--MANGA TRANSLATIONS--
--TRIGUN MAXIMUM VOLUME 5, CHAPTER 2--
--"BREAKOUT"--
Translation by sumire
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A beggar on a cart rolls into a saloon.
Man: Let's go.
Woman: Yes, let's.
Hopperd: Some milk, please.
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- Bartender: ...You know...
- ...it's hard for me to say this, but...
...next time, if you could just use the back entrance...
...You know what I mean?A girl with bandaged eyes sits alone in a chair.
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Going home through the back alleys, Hopperd hears a far-off scream.
Hopperd bursts through the door and hurls himself at the man who has the girl by her wrists.
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- Man: Wai--Wait!
- It's me!
Hopperd slams his head against the floor.
The woman huddles on the floor, trembling.
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The man hands Hopperd a folded piece of paper.
- Man (rubbing jaw): .....
- Jeez, all I did was touch her...
- Hopperd: That's what frightens her the most.
- Next time it happens, I'll break your neck, got that?
Man (on his way out): Well, anyway, I gave you the message.
Hopperd: Oh, yeah. Thanks.
The man leaves.
- Man: .....
- Cripes.
She used to be one of that sicko's old toys.
What are you gonna do now, dressing her up in fancy rags.
All broken, with her eyes burned out.Page 38
Man: I gotta say, you two make a nice couple.
Hopperd reaches out towards the woman's face, but is unable to touch her. He cowers on the floor before her.
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The present. An automated syringe injects Hopperd with a stimulant. He is breathing heavily, watching and waiting for Vash.
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- Hopperd: This is it. The last match.
- Hurry to me...
Vash the Stampede...
- Hopperd (thinks): I've eliminated all interference.
- This attack will be the kiss of Death.
Come to me!!
Vash the Stampede!!Midvalley (thinks): Not yet...
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Midvalley stands poised to attack.
- Midvalley (thinks): Stay cool, Gantlet.
- You only have one attack left in you.
Hold back until you're sure you can get him.
But...Pages 42-43
Wolfwood is lurching up the stairs towards Midvalley.
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- Midvalley (thinks): From the way he's walking, he can't see a thing...
- Then how did he even make it this far!?
Midvalley (thinks): This is the one who's the most trouble to fight.
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- Midvalley (thinks): Breaking through all strategy and technique...
- Your only gift is the blessing of the gods of battle, yet you inch ever forwards, O Devil.
- Midvalley (thinks): And yet that is precisely why you are Darkness under another name.
- Don't make a sound... Chapel!!
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Vash reaches the top floor.
Vash: Meryl...
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Meryl: No! It's a trap! Stay back!
Vash approaches her regardless.
Hopperd looms in the shadows above Vash.
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Wolfwood reaches the top of the stairs.
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Midvalley (thinks): Not yet... Not yet!
Hopperd 's veins bulge. His eyes open wide, seeing only Vash.
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Wolfwood opens the Cross Punisher.
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Wolfwood strides towards the motionless Midvalley.
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Hopperd: NOW!!
A montage of guns.
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Hopperd launches himself at Vash's back.
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A projectile shoots straight up in the air.
Midvalley turns. His eyes open wide in surprise.
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Milly sends six stungun bolts hurtling towards the bridge.
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Midvalley and Wolfwood are thrown by the impact.
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- Hopperd: !?
- The sound--
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Vash is struck in the back by Hopperd.
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Wolfwood unleashes a barrage of fire on Midvalley, who charges.
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Wolfwood and Midvalley stand frozen, guns to each others' heads.
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Wolfwood: Found you, Player.
Midvalley: You know this disruption will cost you more than just your life.
To be continued...