Wizard: Starting with Symbiosis with Algae

【Magic Power: 1.50】

Two days have passed since Lynn drank Joe's gastrointestinal supplement.

The residue that had accumulated in her stomach had been broken down by the acid secreted by the bacteria, and Lynn's digestive system was now running smoothly without any burden.

Upon hearing the news from the pioneering hotline, his spirits lifted as easily as his stomach, experiencing a double pleasure of body and mind—truly a wonderful moment.

Lynn put down the basin full of worm metabolites, wiped it clean, and walked up to Joe, squatting down in front of him.

I casually asked Ruby, who wasn't too busy at the moment.

"Ruby, are we the 'Conquer the Planet' segment?"

The service list was still playing on the other end of the communication device, and it seemed that no one had answered yet.

Joe turned around first while waiting and said...

"No, pioneering is listed separately at the end."

Ruby added

"That's right, the order is based on usage frequency. Although it's a pioneering hotline, there are still too few pioneers."

..

"Please press 55 for settlement during land reclamation..."

After the report was finished, there was a pause in the audio from the communication device.

Gradually, the sound of people moving around came from the other end of the equipment.

Lynn tried to find clues and a sense of familiarity in the sounds of people moving in the background.

After all, it has been a long time since we have heard the sounds of human activity on such a large scale.

The sound was quite complex.

The sounds were a mix of irregular footsteps, noisy discussions, post-get off work daydreams, and sounds like car horns.

Lynn rubbed his thigh and remarked that the other end of the communicator was most likely a prosperous and modern world.

Because it was a long time, he rested one hand on the armrest of his wheelchair and quietly enjoyed the white noise of the crowd.

After a long but interesting wait, a muffled sound of gel vibrating was heard.

"Wizard Frontier Hotline, at your service. What are your needs?"

Lynn was somewhat surprised.

The indistinct pronunciation sounded like exhaling through lips pressed together. He was certain the person in front of him wasn't human.

He glanced at Ruby and Joe, seeking validation. Neither of them seemed surprised; in their understanding, it was normal for non-human races to serve wizards.

Joe rolled his eyes.

"Requesting settlement for our pioneering efforts! We have conquered a world inhabited by magic and magical life!"

Upon hearing that it was a settlement for land reclamation, the person on the other end said "oh" in surprise, pushed back their chair, and then, unsurprisingly, changed the person.

Not long after, an even deeper voice came from the other side.

"This is a Level 3 Wizard Apprentice operator, codename KB223. Please briefly describe your situation. Entrusted by the Wizarding World, we will not delay anyone who has contributed to the Wizarding World."

Qiao said:

"We've conquered a world. Coordinates: Dune Planet 08-23... Primarily magical life forms are worms... Food, clothing, shelter... Basic needs are met..."

Lynn added

"There are only three of us, and we have survived for nearly 20 days. Please consider our situation..."

The deep voice spoke in a businesslike tone.

"No traces of past life were detected in the data. The land reclamation is true. Should we submit relevant life-related materials?"

"Yes," Ruby replied crisply.

She brought out the "0.67" and the insulated box, and aligned the scanning area of ​​the communication terminal with them.

The container contained processed worm metabolite samples and a 0.67mm flying rod, both of which are the most readily available local living materials.

A scanning beam shot out from the top of the black box, and a pale blue light band slowly slid across the box and the flying rod's shell, transmitting the data back to the distant wizarding world server one by one.

"Please submit another copy of your tools for production and daily life."

Ruby brought the black box close to the worm again.

"We also use these things for plowing and getting around. Should we demonstrate how they get around?"

"Yes, the more detailed the information, the better for you."

"Okay, thank you."

Lynn got into the car to show the car, and the group gradually started chatting about some details.

Joe described the spaceship crash in detail, Ruby reported on the cyclical data of temperature and climate change, and Lynn supplemented the estimates of the magical enrichment efficiency of the fungal carpet and cyanobacteria.

Although the other party never said whether they could meet the standard, their attitude was always very good.

Occasionally, the sounds of keyboard typing and hushed discussions could be heard from the other end of the communication line, with people occasionally asking questions of those around them.

...

"Sir, they don't meet the standards at all."

"...Ment, there are only three of them? They've survived for twenty days, which is enough to prove their abilities. The only problem is that there's still a creature in the sky that's affecting their flight."

"But sir, their exploration progress... the atmospheric and geographical data are completely insufficient."

"Heh. You're the kind of guy who can't understand the true meaning of wizardry. Don't forget the reason we were created. We want more people to fight for the ideals of wizardry."

"But isn't this news too explosive? What if the higher-ups find out...?"

"No, what we want is something exciting, that's exactly what the higher-ups want to see."

...

After the discussion, the two even went on to discuss the details of the airship pick-up and drop-off, as well as the etiquette involved.

The officer spoke to Lynn and the others.

"You meet the requirements. However, there is one more strict condition, please be aware of it."

"What is it?" Ruby asked.

"It won't be particularly difficult. After all, according to your records, that planet has already given birth to creatures at the level of third-level wizard apprentice or higher. You even survived that guy's attack. You are capable of completing it."

Lynn asked, "What is it?"

"You have to take flight on your own initiative to prove you can come back. Only then can we give you that proof."

Lynn was stunned. Ruby was also dumbfounded. Joe, sitting in his wheelchair, was also taken aback.

What does it mean to take flight voluntarily?

If they could fly, why would they need to call the pioneer hotline?

If they could fly, wouldn't they have flown back long ago?

Doesn't that create a closed loop?

You have to fly to prove you can come back, but the reason we want to come back is because we can't fly.

Lynn had countless things he wanted to complain about, such as why no one from the academy had come to judge them yet.

This also includes this strange return route.

However, the heated discussions in the background never stopped and even grew louder.

Lynn gradually realized that the officer who supported them seemed to have made significant concessions.

"I understand. We will fly into the sky."

On the other end of the communication line, KB223 stopped arguing with his subordinate and solemnly said...

Thank you for recognizing our work.

"We will witness this moment as we soar through the skies."

"No problem."

After the evaluation criteria were explained in more detail, the communication link fell silent amidst a cacophony of noise.

The screen of the black box turned grayish-white again, but a new line of small print appeared on it: "Reclamation application registered."

Status: Pending flyby verification.

The application to establish a new settlement was successful. But is this a good thing or a bad thing?

Lynn and the others looked at each other in bewilderment.

The room suddenly fell silent. The rain had stopped, and the sound of bubbles popping and bubbling continued to rise from the sink.

"How are we supposed to fly?" Ruby broke the silence first.

"We'll have to rely on the wreckage of the airship," Joe said.

If Joe has the ability to repair the airship.

Lynn asked

"So how should the energy problem be solved?"

……

【Magic Power: 1.65】

A day later, during a thunderstorm, Lynn opened his eyes at the entrance of Cave 2.

A snowflake drifted down, soft and numb.