Chapter 463: Professional Athletics
Chapter 463: Professional Athletics
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"Hahaha, the immense water pressure can also create illusions!"
"This is a new discovery!"
The green markings.
To Lindsay, the green markings were far more terrifying than the red ones.
Without hesitation, he turned around and swamed upwards, swimming for his life at a speed he had never reached before!
"Dear, wait for me!"
"……"
The sound of something closing in steadily grew louder.
Lindsay immediately switched the magical pattern on his hand to the Ocean Current Emblem, elevating his swimming skills to an excellent level!
Lindsay continued to flee upwards.
A surge of determination welled up his mind.
If the Player's skills could manifest in human form, he would definitely grab the creature by the collar and punch it hard!
What was this sudden activation of the Fate Guidance ability for?
Was it to help a rare species reproduce?
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Lindsay was both angry and frustrated, swimming more than two hundred metersupstream.
As expected, he was caught.
The Red Sea Mermaid was a marine creature, born with swimming abilities far surpassing humans, and extremely adapted to underwater environments.
To increase their speed, they could even manipulate water currents for propulsion.
Even if Lindsay's swimming technique could rival that of an Olympic champion.
But compared to this fantastical creature, he was still at a disadvantage.
Thus, the beautiful and lovely Mermaid blocked Lindsay's path, gently swaying her tail to create a water ripple:
"Dear, don't you like me? Why do you keep running?"
"……"
Lindsay found it inconvenient to speak underwater.
However, in the process of you chasing me, he also became aware of more unique aspects.
Stormy night.
The red markings on the attacked fishing boat symbolized enemy intent.
But now, this Mermaid, chasing all the way to Thousand Sails City, had her markings change to green.
Perhaps something had Changed?
【Plot Performance】was guiding him to experience unexpected things?
Lindsay steadied his mind, making gestures with his mouth underwater, finally letting the Mermaid girl understand his meaning.
"I understand, let's go to the surface and talk."
"No problem, let's go together!"
The Red Sea Mermaid nodded slightly.
She even manipulated the surrounding water to help Lindsay swim upwards.
It didn't take long for the two of them to return to the surface.
However, due to the underwater activities, Lindsay's position was significantly different from when he first dove in.
Looking around.
The surrounding buildings were mainly constructed with a somber, dark tone, and the signs were yellow.
"Is this the Yellow Zone?"
【Task Completed】——【Essence Filled Successfully】——【Sports Speed Module Activated】
【Sports Speed Module Acquired New Skill——Professional Athletics】
【Professional Athletics: Faster! Higher! Stronger! Players can pay Essence to significantly improve their physical attributes.
Note: Competition first, friendship second!】
"Huh?"
Another new module unlocked?
Lindsay's expression was momentarily stunned while wiping seawater off his face.
But he quickly reacted, realizing the reason for activating this module.
——Diving.
Usually, activities like running and long jumping, due to lack of competition, failed to activate this module.
But diving was different.
It was categorized as an extreme sport and did not require direct competition with others.
Even the best diver could not match Lindsay's underwater activities just now.
Thus, after accomplishing such a feat.
The liberation of the 【Sports Speed】module was a natural consequence.
"Today is full of surprises everywhere."
Pant——
Lindsay sighed with emotion.
A water splash was created on the surface of the sea.
The lovely face of the Mermaid emerged, looking at Lindsay with a dazed expression:
"Dear, can you speak now?"
Lindsey instinctively replied, "Thank you for your favor, but I already have someone I like!"
"And my preference in a partner is limited to humans. We are of different races, so it's better to consider someone else."
"Look, the sun is rising, and I have to hurry home to sleep."
"If we have the chance, shall we talk again next time?"
The subsequent development of events caught Lindsey off guard.
The Red Sea mermaid, who had transformed into a green marker, did not pursue him with the same fervor as before.
The mermaid's expression was somewhat dejected.
She swayed her tail, gently patting the water surface, and was about to dive back into the water!
Lindsey tried to ask, "You... don't seem as persistent as before?"
Hearing Lindsey's attempt to strike up a conversation, the mermaid immediately stopped.
She turned back and explained to Lindsey, "I understand how humans think, and love should be based on mutual consent."
"Since my dear, you don't want me, I shouldn't force you to accept me, right?"
Lindsey glanced at his hunting notes.
The description, 'Red Sea mermaids are usually gentle,' resonated with him, and he felt it was accurate.
A question arose:
"Shouldn't your breeding season still be ongoing?"
The mermaid smiled faintly, "It's the effect of the coin you gave me. It suppressed my estrus."
"The Twin Serpent Coin can suppress physiological states, that's understandable."
But Lindsey clearly remembered the command he had given the mermaid:
"But my last command to you was..."
The mermaid immediately explained, "A few days ago, someone from the Art Association found us."
"They confiscated the coin and lifted the control effect as well."
At this point, the mermaid looked at Lindsey with a hint of melancholy, "The other sisters are still searching for mates, only I have prematurely left the breeding season."
"I feel it's more appropriate to come and find my dear rather than be alone underwater."
In reality, the effect of Lindsey's title, 'Mermaid Hunter,' was taking effect.
A Red Sea mermaid would not normally be so persistent if rejected by an ordinary human.
However, due to the title's effect, in the mermaid's eyes, Lindsey was an extremely charming existence, and she couldn't bear to give up on him.
At this moment, Lindsey suddenly remembered something.
He had received a notice at the Messenger Hall regarding the Mermaid Island and the Fallen Artist.
And the Red Sea mermaid before him was a witness to all these events.
There was no better person to ask for information!
Could it be that the 'Plot Performance' was taking effect?
"I heard that the island completely disappeared a few days ago."
Lindsey asked, and the mermaid nodded, "Yes!"
"That island was created by that artist."
"He mentioned that the situation on the island was not favorable, so he left with his belongings."
The mermaid's words matched the notice from the Messenger Hall perfectly.
The information seemed consistent.
But Lindsey recalled his previous unease and the words 'Altering Fate' on his task list.
He felt compelled to ask one more question, "Was the Fallen Artist on that island the only one?"
"Didn't he have any friends, like writers, there?"
Upon hearing this, the mermaid nodded, "One of that gentleman's friends was also on the island, and she was a writer."
"But right after your ship left, she departed from the island ahead of you."
"..."
Lindsey fell silent.
It seemed like all his worst fears were confirmed by her answer.
He asked with difficulty, "Do you know where she went?"
The mermaid replied confidently, "She found a passing ship, also heading to the City of a Thousand Sails."
(End of Chapter)
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