piratefiction Chapter 161 The Secret Underwater
Chapter 161 The Secret Underwater
Another 10,000 gold coins have been added to my account!
If it weren't for the need to oversee the development of his territory, Richard would have liked to take his maids and the Nine Guards of Chiffon to the capital for a while and enjoy himself.
However, we'll have to be a little more careful with our spending in the future, since the second and third generation legion armies will require a lot of gold ingots.
Resources in the mine are not unlimited; priority should be given to equipment and craftsmen's tools that involve gold ingots.
This is why Richard wanted to get the artisan production line up and running as soon as possible; they absolutely could not rely too much on the raw gold ore in the mines for funding.
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have money.
Richard first transferred the remaining soldiers in the legion to the [Dragon Emperor's Guard] rank.
They then proceeded to the artisan department.
Find Irving, who is busy at work.
"Has a candidate for alchemist been found?"
"Reporting to you, sir, we've found it."
Irving nodded and called over a young woman from behind.
The woman was dressed in a simple linen dress, her hair was neatly combed, and she had a shy and timid look on her face. When she saw the lord, she quickly bowed and greeted him.
Richard looked at the woman.
It looks somewhat familiar.
"she is?"
"She is Anthony's wife, Leila."
Richard was somewhat surprised and subconsciously looked at Irving. Why was this guy looking for Anthony's instead of his own wife?
never mind...
Richard didn't ask any further questions. He had Leila eat a bottle of Iridium Star Jam so that she could break through to the Extraordinary level and then change her class.
Leila has mastered the Alchemist class skills:
[Alchemy Mastery: Proficient in alchemical material proportions; one random Iridium crop can be used to craft one potion for this profession, each lasting one hour.]
[Life Potion: Enhances in-game life potions, doubling their effects]
[Detoxifying Agent: Eliminates all germs and toxins, restoring health]
[Spirit Fish Potion: Grants underwater breathing and top-tier swimming abilities]
[Immune Agents: Increase resistance to three negative effects]
Eagle Eye Potion: Grants eagle-like vision when focusing.
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This profession is very similar to the [Equipment Craftsman], both being purely logistical with little combat capability.
Moreover, there aren't many recipes.
That's why it's only now that people are being asked to change jobs.
Alchemists exist in both games and reality; the biggest difference lies in the recipes and materials.
In the game, you only need one Iridium crop, but in reality, in addition to some magical minerals or monster corpses, you also need some other random things.
The high-end items are gold and silver, while the disgusting ones are bat droppings, rat tails, frog eggs, and the like.
Therefore, Richard didn't have a good impression of alchemists in real life, and he didn't dare to drink the potions they made.
After the job change, Richard instructed Leila to learn from Simon and master all the alchemy formulas he knew.
Real-world alchemy.
Besides the ingredients, the most important thing is the magic power infused into the potion during its creation.
The same medicine.
Different alchemists output different amounts of magic, resulting in vastly different effects; you'll need to figure this out yourself over time.
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I chatted with Kyrie Irving for a while.
He was instructed to prepare a thick hemp rope several hundred meters long, and Leila was also ordered to make two bottles of potion on the spot.
Richard then called Carl and Betty, and together with ten rock crabs, headed to the twentieth floor to explore the pool there.
The water in the pool was pitch black.
There's no bottom in sight.
It exudes a faint mist, and the surface of the water is as calm as a mirror, without a single ripple, giving off an eerie atmosphere.
In the game.
This is a fishing spot.
You can catch a ghost fish that is pale all over and has no eyes, as well as a stone fish that looks like a brick.
With such a disgusting appearance, even dogs wouldn't eat it; Richard definitely wouldn't.
He had previously wanted to explore this place, and even planned to use it as a latrine.
But at that time, we didn't have the means and didn't dare to act rashly. Later, I talked to Carl a few times alone and discussed that we should come and explore when we had the chance.
Now that we have the Ring of Radiance and the Spirit Fish Potion, we have the initial ability to explore and should be able to get a feel for what's going on underwater.
"My lord, I am ready."
Karl walked to the edge of the pool and stretched his limbs. He wasn't wearing iron armor, but rather the leather armor of an assassin to enhance agility.
Richard tied one end of the thick hemp rope tightly around Karl's waist, making a tight knot.
Check it carefully.
Make sure it doesn't loosen.
He held the other end from the shore, ready to pull Carl ashore immediately should anything happen.
Ten rock crabs led the charge for Karl. These monsters are amphibious and can stay underwater for long periods without needing to breathe.
At Richard's signal, they waved their huge pincers, making clicking sounds, and obediently walked to the edge of the pool.
They lined up and jumped into the water, splashing up ripples, and quickly disappeared into the dark pool.
After waiting for a minute, there was nothing unusual in the pool; there were neither the roars of monsters nor the restlessness of rock crabs.
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"You can go down now."
Richard handed the spirit fish potion and the immunity potion to Carl.
Carl unscrewed the cap, tilted his head back, and gulped it down. The potion tasted cool upon entering his mouth, and a strange power instantly spread throughout his body.
He could sense it.
My lungs underwent some strange change, seemingly able to extract oxygen from the water, and my body became much lighter, as if I were born with the ability to swim.
He threw the empty bottle into the water; it bubbled and sank, disappearing quickly.
"Betty, give him a buff."
At Richard's command, Betty initiated the [Harmony].
A soothing, melodious tune echoed through the mineral layers, carrying a faint magic that enveloped Karl.
A pale green light flashed, instantly doubling Karl's defensive power.
Richard patted Carl on the shoulder, his expression serious, giving him his final words of advice.
"Be careful, let the rock crab go ahead to scout the way, and you follow behind, don't stray too far."
"If you encounter danger, or discover monsters underwater, regardless of their level, do not linger in combat. Retreat immediately, understand?"
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Don't worry.
Karl grinned, revealing a set of bright white teeth, pounded his chest, bit down on the snake-shaped dagger he carried, and leaped into the pool.
With a thud.
Water splashed everywhere.
Karl's figure quickly disappeared into the dark pool, and the milky white light from the activated Radiance Ring gradually sank into the dark water.
Richard gripped one end of the rope tightly, feeling the movement underwater.
Betty, influenced by him, became a little nervous, nestled in his arms, and stared intently at the water.
It would be a lie to say I'm not worried.
There are more than one body of water in the mine; there is a cold water pool on the sixtieth floor and a lava pool on the hundredth floor.
He knew all the game content and the functions of most mods, so he was well aware of the importance of the mines.
Starting from the 40th floor, certain floors will randomly feature a magical forest, which is covered with moss and greenery like a tropical rainforest.
Not only are there fern trees several meters tall.
There are also particularly beautiful mahogany trees and mystery trees, so there's absolutely no need to worry about insufficient oxygen.
Once you've cleared the dungeon, a little polishing and decoration will transform it into an absolutely perfect underground city.
With the addition of the "Portable Mine" mod, you can carry a portal with you wherever you are within the farm's area.
Such a convenient space.
How could I not understand all the details inside?
but...
This body of water, which should have been used for fishing in the game, seemed to hold secrets beyond his knowledge.
He didn't know what was hidden inside, or whether it connected to other spaces or other rivers.
If that's the case, we must prepare countermeasures in advance.
Either seal off these mine shaft floors completely, or find out where they lead to in order to prevent future accidents.
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Time passed slowly, and the rope connecting Karl began to be dragged slowly into the water, indicating that he was going deeper.
Fifty meters...
One hundred meters...
Two hundred meters...
As the rope was slowly pulled into the water, Richard and Betty grew increasingly nervous.
"We've already gone over 200 meters, why haven't we reached the bottom yet?"
Betty said in a low voice.
There was a hint of worry in his voice.
Richard remained silent.
With his eyes fixed on the water's surface, Karl continued swimming downstream at a considerable speed.