Bezerlati Lake was a famous large lake, renowned not only for its rich biodiversity but also for its beautiful environment.
The fish it produced was even more famous.
The fish living in this lake had delicious, flavorful meat. Even with minimal preparation and a simple sprinkle of salt, they were incredibly tasty.
Because of this, fish from Bezerlati Lake were highly popular throughout the entire territory, and their fame had even reached the Royal Capital.
As for Windmill Town, the small town built on the lakeshore, nearly everyone relied on this to make a living.
It had become the largest fishing town for miles around.
Its unique fishing methods were known far and wide for their peculiarity, as was the legendary giant windmill rumored to have been built by a powerful mage.
It was also a must-visit landmark for any traveler coming to Windmill Town.
“Wow, that giant windmill really is spectacular. I can actually see it from all the way over here.”
Standing on the road about a few kilometers away from Windmill Town, Xia De looked at the giant windmill peeking out in the distance and marveled with a smile.
Then, he shifted his gaze slightly to the side, letting it rest on a vast lake.
“The Windmill Festival, huh? Since there aren't any powerful magical beasts near Windmill Town, I'll finish this quest first before going to join in the fun.”
【Quest Name: The Water Siren of Bezerlati Lake (A-rank)
Quest Details: Recently, many residents living near Bezerlati Lake have spotted numerous magical beast corpses floating on the water's surface. Furthermore, they often hear a mysterious singing voice in the middle of the night. According to the Guild's investigation, almost everyone who has heard this song has shown signs of severe mental fatigue.
Quest Reward: 30,000 gold coins】
“The highest level for an A-rank quest is only peak Tier Six, which won't do much to increase my Combat Power right now.”
Sighing softly, Xia De said helplessly:
“Well, it can't be helped. S-rank quests haven't appeared in a long time. The Tier Seven magical beasts around Toka City were completely wiped out by me after the last monster tide. On top of that, I sweep through the labyrinths from time to time, so the adventurers in Toka City have a much easier time now compared to before.”
Xia De scratched his head sheepishly by the shore of Bezerlati Lake, then cast his gaze over the water.
Beautiful, truly beautiful!
Bezerlati Lake was so massive that the naked eye couldn't take in the entire view at once. Surrounding it was a forest of lush, verdant trees radiating vibrant life.
The surface of the water shimmered under the sunlight. The lake was so clear that one could easily see deep into the shallow areas.
Schools of fish gathered together, playing with one another.
“So these are the fish that are supposedly famous even in the Royal Capital?”
Xia De approached the water's edge and closely observed the schools of fish, smacking his lips.
“I'll have to catch some to try later!”
As a foodie from a great nation of foodies in his past life, Xia De had always maintained strict standards when it came to food.
Now that his strength had grown, he was starting to enjoy every aspect of life.
“But first, I need to complete the quest.
Perception Domain, activate!”
In an instant, the entire landscape of Bezerlati Lake was clearly projected in his mind.
His focus locked onto a certain spot, and he murmured with a hint of confusion:
“Is this the Water Siren?”
With a flash of his figure, Xia De appeared directly at the deepest bottom of Bezerlati Lake, quietly observing the creature standing with her back to him.
She had a slender upper body, with long, wavy teal hair cascading down to her waist, exposing snowy-white skin where her hair didn't cover.
Just from her back, she was a stunning beauty.
What set her apart from ordinary humans was her lower half, which consisted of a long, teal fish tail.
Currently, her back was turned to Xia De. She seemed somewhat emotional, her body trembling slightly.
Xia De could hear her muttering something under her breath.
He reached out and gently tapped her shoulder, smiling warmly.
“Hello.”
Feeling the touch on her shoulder, Alisha spun around abruptly, baring her teeth with a fierce expression.
“Who's there?! A human?”
What met her eyes was a human youth. She had to admit he possessed an exceptionally handsome face.
Even among the mermaid race, who were known for their outstanding looks, this human youth was the most attractive person she had ever seen.
For a moment, her fierce expression softened slightly.
However, the moment Xia De saw her front, he froze for a second, a strange look appearing on his face.
“The mermaid race is certainly quite open-minded.”
It was no wonder Xia De questioned it. Her front was still fair and flawless, but mostly uncovered.
Only two white seashells covered the critical areas of her chest.
Hearing Xia De's words, Alisha's face turned fierce once more. She barked angrily:
“Human, you deserve to die!”
With that, she thrust her hands toward Xia De. A deep blue magic circle materialized in front of her as she roared, “Water Magic—Azure Torrent!”
A stream of water resembling a great dragon erupted from the circle toward Xia De. The torrent carried a powerful, imposing force, stirring up intense, turbulent currents even deep underwater.
The water churned so violently it would make anyone feel dizzy and disoriented.
Yet, facing the incoming torrent, Xia De simply reached out a hand.
Instantly, the water in front of him began to spin at high speeds, forming a vortex. The incoming torrent struck it and seemed to be absorbed, rapidly weakening until it completely vanished.
“What?!”
Seeing her move blocked so easily, Alisha's face filled with shock, staring at the scene in disbelief.
“Sigh, why does everyone want to fight the moment we meet? You don't even give a guy a chance to have a proper chat.”
After neutralizing the mermaid's attack, Xia De sighed and spoke to her.
In truth, Xia De could have dispelled the attack directly, or even tanked it head-on without doing anything at all.
However, he wanted to test a new spell he had created, which he had conceptualized after hearing the stories of Windmill Town.
It used the power of wind to create a cyclone. When an enemy spell hit the cyclone, it would be dispersed and dissolved by the wind back into raw mana, neutralizing the opponent's magic.
As for the effect...
Xia De smacked his lips and said with some dissatisfaction:
“Hmm, it requires too much mana, and the demands on the caster are extremely high. It requires precise control over the wind currents.
I can cast it at will, of course, but if I want to teach it to others, I'll need to simplify it further.”
“Y-you... Who on earth are you?!”
Finally, recovering from her shock, Alisha glared fiercely at Xia De and demanded sharply.
After all, they were currently at the very bottom of Bezerlati Lake. It was impossible for any creature below Tier Seven to reach this place, let alone move around so effortlessly underwater.
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