Chapter 8: The wind, so fierce.
Jams suddenly had a sense of exhilaration, gaining hundreds of attribute bonuses at once. "This sky cannot hide my eyes! This earth cannot conceal my heart! What use is this iron rod!? I'm floating!"
Ignoring the abstract attribute of "temperament," Jams' physical fitness alone increased by a whopping 160 points! Jams could clearly feel a clearer mind, a broader vision, and a body filled with endless power. At least now, Jams could easily defeat a team of Hilichurls.
Another surprising thing for Jams was that teaching fishing skills also came with rewards. Although each person could only trigger it once, the rewards were quite generous.
Apart from these rewards, Jams also received a "Passing the Torch" mission.
[Within three days, expand the fishing team to four people and ensure that each person successfully catches a fish.]
Jams stared at the short mission instructions for a while, finally focusing on the mission reward.
[Mission Reward: "Two-Dimensional Mystery Box"]
"A Two-Dimensional Mystery Box... There's not much detailed information. Could it contain two-dimensional characters, equipment, or skills?"
Jams pondered, imagining two cute cat maid girls popping out of the box, each clinging to his arm and sweetly calling him "Master~"
Or perhaps a golden-haired beauty in a deep blue battle skirt, holding a long sword with a heroic posture, saying, "I have come at your summons. Are you my master?"
"..."
"Why are you laughing, Jams?"
Jean saw a hint of obscenity in Jams' smile and became wary, instinctively taking a step back.
"Are you seriously taking a step back?"
Jams cleared his throat and wiped the imaginary drool from the corner of his mouth, saying, "I'm just happy for you, Jean. I'm an exquisite altruist. I'm even happier than others when they're happy."
"Don't fool me."
Jean rolled her eyes at Jams, unable to hide her smile on her beautiful face.
In any case, with Jams' help, she had caught a big fish. When the golden bass jumped out of the water, an unprecedented sense of accomplishment enveloped her, instantly filling the void in her heart with joy.
"Jams, thank you."
Jams blinked, "Why are you thanking me?"
Jean pursed her lips and softly said, "Thank you for caring about me, along with Klee. I misunderstood before, thinking it was a prank from both of you. But now, perhaps I should apologize to you."
"Oh, Jean, what can I say about you."
Jams interrupted Jean's serious thanks and naturally embraced her fragrant shoulder.
"We're here to have fun, not to take everything so seriously. Friends don't need so many rules between them. Just have fun!"
"You do have a clear understanding."
Jean's eyes shimmered, admiring Jams' carefree attitude.
Jams waved his hand, "It's not about understanding. Come on, Klee, since luck is on our side, let's give our Captain another try. Let's make sure she has a great time."
"Yes, yes! Captain Jean is so amazing. Klee will work harder too!"
Klee waved her little fist, her fighting spirit burning.
"Good, very spirited!"
Jams was very satisfied with Klee's attitude. This hardworking and determined sprout was what he wanted!
With the "Passing the Torch" mission in hand, not only did they need to gather a four-person team, but each person also had to successfully catch a fish.
Therefore, Klee also needed to gain something.
"You guys..."
Jean smiled and shook her head, picking up the fishing rod once again and sitting back on her small stool.
It was time for another round of fishing.
The gentle breeze brushed past, and the clear lake surface shimmered with ripples.
The faint scent of flowers surrounded them, and the birds' chirping was like a melodious music.
"It's really nice..."
Jean watched the floating bobber on the lake surface, gradually emptying her mind. The troubles from work and life were gradually forgotten.
In this moment, it felt like there was only herself, Jams, Klee, and the clear lake water.
Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!
The wind passed by their ears, carrying the sounds of the world.
Someone was dancing in the wind, and someone was singing in the wind.
Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!
Green wind elements converged around Jean, starting as small air currents and eventually turning into a terrifying storm!
[Hint: Your teammate Jean's mood has reached its peak, making the "Vision of Wind" more active, and the Seat of Judgment has advanced to the first stage!]
[Warning: Detected abnormal wind elemental fluctuations. Host should distance themselves from Jean as soon as possible!]
"Hmm?"
Jams and Klee simultaneously looked at Jean, who was in the midst of the storm.
Jean seemed completely unaware of her own state, still holding the fishing rod and quietly watching the bobber on the lake surface.
Wow!
Jams was truly surprised by this grand scene.
"Previously, Klee's mood was only lifted after eating the food I made. I didn't expect Jean to break through even before eating. However... this elemental fluctuation doesn't feel as dangerous as last time."
Jams' hair and sleeves danced wildly in the wind, but he remained seated firmly on the small stool.
Compared to yesterday when he was helpless in the face of Klee's outburst, now he is completely composed!
This was proof of his own growth!
"Jams, why have you been staring at Captain Jean's thighs?"
At that moment, Klee, who was also sitting steadily, asked in her cute and childish voice.
"The wind is blowing Jean's skirt, and if I don't look, what kind of man am I?"
Jams stared at Jean's fair and slender legs, wiped away the traces of blood from his nose, and sighed, "The wind is so refreshing."
"Hmm, Jams is such a pervert! So flirtatious!" Klee pouted, reached out her small hand, and pinched Jams' waist.
"Klee, it's a bit dangerous here. Would you like to go somewhere safe to avoid the strong winds? I'll stay here alone to protect Jean."
Jams rubbed Klee's head.
"No!"
Klee glared at Jams, crossed her arms, and said, "Klee will also protect Captain Jean. I won't let her be bullied by you, Jams!"
"I have no bad intentions. What can I possibly do with a little girl like you?"
Jams truly had no ulterior motives. He just wanted to test his current strength.
With his physical fitness exceeding 200 and Anemo resistance over 100, he might be able to withstand the power of the Anemo elemental burst.
"Jams, you were knocked out by Klee twice yesterday. You're so weak, shouldn't you avoid the strong winds?"
"Tsk, you underestimate me? I only went easy on you because you're cute. Otherwise, you would have been the one lying in the hospital bed yesterday!"
"Tsk tsk, Jams, are you really that powerful? Klee doesn't believe it."
"Just watch if I can withstand Jean's burst... Oh no!!!"
Before they could finish their conversation, the surrounding Anemo elements suddenly erupted, and the small storm around Jean instantly turned into a terrifying hurricane that connected heaven and earth!
Crackling!
Jams' clothes were torn apart by the strong winds. Fortunately, he immediately held Klee in his arms, shielding her from most of the damage.
The fishing rod, the small stool, Jams, and Klee were all swept up into the air, quickly turning into a small dot.
"Aaah... I will definitely come back!"
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