1678 1678th episode



I was actually carrying a harpoon.
 As he spoke, Ray's harpoon was powerful enough to suggest that it was clearly more powerful than the one used in Galanca.
 Seeing it, Pastra was dazzled by the harpoon for a few seconds, but soon opened his mouth with amazement.

"What do you forget when you have such a harpoon?"
"You may say so," They made it a few years ago, and I didn't use it at all."

 Now that I think about it, I should have used it when I caught fish in the river.
 Ray thought so a little, but in the sense of catching a large amount of fish at once, hitting rocks and swooning the fish with the impact is much easier...and he can catch a large amount of fish.
 Also, if you can't catch all the fish, it's just fainting.
 When I woke up, I was able to swim in the river again.

"You had a harpoon like this, and you didn't use it?"

 It was probably because the harpoon used in Galanca was used in exactly the same way as the harpoon used in Galanca.
 However, it is quite unusual to attach ropes or wires to the handle of a harpoon.

"That's what it is. I got a harpoon a few years ago. This is the first time I've come to the sea since then. No, I've been fishing in the river a few times. and there was no need to use a harpoon."
"Well... may I borrow some?"

 Rey nods to Pastra's words and hands him a harpoon.
 When Pastra received it, he immediately grasped the harpoon and tested it to see how easy it was to use... before long he looked at it with a look of amazement.

"No, this harpoon is terrible. At first glance it does not seem much different from the harpoon I use, but when I actually use it it it is quite different."
"...is it so great?"
"Oh! Ning, it's such a great harpoon that I can't forgive you for having so many harpoones!"

 It's easy to understand if you look at Pastra telling you that with a serious look on his face, it's not a joke, it's a serious thing.
 However, from Ray's point of view, the harpoon's atmosphere is clearly different from that of an ordinary harpoon, but it doesn't seem much different from that of an ordinary harpoon in terms of usability.

(The center of gravity and the thickness of the grip are different? Well, spears are different, too, and I don't know.

 Under normal circumstances, it would be impossible to think the same way as a spear and a harpoon.
 The use of harpoon and spear is completely different.
 Moreover, Ray is often used to throw a sword instead of thrusting it with a spear.
 ...however, the use of harpoon differs greatly depending on the user, such as direct shooting or throwing.
 At any rate, as a fisherman, Pastra must have a good understanding of the greatness of the harpoon made by a skilled craftsman.

"First of all, if you have this harpoon, you don't need one I'll prepare."
"Well, I'm sorry."

 In fact, Ray's main purpose in coming to Galanca was to get fishing gear... especially a harpoon.
 Of course, besides harpoon, he wanted a net -- a net of taro nets -- that he could gather together when he fainted small fish.
 The harpoon of its primary purpose was actually in the mistling, and it was clearly a more powerful object than it was used in Galanca.
 In some cases it was no use getting angry at Ray for teasing me.
 But Pastra had imagined that Ray had not made fun of him, much less that he was his benefactor in subduing the pirates who had threatened the village.

"Don't worry. But then... don't you have a net?"
"No, that's not it. Besides, there are many uses for nets other than fishing, so there should be some use for them."

 Under normal circumstances, it is not possible to carry a large amount because it is a burden.
 But Ray's case has a mistling, and as long as there is one, he doesn't have to worry about the amount of luggage.
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"Really? Then... what size do you want? If Ray has one, do you want a smaller one?"
"No, I guess I'm going to use it on a set, or it can be a little bigger."
"Then how about that?"

 What the Pastra pointed to was another net hung on the wall.
 The grip is made of wood, but the wood is rather thick.
 It's about as thick as Ray's hand can hold it.
 In proportion to the thickness of such a tree, the net was quite large.

"If you're not using a net and it's big, you'll be in trouble. However, the grips are fairly thick to withstand the weight of fish scooped up in the net. Are you all right?"

 After being told so by Pastra, Ray picks up the net.
 As I was told, it is quite thick because it is made of wood, but I still feel no particular difficulty in using it when I hold it.

"Yes, I don't think it's a problem."
"Well, if you don't mind, take it with you." Is there anything else you need?"

 When Ray was told that, he thought a little.
 As for harpoon, we have a high‐performance harpoon with a wire, so there is no problem if we use it for now.
 As for the net, if Ray has a net now, that's enough.
 And if you ask me if I have any other fishing gear I want...

(Putting nets? No, but as far as I can see, it doesn't seem like there's a net. You probably don't use a fishing net, do you? I don't want you to push yourself that hard. -- well, if I had it, I could use it for battles and so on.)

 Especially in the case of vulnerable soldiers, adventurers, bandits...so-called small fish, it seemed to be quite effective to use a netting system.
 Of course, catching an opponent with a net doesn't mean you can kill him.
 You'll do your best to get out of the net.
 But... it means a lot in this case whether we can stop or not.
 Being temporarily unable to move on the battlefield means death.
 If you use magic to stop the movement of small fish, it's literally a net, and you have the option of letting your friends do it without magic.

(Well, it probably doesn't feel good to know that you can use a net like that. and then... fishing rods? But it would be better to strike a harpoon or rock than to fish like that.)

 In Ray's image, fishing has a strong image of hobbies and pleasure.
 Of course, there are exceptions such as fishing with a single bonito, so that's just the image of Ray.
 And Ray doesn't like fishing that much.
 When Ray was in Japan, he used a harpoon instead of fishing when he caught river fish such as sweetfish, Ivana, yam, and swordfish in summer.

"Well, we don't need that much for now. This net is enough for fishing gear. What happened to your desire to buy fish?"
"Oh, they're out fishing,"

 Ray is a little surprised by the plain pastra.
 They say they go fishing casually, but there are monsters in the sea besides fish.
 That's why we've left sea monsters as guards, knowing that there are still a few pirates on the island where the pirates' hideout is located.

"How long will it take you to come back?"
"I think it's time for me to come back... but I don't know when I'll come back.In rural villages like Galanca, there is no such thing as a city watch... and no such device as bells ringing at a particular time.
 That being the case, it was only natural that time should be fairly appropriate.

"Well, in this village... what kind of boat do you fish on?"

 Asking Ray, the Pastra urges him to leave the shed where he keeps his fishing gear.
 As I got out, I saw a boat-like boat on the beach.

"That's the kind of ship,"
"...is that so? Isn't it not that far away?"
"The farther we go, the deeper the sea becomes. The deeper the ocean, the more monsters there are. The place where we can fish is not that far away after all."

 If you say so, Ray has no choice but to agree.

(If we can't get that far out of the sea, we won't be able to catch big fish like tuna. ... in that sense, it's just right for me, who wants a little fish.)

 For now, Ray is only happy to be able to get the little fish he wants -- only compared to tuna.

"Oh, by the way, besides fish, I want shrimp, crabs, big shells, but are you all right?"
"Big shells can be difficult, but I think everything else can be done. There aren't so many people catching shellfish. As you can see, there is a sandy beach in front of the village, so you have to go to a rocky place."
"I see. Can't we help it then?"

 That being said, Ray regrets it.
 I wanted to eat abalone, oysters, sea breams... if I could.
 Such a sad look makes Pastra think for a moment and speak.

"Well, what? I can't do it today, but if you ask for it tomorrow or later, you might get it for me. I'll order Ray if he's ready. What shall I do?"
"Please,"

 When Ray asked without a moment's hesitation, Pastra was careful not to express his surprise.
 It's because I didn't expect it to bite me this far.
 As long as you live in Galanca, shells are common catch in the sea.
 There's only a sandy beach on the side of the village, so you have to go to a place where the beach is rocky... but it's not so unusual.
 It's not uncommon for shellfish to be used in meals made in Galanca.
 The shellfish can be savory enough by simply boiling it.
 ...however, shellfish caught in shallow places are not that big, and it takes a considerable amount to eat.

"Okay, that's what I'm going to do with shellfish. you're coming to Galanca again, aren't you?"
"If you will sell me shellfish and fish, I shall be glad to come." I came here from Gilm to catch fish and other seafood. I'm almost here to play."
"Do you come to see me and kill the pirates while I'm at it?" It's not what we, who were threatened by the pirates, say."

 A high‐ranking adventurer is, in many ways, substandard.
 He seemed to say so, but Ray nods back without any particular concern because he is used to being looked at like that.

"Because in this case the pirates were not of such a large scale. Besides, if I see them, I will put them down as much as I can."
"...you call me robbers-eaters?"

 It goes without saying where the information came from.
 While Ray was in Jubis, there was no doubt that he heard from Elena and others.
 However, it's not a matter to be known.
 Thieves are eaten... It's only because they've destroyed so many thieves.
 That means that only thieves can be attacked.

"Well, yes," It really came to be called that before I knew it. Even thieves who attack others don't want to be attacked."
"No, that's natural, isn't it?" and a Gryphon would be a nightmare to be attacked by someone with a monster."

 muttered the Pastra, who, in general, would have nodded at once to the robbers.
 That didn't mean anything for Pastra to care about the thief.

"For the time being, if you will have all the shellfish and fish ready, I'll buy them as much as I can... well, I'll be here again tomorrow or the day after tomorrow, and I'll buy them then." Of course, I'd like to buy what I'm getting today, if possible."
"Oh, it's just right," . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "

 At Ray's word, the Pastra points to the sea.
 Beyond that was the figure of a ship just returning to the sandy beach... a big wave to Ray and the Pastra on the sandy beach.