Chapter 65: Subzero Territory

Chapter 65: Subzero Territory

Lynn's gaze swept over the ten first-circle magics. After much deliberation, he chose "Chill Touch" as the subject of his improvement.N0v3lRealm was the platform where this chapter was initially revealed on N0v3l.B1n.

The principle of this magic was quite simple – manipulating the elemental air to lower temperatures, condense it to interfere with the enemy. Its effectiveness in battle was quite limited unless one pursued the advanced magic, "Frost Domain." Few were willing to learn it without that incentive.

Lynn had no intention of learning it but rather planned to modify the magic based on its principle, like using a different element to cast it.

His chosen element was... nitrogen!

In the wizards' land, this element was called "Selu." In Kora's manuscripts, it was even classified as a useless element.

Considering that nitrogen rarely reacted with other substances, it was reasonable for some wizards to dismiss it.

But Lynn knew that nitrogen wasn't as useless as they claimed. It could be used for making fertilizers, serving as a protective gas and, when combined with hydrogen, could form another poisonous gas, ammonia.

The most important aspect was that the boiling point of nitrogen was at a chilling -196°C. Such a terrifyingly low temperature could freeze most things in a very short amount of time.

Of course, due to the Leidenfrost effect, the human body could briefly withstand extreme temperatures, but this protection formed by the vapor layer was very fragile, breaking apart in just two seconds.

Then, the fragile skin would be subjected to an incredibly sharp subzero cold, causing the epidermal cells to rapidly decay and fall off, followed by the solidification of all fat, muscles, and blood in an instant!

The second reason Lynn chose nitrogen was that it was abundant in the atmosphere, making up around seventy to eighty percent. This meant he didn't need to expend extra magical power to create this element; he could create a large subzero territory.

"Zero-seven-one, activate overload mode..."

Lynn silently muttered in his mind, then closed his eyes and began to sense the active nitrogen elements in the vast sea of elements. Nitrogen elements were everywhere, so controlling them was relatively easy.

About four to five seconds later, the temperature around him began to drop rapidly. Nearly liquefied nitrogen manifested as white mist, spreading in all directions.

"I shouldn't have done experiments here," Lynn mused as he looked at the frost-covered room. He sighed, realizing he needed to establish an alchemy workshop as soon as possible. Otherwise, he wouldn't even have a hidden place to practice his magic. If some ignorant apprentice were to barge in during his next casting, the consequences would be severe.

Money, oh, money...

Lynn muttered a few words of lament and changed into a robe that had gotten a bit of liquid nitrogen on it. He grabbed his teaching badge and headed out to make some money.

In the evening, on the west side of Iyeta Harbor, inside a secluded workshop.

A halfling named Darren was fiddling with a small gadget made by Lydia. It was a T-shaped flying toy crafted from hollow wood, and when you rotated it vigorously in your hand, it could take off with the help of the wind.

But why could this thing fly, while larger flying contraptions couldn't? Darren couldn't figure it out.

Just as Darren was pondering this mystery, the wind chime hanging at the door suddenly jingled.

"Welcome to the Halfling Workshop..."

Darren quickly set down the gadget he was holding and turned to look at the entrance.

It was Lynn.

He wasn't dressed as conspicuously this time. He hadn't put on the official robe from Iyeta Academy or pinned on any medals, but Darren quickly recognized him as a wizard. A few days ago, Lynn had been seen at the square next to the Grand Wizard Herlram, and they had seemed to have had a pleasant conversation.

Realizing this was a valuable customer, Darren immediately perked up, stood up from his chair, and eagerly rubbed his hands together. With respect and humility, he inquired, "Esteemed wizard, is there anything you need?"

"There are plenty of fascinating gadgets in the workshop," Lynn replied. "You can take a look at this handheld fan. It doesn't require magic; you can spin it yourself. Also, there's this steamboat model. Put it in the water, and pull the rope at the back. It actually moves..."

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