Champignon no Majo - Ch. 32 - Eliza and Helene

[MangaDex]

 

[RuminaruYoru]

First chapter in ages! Frankly, not at all what I personally was waiting for. We're still stuck in the infinite flashback arc, and it doesn't seem like a good idea to put aside MCs for so long, I have a feeling that many have already forgotten what's this story all about and may lack the motivation to give it a reread. I can only hope that when this manga is completed, we'd all agree that this flashback was a) absolutely essential for the story and b) inserted in the best possible place of the story. Otherwise it'd just remain poor pacing made in an attempt to attract BL fans.

That said, this chapter is good. The author sure knows how to hit the right notes in a concise story - I very much enjoyed how the plot was told both through the words and drawings, it makes an impact. Turns out the current queen's not so bad, she even used to have a relatable personality, but as it often happens, harsh life made her evil and twisted.

I hope we'll get to see more of Luna and Lis next time (or at least Henri and the plot he's involved with).

 

[Saon]

Hallelujah! A new chapter! Just today I was wondering about whatever happened to this manga.

I have a feeling that many have already forgotten what's this story all about and may lack the motivation to give it a reread.

I am one of these people, at this point I somewhat remember what went where but hardly have a good grasp on why.

Regardless, Thank you for translations!

 

[Seraph_Dalgon_]

Ngl, I don't blame Helene, tough choices had to be made for the good of the kingdom. Rudolf was just a terrible king.

Also, appreciate what seemed to be clarification that Lis has the green magic due to wearing an amulet that has the Green Magician's power in it.

 

[Rumimi]

we're so back

 

[yuki-neesan]

Ahhh finally it's baackk TTATT
Thank you for the release!!

I can only hope that when this manga is completed, we'd all agree that this flashback was a) absolutely essential for the story and b) inserted in the best possible place of the story. Otherwise it'd just remain poor pacing made in an attempt to attract BL fans.

It's Higu-sensei 🤗🤗 I have much confidence that this flashback is necessary spice for building the story (but yeah I miss Luna and Lis...)

 

[conversedeath]

Thank you so so much for the new chapter!!!!!

 

[Izzydee]

Loves her sister soooooooo much, but cast away her nephew and is now trying to kill him? Okay 🙄

 

[ponta666]

First chapter in ages! Frankly, not at all what I personally was waiting for. We're still stuck in the infinite flashback arc, and it doesn't seem like a good idea to put aside MCs for so long, I have a feeling that many have already forgotten what's this story all about and may lack the motivation to give it a reread. I can only hope that when this manga is completed, we'd all agree that this flashback was a) absolutely essential for the story and b) inserted in the best possible place of the story. Otherwise it'd just remain poor pacing made in an attempt to attract BL fans.

That said, this chapter is good. The author sure knows how to hit the right notes in a concise story - I very much enjoyed how the plot was told both through the words and drawings, it makes an impact. Turns out the current queen's not so bad, she even used to have a relatable personality, but as it often happens, harsh life made her evil and twisted.

I hope we'll get to see more of Luna and Lis next time (or at least Henri and the plot he's involved with).

We got back to the present with the start of the witch hunt already, did we even read the same chapter 😅😅😅 they explained why Helene is cruel to Noa and why Noa, a prince, ended up being abandoned. Also our mushroom witch will be in danger right now from the witch hunt. They can't just skip this flash back and start a witch hunt right away. I don't understand why people can't see this, or are these people homophobic or something.

 

[axlorg89]

Okay upon reread the flashback feels easier to digest. I was wondering at what point it felt like the series was getting ???, but to my surprise, it didn't this time. That said, I wish the editor didn't push for the past so soon because the execution came off pretty awkward. The most important things I've learned is that scenes change like crazy so catch on or get lost, and that Lis literally can't stop himself from loving. It's in his nature to be a (doomed) yearner and denying that just makes his magic growth stop. Aka, denying himself only makes him weaker to overcome his fate as Ruin. I won't hold him too badly on that.

For Elroy and Rudolf, it gets a bit messy with her love story. It's instalove with charm mixed up. Also when Elroy tried to break it off, Rudolf sang his heart/charm out and Elroy couldn't deny the overfeeling passion. Basically love so strong he couldn't resist. On some level thats very sweet, on another hella shady. Also this could be so dangerous when we head to our main couple.

I'm rooting for Lis, his romantic feelings are fast yet still naturally built. On the other hand, Luna's feelings are much more vague that it's hard to get fully on board. I get the sense she loves Lis, but not romantically. To a degree, she sees a younger version of herself in him, understands his craving for connection as her own. Her loneliness is healed by him being around, and she definitely is happy the way he adores her so. That said, we seldom get her thoughts on Lis besides worry for his welfare. Very much so that one would think Lis has no shot.

The thing is that chapter 17 and 28 exist. 17 or a bit early is probably where I'd pinpoint that Luna knows Lis's feelings. And ya'll can I say I'm overanalyzing but shoujo bubbles exist in 28 for a reason. I don't think Luna is actually put off by Lis's love so much as the circumstances around it. Even when she gets kissed by adult dream Lis, it takes her a bit to start shutting down. The way the king and green mage's story is set up is made to parallel Lis and Luna. In that sense, we can directly parallel Elroy's trampling of his own heart as Luna doing the same, especially after Henri, the first love that she almost ended up killing. All to say, that might be why we don't get Luna's thoughts on Lis's affections, asides from, yknow spec wise not looking the best for a semi immortal witch to start laying the moves on a 13 year old looking boy.

And theres timefuckery about here. Just a theory considering we see an adult Lis once in a dream but I smell your habits Higuchi. The only other question we have left is--- How does the magic nature change when a Black Witch falls in love?

All in all, still loving the vibes, art, and worldbuilding. I like LIs, he's a funny lil guy that is still with a chunk of his memory gone. Luna is adorable and I like her lots, but I want to see into her noggin of what she really makes of all this. She's really duty focused and quiet but instead of inner thoughts, we have to infer what she's thinking through her expressions. It's nice but let me see more of that deep loneliness, lol. Can't wait for the anime to air and the next chapter.