An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

As Dozer dove in, the rolling waves quieted down slowly.

Everyone stood and waited quietly at the shore, each lost in their own thoughts. It was a very quiet lake with emerald water.

The visibility in the lake was very low as no fish were seen. It was obvious that it was a little abnormal.

Time ticked by slowly and very soon, five minutes had passed. The surface of the lake remained calm and there was no movement under the surface as well.

The trio that dove in had disappeared completely and they made no waves.

"It's been five minutes since they dove in, right? Why aren't they surfacing yet? Could there have been an accident?"

"Likely impossible. If there was any monster in the lake, they must have put up a fight with it. However, there isn't any sign of struggle. It's enough to prove that they're alright."

"An undercurrent could have pulled them under and drowned them?"

Looking at the calm surface of the lake, everyone started discussing and guessing. Martial artists might be stronger than ordinary people. However, they could only hold their breath for around five or six minutes.

If they were doing a strenuous activity, they wouldn't be able to hold their breath any longer than that. The trio that dove in earlier had no diving equipment with them except for their goggles.

It was quite strange that none of them had resurfaced after five minutes.

"Captain Wilder, how long can your team members hold their breath underwater?" Grace asked suddenly.

"Under normal circumstances, eight minutes," Garrett replied.

"We've reached the six-minute mark. If they don't resurface soon, I'm afraid that they'd be in real danger." Grace checked the time.

sure if the team members of the Black Scorpion Squad

would have to consider the trio as collateral damage if they didn't

faith in my team members.

have found the treasure trove and were now hiding some

and waiting, a

other two Black Scorpion Squad members resurfaced

back!" The eyes of those present lit up

off his goggles and

said, "I saw a palace at the bottom of the lake. It looked very stately.

suddenly in chaos when

palace. It might even be a historical site. Additionally, rare treasures could normally be found

worry about money for generations to come if they could get their hands on a couple of pieces of the

that's great! There's an actual treasure trove

was telling the truth. This really is the

are you waiting for? Take your clothes off

excited when it was confirmed that there was treasure under the

After this is done,

contribution to the expedition as they were the first to discover the palace at the bottom

Mr. Ridge!" Dozer waved while still

I always keep to my words. You were brave enough to explore the lake first. I'll naturally reward

in high spirits. They had finally found the treasure after such a long and

Get into the lake now!" Garrett gave an

me!" With all the commotion happening around him, Jackson didn't hesitate