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Mb | Oct 8, 2023 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
The episode begins with the protagonist, a male student with a passion for science, finding himself in a pigsty, immobile and surrounded by pigs. He is confused and disoriented, misses his glasses, and is covered in mud. A young woman named Jess, who is in charge of the pigsty, appears but initially doesn’t notice him. Eventually, she realizes he is not an ordinary pig and helps him out of the sty.
Soon, the protagonist learns the shocking truth: he has been turned into a pig. Jess, a Yethma—a servant capable of telepathic communication—explains that she serves House Kiltyrin and will be working in the royal capital. She offers to take him along to seek a cure for his condition from the king, who is known to be kind and the only one capable of reversing such magical transformations.
Throughout the episode, the protagonist grapples with his new reality, including his limited perspective as a pig and the ethical dilemma of allowing Jess to read his thoughts. He also learns about the world he now finds himself in, called Mesteria, and its magical elements, such as Ristae—stones imbued with magical powers for various purposes. Jess reveals that she can use a special type of Rista, the black one, typically reserved for Yethmas and used for prayers that can perform miracles.
At first, the protagonist is overwhelmed by Jess’ kindness and unsettled by the one-sided nature of their relationship. He asks her to treat him more naturally and explains that he doesn’t want to be coddled. Jess agrees, and the two develop a mutual understanding, even discussing their personal likes and dislikes. Jess enjoys reading fairy tales and dreams of adventures and magical experiences, while the protagonist, despite his predicament, finds humor and interest in his new life as a pig.
As they prepare for their journey to the royal capital, the protagonist reflects on the meaning of his situation, almost as if it were a fabricated story. Jess suggests it might be fate, and the episode ends with the two setting off, full of hope but uncertain of what lies ahead.
Soon, the protagonist learns the shocking truth: he has been turned into a pig. Jess, a Yethma—a servant capable of telepathic communication—explains that she serves House Kiltyrin and will be working in the royal capital. She offers to take him along to seek a cure for his condition from the king, who is known to be kind and the only one capable of reversing such magical transformations.
Throughout the episode, the protagonist grapples with his new reality, including his limited perspective as a pig and the ethical dilemma of allowing Jess to read his thoughts. He also learns about the world he now finds himself in, called Mesteria, and its magical elements, such as Ristae—stones imbued with magical powers for various purposes. Jess reveals that she can use a special type of Rista, the black one, typically reserved for Yethmas and used for prayers that can perform miracles.
At first, the protagonist is overwhelmed by Jess’ kindness and unsettled by the one-sided nature of their relationship. He asks her to treat him more naturally and explains that he doesn’t want to be coddled. Jess agrees, and the two develop a mutual understanding, even discussing their personal likes and dislikes. Jess enjoys reading fairy tales and dreams of adventures and magical experiences, while the protagonist, despite his predicament, finds humor and interest in his new life as a pig.
As they prepare for their journey to the royal capital, the protagonist reflects on the meaning of his situation, almost as if it were a fabricated story. Jess suggests it might be fate, and the episode ends with the two setting off, full of hope but uncertain of what lies ahead.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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