There can't be a Harvest Moon in the RimWorld.

“Oh, yes.” Gray nodded.

At this point, I stood up and said to them, "Then I'll go find Zack and see if he has any spare parts. He should know a lot about these mechanical things."

"Mmm!" Lin happily came over and took my arm, then took the opportunity to say to Boss Dart, "Dad, I'll go too!"

Then, before Boss Dart could react, he dragged me out of the tavern.

Ignoring the murderous glare from the owner behind me, I forced myself to leave the tavern.

"Lin, the boss's gaze just now was terrifying!" I exclaimed to Lin.

Lin took a deep breath, enjoying the refreshing breeze outside, then tidied her hair and said with a smile, "Luckily you're here, otherwise Dad wouldn't let me go out so easily."

Why?

"Dad's worried I'll get into an accident. He said it's dangerous outside and told me not to run around," Lin said unhappily.

I was puzzled. What danger could there be in a small town? Gray and his friends usually roam around the town without anything happening.

Seeing my confused look, Lin whispered to me, "Actually, I don't blame Dad. Ever since Mom passed away, he's been worried that something might happen to me again."

I've never actually met Lin's mother. But knowing my boss's personality, if he doesn't want to talk about it, there's no point in asking. But hearing what Lin said today…

"Did something happen to your mother?"

I asked cautiously.

Lin nodded, a hint of disappointment flashing in her eyes.

She died when I was young.

"I'm sorry, I brought up something that's bothering you." My bad feeling was right.

The people in this small town have truly had a rough life. They're just ordinary residents, yet they've been plagued by one misfortune after another. Among the people I know, it seems like very few have complete and happy families.

"It's okay. I was young then and I don't really remember what my mother looked like, so I wasn't very sad."

Hey girl, your acting is terrible.

Your tears are almost flowing:

???!

"It's good that you're alright."

I'll just pretend I can't tell.

“But,” Lin changed the subject, “Dad has always been very sad about this. Opening a bar and a guesthouse was also Mom’s idea back then.”

"They used to run a bar like this in the city, and they only moved to this island before I was born."

No wonder Mr. Dart is so dedicated to running a bar that is clearly not making money.

"Didn't the boss talk to you about the past?" I asked.

Lin shook her head, the ribbon in her hair fluttering in the wind.

"Actually, I've always envied Karen and Mary, because they have parents with them. But compared to Poppy, Ellie, and Grey, I'm quite fortunate, because I have a father who takes care of me every day."

"Marcus, if possible, don't climb to the top of Mount Mads, it's dangerous there. Although I've never been there..."

"Doesn't Gotz patrol that area every day? Is it that dangerous?"

"According to my dad, it seems that many inexplicable things happened there before."

Yes, the haunted mine, the mysterious murderous song, the invisible hounds, and the mountain accident that took the lives of Gotz's wife and daughter all happened around that mountain.

The mountain seemed to be a treasure trove and a source of danger, bringing wealth to the town while constantly spreading misfortune.

This situation will probably only cease when the town is completely abandoned.

"Don't worry, I have no reason to go there. I still want to manage this ranch well and build something from it. As for leisure activities like hiking, I won't consider them anytime soon."

"Hehehe, that's good." Lin grinned at me, pointed ahead and said, "The beach is just over there!"

Sure enough, the road beneath my feet had been replaced by special bricks with rose patterns, their colors vibrant and elegant, recording the town's most glorious years.

Sure enough, as the heavy shadows of the trees parted, the wide seaside appeared before us, instantly dispelling the slightly somber atmosphere, which was swept away without a trace by the salty sea breeze.

“Hey! This is the Marcus I told you about…” Zack suddenly saw us appear on the beach and was introducing us, but another big man reacted very quickly and immediately shouted at the top of his lungs.

"Master! I've finally found you!"

Wait, Master?

What does that mean?

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"Master! We must be destined to meet!"

A burly man, no less imposing than Zack, suddenly approached. His skin was tanned dark from years of sun exposure, and his arms were bulging with muscles from years of training…

Who wants to be destined to be with you!

Get out of here, you dead gays!

"Wait, wait... who are you, brother? Do we know each other?"

I had to immediately distance myself from Lin and make it clear that I didn't know this muscular guy. Otherwise, my image as a brave, upright, and righteous partner would turn into that of a bromance-ridden philosopher!

Seeing my bewildered expression, Zack reluctantly came over to explain.

“Marcus, this is my friend Gu Legu. He came to visit you specifically. He said your shortbow is very special and insisted on staying to talk to you in person…”

"And then I walked right into their trap?" I asked.

“That’s right.” Zack said helplessly. This Gu Le Gu has a natural tendency to be friendly, and he hasn’t changed it over the years, but he just can’t get along with his wealthy parents and relatives.

"Master! I've come here specifically to visit you! You must help me!"

"Okay, brother, let me go first, let's go talk to Zack."

Who would come up and grab someone's leg right away? Luckily, it was an adult male.

If a child comes up to me and calls me "Dad," how am I supposed to explain that?

When we arrived at Zack's seaside cottage, the four of us sat down. Lin sat next to me, looking around with her big, curious eyes, trying to guess what Gu Le Gu could ask me for a favor.

“Master, actually it’s like this, after I saw your shortbow…” Gu Legu finally sat down and remained calm, explaining.

I chimed in, "Don't you think it's like a masterpiece? You want to buy it at a high price?"

"no……"

"So you think my skills are extraordinary and want to become my apprentice?"

"No, Master..."

"Or is it because my bow's performance is comparable to a machine gun, and that's widely known?"

"Master, what are you saying!"

Gu Legu finally snapped: "What the hell is this about a shortbow being comparable to a machine gun?!"

Pshaw, I thought he was someone who knew his stuff, but it turns out he's just an amateur.

"Here's the thing, I'm going to participate in a fishing competition. I saw the material of the shortbow from Zack and found that the material of the bow is very unique!"

Gu Legu exclaimed excitedly, "The wood grain is so fine and flawless! Even when I attached the final weight, it didn't warp at all and returned to its original shape the moment I released it. And the bowstring—its flexible and lightweight qualities are perfect for fishing line. I really need a fishing rod like this for this competition!"

"Please sell me the materials! Please!"

"What? You're just buying a fishing rod?"

I said dejectedly, my dream of getting rich by selling bows had been shattered.

"I can give you the materials. But all I have is a bow, so you'll have to figure out how to disassemble it yourself."

Out of respect for Zach, sending some shortbows is no problem. After all, the materials are free, and the so-called special materials are just the most basic products generated by the system.

“No, Marcus, you probably didn’t understand. Gu Legu wants to monopolize these materials,” Zack added from the side. “I’ve already told him that these materials are all produced on your ranch. It was probably just an accident; there’s no question of monopolizing them…”

"That's a good idea!"

Upon hearing the word "monopoly," my emotions immediately surged like a rollercoaster.

Monopoly means buyout, buyout means money, and with money, I can revitalize the ranch!

That's a great deal!

"Mr. Gu Legu, I think our cooperation can be discussed further!"

I quickly and warmly took care of this strange, burly man. After all, anyone who dares to propose a monopoly is probably not poor, right?

"That's wonderful, Master!"

Gu Legu's eyes immediately lit up, and he said enthusiastically, "Master, name your price, and I'll pay right away! No, that's too abrupt. Let me demonstrate my culinary skills instead!"

"Cooking skills?" I asked curiously. What does that have to do with anything?

Zack laughed and said, "Gu Legu used to be the ship's chef. His skills are top-notch. Since he brought it up, we won't be polite."

“Yes, Marcus, let’s give it a try!” Lynn said happily.

Gu Legu immediately became happy and told us to wait a moment to see his performance.

Gu Legu boarded a white ship moored in the harbor, went into the cabin, and opened a door.

As soon as the door was opened, a white gas was clearly seeping out and floating in the air, obviously formed by water vapor in the air condensing at low temperature.

Could that room be a giant icebox?

Sure enough, he soon carried a fish out of there.

Why use "carry"?

Because that fish was just too big!

From its appearance, it is a giant, silver-gray fish, over three meters long from head to tail, and as thick as two people could hug. Its head is rounded and blunt, with sharp teeth protruding from its mouth, clearly indicating that it is a top predator in the sea. It also has two huge fins on its sides and a strong, powerful tail.

I can't imagine how much power this fish can unleash while swimming!

I can't even imagine who could catch such a giant fish in the sea...

Could it have been caught with a fishing net?