NABC Chapter 612: Chapter 612 - The Predatory Walleye
Chapter 612: Chapter 612 - The Predatory Walleye
chapter 612: chapter 612 - the predatory walleye
as the two home buses pulled up to the grand house, dozens of men in black suits emerged, moving with synchronized precision. they formed a neat line in front of the entrance and, upon seeing the group, bowed their heads in unison.
"i've brought an important person. haha," ronald said.
a male butler stepped forward from the line and approached leon. "please follow me, mr. leon," he said politely.
leon nodded, glancing at freya and ronald.
"i'll wait here," freya said with a smile.
leon followed the butler to an open car waiting nearby. after climbing in, they began another journey, the vehicle winding through the expansive property for about ten minutes before stopping near a serene lake in the distance.
as the car came to a halt, leon spotted a man seated at the water's edge, casually fishing. the figure was relaxed, wearing nothing but simple shorts, his white hair glowing faintly in the sunlight.
leon stepped out and began walking slowly toward the man, realizing that this must be the person he had come to meet.
when he was close enough, the man spoke without turning. his voice was calm but carried a subtle authority.
"so, the guild master came to see me in person?"
the man turned his head, and his face became clearer. his features suggest an age of perhaps 50 or older.
leon stood still for a moment, studying the man intently. despite the casual outfit of shorts and a t-shirt, so different from what he wore in the game, leon could recognize him without much difficulty.
"goldrich?" leon muttered.
the man chuckled softly. "why are you so surprised to see me, guild master broken? have my good looks left you speechless?"
he stepped forward and embraced leon, giving him a friendly pat on the back.
"my name is london," he said with a broad smile.
leon nodded, a polite smile on his face. "nice to meet you, london. i'm leon," he introduced himself.
"leon, huh? that's a pretty cool name... for a playboy," he teased.nôv(el)b\\jnn
"thanks for the compliment," leon replied with a grin.
surprisingly, the vibe london exuded in person was entirely different from his in-game persona. in the game, he had seemed carefree and a bit eccentric, full of energy and spontaneity. but here, he radiated charisma and maturity, with a depth to his speech and demeanor that was almost captivating.
london laughed heartily. "well, it's as easy as it gets," he said, casting his line into the water with practiced ease. "just cast your bait and wait for a fish to take it."
following london's example, leon cast his line into the water and leaned back in his chair, the fishing pole resting comfortably in his hand.
the tranquil atmosphere of the lake wrapped around them, leon only by the occasional chirping of birds and the soft splashes of fish breaking the surface. it was a rare moment of peace that seemed to stretch endlessly.
after a while, leon noticed the tip of his fishing rod shaking vigorously, the line pulling taut as if something beneath the water was fighting against it.
reacting quickly, he gripped the handle of the pole firmly. with a swift flick of his wrist, he began winding the reel. his brows furrowed in concentration as he focused on bringing his
catch to the surface.
"ho... nice, leon!" london exclaimed. "come on, you can get the fish!"
leon gritted his teeth, his determination growing as he felt the fish resist, making the
experience even more thrilling.
leon's arm muscles trembled with effort as he gripped the fishing rod tightly, his movements steady and precise. his intense gaze was locked on the fishing line, which jerked and pulled unpredictably in his hands.
adjusting his grip and alternating between reeling in and loosening the line, leon relied on instinct, drawing from memories of watching others fish to navigate this unfamiliar
challenge.
the struggle was exhausting, but leon refused to give up. with a final, determined pull, he managed to lift the fish from the water.
london moved quickly to assist, grabbing the net and helping leon secure his catch.
the fish was striking... olive-gold in color with a white underbelly and speckles of black and green along its sides. its most distinctive features were its large, golden eye and sharp teeth, giving it a fierce, predatory appearance. measuring about 50 cm (20 inches) in length, it was an impressive first catch.
"it's a walleye!" london exclaimed. "this is a predatory fish!"
leon couldn't hide his delight, smiling proudly as he held up his first-ever catch.
"haha, this is so much fun," leon said.
"see? fishing in the game is enjoyable, but doing it like this in real life has its own charm,"
london replied with a knowing smile.
"yes, i'm really enjoying this experience. thanks for introducing me to it," leon said.
"of course! we can definitely do more fishing in the future," london said, then paused, a playful glint in his eyes. "but... i think it's time we moved on to something else. now, let's hurry up and grab something to eat. and trust me, you'll be even more excited when you get back to my house and see all the beautiful maids waiting for us." leon chuckled, shaking his head. "you really don't hold back, do you?" he said.