The day after the BBQ on the beach, May and Madeline, who had not yet returned, decided to train on the water to keep their promise to Grizz.



　At first, Grizz recklessly requested to train in the water against the mermaids. However, the mermaids were sure to win in an underwater battle, so we asked them to train on the water first. It would be too bad for Grizz's men if they were killed in the blink of an eye.



　I thought that now that the half-mermaid attack on the city had been prevented, there was no need for more training, but the main purpose of this event was to promote interaction between the mermaids and the people.



　Mermaids and half-mermaids have been hiding when interacting with humans until now, but it seems that they have decided to be proactive in their interactions.



　Mermaids have been treated as demons rather than subhumans, even though they speak the same language as humans. The mermaids had thought that it did not matter what humans thought of them, but they decided that it was important to interact with them in order to avoid getting into unnecessary trouble as they did this time.



　If we can establish a face-to-face relationship, it will be easier to take countermeasures when we are involved in an incident such as this one.

　In addition, Grizz, as a businessman, has come up with the idea of selling fish caught by mermaids as branded fish.



"Don't you think it would be a great idea to sell fresh fish with a mermaid's seal?　Besides, it would be helpful to be able to get them when you need them in town with pinpoint accuracy. Well, it's a secret that offshore, half-mermaids secure the fish and bring them to the harbor as mermaids.



　Grizz said something like that, but I guess he is the son of a businessman.

　The relationship between the half-mermaid and the mermaid was temporarily strained by this incident, but in the end they were able to cooperate with each other, and should be able to work together in the future in terms of safety.



　We waited all morning for May, who had been a good leader in the training, but she did not seem to come back, so she must have been off on her own somewhere.

　Madeline's troubles of having to take care of her will continue for a while. I hope she will not get lost in the sea near their territory.



　Grizz advertised his interaction with the mermaids to the people of the city. Some people are still afraid of mermaids and half-mermaids, but they are trying to show that they can get along with each other.



　It was a good businessman who set up stalls on the beach to make the event look like a festival, even though there was not much time left before the event.

　The venue was the sea, close to the beach.



　Grizz was very confident.

"It's a pity I don't have any mermaids to show off, but let's show them what we can do here," said Grizz confidently. Even if it's just for training, don't lose."

"""""Oh!!!"""""

"As you wish, Grizz-sama. You guys get ready.

Ha!



　Grizz's men were very motivated.

　The training was based on the scenario that we were attacked by demons at sea.



　Grizz's men were to attack from the top of the ship and the mermaids were to attack from the water, and Grizz's men were to lose if they were thrown off the ship within the time limit.



　The training actually began, and Grizz's men with wooden swords tried their best to keep the mermaids and half-mermaids off the ship, but even though they were attacking from the water, they could not dodge and were dropped into the sea one after another.



　The battle was a cruel defeat for the Grizzlies, with nothing to show for it.

　Moreover, the half-mermaids and mermaids did not even use magic, so the difference in power was obvious.



　Only the white wolf, Wonder Wolf, had a good match with the half-mermaid, but it was no match to be won. He tried to escape by dog-paddling, but was quickly cornered by the half-fish and washed up on the shore.



"Why ...... were our soldiers so weak?"

　Grizz was pretty much in a state of shock after the loss. I followed up by saying.



"Well, it's just the chemistry of the field. It's just the way it is."

"Rock ......, but I'm hiring well-trained soldiers, too, you know."



"Well trained soldiers are not the same as those who are accustomed to being on the water with no footholds to stand on. I think it's important to bring your strengths to the field.

"I don't see why not. No,...... on the other hand, if we can work with such good people, it means we can dominate ...... the sea."



"Well, that's true, but mermaids aren't the best either."

"What are you talking about?　What are you saying? If they're this strong,......... don't you half-mermaids think you can conquer the seas?"



"No, Mr. Locke and the others are stronger than us.

　The half-mermaids usually shake their heads in agreement.

"I know you guys are not human, but are you even underwater?"

"I don't think so!"



"That was really not funny when you and Mr. Locke broke the sea.

"You said earlier about the compatibility of the field, but I thought, 'Who are you to talk about that?　I thought, "What the hell are you talking about?

　Unexpectedly, they were getting a lot of heat from me.

　I don't like it when people say that. And it was Lucky and Domorte who did it, not me.



"Well, it was a good lesson today, wasn't it?"

　When the tide turns against you, it's best to just get it over with.



"No, we can't let this end without seeing what Locke can do. Don't you think so?　Don't you think so?"

　Grizz's men look very uncomfortable as he calls out to them, and they are yelping like animals. They should have seen Shannon and Patra fight, they should have seen Domorte's magic.



　I guess the men can't say no to their boss's orders. Poor guys.



Does this mean we're going to fight the Grizz?

"Of course. Just go to ......."

　Grizz looks at Lucky.

"You want Lucky to sit this one out. Okay. What else?

The rest will be fine.

Okay. Who wants to join us?



　Gargoyle and Orange Ant E were the first to raise their hands. It's good that they are motivated. However, I am a little worried about the competition. I'm a little worried.