Supreme Magus novel Chapter 3396

"Using air magic like that is cheating and cruel!" Leria said in outrage.

"It is." Eiros nodded. "But it also works so people still do it. Or at least they try. There are sentinels all around the lakes and they’ll light a flare at the first spark of lightning so be careful what you do."

"I’ve never fished before." Raaz scratched his head. "I didn’t have time to waste hanging out at the Philo River even when I was young."

"Me neither. That’s why I brought us here, Dad." Lith said. "We can learn together."

Aran and Leria wanted to point out they had already fished with magic, but Raaz’s joyous expression shut them up.

The Baron had brought fishing rods and baits for everyone. He taught his guests the basics and then everyone chose their spot.

"Remember, guys, fishing is about patience and luck." He said. "Take your time and enjoy the peace of nature."

There were several fishing boats on the Shem Lake but they all gave the Wyalon’s crest a wide berth in respect. Those who came close enough to spot Lith’s Magus robe, gave it an even wider berth in respectful terror.

"This is boring." Abominus said a few hours later, voicing the thoughts of many. "I’m hot and I’ve yet to catch anything."

"It’s your first time. It’s normal." The Baron and his son had caught a couple of fish each whereas everyone else had tried different kinds of baits with no success.

"Be right back." The Pyrmir in his human form flew away enough from the boat to not affect their fishing before diving into the lake.

He swam a bit in the cold waters before flying back to the boat while carrying two fish, one in each hand, that resembled big salmons.

"This is for you." Abominus dripped water from head to toe, but it only made his smile more beaming as he handed the fish to Leria. "This way you’ll have something to show to your mother."

"Thank you!" She put it in an empty bucket. "She’ll be so proud of us when-"

She was still talking when Abominus took a bite at the still-moving fish. He literally wolfed it down quickly, licking his fingers clean from the blood.

"What?" He replied to everyone’s petrified gaze. "I was hungry."

"So was I." Kotu’s face had turned into a tinge of green. "Not anymore."

Abominus then shook himself like a dog, getting rid of the excess water with magic. He splashed no one, sending everything overboard in a controlled stream.

After another hour passed with no luck, everyone was ready to throw in the towel and the fishing rod away.

"Mister Baron…" Aran started.

"Call me Eiros, please. We are all friends here."

"Eiros, can we use magic, please? No offense but it seems I have no talent for regular fishing."

"It’s not you." The Baron chuckled. "Fishing with a rod doesn’t get anyone much. It’s a hobby. Real fishermen use wide nets or they would never catch enough fish to provide for their families. Feel free to do whatever you like as long as it’s not a bolt of lightning."

"Thank you!" Aran spread his arms and focused the mana in his fingertips when…

"Stop right there!" Lith said. "Let’s add a few rules for fairness’ sake. You can only use spells that won’t disturb the rest of the party or scare the fish around the boat. So no water geyser, no ice blocks, and no air blades."

"But that leaves only the water bubble technique!" Aran said.

"Exactly. Glad we are on the same page." Lith nodded.