Peddler in Another World: I Can Go Back to My World Whenever I Want!

Shiro's first venture into a dungeon-albeit accompanied by the majority of the adventurers attached to the Fairy's Blessing guild-turned out to be a resounding success. With the grimoire written by Nathew (the Father of Alchemy himself) in hand, he was able to perform the ritual that summoned lost loved ones without a hitch, allowing everyone to say one last goodbye to their dearly departed. Yet one much-missed soul was conspicuously absent at this gathering of spirits: Aina's father. What could this mean? Is he still alive somewhere? And if he is, how can Aina and Stella find him after being parted for such a long time? Shiro has little time to ponder these weighty questions, however, because a familiar face is moving to Ninoritch, and Shiro is forced to rush around preparing lodgings for the imminent arrival of their entourage. But what could possibly bring such a distinguished person to this tiny little town out in the sticks?

When Shiro was invited to the village of the cat-sìths, he expected to enter some sort of fluffy paradise, but reality had other ideas. In the seven years since Kilpha's departure, life in the tiny village she called home changed drastically. After ascending to the throne of Orvil-the city-state with dominion over the forest surrounding the cat-sìths' village-the new king introduced changes that negatively affected the beastfolk in the region, including imposing heavy taxes on them, banning them from holding certain jobs, and allowing the city's merchants to exploit them. Because of this, the various beastfolk tribes have found themselves with no money for food or medicine, and disease runs rife through their communities. To make matters worse, a pack of ogres has moved into the forest, and the beastfolk are too weak to repel their raids. When Kilpha decides to stay behind to protect her own village, Shiro needs to find a solution to these issues if he ever wants to see his friend again.

All in all, Shiro's excursion to the city-state of Orvil was a roaring success. He freed Kilpha from an unwanted engagement as well as from her obligations to her tribe, liberated the beastfolk of the Dura Forest from servitude while also rescuing them from the twin threats of starvation and disease, and thwarted the corrupt prime minister's plans to overthrow the rightful king. And that, as they say, is that. But is it? On his return to Ninoritch, Shiro finds out that the collars used by the prime minister to subjugate various powerful monsters were crafted by demons. Recalling rumors of shady merchants peddling forbidden items all across the continent, he grabs his winter boots and warmest jacket, as there is only one way to find out the truth behind these potentially linked mysteries: a trip northward to the isle of the demons. Celes reluctantly agrees to take Shiro and his companions to her homeland, but can they put a stop to this unchecked dangerous trade?