When we finish our walk on the lake, we go back to the lakeside and sit under the shade of the trees.

　Thanks to the soft grass, we don't have to worry about the hardness of the ground. I'm thankful for the cushions nature has given me.

It's been a valuable experience.

'I never thought of walking on water using the shield as a foothold.

　Viscount Doll and Tickle talk to each other with satisfaction.

　I've walked on a shield in the sky before too, but this was the first time I've tried it out on the water.

　It was something I came up with from Thor and Asmo's shenanigans, but I had a lot of fun, so I'm a little grateful.

'Here's your handkerchief, Master Gregor,'

Oh, thank you.

　Tickle hands a handkerchief to Viscount Doll, whose sweat is beading on his forehead.

　Although it's getting cooler, it's still summer. If you move around outside, you'll start to sweat.

''It's hot!

You know, running around and stuff.

You should have taken a dip in the water for this.

　It was fun to walk on the water, and we were sweating because we couldn't resist playing tag.

　If we were sweating so much, we shouldn't have played tag.

　Seeing us sweating, Tickle took out another handkerchief from the pouch.

　But it's only one and it's not enough for all three of us. Even if we did, the three of us would have to use the same handkerchief.

　At this, Tickle was not sure what to do, but he froze with the handkerchief in his hand.

''Yeah, the handkerchief will work. I'll use my magic to cool you off, so Tickle can use that.'

Ha, ha.

　Tickle tilts his head, as if he didn't quite understand the idea of cooling off with magic.

　In the midst of all this, Thor and Asmo, who sat down, moaned, "Al, do your usual," and I activated my wind magic. A soft wind drifts around us.

''Ah, wind magic, right?''

Mm, that feels good.

　Tickle and Viscount Doll's expression loosened at the wind that blew as it caressed their skin.

''Hah, that's a nice breeze.

The wind is as fine as ever.

　Thor and Asmo lay down in a large figure to enjoy the breeze.

''Hmmm, I've been studying the windy conditions here.

　Even the wind isn't good enough to be cool.

　No matter how hot it is, it's painful and annoying to have a strong breeze that you have to meditate on. When you want to spend time in the shade of a tree like this, I think it's just right to let a gentle breeze that caresses your skin wipe it off at regular intervals.

''I see, just like with the Al Mushroom just now, or when walking on the lake, this is how magic is rooted in Alfried-sama's daily life.

It's such a useful and fun power. If it's such a useful and fun power, it's a loss if you don't use it actively to enrich your life.

　Just because magic is useful in combat doesn't mean it's the only thing you should use it for.

　There's far more to life, and there's far more to everyday life like this than combat. If that's the case, I think it's far more beneficial to study magic that enriches our lives in this way.

''Hahahaha!　I suppose that's true too!

''I think I've learned a little more about why Alfried-sama is so good at magic. I need to use it in my daily life and train it too...!

　Tickle clenches his fists and reveals his enthusiasm again.

　However, that seems to be a little too much pressure on his shoulders.

'Don't get so worked up about it. I psychically empty the door to my room when my hands are occupied with laundry. I pull things farther away from me simply because I'm lying down and can't be bothered to get up. It's just as good as using it to make it easier.

Oh, yeah, just relax.

'Yes, I think wizards should be lazy,'

　Well, each person has his or her own way of doing things, but I think this is the most natural and shortest way to get better at using it in everyday life.



　



　As I was taking a break while talking with Tickle about magic, I heard a 'gurgling' sound from right beside me.

''I'm ... hungry.''

　When I looked towards the sound, Asmo said proudly as he lay down.

　Looking at the position of the sun, the time was probably just before evening.

　I guess I'm getting hungry too, because I've been walking around in the forest without a mouthful of food since we had lunch.

I'm hungry, do you want something to eat?

I'll just roast some nuts from the woods and some al mushrooms!

Aye.

　Thor, who had been lying down, recoils with his hands and says, getting up.

　Asmo seems to agree with him, and there is not an ounce of weakness in his expression from earlier.

　It's a good idea to get up and wait for the right moment.

'How about Gregor and Tickle?

Well, if you don't mind, we'd like to keep her with us.

　Viscount Dorr nodded honestly, as if he was hungry, and Tickle nodded modestly.

''Good!　Well, then, Asmo, get your libra out.

You've got to be kidding me!　I'm going to eat this one at home!

　If I let it out here, I won't know what I'm getting Thor's feet for. Asmo is a spiteful loss.

'If we bring it back, Sheila and Dorothea will just find out and eat it.

Don't worry. I'll hide it from you so you don't find out.

　The moment Asmo said that, Thor grinned at him.

''Hou?　I know Asmo has the Libra, okay?　And I can divulge it at any time.

'Cowardly!'

　This is the perfect time for Thor to get back the libra that was taken away from him by his feet. He was as cunning as ever to threaten me.

"Now, it's your choice. Now, you can choose to be eaten by your family or you can come out here and taste it with us!

d*mn it!　Now, was this a suggestion in anticipation of this!　Thor's habit of being cocky!

　Asmo cursed to Thor in frustration, but he was sure it was a bitter pill to swallow.



'Hehe, you should have just said that from the beginning. I mean, I'm the one who picked the bottom.

　With a sneaky smile, Thor takes the libra that Asmo offered him.

　As usual, Thor is still a man who fits the thug language.

''Oh, um, you don't have to go that far, but...''

'Yeah, it's okay. Those two are just flirting with each other like that.

You'll remember. Next time I have any problems, I'll report you.

You started it in the first place.

　Beside Tickle and I saying things like that, Asmo and Thor are exchanging somewhat disturbing conversations.

　Well, those two will be fine. They say that food resentment is a terrible thing, but both of them deserve it.

'Hey, let's go to Al's own home anyway,'

'That's not too bad, but since we're in a beautiful place with a view of the lake, let's eat here.

　There is such a beautiful lake in front of us. If anything, I would like to relax while looking at this scenery.

　Besides, I have a lot of cooking utensils, seasonings, and ingredients in my home, so I don't think I'll be able to just snack on them.

Hmm, well, eating here is not so bad either.

I don't mind the fish.

　Once we've decided to eat at the lake, we start cooking.

"Well, let's get to work on the mushrooms.

　With that, Thor takes out the alkino mushroom in the basket.

　The captured alkino mushroom has a knife in the kryptonite under its body.

　By doing this, the alkino mushroom will die and stop moving.

　We don't know why this is so. Demons are strange creatures.

　Thor uses his knife to drop his foot first.

　The mushroom on the leg that falls off is said to be the most delicious part of the al mushroom.

'Thor, Asmo. I've never eaten a foot before, can I give it to Gregor and Tickle?

Yeah, we'll take it. We'll get our food on the table.

Okay.

　Asmo was slightly disappointed, but he agreed.

　I'll follow up by making the two of them eat another food item next time.

''Hm?　Wasn't that the best part, as I recall?

That's why I want you to eat.

Thank you, all three of you.

　I've come to visit the village of Coriat for a visit. I hope my memories are as many as possible and leave a lasting impression.