[Dark Sea Mayfly]
[Type: Monster]
[Quality: Common]
[Level: 1]
[Tier: Extraordinary]
[Explanation: Extraordinary creatures appearing in dark waters, resembling mayflies but fundamentally different. They are extremely rare, and if they can safely pass through their juvenile phase, they have the chance to metamorphose into a terrifying predator.]
After the game provided the information, more detailed information flashed in Rogel's mind, coming from his Tier 3 Mysticism skills.
[Through Mysticism lv3, you have discerned the talent of the Dark Sea Mayfly.]
[Talent: Metamorphosis (After absorbing enough nutrition, it can metamorphose to change form or enhance its own strength.)]
The Dark Sea Mayfly is an initially extremely weak extraordinary monster, very rare, developing slowly, and extremely fragile in its juvenile phase, difficult to survive.
However, once it develops, its strength becomes very powerful.
Seeing this information, Rogel's eyes lit up.
Slow development, difficult to survive?
Why don't I raise it first?
Constantly strengthening through metamorphosis, this is simply the perfect clone target.
Thinking of this, Rogel, like finding a treasure, quickly had his crab clone bring the Dark Sea Mayfly up.
After picking up the Dark Sea Mayfly, Rogel easily used his talent to make it his monster clone.
Indeed, this thing is very weak during its juvenile phase.
Rogel thought to himself.
Finding a suitable container from the item inventory, filling it with some cave water to settle it, Rogel no longer explored the Water Cave but returned to Sea Serpent Island.
He did not plan to continue exploring the cave for now.
In about a week, his ship will complete its renovation. He needs to quickly learn the skills of Artisan and Blacksmith while helping Felik.
Rogel can upgrade skills through skill points, and under necessary circumstances, he can level up skills to achieve certain purposes just in case. If he doesn't have the corresponding skills, no amount of attribute points will help.
So, even though learning skills takes a lot of time, it is necessary.
"This seems to be the only not-so-nice part of the game..."
Rogel thought.
But soon, he shook his head, overthrowing this notion.
Although Mysterious Sea appears as a game, in Rogel's eyes, it's more like a second world.
In reality, how long does it take an ordinary person to learn artisan skills?
Probably years or months.
And Rogel only needs about a week to learn, which is already a very short time.
The time needed for the three skeletal skills is even longer, probably about half a month's time, which might be the result after the Knowledge Comprehension skill has sped up the process.
...
Back home, Rogel found a large jar, put some water in it, and placed it in the shade, then threw in some scraps of meat, allowing his monster clone to feed itself.
The Dark Sea Mayfly clone began to slowly feed.
After doing this, he went to Lina's clinic.
At that moment, Lina was treating a patient.
The Gardener Elf was lingering around Lina's little garden, refusing to leave.
Whenever Lina went to water the flowers, it would circle around her, chattering incessantly.
After the patient left, Rogel returned her money pouch, which contained Lina's gold coins.
Lina looked at him with some confusion.
[Why are you giving it back? Are you planning to abandon your first mate?]
While saying this, Lina was smiling.
Clearly, she didn't think Rogel would do such a thing.
[A good captain wouldn't easily use the first mate's savings.]
[Then maybe you should pay me a salary?]
[Well... I won't let money destroy our precious friendship.]
[With lines like these, you're sure to deceive more crew members.]
Hearing this, Lina couldn't help but smile, didn't insist, and put the money pouch away.
This was Rogel's decision, so she wouldn't force it.
But if there was ever a need for money, she wouldn't be stingy.
Although they hadn't actually set sail yet, the friendship and trust had already been established.
Rogel glanced at the Gardener Elf in the little garden, which seemed to have almost recovered.
[This little guy seems to be recovering well.]
Hearing this, Lina supported her chin, her beautiful eyes filled with helplessness.
[This little thing chirps way too much, and it clings so much.]
[I don't even know where its home is; when the time comes, I'll take it back.]
It's not that Lina didn't like this little guy.
She prefers a quiet environment, and the Gardener Elf's lively nature makes her a bit unaccustomed.
[Finding the Gardener Elf's community is no easy task...]
The origins of such little things are very mysterious, and no one knows where their homeland is.
Humans have mostly caught Gardener Elves that show up alone, never finding their community.
[Looks like our captain already has a goal for after setting sail.]
Lina shared with Rogel a freshly made dessert.
[Yia-yi!]
At this moment, a small elf girl swiftly flew in, chattering, circling around the dessert, clasping her hands, looking at Rogel, pleadingly.
Seeing this, Rogel couldn't help but smile, cutting off a small piece of dessert.
The Gardener Elf chirped happily, seemingly expressing gratitude, and hugged a small piece of dessert before returning contentedly to the garden.
This little thing is quite cute.
...
Rogel headed to the town's tackle shop, planning to buy a better fishing rod.
Without the pressure of buying a ship, Rogel now had quite a bit of surplus.
Buying a good fishing rod was no problem.
At that moment, when the tackle shop owner saw Rogel, he quickly went up to serve him.
[Oh, it's you, Rogel. Thank you so much for last time. Are you buying fishing gear? I'll give you a 40% discount! Here, have some fruits first!]
The tackle shop owner was very enthusiastic; among those held hostage by pirates last time, he was also included.
Now, the islanders were all filled with gratitude for this young man, Rogel.
[Thanks, Boss, then I won't stand on ceremony.]
[By the way, can I see your fishing rods?]
Rogel did not stand on ceremony and took an apple to munch on.
Seeing Rogel eating his fruits, the tackle shop owner was even happier and quickly went to get his cherished fishing rods upon hearing Rogel's request.
Rogel leaned against the table, quietly waiting.
[Humph, being so polite to a monster, why? He's more dangerous than those pirates!]
At this moment, a cold snort was heard.
Rogel raised an eyebrow, looking at that person.
He saw a youth dressed in strange, ragged shoes, looking unhappy at Rogel.
[Aitar, what nonsense are you spouting, you brat?]
The youth's words, not only heard by Rogel, were also heard loud and clear by the tackle shop owner.
He was instantly furious, putting down the fishing rod in his hand, kicked at the youth named Aitar.
Aitar winced in pain from the kick, looking at the tackle shop owner in disbelief.
[Old Jack, why did you hit me!]
Aitar looked stubbornly at the tackle shop owner.
[I hit you, you brat!]
[Haven't I always told you? Modest, kind, grateful!]
[And this is how you treat our lifesaver?]
[I know you're upset about Matt's death, but you can't blame others for it!]
The tackle shop owner Jack stepped forward, scolding Aitar angrily.
[...I'm not wrong!]
Aitar was silent for a moment, suddenly shouting loudly, then wiping his tears, and ran away.