Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas Chapter 2 - Pros and Cons

In which the learned Professor Pierre Aronnax reflects upon the recent mysterious occurrence in the oceans involving a peculiar vessel, considering with scientific rigour the possibilities of an unknown marine monster versus an advanced underwater craft, whilst the public and governments remain intrigued yet perplexed. As the enigma captures the imagination and stirs naval preparations, Aronnax receives an invitation to join an expedition aboard the Abraham Lincoln, destined to pursue this elusive phenomenon.