Civilization: Beyond Two Worlds

"Everything's working... we're moving forward."

When receiving the new order from the council, the Voyager of the Sea had been sailing on the dark seabed for three days, the target was still the Broken Isles, and the content of the mission had changed.

It is impossible to tell the direction in the dark water, and even high-intensity directional lighting spells cannot pass through the dark waters, and can only rely on a compass and a navigator to guide the direction - the navigator is a water spellcaster with a minor in astrology and earth school, through the The sensing constellation force confirms the coordinates of the submarine, and responds by sensing the underwater undercurrent and the earth element with elemental affinity to avoid reefs, seamounts and other obstacles.

This huge black fish parted the icy water and moved forward silently.

According to the order of the Tower of All-Seeing, the Voyager of the Sea, which is performing patrol and investigation missions in the vast ocean, should go to the broken sea area as quickly as possible to conduct in-depth investigations in the early stage and provide underwater intelligence and eagle eyes for the follow-up fleet. Support - Heard something bad is going on there.

But the naval headquarters still did not tell the crew what they were going to look for in the broken sea.

"A certain unknown species, extremely dangerous, breeds countless groups, is extremely aggressive, and has a high degree of threat. You should proceed cautiously and search for the source of the sea beasts in the deep sea."

The order from the court has only vague descriptions and explanations.

But the crew of the Voyager of the Seas didn't question or back down. They believed they could get the job done, and the groundbreaking underwater battleship gave them endless confidence.

The spindle-shaped submarine is more than 40 meters long. It is one of the pioneer ships of the deep-sea exploration plan of the Arcane Council. It adopts a large number of cutting-edge technologies in materials science, fluid mechanics, alchemy and magic science. The plan has created this powerful and huge underwater ship. It and its sister ships have high expectations and are regarded by the council as one of the hopes to find a new way to challenge the elves' ocean hegemony.

As a pioneer ship, it shoulders many missions, such as providing data for the next advanced underwater ship program, cultivating talents, investigating the marine environment, and searching for treasures of ancient sunken ships.

After all, the sea is such a mysterious and vast place, where countless wealth, secrets, and even relics are buried. The council prides itself on being the defenders and keepers of the mortal world. There are also numerous secret records about the sea in the great library of the Tower of All-Seeing. Many, exploring the ocean is also the focus of the Council's next centenary goal.

This is also the meaning of the existence of Voyager of the Sea.

There are a total of 16 crew members, all of whom have intermediate titles or above. The three-series mixed training started. In the eyes of the council members, the elite spellcasters of these councils are the captain reserve of the future submarine fleet, and they are guaranteed to be in the dark and deep sea. The safety of life was also the primary issue at the beginning of the design of this submarine.

Therefore, the submarine space brought by the length of more than 40 meters was first stuffed with a directional medium-sized teleportation array and sixteen dimensional stones. This cost alone was enough to form two heavy infantry regiments.

Then there is a battlefield-level shield generator of Song of Haizan, which can provide strong protection for up to five minutes at the most dangerous moment, creating space for the crew to escape and escape.

Compared with these two costs, the cost of the magic guide core miniaturization technology and the water pressure kinetic energy conversion cyclotron is simply not worth mentioning. The massive element energy alloy that can equip a cavalry unit with a full set of top-level enchanting armor is welded into The shell of the submarine, the large number of magic crystals that power the submarine, has become the cheapest part - these necessary equipment and materials have already occupied 65% of the space.

There were also two small attack magic guides, eight tidal wave energy cannons, food, medicine and beds, and sixteen caster elites were forced to squeeze into the remaining small space.

They are responsible for driving this miraculous underwater ship to explore the endless depths.

This is the maximum number of crew members that a submarine can support, so that every sailor has multiple roles. The engineering officer has a minor in Druid spells and is responsible for dispersing curious fish and sea beasts and separating dense underwater plants such as seaweed. , the weapons officer is in charge of the kitchen food supply, the medical officer is in charge of communications... They are all promising navy stars, and they are convinced that they will all be commanding their own submarines soon.

And before that, complete every seemingly difficult task quickly and well.

"Contact the Azure Fleet again and inform them of our location and situation."

In the command room, Captain McCaffer gave an order. They are scouts in the deep sea and the pioneers of the fleet. The solemn order of the All-Seeing Tower shows the danger and importance of this mission because of the threat of the enemy. From underwater, and underwater, is their battlefield and stage.

He was sitting on the mind-boosting platform in the center of the command room, and the spiritual power spread in all directions through the magnification of this magic device.

The sea is incomparably dark, and the powerful illumination technique cannot play a big role. In this eternal darkness, spiritual power is the bright eye, confirming the position and navigating to avoid obstacles. This is the job of the navigator. As the captain, he has to take charge of the overall situation and has more important tasks.

"captain."

The deputy captain's voice came: "My spiritual world is feeding back a disturbing throbbing, this kind of unease cannot be calmed down, and may even become an obsession that affects my work status, so I must ask you for advice - this time the enemy In other words, where does the threat come from, and what form does it take?"

A ship is a closed unit in the sea, even like a cage. According to this statement, a submarine is the most terrifying cage in the world. It is isolated from the world and has many variables.

Although there are air element crystals to purify the air and natural magic to supply oxygen, over time, the air of the submarine is still dirty, the food is monotonous, the work is boring, and the environment is depressing. , In this airtight environment, any bad sign will quickly evolve into a huge disaster.

The captain thought for a moment, then withdrew his mental power.

He and his crew are not simply superiors and subordinates, and the strict hierarchy of the navy does not fully apply here, because each of his soldiers is a gifted spellcaster, with wisdom, strength and future, good Communication is necessary.

"We have all seen the briefings and instructions. A few days ago, the conflict between Kant and the Broken Isles intensified, and yesterday, a huge change occurred in the Broken Isles - the council did not disclose the details, but through the cooperation with the Azure Fleet exchange, I sort out part of the picture.”

In fact, they had already set off to the Broken Seas three days ago, because at that time, various events had already shown that Kant the Aurora would launch a military operation against the Broken Isles, and the Sea Traveler was dispatched to the Broken Isles to watch the battle in secret, waiting for further orders.

Of course, they also have secret missions.

That is, to confirm and evaluate whether the top-secret weapon of the Austrian Law Council, the magic-guided attack submarine that can change the form of future naval warfare, can pose an absolute threat to Kant's new warship.

Of course, the above commands have been changed and they have new missions.

The captain's voice echoed through the submarine, and everyone was listening.

"There's some kind of sea monster in the Broken Isles that shouldn't be in a normal ecosystem, a huge number of weird and ferocious predators with a thirst for flesh and blood beyond normal predators."

He said: "The number is extremely large, and the phenomenon is extremely strange. The council suspects that there are huge secrets, origins and plots behind it. The intelligence shows that most of them come from the deep sea. Then find the source of the sea monsters and try to find the origin and truth. It's our job."

The deputy captain thought thoughtfully: "That is to say, Kant is now in the Broken Isles?"

Captain McCaffer nodded and said: "Well, according to the people of the Azure Fleet, this Aurora has made another amazing move - a steel bird that can carry thousands of people at a time can travel from the Broken Isles in an hour. It's just unimaginable to fly to the west coast, one after another, in an endless stream..."

The crew members were stunned. With their wisdom and brains, they couldn't imagine the appearance of such an aircraft out of thin air, but the sour feeling that grew in their hearts suddenly appeared.

After all, seven days ago, they had been renovated in the Council's naval base, so they had heard about Kant, and heard about the conflict and discord between the famous Dragon of Aurora and the Council.

Therefore, the proud navy members of the council had no good feelings for this Aurora who dared to insult the messenger of the council, and even regarded him as a potential enemy. At the same time, they had a sense of resentment and crisis.

Because they also heard about the Afo.

The steel battleship of more than 100 meters, slaughtering dragons, is amazingly powerful. Even if rumors and information detract from this alchemy giant ship, the proud casters are still frustrated by it. Now, another "giant aircraft" is taking off. In the sky, this is also something that the council does not have.

- Aurora people have done new tricks again.

The deputy captain said in a strange tone: "He is transporting soldiers to the Broken Isles?"

Captain McCaffer shook his head and said, "No, to bring back the survivors of the Broken Isles."

When he said this, he took a deep breath and said slowly: "Not only nobles, soldiers, scholars and merchants, but also workers, peasants, servants and even beggars, he helped everyone."

The news was even more difficult to digest than the previous one, and the crew members looked at each other in dismay.

Only idiots would believe in the so-called righteous heroic stories and epic legends. The casters are rational and calm, and see the truth of history through words that fool the wisdom of the people. They all know that since ancient times, the stage of the world is nothing but a game of power. The so-called A benevolent ruler has never been a benevolent ruler of the common people. The rich and powerful exploit the untouchables, but it is just a common thing like a wolf eating a sheep.

And when they heard that Kant had dispatched an unprecedented magic-guided aircraft, and even rescued the beggars, the first reaction in their minds was that Kant must have other plans.

The engineering officer sneered: "Why, the lord from the east is short of slaves?"

The weapons officer shook his head and said: "I have never heard of Kant's slavery, I guess he is showing his power - he is proving that his flying machines are efficient, powerful and cheap, and even don't care about the cost of transportation, even beggars and pariahs. All can be brought back.”

"Or to win the favor of some idealists? This is a good reputation." The navigator said casually, "Enough to pass down history books and be sung by bards."

"No, perhaps a more despicable conspiracy."

Captain McCaffer interrupted his colleagues' speculation.

He pondered for a moment and said slowly: "We are far on the bottom of the sea and cannot see what happens on the water. Since we haven't seen it with our own eyes, Kant's motives and plots were originally not for us to evaluate, but we can still learn from the parliament and the navy. Some clues were found in the order of the Ministry."

The captain recalled the order of the official document projected through the one-time resonance heart crystal.

"The court has changed its order and ordered us to trace the source of the sea monsters. The Azure Fleet has already launched a large-scale deployment. They also need our early detection and positioning. The situation that happened in the Broken Isles was originally Kant's battlefield. Secret interference on a scale?"

He looked at the crew and asked, "And it's obviously acting alone, to hide from Kant."

The deputy captain immediately said: "Kant has concealed some kind of secret from the Broken Isles!"

"That's right!"

Captain McCaffer agreed: "And considering the types of attacks on the Broken Isles, as well as our new mission, it is almost certain that Kant's hidden secret must be about this sea monster attack. If so, then There are two possibilities."

"First, this sea monster attack was triggered by Kant. He completely destroyed the Broken Islands, forcibly moved the trade hub in the western seas back to the far port, and plundered the wealth and talents accumulated in the broken seas for hundreds of years. , not only did not bear any infamy, but also gained morality and praise..."

Hearing this, the crew shuddered, and immediately raised their righteous indignation. If this is the case, then Kant's actions are tantamount to demon kings and hateful and evil actions.

"The second possibility is that this attack was caused by the Broken Isles. Those endless sea monsters have posed a great threat to ships at sea, and of course they are also a powerful force. Now surface ships are very important to ships from the deep sea. You know this better than anyone else, and I think Kant probably wants to take this power for himself."

Hearing this, several crew members said in unison, "You can't let him succeed!"

"That's right, we can't let him succeed. Although the council has no specific instructions, their attitude has already explained everything - sending us to the most dangerous sea area, which means that the council would rather risk the loss of the Sea Traveller. At the price, we must also find out the source of the deep-sea attack..."

"Such determination and determination have shown Kant's innocence."

The captain stood up from the mental platform, and his words were sonorous and powerful: "Kant deterred the world with forbidden spells, steel warships dominated the sea, and now there are huge flying machines like divine birds, and the sky is also touched by him, everyone, under the sea is the The council's last pride, can't even lose the last advantage - and that's why we're fighting, no matter what secret Kant is hiding, he can't get his way."

A cold light flashed in his eyes: "If this deep-sea monster was released by Kant, then find evidence and reveal his evil true face to the whole world. If he intends to meddle in this dangerous force, he will do it first, find the target, and summon Azure Fleet, smash his greedy plot, this is our mission!"

Having said that, Captain McCaffer looked at the deputy captain with electric eyes: "Now, do you still have any doubts?"

"Swept away, Your Excellency!" The other party stood up suddenly, "For the safety of the world and the well-being of all living beings, as well as the inalienable rights granted to the Austrian Council by the gods!"

"Then, Sea Voyager, move on!"

This is their mission and their inescapable responsibility.

Because the Sea Traveler is the only combat unit in this sea that can go deep into the deep sea.

The world is mysterious and mysterious, the world hides so many secrets, and spellcasters are at the forefront of exploration. The sky has long been conquered by mages. Even above the stratosphere, there are sky mages with powerful mana. The earth is also explored by the footsteps of explorers. There are also geomancers entering the huge caves that no one has set foot in. Only the deep sea is still here. The absolute forbidden area of ​​life.

Darkness, icy cold, boundless water, huge water pressure, even a peerless powerhouse cannot penetrate into this boundless dark realm. Until the wisdom of the council created this unprecedented underwater submarine, the mages took pride in their steps. And this desolate restricted area, only they can enter here.

Only they can do this.

Forty minutes later.

"We have reached the Broken Sea."

The navigator turns the astrolabe in front of him, and the star power of Zhou Tian passes through the endless sea water and is projected on it. Astrology is the most effective, rigorous and stable positioning method. Because of the vastness of the universe and the greatness of the stars, it is possible to reach the mortal world through infinite astronomical distances. The power of things cannot be shielded and covered up by anything.

"Turn off the cyclotron and report the coordinates to the Azure Fleet."

The captain ordered: "Turn on all detection systems, assess the surrounding environment, detect life, confirm the depth, draw a topographic map, and confirm the route of travel."

The sixteen crew members all moved, each of them performed their own duties, and reports were sent back one after another.

"There is a continuous huge vibration from the direction of the water surface."

"It should be Kant's alchemy weapon that is suppressing the sea monster... Let's explore."

"The life detection system is deployed, filling the magic spar, increasing the power, and expanding the detection boundary... Gods, I think I have found the sea monsters described in the information, and the number is extremely large."

Several crew members who were conducting reconnaissance and testing in the command room heard the sound and looked over.

The chairs and other unnecessary equipment in the command room have all been folded and recycled, and the huge life signal interaction instrument has been unfolded at full power. This advanced detection equipment has assembled the six most effective and advanced detection mechanisms in the world today, life induction, heat Reading, soul wave, spectral observation, electrical sketching, sonic capture, the Master Assassin of the Brotherhood would have to drink their hatred in front of this device.

Powerful functionality means massive bulk and power consumption, and its presence on this ship is enough to show that the designers thought it made sense.

At the edge of a transparent circular crystal disk, dense red dots flickered, forming a continuous and huge light spot - and a seventeen-meter-long Mel's tooth whale was projected on the crystal disk with a diameter of three meters. , but a tiny red dot the size of a pinhead.

The captain stepped forward, his mana was revealed, he stretched out his hand, and the crystal emanated countless light spots, floating in the air, constructing a 3D icon, and saw that the extremely dense red dots formed a terrifying tornado. Scrolling like a vortex from below the unknown, it spreads all the way to the surface of the water.

This means that a terrifying torrent of monsters is continuously killing the water.

The number is so huge that it is impossible to estimate. No matter how detailed and true the intelligence description is, it is not as shocking as seeing it with their own eyes. Until now, the crew of the Voyager of the Seas did not know that what the intelligence said was true.

A very large amount indeed.

The captain took a deep breath: "Send a message to the Azure Fleet, we have found the enemy's trail, please be careful, move forward cautiously, and slow down until we gain something."

"…Yes."

The deputy captain looked at the huge astrolabe and said softly, "Captain, do you want to see it with your own eyes?"

The Sea Traveler has an observation window. In order to install a window on the submarine, the R&D department and the military industry paid a huge price, but this is also a necessary design, because one of the tasks of the Sea Traveler is to search for underwater ruins and sunken ships. Treasures, these high-value targets require final visual confirmation. Perception spells and psychic skills are used as eyes, and they are not real eyes after all.

The observation window is just in front of the command room. When using it, you need to unlock the element lock and open the partition. The porthole glass is expensive to make, so that it can be integrated with the submarine shell and can withstand deep sea pressure.

After opening the partition, the long-range lighting fixture will be turned on, and the two refracting light crystals that consume a lot of energy will project the strong shining light forward, giving the observers the opportunity to witness with their own eyes, because the service life of the observation window and the illumination lamp is extremely short. , so the use time is extremely precious.

The captain thought for a moment, then shook his head and said, "It's not the time yet."

"Captain, the Azure Fleet replied, they will move forward cautiously, the commander asks us to be careful."

"understood."

Captain McCaffer looked at the life signal flashing on the crystal plate, and looked at the bottom of the tornado: "That's where they came from, navigator, set the route, prepare to sink, we have to approach cautiously , trace the source, activate all shielding mechanisms..."

"Yes!"

In the endless darkness, there is an uneasy current surging in the distance, and the creatures in the nearby sea have already fled, or have been eaten up, only the endless sea monsters rushed to the water like a tornado, rolling a terrifying whirlpool. Undercurrent, and in the distance, the silent black fish gradually approached and sank.

It was a deep valley in the sea, bottomless and frightening.

"They didn't find us, did they?"

"No, Captain, please rest assured."

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PS1: The first update, six thousand words.

PS2: I got up very sleepy today, and it seems like I didn’t get enough sleep. I wanted to finish it early, but I postponed it until now. I wanted to finish it and send it together, but it’s not good for everyone to wait until two or three o’clock. I’d better write this part first Post it, friends who are sleepy can get up tomorrow and watch the second update.