Dokuhakihime to Hoshi no Ishi: Chapter 1

“The Poison-Breathing Princess and the Star Stone”
—A light novel written by Kougyoku Izuki, sequel to Mimizuku to Yoru no Ou
—Translated into English by Matcha from the Taiwanese publication
—Click here for the master translation post.

The Abandoned Child, Elsa

In the country of Vion, surrounding the wealthy residential areas, there were numerous districts where people lived in poverty. The neighborhood where Elsa grew up was particularly poor. People actually considered it to be more of a slum rather than just a ghetto. Elsa sprinted through these dark streets, her bare feet pounding on dry land as she huffed and puffed through clenched teeth.

She soared over leaking sewage and wooden crates scattered in disorder on the streets. She leaped over a feral dog that was either sleeping or dead, hesitating not even the slightest as she propelled her frail torso and dangerously thin shoulders forward, sprinting effortlessly. Her long black hair was neither trimmed nor neat. The ends of her hair were split and disarrayed. Only the pupils of her eyes did not waver in intensity, almost entirely scarlet red.

Dokuhakihime to Hoshi no Ishi: Prologue

“The Poison-Breathing Princess and the Star Stone”
—A light novel written by Kougyoku Izuki, sequel to Mimizuku to Yoru no Ou
—Translated into English by Matcha from the Taiwanese publication, with special thanks to:
—RageBeat06 from Baka-Tsuki (Japanesse Translator)
—Click here for the master translation post.

Prologue – The Temple of Stars

God is omniscient. When the sun sets, faint slivers of many stars emerge from the dark skies. His fingers place shining stones on the veil of this deep blue night; they paint on a canvas that answers nearly all questions human beings could ever wish to know.

The small kingdom of Vion always relied on astrology and magical stones to divine its national policies. The shrine which had been erected to study the celestial movements was considered a holy site, but also a forbidden ground where secret rituals took place.

Battery: Volume 1 Chapter 1

“Battery”
—A light novel written by Atsuko Asano, also the author of No. 6 and The Manzai Comics
—Translated into English by Matcha from the Taiwanese publication
—Click here for the master translation post.

Driving Over Orochi Ridge

While driving over Orochi Ridge, it was apparent that a blanket of snow covered the foothills. On the right was the snow-capped mountains, while the valley was to the left.“I can’t believe there’s still snow at the end of March.”

Takumi looked out the window from the passenger’s seat. The sheer whiteness from the snow was rather dazzling.

“Eeh, which side are you talking about?”

Seiha asked with a mumbling lisp. Earlier, he had been sleeping while using his mother’s lap as a pillow.

“Wow, it’s true! Daddy, stop! Stop the car!”