Trapped in Another World With No Magic

Chapter 116: The Mechanic Learns About Monsters

Daniel looks at the two newest additions to his team with the task of seeking out the highest populations of monsters in Mattarglos to investigate the cause and, if possible, remove it. Now that Senn has proven to be a relatively neutral acquaintance, Vaergraes suggested she accompany them on the mission to investigate monster occurrence in Mattarglos, since Rikuto should be preoccupied with the retaliatory invasion for the time being. Ahok revealed during the nightly check-in that the void artillery consumes a massive amount of mana, which required an absurd amount of 'enhanced magic crystals' for the necessary magic density. And, since the only known source of diamonds suitable to be magic crystals in the quantities needed for the weapons is now under Fievegal control, he can only recharge the ones he has, which is time consuming for even the small army of mages and magic artisans he managed to collect.

Daniel's not sure where the financing is coming from, but he may be conquering a territory that will become a financial liability immediately. Thankfully, the Grand Duchy is stable enough, and ships are already being built to begin trade with the Fievegal directly, which will benefit the citizens of both territories.

In the present, though, Daniel can't help but be amused by Senn, a legendary mage in the world of Zenkon, clutching the armrests of her seat in the shuttle as she sits with her head back, eyes closed firmly. It's taking every bit of her willpower to relax on a vehicle even she never imagined. From what he has judged, most of the divine summons from Earth came from much older eras, while the one that caused Kaeralegier to seal herself away came from a similar era to Daniel. But, it seems she completely immersed herself in the fantasy world, abandoning virtually all of her attachments to Earth.

Daniel didn't want to come to Zenkon, and he might've refused if asked. He's happy now, but he had lots of comforts and luxuries in life, and there's no great reason to deny himself what he can build. He has to be a little more mindful about the balance of power on Zenkon, but he became embroiled in that the moment he saved Erimaya's life. No, perhaps sooner, when he agreed to be Wenlianna's assistant.

Next to Senn, Veiranoei's seat is empty. She's in one of the corners, emptying the contents of her stomach into a disposable bag made out of a dried animal skin.

Vaergraes remarks gently, "Poor girl. You'll get used to it in time."

It hits Daniel suddenly, and he says softly, "I can't do anything now, but remind me before we return. I have some medicine for you, Vaeranoei."

"M-Medicine...?" asks the poor young woman wearily. "C-Can't I have some now...?"

"I don't..." Daniel trails off. The placebo effect can work both positively and negatively, and he knows from personal experience, this treatment works. He doesn't need to plant any ideas in her mind.

"Sure, let me find it." Daniel cycles through his magic bag, and Hekate asks, "What are you looking for? Antivenom potation?"

"Nope. Even better."

Daniel keeps some fresh in his magic bag in case he ends up on a boat and needs it for himself, though he's working on drying plenty for distribution.

And, that would be ginger, a plant Daniel was able to find thanks to Geirahoel's tireless and unfaltering efforts to extract things Daniel likes from him to improve her repertoire. Just describing it was enough for her to find a few that matched closely, including a couple she considered weeds before Daniel revealed that they add great flavor to meals, such as mint and rosemary. They aren't exactly like the Earth mint and rosemary, but the flavor is close enough, and Xyreko confirmed they are non-toxic.

As for ginger, he's pretty sure it is a nearly identical plant, down to the flowers that it grows and the root which contains the magic of the plant -literally and metaphorically-.