Isekai Nonbiri Sozai Saishu Seikatsu - Chapter 90

After finishing the tea party with Nelge and Solange and relaxing, dinner consisted of lavish seafood dishes from Lindblum. Aside from the unexpected request from the Lord of Lindblum for salvage work, the first day was spent leisurely.

Then, on the morning of the second day.

Perhaps it was because the location and bed were different from usual, but I woke up relatively early. Sitting up and looking out the window through the curtains, it was still dim outside.

Since I was fully awake, I gave up on trying to go back to sleep and got out of bed to open the window. As I did so, the white curtains fluttered up, and slightly salty air filled the room. It made me realize that I was in a different place, away from the usual air of the town.

Through the window, I could see the sea of Lindblum, dimly lit, and already, several ships were visible, perhaps already out for fishing.

Listening to the faint sound of waves, an orange sun peeked over the dark sea from beyond. The warm colors painted the sky and sea, creating a beautiful scene.

“I was lucky to see such a view because I woke up early in the morning.”

For the time being, I leaned on the window to feel the breeze, while feeling fortunate to see such a lovely sight.

“Good morning, Shuu-sama. Breakfast is ready.”

“Understood. I’ll be there shortly.”

While enjoying a view that could never be seen in Grantel, I relaxed in the room. However, I was called by a maid, so I prepared to go out. Changing from sleepwear to regular clothes, I left the room and was escorted by the maid to the dining room.

“Good morning.”

“Good morning, Shuu-san.”

Upon entering, the entire Exior family was gathered, and Solange and Nelge greeted me with lovely smiles.

Usually, when I go to the dining hall, cute beastkin like Mia greet me, but being greeted by such refined ladies is not bad either.

I feel very refreshed this morning. It’s as if I’ve become a member of the nobility myself.

By the way, Klaus is sitting at the table but engrossed in reading a book, ignoring us.

“…Klaus.”

“…Brother.”

“…Ah, good morning.”

When Solange and Nelge jointly chide him, Klaus closes his book and replies with a sour expression.

It’s almost laughable, like a child’s behavior, but I resist laughing here because I’ll be glared at if I do.

It’s exactly like when an adult returning home is scolded by their family for being sloppy.

Once everyone is seated, the servants bring the food as if on cue.

Perhaps because we’ve been having seafood dishes since yesterday afternoon, breakfast consisted of lighter fare such as bread, scrambled eggs, bacon, salad, and fruit.

However, the presentation is extremely elegant, almost like high-end French cuisine.

As soon as the dishes are served, everyone starts eating promptly.

I also recall the vague table manners I learned at banquets in my past life as I move my knife and fork.

I know Solange and Nelge aren’t bothered by rudeness, but even so, eating in such a place makes me a little nervous.

But the food is so delicious that it seems to dispel any tension.

The bread has a wonderful aroma of some kind of nuts kneaded into it, with just the right amount of sweetness.

“Shuu-san, how do you plan to spend today?”

“Yes, today I thought I’d try out the performance of some magical tools by going into the sea.”

Smiling as she asks, I show Nelge the Sea Guardian bracelet I have on my left arm.

“Are you going to start on Mr. Lucas’s request right away then?”

Seeing this, it seems Nelge is also aware of Mr. Lucas’s request.

“No, I thought I’d get used to the sea first since I have no experience in activities at sea.”

“With that magic tool, you’ll be free even in the sea. The world of the sea seems fun. Please tell me your impressions when you come back.”

“Yes, of course.”

I felt this yesterday as well, but it seems Nelge enjoys hearing about the outside world.

I need to find interesting things to entertain Nelge.

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“Take care!”

“Yes, I’m off!”

With Nelge and the accompanying maid seeing me off, I leave the Exior mansion.

I haven’t wandered around Lindblum alone before, so I feel a bit anxious, but the place I need to head to is the sea, and the mansion where I should return is located near the hilltop, so it should be fine.

Making that judgment, I head towards the sea and descend towards the bustling streets.

There are many back alleys in the city, but I refrain from entering them indiscriminately as Klaus advised.

Though there are many people, they walk steadily along the main streets.

Perhaps because Lindblum is prosperous in fishing, there are many people bustling about since morning.

“Come one, come all! We’ve got fresh king lobsters today! They’re great grilled with salt or simmered in a pot!”

In the shop, ingredients such as fish, shellfish, and crustaceans caught this morning are neatly arranged, and the shopkeeper is enthusiastically calling out. Housewives and children seem to be examining those ingredients.

I had grilled a big lobster yesterday, but I wonder how big a king lobster gets.

Peeking in, I see large shrimp lying on the shelves.

The big lobster skewered on a stick was impressive, but this one is on a different scale.

It’s over a meter long. Its size is completely different from the shrimp I’m used to seeing, so I can’t help but be surprised.

Looking closely like this, even the shrimp has a pretty fierce appearance.

If it suddenly popped out of the grass, I’d probably get scared.

But there are parts that I don’t mind because I know it’s delicious. It’s strange.

“Oh, big brother. Wanna buy one?”

Maybe because I was staring at it, I was recommended by the shopkeeper.

“No, I can’t finish it all by myself. How do most people buy it?”

“Families with lots of members buy it for small celebrations, or chefs from eateries and restaurants buy it whole and use it for soup stock, or they cut it up and serve it as a dish.”

“I see, so that’s how people buy it.”

Certainly, putting this whole thing in could make a good broth.

There were also large fish with protruding corners and fish with vivid colors that I had never seen before, but since the shopkeeper seemed busy, I decided to casually investigate and move away.

“Indeed, being in another world’s sea, there seem to be a lot of strange creatures.”

They’re lined up on the shelves now, but I wonder how they move in the sea.

As someone who’s going into the sea soon, I’m really looking forward to it.

“Eek! Thief!”

As I walk towards the sea, I hear what seems to be a girl’s scream from ahead.

A thief? Did someone steal something somewhere?

“Tch, get out of my way!”

Surprised by the sudden turn of events, a man who seems like a thief rushes past me. In his hand is a bag that seems unfitting for a man, and I catch a glimpse of something like a potion bottle inside.