Otherworld Bone Dragon Operation Guide

Chapter 313 Magic Warship
The adjutant stepped forward and carefully examined the tough fragments of the net hanging on the silver dragon's body. "This is a specially made alchemical net, designed specifically for aerial targets. Dwarves particularly like to use it."

It was clear that the winged scouts had hidden these nets beneath the sea surface in advance, specifically to deal with possible aerial pursuit.

It's truly a case of reciprocity!
"However, both of those winged creatures were seriously injured in the chase and are certainly unable to carry out reconnaissance missions anymore," the other silver dragon added.

Silver Two nodded, his massive head turning towards General Theodore, his voice low yet carrying an undeniable warning: "Please proceed with extreme caution." He reiterated, "Our targets are merely Ainz Ooal Gown and Chestnut Owl. We are not here to serve as your henchmen." With that, he said no more, his enormous body turning and departing.

As a dragon, Yin Er did not wish to become too involved in the complex entanglements between the Temple of Light and various forces. His only goal was to complete the mission as soon as possible and bring Zi Jin back to Dragon Valley.

As Yin Er left, the Naga Queen's cold, sharp gaze pierced Theodore: "Our people have paid the price in this battle, and this grudge must be avenged! You'd better have the ability to lead us to victory!"

A feeling of indescribable frustration welled up inside Theodore. How could he, a dignified admiral, find himself in such an awkward and difficult situation?

But he couldn't afford to offend the dragon race; and on this vast ocean, he also couldn't afford to offend the Naga race, who controlled the waters.

He suppressed the surging frustration and anger within him and turned his gaze to the edge of the fleet formation. The two magical warships radiating an eerie, ghostly light—the "Redemption Thorn" and the "Purification Whip"—were undergoing intense pre-battle preparations.

Theodore looked up at the gathering clouds in the sky, his tone becoming resolute: "Phase one: surround the enemy ships; Phase two: when the blizzard is at its fiercest, we will launch a general offensive!"

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As Su Ming watched the snow eagle land, a report from the Azure-Eyed Merchant Guild arrived: the Naga Queen's most beloved son had perished in last night's torpedo attack.

Very good, the Naga reputation is now completely black.

Thanks to Violet, Su Ming was already used to this situation. Besides, his current situation was much better than when he first arrived in this other world.

The letter from the Blue-Eyed Merchant Guild stated that the Naga Queen has a violent temper and will lead her people to fight the Bone King with all her might in the upcoming battle. We must be prepared for her fierce retaliation.

Su Ming, however, simply thought that this Naga Queen was insane. She was the one who initiated the conflict; if she had the audacity to resent Su Ming for killing her son, then Su Ming wouldn't mind reuniting the mother and son.

According to intelligence, although this Naga Queen is not a Saint-level being, she would be just as troublesome in an underwater environment.

Su Ming sighed. It's alright, at least it's not a real random appearance by a Saint-level being.

The Blue-Eyed Merchant Guild was also baffled by the Naga's sudden entry into the war. The specific reasons are still under investigation.

Su Ming put down the communication device of the Blue-Eyed Merchant Guild, took the scroll of paper from the Snow Eagle anklet, and began to read Stanton's investigation report.

This snow eagle was a trophy captured during the battle against Dimit, the chairman of the Northern Noble Alliance. Later, by chance, it guided Su Ming and Zi Jin to intercept Dimit and his fleeing party, allowing the war with the Lord Alliance to end cleanly and decisively.

After the incident, he entrusted the snow eagle to a winged hunter in a nearby village. Later, he entrusted it to Princess Daphne to take care of the Windward Valley base, which was then handed over to Stanton after the war.

After all, he had eaten someone's carrier pigeon—the pigeon could not be brought back to life, but returning a new bird was still a token of his goodwill.

Stanton liked the snow eagle very much and named it Snowy.

The paper was unrolled, revealing extremely messy handwriting written in standard shorthand. At first glance, it looked like a few randomly drawn, wavy lines!
Fortunately, Violet had already taught Su Ming how to deal with this situation.

"Academic Techniques: Elegant Brushstrokes and Refined Ink!"

The spell took effect, and a series of neat and clear words immediately appeared on the originally illegible note.

The report confirms that the ship destroyed was the "Water Nest". Judging from the number of bodies recovered, the Temple of Light's rescue was timely, and the loss of personnel on board was limited, but nearly half of the Seahawks were lost.

The report mentions that, in addition to the eight Dawn Pioneer-class cruisers known for their firepower, the Light Fleet also confirmed the participation of two magic-specialized warships: the "Redemption Thorn" and the "Purification Whip".

At this point, the enemy fleet's configuration became clearer, and its possible tactical framework could be roughly deduced.

In addition, Stanton discovered that the Light Fleet had used Grodno Port as a forward supply base, with supply ships coming and going unusually frequently.

Su Ming examined the map and confirmed that Grodno Port was indeed the location where Daphne had disguised herself as a force and attempted to sail into the sea under the guise of the Bone Train. The coastline was gentle and the terrain excellent, making it an ideal supply base.

The land distance from Jishou mudflats is one thousand kilometers... Su Ming calculated the tactical space within this distance.

The intelligence report concluded by mentioning that due to an ambush by the Silver Dragon, he and Yuya were seriously injured and would be temporarily withdrawn from the battle. However, the situation was not serious, so there was no need to worry. Meanwhile, to avoid leading the enemy towards the "Pious Widow," they chose to escape in the opposite direction.

Su Ming understood; this was why the report needed to be delivered using the Snow Eagle, instead of through the "Pious Widow" communication array as before. Su Ming quickly wrote a short note: "Understood. Take good care of your injuries!"

He carefully tied the letter to the snow eagle's leg, then gently tossed it into the air.

****
At the Pansy Restaurant, the egg supply for lunch today was exceptionally abundant. Not only were the plates piled high with various kinds of scrambled eggs, but everyone was also given an extra boiled egg.

Many trainees were very puzzled and discussed it extensively.

"Did the chefs smash up the egg storage shelves?"

Su Ming glanced at Stacy, who responded with a gesture that indicated "everything is taken care of."

After getting her food, she picked up her tray and met up with Su Ming, and together they went into the small restaurant on the side.

“The preparation of microorganisms is within the research scope of the Necromancer system, not to mention that you have provided technical guidance.” As she spoke, she released a silencing barrier.

“If this kind of thing gets out of control, the consequences will be immeasurable,” Su Ming sighed.

"You're not worried about the psoriasis virus itself, but about us, right?" Stacy raised an eyebrow and asked rhetorically. "It seems you haven't read my academic papers." She spoke with a self-deprecating smile, "The necromancer class has always been at the forefront of the fight against disease. Many major plagues in history were ultimately resolved by necromancers analyzing their transmission mechanisms and characteristics. It's just... the world only sees the healers performing healing spells on stage."

Su Ming immediately realized his narrow-mindedness and sincerely apologized to Stacy.

"President, Professor Stacy has authored hundreds of groundbreaking works on combating various plagues," a student who works with Stacy explained to Su Ming. "It is based on her research that the healers have been able to develop corresponding healing techniques."

Su Ming's hand holding the spoon trembled slightly. He instantly thought of something, "You're ranked fourth on the wanted list. Could it be because the Temple of Light is trying to erase your achievements and steal your credit?!"

“Binggo!” Stacy snapped her fingers. “In the Divine Prison, I was ‘treated’ with an independent laboratory. They allowed me to continue my research so they could continue to perform miracles in front of others.” She continued, “That’s why I was able to retain and manage that virus database.”

"So this is where the psoriasis virus strain used this time came from?" Su Ming asked.

“Of course,” Stacy replied.

Su Ming nodded. "How are the follow-up plans coming along?"

“If the salicylic acid and coal tar you mentioned are effective,” Stacy replied, “we can use these drugs to suppress the symptoms first, and then use specific healing magic to eradicate them completely. As long as Silver Frost isn’t around, I’m absolutely confident I can handle a group of sick silver dragons.”

"Let's give it a try." Su Ming couldn't be sure about its effects either. "After all, there aren't any real dragons to conduct clinical trials for us right now."

Overall, however, the problem shouldn't be too serious, especially since there's always Violet as a backup. For some reason, the Scholar's currently unlocked Divine Blessing Scepter's trait is a significant amplification of disease-healing effects.

Some special healing techniques can only be performed with the Divine Favor Scepter.

Stacy was also astonished by this, believing that the God of Planes must have been blind.

"This is the biggest satirical comedy of the year." She had absolutely no idea how to express the absurdity. "Bellflower has actually activated the healing form of the Divine Scepter!"

“Zijin herself was furious too,” Su Ming said, unable to suppress a laugh. “I feel that if it weren’t for the fact that it was impossible to dismantle, she would have smashed the Divine Favor Scepter on the spot—I don’t even dare to mention this to her face now.”

A familiar hand pressed down on Su Ming's shoulder from behind.

"So Violet was this cute before!" Su Ming immediately changed the subject.

Stacy burst out laughing uncontrollably.

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In the afternoon, at Su Ming's summons, the last key component of the Pansy's propulsion system—two propulsion pods—was finally transferred.

A large number of undead creatures jumped into the icy seawater and struggled to drag the heavy gondolas and install them into the large holes pre-drilled at the stern of the ship.

The necromancers swiftly cast spells to complete the support, reinforcement, and watertight sealing of the pod. The mechanical installation team then began connecting the thick power cables to the frequency converter and the cooling pipes to the cooling pump system, carrying out the final hardware installation.

As the sun began to set, the connection of the power supply and cooling pipes was finally completed.

(End of this chapter)