Sea World: Descending with no Cheats

Chapter 5: Task Panel and Experience, First Crewmates

The panel notification took me by surprise, as I looked at the panel interface I noticed a new section.

[Tasks 0/3]

So I can only select up to three tasks at a time.

“Why is the reward for the sea beast extermination so low?” I Inquired as the numbers didn’t make sense. His quick response showed that he had expected the question, “The reward is low because we only require the magic cores from the beasts, based on general market prices, the other loot harvested from the beasts should amount to approximately 10g”.

“I accept all three tasks, what advice in terms of crew composition would u give. And how do we acquire the magic cores for proof of demise.” The conversation fascinated Jess and Thad as they eagerly followed along.

As I accepted the tasks. The task line on the panel changed. I could also view all the task information though there was no progress bar. Seems I would need to track progress myself. Though being able to take quests makes life easier I suppose.

[Tasks 3/3]

“I suggest taking three fighters and a chef and ship engineer with, the chef can dismember the sea beasts effectively, acquiring resources that you and the crew can use or sell. The ship engineer can maintain or even upgrade your ship as you continue on your journey,” Clark gave his advice. It almost perfectly aligned with what I had planned myself.

With the current information in hand I had a good idea of what I needed to do for the near future. With my mind made up, I turned to look at Jess and Thad who had been following the conversation with great interest up until now.

“Do the two of you want to join my crew and undertake these tasks with me? I should also mention that we will also be fishing while we sail” I asked them while mentioning an important factor considering my ship talent.

“I will happily accept your invitation to your crew, though I don’t know where the fishing line comes from. By the way I am a dual wielding swordswoman” Jess responded enthusiastically. Evidently I had met her requirements for a Captain.

“I think partnering with you is the right call, it seems you take time to understand a situation instead of rushing right into danger. I am a warrior and I’m going into a shield direction, and I quite enjoy fishing” Thad responded with a slight smile.

As they both agreed a few changes occurred on my personal panel

[Crew 2/5]

[Jess Barry – Warrior – Level 1]

[Theodore Whitley – Warrior – Level 1]

[Task] [Experience is rewarded to captain and crew, rewards are given in person]

It seems that the experience rewards stays the same, but monetary rewards for tasks need to be divided by the Captain to the crew members depending on each situation.

Setting a baseline rule regarding the division of rewards and spoils will ensure a harmonious environment for the crew and prevent dissatisfaction with myself.

Though, Theodore? Seems Thad doesn’t like his full name, proper teasing material for the future.

I turned back to the clerk who had been silently observing us, “Can I get a map to Jollis Island?” “Sure, the map is provided free of charge for task takers” Clark responded. “I should also warn you, taking advantage of us on the first task is easy, but within a month or two we would notice the discrepancies and seek to rectify the situation” I said to the clerk with a slightly harder tone in my voice, worried that we might be shortchanged on the task rewards.

The clerk saw the serious look in my eyes and smiled lightly while responding, “The oracle from the Sea God warned us that the people who descend have all received been educated, so those thoughts were quickly discarded. As a sign of my sincerity I will include a free copy of the sea beast compendium so that you and your crew are aware of which sea beasts you kill, and what is valuable on their bodies. My final piece of advice would be don’t sail at night, the more you sail around at night the more sea beasts you attract. So generally our ships anchor during the night as sea beasts sleep during the day.”

Well that response was unexpected, seems like the natives are aware that they require our assistance, so they are being sincere in their advice and actions while ensuring their own safety. But what oracle from the Sea God is he referring to?

“I will return later with my full crew to purchase supplies and gear. I don’t suppose you have a storage bag that can hold a few monster corpses inside?” I asked with a very hopeful expression. At my question, both Thad and Jess looked slightly alarmed and then hurriedly looked at their own panels and searched for a storage bag on their person. Finding nothing they also looked hopefully at the clerk.

Seeing the three hopeful expressions, Clark answered slightly confused, “I am not sure exactly what you are talking about, everything is transported by ships or what a person can carry, or with carts. While there are bags that can hold a sea beast corpse, large bags, you would need several people to carry them, and I don’t see the need. The only thing that can hold more than it should is coin purses, but that is a gift from the Sea God.”

Despair, no system storage, no storage pouches, no storage rings. Well damn, butchering them at sea makes a lot more sense now as it preserves space on the ship. At least our money is fairly safe in the [Coin Purse]. Well, this is life, expecting a magical storage space is surely unreasonable. Wait, this is a magical world. I want my storage space, don’t make us have to deal with logistics now as well. Oh joy. The three despairing individuals took their leave out of the building while dealing with the alarming news.