Thanks for the chapter!
Surprised that Hephaestus' skill didn't show up. Guess it's auto-self-concealing. Can tell some of the officials are selfish and greedy considering he charged a guide fee for taking MC there and giving a weak spiel about how he's free to do whatever he wants with the land without being asked for taxes or anything, with implication won't receive any help or training either. As for the demon war considering the King's reaction along with it being the 18th summoning (or kidnapping and military conscription,) I have to wonder if the summoned are just seen as war potential to use and abuse while stringing along hope can go home even though know impossible. That and are the demons fighting humanity or just that kingdom, and did the demons start the war or the humans due to a failed attempt to annex land that already had owners? In any case, how did he reel a mermaid in? If he used a hook it would've torn her esophagus up between her resisting and him yanking. Also, he really needs to be more careful of local customs. He fished up one mermaid who now has to be his wife, his home life will be even more hellish if he fishes up another one or two as well!