Chapter 400: Concealment
Translated by: 브이브, AoM, & YourAnimeGuy Proofread by: 브이브 & AoM
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Editor's text: Uncover the enemy's hideout!!
If it's 100-200 meters away and the direction isn't stable...
then it's right above or right below us.
Feitan: With this, only Tier 2 and Tier 4 possible.
We go down first.
Phinks: If we go to a certain point on Tier 4, we'll know if we're getting closer or farther away.
Feitan: If could use your En, would be easier to find.
Phinks: It's crazy technically and strategically to think about using En in the middle of this crowd, especially since I'm not all that good at it.
[Small text: Don't ignore the risk of using En.]
My En gets interrupted just when I hear someone's voice, or when something moves, or while I move.
The most I can do is look for stuff in the warehouse.
Even if I could do it here, putting a lot of unidentified people in my En would be like walking around a slum naked with a sign saying, "Please shoot."
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Nobunaga: You guys are still wandering around here...
Feitan: ...that's our line.
Phinks: What are you doing back so fast?
Nobunaga: We'll talk about it later.
Is the transmitter working?
Feitan: Yeah. We going to find out if it's up or down.
Nobunaga: Oh... you're only there?
Phinks: I'm telling you, it's only been like 10 minutes since you teleported.
Our guess is their hideout is on Tier 2.
So once we confirm that, we'll go straight up using the Cha-R Family's hidden door route.
Soldier: I've heard from both the Cha-R and Xi-Yu Families. You can pass.
Nobunaga: Tier 2...
If Hinrigh comes here, tell him we went to the Cha-R's hideout.
Soldier: Okay, got it.
Nobunaga: ...something seems off. Even if the hideout is above or below... well, it's not like the Mafia are telling us everything... so no surprises there, but...
It just doesn't feel right.
Phinks: You've actually been there, so I'm asking: can you figure out where on the ship it is?
Nobunaga: No. Their boss created the space with Nen, so don't get your hopes up. It's not good to jump to conclusions at this point.
Feitan: Oh! Hold on...
look at this.
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Nobunaga or Phinks: It's getting farther away!
Feitan: With this, Heil-Ly hideout confirmed on Tier 2.
Nobunaga: !! That's why it doesn't feel right!
It would mean the the Heil-Ly's boss is in the upper tiers, so there wouldn't be any justification for war!!
Phinks: For Mafia members, it's not right if the Heil-Ly's boss is staying in a secret hideout and doesn't show up when their members are going on a rampage. It's not the kind of thing we should get involved in.
It's possible the Heil-Ly are abusing an old tradition.
Feitan: Going to Cha-R hideout like this.
Nobunaga: No... let's at least take Franklin with us.
We still don't know how many members the Heil-Ly Family has, and more importantly, their abilities are more refined than I expected.
Abusing an old tradition... maybe it's a good idea.
They seem like a group of punks, but depending on their commander's ability, they can be a formidable opponent.
Phinks: Hey! Remember this is just the sideshow until we find Hisoka.
Nobunaga: I know.
But we have to secure a route to the upper tiers in our search for him.
And Franklin joining us lowers the risk... in case we meet Hisoka in the middle of the sideshow.
Phinks: Actually, the fact that you're saying something plausible is making it more likely that you're obsessed with the Heil-Ly.
Announcement: Ladies and gentlemen... we have some very sad and unfortunate news.
This is an emergency broadcast.
Ladies and gentlemen, please stop what you are doing and make sure to listen.
Nobunaga: Well, I won't deny that...
there's a guy who looks kind of interesting.
Feitan: Nobunaga too much in love with enemy.
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Tyson: He's Madwick!! The handsome hitman with amnesia ♡
Madwick: All I remember is how to use a handgun... Prince Tyson picked me up, and here I am...!
Himanse: I'm Himanse! The world's biggest star!! ☆☆
But the Prince didn't know me at all and said, "I don't like him at all." It's my first time with a girl like this! ☆
Enzele: I'm Enzele. I'm totally Prince Tyson's little brother.
But only Prince Tyson and I know about it.
Hyuga: I'm Hyuga, a legendary tutor to say the least.
Even if you're as dumb as a water flea, I can teach you and get you into any school you want... I promise...
"Alien": I'm the prince of the star Muni from the SR Nebula.
I came to your planet in search of the princess.
Giuliano: Ha.
I get it.
Each of the guards performs the Prince's favorite roles.
Tyson: Okay... boo, boo!!
You must not say the word "role"!!
It's not a role, it's a rebirth!! While you're on this ship, you'll be reborn into another Giuliano!!
Copy that.
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Tyson: From now on, you're a bodyguard who looks flirtatious but is actually pure at heart!!
Giuliano: Copy that!!! Reincarnation!
Hyuga: [Small text: Huh? No differences so far...]
Izunavi: He's no different from the usual Giuliano...
but when he's reading the scripture, his calmness is enough to make me worry.
There's no doubt that the ability of the Prince's Nen beast is linked to her scripture...!
If that ability is really for preaching love...
we can possibly take in the current King... and have him put an end to the succession contest...
Prince.
Have you given your scripture to the other Princes?
Tyson: I gave it to the lower-ranked Princes and their moms, but they probably didn't read it. Well, I don't think they've gone as far as to get rid of it...
In terms of the order of succession, I'm in a delicate position.
It's sad to say, but I have little influence.
Izunavi: Have you given it to the King?
Tyson: I'd like to think the scripture was passed to him since I asked mom about it.
I need mom's permission to see dad.
It's on the condition that I participate in the succession contest.
I was going to step down at first.
Izunavi: !
Tyson: My mom was pretty frustrated because I was "born this way", and it was likely she couldn't expect any kids from me.
She used to say that she couldn't stand when the other Queens looked at her with pity.
She really wanted to get her revenge in the succession contest.
Unfortunately, I only fight with love.
Izunavi: !
Prince...
Please ask your mother to speak to the King at the banquet and suggest that he read your scripture. It's the key to changing the fate of this ship!
Tyson: Well...
I'm happy you said it like that...!!! Okay, I'll try to negotiate with mom right away!
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Seiko: Anyway, no off-limits until I get my personal belongings organized!!
Why can't I see Fugetsu in the first place?! I'm her mother and one of the Queens.
As her mother, I'm worried about her! I need to see her now!!
Until then, no off-limits tape!!
Yes... speaking of which, it's better to have people think that Kacho is still alive as much as possible.
I will speak to Fugetsu in person when the time is right!! Yes!! Yes!!
Anyway, it's completely through me!!
Urgh!
[sound effect: clank!!]
What a heavy loss that Kacho dropped out so early...
I really hated the way she looked at me and talked to me like she knew everything, but she was important as a shield for her sister.
While Fugetsu can be manipulated at my will... she's too weak to face the succession contest alone...!
It would be best for Fugetsu to remain under the protection of the Justice Bureau...!! Let her stay there for as long as she can.
Kacho: Maybe I've been resurrected as a spiritual being to protect Prince Fugetsu... even if this is the ability of my Guardian Spirit Beast, the fact that Fugetsu can see me means I have already dropped out of the succession contest.
If Fugetsu's aura is being used as the energy to maintain this appearance, the burden on her must be considerable.
[Text in box: Justice Bureau Interrogation Office]
I'm also responsibile for her debilitating condition...
In that sense, do you think the burden will be reduced in terms of Nen... once she finds out the truth?
Melody: What...
what an irreparable situation I've made...!!
Kacho: Melody!! Come on, pull yourself together!!
Reflect on this when you're alone!!
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Kacho: It's what I wanted, and I don't regret it at all.
In fact, it makes things simpler, doesn't it?
I will make Prince Fugetsu King!!
If we can't escape, we have to fight!!
The present situation where I'm dead and everyone around me thinks I'm "gone" and what comes next!
I will make the best use of the future situation like "Kacho who was supposed to be dead is still here".
Kaizaru: If that's the case...
you should inform your sister in advance that the people around us are under the mistaken impression that Kacho is dead.
I'm sure your sister would agree with that explanation, given your current presence here.
But then again... ghosts and Nen abilities... my mind hasn't caught up with the reality in front of me.
However, I've managed to come to grips with it based on the reports from the military and Melody's condition...
Melody: No, you're calm and collected enough to make me provoked!!
Kaizaru: As Kacho said...
You will make things difficult if you're in such an unstable state of mind.
A girl less than half your age is waiting for you, ready and willing...! I hope you don't disappoint us.
[Sound effect: Rmmm…]
Are you willing to do it? Decide right now if you're going to help us or not, Mrs. Melody!
Melody: I'm in!
This is what you wanted, right?
Kaizaru: Good to hear that.
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Kaizaru: Let's start with Melody's problem... a total of five Princes have requested to see her.
The Third and Fourth Princes have invited you to their quarters. They wish to speak with you and to hear your performance in person.
The First, Fifth, and Seventh Princes are more blatant. They wish to offer a "pardon" and request an "encore" of your performance at the same time.
Kacho: ?
What do you mean by pardon?
Melody: [Small text: We have to keep the thing about Keeney a secret...!!]
Kaizaru: [Small text: I understand.]
Since they have a better understanding of Nen abilities now, the Princes realized that Melody was involved in the escape attempt.
If she's convicted as a co-conspirator, she could get the death penalty. So they're saying, "If you don't want a lawsuit, play for us again."
Kacho: So they're asking her to indirectly help them assassinate someone, which is good.
There's nothing better than having fewer princes, right?
[Small text: So cold-hearted...]
Kaizaru: Well, I'm not so sure...
For the high-ranking Princes, it's possible they have restrained themselves because there are still too many Princes out there, which means there are just as many uncertainties.
If we don't have some idea of who is targeting whom, we could end up strangling ourselves.
Melody: My ability was originally intended to heal. The loss of consciousness is a secondary effect.
If they knew that covering their ears would prevent it, would they give up?
Kaizaru: That's where information warfare plus tactics come into play.
I think we will be auctioning off "true performance time" among the high-ranking Princes.
Melody: So performance and assassination go together as a set...
[Small text: Noooooo]
Kaizaru: As long as Prince Fugetsu is our top priority...
However, the most effective way to protect her is to deceive all the Princes who have invited you.
And WE will wipe out the high-ranking Princes!
Melody: ?!
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Kaizaru: I think it would be best to orally inject the dazed Princes with a slow-acting poison.
If you're serious about this, I'll prepare everything you need.
Melody: ...
That means... if you fail, you will die too...
Why... would you go this far...?
Kaizaru: Huh...?
I thought I already explained it.
Melody...
I like you.
[Sound effect: serious]
Lately, I haven't been able to sleep on time, and when I tried to figure out why, it was you.
I find myself thinking about you and your performance over and over again.
That's when I have the most fun.
I've never felt such a rush in my heart before. This...
I'm more than a little perplexed.
Melody: What...
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Melody: is he saying while his heart beats with the precision of an atomic clock...?!
Kaizaru: I'm often misunderstood by those around me as a workaholic.
But I find that I have more yearning for love than others.
Melody: Entrapment?! No, no. He's offering to assassinate the other Princes himself, so one thing is for sure... he must be the Prince's assassin after all...!!
Kaizaru: Therefore, it's completely natural for me to give top priority to the people I love.
Melody: I just don't understand... why go through all this trouble when he could just as easily dispose of us at the Justice Bureau...?
In any case, I'm certain he's a Manipulator posing as someone without powers...!!
I understand.
Let's move forward with the plan.
He's manipulating himself as someone without powers so that he can use us for his own hidden purposes...!!
Kaizaru: Got it.
I'll get the tools... you will use the visits to get as many of the Princes as possible to attend the next banquet.
Melody: The plan may unfold as he explained just until the moment we assassinate the high-ranking Princes all at once... if that's the case, the mastermind might be another Prince who hasn't requested a meeting...?
Kacho: I'll go ahead and do my part.
I need Getty's help... first, I have to explain to her that I'm supposed to be dead.
In that sense, I'll convince her that the top four Princes have to be defeated, no matter what.
Kaizaru: Okay... Kacho, please return to Interrogation Room 1.
I can't pass through walls, so I'll pick you up at the regular door.
Kacho: Shouldn't you interrogate me a little?
Kaizaru: I'm worried about your sister.
You're not the kind of person we can get an answer from if you remain silent. Your resilient character is always impressive, though.
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Kaizaru: Thank you for waiting.
The VIP witness protection area is the safest on the ship.
As long as you're here, even the First Prince cannot touch you.
Steiner, this way.
Steiner: Yes sir!
Kaizaru: In case the First Prince's private army or the King's army comes to this area, press this... only you on the outside can do it.
Steiner: Um.
But...
Kaizaru: The Justice Bureau is the most neutral institution on board, but when "special martial law" is declared, it instantly becomes the center of a dictatorship.
Steiner: !!
The military's temporary seizure and execution of the protection of the three powers in the event of a national crisis... right?
Kaizaru: The worst-case scenario is the transfer of power to the military immediately after the King's soldiers are brought inside the Justice Bureau's facility.
Once that's complete, the alleged "rebels" will be tried and executed in less than 10 minutes.
Steiner: So this will be the last stronghold for discouraging the military to run amok...
The succession to the throne... I don't know the details, but is it that tense?
Kaizaru: We don't know.
So we have to be prepared... because you're one of the few people on this ship who's guaranteed to make it back alive, and no matter what happens, you'll be safe.
Steiner: Sounds like a bluff to me...
But it certainly means that if I die, something happened that can't be officially documented.
Yes sir.
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Kacho: I'm baaack.
Getty...?
Getty!!
We're key witnesses and not allowed to go outside the room!!
Did she use her ability to go somewhere...?! Where did she go?!
!
!!
I knew it!!
What happened?!
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Kacho: It's supposed to be a one-way street where the entrance door disappears once she goes out the exit and if I'm not with her...! Inside the door now...?!
What if... someone tried to attack her so she's using the ability to hide?!
Then... Kaizaru, the bigwig at the Justice Bureau... is our enemy?!
Fugetsu: Ah.
Kacho: !!
Thank god...!! Are you okay?! What happened?!
Fugetsu: Hey, hey, Katty, listen!
I have great news!! It's a breakthrough!! A big step forward!!
My magic!! I could only use it once a day before!! But now I can use it over and over again!!
And not just that!! Even when I'm alone, the door to return will show up!!
I can only go back to where I was, but now I'm free to explore on my own when Katty's resting!!
Kacho: Getty... are you sure you're okay?
Fugetsu: I'm great!! I'm rather fine heh heh heh heh heh!!
Right?! Right?!
Every time I use magic, I feel sooooooo happy and empowered!!
We can scout all kinds of places, and we can use our magic skills to get out of here together!!
Kacho: What does that mean...?! An ability that grows and gets stronger every time you use it...?!
But...
You're really pale... take it easy, Getty, okay?
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Fugetsu: All this time...
I know you've been protecting me, Katty, all this time, all these years, okay?
So now it's my turn...!! I'll do anything!! I want to do it!!
Kacho: Getty...
All right... but let's rest together for now, okay?
Fugetsu: I'm totally fine!!
Kacho: I want to rest with you!
Anyway, let's rest together for once! We'll talk about it when we wake up! Okay?
Really...?
She totally passed out... she didn't fall asleep, she passed out!! That was completely out of the ordinary!!
But I can't seem to find the cause of it.
Melody: Well... I'd like to check in person, but...
I'm a key witness like you, so I don't really have access to you two, and it's especially difficult for me to get close to Fugetsu...
I'll have Kaizaru arrange a time for me to meet with the other Princes and for you two to be interviewed...
so that we can pass each other in the corridor at the same time.
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Melody: This is... dangerous...!!
Fugetsu's aura has become as weak as Zetsu...!! The rhythm of her heartbeat (mental state) is unstable, and the evil spirits that reacted to it are gathering and possessing it.
What happened?! This... how can so much life be cut short in just a few days...!!
What should I do... there are too many evil spirits possessing her...!! Her life is in danger if I don't get someone to exorcise them...!!
Guard #1: Please go in.
Guard #2: The visiting period lasts 10 minutes.
All conversations during the visit will be recorded.
Court-appointed attorneys will be present as the conversations may be used in court proceedings.
Melody: Why are Prince Fugetsu's body and mind extremely weak?!
What's puzzling is that there's no sign of the evil spirit's body, which could be the main cause of the problem...! If it's an ability that has such a powerful effect, it should have left obvious traces or the body itself should have possessed Fugetsu...!
Given the timing, this must be a negotiation with Prince Fugetsu as a hostage...!! Someone will probably hint at it during these visits!!
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Melody: The Third Prince...!!
I didn't expect the Prince himself to be here...
Zhang Lei: I really wanted to show you my respect.
Your performance at the banquet was truly outstanding.
I have two requests.
I would like to hear "that" performance again.
The other thing I would like you to accept as a sign of respect is this.
[Sound effect: click]
Attorney: Will you accept the visitor's gift?
Melody: Of course, I'll take it.
Zhang Lei: I created it.
Melody: A coin...
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Vantein: I'm Vantein, the private military commander for the Fourth Prince.
I know that negotiations with a crowd of people don't make a lot of sense...
so I just want to make sure a few things are clear.
Melody: "Negotiations"...!!
Vantein: The Fourth Prince wishes to invite you to his quarters.
Are you willing to accept?
I am deeply honored by your offer, but it's not a decision I can make on my own.
Vantein: Is it because you were hired as a guard by Prince Kacho?
Melody: I can't respond to contractual matters.
Vantein: Let me change the question... are you yourself reluctant to play again?
Melody: Personally... speaking for myself...
I will gladly perform anywhere when asked and under the right circumstances.
Vantein: That's good to hear.
The Fourth Prince will be pleased.
Melody: So I think it's quite possible to "negotiate" here.
Vantein: Hmm? What does that mean?
We'll talk more about it when you get out of here, and then we'll talk about the negotiations.
Melody: A heartbeat of confusion and doubt... not a trick on the part of the Fourth Prince...!
It's not the Third Prince or the Fourth Prince...
There are only three left...!!
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Kaizaru: Even if we were to perform at the next banquet, "our plan" would still not be carried out... I guess is what you mean.
Melody: Yeah.
Since we don't know who is responsible for the change in Prince Fugetsu, it's better not to make any rash moves.
We need to find out what's undermining the Prince as soon as possible, or she's in danger!! I need you to proceed with my bail immediately!!
Kaizaru: We can't do that because if we lower your detention level, we won't be able to refuse the Prince's request to appear before the Bureau. And even then, the First Prince's private army will be waiting for you in front of Justice Bureau's facility.
Melody: ...then go see Kurapika in Room 1014 and tell him everything that's going on! He's the only one I can turn to.
Kaizaru: Everything...?
Melody: We don't have the time to tell him bit by bit! Please hurry!!
No one's heartbeat reacted to the keyword "negotiation"...!! Is there another mastermind, or is he waiting for the right moment and being cautious...?
After all, we can't take all the Princes and those around them off the list of suspects...!! How in the world!!
Longhi: Water Divination is unnecessary.
I can already use Nen, so...
After hearing what I said, do you approve of my contract?
Kurapika: Approved.
I will collaborate with Prince Tubeppa.
Editor's text: No time for rest.
