[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-isekai-nonbiri-nouka":3,"chapter-isekai-nonbiri-nouka-isekai-nonbiri-nouka-chapter-922":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Isekai Nonbiri Nouka",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1395512,1848,"Chapter 922: Summer Days and Lecture","isekai-nonbiri-nouka-chapter-922",922,"\u003Cp>Early afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the poolside in Big Tree Village, an angel in a swimsuit stood blindfolded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In her hands, she held a wooden sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At a glance, it looked like a typical watermelon-splitting game, except there were no watermelons nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, there were water spheres, conjured by the magic of the Pond Turtles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each sphere was about the size of a large watermelon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These water spheres flew toward the blindfolded angel in a swimsuit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just one, but countless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From all directions—front, back, left, right, even from above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the blindfolded angel in swimsuit didn’t panic. She calmly swung her wooden sword and smashed every single sphere before they could hit her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Children watching from afar clapped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I clapped too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「I got a little wet. It’s not worthy of applause…」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said this while removing her blindfold, but considering how drenched Gulf got doing the same thing, I think she deserved the praise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah, looks like Gulf is giving it another go and putting on the blindfold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…….\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Pond Turtles’ water spheres are toying with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「No matter the form, anything created with magic carries a trace of magical power. You must learn to sense that magic.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The angel in swimsuit offered that advice, but it didn’t seem to help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could strike down the first one or two water spheres, but that was it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「I end up relying too much on my hearing…」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even just reacting to the water spheres by sound is still impressive, in my opinion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-0-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now the angel in swimsuit was playing in the pool with the children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I watched, I thought back to the way she had handled the wooden sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could she actually be stronger than the Sword Saint Pirika?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gulf nodded in response to my murmuring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He explained that because angels live such long lives, when they devote themselves to something, they eventually become masters at it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That makes sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And even with that skill, she’s still not the strongest among the angels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It made me realize once again just how incredible Tier, the strongest angel, really is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-0-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Pond Turtles usually stay in the reservoir or irrigation canals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in summer, a few of them move to the pool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They help maintain the water quality and even create a current to make it river-like.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s a huge help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They even join in on games like earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I should treat them to some freshly harvested cabbage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But make sure to come up to the poolside to eat it so the water doesn’t get dirty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You say you’ll clean the water right away even if it does?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s not the point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the kids see you eating in the water, they might copy you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks for understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here, I’ll give you an especially big cabbage as a reward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hahaha, don’t worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll make sure the Pond Turtles in the reservoir and irrigation canals get their share too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So go ahead and enjoy it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-0-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When I returned to the poolside after delivering cabbage to the Pond Turtles, I found a swimsuit fashion show in progress, hosted by Zabuton and the spiderlings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The participants included children, angels, oni maids, beastgirls, and civil servant girls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t about unveiling new swimsuits, but rather showcasing improvements to existing designs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>New swimsuits had already been presented around spring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were updates made after actually using them during summer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The changes were minor—adding or removing a single piece of fabric—but the overall impression shifted dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was bright and beautiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the way, Zabuton considers swimsuits to be the pinnacle of functional beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said their simplicity is what makes them so deep and interesting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of that, while not outright rejecting items like pareos, Zabuton doesn’t exactly welcome them either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I get it, but… my swimsuit has a cape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, I take the cape off when I swim, and it’s designed to come off easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, pairing a cape with swim trunks feels, well… a bit too avant-garde, in my opinion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I wear it anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-0-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dinner time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Summer is definitely hot, but Big Tree Village isn’t particularly humid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the mansion, there are magic tools that regulate the temperature, and the ice monster is working hard too, so it’s not really hot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, it’s almost cool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s why I don’t think it’s appropriate to go about daily life in swimsuits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Children will start copying them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I scolded some of the angels, beastgirls, and civil servant girls who were wandering around in swimsuits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They should take a lesson from the oni maids.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those women wear proper maid uniforms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Granted, they’re probably made from slightly thinner summer fabric, but they’re firmly committed to their long skirts. Impressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though personally, I think slightly shorter skirts might look cooler and more refreshing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don’t mean miniskirts, just something around knee-length.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if they’re uncomfortable showing their legs, they could pair that shorter skirt with a sheer long overskirt or something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah, that would be fine for casual clothes, but too flashy for a maid outfit?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fair point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, in the end, people should wear what they want.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Except… please don’t wander around in just swimsuits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very least, throw something over it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-0-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But still, why the swimsuits?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When you get out of the pool, don’t you usually take a shower?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And after that, wouldn’t you normally get changed?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…You’re going back to the pool after dinner?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sun’s already set, you know?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah, with the lights on to create a dreamy atmosphere by the pool, huh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…Yeah, I still don’t really get it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn’t that dangerous?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh, you’re not actually swimming?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just enjoying the ambiance and some drinks?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, I won’t say no—but let me be clear: no getting into the pool after drinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’d be real trouble if someone ended up drowning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tell me how it went tomorrow, alright?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You want me to join?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah… I think I’ll pass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I go out partying at night, I’ll get scolded by both Loo and Tier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-0-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After dinner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fairy Queen stormed over, visibly upset.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apparently, her vanilla ice cream wasn’t sweet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I took a bite—and yeah, it wasn’t sweet at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the oni maid, that particular batch was made for cooking purposes, not for dessert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even after hearing the explanation, the Fairy Queen remained indignant—because according to her, “ice cream that isn’t sweet is a crime”.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alright, alright, no need to get so worked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it’s not sweet, we can just make it sweet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it comes to sweetness, sugar’s the obvious answer—but it’s vanilla-flavored ice cream, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then honey it is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Poured on generously… there we go. That should fix it, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good, her mood improved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crisis averted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That said…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There wasn’t supposed to be any dessert with tonight’s dinner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if it was available upon request, the oni maids wouldn’t accidentally serve the wrong ice cream to the Fairy Queen of all people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which means… the ice cream she had in her hand—where did it come from?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah, right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She snuck it out, didn’t she?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s not okay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And getting mad over something you took without asking—especially when it turned out not how you wanted—is a bit much, don’t you think?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And quit trying to smooth it over by making a cute face. It won’t work this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-0-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The game center in Village Five would continue trial operations for the time being.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too many issues and areas for improvement had been pointed out, so full-scale opening was still a ways off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I listened to that report while making my way toward the village council building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-0-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A lecture was scheduled in the large conference room there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lecturer? A high-ranking officer from the Demon Kingdom’s military.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least, I think he’s high-ranking?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s supposedly the Deputy Chief of Staff or something like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…Though I’m not actually sure how important that position is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, the attendees were: me, my son Ririus, and also Riguru and Ratte.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wasn’t originally planning to attend, but the lecturer specifically asked for me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not directly—he made the request through the Demon King and Beezel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging by their reactions, they both seemed eager for me to listen in, so I agreed to join.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lecture topic was the Demon Kingdom’s military structure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which, as far as I understand, means things like how the army is organized, how they maintain order, and how soldiers are recruited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did Ririus and the others ask for a lecture like this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And more importantly, why do they want me to hear it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Am I here to keep things in check in case the kids get told something strange?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, I guess I’ll hold off on judging anything until I’ve heard the actual lecture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the way, I noticed Glatts sitting off to the side of the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apparently, his role is to say things like “Forgive the amateur question, but…” right before launching into a highly technical inquiry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is it wrong to ask normal questions then?\u003C\u002Fp>",1508,"2026-06-05T23:08:41.452Z",1,"novelbin.me","b6dffb732e3b9beeb73a1af90703165458ff7c385230917f53286647b055718f","isekai-nonbiri-nouka-chapter-1000","isekai-nonbiri-nouka-chapter-999",1036,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fisekai-nonbiri-nouka-cover.jpg"]