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Chapter 162: Ghost Behind the Iron Curtain
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2025-12-09 20:08:56The Black Sea was living up to its name. Through the periscope monitor of the Leviathan, the water was a churning abyss of ink, capped with white foam that looked like teeth gnashing in the darkness.
"We are crossing the thermocline," the helmsman announced, his voice filtered through the bridge speakers. "Entering Ukrainian territorial waters. Running silent. Active sonar is pinging us, but the stealth coating is holding."
Jack stood on the bridge, looking at the tacti
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