Drying and smoking are two of the numerous glorious methods to sluggish the method of micro organism that spoils meals.

I significantly thought-about making dried and pickled meals. Understanding that I’ve preserved meals that will final me for lots of days to return would make me really feel safe.

“Drying removes the water that’s very important for the micro organism’s copy and survival, and smoking has chemical compounds that sluggish bacterial development. Daylight and fermentation would rework the fat into a particularly energy-dense substance. They’re a superb method to protect meals,” agreed Athena.

“Then, I will depart it to you to inform Daedalus about setting up a smokehouse. Only a small one would do.”

“What’s going to you be doing, my lord?”

“I will go to the river and see if I can catch a fish to roast and smoke.”

“Then, you may want a fishing pole. You’ll be able to ask Daedalus to make you one, or he might additionally make you a fishing internet that you may arrange within the river. There are all types of fish, shells, and crabs there.”

“Will do.”

I left Athena and headed to Daedalus’ location to inquire in regards to the fishing pole and the fishing internet. It solely took me ten minutes to get what I wanted, and I used to be on my method to the closest river within the forest.

It took two hours earlier than I discovered an appropriate spot the place I might simply attain each banks with an extended sufficient line. The water was clear and chilly, and I discovered a number of good spots to solid my line into the depths. There was additionally sufficient area for me to relaxation beneath the bushes close by.

After I completed tying each ends of the rope of the fishing internet on the rocks, I sat down on the bottom, leaning towards the tree trunk.

I wasn’t idle and began searching for one thing to make use of as bait. There was nothing appropriate readily available, however fortuitously, there have been loads of bugs flying and crawling round.

I caught a number of and put them in a small bowl that Daedalus made out of coconut husks.

From my stock, I took out my fishing rod. After attaching bait to it, I solid the rod into the river.

The primary hour handed with none luck, and unexpectedly, a big fish jumped out of the water. It was a freshwater Trout, and after a number of tries, I managed to land it.

It made me very comfortable. In any case, I did not even know when was the final time I had eaten some fish meat.

I caught 5 – 6 extra fish earlier than I needed to cease. My arms had been sore from holding the rod for a very long time.

<Aren’t you going to forage, Host?>

No. I believe I will fish the entire day. The fabric storage was already full, and the breakwater was midway executed. I will forage some boulders once more tomorrow.

Moreover, it will be a waste to work on such a gorgeous day. I ought to take this as a chance to simply laze round and fish with out fascinated by the rest.

I imply, look. The solar was up, and the skies had been clear, exhibiting no signal of rain. It was additionally comfortably heat, and the sound of animals had been like a lullaby to my ears.

This was what I wanted — an entire day of rest with out stressing myself with issues. A recharge like this was a should for my psychological well being.

As I waited for some fish to tag my line, I checked my display screen and regarded round.

Little Piggy was nonetheless recovering. No less than there was no extra X register its eyes, and its tongue wasn’t spilling out from its mouth. It slept in peace, and its HP was midway full.

I could not discuss to it, a lot much less ask about what led it to endure such a horrible destiny. If it weren’t for the truth that it was my minion, it will have died weeks in the past.

My guess was that it encountered one thing that it should not have.

I shook my head and moved on to the egg in my stock.

In line with the data I do know, it would not hatch anytime quickly.

I ponder what would hatch from it. In video games I had seen, it was often a strong pet.

However understanding my life and the system I had, I guess it was nothing greater than bother and a future downside.

. . . Ought to I simply eat it as an alternative?

<NO!>

“. . .” Why are you so towards the concept? Have you learnt what would hatch from this?

<As I mentioned to your different self as nicely — the creature that will come out from that egg will solely assist you additional.>

If it is evil, then I do not need it.

<You may know as soon as it hatches. Moderately, does your conscience let you homicide an harmless life that could not even defend itself?>

Now you are attacking my emotions . . . and I hate to confess that it labored.

My weak point had at all times been these feelings of mine.

I took in a mouthful of air and sighed. Whether or not it was good or evil, I could not kill this egg. Just like the system mentioned, it was harmless and could not even defend itself.

Earlier than a foul spirit took maintain of me, I shortly moved on from the egg. If I had been someway tempted to prepare dinner that factor right into a scrambled egg, it will be irreversible.

As I browsed by means of my objects, which weren’t a lot, the solar took its relaxation, and with it, darkness quickly adopted.

It took me the complete day to catch a minimum of ten fish. It hadn’t been simple, however a minimum of I managed to get some small, medium, and huge ones. The smaller ones had been excellent for frying, whereas the bigger ones can be nice for stewing soup. As for the remainder, they’d both be dried or smoked.

The greenhouse was already producing spices and herbs. After they advised me that it solely took days for the crops to develop, I initially did not consider it. Now, I did. Shallots, garlic, tomatoes, ginger, and lime had been available within the vertical backyard.

The chickens additionally reproduced as quick as rabbits, and there have been now seven little chicks operating across the farm.

There was additionally milk from the goat and cows. I drank most of it, although, and I gave the leftovers to Florin and the others earlier than it turned spoiled.

To my pleasure, the foundation crops had been prepared for harvest. There have been nonetheless loads of them left, though animals principally ate them after they roamed free.

Little by little, my property was turning into liveable. Issues had been progressing easily.

I solely hope that the breakwater can be successful. I did not need to see all of the laborious work executed by everybody go to waste due to a pure catastrophe.

<Don’t fret, Host. You’ll be able to already see the distinction when it rains. The water does not rise as a lot anymore. Even when it is simply half executed, the waters now not attain the coconuts on the shore.>

I do know. However we do not know what a whole week of rain can do.

It was higher to be prudent and cautious.