Rather than entering this tribe, Velin chose to go around it and headed toward the boundary between the Underwater City District and the desolate sea.
About half an hour later, the group arrived at an underwater boundary marker.
Standing before the nine-meter-tall marker, Velin observed the changes on either side of the seafloor. Within District 9 of the Underwater City District, all things flourished with vibrant life. In the desolate sea, however, the seawater exuded an aura of violent savagery.
His gaze pierced through the seawater as he looked into the depths of the desolate sea. Several dozen kilometers away, a thirteen-meter-long sea beast opened its jaws and swallowed a fishman and the fish swimming before it whole.
Looking at the magical beast, Velin raised his hand and condensed a Soul Intent Low-Tier avatar.
Without a word, the avatar crossed the boundary marker the instant it formed and flew toward the depths of the ocean.
Within mere minutes, it arrived before the sea beast, which was preparing to flee.
It reached out, grabbed the horn atop the creature's head, and gave it several hard shakes.
In an instant, battered by the seawater, the thirteen-meter-long sea beast fell unconscious.
Dragging its enormous body, the avatar returned to the boundary marker. After placing it within District 9 of the Underwater City District, it dispersed.
"Lester, which chefs in the Underwater City District are the most skilled?"
"The Third District." Lester answered without hesitation. "There is a master there from the Hainas Mermaid Kingdom named Garis. He is particularly skilled at preparing sea-dwelling magical beasts."
"However, that master rarely cooks these days. Still, for the sake of His Highness Elios, he would be willing to prepare a meal for you."
At the mention of the Hainas Mermaid Kingdom, a glimmer flashed in Velin's