Before you read, I'd just like to point out that this translation would be nowhere near as decent as it is right now if it weren't for Olivier Hague. He deserves more credit for this translation than I can give him in this paragraph. I'd say that about 80-90% of this is actually his "revision" of my attempt. Anyway, I hope you enjoy this translation and I hope it helps you understand what's going on more as well. If there's any problems (i.e., mistakes..) with this translation, you can reach me at ranemaka13@hotmail.com Thanks. Berserk Miura Kentaro Volume 05 Chapter 03 Pg83 Is there any kind of transcendent "law" or "Hand of God"... Which presides over human destiny in this world? Anyway, Man has no chance to control even its own will. Berserk Pg84 Man takes up the sword to protect the small injuries that burdened his heart, on a distant day beyond his memories Pg85 Man wields the sword to die with a smile on his face, on a distant day beyond his dreams Berserk Sword Wind Pg88 (The war has been raging for 100 years) Pg91 Knight: Advance, Advaance!! Trample them! [Alt. "Trample and crush them!"] Show them the furious courage of the Black Sheep Iron Spear Heavy Dressed Calvary. Kill them!! Just trample them!!! Pg92 King: Nuuu... This is rediculous!! We're being thrown in confusion by a mere 3000 man cavalry! What are our Generals doing? Knight: I have news!! [Alt. I have something to say/report!!] The enemy, Black Sheep Iron Spear Heavy Dressed Calvary, is inflicting incredibly serious damage to our army. As it is, our stronghold is in danger...!! King: Guuu... I don't care who... Is there someone... Somebody in Midland who can stop these Black Demons of Chuda? Chuda Knight: Advance, advaance!! Pg95 Chuda Knight: Impossible...!? They're sending one single knight against us?!" Fine!! Trample him to dust!! Pg96-97 [Guts is such a bad-ass...] Pg99 [I rest my case...] Chuda Knight: Don't...don't disrupt the formation!! The enemy is only one horseman!! Besiege him!! Seal him in!! Pg100 Chuda Knight: Th... That's....!! Midland Knight: Your Highness!! Look....!! pg103 Chuda Knights: Th...The Band of the Hawks!! [Alt. "Th...The Hawks!!"] The White Hawk, Griffith with his mercenary band... The grim reapers of the battlefield!!! pg105 Chuda Captain: Re... Retreat, Retreeat!! pg107 Hawk Soldiers: Commander!! Commander Guts!! You were incredible Commander!! Attacking alone, as a single knight!! He looked sooo cool!! No, really, I got the shivers (when I saw that)....!! You're the hero of this victory!! Pg108 Gaston: The Hawks' clever Raiding Squad Commander, Guts!! Soldiers: That's our boss!! Right!! Yeah!! Guts: (whew) I'm sorry. I went attacked all by myself (without warning you) Soldiers: What's that...? Come on! Just because you're our commander We can boast to the other troops!! That's right!! Let's get a drink!! Let's have a toast! Caska: Commander Guts. Pg109 Loud Mouth: Caska, Sis..... Gaston: Lieutenant Caska!! Caska: I need to have a word with you. [Alt. "I need to speak with you"] could you come, please? Commander,_Sir_Guts Guts: Begin without me, I'll join later. Soldiers: Yessir... Loud Mouth: What was that? [Alt. "What's going on?"] Soldier 1: *sigh* Soldier 2: Probably another argument... It's well known that they're always arguing like cats and dogs since Commander Guts joined the Hawk Soldiers, three years ago. Another Soldier: This time it's probably about him advancing alone. [Alt. "Perhaps, this time it's about him advancing alone."] Pg110 Caska: What do you think you're doing? Guts: What? [I think that's Guts talking...] Caska: Don't play innocent!! Your duty was to accompany my squad and protect the main part of the Hawk Soldiers from the sides as we attacked the enemy, which you should have done!! Thhe orders... did you think that meant to leave your allies behind and to attack the enemy alone from the front?! Do you think you're some kind of hero!? I guess you're lucky it happened to work well, but... Your selfish actions may also endanger the Hawk Soldiers!! You have to be aware of your situation!! Pg111 Guts: Sorry. From now on, I'll keep that in mind. Caska: ....you're always like that. They're just words... and you do the same things, once again. You're the same as you were three years ago... when you provoked Griffith. The only thing that satisfies you is crossing words with the enemy!! You don't consider your friends at all... YOU'RE JUST A MAD DOG!! Pg112 Guts: Say it again...... I SAID SAY IT AGAIN!! Griffith: You two should leave it at that Pg113 Caska: Griffith! Griffith: I'll explain all that to him. Pg114 Caska: Griffith, you're too sweet on him. Corkus: You've been in some trouble Caska. Caska: Corkus! Corkus: He's Griffith's favorite, after all... Arguing with him like that will just make you look like the "mean one" You know what? If you want to kill him, we'd be pleased to help anytime Pg115 Corkus: Ahhhh!! Caska: Sorry. Corkus: ...shit Griffith: (whew) You really have a bad relationship Even if it's been 3 years since you met... Guts: I think about them... Pg116 Guts: I think about my allies And... I'm not my old self Griffith: I remember... Three years ago... Our fight when you were wandering and I made you gamble to join the Hawks. [Wrrrrrrrrrong] That fight was fun... That's the kind of fights I like... Pg117 Griffith: Come on, let's go. You'll be the main topic of conversation when we'll drink, this time. Guts: Griffith Today's fight... I'm sorry about it... Griffith: That trait of yours... it's also part of my plan. Pg118 Baldie: Truly, this is unheard of moment, when a commoner receives the title of knight. Bowl-cut: And he _even_ receives a noble title.. Black hair: What on earth is the King thinking? Old Guy: But during that battle... The Hawk Soldiers indeed rendered great services yet again... Why is he doing this for a commoner like him?... When there's no war, this kind of mercenaries aren't any different from bandits. King: (In the name of God and of the Holy Spirit, I make thou a knight.) Black hair: But now, we shouldn't be too careless about him. His ability on the battlefield certainly isn't to be taken lightly. In turn, who knows when he'll cause _our_ downfall... Pg119: King: Be courageous, Deepen your courtesy, And be faithful. [Alt. "And practice your faith."] Corkus: With all these distinguished military services, even the elder officials... ... have no choice but to admit our values. Griffith didn't only get the title of knight, he became a viscount, now. Now, we can kiss good-bye to this wretched mercenary business, and we're now fully part of the regular army. Pg120 Caska: Now that we're part of the Midland army, learn to keep your mouth shut. We're in the middle of the Investiture Ceremony. [Alt. "We're in the middle of the coronation (ceremony)"] From now on, insurbodinations from our part may cause problems for Griffith. We can't act like the rude and rustic troop we were anymore. Corkus: Yeah, yeah I know Lieutenant, Lady Caska. ....Jeez, you're more severe than my mom. Caska: Whaat!? Corkus: Hey, the ceremony, the ceremony! Baldie: heh, bumpkins. Caska: Where is he.....? ......again...... Pg121 [This page was just too hard to translate....] Pg123 [Sword Wind End]