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The Forsaken Saintess and her Foodie Roadtrip in Another World, Chapter 133

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Chapter One Hundred and Thirty-Three: Mystery in Blue

“Sorry, Rin. Could I take a look at that for a moment?”

“Oh, yes, of course!”

With a slightly tense voice, Mr. Ville reaches out his hand. Unusually, his brow remains furrowed. Well… unlike Gomamiso, Mr. Ville wouldn’t suddenly try to eat this stone or destroy it… And as our party leader, managing loot like this is part of his job, right?!

Ignoring Gomamiso’s resentful gaze and irritably swishing tail, I handed it over without hesitation… though by the time I wondered if it was okay to give him something covered in giant hornet fluids, the blue stone was already in Mr. Ville’s hand.

“It’s a bit sticky, is that okay?”

“Yeah, it’s fine…”

When I nervously spoke up, Mr. Ville, undeterred by my hesitation, casually wiped the fluid off the stone with his glove. He also cast a cleaning spell on my hands.

Oh right! Come to think of it, cleaning magic exists! But wait, did he only cast it on my hands? There’s something oddly jarring about the contrast between my now-clean hands and the stone still gleaming wetly with an eerie sheen…

“By the way, aren’t you going to cast magic on the stone? Also, everyone’s staring at it with intense expressions—could this be something significant…?”

“Well… how should I explain this…”

Watching Mr. Ville hold the stone up to Mr. Ed’s light orb, I see that there’s definitely something solemn about the atmosphere… Could this be some kind of cursed stone or something…?

When I nervously asked Mr. Ville, who was scrutinizing the stone from every angle, a growling sound emerged from his throat. His strawberry-colored eyes moved back and forth between the blue stone and me several times…

“This stone is, with about 80% certainty, what we call a ‘magic stone’.”

“A magic… stone?”

“To put it simply, it’s a concentration of magical power…”

Oh! Well, that’s certainly a term you hear a lot in RPG circles! And Mr. Ville’s explanation sounds familiar too! I guess he didn’t cast magic on the stone to avoid adding unnecessary magical power to it.

Still, a concentration of magical power, huh… Thinking back to Gomamiso’s behavior, it did say the stone looked "delicious"… It must be an attractive item for monsters. Maybe it’s like a power-up item that increases abilities when absorbed. And if my theory is correct… the hornet probably grew giant and powered up by absorbing the magic stone, and the bat that ate the hornet was affected by it and grew giant too.

…However, that raises a question…

“Um, Mr. Ville… are magic stones commonly found?”

“No… I’ve heard about them, but this is my first time seeing one.”

I’ve heard they’re found deep in dungeons or among treasures collected by dragons.”

Right? Such a valuable item wouldn’t just pop up everywhere!

While scratching my head and staring at the actual thing Mr. Ville is holding, based on what he and Mr. Xenon who took over the explanation said, it seems like quite a rare item.

…So why would such a seemingly precious item be here? There don’t seem to be any dungeons around here or dragons… Did a hornet that absorbed a magic stone somewhere else make its nest here? But that hornet… seemed pretty ferocious. If it had absorbed the magic stone from the beginning, it probably would have built its nest near some human village and attacked people frequently…

Maybe it makes more sense if we assume it absorbed a magic stone that accidentally formed in this area?

I’ve also heard that they tend to form in places where mana easily accumulates…”

“But there aren’t any such places around here, right?”

“Mana-rich spots are like snow drifts… but this area has both rivers and wind. The flow here is too strong for magic stones to form.”

Hmm… from what Mr. Ville and Mr. Xenon are saying, the possibility of a magic stone forming here seems extremely low… Glancing to the side, I see Mr. Ville and Mr. Xenon tilting their heads in thought just like me.

If even the brains of the Gourmands are stumped, this must be quite the puzzle.

…Though, there is something that concerns me

“…Could this be another effect of the ‘saint summoning’?”

At my murmured words as I picked up Gomamiso, who had seemingly given up and was rubbing against my feet, Mr. Ville and Mr. Xenon turned toward me with incredible speed.

…Well, considering all the inexplicable monster incidents that have been happening, I thought maybe that could be it… I don’t want to think about it either, but…

The atmosphere freezes. Even their red and blue eyes remain wide open as if they have forgotten to blink.

After what feels like an eternity… Mr. Ville finally let out the breath he had been holding. He takes several deep breaths, his red eyes lowered… then lifts his face as he opens them firmly.

“…In any case, we’ve figured out why the bats grew giant, and we prevented any damage from the hornets. Let’s prioritize defeating the giant bats and reporting back to the village.”

“Should we check if anything else was left in the nest before we go deal with the bats?”

Right! I know I’m the one who brought it up, but I think it’s best to deal with the immediate problem first!

Following Mr. Ville, Mr. Xenon, Mr. Ed, and Ms. Aria who have started moving as if to change the mood, I also head toward exploring the nest.

The Translator’s Corner

This is the final chapter on syosetu, T_T. Although the light novel version already has six volumes. But I don’t have them, unfortunately. Anyway, it's time to translate something new. UPDATE: Thanks to a kind reader, I now have the volumes of the Light Novel version. So I'll start translating the LN version soon.

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Characters so far

Main Character

1. Takanashi Rin

Jp: 小鳥遊 倫 (タカナシ・リン)

Gender: female

First mention: chapter 1

An ordinary person who was sucked into a saint's summoning spell. On Earth, she worked as an acupuncturist and practitioner of moxibustion.

Her stats:

Class: ForeignerÉtranger / TravelerTripper

HP: 18/18 MP: 15/15

STR: 8 CON: 9 POW: 15 INT: 14 LUC: 75

Special Skills: [Camping Car] *Usable outdoors only

Skills: [Survival]

Skills

2. Campy

Jp: 野営車両 (モーターハウス), モーちゃん

Gender: car

First mention: chapter 2

Camping vehicle of the protagonist.

From the user manual:

This skill allows the caster to summon a camping vehicle in outdoor locations wherever desired. Please note that dungeons are also classified as “outdoor” for this skill.

The vehicle utilizes the energy substance known as “magic particles” present in the atmosphere to power its movement and interior equipment. This means you can use it without worrying about running out of energy. The water from the onboard plumbing is magical water produced by the embedded magic circles within the vehicle, and you can use it directly as drinking water.

The vehicle is equipped with a barrier function, allowing only those acknowledged by the caster to board. Additionally, the vehicle has a concealment function, making its appearance unrecognizable to anyone other than the caster and passengers.

The living space is designed to provide a comfortable living environment, utilizing spatial magic to achieve both spaciousness and comfort. Please feel free to relax and enjoy your time to the fullest.

3. Survival

Jp: 生存戦略 (サバイバル)

Gender: skill

First mention: chapter 1

From the skill description:

Passive.

To ensure the caster’s survival provides support on both physical and knowledge aspects to adapt to the natural and social environment.

Moreover, in the event of unexpected situations, harmonizes mental and thought processes to ensure survivability, while enhancing physical capabilities.

The party

4. Ville

Jp: ヴィル

Gender: male

First mention: chapter 3

An adventurer of dragul race that the protagonist met when she was fishing in this world for the first time.

6. Aria

Jp: アリア

Gender: female

First mention: chapter 9

One of Ville’s party members.

Thread master of the spider race. She is Ed’s wife.

8. Ed

Jp: エド

Gender: male

First mention: chapter 9

One of Ville’s party members.

Magic alchemist. He is Aria’s husband.

10. Xenon

Jp: セノン

Gender: male

First mention: chapter 9

One of Ville’s party members.

Elf priest.

The Adventurers' Guild's Staff

11. Sheila

Jp: シーラ

Gender: female

First mention: chapter 20

A kobold who work as a receptionist at the Adventurers' Guild. She is a veteran with 20 years of service under her belt.

12. Guildmaster

Gender: male

First mention: chapter 28

Tori, a Gildmaster of the Adventurers' Guild of Ellarge.

The Lucky Clover

13. Kent

Jp: ケント

Gender: male

First mention: chapter 27

A troubled adventurer who ran out of the forest when Rin and the others went out of town to make moxa.

He is a member of the Lucky Clover, a party that was rescued by the Gourmands from a fire bear. A werecat.

14. Priest Rayer

Jp: ライアー

Gender: male

First mention: chapter 28

A member of the Lucky Clover, a party that was rescued by the Gourmands from a fire bear. He used to be a priest warrior in his younger days.

15. Shion

Jp: シオン

Gender: female

First mention: chapter 28

A member of the Lucky Clover, a party that was rescued by the Gourmands from a fire bear. A tiger beastgirl.

16. Aida

Jp: アイーダ

Gender: female

First mention: chapter 28

A member of the Lucky Clover, a party that was rescued by the Gourmands from a fire bear. A half-elf.

Pets

17. Gomamiso

Jp: ごまみそ

Gender: male

First mention: chapter 79

A winged lynx that the protagonist met in the dungeon boss's room and named it Gomamiso.

It had a light brownish fur coat with dark brown spots and stripes… Its tail was dark brown as well. Its head and cheeks also had similar dark stripes. It looked a bit like a tabby cat but with a bit more wildness. Its front and hind legs were quite stout.

Others

18. Orca

First mention: chapter 41

An orca, who in an attempted prank ended up on the shore.

19. Miss Misha

Jp: ミーシャ

First mention: chapter 100

An older sister from the Wildcat Pavilion. Misha is a pure white longhair type with animal-like limbs and paw pads.

20. Ville’s Brother

First mention: chapter 123

Ville’s older half-brother.

21. Village Chief

Gender: male

First mention: chapter 127

Chief of a village where an unidentified flying object (mysterious shadow) has been spotted.

22. Meia

Gender: female

First mention: chapter 128

A girl from a village over which a mysterious shadow has been seen.

Glossary

Stats

1. HP

Jp: 耐久

First mention: chapter 1

Health.

2. MP

Jp: MP

First mention: chapter 1

Mana.

3. STR

Jp: STR (筋力)

First mention: chapter 1

Strength.

4. CON

Jp: CON (体力)

First mention: chapter 1

Stamina, constitution.

5. POW

Jp: POW (精神力)

First mention: chapter 1

Mental powers, spirit, power of will.

6. INT

Jp: INT (知力)

First mention: chapter 1

Intellect.

7. LUC

Jp: LUC (幸運)

First mention: chapter 1

Luck.

Local food and ingredients

8. Milk trout

First mention: chapter 2

Edible: extremely delicious

A giant trout-type magical creature inhabiting Rhielle Lake. Around this season, they voraciously feed in preparation for breeding.

As the name milk trout suggests, the fish is pure white and has plenty of nutrients and fat stored in its body.

Being a magical creature, it is free of parasites, making it suitable for raw consumption.

9. Big leaper

Jp: ラージラペル

First mention: chapter 5

A large rabbit-like creature.

10. Zeseri

First mention: chapter 6

A grass with a taste and aroma quite similar to celery.

11. Halberry

Jp: ハールベリー

First mention: chapter 10

Edible: Delicious

A type of berry. Small grains come together to form a single fruit. The ones that ripen to a deep purple color are sweet and delicious.

Unripe green ones are very sour and too firm, unsuitable for eating.

The leaves are also used as herbal medicine and dried ones are sometimes brewed into medicinal tea.

12. Phantom fowl

Jp: ファントムファウル

First mention: chapter 12

Edible: Delicious

A bird-type monster living in mountainous regions. They move by hopping between low bushes and the ground.

They prefer sweet fruit and berries, giving their meat that fragrance and sweetness. Their eggs are also edible.

Aggressive and occasionally attack humans, but manageable if not in large flocks.

13. Tille Mushrooms

First mention: chapter 21

Not very expensive mushrooms.

14. Zeeram Plant

First mention: chapter 21

A plant with large broad leaves. Not edible, but dried leaves can be brewed as tea.

Locations

15. Rhielle Lake

Jp: レアル湖

First mention: chapter 2

Water is drinkable.

A small lake in the east of Riessfeld.

Groundwater from the surrounding mountains flows into the lake.

With no settlements nearby, a variety of plants and animals can be seen.

16. Riessfeld Continent

Jp: リースフェルト

First mention: chapter 16

A relatively small continent where the heroine appeared.

17. Town of Ellarge

Jp: エルラージュ

First mention: chapter 10

A town that Ville uses as his base as an adventurer.

Located at the easternmost edge of the continent.

18. Schulbrand

Jp: シュルブラン

First mention: chapter 88

The royal capital.

It is located at the westernmost edge of the continent.

19. Melnoa Volcano

Jp: メルロワ火山

First mention: chapter 88

A volcano between Ellarge and the capital. Located north from Rhielle Lake.

20. Melnoa

Jp: メルロワ

First mention: chapter 101

A blacksmith town near the Melnoa Volcano.

21. The Wildcat Pavilion (Menie Olda)

Jp: 山猫亭 (メニエ・オルダ)

First mention: chapter 18

The tavern that Ville and his party frequent.

Normal food and ingredients

22. Dashi

Jp: 出汁 (だし)

First mention: chapter 4

Traditional Japanese broth, the basis of many Japanese dishes, soups, sauces.

23. Mentsuyu

First mention: chapter 4

Japanese soup base commonly used in soba and udon noodle dishes.

24. Miso

First mention: chapter 4

Traditional Japanese seasoning. It is a thick paste produced by fermenting soybeans.

25. Ojiya

Jp: おじや

First mention: chapter 6

Ojiya: rice gruel containing vegetables, fish, etc., and seasoned with miso or soy sauce.

26. Carpaccio

First mention: chapter 6

A dish of meat or fish, thinly sliced or pounded thin, and served raw.

27. Sashimi

First mention: chapter 6

A Japanese delicacy consisting of fresh raw fish or meat sliced into thin pieces and often eaten with soy sauce.

28. Katsudon

First mention: chapter 31

A Japanese dish consisting of meat and rice, and often served with toppings. Katsudon is popular among students: the word for 'win' (Jap. 勝つ katsu) is consonant with the name of the dish, so katsudon is consumed before exams.

29. Nekomanma

First mention: chapter 87

A very simple rice dish, topped with Bonito flakes and soy sauce. The old time before cat food was invented, people used to be giving their leftover food to cats and that’s how this dish is called “Nekomanma (cat rice)”.

30. Tai Chazuke

First mention: chapter 92

Green tea poured over marinated in sesame marinade sea bream and rice.

Others

31. Lucky Clover

First mention: chapter 29

A party that consists of orphans led by the head of the orphanage on the outskirts of the town.

Known members: Priest Rayer; Kent; Shion; Aida;

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