The Wizard's Biological Chip Can Process Everything-Chapter 27: Balloons appear, beautiful floating balloons. I hope this doesn’t burst in the air with me inside.
Without looking back, I left the room and returned to the rear section of the Sun Mount Tower’s tent.
When I arrived, I noticed that all the acolytes were already gathered, waiting patiently.
Marcelina entered through the door with her usual aura of authority and said in a firm tone:
—Follow me!
As we walked, the camp was being dismantled.
Every year, hundreds, perhaps thousands of acolytes risk their lives to come here, embarking on the path to becoming Mages.
Today, this is only my starting point.
Where will I be in a year, or ten?
Who knows.
As I pondered, I heard a familiar voice behind me.
It was Wallace, one of the few people with whom I had formed some bond.
He greeted me enthusiastically.
—Hey, Eduard! You’re back? Liam was looking for you earlier.
I forced a smile and stepped closer to him.
—Sorry! I got a little lost and ended up losing track of time.
—Did Liam need something important?
I tried to sound indifferent, but there was a slight note of irritation in my voice.
Liam was unbearably meticulous.
Wallace shook his head, laughing.
—Nothing important. Marcelina asked him to do a headcount, so he’ll inform her later. But you know how he is... he’s already acting like the group’s commander.
I rolled my eyes and changed the subject.
—Are we leaving by ship or carriage?
Wallace shrugged.
—I’m not sure. I just know it might take more than half a year to reach the other continent.
I sighed, annoyed by the idea.
—Transportation in ancient times is really backward in terms of technology.
—An entire year just to go to school?
—It’s a waste of precious time. That time should be used to study, train, and evolve.
As I spoke, my hand unconsciously touched the three magical crystals I had taken from Charles.
They were stored in a leather pouch attached to my belt.
"A ship or a carriage?" A cold voice cut through the air, dripping with disdain and sarcasm.
I turned to face Oliver, still dressed in his aristocratic suit.
His eyes were cold and filled with superiority, something he seemed to exude naturally.
—We are near the lands of Lucario, he began, his voice carrying a condescending tone, like a lecture.
—Any random monster beyond this region can easily kill a knight. And don’t forget the colossal beasts or the ancient creatures.
—All of them despise human carriages and often summon storms just to destroy them. Taking a carriage would be the same as inviting death to dinner.
My eyebrows rose in disbelief.
—Any creature can kill a knight? I asked, trying to hide the chill running down my spine.
If what Oliver said was true, it meant that I, still at a preparatory knight level, wouldn’t stand a chance even against the smallest monsters that roamed the lands beyond these mountains where we currently were.
The thought made me uneasy, but I needed to verify it.
—Biochip, status, I ordered mentally. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂
A translucent projection appeared before my eyes, detailing my attributes.
["Name: Eduard Edson."]
["Gender: Male."]
["Age: 15 years."]
["Strength: 1.9"]
["Agility: 1.9"]
["Vitality: 1.9"]
I analyzed the numbers with a steady gaze.
During the battle in the waters of the Sea of Death, I had faced the Giant Spiders, formidable monsters.
After defeating them, I discovered that their crystals contained a component that enhanced warriors’ breathing techniques.
An unexpected gift, I thought, remembering how I had collected several of them.
Thanks to those battles, I had reached the limits of a preparatory warrior.
The biochip reported that with statistics close to 2, my strength would be equivalent to twice that of an average adult.
However, the true breakthrough would come by igniting my internal vital energy—something that was still a challenge.
I clenched my fist, feeling the power vibrating within me.
Something in Oliver’s story seemed exaggerated, but he was right about one thing: this world did not have a friendly territory, especially for humans. I knew that mages and warriors had already died in monster attacks in the past.
"Biochip, can you scan the skies and the nearby clouds?" I asked.
["Beep!"]
["The radiation surrounding the host’s body is excessive!"]
["Scan impossible due to interference from an unknown force field!"]
The biochip’s cold response left a bitter taste in my mouth.
An unknown force field... I thought, frustrated.
This land seemed shaped by forces beyond comprehension. Oliver was probably not lying about the dangers here.
But soon, I noticed Marcelina in the distance, her gestures firm as she organized the acolytes.
Her movements always had a purpose, something that inspired a certain admiration, but also a touch of curiosity.
At that moment, a thought crossed my mind, and I began connecting the dots about the biochip’s limitations.
On this continent, I thought, the magical radiation is limited.
That allows the biochip to scan a minimal distance.
However, with so many mages nearby, the interference increases.
My gaze hardened as I considered this limitation.
—Biochip, what is the maximum range you can scan right now? I asked mentally.
["Beep!"]
["Precise scanning range: within 300 meters of the host’s body!"]
["Vague scanning range: within 1000 meters!"]
I let out an audible sigh.
300 meters...
Not ideal, but enough to detect immediate dangers.
Even so, the idea of losing efficiency upon reaching the other continent deeply bothered me.
"Is there any way to increase the scanning range?"
["To increase scanning range, level up the Biochip."]
The answer was direct and unexpected.
I can still level up the biochip? my mind raced, feeling a surge of hope.
—Upgrade now!
["Beep!"]
["Insufficient energy. Please recharge."]
The robotic voice cut my excitement like a cold blade.
I frowned, frustration boiling inside me.
Damn!
Without my original body, how can I recharge the biochip’s energy?
I closed my eyes and took a deep breath, forcing myself to stay composed.
Forget it for now.
If leveling up is possible, I’ll find a way later.
For now, the biochip is functional, and that’s enough.
—Eduard. A voice pulled me back to reality.
I blinked and realized Liam was beside me, with Wallace nearby.
Oliver had disappeared without me noticing.
—What did Oliver say to you earlier? Liam asked, glancing between me and Wallace.
Wallace shrugged.
—Nothing much.
—He mentioned leaving here.
—I think he was bored.
—Staying silent all day is suffocating for anyone.
Liam nodded in agreement.
—Maybe. But listen, we’re about to depart.
—Don’t get distracted now.
—If you board the wrong ship, it will be a big problem.
—I understand, I replied, regaining my composure.
As Liam walked away, I thought:
Who does that worm think he is to order me around?
I’ll follow orders for now because it benefits me, and I’ll stay out of trouble.
But when I become stronger, I will despise everyone here.
Suddenly, something caught my attention.
In the blue sky above, small colorful dots began to form among the white clouds.
My body froze, and reflexively, I pointed toward the sky with my index finger.
—Look! In the sky! I shouted, my voice filled with astonishment and surprise.
My cry was loud enough to silence the conversation around me.
Marcelina paused mid-instruction, Wallace turned with a curious expression, and Liam looked toward where I was pointing.
Soon, all the acolytes had their eyes fixed on the horizon.
As the seconds passed, the colorful dots grew larger and clearer, until we could finally distinguish their shapes.
Balloons of various colors floated in the sky.
The balloon of the Sun Mount Tower was a white spectacle.
On the fabric were patterns that shone as if made of gold.
At the bottom, a large basket with leather seats, reinforced with carved wood.
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