Chapter 1430

"Xing continued forward, and after passing through a gate, she and Laigushi arrived at the edge of a square, where Hesiyin was reporting to Kaisa."

This is a meta instruction; but we need to output translation. The content is basically the same as 【2】 but with some commentary. However the instruction says translate each FULLY into natural English. The 【3】 line contains English already but also includes some Chinese characters? Actually it includes the Chinese characters inside the quotes? Let's read the exact 【3】 line from the user message:

We need to keep punctuation? We'll keep Chinese punctuation replaced with appropriate English punctuation. We'll keep quotes? The line starts with 「 and ends with 」. We'll drop the Chinese quotes and just translate content. Usually we omit the quotation marks unless they are part of the text. The source includes them; we should translate the content inside, not include the quotes. We'll just output the sentence without the outer quotes.

Thus 【1】 translation: Xing continued forward, and after passing through a gate, she and Laigushi came to the edge of a square, where Hesiyin was reporting to Kaisa.

But we need to ensure we keep all information: Xing continued forward; after passing through a gate, she and Laigushi arrived at the edge of a square, where Hesyin was reporting to Kaisa.

Now 【2】: "Your Majesty the King! I have followed your orders and cleansed the filth on the campaign."

The quoted speech translates to: "Your Majesty the King! I have followed your orders and cleansed the filth on the campaign."

Thus 【2】 translation: Your Majesty the King! I have followed your orders and cleansed the filth on the campaign.

""Your Majesty the King! I have followed your orders and will cleanse the filth on the journey.""

Thus we output keludela nodded satisfactorily: "My blade, you have helped me ascend the throne; feel free to ask for any reward."

Thus we output keludela nodded satisfactorily: "My blade, you have helped me ascend the throne; feel free to ask for any reward."

"What I seek is as before; merely a banquet."

Translation: "What I seek is as before. Just a banquet."

Thus we output keludela pointed to the surroundings of the square, where abundant delicacies and mead were laid out: "Haha—look, I have prepared a banquet for you, bringing the finest mead and tribute!"

Translation: Thus we output Thus we output keludela pointed to the surroundings of the square, where abundant delicacies and mead were laid out: "Haha—look, I have prepared a banquet for you, bringing the finest mead and tribute!"

"Fish naturally seek light, for the sea depths are dark and vast..." Seeing Thus we output keludela fulfill her promise, Hesyin smiled from the heart: "Now I have found a cluster of firelight. Even if it is overly hot and scalding, it is still the only brightness."

Translation: ""Fish naturally seek light, for the sea abyss is dark and vast..." Seeing Thus we output Thus we output keludela fulfill her promise, Hesiyin also smiled from the heart: "Now I have found a cluster of firelight. Even if it is overly hot and scalding, it is still the only brightness.""

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Laigushi calmly said: "Let us also join the banquet; perhaps the gate ahead is hidden among the seats."

Translation: Laigushi said lightly: "Let us also join the banquet; perhaps the gate ahead is hidden among the seats."

The clamor on the square surged like waves, soon drawing Xing into this lively sea.

Translation: The clamor in the square surged like waves, quickly dragging Xing into this lively sea.

Everyone was talking about Kaisa; her name spread like a spark across the people's excited faces, full of fervor and pride, as if they were personally experiencing and participating in an immortal epic. Wine, food, dance, song—everything was the most wholehearted response to that queen.

Translation: Everyone was talking about Kaisa; her name spread like a spark on people's excited faces, they were full of fervor and pride, as if personally experiencing and participating in an immortal epic. Fine wine, food, dance, song—everything was the most unrestrained response to that queen.

"Subjects, today's banquet is not merely to commemorate the past, but to celebrate the future—" Kaisa stood on the high edge of the pool, looking down upon the crowd: "Our golden blood has begotten an invincible beast (the Iron Tomb); it shall become our iron hooves, trampling the stars beyond."

Translation: ""Subjects, today's banquet is not merely to commemorate the past, but to celebrate the future——" Kaisa stood by the high pool, looking down on the crowd: "We have nurtured an invincible beast (Iron Tomb) with our golden blood; it will become our iron hooves, trampling the stars beyond!""

"Great king, I have heard that powerful enemies surround us among the stars; can we still remain undefeated in a hundred battles?" Although the question is about whether we can win, Hesyin inwardly worries about Thus we output keludela's safety.

Translation: ""Great King, I have heard that powerful enemies surround the starry realm; can we still remain undefeated in a hundred battles?" Although the question was about whether we could win, Hesiyin inwardly worried about Thus we output Thus we output keludela's safety."

"No need to worry; before the army of 'Destruction', petty foes are merely stardust among the stars. The universe will surely have planets covered in oceans; once I conquer them, I will grant them as your territory."

Translation: ""No need to worry; before the 'Destruction' chess army, petty foes are merely dust among the stars. The universe will surely have planets covered in oceans; once I conquer them, I will grant them as your territory!""

Thus we output keludela raised her head to look at the crowd: "Others, too, will receive corresponding rewards after success. I promise you an era without worry."

Translation: Thus we output Thus we output keludela lifted her gaze to the crowd: "Others, too, will receive corresponding rewards after achieving success. I promise you a carefree era!"

"Now, let us raise a cup to the conquest of the star sea!"

Translation: ""Now, raise a cup to the conquest of the Star Sea!""

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Dragon clan.

Translation: Dragon Clan.

I recall that Mikhail's hometown was originally an ocean planet, right? Whether that planet or the ancient sea of the Luofu immortal vessel, there are still many oceans suitable for Hesyin.

Translation: "I remember Mikhail's hometown originally being an ocean planet, right? Whether that planet or the ancient sea of the Luofu Immortal Vessel, there are plenty of oceans suitable for Hesiyin."

Kaisa gripped the steering wheel with one hand, the other hand casually resting on the window edge. He slammed the accelerator, and his beloved car roared as it sped across Tokyo Bay.

Translation: Kaisa gripped the steering wheel with one hand, casually resting the other on the window edge. He slammed the accelerator, and his beloved car roared past Tokyo Bay.

"Earth is also suitable; if she wishes to come, I welcome her with both hands."

Translation: ""Earth is also suitable; if she wants to come, I welcome her with both hands.""

Setting aside how they would free themselves from the scepter's shackles, even if she could truly venture to outer space, she would not settle in another ocean. Chu Zihang, sitting in the passenger seat, turned his head to gaze at the distant, glittering lights of Tokyo Bay, his tone unchanged.

Translation: ""Never mind how they would break free from the scepter's shackles; even if she could truly reach outer space, she would not settle in another ocean." Chu Zihang, sitting in the passenger seat, turned his head to gaze at the glittering lights of distant Tokyo Bay, his tone unchanged."

Yeah, even if Kaisa... uh, Thus we output keludela granted the oceans of an entire planet to the mermaid maiden, she probably wouldn't be interested. Thinking that the queen actually shares his name makes Kaisa feel odd when addressing her; he feels as if he has become a woman and even a petite figure under about 1.5 meters tall.

Translation: ""Yeah, even if Kaisa… uh, Thus we output Thus we output keludela granted the ocean of an entire planet to the Sea Demon Miss, she probably wouldn't be interested." Upon realizing that the queen shared her own name, Kaisa felt odd when addressing her. She felt she had not only become a woman but also a petite figure under 1.5 meters tall."

What she wants is to freely swim with her merfolk kin in the depths and enjoy the feast together. But alas, no matter how many oceans exist beyond, they cannot replace her kin. Kaisa pursed his lips.

Translation: ""What she wants is to freely glide underwater with her sea-demon kin and enjoy the feast. But sadly, no matter how many oceans lie beyond, they cannot replace her kin." Kaisa curled her lip."

"Lonely George," Chu Zihang said.

Translation: ""Lonely George." Chu Zihang said."

Earlier, when chatting with Yuan Zhisheng, they had mentioned the world's loneliest animal: the last elephant tortoise living on Pinta Island. When discovered, it was alone, shriveled on the barren Pinta Island; since then, decades of scientists have failed to find a purebred Pinta Island elephant tortoise, so it is also called Lonely George.

Translation: "When chatting with Yuan Zhisheng earlier, they had already discussed the world's loneliest animal. It was the last elephant tortoise living on Pingta Island. When discovered, it was shriveled and alone on the barren Pingta Island; since then, decades of scientists have failed to find a purebred Pingta Island elephant tortoise, so it too came to be called Lonely George."

Hesyin is that elephant tortoise.

Translation: Hesiyin is that elephant tortoise.

The only thing that could likely make her feel at ease is Thus we output keludela. Given that the merfolk clan is near annihilation, staying by her side to continue serving might be the best choice. Yet what confuses him is how, with Hesyin's personal guard, someone could succeed in assassinating her.

Translation: ""Probably only Thus we output Thus we output keludela can make her feel at ease. Given that the sea-demon clan is near annihilation, staying by her side to continue service might be the best choice. Yet what puzzles him is how, with Hesiyin's personal guard, anyone could succeed in assassinating her.""

He feels confused—likely referring to Kaisa, who smirked earlier.

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"Conquer the star sea! Conquer the star sea!"

Translation: ""Conquer the Star Sea! Conquer the Star Sea!""

"Everyone raised their cups of mead, and the cheers never ceased."

Translation: ""Everyone raised their cups of mead, and the cheers never ceased.""

Gazing at the excited crowd, Laigushi remarked: "Conquering the star sea—what a grand vision. Yet for that merfolk knight, only the banquet deserves attention… Please step forward and witness with me the end of this illusory fantasy."

Translation: ""Looking at the enthusiastic crowd, Laigushi remarked: 'Conquering the Star Sea, what a grand vision. But for that sea-demon knight, only the banquet is worth attention… Please step forward and witness with me the end of this illusory fantasy.'"

Xing and Laigushi proceeded to the next gathering scene, where they saw Hesyin raising a cup and drinking heartily with several people.

Translation: Xing and Laigushi went to the next gathering banquet scene, only to see Hesiyin raising a cup and drinking heartily with several people.

Viscount Yanshi: "Noble knight, you are a blazing meteor; to feast with you is my honor."

Translation: Marquis Yishi: ""Noble knight, you are a blazing fireball; to feast with you is my honor.""

Viscount Yin Feng: "Noble knight, you have won victory with your blade; you ought to enjoy this moment—let me fill your cup with mead."

Translation: Marquis Yinfeng: ""Noble knight, you have exchanged your blade for victory; you ought to enjoy this moment's delight—let me fill your cup with mead.""

Viscount Duan Feng: "Noble knight, the king sits enthroned; this honor is likewise your achievement—let me raise a cup in tribute to you."

Translation: Marquis Duanfeng: ""Noble knight, the king already sits upon the throne; this honor is likewise your merit—let me raise my cup to you in tribute.""

Viscount Dong Lin: "Noble knight, your power is boundless; you must lead us to conquer the heavens—let me clink cups with you as an oath."

Translation: Marquis Donglin: ""Noble knight, your power is boundless; you must surely lead us to conquer the heavens—let me clink cups with you as a pledge.""

Hesyin happily raised her ceramic cup: "... Then let's do it—let us raise our cups and drink together."

Translation: Hesiyin happily raised her earthen cup: ""…Then let's do it; let us raise our cups and drink together.""

: 「「……」」

Translation: "……" (just ellipsis). We'll output: ……

"In that deep sea, I had never known the existence of 'fire'. But when I stepped ashore and first caught a glimpse of light… it was the battlefire ignited by golden blood. That fire scorched my fins, making me feel pain, and…"

Translation: ""In that deep sea, I never knew fire existed. But when I stepped ashore, the first glimpse of light… was the battlefire ignited by golden blood. That fire scorched my fins, making me feel pain, and…""

Hesyin slowly opened her eyes.

Translation: Hesiyin slowly opened her eyes.

"... an insatiable blazing desire."

Translation: ""…an infinitely fervent longing.""

"This desire flickers within every hero, radiant… yet blinding."

Translation: ""Such longing sways within every hero's body, dazzling… yet scorching.""

Xing continued forward, seeing Thus we output keludela also join the banquet; they all gazed ahead at the blazing torch, praising it passionately and fervently.

Translation: Xing continued onward, seeing Thus we output Thus we output keludela also join the banquet; they all gazed ahead at the blazing torch, passionately and fervently praising it.

"One of her eyes sees glory, the other sees corpses."

Translation: ""One of her eyes sees glory, the other sees corpses.""

"And she loves the name of glory more than fear and death—"

Translation: ""And she loves the name of glory more than fear and death——"

"Ah! As the saying goes, a coward dies a thousand times before his death."

Translation: ""Ah! As the saying goes, a coward dies a thousand times before his death."

"And a warrior dies but once in his life—this is attested by the divine."

Translation: ""But a warrior dies only once in his life—this the gods themselves attest for her."

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: 「Fate/Apocrypha。」

Translation: Fate/Apocrypha.

Oh! Oh oh oh——!

Ladies and gentlemen, please look up and behold this sacred heavens! What is it? It is the text I wrote myself! It is the proclamation I bestowed upon the Roman conqueror, the great Gaius Julius Caesar! 'A coward dies a thousand times before his death, while a warrior dies but once'…… Ah, I never imagined that one day another equally great Caesar would hear these words!

Translation: ""Everyone, please look, please lift your heads to gaze upon this sacred canopy! What is it? It is the text I wrote myself! It is the shout I bestowed upon the Roman conqueror, the great Gaius Julius Caesar: 'A coward dies a thousand times before his death, but a warrior dies only once in his life'…… Ah, I never imagined that one day I would be heard by another equally great Kaisa!"

We need to keep the quotes inside? We'll translate content.

Shakespeare opened his arms, as if embracing the entire sky, his voice resonating with an exaggerated, sigh-like tone.