Yume Neiji

Two weeks have passed since we defeated the pseudo dragon. Nowadays, I’m completely living my life in the dungeon but recently, I’ve been trying to find a pastime.

“Hmmm… this is not going well”

Holding a hammer, I look at the completed hut. I tried to make something like a food storage in the miniature garden but it’s done a little clumsily because I’m not used to it. There are gaps everywhere and the door makes a creaking noise every time it is opened.

For my pastime, I intended to make something with a do-it-yourself method, but with things like this, I still have a long way to go. According to Erna, there are skills such as carpentry and masonry in this world so if I can acquire those skills thru Skill Picking, I can learn the technique sooner.

However, I feel that it is not a pastime...

“Shinichi, until when should I smoke this?”

Erna asks while fanning the fan. In front of her is a square metal box, from which rising white smoke is being produced.

“Hmm… it’s now the right time I guess.”

I open the lid of the metal box and a large amount of smoke come out from inside and a lump of meat appears. The surface changed into light brown color and it is also glistening. Right, this is smoked meat.

“It looks delicious…”

Erna swallows raw saliva. Certainly, the smoked meat of the whole bird still drips its juice while white smokes are still drifting. I cut the meat with a knife and handed the wings to Erna.

“Whoa, it’s delicious! It’s delicious when you make it like this!”

Munching on her food, I feel like Erna got a little rounder…. Especially around her chin, I feel that it is so meaty, I don’t think it’s just my imagination…

“Did you get fat?”

She was so surprised and her body stiffen, Erna stopped eating the meat on her hand.

“I-I don’t know what are you talking about!…”

“Ahahaha”, she looks a little stiff while laughing. Of course, the cause was me. As I evolved into a homeless variant, I’m eating nearly twice as much as before. As the number of meals served increased, Erna’s diet also gradually increased.

“Err…It might be better to go to the town and get a request soon.”

“That’s right! I got fat because Shinichi won’t accept any request! This is all Shinichi’s fault!”

She says so but Erna does not let go of the chicken wings on her hand. Before I knew if, it seems like Erna turned into a gluttonous elf. Good grief!

I then move to the hut and put the hammer and utensil inside, I wrap the smoked meat in a leaf and pack it in my rucksack. This meat will serve like a bento because we’re going to town after this.Read at yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com

“Well, should we leave soon?”

“Yes.”

After Erna got up, she dusts off her robe with her left hand. She is now wearing a red robe. She also wears a red pointed hat on her head and a familiar cane in her right hand. Without any doubt, her appearance is that of a mage.

As she awakened as a Mage, she abandoned her adventurer’s style up until now and chose the Mage’s style. Of course, she longed for it for a long time so it’s no wonder that she feels proud because she can finally call herself a mage.

By the way, Mage’s robe color seems to show their rank. Beginner rank is yellow, intermediate rank is orange, advanced rank is red, special rank is purple and master rank is dark brown.Read at yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com

Each rank is decided by the maximum magic that can be used, and Erna can use advance magic so her robe is red. There seem to be various conditions regarding the master rank and as for the current Erna, even if she improves, she still can’t reach that.

The so called mages are quite profound.

When we came to the fourth miniature garden, we visit the Temple of Teleportation. When I put my hand on the stone plate, transfer points appeared in my head.

【Welcome to the Temple of Teleportation. Please select your transfer destination.】
♦ Ground
♦ 5th floor
♦ 10th floor
♦ 15th floor
【 YES/NO 】

In fact, in the past weeks, we have found Temple of Teleportation on each floor. According to Erna, it seems that there are several transfer points in this dungeon and adventurers use these transfer points to move around. That’s why I took Erna with me and we searched for the transfer points.

It is troublesome at first, but it may be useful later. I chose the ground and transferred with Erna. My field of view changes and the dull ground appears before me.

Adventurers are lined up as usual in front of the Temple of Teleportation. While watching such a scene, I take out a letter from the small box installed on the pillar of the temple.

“Hey-, placing the mailbox in the pillar of the Temple of Teleportation is a little…”

Erna has an anxious expression while looking at the handmade mailbox.

“There’s no other way. We’re living in the dungeon and we won’t hear if the guild has trouble as we don’t have a fixed address. I couldn’t help but make a mailbox like this.”

“Yes, but… as the name implies, Temple of Teleportation is a sacred place you know.”

“Well, I don’t know that. I’m a homeless person who isn’t tied to anything.”

While saying that, I open the letter. The content was from the guild and I was asked to go to the guild as soon as possible.

I haven’t been to the guild for about a week so maybe it’s a nomination request. Nomination request is a request given by a requester to a certain adventurer.

Of course the rewards are also higher and the evaluation from the guild is likely to increase. Most adventurers will start to receive nomination requests from the intermediate level, and if the reputation is good, more nomination requests will come in.

It also seems that if you were mostly nominated, you will be able to choose a job and even quickly become a celebrity. Well, it doesn’t matter to me anyway.

“Let’s go to the guild for the time being.”

I decided to take Erna to the guild.

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When we arrived at the guild we head directly to the counter. When I showed the letter to the receptionist, she immediately brought out bunch of papers, about ten sheets.

“These are the requests for homeless party.”

“Is it a nomination request?”

“Yes, because you guys defeated two pseudo dragons, nomination requests had been issued. What would you like to do? Will you accept it?”

I receive the ten sheets of paper and confirm the contents. It seems that all of them are requests to subdue monsters and unknown names are lined up. I then ask the receptionist a question.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)

“What happens to these requests if we decline them?”

“You don’t really need to accept the nomination requests. If you decline the request, it will be downgraded and will be posted on the bulletin board.”

“Even if we refuse, there are other adventurers who will be accepting it huh.”

I also handed the requests to Erna, she looked at it and selected one request.

“This should be good. We’ll take this.”

When I look at the request passed to me, the rewards are unusually high. The target is the so called wrapping spider, but somehow it feels suspicious.

“Hey, what is this so called wrapping spider?”

“It’s a large spider. It’s called like that because it wraps the prey it caught neatly, as if wrapping it.”This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)

“Then how come the reward is so high?”

“Who knows?”

Erna shrugs her shoulders as if she really doesn’t know. Then the receptionist explained,

“That request came from a small village called Carne Village. In fact, we have received reports from the past that wrapping spiders are mass-breeding in that village. Many adventurers went to subjugate them but they didn’t return.”

“I see…. So that’s why I got this request huh.”

“…That’s right.”

Alright, I understand. I then return all of the request forms to the counter.

“I’ll be receiving all of them.”

“Are you sure about this? Do you think that 10 is a considerable number?”

“If there are people in trouble, why should I give it up?”

Then the receptionist sighed but nonetheless she has an impressed look.

“That’s great!…. As expected of the hero who saved the city…”

“R-Right…”

This…. I’m not good at such reactions so I didn’t like coming to town. After evolving to what I am now, the attitude of women towards me suddenly changed. Not only that, after we got rid of the pseudo dragons, the trend that they treat us (Homeless) as heroes started to emerge.

I mean I’m glad that we are being praised but somehow I feel like they’re praising us to the sky. From my experience, I know that at a time like this, if it gets into your head you’re in for some pain.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)

That’s why I’m troubled with the current atmosphere. When the receptionist tries to hold my hand, Erna uses her cane to remove the woman’s hand.

Her eyes were cold and icy.

“Shinichi, let’s go to the requested place.”

“O-Okay…”

Woman is a creature that I could not understand after all…

We rent a horse in the city and then we head straight to Carne Village. Apparently, Erna knows the location of the village.

“But this horse is difficult to handle. When I say “go” or “stop” it won’t listen.”

“Well that’s true, horses look at people properly too. Of course I’m as you can see.”

Erna ahead of me is manipulating her horse well.

The path that runs through the forest is endless, with vibrant green leaves swaying in the wind and the sunlight shining through the trees. The air was fresh and sometimes animals like rabbits were crossing the road.

“We will arrive at the village soon.”

“That’s good but the atmosphere here has changed…”

It seems that one way trip to the village is about one hour but as we go deeper into the forest, the atmosphere becomes suspicious and I can even see many white threads between the trees. This is probably already in the spider’s territory.

“Let me tell you this, be careful because wrapping spider is a magical beast that acts in groups.”

“I was wondering this for a while now, what is the difference between demon beast and magical beast?”This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)

“Magical beasts are those animals that can use magic, and demon beast are those magical beasts with wisdom. When they became a demon beast they can speak our language so they are really troublesome opponents.”

Hmm, so they can speak the language here huh? That might really be dangerous.

Speaking of a beast with wisdom, if you look at humans, you can understand it. Humans have the power to defeat an opponent stronger than themselves. Humans evolved from monkeys and we even have superior wisdom to beat the king of beasts.

So it seems better to have enough caution with demon beasts.

“I can see it! That is Carne Village!”

There is a small settlement where Erna pointed. Although it is covered with a wooden outer wall, it can be seen that white threads are clinging to the roofs and outer walls of the structures.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)

“Are we too late?”

“I don’t know yet. Let’s get inside the village at least!”

We get off the horse and enter through the village gate. The village is small and I can see about fifty wooden one-story houses but there are no signs of life from any of those houses. The place was surrounded by a strange silence.

“Weird….It’s too quiet…”

“I can hear the spider’s footsteps. Be careful.”

Erna’s long ears are twitching as she holds her cane. That should be thanks to Hell Ears skill. I’m basically in charge of the search but her skill is superior. Thanks to that, she can find the whereabouts of the enemy before I notice.

“Gugyiiiiii!”

With an unpleasant voice, a white spider emerged from the roof of the building. It’s not just one or two. Nearly thirty spiders appeared in succession. They are about 1m in size.

“Shinichi!”

“Don’t worry. The fact that danger detection isn’t responding means that I am stronger.”

When I pulled out my sword, the spiders jump all at once. I activated the super sensation skill and the surrounding scenery turned into a slow motion and about fifteen spiders were slowly approaching me as if they were flying in the sky.

I then cut them off one after another and as they fall to the ground, they showed a grotesque cross section. It’s as horrible as a science fiction horror movie!

I immediately used appraisal on a spider corpse.

【Appraisal Result: Wrapping spider: A large spider with the habit of hunting in groups. There are poison in its fangs and as it bites the prey the poison pours in, it will then wrap its prey as if the prey was wrapped with a thread】

【Status】
Name: Wrapping Spider
Race: Wrapping Spider
Magic attribute: Earth
Magic: Earth wall
Skills: Thread Generation (Intermediate), Thread Manipulation (Advanced), Eyesight Enhancement (Beginner)

“Isn’t this a good skill? I’ll gladly receive it!”

I used Skill Picking and get the skill of the wrapping spider. Of course, all of them.

“Shinichi! There are other spiders left!”

“I know.”

The spiders on the roof sprayed threads when their hips turned to me.

“Flame bomb!”

The spell of a spider spread like a film is transformed into ash by Erna’s intermediate magic. Not only that, she fired fire arrow, which is a beginner’s magic in succession to surely kill the spiders.

“I killed thirty, but there’s still others out there.”

She murmured while looking at the spider’s corpse. The reason should be because spiders lay large numbers of eggs at once. If so, there would be at least a few hundred.

“Wait a moment… I hear a voice…”

Erna’s ears twitches and we walk to the source of the sound. Me and Erna stepped into a house.

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Kajiya de Hajimeru Isekai Slow Life

Chapter 23: Helping my family

July 3, 2020July 9, 2020 Yume Neiji

I divided the meat of the dismantled deer, I separated some for today’s meal and the rest will be dried or salted. It will be dried in the workshop again and Rike helps me in drying it.

“The first time I entered here, I wondered why there are dried meats.”

“One of these days, I will make a storehouse. I want to dry the meat over there.”

If possible, I want to make a charcoal hut or a smoked hut. I can hide in the charcoal hut if there’s an emergency…

We did that till noon time and for lunch, it is rice porridge and I treated myself with venison steak. Though salt is the only seasoning, it is still delicious enough. Boisterously, we commented on the taste of the venison meat and the taste of a boar’s meat.

After lunch, it’s now blacksmithing time. The mold was already made yesterday so we can start to shape it by pouring the melted iron. When I magically ignited the furnace, Rike says,

“Speaking of that, boss can use magic huh. You used it for lunch a while ago too.”

“Yeah. Just basic magic though.”

“It’s also amazing that you can do blacksmithing you know. Eizou here has a family name you see.”This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)

Samia abruptly interrupted and somehow she feels proud. No, is she bragging about it?

“Eh-, is that right?”

“Ah, yeah. I have a reason for that. I don’t know if somebody is listening to us in town, I’m worried that it would be circulated you see. I’m sorry for just giving out my name.”

“So it was like that… No need to apologize. Rather than that, I understand.”

Next to the Rike, Samia has a self-satisfied look. All right, all right…

“Boss, what is your family name?”

“It’s Tanya.”

“Hmm, Tanya… I will be Rike Tanya then.”

“How did it become like that!?”

Samia exclaimed the later half.

“Because boss’ family name is Tanya, then this is Tanya Workshop. By the custom of us dwarves, I will use my workshop name for self introduction rather than my family name, so I decided to call myself as Rike Tanya.”

When she said so, it seems like it makes sense. However,

“That’s for special circumstances. If you really need to, the workshop name should be Eizou.”This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)

“I understand. So it’s Rike Eizou then.”

Uhm… Even though it’s a custom, having a girl to use my name is a pretty embarrassing. While thinking so,

“Unfair!”

Samia suddenly exclaimed.

“I will introduce myself in the same way then!”

“Y-Yes…”

What is she talking about?

“It’s okay to introduce myself as Samia Tanya or Samia Eizou right!?”

“Uhm…”

Rike as a dwarf has this custom that they use the name of the workshop as their family name so it can’t be helped but I haven’t heard from the Samia that beastmen also have that custom….

But there’s no reason to turn it down. Samia is considered as my family too. In the first place, I was the one who asked if she wants to live here.

“Well, that’s fine.”

“Hooray!”

When I allowed it, Samia is in high spirits.

Meanwhile, the temperature of the furnace has risen, I added iron (iron ore) for melting. Since there is still time until it melts, I also start to set fire on the firebed in the meantime. If both are lit, it will be very hot inside the workplace. As we would be sweating, securing water for drinking is essential. This is the reason why we went to fetch water almost every day.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)

After the iron has melted, we pour it into the mold. Samia is doing my work and the Rike is doing her own. After pouring it down, I put the furnace back to the fire and put a sheet metal on the firebed to heat it. I’m not doing it now but if someone orders them individually, I would like to go back and practice.

Today I was planning on making a “luxury model” knife but since I’m making this special, I shall do it seriously. The process itself does not change but, my concentration is more than the usual. Carefully hammering it then quenching it at the very limit of the temperature and finally sharpen it with oversensitivity to the fingertips.

The result was a serious “custom model”.

“That’s amazing! Magnificent! To think that such thing is made by a human!”

Rike is very excited.

“I will give this knife to Rike.”

“Is that ok!?”

“Yeah. It’s too sharp so I can’t sell it and besides, you became my disciple and part of the family. It’s dangerous so be careful when handling it.”

“I understand. I’ll also do my best while I’m here!”

“Right, do your best.”

But the working time of the “custom model” is 1.5 to 2 times than that of the “general model”. If it is the “luxury model”, it will fit almost within the error margin level of the “general model”. Considering that, it will cost more from now on, and I think it might be better to do it with a double feature, Rike’s “general model” and my “luxury model”.

After that, Rike tried to make a knife. Her technique is not inferior to mine. However, it is true that there are some variations. If you use this, the weak part will break first and as a result, the whole part will be fragile or the sharpness of the part which is not hard enough will be reduced. With my “cheat” and “installed” experience, I know where to hit to make it even and how to make it into a shape that I want while retaining its evenness. Even if I hit it casually, it will still definitely work. Certainly, it’s a “cheat”.

After working on it a bit, I noticed something after a closer look. In the case of the “custom model”, it feels like the iron structure is shining. Normally, with an iron knife, logs cannot be cut off with a swish… I know that something changed but I don’t know what it is exactly because I didn’t have any “installed” knowledge about it. I wish it could have included this area…This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)

I then teach Rike what I understood from my “cheat”. Rike listened seriously however, I feel a bit strange because Rike actually had much higher and detailed experience.

Next will be the long sword. I leave the deburring to Samia.

“This is really fun after all.”

“Really? Then I’ll ask for your help during your free time.”

“Okay!”This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)

Then I take over. Unlike knives, this is cast iron, I’m hitting it to homogenize and improve the quality of the iron while shaping it in the same way. This is also a “luxury model”, so I work more carefully than when I’m working with the “general model”.

“Oh, this is the same as the one I saw that time.”

When I showed it to Rike, I immediately got her impression of it.

“That’s right. The quality should be the same.”

“But it looks like you didn’t put much effort on it.”

“Ah, you can see it by looking at the axe and the knife huh. That’s right, it’s not my best.”

When I answered like that, Rike stared at my hand. Silence then permeated in the workshop and only the rustling of the flames in the firebed can be heard.

“Boss, what on….. No. I now understand what I should be aiming for.”

Rike uttered with a determined face.

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Hagure Seirei Ino Shinsatsu Kiroku

Chapter 46: Recollection

July 3, 2020July 6, 2020 Yume Neiji

In the Isle Rose Fortress, there’s a waterway leading from the canal. It is used as the fortress’ water. There are also wells that were dug deeply and the fresh water is used for making meals.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)

Originally, the wells were used by the local residents in a small village but it was bought when the fortress was built. With that money in hand, the original residents moved to Wendel town near the fortress.

One out of the two wells dug down has a hot spring which is the reason why the price of the well was high. The great advantage of those knights staying in the first floor lodgings of the fortress is the ease of using the hot water.

The basement of the fortress is divided into several areas, one of which is a bathhouse used by executives. I also think that this is a consideration only for women’s fortresses –even at the time of war, sanitation is directly linked to a knight’s morale, so it is good that facilities are in place.

Well, hot springs and wells do not always spring infinitely, so we can only wipe our bodies normally… At the academy, once in a while, I go to public baths in town, but that is not the case here.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)

When I start to recall the things a while back, my friends come to mind. I think Sven will be fine because he’s a tough guy, but… is Leslie doing well at the academy?

It’s worrisome when it comes to Leslie’s home. As an illegitimate child of Duke Lenklus –I think Leslie herself does not know about it, I just happened to know that fact.

My father works as a secretary in a Noble House and my mother is the seventh daughter of a Viscount family. Originally, there is a large difference in status with Leslie, and it is not a relationship where they can interact. The reason why I got to know her and became known as “Grass-nii” can be traced back when we first met.

By the time I entered the Magic Academy at the age of eight, the teachers weren’t so strict on me because of the fact that I hold a noble bloodline –that expectation was betrayed during the day of my Spirit Selection Ceremony though. But in the first place, there were many children with noble bloodline so I was not particularly favored.

However, I still have a noble bloodline. At the time that Leslie entered the school, my mother’s parents had a connection with Duke Lenklus. Professor Hendrick, the vice principal then summoned me.This is translated by Yume Neiji

“To prevent the other students from harming Leslie Li Lenklus, I would like you to cooperate as one of the personnel who will guard her within the Academy.”

It was a request for me to strictly watch over Leslie during the outdoor school where new students and seniors form a group. The Lenklus family selected few other capable students with noble bloodline and with this, Leslie spent all her time in the outdoor school under the supervision of multiple people, perhaps she’s completely not aware of it.

At that time, I was in a different team. Something may have happened because Leslie got lost in the forest despite the strict guarding instructions.

Someone needs to look for Leslie. At first I thought that it was weird for me to go out and help a younger girl student who I hadn’t talked to yet. But I didn’t hesitate. As everyone rushed into the darkening forest, I was confident that I could find Leslie in the dark forest.

When I think about it, it may have been the sign that I would be contracting a plant spirit… I felt that the spirits of the trees that exist in the nature told me where Leslie was.

“Why are you here?”

When I finally found her, she was at the root of a big tree forming like a den. I reach out to her and she looked up at me. Her eyes told me that no one believes in her.

Somehow, I hesitated to tell her the truth. If I told her, “I was asked by a teacher”, I could imagine what kind of expression the girl in front of me would look like. I thought hard but I didn’t get an answer so at that time, I just said, “I don’t know”.

How did I get Leslie back then? I can’t remember clearly but I piggybacked her as she sprained her foot.This is translated by Yume Neiji

…Until I tell her the truth, I won’t die. So there’s nothing to worry about.

I received instructions from the deputy head teacher and I even know Leslie’s ancestry. I can’t just keep my silence all the time –someday, I should receive punishment from her.

With the facade that I don’t know anything, I enjoyed being called “Grass-nii” and I felt that the time I spent with Leslie, who also had a similar spirit, was cozy.

All women with Lenklus bloodline are destined to have a political marriage. So it’s not unusual for Leslie to do so while I’m away from the school –it is known that all nobles are to be married by the age of eighteen.

“U-Uhm…..Grass-sensei?”

“Oh!…… S-Sorry, I stopped in the hallway.”

I noticed that a woman with short hair is standing in front of me. I haven’t remembered all of the medic’s names yet –this time, I must remember them.

“Ah, you’re going to take a bath right? In the bathroom, there is a note “Men in use”. We made that note for Grass-sensei and your secretary.”

“Thank you very much for your concern”

“N-No, likewise… I’m very grateful for Sensei’s help… W-Well then.”

Somehow she looked flustered and the woman hurries to go –but that’s maybe because she saw a postcard with the motto, “Be quiet in the hallway”, from which she quickly walked away.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)

The people in this fortress are all hard-working people who values discipline. There are different type of people and so far, my social relationship with them is improving, I haven’t had any dispute too. Is it okay to think that I am doing well?

Because I was the only man, I thought I might be quite isolated but it really helps a lot with Lendl-san here.

With that in mind, I open the door with the “Men in use” tag and enter the dressing room.

“Uhm, Lendl-san. I’m going in…”

“Uh……!?”

―No one else can be there other than “Lendl-san”.

There is even the note used by men. Lendl-san who came with me should definitely be a man even if he took off his hat and glasses. But when Lendl-san used magic to protect me from the Goblin’s arrow, I didn’t ask “what type of spirit it is.” If the power of that spirit can make “Lendl-san” lie to me….

“……Grass, s-sensei…..”

That’s how “she” called me… For a moment, I couldn’t connect her to someone I know.

At the age of twelve, she was still an innocent child. But three years later, I knew she changed but I still couldn’t understand how much she changed.

The cloth used for wiping the body unreliably hides her chest. The long wet hair hangs on her shoulder, and she may have concealed it by devising her clothes –her slender, delicate curve.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)

Everything in front of my eyes showed that it’s impossible for “Lendl-san” to be a man!

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Kajiya de Hajimeru Isekai Slow Life

Chapter 22: Supply line is important

July 2, 2020July 3, 2020 Yume Neiji

Apologies everyone, I was so busy this past two days that I was not able to translate. (>▂<) For those reading Homeless Tensei, I am sorry that I will be posting chapters for Hagure and Kajiya instead, they have shorter chapters so I can finish one today. For Homeless, I will try to complete at least two chapters till Sunday. Thank you for understanding.

Regarding the long sword, I also showed the “general model” to Rike and she said, “It’s great, but it’s different from the one you showed me at that time though.” That was her impression. I will show how to do it tomorrow, and for today we will only make the mold for that.

Samia returned by the time the mold has dried and I had put off the fire in the smithy.

“I’m home.”

“Oh, welcome home. How was it?”

When I asked, Samia laughed and showed a complacent smile,

“Since you’re asking for it, I hunted a tree deer for you!”

She proudly said so.

“Oh, you did it. Today too, did you sink it in the lake?”

“Yeah. I have to extract the blood and cool it or else it will taste bad.”

There has been an increase in the number of residents here and furthermore, there will be no problem even if a little more food is secured from now on.

“Alright then, I’ll prepare the food first so both of you should wipe your bodies.”

“Okay”

“Understood”

For our dinner, since I run out of root vegetables, I will make something like a porridge with the barley, meat and bean soup. It has a lot of protein but it should be fine because our work requires our body to move.

“Rike, would you like to go with us tomorrow? We’ll be carrying the deer you see.”

“Is that ok?”

“It’s better to have more people.”

“Then I’ll go with you.”

“Un, I’ll be counting on you.”

At some point, it can be done even with only two people, but getting familiar with the work around here shouldn’t be a bad thing… should be.

“Speaking of which, uhm boss…”

“Hn? What is it?”

“Isn’t it about time to restock iron and charcoal? Do you have a supplier?”

“Hmm, that’s right…”

Although it doesn’t mean that it will run out in a day or two, it’s really about time to worry about the amount of iron ore and charcoal on hand. Up until now, I’m using the materials I received, so sales were entirely profitable, but from this point on, I will incur costs for my materials. So it is now necessary to sell the “luxury models” with the same cost and good interest rate.

However, it really can’t be helped without raw materials.

“I only started working lately, so I don’t have supplier yet. For the time being, I think it will likely last for a month…”

“During that time, we have to find a place to buy it, is that right?”

“Un. The next time we go to town, I will ask Marius-san or the peddler guy when I see him.”

“Me too, I’ll try to contact someone.”

“I’m counting on you.”

For now, I have no choice but to leave it to fate. Ah right!,

“Samia”

“Hn?”

“How is your arrowhead doing?”

“It’s still in great shape. When the tree deer turns into a big one, the skin around its back becomes hard. There are times when I can’t pierce it with my arrowhead before, but I can now pierce it without any difficulty.”

“Is that so? Oh yeah, you said that I shouldn’t give the heart to the wolves right? What should I do with it then?”

“Bury it in the soil of the forest.”

“Bury it?”

“Un. That’s how I return its soul to the forest. Then the forest will give it a new life.”

“I see…”

Is it like a primitive belief? Rike is also very much impressed, it seems to be the beastmen’s custom or it could be a custom applied only in this forest.

“Samia will have a break tomorrow after dealing with the deer right? Can you help me again?”Translated by Yume Neiji

“Oh, is that okay?”

“I don’t really mind.”

In this way, I think it would be nice if Samia would be able to do the work of Rike and Rike would be able to help Samia’s work, but, will it happen?

The next day, the three of us head to the lake. I brought the water vat and an axe. First, I will make a log carrier (like a roof rack), but when I tried to cut trees with the axe,

“Oh, b-boss! What is this?!”

“Hn? Ah, this axe?”

“Axe huh, this is really great!”

Rike was very excited. I should have shown it to her yesterday…

“Do you want to try it?”

“Is that alright!?”

“Yeah. Be careful, don’t be reckless or you’ll cut yourself.”

“Yes!”

Rike holds the axe I passed to her. Somehow, she looks like an amazing dwarf.

“Ok, I’m doing it!”

Rike hits the axe against the tree. Ko-on!, a pleasant sound echoed out but it looks like nothing is happening. Translated by Yume Neiji

“?”

Rike looks curious so I call out,

“It’s dangerous so don’t get near to it.”

“Eh? Y-Yes!”

Rike appeals to me, after I stopped her.

“It made a sound but there was no response…”

That’s just right.

“Oh- well, it’s about time.”

“?”

Just then, when Rike looked back, the tree falls down on the opposite side where she hit the axe.

“Eh—!?”

Rike exclaimed in a loud voice. Samia says,

“That’s shocking right? When I first saw it, I was a little uncomfortable. Despite that, Eizou looked calm.”

Samia expressed her sympathy. Did she really think of such thing in the past?

“Anyways, it cuts like that so be careful with it.”

“I-I understand.”

Rike feels nervous but it seems that she had grasped the trick because just like a while ago, about 4 trees are cut down and processed into logs.

“Your workmanship is pretty good.”

“I did something similar.”

Hmm, that’s normal since she has experience it before and besides, we are only going to build an extension. We then tie the logs together with a rope.

“Alright then, let’s go pull it up.”

After I called out, with splashing sound, Samia went into the lake where she sank the tree deer. It is pretty deep. With our heights, me and Samia can afford going in but Rike may barely reach it.Please read at yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com

“Rike, wait for a while here.”

“Yes”

Then, when I headed to the area where Samia is, the sunken deer is of a considerable size. It may be over 2 meters long.

“Oh, it’s pretty big!”

“Right? I injured it once but it still escaped, it took me a while to hunt it down.”

“Un, by its size, that should be true.”

With this size, it would have been difficult to sink it here.

“This would have been a difficult feat. You did great.”

“Hehehe”Please read at yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com

As I complimented her, Samia feel delighted.

First, me and Samia pull the deer to the place where Rike is. From there, with Rike joining us, we pulled it together so we were able to pull it up to the shore very quickly.

After that, just like before, we drag the deer to the log carrier and fix the deer into it, after filling the water vat with water, we also fix it into the log carrier. Now that we are ready to move, the three of us drag the log carrier.

It took us about 30 minutes to get back to the house.

Well, it’s dismantling time from here. It is pretty big so it is more difficult to lift than the previous time. The process of stripping the skin was not that different from before, but Rike was surprised again by the sharpness of the “serious model” knife.

Since me and Samia use it on a daily basis, I didn’t cut any unnecessary parts but if I’m not used to it, I may even cut my skin. When taking out the internal organs, it’s also likely to damage the organs that shouldn’t be messed (like bladder, gallbladder or large intestines).

I promised to show the “luxury model” to Rike today, but the “serious model” knife may also be good for Rike.Please read at yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com

Although the deer was large, it was quickly turned into meat. The amount of meat is plenty in proportion to its physique.

“With all this, even if all the three of us are big eaters, we have two weeks to spare. Samia, you’re a great help.”

When I said so, Samia replies,

“I-Is that so? Then I’ll catch one again next time!”

She happily said so.

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Hagure Seirei Ino Shinsatsu Kiroku

Chapter 45: Emotions

July 2, 2020July 3, 2020 Yume Neiji

What should I talk about first? Above anything else, Her Highness’ spirit mark that was interrupted in the middle should be completed.

After doing that, I can bring Her Highness to the sacred tree. I think there is a high possibility that there will be a contract between Her Highness and the spirit of the sacred tree, though this is not a certainty.

Usually, performing spirit selection ceremony will allow one to contract with the spirits in the spirit world. With that power, one can interfere with the spirits in this world… For many generations, the royal shrine maiden had a direct contract with the sacred tree.

At the very least, I did study about the contracts with spirits but I don’t know everything because even a teacher candidate at the academy can only teach a small part of it.

However, there are some laws regarding the spiritual mark. There is also a big difference in design between men and women, but with half of it drawn, it is not that difficult to finish the other half though.

“…Grass, what’s the problem? With that troubled expression…”

“N-No…. About that, although it is presumptuous of me to say this… First, in order for Your Highness to be able to control your magical power, it is necessary to complete the “spirit mark” that is partly drawn on you.”

“Uh…”This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)

Raquel-san and the two maids were so surprised that they can’t help but raise their voice –I knew they would, but if I beat around the bush, the conversation wouldn’t go any further.

“To my body… e-even to those parts?”

“Yes, it’s been quite a while since it was drawn, so some parts have faded… The Spirit Mark is like a contract for contracting with a spirit and exercising its power. The fact that it is drawn means that Your Highness was scheduled to undergo the ritual of “spirit selection ceremony” and it was interrupted for some reason.”

Her Highness listened to my story without any question. As I am in front of those eyes, I feel that she can see through my inner most thoughts and I feel restless.

Drawing the spirit mark also means that I have to look at her body again. At the academy, taking the emotions of the students into consideration, other than those parts where the spirit mark will be drawn, the other parts are covered with cloth and the method for drawing the spirit mark is done part by part –Still, since I have to draw on the entire upper body, it also includes the parts that should not be seen normally…

“I understand. Then, would you please draw that mark? If it’s now, I think it will be convenient because I’m not wearing anything under this blanket.”

“…B-But…”This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)

“Just say it. Why are you being flustered….? It is Her Highness will. It’s better to calm yourself then draw.”

“N-No, if there is someone who is good at drawing, it is okay to ask that person to do it instead. There is a drug that makes the paint temporarily visible to anyone. Of course, it does not harm the human body.”

“I-If it’s like that… Karin is very good at drawing, so we can leave it to her… B-But, I think it would be better if Grass-sensei will draw it directly so as to avoid any mistake…..”

Soara is quite panicked –In contrast, Karin is calm. Perhaps, with that personality, she is not overly afraid in regards to Her Highness.

“…Grass, you’re worried for me isn’t it? Alright, Karin…can you draw it as Grass teaches you? I think your painting is good and the letters are also beautiful, I’m sure you can do well.”This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)

“……Certainly!……”

Karin replies with a very soft voice. I don’t know because she hadn’t spoken for a long time, but her voice is refreshing and even if it’s a whisper like speech, I heard it clearly.

“…..Kindly tell me what to do….. I will do exactly as Doctor-sama says…”

“I-I understand. First, on a paper, I need to you to write the spirit mark on Her Highness’ body. For that purpose….”

“You don’t have to be reserved to me, Karin is also a girl…”

Her Highness says so and looks at me. It is like she’s saying, “What are you waiting for?”.

“…Grass, can you go out for a bit?”

“Uh….S-Sorry. Then, I will explain how to draw it and go out after.”

I asked Karin to make an exact copy of it, taught her how to draw it then I left the room. Sitting on the chair outside, I take a breath. It takes a long time to copy the figures so I was told that it would be okay to leave.

I have a serious misconception –Her Highness is human too, I didn’t realize the obvious because I think of Her Highness as a transcendental…

….It’s normally embarrassing, but she listened to me because it is necessary. I also have to be more sensitive…. That should have been obvious!

I feel restless while waiting. Looking out the window, the moon floats in the night sky –For a moment, I thought of going back to my own room to regain my composure.

I yearned to live like a plant, but I couldn’t do it at all. I must see to it that today is the last time that I will be disturbed seeing a woman’s body –with that in mind, I walk through the quiet corridor and left Her Highness’ residence.

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I head to the medic’s residence and go to our room. I opened the door with my key and went inside –it seemed that Lendl-san is back, the door to his bedroom was open.

But he doesn’t seem to be in the room. If so, is he taking a hot shower?

Since it is a shared bathroom, there is no need to wait in line. I also have to wash my body. When I think about it, I didn’t even have time to wash my body –a day’s worth of dirt was on my clothes and I also can’t hide the sweaty smell.

I take some clothes for me to change into and head to the bathroom. There will be a problem if there’s is a woman inside but if Lendl-san is the one inside, then the other soldiers won’t make a fuss.

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Hagure Seirei Ino Shinsatsu Kiroku

Chapter 44: Waking up

June 29, 2020November 18, 2020 Yume Neiji

Since the medical examination is over, there might be problem if the two of us remain in the maid’s room, so I move a chair to the corridor and prepare to wait for Her Highness condition update, but–

“Don’t just worry about us. Isn’t it better if Grass would take a rest too?”

As Raquel-san stand beside me, she glances here and there. With a wry smile, I answered,

“When I was a trainee, I was assigned to one of the most complex hospital in the royal capital….Even at midnight, the condition of some patients would suddenly change so I often had to deal with it by myself. That’s why, no matter how deep I slept, I learned a trick that could wake me instantly.”

“N-Not that… I’m not saying that because you’re tired you’ll fall asleep during important times. What I meant was that since I’m here, why don’t you take a rest in the room…”

“I’m fine. There’s a good reason why I would like to sleep while sitting in a chair. The chair is mostly made of wood, so if I ask it to “wake me up in an emergency”, it will wake me up.”

“…Grass, are you diligent or just unusual? I feel like both of them. I can’t really understand how an adolescent man thinks.”

Raquel-san folded her arms and closed her eyes. Looking at her profile, I feel like asking the thing that I’m always curious about.

“Raquel-san, I don’t think our age is that far from each other. Presha-san is younger, but Raquel-san…”

“I’m one year older than Dite, I’m 20 this year. I became a knight apprentice at twelve, and I became an attack captain at fifteen. Before I moved to Isle Rose Fortress, I was given the position of a knight captain. But…..for that position I still…”

“N-No… you’re too humble. 20 years old… to do so, you’re just one step below my stepsister.”

“Is that so?…. I’m almost the same age as her huh. I heard that Her Highness has an old friendly relation with her but I haven’t heard much about it.”

Raquel-san suddenly laughed. Somehow, when I said that I have an older sister, I feel like the way she looks at me have become kinder –I have too little immunity towards women you know!Translated by Yume Neiji

“To send Grass as a military doctor… there may have been some conflict right? When I first saw it, I thought it would be nice for a student to come to the battlefield but…. Grass’ sister must have been worried, isn’t it?”

“Yeah…But my dream was to become a court magician. I can imagine the severity of being a military doctor and I knew it would even be tougher. Still, I’m glad I came here.”

“…Even in this situation, you’re glad huh. That’s what you think. The people who you meet might lose their lives tomorrow. At such frontline, there are a lot of people who get sick.”

Many soldiers died today. Even if the damage done to the enemy is many times greater, I don’t think one could be insensitive towards the sense of death.

“Even if I met them or not, I want to help as much as I can. Using magic on the battlefield is the same… it’s within the scope of the work of a military doctor. Without having any casualty is part of medical care for me.”

Raquel-san closed her eyes and she seemed to be thinking about something.

―Right now, she must be thinking of the subordinates who lost their lives today. Her thinly opened eyes is not looking here, it seemed to reflect somewhere that could never be reached.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)

“Rita was a lively girl. She was very competitive and was always competing with her best friend Sara for the best spearman. Anna was born in the Western Territories and she would always say that she wanted to protect her hometown with her own hands… She was such a patient girl. Rebecca was an excellent sword user. Astina-denka found her swordsmanship promising… From now on, she will be a big part of our Knights….”

Forty-two died on the war. Each of them had a dream that they wanted to fulfil but it was cut off in the middle. Many people died on Zirconia’s side too. I wonder how many people had died in the waves of the war before this fortress.

I think that rather than feeling sad, I now feel a stronger urge. No matter what happens, the war must end –as soon as possible!

I didn’t look at Raquel-san. If she is crying, I think that she didn’t want me to look at her face. However, I strongly grip my right fist. What can I do in order not to repeat this regret that I could not do anything for those who died?

..Stop Zirconia. Bring it to a ceasefire… For that purpose, I need to think of what should be done. From my position, what on earth can I do?

“Doctor-sama…, Her Highness has regained consciousness…!”

“Uh… I understand, I’ll be there at once.”

After Soara informed us, she re-enters Her Highness’ bedroom. Her Highness, who was sleeping a while ago, woke up and is sitting on the bed, she is looking this way.

“…Grass Weed. And Raquel… Please come here.”

In accordance with Her Highness words, Raquel-san and I stood near the bed. As the Knight Captain, Raquel-san tightens her facial expression –she didn’t show her fragile side in front of Her Highness, and I can feel her strong determination.

“I…..Once more, I lost consciousness again. At the time of bathing…”

“Y-Yes…. We carried Your Highness to this room.”

Soara and Karin are waiting behind us and listening. These two brought Her Highnesses to the bedroom, it means that they are also the ones who did the first aid.

“…I knew that my body was losing power. Fighting and reading the enemy’s “course”… both of these is putting strain on my body.”

“Yes…it’s exactly as what Your Highness says. Your Highness has a very strong magical power, but for some reason you can’t control it.”

Her Highness places her hand around her abdomen. The point below the navel ―it’s around the part where the spirit mark is, the half moon.

“…I felt that the force flowing in my body was stagnant somewhere… it was an unnatural flow. To identify the cause, I have to recall my childhood, but some of my memory is missing. In that missing memory… I know the reason why I can’t control my magic is in there…”.Please read at yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com

“Yes, probably… Umm about that, Your Highness, earlier I…”

“…You examined me right? After I woke up, I somehow felt it. It was you who woke me up… Grass Weed…”

I applied medicine to her lower body and used magic to help her restore some magic. If she realized it at that time that my magic had entered her body –she would have known how I treated her.

“Don’t be so reserved. Since what you have done is just a treatment… The warmth of the power you sent inside me conveys your integrity. Even though you came here to be my direct subordinate, because of my narrow-mindedness I didn’t accept you readily…. I’m sorry.”

Her Highness bows to me. Her long blonde hair flows smoothly like a thread –for a moment, I don’t know what happened so I couldn’t react immediately. Her Highness thanked me for treating her. It was also the moment when I was recognized as a court magician both in name and reality.

“I have something to tell you. This is a request from me… Zirconia will attack in no time. At that time, I will do my best so that the soldiers would not get hurt even a little. I want to do everything I can.”

―Zirconia, which should have been defeated, attacks the border again.

In the eyes of Her Highness, who speaks of that nightmare like reality, there is an unwavering will. She has the strong desire to overcome this predicament and protect everyone.

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Kajiya de Hajimeru Isekai Slow Life

Chapter 21: The road is still halfway

June 28, 2020July 2, 2020 Yume Neiji

The next day, after we finished eating breakfast, me and Rike went to the place where I had loaded the timber two weeks ago. Samia goes out for hunting with a bento on hand. I said, “I would like to have deer meat today…”, I’ll be expecting it.

“Well, from today, we will use this lumber to build a new room. However, it will definitely take a lot of time so half of the day we will build a room and the other half will be for blacksmithing.”

“Understood!”

“Well then, let’s start!”

“Yes, Boss!”

Rike replies cheerfully. Then we get to work.

According to Samia, there are few earthquakes here and it doesn’t rain so much. Actually, it’s been a while since I came here and it didn’t really rain. Is it climatically similar to Germany in my previous world? The name of this forest is also “Black Forest” –Schwarzwald in German.Translated by Yume Neiji

Anyway this place doesn’t seem that humid. We will create the additional room by directly burying pillars without placing foundation stones. As for my previous world, even in Japan where there is high humidity, the Ise Grand Shrine’s reconstruction time is only once every 20 years. Even if there is a difference (whether someone will live in it or none), the pillars themselves should be the same or even better. So I thought there would be no problem with this method.Translated by Yume Neiji

We will dig the holes for the pillars with the hoe handle that was made in the previous work modified to be parallel to the blade, not at right angles. I forgot to ask Samia if it’s only the ground around here or the whole forest, but it’s quite hard soil.

With this hardness, I think it will be tough without a good hoe and strengthened muscular strength. I’m glad I had them, and I thank the one who gave them to me from the bottom of my heart.

Eventually we were able to dig deeply, in there, we will put the end of the log that will become the pillar. We then tied the log with a rope so we can pull it. As Rike and I pulled it together, the edge of the log caught on the edge of the hole, and the log stood up as it fell into the hole.

As the pillar stood up, we hold the log in place and steadily hit it several times to fortify the bottom. After that, I hold the log while Rike fill the hole back. We were able to build a pillar right away.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com

The same work was repeated all morning until the pillars for two rooms were built. But it’s still a little unsteady, so I have to strengthen it tomorrow or it will be no good.

In the afternoon, it’s Rike’s much awaited blacksmithing time. For now I guess I’ll make her create a long sword in parallel with me. “General model” is already out of stock. So I’ll make two molds before lunch. After lunch, my work usually involves melting the iron and casting it in the mold but this time, I’ll only manage the fire and bellows (when I’m alone, I’m using magic to create wind). I decided to make Rike do the casting. She travels to broaden her views but it looks like she’s still proficient in using her hands. Soon after, the melted iron was poured into two molds.

While waiting for them to cool down, we’ll make knives to replenish the stock. I’ll do it first and then let Rike do the same.

Because my blacksmithing skill is a “cheat”, I wasn’t taught so similarly, I don’t really know how to teach her. In addition, we’ll be making the “general model” this time so I’m not really putting much effort during the process. I feel bad that I could only come up with the “look and steal” method. For today, she’ll learn like this.

I take out a sheet metal and heat it on the firebed. I hit it with a hammer to shape it, but while shaping it, I did not spend too much effort. During the process, Rike is trying not to miss any moment.

“How is it? Did you learn how it works?”

“Yes. Boss is amazing after all! It looks like you can hear the voice of the iron. But you’re not even doing it that seriously.”

“You can tell?”

“Yes of course! There’s not much power exerted after all. Above all, it can’t be compared to the long sword you showed me before.”

Ah right! Rike did look at the “luxury model”.

“This is what I can show you for today. Tomorrow, I’ll show you another one superior to this.”This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com

“Is that ok!?”

“Yeah. Though I feel reluctant teaching it to my disciple, it can’t be helped. Today, our target is to create stocks for sale so we only did this much.”

“Thank you very much, Boss!”

Rike is delighted that she’s even about to jump at any moment.

“Then next is Rike’s turn.”

“Yes!”

Like what I did, Rike heats the sheet metal on the firebed then hits it with a hammer. Perhaps because she is a dwarf, her appearance looks powerful.

Eventually, the sheet metal became a knife. She grabbed it with a pincher and lift it as it is then she looks at me.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com

“How is this?”

When I was asked, I looked at it and there is not much difference compared to the “general model” I made. However, while heating and hammering, there was something like wee bit dispersion that occurs. How do I say it, it’s like the only difference is the iron formation. This may be the difference between the cheat holder me and Rike. So far, I’m convinced that Rike can definitely make my “luxury model”.

“Good job! However, you can still aim for a better one. I’m not really good at teaching. I can only tell you to observe and steal the techniques but you can definitely make the long sword that I showed you yesterday.”

When I praised her, Rike says,

“Yes! I will devote myself!”

With a smile on her face, she responded spiritedly.

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Homeless Tensei: Isekai De Jiyuu Sugiru Majutsu Jisoku Seikatsu

Chapter 20: Seems like I evolved

June 27, 2020July 4, 2020 Yume Neiji

We work in the field as usual. That said, weeding and watering is better than not doing it. And because of the fast growth rate, harvesting must be done regularly. Currently, our food storage area is full of vegetables as we can’t eat them all.

“But this is really a mysterious place. Where does nutrition come from?”

I said that while I’m weeding and Erna replies back while she’s watering.

“Maybe the corpses of the creatures here are the source of nutrition…”

“I see! It may be the case! The corpses at the disposal site that have become nutrients are distributed to each level of the dungeon! The reason why this place is so prosperous is probably because it is close to the disposal site!”

Once I realized it, it was now easy to understand. According to its own cycle in the dungeon, food chains were created.Translated by Yume Neiji

But I wonder who created this mechanism and for what purpose…

Of course, how monsters occur is still a mystery.

“Have you heard what’s at the bottom of the dungeon?”

“Hmmm well… I heard that according to the report of the adventurer who has gone through the dungeon, there are amazing treasures there.”

“Amazing treasures? How amazing is it?”

Erna thinks with her finger on her mouth.

“Hmm? We might know if we go to the royal capital, but unfortunately this is the countryside, so we won’t know.”

“In the end, it’s still a mystery huh. I just started reading Great Mage’s book too, it looks like I still have a long way to go.”

I started reading the books in the hideout. It’s not because they are the books left by Great Mage Moore but rather, it’s because of my interest in the former resident who lived here. I did not progress that easily though. That is because the words written by Moore were difficult to read as they were written in a quirky style.

Even Erna, a resident of this world, couldn’t understand it unless she opens the dictionary on the bookshelf. As for me, I stopped reading his diary at the very first page.

When the field work was over, me and Erna head to the disposal site. Corpse looting may be a job that is being looked down upon but it is not a reason to refrain from making more money.

As usual, seeing the mountain of corpses, I put my hands together and pray for their souls.

“Hey, I’ve been wondering about it for a long time now, why do you put your hands together?”

“In my hometown, this is an act of expressing prayer. I’m doing it in a sense of gratitude.”

“Gratitude huh… Then why do you thank the corpses of these strangers?”

“In a sense it’s in appreciation of their hard work and I’m doing that through prayer. I hope that you pray and thank the dead too.”

Erna answers with “Hmmm”. She then put her hands together and bowed just like I did. There may also be religions in this world but I think that the feelings while praying are the same.

Immediately after, we approach the mountain of corpses and collect the weapons and armors. As I collect the silver coins and magic stones in the rucksack, I found something rare inside.

“Is this a map?”

When I opened the parchment, an island like that of Australia was drawn on it. At this moment, it is not possible to tell whether this is an island or a continent, but for now, I’ll just call it an island.

At the center of the island, it is described as “Rogas Kingdom”, and many other countries are marked around it. The territory is not so large, and it feels like a small country surrounded by five great powers. And this small country is the country where I currently live.

“Hey Erna. Where is the Mana city here?”

“Let me see…. Hmm, is it around here?”

She pointed the eastern frontier of the Rogas Kingdom. It’s definitely a rural area. In the nearby vicinity, a country called “Estent Empire” is written.

“Where is Erna’s hometown?”

“My hometown is here.”

The country she pointed to is written as “Sanargia Great Forest Country”. It is located in the upper left of the Rogas Kingdom and appears to be adjacent to Estent Empire.

“To call it Great forest Country…”

“That is just right! It is Sacred Tree-sama that governs the country after all. Do you have any complaint about it?”

Erna glared at me and I could only swallow my words. It’s strange that a sacred tree governs the country but in a world with magic, it might happen.

I want to go there someday.

For the time being, I put the map in my pocket and start looting for corpses again.

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“Hey, did you try your Skill Picking on the corpses?”

I am looting a corpse when I heard Erna’s voice. Certainly, I haven’t tried it yet, but that skill can’t be that simple, right? While thinking so, I used the Skill Picking on the corpse.

【Kevin McLaine: Swordsmanship(Intermediate), Taijutsu A(Intermediate), Self Recovery (Beginner): Please select the skill to acquire】

I must have an outrageous foolish look. That was a shocker!

Gingerly, I select the skills and then these words appeared in my head,

【Do you want to acquire Swordsmanship(Intermediate), Taijutsu A (Intermediate), Self Recovery (Beginner)? YES/NO】

After selecting YES, I immediately opened my status to confirm the changes.

【Status】
Name: Shinichi Tanaka
Age: 17 years old (56 years old)
Race: Homeless
Occupation: Adventurer
Magic attribute: No Attribute
Magic: None
Skills: Appraisal (Advanced), Pressure Point (Advanced), Swordsmanship (Advanced), Archery(Beginner), Axemanship(Beginner), Spearmanship(Beginner), Taijutsu A (Intermediate) ↑, Super Sensation(Beginner), Self Recovery(Beginner) New, Skill Picking

Certainly, the acquired skills are added. I was so happy that I wanted to dance naked. I didn’t really do it because Erna is here.

This is a great skill!

Appraisal and pressure points skills were also quite good, but they can’t outdo this one. Getting skills from the dead huh… Even if I made mistake, is it possible to gain skills and get stronger?This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)

A hero, Shinichi Tanaka is born.

“Hey, what happened? Did you get a skill?”

Erna seems fed up as she stares at me. For the time being, I take a deep breath to calm down.

“Apparently, Skill Picking enables me to get a skill from a corpse.”

“E-eh!? What’s with that!? Isn’t that against the rules!”

“Uhm, in the meantime let’s keep this a secret between us.”

“…Y-Yeah, that would be for the better. I’m sure it’s going to be a big problem if it is known.”

After ending the conversation with Erna, I decided to get skills from random corpses. I won’t know what kind of skill it is unless I use it.

Then my status changed significantly.

【Status】
Name: Shinichi Tanaka
Age: 17 years old (56 years old)
Race: Homeless
Occupation: Adventurer
Magic attribute: No Attribute
Magic: None
Skills: Appraisal (Advanced), Pressure Point (Advanced), Swordsmanship (Advanced), Axemanship (Advanced) ↑, Spearmanship (Advanced) ↑, Hammermanship (Advanced) new, Archery (Advanced) ↑, Taijutsu A (Advanced), Taijutsu B (Advanced) new, Stealth (Intermediate) new, Danger Detection (Advanced) new, Super Sensation (Beginner), Self Recovery (Intermediate) ↑, Skill Picking

There is one thing I understand.

Regardless of how many times I acquired a skill with the same rank, the skill is not added. Even if I add Swordsmanship (Beginner) to Swordsmanship (Beginner), it will still be in a beginner level. Therefore, it wouldn’t make sense unless I aim for the higher rank of the skills I already have.

Nevertheless, looking at the skills I acquired, I don’t mind. This is still a skill festival. Wasshoi! Wasshoi!

I am especially happy about Stealth and Self Recovery. Stealth seems to be able to erase my presence, and it is so effective that Erna even frantically search for me as I disappeared before her eyes.

However, sound and odor were not erased so it may be dangerous if I use it incorrectly. As the name suggests, Self Recovery seems to be a skill that increases my recovery speed.

With my knife I cut my arm and the scene in which the wound closes up in a few seconds occurred. If I have to say my impression, it felt unpleasant.

But as expected, the recovery is not as much as the cure mushroom. Anyway, it was a big harvest today.

Me and Erna then leave the disposal site and return to the hideout.

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After making stew for dinner, I poured it into a wooden bowl and give it to Erna. When the preparations were over, we started eating together.

Erna picks up the stew with a spoon and eats a bite.

“So delicious!….. Why is it that Shinichi is better than me at cooking?”

“Uh, I also don’t know why. Rather, it is strange that Erna is a poor cook.”

When I say so, she clicked her tongue. It seems that I shouldn’t have mentioned the part where she is poor at cooking. But speaking of it, before I became a homeless, I was quite good at my part-time job in a restaurant. To begin with, I didn’t hate cooking and on holidays, I used to show off some elaborate dishes for my family. At that time, I thought I have a nice family, but it must have been a misunderstanding. It’s my past that I want to forget…This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)

“But this stew is a dish that goes well with bread. I’ve never seen such a dish before, so where did Shinichi really come from?”

“As I said before, I don’t even know where this is. I’m a wanderer lost in this distant place.”

“Homeless, right? But thanks to that, I was able to meet Shinichi and I even become a proper mage. I’m really grateful.”

Erna’s cheeks turn pinkish while chewing. I will also feel shy saying thanks directly to someone.

“Don’t worry about it, it’s fine so quickly eat more.”

“Yup!”

I scoop up some stew with a spoon and the thick white soup produce steam. After putting it in my mouth, the mellow sweetness and the rich extract of meat and vegetables entwined on my tongue, the slightly added cheese also enhances the flavour.

―But words suddenly prompted while I’m having such meal.

【Evolution will begin soon. Once evolution is completed, there is no going back. Do you want to evolve? YES/NO】

For a few seconds I was stunned while holding the spoon.

Evolution? W-What the heck is that?

“Hey Erna…I’ve been asked if I’ll go through with my evolution, but please tell me what it means…”This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)

When I said so, Erna was also stunned.

“Evolution…..what will you become?”

“Uhm…I don’t know, it’s not written…”

“Alright, just in case, I will explain. Evolution means that one can level up their race. For elves, we become high elves while for humans, they become high humans. But it is very rare to evolve. I also don’t know the reason for it but it seems that there are cases where one can become a different race.”

“A different race…”

I’m worried! Is it okay to evolve like this? Or should I cancel it?

I’m also satisfied with my current self, that’s for certain. If I proceed with this evolution thing, I may even lose the skills I have acquired by evolving…

When I look at Erna, she nods at me with a smile on her face.

“I will never leave Shinichi even if you’ve become any other race. It will be alright, it will surely be a wonderful evolution.”

“Uhm…”

Well it’s also true that I cannot move forward if I am afraid of facing changes. I even decided to live in this world. Then, I will take it boldly like a homeless would!

I selected YES from the displayed characters.

【Evolution will start in 5 minutes. You will experience extreme drowsiness, so please lie in a safe place and wait. 】

I hurriedly finish my food and I lied down on the sofa right after. I’m now prepared to evolve. I’m a little excited about this, what will I look like after? Maybe, I’ll have four arms… Mufufu, I’m really looking forward to it.

“Wait a minute! What should I do while Shinichi is evolving!?”

“Hn? Well… you can just read a book first and wait until I wake up. If it takes a long time, you can just cook and eat by yourself.”

“Gnununu… I’m not good at cooking…”

She groaned but having hit by extreme drowsiness, it makes it hard for me to talk. I then closed my eyelids and soon, my consciousness was then cut off as I succumbed to slumber.

“Uh………”

When I woke up, the room was already dark, seems like I overslept. I am very thirsty so I start drinking water from the water bottle next to the stove. I drank about 3 litres of water. Satisfied, I sit down on the sofa.

Thinking why I overslept, I immediately recall that evolution thing. That’s right, I should have evolved!This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)

I quickly turn on the light and moved in front of the mirror.

“Whooaaaaaaa! What the heck is this!”

My body turned into a bigger size and my height grown up to 180cm. In addition, a tribal patterned arabesque tattoo spread all over my body, it strongly emphasizes its existence up to my neck.

Finally, my hair! My hair which was black and about the shoulder length now extended up to my feet and it changed into transparent silver hair.

I immediately took out the knife and trimmed my hair till an appropriate length.

“This length should be fine…”

I’m satisfied though it’s a little longer than before. I then stared at my face in the mirror. I now have a deep chiselled features, my appearance may have been improved. I looked quite handsome.

“Fu~a~ Shinichi, you finally wake up…”

Erna who’s in her pajamas comes out of the bedroom, she stared at me with her eyes wide.

“Err… who…?”

“What are you talking about? It’s me. It’s Shinichi Tanaka.”

“Eeeh?! It’s really Shinichi!?”

She runs up to me and made a serious observation. Rather than that, I was surprised at the strength of my current body. I’m brimming with power and my fighting spirit seems to be welling up.

The evolution tremendously strengthened my body.

When I opened the status, I found out what I had evolved into…

【Status】
Name: Shinichi Tanaka
Age: 17 years old (56 years old)
Race: Homeless (Variant)
Occupation: Adventurer
Magic attribute: No Attribute
Magic: None
Skills: Appraisal (Advanced), Pressure Point (Advanced), Swordsmanship (Advanced), Axemanship (Advanced), Spearmanship (Advanced), Hammermanship (Advanced) new, Archery (Advanced), Taijutsu A(Advanced), Taijutsu B(Advanced), Stealth (Intermediate), Danger Detection (Advanced), Super Sensation (Beginner), Self Recovery (Intermediate), Skill Picking

I became a homeless variant!

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Kajiya de Hajimeru Isekai Slow Life

Chapter 20: New Resident

June 26, 2020June 28, 2020 Yume Neiji

Today, Rike is coming back with us.

I told her that we can come back tomorrow to pick her up but she is eager to go with us today, so I consent to it. If we take our time here it will eventually get dark and become dangerous, so I ask Rike to pack her luggage quickly so we can go home early.

Fortunately (?), since she was not sure when she would leave, it seems that she always keeps her luggage at the ready. She immediately descended from the second floor. However……

“Are you alright with that luggage?”

“Yes. I’ve came this far with this in tow.”

“Is that so?”

Rike is carrying a rucksack about half of her size. I don’t know if it was done during her travels but there are traces of repairs here and there. But, as Rike says, she came this far with that so I guess it’s okay to walk just like this.Yume Neiji

“Then, let’s go right away. Even though we have Samia with us, it will be difficult when the sun sets.”

“Okay, Boss!”

Rike answers cheerfully. Let’s make her stop with the boss thing…

The three of us walk to the main road in a hurry. Aside from me and Samia, Rike drank a fair amount of sake and her luggage was big but she’s walking steadily. Is it because she’s a dwarf? This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com

Then we arrived at the forest entrance more or less 20 minutes earlier than usual.

“We’ll be going through the forest from here on so don’t stray from us.”

“Yes, boss!”

“If by any chance you got lost, I’ll surely find you so don’t make any loud voice. If there’s a dangerous being in the area, I’m afraid you might attract it instead.”

Samia warned her.

“Y-Yes, I understand.”

“We will take a break after an hour, so please do your best until then.”

“Yes!”

Then we start moving into the forest. Rike wasn’t too worried, but it seems like she’s not used to walk in the forest, she occasionally trips over tree roots and grass. Even so, we still didn’t get late. She was able to keep with us until the first break.

“Rike, are your legs still fine? If you feel any pain, just say so alright?”

“No, I’m fine. This is nothing.”

“In cases like this, it is more dangerous if you overdo it. If you feel any discomfort, please tell me immediately.”

“Yes. I understand, boss.”

Then, after about 1 hour after moving again, we arrived at my house. We barely made it before the sun set, my house stood in the dim light. On the way, Rike didn’t collapse nor complain that her legs hurt.

“This is our house and it’s also our workshop.”

“Wow, it’s pretty big.”

“Well, yeah.”

At least she’s more surprised at the sudden appearance of such a house.

“Are your legs alright?”

“Yes. I’m fine! It’s easier to walk than what I expected!”

“Is that so? Then let’s get inside for the time being.”

I used the key to remove the bolt and opened the door.

“Yes!”

Pitter-patter, Rike goes in. Samia follows right after.

“Samia-”

I called out to her.

“Hn? What is it?”

“Thank you.”

I knew that Samia chose a route that was easy to walk on and less likely to meet other creatures.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com

“O-Okay…”

Samia enters the house looking flustered and bashful. I remember that she laughed after Rike called me boss but, this girl, in times like this looks really cute.

I let Rike and Samia put their luggage in the bedroom while I head to the study to put mine, then I prepare our meals quickly and the three of us surround the dining table.

“Well then, it’s nice to have you here but there are not enough rooms to sleep in. So, Samia and Rike will sleep in the bedroom for the meantime.”

“Eh? No, I will feel bad! I don’t want to get in between you two. I also have camping equipment with me, so I can just set it on this floor.”

“Hn? Even now, me and Samia are sleeping separately, so nothing will change in particular.”

In fact, Samia still slept in my bedroom and I was sleeping in the study. Samia said she can now give up the bedroom for several times, but each time, I refused. By the way, I am sleeping with a blanket now, and surprisingly, I can sleep more comfortably than I expected.

“Eh, is that so? Even though you’re a couple?”

“Puuh!?”

Samia spouted the deer soup she was eating before I can even react.

“I–I–I-Idiot! What are you saying?! Me and Eizou aren’t like that!”

Samia fiercely protests with most likely a bright red face. I’m not really sure about beastman’s complexion.

“Really? When I first met you, Samia-san is always protecting boss. And after that, you can communicate with just glancing at each other and from the way boss speaks, I can see that he also cares for Samia-san. So I’m certain that’s the case.…”

Rike thought it’s strange. It’s only been about a month since I met Samia, but since we’ve been together almost all the time, we were able to naturally convey our thoughts without speaking like telepathy to a certain extent. Samia generally understands what I want to say. However, being noticed like this… it’s a little embarrassing.

“Well, that’s how it is. There’s nothing going on between me and Samia for now. We’re like a family though.”

“Since you’re both living in the same workshop, right?”

So in a dwarf’s sense, living in the same workshop is equal to a family huh.

“Yeah something like that.”

When I glanced at Samia, I’m not sure if she has already recovered considerably but, she’s curled up while drinking soup. Not good, so this is what she means….

“Well then, for that reason, two girls will stay in the bedroom and the man will use the study room. That will be our room allocation. As the owner of this house and as the boss of the workshop, this is my decision and it cannot be changed.”

“Yes”

“Ye-s”

Rike and Samia responded. Probably they are not convinced with this but I have no choice but to push through with it.

“Well, please bear with it until each room is created.”

“Speaking of which, do we already have lumbers?”

“Yeah. We already secured enough… I think. It should be dry soon so we can start tomorrow.”This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com

“I understand!”

“Okay”

Thus, the resident in my house increased by one more person.

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Hagure Seirei Ino Shinsatsu Kiroku

Chapter 43: First Aid

June 26, 2020June 29, 2020 Yume Neiji

The room next to the bedroom of Her Highness seems to be a room reserved for the maids, the room is also simple and the only decoration is the flowers on top of the chest.

“…..what should I do?”

“Hmmm yeah….. then…. on the bed…”

“Uh… t-there’s a chair over there, w-why should it be on the bed…”

“N-No, I don’t mean anything weird. If we use that small chair in front of a dressing table, you will put a lot of effort into maintaining your posture. I’d like to perform the medical examination while you’re in a comfortable position.”

“I-I see… I’m sorry, I’ve only been checked by female doctor until now. Since you’re a man, I’m over alert… apologies for my rudeness.”

Raquel-san then sits on the bed. I went around the other side of the bed and look at her back –Raquel-san adjusted the ponytail on her back forward to make it easier for me to see.

“…as a knight, my hair should be shorter but I have no time to cut it so it continues to grow. I think it is ugly so please excuse me for now.”

She says so. Magic warrior has better body metabolism than a normal person in the first place so her hair grows faster.

Fortunately, her speed of recovery is good. She puts too much strain on her body and it even leads to slight muscle rupture, thankfully, she recovers before it became worst –However, there are some areas that cannot be supplemented by that alone. That is the tendons and joints part.

“Raquel-san, can you take off your coat?”

She nods and takes off her coat distinct for a general. From the collar of the shirt she’s wearing, I can already see the bandage wrapped around her upper body –it’s supposed to be for pain relief.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)

Her method of wrapping the bandage was either instructed by the previous medical doctor or considered so as not to impede violent movement. However, bandaging techniques are also improving day by day, and there is also a bandaging method devised by doctors in the royal capital for those who practice military arts.

“Can you move it a little? Can you move it like this?”

“Uh…..t-that much… there’s no problem…”

As expected, the burden on her body exceeds the limit as she swings that super heavy lance. Her tendons are inflamed and the joints are worn out. If this continuous, osteophytes may occur and it will be painful.

But osteophytes cannot be surgically removed. Because its natural healing power is high, if you are at rest, you will not have much pain… But what should be immediately dealt with is the inflammation of the tendon. If you will not apply medicine, the whole body will be burning in fever.

“…Raquel-san, if the next enemy attack comes, will you still fight on the frontlines?”

“That’s a given. That’s what I’ve always been doing and I’m still in a good shape now. The reason not to fight is…”

“But… if Astina-denka didn’t go to help Raquel-san, it would have been a tougher battle.”

“Uh…That is…”

Raquel-san is at a loss for words. And now I also remember that I blocked the movements of the enemy archers to support Raquel-san. Moreover, she was aware of it –her eyes that stared at me are totally different from the way she looks at me until now.

“…..At that time I was prepared to be shot by the arrows of the enemy archers. Even if I have some injury, I can still defeat the enemy…. However, the movements of the archers were delayed unnaturally. If that was done by my allies, there is only one thing I can think of… I was saved by magic.”

The only magicians on the side of the scene were me and Lendl-san. Even though she couldn’t even see me who was far behind, Raquel-san still concluded that it was me who did it.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)

“First of all, I should have thanked you at that time. When you’re treating Her Highness, I didn’t take my position in account and I keep on saying something unnecessary…”

“N-No… I know how much Raquel-san adores Her Highness, I understand that. That feeling of respect for Her Highness…. I am the same. So please don’t worry about it.”

“…..you are not offended?”

“Yes, not at all… Though I’m like this, I also want to live like a big tree. In the academy, there is an old tree that I used to call “grandpa”. That’s grandpa is very generous, that’s how I want to be…”

“…I also want to be like that. If I could talk to plant spirits, would I also be affected that way…?”

Raquel-san listened to my story with full of interest. I’ve never seen anyone with such a face, except Leslie, Sven, and my stepsister. That time, I wonder if the Magic Academy is a cut-off world.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)

“…As you have said, I use heavy equipment that put a strain on my body. Every time I swing my lance, pain starts to run through my body and nowadays, even if I just walk while wearing my armor, my upper body starts to hurt. When I sleep, my body heats up and sometimes I can’t sleep.”

“I see, that’s as I expected… Thank you for telling me. Actually, I would like to make a plan for your full scale treatment but for the time being, I will give you first aid.”

I take out another ointment that I haven’t used for Her Highness. Then Raquel-san widens her eyes as she tries to protect her body –her white skin instantly flushes and turns red.

“T-That’s… like Her Highness, To m-my… all over my body…”

“N-No, I will not do that.”

“What……?”

“I know that Raquel-san will either take off the bandage or rewound it before going to bed. At that time, please apply this ointment to the places I pointed out. I’ll create an illustration for it. And regarding the bandage, there is an even better way of doing it, so try bandaging it around me as practice.”

Raquel blinks her long eyelashes –did she think that I’ll be the one to apply it on her? If I do that, I’ll receive suspicion from others even if Raquel-san gives her permission.

“…I-I didn’t misunderstood anything. That’s right, if you teach me, I can apply it myself.”

She looks like she’s a little bit sulking, it’s probably my fault. And there is still one more thing I have to say to her.

“This is only for first aid, once Zirconia ceases their attacks, we will start with the full scale treatment.”Translated by Yume Neiji

“…I-I understand. I promise.”

“I’m glad. Then, first of all, the places where you should apply the ointment… I need to check if it’s painful so tell me if it is.”

Raquel did exactly what I said and I’m able to identify the painful parts. With this, she will not be seriously injured until the next attack.

However, as I have not told her yet, in order to suppress the muscle fatigue, tendon burden, and inflammation of each part that has progressed to this point, it is necessary to do a quite painful treatment.

About that, I would like to ask for her understanding during the actual treatment.

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Author: Yume Neiji

Chapter 21: Nomination Request

Chapter 23: Helping my family

Chapter 46: Recollection

Chapter 22: Supply line is important

Chapter 45: Emotions

Chapter 44: Waking up

Chapter 21: The road is still halfway

Chapter 20: Seems like I evolved

Chapter 20: New Resident

Chapter 43: First Aid