Chapter 8 of 50 in the Under Deepspace arc
Characters across this arc
Main Character Xavier Zayne Tara Rafayel Caleb Jenna Josephine Radio Host Hunters Association President
Other chapters in this arc
Under Deepspace · To Begin · 01-07
Ripples
While helping a boy named Lucas catch fish for a small contest (only for his friend to catch him cheating), the Main Character meets an unfamiliar man who introduces himself as a tourist. He deftly nets the red fish in the tank and instantly recognizes it as the legendary Flammula from Lemurian lore, showing surprising familiarity with Lemuria and its folklore. The Main Character warns him that Hat Island is currently closed off due to Wanderer sightings; he thanks her for the useful tip, then walks away abruptly just as she's about to recommend Whitesand Bay. Rafayel makes his spoiler appearance here as the mysterious stranger, his first encounter with the Main Character though his name isn't revealed yet. This is a slice-of-life chapter separate from the main mission thread (01-02–01-06), planting seeds for Hat Island, Whitesand Bay, and Lemurian legend — a backdrop that returns once Rafayel is formally introduced.