Although they're no longer the usual fish, at first glance you might get startled.

But honestly, after looking for a while, Shami finds the fishman quite adorable.

Shami furrows his brows.

"This won't do, being so cute won't work, there's no fearsome presence of the demon race at all!"

The fishman sincerely looks at Shami, sensing the friendly aura from him, its big eyes shimmering.

The fishman knows that the black-haired teenager before it is the one who rescued it from the polluted lake filled with magic crystal remnants.

These days of constant companionship have already made the fishman develop a sense of dependence on Shami as its master.

Shami examines the red fishman's condition.

"Let me see if your growth is normal."

The red fishman cooperatively pops its head out of the water, coming to rest under Shami's palm.

Shami simply senses the situation, nodding in satisfaction.

"Not bad, just a bit more experience to reach level 10. After level 10, your limbs can fully grow out, transitioning from the piranha form to the fishman form, and then you probably won't be as cute."

Shami summarizes the fishman's situation, then sits by the lakeside, taking advantage of the early hour with a clear mind to start planning the next steps.

The first task certainly must be within Saint Karno City to complete the restricted mission.

[Restricted Mission: Defeat the Magic Tower]

[Mission Content: Enter the Magic Tower, reach the platform on the highest floor of the Magic Tower, and stamp your mark with action, putting the Magic Tower under your feet!]

[Mission Reward: Increase the demon king's prestige within the demon race by 10%]

This task cannot be shared with the Demon Envoy; it must be completed by the demon king.

If it's simply about reaching the top floor of the Magic Tower to stamp a mark, it's worth considering.

Shami ponders, as if sensing someone approaching, the red carp slowly walking by the lake jumps back into the water, soon becoming still.

Nowadays, the Fishman Race has the ability to temporarily leave the water.

Shami looks behind him, an elderly man with fishing gear slowly emerges from the woods.

The old man has a head full of white long hair, wearing a black robe, exuding elegance.

"Young man, can you give up your spot?"

The old man makes his way over to Shami, even at a slight distance, and starts greeting him.

Shami hasn't met this old man, but if Magical Girl Saili from the Magic Tower were present, she would instantly recognize who he is.

The Seven Great Mages of the Magic Tower—Weasley.

Shami, slightly puzzled, stands up, giving up a spot.

"Thank you. This is where I usually fish."

Weasley slowly walks by the lakeside, takes a breath of fresh air, and starts organizing his fishing gear, all while casting a glance at the unfamiliar face of the black-haired youth.

Shami doesn't recognize the old man before him, but sensing the naturally exuded aura from the old man, he knows he's likely a person of considerable prowess and decides to engage him.

"Are you here to train, young man?"

Weasley breaks the ice.

His voice is very harmonious.

His observational skills are sharp too, noticing the traces of training on Shami's body.

Shami nods.

"Nowadays, there are few young people who still stick to morning exercises."

Weasley sighs.

Especially the magical girls within the Magic Tower, who completely disregard their physical fitness. After gaining control of magic powers, they believe magic is everything, completely neglecting physical exercise.

It's important to know that once they lose the ability to use magic, a magical girl is almost like a regular girl.

If during a confrontation with the demon king, she gets caught without any resistance power, it's practically a death sentence.

Weasley thinks of this while not forgetting to lure fish by scattering bait into the lake ahead.

"What? Oh, the largest fish in this lake is 19 pounds, the one I caught."

Weasley suddenly looks at Shami and calmly reminds him.

"Who's asking about that sort of thing?"

"Young man, would you like to try this hobby?" Weasley glances at Shami, "It's a sport that cultivates the mind and body. If you prove to excel at it, maybe I can introduce you to the Magic Tower."

The most exciting moments for a fisherman are numerous, among them, three are the most thrilling.

A fish bites, a big fish bites, having someone witness them catch a big fish.

If someone sees them catch a big fish, that's the ultimate enjoyment for a fishing enthusiast in magic.

Feeling that fishing alone sometimes gets boring, Weasley extends an invitation.

Upon hearing about the Magic Tower, Shami becomes interested.

It seems the elder before him is connected to the Magic Tower, possibly a teacher within its walls.

As he was pondering exploring the task of marking the Magic Tower, Shami decides to engage Weasley.

"I'll give it a try."

Weasley hands over a second set of fishing gear to Shami.

Shami lacks fishing experience, so Weasley gives a simple introduction that's quite easy to grasp.

But whether Shami has fishing experience didn't really matter.

Doesn't he realize who's protecting this lake?

"Alright, just like that. Patience is key in fishing, just like studying magic."

Worried that the young man would leave halfway through fishing, Weasley even shared some of his special bait with Shami.

Shami takes the bait quietly, and the two begin fishing.

The morning breeze gently brushes against them.

Before long, Weasley's fishing line begins to stir.

Reeling in.

A palm-sized blue fish.

Weasley chuckles softly to himself, grasps the fish with one hand, and places it into the fishing net.

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