We agreed to be in a band for life, what the heck is Dragon Raja?

Yuan Zhisheng nodded.

Before Tachibana Masamune's identity was revealed, he had told himself about these things buried at the bottom of the sea.

Now, the past has become fragments that people don't want to recall, but the inexplicable fate still entangles every member of the Snake-Headed Eight Families.

"This is the first step in severing the destiny that the White Emperor created for us."

"Only those who become the ones destined to weave textiles... can be freed from tragedy."

Genjiro took a deep breath and finally made up his mind.

Chapter 261: The Descent Begins, Progress at the Burial Grounds of Gods

On the third day,

The day of the dive.

"I really didn't expect you to convert such a ferry into a fishing boat."

Standing at the bow of the ship, Ye Sheng sighed with emotion.

"It only looks like a fishing boat," Nan Yun Yuyue laughed. "In reality, it has a large tonnage, which is more than enough to handle today's wind and waves."

For a ship to maintain stability at sea, its own weight is a very important factor.

This ferry was specially designed by researchers from the Sheqi Eight Families, so ordinary wind and rain are nothing to it.

"Director, we are about to reach Sumeru. The dock has been opened and we can sail in."

An executive officer reported.

“Okay.” Nan Yunyuyue nodded and looked at Ye Sheng beside her.

"Commissioner Ye, let me now introduce the project jointly created by the Ganryu Research Institute and Maruyama Construction Company—'The Unsinkable Sumeru Throne'."

The floating platform at sea began to operate, emitting bright indicator lights.

The massive platform, like a palace on the sea, is firmly rooted on the blue waves. The bright lights outline its majestic silhouette as a steel behemoth, which even Ye Sheng couldn't help but feel a sense of awe.

woo-

The staff on the Sumeru pedestal opened the dock to allow the ferry to sail smoothly into it.

"These floating platforms were originally mainly used for oil exploration or seabed mineral deposits. Because of their enormous weight, they can even withstand gale-force winds of up to level 12 and tsunamis at sea."

Therefore, you can absolutely rest assured about the stability of the base currently being used for this deep-sea exploration.

Nan Yun Yuyue explained.

“What an amazing design,” another investigator exclaimed.

"Come with me."

Nan Yun Yuyue walked at the front, followed by the executive officers from the Kassel College.

They reached the top of the Sumeru pedestal and looked down from the highest point. On each floating platform stood members of the Snake Clan dressed in white or black combat uniforms, and helicopters were circling overhead.

"I didn't expect the Snake Clan to send so many people."

Ye Sheng was secretly alarmed once again.

Looking around, he estimated that there were nearly a thousand staff members on the floating platform alone.

On the shore where they came from, the troops of the Snake Clan were on guard. For this operation, they had not only brought the entire sea area under their control, but also the coastal area.

"The Japanese branch has established four teams: Wind, Forest, Fire, Mountain, and Mountain, specifically to assist your operations. Apart from operating the deep-sea submersible, please feel free to leave the rest of the work to the Japanese branch."

"The family has gone all out for this operation, and we wish you all the best of luck."

Nan Yun Youyue said.

Ye Sheng and his teammates exchanged glances, then nodded:

"no problem."

As planned, Jack and Park Ji-hee stayed on the floating platform to observe the situation and communicate intelligence with headquarters.

Ye Sheng will lead the remaining teammates aboard the 'Dragon Abyss' deep-sea submersible to the depths of the ocean to try and destroy the ancient dragon embryo with sulfur bombs.

The Ganryu Research Institute is conducting final tests on the 'Ryugen'.

All the data was aggregated at the central core, and then a mechanical voice saying "everything is normal" was transmitted to Nanon Ugetsu and all the investigators via the communicator.

"We have already conducted two rounds of debugging and testing on the entire submersible. You may now enter."

Nan Yunyu and Ye Sheng shook hands, and then four investigators from Kassel College filed in.

"This place is really crowded."

An investigator from Europe stretched his muscles and couldn't help but sigh.

“Every inch of the interior space of this kind of deep-sea submersible has to be carefully calculated, so the comfort of the pilot is not even a consideration.”

His teammates quickly picked up the conversation.

Simple conversations could be heard inside the submersible, and the tension of the mission was somewhat eased by the topics of conversation among the group.

"When will the school issue a notice to the Snake Clan? I'm still waiting for Norma to be connected to the Kaguya-hime system."

Someone wrote the question on a piece of paper and pen they carried with them and handed it to Ye Sheng.

"It'll be soon. Once the Dragon Abyss starts, Jack and Park Ji-hee will transmit the message to the academy. At that time, Principal Angers will swiftly allow Norma to start with the highest level of privileges."

Ye Sheng replied, his handwriting flamboyant and elegant.

"it is good."

The expressions of everyone present became more solemn.

This mission is interconnected, and to achieve the perfect ending, no link can be missing.

"In case... if Norma fails to connect successfully, the head of headquarters will naturally negotiate with the Snake Clan. We should focus on completing this mission first."

Ye Sheng added.

now,

Outside the submersible,

Yellow lights began to flash on the six Sumeru pedestals, and the surrounding helicopters and coast guard vessels were also ready, constantly monitoring the situation in this sea area.

The 'Longyuan' is in good condition and ready to carry out a dive mission.

[I have hacked into the Star-Moon Federation's military satellite system. During this period, no satellite has been able to take pictures of the nearby sea area.]

Princess Kaguya reported to Nanon Ugetsu and Genjiro.

"Well, let's get started."

Yuan Zhisheng nodded.

He had already arrived at Sumeru, but he wasn't on the same ship as the investigators.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the descent will officially begin in three minutes. Please prepare yourselves."

Nan Yun Yuyue's voice rang out inside the submersible.

coming!

Whether it was the Kassel College executive officer in charge of the dive, or the members of the Snake Clan responsible for coordinating this mission,

Simultaneously, a notification sounded on everyone's communication devices indicating that the mission was about to begin.

call!

The circuit system is starting up!

Propulsion system activated!

The shape memory metal film is now powered on!

The deep-sea submersible built by the Ganryu Research Institute emitted a "humming" sound, accompanied by a simple splash of water, and the "Longyuan" officially began its descent.

50 m.

"Deep at 50 meters, current is stable, and the submersible is operating normally."

At this time,

The entire submersible had completely sunk into the sea, and darkness enveloped the surroundings. Fortunately, the lights on the Longyuan vessel turned on, allowing the crew members who had dived to the seabed to see their surroundings clearly.

100 meters, 300 meters, 500 meters...

1000 meters...

"The headquarters should have sent a notification to the Hebi-Hachi family by now."

Ye Sheng thought to himself,

"But why...why haven't we received any prompts asking for a password to connect to Norma yet?"

The same idea came to the minds of the other investigators who went down into the water.

But now that they've sunk to this position, they can only suppress their unease and continue the exploration mission.

……

at the same time,

The core of the Sumeru pedestal

Only a handful of people are able to stand here.

Genjiro, Nagumo Ugetsu, and Miyamoto Shigeo, the technical lead for this dive mission.

In the very center of this small room lies the core control system of the Sumeru pedestal, which also serves as the data processing center for this dive.

now,

The image of Princess Kaguya is appearing above:

"Headmaster, Director, headquarters has sent us a notice, requesting that we take full control of this mission and grant me information processing privileges."

"At the same time, my firewall is under attack from unknown sources, but because the Ganryu Research Institute had taken precautions in advance, they did not succeed."

Princess Kaguya spoke respectfully, her demeanor like that of a Yamato Nadeshiko.

"As expected, the Secret Party wouldn't be so kind." Genji sighed. "Whenever there's an incident involving the Dragon Clan, they always try to control everything at all costs."

"However... fortunately, we had taken precautions in advance this time."

"The secrets about this place must never be discovered by Kassel College."

"The two Kassel College investigators who remained on shore have been taken into custody by the Enforcement Bureau," Nan Yun Yuyue said.

"Their equipment was also confiscated, and they cannot send out any messages without the Enforcement Bureau's permission."

"As for the underwater investigators, they are unaware of the current situation due to limited information transmission channels. Just let them continue according to the original plan."

"Head of the Miyamoto family, their underwater operations will depend on your command later."

Miyamoto Shio bowed slightly and then said:

"Make sure to complete the mission."

"The rock flow research institute equipped them with small sulfur bombs, which can still retain considerable power in extremely deep waters."

"Most importantly, it won't be crushed by seawater halfway through."

"Relying on the penetrating corrosion of refined sulfur and mercury, as long as that ancient dragon embryo has not fully revived, it will definitely be destroyed."

"Okay, thank you for your hard work," said Yuan Zhisheng.

At that moment, Nagumo Ugetsu was looking at the announcement sent by the Secret Party, which was displayed on the monitor by Princess Kaguya.

[Japan Branch:]

[According to the treaty signed between Lord Mayek and the Snake-Headed Eight Families...]

In conclusion, this expedition to the Abyss should be led by headquarters, and information sharing should be handled by Norma and Princess Kaguya.

Kassel College will provide the Japanese branch with appropriate financial compensation upon completion of the mission.

……

"That's all ancient history. As long as they can't break through Princess Kaguya's firewall, this notice is just a piece of waste paper." Nan Yun Yuyue shook her head.