Lionheart Society: I am an S-class freshman, with infinite power of words.

To maintain their composure, they followed the instructions in the book and drank the boiling water in one gulp, which made their throats feel like they were on fire.

Lin Chen looked at the three of them with disappointment and frustration. This was the first time he had ever seen someone torture themselves for the sake of their pride.

Genji handed them ice cubes and then began to explain the details of the mission.

"I think you are all aware of the specifics of this mission: to investigate the Lenin icebreaker, which sank in 92. According to our data, it sank 120 nautical miles from the coastline."

"The accident site is located in the Japan Trench, which is part of the Mariana Trench. The deepest part is called the Tuscalola Deep, which is 8513 meters deep, hence I call it the Extreme Deep."

"Based on the location of the sinking, the Lenin should be in the Tuscaloa Deep, where a very strong heartbeat signal has been continuously transmitted!"

"Logically, that place should be a forbidden zone for life, but a heartbeat is still being heard, so it should be a dragon embryo that is hatching."

“This is an extremely dangerous individual. His heartbeat has become increasingly strong in recent days, indicating that he is on the verge of waking up.”

"Actually, the best way would be to drop a nuclear bomb directly into the trench and destroy the dragon along with the seabed, but that might cause the Japanese nation to sink."

Lin Chen shrugged: "Actually, I don't mind! I'm even a little looking forward to it."

Lu Mingfei chimed in, "I'd love to see that too."

Chu Zihang nodded in agreement; no one in the flower-growing family would refuse such a suggestion.

258: The Trieste! A colossal, ugly red flag!

Genjiro seemed a bit overwhelmed: "That's naturally the safest method, but it hasn't come to that difficult a point yet. So we've dispatched a submersible to take you to the bottom of the Abyss, find the embryo, and deliver a bomb that can destroy it!"

Lin Chen nodded: "That's just a food delivery person!"

“…You could say that!” Genji was somewhat speechless. “You’re going to send the bomb there, detonate it, and destroy the ancient dragon embryo!”

Lu Mingfei panicked a little: "Isn't that place supposed to be a forbidden zone for life? How are we going to get there?"

Chu Zihang also said seriously: "The vast majority of active submersibles in the world cannot reach a depth of 6000 meters. The Arctic Ocean is as deep as 8,000 meters. The pressure there can crush the machine instantly!"

“That’s right!” Genji said. “But the Equipment Department has prepared equipment that is unprecedented in history for you. It is currently being inspected by the Ganryu Research Institute under the Sakura Country branch. Please come with me!”

Yuan Zhisheng stood up and placed his hand on the wall where the mythological figures were depicted.

The granite silently parted, revealing a black passage inside.

Two rows of armed men in black stood in the underworld; they were the elite thugs of the Snake Clan.

Yuan Zhisheng led the group into the passage, where countless Red 733 external mechanisms could be seen everywhere.

That's because the place is sealed off by security measures; it's virtually impossible for any outsider to get in.

The passage connects to every floor of the building. This is a secret passage independent of the blueprints. The Genji Heavy Industries hides the highest secrets of the Japanese mixed-race people!

The camera pans to the passageway, where Genji opens a small elevator hidden in the wall.

The elevator descended rapidly, dropping from the 30th floor to the basement level.

The sound of water could be heard everywhere, and Lin Chen estimated that this place was probably seven or eight floors underground.

The elevator doors slowly opened, revealing a man in a white lab coat standing outside.

The man bowed deeply: "Welcome to the Ganryu Research Institute. I am the director, Miyamoto Shio, and also the head of the Miyamoto family."

Lin Chen bowed slightly in greeting, but his gaze was quickly drawn to the scene outside.

It was a space even larger than a subway tunnel, with most of the tunnel submerged by water. It looked like a giant drainage pipe, but the water flow was turbulent and powerful.

Miyamoto Shigeo explained, "This is Kyoto's drainage system, which includes countless pipes and underground reservoirs. Even in the event of a tsunami, it can drain the floodwaters into the sea in the shortest possible time! It was designed and built by Maruyama Construction, a firm under the patriarch of the family, and we call it the Iron Dome!"

Lin Chen nodded. This massive drainage system certainly lived up to its name. Lin Chen could even see the shipyard and small submarines not far away.

Miyamoto Shio led the way, and they walked up the iron suspension ladder. After turning a corner, the space in front of them suddenly opened up into a bright light.

Those were sparks from a welding torch, and dozens of engineers were busy at the top of the tunnel.

Hanging from the top of the tunnel was a huge iron contraption, painted entirely white with red dots in the middle.

Lin Chen recognized the object: the legendary equipment in diving history, the Trieste.

However, the paint job on this thing is quite ugly; it's clearly a disgusting red sun flag.

Miyamoto Shigeo continued, "This is the Trieste, a machine that once dived to depths of tens of thousands of meters. To this day, no deep-sea submersible can replicate its glory. And this is not a replica but the original. After refurbishment, it is as good as new!"

Caesar recognized it: "Isn't this my house?"

Miyamoto Shigeo nodded: "It is indeed a collection of the Gattuso family, donated to the academy by the head of the Pompeii family, and modified by the equipment department!"

Caesar nodded: "Thank goodness it's not mine anymore, it's really ugly!"

Lu Mingfei nodded in agreement: "I suddenly don't believe in this thing's capabilities anymore. Can something so ugly really guarantee our safety?!"

Miyamoto Shigeo and Genjiro exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of embarrassment in each other's eyes.

This is the symbol of the red sun flag of Japan, which is ugly even when placed on a flag. Now that it's placed on this submersible, it's reached a new level of ugliness!

Miyamoto Shigeo rubbed his hands together: "This is the intention of the Pompeii family head, not our own!"

Chu Zihang shook his head: "Caesar, I have some doubts about your father's taste!"

Caesar sighed, "Don't mention that guy. He can't do anything right!"

Lin Chen sighed. This appearance would certainly not bring the team any more good luck, but now it was too late to change the paint job.

"When will we dive?" Lin Chen asked.

"Tomorrow night, we have applied for an injunction under the guise of scientific research. We will not be disturbed for twelve hours!"

Genji took a thick operation manual from the side: "Operating the Trieste is not complicated. A day is enough for you to master it. Although the space in the cockpit is a bit cramped, I think it won't be a problem if the four of you work together closely!"

Lin Chen shook his head; from his angle, he could see the driver's cab.

"There aren't enough seats. The four of us men are crammed together, and it's hard to even stretch out our arms," ​​Lin Chen said. "I think three people would be the best option!"

Yuan Zhisheng was taken aback; this was something he hadn't expected.

The mission was urgent, but some members of the academy's elite team were not participating.

This threw Yuan Zhisheng into disarray. He looked at Lin Chen in surprise: "This won't do!"

Lin Chen shrugged: "I'm the leader of the academy's special task force, and I have the right to make this decision! Besides, it's beneficial to the mission!"

Genji was silent for a moment, but then nodded.

As the leader of the elite team, Lin Chen has complete leadership over this mission. Even the powerful Japanese branch can only provide assistance.

“Four out of three, then one of you will remain on the shore.” Yuan Zhisheng subconsciously looked at Lu Mingfei.

Lu Mingfei was secretly delighted. He had a clear understanding of himself. Lin Chen was undoubtedly the strongest in the group, and Caesar and Chu Zihang were also top students in the academy. Finally, there was him, a piece of trash who was good for nothing.

Now that there's someone who doesn't have to go into the water, Lu Mingfei instinctively thought of herself.

The underwater environment at a depth of 8,000 meters was fraught with danger. Lu Mingfei breathed a sigh of relief, feeling that she could save her life.

But Lin Chen's next words shocked everyone.

"I'll stay ashore; the task is yours, the three of you!"

Lu Mingfei was dumbfounded: "You're staying?"

Chu Zihang was also surprised: "Senior, you are the strongest among us, so it's no surprise that you should lead the mission!"

Although Caesar was dissatisfied with Lin Chen, he was also puzzled, not understanding what Lin Chen meant.

259: The Snake-Headed Eight Families' Plan! The Last Trip of the Madmen!

The one who was truly panicked was Genjiro, as this was completely different from the outcome he had anticipated.

The Trieste had limited capacity, and he had indeed considered the possibility of three people participating. The one left behind was undoubtedly the weakest, Lu Mingfei.

But now the situation has changed dramatically, and Lin Chen, who is the strongest, has been left behind.

Lu Mingfei's expression changed: "Boss, shouldn't you reconsider? It doesn't seem like you should be the one staying!"

Chu Zihang nodded: "If you want to train Lu Mingfei, then Caesar and I can stay. The diving team needs you to lead the team!"

Lin Chen waved his hand: "You and Caesar are both top students in the academy and are capable of leading this SS-level mission. In fact, sending Lu Mingfei down was entirely Principal Angers's idea. You know he has always had a bias towards Lu Mingfei, like that of an illegitimate child!"

Chu Zihang remained silent. He had always obeyed Lin Chen and was only considering the mission's objectives.

Lin Chen's words dispelled his doubts.

Caesar nodded in agreement: "Okay, I have no problem with the team leader's decision. After we get in the water, Chu Zihang and I will be enough."

Lu Mingfei scratched her head: "It sounds like I'm just an accessory, but when did Principal Angers ever show me this kind of favoritism!"

Caesar shrugged: "Didn't you check the Night Watchers forum? It's possible that related terms have been blocked. The post discussing you being the headmaster's illegitimate son has over a thousand replies!"

Yuan Zhisheng reminded everyone: "There's only one day left before the dive, time is of the essence!"

“Yes!” Caesar said. “I’ve also made reservations at several specialty restaurants, and I hope I’ll have time to try them all.”

Lu Mingfei raised her hand: "If you've never been to Akihabara in your life, you're not a true otaku. I'm about to face death, so I want to hurry up and go to Akihabara!"

Genjiro was a bit off-topic: "Actually, what I meant was that you guys should hurry up and learn how to use the user manual!"

But the three lunatics started singing and dancing, wanting to fulfill some small wishes in their last day.

Yuan Zhisheng wanted to correct them, but Lin Chen suddenly spoke up: "Go ahead, I'll give you a day off!"