I asked you to escape, but you became a soldier in World War II

Chapter 60 New Mission
"Hurry up, we're all done if we don't dive!" the first mate ordered anxiously, because Lin Chen had talked to him before that the German U-boats were of very good quality and it was estimated that diving to 160-170 meters would not be a problem.

He had scoffed at the beginning, but now that his life was at stake, he had no choice but to take a chance.

As the depth gauge entered the red zone, the water pressure of 160 meters made everyone afraid to speak.

The German depth charges apparently exploded right above it, so the impact on the hull was significantly smaller.

"The Germans' boats are really solid!" The first mate couldn't help but sigh, but he quickly issued another order, "Everyone, keep silent and don't make any noise to save oxygen."

"Shut down the engine, turn the rudder 10 degrees to the left, and hover by inertia." This was the last order he issued, and what followed was a long wait.

The destroyers above were obviously unable to swallow such a humiliation and were frantically dropping depth charges below, but they were diving too deep and due to the silence, they immediately lost track of the U-boat.

The other side just waited at sea. Theoretically, a destroyer must have an advantage over a submarine because a destroyer is on the sea and does not have to worry about oxygen consumption.

When a submarine is underwater, not to mention the limited battery power, the oxygen consumption alone makes it difficult for it to survive for too long.

Fortunately, the first mate was very experienced and asked everyone to strictly control oxygen consumption. Plus, there were fewer people, so they could stay in the boat longer.

More than four hours had passed.

"The destroyer is moving away." Lin Chen reported softly.

Everyone stared at the first mate, who gently shook his head.

The more times like this happen, the more you need to remain calm. Undersea battles require willpower and patience.

Sometimes if you reveal the slightest flaw, all your efforts will be wasted.

After waiting patiently for another hour, the German destroyer came back again and cruised back and forth above.

Everyone was so frightened that they dared not even breathe, and had to hold in their farts.

Even until the destroyer left again, no one dared to be careless. Although the air in the boat was already extremely thin and turbid, everyone still endured it silently.

At times like this, time passes very slowly, and each day feels like a year.

Due to lack of oxygen, everyone's cheeks turned red, but this was the cruelty of underwater combat. If you couldn't bear it, you would probably not live long.

After persisting for another hour, Lin Chen listened carefully for a few rounds and confirmed that there were no enemy ships around.

Then he signaled to the first mate.

"Drain the main water tank and slowly rise to periscope depth. 1/3 speed."

Finally, the first mate gave the order to surface, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief. However, as the depth gauge slowly rose, everyone's heart was in suspense again, because if the enemy ship was just above, the oxygen in the submarine would be insufficient, and it would be absolutely impossible to go silent again.

Fortunately, when they reached the periscope depth, the first mate made a careful observation and confirmed that there were no enemy ships around, then he ordered to surface.

When the fishy and cold sea breeze once again poured into the hot and humid cabin, everyone felt for the first time how wonderful it was to be alive. The first mate ordered to move forward at full speed before night fell, and then asked people to quickly prepare food. After a whole day, everyone was hungry and tired.

After eating and drinking, everyone took turns on duty on the deck. Although the sea breeze was strong and cold, everyone cherished the time outside the boat. It was like a break in prison.

There is nothing more wonderful than this.

On the way back, everything went very smoothly.

Since the Soviet army had no other support ships to greet them, they were instructed to find a nearby port to return to.

When the U-boat approached the nearest military port, everyone changed into Soviet naval uniforms and hoisted the Soviet flag, and then a guide ship came to greet them.

They were warmly welcomed by the local military and the public. In particular, after landing, the submarine was immediately handed over to the military intelligence department. The seven of them took separate statements to verify what happened.

These are all standard actions. After all, the losses of the K-3 submarine were also very tragic.

Fortunately, that was the reality, and everyone passed through easily. The military immediately provided hot water for showers, and after everyone changed into brand new uniforms, their entire look was refreshed.

What made everyone most happy was that a small cocktail party was held locally to welcome the heroes.

Lin Chen and the others didn't care about the wine, but they loved vegetables and fruits, which were simply not available at sea. On the contrary, almost everyone chose to ignore the meat, which surprised the organizers.

Since they brought back a complete U-boat, the significance to the Soviet scientific research institutions was self-evident, so their achievements and promotions were almost certain.

The liaison officer sent from above brought a medal and a promotion commendation order, and Lin Chen was promoted to the rank of sergeant. The only difference was that the liaison officer also revealed some issues about his appointment.

In a well-enclosed single room, the liaison officer handed over a paper order.

There are only a few sentences in it.

To the effect:
Recently, he took a train to the Far East with confidential documents, then flew to Alaska, USA, exchanged intelligence, and returned with a merchant ship from the United States. There were also contact codes and contact information at the back.

"I go alone?" Lin Chen was not afraid of the journey, but judging from the content, the thing given to him must be of great importance. If he encountered an emergency, would there be anyone who could help him?

"Unfortunately, because it is top secret, no one can help you. We will provide you with a highest-level pass issued by the Supreme Command. When you arrive at the Far East Army Headquarters, you can contact Commander Apanasenko, who will provide you with the best possible assistance. You have to figure out the rest on your own." After taking a look at Lin Chen, the liaison officer tactfully put forward his opinion.

"All forces along the way must be careful and remember, never trust anyone before you reach the United States."

"Why did they choose me?" Lin Chen couldn't understand. Is there no one left in the Soviet intelligence department?
"Because there may be enemy spies among us. You are a new face. The most important point is that your loyalty and ability have been fully demonstrated through the Battle of Stalingrad and this U-boat incident. You are fully qualified for this job."

Lin Chen was not happy at all when he heard the liaison officer's praise. He always felt that there were other factors involved, otherwise why would he be chosen?
"The last question is, what kind of confidential material is this, and why do you have to send someone to deliver it?"

The liaison officer hesitated to speak, but after thinking for a while, he said to Lin Chen, "You will know what it is later. You must remember that this thing is more important than your life and mine. Of course, the United States will give you something at that time, which is also extremely important. You must bring it back intact."

(End of this chapter)