Forced Riding

"Such an outrageous demand right from the start!"

"As expected of the Sea Serpent Queen..."

Near the ship's side.

Roger peered over the shoulder at Brandon was thrashing about in the sea.

He hesitated for a moment.

I selected "Agree".

The next second.

His consciousness seemed to split in two, one part soaring into the sky, the other remaining in his body.

This is quite similar to the situation of entering the virtual realm.

"Notification: You have entered the Sea Serpent Queen's Blessed Space"

Suddenly.

Roger's consciousness then entered a pitch-black space.

Above him and beneath his feet was a vast starry sky.

About 5 meters in front of him.

She was a woman with delicate features and a cold demeanor.

Roger only glanced at it.

His eyes became somewhat unfocused.

Even though she wasn't hiding her face, he could tell she was extremely beautiful.

But he just couldn't generate her fixed image in his mind.

"This is the power of the ascendants..."

He thought to himself.

At present.

Roger lowered his head voluntarily.

They stared intently at the Sea Serpent Queen's feet.

After a moment of disorientation and then refocusing.

He could actually see clearly those bare, jade-like feet, and the red rope wrapped around her left ankle—

No.

That's not a red string.

It was a red snake coiled around the Sea Serpent Queen's fair ankle!

"The interest in having children..."

Yes or no?

The cold voice rang out again, carrying a somewhat aggressive tone in Roger's ears.

This is a difficult question to answer.

Roger thought for a moment.

A rather clever answer was given:

"Not at the moment."

Roger did not want to be the Sea Serpent Queen's breeding tool.

But to refuse outright would be too rash.

After all, he was hoping to cling to the Sea Serpent Queen's coattails.

So he gave what he considered a fairly appropriate answer.

But the next second...

The Queen persisted, saying:

"But you killed my child, so you owe me a child."

"From both a moral and logical standpoint."

"You should give me one back."

So she already knew.

A sense of absurdity welled up in Roger's heart.

The Sea Serpent Queen's thought process is indeed different from ordinary people.

However, these words also relieved him.

He said such a thing.

This proves that the Queen was not concerned about Leviathan's death.

She was only using it as leverage to blackmail Roger into paying for his services.

"It's also possible that she's trying to trick me into revealing information..."

"She may not be certain that I killed Leviathan."

This thought came to mind.

Roger simply remained silent.

After a while.

The Sea Serpent Queen then said:

"I have many clones. In consideration of your defeat of the Sea Wolf Army, I can allow you to choose one at your discretion..."

The next second.

One real-time video after another flashed before Roger's eyes—

There were poor girls sleeping in the stables, and noble ladies dressing up in the castle.

There are valiant female swordswomen who uphold justice and chivalry, and there are also female thieves who are outrageously groped and steal everywhere.

There are plump women who have lost their husbands in middle age and run their own businesses, as well as slender and graceful dance teachers.

In an instant.

Roger's mind was filled with images of more than thirty women, each with their own unique charm and figure.

To be fair...

These are all very distinctive and unforgettable women.

But when I think about their origins...

Roger then lost interest.

They are all clones of the Sea Serpent Queen scattered throughout the Quinan Star.

These women serve only one purpose.

That is having a baby! And once the baby-making plan is completed...

These clones will then be collected and destroyed by the Queen.

The inherent essence of one's personality contained within may be repeatedly utilized.

This made Roger think of many strange details.

From another perspective...

It's easy to see that the Sea Serpent Queen has put a lot of effort into the field of "cloning".

Or perhaps.

It's possible that those who cultivate to a high level, such as "sea serpent" or "ocean," will naturally possess the authority to create clones.

Under the Queen's fierce offensive.

Roger pondered with difficulty how to politely decline.

But before he could speak...

The Queen then said:

"Or, whatever kind you like, I can make one for you right here."

"In short, I am very interested in your genetic material."

Okay.

She's being so direct.

Roger couldn't be too hesitant anymore.

At present.

He coughed. "I have no interest in clones."

These words were spoken.

This resulted in a prolonged silence from the Divinely Favored Space.

Through Sixth Sense.

Roger could sense that the Sea Serpent Queen was re-examining him.

It was a look that was both curious and somewhat repulsive.

Fortunately, the level of aversion wasn't too severe.

A while later.

She then said calmly, "Since that's the case, I won't force you."

"When you surpass Quinan one day, I might consider what you mean."

"But now..."

Roger wasn't sure if it was his imagination, but he heard a soft, delicate, and slightly cold snort.

Suddenly.

His consciousness rolled back.

That moment.

A series of bolts of lightning struck Roger from the sky, one after another! Boom! Terrifying balls of lightning engulfed Roger's body.

Brandon, who had just climbed out of the sea, was also caught in the crossfire!

"Hint: The Sea Serpent Queen is giving you a little warning."

"Insight: You have realized that the Sea Serpent Queen has tacitly approved your status Licensed Missionary."

After the lightning.

Roger watched Brandon was foaming at the mouth, beside him.

The others gathered around with concern:

What was that just now?

"Is this a warning from the Sea Wolf God?"

"We really shouldn't have ventured into this area!"

Brandon is at least the main character.

According to Roger's visual assessment.

His constitution is at least 20 points or higher. Although this lightning strike is uncomfortable for him, it's just for show.

really.

Not long after.

After a comfortable lie in the female sailor's arms Brandon patted his bottom and stood up, saying with a serious expression, "I've driven away those sea worms."

"I think we can move forward. Thunder is a very normal thing at sea."

What do you think, Bard?

Anyone who thinks thunder on a sunny day is normal must be abnormal.

Roger thought to himself, "What do you mean?"

He pretended to be stunned by lightning and said in a weak voice:

"I can't do it anymore."

"I... I can't go on this adventure with you."

The others also urged Brandon not to take the risk.

But in the end.

Brandon's powerful persuasive skills.

The group split into two groups.

The "mining quartet" will continue their journey deeper into the heart of the Sea Wolf God's territory in a small boat.

Roger, on the other hand, retreated back to the Mist Coast with the fishing boat.

The two sides then parted ways.

Before leaving.

Brandon's eyes were filled with regret.

Roger could sense his sincerity.

He originally wanted to go with Brandon to the Sea Wolf God's hometown to cause trouble.

But now that a "Sea Slug farm" has been discovered.

Everything will be different then.

In Roger's mind.

Nothing is more important than filling a line with Sin Mark.

not to mention.

Two options lay before him!

Half a day later.

Taking advantage of the opportunity while the fishing boats slowly sailed toward the coastline.

Roger quietly went to sea.

After approaching the freshwater area using an "Underwater Catapult".

He used the "Sea Wolf Transformation Art" and transformed into a Sea Wolf Knight with a pointed head.

Immediately afterwards.

He pulled a Sea Slug he had caught in the melee from his "Portable Dungeon," flipped it over, and mounted it.

Perhaps he realized that Roger was not the real Seawolf.

The Sea Slug resisted fiercely.

Roger and it wrestled up and down in the sea for a while.

final.

Under the influence of "Advanced Horsemanship".

Roger successfully grabbed the Sea Slug's sensitive spot—the tips of its tentacles.

The latter trembled for a moment.

They had no choice but to submit in a sorry state.

And in this process.

Roger also achieved a brand new milestone.

"You have tamed a wild and unruly mount using Advanced Horsemanship, achieving a new milestone - Forced Riding."

"Forced Riding: Taming a mount is never a gentle process."

"Corresponding title: Skilled Rider (When 'riding', your hip wear is reduced by 50%)"

This title is of little use to Sea Slug.

After all, its surface is very silky smooth.

It looks like you've applied a lot of essential oil.

Roger had to squeeze hard to keep his footing.

But for other mounts...

This title is a godsend for riders.

So he decisively chose to redeem it.

A moment later.

Roger, now Sea Wolf Knight, swaggered into the freshwater area.

Near the Magic Conch.

A small number of sea wolf civilians have been spotted.

I saw Roger pass by.

They began to bow respectfully from afar, not daring to even raise their heads—

Don't be fooled by how badly the Sea Wolf Knight was killed by Roger.

Within the race.

Every Sea Wolf Knight is a superior being.

The common people responsible for Sea Slug farming dared not provoke him at all.

Roger had an idea and beckoned over a sea wolf civilian to ask him a question.

Faced with Roger's platitudes.

The Sea Wolf civilians were open and honest with each other.

Just half a day later.

Roger then gained a clear understanding of this sea area.

turn out to be.

Sea Slug are indeed marine monsters.

However, its larvae must be kept in a freshwater environment to thrive.

The corresponding species is the "Sunlight Jellyfish".

Adult Sunlight Jellyfish prefer to live in freshwater.

However, its larvae require a large amount of sea salt to survive.

in this case.

I don't even know who copied whom, the Sea Wolf God or Vilan.

In any case, the complementary farming methods of "Magic Conch" and "freshwater sea area" have been perfectly applied here.

Within the sea area covered by the divine spell "Sea Salt Separation Technique".

A large number of "Sea Slug larvae" are active there.

The separated sea salt automatically entered the Magic Conch shell.

It can be used as nutrients for cultivating Sunlight Jellyfish larvae.

in short.

This is a large breeding ground for Sea Slug and Sunlight Jellyfish! These civilians are responsible for daily maintenance and replenishing the seedlings.

Every month, members of the Sea Wolf Army come to collect the goods.

Just now when Roger appeared.

The civilians mistook them for the Sea Wolf Army who had come to collect goods.

After figuring out the basic situation here.

Roger took decisive action.

He dismissed the sea wolf civilians and found a secluded spot to dispel the Sea Wolf Transformation Art.

It then quickly returned to the edge of the freshwater area.

He waited there for a while.

After the Earl arrived.

Roger then ordered his men to spread out fine fishing nets on the sea.

Immediately afterwards.

He closed his eyes.

That instant.

Roger's consciousness seemed to have merged with this sea.

He can 'see' all life!

In freshwater areas—

Seawolf civilian.

Purify algae.

Unfamiliar sea fish.

Plankton.

There are also tens of thousands of Sea Slug larvae!

"Notification: Your specialty ' Manipulate Ocean Currents ' is now active..."

"Manipulate Ocean Currents: You're carrying a large number of Sea Slug larvae northward..."

Ten minutes later.

Roger opened his eyes with joy.

But all that could be seen were layers of fishing nets.

Nearly a thousand Sea Slug were trapped inside! "Close the net."

"Evacuate."

He quickly gave the order.

Half an hour later.

The Earl slowly moved away from the waters and headed into the deep sea.

And in the bottom compartment.

Roger, his hands sticky, excitedly opened the data panel.

He started flipping through the latest records.

"You killed 2077 Sea Slug larvae, bringing the total number of Sea Slug killed to 5137."

On the basic panel.

Roger's "Qi" has accumulated to 10421 points!...

"Small Capturing Hands Technique: Your Qi has exceeded 10,000 points, and the size of your Floating Cloud Palm has greatly increased; you can now condense two Floating Cloud Palm simultaneously."

"Hint: The Floating Cloud Palm you have created is equivalent to three times the strength of your right hand in its normal form."

"So you can use both hands now?"

"That's great!"

The feeling of gradually getting stronger is truly captivating.

Roger spent a long time resisting the urge to wipe out the entire freshwater aquaculture farm.

After all, a steady, long-term approach is the right way.

We'll steal two thousand heads a day first.

Wait until the progress bar is almost done.

Let's finish this whole pot!

"Let's calculate the time."

"By the time I finish farming the Sea Slug, Brandon and his group should have finished their ' Battle of the Temple ' as well."

"I wonder if they can manage without the players' help?"

While pondering.

Roger suddenly noticed a strange movement Tinder Pouch.

The next moment.

He took out the scorching Void Realm Invitation from it.

The handwriting on the cover kept changing.

This means that Hediwala, which had been silent for a long time, has finally issued a room booking notice again.

As for this long-awaited gathering...

Roger was very much looking forward to it.

Three days later.

The virtual world.

Roger was still the last one to arrive.

When he arrived at room 1214.

The two members, Gentleman Cat and Canary, seemed to have been waiting for a long time.

Roger glanced at Vera the Canary.

Before the Gentleman Cat could even exchange pleasantries...

He then decisively questioned, "All the strategies you gave me are wrong!"