I Shall Survive Using Potions! (ポーション頼みで生き延びます！)

And sent.

Finally done!

- -Oh, it's Kyoko.

I hope she's not mad. Hey, you!

You're super late, Kaoru!

Get here soon, or we'll start without you.

Sorry, this never happens.

Are you all done with your work?

I'm just about to leave.

My boss dumped a last minute task on me

that was kind of a pain.

Well, that's what you get for always being

unnecessarily good at your job.

What do you mean, unnecessarily?

Are you okay? Not too tired?

'Preciate the concern, Reiko,

but this energy drink'll get me back on track!

I'll be there soon, so just hold tight.

Sure. See ya!

Aw, yeah!

Drinks with my gals tonight!

After graduating from my

university science department,

I got a job with a local business.

My parents were thrilled that I could commute from home

and no rent means I can save up some cash

The life of Kaoru Nagase

isn't exactly exciting,

-but at least it's stable. -

Now,

if only my eyes didn't frighten random passersbys.

Wait, what?

No way, I can't faint here.

Just take a deep breath and...

I'm sorry. So sorry.

So terribly, unbelievably sorry.

Oh, for thousands of years, I've never made such a mistake.

No worries. It's fine.

I mean, not really,

but it sounds like luck just wasn't on my side.

I truly appreciate you saying that.

Huh. So, I'm actually talking to a higher being

on a totally separate plane than humanity.

I mean, I'll admit, he sure looks like a god.

Alrighty. Let me make sure I've got this straight.

A world in a completely different dimension

that normally has nothing to do with mine

started to interfere with it

due to an incidental shift in the space-time whatchamacallit

-or whatever. -Right?

Phenomena such as that are known as distortions, so...

If a distortion is not addressed,

worst-case scenario is that worlds

in neighboring dimensions are affected,

resulting in disaster.

We conduct regular space, time, supervision,

and maintenance to prevent that.

However, this time...

I just happened to be

in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Yes.

It was close, but I did manage to preserve

your consciousness and soul.

But back in your world,

your former body is currently being pronounced dead.

Fate has spoken.

If we attempted to return you to this world,

I fear that it would likely trigger

an even greater distortion.

I see.

So, I'm guessing that means

there's no longer a place for me in my world?

There is not.

That said,

the least I can do

is offer an alternative answer to your troubles.

What? You're going to another world?!

Read too many light novels.

Probably true. But this is real,

he said I can be reincarnated into another world

-just as I am. -Just as you are?

-Don't be ridiculous! -That's my girl,

this was his mistake after all,

so you're entitled to a generous guarantee!

Yeah, that's right.

You can claim damages or something, can't you, sis?

Hmm. That's how I'm visiting you in a dream.

I asked to say one last goodbye

to my family and friends before moving on to my new life.

Uh, by the way. I know this is a dream,

but you don't seem beat up about my death!

Huh?

Your beloved eldest child

was torn in half in a freak, mysterious accident.

Shouldn't you be grieving right now?

We know you'll be just fine. No matter what.

Huh?

You've got a good head on your shoulders

and your stats aren't half bad either.

No matter what world you're in,

we have faith that you'll find a way to thrive.

We're so proud of our beloved eldest child.

As long as you're happy in that other world, we're happy too.

I'm so grateful that you're my family.

Looks like time's up.

Goodbye, everyone. And thank you.

Sweet girl. Take care, now.

Find your happiness, baby girl!

Keep your stats secret and don't let your guard down!

Be sure to land yourself a good man!

Time for one last visit with Kyoko and Reiko.

Have you finished saying your goodbyes?

Yes.

She doesn't have much time, you know.

Kyoko spent the whole time bawling uncontrollably, though.

I shall now send you to your new world.

It's not as advanced as Earth,

but in most other ways, it is quite similar.

You will figure out the rest--

-Hold your horses, mister! -Uh-

If it's less advanced, that means it's more dangerous,

so there's a much higher risk of death by injury and illness,

not to mention nasty things like crime and war, right?

Well, you're not wrong.

You intend to send a fragile young lady like me all alone

and left to my own devices to try and survive such perils?

I could be killed my first day there!

One and done.

I think I deserve a little perk

-with my reincarnation. -Eh?

I demand a super OP cheat skill!

Hello there, welcome to Verny!

What--

I'm Celestine,

the administrator of this world.

But please feel free to call me "Celes," okay?

Sure thing. I'm new here and will be relying on your help.

Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes!

I know all about your unfortunate story,

I want you to know that I'm so grateful to you!

Hm? You are?

I am! After all,

you were gracious enough to reincarnate in Verny.

That's why I got to work with him.

"Him?" as in, the administrator of Earth?

Glimpsing his perfection is priceless enough,

but I actually got to talk to him!

What good fortune!

I'm such a lucky goddess!

I owe you!

That's why I'm going to give you

some nice freebies in your new world!

For a goddess, she's pretty scatterbrained.

I mean, it's great she's helping me like this, but wow.

Don't fret, that hunk of a god told me everything.

You wish to read, write, and speak all our languages

as well as a younger body

with the same genes you have now. Correct?

Please make me the youngest age

that's still considered an adult in this world.

It shall be done.

Yes! All is going to plan so far!

He also mentioned your other request.

I don't quite get it,

but you'd like some sort of "super OP cheat skill."

Something to help you survive in this new world. Right?

Right!

So does magic exist in this world,

and monsters, and monster-hunting professions,

and things of that nature?

This is a vital question.

The answer will determine what

overpowered cheat skill I request.

Yes, of course,

everything you mentioned exists here.

Magic, monsters, hunters, oh my!

Jackpot!

Your standard isekai usually involves

a place with swords and sorcery.

Medieval-style civilizations are the go-to.

So what ability will help me survive

and thrive in that world?

Some kind of defensive attack?

No way.

Those always wind up being used

by powerful types to benefit only themselves.

After a lot of thought and considering

every possible outcome,

I've picked the ultimate cheat skill

to help me live my life safely and comfortably.

That's why...

I want the ability to create an unlimited number of potions

with whatever effects I want!

Make it so!

-Huh? -

I assume the major causes of death in this world

are injury and illness. I won't go down like that.

It would be rude after you were so kind.

Giving me a skill and letting me reincarnate here and all.

Hm.