A bit more content containing Vincent, although if you have played through this or watched playthroughs, there isn’t any new info. It mostly summarizes the story around where you meet Vincent. There will be plot spoilers. Translations under the cut ❤️
(Blue quoted caption at top)
「バッチリですわ!先に屋敷へ向かって、端末探しときます」
(Cait Sith) It’s perfect! I’ll go on ahead to the mansion first and find the computer terminal.
After leaving the Nibel Mako Reactor, Cloud and company discover vestiges of a battle between Shinra and Wutai. The owner of the card key, section manager Mr. Murasaki, appeared to have been caught up in the fighting, and was found dead inside the Mako Reactor. Upon Cloud and the others acquiring the card key, Cait Sith communicates with the computer terminal in the Mako reactor, and unlocks the Shinra Mansion via remote control.
Those that went into the Shinra Mansion earlier with Cait Sith rejoin with Cloud, and in the basement they come across Vincent, a self-proclaimed security guard. While Cait Sith gains permission to operate the computer terminal, Cloud is transfixed by something in the laboratory as if drawn to it, but is assaulted by a terrible headache. Immediately after, the party finds themselves staring down the barrel of Vincent’s gun.*
(*I had to rephrase this slightly because the literal translation is uhhh… “Directly after, Vincent thrusts the mouth of his gun at the party,” but that sounded kinda sexual. Is that just me? Anyway, go ahead and write your fanfics about who you want him to thrust his gun at specifically ;)
(Blue quote caption; this is Vincent’s now-famous line ❤️)
「その部屋への立ち入りの許可した覚えない」
“I don’t recall giving you permission to go into that room.”
Vincent transforms into the shape of a magical beast and attacks the party, but they drive the monster back, and he refuses to speak to them further. Cloud and the others are able to get the information related to the Temple of the Ancients from the computer terminal, so they leave the Shinra mansion.
Then, Roche, who had undergone [Sephiroth/Jenova] cell injection surgery from Hojo, challenges Cloud in what appears to be his final battle. After the fierce battle, Roche's condition rapidly deteriorates and he turns into a member of the hollow black-cloaks, then leaves the scene.
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ミルイヒが去ったことで、クナン地方からも二千の兵が集まった。
Having successfully driven off Milich, two thousand additional troops from the Kunan region also joined them.
先の戦いで失った兵も補充でき、解放軍の士気はいやが上にも高まった。
They were able to replace the soldiers they had lost in the previous battle, which boosted everyone’s morale considerably.
新しく加わった仲間や、城内を忙しく行き来する兵とすれ違うたびに、今時の勢いはこちらにあるとティルは思うのだった。
Whenever he met one of their new comrades busily coming and going inside the castle, Tir was always amazed at how much energy they had.
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ティルたちがゴウラン地方に向けて船を出した時、トラン湖には強風が吹き荒れていた。
Strong winds raged over Toran Lake when Tir and the others launched their boats bound for the Goran region.
北と南の湖水の温度差によって生まれる冬特有の季節風だと、タイ・ホーは説明した。
Tai Ho explained that this was typical of the winds in winter, born as the drastically different temperatures from the north and south met over the lake.
波は荒いが風は追い風て、解放軍を乗せた船はみるみるゴウラン地方の湖畔に進んていった。
The waves were rough, but the wind gave their ships a strong tailwind, and the Liberation Army approached the Goran region at a brisk pace.
舳先で風に吹かれながらティルはふと思う。そんなに、急がなくてもいいのにーー。
While the wind whipped around the bow of the boat, Tir suddenly had the thought—we don’t need to be in that much of a hurry…
とその時、ティルの右腕を激痛が襲った。
At that moment, a sharp pain shot through his right arm.
手の甲から肩にかけて感覚がなくなり、肩には腕がもがれるような痛みが走った。
He lost all feeling from the back of his hand up to his shoulder, then he felt a wrenching pain in his shoulder as if his arm had just been twisted.
「ぐっ……」ティルは肩を押さえ込み、船縁にうずくまった。
Tir grunted in pain and clapped his other hand to his shoulder, hunched doubled over down on the floor of the boat.
「ティル様!どうしました?」慌ててクレオが駆け寄った。
“Lord Tir!” cried Cleo and rushed to his side. “What’s wrong?”
ティルは呼吸を荒げて痛みと戦っていたが、しばらくすると痛みは消えた。
Tir’s breathing grew ragged as he fought the pain, but it gradually began to subside.
大きく息を吐いて立ち上がり、ティルが言う。
Taking a deep breath, he stood back up.
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「いや…、なんでもないよ。根の修行のしすぎじゃないかな…」
“It’s nothing,” he murmured. “Probably just overdid it a little with the training.”
しかしクレオは、心配そうな顔つきだった。
Worry still creased Cleo’s features.
「そうてすか……。大事なお身体ですから、あまり無理はなさらないように」
“Is that what it was? Don’t push yourself so hard you ruin your health, Lord Tir.”
「わかっている……」
“I know. Thank you, Cleo.”
ティルの胸には、得も言われぬ胸騒ぎが残っていた。
But a deep unease still rooted itself in his heart.
いつか感じた胸騒ぎ。カクの町で感じたのとそれは、まったく同じだった。
It was the same sense of dread and foreboding he had felt in Kaku.
しかし、前と違うことがひとつだけあった。
Only one element differed.
右手の甲に、未だに焼けるような痛みが残っていた。
The searing pain in his right hand still remained, as if his hand were aflame.
革手袋て隠してあるが、そこにはテッドから受け継いだ真の紋章、ソウルイーターがあった。
Though it was hidden by the glove he wore, that was the hand that bore the Soul Eater rune he had inherited from Ted.
「ティル様、着きましたぜ!!」船尾からあがったタイ・ホーの声にティルが顔を上げると、船は湖畔の砂浜に乗り上げようとしているところだった。
Tai Ho turned to Tir from the stern of the ship and shouted as the boat ran up against the sandy shore.
“Lord Tir, we’ve arrived!”
ティルは手の甲の痛みが気になったが、上陸の準備に取りかかっているうちに忘れてしまった。
The pain in the Tir’s hand still bothered him, but their preparations to disembark pushed it from his thoughts.
兵たちの乗った船が次々と砂浜に乗り上げる。
The boats carrying the soldiers arrived one by one.
ある者は馬を下ろし、ある者は火炎槍を運び出しはじめた。
Some unloaded the horses while others began offloading the fire spears.
砂浜と草原の間には森が茂っているのて、まだテオの軍の様子を見ることはできなかった。
The dense forest between the sandy shore and the fields blocked their view, so they couldn’t see what state Teo’s forces were in just yet.
しかしマッシュが出した偵察によれば、テオは草原の後方に軍を下げ、解放軍の上陸を待っているということだった。
However, according to the scouts Mathiu had sent ahead, Teo had deployed his men at the far end of the field, waiting for the Liberation Army to come ashore.
1. The little devilish junior forcibly places my hand on her soft belly and shows me the explosive sound of hunger, overwhelming vibration and lovely feeling only I can feel.
2. The two of us, who have feelings for each other but have never talked much, take the same train to school. But today's train was very crowded.
The girl was very hungry because she had not eaten last night and breakfast. When the train shook in the crowded train, their bellies got stuck together, and the girl's stomach, which was trying not to growl, growled loudly on the boy's stomach.
The girl is so embarrassed that she almost cries, but the boy also hears the unwilling and embarrassing sound of the girl he loves and is involuntarily thrilled.
3. A girl who cannot be honest in front of the person she likes will end up being strong even in a situation like "I'm hungry and I'm about to make a loud noise.
"Are you okay?" When asked, she replies, "Nothing," while making a small rumbling sound in her stomach and secretly holding her stomach.
However, her starving body, oblivious to her feelings, called out for help with a loud tummy rumbling. She stiffened and blushed in frustration.
4. When I was on a diet, my stomach grumbled and I didn't feel like doing anything at home, so I decided to go to the library to read a book.
As I was reading a book, something was wrong with my stomach. Even now, it seems to be making a lot more noise than it does when I'm at home. It's quiet around me and there are lots of people.
I pray in a cold sweat, "Please…don't ring…" but there is no point, only the loud, miserable sound of begging for food echoes in the quiet space.
Oh, I painfully feel the stares of the people around me. I could only clutch my stomach desperately, unaware that I was appealing to them that I was the culprit of the embarrassing sound.
5. My belly happily absorbs a lot of food and begs loudly for a lot of food everywhere. I am ashamed of such a big fleshy belly.
6. A girl interested in the sound of her own hunger secretly bought a stethoscope by mail order. When she tried it on her stomach, which had been deliberately skipped, she was surprised and embarrassed at the same time at how loud the sound was.
7. As I was kneeling down to my pampered friend, I was overcome by a sudden feeling of hunger. I felt like I was about to be blasted in my friend's ear, and I couldn't move, even though I needed to get away from this place as soon as possible.
But even if my stomach rumbles… my friend is sleeping, so he won't hear it…? I had a ray of hope that my friend would be asleep and would not hear me. I let out a sound that was too loud to be fooled.
Unfortunately, my friend had woken up shortly before my stomach rumbled, and heard the entire embarrassing sound from beginning to end. After that, we both spent the rest of the day pretending not to notice.
Tsukasa: Here! Take a good look at the board! Leo-san is surprisingly tough though certainly impudent. But, although I’m at a disadvantage, I’m not checkmated yet!
Tsukasa: この段階からでも、がんばって考えれば必ず逆転への筋道がーーー
Tsukasa: If one keeps on thinking, there is certainly a method to turn the tables; even at this stage.---
Leo: 無い! 砂漠だから! 何をやっても無駄っ、迷子のまま干からびるだけ!
Leo: No! Because it’s a desert! No matter what you do, it’s useless! As a lost child, you’ll just wither away!
Leo: 例えば、今回は仮にでもいいから適当に駒を勧めてみそ?
Leo: For example: Can I recommend some suitable pieces for now?
Tsukasa: I… I have not lost! I do not approve of such blatant breaking of the rules! I am fed up with saying the same thing to you over and over, but please take this seriously!
Leo: You free up the battlefield by intentionally letting the other player take pieces at the beginning. After taking on a disadvantage at first, the odds may turn in your favor.
Leo: I wished I could have laughed together with you while talking about UFOs attacking from outer space. Then, we should have been able to smile as we wouldn’t have been hurt until the very end.
Leo: でも。真面目にやれって言ったのはおまえだぞ、スオ〜
Leo: But you were the one who told me to be serious, Suo.~
Tsukasa: ………
Leo: 明日のドリフェスも、【ジャッジメント】もおれが勝つ
Leo: I will win tomorrow’s DreamFes as well as “Judgement.”
Leo: それでお終いだ。おまえの『Knights』は、それで終わる
Leo: So, that’s it. That’s the end of your “Knights.”
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Translator Notes:
*Inspiration written both in kanji (reikan; 霊感) and katakana.
**Literally miso. As in miso soup. Pretty sure this an abbreviation of 手前味噌 (self-flattery) but I am unsure.
***Star Trek reference.
****丸裸な (maruhadakana) means both being completely nude and losing everything. Possible reference to the 2015 event: Judgement (especially since Leo talks of Judgement (the Knights showdown style DreamFes)). The story: Rebellion! The King's Horseback Ride refers to Leo as "The Naked King." The roles are reversed here.