FFXVI Side Quest 8 — One Who was Once a Friend

One Who was Once a Friend

In front of the tavern at Martha’s Inn, I accepted a request from Brennan, the Mercenary,
to search for 《Norreis》, a Bearer who ran away.
A man named Ronald is angry, saying he was deceived by him…

Norreis, who had run away from the relay station, was a Bearer without a Brand.
However, his true identity was discovered by his former friend.
The day they can return to being best friends again will probably never come.

False Friends

A recently unmasked Bearer has run away from Martha’s Rest due to his true identity having been discovered.
The Bearer’s former friend Ronald is extremely upset at what he sees as a betrayal
and asks Clive to help him locate the missing man.

Clive finds Norreis, the unbranded Bearer who led Martha’s Rest when his true identity was discovered.
Judging that the rift with his former friend Ronald is too great to heal,
Clive has no choice but to see that Norreis is spirited away to safety.

かつて友だった者

マーサの宿の酒場前で、傭兵のブレナンから、
逃げたベアラー《ノリス》の捜索依頼を引き受けた。
ロナルドという男は、彼に騙されたと怒っているが⋯。

宿場から逃げたノリスは、刻印のないベアラーだった。
しかし、その正体がかつての友に知られてしまった。
もう二度と、彼らが親友に戻れる日は来ないだろう。


Table of Contents

Brennan’s Request
Ronald’s Frustrations with Brennan
Searching for Norreis
Finding Norreis
Clive’s Thoughts on Martha
Norreis’ Thoughts on Ronald
Ronald’s Thoughts on Bearers

Brennan’s Request

Translated Japanese (Kokuyōka)Original EnglishJapaneseTranslation Notes
[Brennan is saddling a chocobo
by the Bloodaxe Headquarters at Martha’s Inn]
[Brennan is saddling a chocobo
by the Bloodaxe Headquarters at Martha’s Inn]
[Brennan is saddling a chocobo
by the Bloodaxe Headquarters at Martha’s Inn]
Brennan is actually a Phoenix Religious Order member!
◆ Brennan, the Mercenary◆ Brennan, Sellsword◆ 傭兵のブレナン
I have to find him soon…I have to find him before the imperials do…早く彼を見つけなくては⋯。
[Clive goes over to Brennan][Clive goes over to Brennan][Clive goes over to Brennan]
[Brennan turns to face Clive][Brennan turns to face Clive][Brennan turns to face Clive]
Brennan, the MercenaryBrennan, Sellsword傭兵のブレナン
That brooch…
You must be Clive.
Can’t talk now, I— Oh, you’re Clive, aren’t you?そのブローチ⋯
君がクライヴだな
[Brennan nods and smiles at Clive][Brennan nods and smiles at Clive][Brennan nods and smiles at Clive]
Brennan, the MercenaryBrennan, Sellsword傭兵のブレナン
I heard from Martha
that you’re a skilled Bearer-Soldier.
Martha told me all about you. Word is, you’re a devil with that blade.腕の立つベアラー兵だと
マーサから聞いてるよ
CliveCliveクライヴ
You’re getting a chocobo ready?
Are you going on a job somewhere or something?
You look like you’re in a hurry Where are you going?チョコボの支度をしているのか
どこかへ仕事にでも?
Brennan, the MercenaryBrennan, Sellsword傭兵のブレナン
I’m heading out to look for someone.
There’s a guy I want to rescue.
Not far, I hope, but I dare not waste a moment. It might cost a man his life.人捜しに向かうところだ
救い出したい奴がいるんでね
CliveCliveクライヴ
…”Rescuing [someone]” isn’t [exactly] peaceful, is it?
Did something happen?
Sounds serious. What happened?⋯救い出すとは 穏やかじゃないな
何かあったのか?
[Brennan shakes his head][Brennan shakes his head][Brennan shakes his head]
Brennan, the MercenaryBrennan, Sellsword傭兵のブレナン
…No.
It’s just that someone said, “He was a Bearer”.
It’s not so much what happened as what might. They’ve discovered he’s a Bearer, see.⋯いや
ただ“ベアラーだった”ってだけさ
I want to somehow find him
before he’s handed over to the officials…
And now one of his erstwhile friends and neighbors wants to see him clapped in chains.役人に突き出される前に
何とか見つけ出したいところなんだが⋯
[Clive crosses his arms over his chest][Clive crosses his arms over his chest][Clive crosses his arms over his chest]
CliveCliveクライヴ
Where did the Bearer go?Where is this Bearer?そのベアラーはどこへ?
[Brennan shakes his head][Brennan shakes his head][Brennan shakes his head]
Brennan, the MercenaryBrennan, Sellsword傭兵のブレナン
I guess he feared for his physical safety.
He took a few belongings with him and ran away from here.
He wasn’t fool enough to wait for the imperials to arrive. Poor sod took to the road.
Left his whole life behind.
身の危険を感じたんだろう
わずかな荷物を持って ここから逃げたよ
[Brennan rests a hand on his sword][Brennan rests a hand on his sword][Brennan rests a hand on his sword]
Brennan, the MercenaryBrennan, Sellsword傭兵のブレナン
But there’ll be pursuers before long.
If I can find him and shelter him before that happens…
But they’ll be after him before long. I need to find him and get him to safety—fast.だが じきに追手もかかる
その前に見つけて 保護しなければ⋯
Clive, if you’re okay with it,
could you help with the manhunt?
Here—if you’ve the time and the inclination,
I could do with a hand. Will you help me find him?
クライヴ 君さえよければ
捜索に力を貸してもらえないだろうか?
Do you want to help out in the manhunt for the Bearer?Agree to help with the search?ベアラーの捜索に手を貸しますか?
✓ I’ll help out✓ Of course.✓ 手を貸す
← I’ll pass← I have more important things to do.← やめておく
CliveCliveクライヴ
Yeah, I’ll look for him too.Of course. We Bearers have to look out for each other.ああ 俺も捜してみよう
[Clive relaxes][Clive relaxes][Clive relaxes]
[Brennan sighs in relief][Brennan sighs in relief][Brennan sighs in relief]
Brennan, the MercenaryBrennan, Sellsword傭兵のブレナン
I appreciate your cooperation.Thank you, Clive. With your help, we might catch up with him yet.協力に感謝するよ
I want you to look for a man named “Norreis”.
As soon as you find him, shelter him in a safe place.
His name’s Norreis. We need to find him and him to Martha
before the imperials sniff him out.
捜してほしいのは“ノリス”という男だ
見つけ次第 安全な場所で保護する
Man’s VoiceMan’s Voice男の声
…Oi, mercenary! How’s the manhunt going!?You found him yet? You won’t catch the bastard standing about clucking like old hens!⋯おい 傭兵! 捜索は進んでるのか!?

Ronald’s Frustrations with Brennan

Translated Japanese (Kokuyōka)Original EnglishJapaneseTranslation Notes
Man’s VoiceMan’s Voice男の声
…Oi, mercenary! How’s the manhunt going!?You found him yet? You won’t catch the bastard standing about clucking like old hens!⋯おい 傭兵! 捜索は進んでるのか!?
[Clive and Brennan look to the side
to see Ronald coming over to them]
[Clive and Brennan look to the side
to see Ronald coming over to them]
[Clive and Brennan look to the side
to see Ronald coming over to them]
[Ronald scowls at Brennan][Ronald scowls at Brennan][Ronald scowls at Brennan]
Angry ManIrate Villager憤る男
That guy was deceiving us! Catch him quickly!That fucking snake played me false! Acted like he was one of us,
and the whole time he was one of them!
あいつは俺を騙してたんだ! 早く捕まえる!
Even though he’s a Bearer, he was fucking acting like a person…!
Turn that guy into the officials!
We need him caught and handed over to the imperials! Hanging’s too good for him!ベアラーのくせに 人の振りなんかしやがって⋯!
奴を役人に突き出してやる!
[Ronald glares and gestures emphatically at Brennan][Ronald glares and gestures emphatically at Brennan][Ronald glares and gestures emphatically at Brennan]
Angry ManIrate Villager憤る男
If you’re going to dawdle any longer,
I won’t let you get away with it!
Well? Go on, Then! If he gets away, I’ll see *you* fitted for a noose!これ以上 もたもたしようってんなら
ただじゃおかねえぞ!
[Ronald crosses his arms over his chest][Ronald crosses his arms over his chest][Ronald crosses his arms over his chest]
Brennan, the MercenaryBrennan, Sellsword傭兵のブレナン
Calm down, Ronald.
I’m about to leave on the manhunt together with him.
Alright, Ronald. We were just leaving. Look—this one’s here to help. I was just filling him in.落ち着いてくれ ロナルド
これから彼と一緒に捜索に出るところなんだ
[Brennan turns to draw Ronald’s attention to Clive][Brennan turns to draw Ronald’s attention to Clive][Brennan turns to draw Ronald’s attention to Clive]
RonaldRonaldロナルド
With this Bearer…!?Send a Bearer to catch a Bearer, is it?このベアラーと⋯!?
[Ronald glares at Brennan][Ronald glares at Brennan][Ronald glares at Brennan]
RonaldRonaldロナルド
How can you leave this to a Bearer?!
Fine, I’ll go look for him myself!
Not bloody likely! That’s it—I’ll find the bastard myself.ベアラーになんて任せておけるか!
ええい 俺が捜しに行く!
Brennan, the MercenaryBrennan, Sellsword傭兵のブレナン
It’s dangerous out there. Leave it to us.Come on now, Ron! It’s dangerous out there. We wouldn’t want you to come to any harm.外は危険だ 俺たちに任せておいてくれ
[Ronald gestures emphatically at Brennan][Ronald gestures emphatically at Brennan][Ronald gestures emphatically at Brennan]
RonaldRonaldロナルド
You’re joining forces with a Bearer. How can I count on you?!You want something done right, you don’t send a Bearer!ベアラーと手を組むてめえなんざ 頼りになるかよ!
[Brennan turns to Clive][Brennan turns to Clive][Brennan turns to Clive]
Brennan, the MercenaryBrennan, Sellsword傭兵のブレナン
…Clive, at this rate, he’s going to be a bother.
Leave Ronald to me. You go on ahead and start the manhunt.
Clive, this might take a while… You start hunting our man,
and I’ll be along once I’ve put Ronald’s mind at ease.
⋯クライヴ このままでは面倒なことになる
ロナルドは僕に任せて 先に捜索を始めてくれ
It looks like Norreis headed towards 《The Gate of Degeneracy》.
Someone might have seen that guy.
Someone said they saw Norreis heading for the Fallen Gate.
Maybe you could ask if anyone ever that way knows anything?
ノリスは《堕落の門》のほうへ向かったようだ
奴を見かけた人がいるかもしれない
Please, I’m counting on you.We have to find him. Don’t let him slip through our grasp.どうか 頼んだよ
[Clive leaves Brennan and Ronald for the rest of Martha’s Inn][Clive leaves Brennan and Ronald for the rest of Martha’s Inn][Clive leaves Brennan and Ronald for the rest of Martha’s Inn]
CliveCliveクライヴ
I have to find Norreis
while he’s stalling for time.
I’d better find this Norreis before Ronald takes matters into his own hands…彼が時間を稼いでいる間に
ノリスを見つけないと
However, the man called Ronald
said he was deceived…
Bearers are hardly difficult to spot. What did he mean about being “played false,” I wonder…?しかし ロナルドという男
騙されたと言っていたが⋯
[Ronald shouting at Brennan by the Bloodaxe Headquarters][Ronald shouting at Brennan by the Bloodaxe Headquarters][Ronald shouting at Brennan by the Bloodaxe Headquarters]
◆ Ronald◆ Ronald◆ ロナルド
How can you leave this to a Bearer?! I’ll go look for him myself!I’ll be fucked if I’m leaving this to a Bearer! I’ll go myself!ベアラーになんて任せておけるか!俺が捜しに行く!
[Clive talks to Brennan again][Clive talks to Brennan again][Clive talks to Brennan again]
[Brennan turns from Ronald to Clive][Brennan turns from Ronald to Clive][Brennan turns from Ronald to Clive]
Brennan, the MercenaryBrennan, Sellsword傭兵のブレナン
It looks like Norreis headed towards 《The Gate of Degeneracy》.
Someone might have seen that guy.
Norreis was seen heading for the Fallen Gate. Maybe you can learn something over there.ノリスは《堕落の門》のほうへ向かったようだ
奴を見かけた人がいるかもしれない
Please, I’m counting on you.We have to find him, Clive. Before someone else does.どうか 頼んだよ
[Clive leaves Martha’s Inn via the Gate of Degeneracy][Clive leaves Martha’s Inn via the Gate of Degeneracy][Clive leaves Martha’s Inn via the Gate of Degeneracy]

Searching for Norreis

Translated Japanese (Kokuyōka)Original EnglishJapaneseTranslation Notes
[Clive leaves Martha’s Inn via the Gate of Degeneracy][Clive leaves Martha’s Inn via the Gate of Degeneracy][Clive leaves Martha’s Inn via the Gate of Degeneracy]
[a Bloodaxe mercenary
is looking out over Three Reeds Marsh from the bridge]
[a Bloodaxe mercenary
is looking out over Three Reeds Marsh from the bridge]
[a Bloodaxe mercenary
is looking out over Three Reeds Marsh from the bridge]
[Clive goes up to the Bloodaxe mercenary][Clive goes up to the Bloodaxe mercenary][Clive goes up to the Bloodaxe mercenary]
CliveCliveクライヴ
Have you seen Norreis around here?You don’t know a man called Norreis, do you?この辺りで ノリスを見なかったか?
[the mercenary turns to Clive][the mercenary turns to Clive][the mercenary turns to Clive]
Mercenary on BreakOff-duty Sellsword休憩中の傭兵
I saw that guy running towards the marshes.I do, as it happens. He ran off that way not too long back.
Looked like he was in a right old hurry.
奴なら 湿地のほうに走っていくのを見たぜ
He was carrying a “lantern” at the time and was strangely in a hurry…And he had a lantern with him for some reason. New known him to stay out after dark…こんな時間に“ランタン”なんか持って 妙に焦ってたが⋯
[Clive and the mercenary glance out over Three Reeds Marsh][Clive and the mercenary glance out over Three Reeds Marsh][Clive and the mercenary glance out over Three Reeds Marsh]
[the mercenary crosses his arms over his chest][the mercenary crosses his arms over his chest][the mercenary crosses his arms over his chest]
CliveCliveクライヴ
Towards the marshes…
Thanks, I’ll look there.
He was making for the marshes, then… Alright, thank you.湿地のほうに⋯
ありがとう 捜してみる
[Clive talks to the mercenary again][Clive talks to the mercenary again][Clive talks to the mercenary again]
Mercenary on BreakOff-duty Sellsword休憩中の傭兵
I saw Norreis running towards the marsh.
He was carrying a “lantern” at the time and was strangely in a hurry…
Why he’d need the lantern, I haven’t the foggiest.
You’d best hurry if you want to catch up with him.
ノリスなら 湿地のほうに走っていくのを見たぜ
こんな時間に“ランタン”なんて持って 妙に焦ってたが⋯
[Clive makes his way into Three Reeds Marsh][Clive talks to the mercenary again][Clive talks to the mercenary again]
CliveCliveクライヴ
So Norreis headed towards here…?
Let’s look for clues.
He can’t have got far… I’d better keep my eyes peeled…ノリスが向かったのはこの辺りか⋯
手がかりを捜してみよう
[Clive sees an Iron Lantern lying in the dirt][Clive sees an Iron Lantern lying in the dirt][Clive sees an Iron Lantern lying in the dirt]
[Clive kneels down to look at the Iron Lantern][Clive kneels down to look at the Iron Lantern][Clive kneels down to look at the Iron Lantern]
CliveCliveクライヴ
A lantern in a place like this…
I’m sure Norreis had one too.
A lantern… The one Norreis was carrying, no doubt.こんなところにランタンが⋯
たしか ノリスも持っていたという計ったな
[Clive looks at the cabin up ahead][Clive looks at the cabin up ahead][Clive looks at the cabin up ahead]
CliveCliveクライヴ
If this was his, did he head that way?At least I know which way he went.奴のものだとしたら 向かったのはこの先か?
[Clive stands up and takes the Iron Lantern with him][Clive stands up and takes the Iron Lantern with him][Clive stands up and takes the Iron Lantern with him]
[Clive makes his way towards the cabin][Clive makes his way towards the cabin][Clive makes his way towards the cabin]
[Clive comes across some dead wolf monsters][Clive comes across some dead wolf monsters][Clive comes across some dead wolf monsters]
CliveCliveクライヴ
Monster carcasses…
Did Norreis do this?
Someone made short work of them.
I wonder if that someone was Norreis.
魔物の死骸だ⋯
ノリスがこれを⋯?
[Clive sees Norreis hanging his head
by the bank of the river next to the cabin]
[Clive sees Norreis hanging his head
by the bank of the river next to the cabin]
[Clive sees Norreis hanging his head
by the bank of the river next to the cabin]

Finding Norreis

Translated Japanese (Kokuyōka)Original EnglishJapaneseTranslation Notes
[Clive sees Norreis hanging his head
by the bank of the river next to the cabin]
[Clive sees Norreis hanging his head
by the bank of the river next to the cabin]
[Clive sees Norreis hanging his head
by the bank of the river next to the cabin]
[Clive goes up to Norreis][Clive goes up to Norreis][Clive goes up to Norreis]
[Norreis does not notice Clive is behind him][Norreis does not notice Clive is behind him][Norreis does not notice Clive is behind him]
CliveCliveクライヴ
Are you Norreis?Norreis, I presume?あんたがノリスか?
[Norreis turns around to look at Clive in shock][Norreis turns around to look at Clive in shock][Norreis turns around to look at Clive in shock]
[Norreis has no Brand on his cheek][Norreis has no Brand on his cheek][Norreis has no Brand on his cheek]
NorreisNorreisノリス
Who– Who are you…?!Leave me be…だ 誰だ⋯!
CliveCliveクライヴ
I see. You don’t have the Bearer’s 《Brand》 on your cheek.
That’s why that man said he was deceived…
You were never branded… So that’s how you stayed hidden.なるほど 頬にベアラーの《刻印》がないとは
だから あの男は騙されたと⋯
NorreisNorreisノリス
That man…no way, did Ronald tell you
to come and capture me!?
Ronald sent you after me, did he? Set an imperial dog on his best friend!あの男⋯まさか ロナルドに言われて
俺を捕まえに来たのか!?
[Norreis crosses his arms over his chest and looks to the side][Norreis crosses his arms over his chest and looks to the side][Norreis crosses his arms over his chest and looks to the side]
[Clive rests a hand on his hip][Clive rests a hand on his hip][Clive rests a hand on his hip]
NorreisNorreisノリス
We were best friends and yet that guy dared…!And when we were so close! I’ll never forget the hatred in his eyes…親友だったのに あいつよくも⋯!
[Norreis gestures emphatically at Clive][Norreis gestures emphatically at Clive][Norreis gestures emphatically at Clive]
NorreisNorreisノリス
I don’t want to be a slave!But it doesn’t matter now. I will not become a slave!俺は 奴隷になんかなりたくないんだ!
Since you’re a Bearer too, you understand, right?!
Bearers experience such cruel things, don’t they?!
As one Bearer to another, please—don’t do this! You know how they treat our kind!お前もベアラーなら知ってるだろ!
ベアラーがどんなひどい目にあうのか!

Clive’s Thoughts on Martha

Translated Japanese (Kokuyōka)Original EnglishJapaneseTranslation Notes
NorreisNorreisノリス
I don’t want to be a slave!But it doesn’t matter now. I will not become a slave!俺は 奴隷になんかなりたくないんだ!
Since you’re a Bearer too, you understand, right?!
Bearers experience such cruel things, don’t they?!
As one Bearer to another, please—don’t do this! You know how they treat our kind!お前もベアラーなら知ってるだろ!
ベアラーがどんなひどい目にあうのか!
[Clive relaxes][Clive relaxes][Clive relaxes]
CliveCliveクライヴ
You misunderstand. I was asked by one of Martha’s companions
to rescue you.
Ronald didn’t send me. One of Martha’s men did. He wanted to make sure you were safe.誤解するな 俺はマーすサの仲間に頼まれてきたんだ
あんたを保護するためにな
[Norreis is quiet a moment][Norreis is quiet a moment][Norreis is quiet a moment]
NorreisNorreisノリス
You– You’re…going to rescue me…?I don’t understand…お 俺を⋯保護だって⋯?
CliveCliveクライヴ
Martha’s been secretly rescuing and sheltering Bearers.
She helped me too. It’s fine to trust her.
Martha takes in Bearers. She’s a friend. You can trust her, belive me.マーサは 密かにベアラーたちを保護している
俺も世話になった 彼女は信じていい
[Clive rests a hand on his hip][Clive rests a hand on his hip][Clive rests a hand on his hip]
NorreisNorreisノリス
Martha [would do] something like that…
Certainly, that woman would do it one way or another…
I never know… Can’t say I’m surprised, though. She has a kind heart. Kinder than most.マーサがそんなことを⋯
たしかに あの人なら何とかしてくれそうだが⋯
CliveCliveクライヴ
I’m going to get someone to meet with you.
Until then, keep hiding here.
Just wait here and stay out of sight. You’ll be among friends soon enough.迎えを呼びに行ってくる
それまで ここに隠れていてくれ
NorreisNorreisノリス
Understood…and thank you…Thank you. There’s few would have been so kind.分かった⋯ありがとう⋯
…Sorry about that.
I made it sound like…you were a villain…
And…sorry. You’re no imperial dog. Far from it.⋯その すまなかったな
あんたをまるで⋯悪者みたいに言っちまって⋯
[Clive relaxes][Clive relaxes][Clive relaxes]
CliveCliveクライヴ
It’s fine. Don’t worry about it.I’ve been called worse.いいんだ 気にするな

Norreis’ Thoughts on Ronald

Translated Japanese (Kokuyōka)Original EnglishJapaneseTranslation Notes
CliveCliveクライヴ
It’s fine. Don’t worry about it.I’ve been called worse.いいんだ 気にするな
That reminds me, I found a lantern on my way here.
Is this yours?
Oh, I found a lantern back there. I assume it’s yours?そういえば ここに来る途中でランタンを拾った
これは あんたのものか?
[Clive shows Norreis the Iron Lantern][Clive shows Norreis the Iron Lantern][Clive shows Norreis the Iron Lantern]
[Norreis looks down at the Iron Lantern][Norreis looks down at the Iron Lantern][Norreis looks down at the Iron Lantern]
NorreisNorreisノリス
Yeah. I guess I dropped it while I was fighting monsters…Thanks. I dropped it when those creatures attacked me.ああ 魔物と戦ったときに落としてたのか⋯
[Norreis looks up at Clive][Norreis looks up at Clive][Norreis looks up at Clive]
NorreisNorreisノリス
Ronald gave it to me a long time ago…
I don’t need it anymore…do whatever you want with it…
But…if I’m honest, I wasn’t all that sorry to be rid of it. Ron gave it to me…昔 ロナルドがくれたものさ⋯
もう俺には必要ない⋯好きにしてくれ⋯
[Norreis looks down][Norreis looks down][Norreis looks down]
CliveCliveクライヴ
In that case, I’ll take it and use it
to protect you from that man.
Alright. I’ll keep hold of it. I might be able to use it to put an end
to the imperials’ search before it begins.
なら 俺が使わせてもらおう
あの男からあんたを守るためにな
[Clive leaves Norreis for Three Reeds Marsh][Clive leaves Norreis for Three Reeds Marsh][Clive leaves Norreis for Three Reeds Marsh]
CliveCliveクライヴ
…A Bearer without a 《Brand》.A Bearer without a brand…⋯《刻印》のないベアラー
To think he kept it secret all this time and
now his best friend is about to sell him out…
To have lived free for so many years, only to be betrayed by a friend…ここまで隠し通してきたのに
親友に売られそうになるとは⋯
[Clive talks to Norreis again][Clive talks to Norreis again][Clive talks to Norreis again]
[Norreis kneads his forehead][Norreis kneads his forehead][Norreis kneads his forehead]
NorreisNorreisノリス
I had promised Ronald…that we’d go fishing again…
And yet, why did he…
Why, Ron? After all these years… You were like a brother to me…ロナルドとは約束してたんだ⋯また釣りに行こうってな⋯
それなのに 何であいっ⋯
[Norreis looks at Clive][Norreis looks at Clive][Norreis looks at Clive]
NorreisNorreisノリス
Oh, sorry…
I’ll be waiting here for [whoever’s] meeting me…
I’m sorry, it’s been a hard day. I’ll be here
when Martha’s man comes looking.
おっと すまない⋯
俺はここで迎えを待ってるよ⋯
[Clive makes his way through
Three Reeds Marsh to Martha’s Inn]
[Clive makes his way through
Three Reeds Marsh to Martha’s Inn]
[Clive makes his way through
Three Reeds Marsh to Martha’s Inn]

Ronald’s Thoughts on Bearers

Translated Japanese (Kokuyōka)Original EnglishJapaneseTranslation Notes
[Ronald shouting at Brennan by the Bloodaxe Headquarters][Ronald shouting at Brennan by the Bloodaxe Headquarters][Ronald shouting at Brennan by the Bloodaxe Headquarters]
◆ Ronald◆ Ronald◆ ロナルド
How can you leave this to a Bearer?! I’ll go look for him myself!I’ll be fucked if I’m leaving this to a Bearer I’ll go myself!ベアラーになんて任せでおけるか!俺が技しに行く!
[Clive goes up to Brennan and Ronald][Clive goes up to Brennan and Ronald][Clive goes up to Brennan and Ronald]
[Brennan turns to look at Clive][Brennan turns to look at Clive][Brennan turns to look at Clive]
Brennan, the MercenaryBrennan, Sellsword傭兵のブレナン
Ah, Clive.
What’s going on? Norreis——
There you are, Clive. How goes the search?ああ クライヴ
どうだい ノリスは——
[Ronald scowls at Clive][Ronald scowls at Clive][Ronald scowls at Clive]
RonaldRonaldロナルド
Oi, Bearer! You found that guy, didn’t you!?Well, Branded? Have you found the bastard yet!?おい ベアラー!
あいつを見つけたんだろうな!?
CliveCliveクライヴ
This was lying
by a corpse some monsters were gobbling up.
Only what was left of him—a corpse torn apart by monsters. And this.魔物が食い漁ってる死体のそばに
これが落ちていた
[Clive gives Ronald the Iron Lantern][Clive gives Ronald the Iron Lantern][Clive gives Ronald the Iron Lantern]
[Ronald starts in surprise and looks at Clive][Ronald starts in surprise and looks at Clive][Ronald starts in surprise and looks at Clive]
RonaldRonaldロナルド
This is the lantern I gave to Norreis…!Let me see that! No… It can’t be…これは 俺がノリスにやったランタンだ⋯!
[Clive rests a hand on his hip][Clive rests a hand on his hip][Clive rests a hand on his hip]
CliveCliveクライヴ
As for Norreis’ corpse,
[shouldn’t] I at least bring its remains here?
Shall we consider that the end of the matter, then? Or do you need to see a body?あの死体がノリスなら
残骸だけでもここへ運ぶか?
[Ronald gestures emphatically at Clive][Ronald gestures emphatically at Clive][Ronald gestures emphatically at Clive]
RonaldRonaldロナルド
…I don’t need that!
If you say he’s dead, that’s a relief!
N-no! I, I mean… I’ve no use for Bearer bones! He’s dead. Let that be an end to it.⋯そんなもんいらねえよ!
死んだってんなら せいせいする!
[Ronald crosses his arms over his chest and
looks between Clive and Brennan]
[Ronald crosses his arms over his chest and
looks between Clive and Brennan]
[Ronald crosses his arms over his chest and
looks between Clive and Brennan]
RonaldRonaldロナルド
It’s because the officials’ management of Bearers is so sloppy
that this kind of thing happens in the first place…!
I only wish those whose job it was had done what they were supposed to do
and spotted him sooner!
だいたい 役人たちのベアラー管理がずさんだから
こんなことが起こるんだ⋯!
They need to crack down even harder
so that people stop forgetting to put the 《Brand》 on…!
Letting a Bearer go about without a brand! It’s not right, I tell you!もっと厳し取り締まって
《刻印》の入れ忘れなんか なくしてもらわねえと⋯!
Shit, to think I was going fishing with a Bearer.
That’s a stain on my [reputation] for life…!
Who’ll want anything to do with me now, eh? “There goes the Bearer-lover,” they’ll say.
I’ll be a laughing stock!
くそ ベアラーとつるんでたなんて
一生の汚点だぜ⋯!
[Ronald leaves for the rest of Martha’s Inn][Ronald leaves for the rest of Martha’s Inn][Ronald leaves for the rest of Martha’s Inn]
[Clive and Brennan watch Ronald go][Clive and Brennan watch Ronald go][Clive and Brennan watch Ronald go]
[Brennan looks at Clive][Brennan looks at Clive][Brennan looks at Clive]
Brennan, the MercenaryBrennan, Sellsword傭兵のブレナン
Clive, is what you said earlier true…?
You don’t mean Norreis is really…
Is it true, Clive? Is Norreis really…?クライヴ さっきの話は本当か⋯?
まさかノリスは本当に⋯
CliveCliveクライヴ
Don’t worry. Of course he’s safe.He’s alive.安心しろ もちろん無事だ
[Clive relaxes][Clive relaxes][Clive relaxes]
CliveCliveクライヴ
Go to the cabin in Three Reeds Marsh.
He’s waiting there for you guys to go to him.
You’ll find him in a hut in the marshes. He’s expecting you.スリー・リーズ湿地にある小屋に行け
あんたたちが来るまで待たせてある
[Brennan smiles][Brennan smiles][Brennan smiles]
Brennan, the MercenaryBrennan, Sellsword傭兵のブレナン
That’s great…
Yeah, I’ll go meet him right away.
Ooh, you crafty… Still, you did the right thing.よかった⋯
ああ すぐに迎えに行くよ
Thank you, Clive.
It’s not much, but here’s your reward. Take it.
Thank you. It’s not much, considering, but please, take this.ありがとう クライヴ
少ないが報酬だ もらってくれ
[Brennan gives Clive a Meteorite][Brennan gives Clive a Meteorite][Brennan gives Clive a Meteorite]
[Brennan leaves to go find Norreis][Brennan leaves to go find Norreis][Brennan leaves to go find Norreis]