Breakfast Is a Chocolate Bar

Author: Ryusui
Raw: https://ncode.syosetu.com/n2121hw/43/
Translator: Lilia v4
Editor: Yuriko AYA

“While we are on the subject, I will tell you this, Rita.”
“Mm?”
“From here on you will surely have dealings with nobles as well. If you judge it necessary, you may use my name. The name of the Witch of Scorching Flame has a fair amount of force. Nobles of about a count’s standing I can silence.”

And this, Mireille says, handing me a small knife. A crest is drawn on the hilt. A knight astride a horse, I think is the motif. Cool.

“The crest of House Balzas. Magic is cast on it, and that alone can prove it is something I held. If you are doubted, you may use that as well.”
“Mm… Thanks.”

This is a huge help. I still don’t understand this world’s human society well. So I want to hold onto anything I can use when it comes to it.
Of course I know it would trouble Mireille, so I don’t intend to use it if I can help it.

“Then, me too.” Continue reading →

Mireille’s Circumstances

Author: Ryusui
Raw: https://ncode.syosetu.com/n2121hw/42/
Translator: Lilia v4
Editor: Yuriko AYA

‘This is lol’
‘What did that guy even leave the forest for lol’
‘No wait, knowing him, he didn’t know they don’t have these outside the forest, did he…’

Ahh… That, might be possible. I wouldn’t go out of my way to check with Spirit-sama either.
Mireille takes a sip of juice and lets out a relieved breath.

“It really is delicious… This is harvested in the Spirit Forest?”
“Mm. Just, there’s little of it in the shallower places, so I think it’s pretty dangerous.”
“I see…”

She looks very disappointed. Maybe she wanted to come pick some herself. But sorry, Mireille. Even you, I think it’s dangerous alone.
More than that, something bothers me a little. Mireille said it really is delicious. Doesn’t that mean she’s drunk this before?

“Mireille, have you had this before?”
“I have. I received it from Sage Kouta.”
“Huh…”

But if he handed out a little, and nobles are searching, then the people Master handed them to were nobles, right. And Mireille received some too, so…
Thinking that far, I notice. I don’t know anything about Mireille at all.
I talked about myself, but I don’t know anything about Mireille. Not that it’s unfair or anything. I just feel a little lonely. We finally became friends, so I want to know a little more.

“Hey, Mireille.”
“What is it?”
“Can I ask about you?” Continue reading →

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 →