336 Provincial Council (1/2)

Nix waited until the bobber disappeared from sight before jerking the rod tip up. A moment later, the sweet whine of the line being pulled out let him know that he'd hooked one.

/Go Fish: Jun Li: You got it!

/Go Fish: Semmi: Take your time, I'll grab the landing net.

After a few hard days of upgrading, Nix and his two fishing buddies set up where the Ionova river flowed into the sea. Everything they caught in the river's mouth was over-sized.

After twenty minutes of letting his catch struggle, Nix started to reel it in. Several times he was glad that he'd upgraded both his line and rod in Ever Spire; without a doubt, his old rig would have been completely destroyed.

Jun Li whistled softly when they pulled it ashore by hand. The landing net had been entirely useless.

Golden Serrated Fero

Weight: 59 lbs.

Description: A rare fish

with golden scales that

are valuable in crafting.

/Go Fish: Semmi: Check it for enhancements, Junie.

Junie nodded and made a small incision between the fish's eyes. A moment later, she removed a small black stone.

Black Water Enhancement [Sonic]

/Go Fish: Jun Li: Not bad, going to keep it Nix?

/Go Fish: Nix: Nope. Throw it in the guild bank.

/Go Fish: Semmi: Where did you put Hierophant?

/Go Fish: Nix: Leva has him locked up in the Nether.

/Go Fish: Semmi: You mean your top-secret Overseer Minion, who is now part of the Council of Five?

/Go Fish: Nix: That's the one.

/Go Fish: Jun Li: I wondered how you were able to exert so much influence so quickly.

/Go Fish: Semmi: Mina is here.

Nix looked up from gutting the fish and was greeted by Mina, Milat, and Hyai.

Hyai pulled out a small knife and knelt beside him, cutting several long filets from the fish. ”I have just the recipe for this.”

Nix didn't forget for an instant that Hyai was also a talented chef. ”I'll drop it off at the house before I go.”

”I need to report back to the Neva Council before you return.” Mina smiled mysteriously, whatever was going on there, she absolutely refused to share.

”Better head back then, I'm returning to Ever Flame today.”

/Inferno: Jun Li: I want the Gemini Raid team to head to Ever Flame right now.

/Inferno: Pon: Nix is heading in?

/Inferno: Wind: Finally!

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[Nether, Chyanama: 0900]

Leva sat at her desk, smiling and staring down at the items on her desk. A small metallic helmet, a set of lock-picks, and a pair of slippers. They had all been gifts from Morti, Ducky, and Fey. It was the first time anyone gave her something because they liked her.

The Nether Overseer frowned at her blinking hud. A moment later, a full-sized holo of Xia, the Council Advisor, appeared in front of her desk.

”Overseer Leva.” Xia bowed slightly, her tone respectful.

Leva returned the bow but did not stand. ”Advisor Xia, this is a surprise.”

Xia stared at her with wide-set eyes. ”I wish to ask you a question, Overseer Leva, on behalf of the Council of Five.”

Leva nodded. She had been told by Nix to expect this. ”Go ahead.”

Xia paused and chose her words carefully. ”What is the nature of your relationship with Breach Commander Nix?”