Chapter 332 Part 2
Hmm.
I’ve tried various things.
I tried, but…
It just doesn’t feel right.
Because it’s so easy to win like this that it’s boring!
This won’t do.
Greater Karkinos is undoubtedly a superior monster compared to Taylor.
It’s definitely a large crab.
But its pincers’ attack range is obviously limited.
With a lance this long, I can easily attack one-sidedly.
That’s boring.
All I have to do is cast Lower DEF on them and poke at them one-sidedly.
That’s all it takes to beat them like this.
Yeah.
Boring.
It’s really boring!
Well, let’s ignore that.
When riding Apnea, it seems best to take advantage of the long reach of the lance.
Now, what about Outerreef?
Dynamic?
Certainly.
But I didn’t expect him to be able to charge while underwater!
So that’s nice.
But, still…
On the way, I fumbled and dropped the Lion Sage’s Lance.
This happened several times.
This is bad.
If this was on the ground, this would be the same as trying to ride an unruly horse!
The lack of restraint is painful.
But Suruga and Nonomura seem to be fine with it!
This seems a bit challenging.
The key might be the【Grab】skill?
It’s difficult to stabilize my body with one hand.
Even with Rig’s help, it’s still challenging.
If I could fix it with both hands, there would be no problem, but then I won’t be able to wield a weapon.
Though this might be possible if I fight only using offensive spells.
At any rate, something good comes from being able to ride either of them.
That’s Dowsing.
The expanded search range makes it efficient.
I’m getting a lot of Red Corals very quickly.
Both Apnea and Outerreef can skillfully pick them up, which is nice.
Great.
My materialistic desire is growing inside me.
I can’t let this opportunity get away.
For the time being, let’s ride Apnea.
Then, I’ll aim for South Sea Pearls and South Sea Black Pearls.
Oh, wait.
It’s a little early, but I’d like to have lunch before then.
Let’s use an Instant Portal.
After lunch, I would like to go fishing for pearls and get used to underwater riding.
After a quick lunch, I returned to my original lineup.
The time is 11:50 AM.
There’s plenty of time.
At least one pearl by evening…
No, two.
No, no, no, as many as possible.
I can’t help but want to get more and more of these.
It would be nice if I could keep getting those until I get bored of them.
Slasher Beltfish Lv.4
Demon Enemy Target Active
Battle Position: Underwater
After going a little farther into the open sea, I found one of these guys.
It’s a swordfish, right?
Indeed.
It’s a delicious type of fish.
Although its downside is that it has small bones.
But that’s not it.
It’s the swordfish’s blade.
It seems that such a material exists.
Was it an easy win?
No, this guy’s whole body was like a sword itself!
More than half of my attacks are deflected.
It’s dangerous.
Especially when it comes to its body slams.
The swordfish charged into Apnea’s bubbles, got confused, and in that state, Nias pierced its head with her spear, finishing it off.
That’s right.
It’s difficult to fight small targets with long weapons.
The Ice Flying Dragon’s Lance is a good weapon, but for this kind of thing, I have to cover the areas that the numbers don’t show.
It’s difficult.
It’s still a different kind of difficulty than dealing with large monsters.
【Material】 Slasher Beltfish Blade Grade C+ Rarity 5 Weight 0+
The hardened skin of a Slasher Beltfish. Very thin and sharp.
Handle with care.
So it does drop this as a material after all!
But still…
Since it’s a small target, it might be a good opponent to get used to underwater combat?
Its movements are as fast as Strand’s.
I don’t know about the experience points, but if I can get some items from it, then I can’t complain.
I definitely cannot complain, but…
Unfortunately, this depth is a little too much to go looking for pearls.
Well, if it attacks, I’ll hunt it.
There might be more fish-like monsters farther into the sea.
But not now.
Let’s refrain from doing so.
Now, it’s time to go looking for pearls!
I’ve been circling the waters around the island with the Underwater Sand Hall for a long time.
I’ve obtained one more South Sea Black Pearl.
But still…
On the second lap, I’ve started getting a lot less Akoya Pearl Oysters and Red Corals.
Well, that can’t be helped.
Let’s move to the next island.
Kamikaze Dolphinfish Lv.5
Demon Enemy Target Active
Battle Position: Underwater
There they are.
Just as it’s written in the documents.
There’s three of them.
Compared to Apnea and Outerreef, they are clearly smaller.
But if you look at them as ordinary fish, they are undoubtedly large.
The head is round and enlarged.
While the swordfish had a beautiful silver shining body, these are by no means inferior.
The upper half shines in a bluish-green color.
Whoops, almost forgot.
According to the data, they attack with body slams.
I wonder what it’s like in reality?
There was nothing to worry about.
Yes, the dolphinfish is an extremely fast monster.
No, it was undoubtedly the fastest among the sea monsters I encountered so far.
But all it does is a straightforward charge.
All you need to do is put yourself out of its direct hit course.
Since I’m riding Apnea, I can dodge its charge effortlessly.
But if it had been just me, I would have been hit directly just as easily.
There’s no room for carelessness underwater.
Strand skillfully countered the Kamikaze Dolphinfish’s charge with a bite attack, which inflicted poison.
Nias also countered with her spear while dodging.
It seems like the only problem was me.
My one disappointment is about items.
It looks like it doesn’t drop anything.
Neither Apnea or Outerreef pay any attention to the corpse.
Hmm.
Is this no good?
According to the data, the most important thing to watch out for in the open sea is Assault Swordfish.
I’ve only seen them, but haven’t actually encountered any in battle yet.
I’m looking forward to it.
I circled around the next island with pearl hunting in mind.
Then I did a second, wider round around that island.
After that, I moved to the next island.
This is the process I’ve been repeating.
This can’t be helped, since the probability of finding items in a place you’ve already passed once during Dowsing is extremely low.
What can I say? I want what I want.
But in exchange, there are fewer opportunities to fight monsters.
What about the results?
I’d say they’re good enough.
In total, three white South Sea Pearls and two gold ones, and four South Sea Black Pearls.
Not a bad pace, huh?
Maybe not.
But there haven’t been any level-ups for my Summoned Monsters or even myself.
I know.
I understand that this is a trade-off.
But I also wanted to do some fighting.
I would like to see Goukame and Taylor play an active role as well.
Shall we go hunting for aquatic monsters in the sea after dinner?
We landed on the nearest small island while watching a beautiful sunset to the west.
Then I deployed an Instant Portal.
I recalled Apnea, summoned Bunraku, and had it prepare my meal.
Let’s check the surroundings.
This island is extremely small
It’s more like a rocky reef.
But it’s a good place to eat.
It also lets me take a good look around.
Looking to the south from here, I can’t even see the faint outlines of an island.
I can see only one to the north.
It seems like there is an Area Portal towards the west.
Looking at the wide area map, it seems like it has moved a little eastward.
Hmm.
I’ll review the data.
Didn’t Vodyanoy appear further to the east before?
There seem to be several islands in a row here.
I can see that there will probably still be many shallow areas.
A shadow of a ship is slowly moving along the coastline.
Oh.
Looks like it’s heading west.
Will this Map eventually become a place with many ships going back and forth?
I’m looking forward to the future.
Dinner is a seafood feast.
But enough of that.
Let’s go hunting for underwater monsters at night too.
We’ll be heading east.
Should I change my formation?
Let’s do it.
Rig, Taylor, Strand, Apnea, and Outerreef.
No need to hurry.
Dowsing will be less efficient, but I don’t care.
From here on, I’ll be focusing on battles.
I’m also planning on being in the vanguard.
Well, my defense is entrusted to Rig anyway.
I have no choice but to leave Nias out.
It’s difficult to appreciate her beauty at night.
It has to be under the sunlight, you know?
《Summoned Monster『Outerreef』 Level Up!》
《Please add 1 point to a desired stat.》
It’s 7:30 PM.
I feel a little uneasy.
I feel like the level of the monsters is increasing.
I have no concrete evidence, just a feeling.
On the other hand, the number of Karkinos is starting to increase.
There are many of them out here.
Well, it’s still fine because I can get eggs from them.
But I still feel uneasy for some reason.
Outerreef’s VIT increased automatically upon leveling up.
I’ll choose AGI as his second stat increase.
Outerreef Black Dolphin Lv1 → Lv2 (↑1)
DEX 14
AGI 32 (↑1)
INT 16
STR 10
VIT 15 (↑1)
SPI 11
Skills
Bite Evade Underwater Mobility Jump Semi-Aquatic Night Vision
Cursed Noise Vibration Detection Pursue Water Attribute
On the other hand, Dowsing is not showing the slightest hint of self-restraint.
It’s doing a great job.
But it’s only getting Red Corals!
《【Swim】Level Up!》
What time is it?
Exactly 10:00 PM.
I’ve been heading east following my magnetic compass for quite some time.
I wonder if it’s okay to do this.
I’m concerned about the ocean current.
If I’m not careful, I might end up in very deep waters, which would be a problem.
On the other hand, the water could be extremely shallow.
I could see the distribution of monsters using Call Monsters, but it was difficult to deduce the terrain from just that.
Oh well.
I also secured a South Sea Pearl, although it was only one.
The number of battles I’ve had cannot be compared to that during the day.
So this is fine.
If possible, I’d like to get another South Sea Pearl or a South Sea Black Pearl tonight.
Only one.
Just one is enough, please!
《【Dive】Level Up!》
《Summoned Monster『Apnea』 Level Up!》
《Please add 1 point to a desired stat.》
The time is 11:40 PM.
Let’s stop here.
We’ve picked up a good pace, but
I’m doing well, but it’s best not to change my daily routine.
I might end up being late.
Apnea’s AGI increased automatically upon leveling up.
I’ll choose DEX as his second stat increase.
Apnea Beluga Lv2 → Lv3 (↑1)
DEX 14 (↑1)
AGI 27 (↑1)
INT 16
STR 14
VIT 18
SPI 10
Skills
Bite Evade Underwater Mobility Semi-Aquatic Night Vision Cursed Noise
Vibration Detection Pursue Wind Attribute Water Attribute
Yes.
We’re doing really well.
I’ve got two more!
So, what is the total so far?
Four white South Sea Pearls and three gold ones, as well as five South Sea Black Pearls.
Great.
What kind of equipment should I use these for?
I am aware that these pearls are compatible with the Water Attribute.
It has to be Nias then.
How far can her equipment be strengthened?
Well, I guess I’ll leave that to Margrid, right?
Protagonist Keith
Race Human Male Racial Lv34
Job Arc Summoner Lv1
Bonus Points Remaining: 30
Set Skills
Sword Lv14 Two-handed Spear Lv14 Joust Lv15 Club Lv14 Dagger Lv15
Rapier Lv12 Rope Arts Lv12 Javelin Lv11 Pole Weapon Lv11
Staff Lv25 Punch Lv22 Kick Lv22 Joint Lock Lv22
Throw Lv22 Evade Lv22 Block Lv22
Summon Magic Lv34 Spacetime Magic Lv22 Seal Magic Lv16
Light Magic Lv20 Wind Magic Lv21 Earth Magic Lv21 Water Magic Lv21
Fire Magic Lv21 Dark Magic Lv21 Ice Magic Lv19 Lightning Magic Lv20
Tree Magic Lv19 Dust Magic Lv20 Lava Magic Lv20 Steam Magic Lv19
Heroic Summoning Lv2
Alchemy Lv17 Pharmacy Lv11 Glassmaking Lv9 Woodworking Lv13
Synergy Lv23 Appraise Lv23 Identify Lv24 Discern Lv7 Cold Resistance Lv12
Grab Lv21 Horsemanship Lv22 Precise Manipulation Lv24 (↑1) Ropework Lv11
Jump Lv14 Acrobatics Lv14 Heat Resistance Lv14 Climb Lv12 Balance Lv15
Dual Wield Lv20 Disassembly Lv20 Swim Lv12 (↑1) Dive Lv12 (↑1) Throw Object Lv14
Dash Lv14 Endurance Run Lv14 Hide Lv7 Conceal Lv7
Physical Reinforcement Lv22 Mental Reinforcement Lv22 Speedcasting Lv23
Magic Effect Amplification Lv22 Magic Range Expansion Lv22
Petrification Resistance Lv6 Sleep Resistance Lv6 Paralysis Resistance Lv9
Confusion Resistance Lv8 Darkness Resistance Lv7 Unconscious Resistance Lv10
Charm Resistance Lv2 Poison Resistance Lv7 Silence Resistance Lv5
Instant Death Resistance Lv3
Summoned Monsters
Apnea Beluga Lv2 → Lv3 (↑1)
DEX 14 (↑1)
AGI 27 (↑1)
INT 16
STR 14
VIT 18
SPI 10
Skills
Bite Evade Underwater Mobility Semi-Aquatic Night Vision Cursed Noise
Vibration Detection Pursue Wind Attribute Water Attribute
Setsui Succubus Lv4 → Lv5 (↑1)
DEX 7
AGI 26 (↑1)
INT 25
STR 7
VIT 7
SPI 27 (↑1)
Skills
Flight Levitation Echolocation Magical Resistance [Medium] MP Recovery [Medium]
Shapeshift Spacetime Attribute Light Attribute Dark Attribute Fire Attribute Earth Attribute
Outerreef Black Dolphin Lv1 → Lv2 (↑1)
DEX 14
AGI 32 (↑1)
INT 16
STR 10
VIT 15 (↑1)
SPI 11
Skills
Bite Evade Underwater Mobility Jump Semi-Aquatic Night Vision
Cursed Noise Vibration Detection Pursue Water Attribute
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