Tales Of An Ancient Empire Page #3

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No, thank you.

It did not work out last time.

It's only because you lack

a sense of humor.

What do you think they seek?

This drink.

Sister told me great stories

about father...

although I thought she spoke of a hired

mercenary sent to save Abelar.

That was before I knew

he was my father.

The man who I thought

was my father, the King,

well, he was killed by Xia.

You really want to know

who father is, God's truth?

Yes.

Our father is the lowest

form of cowardly dog,

a man who takes advantage

of wives or widows,

sells out his cohorts for coin

and runs from a real fight.

That's who father is.

What's the matter?

You don't like the truth?

You married, have sons?

Luckily, no.

They're not so bad to look at.

Your whores?

Rajan, say hello to your sisters.

- More family?

- And with your help, we four...

will save Abelar

before the full moon.

The full moon is six nights away.

Time is short.

Ho, an adventure.

Alana.

Alana?

I'd forgotten her.

She's all grown and ready

to leave this stink hole.

Alana, your favorite

uncle has returned.

Don't you remember me?

I remember.

As formidable as she is,

the girl is but a girl.

I meant no offense, niece.

I taught her a few things in my days

as emperor's assassin.

Yes, I can see.

Sir, this is the most serious

and most dangerous mission.

It's the Sorceress Xia we must destroy.

The Vampire Queen.

- Yes, and it is not suitable for a child.

- You think I'd be afraid.

Look, it's time my Alana

saw the world,

had a few wild, bloody adventures.

And vampires and sorcery

are all a part of that.

The truth is, she will love many

and leave many more choking

on their entrails.

A sister, hah?

And a princess no less.

Do you plan to rob her?

Give me a little credit.

This comes at a good time.

I was worried.

How so?

With my adventuring

and killing days were behind,

I wouldn't be able to give her

proper parenting.

Oh, betting brutes, horrible wars,

ghastly death, and it's all still ahead of you.

I am sure it's all with my daughter.

The gods must choose

to smile upon me.

You would really cut

my throat back there?

Of course, uncle.

Yours particularly.

Sweet girl.

What of grandfather?

Might he want to go as well?

Grandfather?

Our father?

Aye. He might crave one last good battle

before setting down the sword?

- He's still killing?

- Oh, that rascal, his sword is always poised.

Want to meet the old dog?

Oh, let's be off.

There are kingdoms to save

and men to bed.

I prefer wenches.

Then he lives?

Why not use your sorcery

to destroy them all?

Sorcery hasn't been needed

until the full moon,

but it's now needed instead

of your cold steel, Kara.

Her father was a great sorcerer

callously taken by gods

let alone by human

yet this one day.

But how is that possible

against their power?

Because there exists a breed

of creatures who fears nothing.

So they can accomplish anything.

You describe a distinct human trait.

We cannot chance these five meeting up

with one called father.

They would alert him.

Aye.

So what do you suggest?

I think an early strike as they arrive

in Nobu Village should do it.

I would need two

of those like myself,

day walkers.

And the father should be found.

See who wants their blood.

After I manage this task.

What do you wish to be made, queen?

No,

I want my soul back.

After all the power you have felt

in your veins?

I want to be who I am,

what I am,

not one of you.

Should I fear you, Kara?

You know what lies within me

and I am what you need me to be.

Should I fear you?

You already do.

Seventh Tale

"Reckoning"

We will wait 'till there is some separation.

Then take them one by one.

I don't expect much resistance

except by the princess.

All in all, they are a pathetic group.

He comes here every evening

to sell his catch.

Catch?

He's a fisherman now.

Now, now, ladies,

you'll have to accept my apology.

I must leave.

There's an adventure in the offing.

Now, mark my words,

if I didn't have to go off

and save Emperor Micah's kingdom,

I would surely have you

all to bed... again.

Can I see that spear right there, please?

Never mind.

There, why the long face, huh?

It is for the grand adventure

that we live.

And it's not just the adventure itself.

It's the willingness to risk

everything for it.

Something chased you off the street.

What is your trouble, girl?

Something very terrible.

And what was that?

A vampire.

I know it's dead, but

still I saw the things.

You see, I believe you, girl.

This day there are vampires in Nobu.

So, I'm off.

Oh, my, could you send an old rogue off with a proper farewell?

I believe we have

an adventurer here.

I can taste it.

May the gods smile

on your adventure, child.

The next time

a warning would be nice.

Where can I find her?

Come now.

Levana,

- Kara?

- Your Highness.

You know what do with them.

This is your life now?

I have no life just the sins.

Bleak and bleaker.

That princess and they that

hold it are under the sword.

Mind your own business, sir.

Nobu has always been a refuge

where marriages are by

and large human.

Now changes come to Nobu.

The world evolves.

Aye, mostly for the bad.

Do we have a quarrel, sir?

Have we met?

In the days before

I sought the peace of the sea,

I knew your kind.

Well, maybe I am sick

but I was pleasured by the killing.

They deserved to die.

I loved hearing their suffering,

seeing their terror,

and the begging and screaming.

There was real pleasure in that.

Sometimes life does not

unfold as it should,

and I do not have to explain

myself to you.

I ask again,

do we have a quarrel, sir?

I am presently engaged.

Eighth Tale

"Reckoning Of Sins"

Did I do your mother, huh?

So, where is this renowned father?

Will our father show his face

to you, sir?

A shallow womanizer who fashions

himself a dashing wit.

Perhaps we cannot hear

your whimpering, sir.

Pathetic palter.

I know you'll have my head for that,

but not if I have yours first.

What is this?

I would appreciate that back.

Come and take it.

I ask you once

if we had a quarrel.

I knew the princess.

Now we have a quarrel.

Joy that's not marred by love.

We have much to celebrate now

that the full moon is seen.

You, me,

the great love affair we shared.

The love by which you

destroyed my father,

and had me with your stick to dust.

But I harbor no grudge.

Well, perhaps just a bit

of heartbreak and spite.

And bring that ridiculous rebate

of a weapon of yours.

Tales will continue

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"Red Moon"

What does that make him?

Is he an active vampire

or is he a quarter vampire? I mean,

what... what is it?

Do you kill everyone you see?

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You know, next time

a warning would be nice.

Translation:
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