I created a foundation

Lin Qing's gaze swept across her slightly solemn face and continued, "Before the research department conducts a comprehensive biological dissection and genetic sequence analysis on the fish-man corpse handed over by the Self-Defense Forces, and obtains more detailed experimental data..."

His tone was unquestionable, with a rigor that was unique to scientific researchers.

"Any speculation or assertion regarding its exact origin, capacity limit, or behavior pattern is irresponsible and not permitted by our Foundation."

This pragmatic, rigorous, and even scientific answer surprised Yukinoshita Yukino.

In her initial imagination, Lin Qing, the leader who possessed almost "god-like" power, could easily wipe out evil spirits and establish such a huge mysterious organization, even if he was not the kind of tyrant who had the final say and was self-centered, should at least be a person who possessed countless secrets and knew everything in the world like a prophet.

She even subconsciously associated him with the image of those legendary omnipotent charlatans or masters of mysticism who possessed extraordinary powers.

After all, the power he displayed was far beyond the scope of what "science" could explain.

However, Lin Qing's answer at this moment made her see a completely different side.

He did not pretend to be profound, did not prevaricate with ambiguous predictions, and did not attribute everything to some unknowable mysterious force.

On the contrary, he frankly acknowledged the boundaries of knowledge, emphasized the importance of investigation and research, and strictly followed scientific methodology.

This contrast made Yukino feel an indescribable sense of security after her initial shock.

She suddenly realized that what she had joined might not be a cult of personality created by some incomprehensibly powerful individual.

It is a professional organization that deals with supernatural events that subvert common sense, but its internal operating logic and code of conduct are still deeply rooted in rationality and scientific spirit.

Such an organization is far more reliable and more convincing to her than a group that relies solely on the leader's personal charm or powerful force.

This seemingly omnipotent leader also follows rigorous investigation and research principles and is not just a charlatan.

This realization gave her an unprecedented sense of security and trust in Lin Qing, the foundation, and even her own choices.

The "real thing" she has been pursuing may not only refer to the pure relationship between people, but also include the pragmatic attitude of facing the unknown and exploring the truth.

Just as Yukino's thoughts quietly changed and she began to have some real expectations for her future work -

"W-W-W-W-!"

The highest level of disaster warning!

On the main control screen, all the regular monitoring and data analysis interfaces were instantly replaced by an urgent communication request.

Yukino's heart sank slightly.

Lin Qing's gaze swept across her slightly solemn face and continued, "Before the research department conducts a comprehensive biological dissection and genetic sequence analysis on the fish-man corpse handed over by the Self-Defense Forces, and obtains more detailed experimental data..."

His tone was unquestionable, with a rigor that was unique to scientific researchers.

"Any speculation or assertion regarding its exact origin, capacity limit, or behavior pattern is irresponsible and not permitted by our Foundation."

This pragmatic, rigorous, and even scientific answer surprised Yukinoshita Yukino.

In her initial imagination, Lin Qing, the leader who possessed almost "god-like" power, could easily wipe out evil spirits and establish such a huge mysterious organization, even if he was not the kind of tyrant who had the final say and was self-centered, should at least be a person who possessed countless secrets and knew everything in the world like a prophet.

She even subconsciously associated him with the image of those legendary omnipotent charlatans or masters of mysticism who possessed extraordinary powers.

After all, the power he displayed was far beyond the scope of what "science" could explain.

However, Lin Qing's answer at this moment made her see a completely different side.

He did not pretend to be profound, did not prevaricate with ambiguous predictions, and did not attribute everything to some unknowable mysterious force.

On the contrary, he frankly acknowledged the boundaries of knowledge, emphasized the importance of investigation and research, and strictly followed scientific methodology.

This contrast made Yukino feel an indescribable sense of security after her initial shock.

She suddenly realized that what she had joined might not be a cult of personality created by some incomprehensibly powerful individual.

It is a professional organization that deals with supernatural events that subvert common sense, but its internal operating logic and code of conduct are still deeply rooted in rationality and scientific spirit.

Such an organization is far more reliable and more convincing to her than a group that relies solely on the leader's personal charm or powerful force.

This seemingly omnipotent leader also follows rigorous investigation and research principles and is not just a charlatan.

This realization gave her an unprecedented sense of security and trust in Lin Qing, the foundation, and even her own choices.

The "real thing" she has been pursuing may not only refer to the pure relationship between people, but also include the pragmatic attitude of facing the unknown and exploring the truth.

Just as Yukino's thoughts quietly changed and she began to have some real expectations for her future work -

"W-W-W-W-!"

The shrill alarm sounded without warning, shattering the efficient and orderly silence in the command hall. The red warning lights on the ceiling flashed wildly, illuminating everyone's face with scarlet.

The highest level of disaster warning!

On the main control screen, all the regular monitoring and data analysis interfaces were instantly replaced by an urgent communication request.

The picture was shaking violently, mixed with chaotic shouting and some dull, heart-pounding noises. The real-time video signal from the Izu front-line observation post was intermittent and full of ominous omens.

The face of a Self-Defense Forces frontline commander appeared on the screen. His helmet was askew, and his face was covered in rain, sweat, and blood. The background was a violent storm and faintly visible huge waves.

He held the earphone tightly with one hand, and with the other hand he seemed to be wiping the water stains on the camera lens in vain, shouting at the top of his lungs: "Headquarters! Headquarters! Please answer if you hear me! The Izu E-3 observation post was attacked by an unknown giant creature! I repeat, an unknown giant creature! Its size is immeasurable! It...it came from the sea..."

The man's voice was distorted by extreme fear and filled with desperate gasps.

"It overturned our patrol boat! It's like... it's like crushing a toy! Request support! Request immediate..."

Suddenly, a deafening roar exploded through the communicator, accompanied by the sharp sound of metal being torn.

The commander's pupils suddenly dilated to the extreme, and the blood drained from his face, leaving only pure horror.

He seemed to want to say something, but only managed to let out a short, shrill scream.

"what--!"

The communication suddenly stopped, and the screen fell into a dark snowy spot.

The entire command hall was silent for a few seconds, with only the rapidly flashing red police lights and heavy breathing.

Kasumigaoka Utaha quickly called up the satellite cloud map of the Izu area.

On the screen, the sky above the Izu Peninsula, which had originally been slightly gloomy due to the influence of the edge of the typhoon season, was now gathering an incredibly large black cloud out of thin air at a speed visible to the naked eye.

The clouds were spinning and rolling, as thick as ink, as if a huge hole had appeared in the sky and the darkness of hell was pouring down.

Almost at the moment when the dark clouds formed, torrential rain poured down, covering the entire Izu area. The raindrops were as dense as a waterfall, and visibility dropped sharply.

"The meteorological department hasn't detected anything unusual!" a technician reported in a trembling voice. "This... this isn't a natural phenomenon!"

The front-line Self-Defense Force temporary command center and several coastal observation points set up by local police urgently switched to backup cameras in an attempt to capture images of the "unknown giant creature."

Under the horrified gaze of countless members of the Self-Defense Force 517 and a handful of trapped tourists, a behemoth that was difficult to describe in words slowly emerged from the turbulent and turbulent black sea.

Its human-like outline appeared blurred and distorted in the storm, but its terrifying aura that looked down on everything penetrated the rain curtain and pierced people's hearts.

It was at least five meters tall, perhaps even taller, and its entire body was covered in thick, dark blue, almost black scales that gleamed with a cold metallic luster in the dim light.

On its head, it wore a hideous crown made from the skeleton of some giant marine creature and twisted coral. In the center of the crown was inlaid a huge pearl emitting a faint blue light, like an evil eye containing the wrath of the deep sea.

In its hand, it tightly grasped a trident made of unknown bones and deep-sea metal. The tip of the trident flashed with an ominous cold light. Every time it swung it, it seemed to be able to tear the air and cause thunder.

It bathed in the violent rain that fell from the sky, and walked on the waves that were stirred by it like boiling water. Step by step, it walked slowly from the bottomless ocean abyss, but with irresistible power, towards the land.

That posture didn't look like a monster making its first landing, but more like a tyrannical king ruling over his own territory.

With every step it took, the beaches and rocks on the coast shook violently, as if the earth was groaning in fear of its arrival.

"my child……"

A sound like deep-sea thunder emanated from the chest of the giant fishman, penetrating the deafening sound of rain and the roar of waves, and reaching the ears of everyone who heard it, making their eardrums buzz and their chests feel stuffy.

"who is it……"

Its voice was filled with primitive and violent anger, as well as a chilling cold murderous intent.

"Killed my child?"

"I am the king of the deep sea!"

"Revenge for my dead child!"

"I will purify this filthy land! I will use your flesh and blood to water a new ocean! I will turn all the people on land into my loyal subjects in the deep sea!"

"From this moment on—"

It paused, and its huge body leaned forward slightly, with a terrifying murderous light bursting out of its dark blue eyes.

"The war has begun!"

The moment the words fell, in the central command hall of the Foundation headquarters, all systems related to disaster assessment simultaneously emitted a shrill scream.

In the upper right corner of the main control screen, the characters on the indicator representing the current disaster threat level in the Izu area began to flash and jump wildly.

The warning sign, which had been initially rated as "Tiger" level due to the fish-man attack, suddenly changed color from orange to a glaring scarlet the moment the Deep Sea King's declaration of destruction sounded.

Numbers and characters representing threats soared wildly, breaking through one limit after another.

Finally, under everyone's incredulous gaze, the disaster level indicator stopped at a character that was enough to make anyone who knew about it feel suffocated.

On the screen, bright red warning lights flashed crazily, and the huge characters were crystal clear—

【ghost】..

Chapter 64 Chairman's Personal Expedition

"ghost--!"

The shrill alarm sounded like a sharp blade, tearing through the tense atmosphere in the command hall.

The scarlet warning lights spun wildly, illuminating every face distorted by shock, making it flicker, like a painting from hell.

On the main control screen, the huge and hideous outline of the Deep Sea King was looming in the storm. Its declaration of war, mixed with endless rage and will to destruction, was like the most vicious curse, still roaring and echoing deep in everyone's eardrums.

Dead silence.

A suffocating silence enveloped the entire command hall.

Kasumigaoka Utaha clenched her fists tightly, her nails digging into her palms as a fine bead of sweat trickled down her forehead. Even though she shared Lin Qing's transcendental [Soul and Body Unity] and [Limiter Release], facing a "ghost"-level being capable of causing natural disasters and altering the weather, she still clearly sensed an insurmountable chasm, an absolute suppression of her life-level.

Eriri's brush clattered to the console. Her face was as pale as paper, and her lips trembled slightly. Her past battles with evil spirits and strange stories paled in comparison to the mighty force that now felt like divine retribution.

The fear reflected in Yotsuya Miko's amber eyes was far more concrete and terrifying than what was presented on the screen. The thick, inextricable malice and despair, like countless icy tentacles, gripped her heart tightly, making it almost impossible to breathe.

Yukinoshita Yukino, a recent member of the group, had a rare look of bewilderment and shock on her usually calm and composed face. The "real thing" she sought now, in the most brutal and direct way, shattered her inherent understanding of the world's order, weighing coldly and heavily on her heart.