The Great Magician Page #5

Good.

Come tonight!

Ok.

Turn this way, right?

Relax your muscles

or you'll hurt your neck.

Holy cow

will it break my neck?

Rhythm is the key.

Yin! Chang just taught me a new trick.

Let me show you!

- Take a seat.

- Okay.

Let me help you.

Good! Thanks.

My neck... my neck!

Enough, Chang Hsien!

Be careful, general

I'm fine...

Yin, you do care for me

I'm so happy.

Come and lets happy together tonight.

Let's play.

- Eeny meeny.

- Miny moe.

- Catch the tiger.

- By the toe.

- If it hollers.

- Let it go!

You're good!

Ok... I drink.

Help yourself.

The general may have lots of friends.

But few are invited to drink with him.

So Chang has become your close friend

I wish I'd met him earlier.

What do you two talk about?

Life, philosophy

and relationships.

He knows everything about magic

and even love!

Was it a rewarding discussion?

Yes! We exchanged views on "free love".

But I wasn't convinced...

Can general elaborate?

Of course!

Traditional marriage was

arranged by parent.

Many couples have grown old together!

It's wrong.

The man usually gets to choose...

Instead of the woman.

It's so unfair.

No, no...

Many women wait until their husband's death

in order to resume their freedom.

Really?

Yes!

That's arranged marriage

doesn't entail happiness, right?

But "free love" also has its downside.

Too much freedom.

You may love the wrong person.

Right! Just like you!

You chose your fianc.

Was it the right choice?

He still ran away.

One thing is for certain.

If one side is unwilling

it won't end well.

In fact...

Even if both sides are willing,

it may not end well!

You both appear to have strong opinions.

Let me ask some questions.

Mr. Chang.

Explain different types of love.

Love can spring from sympathy

gratitude

companionship...

but nothing can compare to

the eternal power of a first love.

What is love then?

Love is tricky.

It can't be calculated like arithmetic

nor quantified like physics.

It's mystical.

There is love borne out of fantasy

but unrealistic

some borne out of desire

but unattainable.

Like a jinx.

That's why you must remain sober.

But I can't help it!

Last question.

If your mom and I fall in the sea

who do you save?

Why his mother?

Not with "my" mother?

Fine, your mother and I

who would you save?

My mother can swim.

Can your mother swim?

She's a great swimmer!

We're not discussing who can swim.

But who would you save?

- Save you.

- Save you.

Why not your mother?

Didn't I already say she

is a great swimmer.

Don't go.

Stay a little longer.

Madam 7th.

A lamp must be lit to shed light.

Since we've subject in common today...

tell us what's on your mind?

Yes, let's settle this!

Do you still love your fianc?

Or you love the general?

How hard is it to say you love me?

I know why she is hesitating.

You're too emotional.

If you can't have love, you steal it.

Can't suppress the rebels,

put them in jail.

Don't talk nonsense to Yin.

You didn't kill them?

No! I just locked them up!

Who would believe you? Would you?

No wonder they call you the rotten warlord.

Two things I hate the most in life.

Being called illiterate and...

the rotten warlord!

Don't force me!

See.

You can't control your temper.

You must proof it to us

I'm warning you, stop it now!

I knew you can't accept the truth.

Kill me, shoot me in front of them!

Officers!

Take him away!

Yes.

Madam 7th, don't go!

Sorry, some servant aren't on my side

I understand.

There're undercovers in this prison.

Mind your words.

Warden, did you improve the food?

Yes sir.

Right after you gave the order.

Wu and Fan.

Remember when you

introduced me to Mr. D and Mr. S?

I thought they were foreigners.

"D" is science, "S" is democracy.

Am I right?

It's the other way round.

Do you really take me as a fool?

To accomplish a goal, one

must gather strength.

Today I ask the Japanese for tanks.

Tomorrow, for airplanes and cannon.

Once I'm strong enough, I'll kick them out!

By then, I'm the boss.

If they stage a demonstration.

They'll be caught and killed.

Don't believe the gossips.

Sometimes you can't even

trust your own eyes.

Just like my magic

I'll show you around

ls the army camp ahead?

Yes, sir!

It's restricted.

Wait for me here.

Follow me!

But, sir...

Let's go!

Go...

Master

are you ok?

Brat

you've come at last.

Found the cold fire?

What happened?

I was touring with Yin and the troupe.

Liu Kun-shan ambushed us.

He wants the 7 Wonders scroll

I refused and he had me beaten.

What is this 7 Wonders?

It's like the cold fire.

A combination of 7 elements

used to control the mind.

Humans are vulnerable.

When they're lost, to

seek help from spirits.

Corrupt men use their

skills to deceive people

I've seen many becoming swindlers.

Liu was my pupil when he was young.

Even younger than you.

He was smart

but obsessed with illusions.

Soon he started to swindle people

I threw him out.

A swindler who ended up fooling himself.

Pathetic.

The truth depends on your perspective.

If people watch us behind the stage.

Good act can look fake.

Lei wasn't responsible for this.

Yin asked him to help me.

That's why I'm still alive.

Once Yin is safe

I'll get you out of here.

No rush.

Don't alarm our foe now.

Liu is desperate for the 7 Wonders.

Must be planning something.

Use his weakness.

Remember.

Magic is based on the art of deception.

The secret is in the box.

There're two kinds of audience.

Some want the truth...

others revel in the illusion.

Which one are you?

Illusion is the pleasure.

Why ruin it?

Yes, truth can often be absurd...

Even cruel and ugly.

It's better to leave room for imagination.

It's the lies that hurt.

Looks like you can tell who I am.

All magicians are good at keeping secrets.

Can you help me find the truth?

- Commander Liu - Please.

Greetings

I long to wear our...

Manchurian robes in public.

Your Highness, that day will come soon.

Your Highness...

This is Taga Group's President.

Mr. Mitearai.

We're honored to work with Your Highness.

Wonderful!

Thank you!

Gentlemen, any request

to the mighty spirits?

Our restoration.

Will the outcome be victorious?

Victory will be determined

by a single battle.

The sign is favorable.

When for action?

Catch the timing

do not delay.

Great!

Your Majesty

how I miss you.

We've a new show.

Come see the show.

Boss, Butler Liu

I've found it.

It was right under our noses!

...featuring the Golden

Touch from the "7 Wonders".

"The Scroll of the 7 Wonders."

Come back!

Who are you? Dare to steal my scroll!

Give it to me!

Go!

Catch.

Run?

Thief, I've put a curse on you.

You'll see by midnight!

What was in the bowl?

Don't touch it or you'll never get married

I've already touched it.

Wash your hands with vinegar, not water.

"The Golden Touch"

"5 Demon Traps."

"Invisible Walker."

"Magic Labyrinth."

"Moving Mountains and Sea."

"Almighty Fire."

"Magic Bean Army"

I've found it...

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