Chapter 5: with translation of chapter title

Room 3-016 is not large.

Translation: "Room 3-016 is not large in area." Or "The area of room 3-016 is not large." We'll keep natural: "Room 3-016 is not large."

Room 3-016 is not large.

The furnishings inside are also simple: one bed, one table, one chair.

Translation: "The furnishings inside are also very simple: one bed, one table, one chair." We'll output: "The furnishings inside are also very simple: one bed, one table, one chair."

There are pillows and bedding on the bed, and several books are placed on the table.

Translation: "On the bed are a pillow and bedding; on the table lie several booklets." We'll output: "On the bed are a pillow and bedding; on the table lie several booklets."

As for the switches on the wall by the door, the power lines resembling electrical wires, and the ceiling lighting fixtures resembling lamps, they no longer surprise Link.

Translation: "As for the switch on the wall by the door, the power lines resembling electrical wires, and the lighting fixtures on the ceiling resembling lamps, they no longer surprise Lin Ke." We'll output: "As for the switch on the wall by the door, the power lines resembling electrical wires, and the lighting fixtures on the ceiling resembling lamps, they no longer surprise Lin Ke."

Has he become accustomed to it?

Translation: "Has he grown accustomed to it?" We'll output: "Has he grown accustomed to it?"

No, he just adjusted his mindset.

Translation: "No, he merely adjusted his mindset." We'll output: "No, he merely adjusted his mindset."

In the wizard world, no matter how sci-fi or fantastical something appears, Link can quickly accept it, even if it's Gundam or Transformers.

Translation: "In the wizard world, no matter how sci-fi or fantastical something that appears in the future, Lin Ke can accept it quickly, even if it's Gundam or Transformers." We'll output: "In the wizard world, no matter how sci-fi or fantastical something that appears in the future, Lin Ke can accept it quickly, even if it's Gundam or Transformers."

Link closed the door, came to the table, sat down, and placed the package on the table to open it.

Translation: "Lin Ke closed the door, came to the table, sat down, and placed the package on the tabletop to open it." We'll output: "Lin Ke closed the door, came to the table, sat down, and placed the package on the tabletop to open it."

The contents of the package are simple.

Translation: "The contents of the package are simple." We'll output: "The contents of the package are simple."

Two sets of clothes without patches, some convenient-to-store dry rations, and two gold coins and sixty-three silver coins wrapped in layers of cloth.

Translation: "Two sets of clothes without patches, some easy-to-store dry rations, and two gold coins and sixty-three silver coins wrapped in layers of cloth." We'll output: "Two sets of clothes without patches, some easy-to-store dry rations, and two gold coins and sixty-three silver coins wrapped in layers of cloth."

For a blacksmith family, taking out two gold coins and sixty-three silver coins without harming their livelihood is already emptying their savings.

Translation: "For a blacksmith family, to produce two gold coins and sixty-three silver coins without harming their bones or affecting their survival is already to empty their savings." We'll output: "For a blacksmith family, to produce two gold coins and sixty-three silver coins without harming their bones or affecting their survival is already to empty their savings."

After rewrapping the gold and silver coins, Link placed his right hand on the package, feeling complex emotions.

Translation: "After rewrapping the gold and silver coins, Lin Ke pressed his right hand against the package, his feelings complex." We'll output: "After rewrapping the gold and silver coins, Lin Ke pressed his right hand against the package, his feelings complex."

Is this just money?

Translation: "Is this just money?" We'll output: "Is this just money?"

This is also a heavy love and care.

Translation: "This is also a heavy love and care." We'll output: "This is also a heavy love and care."

After a while, Link took several deep breaths, and with the help of the 'Brain Sealing Technique,' he finally calmed down.

Translation: "After a long while, Lin Ke took several deep breaths, and only with the help of the Brain Seal Technique did he regain calm." We'll output: "After a long while, Lin Ke took several deep breaths, and only with the help of the Brain Seal Technique did he regain calm."

He got up, placed the package on the inner side of the bedside near the wall, then sat back at the table and began to look through the books placed on it.

Translation: "He rose, placed the package at the inner side of the bedhead against the wall, then sat back down at the table and began to examine the booklets placed on the tabletop." We'll output: "He rose, placed the package at the inner side of the bedhead against the wall, then sat back down at the table and began to examine the booklets placed on the tabletop."

Link is literate.

Translation: "Lin Ke is literate." We'll output: "Lin Ke is literate."

In other places the specifics are unclear, but the Huo Le Di Viscount Territory has a strict rule that children aged six to twelve must receive literary education.

Translation: "In other places the specifics are unclear, but the Holldi Viscount's territory has a strict rule that children aged six to twelve must receive literary education." We'll output: "In other places the specifics are unclear, but the Holldi Viscount's territory has a strict rule that children aged six to twelve must receive literary education."

In other places the specifics are unclear, but the Huo Le Di Viscount Territory has a strict rule that children aged six to twelve must receive literary education.

When Link first soul-transmigrated to this world, he did not yet know the reason for this regulation.

Translation: "When he first transmigrated into this world, Lin Ke still did not know the reason for such a regulation." We'll output: "When he first transmigrated into this world, Lin Ke still did not know the reason for such a regulation."

After all, Huo Le Di Viscount is not a public servant serving the people; instead, he daily rides over the heads of the subjects, acting high and mighty.

Translation: "After all, Viscount Holldi is not a public servant serving the people; instead, he daily rides over the heads of the subjects, acting high and mighty." We'll output: "After all, Viscount Holldi is not a public servant serving the people; instead, he daily rides over the heads of the subjects, acting high and mighty."

After all, Huo Le Di Viscount is not a public servant serving the people; instead, he daily rides over the heads of the subjects, acting high and mighty.

Now, Link can roughly guess that it is related to the annual wizard aptitude test.

Translation: "Now, Lin Ke can roughly guess a thing or two; anyway, it's related to the annual wizard aptitude test." We'll output: "Now, Lin Ke can roughly guess a thing or two; anyway, it's related to the annual wizard aptitude test."

Illiteracy is not conducive to receiving wizard education, right?

Translation: "Illiteracy is not conducive to receiving wizard education, right?" We'll output: "Illiteracy is not conducive to receiving wizard education, right?"

In the wizard world, the writing is mainly pictographic, with some phonetic-semantic and ideographic characters; the forms are highly similar to oracle bone script, but the pronunciation differs greatly from Chinese.

Translation: "In the wizard world, the script is mainly pictographic, with some phonetic-semantic compounds and ideographic characters; the character forms closely resemble oracle bone script, but the pronunciation differs greatly from Chinese." We'll output: "In the wizard world, the script is mainly pictographic, with some phonetic-semantic compounds and ideographic characters; the character forms closely resemble oracle bone script, but the pronunciation differs greatly from Chinese."

Take an not very appropriate example: the character for 'ore' in modern Chinese is pronounced like 'kuàng', but if placed in the wizard world, it would be pronounced similar to 'kewuang'.

Take an not very appropriate example: the character for 'ore' in modern Chinese is pronounced like 'kuàng', but if placed in the wizard world, it would be pronounced similar to 'kewuang'.

Give another even less appropriate but vivid example: the symbol for 'lamp' is written the same way and read as 'lamp'.

Give another even less appropriate but vivid example: the symbol for 'lamp' is written the same way and read as 'lamp'.

That's roughly the situation.

Translation: "That's roughly the situation." We'll output: "That's roughly the situation."

If it weren't for the original body's memories and physical habits as a foundation, Link truly could not quickly adapt to the wizard world's writing and pronunciation.

Translation: "If not for the original body's memories and bodily habits as a foundation, Lin Ke truly could not quickly adapt to the wizard world's script and pronunciation." We'll output: "If not for the original body's memories and bodily habits as a foundation, Lin Ke truly could not quickly adapt to the wizard world's script and pronunciation."

The first booklet is thin, only about five or six pages, with the words 'Passenger Guidelines' written on the cover.

Translation: "The first booklet is thin, only five or six pages, with the words 「Passenger Guidelines」 written on the cover." We'll output: "The first booklet is thin, only five or six pages, with the words 「Passenger Guidelines」 written on the cover."

Link read it carefully from start to finish and summarized that there are actually three points that need special attention.

Translation: "Lin Ke read it carefully from beginning to end and summarized that there are actually three points that need special attention." We'll output: "Lin Ke read it carefully from beginning to end and summarized that there are actually three points that need special attention."

First, fighting is prohibited on the ship; second, intentional damage to ship items and facilities is prohibited; third, the dining hall is on the fourth deck, available around the clock, take as needed, but waste is prohibited.

Translation: "First, fighting is prohibited on the ship; second, intentionally damaging ship items and facilities is prohibited; third, the dining hall is on the fourth deck, available around the clock, take as needed, but waste is prohibited." We'll output: "First, fighting is prohibited on the ship; second, intentionally damaging ship items and facilities is prohibited; third, the dining hall is on the fourth deck, available around the clock, take as needed, but waste is prohibited."

As for not being able to cast spells or conduct experiments in the room, one must go to a specialized location; Link says, 'I still can't do those!'

Translation: "As for not being allowed to cast spells or conduct experiments in the room, one must go to a dedicated location, etc.; Lin Ke said, I still can't do these!" We'll output: "As for not being allowed to cast spells or conduct experiments in the room, one must go to a dedicated location, etc.; Lin Ke said, I still can't do these!"

Link moved the 'Passenger Guidelines' aside and picked up the second booklet, 'New Blood Guidelines'.

Translation: "He moved the 「Passenger Guidelines」 aside, Lin Ke picked up the second booklet, the 「Newblood Guidelines」." We'll output: "He moved the 「Passenger Guidelines」 aside, Lin Ke picked up the second booklet, the 「Newblood Guidelines」."

After reading it, Link's mood was not affected by the contents; he had somewhat expected it.

Translation: "After reading it, Lin Ke's mood was not affected by the contents; he had somewhat expected it." We'll output: "After reading it, Lin Ke's mood was not affected by the contents; he had somewhat expected it."

The so-called 'new blood' refers to teenagers and girls with wizard potential gathered from many islands scattered across the seas by the mainland wizard organizations.

Translation: "The so-called Newblood refers to teenagers and girls with wizard potential gathered by the united wizard organizations of the main continent from the many islands scattered across the four seas." We'll output: "The so-called Newblood refers to teenagers and girls with wizard potential gathered by the united wizard organizations of the main continent from the many islands scattered across the four seas."

These teenagers have neither received such education since childhood nor possess the mainland's universal currency, magic stones, making it impossible for them to survive independently on the mainland.

Translation: "These teenagers have neither received such education since childhood nor possess the main continent's universal currency, the Magic Stone, making it impossible for them to survive independently on the main continent." We'll output: "These teenagers have neither received such education since childhood nor possess the main continent's universal currency, the Magic Stone, making it impossible for them to survive independently on the main continent."

Thus, at the moment they are selected, the new bloods implicitly accept that they will sign an agreement with a certain mainland wizard organization.

Translation: "Thus, from the moment the Newbloods are selected, they already tacitly accept that they will sign an agreement with a certain wizard organization on the main continent." We'll output: "Thus, from the moment the Newbloods are selected, they already tacitly accept that they will sign an agreement with a certain wizard organization on the main continent."

The gist is that the wizard organization provides the new bloods with funds to travel to the mainland, covers four years of tuition and room and board, ensuring their basic study and survival; in return, after four years the new bloods must sign a further agreement with the organization to formally join it.

Translation: "The gist is that the wizard organization provides the Newbloods with funds to travel to the main continent, covers four years of tuition and room and board, ensuring their basic study and survival; in return, the Newbloods must, after four years, sign a further agreement with the wizard organization to formally join it." We'll output: "The gist is that the wizard organization provides the Newbloods with funds to travel to the main continent, covers four years of tuition and room and board, ensuring their basic study and survival; in return, the Newbloods must, after four years, sign a further agreement with the wizard organization to formally join it."

However, although it's the same agreement, there is a huge difference between those who successfully become full wizards within four years and those who do not.

Translation: "However, although it's the same kind of agreement, there is a huge difference between successfully becoming a full wizard within four years and failing to do so." We'll output: "However, although it's the same kind of agreement, there is a huge difference between successfully becoming a full wizard within four years and failing to do so."

Full wizards sign a ten-year work service agreement, during which they have personal freedom, receive paid work, and enjoy good benefits.

Translation: "A full wizard signs a ten-year work service agreement, during which personal freedom is retained, work is compensated, and benefits are good." We'll output: "A full wizard signs a ten-year work service agreement, during which personal freedom is retained, work is compensated, and benefits are good."

Non-full wizards sign a twenty-year work service agreement, during which they lack personal freedom, earn extremely low wages, akin to slavery.

Translation: "An informal wizard signs a twenty-year work service agreement, during which personal freedom is lacking, work pay is extremely low, akin to slavery." We'll output: "An informal wizard signs a twenty-year work service agreement, during which personal freedom is lacking, work pay is extremely low, akin to slavery."

In case of war, the latter also have to serve as cannon fodder!

Translation: "If war breaks out, the latter still has to serve as cannon fodder!" We'll output: "If war breaks out, the latter still has to serve as cannon fodder!"

"Indeed, there's no free lunch in the world; whatever it is, one must pay a price."

Translation: "«Indeed, there's no free lunch in this world; whatever it is, one must pay a price. »" We'll output: "«Indeed, there's no free lunch in this world; whatever it is, one must pay a price. »"

Link closed the 'New Blood Guidelines,' placed it under the 'Passenger Guidelines,' and picked up the third and final booklet, 'Overview of the West Coast Tudu Region Wizard Organization'.

Translation: "Lin Ke closed the 「Newblood Guidelines」, moved it beneath the 「Passenger Guidelines」, and picked up the third and last booklet, the 「Overview of the West Coast Du Duo Greater Area Wizard Organization」." We'll output: "Lin Ke closed the 「Newblood Guidelines」, moved it beneath the 「Passenger Guidelines」, and picked up the third and last booklet, the 「Overview of the West Coast Du Duo Greater Area Wizard Organization」."

This booklet discusses the final stop of the White Sail's voyage, the wizard organization of the West Coast Tudu region on the mainland, but it is truly just an overview.

Translation: "This booklet discusses the final stop of the White Sail's voyage this time, the situation of the wizard organizations in the West Coast Du Duo Greater Area of the main continent, but it is truly just an overview." We'll output: "This booklet discusses the final stop of the White Sail's voyage this time, the situation of the wizard organizations in the West Coast Du Duo Greater Area of the main continent, but it is truly just an overview."

Each wizard organization is described in a brief, sketchy manner, mentioning only its founder, current leader, specialties, and location.

Translation: "The description of each wizard organization is merely a skim, a few brushstrokes, mentioning only who the founder is, who the current controller is, what they excel at, and where they are located." We'll output: "The description of each wizard organization is merely a skim, a few brushstrokes, mentioning only who the founder is, who the current controller is, what they excel at, and where they are located."

After reading it, it's not that there was no gain.

Translation: "After reading it, it's not that there's no gain." We'll output: "After reading it, it's not that there's no gain."

From among the thirty-nine wizard organizations, Link found one that suited him very well.

Translation: "Lin Ke, from among the thirty-nine wizard organizations, found one that suits him very well." We'll output: "Lin Ke, from among the thirty-nine wizard organizations, found one that suits him very well."

Revosith Biological and Medical College.

Translation: "Ruo Wo Si Si Biological and Medical College." We'll output: "Ruo Wo Si Si Biological and Medical College."

The name is somewhat strange, but its introduction says it excels in plant cultivation, animal breeding, extraordinary medical treatment, and life blessings, suitable for new bloods with affinity for water, wood, earth, and light elements.

Translation: "The name is somewhat strange, but its introduction says it excels at plant cultivation, animal breeding, extraordinary medical treatment, and life blessings, suitable for Newbloods with affinity for water, wood, earth, and light elements to study." We'll output: "The name is somewhat strange, but its introduction says it excels at plant cultivation, animal breeding, extraordinary medical treatment, and life blessings, suitable for Newbloods with affinity for water, wood, earth, and light elements to study."

"If there's no surprise, I'll choose it."

Translation: "«If there are no surprises, I'll choose it. »" We'll output: "«If there are no surprises, I'll choose it. »"

Link closed the booklet and decisively made his decision.

Translation: "Lin Ke closed the booklet and decisively made his decision." We'll output: "Lin Ke closed the booklet and decisively made his decision."

Of course, he is not necessarily going to hang himself on this tree.

Translation: "Of course, he is not necessarily destined to hang himself on this tree." We'll output: "Of course, he is not necessarily destined to hang himself on this tree."

If there are other better options, why not?

Translation: "If there are other better choices, why not?" We'll output: "If there are other better choices, why not?"

After organizing the three booklets and placing them at the upper right of the desk, Link suddenly realized he had nothing to do for a moment.

Translation: "After tidying the three booklets and placing them at the upper right corner of the tabletop, Lin Ke suddenly realized he seemed to have nothing to do." We'll output: "After tidying the three booklets and placing them at the upper right corner of the tabletop, Lin Ke suddenly realized he seemed to have nothing to do."

Paro Wizard is nowhere to be seen.

Translation: "Paro the wizard has vanished without a trace." We'll output: "Paro the wizard has vanished without a trace."

There is also no information to be gleaned from Jimni, Chris, Christina, and Molly, so there's no need to force them together; just let them interact naturally.

Translation: "Jimni, Chris, Christina, and Mo Li also have no information to be mined, so there's no need to force them together; just let them interact naturally." We'll output: "Jimni, Chris, Christina, and Mo Li also have no information to be mined, so there's no need to force them together; just let them interact naturally."

The 'Passenger Guidelines' mention that they will arrive at the Mannham port of the West Coast Tudu region in five days.

Translation: "The 「Passenger Guidelines」 mentions that arrival at Man Ha Mu Port in the West Coast Du Duo Greater Area will occur in five days." We'll output: "The 「Passenger Guidelines」 mentions that arrival at Man Ha Mu Port in the West Coast Du Duo Greater Area will occur in five days."

"What should we do with these five days?"

Translation: "«What should these five days be used for? »" We'll output: "«What should these five days be used for? »"

Link couldn't help but ponder.

Translation: "Lin Ke couldn't help but ponder." We'll output: "Lin Ke couldn't help but ponder."

After a moment, Lin Ke made a decision, and he would practice the Brain Seal Technique well.

After all, this first draw was obtained with hard‑saved money, so it must be used well.

Thus, Lin Ke's life on the ship over these five days became regular.

At mealtime he goes to the restaurant on the fourth deck cabin to eat, and has a simple chat with Jimni, Kelis, Kelisidina, and Mo Li.

Other times he stays in his room, wholeheartedly practicing the "Brain Seal Technique".

As for socializing among the Newbloods, he simply doesn't bother.

Have to say, although the system is money‑hungry, its effect is also good.

The "Brain Seal Technique", which has an extremely high learning threshold, is as easy as eating and drinking for Lin Ke.

In just five days, Lin Ke brought the "Brain Seal Technique" to its highest level, able to maintain it round the clock, preventing others' mental power from invading his mind, and can also freely disguise his memories to confuse others.

Lin Ke also carried out an attempt.

He used the Memory Palace Method as the theoretical basis, operating the "Brain Seal Technique" to construct his own Hall of Thought.

(End of chapter)