As the salty breeze ruffled through my hair, I made my way to the bustling docks, the heart of the coastal town. The sun dipped low on the horizon, casting a warm glow over the masts of the fishing boats that bobbed gently in the harbor. The rhythmic creaking of the ships echoed in harmony with the distant seagulls' cries.
My destination was the weathered, sea-sprayed hut of Old Man Thorne, a seasoned fisherman known for his tales of the sea and its mysteries. The air was thick with the pungent scent of brine as I approached, and the creaky door swung open with a gentle push. Inside, the dimly lit room held the essence of a maritime museum, with nets, harpoons, and faded charts adorning the walls.
Old Man Thorne, his weathered face etched with a lifetime of seafaring, sat repairing a fishing net at a wooden table. His eyes, like the deep ocean, flickered with a mixture of wisdom and curiosity as he glanced up at my entrance. With a nod of acknowledgment, he gestured for me to sit.
"What brings you to the docks, young one?" He rasped his voice to the melody of the sea.
Leaning in, I hesitated before speaking. "I've heard whispers about past heroes who saved the realm from chaos. But every time I ask about them, the Church of the Four Heroes hushes up and scowls."
Old Man Thorne paused, his eyes narrowing thoughtfully. "Aye, lad. The church doesn't take kindly to those who tread a different path. There was once a hero, a Rodmaster of the Sea, as they called him. Fierce with his fishing rod, he quelled sea monsters and tamed the wildest of waters. But the church reckons him a heretic. Claim his mastery over the ocean and threaten their dogma. He didn’t work well with other people, so as time passed, the myth that the Rodmaster didn’t care grew, but it was false."
After learning all this, I asked Old Man Thorne if there was any way he could train me. I saw it as a tutorial for new users. “Hmmm, I could train you, young hero. Say if you can catch a fish within 5 minutes, I will. ”Thorne stated this while itching his beard. I nodded eagerly, feeling a surge of determination as I accepted the challenge. Rushing to the nearby pier, I conjured my magic net and picked up an old fishing rod from the dock. The minutes ticked by swiftly as I cast the line, the ocean's surface glittering under the fading sunlight. The seconds seemed to meld into an eternity as I focused on the rhythmic dance of the waves.
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With a swift, practiced motion, I cast the bait into the depths, my heart pounding in anticipation. The minutes dwindled, with each passing second intensifying the weight of the challenge. As the final moments approached, a tug on the line jolted through the rod, signaling a bite.
Reeling with all my might and adrenaline coursing through my veins, I managed to pull a silvery fish out of the water just as the five minutes expired. Breathless, I turned to Old Man Thorne, presenting the catch with a mixture of pride and exhaustion.
The old fisherman chuckled, his eyes twinkling with approval. "Not bad, lad. You've got potential. It looks like I've got a pupil after all." With a nod, he gestured for me to return to his hut, signaling the beginning of an unexpected apprenticeship.
Title Unlocked -
Basics of Fishing (Unlocked by learning from a master)
-Enhances combat and fishing instincts, granting a bonus to accuracy and critical strike chance.
Yes, this is just like a video game; this proves it.
Leaderboard Updated
1. Sword Hero: 500 magic power
2. Bow Hero: 400 magic power
3. Mage Hero: 400 magic power
4. Shield Hero: 300 magic power
5. Fishing Hero: 0 magic power
How am I in last place? I have a title. I guess titles don’t count as magic power but they make your basic skills and powers way stronger. If I just get more titles than the others, I can snowball the magic power by beating stronger dungeons at a lower level. That in itself is likely to give me a title. I need more titles.