Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill: Volume 8

Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill (Light Novel) #8

by Ren Eguchi, MASA . (Illustrator), Kevin Chen (Translator)

After conquering dungeons and finally getting some leverage over the gods ganging up on him, Mukohda sets his sights on the domestic life. With his new palatial manor fully staffed with trustworthy servants and guards, it seems like as good a time as any to focus on building up his long-neglected business of selling Japanese goods in this otherworld. But he’s suddenly found himself in the sights of an unscrupulous competitor, backed by a shady lesser noble, who is after the secrets of his luxurious soaps and hair treatments. Without relying on the brute strength of his overpowered familiars, Mukohda’s going to have to fight fire with fire and play politics himself. But in order to prove himself, he’ll need to provide something truly valuable to grease the wheels with Earl Langridge. What happens when otherworld magic and the marvels of modern product engineering collide...?

Genres: Light Novel, Fantasy, Slice Of Life, Food, Magic, Fiction, Japanese Literature

204 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 25, 2020

Reviews

[Jennifer]

Mukouda still getting pushed around by everyone, including his new slaves. The idiot twins really are idiots in the worst way, and refuse basic jobs like escorting one of the other women shopping, and requests to stop eating Fel’s food. Even the dwarf demands more whiskey as payment instead of being satisfied with 2 bottles of the amazing booze he has never seen before 🤦🏻‍♀️ seriously, they’re running roughshod over him, and he’s paying super generously, providing top notch food, cooking for them…even planning to get lots of meat because the 5 year old has converted to a serious meat lover. This is food that they would never get to eat in their lifetime and now she’s demanding it…Also, the amount of meat that they eat does make me feel a little bit sick after reading in so much detail about it. I am by no means a vegetarian, but eating meat like that every single day, 3x a day is extremely heavy and I am pretty sure I would get sick of it quickly. If not for the dungeons, I think Mukouda’s group would hunt the forests completely bare to keep up with their demand.

I know this is fiction, but it’s really maddening to me when an author puts things in that only serve as comedic effect but don’t really make sense.

I’m glad they at least cut down on the gods’ screen time, because it was getting excessive. Bad enough that he still gives alcohol weekly to the god of all creation - when it starts describing food or alcohol, that’s a signal to skip at least 1-2 pages. It’s filled with little details that possibly some alcohol aficionados might think were cool (this brandy was presented once to blah blah blah), but IMO it’s a waste of space.

The three heroes are a disappointment to me. It just seems like wish fulfillment that he can marry both girls. And of course they have absolutely no problem with this even though they are from modern-day Japan. I do not recall any previous mention of polygamy until this point, so that’s awfully convenient.

The interaction with the earl is also a disappointment, because he throws his weight around even though Fel could literally destroy his entire country. He is happy to get the magic hair treatment (of COURSE it’s hair treatment 🤦🏻‍♀️) but starts demanding to control the supply, etc. Mukouda, as usual unaware of his own standing, gifts him with an amazing number to suck up. Lambert doesn’t want to take the bottles for free, so he gives a whole 75 gold for 50 sets, which normally sell for 50 gold each. Why even bother?? By the way, I think Sean Connery as an older man was extremely distinguished and good looking despite the hair loss. Some men lose hair more gracefully than others.

I will say that the writing quality has improved over the last eight volumes. It is no longer as awkward, even though it is still very much too much telling.

[Aj · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok, did this author just justify a system of slavery? Because I think the author just justified a system of slavery.

[ReadToBreathe · Rating 3 out of 5]

For a guy who is in his late twenties Mukohda is quite honestly, dumb. Everyone is pushing him around even his own familiars. The guy needs to find a library and educate himself on monsters, nobility, and how to defend himself. It's tiring to see him so lazy and cowardly.

[Benjamin Wong · Rating 4 out of 5]

Though the general theme of this series is that Mukhouda is a kind person who is a total pushover, and that's what kinda makes it entertaining, I am actually hoping for a day where he finally breaks and pushes back and punishes Fel and Dora-Chan for being such assholes. Though I must admit the Orc settlement storyline was kinda funny.

This entry in the story focuses on the mundane day to day life of Mukhouda and gang, and though I wish for every entry to be dungeon dives, such simple moments do cut a nice break in between.

[AHCuteArt · Rating 3 out of 5]

Why did you read this book?
I like this cozy fantasy isekai about food, so I decided to buy the whole light novel series.

What format did you read this book in?
Read it as an eBook on Kindle.

Is this an educational book or a book for entertainment?
I read this book for pure entertainment purposes.

What genres do you think this book belongs to?
Art, Fantasy, Fiction, Humor and Comedy, Travel

What was your favorite part of the book?
My favorite part is when the three heroes get married. I really like them as a throuple.
Who would you suggest this book to?
I think this book would be great for anyone who isn’t burnt out on the isekai genre, likes cooking (mainly Japanese food), and likes a light-hearted cozy fantasy story.

What is your general opinion/ rating of this book?
Urg… why, oh why, do so many of these isekai MC buy slaves! I don’t care that they treat them well. It’s still a messed-up system, and Mudoka bought people! I was so disappointed in him. Especially when he hinted at wanting a sex slave. My love of this series waned after this part. It is funny how Mukoda is cursed to forever be alone romantically. It looks like Mukoda is finally settling down. There was some political maneuvering when it came to the other world products that he is producing. That arc was fun to read about. Overall, I liked this series, but the slave purchasing put a sour taste in my mouth.

Any trigger warnings?
Racial and Religious: Profiling, Slavery, Microaggressions, Prejudice
Mental Health: Panic Attacks, Alcoholism
Disabilities: Curing of Disabilities
Sexual Content: Human Trafficking, Slaves
Violence and Death: Death, Animal Death, Graphic Deaths, Mass Death, Murder, Extreme Violence, Gore, Escalating Violence, Described Blood, Graphic Violence
Other: Oppression, Bullying, Classism

[s. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was laid back and heartwarming yet again.

This book in the series shows Mukohda settling in his new home. His interactions with his slaves are always nice, and even that orc settlement termination stint he did with the twins (as Fel's punishment for the two) are also a nice read. It all showed Mukohda forming stronger relationships with everyone and I personally liked them.

Also, the bonus stories! I love them, especially the perspectives of the slaves. Those showed how they view Mukohda and I'm always happy to read about other people's impression of him.

I'm quite curious how a connection to noble would affect Mukohda from here on out but I'm up for the ride! I'm really looking forward to reading more of his adventures.

[Sol González · Rating 4 out of 5]

Creo que voy demasiado rápido, pero es fin de semana y me gusto mucho esta historia. Incluso salí a comprar cosas para hacer mi primer curri y quedó delicioso. Ya quiero hacerlo otra vez

El cocinero esta vez compra una casa… y también a todo el personal para cuidarla. Ver tantos personajes nuevos me alegro, aunque las bestias mágicas no participaron tanto en este tomo. Extrañe un poco más a Sui.

[Jesus · Rating 5 out of 5]

amazing as always

I just can’t get enough of Mokouda and his adventures. I love how he’s always thinking of others. He seems so be happy cooking for others and making them try new dishes. I wonder when he will have time to fight. He’s an S rank adventure with no actual experience in fighting.

[Nischal · Rating 4 out of 5]

damn does mukohda's online store procure its produce from monsanto because why do the seeds come equipped with genetic use restriction technology?

mukohda domestication arc continues on full speed ahead, and that is very charming. and and that makes the series' title even more unfitting to the story.

[Nicole Nieto · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not a bad look into the town life with Mukoda. I just wish there had been more political intrigue stuff. I was looking forward to a showdown with the Baron and the other company making trouble, but it got swept away within a chapter.

[Gina Phillips · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read

I enjoy this series. Similar to grace of God's or in another world with my smart phone. Hope that some of the side characters keep getting attention

[Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's nice to see how well he and the people he's now got in his household are getting along. I'm curious to see what happens to him next.

[Mindy · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75/5

[Nattapan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pleasing as always.

[Genielle Weber · Rating 5 out of 5]

so fun

I really enjoyed this portionn of the story and am eagerly waiting for more. His familiars just make me laugh so hard every time i read this story!

[Hex · Rating 2 out of 5]

Easily the worst book of the whole series so far.

[Fat Frog · Rating 2 out of 5]

Easily the worst book of the whole series so far.

[Indah Threez Lestari · Rating 4 out of 5]

61 - 2025

[Wetdryvac Wetdryvac · Rating 5 out of 5]

Why is slavery taken as given in so many light novels. Not amused.

[Casandra · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Kathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don’t like the twins. more boundary pushers!! but I think mukohda needs to let fel handle difficult people more often.

[MyDoRyS · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is the worst volume yet. Mukoda buy slaves to tend to his huge mansion. Again, WHY buy a huge house? that caused to have to get slaves.....that resulted in him having to ask favors from friends....who got him involved with nobility...which caused unnecessary drama. It's like bad decisions one after another with a domino effect of unnecessary drama and results. So, the book turned from an adventure to a political drama. WHY?!?!?!?! Then they top it off with a ridiculous baldness product. He can't barely handle Lamberts store requests, and he adds more unnecessary work? This volume should have been called "Nobles BS and Home Ed with Mukoda!" He still acting like a doormat and keeps calling two of his slaves idiots when he was the one who bought them, so who the real idiot is? I understand there is nobility, but he has NO need to mingle with them. He is so powerful and has so much cash that he can decide to send them all to hell. Then he is constantly brown-nosing others but treats Fel like crap, when his Familiar are the ONLY reason he has a great easy life. I love it when Fel says, "How dare a human like you order I, a Fenrir?" I really hate Mukoda's behavior. He is stupid and immature, and he respects other losers instead of the beings who allow him to have a good life. Also, the king had given him freedom, but he was kissing nobles asses for no reason. WHY!?!?!?!?! This book can actually be skipped. It offers NO value to the story, I only enjoyed like a 5 percent of the whole volume. If the next one is a letdown, I'm quitting the series. Onto my next adventure, Happy Readings!!!

[cyndi french · Rating 5 out of 5]

Leave Fel's food alone .

Another fun addition to this series. Fel's revenge was funny , but Mokohda giving Fel mostly vegetables was even funnier

[Brittney Bower · Rating 4 out of 5]

chapters 1-8, 1 extra, 1 gossip. Based off of the Amazon table of content sample page.

[Justin · Rating 5 out of 5]

A slice of life volume, I feel like Fel, I want some action. I am just kidding I enjoy the setting up the home bases chapters. They are quite fun.