When I was Reincarnated into a Game World, I Was a Farmer’s Son

Chapter 18

“Mom, I’m going out to play!”

“Okay, stay away from the forest!”

I have been to the river several times, but I never went to the lake. The lake itself is prohibited, so I need to be careful not to be seen by other villagers going there.

I walk through the village, trying not to attract any attention.

Although it’s called a village, there are only some houses here. At this time, most people are taking a break at home after finishing their morning farm work, so there are hardly any people around.

I quickly pass through the village and walk for about 30 minutes until I reach the river.

It has been a while since I came here to get some water for mom, but it seems like the water’s clarity has slightly decreased. Perhaps it’s due to the water flowing from the forest?

Well, it’s still much cleaner compared to the rivers in Japan.

As I follow the river, the terrain gradually becomes uphill. It is not that steep, but there are a lot of rocks and stones, making it difficult to walk.

If I walk a little further away from the river, the path there is easier to walk and has fewer rocks and stones, but it is quite close to the edge of the forest. I can’t take chances, I don’t want to be suddenly attacked by a monster. If I encounter a forest monster now, I definitely won’t stand a chance.

It might be an hour since I started walking, or maybe it feels so long because I’m really tired.

After walking for quite some time, I finally got to the lake.

Ah, I’m exhausted.

I sit down on the spot and shift my gaze to the lake. The lake is even bigger than I imagined, and the water is incredibly clear. The lake itself so clear and cobalt blue coloured.

Wow, this is amazing. It feels really peaceful being here. Exhausted from the walk, I sit there for a while, gazing at the lake and just enjoying the view.

Then suddenly, I hear splashing sounds coming from the water’s edge near me

Curious, I go to the edge and take a look of it.

There are four or five of the fish that I ate yesterday gathered together.

Ah, that’s right, monsters! I came here to find monsters.

However, I can’t see any monsters at the moment. When I look at the other side shore, I indeed can see a river flowing from the forest.

I thought about crossing to the other side, but it’s quite dangerous there, it’s near the edge of the forest.

Hmm, what should I do?

For now, let’s just use the Appraisal skill at the lake.

Lake Pikel:

A beautiful spring water lake.

Created by the Earth God Lugus.

Connected to a river flowing through the Pilo Forest, allowing monsters to enter.

Earth God Lugus, huh? One of the final bosses. I didn’t know there are names for the lake and forest. I don’t think anyone in Machikane Village knows the name of this lake either, even I never heard of it before.

Well, more importantly, it seems that monsters are indeed coming here from the forest’s river. It would be nice if they were fish-type monsters, but how should I confirm it?

Then suddenly, there is some splashes on the water, it’s as if the fishes are trying to escape something. Curious what is it, I take a closer look at it.

It turns out that one of the fish is biting another fish. Could it be!?

Yokozuna Devil

Fish-type monster

Rarity: E

Omnivorous and highly reproductive.

—Detailed status can’t be shown—

When I use the Appraisal skill on it, it turns out to be a monster!