Wizard: Starting with Symbiosis with Algae

Chapter 100 The New World

In the New World: the Wizard's Tavern, balloon-like creatures of various colors float leisurely in the sky. They travel in groups, billowing and exhaling air like jellyfish, moving aimlessly.

On the sea, the deep red "Forward" sailed past the ice floes.

"Boom!"

It crashed into the white waves carrying huge pieces of building debris.

The archway on the building debris shattered into several pieces upon impact, sinking to the bottom of the water and creating a wave.

This is neither a nearshore area nor an extreme climate zone; the temperature here is suitable, and there shouldn't be any sea ice or building debris. However, the aftershocks of atmospheric alteration have caused significant changes in the peripheral area, with rapid temperature fluctuations leading to the formation of sea ice. In the years since the wizard left, the buildings have long been neglected, their remains carried away by the raging waves to various parts of the world.

This is what most of this planet looks like.

"Vast oceans and floating ruins of a former wizarding civilization, along with ubiquitous radiation, form the dominant theme of this world."

Several hundred meters behind the Forward, there is a raft made of black vines.

Lynn, lurking beneath the raft, observed the colorful "balloons" in the distance through the sea and the constantly popping-up messages on the panel, and then summarized.

[Fungal lambs exposed to radiation...have a significantly increased probability of mutation...]

[Oasis Pioneer (original), affected by radiation... has a greatly increased probability of mutation.]

"Without a doubt, this is a vibrant planet, but also a sparsely populated one."

Human and wizard civilizations once built magnificent structures here, with a dense layout just like on their home planet.

But now, the place is deserted.

Various strange creatures became the true masters of this place.

For example, those jellyfish-like balloon-shaped creatures in the sky.

Their structure was simple: a sac filled with light gas, from which hung several slender tentacles covered with tiny stinging cells. However, those stinging cells stored not only toxins, but also a kind of viscous fluid that could absorb free magic.

Lynn didn't know that clearly, but she could tell that the magic power content of each of them was greater than 0.2.

These creatures multiplied rapidly over several days, constantly filtering and feeding on the high concentrations of magical particles remaining after the atmospheric alteration.

A creature capable of consuming exhaust fumes after the death of a mortal, cyborg-like organism undoubtedly possesses considerable potential.

And this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the creatures here.

The abundance of biological species, coupled with the mutational effects of particularly high levels of radiation.

Lynn was certain.

He arrived on a planet where he could grow rapidly.

"This will be where I transform."

Lynn took a breath, channeled magic into the black panel of the vehicle underwater, and pressed on forward.

In fact, this was not Lynn's first day of landing, but it was the first time he had seen a wizard ship so close.

To improve mission efficiency and ensure the apprentices' survival, three wizard ships were pre-positioned: one large ship over a hundred meters long and two smaller vessels. They dispersed upon landing, each heading to its designated rendezvous point. Radiation-resistant mangrove forests were also distributed across multiple areas.

Coincidentally, Lynn encountered an accident during his landing. Several apprentices who landed in the same batch forgot the warnings from their basics class in the panic and used spells exceeding the mana capacity of a second-level apprentice.

The consequences were disastrous.

The strange creatures that had failed in their struggle against the atmospheric alteration organisms were drawn by the high concentration of magic, pouncing on them like sharks smelling blood, devouring them beyond recognition. Although they didn't die on the spot, their chances of survival were slim.

Lynn exhaled a string of bubbles in the water. "Experience is correct, but whether you can apply it depends on the individual."

He was supposed to land 200 meters from the wizard's ship, but he veered off course by tens of kilometers. Fortunately, the Forward was the slowest of the three ships, and Lynn easily caught up with it.

Thinking of this, Lynn switched to his other hand to manipulate the vines and channeled magic into them, while taking a deep breath of seawater.

The vesicles were quietly wriggling on the surface of his alveoli, a thin film of mucus covering his delicate respiratory tissues, filtering out the tiny radioactive dust particles from the sea breeze. The blood vesicles, meanwhile, had already managed to attach themselves to the capillary walls, carrying out gas exchange methodically.

This level of radiation appears to have little effect on him.

As he noticed he was getting closer to the wizard's ship, he wiped the water off his head and peered out of the water.

Suddenly he noticed that there was a figure beside him, and he didn't know when it had happened.

That creature that looks like a crinoid.

It has a flower bud on its head and a large leaf at its base.

It is connected from top to bottom by slender rhizomes. Overall, it resembles a bone sunflower. However, sea lilies are animals, and are especially closely related to starfish.

It lay on the edge of the drifting raft, its feathery tentacles dangling in the water, swaying gently with the waves, surrounded by sharp teeth in the center of its petals.

It was spitting out large gulps of water.

Lynn watched in surprise as its alluring body continuously vomited water and bright yellow intestines without stopping.

It drowned a creature that lived in the sea, and it was actually drowning because of water.

too weird.

However, it's not impossible.

For example, when the salinity of water drops drastically...

If so, what could be the cause?

Lynn lowered his head and dog-paddled underwater.

The sea lily's tentacles moved again, touching the Oasis Vanguard on Lynn's head and then the little lamb.

This smell is somewhat similar to others of its kind.

But the texture was a bit strange; it was too soft, unlike the rest of their kind which were rock hard. Then, the sea lily touched the vines of the drifting raft, and these creatures seemed just like it.

But it hurts so much!

The sea lily retracted its tentacles from its base with lightning speed.

"laugh!"

I felt a sting from the magical interference of the Edranor grass.

Then, it bared its teeth and claws at Lynn Ha.

The guy in front of him was attacking him!

Lynn paused for a moment and looked at it, and it looked back at Lynn.

Lynn had no idea what kind of creature possessed so little magic power.

He arbitrarily extended goodwill, arbitrarily broke through defenses, and then arbitrarily breathed on them.

Are the processes for creatures in the New World all this fast?

Lynn extended her hand.

But the other party's imposing manner made Lynn a little wary.

Lynn withdrew his hand, and the two cautiously turned back.

Before long, the sea lily retreated. It realized that Lynn was not an easy target, so it stretched out its tentacles and fled, moving backward.

He usually shifted his body's base, tilting his neck forward while constantly exhaling at Lynn.

This is the most common exit strategy for wildlife.

That is, threatening while secretly running away.

Have they run out of ideas?

Seeing this, Lynn punched it. The sea lily collapsed to the ground, unconscious. The effect was remarkable.

"Who the hell are you? You're in the same boat as me."

"You think you can leave now that you're on board? Stay here."

【Yilan Sea Lily】

【Constant Temperature Airflow: Able to create an airflow that maintains a constant temperature for an extended period, capable of being both cold and hot, but consumes a large amount of magic power】

[Mineral Extraction: In seawater with high osmotic pressure, one can survive freely, consuming a small amount of magic/stamina to extract the highest concentrations of several types of minerals.]

So that's how mineral extraction works.

Being able to survive in high-salinity seawater does not mean being able to survive in low-salinity seawater.

Lynn nodded.

Due to atmospheric alteration, the seawater concentration in the surrounding waters has decreased.

The tissue of 【Ilan Sea Lily】 is damaged.

In a sense, it's the same principle as when humans choke on water.

Although it lacks combat power, its mineral extraction capabilities are clearly valuable. [Symbiotic relationship?]

Lynn decisively chose symbiosis. He touched the sea lily's raised crown and said, "To repay my kindness, you will have a constant stream of work."

He had a feeling that this was the sea lilies' last moment of leisure.

After being rescued, the sea lily-like creature lay on the edge of the raft, its tentacles pointing north towards the ship.

A notification appeared: [Black-colored dodder absorbed a small amount of radiation; stamina restored.]

[Oasis Vanguard (Black) absorbs a small amount of radiation and restores stamina]

Radiation is still too inefficient at providing energy; after several days, I haven't gained any attribute bonuses.

To restore stamina?

Hmph, it's better than nothing, I guess.

Lynn put her thoughts aside and continued on her way.

The large, crimson ship moved slowly between the ice floes, Lynn lurking beneath the surface, rising and falling in the waves cleaved by the Forward. Several rope ladders hung from the ship's side, swaying gently in the sea breeze.

He stretched out his vines, poised to strike.

It only takes a few seconds to climb onto the ship's side, board the ship smoothly, and announce your arrival to everyone.

That would be a perfect start.

However, it seems there are still some things that have been overlooked.

Lynn thought of the attacked apprentices and the pike.

The wizards deliberately separated their apprentices to reduce the risks of gathering. Otherwise, wouldn't it have been better to just have the apprentices sail down in their boats? Creatures like pike don't just attack apprentices.

Ships are targets for many creatures. This wizard ship was deployed before they arrived.

Is it empty, or has someone already boarded it?

If it's the latter, who are those people? Did they bring anything with them? Too many questions remain unanswered.

Moreover, each of these matters concerns Lynn's life safety.

Lynn shook her head.

There is no guarantee that there are no enemies on the wizard's ship, nor is there any guarantee that the ship itself is safe. To rush forward rashly would be reckless.

We can only try it out first.

Lynn withdrew his hand and crouched back into the sea, keeping the drifting raft a safe distance from the Forward.

"Oasis Vanguard, get up there!"

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