Lucas kept quiet at first and approached the lakeside casually. From an outsider's perspective, he seemed to be merely gazing pensively into the lake. However, he was actually speaking softly to his sister. <br>"What's inside?" <br>Lucas asked softly, looking into the water. <br>Under the Red Moon, the lake appeared eerie and calm. <br>"I'm not sure, but it feels like something I can play with for a long time…" <br>His sister continued to stare into the lake, licking her lips with some excitement. <br>"So we've found it then…" <br>Lucas thought to himself, glancing towards the three members of the investigation team. <br>At this point, the investigation team, led by Cheng Hui, had begun examining the area based on their usual procedures. Starting from the lakeside, they were experienced with this kind of work. Cheng Hui efficiently organized the task, as he and his team members were capable of handling this basic detection. There was no need to insist on Lucas's participation. <br>In fact, they were somewhat cautious about Lucas, since he was known to be "one of those types!" Their subconscious preference was to manage without his help if possible. <br>Lucas didn't rush to alert them but waited for them to complete their checks on the path and surrounding environment. <br>… <br>… <br>With the first three locations already cleared, the likelihood of contamination at this final spot increased. Therefore, the team members exercised extreme caution, meticulously scanning the sheep-path area with their instruments. <br>"No mental echo on the path," <br>Once the two team members finished their checks, they returned to the Jeep, their tone heavy. <br>"I understand," <br>Cheng Hui's eyes, beneath the glass face shield, showed clear concern as he glanced towards the lake. If there were no traces detected by the path and surrounding weeds, then the lake, their last unchecked area, likely contained the contamination. <br>At this moment, Lucas quietly asked his sister, "Can you use your abilities underwater?" <br>His sister, barely containing her excitement, replied, "I've never tried, but I'd like to…" <br>"Brave sister…" <br>Lucas patted her head, stood up, and returned to the investigation team, asking, "Finished checking above?" <br>The three team members subconsciously stood straighter and nodded. <br>Lucas nodded back, "Can your instruments work underwater?" <br>While Lucas had received a brief explanation earlier from Jane Chen, he still found the instrument's principles challenging to fully grasp. Curiously, his sister sat crouched by the lakeside just a few meters away, yet these instruments showed no reaction. Could his sister not be part of the psychic energy these instruments could detect? Surely his sister wasn't his own split personality? <br>Hearing Lucas's question, the bearded team leader, Cheng Hui, hesitated briefly before responding truthfully, "If we're talking short durations, they might work, but the issue is our protective suits… they're not waterproof." <br>Lucas understood their point. <br>Land detection and underwater detection were entirely different concepts. Their concern wasn't the capability of detecting underwater, but rather the apprehension of entering the water itself. Wearing protective suits in water would be cumbersome, yet removing the suits was out of the question due to the proximity of the contaminant source. <br>However, their strong sense of discipline was apparent. Despite the risk, if Jane Chen ordered it over the channel, they would undoubtedly enter the water for the detection, as assuming risks seemed part of their duty. <br>After contemplating, Lucas smiled, "I'll go check it out first. You guys wait here." <br>"What?" <br>The team members were taken aback, looking at him with surprise. Even though they were within the High Wall City, it was a desolate factory area, indistinguishable from the wilderness. The surroundings were dark, with only the Jeep's headlights casting a narrow beam of light. The lake might hide something eerie and terrifying. On land, they might have a chance to retreat, but underwater encounters would be dire. This seemingly frail man showed unexpected bravery. <br>Specifically, it appeared he perceived their fear and chose to take the risk himself? <br>"Someone has to do it," <br>Lucas smiled at them, stretched his arms and legs, warming up slightly. He took his work seriously. Despite Jane Chen taking charge due to his inexperience, he was technically the team leader, responsible for this investigation. Since arriving on the scene, he observed while these diligent investigation team members carried out the tasks. <br>Now, sensing their hesitance about this challenging underwater task, it was his turn to act as the core team member. <br>During his time at the company, awards were awarded not for nothing; Lucas understood well. <br>Striving for promotions and raises demanded serious work! <br>Though, reflecting on his near dismissal despite accolades in the corporate world remained perplexing… <br>… <br>… <br>"Are other locations confirmed clear?" <br>Just as Lucas resolved to perform well, Jane Chen's voice echoed in the channel. <br>"Yes." <br>The three team members stood at attention. The leader replied, "Only this lake remains." <br>Jane Chen asked, "Is this the final suspicious point?" <br>Analyst Han Bing confirmed in the channel, "Confirmed." <br>Jane Chen paused briefly, "If so, this lake highly likely contains a contaminant source." <br>Lucas proposed, "I'll go underwater to check it out. Underwater operation poses some danger." <br>The team members looked at Lucas with evident gratitude. <br>They wouldn't ask Lucas to risk himself, but the fact he considered it meant a lot. <br>Even Jane Chen and Han Bing's voices in the channel fell silent momentarily. <br>"Underwater operation indeed has risks…" <br>After a while, Jane Chen's voice resumed. <br>Lucas nodded, about to remove his jacket to enter the lake, when Jane Chen added, "Why risk going underwater?" <br>Lucas was momentarily stunned, "Ah?" <br>Jane Chen's reply was firm and commanding, "Immediately call the Special Assistance Team, have them arrive on-site within half an hour! Drain the lake for direct detection!")
