Tensei Kenja Episode 5

"That Cold Looked Troubling" is the fifth episode of the "Tensei Kenja" Anime adaptation.

Synopsis
Yuji finally makes it to his destination of Ricaardo and, upon trying to get a meal at the local restaurant, learns that there's a firewood shortage in the town. Therefore, Yuji sets off to procure more firewood for the town and learns of an awful secret that could very well destroy it if not taken care of soon.

Summary
On their way to Ricaardo, Yuji casts Insulation Barrier on himself due to the chilly weather. Reaching the town, Yuji learns from one of the gatekeepers that a winter storm struck the area ten days ago. When asked why he was there, Yuji answers it was for the food, and the other gatekeeper suggests that he visit the Tiger's Flame Pavillion. Following this advice, Yuji finds the place, and the waitress there apologizes and informs him that until further notice, the establishment will be closed. The restaurant's closure is due to the lack of appropriate firewood to cook the food. Adamant to try the place's food, Yuji volunteers to get some dried firewood that'll work best for cooking.

In the outskirts of the town, Yuji cuts down some trees; he then has the Slimes use their moisture absorption skill to dry out the freshly cut wood. Later, Yuji delivers the wood to the Tiger's Flame Pavillion, and the waitress has the chef appraise it. At first, the chef rejects it as too dry, so Yuji has Sura moisturize it a bit. After the chef's reevaluation of the wood and Yuji gives the rest of the firewood to his possession, and the chef cooks Yuji a Grilled Angus Cattle with Rishia herbs plate. Yuji enjoys the meal and promises to come the next day for the stew that's also served there. The waitress then mentions a firewood shortage in the town; thus, Yuji volunteers again to fetch more.

Reaching the Adventurer's Guild, Yuji takes a Firewood Cultivation quest, and the receptionist explains the requisites behind it. Furthermore, she suggests that Yuji meet with Wodca, the firewood collection expert, for more information.

Meeting with Wodca outside of the town, Yuji meets with Wodca and learns of the desperate situation concerning the firewood demand. Hearing that some nearby villages have offered to help Ricaardo; however, it hasn't been enough, Yuji asks Wodca if Messias has helped them, but learns that place has long since been abandoned. From there, Yuji cuts up the trees in the area and prepares them into firewood. Later, Wodca and Yuji turn in the firewood to the Adventurer's Guild. The receptionist recounts a story from the church about Tamer, who used Slimes for magnificent feats in the past. Yuji then offloads three days' worth of firewood for the town outside of the guild and, throughout the rest, prepares more for the town.

The following day, Yuji enjoys Angus Cattle with Rishia herbs stew at the Tiger's Flame Pavillion. Upon hearing what he enjoyed wasn't the Chef's best meal and from the waitress, the place where the Rishia herbs grow has been plagued with monsters. Hence, Yuji heads to the location and has his Slimes do some reconnaissance around the area to search for the monster culprit, a Greedy Boar. Eventually,Surahappa, Higesura, Pekesura, and Proud Wolf find a Greedy Boar, and Yuji takes it out with a Fireball. Fifty more are taken out, and the Slimes soon find a mysterious orb.

Afterward, Yuji has Dryad inspect the orb, but she doesn't know what it is and notes faint traces of magic emanating from the orb. After touching the orb, Yuji deduces that it's another Dragon's Grace and is absorbing the magic from the surrounding area. Learning that the orb was man-made, Yuji uses his magic to dispel it and has the Slimes scour the area for more.

Once Yuji finds out that one hundred eight stones were placed around the area in a circular pattern and how conspicuous the forest's center was. Yuji has Dryad and his Tamed Monster evacuate the area as he destroys the forest's center with Hellfire of Demise. After the smoke clears from the center, a secret entrance is found, and Yuji proceeds to investigate what lies beyond it.

Characters
Characters in italics debuted here.
 * Yuji Sano
 * Sura
 * Surapacchi
 * Mayusura
 * Surahappa
 * Higesura
 * Pekesura
 * Proud Wolf
 * Dryad
 * Steyl (Flashback)
 * Wodca
 * Meryl
 * Hari
 * Mito