Chapter 649 - Back on the island in the Adriatic Sea (2) (1/2)
After breakfast, Sarah and Aiden met with Toma.
Toma was in charge of their treasure hunt where they found numerous well-preserved items from ancient Greece inside trireme from ancient Athens's navy.
Toma was excited to show them newly built basement where items they pulled out of the shipwreck are stored. Basement is a separate underground structure with an entry hidden between two large rocks. He was explaining how there are air exhausts which are virtually invisible from outside, while light and humidity are controlled so that items are preserved in pristine condition.
Sarah's attention was more on the basement itself. ”You can dig a basement on the island?”
She remembers reading that basements are usually not something you can find close to water, because of danger that underground water will flood it. And this is an island, water everywhere!
”Yes.” Toma confirmed the obvious. ”We can have basement on this island.”
Sarah's eyes lit up. ”How deep we can go?”
”The geologist and engineer that came here approved for fifteen meters, but I asked for ten, so they didn't check deeper than that.” Toma explained.
”You think it can go deeper?” Sarah could barely hold back her excitement. She loves basements! In her mind she already built underground dwelling which will host at least her computers, and several bedrooms and a storage with a kitchen in case of emergencies.
”Probably. It's confirmed that shape of the island below the sea level is like inverted funnel, so the foundation is solid. But if we want to go deeper than fifteen meters, we need to check for the type of soil and rocks below to make sure island does not collapse.” At this point, Toma confirmed that Sarah wants to dig multiple levels below.
Sarah looked at the current setup in the basement and told Toma that next time they come, they will bring with them items to improve security such as electronic keylocks and surveillance. Having treasure on the island means that someone might find about it and try to rob it or take it by force. Also, people could be hurt in the process.
It can't hurt to have more security on the island, especially knowing hers and Aiden's backgrounds. Also, it's a good excuse to bring Eve to the Adriatic Sea. Sarah would bring equipment this time, if she knew that they are coming here, but Aiden kept everything from her like a top-secret, so she was not prepared.
When they got out of the basement, Toma led them to his living area and shared some documents and maps. He explained that he found another shipwreck which seems intact, and asked Sarah and Aiden if they are willing to finance further research and treasure hunt. Sarah and Aiden were excited but told him that they will look at the documents first before responding.
It didn't take them long to check out everything and to agree with Toma.
After all, he already has the boat and equipment, and he didn't ask for a lot of money to finance his expedition.