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Why don't we take a break and go fishing instead?

I-It's finally happening!

What's wrong, Ruche? We don't have to if you don't want to.

Y-You mean...

you're asking me out on a date?!

I'm inviting you to go fishing.

What?!

Th-That said, we're going on a fishing date.

We don't have to if you don't want to.

Wait, wait, wait.

I'll happily go anywhere you want to go.

Oh, right. I should dress up a little.

Okay, then we'll focus on getting ready today

and head to the Underground Raana Lake early tomorrow.

Got it. We'll spend all day preparing for...

Wait, it takes a whole day to get ready to fish?

Yeah. In fact, one day is almost not enough time.

We'll need to check out shops in Lacoryna for rods and bait.

Fishing is deep, after all.

I-I see.

We've visited a ton of shops, and we still haven't bought rods.

I wish we could spend a month gathering materials and runes for rods.

What?

But at our current level, no matter how hard we try,

the best rods will be out of reach.

We can at least find something we won't be embarrassed to be seen using.

But we're B-rank adventurers.

That's still not enough to get the rod you want?

Like I said, fishing is deep.

If you want to be serious about it,

- it'll cost you hundreds of millions of gold.

- Hit.

H-Hundreds of millions?

Surely you're exaggerating!

Good adventurers love to fish!

In Magic World, rare fish could be traded to NPCs for items or used to make weapons!

Also, stat-boosting titles could be earned by fishing,

so fishing was an essential activity for adventurers!

VRMMOs frequently have a wide variety of in-depth subsystems

to keep the players immersed in the game's world!

Wait, before all that...

we're going fishing in a dungeon?

- Yeah. You'll only catch normal fish fishing in normal places.

- What?

Wait, that's not what I meant!

Dungeons are manifestations of the nightmares of Alxeros.

Just as each dungeon has different monsters,

each one offers a wide variety of unique fish.

The Underground Raana Lake is one of a few dungeons where fishing is possible,

and sometimes, you can catch interesting fish.

Not a bad way to relax once in a while, right?

What kind of adventurer doesn't enjoy fishing?

I was kind of hoping this would be a more romantic outing.

What?

Oh, nothing...

Prepping and entering a dungeon feels like business as usual.

Now that you mention it, you're right.

We spent all day yesterday finding materials for rods.

Red Treant Fishing Rod.

Fishing power: 14.

Market price: 2,500,000 gold.

A fishing rod made using materials from a special Red Treant.

Increases chances of catching strange fish, but prone to failure.

I didn't think we'd get to apply a rune on such short notice.

Of the rods available to mid-level adventurers, it's tough to use,

but it's got great cost-performance.

Shoal Rune.

Market price: 500,000 gold.

A rune that promotes good catches.

Attracts a moderate amount of fish.

Sorry we couldn't get you a decent rod.

It's okay. I'm happy with anything.

We can swap during the day so you can try this Red Treant Fishing Rod, too.

Magic Tree Fishing Rod.

Fishing power: +2.

Market price: 100,000 gold.

A conventional fishing rod for adventurers.

Made using materials from a Magic Tree.

I put too much effort into building my own rod.

I'm really sorry.

Not at all. This rod is plenty for me.

I'm happy with a starter rod.

I'm just shocked even the cheapest beginner rod costs 100,000 gold.

It's for catching savage monster fish, after all.

It's a bit expensive, but I'm going with this rod.

What?!

That said, Ruche was put off by the price of the Red Treant Fishing Rod.

We did splurge on it, but I loved fishing in Magic World, too.

I can't wait to start!

It won't take long to earn back what we spent!

O-Okay!

Hey, wait!

Wait up, Raana!

Mr. Elymas!

Let's try fishing here a little.

There are so many fish.

Seeing all of them is exciting!

Okay. Shall we get started?

Yeah.

The fish should start biting if we wait.

It's kind of fun to chat while fishing.

This will be a nice way to relax.

Let's try to catch a big one!

Mr. Elymas.

Hey, you. What are you doing over there?

We already claimed this spot.

Wh-What?

What do you mean, what are we doing?

I'm saying our clan already claimed this spot.

Wh-What?

Your clan, huh?

You're saying this dungeon belongs to your clan?

M-Mr. Elymas?

Clans are groups of adventurers larger than parties.

They're often made up of reliable members

to more efficiently form adventuring parties.

But even nobles respect everyone's right to explore dungeons.

Are these guys thugs getting up to no good while avoiding the law's watchful gaze?

The guild and lord would never allow a clan to monopolize a dungeon.

Then what are you doing?

Our clan, the Sea Dragon's Fang, is a fishing clan.

This dungeon's fishing spot belongs to us.

I don't know who sent you,

but you'll stay out of our way if you don't want to get hurt.

- Oh, you're just a fishing clan.

- Stay out of our way, or else!

Wh-What did you say?!

Why would you recruit scary-looking people to monopolize fishing spots?

Wait, Ruche.

Don't underestimate the benefits of dungeon fishing.

What?!

You seem to get it.

I see.

Compared to monopolizing a whole dungeon, claiming a fishing spot isn't as serious.

I get why the guild and lord can't be bothered to get involved.

But dungeons spawn randomly.

Once you let a rare fish go, it's hard to find it again.

Titles and materials for items and weapons can be acquired by fishing.

Securing a fishable dungeon as a group has massive benefits.

Not only that, but the risk of dying is low.

I-I see.

And outsiders like us are a threat to their claim.

We've caught the attention of a troublesome group.

Um, why don't we give up and go somewhere else?

As long as we can chat and fish, I don't mind where we go.

Sorry, Ruche.

I just can't bring myself to like these guys.

I can't ignore what they're doing.

Dungeon fishing is one of the great joys of adventuring.

It's an innocent little pleasure for battle-weary adventurers.

And I don't like the way you're monopolizing that for your personal gain!

I love dungeon fishing!

I will defend this dungeon's freedom!

I don't think you need to get so fired up about this.

Watch yourself, brat.

Dungeon fishing is just a way to make money.

What?

The Sea Dragon's Fang is Lacoryna's biggest fishing clan.

You think you can survive in this city after picking a fight with us?

What's all this fuss about?

I said, what's all this fuss about?

An Ancient Dragon Fishing Rod?

It's equipped with a Lucky Fishing Rune, too.

- I can tell just by looking at her rod that she's a serious angler.

- You gotta hear this, Ms. Mary.

- They're trying to come onto our turf.

That rod is an excellent choice.

I hate to admit it, but she's got taste.

I see. So you're the clan leader.

So what if I am?

Dungeon fishing is meant to be peaceful and free.

Your attempts to defile it won't scare me off!

A Red Treant Fishing Rod.

That's a temperamental rod preferred by connoisseurs.

You seem pretty confident in your skills. I like you.

I challenge you to a fishing contest.

If I lose, I'll disband the Sea Dragon's Fang.

What?!

B-Boss, what are you saying?

Don't lose your heads.

You really think I'd lose?

B-But there's no reason to challenge him on those terms.

What do you want?

If I win, you'll join the Sea Dragon's Fang.

Join your clan? No way.

What's stopping us from breaking our word, anyway?

Our pride as anglers, of course.

If I went back on my word after losing in front of my clan,

the Sea Dragon's Fang would fall apart anyway.

And if you're an unprincipled coward who'd run after losing,

we don't want you anyway.

If you did that, we'd work with the guild to make sure you're thoroughly punished.

Fine. I accept those terms.

What?!

Good. That's what I like to hear.

D-Don't do this, Mr. Elymas! We have nothing to gain!

Let's go fish outside!

I'm a man!

And sometimes, we can't retreat even when there's nothing to gain.

I had no idea you loved fishing so much.

You idiot!

Ms. Mary's class is Pirate.

She's got a bonus to her Fishing Luck.

Her rod's not some cheap junk like yours either.

You don't have a snowball's chance in hell.

It's true. I'm at a disadvantage.

But I spent a lot of time fishing in Magic World's version of this world.

I have a shot at winning this fight.

And most of all...

Mary, I won't lose to someone like you who has no love for dungeon fishing!

Elymas, was it? Good luck.

I hope you have a good haul.

May you fish without regrets.

I-I just wanted to have a relaxing time fishing with Mr. Elymas.

Why is this happening?!

The time limit is two hours.

Whoever's total market price of their catches is greater wins.

No sabotage of any kind.

Just a serious competition with our pride on the line.

It's been ninety minutes since we started.

Mary has been silently fishing in one spot.

In contrast, I've been changing spots frequently.

Ogre Salmon.

Market price: 80,000 gold.

I-Impossible. Another valuable fish?

He's keeping up with Ms. Mary.

He's not catching a ton, but he's getting lucky.

The difference between our rods means I'd lose fishing normally,

so I've been focusing on catching the individually valuable Ogre Salmon.

Ogre Salmon aren't easy to catch,

but I have the knowledge I accumulated from playing the game.

By observing the fish's shadows,

I can determine the species and how hard they'll be to catch.

If I keep this up, I should be able to win simply on projected numbers.

Mary is certainly a first-rate angler.

She's probably the best in Lacoryna.

But I was one of the top five anglers in Magic World.

I can find the winning strategy for any dungeon,

and class, rod, or strat my opponent throws at me.

Not bad. Now I really want you in our clan.

I have a rough sense of your skills and stats now.

I win this contest.

I can catch at least one more Ogre Salmon in the remaining thirty minutes.

I never thought an angler as skilled as you would say something like that.

What?

Not knowing what'll happen until the end is the best part of dungeon fishing.

Golden Carp.

Market price: 600,000 gold.

She made a comeback? Impossible.

Dungeon fishing is fun because you never know what you'll catch.

I can't win.

The advantage I desperately built using my knowledge and skills

were beaten by Mary's luck.

There's nothing I can do in the remaining time.

You're giving up?

I told you, with dungeon fishing, you never know what'll happen.

Forget about projections and go for a big catch.

The pressure of the contest made me think only in terms of numbers.

That's not what dungeon fishing is really about.

I can't believe I had to learn that lesson from the leader of a crooked clan.

You'll regret lighting a fire under your opponent.

I've never seen anyone with as much love, skill, and knowledge of fishing as you.

Myself excluded.

I didn't want our contest to end up a damp squib.

It's on, Mary.

I'll fish up a big one in the last thirty minutes and make a comeback!

I'd like to see you try, Elymas the Heavy Knight—

no, Elymas the Angler!

I caught another Mythril Seabream!

Whoa! This girl caught another Mythril Seabream!

That's her third one!

She's a goddess!

Are these that amazing?

They're more than amazing!

This is your first time fishing? No way!

Call it beginner's luck.

This sort of thing has always happened to me.

She tripled our earnings with a beginner's rod?!

O-Our skills and knowledge...

Oh! There's another one!

What the hell was the point of our contest?!

I'm glad things went well yesterday.

They said they'd stop monopolizing that fishing spot.

Our duel ended up being inconclusive, too.

Dungeon fishing is really fun, isn't it?

We should definitely go again.

I think I'd like a better rod.

Yeah, I bet.

Mr. Elymas, why do you seem so disappointed?

Sorry. I'm just struggling to accept what happened.

But forget about that.

It's time to get our Mythril Sword.

You just don't get it, old man.

I'm not telling you to give me anything.

I'm telling you to sell me that sword.

I don't have any weapons to sell you.

- Besides, this piece was commissioned.

- This sounds bad.

- Yeah.

Are you okay, sir?

Oh? Are you the client?

I was wondering who the client was.

- Old man, you forged a Mythril Sword for this feeble-looking guy?

- I hear her, but I can't see her.

- Were you that desperate for the money, Veruga?

Is she using a skill?

Mr. Elymas, down!

Down there!

Hey, asshole. Are you making fun of me?

Wh-What's with this kid?

Translator: Sho Stifler Timer: Krzysztof Kunc Editor: Salem Alabanza Quality Control: Gabriella Alabanza Final Quality Control: Sriram Gurunathan

Old Man Veruga was arguing with Hilde, an ill-tempered Magic Swordsman.

No wonder the old man was mad.

We got caught up in their fight, and I can't stand Hilde's personality.

Heavy Knight against Magic Swordsman is a bad matchup,

but she needs to learn her lesson.

Next time, "Magic Swordsman Hilde."

She's got a biased way of thinking.