Qianyuan: My crew comes from the world of anime.

Luo Tianming, still shaken, stared at the monster outside the monitor, which roared furiously at the airlock in despair.

Behind them lies a new world, unknown to the world but one they must accept.

Luo Tianming groped along the wall in the darkness and finally found the switch for the power.

Using the small flashlight on his multi-purpose saber, he pulled the red switch on the power switch—the entire submarine instantly lit up with pale light.

With the light, he wasn't so afraid anymore.

Now that they know they might be in the world of "The Abyss," it's too late for regrets.

Since he can't contact Earth right now, there's no need to worry about it. The key is to survive.

He cleared his throat: "Ahem..."

I thought about how to bring it up with the other crew members on the ship later.

However, he soon discovered that his worries were unnecessary.

On the entire ship, besides himself, Luo Tianming could not find another carbon-based life form.

"..."

What about the rest of the people?

Are they all inside the outpost?

In an instant, he recalled the words of the massive man, who was beyond dead: 'Only the captain knows the key to return to the submarine.'

In other words, even if those people did survive, it would be impossible for them to escape back to the ship.

Suddenly, an unprecedented sense of loneliness washed over me.

He seemed to realize that he was the only human survivor at the outpost.

So what should we do next?

To fight our way back to the outpost?

Before acquiring his fearless shotgun, Luo Tianming didn't even have the courage to face that monster.

Maneuver the submarine away from here?

That's an idea, but one person can't possibly operate a submarine... right?

"..."

Clinging to a last shred of hope, Luo Tianming decided to head to the control room, where there might be some clues.

…………

Upon arriving at the control room, he found a locked 'Captain's Log' with almost no effort.

It was still a simple wheel-type combination lock. He easily opened the log by turning the six numbers to '114514'.

The above are some simple notes and learning experiences in operating a submarine.

Open the first page:

[The first tip in "Submarine Handling Techniques Even a Fool Can Learn": First, check the fuel level on the control panel and calculate based on the distance traveled—always keep 10% extra fuel for emergencies.]

Luo Tianming opened the fuel interface as instructed: as expected, only 10% remained.

"..."

Okay, he should agree to be a jerk this once.

Why didn't you think to grab some fuel before you came in...?

Now the submarine can't leave.

Of course, the above is not the most desperate situation; what is even more desperate is yet to come.

[Second item: Ensure the submarine has sufficient power, food, and fresh water. Trust me—no one wants to suffocate.]

Luo Tianming: "..."

We're doomed, this is the end for us.

Looking at the battery level, which was less than 13%, he felt a deep sense of despair.

Even if he uses fuel to generate electricity, he won't last more than a few days—once the oxygen generator inside the submarine stops working, Luo Tianming will be close to death.

The only chance of survival is to sail the submarine to another site, where survivors might be able to replenish fuel and power.

There is also a chance of buying a large amount of food.

So he skipped the first few pages and flipped directly to the pages about piloting the submarine.

[Key points for submarine operation: There's no such thing as knowing how to drive or not. The sea is so wide, you can drive it with your eyes closed, just avoid hitting reefs.]

However, for safety reasons, at least two people are needed for the voyage—the captain and the safety officer. The captain is responsible for monitoring the radar, which displays all the information you need, while the safety officer is responsible for observing the external cameras and operating weapons to eliminate monsters at any time.

"..."

But now, he is all alone.

At this moment of near despair, Luo Tianming felt a surge of pressure in his brain, and then felt a chill on the back of his head.

Immediately, he felt dizzy and fainted.

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The hellish start made Luo Tianming almost unwilling to face reality.

If he could do it all over again—he would definitely ask not to be transported to such a tragic world.

Yes... I wish I could do it all over again.

'Do you want to commit suicide... with your last bullet?'

A voice suddenly came from inside my head.

"..."

'Pull the trigger, and everything will be easy.'

"...!"

After hearing this, Luo Tianming took out the pistol from his pocket, removed the magazine, and looked at the bright yellow bullet.

Suddenly, an overwhelming rage surged into his mind.

"Damn it! Are you kidding me?"

He angrily threw the bullet to the ground, muttering, "You want me dead? Bah! Let me show you how hard I am to kill! Do you even understand the value of 'eugenics' in our generation?!"

"..."

It was at this moment that the captain's logbook beside him suddenly emitted light, and the original text disappeared, replaced by entirely new text.

[Congratulations on unlocking the achievement "What can't kill me can only not kill me."]

[Reward: Activate the 'Near-Death Experience' system.]

[Ding-dong—System activated, automatically sending you a newbie gift pack: one recruitment voucher.]

Luo Tianming: "..."

He was no longer surprised by the strange system that had suddenly appeared.

However, the 'recruitment voucher' that appeared piqued his interest.

"system?"

He tried calling out, but there was no response.

After several tests, he discovered that the system was 'deaf and blind', and could only communicate with things written on paper.

So he tried to find a pen and wrote down: [What is the recruitment coupon for?]

[Recruitment Ticket: A consumable item used to summon 'crew members'. Simply write down (lottery) to summon personnel for you. Considering your current situation, you probably need to recruit a reliable crew member. This first special summon will be offered to you at a discounted price.]

Please note: Recruitment Tickets are the primary currency used in this system; please keep them safe. (Moderate participation in the lottery is enjoyable, but for those with bad luck, excessive spending can be harmful.)

"..."

Why does this broken system give off such a strong sense of inferior quality?

They're not going to talk about 'minor guarantees' and 'major guarantees' anymore, are they?

He found two rolls of bandages in the infirmary and wrapped them around his head twice.

Luo Tianming was afraid that if he got excited during the lottery draw, he would lose blood and faint again.

He sat firmly in the captain's chair and then wrote in the captain's log: [Lottery].

As the two characters dissolved, the notebook flashed with a golden light.

Immediately afterwards, a line of text appeared above:

[Congratulations on drawing the character: Revy from Black Lagoon.]

"..."

Before Luo Tianming could even utter a curse, a Beretta Type 92 pistol was pressed against his forehead.

A beautiful woman with a tattoo on her shoulder, wearing a tactical vest and super short hot pants, said in a very lewd tone while smoking a cigarette:

"Fuck! I'll count to three, then tell me right now where we are?!"

Luo Tianming: "..."

I'd rather be alone!

Chapter 2: There is still a glimmer of hope

"..."

Whether you've heard of or not about Levi from Black Lagoon, all you need to know is that she's a crazy woman.

How crazy is she?

Have you ever seen someone board another ship on the high seas, take it down, and then jump back onto their own? ... That's what she did. Carrying an M79 grenade launcher, she could wipe out an entire enemy fleet.

Swearing, cigarettes, and two guns basically made up her entire life.

-

Hey! I'm asking you a question!

The Beretta 92 pistol that represented her identity poked Luo Tianming on the forehead. "Are you stupid? Do you want me to throw you into the sea to feed the fish?!"

With her hair tied in a black ponytail and wearing hot pants and a tank top, she approached again: "Where is this? Who are you? And who was that person who just spoke to me?!"

Helpless, Luo Tianming could only raise his hands to indicate that he posed no threat.

"As you can see, I am a captain."

Luo Tianming gestured for Levi to look at the nameplate on his chest and his clothes.

"Huh?" Levi lowered the gun with one hand, while still holding the Beretta 92 pointed at his head with the other. "Some bastard just said in my head, 'You're going to assist the captain as a submariner,' and before I could even say anything, I was here. Where did that bastard go?!"

Luo Tianming: "..."

He glanced at the 'Captain's Log' that was just inches away from him, and now he felt like strangling the system.

Of all the people to summon, they had to bring out this crazy woman with dual pistols.

"Hey!"

Levi, looking quite annoyed, said to him, "Since you're the captain, can you tell me who this bastard who brought me here is? I was just on the high seas, where am I now?!"

It was pitch black all around, making it impossible for her to see the surrounding terrain and situation.

Regarding this question, Luo Tianming proudly stated, "We are currently in a cold cave beneath the ice layer of Europa."

"?"

Levi looked even more puzzled: "What ocean is Europa? Are we in the Indian Ocean?"

He remembered that although this woman was a crazy woman who would pull out a gun and kill without hesitation, she wasn't very bright.

So he explained, "Europa is the second closest moon of Jupiter. To put it in a way you can understand: we are not in any ocean on Earth right now; you can think of it as an alien ocean."

"!"

Hearing this only enraged Levi even more. She threatened him with the gun, saying, "Are you taking me for a fool? I don't care if your accomplices are aliens or E.T., get me back right now! Or I'll blow your head off!!"