Pheni-chan

Author: Ryusui
Raw: https://ncode.syosetu.com/n2121hw/41/
Translator: Lilia v4
Editor: Yuriko AYA

I aim my staff at the sky and pack mana in. Imagine the formula, send mana through, start it. What comes out of the tip is a deep-blue pillar of fire.

“My. How pretty.”

Mireille murmurs, impressed. That expression seizes up soon enough, though.
Almost a minute after I raise the pillar. That kid appears from above.
A magic beast like flame itself turned into a huge bird. This kid is big too. About the size of my house, I think. The fire bird looks quietly down at us.

“N-n-n-no way, a phoenix!?”

‘It’s a phoenixhhh!’
‘That’s a phoenix, huh!’
‘Holy crap seeing it for real is seriously cool!’

Yeah, yeah. Everyone’s surprised. Unlike Gon-chan, this kid doesn’t have much intimidation, so.

I raise a hand, and the phoenix opens her mouth.

“Rita-chan, long time no seeee.”
“Pheni-chan, long time no seeee.”
“Eeh…”

‘So casual’
‘Phoenix-san is way too light… lol’
‘The drop from Gon-chan…’

This kid is, well, yeah. She’s like this. She’s been really familiar ever since Master introduced us. Continue reading →

Gon-chan

Author: Ryusui
Raw: https://ncode.syosetu.com/n2121hw/40/
Translator: Lilia v4
Editor: Yuriko AYA

The sun has fully slanted, and it’s very dim in the forest. I think I’ve told Mireille about most of the magic beasts. Mireille looks worn out, but it can’t be helped.

“It is more of an inhuman demon-realm than I imagined…”
“Mm. Lots of valuable medicinal herbs, though?”
“Life over money.”

That’s true.
Now then. I feel bad for Mireille, but the next part is the real thing. Rather, what I want to tell her starts here.

“There are lots of dangerous plants too…”
“Mireille. We’re going next, but I am seriously warning you.”
“W-what is it?”
“Absolutely do not make an enemy of the magic beast we’re about to meet. I cannot help you.”

When I say that, Mireille swallows.
Among human mages I have the Great Spirit’s stamp of approval that I am among the strongest. Looking at humans as a whole, as long as magic isn’t sealed I won’t lose, she says. There are also opponents I apparently can’t win against either.
But that’s among humans. When you include magic beasts, it changes a little.

“I’m the Guardian of the Spirit Forest, but I’m not the strongest in the forest.”
“I-is that so?”
“The two magic beasts we’re about to meet are clearly above me. I can’t win. Absolutely.”

Mireille’s face goes pale. I might have threatened too much, but I didn’t lie. If those magic beasts rampage, the Great Spirit herself moves to suppress them.
That said, both are intelligent and they aren’t on bad terms, so they almost never rampage. Continue reading →

Magic Beast Evaluation Criteria (Rita Version)

Author: Ryusui
Raw: https://ncode.syosetu.com/n2121hw/39/
Translator: Lilia v4
Editor: Yuriko AYA

“Now then, I have a request for the Witch of Seclusion.”
“Mm…? That’s sudden…?”
“Yes. For the future as well, I want an easy-to-understand record.”

The Spirit Forest survey is enough as a record, but they say the impressiveness is hard to get, especially because of the contents. The survey results, that is, the Guardian’s magic research, apparently can’t be put out much in public.
I think this is the result of them being considerate of me. I’m a little sorry.

“Depends on the contents, but what?”
“Yes. This next request is S-rank.”
“S-rank… Sorry it’s late, but I don’t get the criteria for ranking requests.”
“Then I shall explain!”

Mireille, who’d gone quiet, suddenly shouts. Maybe she was bored.
According to Mireille, requests of each rank are ones adventurers of that rank take on as a party. S-rank with an S-rank party, A-rank with an A-rank party, that kind of thing.

‘So S-rank requests are pretty dangerous?’
‘Just the highest rank taking it on as a party sounds bad’
‘Rita-chan, you okay? Don’t push yourself?’

I’m really glad they’re worried. Depends on the contents. Continue reading →

Rita’s Epithet

Author: Ryusui
Raw: https://ncode.syosetu.com/n2121hw/38/
Translator: Lilia v4
Editor: Yuriko AYA

“The talk is settled, then!”

There Mireille, who’d been silent until now, raises her voice. She looks somehow really excited. When I wait for the rest, Mireille shouts.

“We will think of Rita’s epithet!”
“Yes. Let’s think.”
“Eh.”

‘Rita-chan finally gets an epithet and title…!’
‘Crap I’m getting excited!’
‘Wait, epithets are self-proclaimed lol’

That’s a surprise for me too. I thought it would be something like getting called that from someone’s evaluation.

“You think of epithets yourself?”

When I ask that, Mireille’s face goes a little exasperated.

“Because you have not been active enough to be evaluated by anyone, Rita.”
“…………”

‘That’s right!’
‘So far she’s only done the Spirit Forest survey!’
‘And she left the report to Mireille so she basically did nothing lol’

Hearing it again, I’m no good. But, um, self-proclaiming is a little embarrassing. Being called it by someone sounds cool, but self-proclaimed…

“First, a proposal from me!”
“G-go ahead…?”
“Witch of Annihilation!”
“Wait.” Continue reading →

Rank Confirmed

Author: Ryusui
Raw: https://ncode.syosetu.com/n2121hw/37/
Translator: Lilia v4
Editor: Yuriko AYA

“Ohh, what’s this missy, you’re late.”

The one who called out to me is the old guy who talked to me when I first came to this guild.

“I heard from Scorching Flame missy. You’ll start from C-rank for now, huh.”
“Mm…?”
“C-rank is the rank where you’re seen as a full-fledged adventurer. As expected of someone Scorching Flame missy brought!”
“Haa…”

Leaving the report to Mireille was a mistake after all, maybe. I wanted A-rank if I could… I wanted an epithet too. I wanted a cool one…

‘Rita-chan looks blatantly disappointed lol’
‘The temperature gap with the old guy’
‘But C, huh. I thought she’d get special treatment one way or another’
‘Me too’

Well, it can’t be helped. Special treatment would earn resentment from other people. Yeah, this is fine. Yeah.
………… I wanted A-rank… Continue reading →

Skewered Meat

Author: Ryusui
Raw: https://ncode.syosetu.com/n2121hw/36/
Translator: Lilia v4
Editor: Yuriko AYA

I descend slowly from the air. The soldier who’d been standing blankly in front of the gate notices me and hastily stands at attention.

“We’ve been waiting for you!”
“Eh.”

I was being waited for, somehow. Why?

‘Mireille’s arrangements?’
‘Rather I can’t think of anything else’
‘Mireille, competent’

I don’t get it. I don’t want it spread much that I’m the Guardian… Did she spread it?

“Um.”
“Yes!”
“Have you heard something about me?”
“No. Only that it has been confirmed you will be granted the title of Witch.”
“I-I see…”

Confirmed, huh. I thought I’d get scolded for not coming back together even if the request didn’t fail. If I can get it I want it, though.
I want a cool title and such.

“Will I get an epithet too?”
“Most likely without question.”
“Hmm… Mireille’s Scorching Flame is cool, right.”
“It is cool…” Continue reading →