𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟒: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐝𝐬
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After imposing rules on the forest dwellers.
A question arises from one of the monsters, Mrs. Kumako.
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『In Rule 3, you say we all have to get along, but I think that’s actually quite difficult.』
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Why is that?
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『In this Abyss Forest, there’s a lack of blessings. . . . . .I mean, things like nuts and vegetables are overwhelmingly scarce. Also, although there’s a river, it’s muddy, and the places where water is drinkable are limited, and fish can’t be caught. As a parent with children, I naturally want my sons and daughters to eat their fill, so we end up fighting over food』
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Yes, yes, Mrs. Kumako and the other monster mothers nod in agreement.
Your opinion is quite reasonable.
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But don’t worry.
We have our god, Noir-sama.
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『Who is this god you keep mentioning?』
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Long ago, the savior who landed on this planet, the dark sage Noir-sama.
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『A human?』
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Yes.
But his true nature is the god of creation.
It’s said that he solved everything with the power of miracles and provided what was lacking through miracles.
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『Oh, so the god took human form and descended to earth?』
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That’s right.
After his death, Noir-sama ascended to heaven. The Celestial Guidance Church was founded at that time.
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We, the Celestial Guidance Saints, pray to Lord God Noir and borrow his power.
If we have the god of creation, we can solve the problems of this forest instantly.
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『Even so. . . . . .praying won’t fill our bellies』
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No, it will fill us.
Let’s prove it.
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So we change locations.
Not far from Mr. Tree King, there’s a pond.
. . . . . .More like a swamp than a pond, this is.
It’s a very impure pond filled with thick sludge and muck.
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We can’t enjoy the blessings of the forest like this.
. . . . . .Oh Noir-sama, please bring blessings to this pond once more.
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At that moment, I felt the power of God nearby.
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『Amazing, mom! It’s glowing! Sparkling!』
『The parts where the light is shining are getting cleansed beautifully!』
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When I open my eyes, there’s a beautiful pond before me.
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『『『A-amazing!』』』
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The monsters are surprised. Fufufu, that’s right, God is amazing.
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『I can’t believe it! Such a muddy, dirty swamp is now so clean!』
『And look mom! There are so many fish! We can catch as many as we want!』
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Kumakichi-kun and the others happily splash into the pond.
Fufu, good.
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“You truly are remarkable, Kyrie-sama. You can even use the power of purification.”
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Mr. Chatura in Beast Kin form, says so.
Yes, I can manage this level of purification.
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“Wonderful. . . . . .”
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Isn’t it? Noir-sama is a wonderful being.
Ah, thank you so much, God.
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For bestowing food upon the monsters as well.
I am grateful.
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『Peew! It’s terrible, terrible!』
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The baby griffon, Guu-chan lands on my head.
It’s Mrs. Syndulla’s son. What’s the matter?
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『There’s a strange fruit over there!』
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Strange fruit?
With Guu-chan on my head, I head to the place indicated.
Not far from the pond, on a tree. . . . . .there’s a yellow fruit.
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“This is. . . . . .a banana.”
What, a banana!
Isn’t that a sweet and delicious fruit that only grows in the tropical lands of Photiatuya, across the sea?
It’s growing here. . . . . .
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『Pyurulu~? How do you eat it~?』
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Guu-chan, this is, you see. . . . . .
Peel a bunch and take the skin off.
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When I held it above my head, Guu-chan timidly poked at it.
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『Peewee! So sweet and tasty!』
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Chomp chomp chomp, Guu-chan vigorously pecks at it.
Fufufu. Don’t rush, there’s still plenty more.
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Monsters cooperate to harvest bananas.
Moreover, a massive amount of bananas are growing.
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Hey Mr. Chatura, do these grow in Abyss Forest?
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“No. Here in Abyss Forest, the magical essence is thick, and there are many tall trees, so fruit can only be picked in limited places. Furthermore, such ripe and nutrient-rich fruit does not grow here.”
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That means. . . . . .oh, what a wonder.
It seems God have even prepared fruit for us.
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Thank you. . . . . .
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『Kyrie-sama! It’s terrible!』
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Now the Redcaps are approaching in a hurry.
What’s wrong?
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『There’s weird fruit growing!』
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Not bananas?
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『Yes! Come and see!!!』
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What more has God bestowed upon us since coming here?
It feels like we’ve been very fortunate since our arrival.
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Before long, we were standing in front of a strange tree.
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『What’s this fruit of the tree. . . . . .?』
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It’s a tall tree.
It’s what you might call a palm tree, something I’ve seen in pictures before.
Guu-chan, can you get that fruit for us?
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『Peewee! Leave it to me!』
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Guu-chan flutters and pecks, dropping a palm fruit.
Kumakichi-kun catches it, tilting his head.
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『Big Sister, this. . . . . .smells incredibly good!』
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A good smell?
That’s strange; palm fruits should have liquid inside. . . . . .
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A smell like. . . . . .
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“! Kyrie-sama. I smell spices from inside this fruit!”
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Wha, Mr. Chatura?
You must be joking.
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Spices?
In a palm fruit?
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“Kumakichi, cut this fruit open.”
『Understood! Here I go!』
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Kumakichi-kun scratches the palm fruit with his claws.
Then, pop! The lid opens, and. . . . . .
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Wha, what is this. . . . . .?
Inside, there was. . . . . .curry rice.
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I, I can’t believe it. . . . . .
It’s Photiatuya’s local dish, curry rice!
𝐓𝐋: 𝐋𝐎𝐋
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『Big Sister, what’s this curry thing?』
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It’s curry rice.
It’s very spicy and delicious. . . . . .
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No, no, no, this is definitely strange.
Why is there curry rice inside a palm fruit?
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『Uhaa! It’s really delicious!』
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Kumakichi-kun dives his face into the palm fruit and munches on the curry.
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『Peewee! I want to eat!』『I’ll do it too!』
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Whoa whoa, everyone wants to eat Kumakichi-kun’s curry.
『Guu-chan, keep dropping the fruit! I’ll pop the lids open!』
『Peewee! Understood!』『I’ll do it too!』
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Sura-chan sends a blade of water and drops the palm fruit.
Everyone cooperates to pop open the palm fruits, but. . . . . .
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『There’s white liquid in this one!』『No way, this one has grilled meat?!』『What’s this wobbly thing?』
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T, This is strange. . . . . .
Somehow, the fruits have regular dishes inside them.
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This is the first time I’ve seen such fruit. . . . . .What’s going on?
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“As expected of Kyrie-sama. To create such a delicacy like this.”
『Amazing, with you, the food problem of this forest will be solved all at once!』
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. . . . . .Yes.
I’ll decide not to worry about it.
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I don’t understand the logic, but one thing is certain.
Lord God Noir has bestowed this mysterious nut.
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Thank you, God.
Now, everyone.
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While thanking God, let’s eat.
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『『『Yes! Thank you, Kyrie-sama!』』』
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Yeah, yeah. . . . . . Huh?
No, not me, God.
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This is something Lord God Noir has bestowed.
Give thanks to Go. . . . . .
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『Wow, Big Sister is amazing!』『We have plenty of water and rice!』『Now we don’t have to fight!』
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. . . . . .Well, it’s fine.
It’s impossible to suddenly feel God for those who aren’t clergy.
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Then, on their behalf, I will pray to God.
Thank you, and so.
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