allendalepharm Chapter 115 Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Chapter 115 Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Chapter 115 Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (4K)
The little crow gave a disdainful "shout".
In its view, its owner probably liked Theresa quite a bit, because he did spoil her a little too much.
But that feeling wasn't passionate.
It does not conform to the human definition of "love".
It's just that I like it.
Even if it's liking between a man and a woman, it's still just liking, not love.
She thinks she can be the mistress of her own house? Dream on.
Of course, it didn't say this out loud.
Because saying it out loud would make the owner seem like a jerk.
In fact, Teresa knew what the crow knew as well.
However, she is not the kind of person who dwells on things.
She was quite certain that she had fallen for Xu Yuan, and that Xu Yuan also liked her somewhat.
Since that's the case, let's strike first.
Otherwise, someone might snatch it away one day.
"Your pet is really asking for a beating," Theresa said to Xu Yuan as he walked in.
Xu Yuan was speechless.
Given Little Crow's vengeful nature, the more you say that to it, the more it will provoke you into a beating.
"Alright, alright, why are you arguing with it? Go wash up, and then have breakfast."
"Okay."
Theresa went to wash up.
Xu Yuan then said to Xiao Ya, "You too, why hold such a grudge? Show her some respect, she only refrained from slapping you to death because of me."
"Yes, Master, Little Crow understands."
Upon hearing this, Xu Yuan nodded and took out the map he had obtained from the organization: "Approximately where are we?"
The little crow thought and compared carefully, then pointed to a certain spot on it with its wing: "Probably around here."
Xu Yuan glanced at the map and saw that there was an island nearby. He said, "Rise up, I'll fly up and take a look."
A moment later, he returned to the submarine.
"The island's location is incorrect; the flight path is a bit off. Let's adjust it."
After finishing breakfast, Xu Yuan went out of the submarine again.
However, he did not leave, but instead sat cross-legged on the submarine, enjoying the sea breeze.
Theresa followed and sat down beside him.
Enjoying the sea breeze and the scenery.
A moment later, she couldn't help but exclaim, "They're driving so slowly! What's their speed?"
"10 knots, that's about 18.5 kilometers per hour."
"So slow, can't you drive faster?"
Xu Yuan shook his head: "No need, we need to investigate the flight path."
"Although modern ships have freed themselves from dependence on ocean currents, the ocean is not a calm lake."
"The ocean with its turbulent undercurrents is actually very dangerous."
"Some giant vortexes can even swallow an aircraft carrier."
"We're going in a straight line this time."
"We need to look around along the way to see if we can make the journey, how efficient it is, and if there are any dangerous places."
"Besides, even if we speed up, it won't be much faster."
"You can go faster underwater."
"?!" Theresa was quite surprised. "Shouldn't there be more resistance in water?"
"The deeper the draft, the slower the speed; that's a ship."
Xu Yuan casually said, "Although submarines used to be faster on the surface than underwater, that was because their shape was basically still that of a ship."
"To pursue underwater performance, modern submarines are no longer shaped like ships."
"They are better suited for underwater navigation."
"When navigating underwater, the overall resistance decreases significantly because wave drag disappears."
"In addition, there's the density and viscosity of water —"
"Well, that doesn't have a big impact; the main issue is wave resistance."
Submarines are faster underwater, which is actually quite counterintuitive.
"I don't understand. How do you know so much?"
"I learned how to operate a submarine from others, but it was just something I learned on the spot."
"Hěi~~~ Is that so?" Theresa rested her head on his shoulder and said nonchalantly.
Ten days have passed in the blink of an eye.
Xu Yuan did not follow the ocean current, but walked in a straight line.
Firstly, ocean currents change with the seasons.
He didn't know which way to go with the ocean currents.
Secondly, as he said, modern ships have largely broken free from their dependence on ocean currents.
During this time, he encountered terrifying giant whirlpools at sea and storms that felt like the end of the world.
I've also encountered islands that aren't marked on maps.
After all, the organization's ships are sailboats, and they definitely follow ocean current routes, which are different from his routes.
There were people on one of the islands, whom he encountered by chance after being caught in a storm and deviating from his course.
It is said that his ancestors were fishermen.
Based on some descriptions, it probably came from Dawn Island.
That is, the island where the organization landed.
Dawn Island is the name given to it by the Apocalypse Alliance.
It has not been announced yet.
Because the islanders are unaware that what they believe to be the only mainland is actually just an island.
Closer to home.
About two hundred years ago, when their ancestors went out fishing, they saw the gold mine at sea.
Driven by greed, they chased after him further and further away.
Ultimately, they were lost in the vast ocean.
Later, they were unfortunately caught in a storm.
They narrowly escaped death and drifted to that small island.
Because of the lack of resources on the island, they wore clothes made of leaves.
In many ways, they have degenerated to the level of savages.
As for why Xu Yuan knew so much about it...
It was because one of them had lustful thoughts upon seeing Theresa that he killed.
Then their village chief started crying loudly.
The implication was that we were from the same hometown.
Xu Yuan originally planned to have someone come here later to take them back.
After all, he wouldn't take his anger out on others.
However, when he scanned the area with his soul power, he discovered that every household was piled with human bones.
But the island has a good variety of fruits and other fruits.
Furthermore, the presence of numerous fishing nets in the village indicates that the villagers knew how to fish.
Upon inquiry, it was learned that they believed that if a mother ate her child after giving birth, the next child would be stronger.
Xu Yuan did not use any interrogation methods.
Because they thought it was perfectly normal, they naturally told him.
He didn't know how those horrifying customs evolved, nor did he know how such a group could reintegrate into normal society.
So I gave up my original idea.
"Where are we?" Theresa asked.
Xu Yuan pointed to the map and said, "It's probably around here."
The location he was pointing to was a blank space on the map.
Theresa asked in confusion, "There's nothing on the map, how did you know?"
"The submarine's computer records the trajectory precisely," Xu Yuan said. "The organization's maps are quite accurate; by comparing them, we can make a rough estimate."
Some observations along the way proved that although the map obtained from the organization was rudimentary, it was still quite accurate.
After all, it has been seventy years since it landed on the island.
Over the past seventy years, it has used demons to continuously reap wealth on the island, just like harvesting leeks.
Cut off the part that has healed.
If they later regret it and don't want to pay, they will arrange for demons to destroy them after a while.
It's not necessarily true that no one noticed it all these years.
Although information exchange was underdeveloped in agricultural societies, its practices were not without flaws.
Some people will sense that something is wrong.
For example, Theresa was aware of it.
However, she did not think that the organization had created the demons; instead, she believed that the organization had driven the demons away.
It can only be said that the rhetoric of "demons have existed since ancient times" has been very successful and has taken root in the hearts of the people on the island.
Closer to home.
The organization will send most of the harvested wealth to the war-torn continent.
In other words, it has run this route countless times, and naturally the map will be constantly revised along the way.
Although Xu Yuan's path was different from theirs, it wasn't diametrically opposed.
So despite its simplicity, its accuracy is not bad.
Theresa sighed, "Only a third."
Sailing is not a fun thing.
At first, it might seem novel, but once the novelty wears off, it will quickly become boring.
After all, it is quite boring.
Even watching TV in a submarine isn't as comfortable as watching it at home.
In short, it's a matter of atmosphere.
Xu Yuan shook his head, put away the map, and said, "After all, the straight-line distance is about 10,000 kilometers."
Based on the size of the island on the map and its distance from the war-torn mainland, we can conclude that the straight-line distance between the two is approximately 10,000 kilometers.
It is 20,000 leagues under the sea.
However, he actually spent most of his time sailing at sea, rather than diving into the water.
So it might be a bit overrated.
"Why is the experimental site so far away?"
"Perhaps it's because places like Dawn Island are rare."
"What do you mean?"
"Population. The organization's experiments require a large population, otherwise society will easily collapse. Isolated islands with a sufficient population should not be easy to find."
"Speaking of which, given how far away it is, how exactly did the country where the organization is located discover that place?"
"That is indeed a problem. Given the level of navigation in the agricultural era, it should have been very difficult to discover islands that far away. Perhaps it was an accident?"
A straight-line distance of 10,000 kilometers is really too far.
Xu Yuan was also quite puzzled as to how the country where the organization was located discovered the existence of Dawn Island.
After much thought, I can only attribute it to an accident.
After all, anything can happen in this world.
Even the lowest probability event can occur if the probability is not zero.
After stowing away the submarine, Xu Yuan looked at the island in front of him and said, "Let's go and explore this place."
After saying that, he took Theresa and flew away.
Walking around to investigate is too slow.
He doesn't need to know much about the islands along the way; a general understanding is enough.
A detailed investigation will be left to the subordinates later.
Beyond the beach lies a dense jungle.
It looks quite spectacular from the air.
Because it is a primeval forest, it has a sense of tranquility and seclusion.
Many places are also plagued by miasma.
Xu Yuan scanned the area with his soul power and discovered that there were actually quite a few mosquitoes and beasts in the forest, making it rather lively.
It wasn't as quiet as it looked from the outside.
The island we encountered this time was about the size of a bay.
After flying around the island's perimeter for a while, Xu Yuan glanced into the distance and suddenly stopped.
Theresa exclaimed in surprise, "A mountain of gold!"
The two of them thought of the islanders they had met earlier, who had degenerated into savages, and the stories they had told about their ancestors.
I saw Jinshan at sea.
Well, actually, it was just a mirage.
A mirage is a phenomenon caused by the refraction and reflection of light.
It's fake, but it's not entirely fake either.
Because it does exist somewhere.
It's just that it might be very, very far away.
Perhaps, this is what their ancestors saw back then.
However, upon closer inspection, Xu Yuan discovered that it was not actually a gold mine, but an open-pit chalcopyrite mine.
However, because it was evening, the setting sun shone on the chalcopyrite, making it appear as if it were covered in gold.
From a distance, it does indeed look very much like a gold mine.
Xu Yuan flew for a while longer and discovered a number of mineral deposits on the island.
It has very rich mineral resources.
There was even an open-pit silver mine among them.
He's a spitting image of a Japanese.
It was already evening, and the island exploration was not yet complete.
The two found a spot near the water and landed, then took out a tent, folding tables and chairs, an outdoor power supply, a grill, and other items.
Soon, the warm-colored camping lights came on.
After a while, the aroma of roasted meat slowly wafted out.
It must be said that Xiao Ya's roasted chicken wings are absolutely amazing.
The rich aroma, tender meat, slightly charred and crispy skin, and homemade spices sprinkled on top create an explosion of exquisite flavor in your mouth with every bite.
Everything was just right.
Endless aftertaste.
Even the chicken bones had a faint, enticing aroma.
Although, as Xiao Ya would say, it's just a matter of being more precise with the heat and the proportions of the ingredients, these are precisely the things that determine whether a barbecue is good or bad.
The moon was bright and the stars were shining.
The river flowed quietly beside me, making a few soft sounds. A thin mist rose from the shimmering waves, giving the riverbank a cool and dreamlike feel.
The camping lights illuminated a corner of the hazy night.
It has a unique sense of warmth and relaxation.
The two people and the bird were enjoying beer, barbecue, and a movie, having a wonderful time.
Wild animals were gradually drawn to the area.
Xu Yuan ignored those that weren't aggressive.
If they are aggressive, wave them away.
This went on for about half an hour.
He suddenly grabbed an unopened can of beer from the table and casually tossed it into the nearby bushes.
I didn't hear the beer bottle hit the ground.
Instead, I heard a "smack" sound, as if it had hit someone.
Or perhaps, someone caught it.
"Now that you're here, why keep hiding?"
Xu Yuan sipped his beer and said casually, his gaze still fixed on the movie, without looking in that direction.
The same was true of Theresa, who was beside him.
Only the little crow looked towards the jungle.
It was about to go and take a look, but Xu Yuan stopped it.
"What? Do I have to go and invite you? Spying on others, is that so rude of the elves?"
Upon hearing this, the jungle fell silent instantly.
It's strange, really.
There wasn't actually any sound from there, but it somehow gave the feeling that everything had suddenly become quiet.
It's more of a change in atmosphere.
Xu Yuan noticed this change.
He was initially worried about the language barrier.
But now it seems there are no language problems.
They can understand what he is saying.
Otherwise, there wouldn't have been such a strong reaction.
Xu Yuan had already said so much, so naturally they couldn't continue to pretend to be mute.
Soon, a rustling sound came from the other side, and then two men and a woman emerged from the woods.
Both men and women were very handsome.
They have the long ears that are a hallmark of the Elven race.
His skin was a light gray, but it didn't look bleak; instead, it had a warm and gentle feel.
Her hair was silver-white.
It also has a pair of pure black eyes.
It doesn't look like a forest elf.