Houshin Engi
by Fujisaki Ryuu, adapted from the novel by Ano Tsutomu
published by JUMP Comics; Shueisha, Inc. 
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83.  Giant Chou Koumei
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[067]
83.  Giant Chou Koumei

[068]
Sipuxiang: Goshujin, it's a white flag!
Taikoubou: Oh, they're letting us through without a fight...

We're advancing towards the Imperial capital, Chouka...

To our surprise, we went through each of the passes without a 
fight...
----because they didn't have the strength to fight, anyways.

[069]
As we advanced, Goshujin distributed our supplies to them.  
The food which accompanied the army was finally of use...

KouHiko: ----But, I keep feeling that it's all too easy...

KouHiko: After this city, we'll reach Chouka...
We've arrived deep in enemy territory...

KiHatsu: Isn't it better that it's easy?  
After we reach Chouka and defeat Chuuou and Dakki, we'll have 
done our duty...

Sipuxiang: ---but I can't help feeling it's a little strange, 
Goshujin...

Sipuxiang: We can see chouka from the sky...
There must be a trap!!

[070]
Taikoubou: Hmm...it's not possible that Dakki would take it so 
easy...
I have no idea what they could be up to...

Taikoubou: Chouka...it's been a while...
The last time we were here, we got soundly beaten by Dakki...

Sipuxiang: Can we win this time?
Taikoubou: Absolute --- Victory ----!!!

Taikoubou: We HAVE to win!  
Even if it means gathering the power of all of Kongrong's 
sennin!

[071]
KiHatsu:  !

<Purin-radar>

KiHatsu: Look there, Doukouson!
That farmer girl doesn't look bad at all!  Let me go take a 
look!

KiHatsu: Purin-cha~n~~~ *heart*

KiHatsu: She's really something!!
Girl:  Mn...

[072]
Dakki: Only Chuuou-sama can touch me~~~

Dakki: Hi~~  *heart*

[073]
KouHiko: Dakki!!?
KouTenka: It's really her!!!
Youzen: .........

KiHatsu: Whoa!  She's even better than I imagined!
Doukouson: Even if I die, I'll be satisfied!!!

KouTenka: What nonsense are you talking about!!?  Your 
majesty!!!
TouSengyoku: You old pervert!!!  
She is our greatest enemy, you know!!

Dakki: Eh, where's Taikoubou?
I purposely dressed as a farmer to scare him...

Taikoubou: Dakki!
Dakki: !

[074]
Dakki: Taikoubou-chan *heart*

Taikoubou: What are you up to?

Dakki: Hah  *heart*  
Thank you for looking after the Prince that time  *heart*
I came to thank you  *heart*

[075]
Dakki: ...and one more thing...

Dakki: I came to see for myself, exactly how strong have you 
become.

Nataku: That woman... 
Isn't she very powerful?!

Youzen: This is bad!!
Everyone, get back!!!

[076]
Nataku: Die!!!

Dakki: Oh!  Just a small fry...

Dakki: Hah  *heart*

Nataku: !!

[077]
Sipuxiang: It's the Kenkonken!!!

Taikoubou: ---- Dakki hasn't changed a bit...
She wants to affirm our power?

KouTenka: --- Then, she has provided us with the opportunity 
to attack!!

KouTenka: Hated enemy!!

Taikoubou: No!  
Don't attack so recklessly...

[078]
Dakki: Hah  *heart*

KouHiko: !!!

Dakki: Counterattack!!!

Taikoubou: Argh... 
This much power...

[079]
Dakki: Far from it...

Dakki: If you're not strong enough, it's no fun!
I guess you better deal with Chou Koumei first, come again 
when you're stronger...

[080]
Taikoubou: Uh...

Taikoubou: Are the soldiers all right?
It looks like they've escaped to safety, Suupuu...

Taikoubou: Eh... Suupuu?
Where is Suupuu?

Taikoubou: And where is Dakki...!?

Youzen: Tai...Taikoubou-shishu...
Taikoubou: Youzen!

[081]
Youzen: Dakki has disappeared!
Whatever she's up to, we have to be careful!!

KouTenka: Shishu!!
TouSengyoku: Taikoubou!!
Taikoubou: Are you guys all right?

KouTenka: Dokouson is gone!!
TouSengyoku: Are you guys all right too?

Taikoubou: Could it be Suupuu is gone too...
Youzen: Is Buou all right?

Voice:  Heh... ... 
They will temporarily be in my care!

[082]
Taikoubou: Who is there...

Taikoubou: ... ... Eh!?

[083]
TouSengyoku: Aaaaahhh!!!

ChouKoumei: Hello everyone... I'm Chou Koumei

TouSengyoku: Aah... scary... 
Waaaaahhhhh~~!!

Taikoubou: Look at his feet!!
Calm down, Sengyoku!

Taikoubou: That's a projection device!!
The real guy is small and over there!!

ChouKoumei: Haha... just as I expected of Taikoubou...
You could even see through my projector...

ChouKoumei: This is my projector paopei that I spend thousands 
of years to build!!!
Taikoubou: You needed a thousand years for that...

[084]
ChouKoumei: ---- okay, let's get to the point...
Dakki asked me to look after some of your companions for a 
while...

KouTenka: What!!?

ChouKoumei: If you'd like to save them, you'll have to fight 
me first!
If you win, I will give them back to you as prizes!!

ChouKoumei: And this is no ordinary fight, it must be decided 
by a glorious battle!!!
Taikoubou: ..........

Taikoubou: Then... where is Dakki?
ChouKoumei: She's returned to Chouka...

Taikoubou: Is that so...

[085]
ChouKoumei: I'm a noble knight, born among the roses...
So I will let all you insignificants die a glorious death!

ChouKoumei: Come to me!!  
Come and fight!!!

Taikoubou: Let's forget about him and continue towards Chouka, 
how's that?
KouTenka: We can't... he has hostages...
ChouKoumei: Ha~~hahaha~~!!!




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