Here it is ^_^, translations for Volume 3 of the Slayers: Legend of Darkness manga. Thoughts are in itallics ~Riisuke ------------------------- Chapter 12--The Boss's Identity Lina is hung by her hands in an abandoned church. Zelgadiss, Dilgear, and Zolf size her up. Zelgadiss: Looks like you weren't as much trouble as we thought, Miss. Lina: Hmph! I let you catch me. It's not like you were really trying either, right? Zelgadis: Oh, so you noticed? Although I thought the magic you used was pretty simple...I see! Must be that time of the month. Lina: Drop it! Zelgadis: But to think you'd given *it* to the the other guy. It's good thing we let you live. You'd better thank Zolf here, he said to bring you back alive so we did. Lina: Thanks a lot Mr. Mummy! Zolf: Mr. Mummy?! Hmph, well you see I happen to owe you one. So I figured it was time for payback...now now, what shall I do too you? Lina: (Thinking) Oh man, this guy...seems kinda dangerous...when I come across someone like this...(speaking) Mr. Zolf.... Zolf: What is it? Lina: Third Class. Zelgadiss and Dilgear restrain themselves from cracking up as Zolf gets angry. Zolf: (fuming) Dilgear....rape this girl. Lina: !! Dilgear: WHAAAAT!?!?? H-hey, you're kidding right? Zolf: Uh? No, I meant it but.... Dilgear: I can't get in the mood with something like this! If she was maybe a stacked goblin or a small cyclops maybe but why a human girl.... Lina: (in the background) Hey!! You make me sound worse than a goblin or a cyclops. Zelgadiss: I guess it's just different taste. Dilgear: If someones gonna do it it has to be you or Rodimus... Lina: Are they trying to force ME on each other? Zolf: Rodimus can't do it because he's too much into his so-called chivalry (Characticture of Rodimus: I have no interest in picking on girls...) Zolf: Is what he'd say, and since I'm like this, the only one left is... Zelgadis: N-no way! I've got no interest in making it with a crying and screaming girl! Zolf: Awww.... Lina: Stop whining....it's not like your kids.... Zolf: Oh well, guess we'll have to approach this differently. Lina: (thinking) Don't make such a big deal of it! Zelgadis: I don't know what you're planning, but don't kill her until her partner shows up. Zolf: I understand. Lina: W-What are you going to do? Zolf: Ah! Aha! HAHAHAHAHA, we'll fill this room with frogs and bugs and watch you tremble in fear!!! How about that, frightnening isn't it?! Lina: (thinking) Hmph! Moronic. Zelgadis: And? Who's going to gather them? (Enough to fill the room...) Zolf: Ack! Lina: Hmph, shows how smart you are. Zolf: Silence! He gags Lina. Zolf: Now, you're incapable of speaking...so...Midget! Lina: N?! Zolf: Toad! Lina: Nm!! You bastard! Brat! Flat chest! Shrew! Egotist! Lina kicks futily in the air Zolf: Nyeah nyeah! Can't reach me! Zelgadis: It looks like it's working..... Zolf: Beady eyes! Tacky! Lina: Grmg!! Lina: (Thinking) What, what's he trying to say?! His legs aren't exactly in good porportion, not to mention he's bowlegged! He's got a bad personality, and it's not like he's smart! Not to mention the fact he's wearing bandages probably doesn't speak well for his looks...And to think that he forgets HIS shortcomings and insults someone's elses character and porportions...THIS IS UNFORGIVABLE! Just you wait.... Zelgadis: But...isn't this kind of weak? (It's not like this is some child's squabble...) Zolf: It's what she gets for calling me third class! He turns back to Lina Zolf: How about it? Angry? Heheh! If you're so mad then say something! Nyeah nyeah nyeah nyeah! Lina: Grgrg!!! Zelgadis: ........... Rezo: What are you doing? Seems you've gone off on your own again, Zelgadis. No matter. So, did you find what you were looking for? Zelgadis: Well...it seems that her companion had it, so not yet.... Rezo: I see. I wish to speak with this girl. Stand aside. Zel and the others leave. Rezo steps into the light and Lina recognizes him Lina: Rezo the Red Priest....you were behind all this? Rezo: Hmm, you don't sound too surprised. Lina: Well, I thought "maybe". Rezo: I want you to tell me where it is. The Philosophers stone. Lina: Before I tell you, tell me why are you going to all this trouble to find a stone? Rezo: Very well....Since I was born, I've hoped to open these eyes of mine which with I cannot see. In order to do this I began studying white magic...while I was mastering it, I traveled about the land in preperation to heal my own eyes, helping several others. In order to cover all bases, I also mastered Shamanistic and even Black magic, and combined them with White magic. As a result I saved many lives. But my own eyes would not open. I felt intense rage and great frustation, although had mastered most magic humanly possible, why?! It was about then I remembered hearing of the legendary "Philosophers Stone". I thought that with the stone, I would be capable of attaining magic powers surpassing a normal human.... Lina: To open your eyes...Just for that? Rezo: True....as someone who can see, I doubt you'd understand. Now, would you answer me. Lina: .... Rezo: You wouldn't like to end up like those trolls you killed last night would you? Lina: ...at the Inn I stayed at last night... thinking: Rezo, the Red Priest... I hid it under the jaw of the carved dragon in the relief of the fireplace. Why would someone who has enough magical power to be counted among the great five philosopher's want the Philosopher's Stone so badly? Rezo: Then until I check it, please remain here. Lina: But then again, with that stone that's capable of changing the world... Rezo closes the door behind him Lina: ...So I can't be hanging around here. I need to get out, soon. She tries to free herself Lina: Dammit if Gourry was here these stupid ropes.......... Gourry...I wonder if he's okay. (Characiture of Gourry falling off a cliff: Linaaaaa!!) Maybe since he fell off such a high cliff.... And to think he said that he was my guardian. She starts swinging Lina: What an idiot. Hup! She tries to free herself with a free foot Lina: I'm being stupid, why bother worrying about him.... More importantly, I wish I could get these..... Elsewhere Gourry: ACHOO! He wipes his nose Gourry: ....That must be...Must be Lina was talking badly about me! Anyway... He's hanging in a tree that sticks out from the side of the cliffs.... Gourry: What'm I gonna do? Back at Rezo's Dilgear: You're going out? Rezo: Yes, it seems I've got something to do. I'll be back soon, so take care of things for me while I'm gone.... He begins to chuckle Rezo: Now if that girl wasn't lying, my wish for these many years may finally come true! Back inside the fortress Zelgadis: Dilgear...where'd Rezo head off to? Dilgear: Don't ask me, he didn't-- Lina: POTTY!!!!!!!! Zolf: W-What?! Lina: POTTY POTTY I NEED TO GO POTTY!!!! SOMEONE HELP ME!!!! Zolf: That girl... Lina: If someone doesn't get me out I won't be able to hold it!!!! Zolf: OH SHUT UP, I'M COMING!! I'll be right back!! He storms in Zolf: I'll let you down so shut up!! Dammit...the bathroom is down the hall to the left...Whats wrong? Lina: My legs are too weak from being hung down and I can't move... Zolf: Oh jeezus, come on! Lina takes his hand and tosses him, rendering him unconscious Lina: I'm not just good with magic, unfortunately for you. Back outside Dilgear: ....Did you just hear something? Zelgadis: By the way, Zolf is taking too long. You two keep a lookout here. He heads down the hall Zelgadis: Zolf! Did something happen?! ZOLF!! Dilgear is following him.... Zelgadis: Need something, Dilgear? Dilgear: Keeping an eye on things, just like Boss Rezo said. Zelgadis: On what? Dilgear: Heheh, simple Zelgadis. You. In the bathroom... Lina: So it's forest ouside? Whew, now where can I run to... She runs into Zel Lina: !! You! She kicks Zelgadis: Oh no you don't! He draws his sword, and cuts Lina's ropes. Lina: Eh?! He hands her her goods Zelgadis: It's your sword and cape. Lina: Why? Zelgadis: I don't have time to explain. If you want to escape, follow me! Lina: ?! Well it's better then hanging around here....if it's a trap, then I'll deal with it! Zelgadis: Follow me! This way! Lina: But why did you free me? Zelgadis: I've had a change of circustances. Come on! Lina: ...alright! They begin to run...a while later... Lina: B-but.....this guy...is he in a hurry? He's running faster than before...ah.... She stumbles Lina: Hey, wait, Mr. Zelgadis! I.... (panting)..I seem to be out of stamina... He picks her up Lina: Huh? And begins to run Lina: (blushing) N-now waitaminute! Zel: If we don't hurry he'll find us!! Back at Rezo's.... Dilgear: Owowow....looks like Zelgadis actualy went and did it. Got pretty far away too. He licks his lips Dilgear: But if it didn't go like this, it wouldn't be interesting...... Chapter 13: Zelgadis's Past Gourry is prying open a bears mouth Gourry: Heeeey! Linaaaaa!! As if. There's no way she'd be in a place like that.....but now that I think about it...I'm a little hungry, so... He takes down the bear in one slash Gourry: It's no wonder, it's been a whole day since then...oh man, where the heck did Lina get kidnapped to....HEEEY, LINAAAA!!!! At a waterfall elsewhere, Zel is washing up as Lina sits and watches Lina: After a night of running around carrying someone...yet this Zelgadis is still so lively. Then again I probably shoulnd't be worrying about it... Zel: Don't even think about taking those and running off. Lina: I won't, I have an idea of my limits (not to mention I'm still kinda of tired), and my magic power has only partially recovered. Zel: Hmm, so that means that it HAS been partially recovered? Lina: But still I'm not going to run away, and anyways, don't you think it's about time to explain things to me? Zel gets out of the water Zel: ....I guess you're right. Now where should I start? Lina: First...that man. He claimed to be Rezo the Red Priest, but is he the real thing? Zel: Yeah, the one and only righteous "Rezo the Red Priest", although the world seems to consider him as a great holy man. Lina: So previously, in order to cure his blindness, he mastered magic arts and performed experiments on his patients? Zel: Hmm, you know a lot already. Lina: So what about you trying to use the Philosopher's Stone to ressurect Shabranigdo? Zel: Shabranigdo? What're you talking about!? I was only looking for the stone because he commanded me to. Although mainly, I acted in order to get vengence on him anyway. Lina: What...happened? Zel: What I'm about to say, you'll probably think it's pretty pathetic, but the one who gave me this chimera body, was Rezo himself. It was when I began to feel my limits as a swordsman he told me that if I aided in his search for the philosopher's stone he would give me power. And I agreed, not even knowing that it would mean. He manipulated me and tried to make me into a berserker for his own needs. Even though he knew that with this body I wouldn't be able to live a normal life. And in order to open his unseeing eyes that his own magic power couldn't heal, he would use any means necessary to find the Philosopher's Stone. Lina: Why would he go so far... Zel: Rezo told me once. "I just want to see the world" and that's it. I don't know the pain of the blind, but in spite of that there's no way I'll forgive him for what he's done!!! I intended to hunt down the Philosopher's Stone by any means and use it to defeat him. Which is why I brought you here. Lina: Is Rezo really that strong that you can't beat him without the Philosopher's stone? Zel: You saw it didn't you? A fraction of his strength. Lina: A fraction?? Zel: I've known him for a while so I have a better idea. Lina: For a while...? Zel: For some reason before he started looking for the Philosopher's Stone he was gathering orihalcon and things that would react to it. Lina: Rezo was doing the same thing as me?! Nah, it has to be a coincedence. Zel: But when he realized that such a thing wouldn't help his research, he destroyed it all with his own magic. The Orihalcon, which is SUPPOSED to be able to seal the affects of magic, right? At that moment I feared him as much as I idolized him, and this is the result. Lina: When did you meet Rezo? Zel grins Zel: The day I was born. He's probably either my grandfather or my great grandfather. Lina: Eh? Zel: I don't really know, and I don't really want to know. But despite his appearence, he's been alive for at least 100 years. But there's no doubt that the great holy man Rezo's blood flows in my veins. Lina: Ah! I guess I shouldn't of really asked... Zel: It's fine, don't worry. Anyway until we find your partner and get the stone, I'm going to have to follow you around. Lina: I understand. But first I need to get some sleep. What about you? You're tired, right? Zel: A little, but since there's no guarentee that no one's following us I'm gonna keep an eye out. We can trade off later. Lina: When you think about it.. She picks up Zel's cape Lina: I'll juast be borrowing this then! Good night! For someone who was talking about "Ressurecting the Dark Lord" and "Greatest fortune", the truth is it's only someone trying to heal his eyes. Kinda seems like less of a big deal.... She sleeps for a while, and then Lina: Danger! Gourry, it's an enemy! AGH! Zel: Pardon me for not being your partner...we're surrounded. Lina: What're we against? Zel: Trolls, about 20 or 30. Rezo doesn't seem to be with them. We can pull this off. Lina: "Pull this off"?! These are trolls y'know! Zel: You just stay near me. Now come out! You trolls! The trolls spring from the shrubery, and Zel chants a spell Zel: DUG HAUT! The shattering ground trips up several of the trolls Zel: Haha! Earth, obey my will!! He sends spires of rock up impaling most of the trolls Lina: Man oh man what a way of doing things! True it'll beat the trolls who are inordinately tought but...it's like beating them to death. But then again I've done the same type of things....(Guess I'm not one to judge) Zel: Now come out! I know you're hiding there! Dilgear: Hmph, I'd come out either way. So you two...did you enjoy your little romp last night? Lina: It's not like that! Man, you're such a jerk Dilgear! Dilgear: Well, it's nice of you to remember my name. Lina: How could I forget?! Someone who said that I was less attractive than a goblin, and that a cyclops would be better, and that my skin was worse than a rock golem, and that I'm smaller than a pixy!!! Dilgear: I didn't say THAT much. Lina: Nonetheless, I'm sure Zelgadis will gladly settle my grudge with you!! Now, go Zelgadis! Everyone is waiting for you! Yay! What a man! Good luck! Zel: Could you please do something about that personality of yours? Lina: Silly! It's called "getting your enemy to let his guard down". Dilgear: I can hear you, you know. Zel: Dilgear, I thought you had pledged alliegence to me? Dilgear: The person I allied myself with was not "Zelgadis" but "The Berserker than the Red Priest had created." Now that you've betrayed Master Rezo you're nothing other than my enemy! But what a scene.. He observes the trolls Dilgear: As long as you have your Shamanistic magic theres no way I could win... Zel: Oh? It's almost as if you're saying that if it was swords, you would win. Dilgear: I am. Zelgadis: Would you like to test that theory? Dilgear: You'd just attack with magic when you'd have an opening. Zelgadis: Maybe. Dilgear: You're serious? Zelgadis: Yeah. Dilgear: Well, you'll regret this. Elsewhere Innkeeper: Yes, the room that those people were using is this way (It's not in use, right now). I'm sorry that we didn't find it when we cleaned up the room. But for the great Red Priest to come by himself and retrieve it, it must be a truly priceless treasure. Rezo: Yes, a truly priceless thing. Rezo: (Remembering Lina's words) At the Inn I stayed at last night... I hid it under the jaw of the carved dragon in the relief of the fireplace. He finds something Rezo: I see...With this Philosopher's stone....I will...my eyes will..........It's not even responding to my power, much less giving off an aura at all... Back at the battle, Zel and Dilgear cross blades Zelgadis: What's wrong Dilgear! I thought you wouldn't be beaten in a swordfight? Dilgear: It's just starting Boss Zel! He cleaves one of the Dug Haut created spikes in half, kicking up some debries Zel: What a cheap trick! Dilgear: I've got you! Zel ducks kicking a stone at the werewolf as a distraction, he then gets a clean hit off of Dilgear's arm Zel: What's wrong? Weren't you going to make me regret it? Dilgear: Just wait a minute... His wound seals Dilgear: Did you forget that I'm half troll and wolf? If you want to beat me with one attack you're going to have to take off my head. Zel: You're right, I did forget, BUT! He raises his sword Dilgear: There! He strikes Zel in the side...only to do no damage Zel: It seems you've forgotten as well, that one third of me is a stone golem. Which means, no matter what you try you won't be able to beat me. Lina: Yay! Professor Zelgadis! Powerful! Wonderful show! Dilgear: Damn...oh well... Zel: Listen you... Lina: I'm just praising you! Dilgear: Hey! He snaps his fingers Dilgear: Looks like you're too much trouble to handle, so I'll just have to use a bit of a cheap tactic. Lina: What is this?! Were Mantises and Dueler Hans....even a Mazoku! Zel: You're not going to be needing that to sleep anymore, right? He takes back his clothes Dilgear: You're tough, but can even you beat this many enemies by yourself? Lina: Hold on a sec!! Aren't you forgetting someone? Dilgear: ? Who? Lina: ME DAMMIT ME!!!! Dilgear: What difference are you supposed to make? Lina: Ah! Zelgadis: It's like he says, you should stand back. Lina: No way! I can help out at least a little! Zelgadis: Hmm? So you're willing to participate. Lina: It's better than being caught by them! Zelgadis: I see. In that case, let's go! They both chant Lina & Zel: FIREBALL! Lina: First, focus on the Mazoku! He dodges it Zel: I'll let you handle him! Lina: Oh god he's coming this way--What?! Uh? The Mazoku waves his hands producing Lina: A fire whip! In that case, a freezing spell! She deflects the whip with her spell-charged short sword, but Zorom (that's his name) fires off some needles, catching Lina in her sword arm Zorom: You're not too bad. But you can't defeat the great Zorom with weapons work through physical things or shamanitic magic He fires several needles from his head catching Lina in the arm Lina: Silver needles? My right arm won't move...Well, I guess I was rather careless against a mazoku. What can I do, even if I try using my sword in my left hand if he pulls the same thing I'm doomed....and I can't count on any backup. Zelgadis is busy with the bulk of Dilgear's men Lina: If only Gourry was here.... Zorom: Now it's my turn! He attacks with the flame whips, which Lina barely avoids. He then fires off many needles Lina: I can't dodge! GOURRY! Out of nowhere, a sword comes, knocking the attack out of the air Gourry: Yo, so we meet again, miss. Lina: Gourry! Zorom: Hmm, an ally. Gourry: I'm not an ally, I'm this girl's guardian! Lina: Gourry where the hell have you been!? Gourry: Well why are you here playing around with this guy? Zorom: Well, it doesn't matter. But that sword you have is what you humans call "The Sword of Light", right? Gourry: Eh? So you can tell. Zorom: Of course, it's akin to us after all. Gourry: ? Well I don't know much, but of what I do know...is that with this, I can cut up a mazoku. He brings forth the blade of light Chapter 14-Rezo's Anger Rezo, in the inn, holds the decoy Philosopher's Stone Rezo: This.....isn't the Philosopher's Stone. He crushes it in his hand Innkeeper: Excuse me, Master Red Priest, have you found what you were looking for? Eh? Rezo shreds him with magic Rezo: My dear...how shameful of me, getting so frenzied.....that little girl certainly got me. Zelgadis battles Dilgear's hordes as well as Dilgear himself Zelgadis: Even with greater numbers, is this the best you can do, Dilgear? Dilgear: You're pretty stubborn Boss Zel. But your bluff ends now. Rodimus and Zolf appear You've come! Rodimus! They surround Zel.... Dilgear: Now you're finished, Zelgadis. But Rodimus cleaves a Were Mantis in half Rodimus: Is that so? Rodimus: Rodimus, what are you doing!? Have you gone insane?! Rodimus: Nothing of the sort! The person I pledged alliance to was Sir Zelgadis! I owe nothing to some Red Priest! Zel: Are you two sure? War Mantis: You bastards! Zolf, however, makes quick work of it Zel: Sorry for involving you two in this.... Rodimus: Oh don't worry, it's nothing. Meanwhile Gourry: Now come on old man. Zorom: Hmph, unless it's a Lord, there is no Mazoku that can stand directly against that sword. He launches a pair of black whips from his hands Gourry: Don't even! But they're only repelled by his blow Gourry: What the hell is this?! It's not being cut!! Lina: Eh? Whips of darkness...I see, the light and the darkness are cancelling out each other. Physical attacks on a mazoku are useless-- She circles around to Zorom's back Lina: --So how about this? (It's a bit cowardly but) ELMEKIA LANCE!!!! Zorom dodges, and the spell hits Gourry Lina: Ack! He disssapeared!! Gourry! Gourry: Li-Lina, what the hell was that? Lina: Awwww sorry sorry, it's just spiritual damage so if you just leave it be it'll be fine. She snaps her fingers and notices that Gourry is incapacitated Lina: Cha-CHAAAAAAAAAANCE!!! She snatches the Sword of Light Gourry: Ah! Lina what are you-- Lina: Just let me borrow this! Zorom: So do you now realize the difference of our powers? Lina spins around to meet him Zorom: If you're going to say goodbye you should say it now. Because you're going to die! He launches at her Lina: FIREBALL!! Zorom: I told you it's useless! He dodges it Lina: I saw that coming! ELMEKIA LANCE!! But he dodges again Lina: He avoided it!! I don't have the chance to use a spell Zorom: Die, girl! Lina: Ahhhh here goes! LIGHT, COME FORTH! She cuts Zorom clean in half Zorom: Gu! GAAAAAAOOOO!!! Dilgear: Wh-what?! Everyone is shocked, as well as Lina Lina: Th...This sword is amazing! It's powered up from when Gourry used it! It takes the form of it's users will! And when it's someone who's used to controlling their will like me it gets like this! It's as if it exists for me! Gourry: G-Give it back Lina! Zolf: Guess this is the turning point. War Mantis: We haven't lost yet! Dilgear: Yeah, it's not over yet! Zel: Are you that afraid of Rezo? Dilgear: Shut up!! Lina: Gourry! Gourry: Lina! She embraces him Lina: I'm so glad you're okay! Gourry: H-Hey hey Lina what are you... Lina: (shuffle shuffle shuffle) There it is! Gourry: ? She flicks him away, and produces the stone Lina: I had sown the Philosopher's Stone into his clothes! Gourry: And here I was thinking that you have actually been worrying about me... Lina: O-of coures not! Seeya! He grabs her hand Gourry: Wait Lina! Lina (blushing): Eh? Gourry: Give it back before you go. Lina: Aww...Zelgadis! We're gonna use this to finish things off! Dilgear: What?! That's the Philosopher's Stone...which means...EVERYONE, RETREAT! Lina: Hmph! Too late! Zelgadis, put your hand on this. Zel: This is? Lina: The Philosopher's Stone. Ready? Just throw a nice strong spell. Zel: Understood. They chant, and then Lina & Zel: FIREBALL! The blast blows away Dilgear and all of his men Lina: Whoooowee! Now THATS flying! Zel: Th-This is the power of the Philosopher's Stone.... Lina: Yep, it dramatically increases the spellcaster's magic power. So that takes care of the thugs. Aaaaand by the way... She points at Rodimus and Zolf Lina: I recognize him, but who's this handsome gentleman? Zel: ? It's Zolf. Lina: Zo... Zolf: So you're still alive, miss. Lina: ZOLF! AS IN THE MUMMY MAN!? Zolf: Well excuse me for being a mummy! Lina: Well, it's a good idea to have a lot of allies on your side. I'll forget about what happened back there. He may be a hopeless sadist with bad taste but an ally is an ally. The more the better. You may be useless but we'll help you out. I was actually considering forgiving you because you're kinda handsome but I changed my mind, and now that I think of it you were stupid enough to mistake "Lighting" and "Fireball"...And even if you are handsome Zolf: I guess she holds a grudge.... Gourry: Well you're all getting along. What the heck happened, Lina? Lina: Oh that's right, I haven't explained things to Gourry yet. And sooo where to start.... But an image of Rezo appears Rezo: It seems that I've underestimated you. Lina: Rezo! He chuckles Rezo: To think that I could've been decieved so easily by a young girl such as you. And thanks to that it seem's I've caused a few unecessary deaths... She notices the corpses behind him Lina: The people from the Inn! How could you? Rezo: Just wait there, even if you run I'll know. As well as Zelgadis who betrayed me, I'll make sure to tear you to shreds. Lina: ...Oh geez.....now he's really mad Chapter 15: When Rezo's Eyes Opened Lina: Now Gourry, I've got to explain things so even an idiot lik you can understand....my magic powers were already weakened but SOMEBODY had to fall off of a cliff, and as a result even I wasn't able to avoid being captured. Thus, the tragically beautiful genius sorceress Lina was hung from the ceiling, forced to endure verbal abuse, and went through SEVERAL horrendous ordeals but right now.....Uhhhm Zolf was it? No hard feelings, 'kay? Anyway, around that time their boss showed up and it ended up being Rezo, the man who helped us out the other night. I thought things were odd when we first met him in the first place, but it was at that time I found out that he was looking for the Philosopher's Stone in order to heal his eyes. And to that end he tricked Zelgadis, who wanted greater strength, into recieving a chimera's body, in order to use him for his own needs. So about the time that I got sick of being held hostage Zelgadis, who had decided it was time to move against Rezo, helped me out. But the werewolf Dilgear managed to track us down and we were surrounded which is when the Sword of Light and you...err I mean you, Gourry, came out of nowhere.....and that's how things happened, understand? The others look unimpressed Lina: Understand? ... Rodimus: But you REALLY talk a lot don't you. Lina: You think so? Zolf: Really..... Gourry: Anyway, so theres two guys fighting for the Philosopher's Stone. One needs it to heal his eyes, and the other needs it for his vengence, right? Lina: Ahahaha sorry Gourry for getting you into this mess! Gourry: Doesn't matter, since I'm your guardian and all! Zolf: Pfft. Lina: Hm? Gourry: So Lina, are you gonna give the stone to Zelgadis? Lina: Are you kidding? This might be a trick he and Rezo planned together. Zolf: What?! Zel: That's enough Zolf! It can't be helped that they'd suspect that. Zolf: So what are you going to do? Your chances are too slim to stand up against Rezo. Aren't you going to run? Zelgadis: No, I'm not concerned with the outcome. I've decided to fight him already. If you two want to leave that's alright. Rodimus: No, I'll remain here. Zolf: Rodimus... Rodimus: Sir Zelgadis is one kind enough to have shared his past and humiliation with us his mere servants. He is a great person. Which I why I will serve him. Zolf: Yeah...that's right. Guess I'll do the same. Zel: I really appreciate it....So what about you two? Lina: I'm going to fight, of course! After being this involved if I don't see how things turn out I'm going to regret it! Although, I've got no intention of losing. Zel: I see. And you?.......nevermind, I needn't ask. Gourry: ? Caption: Because I'm Lina's guardian. Rodimus brandishes his halbred. Rodimus: I'm with this. Zolf: Other than the sword I use Black magic, of the attack variety. Lina: EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEH?!!?! No way ! I can't believe it! A goofy, poorly spoken guy like you is using the same magic specialty as me?! Zolf: The fact I'm poorly spoken has nothing to do with it! (And you're not one to talk!) Lina: Heheh, well it so happens that I'm capable of the spell which uses the power of the world's Dark Lord "Ruby Eye" Shabranigdo in black magic's most powerful spell "Dragu Slave"! You're probably stuck at Gaav Flare, right? Caricature: Dragu Slave VS Gaav Flare (Translators Note: Those don't look much like Gaav and Shabranigdo...) Lina: Not to mention I've got a spell that can borrow power from a different Dark Lord as well. Zolf: You little brat! Zelgadis: Another...Dark Lord? You're awfully well studied. Lina: You could say that! Zolf: (Dammit, Et Tu Zelgadis...) Lina: Although it's pretty dangerous, and I probably won't use it under ordinary circumstances.... Gourry: And I've got the Sword of Light! Lina: About that, it seems a lot more efficient when I use.... Gourry: You've got the Philosopher's Stone already! Lina: It's getting pretty dark. Rodimus: What shall we do? Should we set an ambush for him? Zel: ! Lina: Yeah, although I don't really want to just sit around and wait....and since we don't know where he is. But how is Rezo going to know where we are? Zel: ...That, is because this body was created using my magic. It's as if there's a magical signature on it. Lina: Zelgadis... Zelgadis: Now, HAND OVER THE PHILOSOPHER'S STONE! Gourry whaps Lina out of the way Gourry: Look out, Lina! Zelgadis and Gourry lock swords Gourry: Get back, he's being controlled by something! Zofl: What?! Lina slides down a tree, and the infamous Koala sight gag ensues Lina: KOALA! Just kidding. No time to be joking around, let's see let's see, Zelgadis is being controlled by some...hn? Re-REZO! Rezo: Just as I said, I went to the trouble of coming out here to meet you. Now, prepare to die. Rodimus: REZO!! But Rezo flicks him aside Zolf: Rodimus! Rezo, you bastard! Lina holds him back though Lina: Wait! No! Rezo: No matter what happens your destiny is to be killed by me. (Zolf: What are you doing you little brat! Rezo: Hand over the Philosopher's Stone peacefully. If you do so I'll kill you painlessly. Lina: .... Rezo (as Gourry and Zel battle): There's nothing to for you to think about. Lina: I understand. ....is what I say while I cast the reletively short GAAV FLARE!!! Rezo brushes it off Lina: It didn't work... Rezo: It's useless to resist. Lina: Why? Why does someone with as such great capacity go mad to merely open his eyes? Rezo: I told you, as someone with sight you couldn't understand. The things you call mountains and rivers and greenery, their bright colors and the perception of their great size, small birds who fly in the sky, this entire world I live in. I cannot tell you how much I've wished to see it...the things that you see as ordinary are those that I too wish to see. As a fellow human being. And I will do so, no matter what. Has your curiousity been satsfied? I told you, as someone with sight you couldn't understand. You can see see things and call them mountains, rivers, grass and trees. You talk how they are magnificent, how they are delicate. I want to do the same. I cannot tell you how I've wished to see the world I'm living in... those birds flying in the sky, beautiful sun shining on me... You may think that they are usual things, but I eager to see them by my own eyes. I am a human being as you are, yet I'm not allowed to see them. My power --- you call it a great one --- is no more valuable than my seeing. Has your curiousity been satsfied? Lina: No, one more thing. Why is it that you were studying Orihalcon before you started looking for the Philosopher's Stone? Rezo: This is a rather odd question. As a sorceress, I imagine you've done research right? It's true that Orihalcon has the same type of magic as the Philosopher's Stone. In order to understand that more fully, I used to people to study it. Lina: Rezo was after the same thing as me... Rezo:I found that they used the Oriharcom as a container for a rare magic magnifying item because it can absorb magic. Few people know that. Lina: And as a result we came to the same conclusion.... Rezo: You can't stall any longer. Hand over the Philosopher's Stone.. Lina: Gourry...As soon as I give you the stone release Zelgadis. Rezo: Fine, either way you will be destroyed. Gourry: Open your eyes Zelgadis! Weren't you going to get vengence against Rezo!? Zelgadis pauses Gourry: Zelgadis? Zel: FLARE ARROW! Gourry: Dammit, he can use magic! He deflects most of the shots but one hits his leg. Gourry: UA! Lina: Gourry!? She tosss the stone to Rezo Rezo: This time it appears to be the real thing. Lina: Now, release Zelgadis! Rezo: No need to fret, it's already done. Ooh! This is it. This, is truly it. I can feel it resonating with my power! Now my wish well be fulfilled! He swallows the stone Lina: The Philosopher's Stone?! Gourry: How long do you intend on being controlled, dammit!! Zel: Ug....What have I been.... Gourry: ZELGADIS, WAKE UP!!! He kicks him in the head Zel: What the hell was that for?! Gourry: Oh I see you've finally returned to normal, Zegaldis. Zel: It's Zelgadis. Gourry: Don't get mad over such a small matter. Zel: IT'S NOT A SMALL MATTER! Gourry: Wah! What's up with this wind?! Zel: This isn't wind!!! Lina: It's powerful negative will! Rezo: Hahhaahahaha! Ooooh I can see! I CAN SEE! Ohh the sky at sunset is such a beautiful red! He chuckles Lina: Glowing red eyes?! Zel: C-could this be...(to Lina)...you, stand aside! Lina: Zelgadis what spell is that?! Zel: RA-TILT!! Rezo cackles madly as the spell uselessly bounces off Rezo: You're Zelgadis? Zelgadis: Ra-Tilt had no affet... Rezo: It's the first time I've seen you as this. I can't believe I gave you such a pathetic form. I'll solve your problem. Begone! ?! GUWAH!! GUAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!! Rezo tosses his head back in pain, as his body seems to erupt. The form that emerges is.... Zolf: Wh-what the hell is that?! Lina: This....this can't be.....this is the legendary "Ruby Eye"...Shabranigdo. Chapter 16--Dark Lord's Return! And.... The Ruby Eye chuckles Shabranigdo: As my gracious thanks for allowing me to re-enter this world, I'll erase you painlessly. Zolf: D-Don't speak nonsense! I'll take destroy the ancient Dark Lord myself! Lina: Zolf?! Zolf: You who are darker than the dusk, you who are more crimson than the flow of blood, you who are buried in the flow of time, in thy great name I --- Lina: Dragu Slave?! Don't, it won't work!! Shabranigdo: Hmm? Zel: Ah! Zolf! Sto-- Zolf: DRAGU SLAVE! The blast hits Shabranigdo Zolf: I did it! Zel: Run, Zolf! Zolf: What are you talking about Zelgadis? I just got-- He's consumed in a blast Zel: ZOLF! Gourry: Wait, Zelgadis! He holds him back, barely keepign him from being hit by a magic blast. Shabranigdo chuckles again Shabranigdo: Trying to borrow my power in order to destroy me, what a fool. They run Zel: D-damn it! Gourry: How did that happen? Lina:Ahhh well basically, black magic's source of power is negative will, and the source of all bad will is Shabranigdo, so if you try using black magic against him is like saying "Could you help me defeat you?" Or something! (Pretty senseless!) Lina: This means that most of my specialty spells are useless. Gourry: But Zelgadis's magic is... Zel: RA TILT!!! Shabranigdo: Hehe, what's wrong? Is that all? Zel: That was the strongest shamanistic magic possible, so you know what that means? Gourry: You're saying... Zel: Yeah, the only hope we have left is the "Sword of Light". Shabranigdo: After all that you still stand against me? Interesting. Before I retrieve one of my seven fragments, "The Demon King of the North", I'll play your opponent. But if you kneel to me you could die natural deaths..... Lina: Even if it is fragments if two were to be awakened....The world would undoubtedly be destroyed. You're joking right? I've got no intention of bowing to you, Mr. Rezo Shabranigdo! Shabranigdo's eye seems to flicker, and Lina blinks at the reaction Zel: If I swear that I will obey to you, will you change this chimera body back into a human's? Others: WHAAAAAA?!?! Lina: N-Now hold on Zelgadis Shabranigdo chuckles Shabranigdo: Even for a Dark Lord such as myself to do such a thing is impossible! Too bad for you. Although, the great one could possibly... Zel: I see. I figured...as much. Lina: Zelgadis! Zel: If that's the case I won't obey! Even if you kill me I have no regrets! Shabranigdo: Then I will!! They run again Zel: Let's get out of here! A stray blast manages to take out Rodimus Zel: Rodimus!! Lina: He can't be saved, more importantly there's something we have to do! Zel: I know! Gourry: You guys, I thought magic was... Lina: Dam Brass! Zel: Burst Rond! Shabranigdo: You try to defeat me with such childish attacks? The blasts hit him Lina: Gourry, strategic retreat! Gourry: He's just gonna catch up again! Lina: I know! Lina: First, I'm going to distract him again! Then Gourry, you use the Sword of Light to cut the Dark Lord! Gourry: Wait wait how am I supposed to cut him? (He's frickin' huge...) Lina: Zelgadis, use Ray Wing to give him a push! Zelgadis: Got it! Gourry: H-Hey... Lina: No time to debate it! Shabranigdo appears in front of them Shabranigdo: If you're just going to run about I'll have you dissapear, like those two others. Zel: ...Let's do this! Lina: Alright! Gourry: No-now hold on a sec... Lina: FIREBALL! Shabranigdo: ? Lina: BREAK! The spell splits up and circles him Shabranigdo: What the? Lina: Just a distraction! Zel rams Gourry with the Ray Wing Zel: GO, GOURRY! Gourry: Tohohohoho...Oh SCREW IT!!! DIE!! He slashes Shabranigdo in the chest Lina: The wound...is sealing... Shabranigdo: Young man, you aren't capable of defeating me, are you?. Although I admire you attempts! He fires a blast that manages to scatter the party Shabranigdo: Don't worry, I'll have you die soon enough. But I must ask again. Join me! And if you do so-- Lina: Hmph! Doesn't matter how many times you ask the answer is the same! Also, I knowwww something! Since you're "Golden Dark Lord's" subordinate, "Ruby Eye", I have no intention of becoming a further subordinate! Shabranigdo is shocked Shabranigdo: Girl, how is it possible you know of the great one?! Lina: I see....If I combine the Sword of Light with my magic spell that can borrow the power of a Dark Lord higher than the Ruby Eye, it might be possible that.......Gourry, give me your sword. Gourry: What're you gonna try? Lina: JUST DO IT! She begins a chant... Lina: That which is darker than black...That which is deeper than the night....Floating upon the Sea of Chaos, the golden lord of darkness! Shabranigdo: That spell?! You can use it?! Lina: A legend I looked up once spoke of the Dark Lord of the Dark Lords, the Lord of Nightmares! Here, I pledge myself to thee, here, I wish upon thee! The one who fell from the heavens, the "Golden Dark Lord"! Let all fools who stand against us be destroyed by the power you and I wield! It's done...my secret among secrets, the "Giga Slave". The first time I tested it the darkness I created made a bay into a beach...to this day there's still no fish, or even any aquatic plants that manage to live there. I know this can damage Shabranigdo...but can it beat him? Theres nothing I can do about the capacity of a human when compared to a Dark Lord. There's no choice. But if the spell fails...my life force will be drained, and I'll die?! But it has to be done! Sword, drain the darkness to form a blade!!! Shabranigdo: Trying to add the power of the darkness to the power of the light?! A useless attempt! Zel: Oh no, he's chanting a spell! Lina: I know! But just a little more... Until the sword saps all of the darkness from the Giga Slave....Only a concentrated strike should be able to defeat a Dark Lord! He's faster! Zel: STOP! The world...the world you worked so hard to see!! WHY DO YOU DESTROY IT!? Rezo: Zelgadis?! Shabranigdo/Rezo: Uh...what...what has happened to me.....I... Gourry: This voice... Zel: Rezo? Lina: Rezo?! His will is still intact? Lina: It's done! Shabranigdo: Gr, you finished the sword! They back off Lina: Zelgadis, please! Carry me up to him! Zel: Got it! Gourry: H-hey what about me? Lina: You just pray we survive! Gourry: What do you mean "pray"? Lina: Let's hope the world isn't destroyed by my mistake! Zel: Here we go! Shabranigdo: Annoying insects! Zel: Your courage deserves to be idolized! Lina: Thanks. This'll be fine, drop me off! Zel: Good luck. Him...Save Rezo! She falls towards Shabranigdo Lina: RED PRIEST, REZO!! CHOOSE NOW, WILL YOU ALLOW SHABRANIGDO TO DEVOUR YOUR SOUL?! OR WILL YOU CHOOSE TO TAKE YOUR OWN REVENGE! Shabranigdo seems to seize up Rezo:Ohh! Shabranigudo:Impossible! Lina: BLADE, DESTROY THE CRIMSON DARKNESS! She lodges the sword squarely into Shabranigdo's forehead Gourry: Lina! A funnel of darkness swells up and into the sky. Gourry rushes inside the aftermath and holds Lina up Gourry: Lina, are you alright?! Lina: Uh...Gourry...is he? A chucke is heard beneath some smoke Shabranigdo: Hahahahahahaha! Lina: Ah....It didn't beat him..... Shabranigdo: Well that was amazing. To think a mere human could be capable of such a amazing thing. Well done. Very well done young lady. Your are truly a worthy of being called a true genius. Even though you're a great sorceress, with the aid of magic humans are only capable of living about a few hundred years. During that time, while you still live, I doubt I will make a re-appearence in this world. Lina: Eh? What's he talking abou... Several cracks appear in Shabranigdo Shabranigdo: After another long sleep, I'd love to do battle with you again, but that's imporbable. So in honor of your excellent performance, I will peacefully go down this time. Rezo:Now I must sleep. Shabranigdo: It was fun, miss. Rezo: Thank you. And sorry. Rezo appears Lina: Rezo! Rezo: Truly..... Shabranigdo laughs as he dissolves into the ground Gourry: Is...it over? Lina: Yeah. Thanks to Rezo! Zel: To Rezo? Lina: I think that when Rezo went mad searching for a way to open his eyes, the Dark Lord fed off of that intent. But some of his good heart remained behind, and helped us defeat the Dark Lord! Zel: I....see. Lina: I don't think Rezo was such a bad guy. Gourry: But that was quite a show. Putting that black...something or other spell into the Sword Of Li...AH! LINA, WHERE'S MY SWORD?! Lina: Heehee, so you figured it out! He snatches up his sword Gourry: Don't you "You figured it out" me you little...Lina? What's wrong with your hair? Lina's hair is considerably lighter Lina: Oh this? I just used a bit too much magic power. If I just rest up it'll come back. What about you guys? Zel: I'm fine. Gourry Me too. Lina: Great, glad to see we're all stil al... She falls down Gourry: Lina, are you okay?! Zel: Hey! Lina: Zzzzzzzzzz...... They both face fault Gourry: Oh, she's only asleep... Zel: Freaking us out like that!! Gourry:...Still, she did good. Zel: Yeah. Inside Lina's dream... Lina: Rezo? Rezo are you still there? Rezo: Yes. Lina: I'd like to ask you something...if it's alright. Rezo: I owe you a great deal. A simple question will be fine. Lina: I'm pretty sure that like you, I wanted to know myself. Rezo: Know yourself? Lina: To test the limits of your strength is something like that, right? I'm not the first to do so. After what happened here I-- Rezo: I see. You would be fearful. If you only keep pushing yourself, to say you would end up with the same result as me...is baseless. It all depends on yourself. Lina: ...You're right. Thanks, I needed to hear that. ... Lina: Rezo? ... Later.... Lina: Yahoo, I finally see Atlas City! This means tonight we're going to get to eat some real food, and sleep on a cushy bed! Gourry: This turned out to be a long, dangerous trip didn't it? Zel: Well, it's about time I left. Lina: Eh? Zel: I've been up to quite a few unsavory things up till now, so in a huge city like that there'd be trouble. Lina: I see. He extends his hand Zel: If we both manage to keep alive I'd like to meet again. Although it'd probably just bring you two trouble. Lina: I don't have any cash for you. (not even a parting gift) Zel: YOU IDIOT, that's not what I meant! She shakes hands Lina: Just kidding! See you again, someday. Gourry: What about me? Zel: You want to shake hands with a criminal? Gourry: Nope. Zel: Then don't. Gourry: Is that so? Zel grins Zel: Bye, try and get along you two! Gourry: Take care. Zel walks off Gourry: Y'know Lina....offering to shake with his sword arm...I think he might have a little crush on you. Lina smiles Lina: Could be. Gourry: So what are you going to do when you get to the city? Lina: Eh? That's simple! Until you feel like handing over the Sword of Light, I'll be sticking to you for a while! Gourry: That's right...Guess I'm not going to have to worry about keeping busy then. Lina: It's when people say stuff like that it annoys me. Anyway, let's go! LiNarration: We reach the goal of our trip, Atlas City!