The thread of mana extended along the length of the fishing line.
The slender line was crafted from an unfamiliar material to Alex. It resembled a braided cord woven from a variety of different materials.
The bait trailed behind, following the ship's course. Small fish that sensed the presence of mana steered clear, while slightly larger ones were enticed.
The crew used deceased fish as bait, a technique Alex adopted.
However, for most fish, the limp, lifeless body of the used bait fish was unappealing. This explained why the crew struggled to catch a substantial amount of fish.
As the mana infused into the bait, the flesh rekindled a semblance of vitality, drawing larger fish toward it. They circled around the bait at insane speed.
However, Alex didn't know it. He waited patiently for a fish to pull on the line. He was ready to pull back and hook the fish as soon as he felt it.
Seconds ticked by.
