chsdbacks Chapter 144 Did you drop this goldfish rod, this silverfish rod, or this iridium goldfish rod?
Chapter 144 Did you drop this goldfish rod, this silverfish rod, or this iridium goldfish rod?
Chapter 145 Did you drop this goldfish rod, this silverfish rod, or this iridium goldfish rod?
When Hermione heard that Ethan had also been attacked and hospitalized, she cried out:
"Ethan only participated in the test of courage, how could he have been attacked by lurking evil?!"
"Poor Ethan!"
Professor Snape: ".—
Look at the five statues on the ground and say it again?
Harry and his friends were invited to the headmaster's office for tea.
The five "Slytherin kneeling statues" were sent to the school infirmary.
He keeps company with "poor" Ethan.
At this moment, Ethan was lying comfortably in the hospital bed, wearing soft pajamas and covered with a white sheet (quilt).
Quiet and still, like a corpse.
They were unaware of everything happening in the outside world.
You have entered the dream.
Ignite your passion and enter the hidden realm.
He is in a coma.
Ethan's consciousness floated in darkness.
There is no sense of up, down, left, or right, and you can't even feel the presence of your limbs.
They didn't even know if they had opened their eyes.
Thump! Thump!
Ethan heard his own heart pounding like a drum.
It wasn't because of fear of the dark.
It was because of excitement.
Tonight, he put on a grand performance.
The entire school's teachers and students witnessed the magnificent body of that enormous shadowy serpent!
Thump! Thump!
With each heartbeat, blood is forcefully pumped throughout the body!
It transports oxygen and nutrients.
Ignite the passion in every cell!
And this passion, like the helmsman at the helm, carried Ethan through the darkness.
It landed on the ground.
Kou Han, Chuan Chuan.
The rustling of leaves released a primal scent, a blend of earth and vegetation, into my nostrils.
A gentle breeze brushed against Ethan's eyelids.
It felt like being fanned by some kind of furry winged creature.
Ethan opened his eyes.
I saw the dark, dense forest I had entered a year ago.
【congratulations!】
You have successfully traversed the dream.
[Arriving at a secluded place—the "woodland"]
Current Identity: Mortal
"We've come here again."
Ethan muttered.
Looking around, his cobalt blue eyes sparkled with excitement.
The woodland appears to be rarely visited by humans.
The vegetation is exceptionally lush.
Branches and shrubs crowded together, pushing in from all directions.
And darkness is like the enormous pupil of some kind of creature.
It harbors a deadly danger.
However, a faint light shone from Ethan's hand.
He found himself carrying an old-fashioned kerosene lamp.
Within it, a small but steadfast light shines.
The "light" is on; you can continue exploring.
Instantly.
The plants retreated, and the darkness was dispelled.
Guided by the light, Ethan saw the path forward.
This time, I can go even further than last time!
Ethan was clearly aware of this.
He licked his lips, suppressing his excitement.
Carrying the kerosene lamp, he cautiously walked forward.
Gradually, the sound of flowing water came from ahead.
Following the sound.
Ethan parted a leaf the size of a car hood.
Suddenly, everything became clear.
A river.
A wide river, large enough for a boat to sail on, flowed quietly through the dense forest.
It has neither beginning nor end.
Unlike the primitive feel of a dense forest.
The river is a beautiful pale blue, crystal clear, and sparkles like shattered diamonds under the moonlight.
It's absolutely beautiful.
And Ethan's nose twitched, his eyes widening in surprise.
It has a mix of nutty and mineral flavors, that's for sure.
"This is... paint?"
"Is this a painted river?"
Ethan strode forward, bent down, and left a palmful of river water.
The river flows down.
A few specks of blue-green pigment and powdered gold leaf remained between his fingers.
You've discovered a special location—the river in the painting.
Next time, you can come directly here.
The river in the painting connects to the real world; one can travel by boat along this river to reach their destination and advance in rank.
Ethan:
You're a riddle teller, right?
Climb for grandpa.
Ethan scoffed at the useless System 2.
Just then.
Ethan's eyes lit up as he suddenly noticed a fishing rod standing not far away.
It flickered with an eerie and flamboyant purple light.
【congratulations!】
You've discovered a lost item—an iridium goldfish fishing rod!
When Ethan pulled it out.
Suddenly, an impulse surged into my brain.
It made him unconsciously raise that flashy purple fishing rod above his head!
A golden, shimmering sound effect seemed to ring in my ears!
Ethan:
What the hell?
How about you see a psychiatrist?
【Iridium Fishing Rod: Crafted from rare iridium ore and imbued with the blessing of the fairies】
[Increases the hook-up rate, and once a fish bites, it cannot escape.]
This is a fishing rod capable of catching the king of fish.
[You received a message from the previous fisherman:]
Let's go fishing.
Why? Because the sea is there.
Ethan: (_)
That's weird.
I've prepared a map for you, marking the location of the world's only Lamora King.
Use this fishing rod to go fishing.
Unfortunately, I was already... before I could even catch it.
Ethan raised his eyebrows.
Was the previous owner... dead?
I don't have much time left, so I'll stop here.
Good luck, newbie!
I'm going to jail first.
[P.S. Friendly reminder: Fishing for lamorala fish is illegal!]
So you got arrested?!
Why write something so sentimental!
They're just poachers!
It's hard.
The fist hardened.
[You have obtained crucial information: the location of the Lamora King Fish]
A map circled in red unfolded in Ethan's mind.
The red circle is located in the center of Beihai.
I left England, but not very far.
...Speaking of which, why did I have to carry on their "legacy" and go fishing? And what exactly is that "Labrador fish"?
Fortunately.
This time the system did its job and provided the data directly:
The Lamora fish is a silvery fish with powerful magic.
[The ability to anchor a ship in the vast ocean is the sailor's safeguard.]
【Catch the King Fish and you will gain the approval of the Lamora Fish】
[Learn the Guardian Spell]
Ethan: !!!
Guardian Spell!
"Can this protective spell... ward off the basilisk's curse?"
"No, it's definitely possible."
"My paintings can amplify the power of spells; for example, the Alohomora becomes a portal."
"Paintings depicting protective spells can surely ward off deadly curses!"
Just right.
I am currently at the peak of my offensive capabilities, but my defensive capabilities are insufficient.
I fought tooth and nail to get the [Strong Physique Lv1] stat.
"Hmph~ As expected, I still need to rely on external tools. I'm not some reckless person who just picks up a wand and charges in."
Ethan curled the corners of his mouth into a smile.
He gripped the striking purple iridium fishing rod and murmured:
...Fisherman, you can go in peace.
"Now, it's Niohuru Ethan who's taking over!"
A fierce fighting spirit ignited in Ethan's eyes.
[Fishing Guy: Oh right, newbie!]
Ethan:
Why can't you get rid of this shady business?
[I forgot to tell you, the Lamora King is over ten meters long! You'll have to prepare a huge lure yourself.]
Don't worry, this pole can hold its own.
It was created for this purpose.
More than ten meters long?!
Ethan's breath hitched slightly.
It's about the size of a truck or a Longshi truck, isn't it?!
It truly lives up to its reputation as a fantasy world.
If that's the case, then the bait must be several meters long.
Are there really bugs that big?
Ethan was at a loss for words.
At this time.
He felt the scene before him suddenly blur, and the ground beneath his feet began to shake.
You are about to awaken.
Upon waking, I'll look through some information and find a suitable bait for Ning'er...
Ethan thought to himself.
As the earth shook, I slowly closed my eyes.
The last thing I could see was the swirling, flowing expanse of brilliant stars in the sky.
Ethan trembled and slowly opened his eyes.
What comes into view is the bright sunshine outside the window.
And then there were the five Slytherin kneeling statues, each occupying a bed, as if they had just been pried off from a fragment of an ancient Egyptian wall.
This hospital room was instantly transformed into a sacrificial site in the underworld.
"Oh! Child, you're awake!"
Head Nurse Pomfrey strode over.
When Zhang saw the five "kneeling statues," he visibly flinched.
What kind of hellish scroll is this?
She quickly composed herself and walked over to Ethan's side.
He checked it over thoroughly with his wand and breathed a sigh of relief.
"Very good. You are in good health."
Ethan: ?
Fortunately, good health... doesn't seem like it's "very good"?
But Ethan knew what Mrs. Pomfrey was going to say.
Don't stay up late drawing, you should have a physical exam once a week, etc.
Ethan looked away, pretending not to see Mrs. Pomfrey's stern gaze.
Where is Luna?
Ethan noticed the empty bed next to him.
Mrs. Pomfrey: "She woke up earlier than you, so let her go have breakfast first."
Ethan nodded.
Their gazes then fell upon the Slytherin group of five on the opposite side.
They are the ones who contributed a lot to the spread of the "light"...
Mrs. Pomfrey clearly misunderstood: "You care about them very much, don't you?"
"But... actually, they were just severely frightened, and their muscles were stiff."
"Forcing it open could cause injury, so we can only leave it like this for now."
"I really don't know what terrible thing they saw."
Ethan Vincent, the instigator: Hehe.
"By the way, you should go eat breakfast too, everyone's in the auditorium right now."
"Is there anything you'd like to know about what happened last night?"
As Ethan changed his clothes, he pondered:
"I only want to know one thing...:"
He suddenly looked up and flashed a bright smile.
"That is, whether I won my Halloween match against Slytherin."