[Novel] NO. 6 - Vol 1 Ch 4 (a)

These are English translations for the novel NO. 6 by Asano Atsuko.

CHAPTER 4
Of Fathomless Terror

The flow of sewage was faster and deeper than what Shion had expected. Indiscernible objects floated past his face. Once in a while, something would cling to his goggles and block his vision. He could smell an odour unlike anything he had smelled before. Amidst the overarching smell of rot was a mix of sickly sweet scents and harsh odours that stung the nose. In this brownish murk, he could barely follow Nezumi, who swam in front of him. And more than anything, it was hard to breathe. His heart thudded, and his chest strained painfully.

[Novel] NO. 6 - Vol 1 Ch 3 (b)

This is a continuation of PART A.
Certain words are annotated on mouse-over.

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He was right. Don't panic. Calm down. Be of sound mind. He had to buy more time. Shion relented.

"Please don't use any violence on me."

[Novel] NO. 6 - Vol 1 Ch 3 (a)

These are English translations for the novel NO. 6 by Asano Atsuko.

CHAPTER 3
Flight for Life

Shion inserted his ID card into the card reader of the Park Administration Office. The door opened soundlessly, and the air filtration system and temperature control started up. There was no one inside the office yet. It was odd that Yamase was not here already. Shion turned on the switch of the park administration system. It was the start of another work day.

"Good morning." An image of City Hall, The Moondrop appeared along with the greeting. "Your unwavering allegiance to the city―"

He placed his hand on the image of the Moondrop and recited slowly.

"I pledge hereon and ever my unwavering allegiance to the city of No. 6."

[Novel] NO. 6 - Vol 1 Ch 2 (c)

This is a continuation of PART B.
Notes on certain words can be viewed on mouse-over.

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Hope. He repeated the word silently. It was a word he hadn't used for years. It was neither sweet nor bitter, but it slowly warmed him from deep inside of his body.

Hope. What do I hope for?