The Most Powerful Brain in the Interstellar Space

Chapter 185 Floating
Wait, neither of you can swim?! Or is swimming not a thing in StarCraft?

Jiang Hui had only intended to ask as a formality. In her previous life, there was a strong trend of teenagers learning to swim, so she subconsciously assumed that many people could swim.

For a time, society as a whole advocated that teenagers should strengthen their bodies and develop morally, intellectually, physically, and aesthetically in an all-round way, so parents were very keen to enroll their children in all kinds of interest classes.

Swimming was one of the most popular sports. Many of Jiang Hui's classmates learned to swim, and she followed the trend and learned systematically as well. Now she can be considered a skilled swimmer, a rare talent from her past life.

Although... there's no rule that everyone has to know how to swim, it's really unfortunate that two out of their three-person team can't swim.

Jiang Hui didn't even have time to complain before hurriedly rummaging through her pack for anything useful, and the other two did the same. Regardless of whether their thoughts were the same, at this moment they all felt a very similar sense of impending storm.

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"It's best to nail it high up." That way, it'll be easier to maneuver underwater. Jiang Hui handed over the bag of hooks and hoops that Huan Xian had provided, and finally reminded him, "Zhou, make sure it's firmly secured." Otherwise, if it loosens halfway through, you're doomed.

She and Huan Xian fastened the entire set of seat belts around their waists and began looking around for places to install the hooks and loops.

In the interstellar era, such tools are much more convenient, almost semi-automated, completely eliminating the need for brute force installation. Simply locate the correct position and press the head mechanism to lock it in place. Even with the somewhat clumsy movements of a few people, they managed to get it almost done.

Speaking of this set of tools... they've been in the plains the whole time, so this safety harness has never been used. She was wondering why such a thing would be included in the supplies. Did the training ground include a mountain climbing exercise?
I never expected that I'd need it for mountain climbing, but now I'm actually using it.

The group was unsure whether their haphazard actions would be of any use, or what they would face next. All they could hear was the increasingly violent rush of water and the growing shouts. They had no choice but to speed up their movements, quickly adjusting their seatbelts to prepare for any potential emergencies.

This seatbelt itself comes with two fixed, movable buckles. For stability, Jiang Hui also looked for other things that could replace the buckles as backup fulcrums. She was so busy and flustered that her eyes could barely keep up.

Finally, she took two sets of retractable ropes that could be easily untied and handed them to the two. Seeing that the two were a little confused, Jiang Hui simply demonstrated how to temporarily connect the safety belts around their waists to prevent the three of them from getting lost again.

"Hey, don't tie a knot! This can be untied. Just fasten it like this..." Jiang Hui quickly stopped Zhou Xiuwen's actions. This is just a precaution; don't actually tie it tightly together.

Just as they finished, a massive torrent of water surged in like a thunderous dragon, a damp, earthy smell assaulting their senses. A cool breeze brushed against their necks, sending a chill through them. Then, churning water erupted from the tunnel entrances from all directions, slamming the three of them to the ground with a "splash."

And this was just the beginning. The initial surge of water released when the sluice gates were opened was powerful, but the actual volume didn't even reach their knees, only soaking the group from head to toe.

Before they could even stand up, an even louder and more turbulent rush of water filled the winding tunnel, and this time it was for real.

In the blink of an eye, Jiang Hui was completely submerged in water. Completely unable to move, she could only clearly feel powerful currents surging and colliding beneath the surface.

If it weren't for the safety belt around her waist being constantly held in place by the hooks and loops nailed to the wall, Jiang Hui would have been swept away somewhere long ago. She certainly wouldn't be just drifting around in this area; she could even see Zhou Xiuwen and Huan Xian bobbing up and down every now and then. The current was too strong. Jiang Hui's earlier idea of ​​the three of them forming a circle and floating on the water with the hooks and loops was far too naive. She quickly realized that in such a powerful current, she couldn't even move her body on her own, let alone help anyone else float.

So Jiang Hui gave up struggling. She only felt a little relieved from time to time when she saw their figures bobbing up and down in the water, pulled by the rope, because it proved that neither of them had been eliminated.

However, it's uncertain whether these two will be eliminated after a while. Since they can't swim at all, they'll inevitably need to use a simulated bra to save themselves if they make it to the end.

Yes, the simulation bras have this function. After all, the students wear simulation bras in the training field for full protection, against falls, impacts, and electric shocks... and naturally, they are waterproof as well.

However, the energy of the simulated bra is limited, and its energy consumption is particularly noticeable and rapid at supply points. Therefore, if the simulated bra is actually activated to save their lives, these two will probably be eliminated once the energy is depleted.

Jiang Hui was somewhat better, but only somewhat better. Because the water flowed almost seamlessly, filling the entire tunnel, she had a limited understanding of the principles of breathing and holding her breath.

With the powerful current of water submerging her head and no fresh air available, Jiang Hui felt herself repeatedly entering a state of suffocation that was extremely ominous.

She gradually felt chest tightness, her consciousness became blurred, and everything became indistinct and fragmented.

After an unknown amount of time, the current seemed to gradually subside. Although the water around them did not completely recede, the powerful current that seemed to have pulled them all out of the tunnel disappeared.

Jiang Hui awoke from her daze and found herself floating on the water.

This isn't what I imagined. Jiang Hui snapped back to reality in an instant.

She seemed to have almost fainted, yet she didn't sink? Only after she could see her surroundings clearly did she realize that this was actually the function of a simulated bra.

This simulated bra, made of some unknown material, supported her entire weight and allowed her to float on the water's surface, just like a lifebuoy, or even more so.

Jiang Hui regained her senses and glanced at the electronic screen under her right shoulder. The energy she had charged earlier was down to about 57%, with about 20% remaining. The seatbelt ropes were all securely fastened, and the other end was attached to a hook on the wall. They should still be in the same spot.

Wait, where are the other two? Jiang Hui flipped over in the water like a carp, then floated on the surface with her feet on the water, trying to get a clearer view of the current situation.

P.S.: This is not a standard procedure, nor can it be done with common sense. It is all fictional. Good children, please do not imitate it.

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