Rebirth: Super Banking System Chapter 2473 - 2311: Could It Really Be This Much of a Coincidence?

Control Room.

As of now.

A massive projection showcasing the seabed terrain has materialized. Thanks to the sonar system, the sub-aquatic landscape is displayed in complete detail, boasting an impressive accuracy of ten square centimeters.

Everything is happening in real-time.

Consequently.

If one were to zoom in, it becomes possible to spot various fish hovering in what appears to be thin air. The audience tuned into the live broadcast is buzzing with excitement, finding the sheer technological display reminiscent of science fiction.

Therefore.

A curious viewer inquired.

"How does this technology fare compared to current military standards?"

Without a moment's hesitation.

A response arrived:

"It is undoubtedly superior to military tech. Underwater military missions are constantly hampered by the necessity for stealth, which significantly restricts certain capabilities."

"The Floating faces no such limitations."

"Civilian hardware can utilize a wide array of sonar frequency bands without any constraints. Consequently, the precision achieved far surpasses that of military-grade gear."

Suddenly.

Clarity washed over the viewers.

It was true.

Military apparatus prioritizes robustness, and their chips often handle only basic operations, leaving them unable to match the processing power of high-end civilian chips.

Stability.

Security.

These remain the paramount concerns.

...

The view.

Shifts back to the control room.

"Initiate deployment of the primary probe."

"Understood."

The order was executed immediately. The massive, shield-like apparatus attached to the bottom of the Floating was slowly lowered, held by six heavy-duty steel cables and two power lines.

One core supply.

One backup.

Along with a transport duct, there are numerous mining techniques available; most involve drilling for rock cores, though a device of this magnitude is clearly unsuited for such delicate work.

Consequently.

The rocks will be crushed instantly at the seabed and carried upwards.

"Splash!"

The entry into the water was completed.

Despite a weight reaching several hundred tons, the buoyancy of the seawater took effect. Once submerged, the tension on the steel cables dropped significantly, removing any fear of a snap.

Furthermore.

A dozen remotely operated submersibles were released.

The probe descended with measured pacing.

One second.

One meter.

Two full minutes elapsed.

Before reaching its target destination.

"Boom!"

For the sake of the live broadcast, a 'landing sound' was layered over the video to signify the device hitting the floor, its immense mass immediately carving out a crater in the seabed.

Silt billowed into the water.

"Commence operations!"

Instantly.

The surrounding water trembled. The front of the massive probe surged into motion—do not question how this contraption manages to bore through solid rock.

Its monumental weight generates immense force and inertia.

The alloy blades possess a hardness far superior to the surrounding stone.

This synergy ensures that crushing rock poses zero difficulty.

Next.

As the rotation speed ramped up, seabed sediment began to disperse. Once a specific velocity was reached, the system stopped accelerating; a mechanism of this size cannot rotate at high speeds.

It is physically impossible.

Like a standard shield machine, it must drill with a slow, steady gait.

...

At this moment.

The live broadcast view shifted.

Fragments of crushed rock appeared at the discharge port, varying in size but none exceeding the size of a fist. Specialized equipment then performed automated analysis via the conveyor belt.

"Worthless stone."

"Worthless stone."

"..."

These detection updates synced to the broadcast, holding the viewers captive. Unlike traditional rock core drilling that requires vast amounts of time, this process offered immediate results.

A profound wave of anticipation swept through the crowd.

People wondered.

A 'game' that could yield a revelation at any second—how could it not spark interest? The audience waited breathlessly for a miracle.

"Think we'll find gold?"

"Ha!"

"You’re dreaming a bit too big."

"Exactly."

"The gold density in the Earth's crust is negligible. If it were that simple, gold would effectively be worthless. Most likely, we are just looking at rocks."

"Huh?"

"I’d settle for an iron deposit."

"Disappointing!"

"..."

A bucket of cold water rained down on the excitement.

It effectively brought the masses back to reality.

However.

Many viewers clung to their hope, viewing this like an entry in a lottery; they knew the odds might be slim, but the thrill of anticipation remained.

The act of discovery.

Is far more satisfying than the outcome itself.

What if... something actually happened?

Besides.

Witnessing rocks being excavated bit by bit from the crust is an exotic sight, rarely documented in public, making it a unique spectacle.

"Drilling for rocks isn't so bad either."

"Agreed."

"Life is about experiencing the novel."

"Thanks, Tang Qing."

"..."

A chorus of voices began to agree that the journey was the point, thanking Tang Qing for granting them such a rare glimpse behind the curtain.

Thus.

The atmosphere in the live broadcast room harmonized once more. The consensus was that watching the drilling process was far from a waste—it was an educational experience.

Regardless.

The current machine is still in trial mode. What more could they reasonably expect?

Copper ore.

Iron ore.

Whatever it might be.

Rocks are acceptable too.

Rocks that have been entombed thousands of meters beneath the surface for millions of years—to witness them today is a rare blessing.

Someone even.

Sent a barrage message expressing a desire to purchase the excavated rocks.

"I'd love to own a piece as a souvenir."

"Same here."

"It captures a unique moment in history."

"..."

Many were genuinely interested in collecting the sediment.

Suddenly.

The entire audience gasped.

Because.

On the live feed, the rock shifting at the discharge point began to change its hue. Most notably, the blue-text indicator for 'worthless stone' shifted to a vibrant red.

"Silver Deposit: High density."

"Silver Deposit: High density."

"..."

The message looped.

It pulsed again.

Since the material hadn't been fully crushed into powder, the specific grade couldn't be determined, but that did nothing to dampen the shock of the viewers.

"Wow!"

"Am I seeing things?"

"Good heavens!"

"You’re definitely not hallucinating. I see a silver mine as well! And it appears to be of high concentration! What kind of divine luck is this? We just started testing and immediately struck silver!"

"Jackpot!"

"Tang Qing is truly blessed; he just casually unearthed a silver deposit."

"Incredible!"

"..."

The live chat room exploded.

A silver mine.

It may not command the price of gold, but it is hardly cheap. No one expected the boring drilling exercise to culminate in such a discovery.

The visuals.

The signals are clearly high-grade.

Otherwise.

The report wouldn't have flagged it as a 'high concentration' find. The viewers were ecstatic; simply witnessing this discovery was an achievement worth bragging about.

It is a moment they will surely remember for a long time.

...

"Huh?"

Inside the control room, Tang Qing was left momentarily speechless.

I mean.

Is this level of coincidence even possible? Such fortuitous luck? To stumble upon a silver mine out of thin air, and a high-grade one at that—the rocks pouring from the discharge port were loaded with it.

Now.

Almost every fragment shows traces of silver.

Furthermore.

There is no indication that the vein is ending. Whether this is a massive silver deposit would require further drilling, as satellites cannot peer through the bedrock to detect minerals.

Therefore, he had remained unaware until this moment.

However.

Deep-sea extraction isn't restricted to what can be mounted on a satellite system. Though the Floating lacked native scanners, he could easily teleport one in, so he instantly utilized his nerve telekinesis.

Immediately.

A detector manifested inside the drilling machinery. His latest upgrade allowed for teleportation within the range of his nerve telekinesis, and placing physical objects functioned just as efficiently.

The drill rig had reserved internal structural space.

Now.

It was put to work.

Instantly.

The detection data flowed through his consciousness. Tang Qing felt blinded by a shimmering field of silver; the scan indicated that the surrounding area within a few dozen meters was rich with the ore.

"..."

Tang Qing’s mouth twitched. Is it a case of the territory selecting the best resources, or is it simply his unnaturally good luck?