343 Pioneers (1/2)

For the new generation of fishermen, they have simple codes since they can't speak underwater.

One finger means attack until there is nothing to kill. Two means defend until you die. Three means to be passive-aggressive to stall for time.

And four fingers which currently held up by Rofi is the order to retreat. His wrinkly hand trembled as he gave the order while eyeing the giant outline from the distance.

The Giant Milkfish swam to a safe distance before turning back and slowly creeping towards them. However, it was twice as fast as before since it was already angry.

Though Rofi seemed to be getting reckless, the other captain trusted him. He was the only one who was able to react in time, so pouring trust in him was the only thing they could do.

Andok already passed out and it was their duty to bring him back to the town alive.

Rofi glared at the white outline as he reloaded the harpoon. On the other side, the Giant Milkfish stared at him, then suddenly dashed towards him after realizing that it was the one that injured its eye,

Rofi watched the sonar movements of the Giant Milkfish and even appreciated its beauty. It was such a charming sight to behold if the lines weren't a giant monster trying to kill him.

He aimed, fired, then dodged to the side.

Everything was done in a second due to how quick the Giant Milkfish swam. It turns out that it was just regularly swimming earlier and now that it was enraged, it was finally giving its all.

The Giant Milkfish swam away and turn to target him properly. In return, Rofi prepared a Tier 2 iron Dagger to retaliate. He chanced upon the item from the auction. It only had a quarter of its durability which caused its price to plummet down. Even then, daggers were already priced cheaply since there were swords and spears available in the market. Having a longer reach meant an increased safety net for individuals.

This simple iron dagger was his most expensive item. It was his last resort especially reserved for times like this.

The Giant Milkfish slowly swam forward until it reached a certain distance. With a single flap of its tail, it suddenly flew forward and appeared next to him.

Already used to its antics, Rofi was able to dodge its bite attack by performing a somersault underwater. He used the water walking skill to step on water and stabbed the dagger on the Giant Milkfish's body.

The dagger sunk deep and created a long wound as the creature moved away. The already dark water turned red but it wasn't a hindrance to him since he could still see the giant outline in the distance.

Seeing the Giant Milkfish appear next to him, he couldn't help belittling it. ”You're using the same attack? Then have another one of mine!”

Rofi performed another somersault and landed at the Giant Milkfish's body. That was supposed to be what happened, but his feet landed on nothing but water.

The Giant Milkfish didn't stop to attack him and actually just swam past him!

Several seconds later, the giant creature charged once more. It learned the proper reaction to every attack Rofi had, turning the battle of endurance that he would never win. He was doomed to lose!

His energy slowly depleted as the time passed by until he finally reached the danger zone, the last ten percent of his energy.

As newcomers to the territory, they weren't treated badly. Just like how everyone heard of Black Haven, the place for the strong, everyone adhered to it. They chose to be here, no one forced them to be here.

When he got employed as a fisherman and promoted to captain, he now has several skills more than others. They were casual skills that have no real damage and couldn't turn events.