Page 129 Panel 1 Bubble: Pull out! Panel 3 Right Bubble: You are true to you word and love your generals like your own sons. These are actions of a true man! People across the land will remember you for this. Left Bubble: Brother Yuan Shao, I salute you! Panel 4 SFX: Hmph! Page 130 Panel 1 Chapter 57 Truth and Deceit Bubble: Master, do you know what I'm thinking? Panel 2 Bubble: I know. There is plenty of time. It's never too late for revenge. Year 191: In the heated battle between Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan, Yuan Shao had the upper hand and was on the verge of victory. Gongsun Zan valiantly fought back and Yuan Shao returned empty-handed. Page 131 Panel 1 Right Bubble: What a golden exit; big brother sure knows how to kiss ass! (Literally: How loud he slapped the horse's fart) Left Bubble: Yuan Shao loves his reputation; in front of his troops he has no choice but leave. Panel 2 Bubble: Too bad that from now on we will be Yuan Shao's enemies. Panel 3 Bubble: Too bad... Panel 4 Bubble: Too bad Zhao Yun died like this. Page 132 Panel 1 Bubble: No, Zhao has only lost a chance at fame. Panel 2 Bubble: What... what are you talking about? Panel 3 Bubble: Am I right? Panel 5 Bubble: Right, it's only because you guys are too nosy. Page 133 Panel 1 Bubble: All right kid! You're still alive! Panel 2 Bubble: And if Yan or Wen got too close to you... Panel 3 Bubble: To your left. Panel 4 Bubble: Understood. Panel 5 SFX: Daang- (Clang) Page 134 Panel 1 Bubble: In the confusion, the other one Panel 2 Bubble: Would have also been shot. Panel 3 SFX: Pa- (Snap) SFX: Pa- (Snap) SFX: Pa- (Snap) Page 135 Panel 1 Bubble: Wrong, it's three shots. Panel 2 Bubble: Those three are friends. Panel 3 Bubble: Go! Page 136 Panel 2 Bubble: Liu Bei Daren, thank you. Panel 3 Bubble: Farewell. Panel 5 Bubble: Oh! Page 137 Panel 1 Top Bubble: Brother Zhao! Are you all right? Bottom Bubble: Brother Zhao! Brother Zhao! Panel 2 Bubble: I'm... I'm all right. Panel 3 Bubble: You view death like a homecoming; you really don't value your life. Panel 4 Bubble: Don't you risk everything too? Page 138 Panel 1 Right Bubble: Gongsun Zan has no desire to save the nation. Even if I continue to help... it would be pointless. Left Bubble: I just wanted to thank him for what he's done. Panel 2 Bubble: If you don't wish to return to normal life, I have advice for you. Panel 3 Bubble: Do you know what? Panel 4 Right Bubble: Dong Zhou will die. The land will cast into chaos. Left Bubble: You should be making plans for the future. Page 139 Panel 1 Top Bubble: Dong Zhou will die? Make plans? Bottom Bubble: You want me to take advantage of the chaos... Who do you think I am? Panel 2 Bubble: Liu Bei Daren's kindness and humanity spans far and wide; if you won't do it, are you willing to allow those unscrupulous nobles take advantage? Panel 3 Bubble: Big brother, what Zhao says is true. Panel 4 Bubble: Head north one li, and you'll find ten carts laden with riches. Note: 2 li = 1 kilometer Panel 5 Bubble: That's... what I am presenting to you for the foundation to fulfill your ideals. Page 140 Panel 1 Bubble: You do as you please, you don't seem like you're from the Gongsun army. Panel 2 Bubble: Whether I am in Gongsun army or not is not important, I believe... Liu Daren, you're not really the Imperial Uncle, are you? Panel 3 Bubble: Rubbish, my Big Brother is the Zhongshan King Jing's descendant. That's the absolute truth. Panel 4 Right Bubble: Now all you need is an imperial edict to legitimize you. Left Bubble: But do not worry. I have a plan to get that for you in a few days. Page 141 Panel 1 Bubble: Wait for the good news; I bid you farewell. Panel 2 Bubble: He doesn't leave much room when he speaks. This guy's personality is quite straightforward. Panel 3 Right Bubble: Good Zhao Yun... Left Bubble: Big Brother, are you going to believe him this time? Panel 4 Bubble: Don't forget, your big brother has an invincible ability to judge people. Page 142 Line: If one were never to be witness to this beautiful scenery, one would never understand the mind of those with ambition. Page 143 Panel 1 Line: Thus those who wish to conquer the world always come up with some excuse. Panel 2 Top Line: Some say God is dead; some claim to be royalty; some also claim to have the Imperial Edict; some even boast they can affect the course of the nation. Bottom Line: All lies! Page 144 Panel 1 Line: Yet these lies are exactly what political genius is. Panel 2 Line: It's not wrong; you are doing the right thing. Panel 3 Line: During chaotic times, "ambition" is something shameful, left buried and never spoken of. Panel 4 Bubble: Master, we've come to the last step. Page 145 Panel 1 Bubble: That's right, the time has come. Panel 2 Bubble: Zhang Liao, Panel 3 Bubble: Are you ready? Panel 4 Bubble: Master, I can't wait! Page 146 Panel 1 Sign over the Gate: Changan Panel 2 Bubble: That's unmistakable! This is General Luu's written order. Please enter. Sign over the Gate: Changan Panel 4 Bubble: Same goal, it's the Luoyang mission all over again. Page 147 Panel 1 Bubble: I would never have thought you'd lose those presents... Panel 2 Bubble: Xiao Meng, you know what? Panel 3 Bubble: I know Luu Bu's personality like the back of my hand. Panel 5 Bubble: He's not the type that dwells on small gains. Page 148 Panel 1 Top Line: And me... I'm someone who likes to pick at scabs. Bottom Line: Am I right? Panel 2 Line: That's right! Once everything is over, you will end up like Dong Zhou! --- the end of chapter 57 ---