Mountain, I Bought It – Living in Another World Isn’t Bad Either

Chapter 26. Let’s Find a Water Source (1)

In the morning, as I fumbled my way out of the tent, I noticed a faint mist hanging in the air. Wearing a short-sleeved shirt and shorts, I felt a slight chill.

It’s not yet the season for autumn leaves, but the seasons are definitely changing.

“Mmm, mmm~”

I stretched as hard as I could.

I’ve stayed here a few times now, and each time, I’ve noticed how relaxed my body feels. Light, you could say.

“Haah, the air tastes good too.”

Back when I lived in a city apartment, mornings often felt sluggish. Compared to that, even though there’s nothing here and it’s inconvenient, being able to greet such a refreshing morning feels like a blessing.

I headed to the bathhouse to brush my teeth and wash my face. It’s a relief to have plenty of water to use.

After that, I started preparing breakfast. I took out the raw eggs and ham from the cooler.

The early mornings have started to get a bit chilly, but the afternoons are still warm. I can’t keep perishables in the cooler forever. Maybe buying a six-pack of eggs was the right call.

“…Maybe I should consider raising chickens or something in the future.”

I’d like to try eating freshly laid eggs too.

Thinking about that, I started preparing the fire. I did buy plenty of solid fuel, but maybe I should learn to cook with firewood instead.

I took out the skillet from the backpack that holds all my camping gear. I drizzled a little oil into it, cracked an egg over the ham, and made a ham and egg.

Meanwhile, I boiled water in the cooker. I placed a stick of instant coffee into a stainless steel mug. As I poured the hot water, the aroma of coffee filled the air.

Ground coffee beans probably smell completely different, but I don’t have any right now. If I did, it might feel like a luxurious moment. Like those ‘Can you tell the difference?’ ads. Oh, but wasn’t that an instant coffee commercial?

Next, I toasted some bread lightly on the grill. I remembered someone’s video where the bread was burnt to a crisp, so I kept a close eye on it as it toasted.

“Mmm, looks good.”

I placed the ham and egg, seasoned with salt and pepper, on top of the bread.

“Let’s eat.”

I took a big bite of the ham.

“So good.”

I kept going until I reached the yolk, and the still-runny center oozed out.

“Ah, ah, what a waste.”

I licked the yolk off my fingers and quickly finished the bread.

I took a sip of coffee and looked around again. The mist had already cleared, and the blue sky was visible. As I gazed up absentmindedly, I wondered if it would still be hot today.

“…What about water?”

Earlier, I used a 2-liter bottle of water, but I only brought two bottles with me. To keep my load light, I had to cut back on other supplies.

I had vaguely assumed that water would be easy to come by.

“The bathhouse water isn’t for drinking…”

I glanced toward the bathhouse. Maybe, in this otherworldly setting, it could be used as drinking water. But.

“That’s one thing, this is another, right?”

I could use it for washing dishes or laundry, but drinking it felt off.

“Ah, maybe Tateru-kun has something?”

I placed the mug on the mini-table and pulled out the tablet I had left in the tent.