AMBot | 01/21/2024 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
In the second episode of "Saijaku Tamer wa Gomi Hiroi no Tabi wo Hajimemashita", the protagonist Ivy successfully hunts a field mouse—her tenth catch. She thanks the animal for its sacrifice. Together with her companion Sora, a slime, Ivy plans to travel to a city near the kingdom’s capital on the advice of a fortune teller. She identifies her birthplace as the village of Latomi and decides to visit the city of Otolwa.

On her journey, Ivy encounters giant ants, a dangerous presence in the forest that underscores the peril of her travels. She barely escapes them, proving her survival instincts and vigilance in the wild. Ivy notices that Sora has grown slightly larger, though she isn’t sure if she’s just imagining it. She treats a cut she sustained earlier with blue potions but realizes her supply is running low.

As she approaches a village, Ivy spots wanted posters bearing her image under the name Femicia, offering a high reward. Confused by the posters, she decides to adopt the name Ivy instead. Sora hides in a bag to avoid drawing attention.

In the village, Ivy successfully sells the captured field mice to a butcher, who praises her skill and offers a fair price. She then buys bread from a baker, delighted to eat something different for once. Ivy also humorously mixes up the banknotes, adding a lighthearted moment to the story.

While Ivy and Sora enjoy their meal, Ivy wonders what Sora actually eats, since he’s a rare slime. Her exploration leads her to a garbage dump, where she finds various magic potions—though many are discolored and possibly unusable. Sora demonstrates their ability to dispose of trash, including the potion bottles.

Later in the episode, Ivy sells more field mice to the butcher and buys more bread, settling into a routine in the village. She enjoys the kindness of the villagers and the sense of safety she feels around them.

However, Ivy’s peace is disrupted when she encounters adventurers in the village. They inquire about her magic bags, creating a tense situation. The butcher and baker express concern for Ivy, highlighting her bond with the villagers. Still, the wanted posters and the adventurers’ presence force Ivy to leave the village.

In the final scenes, Ivy and Sora are back on the road, facing challenges along the way. They encounter a monster that severely injures Ivy, though she barely escapes. Just before losing consciousness, Sora crawls over her hand, and Ivy seemingly realizes: Slimes are monsters too. They eat humans.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.

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