NOVEL NEXT Chapter 410
“Shall we go now?”
Starting with Anna.
Gan, Seo Eun-ha, Loa, and Maho all gathered together.
Thanks to the quick footwork riding on the Red Hare, we could all meet up in no time.
[Wow, is that a ship?]
[Whoa.]
Before us stood a gigantic ship.
It looked like something from the old Age of Exploration, a massive vessel.
What a splendidly vintage ship perfect for whale hunting!
-Wow
-This ship is really nice
-You mean Anna rented this all by herself?
[…My money.]
Anna, who rented the ship all by herself, was on the verge of tears, but hey… isn’t it for the first title and achievement?
At this point, even if we do catch a whale, we’d barely break even financially.
This party gathered solely for the sake of honor.
[Let’s go.]
[I’m looking forward to it.]
Anna might be on the verge of tears, but the other members wore cheerful expressions.
Especially Loa and Maho were buzzing with excitement thinking about catching the last remaining prey.
[Here, take the net and spear.]
Gan, in charge of supplies, handed out disposable items to catch the whale.
We used to conserve the few we had back then… but now, I guess because we’re well-funded, each of us received quite a bit.
[I’m not sure if this will work.]
“I think it will!”
Eun-ha seemed a little worried, but hey, won’t it work out?
The last time we failed miserably was in the beginning.
Now, everyone’s equipment is different.
Even Gan and Anna, the farmers, geared up robustly, while the hunters, Loa and Maho, had transformed into powerhouses since then.
Of course, the main dealer here is the Military God Buhwang.
To instill confidence, I brandished the Blue Dragon Crescent Blade.
[Wow.]
[This feels really reassuring.]
-Kyaa
-Mihwang is truly top-tier
-This guy is just the Military God.
I had grown completely accustomed to the weapon after a few hunts together.
What’s more, I had also finished the enhancements for my hidden class.
“Just trust in me.”
[Yeah, with a hidden class, how could we lose?]
[We’ll shoot well, too.]
With my display of weaponry, our spirits rose again.
And just like that, we boarded the ship.
[Wow, the inside is nicely done.]
[…It better operate well for that price.]
“Ahaha, how much was it?”
[—won…]
“Yikes.”
I was taken aback when I heard the price that Anna mentioned.
This ship looks fancy, but why is it so expensive?
“Is this ship really worth that much?”
[Whale hunting ship prices have gone way up.]
“Seriously?”
[There used to be insurance, but when all of it got wrecked, the rental prices skyrocketed…]
“Ugh, hmm….”
So, after us, it seems they created insurance, but the next group out to hunt whales wrecked the ship, so the rental fees went through the roof?
A lot seems to have happened while I was gone.
“If we can’t catch a whale, that’ll be troublesome.”
But hey, what does it matter if it’s pricey?
At the end of the day, it’s not real money, right?
Might as well spend freely before the server closes.
Moreover, money in The Six Server is mere disappearing data scraps.
But the achievement of catching the very first whale in The Six Server will echo in the cyberspace forever.
-What a loser, lol
-This guy just doesn’t care since it’s not his money
[Info] Even if you combine all the money Miro made on this server, you still can’t rent this ship.
“…Is that really true?”
I never made that much? Hmm… Well, fishing doesn’t pay well.
The issue is that these bourgeois farmers monopolize the capital; it’s not the humble fishermen’s fault.
Anyway, just like that, the ship set sail toward the ocean.
“But who’s driving this?”
[It’s automatic.]
“Whoa.”
-Kyaa, lol
-Automatic, wow
-What kind of technology is this? How did they even do that?
I was quite concerned about the size of the ship, but it has this feature?
It’s no wonder it’s pricey.
“Well then, let’s fish while we go.”
[Right, we have fishing nets, so let’s cast while we sail.]
“Whoa, that’s a new thing?”
[Eun-ha bought it, I think?]
-That’s a tier 5 fisher’s item, isn’t it?
-Why don’t you know??
-This guy hasn’t fished properly, that’s why.
Was it a fisherman’s item?
…Well, I only fish in the corridors, so I wouldn’t know.
After that, we stepped outside to enjoy some fishing.
Just like before, the moment we hit the ocean’s edge, it was pure tranquility.
The sky was blue, the breeze was cool.
The sea shimmered, and the fish were easy to catch.
The members, also tense from previous encounters with whales, were relaxed and enjoying the moment.
How long have we been traveling?
Rumble.
Over there, I began to notice that the weather was starting to turn.
[Is it starting…?]
[Grab tight!]
Haven’t we experienced this once already?
The changes of the sea are terrifying.
The sky darkens.
The calm sea begins to stir, and the wind starts to blow fiercely.
And the ship…
“Hmm?”
-?
-It’s perfectly fine, haha
-Why is it so calm?
…It was only shaking a bit; everything seemed fine.
[Huh?]
[What’s going on?]
[Was it this calm here?]
The previously tense members also seemed quite baffled.
…Is this the power of money?
“Wow, capitalism rules.”
I couldn’t help but exclaim.
True to the spirit of the capitalist The Six Server.
The power of money is indeed showing.
And just like that, the ship navigated safely through the storm and swiftly advanced.
From the ocean’s edge, the ship, which had been tirelessly cruising automatically, stopped just when the storm began to die down.
Seems we’ve arrived at the whale spot we had marked.
[Looks like we’ve arrived.]
“Phew… Is it finally starting?”
Now it’s time for fishing hooks.
Eun-ha and I pulled out our shining tier 5 fishing rods.
“Alright, I’ll catch one right away, so everyone be ready.”
This was the same whale we caught at tier 3.
At tier 5, surely we wouldn’t take long, right?
Sprinkling all sorts of expensive bait, I settled down and cast my line.
Once we catch one, the raid begins immediately.
Thus, everyone settled in, tense and ready.
[For now, Gan and I will be at the front.]
The farmer with strong health and defense took the frontline.
[Then Loa and I can stand behind.]
The hunters, Maho and Loa, positioned themselves at elevated attack points on the ship.
[What about us?]
So, where are the fishers?
[Eun-ha will pull back when she catches one, and Miro will fight right away.]
Eun-ha, in charge of fishing, would have little to do once the real raid started.
She could at least deal some pokes from afar.
And as for me, the main dealer, naturally, I just had to prepare for battle.
“Is everything set?”
“Perfect. Everyone ready with the nets and spears?”
[All set, we just need to catch.]
Unlike last time, this time is truly different.
The ship is large and sturdy, ample nets, and even spears for backup damage.
Each one of us had grown stronger, and above all, I returned as the Military God after that hopeless defeat, right?
So everyone waited with a degree of confidence.
5 minutes.
[…It should bite soon, right?]
[Wow, this is nerve-wracking.]
[Phew, my hands are sweating.]
10 minutes.
[Is it coming yet?]
[Can I go to the bathroom?]
[How could I? I’m too nervous.]
20 minutes.
[…Is it really going to bite?]
[I went to the bathroom, but it still hasn’t been caught, right?]
[When will we catch it…?]
30 minutes.
[Ugh, my neck hurts.]
[What if we’re fishing too?]
[No, it’s a fishing hook.]
And at the 40-minute mark.
“…Why isn’t it biting?”
I looked at my inventory full of premium fish.
“Did the whales go extinct?”
-LOL, it really isn’t biting at all
-Ugh, how long are we supposed to wait?
-Whale <— This guy really lost all touch with fishing. We’ve caught enough fish to fill a truck, but the whales seem to be playing hard to get. “Ugh, seriously.” We’d been so tense and ready. But with the whales not showing, it was exhausting. Grumbling, as I cast my line again, Anna spoke up. [By the way, Miro, did you know there are multiple whale types?] Was she trying to fill the sound gap? “Really?” Are there different types of whales in this server? Thinking back, I think I caught a humpback last time. [Yeah, the achievements are the same, but each whale has unique traits.] “Oh really? How do they differ?” [That’s a spoiler, so I haven’t listened.] “Come on, you should have asked.” [But it’s all random anyway, and there’s not much difference, they say.] “Hmm....” Really? Not much changes? After all, how much could they change? Maybe a size here and there, that’s all. Anyway, starting from this conversation, everyone began to relax their nerves and chat amongst themselves. Sure, we were a romantic party here for whale hunting, but on the other hand, didn’t we also have to broadcast? Each of us had an obligation to fill the empty sound of the stream with fervor. -But when will the whale show up?? -Ugh, I feel like I’ve been staring at this background for an hour now. However, despite our efforts to fill the sounds, the viewers were already eagerly waiting for the whales. Thinking that if we didn’t catch one soon, the audience’s morale wouldn’t hold, just then... [Oh, oh!] Eun-ha yelped as something snagged her line. “What? Did you catch something?” [Wait a sec!] With this reaction, the members tensed up. All eyes were on her as she struggled with the rod... Boom—!!! [Everyone get ready!] The server-wide message blinked. [(Seo Eun-ha) has caught a (Longfin Mako Shark).] Finally, here it comes! “We’ve got a whale!” [Everyone, prepare!] Everyone rushed to their spots. I grabbed the net. First things first, we need to drag this sucker out of its home ground, right? Anna and Gan, who had decided to stand at the frontline with me, also grabbed the net and approached. Then came... Boom— Whoosh—! The ship, which was previously unfazed by the storm, shook violently, revealing something of deep color beneath the water. [Throw it!] As soon as we spotted it, Anna led the charge as we threw the massive net all at once. Zzzzz—!! The line tightened up, and the sudden force struck the ship hard. [It’s coming up!] The master of the sea, larger than the whale we had seen before, began to be extracted from its world. “Fire!” Bang!! Bang!! As the massive shadow loomed over the ship, the hunters unleashed their shots. [Spear!] Those who had thrown the nets switched items and held spears aloft. [Now!] On Anna’s cue, they cast their spears all at once. Boom—!! Thud—!! With the torrent of attacks, the whale began to thrash wildly. And at that moment, I threw my spear and brandished the Blue Dragon Crescent Blade. “Grraaah!” I swung the shimmering blue blade towards its massive body. Boom— Previously, I might have gotten tossed back while swinging my sword. But this time... Boom—!! The impact from my weapon slammed straight into the whale. -Kyaa, LOL -Wow -Totally cool, haha “...!” Relishing the thrilling sound of the impact in my hands, I summoned the Red Hare. Seeing that my attack hit successfully made me plan to soar through the air and deliver more damage. But then... Bam— The whale turned its body violently. [...It’s that pattern!] [Dodge!] Had it been before, we may have stumbled into it without knowing. But we had been hit by this same move once before. The frontline members swiftly took cover inside the ship. And the hunters in the back quickly hid themselves. Soon... Boom— Whooom—!!! The giant tail of the whale slammed hard against the ship. -Whoa -What the heck? -What is this even? -I feel like I’m actually watching a raid. Not leaving room to appreciate the astonishment of the viewers. I checked the condition of the ship. “...It’s fine.” The front had a slight dent, but overall, the ship was intact. ...This truly was worth the price. [Again!] Having dodged one attack, it was time for us to deal damage again. Boom!! Bang!! With Loa and Maho having swapped to special ammo, every shot rang out with explosions. Anna, Gan, and Seo Eun-ha continued to fire their spears nonstop. It wasn’t just me that had gotten stronger. While I was gone, or while I was getting stronger, everyone had also powered up. -Wow, I think we’ll actually do this. -This feels totally different. -Is the whale finally going down? Having only avoided one attack, the atmosphere was undeniably uplifting. Those in front were still in good shape, and those in the back continued to pummel it with attacks. I too, observing how well my comrades were doing, soared into the air. If things stayed this way, I wouldn’t just hit it lightly... I’d aim for a big decisive strike. Riding on the Red Hare, I flew higher, soaring, right up high. Flying towards the sun, aligning my shoulders with the clouds. And then... Whoosh— I swung the crescent blade around as I leapt off the Red Hare. -??? -He’s jumping down? -Can he even do that??? Having climbed to such heights and leaping down, the world below appeared far removed. However, The sky still hadn’t granted permission to mortals to occupy its realm. Gradually, my body was drawn closer to the ground. As I momentarily felt the swirling winds around me while descending, Suddenly, below, I spotted the massive ship and the even grander master of the ocean. At that moment, I hoisted the crescent blade high. Of course, I didn’t simply leap down without planning. I activated my skills while gazing down at the whale. A Military God is supposed to roam the earth, cutting through enemies unbound by the sky. Even if confined as a mere mortal. A risen god holds no such shackles. On the contrary, “Haah!!” This vast sky serves merely as a magnificent springboard. Boom—!! Cutting through the winds, I swung the crescent blade in midair. And then... Boom—!!! The ground rent itself wildly, and the whale's back was brutally split open. From the first confrontation until this moment, many ages had passed. And at last, my blow was sharpened to deliver a critical strike to the enemy.