Rebirth: Super Banking System Chapter 2342 - 2182: Submarines Passing By

The whole afternoon passed.

At the bow of the vessel.

Guests sipped tea, engaged in talks, enjoyed shows, and the drone trials shifted to operational demos, carrying out tasks with equipped modules.

No fire suppression tests.

After all.

Extinguishing flames on the ocean does seem rather pointless.

Yet.

They tested a quick water intake system, allowing refills from close-by rivers or lakes if attachment swap sites were distant.

Of course.

This setup encounters two challenges.

First.

Depths in rivers and lakes.

Second.

Sediment within the water.

To address this.

A complete array of fixes exists, featuring a submersible pump on the module's base for shallow streams, while deeper areas get filled from above.

The first method is slower.

The second quicker.

When rivers carry heavy silt, they skip the mist nozzles and opt for sprays and jets alone. Down the line, internal sediment filtering must be tackled.

No hurry.

Proceed gradually.

Moreover.

Most waterways aren't full of sand.

…

In the streaming room.

Viewers flowed in and out, yet the audience stayed steady.

"Buy it!"

"We absolutely need to get it! So tough, must be military-grade. It endured that harsh trial without a hitch. I say it could hit the market right away."

"Exactly!"

"I agree."

"I'm not pushing for one per city, but every province ought to have at least one. During crises, delays aren't an option. One feels too few—three per province minimum."

"Yes!"

"Purchase is essential."

"…"

Demands for government agencies to acquire them surged louder, driven by the device's outstanding capabilities, a genuine weapon against huge blazes.

It carries six times the water volume of a standard fire engine, and with its trio of suppression techniques, efficiency surpasses a fire truck by over three-fold.

At the same time.

Adding specialized fire suppressants to the load.

Doubles the impact.

Six times three, doubled again—that equals thirty-six times the power, as experts have crunched the numbers, and it handles any landscape.

A bona fide firefighting marvel.

Skipping the buy.

Would be completely unjustifiable, particularly when no personal funds are required.

…

On location.

Some potential clients kept their cool since approvals rest with higher-ups, though inwardly they saw it fitting for large-scale orders.

No doubt.

It's effective.

Better prepared than caught off guard.

Forest fires.

Strike nearly yearly, though China's aren't as vast as America's or Australia's, thanks to dense populations and few expansive untouched woodlands.

Take Australia.

Endless forest expanses.

Once ignited.

Blazes often rage three to five days, or even months, and not just isolated events. Even smaller connected zones wreak havoc as flames leap.

Thus.

Acquiring these feels crucial.

In dire moments.

Human effort alone won't suffice. With that in mind, their eyes drifted to the distant figure overlooking the waves, his dual streams drawing massive crowds.

It appears.

This is the promo tactic!

Now.

The results look promising.

Consider Myanmar.

Incredibly, post-initial demo, they snapped up ten units, leaving others a bit frustrated as folks griped about locals not backing it first.

Allowing outsiders to jump ahead.

Frustrating!

Not due to slowness, but their rivals moved lightning-fast; a quick look, skipping the briefing, and orders were placed—pure big-spender style.

Still.

They boast deep pockets and strong authority.

We!

Must stick to protocols.

…

"Whirr~ whirr~"

The ocean's face.

Gusts and swells picked up, the waters losing their earlier serenity; a tiny craft would bounce like a thrill ride, but the carrier swayed softly.

Before long.

Blasts strengthened.

Along the skyline.

Storm clouds gathered, not intensely dark, nor hinting at far-off thunderclaps or gales, but enough to warn of impending downpour.

And this.

Naturally fell within plans.

Trials.

Aim for diverse conditions, like how most ocean rescues unfold in rough weather, with grave risks seldom on clear days.

Hence.

They chose the timing and spot deliberately.

"Hmm?"

By the rail.

Suddenly, his attention locked on the far-off waves, a sly grin curling his mouth. These fellows sure like to prowl—lurking under the surface fifteen nautical miles out.

Two subs.

American-made.

Right now.

The carrier had ventured far from shore, still inside China's exclusive economic zone, yet truly open seas where passage is free for all.

Territorial seas.

Extend just twelve nautical miles.

Or roughly twenty-two kilometers, past that up to two hundred, nations claim only resource rights like extraction or angling.

So.

Even if those subs edged within twenty-five kilometers of China's shoreline.

And hung around persistently.

It wouldn't breach sovereignty, just poke at tensions.

At present.

Nearly seventy kilometers offshore, they could roam freely barring approaches to key isles, for those count as sovereign land, setting them apart.

Shortly.

The groups crossed paths.

Bending down.

Tang Qing's eyewear pierced through hundreds of meters of brine to spot two massive shapes, despite satellite limits to mere tens of meters depth.

But.

That doesn't imply other tools "can't detect" them.

Now.

Spotting these sea giants, Tang Qing felt far less thrill than earlier. In his training waters, over thirty subs already patrolled, including top models from global fleets.

Plus.

He'd crafted several originals.

Bigger still.

Mightier too.

These submersible playthings held zero appeal. As for stirring trouble, he passed, given the onboard jets.

Since October.

After gaining clearances.

Toward America.

Politics.

Military.

Economy.

Infiltration efforts across those domains exploded, deploying myriad tactics for seeding and mass buys, fueling hidden networks to boom like never before.

Beneath.

Jets served as mere grunts.

Yet.

Two assistant chief justices, plus no fewer than fifteen mid-tier armed overseers, had turned "loyal", and they might never get called upon in this life.

Still.

If the hour comes, utility is assured. Most fell to cash's pull, some chased clout, but no matter the lure.

Come the call.

They're ready.

Staying within bounds.

Afterward.

Deals can flow, though vetting is key—not all make the cut, like those exiting after a mere two years.

Clearly.

Such brevity clashes with Tang Qing's aims.

Thus.

Selections.

Targeted those primed for long-haul growth inside U.S. forces and ripe for grooming, these folks, even sans army paths.

Could shift to parallel outfits.

Today.

U.S. enforcement penetration centers on three fronts.

First.

U.S. armed services.

Second.

U.S. Homeland Security.

Third.

CIA, FBI, plus other spy outfits.

Progress looks bright.

For example, the second, America's biggest internal guard agency, managing borders, migrants, sea patrols, elite units, and sundry tough enforcers.

Remember.

The elite unit.

Handles leader protection, and its ranks weave a tangled web of consortium ties, so even without jet plants there, others surely lurk.