An endless sea stretched as far as the eye could see.
The Patrol Ship cleaved through the glittering waves, sailing toward the deep sea and gradually moving hundreds of kilometers away from the coastline.
The wind over the sea no longer carried any coolness. In its place was a steadily more scorching heat.
At that moment, the sunlight was like molten gold foil, crashing hard onto the deck and baking the metal plates until they were searing hot. Anyone who stepped onto them barefoot would feel a sharp sting.
"The weather's a little hot today."
An investigator on the deck muttered under her breath, then raised a hand to wipe away the sweat rolling down her temple.
The sweat slid along her jawline and dripped onto the deck, instantly evaporating and leaving behind only a faint patch of moisture.
The colleague beside her was holding a high-powered telescope, her gaze locked onto the distant horizon.
Suddenly, a dark-green outline entered her view. As the ship drew closer, the outline grew increasingly clear.
She immediately called out a reminder to the people beside her. "We seem to be reaching our destination."
As soon as her voice fell, the previously quiet deck instantly came alive.
Many investigators emerged from the shaded cabin, all craning their necks to gaze into the distance.
An Small Island covered in dense vegetation gradually revealed its full form on the blue sea.
The entire Small Island looked lush and verdant, like an emerald set into the ocean.
Liu Jialin's team had a mission today. Besides conducting routine sea patrols, their main task was to carry out a comprehensive reconnaissance of this uninhabited Small Island.
The island was far from land and lay along a remote route. Few people usually set foot on it, making it an ideal