The Wizard's Biological Chip Can Process Everything-Chapter 9: Finally, I can breathe fresh island air again. If I’d stayed on that damned ship any longer, I think I would have thrown myself off the bow and into the sea.
I closed my eyes for a moment.
My breathing was still slightly accelerated from the previous training.
In silence, I gave the order.
— Biochip, show me the statistics of my body.
["Status"]
["Eduard Edson"]
["Sex: Male"]
["Age: 15 years old"]
["Strength: 1.5"]
["Agility: 1.7"]
["Vitality: 1.5"]
["Status: Healthy"]
The data appeared with cold clarity in my mind.
It had already been over a month since I began practicing the knight breathing technique.
Now, my physical condition not only matched that of youths my age.
I already surpassed many of them.
Against Emily, I hid part of my true capability.
She believed we were barely tied.
But in reality, I had not yet revealed everything.
Not bad.
I’ll proceed with today’s cultivation.
I adjusted my feet on the ground.
Straightened my spine.
Relaxed my shoulders.
I assumed the standard posture of the Edson Family’s breathing technique.
This was my daily task.
According to the Biochip’s calculations, after physical training, cultivating at night produced the best results.
I inhaled slowly and deeply.
Exhaled in a controlled manner.
The air felt heavier as it entered my lungs.
Five minutes later, my body was already completely drenched in sweat.
Drops ran down my forehead and chin.
Small black impurities were expelled from my pores.
But compared to the beginning of the training, the amount was clearly smaller.
Wow...
I opened my eyes and observed my arms.
The effect of the breathing technique is decreasing.
I sighed lightly.
Which is logical.
I mentally recited the Biochip’s calculations.
Even after complete optimization, the Edson Family’s breathing technique will lose its effect once my physical attributes reach 2.
That is the realm of Beginner Knights.
After that...
I will have to rely on my own power.
And perhaps on external stimuli.
Near-death experiences.
Only under extreme pressure would it be possible to stimulate the internal vital energy.
Only then will I be able to advance again.
My gaze deepened.
Without hesitation, I took a yellowish root from my pocket.
Its surface was dotted with small black specks.
It looked horrendous.
I placed it directly into my mouth.
Then I took another root and chewed them both together.
The taste was bitter and slightly astringent.
["Bip!"]
["The host’s body is slowly recovering from fatigue."]
["It is possible to continue with another round of the knight breathing technique!"]
The mechanical voice echoed in my mind.
I smiled.
That’s great.
These herbal mixtures were developed by me over the past month.
Whenever the ship stopped at deserted islands so the mermaids could rest, I gathered plants and roots.
After countless experiments and analyses with the Biochip, I found this specific combination.
It reduced fatigue.
As a consequence, it increased the number of times I could cultivate each day.
With the additional help of body-strengthening medicines — easily accessible to a noble like me — my physique evolved at an extremely fast pace.
Once more.
I closed my eyes again.
Resumed the posture.
Began another round of the breathing technique.
Over the past month, we had already passed through several small kingdoms. 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞
Now we were deep in the ocean.
The water had grown saltier.
The color darker than I was used to.
The night air carried a different scent.
Denser.
There were few islands in this stretch of ocean.
Few friendly creatures as well.
It was as if we were crossing a sea abandoned by the gods.
Endless water.
Dark.
Heavy.
Often, the bodies of aquatic animals floated on the surface.
Huge fish torn in half.
Creatures with shattered shells.
It was evident that in this part of the ocean, territorial wars between sea monsters occurred from time to time.
Since the ship entered these strange waters, we had already faced danger several times.
Sudden attacks from the depths.
Violent waves without warning.
Colossal shadows moving beneath the hull.
Although no one had died, the sense of crisis within me was slowly growing.
Each incident was a reminder.
I was still weak.
I could not wait to quench my thirst for power.
But, curiously, there was a convenient side to this situation.
The youths around me began avoiding me even more intensely.
Lucy must have done something.
I don’t know what method she used...
If I were a normal young man, this probably would have driven me insane long ago.
I slowly stretched my back.
Last night’s training had been intense.
My muscles were still sore.
In truth, this empty space around me was perfect.
No interruptions.
No distractions.
Just silence to rest and plan.
Besides.
This world is immense...
It had already been half a year since we departed.
And we still had not reached our destination.
We had not even seen the mainland of where we were headed.
Only sea.
Always sea.
As these thoughts piled up, my eyes grew heavy.
The salty breeze rocked the ship.
I fell asleep with my eyelids half-closed.
Some time later.
Ting!!!!~~
Ting!!!!~~
The ship stopped being pulled by the mermaids.
A metallic sound echoed through the walls, similar to a bell.
I opened my eyes abruptly.
Soon after, a man’s voice resounded — probably one of the academy’s attendants.
— Ladies and gentlemen!
— We will rest on an island selected by our masters.
— If you wish to step out and breathe the fresh air of this paradisiacal island, you may do so.
— In addition, it is time to leave your rooms for lunch!
I ran a hand over my face.
This again?
I sat up slowly.
This lifestyle is truly boring.
I complained inwardly.
Even so, I stood up.
I took a quick bath to remove the accumulated sweat.
Then I headed toward the ship’s exit.
The island was large.
From the bow, it was already possible to see enormous trees, with wide and dense canopies.
The land appeared white from a distance.
There were many flowers and vegetation scattered along the coast.
Some birds sang at the tops of the trees, their light sounds contrasting with the ocean’s heavy silence.
Before disembarking, I passed through the dining hall.
I grabbed a piece of white bread.
And a glass of juice.
I ate slowly, watching the other youths descend excitedly.
I had already used all the herbs I gathered previously.
My supply was empty.
This stop was perfect.
As I chewed the bread, my eyes turned toward the island’s green interior.
I needed to restock.
Then I climbed down the wooden-and-rope ladders fastened to the side of the ship.
They swayed slightly with the movement of the waves.
Below the bow, small boats were waiting.
Some were already filled with young nobles.
Others were slowly guided toward the island by the academy’s attendants.
The sound of water hitting the hulls mixed with excited voices.
Without thinking much, I simply descended the last steps and jumped into one of the boats.
The wood creaked beneath my feet.
I sat down in silence.
Soon, other youths climbed in.
When we reached the maximum number the small boat could carry, the attendant gripped the oar firmly.
He began rowing with relative ease, as if the weight of all of us meant nothing.
The boat cut through the dark water, approaching the white stretch of beach.
The salty smell was gradually replaced by a fresher scent.
Vegetation.
Damp earth.
Life.
A few minutes later, the keel scraped softly against the sand.
We had arrived.
One by one, the youths jumped out.
As soon as my feet touched the island’s solid ground, I felt a strange sense of stability.
After so long at sea, even the simple act of standing still felt different.
— Finally! Solid ground!
A brown-haired boy opened his arms and took a deep breath.
— Ahhh! This air is much better than that constant smell of salt!
— My legs were going numb in that ship!
A girl spun on her heels, laughing.
— I swear, if I stayed one more day on that ship, I’d start walking like an old sailor!
— Let’s explore! Maybe there are precious stones here!
— Or exotic animals!
— Just don’t wander too far!
Another commented, though his excited tone showed he himself intended to ignore the advice.
I gave the Biochip a mental command.
— Map the surroundings and display information about any roots or fruits you find.
The response was immediate.
["Bip"]
The biochip began its analysis.
A faint layer of data started overlaying my vision, highlighting shapes, outlines, and possible organic compositions around me.
I kept walking.
I deliberately distanced myself from the other youths.
My eyes scanned the green terrain with calculated attention.
After a few minutes, I found shade beneath a larger rock.
I stopped there.
I waited.
Soon, a holographic projection appeared before me.
It displayed a rough-looking fruit, almost dull.
["Stone Root Fruit"]
I crossed my arms.
Stone Root Fruit. Records already exist in the database.
I shook my head.
Useless to me.
It was not what I was looking for.
I continued advancing through the vegetation.
After a few steps, another notification appeared in my field of vision.
["Sweet Earth Flower"]
Sweet Earth Flower...
I knelt before the indicated plant.
This type can only be found on islands like this. It can be harvested.
I carefully observed the thin stem.
There were small sharp thorns along its sides.
I grasped it carefully and pulled.
A thick, intensely colored liquid oozed from the plant.
It almost glowed under the sunlight.
I touched the substance with my fingers.
The Biochip analyzed in silence.
My expression changed.
Terrible quality...
Without hesitation, I threw the flower onto the ground.
It wasn’t worth the effort.
Before I could resume walking, another notification appeared at the corner of my vision.
It was the same root I had consumed the previous day.
Now it grew partially exposed at the base of a small bush.
An involuntary smile appeared on my face.
I approached.
I harvested it with ease.
I stored it carefully.
I continued exploring, finding here and there a few useful roots.
But absorbed in the search, I ended up following a longer path than intended.
When I realized it, the vegetation had begun to thin.
The breeze grew stronger.
And suddenly, I was back at the beach.
But it wasn’t the same stretch as before.
There were no youths there.
Only the sea.
And mermaids.
They were standing on the sand.
Even from a distance, I could see their necks were still bound by metallic collars.
Long chains extended from them to the ship anchored a few meters from the shore.
I took a deep breath.
My heart quickened for a moment.
They were truly beautiful.
Delicate features.
Long hair flowing in the wind.
And the strangest part...
When they reached the sand, their fish tails transformed into long, well-shaped legs.
I swallowed hard.
I felt my face heat up.
Holy shit...
Mermaids are really... hot.
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