Whoosh! We're flying!
Salty seawater splashed down from Ethan's forehead.
Water droplets scattered, reflecting a crystal radiance in the faint sunlight.
Large patches of white foam surged around him.
"Puh-ha!"
Ethan gasped for air.
Fresh oxygen rushed into his nostrils.
He squinted his eyes, his hands tightly gripping the iridium fishing rod, which was bent to its absolute limit.
The Death Bird held him from behind, constantly arching its neck and letting out sharp cries, its wings flapping vigorously!
This was so exhilarating!
Ethan's eyes sparkled with excitement.
He skimmed across the sea surface, feeling the cold wind whistle past his cheeks.
It was like an extreme sport; his adrenaline surged, and the thrill was off the charts!
As Ethan flew onward, he encountered numerous obstacles along the way.
Spells shot from the boat behind him, providing some assistance.
His gaze locked onto the rapidly moving shadow in the depths below.
The corner of his mouth curved upward, like a wolf spotting fleeing prey, filled with unyielding determination to win.
Little guy, you want to lead me on a chase?
Then let's see who comes out on top in the end!
At that moment, a shadow appeared ahead.
Ethan looked up.
On the fishing boat in front of him, a group of terrified Dark Wizards met his gaze.
"Don't—don't come over!!"
"It's going to crash! Help!"
"Bang!!!"
John Dextrus was tracking an illegal fishing boat.
It was loaded with Dark Wizards who were all on record.
Though he didn't know why these Dark Wizards had suddenly gathered together, Dextrus knew this was his chance to earn a promotion back!
He was an Auror from the British Ministry of Magic.
But a year ago, due to a serious dereliction of duty during the Treasure Hunt Challenge, he had been demoted to patrolling the desolate North Sea.
The competition venue had been destroyed, a student had been severely injured and left incapacitated...
And the culprit behind it all was the Hogwarts first-year student he had been supposed to supervise!
Ethan Vincent!
"Damn it, if it weren't for that rotten kid, how could I have ended up like this..."
"But it doesn't matter! As long as I pull off this big catch, I can make up for my mistakes!"
Dextrus excitedly eyed the illegal fishing boat ahead, trailing it from a safe distance.
It seemed they were also pursuing another boat...
Were they planning a robbery?
Heh, he would never let that happen!
Watch me—the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind!
"Huh?"
Suddenly, Dextrus frowned.
He watched in confusion as the fishing boat ahead abruptly turned.
It was speeding straight toward him, as if fleeing for its life!
"Did they spot me? No, what's that behind—?!"
Dextrus's eyes widened in shock as he took in the unbelievable scene before him!
He saw an extremely ugly, grayish-black monstrous bird, with bones protruding far beyond what any species should have, suddenly lunging from behind and slamming directly into the fishing boat!
The immense force snapped the mast clean off and overturned the entire vessel!
Splash! Splash!
The Dark Wizards tumbled into the sea like dumplings, their screams echoing all the way to him.
Dextrus: ???
Is Merlin conducting performance reviews?
Then, to his horror, Dextrus realized the monstrous bird's momentum hadn't slowed at all—it was charging straight toward him at full speed!
"Wh-what the hell?!"
"Wait! Why is there a person underneath—Ethan Vincent?!"
"Stop—Ahhh!!"
"Sorry! I thought that was a speed bump!"
Ethan shouted back at the second overturned boat behind him.
His body was enveloped in protective magic, so the shattered hull hadn't harmed him.
That boat had magical fluctuations too, and it was so close; it was probably another Dark Wizard trying to rob him.
He was just doing a public service by taking them out.
Merit +2.
Ethan thought to himself.
"Also, this big fish of yours must be about done by now, right? Had enough fun?"
Ethan stared at the shadow in the sea.
He freed one hand, raised his wand, and whispered:
"Avifors!"
Golden light flared all around, shooting into the sea like arrows, surrounding the enormous shadow and hindering its movements.
Ethan could clearly feel the big fish's speed and strength waning.
It was time to reel it in!
"Little Bone! For the final blow, pull up hard!"
"Hoo!"
The Death Bird flapped its wings with all its might, and spirit fire erupted from its skull!
Ethan waved his wand, and the golden birds beneath the sea wove together into a large net, firmly encircling the big fish!
One meter, two meters, three meters—
Ethan gritted his teeth, slowly hauling it upward.
The figure beneath the sea grew clearer and clearer.
Finally!
"Bang!"
A dull, massive thud echoed!
The sea surface bulged, and seawater cascaded down in sheets.
A silver-white fish, over ten meters long, was dragged out of the water!
"Ethan! Over here!"
A shout rang out.
Ethan looked down and saw Luna steering the magic boat, positioning it right beneath him and the fish!
Well done!
"Good!"
Ethan shouted back.
With the Death Bird's help, he swung the fishing rod with all his strength!
"Bang!!"
The Lamora Fish King crashed heavily onto the deck!
The boat tilted sharply, and the deck cracked under the impact!
"Rope Transfiguration!"
Luna cast the spell lightly, and several ropes flew out, binding the fish king in layers!
However, the next second, the fish king struggled fiercely, snapping all the ropes!
"Ugh!"
Luna furrowed her brows.
Just then, a strong hand pressed on her shoulder, and a deep voice sounded from above her:
"Impedimenta!"
"Whoosh!"
Red light flashed.
It encircled the fish king, instantly halting its struggles!
"Dad!"
Luna exclaimed in surprise.
She looked up at Mr. Lovegood, who was soaking wet and panting heavily.
Mr. Lovegood held his wand steady, channeling his magic to desperately suppress the fish king.
He glanced down and gave Luna a comforting smile, saying:
"Next time, we won't join activities like this."
Other people fish for leisure, but Ethan's fishing is life-threatening!!
He had been too naive, really.
He had simply thought Ethan was out for some casual fishing, but he never expected Ethan's target to be the overlord of the sea!
"Luna, are you alright?"
Ethan descended from mid-air and immediately asked.
Luna shook her head, wiping the water from her face.
She looked up, a wonderfully happy smile blooming on her small face:
"I'm fine! This is the most exciting Christmas I've ever had!"
"Thank you for bringing me on this adventure, Ethan."
Ethan gazed into her sparkling blue eyes, which held a vitality more magnificent than the stormy sea itself.
He couldn't help but curve his lips into a smile, gently pushing back the golden hair clinging to her forehead, and chuckled: "As long as you're happy."
Luna beamed back at him brilliantly.
Mr. Lovegood, who was soaked like a drowned rat beside them: "..."
I shouldn't be on the boat; I should be under the boat.
However, Ethan also turned and solemnly thanked Mr. Lovegood.
This left the man somewhat flattered.
Ethan turned back around.
He looked at the Lamora Fish King, which was pinned to the deck by the Death Bird.
It was larger than an Acromantula, stretched across the entire length of the deck, occasionally flapping its tail and making the boat shake uncontrollably.
Its streamlined body was incredibly graceful, and its silver scales shimmered with a colorful radiance, reflecting a layer of iridescent brilliance on its surface.
It looked pure and sacred, not to be violated.
It certainly lived up to the title of "Sailor's Guardian."
"Hehehe, hehehe~"
Ethan and Luna laughed as they approached.
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Lamora Fish King: ...—
"Chirp—"
The dignified fish king was like a helpless girl surrounded by thugs.
It let out a mournful cry, and large tears streamed from its dark eyes.
[You have successfully caught the Lamora Fish King! You have accomplished this unprecedented feat!]
[You have learned the 'Guardian Spell']
In that instant.
Ethan paused.
His mind suddenly cleared, as if he were floating into the clouds.
A pure white stream of light surrounded him, shielding him from evil influences.
Obscure and ancient magical runes automatically flooded into his mind.
"This is great!!"
Ethan's eyes lit up, he clenched his fists, and happily pumped them in the air twice!
Finally! He had finally learned the Guardian Spell!
Now he could block the Basilisk's gaze and complete the final stroke—dotting the eyes!
[You have successively wrecked two fishing boats, earning the achievement 'North Sea King of Cars']
[Your spell attack power has increased]
[Your spells will now be able to send opponents flying like a rhino charge]
Ethan: Oh, wow.
It's a righteous protective spell!
Now, if anyone wanted to attack him—an innocent and kind little wizard—all that awaited them was being sent flying!
"I, personally, dislike conflict the most—this 'Rhino Charge' move will surely make the other party calm down, right?"
Ethan nodded confidently.