Tales of Xillia 2 - Chapter 1 English Translation

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Chapter 1 - The Wheel of Fate Begins to Turn

???: Hah!

???: Heh... The same stance, huh?

???: We really are brothers. However!

Ludger: Haa!

Ludger: Ah...!

???: "Judgment" is cruel.

???: So cruel that one cannot bear it. 

Ludger: Ahh!

???: People are weak.

???: So weak, it will destroy the world.

???: Yes... this is our curse!

???: What's needed is a choice. A choice where life, the world, everything is at stake!

???: Can you do that? Answer me, Ludger Will Kresnik!

Ludger: Ah!

Ludger: ...

Lulu: Meow!

Ludger: Ahh!

Julius: You just barely made it, Ludger.

Julius: You understand this is the entrance exam for the Clanspia Company, right?

-L1: I know, Julius.

-R1: I know, brother.

(this choice affects what Ludger calls Julius for the rest of the game in the choices)

L1 Route:

Julius: You know, yet you still barely made it in time.

Julius: You always have had guts at the strangest times.

Ludger: ...

Julius: Hmm.

-L1: I had a dream where I killed you, Julius.

-R1: Nothing.

R1 Route:

Julius: ...I see.

Julius: Well then, let's begin the test.

Julius: The test will take place in this underground training area.

Julius: This training area extends under the entirety of Triglav. You can leave the city limits through

these tunnels.

Julius: But for today, if you leave this area you fail the test.

Julius: For a weapon, you can use these.

Julius: Heh... The same stance, huh?

Julius: We really are brothers.

Julius: The test involves actual combat.

Julius: Within the time limit, kill 5 monsters within this training area and then return here.

Julius: Any injuries sustained during the test are your own responsibility. Is that ok?

Julius: Well, the examiner is your brother after all. I'm not going to let you die.

Julius: No time for jokes, here they come!

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Girl: Ahhhhhhh!

Ludger: ?!

-L1: Help her Julius!

-R1: (Save the girl yourself) (boss battle)

R1 Route: (after boss battle)

Girl: Thank you, you saved me...

Ludger: Wha!?

Julius: Surprise attacks are a common tactic in actual combat.

Julius: You didn't even question the fact that a girl suddenly appeared out of nowhere?

Julius: This test was designed to test your judgment ability.

Julius: Ludger Will Kresnik.

Julius: You have failed.

Ludger: ...

Elle's Father: Elle, wait!

Elle: !!

Elle's Father: Ah!

Soldier: They went below, don't let them escape!

Elle: Papa's watch...

Elle's Father: Elle, you can read clocks now right?

Elle's Father: You have to board the train that leaves Triglav Central Station at 10 o' clock.

Elle's Father: Then, you must get to the Land of Canaan.

Elle: The Land of Canaan?

Elle's Father: It's a place that makes all your dreams come true.

Elle's Father: It's a place where you and I can live in peace and happiness.

Elle: A place that makes all your dreams come true...

Elle's Father: No matter how hard it is, or how scary, you must be brave and keep going.

Elle: Alright, I promise.

Elle's Father: Get to the boat. 

Elle's Father: Go! To the Land of Canaan!

Soldier: Victor!

Elle: Papa?

Elle's Father: Papa will come too, for sure.

Elle: Papa...!

Elle: Papaaaa!

Soldier: Damn, she got away.

Soldier: The "key" should be with this guy, there should be no problem.

Soldier: Wh... what is this?

Julius: Oi, Ludger, how long are you going to sleep?

Julius: You've got a lot of guts, considering it's your first day on the job.

Julius: Shall I give you some advice, as your big brother?

-L1: Please, Julius. (Julius +)

-R1: No, it's fine.

L1 Route:

Julius: Don't be so formal, it's weird.

Julius: You finally decided on being a chef for your career. Do your best.

Ludger: Heh!

Julius: Don't laugh!

Julius: Since it's your cooking, I know you'll do just fine at the station cafeteria.

Julius: As someone who eats your cooking everyday, I can assure you.

Lulu: Meow!

Julius: Lulu's says she's hungry too. What do you say we eat?

Julius: Chef, what's on this morning's menu?

-L1: Tomato omelette (Julius +)

-R1: Mabo curry

L1 Route:

Julius: You think you can just feed me tomatoes and get me off your back, eh?

Julius: Well you're not wrong.

Julius: Alright, special canned food for Lulu...

Julius: Or maybe not. You'll have to deal with dry food, I'm afraid. You've gotten fat recently.

Lulu: Meow.

Reporter: Moving on to the next piece of news.

Reporter: The Askord Natural Factory, a joint investment of the government and the Clanspia Company, begins operations starting today.*

Reporter: Askord is Elenpios's largest scale natural resources production factory.

Reporter: There are great expectations from all over Elenpios for the operation to stabilize the food supply.

Reporter: Today at 10 o' clock, a special commemoration train will depart from Triglav Central Station.

Reporter: Many important people are expected to attend the commemoration ceremony, including the president of Clanspia Company, Bisley-san.

Julius: A special train... it's departing from the station you work at, isn't it?

Ludger: Yes.

Julius: Oh by the way, is there anything you want?

Julius: You know, as a congratulatory present for getting a job.

-L1: I want one of your watches, Julius.

-R1: I don't want anything really.

L1 Route:

Julius: One of these old things?

Julius: If it's a watch you want, I'll buy you a nice new wristwatch.

Julius: Or maybe a necktie might be good.

Julius: You'll be serving many customers at the station. Your appearance is important.

Julius: Oh, I have to go.

Julius: !?

Ludger: ?

Julius: Well, I'm off.

Julius: You better hurry too. It doesn't look good for a station employee to be late.

*I have no idea what "natural factory" means, but that's what it says. Some sort of energy plant?

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Jude: You were the one who said you wanted to collect information for your article, Leia. You even

begged Baran-san for a ticket.

Jude: You want me to gather information instead? I don't even know which one is the special train.

Jude: Wha?!

Jude: Sigh, what should I do...

-L1: Shall I show you the train? I'm headed to the station as well. (Jude +)

-R1: If you're looking for the special train, just go to the station and you'll find it.

L1 Route:

Jude: Really, you will? Thank you!

Jude: You're really helping me out. My friend stood me up.

Elle: The 10 o' clock train... the 10 o' clock train...

Elle: !?

Elle: Hey, do you know the place where there are lots of big trains?

Elle: It's called Triglav Central Station.

Elle: Sigh, there's no way this cat understands me.

Elle: Busi...ness...district...

Elle: Ah! It says "station"!

Elle: Wait up! Are you going to the train station too?

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Ludger: Look there.

Jude: So that's the special train.

Man: So that's it.

Secretary: Yes.

Secretary: It's from Vice Division Manager Redau. "There's been some suspicious activity in Crown. Be on the lookout."

Man: If they're laying a trap, then this ought to be amusing.

Station Worker: We've been waiting for you Bisley-sama. The special train is expected to depart on schedule. 

Jude: Thank you. Thanks to you I'm able to board the train in time.

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Station Worker: I apologize, I am quite busy at the moment. If you are looking for a lost child, please inquire at the station office.

Station Worker: Excuse me, could you come with me to the station office.

Station Worker: This little girl is saying you did strange things to her.

Ludger: !?

Elle: (mouthing words silently) I'm sorry.

Station Worker: Wait, are you trying to run away!

-L1: (Resist the worker)

-R1: I didn't do anything, that kid lied!

R1 Route:

Station Worker: What do you expect to gain by saying that? If you make a fuss, your problems just get bigger.

Woman: What happened?

Man: They say that guy molested a child.

Ludger: Gr...!

Ludger: !

-L1: (Board the train)

-R1: (Run away)

(You board it either way.)

Elle: Pa...pa...

Elle: Uhh...uh....

-L1: (Stand and fight) (Elle +)

-R1: (Surrender)

L1 Route:

Ludger: Ah!

Terrorist: Is he an agent?

Terrorist: It's over!

Elle: Use these!

(battle)

Elle: I'm fine... just fine.

Elle: Kyaa!

Jude: Huh?

Bisley: Impressive, Dr. Mathis. That was Liese Maxia-style martial arts, right? That's something I'd like to teach my company's guards.

Bisley: However, they won't be able to learn spirit artes like those of you from Liese Maxia.

Jude: It's a good thing we are were in the same car.

Bisley: This guy is quite strong as well.

Bisley: I am a representative of the Clanspia Company, Bisley Karcsi Bakur.

-L1 Route: (Shake hands and introduce yourself) (Bisley +)

-R1 Route: (Do not shake hands and remain silent)

L1 Route:

Bisley: Ludger Will Kresnik... are you related to Julius?

Jude: Kresnik!

Secretary: He is in our company's database. Ludger-sama is Division Manager Julius's younger brother.

Secretary: ...Although, it seems they have different mothers.

Bisley: Is that so? Well then, any relative of Julius's is like part of my own family.

Ludger: ...

Elle: Uwa!

Bisley: It seems Ark Noah has begun.

Jude: Ark Noah!

Secretary: They are a terrorist group that opposes peace between Liese Maxia and Elenpios.

Bisley: They are targeting my company since we are supporting peaceful cooperation with Liese Maxia.

Bisley: They're probably planning to crash this train into Askord.

Elle: That's terrible!

-L1: I'll stop the train! (Elle +)

-R1: If I stop the train, will you hire me...? (Bisley +)

L1 Route:

Elle: You can really do that? For sure? How?

Jude: If we can take control of the front control car then...

Bisley: You're determined? ...This will be interesting.

Jude: I'll go too.

Jude: It's my responsibility too.

Bisley: As expected of you.

Jude: My name is Jude Mathis. Nice to meet you, Ludger.

Jude: Let's hurry!

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Jude: Ludger, do you not have an arrowsal orb by chance?

Ludger: ...

Jude: I have a spare with me. Take it.

Jude: You probably know this already, but arrowsal orbs are a replacement for the outdated lilial orbs.

Jude: With this, you can link in battle. Linking is...

Jude: Looks like we have no choice but to try it out in real combat.

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Jude: Oh right. I should explain how the growth function works with arrowsal orbs.

Jude: It's a similar power to that which existed in the lilial orbs, but it's actually quite different.

Ludger: ?

Jude: The large amount of mana that was released when the Shell was destroyed caused the lilial orbs to stop functioning.

Jude: Now, a mana absorbing "Gin" device called an absorber can supply elemental energies.

Jude: This led to the revival of linking and growth abilities, resulting in the arrowsal orb.

Jude: Sorry, that was a little long-winded. Anyhow, why don't you try using it?

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Secretary: Shall I call for the alternate timeline counter-measure squad?

Bisley: Yes. It will be an excellent opportunity to test their abilities.

Elle: Papa's watch is gone!

Bisley: Young miss, moving about is dangerous.

Elle: I don't care if it's dangerous, that watch is precious to me!

Elle: It's my charm that will take me to the Land of Canaan!

Bisley: Well, this certainly is getting interesting.

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Jude: Just up there is the operator's room I think.

Jude: I'll go first. Can I count on you to back me up, Ludger?

Jude: Don't worry, I'm used to this sort of thing.

Jude: Though my real profession is a medical researcher.

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Jude: This is!?

Julius: Ludger, why are you here...?

-L1: Julius, why are YOU here!?

-R1: What... was that just now?

L1 Route:

Julius: This is work...

Bisley: Haha, I have such a wonderful subordinate.

Bisley: Just as expected of Crown Agent Julius. You work quick.

Julius: Please stop with the jokes, president.

Bisley: To think that you had such an excellent younger brother.

Bisley: You certainly have protected him well. Such a kind older brother.

Julius: ...Of course!

Bisley: Are you sure you want to do this in front of your younger brother?

Julius: Gr...

Elle: That watch!

Elle: Wha!?

Julius: !

Bisley: !

Jude: Look out!

-L1: (Protect Elle) (Elle +)

-R1: (Protect Bisley) (Bisley +)

L1 Route:

Elle: A..ah...

Terrorist: We won't allow it! We won't allow there to be peace with Liese Maxia!

Julius: No...!

Elle: Wha...what?

Ludger: Gahhhhhh...!

Jude: What was that just now...?

Jude: Umm...

Elle: I'm Elle.

Elle: Elle Mel Mata.

Jude: There's nothing to worry about, Elle.

Elle: There is too something to worry about!

Elle: That person and the watch both became weird.

Ludger: ...

Jude: I seem to attract strange and mysterious things. Things like the four great spirits and the master

of all the spirits.

Elle: They're here again!

Nova: President Verand, this way.

Verand: Well done, Nova-kun. All the guards should look up to.

Jude: Those words.

Nova: Ludger! What are you doing here?

Elle: Your friend?

Nova: Classmates.

-L1: Anyway, we have to stop this train.

-R1: Let's look for Julius. (Julius +)

R1 Route:

Elle: Search? For the guy in glasses from before?

Jude: He seems to know what's going on.

Elle: Elle is coming too.

Jude: No, it's too dangerous.

Elle: Elle has to go to the Land of Canaan on this train no matter what.

Jude: The Land of Canaan? From the legend?

Elle: You know of it? Do you know where it is?

Jude: Well, I've only read about it in ancient texts...

Elle: Ancient texts, huh....

Jude: Alright, you can come with us, but if a fight breaks out...

Elle: I'm good at hiding!

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Julius: Don't come any closer!

Julius: Just leave everything to me...

-L1: Tell me what's going on!

-R1: ...Alright.

L1 Route:

Julius: You don't need to know.

Julius: Didn't I tell...

Ludger: !?

Julius: ...You don't need to know!?

Jude: Ludger!

Jude: Ugh!

(boss battle)

Nova: Ah... What is going on?

Verand: This guy...

Verand: ...He killed my employees!

Verand: Hey! Hurry up and kill him already!

-L1: I can't kill Julius! (Julius +)

-R1: (Kill Julius)

L1 Route:

Verand: You're going to cover for this monster!?

Julius: You are... too kind...

Julius: That's why...!

Nova: ...!*

Elle: Ah...Ahh...

Julius: I told you not to come closer.

Elle: Yaaaaa!!!

Jude: It won't stop! The breaks are broken!

Elle: What's happening?

All: Ahhhhhh!!!

*Wow they really turned up the violence in this Tales game lol.

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