Back in February 2006, Dengeki Bunko and Japanese light novel author, Isuna Hasekura, launched Spice and Wolf, and taught a lot of people about business, economics, and politics. To celebrate the series’ 10th anniversary, the May issue of Dengeki Bunko Magazine has revealed that Lawrence and Holo are returning in a new story, which will be the first one since the light novel series ended with its 17th and final volume.

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The series will return with the “Spring Log” chapter, which will be focusing on Lawrence, and a pair of a pair of travelers unwind after a long journey in a hot spring.  After that, a new story will be focusing on Lawrence’s partner, Holo, and the magazine announced that they will be continuing the duo’s story.

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Other announcements for the light novel series include new 10th anniversary merchandise, and the release of an e-book omnibus for the entire 17-volume series. The magazine will also be releasing monthly short stories about the series just for the anniversary.

Spice and Wold follows the story of Kraft Lawrence, a travelling merchant, who picks up an unexpected travelling companion in Holo, a wise wolf who was the diety of a local village. The series tackled several key issues, from food and business, to politics, tradition, and religion.

source: Crunchyroll