Chapter 208: Meteor Shower
Lute understood that his old friend wasn’t afraid of the potentially powerful beast. Instead, it was the impact on his perception that had shaken him. Once he noticed Reggie calming down, Lute continued, “This is our opportunity. Compared to a lower civilization, perhaps this beast could be of greater help to us. It could elevate our biotechnology system significantly, potentially even extending our species’ life expectancy once more.”
Hearing this, not only did Captain Reggie start to breathe heavily, but even Major Camis, who had previously been playing the role of a background figure, showed signs of a physical reaction.
If Lute’s words were true, they would be heroes among the Riken people. Not only would their names be etched in history, but they would also enjoy immense wealth and prestige upon their return. Whether in commerce, politics, or the military, they would have endless capital and credentials to back them.
“So, do you have any suggestions for the next steps?” Captain Reggie asked.
“The equipment we brought isn’t sufficient to survey all the ocean areas. If we do nothing, we’ll likely have to wait for the beast to appear on its own again. And who knows how long that could take? Considering the decades-long interval between the two fusion reactions we detected, none of us wants to wait that long,” Lute replied.
“Is there any way to quickly verify your hypothesis?” Major Camis suddenly interjected, clearly deeply moved by Lute’s words. This was no surprise, as no one would volunteer for a mission spanning over a hundred years without a good reason.
“Not for now. I need time to think. What you need to do now is gather more information. Start by surveying the land, then see if there are any underground caverns. If there’s a beast hidden underground, that would be ideal. If not, we can consider how to lure it out of the ocean,” Lute explained.
Captain Reggie and Major Camis exchanged glances and nodded.
“Major Camis, the next phase will be tough on you and your team,” Captain Reggie said.