23 - Twenty-one words are ーーーー.

I have finished what Nomos, the Great Spirit of the Earth, asked me to do, and now I have some free time. What shall I do? What should I do to improve my living environment?

.................. can make now is something with rocks. I have some wood, but I want to leave it for fuel. What can we do with rocks to improve our lives? ...... Let's build a swimming pool.

This hot dead land. I thought about swimming in the spring, but I hesitate to swim in a place where the water is used for drinking. The water used for the pool should be thrown to the land of death by Rain. The heat of vaporization should cool it down somewhat.

"Deane. It's too hot, so I'm thinking of building a place where we can take a dip...is the amount of water enough?"

"Even if Yuta-chan wastes a little bit of money, there's still plenty of room."

Water quantity is not a problem. Then we'll have to do it. Let's make it right. If we make it shallow, the water will warm up quickly. I want it to be deep enough to dive in, at least 1 meter and 50 centimeters.

Then, I want to have a space where people can lie down in the water, so I want a shallow place of about 30 centimeters. The overall size of the pool should be ...... about 50 meters. It will only be as big as a big bath, but it will make a lot of difference just to take a dip in the water.

Okay. It's going to be fun. The field may be expanded, so let's build it on the other side. And we can make a waterway too. We could use a magic bag to move water in and out, but it would be cooler to have a waterway.

Dig a hole diagonally opposite from the field and put a rock as large as possible. A little water leakage is not a problem. Where there is a gap, pile the rocks on top of each other. After that, we can put the ...... rock platform and have a space to lie down.

"Hmmm. Yuta, you seem to be having fun.

"Hmm?　Oh, Sylphy. Maybe they are having fun. Up until now we've been struggling to make what we can to survive, but the pool is for entertainment. I'm comfortable with it because I don't have to worry about making a mistake."

"I see. I see. That's true. We can afford to make entertainment. That's good."

"Yeah. I think we can survive.

To be honest, there were so many things missing that I just couldn't think of anything to build except a swimming pool. Cut out the rocks and form a U-shape.

Let's make a little more, since we may need it in other places.

When we have enough, we dig the soil at a slight angle up to the spring and fit the U-shaped rocks into it. The spring and the channel are finished with stoppers.

"Now it's time to start the water flowing!"

"Water!"

"Cue."

When the stopper of the fountain is removed, water flows into the fountain with great force. I was so excited that I ran after the water. Belle and Rain, who had come along with me, were also having a great time.

Water poured into the pool. The water poured into the pool, splashing into the water at a considerable rate. The moment a pool is born in the land of the dead. Could this be a historical event?

"Puh-leeze?"

"Cue?"

"Yes. It's a pool. We play in the water that pools here. It's cool and relaxing and fun."

What about Izumi?

That fountain is for drinking. The pool is just a place to play."

You don't seem to understand. Well, it would be difficult to understand, since it is normal for Belle and Rain to play in the fountain.

"I love it. It's great to have a waterway in the land of the dead.

"Yes, it is. It looks like a field is going to be built, and it's great that Yuta has been able to change the once helpless land of death so much."

That's some kind of praise. Sure, the waterway running through the reddish-brown earth is beautiful, but is it really that beautiful?　In my opinion, it would have been more impressive to build a fountain.

"I don't think I'm awesome, I think my tools are awesome."

If I hadn't met the pioneering tools and the spirits, I'm sure I'd be dead already.

"I think the pioneering tools are really great, but Yuta has put a lot of thought and effort into it, so you should be proud of yourself."

"The Japanese make a virtue of humility. It's not in my nature to be awesome."

In his delusion, though, he is a warrior.

"You can't make it in this world with such virtues. If you're reserved, they'll take it all away."

"The virtues of the Japanese are ......"

It's a different world ....... Well, it seems that in the U.S. and other cultures where modesty is not accepted,...... you have to be strong or they will eat you up if you show any weakness. I'll have to be careful when I go to town.　　　　

"Yuta. If you're too shy, they'll take the credit for your work.

Even the natural Deanne is worried about me. It's kind of humiliating, but let's keep in mind that such reticence can be fatal.

"Okay. I'll act tough when I get to town."

"Yes, that's better. Yes, that's better. If they try to sell you a fight, buy them all. If you can go to town, that means you have a contract with me. I will reap what I sow.

"Bellumo Nagirawaru!"

Cue.

"I'll do my best, sister."

I don't know, the genie is out of the bottle. And I'm supposed to sign up with Dine as well?

"No. Is it safe to buy a fight so easily?"

"Yuta doesn't seem to understand well, but a contract with the Great Spirit is a miraculous event. You can be confident. No matter what happens, the other party will be the one to cry.

What?　Sylphy is a martial artist?　Aren't you excited to get a little violent?　If you get involved, it could be disastrous. If you put on as strong an air as possible, you'll have less chance of getting into a fight. Maybe I should buy a Mohawk helmet and some spiked shoulder pads.

But is it miraculous to make a contract with a great spirit? Sylphy, however, looks like a mere big-breasted lady to me. .......

I've never met anyone other than spirits since I came to the other world. Maybe I'm not in tune with the world.

"Mizu-"

"Hmm?　It's filled with water. Thank you, Belle."

"Heh."

I look at the pool and see it's filled with water, reflecting the sunlight and dazzling me. I forgot. I'm getting a sunburn. Let's make a simple awning where we can lie down.

Place rocks diagonally across the area where the bunks are located. Make a hollow in the rock and make a simple shade with driftwood or bamboo. This will make it much better.

Now, let's open the pool.

"Dah!"

"Cue."

Belle and Rain are getting excited even though they don't know what it means. Well, I'm a little excited myself. We need to stay calm and not make the same mistakes we made at the beach.

I quickly put on my shorts and jump into the pool. Yeah, that feels good.

"Yay!"

"Cue."

"Whoo-hoo!"

Belle and Rain jump in next to me and the water splashes. Being able to touch the water means they're under the influence of magic, but is it safe?

That's...

When water is poured on them, Belle and Rain run away with a commotion. I chase after them and pour water on them, and they fight back with magic.　　

"Hey! Wait a minute. That's not right!"

"Wind storm!"

A ball of wind comes flying through the water. Dive to avoid them, and when you look up, a water bullet hits you in the face. It is quite powerful. Time delay attack, Rain, I'll be d*mned.

"Hey! You can't use magic just for fun! Come here!

Sylphy and Dine are calling Belle and Rain to scold them. Thank God.

"Yuta's having too much fun. You were so excited that the girls were too excited to use their magic.

"I don't deserve this."

I was trying to calm down, but I got too excited. Pools are terrible.

The sermon over, I lay down on the bunk in the pool. This is nice. I close my eyes in the shade of the water. I feel relaxed for the first time since I came to this other world.

"That looks nice."

"Yeah, I made a pretty good one. Why don't you join us, Sylphy?

"Hmm. Not now. I'll come in when I'm ready.

I'm a little disappointed. Come to think of it, don't genies wear swimsuits?　Belle also jumped into the water with her leafy clothes on, and her clothes look different from the normal ones.

"Sylphy. Are the clothes the spirits are wearing safe for immersion in the water?"

"Clothes?　Oh, and our clothes are made of altered magic, so they can be soaked in water without any problem."

"Heh. Can you change it at will?"

If you have a good image, you can change it.

Mm. That would make sense. If I can accurately convey the Japanese clothes, it would be possible to have a fashion show of this and that. ...... When I can afford it, I'll try my best to convey it.

"Ta-da!"

Dene jumped out of the pool. She opens her arms, not suspecting in the slightest that we are surprised.

"Wow. I'm so surprised!"

"Right?"

The Great Spirit of Water nodding with a big smile. Sarcasm doesn't work. That's a good thing, isn't it? When I turn to Sylphy, she looks away as usual. Sylphy has completely given up trying to do anything about Dine.

He soothes the fussy Deanne and takes it easy. I don't like it when people enthusiastically extol the virtues of water. I learned to appreciate the importance of water long enough to build a well.

That was terrifying. Every sip of water I took felt like death. I think I was actually on the very edge, because my drinking life made my behavior difficult.

I heard Bell laughing, and I turned my head to see him gliding along the canal toward me. I saw Belle jump into the pool with a splash, and she was astride Rain.

I see that he was moving along the waterway on Rain. Sounds like a fun game. They are playing together, laughing and giggling.

"Belle. Rain. Are you having fun?"　　　

"Fun!"

"Cue."

Belle holds her hands up, a big smile on her face. Rain expresses her joy by slapping the water. It's a good thing we built the pool.

Relaxing and looking around while bobbing in the water. If we can gradually improve the environment, the land of death may become a paradise.