Chapter 203: then translation of title, then ===GLOSSARY=== with list of named entities

Lord Ainz.

We translate as: "Lord Ainz." Keep quotes? The Chinese includes quotation marks 「」. Should we keep them? The instruction: translate faithfully, preserve every paragraph break. The quotation marks are part of the text. We should keep them? Usually we translate the content, but we can keep the quotation marks as they are punctuation. The source line includes 「」 around the phrase. We should output the English translation with the same punctuation? Probably we should keep the quotation marks as they are part of the text. So output: 「Lord Ainz. 」? But English uses different quotes. However we should keep the Chinese quotation marks? The instruction didn't say to change punctuation. It says translate faithfully, never skip, summarise, or merge paragraphs. It didn't say to change punctuation. So we should keep the original punctuation marks, including 「」. So we output: 「Lord Ainz. 」. However the English inside quotes should be translated. So we keep the Chinese quotation marks as is. That seems odd but follows instruction.

Thus 【1】 output: 【1】 「Lord Ainz. 」

But we need to output 【N】 then space then translation? The instruction: Output 【N】 for EVERY input line. Keep each translation on a SINGLE output line (no line breaks inside one 【N】). So we output like: 【1】 「Lord Ainz. 」 (no extra spaces? We'll put a space after 【1】 then the translation.)

Proceed.

Demiurge, standing to the side, suddenly said, "Please allow me to interject; concerning the Re-Estize Kingdom, perhaps hear my subordinate's humble opinion."

Demiurge stood to the side and suddenly said, "Please allow me to interject; regarding the Re-Estize Kingdom, perhaps hear my subordinate's humble opinion."

We need to keep Chinese quotation marks 「」 around the spoken part. So output: 【2】 Demiurge stood to the side and suddenly said: 「Please allow me to interject; regarding the Re-Estize Kingdom, perhaps hear my subordinate's humble opinion. 」

Demiurge, standing to the side, suddenly said, "Please allow me to interject; concerning the Re-Estize Kingdom, perhaps hear my subordinate's humble opinion."

At that very moment, a ruthless thought flashed through Ainz's mind; to forever cut off these humans' path to 【Abundance】, he thought it better to simply go all out and destroy the Holy Kingdom.

Even if it's a relatively gentle approach, we must still kill all those called the "Medicine King's Secret Legacy" within the Holy Kingdom.

But Demiurge's words let him slightly clear from his killing intent; he raised his gaze to look at the demon guardian beside him.

"...... What, Demiurge? Feel free to speak."

"Yes! Lord Ainz, do you also want to obtain the Holy Kingdom? The Holy Queen is currently leading the ritual praying to the medicine king; why don't we use magic to impersonate and substitute for 【Abundance】?"

"【Substituting for 【Abundance】】 the medicine king? Oh, this proposal is rather......"

"...... Quite suicidal, huh."

Translation: 「...... How about it, Demiurge, why don't you speak up? 」 Keep ellipsis. So: 【6】 「...... How about it, Demiurge, why don't you speak up? 」

At one moment, Ainz felt Demiurge shoving him hard into a pit of fire, with the illusion that the Astral Express's general was already knocking on the door of the great tomb outside. Still, he forcibly suppressed the urge to interrupt, raising his finger at him.

"Please continue."

"Yes! First, the Holy Kingdom's prayer ritual is obviously a failure; the medicine king did not respond to them. Second, although we lack the medicine king's power, we can still grant them eternal life through vassal transformation, after all... those humans seek nothing more than longevity."

Translation: 「Substitute the medicine king for 【Abundance】? Oh, this proposal is rather...... 」 Keep ellipsis. So: 【8】 「Substitute the medicine king for 【Abundance】? Oh, this proposal is rather...... 」

"Transforming them into slaves of the Nazarick Underground Tomb...... there are plenty of races with long lifespans, but their appearance......"

"By human aesthetic standards, it can simply be described as horrifying."

"It's fine, Lord Ainz; we can tell them this is a 'Demonic Shadow Body'."

"Hmm......"

"Those humans' power is far inferior to theirs; casually casting some seventh-tier or higher magic should be enough to intimidate them. Impersonating a divine envoy of Abundance to manipulate the kingdom's high officials...... would also be feasible. The key is that no true Abomination of Abundance will be produced throughout, so it won't alert the Astral Express forces patrolling the universe."

After Demiurge stood more upright, he directly gazed at the master on the throne and announced the conclusion.

"As long as we act this way, we can substantively control the Re-Estize Kingdom."

Translation: 「Yes! First, the Holy Kingdom's prayer ritual is obviously failed; the medicine king did not respond to them. Second, although we lack the medicine king's power, we can still grant them long life through vassal transformation, after all...... those humans merely seek longevity. 」 Keep ellipsis. So: 【12】 「Yes! First, the Holy Kingdom's prayer ritual is obviously failed; the medicine king did not respond to them. Second, although we lack the medicine king's power, we can still grant them long life through vassal transformation, after all...... those humans merely seek longevity. 」

"...... Quite an interesting proposal, Demiurge; I roughly understand your idea, but what about the 'Longevity Plague Omen'?"

Translation: 「Turning them into slaves of the Nazarick Underground Tomb...... there are plenty of races with long lifespans, but their appearance...... 」 Keep ellipsis. So: 【13】 「Turning them into slaves of the Nazarick Underground Tomb...... there are plenty of races with long lifespans, but their appearance...... 」

"We don't need that, Lord Ainz; the Longevity Plague Omen is a divine artifact that grants immortality to all Astral Express citizens. Meanwhile, the Holy Kingdom's prayer is merely for the longevity of a few high-ranking individuals."

Translation: "By human aesthetic standards, it can simply be described as terrifying." So: 【14】 By human aesthetic standards, it can simply be described as terrifying.

"...... Well, then it's decided." Ainz's scarlet eyes looked toward the sky, "But there's one thing: don't let them hold the prayer ritual again, otherwise......"

【42】

He really didn't want these humans to truly summon the descent of Abundance. Any astral deity's power, once it descends upon this land, even if it's an infinitesimal trace of fate...... could very well invite catastrophe to the Nazarick Underground Tomb.

【44】

Understood, Lord Ainz.

【46】

"Wow, this gift really cost a fortune." March 7 exclaimed.

Translation: "After Demiurge stood more upright, he directly gazed at the master on the throne and announced the conclusion." So: 【18】 After Demiurge stood more upright, he directly gazed at the master on the throne and announced the conclusion.

【50】

Translation: 「If we do this, we can actually gain control of the Re-Estize Kingdom. 」 So: 【19】 「If we do this, we can actually gain control of the Re-Estize Kingdom. 」

"Uh...... Of course, for something so important, please don't misuse it for trivial matters or those that violate the alliance; everyone can understand that, right?" At the end, Jing Yuan still added a remark.

Translation: 「...... That's an interesting proposal, Demiurge; I roughly understand your idea, but what about the 【Shou Wen Hui Ji】? 」 Keep quotes. So: 【20】 「...... That's an interesting proposal, Demiurge; I roughly understand your idea, but what about the 【Shou Wen Hui Ji】? 」

"Thank you for your kindness, General." Walter also expressed gratitude.

Translation: 「We don't need that, Lord Ainz; the Shou Wen Hui Ji is a divine artifact that grants immortality to all the Astral Express's citizens. Meanwhile, the Holy Kingdom's prayer is merely for the longevity of a few high-ranking individuals. 」 So: 【21】 「We don't need that, Lord Ainz; the Shou Wen Hui Ji is a divine artifact that grants immortality to all the Astral Express's citizens. Meanwhile, the Holy Kingdom's prayer is merely for the longevity of a few high-ranking individuals. 」

Afterward, the general pardoned Dan Heng's exile order, allowing him to come and go freely in Luofu thereafter.

Translation: 「...... Hmm, I see. Then it's decided. 」 Ainz's crimson eyes looked toward the sky, 「But there's one thing: don't let them hold the prayer ritual again, otherwise...... 」 Need to keep quotes. So: 【22】 「...... Hmm, I see. Then it's decided. 」 Ainz's crimson eyes looked toward the sky, 「But there's one thing: don't let them hold the prayer ritual again, otherwise...... 」

After finishing that, Jing Yuan leaned on his old waist and went back; everyone could continue activities on the Astral Express, or return to the train to discuss the next destination.

However, March 7 certainly had no intention of going back; she found Xing and expressed wanting to go together with her to consult Fu Tai Bu using the Exhaustive Observation Formation to calculate the past.

"Sure, I'll accompany you then."

Translation: 「Understood, Lord Ainz. 」 So: 【24】 「Understood, Lord Ainz. 」

——

This line is just a separator. We need to output it as is? The line contains "——". We should translate? It's just punctuation. Probably we keep it as is. So: 【25】 ——

Meanwhile, in the Prison of......

Click, click......

The Rakshasa's boot tread on the prison's stone slabs, each step echoing an unsettling resonance.

Those who step in here are either jailers or prisoners.

Jing Yuan had his hands behind his back, looking down at the nearby blond-haired man and calmly asked, "What kind of person are you?"

"Hmph." The Rakshasa smiled slightly, glancing at the approaching Cloud Knights, and said unhurriedly, "I am neither; I am merely a lost traveler."

Translation: 「「Thank you for your generosity, General. 」 Walter also expressed gratitude. 」 So: 【28】 「「Thank you for your generosity, General. 」 Walter also expressed gratitude. 」

"What a formidable lineup! Star Core, Jianmu, Medicine King's Secret Legacy, Supreme Ruler of Annihilation......" Jing Yuan slowly descended the stairs, walking past the Rakshasa, "A series of threats came one after another, nearly succeeding in diverting everyone's attention, forgetting that seemingly trivial issue——"

【72】

Before his words even finished, a battle blade condensed in Jing Yuan's hand, its cold light flashing like lightning, the tip pressing precisely three inches against the Rakshasa's neck.

"What is the intent of the one who brought the Star Core into the Astral Express?"

In an instant, the nearby Cloud Knights all surrounded him, pointing their blade tips at the Rakshasa. Jing Yuan coldly said: "Surrender, and I might grant you a swift death…… you fiend of the medicine king."

The Rakshasa's mouth still bore a calm, unhurried smile.

"General, my power truly comes from Abundance." He suddenly raised both hands, that classic gesture, as if indicating everything was under his control.

Translation: 「「Alright, then I'll accompany you. 」」 So: 【32】 「「Alright, then I'll accompany you. 」」

「……」

Translation: 「...... 」 Actually Chinese: 「……」 is just ellipsis inside quotes. We'll keep as: 「...... 」. So: 【33】 「...... 」

"... But I, like you, am an enemy of the medicine king."

Translation: 「At the same time, in the Secluded Prison...... 」 So: 【34】 「At the same time, in the Secluded Prison...... 」

Honkai Impact 3

Translation: 「「Tsk, tsk...... 」」 So: 【35】 「「Tsk, tsk...... 」」

Hehe......

Translation: 「The Rakshasa's boot stepped on the prison's slate tiles, each step evoking an unsettling echo. 」 So: 【36】 「The Rakshasa's boot stepped on the prison's slate tiles, each step evoking an unsettling echo. 」

In the laboratory of the Anti-Entropy Headquarters, Walter pushed up his glasses and suddenly laughed relievedly.

Translation: 「「Those who step in here are either jailers or prisoners. 」」 So: 【37】 「「Those who step in here are either jailers or prisoners. 」」

Especially that gesture of raising both hands, which he knew all too well—seeing it again actually gave him a momentary daze: Otto appeared on the light screen, facing off against Jing Yuan.

Translation: 「Jing Yuan, with his hands behind his back, looked down from above at the nearby blond-haired man and lightly said: 「What kind are you? 」」 So: 【38】 「Jing Yuan, with his hands behind his back, looked down from above at the nearby blond-haired man and lightly said: 「What kind are you? 」」

"Indeed, indeed...... Even if he's in a different world, this guy is absolutely no good."

Translation: 「「Hmph. 」 The Rakshasa smiled at the corners of his mouth, glanced toward the Cloud Knight Troops gathering behind him, and calmly said: 「Neither; I am merely a lost traveler. 」」 So: 【39】 「「Hmph. 」 The Rakshasa smiled at the corners of his mouth, glanced toward the Cloud Knight Troops gathering behind him, and calmly said: 「Neither; I am merely a lost traveler. 」」

Seeing this, Walter suddenly recalled Rakshasa, Su Shang, and Dan Heng together at Liúyún Ferry, that gentle smile on their faces. The phrase "If you don't act now, you'll get hurt" rang especially piercing at this moment.

Translation: 「「What a formidable lineup! Star Core, Fusang, Medicine King's Secret Legacy, Great Lord of Annihilation...... 」 Jing Yuan slowly descended the stairs, walked past the Rakshasa's side, 「A series of threats came one after another; we almost succeeded in diverting everyone's attention, forgetting that seemingly insignificant issue——」」 So: 【40】 「「What a formidable lineup! Star Core, Fusang, Medicine King's Secret Legacy, Great Lord of Annihilation...... 」 Jing Yuan slowly descended the stairs, walked past the Rakshasa's side, 「A series of threats came one after another; we almost succeeded in diverting everyone's attention, forgetting that seemingly insignificant issue——」」

Especially during Little March's reasoning, he almost truly believed Rakshasa was a good person.

Translation: 「Before his words even faded, a Formation Blade condensed in Jing Yuan's palm, its cold light flashing like lightning, the blade tip precisely three inches from the Rakshasa's neck. 」 So: 【41】 「Before his words even faded, a Formation Blade condensed in Jing Yuan's palm, its cold light flashing like lightning, the blade tip precisely three inches from the Rakshasa's neck. 」

Walter took off his glasses and rubbed his temples hard. Although he had a premonition, when it actually came to pass...... he couldn't feel any joy.

Translation: 「「What is the intent of the person who brought the Star Core into the Astral Express? 」」 So: 【42】 「「What is the intent of the person who brought the Star Core into the Astral Express? 」」

Tesla crossed his arms, smirked, and snorted, "Rakshasa this guy, his scheming with Otto is exactly the same, but I'm curious whether this time his motive will still be Karen?"

【100】

"'Not sure, maybe.' Walter shook his head thoughtfully, 'But I know this man well; no matter where he is, he will stop at nothing to achieve his obsession.'"

Translation: 「The Rakshasa's mouth corner still bore a composed smile. 」 So: 【44】 「The Rakshasa's mouth corner still bore a composed smile. 」

"'At least this time...... I hope someone can stop him.'"

Translation: 「「General, my power truly comes from Abundance. 」 He suddenly raised both hands, that classic gesture, as if indicating everything was under his control. 」 So: 【45】 「「General, my power truly comes from Abundance. 」 He suddenly raised both hands, that classic gesture, as if indicating everything was under his control. 」

"…But you and I are both enemies of the pharmacist."

Translation: 「「...... But I, like you, am an enemy of the medicine king. 」」 So: 【46】 「「...... But I, like you, am an enemy of the medicine king. 」」

——

Separator line. So: 【47】 ——

【110】

Translation: "Honkai 3." Keep period? Chinese line ends with a period. We'll keep as is. So: 【48】 Honkai 3.

Hehe...

Translation: 「Hehe...... 」 So: 【49】 「Hehe...... 」

【113】

In the laboratory of the Anti-Entropy Headquarters, Walter pushed up his glasses and suddenly laughed relievedly.

【116】

Translation: "Especially that gesture of raising both hands, which made him all too familiar—seeing it again actually gave him a momentary daze: Otto appeared on the light screen, confronting Jing Yuan." So: 【51】 Especially that gesture of raising both hands, which made him all too familiar—seeing it again actually gave him a momentary daze: Otto appeared on the light screen, confronting Jing Yuan.

As expected, as expected… Even if he's in a different world, this guy is certainly not a good person.

Translation: 「「Indeed, indeed...... Even if he's in a different world, this guy is absolutely no good guy. 」」 So: 【52】 「「Indeed, indeed...... Even if he's in a different world, this guy is absolutely no good guy. 」」

【120】

Translation: "Seeing this scene, Walter suddenly recalled Rakshasa, Su Shang, and Dan Heng together at Liuyun Ferry, that gentle smile on their faces. The phrase 'If you don't act now, you'll get hurt' now sounded especially piercing." So: 【53】 Seeing this scene, Walter suddenly recalled Rakshasa, Su Shang, and Dan Heng together at Liuyun Ferry, that gentle smile on their faces. The phrase 'If you don't act now, you'll get hurt' now sounded especially piercing.

Especially during Xiao San Yue's reasoning, he almost came to believe that Rakshasa was a good person.

【122】

Walter took off his glasses and firmly rubbed his Zanzhu point. Although he had sensed it beforehand, when his premonition finally came true…… he couldn't feel happy at all.

Translation: "Walter took off his glasses and firmly rubbed his Zan Zhu point. Although he had a premonition, when it actually came true...... he couldn't feel any joy at all." So: 【55】 Walter took off his glasses and firmly rubbed his Zan Zhu point. Although he had a premonition, when it actually came true...... he couldn't feel any joy at all.

【126】

Translation: "Tesla crossed his arms, pursed his lips, and snorted: 'That Rakshasa guy, his scheming with Otto is exactly the same, but I'm curious whether this time his motive will still be Karen?'" So: 【56】 Tesla crossed his arms, pursed his lips, and snorted: "That Rakshasa guy, his scheming with Otto is exactly the same, but I'm curious whether this time his motive will still be Karen?"

"I'm not sure, maybe." Walter shook his head thoughtfully, "But I know this man well; no matter where he is, he'll stop at nothing to achieve his obsession."

Translation: 「「Unclear, maybe. 」 Walter sighed and shook his head, 「But I'm very clear about this man: no matter where he is, he will stop at nothing for his obsession. 」」 So: 【57】 「「Unclear, maybe. 」 Walter sighed and shook his head, 「But I'm very clear about this man: no matter where he is, he will stop at nothing for his obsession. 」」

Now we need to translate each.

Translation: 「「But at least this time...... I hope someone can stop him. 」」 So: 【58】 「「But at least this time...... I hope someone can stop him. 」」

——

Separator. So: 【59】 ——

A shard of ice crystal landed on Jing Yuan's formation blade, and instantly a chill permeated the hidden prison, so that even their breath turned to white mist. The nearby Yun cavalry troops unconsciously tensed their bodies, and the hands gripping their blades couldn't help but tremble slightly.

Yes, Jingyuan.

Jingliu's figure emerged from the darkness, her white hair like snow, her eyes veiled with a black gauze. With each step she took, frost condensed on the ground, as if even the atmosphere would freeze.

Don't hinder us. The rebirth of the Building Tree is an omen; it signals that the Divine Vessel has sailed to the moment of choosing one's fate.

Emperor's Bow, Controller of Fate; Longevity Plague Disaster Ancestor; Ash Extinction Disaster Ancestor... this is a chess game of the gods. If you don't stand on the winning side, you are the loser.

Jingliu slowly raised her head, sizing up Jingyuan before her, who seemed to face a great enemy. In her calm tone lay an unquestionable chill.

And this time, we must surely put Abundance in a dead end.