Magic Stone Gourmet: Eating Magical Power Made Me the Strongest Volume 7 (Light Novel) (eBook)

Ryou Yuuki (Autor)

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2024 | 1. Auflage
250 Seiten
J-Novel Club (Verlag)
978-1-7183-8969-4 (ISBN)

Infos

As Ein delves deeper into Ishtarica's greatest secrets, he's suddenly reminded of the legend Professor Oz once shared with him. The prince tries to connect these puzzle pieces when he receives a troubling report from across the ocean-Heim is gearing up to invade its neighbors while Euro has been overrun by mysterious creatures known as chimeras.

Unable to let these heinous acts slide, Ein and the Ishtaricans quickly take action against Heim's devious machinations. But while doing so, the crown prince comes face-to-face with a shocking revelation regarding his most trusted confidants. Can Ein save the world and destroy the roaming chimeras, even with the deck so stacked against him? And more importantly, can he find the strength to stand on the front lines of a grisly war in order to protect his loved ones?

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Prologue

When he looked up, Ein saw countless stars twinkling in the night sky above him. It was as if the stars themselves were welcoming the prince home from his journey to Syth Mill.

“A very grave turn of events. Heim has declared war on Rockdam” were the first words that came out of Warren’s mouth when he greeted his prince at the station. Despite the time of night, White Rose Station was still bustling with travelers—including Ein, who walked through the station’s royal corridor to reach the carriage that awaited him.

“They declared war?! Why?” Ein asked.

“Heim’s recent state of affairs has been tumultuous, to say the least,” Warren explained. “Not only has there been a string of kidnapped nobles, but some of them have even lost their heads.”

“I had no idea...”

“That’s not all, Your Highness. The assailant had somehow managed to slay one of Heim’s royals.”

Heim’s second prince had met a premature end. While he was completely overshadowed by his brothers, Rayfon and Tiggle, the second prince wasn’t one to make enemies without good reason. And yet, his life had been taken in cold blood.

Krone couldn’t hide the sheer terror flowing through her body—her voice cracked feebly as she tried to keep her lips from trembling. “How is my family? Are my mother and the others safe?”

“They are,” Warren replied. “I shall provide you with further details when we arrive at the castle.”

While she was relieved to know her mother was safe, Krone struggled to keep any sense of composure. She tightly mashed her lips together, frightened for her family on the other side of the ocean. Absolutely no one could blame her for being so shaken.

“Shall we go?” Warren suggested as they arrived at the carriage. “His Majesty awaits you at the castle.”

Ein nodded and exchanged a glance with Chris. He tugged on Krone’s hand and helped her inside before the carriage set off for the castle. This was a much gloomier ride home than usual.

***

Needless to say, the streets of Kingsland were far busier than the rural back roads that surrounded Syth Mill. As he’d been out of town for a while, Ein could tell right away that the royal capital was as rowdy as ever—even from within the confines of his carriage. As he made his way White Night Castle, the prince noticed his grandfather’s home solemnly towering over the entire city. Though the building maintained its usual daunting aura, a sense of restlessness at the gates implied that Heim had shaken the castle.

“Where’s my grandfather?” Ein asked his chancellor. The crown prince stepped off the carriage the moment they arrived.

“His Majesty is waiting for you in the audience room,” Warren replied as Ein swiftly marched ahead. “Sir Ein! Please wait!”

“Sorry, but I can’t!” Ein called back. He proceeded to extend his hand to Krone, who was still in the carriage. “Let’s go, Krone!”

“E-Ein?” Krone asked.

“Let’s hurry! We need to ensure that your mother is safe.”

“Right!”

With a new sense of courage filling her heart, Krone took her beloved’s hand and allowed herself to be guided off of the carriage. From there, the pair rain for the audience room with not a care for those around them. As Krone rushed by, no one stopped to scold her; they instead sent her off with a solemn look on their faces. She quickly felt herself running out of breath, but Krone chose to entrust herself to Ein as he pulled her along to their destination.

After several minutes of running through many corridors, the pair finally reached the massive double doors to the audience room. While a Knights Guard member stood on each side of the entrance, the doors let out a loud groan as Ein pushed them open. Within the room’s depths, the grand and stern king quietly sat on his throne. Only then did the crown prince fix his posture.

“I’m sorry,” he apologized to his advisor. “I was being too forceful.”

“No, I don’t mind at all,” she replied. “Thank you for holding my hand. It actually helped me calm down a little.”

She might have been out of breath, but she was able to regain her composure. After she caught her breath, Krone gave one last firm squeeze of Ein’s hand and gazed up at him, her face filled with determination.

“Let’s go,” Krone said.

With that, the two walked across the plush carpet that led to the regal throne.

“Ah, welcome back, you two,” Silverd said as the pair stopped in front of him.

The king turned to Ein before facing Krone. He saw a flicker of anxiety deep within her eyes, and Silverd wisely chose his words in hopes he could ease her fears.

“I am on your side,” the king said firmly before he continued. “I’ve already given Warren my order, but Lily and the rest of her team have been dispatched to the continent. They should already be in Euro by now. The plan is to make contact with Heim via Euro and evacuate the remaining members of House August to Ishtarica.”

“Your kindness and generosity truly humbles me...” Krone started.

“Now, now. Don’t act so reserved with me.” The king cleared his throat. “All we can do now is wait. I understand that it might make you anxious, but I ask that you put faith in our people.”

“Grandfather, is Euro safe?” Ein asked.

“If you’re asking me if Heim has declared war on them, the answer is no,” the king replied. “I’m unsure if our little meeting proved effective, but I’ve received a report indicating that Heim is hesitant to take action against Euro.”

“That’s relieving to hear. Then I can only hope that they’ll be safe.”

The crown prince turned to Krone, who finally smiled in relief. It was then that Warren and Chris finally arrived. Their tense expressions softened upon taking note of Krone’s composure, and they had already finished their own discussion on their way to the room.

“I apologize for throwing you into a frenzy as soon as you’ve returned home, but...” The king trailed off as his gaze wandered to the blade fastened at Ein’s waist. “What happened to your sword? It looks different from when you left.”

“Perhaps you’re imagining things,” Ein replied.

“Don’t you jest. Warren, you agree, don’t you?” The chancellor didn’t utter a word of response, prompting Silverd to pose his question again. “Warren?”

“Ah, er, I-I’m terribly sorry, Your Majesty,” Warren stammered. “I hadn’t noticed it earlier, but I agree. That sword looks different. It looks like...”

The chancellor trailed off. The blade looked familiar; if Chris knew of the weapon’s appearance, there was little chance that Warren had been kept unaware either. Naturally, the king knew as well.

“Even I have only seen it in documents, but it greatly resembles the blade of the first king,” Silverd said. “I suggest you try not to weasel your way out of this.”

“Ein?” Krone asked quizzically. Perhaps she hadn’t seen those documents; her attitude was proof enough that she wasn’t involved in this affair.

Chris, on the other hand, reacted a touch differently. She did her best to maintain her composure, but her eyes jittered aside for a brief moment.

“It seems as if you have plenty of stories to share with me,” Silverd said, his intimidating tone pressuring Ein to spill the beans.

The king, who’d been curious about the elven chief’s movements before Ein had left for Syth Mill, was dying to know why his grandson’s sword had undergone such a change. Silverd had to hear about what had occurred outside of his watch.

“Right... I’d prepared myself...” Ein said with a resigned sigh.

He felt Krone tug his sleeve. Her beautiful smile was absolutely breathtaking, but the flickering gaze that lingered behind her was so powerfully intimidating that it would make even a Demon Lord cower.

***

Ein shared everything that he’d planned to tell the king—the story of his blade’s transformation and the trial King Jayle had left for future generations. However, the prince was keen to hide his findings regarding Chris’s lineage, his Demon Lord metamorphosis, and Demon Lord Arshay’s role as Ishtarica’s true first monarch. Ein noticed that no one was able to believe their eyes, but the new form of his blade was plain for all to see.

“I shall believe you,” the king had declared. “I’m certain that the first king is capable of such a feat.”

If the first king had been involved with the creation of the barrier protecting Syth Mill and the trial, nobody had any choice but to accept reality.

“Ein, is something the matter?” Silverd asked.

“No, nothing at all,” Ein replied.

In accordance with the elf chief’s wishes, the topic of Chris’s place in the royal bloodline was off-limits.

“Your Highness, I beg of you to hear the request of this elderly elf,” the chief had said. “I’ve promised Consort Laviola that I’d never speak about this to anyone else. I had no intention of breaking my promise, but here I am, talking about it with you. Could you please kindly keep this story tight to your chest and close to your heart?”

Ein decided to respect these...

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 5.12.2024
• Reihe/Serie: Magic Stone Gourmet: Eating Magical Power Made Me The Strongest
• Illustrationen: Ryou Yuuki
• Übersetzer: Ryou Yuuki
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Fantasy / Science Fiction ► Fantasy
• Schlagworte: Coming of Age • hero learns to use a cool skill • inherited magical power • Isekai • nobility and aristocratic life • political intrigue and drama • Shonen
• ISBN-10: 1-7183-8969-8 / 1718389698
• ISBN-13: 978-1-7183-8969-4 / 9781718389694