pertwk Chapter 94 Preparing for Cleaning
Chapter 94 Preparing for Cleaning
After receiving a definite answer, Lorraine pondered for a moment and then asked the next question.
"Could you make a bait that is highly attractive to sharks using the available materials, preferably without drawing blood?"
Upon hearing the first half of Luo Lin's sentence, Lin Shu assumed that he was preparing to use Ouyang Nian's or his own blood as bait. However, after hearing the second half of the sentence, Lin Shu frowned and fell into thought.
"Live bait is generally used for shark fishing, and it's impossible to avoid bloodshed. The most brutal method is to make an incision in an animal-type zombie that is not completely zombified and throw it into the water."
Upon hearing Lin Shu's conclusion, Lorraine shook her head with a wry smile.
"We've been here for so many days, and we haven't seen many animal-type zombies, let alone any zombies in this area. Besides, catching zombies is full of uncertainties."
Lin Shu knew, of course, that this method was utterly unfeasible, but she couldn't think of any better solution for the time being.
"We harvested a lot of canned meat last time. Can we use this as bait?"
Upon hearing Lorraine's words, Lin Shu pondered for a moment and then shook his head.
"I don't know either, since I've never done it before. But I've seen people use two sausages as bait and catch two big fish weighing over 10 pounds each."
At this point, Lin Shu's eyes were filled with envy.
"Is that so? I understand."
Lorraine nodded and left the infirmary.
After returning to the cockpit, Lorraine instructed Cleveland to activate the sonar to search for any fish that might be present in the vicinity.
[Received, sonar mode switched.]
"Na))))))"
Before long, the screen on the control panel showed several schools of fish in the vicinity.
The nearest school of fish is 1.7 nautical miles to the left and forward of the flagship.
"The flagship moved to the left and then slowed down to 5 knots."
[Instruction received, in progress.]
Subsequently, Lorraine used the ship's communication system to instruct Ouyang Nian to retrieve a box of canned meat from the warehouse and place it on the aft deck.
"I'll be there soon."
When Lorraine arrived at the aft deck, she saw Ouyang Nian carrying a box of canned meat up.
"Why bring so many cans of food here? To feed the fish?"
Ouyang Nian had no idea what Luo Lin was trying to do.
"I want to see if these canned meats can attract sharks."
Lorraine shrugged, answered Ouyang Nian, and then tore open a can of food, preparing to pour it into the sea.
[Commander, the flagship will not pass the school of fish for another 10 minutes. It is recommended to release the bait after passing the school.]
After hearing Cleveland's advice, Lorraine stopped what she was doing and then she and Ouyang Nian opened more than 10 cans and placed them on the deck.
Fifteen minutes later, after the flagship had distanced itself from the school of fish, Lorraine and Ouyang Nian poured the contents of the dozen or so cans of food into the sea.
Cleveland also activated its sonar at the opportune moment.
"Na)))"
[Commander, the bait has taken effect.]
To ensure the predators take the bait, it is recommended to place bait at a designated location 24 hours in advance to attract the fish.
Lorraine did not immediately agree to the proposal, but instead inquired about how many cans of food were left on the ship.
"The remaining canned food on the flagship store is enough for us to eat for a long time. You can take three or five boxes to use as bait without any problem."
Lorraine nodded, agreeing to the suggestion.
Subsequently, the flagship returned to its preset route and recovered two reconnaissance submarines en route.
Back at the port, after finishing dinner, Lorraine and Platinum inquired about the current situation at the camp.
After understanding the situation, Lorraine discussed the plan of action with Platinum after he left.
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The following day, after Platinum led his team to begin training, Lorraine took the group of unmanned underwater vehicles numbered Fishing Net-1, two reconnaissance underwater vehicles, and two smart torpedoes to the estuary to find a suitable ambush location.
After reaching the designated location, Lorraine deployed two reconnaissance submarines and used sonar again to probe the underwater terrain.
"Na))))"
While waiting for Cleveland to complete the topographic map, Lorraine began calculating the timing and amount of bait to be released, based on the hydrological data collected the previous day.
[Commander, the underwater topographic map has been completed. Based on the hydrographic information transmitted by the submersible, a suitable ambush location has been found.]
The 3D projection in the cockpit then displayed a topographic map, marking the locations of the unmanned underwater vehicle and the smart torpedoes with flashing red and yellow dots.
Looking at the 3D projected topographic map, Lorraine saw a small underwater hill.
[Sediment accumulates here, dividing the estuary into east and west sides. The eastern side is narrower, only five kilometers wide. Combined with bait, this significantly increases the success rate of traps.]
Lorraine nodded and piloted the flagship to the area above the ambush site, where he launched the unmanned underwater vehicle group numbered Fishing Net-1 and two smart torpedoes into the water.
Shortly afterward, the flagship received positioning signals from the unmanned underwater vehicle and the intelligent torpedo.
Lorraine left a reconnaissance submarine there, which was used as a communications relay.
Upon returning to the dock, Lorraine began calling Liu Yufeng, asking him to come over so they could discuss some matters.
While waiting for Liu Yufeng to head to the dock, Lorraine opened the intelligence system and confirmed that the number of unstable factors had not changed.
"Commander, did you summon me here to discuss the operation plan?"
Lorraine nodded and inquired about the progress of his intelligence gathering work.
"After investigation, 23 potential destabilizing factors have been identified, and the rest are still under investigation."
After listening to his report, Lorraine nodded.
"Eight people left, that's pretty fast."
"The subsequent action plan will be directed by Platinum. Remember to follow his instructions. There is also a professional with hypnotic abilities hidden among us."
Upon hearing this news, Liu Yufeng was stunned.
"I guarantee I will follow Commander Platinum's orders. And what about our reconnaissance work?"
"Focus on observation. I will depart again tonight. You can have your men start spreading rumors."
"Understood. When will the action plan begin? After all the destabilizing factors have been identified?"
Lorraine shook her head and said.
"We can start preparing for the operation the day after tomorrow. I will create opportunities for you."
"receive."
Liu Yufeng saluted and prepared to leave, but before he had gone far, he heard Luo Lin's words of advice.
"Once the operation begins, eliminating all unstable elements will be the top priority; we will not capture any alive."
"We guarantee the mission will be completed."
"Tell your men to be careful and not die."
Liu Yufeng stopped and gave Luo Lin a respectful salute.
"Go back quickly."
Liu Yufeng jogged away in the sun.
Time passed slowly, and the sky gradually darkened.
Platinum finished its training session for the day and returned to the flagship.