Chapter 143

Half an hour later, Aomo still couldn't ride calmly.

Translation: Half an hour later, Aomo still couldn't ride calmly.

Half an hour later, Aomo still couldn't ride calmly.

couldn't ride calmly

It wasn't that he suddenly rushed to go see the address Zhouri Ningjing gave, nor that he hurried to join Penguin Logistics right after finishing talking about the temporary job.

Translation: It wasn't that he suddenly rushed to check the address Zhouri Ningjing gave him, nor that he hurried to join Penguin Logistics right after finishing talk about the temporary work.

It wasn't that he suddenly rushed to go see the address Zhouri Ningjing gave, nor that he hurried to join Penguin Logistics right after finishing talking about the temporary job.

We'll output: It wasn't that he suddenly rushed to check the address Zhouri Ningjing gave him, nor that he hurried to join Penguin Logistics right after finishing talk about the temporary work.

He was merely fulfilling his duty as a mercenary.

Translation: He was merely fulfilling his duty as a mercenary.

He was merely fulfilling his duty as a mercenary.

Penguin Logistics' affairs could easily be handled remotely; their headquarters is actually in the surface layer of Boundary Gate District; otherwise, how could Aomo's otherwise normal coffin transport have ended up shouting to Texas and the Archangel?

Translation: Penguin Logistics matters could easily be handled remotely; their headquarters is actually in the surface layer of Boundary Gate District, otherwise Aomo's otherwise normal coffin transport wouldn't have ended up shouting to Texas and the Archangel.

Penguin Logistics' affairs could easily be handled remotely; their headquarters is actually in the surface layer of Boundary Gate District; otherwise, how could Aomo's otherwise normal coffin transport have ended up shouting to Texas and the Archangel?

We'll output: Penguin Logistics matters could easily be handled remotely; their headquarters is actually in the surface layer of Boundary Gate District; otherwise, how could Aomo's otherwise normal coffin transport have ended up shouting to Texas and the Archangel?

The surface layer handles normal logistics, the Extradomain handles armed escort, and the crowd that likes to hop left and right on the nerves of big shots naturally also needs to know its limits.

Translation: The surface layer handles normal logistics, the Extradomain does armed escort, and those who like to jump left and right on the nerves of big shots naturally also need to know their limits.

The surface layer does normal logistics, the Extradomain does armed escort, and the crowd that likes to hop left and right on the nerves of big shots naturally also needs to know its limits.

We'll output: The surface layer handles normal logistics, the Extradomain does armed escort, and those who like to jump left and right on the nerves of big shots naturally also need to know their limits.

A mercenary just starting out should develop connections—more friends, more paths—let alone that Penguin Logistics itself represents multiple intersections; Aomo also doesn't mind taking a side job.

Translation: For a mercenary just starting out, it's proper to develop connections—more friends, more paths—let alone that Penguin Logistics itself represents multiple intersections; Aomo doesn't mind taking a side job either.

A mercenary just starting out should develop connections—more friends, more paths—let alone that Penguin Logistics itself represents multiple intersections; Aomo also doesn't mind taking a side job.

We'll output: A mercenary just starting out should develop connections—more friends, more paths—let alone that Penguin Logistics itself represents multiple intersections; Aomo also doesn't mind taking a side job.

Mositima, who had also satisfactorily completed the task, also finally proposed to leave; Ben, who also intended to leave, Aomo then said goodbye to him.

Translation: Mositima, who had also satisfactorily completed the task, also finally proposed to leave; Ben, who also intended to withdraw, Aomo then said goodbye to him.

Mositima, who had also satisfactorily completed the task, also finally proposed to leave; Ben, who also intended to leave, Aomo then said goodbye to him.

Both were polite and still kept that distance.

Translation: Both were very polite, and still retained that sense of distance.

We'll output: Both were very polite, and still retained that sense of distance.

And even in the end, they didn't think pushing the cart together around the supermarket was a problem; they just found getting along easy yet troublesome.

Translation: Moreover, all the way to the end, they didn't think there was anything wrong with pushing a cart together around the supermarket; they only felt that getting along was easy yet troublesome.

We'll output: Moreover, all the way to the end, they didn't think there was anything wrong with pushing a cart together around the supermarket; they only felt that getting along was easy yet troublesome.

The ease comes from their communication clicking instantly; the trouble comes from both being very perceptive, realizing from the start that they were each probing and testing the other, making the conversation require some effort.

Translation: Ease came from the fact that a little communication got through; trouble came from both being very sharp, realizing from the start of conversation that each was probing the other, making this interaction also somewhat taxing.

We'll output: Ease came from the fact that a little communication got through; trouble came from both being very sharp, realizing from the start of conversation that each was probing the other, making this interaction also somewhat taxing.

If it weren't for having an agenda, wouldn't it be much better?

Translation: If it weren't for ulterior motives, wouldn't it be much better?

We'll output: If it weren't for ulterior motives, wouldn't it be much better?

All we can do is hope for the future, then go our separate ways.

Translation: All we can do is hope for the future, then go our separate ways.

We'll output: All we can do is hope for the future, then go our separate ways.

Mositima still needs to talk with his boss, and today's experience is worth the company organizing a meal.

Translation: Mositima still needed to turn back and chat with the boss; today's experience also seemed worth the company organizing a meal.

We'll output: Mositima still needed to turn back and chat with the boss; today's experience also seemed worth the company organizing a meal.

If Mr. Lindon were decisive and just joined, he could come straight to eat without having to buy today's ingredients—but she wouldn't say that, as she herself sees several inappropriate interpretations.

Translation: If Mr. Lindon were decisive and just joined, he could come straight to eat without having to buy today's ingredients—but she wouldn't say such a thing, as she herself felt there were several inappropriate ways to interpret it.

We'll output: If Mr. Lindon were decisive and just joined, he could come straight to eat without having to buy today's ingredients—but she wouldn't say such a thing, as she herself felt there were several inappropriate ways to interpret it.

Not saying it is also fine.

Translation: Not saying it is also fine.

We'll output: Not saying it is also fine.

Although one could extract the three points—saving on meals, eating well, getting to know the boss and colleagues—as strong attractions for Aomo, today it's not possible.

Translation: Although one could extract the three key points attractive to Aomo—saving meal money, eating a big meal, getting familiar with the boss and coworkers—but today it's not possible.

We'll output: Although one could extract the three key points attractive to Aomo—saving meal money, eating a big meal, getting familiar with the boss and coworkers—but today it's not possible.

Aomo has already decided to make this trip, having bought the dinner ingredients in advance, so he doesn't need to rush home.

Translation: Aomo had already made up his mind to go on this trip, having bought the dinner ingredients in advance, so he didn't need to rush home.

We'll output: Aomo had already made up his mind to go on this trip, having bought the dinner ingredients in advance, so he didn't need to rush home.

He stuffed the big and small bags into his briefcase and followed the electronic map's route to the edge of the western Extradomain.

Translation: After stuffing big and small bags into his briefcase, Aomo followed the electronic map's route to the edge of the Extradomain's western district.

We'll output: After stuffing big and small bags into his briefcase, Aomo followed the electronic map's route to the edge of the Extradomain's western district.

The police's information came from tracking Charles after he fled following the killing of the teacher.

Translation: The police's information came from tracking Charles's flight after he killed the teacher.

We'll output: The police's information came from tracking Charles's flight after he killed the teacher.

Setting aside the time-consuming and largely ineffective divination and spacetime regression, the negative-energy ritual implements found at the scene point to a certain local gang—this was also mentioned in his conversation with Zhouri Ningjing, and Croissant also brought it up.

Translation: Leaving aside the time-consuming and generally ineffective divination and spacetime regression, the negative-energy ritual implements found at the scene pointed to a local gang—this had also been mentioned in his conversations with Zhouri Ningjing, and Canon had also brought it up.

We'll output: Leaving aside the time-consuming and generally ineffective divination and spacetime regression, the negative-energy ritual implements found at the scene pointed to a local gang—this had also been mentioned in his conversations with Zhouri Ningjing, and Canon had also brought it up.

However, the bread person's gathering of information is merely out of a habit of an information dealer.

Translation: However, the bread person's gathering of information was merely out of a information dealer's habit.

We'll output: However, the bread person's gathering of information was merely out of an information dealer's habit.

This has nothing to do with her, no one hired her to investigate, so she naturally couldn't be bothered.

Translation: This had nothing to do with her, and no one hired her to investigate, so she naturally saw no reason to act.

We'll output: This had nothing to do with her, and no one hired her to investigate, so she naturally saw no reason to act.

Aomo was actually thinking of hiring her to gather information on 'monster'-related topics, but perhaps it's better to forget investigating this gang.

Translation: Aomo, however, was considering hiring her to gather information on monster-related topics, but he decided to forget about investigating this gang.

We'll output: Aomo, however, was considering hiring her to gather information on monster-related topics, but he decided to forget about investigating this gang.

He'll come himself.

Translation: He would come himself.

We'll output: He would come himself.

He has no doubt that the gangs in the Extradomain are interconnected, just as he complained to Zhouri Ningjing whether each gang has its own negative-energy monster.

Translation: He had no doubt that the gangs in the Extradomain were interconnected, just as he complained to Zhouri Ningjing whether each gang had a negative-energy monster at its disposal.

We'll output: He had no doubt that the gangs in the Extradomain were interconnected, just as he complained to Zhouri Ningjing whether each gang had a negative-energy monster at its disposal.

During the pursuit of Charles, Texas's sudden communication already proved that David's group's target gang was related to Charles, and the police's field ritual implements pointed to another differently named gang—

Translation: During the pursuit and blockade of Charles, Texas's sudden communication already proved that David's group's target gang was related to Charles, while the police's discovered scene implements pointed to another gang with a different name——

We'll output: During the pursuit and blockade of Charles, Texas's sudden communication already proved that David's group's target gang was related to Charles, while the police's discovered scene implements pointed to another gang with a different name——

—they even divide labor and cooperate?

Translation: ——and they even have a division of labor?

We'll output: ——and they even have a division of labor?

Although small gangs banding together for survival is not uncommon, this also increases the investigative workload.

Translation: Although it's not uncommon for small gangs to band together for survival, this also increases the investigative workload.

We'll output: Although it's not uncommon for small gangs to band together for survival, this also increases the investigative workload.

After all, you can't expect a random outpost to just happen to hold the master plan of some big scheme, letting you solve everything at once.

Translation: After all, you can't expect a random outpost to just happen to hold the blueprint for some grand scheme, letting you finish everything at once.

We'll output: After all, you can't expect a random outpost to just happen to hold the blueprint for some grand scheme, letting you finish everything at once.

So… how many gangs will be involved?

Translation: So……how many gangs are involved?

We'll output: So……how many gangs are involved?

And what about the enterprises above the gangs? How many are there?

Translation: And what about the enterprises above the gangs? How many of those are there?

We'll output: And what about the enterprises above the gangs? How many of those are there?

Gazing at the distant towering buildings, also at the nearby unfamiliar structures, and further at the gloom that has finally lifted, yet still not a cheerful twilight scene, Aomo stands silently in a narrow alley, pondering.

Translation: Gazing at the distant towering buildings, also at these unfamiliar nearby structures, and at the twilight scene after the clouds finally cleared—though still not a cheerful sight—Aomo stood silently in front of a narrow alley, pondering.

We'll output: Gazing at the distant towering buildings, also at these unfamiliar nearby structures, and at the twilight scene after the clouds finally cleared—though still not a cheerful sight—Aomo stood silently in front of a narrow alley, pondering.

He smelled the aroma of food, and also a strange burnt odor from some objects.

Translation: He smelled the aroma of food, and also a burnt odor from some items.

We'll output: He smelled the aroma of food, and also a burnt odor from some items.

Probably just some household trash…

Translation: Probably just some household trash……

We'll output: Probably just some household trash……

Even with today's advanced technology, some residents still resort to this primitive and illegal disposal method just to save trouble.

Translation: Even now, with technology so advanced, some residents still resort to this primitive and illegal disposal method just to save trouble.

We'll output: Even now, with technology so advanced, some residents still resort to this primitive and illegal disposal method just to save trouble.

This behavior mainly occurs at these intercity borders, where police are reluctant to patrol and residents rarely report it, since they often do it themselves, and have even done worse things.

Translation: This behavior mainly occurs at such intercity borders, where police are reluctant to patrol and residents rarely report it, since they more or less all do it, and have even done worse things.

We'll output: This behavior mainly occurs at such intercity borders, where police are reluctant to patrol and residents rarely report it, since they more or less all do it, and have even done worse things.

For example, cooperating with gangs.

Translation: For example, cooperating with gangs.

We'll output: For example, cooperating with gangs.

The Extradomain, to show its gray zone, has many legal loopholes compared to the surface layer, and gangs exist by exploiting those gaps.

Translation: The Extradomain, to show a gray zone, has many legal loopholes compared to the surface layer, and gangs exist by exploiting these gaps.

We'll output: The Extradomain, to show a gray zone, has many legal loopholes compared to the surface layer, and gangs exist by exploiting these gaps.

Because the Extradomain's loopholes are ultimately limited, once they truly cross the line they invite cleanup, so most of them fail to develop a real climate, yet they remain things that shouldn't exist.

Translation: Because the Extradomain's regulatory leniency is ultimately limited, once they truly cross the line they invite cleanup, so most of them fail to develop a genuine climate, yet they remain things that shouldn't exist.

We'll output: Because the Extradomain's regulatory leniency is ultimately limited, once they truly cross the line they invite cleanup, so most of them fail to develop a genuine climate, yet they remain things that shouldn't exist.

This isn't Syracuse or the Iroa District; we don't need gangs to act as law enforcers to keep order.

Translation: This isn't Syracuse, nor the Italian District, and doesn't need gangs to stand in for law enforcement to keep order.

We'll output: This isn't Syracuse, nor the Italian District, and doesn't need gangs to stand in for law enforcement to keep order.

The more stable society becomes, the more gangs fade away; such things belong only in fiction, and their supposed style, dignity, and order are built on layers of blood—often even that blood is filthy and dirty.

Translation: The more stable society is, the more gangs fade away; such things belong only in literary creation, the so-called elegance, dignity, and order being built upon layers of blood, and even that blood is often filthy.

We'll output: The more stable society is, the more gangs fade away; such things belong only in literary creation, the so-called elegance, dignity, and order being built upon layers of blood, and even that blood is often filthy.

They come with madness, addiction, and sexual abuse.

Translation: Bringing madness, addiction, and sexual abuse.

We'll output: Bringing madness, addiction, and sexual abuse.

So someone once said: I have no sympathy for people who mix with gangs in the Extradomain.

Translation: So someone once said: I have no sympathy for those who mix with gangs in the Extradomain.

We'll output: So someone once said: I have no sympathy for those who mix with gangs in the Extradomain.

They lurk in the corners of order, hide at the city's edges, mingle with lower-class residents, appearing to rely on each other while actually exploiting and oppressing them.

Translation: They lurk in the corners of order, hide at the city's edges, mingle with the lower-class residents, appearing to rely on each other while actually exploiting and oppressing them.

We'll output: They lurk in the corners of order, hide at the city's edges, mingle with the lower-class residents, appearing to rely on each other while actually exploiting and oppressing them.

Even the so-called mixing is merely a parasitic relationship that has gone on too long, becoming deeply entrenched corruption.

Translation: Even the so-called mingling is nothing more than a parasitic relationship that has become terminally entrenched.

We'll output: Even the so-called mingling is nothing more than a parasitic relationship that has become terminally entrenched.

But precisely for that reason, he must also be wary of those degenerate or fallen 'wraiths'.

Translation: But precisely for that reason, he also had to watch out for those muddled or degenerate "wandering ghosts".

We'll output: But precisely for that reason, he also had to watch out for those muddled or degenerate "wandering ghosts".

Narrow alleys, half-finished buildings, shared housing, and even shacks made from plastic sheets—everything here speaks of decay and backwardness, and in such places there is usually an exaggerated population density.

Translation: Narrow alleys, abandoned buildings, mixed-occupancy housing, and even shacks made from plastic boards—everything here speaks of decay and backwardness, and in such places there is usually an exaggerated population density.

We'll output: Narrow alleys, abandoned buildings, mixed-occupancy housing, and even shacks made from plastic boards—everything here speaks of decay and backwardness, and in such places there is usually an exaggerated population density.

There will be many people here, a mixed bag of good and bad.

Translation: There will be many people here, and among them all kinds mixed together.

We'll output: There will be many people here, and among them all kinds mixed together.

If you observe closely, you'll notice how they interact with gang members; those who are oppressed aren't necessarily opposed to the gang, and those who are rewarded don't necessarily gain trust.

Translation: If you observe more closely, you'll always notice how they interact with gang members; those who are oppressed don't necessarily oppose the gang, and those who are rewarded don't necessarily gain trust.

We'll output: If you observe more closely, you'll always notice how they interact with gang members; those who are oppressed don't necessarily oppose the gang, and those who are rewarded don't necessarily gain trust.

It's too troublesome…

Translation: Too troublesome……

We'll output: Too troublesome……

Standing on a rotting plank laid over a puddle, Aomo gazes at the filthy mess above, then looks at the low brick tiles to one side and a wall just a few meters away on the other.

Translation: Stepping on a rotten plank laid in a puddle, Aomo stared at the messy filth on it, then glanced at the low bricks and tiles to one side and the wall just a few meters away on the other.

We'll output: Stepping on a rotten plank laid in a puddle, Aomo stared at the messy filth on it, then glanced at the low bricks and tiles to one side and the wall just a few meters away on the other.

That wall has some exaggerated, unique graffiti, and moreover, snippets of conversation from inside the building reach his ears.

Translation: That wall had some exaggerated, unique graffiti, and also carried voices from inside that caught his attention.

We'll output: That wall had some exaggerated, unique graffiti, and also carried voices from inside that caught his attention.

"Is it time to switch shifts and eat? Those cops won't come back to look."

Translation: "Should we switch shifts to eat? Those cops won't come check again."

We'll output: "Should we switch shifts to eat? Those cops won't come check again."

"No way, the boss said these days are pretty tense, we need to be more careful."

Translation: "No way, the boss said these days are pretty tense; we need to be more careful."

We'll output: "No way, the boss said these days are pretty tense; we need to be more careful."

"Gee, what's there to be tense about? It's just a few broken altars—I'm telling you, you won't still be watching them tomorrow, right? We guys are planning to go check out the derby field, at least to justify our bets."

Translation: "Gee, what's there to be tense about? It's just a few broken altars—I'm telling you, you won't still be watching them tomorrow, right? We few brothers all plan to go check out the Derby Saichang, at least to justify our betting money."

We'll output: "Gee, what's there to be tense about? It's just a few broken altars—I'm telling you, you won't still be watching them tomorrow, right? We few brothers all plan to go check out the Derby Saichang, at least to justify our betting money."

"Hmph, forget it, I'll bring you food later."

Translation: "Hmph, forget it, I'll bring you food later."

We'll output: "Hmph, forget it, I'll bring you food later."

Obviously, the footsteps that got no reply faded away unhappily, leaving only one person still inside.

Translation: Obviously, the footsteps that got no reply faded away unhappily, leaving only one person still inside.

We'll output: Obviously, the footsteps that got no reply faded away unhappily, leaving only one person still inside.

That person's breathing was steady, his demeanor calm, he obediently followed orders, staring at those few altars, and only after his companions' footsteps faded did he remember the black-haired horse girl he had bet on.

Translation: That person's breathing was steady, his mindset steady, he obediently followed orders, staring at those earth altars, only after his companions' footsteps faded did he remember the black-haired horse girl he had bet on.

We'll output: That person's breathing was steady, his mindset steady, he obediently followed orders, staring at those earth altars, only after his companions' footsteps faded did he remember the black-haired horse girl he had bet on.

"Why bother looking after you've already placed your bet? It's as if you don't trust your own judgment."

Translation: "Why bother watching after placing a bet? It's as if he lacks confidence in his own judgment."

We'll output: "Why bother watching after placing a bet? It's as if he lacks confidence in his own judgment."

That person sighed and said.

This was just a self-talk not expecting anyone's reply, but he indeed heard a reply:

"Vision needs to be developed step by step; horse racing isn't something you can buy and then ignore like a game, sir." "Who!"

A strange low tremble almost made the young man turn his head instantly, but his turning encountered the greatest obstacle—something pressed his face, that cold hard sensation carrying a strange thread of warmth.

It was both uncomfortable and strange.

Yet he dared not resist, for he clearly saw the thing pressing his face extend into the outline of five fingers.

That was an absolutely non-human silver claw, with layered thick keratin and razor-sharp knife-like tips, lightly resting on the front of his cheek.

He had no doubt that even a slight movement would draw a line of blood down from his nose bridge to his forehead.

"I don't have money to implant any prosthetic filler in my face..." He involuntarily held his breath.

"Don't get agitated, and don't try to trigger the alarm—actually you can feel it, right? I think I don't need to say more."

Threats need not come from bloody violence; they can stem from fear itself. When that icy killing intent and violent ferocity are transmitted together from behind, the man has no doubt that besides that monster, there are other terrifying things behind him.

I plan to ask a few questions; if you cooperate well, we'll be fine. I believe the pay for your 'work' here isn't worth risking your life for, right?

Cold, yet with a hint of heat—this contradictory sensation persists.

From his face, then from behind, it felt as if a refrigerator stood behind him, with someone stuffing a full-power heater inside it.

But compared to that sensation, the other's gentle yet alien voice made him stiffen.

What wages can a gang's lower ranks discuss? What truly keeps him going is merely his habit and the ideal the boss once mentioned.

As he thought that, the person behind suddenly asked: "Or is it that your 'leader' can give you some lively, heated promises? I'm guessing."

"... What do you want to ask?" he asked, trying not to tilt his head, enduring the strange sensation of his cheek being pressed.

Relax, I have several questions; I plan to go through them one by one, so clear and fluent speech is important. Relax.

So first, which one are you betting on?

"What?" the young man thought he had misheard.

Which horse girl are you betting on? Why bet on her—this is a new question, answer seriously.

Heavenly Palace.

Well, the dark horse of the Oak Tree Race suddenly appeared, surprising everyone; even more surprising is that they entered both the Three Eras Splendid Crown and the Classic Triple Crown—truly an overly bold decision.

One could even say it defies convention.

Because the competition currently defaults to reducing training for preparation, and after the race one should do checkups and keep the body warm, rather than immediately join a new race a few days later.

This 'defiance of convention' is indeed popular among the darker youth.

Right, so I'm betting she'll succeed this time.

Just because of that?

Just, just because of that—what's wrong?" the young man began to wonder if he'd said something wrong to cause displeasure, though the other's tone gave no hint of emotion.

No, nothing—it's direct and pure, making me start to look forward to your later answers.

... You say.

Those few jars.

What... what?

The topic suddenly jumped to the jars the boss had tasked everyone to guard; the young man hadn't reacted yet, then felt a slight pressure on his face.

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Those few jars—tell me their origins, what your 'leader' hopes to do next, share what you know; remember what I said, speak clearly and fluently.

That way you can timely eat the meal brought by your good brothers, right?