Honey, I think it's time for lunch.

　After Aegal-san's advice, I was in the sand, learning how to walk and use my shield, when Natasha-san's voice rang out from behind me.

　When I turned around, I saw Natasha-san and Mother Erna in a dress and wearing a straw hat. The classy Erna Mother also looks good on her, and Natasha-san, who has brown skin, looks very beautiful in a pale shade of white dress as a contrast.

　Even taking into account the fact that they're young because of the early age of marriage in this world, I can only say they look too good together.

　The maids, including Meena and Largo, are following beside them with baskets, sheets and other props. When Largo gives them instructions, each of them start to move, making a roof over the shady trees and laying down the sheets.

　Oooh, I want to lie down there!

'Yes. It's early in the morning and we should probably get to lunch.

Yes.

All right. Let's get some lunch.

　The moment Aegal-san said that, I made an all-out dash for the seat Meena and the others were laying out.

''You!　What's up with the usual habit of being the slowest to assemble, only to be early on these occasions!　Besides, I'll have to get the sand off once--

　Eric calls out to me from behind, but I ignore him.

　He's one of those guys that talks about every little thing.

　With that in mind, I head to the seat and quickly take off my shoes to roll on it.

I know you want to rest quickly, Al, but you need to get the sand off before you come over here. Your whole body is covered in sand, okay?

　But before I could get into the seat, Mother Erna stopped me.

　Gosh, that's another one. I'm covered in sand, and if I go in like this, the seat will be covered in sand. This is where we eat our lunch and lie down. I don't want to be covered in sand.

'So do Elinora and Silvio. We have the ocean, and you need to get the sand off before you come over here.

Yes?

　Sister Elinora and Brother Silvio had also completely forgotten about it, or maybe Mother Erna told them to turn to the sea and go right.

　In the ocean out of my line of sight, Eric and Luna-san, who are used to this kind of thing, were dropping sand with seawater.

　d*mn, if you had noticed, you should have told me........

''Haha, go ahead and drop the sand.

　As I was toddling along with a pained expression on my face, Dad Nord and Mr. Eagal, who wasn't very sandy, replaced me.

　d*mn, you two are just going to talk, so it's easy.

'Hey, honey. I went to my usual spot and was surprised to see a big castle. When did you let them build something like that?

　When Natasha asked Aegal that question, I got a look from Aegal and Father Nord.

　I felt an unpleasant feeling, so I quickly ran to the sea to escape.



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'Because you won't listen to me and start running. Stupid.

What an idiot. f*ck you.

'Whoa!　You!　Don't throw sand on my feet!　d*mn it, I was just finishing washing up!

　Eric called me an idiot out of nowhere and I got pissed off, so I sanded him with my foot.

　Haha, it's a sobering thought to think that Eric is now washing up again.

　Once my mind was clear, I took off my leather armor and gloves, and took off my shoes and socks.

　Sand fell out of my shoes, and my white socks turned a wonderfully brown color with the sand.

''Wow, great sand........''

'I'm glad my mom told me to bring you an extra pair of shoes.

　Next to me, Brother Silvio and Sister Elinora were taking off their shoes in the same way.

　They both seemed to have a large amount of sand in their shoes, and were carefully removing the sand.

　Ugh, it's going to be hard to wash these discolored socks. I'll have to wash them lightly with water magic later.

　I take off my sand-covered socks and walk barefoot into the ocean.

　The temperature of the sand on the beach is high, probably because the temperature is rising.

'This is going to be a tough summer or something,'

'Well, the sand can get hot in the summer. Maybe it's because me and your sister have walked it so many times, but we've gotten used to it now.

　I'm sure the two of you must have thickened the skin on the soles of your feet from walking barefoot in the sand so many times.

　In the summer, it's going to be tough for me to walk barefoot in the sand.

　I stepped in the warm sand and went to the sea.

　Gradually, the dry sand changes to wet sand. The seawater rushes in front of me. The seawater surged in front of me, making a rumbling sound as it receded and pushed again and again.

　You can kill enough time just looking at the ocean like this.

　However, I'm hungry now, and I'm covered in sand. I put my feet into the seawater, not so much looking at the waves as looking at the beach.

　Then the cold ocean water wraps softly around my feet.

　The heat of my blazing feet is instantly snatched away. At the same time, the sand on my feet was washed away in the blink of an eye.

'Oh, that feels so good!

'Do you think the water is colder in the village of Coriat?　Why is that?　A difference in position?

　Sister Elinora and Brother Silvio put their feet in the seawater as well.

　Unlike Elinora sister, who is genuinely enjoying the pleasantness of the water, Silvio brother seems to be concerned about the difference in temperature.

　Well, water is hard to cool and hard to warm up. Is it difficult for the water to cool down in the ocean where there is an overwhelming amount of water?

'Al, what was the temperature of the seas in Esports and Kagura?

　As I'm lightly thinking about that, Brother Silvio asks me.

''Hmm, I think the water temperature was also lower in Esports and Kagura. Well, maybe it's because we're in the south compared to those two lands?

...and also because of the warm water coming in from the south, the water here is a little warmer than the average sea.

　When me and brother Silvio said something like that, Luna told me to add to it.

''I see.''

　I don't know if that's what he said, but brother Silvio nodded his head in admiration.

　I see, there is also the influence of the seawater flowing from the south? As expected of a family line of lords facing the ocean, they seem to have some knowledge about the ocean.

　It's a good idea to have a good time with them.

　I follow his lead and remove the sand from my hands and feet. Between my fingers and between my nails.

We practice here in the afternoon anyway. There is no need to be so nervous about removing the sand, right?

'I know, but that's a non-negotiable for a comfortable break.

　I know I'm going to practice in the sand in the afternoon anyway, and I know I'll get dirty, but I don't want to bother with that and leave the comfortable break uncomfortable.

'Huh, the ocean water is so nice and cold!

'Wow!　Hey, Elinora, you're getting your sister's clothes wet!

What?　It's annoying to get a little wet. It's not that I don't care if it's a little bit wet in this heat--Wappee!　Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

　Elinora's mouth was open in a daze, so I aimed at it and poured seawater into it.

　Then Elinora spits out seawater in an unladylike voice.

'Hey! What are you doing?

It doesn't matter if it gets a little wet, right?　Then it wouldn't hurt to spend this much, would it?

Are you sure you're ready for this?

　When I say it provocatively, borrowing Elinora sister's words, Elinora sister gives off a swordsmanlike vibe and bites down on me for some reason.

　Wait?　When this happens in the ocean, the standard is to play a game of water, right?　So why does sister Elinora keep approaching you?　I don't get it.

　Maybe this sister isn't thinking about splashing water in the ocean, but pulling down and sinking it into the ocean.

　That's bad!

　I shout out without shame or disrespect as my sister Elinora fills my vision.

'Stop!　Let's set the rules!　It's a water fight, no close combat!

　When I say that, the arm extended from Elinora's sister snaps to a stop.

''......No close combat?　How do you settle a case like that?

That's the thing. You go for their eyes and nose and all that, and they just say they're overwhelmed.

'What?　It would be faster to tie him up and submerge him in the water.

'Elinora sister, it's called dropping. If you're going to drive your opponent into a stupor, it's not appropriate to play.

　This older sister, what a fussy idea.

　Sister Emma and Sheila have played in the river with Sister Elinora many times, but you don't think they play this dangerous game every time, do you?　

...sounds kind of fun. Me and Eric will do it too.

'I'm in on this?　Oh, well. I'm good at these sea games. Alfried, I'll show you what's in my eyes!

　Maybe it was itching to hear the key word "play" or maybe the real people couldn't keep quiet when they heard it was a water fight, but Luna and Eric come into the game.

　I mean, Eric, are you good at the habit of bocce?　I'm sure he just did it with Luna and her brother anyway.

Do you want to do brother Silvio?

Well, I think I'll join you. It sounds like fun.

　Alright, now I've got the shield. When the time comes, I have a feeling that if we sacrifice Brother Silvio, we can manage it.

''Well then, let's get started.''

　Have a fun, fun watering contest.