D.E.M.O.N.S: Getting Summoned Weekly isn't so Bad

Chapter 1530: Chapter 1530 Lake Break Part 2

--- Kat ---

A short time later Bower returned to the main setup. Apparently he'd had enough explosions for the time being. He requested a fishing rod and grabbed one of the nearby chairs to set up on the lakeshore. He then disappeared into the forest for a bit before coming back with a bucket of worms... somehow. Kat and Kamiko just kept preparing the feast for later.

Sure it was going to be a lot of leftovers again... but they'd actually chewed through a good portion of those while they wasted time searching for the drake. A big feast was a great excuse to stock up again.

It was about half an hour later, Bower was still 'fishing' and Kat couldn't help but ask. "What exactly are you doing Bower?"

"Fishing," he answered.

"Right... but the lake was full of monsters of questionable edibility... and that was before we killed everything in the nearby area. Sure the lake isn't completely empty yet but this shore definitely is," said Kat.

"Correct," agreed Bower.

Kat waited a few moments for a follow up but that was all Bower said. Confused, Kat had to ask, "Right... so what are you doing?"

"Fishing," returned Bower.

"But didn't we just establish that there's no fish?"

"Yup,"

"So how is that fishing?"

"Well do I have a rod?"

"Yes?"

"And bait?"

"Seems that way yes..."

"Then that means I'm fishing," said Bower confidently, rod in hand as he leant back in his chair.

"But... but you're never going to catch anything?" offered Kat. "I mean... there's no fish around right?"

"So? That's the case wherever and whenever you fish. Sometimes there just isn't any for you to catch. Doesn't mean you aren't fishing," explained Bower.

[End me.]

*Nope. You're stuck with me and you're not allowed to die.*

The link was silent after that as the pair simply enjoyed the feeling of affection that bounced up and down between them. Kat was currently mixing together some spices for a glaze while Kamiko was plucking the not-chicken, because apparently leaving the feathers on was something the demons who packed the rings decided was a good idea.

Kat was also watching the crumbed fish as it fried, but that wasn't due to be taken out for a bit yet.

It was a simple thing really. Things were just... nice. This chance to relax had been a great idea and Kat was willing to milk it for as long as possible. Still... "Hey Bower, do we need to worry about the bubble collapsing at some point?"

"Nah," dismissed Bower. "You'll start to notice it falling apart long before it deteriorates completely. Plus it's always easier to leave bubbles that are breaking down so getting trapped inside is something you have to actively strive for. Not totally sure if even that'd be enough. Some hunters have claimed to live through a collapse... but I don't really believe them.

Still it MIGHT be possible, so really don't be concerned. Especially with Lily around to guide us safely if it came to that,"

Kat nodded and turned to Kamiko as she scooped out some fish from the pot. "How long do you think Hunter and Lily will be out there for?"

"Couldn't you just ask Lily?" questioned Kamiko.

"Well sure but that takes the fun out of it. I'm looking for a guess," returned Kat.

"Eh..." Kamiko looked at the sky... and remembered they were in a bubble and there wasn't actually a sun. "However long they want really. I bet that they could be finished clearing the lake by now if that was actually their goal. Considering they're just having fun? I imagine they'll keep playing around until they get hungry and then come over."

"Oh... yeah that makes more sense then my ideas," agreed Kat.

"Hehe... yeah well... I'm surprised Lily is getting so into it. Did you know she'd be like that?" asked Kamiko.

"Nope. Maybe I could've made some guesses, but she's not really shown any real desire to go out and hunt before now. I dunno if it's in response to the recent stress, if it's because she can hunt without feeling bad, the fact Hunter is around to turn it into a competition, or a mixture everything," said Kat with a shrug as she added more fish to the pot.

"Hmm..." murmured Kamiko. "You'd know her better then me. I didn't ask Mum too many things about the operation, mostly just if you were both alright. Privacy reasons you know? I... I don't mean to say Mum would've told me just because I asked... or maybe she would have? I don't know.

It's different when I know you personally first, and not just as a patient of hers,"

"Did you meet many patients your mother saw?" asked Kat.

"Oh, no not at all. Only the ones I saw on the bring your kid to work days when I was younger and things like that," said Kamiko.

"Huh... I'm a bit surprised demons have those... but I really shouldn't be," admitted Kat. "I wonder if they allow that for demons on a contract?"