Chapter 331: Deep sea fishing and boat escort
I get up early Saturday morning, finish my meal and log in.
I checked on Lily and it was still no good.
"Ugh...Takuto and adventure..."
She was groaning in bed as she slept, so I patted her head and put her back to sleep. I was imitating Princess Sylphy, but I could do it.
Then Ion and the others suggested that Liebling should take a break until Lily recovered.
Apparently, it was pretty tough, so we decided to take the day off. I told Regin and the others that they can take a day off as well.
"Rest...what should we do?"
"Why don't you go and have a look around Freetia for now? It's getting hot, so you might as well go buy some clothes"
After giving them more pocket money, Regins group went sightseeing in the town of Freetia.
"What about us?"
"I think I'll head for the Lagoon Sea first. Then we can go to the Sandwall Desert and look for a real village or something"
Everyone nodded.
Then let's head to the Lagoon Sea for some fishing. The members are Ion, Lian, Mir, Hix and Surfi.
"Takuto-sama...I, the boat..."
Mir says regretfully. Don't worry...I have a secret plan.
"I know. That's why I summoned Hix
Ah, Indeed
Everyone seemed to understand just that. I figured if she was going to get seasick, she could just get on Hix, fly around and fish.
We met up with Shallow-san and his friends and went fishing. Mir, as expected, did not get seasick and was fishing with her vine in great shape. Shallow-san and his friends were not to be outdone and were fishing on the vines.
The biggest reason why they are not losing to Mir is probably their fishing rods. They are using the ones they got at the event. They are also using lures and baits.
"...They do it well"
"I've been fishing here all my life. I won't be defeated so easily"
When did it become a competition? Well, I stay away so as not to get in the way of Mir's battle and enjoy fishing at my own pace.
Lian and Surfi are having me escorted at one point, but they seem to be playing normally. Sometimes Surfi jumps up and down. Ion is my escort.
"...I don't seem to get any hits"
"It's funny how they can catch so many fish..."
I'm not doing anything...and I should probably think of something. The only thing I can think of is bait, but I'll check it out...then Ion got sleepy and started leaning on me and breathing comfortably. It's becoming a fishing specialty now.
Then came the first hit! Yay! ...Ah, if I move, Ion will wake up.
"Suu...suu..."
"..."
Good bye, fish. Thank goodness for the pleasantly sleeping Ion!
The result was a bow...but I fished, so my skills improved, and that's okay. Mir was catching horse mackerels and chub mackerels.
"Great catch!"
Good for you. But after a close battle, it seems we lost to Shallow-san and his friends. I guess you can't win against a stable and well-equipped professional. Then, Shallow-san made a request.
"Takuto-san, will you take on our escort?"
"Escort? That is to say"
"Yes. I wanted to try fishing out of the nearshore waters...how about a commission for the fish we catch and money if we don't catch any?"
Eh? Can I have the fish you catch?
"I'll take it!"
"Thank you!"
So for the second round, I'm in combat mode as an escort...I guess that means I'm the one for this side of the world after all.
Arkwyrm is dangerous, so I'm going to leave and I'm going to ride with Surfi. Instead of Mir and Hix, I summon Chess and Dian. We're ready to go.
First time at sea with a ship...what's coming?
"Enemy...is not coming"
"You all look like you're having a good time"
"Right..."
Nothing's coming! Well, I didn't get the impression from the logbook that they were being attacked much...but I was asked to be an escort. I have to be firm.
After a while, Surfi suddenly reacted to something. When I held up my spear, something popped out of the sea in large numbers. Identification.
Flying Fish Lv18
Normal Monster Subjugation Target Active
Many flying fish were flying like fighter planes. I am a little impressed. But this is not the time to be impressed. Let's just...drop them. I change my weapon to a staff.
"Downburst!"
The whole flying fish were knocked down to the sea. Too bad I can fly like a fighter jet.
"I'm coming!"
That's when Ion was about to jump out. Communication comes.
Takuto-san! They've appeared from the other side!
Don't come out of nowhere.
Ion! The enemy from the other side! You won't make it if you swim. Take to the air!
I, I understand!
Lian, Chess, Dian take care of the enemy in front of you. Chess, I'm counting on you to provoke them. Keep them away from the ship. Lian, you take care of the rest
Yes!
Lian and the others take care of it and I head to the opposite side with Surfi.
"Blue Wave Motion!"
Ion releases the blue wave motion and throws her sword to kill the flying fish. The surviving flying fish engages in a dogfight with Ion.
It seems to use a wind blade, but it is no match for Ion. Then Surfi senses something in the water and dives for the boat.
Then a Hammerhead Shark was heading toward Shallow-san and his friends on the boat. Let's do it!
"Blitz!"
The Hammerhead Shark is hit by blitz and becomes paralyzed. Surfi bites it and defeats it.
Its over! Takuto-san
Same here! Takuto-senpai
Good work. Let's meet up on the boat
Yes!
Everyone gathers.
"Thank you for your hard work. You are strong as a rock"
"No, it was pretty close...I didn't expect a three-stage attack"
"A three-stage attack?"
I tell them about the battle I just had.
"The first side, the opposite side and finally the bottom of the sea..."
"It seems that countermeasures, or rather defense, are the basis of shipboard combat. It was an error in judgment on my part, as we all jumped out"
At the very least, I should have stayed behind to escort the ship.
"We and the ship are unharmed, so don't worry about it"
The result, yes, but we should reflect on what we need to reflect on. After that, we did a good job of escorting. I received the reward from Shallow-san. Here it is.
Greater Amberjack: Rarity 7, Ingredient, Quality C+
A high quality fish that prefers warm waters. The flesh is firm and fatty. It is mainly eaten raw or grilled.
Bonito: Rarity 6, Ingredient, Quality C
A migratory fish that prefers warm seas. Mainly eaten raw. Sometimes used dried.
Japanese Amberjack: Rarity 6, Ingredient, Quality C
A migratory fish that prefers cold seas. It is characterized by a higher fat content than greater amberjack. It can be cooked in a wide variety of ways to make various dishes.
Thread-sail Filefish: Rarity 6, Ingredient, Quality C
A saltwater fish covered with tough skin. Requires advanced techniques to catch. The meat is white and chewy with little fat and the liver is also delicious.
Japanese Sea Bass: Rarity 5, Ingredient, Quality C-
Curse Song Lv5
Swimming Action Lv12Lv14
Water Bullet Lv8
Water Magic Lv11
Diving Lv8
Fascination Lv5
Sound Detection Lv9Lv10
Humanification Lv21
Name Chess Blizzard Bear Lv15
Vitality 58
Magic Power 61
Strength 87
Defense 76
Agility 36
Dexterity 36
Skills
Bite Lv23
Fighting Lv21
Defense Lv12Lv14
Provocation Lv13Lv15
Ice Armor Lv12Lv14
Physical Destruction Lv2
Assault Lv20
Underwater Action Lv12Lv14
Ice Claw Lv21
Ice Fang Lv9
Snow Hiding Lv5
Freezing Breath Lv12
Ice Throwing Lv14
Cold Resistance Lv5
Name Mir Dryad Lv16
Vitality 84
Magic Power 91
Strength 40
Defense 36
Agility 75
Dexterity 80
Skills
Earth Hiding Lv20
Vine Lv14Lv16
Swift Lv8
Wind Magic Lv5
Earth Magic Lv10
Wood Magic Lv7
Water Magic Lv7
Photosynthesis Lv8Lv10
Transfer Lv3
Nectar Lv5Lv7
Pollen Lv5
Collecting Lv29
Planting Lv15
Parasitic Plant Lv12
Trap Setting Lv15
Plant Summoning Lv3
Name Dian Lesser Hydra Lv16
Vitality 71
Magic Power 79
Strength 91
Defense 45
Agility 60
Dexterity 60
Skills
Bite Lv20Lv21
Coiling Lv13
Swimming Action Lv11Lv12
Poison Armor Lv12
Rengeki Lv17
Fear Lv5
Deadly Poison Lv18Lv19
Regeneration Lv7
Poison Breath Lv17
Heat Detection Lv7Lv8
Mimicry Lv3
Name Surfi Orca Lv7
Vitality 30
Magic Power 36
Strength 39
Defense 20
Agility 48
Dexterity 40
Skills
Swimming Action Lv9Lv10
Jumping Lv3
Water Fang Lv4
Rush Lv5
Assault Lv4Lv5
Sound Detection Lv5Lv6
Jamming Sound Wave Lv3
Water Blade Lv3
Sprint Lv5Lv6
Riding Lv9Lv10
Wave Raising Lv2