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Xincheng even believed that he was facing an old fox who had been in charge of the Galvin Group for many years.
Just then, Zongfang, who was at the forefront, also obtained firsthand information from the nearby researchers and learned the general course of events.
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Before being taken over by the Galvin Group, Kurarajima was actually inhabited by villagers.
Those villagers have settled on this island for hundreds or thousands of years, most of them becoming miners in the quarry, with only a few young people actively going to big cities to seek new employment opportunities.
After the Galvin Group took over the vegetable market on Kurara Island, these residents naturally became employees of the Galvin Group.
This is simply for ease of management and also for the sake of confidentiality.
The remaining villagers who were unwilling to work for the Galvin Group were gradually relocated from Kurarajima Island.
Since then, various advanced equipment and instruments have been introduced into the quarry, and the efficiency of the quarry has increased exponentially.
However, as the excavation progressed, more than one employee mentioned that there seemed to be some kind of terrifying sound coming from the quarry's tunnels.
Especially as mining efficiency increased dramatically, the terrifying sounds became more and more pronounced and appeared more and more frequently.
Until that day, a group of workers ran out of the mine in a panic, shouting as they ran, "Jakuma is out! Jakuma is out!"
By the time management realized the seriousness of the problem and dispatched rescue personnel into the mine...
Most of the mine's employees had turned into stone statues by the time the mine opened, and only a lucky few managed to escape.
Thus, the GUTS team became aware of this supernatural phenomenon of "human petrification".
Subsequent investigations and inquiries revealed that the "Jakuma" mentioned by the staff was actually a myth or legend that had existed on Kurara Island for a long time.
In the myths and legends of Kurara Island, there was originally an ancient god named "Jakuma" on the island.
This deity was born in the abyss, lurking underground, and possesses the divine power to petrify all things.
Moreover, Gakuma possesses an unimaginable size, symbolizing natural disasters and earthquakes.
According to the myths and legends, every time Gakuma appears, it causes a tremendous earthquake to shake the island.
However, this does not mean that Gakuma is an evil god or a demon.
On the contrary, in the myths and legends of Kurara Island, Gakuma is the patron deity of the entire island, a god worshipped by the villagers who live on the island year-round.
Generation after generation, the elders on the island have been telling the story of Gakuma to the younger generation.
According to the old man's story, the original islanders came to Kurara Island to escape war, and they brought faith and prosperity to the island.
As the island's patron deity, Gakuma protected the islanders from external invasions by unleashing tsunamis and earthquakes that sank invaders who attempted to approach the island.
Thus, through years of living together, Gakuma and the islanders developed a wonderful symbiotic relationship.
Gakuma provides shelter to the islanders, and the islanders, in turn, mine the stones that Gakuma likes to eat.
Yes, the deity of Kurara Island likes to eat stones, and stones of all different flavors at that.
On this island, only those humans who offend the gods will be turned into real stone by the angry Gakuma and suffer eternal punishment.
This is the mythological lineage that is widely circulated on this small island—the myth of the stone.
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Chapter 408 Men Are Boys Until They Die
"According to the villagers, it was human beings' insatiable mining that angered Gakuma, which led to this accident."
After briefly recounting the information he had gathered, Munakata made the following summary.
"As for the truth behind this?"
"I'm afraid we'll have to go and see for ourselves to verify it."
Upon hearing this, Shinjo seemed to realize something and looked at Munakata with a surprised expression.
"Entering an underground mine? Could it be..."
With a smile, Zongfang nodded towards Xincheng and answered with great certainty.
"That's right, just as you thought, the higher-ups have approved our use of the Pipa tanks."
Upon hearing this, even Daigo and Rena showed expressions of surprise.
"Pipah Tank?"
"Is it that Pippa tank equipped with a small 'Max-powered' engine?"
The Pipa Tank, just as its name suggests, is a mechanized project within the Victory Team that specifically researches tank armament.
After all, the scope of responsibilities for the victorious team is too broad.
Whether it flies in the sky, runs on the ground, swims in the water, or burrows underground, there will always be places where special vehicles are needed.
The Pipa tank is a high-performance small tank specifically designed for the investigation and analysis of underground terrain.
Given the unique nature of the Victory Team, the Pippa Tank employed state-of-the-art technology and weaponry, and was a prototype built purely with money.
In terms of technical complexity alone, it is even several levels higher than the Victory Flying Swallow that the Victory Team often uses.
"But...we're on Kurara Island now, how do we get the Pippa Tank here?"
After the initial surprise, the more practical Lina suddenly remembered a question.
No matter how miniaturized the Pipa tank becomes, it is still a behemoth weighing nearly 100 tons.
Even with the carrying capacity of the Victory Flying Swallow, it would have been impossible to transport the Pipa tank to this small island.
"Hmm, don't you know that our Galvin Company was also involved in the manufacture of the Pippa tank?"
Raising an eyebrow slightly, Lu Xuan began to explain to Lina, who was looking on blankly.
"To facilitate the Victory Team's mission, I had already arranged for a large ocean liner to transport the Pipa tank to the island."
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A moment later, at the entrance of the mine.
Under the arrangement and guidance of the security personnel, Lu Xuan and the Victory Team arrived at the place where the Pipa Tank was parked.
This is a large platform not far from the mine shaft, usually used to park helicopters and specialized drilling equipment.
"Is it really a Pippa Tank!?"
Daigo's eyes lit up instantly when he spotted the uniquely designed tank.
Unlike ordinary tanks, the Pippa tank is more like a reinforced burrowing vehicle.
The front end is a drill bit made of a huge alloy material, whose sturdiness is comparable to that of the most advanced spacecraft.
The Pipah tank is essentially a non-standard tracked armored vehicle, with massive tracks that allow it to move through any harsh environment.
In addition, the Pippa tank was equipped with weapons connected to the Max power system.
Through the massive drill bit directly in front, the Max Power System's power can be rapidly converted into high-intensity electric current and emit scorching heat rays.
Under suitable conditions, these currents can also be converted into condensation molecules, instantly freezing everything they can touch.
Of course, it was the only prototype on Earth.
The Pipa tank is also very complex to drive, requiring four drivers to operate it simultaneously in order to fully utilize its performance.
In fact, this is also an important reason why Munakata, Shinjo, Daigo, and Rena were all carrying out this mission at the same time.
"Get in the car!"
Looking at Daigo, who was leading the way, Shinjo, who was also somewhat excited, whispered to Rena.
As for Zongfang?
He followed closely behind Daigo and immediately took the driver's seat of the Pipa Tank as well.
"..."
In this situation, Lina could only stare speechlessly at the three men.
Lina simply couldn't understand their enthusiasm for Pipa Tank, just as men couldn't understand women's passion for shopping.
Daigo is one thing!
He was a well-known driving fanatic within the Victory Team, and he was fascinated by all kinds of rideable "vehicles".
Tanks, airplanes, cruise ships, motorcycles...
In most cases, you can trust Daigo's driving skills.
Although Shinjo's feelings weren't as obvious as Daigo's, he was also full of anticipation for being able to drive all sorts of novel vehicles.
Only Munakata, who was in command.
This was the first time Lina had ever seen him show such a boyish side.
"A man is a boy until he dies..."
Clearly understanding Lina's thoughts, Lu Xuan walked slowly to her side and remarked with great interest.
"Would you like to give it a try too?"
Seemingly misunderstanding Lu Xuan's intentions, Lina turned her head to look at him.
It cannot be denied that the design of the Pippa Tank does indeed fit every man's fantasy.
That enormous drill, seemingly capable of piercing through anything, is something every boy in his teens has dreamed of.
Especially considering that Lu Xuan looks only fourteen or fifteen years old, Lina couldn't help but make such a connection.
"No, I'm past that age."
With an expression of disbelief on her face, Lina thought that being stubborn was also a characteristic of boys of this age.
"When we come back from our mission, you can actually go inside for a visit."
Unable to resist blinking, Lu Xuan felt that Lina seemed to have misunderstood something.
However, it is undeniable that Lina, being so gentle and understanding, easily wins the favor of others.
"Now I understand why Daigo fell in love with you."
Upon hearing this, Lina froze on the spot.
After a brief moment of stunned silence, a blush immediately crept onto Lina's cheeks.
"You brat, what nonsense are you spouting!"
Under Daigo's horrified gaze from a short distance away, Lina slapped Lu Xuan on the back of the head.
Contrary to Daigo's expectations, Lu Xuan was not angry at all; instead, he smiled at Lina.
Unfortunately, Daigo, inside the Pipa tank, couldn't hear their conversation at all; otherwise, his expression would have been even more horrified.
"I'm telling the truth, it's obvious to everyone that Daigo likes you."
"Or is it that you don't like Daigo?"
A sharp question left Lina completely bewildered.
Just like she didn't know when Daigo and Lu Xuan's relationship had become so good.
These two should be meeting for the first time, right?
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Chapter 409 Ancient Races
The Victory team is known for its swift and decisive actions, and this time was no exception.
After a brief exchange, the four men in the driver's seat set off on their mission in the Pipa tank.
rumbling...
The drill, slowly starting to rotate, emitted a loud roar.
Instead of heading directly into the depths of the mine, the Pipa tank replanned its exploration route and headed towards the newly detected anomalous heat source.
As the most advanced underground exploration tool within the Victory Team, the Pipa Tank is naturally equipped with a variety of advanced instruments.
The heat detector, capable of penetrating three thousand meters underground to detect various abnormal heat sources, was the Pipa tank's greatest asset in carrying out this mission.