Unknown Intrusion

Chapter 97 The Prosperity of Magic
Upon hearing this, a buzz of panic erupted in the room.

Almost all the crew members were bewildered and terrified; this was a curse!
The tragedies caused by curses on ships at sea are commonplace and well-known.

The once-great hero, the adventurer Zhang Xingji, became a captain at the age of 23. It is said that he discovered and plundered six deserted islands, looting all the treasures wherever he went.

He reportedly earned millions of gold coins and was nominated for a knighthood, but died suddenly at the young age of 35 due to a curse.

If Zhang Xingji is like this, wouldn't ordinary people like them all die a violent death if they are afflicted with a curse of unknown origin?

They don't want to die!

"Quiet! Quiet!" Hu Lun shouted impatiently.

The restless crowd gradually quieted down.

Hu Lun was speechless for a moment before saying, "There are two pieces of good news. First, if it were three hundred years ago, no, even one hundred and fifty years ago, it would indeed have been difficult for everyone to escape death."

"But in the past three hundred years, the Kingdom's Academy of Mages has conducted in-depth research on the curse of going to sea."

"So far, 131 types of curses have been discovered, but Grand Master Li Xiumo has extracted their commonalities and combined them with the holy water of the temple to create a universal anti-curse potion."

"It cannot completely resist curses, but it has some effect on almost all known curses."

"We brought them with us on board."

"So, why are you all worrying for nothing?"

"..." Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent, exchanging glances, and gradually a hint of joy appeared on their faces.

Yes, magic has become prevalent, and times have changed.

"Secondly, the power will be worn down and dissipated."

"The immortal evil spirits and curses passed down for thousands of years that you read in the stories and novels you read basically do not exist."

This is the difference between regularity in reality and stories.

"Perhaps at the beginning, the curse was very powerful, and even the entire island nation was cursed, and those who were cursed would die instantly. But after hundreds of years, it has weakened by more than half."

"The same goes for evil spirits; no matter how persistent their beliefs, they will eventually fade away over time."

"We were neither particularly lucky nor unlucky. We didn't run into them at their most ferocious moment, nor did we wait for them to dissipate. We just managed to catch their tail."

"Although this type of curse is classified as a Category C curse, and its intentions are very malicious, such as the blood-sucking filarial worms that possess the body, it is very difficult to expel them, but its development also requires a process!"

"Everyone should take some; except for those severely affected by the curse, others won't even fall into a deep sleep, only experience a weakening of their stamina, requiring constant replenishment of nutrients."

"And a person who is in a coma can wake up quickly as long as they are given food."

As Hu Lun said this, someone took out a potion, which was in a glass bottle and shimmered with a pale golden light.

And they started giving the unconscious people a little bit, just 3 drops per person, mixed with a bowl of sugar water.

Those who are not in a coma do not need even 3 drops, just 1 drop and a bowl of sugar water.

"There is a positive energy response."

Su Yu stood next to Su Maode. When the person poured the sugar water into Su Maode's mouth, he carefully examined it and confirmed that the sugar water contained holy water.

Holy water has existed since ancient times. It was a gift from the temple and is very valuable. It can be considered a low-cost version of a universal anti-curse potion and is an indispensable resource for those who go to sea.

"But according to what Hu Lun said, this potion is essentially a mid-range version of the universal anti-curse potion."

Su Yu understood this very well. For a curse to function, multiple links work together. The anti-curse potion does not need to destroy everything; it only needs to destroy one or two key links to significantly reduce the spread of the curse.

This is the role of "commonality".

"I remember now, Grand Master Li Xiumo was awarded the Sir St. George Medal for this."

Curses are rarely direct external forces, as that is the most powerful and irresistible, but also the most energy-consuming. Most curses are transformed into a seed, which absorbs the host's life force and then produces various adverse effects.

Therefore, disrupting certain aspects of the curse will slow down its spread by tens or hundreds of times. However, even so, the body is still prone to fatigue, and sugar water is a very cost-effective and nutritious supplement.

A little fatigue can be relieved by drinking sugar water.

Now, this sugar water is being given to people who have fallen into a deep sleep. And the effects of the sugar water containing the medicine are truly immediate.

The people who had fallen into a deep sleep gradually woke up one by one under the watchful eyes of everyone.

"Note that this is a suppressor of the curse, not a cure, but it can suppress it. Once we return to the kingdom, not only the kingdom, but also the hospitals or academies within the county can provide more targeted solutions."

Hu Lun's final announcement completely calmed everyone down.

Because of the strange events in the courtyard earlier, Su Yu was still somewhat uneasy, but seeing Su Maode slowly open his eyes, he naturally wouldn't leave at this moment. He took a step forward and his eyes met Su Maode's.

Su Maode: "..."

No, am I dreaming?
If he wasn't dreaming, how could he suddenly see his son, Su Yu?

Looking around, he should still be on the island, and there was no situation of "sleeping for a year". He must have suddenly fallen into a coma?

In my drowsy state, I think I did hear my son's voice?

Su Maode stared blankly, still looking as if he couldn't believe his eyes.

Su Yu waited a while, and seeing that Su Maode was still lost in thought, he could only helplessly call out, "Dad."

"Yes—" Su Maode responded subconsciously.

Then, his eyes widened and he sat up abruptly.

"Xiaoyu? Is that really you? No, what are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be at school? What are you doing here?!"

Realizing that he was not dreaming or hallucinating, and that the boy in front of him was indeed his son, Su Yu, Su Maode immediately became anxious.

This is not a safe place!

How did Xiaoyu, a child, end up here?
Yes, in addition to its own fleet, it has a second fleet!
Could it be that my son Xiaoyu came with the second fleet?
Sure enough, he then heard Su Yu say, "Dad, I came with the fleet to find you."

No, you child, you risked so much to go to sea just to find yourself?

Why are you looking for yourself?
Thinking of the dangers he had encountered before, Su Maode felt both angry and moved.

"Xiaoyu, your mother knew you were going to sea, didn't she break your legs?" Su Maode said angrily, "You're only fourteen years old, what can you do besides hold me back?"

Furthermore, how could the Song family allow him to board the ship?
Su Maode decided that he would have to have a serious talk with his wife and boss when he got back.

Su Yu smiled shyly.

Could he say that he acted first and informed his mother later, leaving only a message behind?
If Su Maode knew about this, he would probably be even angrier.

But can it work if I don't come?

If I hadn't come, Su Maode would have died here.

I had to come, but I couldn't tell my parents about the courtyard.

After thinking for a moment, Su Yu said, "Dad, I'm now a Level 0 professional, and the top student of this year's class at St. Francis School!"

"No matter the reason, it's not...what?!"

He had already made up his mind to severely punish his son no matter what he said, to teach him a lesson. But after hearing these words, Su Maode's mind, which had just cleared up, fell into chaos again.

Who is he?
What did he hear?
What kind of professional?
Who has become a professional?

My son is only fourteen years old this year, a fourteen-year-old aspiring professional, and the top student in his class at St. Francis School?
is it possible?

Su Maode's bewildered expression drew everyone's attention.

Su Yu's words were also heard by others.

The first mate, who was standing closest to him, couldn't help but exclaim in surprise: "A Level 0 professional? The top student of this year's class at St. Francis School?"

This sound drew even more attention.

(End of this chapter)