vstars Chapter 129 Survival of the Fittest, A Thorn in My Eyes
Chapter 129 Survival of the Fittest, A Thorn in My Eyes
"Because the Sea Knights organization has a survival-of-the-fittest mechanism. Only those who are outstanding enough can go out to the endless seas for training. In all these years, not a single outstanding person has emerged." Dora put down the cake, her expression serious and her tone solemn.
"So, anyone who comes out is a formidable opponent?" Lin Wei stopped swallowing, sat up straight, and stared intently at Dora as he asked.
"Pretty much, and they'll stop at nothing, just like the dark wizards." Dora nodded, a hint of worry in her eyes.
"I see. Never mind all that. Turing Island is right in front of us. We're finally home." Lin Wei let out a long sigh of relief and leaned back, but for some reason, his limbs felt a little weak.
The scene of being besieged by the formal wizards was still vivid in his mind. The magical light released by those wizards flashed and the shouts of battle were deafening. Although he survived thanks to his tenacious will, the process was thrilling enough.
Soon, two small boats, led by Lin Wei's, entered the harbor one after the other. A gentle sea breeze blew across the harbor, stirring up some sand, and the waves rhythmically lapped against the shore. Many wizard apprentices were waiting for the organization's members to inventory the sea creatures' flesh and blood. Some stood, some sat, idly chatting and exchanging information about their voyage.
"Huh? Isn't that Senior Sister Dora? And why is there a tall male wizard next to her? They look very close." A wizard apprentice stared wide-eyed, his mouth agape, his face full of surprise.
To outsiders, Doraemon was exceptionally talented, surpassing all other wizarding apprentices in skill. With her blonde hair, blue eyes, beauty, and kind heart, she garnered much favor. Even the tower master Robert and several first-ring wizards showed her considerable kindness.
In the eyes of the wizard apprentices, Dora was like an unattainable goddess, always chaste and pure. But now, a male wizard was by her side, sitting on his boat. Was she about to fall to earth? The imaginative wizard apprentices instantly conjured up a story of the two engaging in passionate lovemaking on the boat.
"You're so ignorant, aren't you? That wizard's name is Lin Wei, a newcomer who came a few years ago. He's the only one who's come to our Turing Tower in recent years; no newcomers have come since." A gossipy wizard apprentice crossed his arms, a smirk playing on his lips, and added, "This Lin Wei is also a knight; he was personally received by Senior Sister Dora."
"No wonder, what a coincidence!" A wizard apprentice said through gritted teeth, his eyes reddening with envy.
These whispers arose from all directions, with wizard apprentices pointing and whispering behind each other's backs, some even covering their mouths to chuckle. This left Lin Wei and Dora, who had just approached, speechless.
Lin Wei remained outwardly calm, but his lips twitched slightly as he thought to himself, "This wizard is so gossipy. He's not as cute as the sea creatures, who value strength above all else." Dora's delicate face flushed slightly, but she didn't refute him. Instead, she turned cold and her eyes revealed her displeasure.
"Help me exchange this ship full of sea creature flesh and blood for points, and exchange the resources as well," Lin Wei said with a smile to the statistician, spreading his hands in a helpless gesture. "And fill up the fuel tank too, with the best quality."
"No problem, Junior Brother Lin Wei." The person in charge of receiving them was a wizard apprentice who was no longer training in the organization. He said politely, bowing slightly with a fawning smile on his face. After speaking, he glanced at Dora.
"Me too." After saying that, Dora pulled Lin Wei towards the manor area. She held Lin Wei's arm tightly and walked with a little hurry. She was already unable to bear being looked at with such mocking eyes by so many people.
"Senior sister, let's ignore them and go back to sort out what we've learned from this experience," Lin Wei comforted her, gently patting the back of Dora's hand.
He was already eager to return to the manor to see the amazing thing he had deduced. It must be something incredible, something that had been struck by lightning.
"Okay. Let's hurry." Dora nodded and quickened her pace.
The sight of the two leaving intimately was witnessed by the group of wizarding apprentices, further confirming their relationship. Most people felt little emotion beyond envy. Doraemon's excellence was enough to make her a future member of the organization's wizarding community, something most male wizarding apprentices wouldn't even dare to dream of. They'd rather have ordinary maids who couldn't use magic than a powerful partner.
In the crowd, a sorcerer so enraged that he snapped his wand in two. With a sharp crack, the wand broke in two. His face turned bright red, and his eyes were wide open, as if they were about to breathe fire.
"Damn Lin Wei, he actually did it for real and stole my Dora." The wizard's face darkened, and a chill emanated from his body.
"Giodarmo, don't be angry. She's just a witch. Aren't you about to break through to become a first-class wizard apprentice?" Several wizard apprentices around him comforted him, their faces full of ingratiating smiles.
"Yes, your talent is outstanding. With enough time, you have a great chance of becoming a first-level member in the future," a wizard apprentice encouraged, patting Gautama on the shoulder.
These people are all waiting for Gautama to become a first-ring wizard, so that he and his entire family can rise to prominence.
"Once I break through, I'll kill Lin Wei to vent my anger. I'll let Dora know who's worthy of him," Gautama said through gritted teeth, his hands clenched into fists until his knuckles turned white.
"Alright, everyone think of a plan to kill Lin Wei where no one can see him," a wizard apprentice nodded, a ruthless glint in his eyes.
"Sure thing." The other nodded as well, a sinister glint in his eyes.
Led by Gautama, the group departed hastily, their footsteps kicking up a cloud of dust.
Soon, the port returned to its usual calm. The person in charge of the chartering looked at the parchment scroll, frowning, and said, "Has Ambiro returned the ship? The contract shows that he chartered the ship for a month, and it's been more than a week now." His fingers lightly traced the parchment scroll, a hint of worry in his eyes.
"Umbi? That arrogant wizard apprentice?" the assistant asked, leaning forward slightly with a look of doubt on his face.
"Yes, he's the younger brother of Angko, a first-class wizard apprentice. If it weren't for his older brother protecting him, he would have been beaten to death long ago," the person in charge said, shaking his head with a helpless expression.
"Umbi didn't return the ship. Could he have died out there? I remember that when they set sail, several wizard apprentices went with them." The assistant said with a furrowed brow and a slight pout, his face full of worry.
Everyone here is a wizard apprentice with extraordinary mental strength, so there will be no mistakes in their memory.
"Let's wait a bit longer." The manager leaned back in his chair, crossed his legs, and shook his head slightly. "Anyway, with Angke around, we'll eventually get the rent back. If he dies out there, we'll make him pay for the boat."