012

CHAPTER 2 STORY (COMPLETE)

Disclaimer: This is merely a fan translation. I am in no way affliated with Namco Bandai or Tales Studio or any of its affliations. I don't hold any rights to Tales of Xillia 2 and it is the property of Namco Bandai.
The translation is unofficial and there may be mistakes so if you find any, please kindly leave me a message. I humbly ask that all readers refrain from copying my translations and posting it on other sites. As I'm doing the translations as a hobby, this will be a slow process. I can't guarantee frequent updates or if I'll finish it at all for that matter. So we'll see how it goes~ Anyway, that is all!
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Ludger: Ugh..
News Reporter: I repeat.  The just-completed natural facility Askold suffered serious damages from the direct hit of a train that went berserk and derailed.  At this point in time, the extent of the damage and the number of casualties remain uncertain.  However, the viewpoint that this is caused by the Ark Noah, a terrorist organization against peace with Lieze Maxia, and that it is a suicidal attack aimed at the assassination of key figures, is getting stronger by the day among authorities.

???:  They say it's train terrorism.  What troubling times.

option: (What troubling times.)
L1:  Just what is happening?
R1:  And you are....?

R1 route >
???: I'm the guy who saved your lives.  As long as you remember that, then it's OK ー


Chapter 2 負債は道連れと共に

Jude: Ridou-san, how are they looking?  Ah you're awake! Does it hurt anywhere?
Ridou: No problem with the medical treatment.  For both of them.
Jude: As expected of Clanspia Company's Medical Agent.
Ridou: No no, it's just that my medical Jin is superior to the Spirit artes.
Jude: ........   Ah, Leia? It's ok, I'm fine.  Sorry, a minute ー
Elle: Uh... Elle's watch!  Give it back!

option: (Give the watch back!)
L1:  This is Julius' watch!
R1:  Your wound, is it ok now?

R1 route >
Elle:  Looks like... I'm ok..
Ludger: ....
Elle: You took Elle's watch! Thief ーThiefー! Thiefー!!!
Ridou: Sorry for interrupting, but you two together comes out to 15 million gald.
Ludger: ?!
Ridou: It's your medical fee.  It's the worth of your lives.
Elle: Elle, doesn't have any money on her... ahh!
Ridou: If you have the heart to earn, there are tons of ways to earn money.  Even for a kid or whatever.
Ridou: Oh? Resorting to violence?  You should at least adhere to the rules of society, Ludger-kun.
Ludger: Damn..
Nova: Um, is Ridou-sama here...?
Ridou: Thanks for coming, Miss Nova.  She's a staff at Verand Bank.
Nova: Ludger?! Are you the one applying for the loan?

option: (Staff at a Bank...)
L1: Loan mediator?
R1: So Nova's safe too.

R1 route >
Nova: Safe.. what are you talking about?
Ludger: .....
Ridou: Well, it is a big sum of money.  Take your sweet time to think it over.
Ludger: .....
Elle: .....

Ridou: So, have you decided?

option: (Proceed with loan contract?)
L1: I understand.  I'll sign.
R1: ... No, wait a second.

L1 route >
Ridou: OK. That's a wise decision.
Nova: You're ok with this, right?
Jude: Sorry, I was deep in talk...  what are you guys doing?!
Ridou: Well, they said they couldn't pay the medical fee, so taking out a little loan...
Jude: This large sum...  Ludger, have you asked about what would happen if you sign this?  To put it simply, your actions will be monitored and restricted by the GHS.  Most likely they'll also do a detailed check on your account balance.
Nova: That's because there are those on the huge debtors list that could've paid off their debts but instead spends them all away.
Ridou: And so goes their whole life too.  Ludger-kun, you're not that kind of a person right?
Jude: But just because of that...
Ridou: Or do you want to shoulder their debts?
Jude: T...that's....
Ridou: You're not able to, right? You don't have enough funds for the Origin research, right?
Jude: ! Hey, let's think of another way.
Ridou:  Ah, there is another way.  To go crying to your family.  For example, like to your big brother?
Ludger: ....
Jude: Ludger...
Nova: ... Contract established.  Then, the loan amount of 20 million gald will be deposited into Ridou-sama's account.
Elle: It rose!
Ridou: Ah sorry about that, I forgot about your family's medical fee.
Lulu: Meow...
Ridou: If you need any further medical assistance, just give me a call.  I'll give you a discount.
Nova: Ludger, don't be so depressed.  It's my job to support you so you can repay your debt.  Let's do our best!
Ludger: ......

Jude: About the loan... sorry I couldn't be of more help.
Elle: Jude, you don't have much money too eh?
Jude: Even though I'm currently doing research on a Jin replacement, it's not going smoothly... What are you going to do from now?
Elle: Land of Kanan!  Elle must go to the Land of Kanan!
Ludger: ?
Jude: The Land of Kanan is a legendary place that appeared in the ancient Spirit legends.  It's said that the Spirit that regulates the flow of souls lives there.
Elle: It's said to be a mysterious place that will grant all wishes!  It's true!  Elle's Papa said so!
Jude: We probably can't brush it off as a mere fairy tale.  In the legend, it is a place that the Sage Kresnik, who wielded the Spear of Will, reached through much hardship.
Elle: You had a spear!
Jude: If that is reality, then the Land of Kanan should also... but, just what in the world was that...
Ludger: ....
Jude: How is Elle getting to the Land of Kanan?
Elle: .... I don't know.  Papa said to get on that train....
Jude: Elle... she's a lost kid... eh?

option: (Elle's a lost kid eh?)
L1: ... Do you want to come with me?
R1: Why are you going to the Land of Kanan?

L1 route >
Elle: I guess it's ok if I go with you... I haven't gotten back my watch, and that scary guy with glasses seemed to know about the Land of Kanan...
Jude: Julius.... Kresnik.... Was that really Ludger's brother?

option: (Ludger's brother?)
L1: I'm not sure....
R1: That couldn't possibly be brother!

L1 route >
Elle: Even though you're brothers?
Ludger: ....
Jude: Have you tried calling Julius' GHS?
GHS Operator: The GHS you have reached is currently not in service.
Ludger: ....
Jude: For now, let's head back to Ludger's house.  If Julius is safe, he will most likely call.

R1 route >
Elle: Then, who was that scary guy?
Ludger: ....
Jude: I understand.  Let's search for the real Julius-san.
Ludger: !
Jude: Have you tried calling Julius' GHS?
GHS Operator: The GHS you have reached is currently not in service.
Ludger: ....
Jude: Cheer up!  He probably called home.

Elle: Jude's also coming with us?
Jude: I'm probably being a busybody though...
Elle: Nothing like that, he said!
Jude: Thank you.  Um...
Elle: ... Hey, tell us his name!

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- SKIT: Loan Repayment -
Jude: When I came to, Ridou-san already finished his medical treatment.  Since he's from Clanspia Company, I thought he could be trusted, but he turned out to be that kind of a person.
Elle: This is Elle's treasure, but if we sell this...
Jude: What's that, Elle?
Elle: This.  If we sell this, we can probably get some money.
Jude: It's pretty... but it's just a seashell.
Elle: Won't do eh... it took Elle a whole day to find it too...

L1 route > It's not something Elle should be concerned about it.
Elle: Of course Elle's concerned!  Money is important! Without money, you can't eat your meals and you'll be kicked out of the house!
Ludger: ....
Jude: Elle, I feel the same way you do.  Will you lend a hand in helping Ludger?
Elle: ... Sure. Elle will help.

R1 route > Nova's a friend! It'll work out somehow.
Elle: That Nova person, is she really going to help us think of something? Being classmates isn't that special of a relationship right?
Ludger: Uh?!
Nova: *sneezes* ... um, this is Nova.  Are you guys talking about me?
Elle: Bullseye!  Maybe it is kind of special?!

Nova: Hello~ Hello~ Ludger~! This is totally a personal call~ Even though we haven't seen each other for such a long time, we couldn't even properly greet each other!  Although it's under these circumstances, but since we've finally met, I hope we get along~! Well then well then bye~!
Elle: Quite a noisy person.
Ludger: Yeah...
Jude: But it's strange.  Nova was also on that train, but it's like nothing happened.
Ludger: ....

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Station Employee: We can't issue you a ticket.
Elle: Whyー?!
Station Employee: Asking me why, there is a restriction placed on this guy.  If we overlook this, we'll be the ones getting punished.
Nova: Sorry~ I forgot to tell you about the mobility restrictions.  You know that the GHS is responsible for managing all personal information in Olympios right?  Depending on the amount of your liabilities, a code that restricts your mobility will be activated.  This is a system put in place to prevent criminals and huge debtors from running away.
Ludger: Uh.....
Nova: Huh? Are you shocked because this is such a heavy topic? It's alright, it's alrightー! As long as you repay your debts bit by bit, the restrictions will also be gradually lifted.  I'll help think of something from my side as well.  It'll work out somehow. Talk to you later!
Station Employee: You're in the way of the other customers.  Move it, move it.
Ludger: ....
Station Employee: Seriously just what the hell did he go and do... Still so young and his life is near its end.
Elle: Idiotー! You don't even know a thing!  Let's go, Ludger!
Jude: Let's try finding work in town.

- END -

10 comments:

  1. Thx for the second chapter, you're fast lol
    Ja ne!!

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    1. Actually it's because this is short chapter XD

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  2. Awesome job and you finished so quickly!!! Thanks for your hard work!!! I'm looking forward to more!!!

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    1. Thanks for liking it :) I just happen to have some spare time these two days so I was able work on it more

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  3. Thanks you are doing a great job :)

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  4. Awesome work, thank you so much for translating the story:D One small thing though in the second chapter's translation: 1500 million gald is a bit too much, "man" means 10 000 so it should be 15 000 000 gald (15mil). Thanks again for putting so much effort into translating and keep up the great work:D!

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    1. Thanks! and yea about that million thing, I actually agonized a bit over what to put there XD I went the lazy way and just translated it directly haha
      but thanks for pointing it out! if you see any other questionable things, feel free to point it out :D

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    2. No worries, the "man" (10 000) and "oku" (100 000 000) give me some hard time too whenever I need to read some big numbers. And I think you're doing great, I'll be following this translation for sure since it has already cleared up some parts that were confusing to me when I was watching the gameplay and couldn't understand everything:D

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    3. I hate the huge numbers :P I'd have to write out the zeros and then see how much it is in the English system.

      And glad it cleared some things up for you :) I can relate to how frustrating it is not to understand what's happening, it's the reason I took up the language in the first place :)

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