Next day

'What about the window flowers and the mug?　It's good to be non-stop, sometimes.
Thank you, sir. But we're going to adjust the aerodynamics of the 14.5mm sniper round.
'Mog, goooooooooo...' (I think she's saying she wants to fall asleep.)

　...well it's a vacation, you're free to enjoy yourselves. We went fishing in the lake, but this time we had a lot of luggage, so I carried my gear on my medium bike, while Midea and Manya rode together on their small bikes.

　It seems that both Midea and Manya have become very fond of their bikes, and they take turns riding them. Oh, and the scenery is so nice, I'll have to show it to Yukikaze. Although the gods of Ares have had their share of problems, I think they've been more successful than the other gods in the region when it comes to restoring the ecosystem.

　That's why I'm going to hang the Yukikaze around my waist, too.

　We pile our bags on the side racks and the back of the seats and continue along the forest road we heard about from the townspeople. The lake is quite large and is a good distance from the town.

　The still shallow angle of morning sunlight glistened in the reflection of the wind-driven ripples. The scenery is great, although perhaps a little too pretty to fish for carp. We also got a good fishing spot and a good spot on the shore of the lake with good ventilation and shade.

'Ush!　Tarp good, sheet good, tea and snacks good, bottom of the gimmick good. All right, everyone, grab a chair and let's get started. Shadows and figures will not be visible in the water.

"It's nice and cool by the lake, and the view is beautiful. The view is beautiful, and it's nice to relax.
Unlike the ocean, the waves are still. This is the lake the wind is cooler and it's perfect for this time of year.
'Thank you, Lord, for showing me such beautiful scenery. I was so moved.

　Very well received, and I'm glad I invited them.

'Well, we'll start fishing, but it's not a very nice fish, so we'll just let it go or sell it in town. And the line in the float?　In the case of carp, the trick is to be patient until the float sinks completely, and when it sinks, to hook it quickly. After that, I pull the fish to the shore and scoop them up with a net.

　I'm at leisure with some cute girls, but I feel like I'm playing with my relatives' kids, happy and calm. Still, it's more than enough for me to be happy.

　Well, when I started fishing, I was too busy than I expected. The first time we caught a carp, they also missed the hook, but they got the hang of it after a few times. I'm glad they're busy and enjoying themselves.

　In the second half, we ran out of bait halfway through and tried it with an apple. Even so, it bites surprisingly well. I wondered if Japanese carp could be caught with apples too.

'That's fun for a nonchalant!　But the needle looks painful. Can you take it out now?
Carp doesn't feel pain and it's surprisingly tough. But they do have a lot of pain. I'll take them off you in a minute.

　Manya already looks cozy. She has a good grasp of the strength of the rod and line. When she sees an opportunity, she pulls the carp's head out of the water, lets it swim while it's having a hard time breathing, and then pulls it to the shore when it's completely weak. He's very good at it.

I can handle the net with one hand, and I brought pliers so I can take off the hook by myself. Don't just take care of your husband, enjoy fishing, okay?

　Anya has become an exterminator and an exterminator at the same time, so she's been studying biology lately. And she has the craftsmanship to guess what she needs from the size of the pliers and needles.

'So many creatures...........life is robust.

　Yukikaze pouted at the creatures of the lake and the trees of the forest.

　When Yukikaze was Haruka, the food in the ruins was a nutritional block. The only living things were the few pets and plants brought in by the residents. That's the memory of the creatures Haruka saw.

　But now she's thrilled that the rich ecosystem has returned to Ares. If this is the case, the descendants of the inhabitants who left the ruins will be at ease, and I could vaguely sense the feelings of Yukikaze.

　Everyone is happy to see me.
　I feel a little sorry for my dodgy play, though.

　Now let's think about Midea's fun and hobbies in earnest. For Manya, it's not just about machines, it's about playing with nature. More scenery for Snow Wind. For me, I've got the pleasure of [thinking up even more fun plans for the next one].

　In the middle of such a play, a visitor appears.

''Hello!　Are you guys waiting for a placement?　We're hunting to save money on food. There are a lot of guys around here with similar goals, though, so the catch is small. Whoa, that was a big catch!　You could have done the fishing thing... I should have just gone fishing.

　It's not like I'm here to hawk fish. They still have a friendly, childish greeting. They must be a group of three rookie guards who have passed this test.

　But they are still small and childish. Is it soon after coming of age?　And although he's poorly dressed, he has a greeting that would make you smile and a good personality. If you're around the same age as Midea, you'd be perfect for a short time as a playmate.

　In addition, we introduced ourselves to each other. It's hard to tell because of the mix, but the wolf-beast type boy is Porth, and the fairy type boy is Bill. The were-beastman type boy is Porth and the fairy-type boy is Bill. I think the fox-beast type is Rubille. The leader of the group seems to be Mr. Porto. The others are shy or don't talk much.

I'm on vacation and fishing is my hobby.　It wasn't good enough for us to cook.

　Suggested with a bitter smile. It might be good if it's cooked, but it's red carp like goldfish and doesn't look good to me.

"Free is bad enough. Can I get a copper coin for each one?

I'm not a shopkeeper. I'll only need six coppers. I'm going to take a break. Do you want to try it yourself?　I'll just lend you some gear and you can take your own catch home for free. I think you can catch your bait with sweet nuts and bugs.

Are you sure?　I thought it would be fun to talk to you, and I did a bad thing to you, Oi-chan.

　Don't mind me, I have my own agenda. As long as you play with Midia, that's all that matters. If I had it, I would have raised it in candy bars, but it's a luxury item in this world. The malt syrup is produced in the car and in small quantities, so it's only for benefits.

The more fishing buddies you have, the happier I'll be. Midea, teach him how to fish.

　Midea is playing big sister and teaching.
　The fish is slippery and it is hard to catch it.
　The atmosphere is as wry and fun as I thought it would be.

　It was a good vacation, but the equipment of the three new guards is poorly equipped, and I am a little worried. Apparently the only qualification for the guards is to be a policeman on patrol, but even so, there are cases where criminals are armed, and if it becomes an urban warfare, they have to participate in defense.

　But the armor is hemp clothing and apologetic reinforcement, and the weapons are poor spears and bows. I'm uneasy with this kind of equipment, but it seems doubtful that there is a city that will hire me before that.