Above the mage

Chapter 350 Tidal Net

The effects of magic are powerful.

The severe injuries that would leave ordinary people helpless are rapidly alleviated under the [Healing Spell].

After finishing one spell, Doctor Danica stopped and went to another wooden bed. She then used the same healing spell on the injured person on the bed.

The lantern floating on her shoulder seemed to have a life of its own, intelligently following Dr. Danica's movements and always remaining suspended above her shoulder.

Before long, the four severely injured and unconscious poor people from the Marco district received medical treatment.

After finishing her work, Dr. Danica turned around and greeted God, who was standing at the door, whom she had noticed earlier, saying, "Sir."

She exudes a gentle and kind aura.

"Dr. Danica, your [Healing Spell] saved these seriously injured people; it's truly admirable." Gao De placed his right hand on his chest, leaned forward slightly, and gave a slight bow, his movements elegant yet dignified.

This is a common formal etiquette in the Plantagenet dynasty to show respect to a lady, especially when the lady is a respectable physician.

Dr. Danica nodded slightly, a kind smile appearing on her face. "Sir, the Lord has given me knowledge and strength. I am merely following His will and using my abilities to help those who are suffering."

"Lord" is a common term used by religious groups around the world to refer to their faith.

This is also a very special point: in this world, there is no such thing as "God".

Therefore, the religious system of this world is based on an atheistic worldview. They believe in either natural forces such as "nature," "ocean," and "sky," or abstract concepts such as "time," "life," and "light."

However, there are also a small number of religions that believe in the strong.

In the ancient times before human civilization was fully developed, ancient gods were born all over the world. These ancient gods, with their own power and achievements, were enough to become objects of worship and veneration.

The so-called ancient gods are actually a group of powerful non-human beings. Although they have power beyond that of ordinary people, they do not have the strength of gods to control all things in heaven and earth. The word "god" is a concept that Gao De himself came up with in his mind and defined for ease of understanding. The term "god" does not yet exist in this world.

Regardless of what the object of faith of each sect is, those clergy members, such as Dr. Danica in front of us, usually refer to the object of their faith as "the Lord".

Although the "gods" they believe in may be very different in nature.

Gao De explained his purpose: "Dr. Danica, I am here to expel and eliminate the water beasts. I heard that someone was attacked by the demon octopus last night, so I came here specifically to find out the details."

Dr. Danica looked at the injured people on the bed. They were still unconscious, but the pain on their faces had subsided considerably. "Sir, they should wake up soon. Please wait a moment."

"OK."

Dr. Danica placed her hands on her chest and said softly, "It's a pity I'm not good at fighting and can't help them drive away the water beasts. Thank you for your help. If there's anything I can do to help, please feel free to call me, as long as it's within my capabilities."

"Don't worry, I'm particularly good at fighting," Gao De said softly.

In the medical station, besides the wounded and Dr. Danica, there was also a young woman.

She is the Yann that Shama mentioned. She is a native of the Makoko district. Dr. Danica taught her some medical knowledge and usually takes care of some minor illnesses and injuries of the local residents.

"Dr. Danica, may I ask which sect you belong to?" Gao De asked casually while the injured person was still unconscious and they were chatting.

"The Tide Whisperers, the tides are the whispers of the ocean," Dr. Danica said, patting her chest.

In Lagos, most sects are associated with "fishing" and "agriculture," and the Teochew Church is no exception.

This is a religious sect that worships tides, using them to predict storm paths, guide fishermen on when to go to sea, and protect them.

Although the concept of "tides" may sound somewhat unrefined and cannot be compared to grander things like "ocean" or "sky," for many people, a good faith is one that provides practical value.

The ability of the Tide Speakers to predict storm trajectories is very important to fishermen, which is why the Tide Speakers have been a long-standing tradition in Lagos.

"But that was before. Now the sect's situation is getting worse every day," Dr. Danica sighed deeply, her brows furrowed.

Gao De wanted to ask about the specifics, but just then the injured person on the bed stirred.

The first injured person to receive the [Healing Spell] has opened their eyes and regained consciousness.

He first looked around in confusion, but when he saw Dr. Danica, he realized what was happening, struggled to sit up, and wanted to express his gratitude: "Dr. Danica."

Dr. Danica stepped forward and stopped him. "Your injuries are still very serious. You should lie down and rest."

After saying that, she pointed to Gao De behind her, "This is a mage from the Sea Sentinels. He came to exterminate the water beasts. He heard that you were attacked by a swarm of demonic octopuses last night, so he came here specifically to find out the details."

"Sir," the wounded man said respectfully upon seeing Gao De, who was dressed in a sea sentry uniform.

"Do you remember the details of the attack last night? Could you tell me about it in detail?" Gao De asked.

At the entrance of the medical clinic.

Shama kept rubbing his hands together, waiting.

The medical clinic was a sacred place for the people of the Marco district; no one except the injured dared to enter it casually.

She was afraid of offending Dr. Danica, and also afraid that her intrusion would affect the treatment.

Finally, after an anxious wait, Gaode appeared.

"Let's go." He didn't linger, taking steady steps and nimbly jumping onto the small boat, seemingly having learned some important information at the medical center.

Shama quickly untied the ropes from the wooden stakes and boarded the boat as well, causing the boat to sway gently with his movements.

Then, following Gaode's instructions, he rowed away.

Soon, Gao De arrived at the location where the demon octopus attacked the residents of the Marco district the night before, aboard Shama's small boat.

The place was a mess, with shacks leaning precariously, and now it was completely silent. Clearly, the demonic octopuses were no longer there.

Clearing out the demonic octopus was not as easy as dealing with the putrid salamanders yesterday, where you could simply wait for them to come to you one by one when they went out to hunt for food.

The magic octopus is a group of aquatic creatures. Although they are typical omnivorous animals with a voracious appetite, capable of consuming various kinds of domestic waste discharged from Lagos City into the waters of the Marcoko district, their main diet is still carnivorous.

On the one hand, they brutally attack the residents of the Marco district and eat human flesh; on the other hand, they also fish in the water.

In search of food, they roam freely in this vast body of water, without a fixed abode or a fixed "nest".

This is another difference between it and the putrid salamander.

Finally, while the number of Devil Octopuses is far less than that of the Carrion Salamander, their individual strength is considerably greater.

Once their powerful tentacles entangle their prey, it is very difficult for them to escape.

Therefore, finding the octopus lurking in the waters of the vast and complex Marco area is no easy task.

However, most water beast extermination missions are like this, basically requiring a lot of time to find the water beasts.

In this situation, Gaode no longer "felt sorry" for the dumpling.

He opened the capybara bag he always carried with him.

The dumpling's rather small head emerged from the capybara pouch, blinking its big, round eyes.

It's been stuck in the capybara for two days now, and it's getting really bored. It can't help but shake its head and wiggle its head at Gaode.

Gao De gently patted Tuanzi's round head, took out a tattered strip of cloth and handed it to Tuanzi's nose, then pointed to the murky green water.

The strip of cloth was taken from an injured person in the medical clinic and was tainted with the scent of the demonic octopus.

Tuanzi sniffed the scent on the strip of cloth, and her previously languid eyes instantly lit up with excitement as she turned her head away.

Then it saw the murky "green water".

Some unidentified objects were floating on the water, emitting a nauseating odor.

The dumpling is no longer excited.

It visibly deflated, and if it had a facial expression, the dumpling would definitely be frowning at this moment.

My first day of work in my "career" was such a "hellish" challenge.

It then turned its head to look at Gaode.

Gao De raised an eyebrow slightly.

He's so clever. This time, he didn't use [Beast Link+] to convey his thoughts to Tuanzi, but with just a few actions, Tuanzi was able to fully understand his meaning and even convey his thoughts to him.

However, being smart is one thing, but you still have to endure some hardships.

"I'll give you a treat after you finish the task." Gao De patted Tuanzi's round head again.

Now Tuanzi resigned himself to his fate.

It puffed out its cheeks slightly, somewhat like a winter swimmer taking a deep breath before entering the water, and then with a nimble leap, it plunged into the sewage bubbling with green bubbles.

Despite its considerable height, the dumpling barely made a splash upon entering the water, demonstrating a level of water control far superior to that of a professional athlete from a certain country in my previous life.

After all, capybaras have always been known as water sprites.

After entering the water, the dumpling swam downstream, nimbly swaying its body and using its keen sense of smell to search for the octopus.

After a while, the round head of the dumpling quickly surfaced, came to the side of the boat, and pointed into the distance with its fin.

This means it has found the whereabouts of the demon octopus.

Gao De's face lit up with joy.

He was initially worried that the stench in the Marco area would affect Tuanzi's ability to find the octopus by smell, but he never expected Tuanzi to be so capable.

Another point is that the scent of the octopus is strong enough, and they appear in groups, mixed together, so the scent doesn't dissipate as quickly.

"Keep up," Gao De commanded Shama.

Sama immediately rowed hard to catch up with the capybara dumpling.

In the water.

Dozens of black tentacles shot out with incredible speed and a fierce aura, whipping towards Gao De, who was standing at the bow of the ship.

These tentacles have smooth, moist surfaces covered with countless suckers, making it difficult to escape once touched.

But these menacing tentacles came to an abrupt halt a few feet away from Gaode, as if they had encountered some kind of impenetrable wall.

A transparent shield enveloped him, keeping all the tentacles out.

The tentacles kept slapping against the shield, making "bang bang" sounds, but they couldn't break through this solid defense.

[Shield Spell+]

Meanwhile, Tuanzi seized the opportunity and swiftly attacked, biting down on a water beast.

The bitten water beast thrashed its body wildly, splashing water everywhere, and its eight tentacles swayed violently.

But its struggles were in vain.

The dumpling looks docile, but it is actually extremely fierce when it fights.

The dumpling's sharp teeth were deeply embedded in the water beast's body, while it skillfully twisted its body to nimbly dodge the attacks of the tentacles.

After more than an hour of tracking by Tuanzi, Gaode successfully located the group of octopuses that attacked the residents of the Marco district last night.

The battle broke out immediately.

There are eleven demonic octopuses in this group, and each one is at the first level.

They weren't particularly difficult to deal with, but wiping them all out wasn't so simple, since Gaode was indeed unwilling to actually go into the water to pursue them.

Therefore, the key is to be "fast, accurate, and ruthless".

The octopus, caught in the dumpling's bite, let out a low hiss, its voice filled with anger and fear.

To catch the thief, first catch the leader; the octopus entangled in the dough is the leader of this group of octopuses.

Seeing this, the other demonic octopuses rushed towards the dumpling, trying to rescue their leader.

This is a key characteristic of social organisms.

That's exactly what Gaode Maps wants.

They swarmed towards the dumpling, their tentacles thrashing rapidly in the water, creating swirling currents.

The dozens of tentacles in the water resembled dozens of black pythons, coiling around the dumpling in an attempt to restrict its agility.

But the dumpling reacted extremely quickly. As the tentacles surged up, it had already opened its mouth with great agility, and at the same time, it darted through the tiny gaps exposed by the tentacles, swimming nimbly, and broke out of the encirclement of the octopus's tentacles like a sprite.

"Now!" On the ship, God, using [Detection Magic+], precisely captured the fighter jet he and Tuanzi had created through the water's surface with magical light.

The next instant, waves surged up on the surface of the water.

The waves coalesced into ropes, which then wove together into a giant net, like a huge sack, instantly trapping the swarm of monstrous octopuses.

[Tidal Net+] (Conjuration, 1st Ring):

You used magic to create a tidal net made of water.

Additional: The size of the Tidal Net can be increased by consuming additional mana to affect giant or larger creatures.

The tidal fishing net is a deep blue color. As the net rises, countless tiny water currents intertwine like threads, forming a dense, intricate net.

These threads appear soft, yet possess astonishing resilience and strength.

Tiny bubbles kept rising from the surface of the water net, making a "gurgling" sound.

To ensure that the demonic octopuses were completely trapped, Gaode used a full 5 drops of liquid mana to create a massive tidal net.

Sensing danger, the octopuses struggled frantically, their thick tentacles pounding against the net, trying to break free of its confinement.

The tidal net rippled under the slapping of the octopus's tentacles, its surface undulating like waves, but it was clearly not fragile and quickly returned to its original state.

Of course, if this continues, it's only a matter of time before the tidal net breaks free as its magic power is depleted.

However, Gaode Maps will not give them such an opportunity.

Seeing that Tuanzi had cleverly swum away from the water at his signal, he no longer hesitated.

An electric arc erupted from Gaode's fingertip, accompanied by a sizzling sound, and disappeared into the water.

[Lightning pull].

The electric arcs traveled through the water, rapidly expanding into an electric grid that covered the eleven demonic octopuses.

The octopuses sensed this powerful threat; their eyes flashed with fear as they frantically writhed, their thick tentacles flailing wildly in the water, trying to evade the deadly attack.

However, they are trapped in the tidal nets and have nowhere to hide.

When the electric grid touches their bodies, a powerful current instantly surges through their bodies.

The octopuses let out painful roars, which echoed in the water, filled with despair and fear.

Their bodies convulsed violently under the stimulation of the electric current, their tentacles curled and stretched uncontrollably, gradually turning black and emitting a pungent, burnt smell.

However, as a first-order creature, the magic octopus has an exceptionally strong vitality, and it did not die even so.

The problem is not big.

Gaode Maps added another [Lightning Pull].

After three consecutive lightning strikes, the demonic octopuses finally stopped struggling; they had lost their vitality and were floating on the surface of the water.

Gao De smiled slightly, quite satisfied with the result.

Electrofishing is always the most efficient way to catch fish.

This has been certified by fishing enthusiasts.

(End of this chapter)