dognovel Chapter 1172
Chapter 1172
Qin Yue opened his eyes, his gaze filled with the desolation of surviving a catastrophe: "The storm is just the beginning. The real disaster is yet to come."
"After the storm, our fleet was reduced to the Kunlun and four other ships, with more than half of the crew killed or wounded. We could only repair the ships while sailing towards the waters off China."
Unexpectedly, while passing through a strait, they encountered a powerful tsunami.
The tsunami came with tremendous force, waves exceeding fifteen meters high, instantly capsizing one of our already damaged transport ships; all two hundred-plus people on board perished.
"Later, we encountered typhoons and severe convective weather that caused thunderstorms at sea."
In the most terrifying instance, two ball lightning bolts struck the ammunition compartment of a transport ship in succession, triggering a chain of explosions.
The ship sank completely within half an hour. We tried our best, but only managed to save a dozen or so people.
The staff officer continued, "And then there are those floating objects. After the apocalypse, a large number of ships sank and coastal facilities collapsed, leaving the sea surface littered with sharp floating objects such as steel bars, container wreckage, and large trees."
During the repair process, our ship was struck by several massive pieces of steel rebar, causing severe damage to the hull and sides. It nearly sank several times due to leaks.
Standing behind Qin Yue, Dr. Lin added, "In addition to these natural disasters, we also face problems such as shortage of supplies and aging equipment."
In the early days of the apocalypse, our supplies were quickly exhausted, and we could only survive by fishing and collecting rainwater.
Most of the ship's medical equipment and repair tools were damaged, and many injured crew members died because they could not receive timely treatment. The damage to the ship's hull was also getting worse.
The fact that we've been able to hold out until now is entirely due to the willpower of our soldiers and the emergency technologies left behind by the Huazhong University of Science and Technology.
Upon noticing her attire, Captain Chen asked, "Who are you...?"
Lin Wei introduced herself: "I am Lin Wei, a researcher at the Institute of Materials Science and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences. When the disaster broke out, we were conducting marine new material tests on the Kunlun."
Over the years, we have been using the limited equipment on board to research technologies for coping with extreme environments, and it is precisely because of these technologies that we have been able to persist at sea for so long.
She clearly knew that people's hearts were unpredictable, so she deliberately revealed her identity.
There is a severe shortage of maritime technology and supplies. Not only are they facing difficulties, but even the fleet in front of them, which appears to be better equipped than them, is also facing many challenges!
Sure enough, upon hearing her introduction, Captain Chen's expression softened even more.
He also sighed as he recounted the experiences his fleet had endured over the years.
In fact, it is quite similar to the Kunlun.
High temperatures, storms, tsunamis, frozen seas, and shortages of supplies—each disaster could be fatal, and survival is the result of countless sacrifices.
Finally, he asked, "By the way, Captain Qin, how did you discover our fortress?"
Qin Yue smiled with satisfaction: "This is all thanks to your new alloy."
"Boiling point alloy?"
“That’s right.” Qin Yue nodded. “The last time, the Category 12 storm not only affected your fortress, but also the sea area where we were at the time. After the storm, our crew found several pieces of metal debris that had been swept in by the waves while cleaning the hull.”
Dr. Lin took over and explained, "Those metal fragments are the alloy used in your fortress. We tested them and found that this alloy has extremely excellent performance, a very high melting point, and its corrosion resistance and impact resistance far exceed any metal material before the apocalypse. It is the ideal building material to cope with the extreme high temperature and harsh environment of the apocalypse."
"We deduce that the entity capable of manufacturing this advanced alloy and using it in construction must be an organized group of survivors, and most likely possess their own base," Qin Yue said.