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 Ch 02 Pg41 Berserk Pg43 Berserk The Golden Age (8) Pg45 Judeau: Hey, you're up early You must like these high places a lot Right? Hup A drink? Guts: That's ok Judeau: So, how do you like the Hawks? Guts: In what way? Judeau: Do you think you'll do well? Pg46: Guts: ...I don't know How could I... This place is strange There is not a great difference between bands of mercenaries everywhere... They are violent and bloodthirsty and mostly composed of ruffians and men with a guilty conscience I was suprised by the youth of the people here, but...There's something else." With the Hawks... Something's.... Something's different.... Judeau: Hmmmmmmm Yeah, I guess so?... Well, there's a lot of variety, for a mercenary troop, yeah... Fugitives, wanderers, sons of blacksmiths, even second sons of minor noble families, they are all sorts of people, here, indeed. Pg47 Judeau: But... If I had to point out something, I guess it would be Griffith... some are really impressed by him from the bottom of their heart, some thought that they would benefit from staying with him... Anyway, everyone gathered around him. After all, each one of us isn't that good, actually. We're not that different from the other mercenaries, themselves. There's not a great difference between other mercenaries. But we're not as "wild" as the other mercenaries. We're a bit different from these guys who don't care about anything apart from their own survival and money. It's a wonder... Here, even if we keep dealing with bloody affairs, like killing people or getting killed, on a daily basis... strangely... We are still capable of crying, laughing, and anger. Pg48 Guts: Griffith...What kind of person is he? Judeau: Hmmmmmmm I don't know. Guts: (You were attracted by a guy you don't even really know, you moron...) Judeau: Wait, Wait. Hear me out. How could I put that? Just when you get that impression he understands all about everything, he suddenly looks like a mere kid. Just when you saw a chilly glare from him, he suddenly laughs like a child. Is he a child, is he an adult, is he a good guy, is he pure evil... You just can't really get to know which he is. Pg49 Judeau: But, he and us are different in some respects. He ponders and does naturally things we, mere mercenaries, only hear of during stupid intimate companion talks... I don't know how to explain it, but... It's not just how he wields the sword or plans battles I think Griffith probably has something we "common people" haven't... And will maybe never have in our entire lives. Some kind of "confidence"... Pg50 Guts: (Confidence...) With what? Judeau: With... Everything It's not about them being good or evil... or about understanding them or not... It's that that defines those men who can gather other men, don't you think? Pg51 Soldier: Hey, rookie. The boss wants you. Guts: See ya 'round Judeau: Guts! You'll surely find your place With the Hawks. Pg53 Guts: (For some reason or another) Griffith: Hey Care to join me? It's a great way sober up. Guts: I'm ok... Griffith: Come on, don't say that... Guts: Waaaaa!! Stop you fool!! We're not kids...!! Griffith: HAHAHA!! FUNNY FACE!! Guts: (Why you) Pg54 Griffith: Oh? Whoa! You won't win that easily Guts: (Heh) Pg55 Judeau: They're certainly energetic in the morning. Pg56 Griffith: That was a good exercise for this morning. GASP Guts... You...!! Guts: That makes us even Griffith: Ah! whew... HAHAHAHA Pg57 Griffith: All right, I lost! You're really stubborn... What is it? Guts: That strange necklace... Griffith: This...? pg59 Griffith: A long time ago, I bought this from an old fortune-telling, gypsy woman. Beherit Also known as "The Egg of the Conqueror"... The person who possesses this In exchange for their blood and flesh, their fate will be to take hold of the world Guts: ..........the world.........? Pg60 Griffith: Look! I don't know how it works, but it certainly seems alive doesn't it? Guts: That's digusting Pg61 Griffith: Cool, isn't it? Guts: You can't really understand, indeed. (He's just a kid) I still haven't heard your answer Griffith: Hm? Guts: Our battle last night... Why did you come back to save me? pg62 Griffith: I finally got hold of something excellent, I wasn't going to lose it in a petty battle. Guts... Join me... pg63 Griffith: That's just a mere step... The Hawk Soldiers Our victories on the battlefield They're just the outset... Just the beginning Things will get interesting after that. So interesting it will be worth risking our lives pg64 Griffith: I will take hold of my own country pg65 Griffith: Fight on my behalf From now on, you belong to me pg66 Griffith: I'll be the one who will decide your place of death. pg67 Guts: (Taking hold of your own coutry?) Ha! Is he serious? (He's not an aristocrat or royalty, not even a knight.) (At best, he's the commanding officer of no more than 500 men.) pg68 Guts: (And he blatantly says that just like it's no big deal) (...his age is not that different from mine...) (He's only... one man...) So... how can one say that with so much confidence...? He's crazy pg69 Guts: (What have I done these past 4 years) (I traveled from one battle after the other...) pg70: Guts: (Just...) (Killing my opponents...) Only... Prolonging my life.... pg71 Guts: (Where to...?) At that time, my answer... Hadn't been found yet... Gambino.... pg72 Rickert: Mr. Guts!! Mr. Guts!! Ah! Guts: Why you...glubbulg! What are you doing....!! Rickert: I'm so sorry!! I'm so sorry!! I just wanted to come and congratulate you... I heard that you've been selected to be a squad leader, what do you think!? It's amazing!! It hasn't even been two weeks since your enrollment... Somebody like you may actually become a commander in a year!! Guts: (Haven't I already had trouble with water today) pg73 Rickert: This means you're really a member of the Hawks, doesn't it! Good to work with ya! Guts: (For the time being...) ...Guts is ok pg74 Rickert: Hnnnnnn...!! Guts: (Just for the time being...) Rickert: (Pippiiiin!!) Guts: (You fat head...!! Glbublbulblbg...) pg81 [The Golden Age (8) End]