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"Ryo, where are we going now?"
Eren was still thinking about going back to take a shower and kept asking questions that seemed pointless at the moment!
Armin, quick-witted as always, noticed the path Ryo had chosen and understood right away!
He was heading to swim in the lake behind the mountain!
In this weather, swimming in such a clear and beautiful lake would be a refreshing escape!
"Let's go to the lake in the back mountain. There's no one there, just the three of us. We can wash up however we like, as comfortably as we want. If we're lucky, we might even catch a few big fish and grill them!"
Ryo's appetite stirred at the thought of grilled fish!
The supplies the system had provided him were running low—his monthly ration was nearly gone. He'd given most of it to Krista, and on top of that, he needed to save some to buy gifts for her. The food from the cafeteria had been nothing short of awful, and Ryo had nearly lost his teeth over it. So, catching some fish would be perfect!
"Fishing? The lake behind the mountain is big and deep, there must be fish in it, maybe even big ones! If we can catch one or two, we can have a good meal!"
Armin also got excited, imagining the scene of catching fish and enjoying a feast.
"But we don't have any tools! How can we catch fish?"
Eren, ever the pessimist, pointed out the obvious problem: they were unprepared!
Catching fish without any tools sounded nearly impossible!
"I don't know about that, but you should know I've got a trick up my sleeve, right, Ryo?"
Armin turned his gaze to Ryo, who, after hearing his friends' hopes, smiled knowingly.
"Haha, you're good at giving me tough questions. What about fishing tools? I've got them!"
Ryo grinned and pulled out a small knife from his body. It resembled the daggers they used, but it was a bit more unusual.
As a child, Ryo had watched a famous martial arts TV series featuring a hero named Hawkeye, who used a skill called Perfect Aim. It was said to be 100% accurate and was one of the best weapons in the world.
Inspired by this, Ryo had spent some time during his special training honing his throwing knife skills. While he wasn't quite at the level of Hawkeye's legendary accuracy, he had improved a lot and was confident enough that he could catch fish with his knife.
"What is that?"
Armin looked confused. Wasn't it just a regular knife? Surely, it wasn't meant to catch fish.
"Haha, watch and see!"
Ryo raised his hand and flicked the knife. It flew through the air with a sharp swish! With a thud, it embedded itself into a tree trunk!
Armin and Eren exchanged surprised glances. The tree was over ten meters away, yet Ryo had thrown the knife with such precision that it lodged itself into the wood.
"It's not over yet, come take a look at what I hit."
Ryo's voice was full of excitement as he gestured for them to come closer.
When they did, they were shocked to see that the knife had pierced the wings of a butterfly resting on the tree, pinning it to the trunk without harming its delicate body. It was an impressive display of skill!
At that moment, the two of them were completely confident that catching fish would be no problem for Ryo.
The three of them made their way to the lake. The temperature was perfect, and the clear water was inviting. After a long day of training and moving supplies, they were eager to get clean.
They stripped off their clothes in seconds and jumped into the refreshing water. The lake was a perfect spot—spacious, with no crowds, and the water was just the right temperature.
Ryo pulled out his soap and towel and began washing off, humming a little tune as he rubbed the soap over his body. Meanwhile, Eren and Armin splashed around, engaging in a water fight instead of focusing on bathing.
Ryo smiled at their antics, but soon, he needed to wash his hair. He dove underwater to find a secluded spot to finish his bath. It was peaceful there, and he enjoyed the quiet.
When he surfaced, he shook his head, ready to finish up. But then, he heard something—voices coming from the side.
At first, he thought it was just Armin and Eren coming to join him, but when he listened more closely, he realized the voice wasn't male.
It was a girl's voice.
Ryo froze. Could there be a girl secretly bathing here, just like them?