I am the only one who can do it: I think I am really going to become an immortal

Even if you're on drugs, you might not be able to say this.

Even the Philippine Navy officials themselves were a little skeptical at this moment.

but……

That's the truth!

The top naval officers didn’t know whether it was Aquaman or Superman, they only knew that the submarine was gone.

The top naval officials, unable to accept the reality and not knowing what to do, ordered some ships to search near the area where the submarine last lost contact.

The only thing we can do is report it to the top management immediately.

Let higher-ups think about this very vexing problem.

Inside the command room, the once lively discussions became silent, replaced by frequent phone calls and emergency meetings.

The details of the incident were quickly reported to the higher authorities.

And as everyone knows.

When the Philippine officials learned about this, it meant that the Beacon Country also knew about it.

Chapter 193 The World is So Strange

On April 16th, at the headquarters of the intelligence department of the Lighthouse Country, far across the ocean.

This is a highly confidential intelligence analysis center located in the heart of the Lighthouse Country.

The lights are bright at this moment and the atmosphere is tense and focused.

Regarding the sonar and photo evidence sent from Su Shi Reef, the intelligence department of the Lighthouse Country is waiting for the results of professional inspection of this data.

Ever since the news came from Su Shi Reef a few days ago that a laser destroyed an unmanned underwater detector, the intelligence department of the Lighthouse Country has been busy.

They first obtained all the recent detection data from Su Shi Reef, and conducted repeated checks on the information sent from Su Shi Reef.

During these days, a group of top intelligence analysts have been staring at a huge display screen all night long, on which scrolls massive amounts of sonar data and video footage transmitted back from the distant Su Shi Reef.

The sonar image was extremely clear, with the ripples delicately outlining the contours of the unmanned submersible probe and the debris scattered around it. Each echo seemed to tell a deep-sea story that had never been made public.

The video data is equally convincing. Despite the dim light, the footage shot with special equipment still shows the detailed scene after the unmanned underwater probe was hit by the laser, silently proving the authenticity of the incident.

Intelligence personnel used advanced analysis software to cross-check every frame and every set of sonar signals, looking for any possible signs of tampering or forgery. They compared models in past databases, analyzed sound features, checked the continuity of timestamps, and even used deep learning algorithms to detect whether the light and shadow changes in the video were natural.

After a series of rigorous review processes, the conclusion gradually became clear: this data not only matched the indirect intelligence previously received, but also ruled out the possibility of post-processing or falsification on a technical level.

Professionals who went to Su Shi Reef for field research have basically confirmed the authenticity of the news in recent days.

First, they conducted a thorough investigation of the recent experiences of the personnel at Sushijiao, even finding out how many times they went to the toilet every day and how long they took each time.

After confirming that these people were fine, we then checked and confirmed that there were no problems with the database and detection equipment.

At last.

They even salvaged the wreckage of an unmanned underwater probe.

Based on the damage to the unmanned underwater detector.

The authenticity of underwater laser weapons has been thoroughly confirmed.

The intelligence center, realizing the existence of underwater laser weapons, immediately ordered many prepared spy members to begin secret operations.

Try to find out as much relevant information as possible about this underwater laser weapon.

And just when they were busy.

From their little brother, the Philippines, which is one of the core points of their strategic plan, they received information that a submarine had been sunk.

When Stewie Yago, the Minister of Intelligence of the Lighthouse Nation, saw the mention of laser weapons in the intelligence, he couldn't help but read on out of curiosity.

[Trident, naked man, laser...]

This series of key words made Stewie Yago unable to react for a moment.

But when making sure that this information is serious.

He couldn't help but feel a little concerned.

There's a mention of... underwater lasers?

This seems to coincide with something they have been investigating frantically recently.

…………

When Philippine officials learned that the submarine had sunk.

Their first reaction was to check the calendar, after confirming that April Fools' Day was indeed half a month past.

They just reacted.

This news is not a joke.

So they couldn't help but ask a soul-searching question: What? No? I just bought this submarine less than half a day ago!

It is not an easy task to buy such a thing from Gaul.

You should know that the Philippines spent about 1000 billion Philippine pesos to purchase conventional submarines from Gaul, which is approximately equivalent to 18 billion US dollars.

It should be noted that purchasing a submarine is not just the cost of purchasing the equipment itself, but also includes long-term and continuous expenses such as personnel training, daily maintenance, repairs, ammunition and consumables, which are all considerable expenses.

Therefore, before purchasing the submarines, the Philippines had already paid Gaul to train a group of professionals on its behalf and purchased several years of warranty services and ammunition.

In addition, promises of exchange of interests in many aspects were also made.

But this is the situation now.

The submarine Deepsea Explorer sank shortly after it was delivered to them.

The speed was so fast that the Philippine officials once thought that the submarine was either made of instant coffee or a crispy ice cream cone.

At least when a stone is thrown into the water there is a sound.

The sinking of this submarine was truly silent.

But no matter how much they didn't believe it, the navy's report had already been delivered to their table, and they had to believe it.

Although the news that "a naked man holding a trident 700 meters under the sea destroyed a submarine with a laser" sounds a bit ridiculous.

But no matter how ridiculous it is, after eliminating all impossibilities, it is the only possibility.

After a long silence.

The Philippines originally planned to explore again after some time. After all, after they lost the submarine, they had no ability to figure out what happened.

If they send any other ships there now, they are afraid of being sunk together with them.

However, when the Lighthouse Country learned about what happened here, they immediately urged them to act quickly, as if something urgent was going on.

According to them, the Balintang Strait is an important waterway, and people who possess this underwater laser weapon will not keep causing trouble here.

They urged the Philippines not to back down.

Therefore, the Philippine government had to take action.

As for the Lighthouse Country, within just a few hours, it sent several simply modified scientific research vessels and several experts from a nearby military base to assist the Philippines in the salvage operation.

Considering that the submarine mentioned in the intelligence was sunk by an unknown underwater laser, the Lighthouse Country did not send a submarine to deliver food.

Instead, they only sent a research vessel that was simply equipped with a layer of lightweight heat-resistant ceramic alloy.

Lightweight heat-resistant ceramic alloys can theoretically improve their ability to resist high-energy lasers. Such alloys usually have extremely high melting points and good thermal stability. They can delay or reduce thermal melting and structural damage of materials under the irradiation of high-energy lasers, providing the system with valuable response time or reducing the degree of damage.

Thus, a secret task force jointly formed by the Philippines and the Lighthouse Country quietly set off, heading directly for the waters of the Balintang Strait that had been marked as top secret.

Before noon.

There are several inconspicuous scientific research ships sailing slowly on the sea. The quiet environment on the ship reveals a tense atmosphere different from ordinary surveys.

Although they seemed to be doing scientific research, they actually had other plans.

More than seven hundred meters under the deep sea.

It is pitch black, the pressure is enormous, and it is almost a forbidden area for humans to explore directly.

And it is in this dark abyss that lies quietly the sunken submarine, carrying the black box that holds the key to solving the mystery.

To accomplish this arduous mission, the Lighthouse Country directly used its latest special unmanned submersible.

It is painted dark blue and is equipped with the most advanced underwater navigation and obstacle avoidance systems, allowing it to move freely in complex seabed terrain.

The highly sensitive sonar mounted on its belly can scan every inch of the surrounding seabed in detail, just like the echolocation of a bat.

The robotic arm has been specially strengthened to ensure stable operation and precise grasping in extreme environments.

With a command, the submersible slowly sank into the sea and began its journey into the unknown.

In the operation room on the sea, a group of elite technicians stare at the monitoring screen closely, and every piece of data feedback is a race against time.

The image on the screen gradually became clearer, and the mystery of the seabed was revealed bit by bit.

As the special unmanned submersible slowly penetrates into the dark underwater world, everything around it seems to be swallowed up by the silence of the deep sea.

However, when the submersible's strong light swept across the dark seabed, a shocking scene came into view - a once majestic and magnificent submarine now lay there quietly, presenting an indescribable sense of tragedy and desolation.

Four straight and deep holes, like scars on the seabed, penetrated the submarine's hull, ruthlessly revealing the disaster it had encountered.

The edges of the traces left by the laser were smooth and precise, as if it was a fatal blow dealt by the spear of technology to the ancient ocean fortress.

The sea flowed freely in and out of these huge wounds, and the remains of the internal compartments were vaguely visible.

The cables were exposed and twisted like snakes, and metal fragments were mixed with personal belongings, silently telling the panic and despair during the emergency evacuation.

There are slight distortions and laser burn marks on the submarine's hull, recording its final moments of struggle and unwillingness.

Some of the hatches were half-open, like the mouths of giant beasts, but they could no longer roar. Only the occasional schools of fish darted through them, seemingly silently exploring the secrets of this behemoth.

The whole scene exudes a surreal silence, as if time has stopped here, making people imagine the decisive moment: the laser penetrates the darkness of the deep sea and hits the submarine like lightning, followed by a deafening explosion, followed by a slow sinking in silence, until everything returns to calm.

The elites from the Lighthouse Country and the Philippines who were controlling the unmanned submersibles on the sea couldn't help swallowing when they saw this messy scene.

It is hard to imagine what happened to this submarine before.

To become what it is now.

When the experts looked at the smoothness and burn marks on the holes, they understood how powerful the underwater laser weapon was.

After a moment's silence, they suppressed their shock and continued to operate.

With the precise operation of the unmanned submersible, a crucial mission unfolds, which is to recover the submarine's black box.

This is a critical step in investigating the cause of the accident.

The submersible's robotic arm cautiously extended toward the submarine's command room.

In the dim light, the lights of the unmanned submersible slowly focused and shone on the sturdy and inconspicuous shell of the black box.

After a brief positioning and assessment, the robotic arm gently embraced this vital device, and every step was extremely cautious to avoid causing any unnecessary damage to the black box.

The surrounding sea water seemed to hold its breath at this moment. All actions were carried out in silence. Only the faint electronic signal coming from inside the submersible recorded this critical moment.

The black box was slowly lifted up and gradually emerged from the seabed where it lay dormant.

Stewie Yago, the Minister of Intelligence of the Lighthouse Country, who was watching the live broadcast of the salvage operation remotely, was so excited that he held his breath.

Considering the current appearance of the submarine wreckage, it has been basically confirmed that it was destroyed by laser. The top Philippine naval officials are indeed not joking.

Combined with the intelligence received by the Philippines, it is very likely that this was sent by a human.

Then.

When he was at Sushi Reef, it was probably this naked man holding a stone trident.

This is consistent with the result of a cylindrical object less than two meters in diameter detected by the sonar of the unmanned underwater detector at the time.

This means a lot of things.

This means that there may have always been similar things in the ocean.

It means that the world may be strange and not what normal people have ever known.

It means that a road that may be extraordinary is slowly opening up before you.

This made him, the Minister of Intelligence of the Lighthouse Country who claimed to know most secrets of the world, a little confused.