CH 119

After defeating the crayfish type magic fish, we returned to the inn.

“There were pearls in the magic fish. . .”

“Yes. It was in the body. I think the pearls were in the digestive tract.”

Even so, Hurst-san made sure that there were pearls in the crayfish.

As a result, there are still pearls. . .

“Many of the magic fish that Ryleigh-kun defeated were turned to ashes, so I couldn’t confirm the pearls. However, it’s safe to assume that the pearls were the reason why the magic fish crossed out of the magic sea. . .”

“At least, I think it’s almost certain that the magic fish that appeared in the harbor this time had pearls, so they were able to move out of the magic sea.”

“That’s right. . .”

Originally, no magic fish could come out of the magic sea.

It’s because they don’t have magic stones.

However, if they have magic stones, they can get out of the magic sea.

And that magic stone is a pearl.

This time, the crayfish that attacked us that could be examined all had pearls, so if the magic fish had pearls, there was no doubt that they would be able to leave the magic sea and be active.

“The people at the harbor were surprised by the number of shrimp magic fish this time. Until now, it was like whether there was one fish or not.”

“I see.”

“Yeah. Last night it was alone on the wharf, so everyone seemed to think that’s how it always is. Such a large amount of magic fish, and moreover, to come out on land. . . .”

“Being in the sea is different from being able to come to land like this time. . .”

Amphibious is definitely scarier.

“The port people want me, Vol-san, and Zez-san to stay here. Because it’s safer.”

“That’s right. Everyone is strong.”

“But we can’t stay forever. . .”

“Yeah. . . . .”

Yes. It would be impossible to stay here and hunt magic fish all the time.

SO, if possible, it would be best to find the cause of the pearls and prevent the magic fish from appearing outside of the magic sea.

“The shrimp here are just like the shrimp that Shina-san changed. The difference seems to be whether there are pincers or not.”

“Ah, there was a shrimp with pincers in my world too. Is it close to that?”

I changer the magic fish with a kitchen knife (sacred sword), so it changed to a Japanese ingredient, but in reality, it may have been closer to the omar shrimp.

When I nodded, ‘I see’, Ryleigh-kun continued, ‘Well then.’

“They live at the bottom of the sea, eating shellfish and stuff.”

“Shellfish. . .”

“Yeah. When I heard that, I thought, Ah!”

Ryleigh-kun’s words make me think.

In short. . .

“Shells make pearls, shrimp eat them. . . Then they become magic fish that can escape from the magic sea. . .?”

“Yeah. Shina-san said that the shells might be making the pearls. Yesterday, we all talked and thought that the magic fish who ate it might have come out of the magic sea.”

“. . . A while ago, the story at the market may be related. There are fish that eat shrimp.”

“Ah, we certainly heard that.”

The three of us look at each other.

I don’t know the truth yet.

However, if you think about it that way, not all magic fish can leave the magic sea.

“Shellfish make pearls. Shrimp eat shellfish. Fish eat shrimp. . .”

I wonder if pearls are circulating in the food chain. . .

“In that case, poachers are digging the sandy bottom of the Magic Sea to obtain shellfish.”

“If Shizuku-chan and the others figure out where it came from and find out it’s a shellfish. . .”

“Shouldn’t it be better for Elja-san and your brother to crack down on the poachers in this port and manage the shellfish?”

As long as the mussels are properly managed, the magic fish will never get the pearls.

That way, the people are more likely to be able to live the way they used to before.

“That’s good. . . .”

If this is the case, it’s alright.

There aren’t many cases of magic fish appearing yet.

“I’m sure my brother will do well!”

“That’s right, Thruster-san is amazing at times like this.”

“I’ll ask my brother properly too!”

“Ah, then it’s absolutely fine.”

Thruster-san, who was asked by Ryleigh-kun, seems to be able to prepare the law in seconds.

This time, the crown prince, Elja-san, has grasped the current situation of the port, so the conversation should be quick.

I breathe a sigh of relief.

Ryleigh-kun also let out a cheerful voice saying, ‘Good job!’

“I just. . .have one question.”

Hurst-san gently controls me and Ryleigh-kun who were excited.

His eyes are still not clear.

“The magic beasts in the magic forest don’t need food. . . . . Considering the ecology of magic fish is similar, I don’t understand why magic fish eat food.”

“Ah. . . That’s true. . .”

Why did magic fish, who shouldn’t need food, eat each other?

Did they get a pearl before they became magic fish?

Did they become magic fish and they ate it to get a pearl. . .?

The food chain should not have already been established. . .?

“But isn’t that because pearls are magic stones? I can use magic, so I knew right away that pearls were magic stones. In the same way, I think the magic fish immediately knew it was a magic stone.”

“That’s possible, but. . . Anyway, let’s wait for Mizunami-sama and Thruster’s results. It’s not solved yet.”

“Yes, I understand.”

I nodded ‘yes’ to Hurst-san’s words.

It’s important to think about it instead of just thinking that maybe it’s okay.

As I braced myself, I peeked at the wooden box Hurst-san had in his hand.

“Shina-sama, are you going to cook it now?”

“Yes.”

The three spiny lobsters I got earlier are in the wooden box Hurst-san is holding.

Since it bounces around and moves, I currently have their legs tied with a string.

“It’s about time for lunch, so I’ll make a dish!”

“Wah! I’m so happy to be able to eat Shina-san’s cooking!”

“Spiny lobster is really delicious, so please look forward to it!”

“Yes!”

At my words, Ryleigh-kun’s young leaf-colored eyes shine.

It’s the same with Hurst-san.

His light blue eyes look happy.

“I’m thinking of doing the preparation here, so I’d like Hurst-san to help me, is that okay?”

“Of course.”

Hurst-san responds to my request immediately.

Really reliable.

“AH, then I’ll borrow a big pot from the innkeeper!”

“Shina-san, I’ll go!”

“Shina-sama, I will.”

“No, no, you two just finished fighting, so please take it easy for a while. My cooking also has the meaning of recovering your physical strength.”

The two of them are very strong, so their complexion hasn’t changed even after fighting the crayfish.

But I want them to rest properly.

“I’ll be right back.”

After refusing to the two, I left the building of the inn.

There is a building that serves as a reception desk for an inn nearby, so I walked there.

There was an uncle at the reception, and I asked him the lend me a large pot, but. . .

“Could you lend me a big pot?”

The pot in the kitchen was small, so I decided to borrow a larger one.

I think the person who chose this request is normal.

“Ah. . . A big pot. . .”

“Yes. It’s better to have something bigger than the one in the inn’s kitchen.”

“Ah. . . there is, but. . .”

His eyes are swimming, and looks around as if thinking a little.

. . . . Why? The response is somewhat unfriendly.

Of course, there was a slight difference between the popular people and me, but it wasn’t to this extent.

“Um, if you have a large pot, I’d like you to lend it to me, but if it was an unreasonable request, I’m sorry.”

“Ah, no, it’s not impossible. . . No, it’s fine to ask. . .”

When I apologized for being rude, the uncle hurriedly denied it.

And then, he stutters like it’s hard to say. . .

After a while, he looked at me worriedly.

“But it’s dangerous to dance with that, isn’t it?”

“Eh?”

Dance? Eh? What is dancing with a pot?

“Eh, no, I don’t dance.”

You don’t usually dance with a pot.

A pot is used for cooking. I don’t dance.

“Ah! Oh! I see! No! No, no! That’s right! No! That’s right!”

When I tilted my face because I didn’t really understand, the uncle laughed so loudly that I was surprised.

“I was a little worried when I heard the story that I don’t really understand! Oh, that’s right! I’m sorry! I’m sure I was made fun of! I’m sorry! Look, if it’s a pot, follow me!”

Saying that, the uncle handed me the pot while laughing heartily.

. . .I don’t understand.

Hopefully everyone will think of it as just a joke. Shina doesn’t need any more problems. She needs time to realize her feelings for Hurst-san!

I hope you enjoyed this chapter and thank you for reading!