Meanwhile, beneath the surface of the ocean, a submarine surged through the depths with remarkable speed, yet its noise signature remained imperceptibly low. It blended seamlessly with the natural hum of marine life, perhaps even quieter, thanks to its cutting-edge technology.
Even if rival vessels drew dangerously close, detection was nearly impossible—unless extreme measures were employed.
Inside the sub, Elena slapped the desk lightly, a spark of joy lighting her eyes after receiving confirmation from Ling Qingyu.
For so long, she had watched with barely contained envy as her sister, Athena, managed nearly all of Mother's operations.
Athena had always been the first, occupying that precious space in Mother's mind, orchestrating logistics, strategizing missions—while Elena remained largely in the shadows.
But now, finally, her turn had come.
Even if the Spirit Fox operatives aboard weren't strictly hers, they were under her command for this mission.
