Ocean Lords: Start Harvesting Double from Dice Rolls Chapter 1: The Arrival of Ocean World
[The Age of Navigation has arrived, congratulations on being selected as an Ocean Lord]
[The ocean, treasure, extraordinary might, and unknown seas await you]
[3 minutes left before entering the Ocean World...]
As Fang Yu awoke, a grand and enigmatic voice resounded in his mind, causing his eyes to snap open in shock.
It's finally here!
He was chosen in this round of ocean transmigrators, turning into a navigator at last.
Roughly five years prior, the worldwide Ocean Era kicked off, picking a batch of fortunate souls monthly to turn into navigators and venture into the Ocean World.
Per batch and nation, based on population scale, numbers ranged from hundreds to millions.
Selection felt nearly random.
Folks remaining on Blue Star came to understand that all would eventually join the Ocean Era; time was the only variable.
Preparations for the Ocean World entry had been made by everyone long ago.
Now, Fang Yu got picked as a navigator heading to the Ocean World.
Hearing the voice in his head, Fang Yu quickly messaged the family group chat:
"Family, I’ve been selected. I’m going in in three minutes, see you in the Ocean World!"
The family chat included 21 members total, though under 10 were left in reality, Fang Yu’s parents among them.
The rest had gone to the Ocean World earlier.
"Xiao Yu, you were selected? Sad.jpg"
"Xiao Yu, what role were you selected for?"
His uncle chimed in from the group then.
What role?
Fang Yu recalled it, eyes brightening as he chuckled softly: "Everyone, I’ve been selected as a Lord, so if any of you are later selected as a crew member, you can join my ship!"
Navigators split into crew members and Lords.
Crew members, true to the title, join vessels and serve aboard as workers.
Lords, however, captain the ships!
They recruit crew, upgrade vessels, venture into mysteries, and hunt treasures.
Naturally, crew or captains alike gain extraordinary powers later on with rising levels.
Indeed, certain crew members at higher levels boast abilities surpassing basic low-tier captains.
News of Fang Yu landing Lord status sent the family chat into ecstatic frenzy, with congratulations pouring in.
Lords to crew ratio stands at 1:9.
Lord selection odds sit at a mere 10%.
Confirmation of Fang Yu's Lord role thrilled the whole family, of course.
Parents beamed with pride, much like those celebrating a top exam score from their kid.
With the family informed, Fang Yu relaxed and checked the clock.
Ninety seconds remaining!
This realization hit Fang Yu with a major thought!
A crucial matter!
Computer, boot up!
Booted in 36 seconds, outpacing 95% of national machines.
Cloud storage... wipe everything instantly!
Browser... erase history!
Hard drive...
A sharp ache struck Fang Yu, filled with premium collections amassed over years.
Sanjo... Xunguo... Sister Shenmu Li... Little Sister Xiangze...
Heartbreaking to lose.
Yet, purity must remain in this realm!
Deleted!
Total emptiness, utter cleanliness, thrusting Fang Yu into desire-free serenity.
Sage mode activated...
Eyes shut, Fang Yu formatted his phone next...
Mindset... transcending Buddha!
Heart unburdened... departing without a trace of cloud!
[Entering countdown...]
[3]
[2]
[1]
"Boom!"
A thunderous roar from the soul's depths boomed, and Fang Yu's figure utterly disappeared from Blue Star.
[Identity acquired: Ordinary Captain]
[Ship acquired: Small Cargo Ship]
[Initial funds: 500 Copper Coins]
[Initial port: Qiyun Port (Safe Zone)]
Fang Yu materialized in an odd void, where a small cargo ship emerged silently, linking to his soul.
Henceforth, Fang Yu embodied the cargo ship, and it embodied him.
Ship upgrades would bestow extraordinary powers upon Fang Yu too.
"Huh?"
Right then, a faint gasp escaped Fang Yu as warmth surged from his chest.
Instinctively, he reached inside and drew out... a dice?
Golden radiance poured from the dice, leaving Fang Yu baffled.
What's this?
No guidebook spoke of dice appearing post-entry.
Is this... my golden finger?
Excitement pounded in Fang Yu's chest; with intent, he flung the dice skyward.
It spun briefly in the air before a face halted before him.
x4!
Decent fortune, not top-tier but solid.
Yet... what does x4 multiply?
Moments later, Fang Yu checked his inventory instinctively, eyes bulging wide.
Remaining money: 2000 Copper Coins.
"Hiss!"
Does rolling it multiply resources by the number shown?
With that in mind, Fang Yu rolled the dice once more.
Maybe... I could keep scoring free rewards?
Yet, clearly, Fang Yu was overthinking matters.
Again, the dice morphed, finally turning blank and dashing Fang Yu’s hopes for additional freebies.
Fang Yu nodded without surprise, since infinite rolls would be far too broken.
This item allows only one use per acquisition.
Nevertheless... possessing 2000 coins now signifies... I hold far greater edges than other Lords from the same wave.
Upon this realization, Fang Yu advanced without pause into Qiyun Port.
"Come check these out! Fresh Cyan Tun Fish, just 2 Copper Coins apiece!"
"Sea guns, 300 Copper Coins each!"
"I’m an entry-level crew member boasting entry-level strength, perfect for lugging crates and loads, accelerating shipment work, a mere 200 Copper Coins per month!"
This was Qiyun Port, the "beginner village" for navigators; no extraordinary beings lurked in these waters. Safety reigned supreme, with pirate clashes almost unheard of.
Fang Yu sensed his ship moored at the pier, now intimately bound to him.
What he must handle first wasn’t immediate departure, but...
Enlisting crew!
Fang Yu had studied several guides.
He grasped how a cargo ship advances—beyond side quests, the vital path... was deliveries!
Merely finish a few runs, and the freighter upgrades, strengthening Captain Fang Yu in turn.
During the starting phase, gathering crew proved crucial for amplifying shipment speed and bolstering vessel power.
A Captain thrives not alone, nor crew leaderless—a true partnership.
Only with crew hired can the ship embark properly.
Thus, after the starting adaptation, Fang Yu entered the [Sea Navigation Market].
Boasting 2000 Copper Coins, the loaded Fang Yu faced plentiful selections!
He entered the crew section of the Sea Navigation Market, surveying his surroundings.
Before long, he spotted loads of "fellow townsmen" with signs in hand, positioned in the hiring hall, staring expectantly at him.
It brought back memories of karaoke outings with his engineering classmates...
"Bro, choose me, I’m good at it, outgoing."