They didn't, more like couldn't, stop there.
After the first disappearance, they tried again.
This time, they even had to leave the monster's gastrovascular cavity—and that was not exactly the most enjoyable process.
The team scanned the enormous creature again, patiently waiting for the readings to stabilize. The process took several minutes each time because, frankly, the monster was so massive that the scanners had to perform multiple sweeps just to cover one section.
Finally, the bright readings appeared again.
"There it is!" Luca said, pointing at the glowing marks on the display. "That's definitely the core cluster! Hmm... but how come it's over there all of a sudden?"
Everyone looked at the data Luca transmitted, exchanging uneasy glances.
"Alright, moving in," Kyle confirmed, his medium-class mecha gliding through the water with practiced control. The group followed, cautious but hopeful.
They reached the marked area, ready for the big harvest.
And then—
"...Wait."
