Underground Odyssey (5)

Fishing.

It was a pastime that bridged the gap between leisure and necessity. Many found peace in the rhythmic cast of a line, the gentle lapping of water against the shore, and the patient wait for a bite.

Others, however, relied on it as a means to fill their stomachs or line their pockets.

Yet, in this world, fishing was not without its risks.

Oceans remained treacherous, their depths teeming with Unknowns that crawled their way into the world through tears.

While killing Unknowns on solid ground was still possible, the Ocean was their territory.

However, this didn't mean freshwater lakes and rivers are entirely safe either.

Though the creatures dwelling within them were typically weaker Rank-1 fish-like magical beasts, they still posed a significant danger to normal humans.

Most were equivalent in power to Goblin-class threats or lower, manageable with the right equipment and a steady hand.