Chapter 168

I fell in love with a walk in the cool brook to the point that I forgot to catch a fish for a moment.

The splashing sound with every step I take, and the rippling brook I hear when I stand still.

It was the first time I felt each of them in this world, so I was a little excited.

‘Ah, come to think of it!’

I almost went on like this.

I came to my senses and turned to the side where Maya was.

“How is it?”

Immediately, Maya and my eyes met.

I got a little embarrassed.

I said I would help, but he couldn’t help but watch me the whole time as I played in the water.

“Ah, it was so interesting that I got distracted.”

I made excuses and scratched my cheek.

Then Maya nodded his head as if he understood.

“It’s okay, I was like you when I first came here. It was amazing to have such a wonderful stream, so I played here all day.”

With that said, Maya came up to me and asked in a low voice.

“So, after catching the fish, would you like to play in the water together?”

“Oh, I love it!”

I immediately agreed. Just thinking about it made me excited.

Water play! Aren’t you excited?

“Then let me help you catch fish. Let’s catch fish and play.”

“Okay, let’s hurry.”

I quickly led Maya to the spot to catch the fish.

“This is perfect for fishing with a net. There are big rocks everywhere.”

According to Maya, rather than an open place without a single stone, the terrain blocked here and there is more suitable for net fishing.

“Well then, Emir. You stand behind this rock and lure the fish.”

“…… lure?”

I tilted my head. How do you do that?

Then Maya kindly explained.

“You touch the opposite side of the side where I’m standing with that branch. Then the fish will come and turn around.”

“Yes, I’ll give it a try then!”

I cried out confidently. After that, our net fishing began.

‘Ah, here they come!’

‘…… I missed it.’

‘This time for sure…… !’

‘Again? Ahh!’

I caught the target with fierce eyes, but when I came close, I touched the wrong place several times.

Slowly, I started to feel skeptical about my quickness.

“I got it!”

I finally managed to lure properly, and I heard Maya, who was standing on the other side, shouting joyfully.

After a while, Maya smiled broadly and lifted the fish from his net.

“Awesome, Emir. You succeeded in luring in just 5 times.”

“…… What do you mean awesome?. On the contrary, the awesome one is Young Duke Maya. You got it right at once.”

“Because it’s something I’ve done a lot. Still, it’s nice to hear compliments from you.”

Maya covered his face as if embarrassed by my praise.

After that, we got even more keen on fishing.

Fortunately, after one success, I managed to lure well with little failure.

The result is 5 fresh fish in this oak barrel.

“Great. Let’s have a barbecue party with just the two of us later. How is it?”

Maya made a suggestion to me with a look that looked very happy.

Of course, I also had no reason to refuse, so I nodded.

“Great! Uh, huh?”

But I was so excited that I forgot for a moment that the place I was standing at was the brook.

I tripped and slipped on a small rock at the bottom of the brook.

“Emir!”

“Uwaa!”

With the splash and the sound, I ended up getting into the brook.

Fortunately, where I was standing was only deep to my knees, but enough to get me wet anyway.

I pulled back my gray hair that had suddenly covered my eyes, and opened my eyes again.

Then I saw Maya right in front of me.

Maya held out his hand as if he was just trying to lift me up.

I was a little embarrassed, but then I grabbed his hand and got up.

“Are you okay?”

“…… oh yes it’s okay.”

I was all wet from head to toe, but you can think of it as a cool bath. Anyway, the water here is clean.

Thinking like that, I looked at Maya, and suddenly our eyes met, and Maya laughed.

“Pfft! Ahaha!”

“…… Why are you laughing like that?”

What, do I have a few weeds on my face?

I hurriedly tried to touch my cheek. But there was nothing that caught my hand.

“No, Emir, because you’re too sloppy.”

Only later did Maya explain why he was laughing.

“It’s so much fun to see you get into the water and stare at it like you haven’t done anything. Ahhaha sorry for laughing. But it’s fun. I can’t help it.”

“…… what?”

No, Maya. You didn’t see me like that, but you’re treating me like a fool!

I was a little annoyed that he was still trying to laugh, or that he was biting his lips and trying not to laugh.

“Ah! Take this!”

I took advantage of Maya’s exhilarating laugh, quickly scooped the water with both hands, splashed it on Maya, and ran away.

Of course, it couldn’t end there.

Maya, who was suddenly struck by me, followed, as if counterattacking, splashing water on me, and as this happened repeatedly, we both got wet in the end.