Chapter 7: Pier

It is now possible to create a pier!

Since I helped Lulu, I can now build a pier. My circle of friends has expanded so some conditions for the development of the island have been unlocked. Part of the beach is now shining silver. If I put my points there, I will get a pier.

“Lulu, do you know what a fisherman’s hut is?”

“The fisherman’s hut is a hut where fisherman work. And sometimes, he sleeps there during the busy season.”

It’s perfect for Lulu, who lost her home. The status screen says, 『Get to know a kind-hearted fisherman. 』 In other words, Lulu is a good person. In that case, it seems that there is no problem in providing her with a fisherman’s hut.

“Okay, wait a minute. I’m going to show you my magic now.”

“Eh? Magic……?”

Despite Lulu’s bewilderment, I went down to the beach. I’ll end up using all the points I have left but I had no hesitation.

“All right, here comes!”

Four balls of light shot out from my body into the sea. The ball smashed into waves, and then there was a deafening noise and flash of light that made it impossible to keep our eyes open.

“Kyaaah!”

“Don’t be scared, it will be over soon!”

As soon as I shouted that, the strange phenomenon subsided and the beach became quiet again. The clouds floating in the blue sky, the sound of the waves coming and going, everything is back to normal.

—The only difference is that a wooden pier extending from the beach to the sea has appeared. A small boat secured by a rope is floating at the end of the pier, and a small fisherman’s hut stood on the beach.

“N-no way….”

“Surprised? Ehehe, this is my power as the lord of Gandalcia. It’s not something I can use all the time though.”

Lulu seemed to have lost her balance a while ago, she fell on the sand butt first. She was so shocked that she can’t even speak, and she just nods her head.

“Okay, stand up. Let’s take a look inside the fisherman’s hut.”

“Y-yes….…”

Let’s see, let’s see. I wonder what it is like inside the fisherman’s hut. I have no memory of ever being inside a building like this, either in my previous life in Japan, or in this life.

I opened the door excitedly.

“Heh~, it’s like this huh……”

The interior was a single room and there are various fishing tools hanging on the walls. It seemed to be basic necessities such as nets, fishing rods, harpoons and everything else seems to be there. There is a workbench and a chair in the center of the room, and a bed in the corner.

“I think you can live here just fine. The kitchen is outside though so it looks like it would be difficult to use.”

The kamado and washing area are outside. It has a roof, but it seemed to be difficult on rainy and windy days.

“This is impressive. The fisherman’s hut looks like this.”

The specs seems to be normal huh. This is a newly built property so it may be worth more.

“I see. Alright. Lulu can use this place.”

“Eeh? Why……?”

“You are in trouble, aren’t you? Besides, it’s all thanks to Lulu that I am able to build this hut and this pier.”

I briefly explained the characteristics of my abilities to Lulu.

“I’m grateful for that, but is it really okay for me to use it?”

“Of course. You can also use the boat outside. It looks less usable than yours, though.”

The boat that had been taken as debt payment had a small mast. However, this time, the boat is a rowing type with only oars.

“No, no. That will really be of great help you know. With that boat, I can go fishing tomorrow.”

“Really? Then come, let’s go see the boat!”

We went outside together. She didn’t seem to be depressed as before, and Lulu’s steps became lighter. I am also very happy to have a wonderful neighbor.

The pier stretched about 15 meters from the beach. The water doesn’t seem to be very deep so large ships won’t be able to dock. However, this can also be upgraded, and if I allocate points on it, I can change it from a 『pier』 to a 『wharf』.

“That boat looks easy to use. Is it really okay for me to use it?”

Lulu verified it again with a nervous look on her face.

“No problem, you can use it with peace of mind. Lulu seems to be a good person after all.”

“T-that…… ehehe.”

Lulu felt embarrassed by the compliment.

“In exchange, please teach me how to use the boat and how to fish.”

“With pleasure.”

I used up all my points so I can’t develop the island anymore today. So, for the sake of my future life, I want to spend the afternoon meaningfully.

“Then, let’s go fishing. But before we do that, I’m going to collect some worms as a bait.”

“I’ll try it too!”

“Eh? Can a child of an Earl touch worms?”

“No problem.”

In Island Maker, if you dig the soil in search of insects, you will often find unexpected treasures. It may be the same case in this world so I want to give it a try.

In the game, you can get sparkling stones, alchemy materials, and sometimes even gold nuggets. You could also get a lot of other useful things, like herb seeds and flower bulbs. I remember that lily bulbs had a wide range of uses, such as being sold, growing and blooming and used as food ingredient. If I can find one, I’ll boil it and try its taste.

“Okay, let’s go!”

We set off with smiles on our faces.

This is translated by Yume Neiji. Kindly read at yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com.

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