6000 meters!
8000 meters!
10000 meters!
When the Challenger reached the depths of ten thousand meters, everyone's hearts were in their throats, staring at the screen without blinking, afraid of missing any crucial information.
"Report, we have reached the deep sea at ten thousand meters, everything is going smoothly."
Barnes faced the camera, giving a thumbs up, knowing that dozens of people aboard the research vessel were watching him.
"Life detectors on, water probe open, terrain map simulation generated, sailing at triple speed, current location is 10500 meters deep, please advise."
Kerana gripped the joystick, reporting one data indicator after another, piloting the Challenger slowly through the quiet darkness of the deep sea.
"The baitfish is positioned at about twelve kilometers in the three o'clock direction, maintain current speed, proceed at minimum speed, avoid making noise to prevent provoking an attack from that sea monster."
