On a beautiful, sunny day in the ocean, the exact time eluded Dragonire, but gauging from the position of the sun and the clouds above him, he estimated it to be around 11 am. Naturally, this was not precise, merely an approximation based on his observations of the surroundings.

As Dragonire surveyed his surroundings in a full 360 degrees, all he could see was an expansive body of seawater stretching endlessly around him.

In awe of the expansive ocean, Dragonire couldn't help but ponder, "What a vast ocean… Are there really no islands or any lands nearby?”

Not knowing where to go, Dragonire chose to follow the direction of the sun.

‘Alright, I'll just follow the direction of the sun for now.’

With that determination, Dragonire began to swim toward the east, following the path where the sun had emerged. Unbeknownst to him, as he gracefully moved across the water's surface, a colossal sea monster lurked in the depths below, patiently awaiting the opportune moment to strike.

Diverging from the ordinary sea monsters of the past, this particular creature was no common behemoth. It was none other than the Sea Dragon King, the sovereign ruler of this vast ocean.

Unaware of the looming presence beneath, Dragonire blissfully reveled in the joy of swimming, completely absorbed in the beauty of the sunny day in the ocean. The sunlight, casting its brilliance upon the water's surface, transformed it into a vibrant, shimmering spectacle reminiscent of a magnificent blue glassy diamond.

"Heh, this is kinda fun. Swimming in the middle of the ocean on such a splendid sunny day—this must be what they mean by enjoying nature to the fullest." remarked Dragonire, reveling in the joy of the world around him.

As Dragonire swam toward the east, a sudden sense of being followed crept over him. Startled, he turned around to investigate, only to find nothing there.

‘That's weird, I swear there was something following me from behind just now. Hmm, maybe it's my imagination. Oh well, let's just keep going for now.’ Dragonire thought, dismissing the momentary unease and continuing his journey.

With that said, he continued to swim toward the east. However, after executing just two breaststroke swimming styles, a Sea Dragon King suddenly emerged from below with its mouth wide open, attempting to swallow him whole.

"What the?!"

However, it was already too late; before Dragonire could react, the Sea Dragon King had seized him in its mouth and soared at least 50+ meters into the air before descending back into the water, dragging Dragonire along.

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At the moment, Dragonire found himself submerged at a depth of at least 150 meters underwater, yet he refused to yield without a fight. In a bold move, he pressed his legs downward and simultaneously thrust his hands upward, determined to thwart the Sea Dragon King from closing its jaws and swallowing him.

“Grr!! You bitch! You dare to disturb me while I'm having fun with nature!”

With that said, Dragonire grabbed the Sea Dragon King's tongue and yanked it until it came off completely. Without delay, he delivered a merciless uppercut, obliterating the Sea Dragon King's upper jaw bone. Realizing its prey was too formidable, the Sea Dragon King decided to release Dragonire and swiftly retreated into the depths.

However, Dragonire had already dealt severe damage to the Colossal Sea Dragon King's mouth, ensuring its impending collapse and demise. Even if, by some chance, it managed to survive Dragonire's onslaught, it would be severely weakened and vulnerable to predation by other sea monsters.

With that, Dragonire slowly swam back up to the water’s surface.

However, shortly thereafter, the tumultuous encounter with the Sea Dragon King attracted the attention of nearby sea monsters. Just as Dragonire broke through the water's surface, another formidable sea monster swiftly appeared.

‘Another one again?! Goddamn! Why are the sea monsters in this world so aggressive?!’

However, this time it wasn't a Sea Dragon King; instead, it was a Colossal Koi fish with teeth as sharp as those of a great white shark.

Without mercy, the Colossal Koi Fish charged straight at him, its attack-move appearing remarkably straightforward. In contrast to the cunning attacks of the Sea Dragon King, this Koi fish seemed to rely on sheer force.

"Haha! Alright, bring it on, boy! Let's see what you've got!" Laughed Dragonire, thoroughly enjoying the lively situation.

However, just as Dragonire braced for the gigantic Koi fish to bite him, he was taken by surprise when a super-long tongue, measuring more than 10 meters, shot out from the fish's mouth and snatched his body—reminiscent of a frog catching its prey with its tongue.

As the Koi fish closed in, ready to tear Dragonire into pieces, he stood motionless, accepting the impending bite without flinching.

MUNCH! MUNCH! MUNCH! NOM! NOM! NOM!

No matter how vigorously the Koi fish chewed on him, Dragonire's body remained intact, completely unscathed.

Dragonire didn't mind the Colossal Koi Fish chewing on him; he considered it a complimentary massage.

‘Heh, this is quite the unique massage, but the only downside is dealing with the Koi Fish's unpleasant saliva.’

After a brief moment, Dragonire declared, “Alright, that’s enough.”

Not willing to deal with the disgusting Colossal Koi Fish’s saliva, Dragonire resolved to put an end to it by killing the colossal creature.

SMACK!!!

KABOOOM!!!

With just one powerful smack, Dragonire skillfully delivered a fatal blow, swiftly ending the colossal Koi Fish's life and sending it soaring through the water.

With the Colossal Koi Fish defeated, Dragonire emerged from the water, victorious yet slightly annoyed by the unexpected encounters with aggressive sea monsters.

"Jeez, can't even enjoy a peaceful swim without being attacked by sea monsters." Dragonire muttered to himself, shaking off the remnants of the Colossal Koi Fish's saliva.

As he resumed his journey toward the east, he couldn't help but be more vigilant, realizing that the ocean was not as serene as it appeared. Unbeknownst to Dragonire, his actions had attracted the attention of other sea creatures in the vicinity.