Master of Thermodynamics

Although Renault didn't say much, and didn't urge the progress of the exploration, his attitude towards Mosilver made the two prospectors feel tremendous pressure.

As a result, the two had to work hard.

Those who were also affected were a gang of sailors who laid hands on the prospectors.

A few days ago, when the prospectors greeted the sailors to help move the magic drilling machine, although the sailors acted very cooperatively, they were not rushed, not lazy, and not particularly hardworking.

But now, the sailors riveted enough strength to lift up this magic machine weighing 1 ton, running fast.

As a result, the exploration progress has been greatly accelerated.

Two hours later, Renault obtained preliminary exploration reserves data-350 million tons.

"Lord Lord, according to small-scale screening statistics, the magic silver content in the ore is roughly 80-100 grams per ton, that is to say, the magic silver reserves are estimated to be between 28,000 tons and 35,000 tons."

Flamberujie, a half-tired prospector, reports respectfully.

Renault's face immediately bloomed with a smile.

Even if the magic silver consumption in the territory will continue to increase substantially in the future, the 28,000 to 35,000 tons of magic silver is enough for the ocean tide to use for at least 20 years.

"This is only the result of preliminary exploration. We only carried a set of small magic drilling rigs. It has a limited drilling depth and can only drill to a depth of 50 meters at most. Therefore, the above data is a conservative estimate."

Flamberuger said again:

"However, I think the thickness of the ore layer is definitely more than 50 meters, and it is very likely to be deeper... In addition, in the southeast and southwest directions, the veins seem to have further extensions."

"I personally estimate that the total reserves of this copper mine may be as high as 500 million tons, and even 800 million tons is not impossible... Lord Lord, I suggest that when conditions are possible, we should do more large-scale exploration... …"

Renault nodded repeatedly:

"Flambeluge, you have done a great job, you have worked hard...I will seriously consider your suggestion, and within one month at the latest, I will let the Industry Department start a new round of exploration..."

After resting for an hour, everyone withdrew the exploration ship, bypassed the island named "Magic Island" by Renault, and sailed into the thick fog.

...

"I can smell sulfur... There should be lava gushing from the ground near here..."

Renault stood at the forefront of the bow deck and drank loudly:

"Stop the boat!"

He turned around and ordered:

"Ottore, Ezio, find me the lava gushing point... If you encounter an overwhelming danger, immediately warn me, and I will let Aini go to rescue you..."

"Yes!"

A group of people responded in unison, and their voices spread far and wide in this quiet area.

Hearing her master calling her name, Adanis slammed her limbs onto the left side of the ship, and the weight of close to 1 ton made the survey ship sway slightly.

The fluffy cat's head looked around, looking around in the crowd, with a rhythmic little purr in his mouth, as if saying:

Scraps, you can't die with my cat sister!

"Wow..."

The magic boat hung out of the ship was put into the water, Ottore and Ezio quickly jumped in with the sailors, and then the two small boats slowly sailed into the undulating fog.

The survey ship immediately regained its tranquility.

Renault didn't notice that, tens of meters away, a black shadow in the shape of a human was hovering silently in the sea, staring at the hull from a distance, with curiosity and vigilance in his eyes.

This is indeed the humanoid creature with a dolphin-like head that once appeared in the "Mushroom Algae" waters.

It has been following the exploration team, from the Mushroom Algae area to Mosil Island, and finally all the way to here.

...

The first to discover the lava was the 5-man team led by Ottore, the Water System Superhero.

The magic boat they took was lucky to choose the right direction.

In the process of advancing, the smell of sulfur in the air became more and more intense, and the color of sea water became a little muddy.

This is obviously a phenomenon formed by the diffusion of certain substances carried by lava into the water.

"Hey, Lord Ottore, there seems to be something underwater..."

A sailor inadvertently glanced down and found that there were a large number of dark shadows underwater, everywhere in the line of sight, they swayed with the waves, like monsters choosing people to eat.

"Oh? Let me see..."

Ottore stuck his head out of the ship's side, only glanced at it, and then decisively turned over and sank into the water, wrapped his body in the water, approached the shadow, and swam around above it.

After more than ten breaths, he heard only a sound of "pop", his head suddenly appeared out of the sea, with a weird expression on his face:

"The bottom of this water area is full of mushrooms and algae..."

"Snapped!"

Ottore imitated the appearance of his lord, snapped his fingers, and the mana wave surged in his body, and the water stains on the surface of the protective clothing and helmet automatically dripped down, and in a moment, his whole body returned to a dry state.

While climbing on the magic boat, he muttered:

"It seems that Lord Lord's guess is very correct. Mushroom algae is indeed a hybrid species of fungi and plants... It is close to lava and has more nutrients, so Mushroom algae grows so luxuriantly..."

Ottore raised his head and saw that several of his men were blank, and couldn't help but smile:

"Go ahead... I think we should be very close to where the lava flows out."

The sailor driving the small boat nodded and increased his mental energy input. The boat moved slightly, and its speed increased by a few minutes.

However, after traveling more than 200 meters, the magic boat suddenly shook and its speed instantly dropped to zero.

Ottore was taken aback, and when he was about to speak, his face suddenly changed.

Extraordinary power gave him a strong sense of water flow, and the mysterious whispers from the water element told him that there were many things coming up from the bottom of the water and quietly rolling towards the magic boat.

"Everyone, be careful, there is something in the water!"

Ottore stood up without hesitation and shouted loudly.

"Wow...wow..."

A lot of water splashed around the boat, and dozens of black tentacles like vines got out of the water one after another, instantly entangled the magic boat, and even the propeller at the tail was tightly bound.

What's more frightening is that there are more tentacles swimming in the dark water.

It turned out that there was a tentacle monster hidden in the underwater mushroom algae forest.

This mist-shrouded sea area is so dangerous that we may encounter strange sea monsters at any time.

The four sailors panicked, and instinctively pulled out their daggers, trying to cut off the tentacles.

However, these tentacles were as thick as arms, and were quite tough. The sailors tried their best, and the cuts cut by the daggers were less than 15 mm deep, which was not enough to cut off the tentacles.

Ottore roared wildly, and a strong wave of magic energy exploded in his body.

The surface of the water is deep-fried within 20 meters.

"Boom! Boom!"

The water rushed swiftly, making a muffled sound.

Under the control of the extraordinary power of the water system, the flowing water turns into countless sharp "water knives", forming a group of "water knives array", rotating around the tentacles at high speed, cutting the tentacles frantically.

"Boom! Boom!"

The tentacles were severed one after another, and a large amount of green mucus with a slight fishy smell came out of the fracture. The broken tentacles floated on the surface of the water and twisted constantly, looking shocking.

The cutting efficiency of the Water Knife Array was extremely high. Within a few breaths, all the tentacles were severed, and the fetters that trapped the magic boat disappeared.

Ottore hurriedly controlled the current, pushing the magic boat and drove out of this area.

Behind the crowd, the sea monster, who was unwilling to let its prey escape, stretched out large black and crushed tentacles, trying to chase the magic boat.

The number of tentacles is astonishing. At a glance, there are at least more than 200, covering a sea surface of more than 50 square meters.

Fortunately, the magic boat was faster, and after the tentacles were thrown away for more than 30 meters, they finally gave up chasing.

A false alarm!

...

On the exploration ship a few kilometers away, at the moment when the wave of magic energy appeared, Renault turned his head to look in a certain direction of the mist, and his brow lightly moved:

"Ottore seems to have encountered a water monster..."

Adanis, who was lying lazily on the deck, stood up with a sigh, snorted vigorously, leaned down and made a jump.

The conscientious Miss Cat Chef always keeps her duty in mind. After hearing that Ottore is in danger, she immediately intends to rescue him.

"Aini, don't go anymore... I heard the sound of the propeller, and it seems that the trouble has been solved..."

Renault pressed Adanis's neck and said with a smile.

Adanis licked her paw and lay down again in disappointment.

...

On the other side, the Otto Lei squad, who was frightened, saw a large dark red faintly appearing in the front through the veil-like mist, and the smell of sulfur and fireworks made people breathless.

"Hi, guys, look over there... we found lava..."

Ottore exclaimed happily.