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In Chapter 7159, Brovnen learns the harsh reality of reaching McMurdo Station. Kikuchi Kohei explains that although the straight-line distance is only about 1,300 kilometers, most of it is over open sea, making helicopter travel impossible due to refueling limitations. Taking a land detour would stretch the journey to nearly 3,000 kilometers and take at least eight days one way.

Brovnen considers moving the research vessel closer and transferring the helicopter by sea, but Kikuchi warns that satellite surveillance would expose their movement. Even during polar night, auroras and high-sensitivity satellite cameras could easily detect such a large ship. Turning off the positioning system wouldn’t help, as spy satellites continuously monitor the region.

Furious and frustrated, Brovnen realizes he cannot risk drawing the attention of sovereign nations or provoking military intervention. Yet he also understands that his current team lacks the manpower and resources to fully explore Antarctica within a single winter.

After weighing the risks and rewards, Brovnen accepts the sixteen-day round trip as a necessary investment. Capturing McMurdo Station, with its massive supplies, helicopters, and hundreds of personnel, could increase his search speed three or four times over. With renewed determination, he orders Kikuchi Kohei to prepare immediately for their expedition to the American research station and expand their territory.

This chapter highlights strategic dilemmas, technological surveillance, and Brovnen’s growing ambition to dominate Antarctica.