Diary of a Dead Wizard - Chapter 912: Counter

Deep below the earth's surface, a mystifying subterranean seascape lurks, an archipelago bathed in inky blackness where suspense and horror hold court. Here lie strange islands and even stranger monsters, far beyond the realms of human imagination. In this domain, mankind is far from dominant; instead, madness and death rule supreme.

Pleading for mercy from the unknown creatures of the deep only leads to a slow, tortured existence. The trapped survivors gradually distort, losing what made them human, both physically and mentally, to the gloom as they remain trapped in this eternal obscurity. Their only hope? A perilous expedition into uncharted sea territories.

Fueled by determination, Charles embark on this daunting voyage aboard his steamship, aiming to reclaim humanity's past glory. Together with his crew, they sought a way out of this hidden sea world, a path back to the sunlit world above, where humans once stood tall.

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I read a few comments from Chinese readers that compared this novel with Lord of Mysteries because of similar elements: Lovecraftian, western fantasy, first industrial revolution, and steampunk. However, I have yet to finish reading Lord of Mysteries to do any actual comparison, but I do think those who have enjoyed that novel would enjoy this as well. Also, the author of LotM, Cuttlefish That Loves Diving, also did a shout-out for this novel, so I guess he approves of it too?

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【Transmigration + Famine Escape + Farming + Infrastructure】Professional white-collar worker Xiao Cheng accidentally dies while saving a drowning child and transmigrates to a small mountain village, believing she's in a farming story. However, the system says, “Host, we need to survive by completing tasks first.”What? Fighting tigers? No, no, isn't that Wu Song's thing? I can't do that!What do you mean we have to migrate? I've just gotten my footing and you want me to move?Oh! Foreign enemies are invading? Then pack up quickly and run.What about becoming a City Lord? Too troublesome. I just want to be a slacker.Being a concubine? Get lost, you average guy, dreaming in broad daylight!Something or other every single day! I'm done, I want to retire and enjoy a leisurely life with my family!----- However, the system doesn't allow it and keeps popping up to demand attention, “Host, hurry, there's another task. If you don't do it, you'll be erased.”“You lousy system, I want to apply for retirement.”System, “Host, your application has been processed and rejected.”It's infuriating, how is this never-ending? I'm going to complain to Ah Mo......

This book is also called “The Unscientific Ninja Master of Sand Ninja Village”.

“Gara, come on!” “When oil is dug, Sand Ninja Village will explode.” Gaara was puzzled. He was outraged. ”

Teacher Mu Feng, shouldn’t hard work mean hard work in cultivation? You always ask me to dig sand and find oil for cultivation. ”

“Scientifically speaking, digging sand is a very good exercise.”

“Just dig hard. If oil is dug, everyone in Sand Ninja Village will have a white cloth on their head. I will be the richest in the world.”

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Fear breaks the boundaries between dreams and reality, and it is impossible to tell which is reality and which is illusory. When the nightmare really comes, no one can be alone.

This is both a danger and an opportunity.

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