What did rain mean?
Major Miller snapped back to reality and forgot that he was still talking to Bord. He immediately roared, "It's raining! Everyone, take out your raincoats. Be quick! Also, spray more magic perfume on the inner layer of your clothes. The more the better! "
In Death Canyon.
Rain.
That would be the biggest disaster.
Not only would it block people's vision, but it would also wash away the smell of the magic perfume.
Think about it. A group of prey that exuded obvious body heat and body odor from the rain would be very tempting in the eyes of a predator!
"There was still sunlight. Why is it raining?" Dr. Peter was full of resentment.
It was supposed to be smooth sailing.
Why did the weather change all of a sudden?
If only it had rained half an hour later. No, it would have been fine if it had been 15 minutes later.
"Major Miller, get ready. Our helicopter team will be here as soon as possible!" Bord quickly promised Major Miller.
In fact.
On the other side, Thomas, who was contacting the helicopter team, received very bad news.
"The swarm is too big. We've already flown for close to 15 kilometers, but we haven't found the swarm thinning out. Now that it's raining, more insects are flying out of Death Canyon. They've gone crazy, we … "Before the leader of the helicopter team could finish his words, there was a loud bang, and a helicopter mysteriously fell to the ground, exploding into a ball of flames that rose into the sky.
"Boss, helicopter number 5 crashed. Johnson and the rest are done for!"
"Calm down. We'll be fine!"
"We can't go any further. The swarm in front of us is thicker than the clouds. Damn it, I can't even see what's in front of us!"
Thomas clenched his fists.
He knew that the helicopter team had already done their best. The problem was that the rain and the crazy swarm had blocked their vision. It was difficult for them to continue under such circumstances. Especially the crash just now, it had dealt a heavy blow to the helicopter team's morale.
After thinking for a long time, Thomas still gave the order to continue forward. "Scott, I know it's difficult now, but I need you to continue! Major Miller and Dr. Peter are still waiting on the platform. If you turn back, they're done for! Scott, please continue forward while ensuring your own safety. Bring Major Miller and the rest back safely … I believe in your professionalism, and I also believe in your courage! "
"Wish me luck!" Scott, the commander-in-chief of the helicopter team, naturally knew his responsibilities.
If he gave the order to retreat.
Major Miller and the rest of them on the platform are dead.
Moreover, this retreat was tantamount to ruining his future.
Of course, continuing to move forward was not a good thing. Helicopter No.5 had lost control and crashed to the ground. Its tragedy was right in front of them!
On the platform.
Major Miller raised his head and looked at the sky in despair.
Countless flying insects rose from the bottom of the valley. There were so many of them that they couldn't be counted. Billions of different kinds of flying insects directly formed a super insect cloud that was close to ten kilometers wide in the sky, blocking out the sun.
Under the cover of the insect cloud, the sunlight almost disappeared, and the sky suddenly darkened.
Instead, the rain seemed to be getting heavier.
"Mr. Bord, I'm afraid we're in trouble!" Major Miller tried to suppress the fear in his heart. "I hope the base can send more reinforcements!"
"Yes, we will do our best and mobilize our greatest forces to rescue you. Don't worry, we won't leave any of you behind! Major Miller, I hope you will lead by example and maintain confidence in the current situation that is constantly changing. Boost the morale of your subordinates and stabilize everyone's morale! Our helicopter crew is doing their best. They haven't given up on your rescue. They are overcoming the difficulties. I hope you can also overcome the difficulties. Wait patiently! It won't be long before our helicopter crew arrives! In addition, we will also send a second, third, and even fourth and fifth batch of rescue personnel. We guarantee that we will bring every one of you back safely! "Bord tried his best to comfort Major Miller.
He knew that Major Miller was the most important.
If the willpower of this leader collapsed, then the entire team would meet a disaster.
In front of the round table.
Cork's face was ashen.
A good test had turned into an unmanageable situation in the blink of an eye.
This change was something he had never expected. He had never thought that rain would fall in Death Canyon, and he had never thought that the next sun rain would make the swarm crazy to this extent.
There was no corresponding record.
There was no plan.
Thus, the entire team, including the rear, lacked effective countermeasures.
"Eric Jr., if you have any unhappiness, you can bring it up to me face to face. However, the situation has changed too much. I hope you can put aside your previous prejudice and tell me the real solution! You definitely have one, right? I can apologize to you, sincerely apologize. However, I need you to put aside the conflict between us and save the situation that is close to going out of control! " Cork suddenly walked in front of Eric Jr.. He had placed his hopes on an enemy that he and his allies had teamed up to continuously mock.
As long as Dr. Peter and the others successfully returned.
Then he believed that he had not lost yet. At least, he had not lost everything.
With Peter's perfume, he could promote it and replace the expensive and rare magic perfume. This would still be a great contribution to the future.
So.
No matter what.
Dr. Peter could not die in Death Canyon. He had to be rescued.
The key to this was Eric Jr., who could use his spirit to sense the future changes … Eric Jr. could sense the sun rain in Death Canyon in advance. Then, he would definitely be able to sense other changes. He would definitely know where the breakthrough point for the rescue was!
"If I can help you, I will do it without hesitation. I don't need you to apologize to me. I don't need anyone to do anything either." Eric Jr. held his head. He looked like he was in pain. "I don't know how to describe it to you. My head hurts so much that it feels like it's going to split open! My brain is in a mess. I can't capture any useful information at all! "
"Eric Jr., Dr. Peter is very important to us. No matter what, you must rescue him!" Cork wanted to grab Eric Jr. and help him stand up.
"Get lost!" Josiah grabbed Cork's hand and flung it away forcefully. "If Eric Jr. can do it, I will support him 100%. The problem is that he can't hold on any longer! Predicting the rain was his limit. He had just mastered this ability. What he needed was not to continue, but to rest! Cork, you're too much. For your personal interests, are you trying to force Eric Jr. to die? Stay away from him, Cork. I'm warning you, don't go near him. Don't even think about injecting the invigorating potion into his veins. Otherwise, I won't go easy on you! "
"I didn't. I just wanted to give him a hand when I saw that he couldn't hold on any longer." Cork raised his hands to show his innocence.
"Josiah, you're overreacting. Cork has no intention of harming Eric Jr.. We just want to use him to rescue Major Miller, Dr. Peter, and the rest. "If Eric Jr. has the ability, we hope that he can hold on a little longer. If Eric Jr. really can't hold on any longer and needs to rest, we won't force him. We'll think of something else! "Bowers quickly supported his ally.
"If Eric Jr. can still hold on, then try again. It might work!" Rothko from the Eagle Head team stood on Cork's side.
"Gentlemen, I think you should think of something else instead of making things difficult for someone who is about to collapse." Robert from the Balance team rolled his eyes. He couldn't stand the way Cork and the rest behaved.
They were arrogant when they were pleased.
The situation had changed. A problem had appeared. Instead of facing it seriously, they were pinning their hopes on others.
Dr. Peter was important, but was Eric Jr. not important? Eric Jr., who was exhausted, was also in danger. Why didn't they protect Eric Jr.? Dr. Peter and the rest were in danger, but their situation hadn't deteriorated to the point of no return. Now, in order to save Dr. Peter, who wasn't in a desperate situation, they had to force Eric Jr. out?
Whether or not Eric Jr. could predict it was one thing.
Even if Eric Jr.'s prediction was successful again, Cork and the rest might not accept or believe the truth he said!
He had said it was going to rain.
Would Cork and the rest believe him?
If Eric Jr. said that he needed more lives in exchange for Dr. Peter and the rest's return, would Cork and the rest dare to take the risk? They might even suspect that Eric Jr. was using the opportunity to weaken their forces!
"Sending out the armored car team is the most reasonable response." Schnellson from the Revelation team was calmer. He suggested a reliable solution. "I think it's best for the helicopter team to retreat. After all, they're in the sky. It'll be dangerous if they lose their vision! Furthermore, even if the helicopter team barges into the swarm and reaches the platform, they might not be able to return safely. We can't put more people in danger, so it's best for the helicopter team to retreat or move out of the swarm's range of activity. "
"Agreed. This is the best response." Robert nodded in agreement.
"Josiah? Cork? Bowers? What do you all think? "Bowers looked at the other members at the table.
"The helicopter crew can't return. We may be able to use them, but I agree to let them withdraw to a safe area as a backup force. In case of need, they can arrive at the fastest speed." Kirk took a deep breath and put forward his opinion.
"Let Major Miller and the rest open the platform's cover and hide there while the armored car team rescues them." Bowers pondered for a moment before suggesting.
"Object." Even as an ally, Rothko disagreed. "After the cover is opened, it'll be useless if it's not closed. Instead, it'll be confined to a corner and have nowhere to escape. A cover without space to move will become a disaster area for the swarm! If the cover is closed, we don't know if the swarm will stay outside. If something happens and the cover's opening mechanism malfunctions, then even if the armored car team arrives at the platform, they won't be able to pick them up! With the magic perfume, Major Miller and the rest won't be in danger for the time being. Unless they have nowhere else to go, I won't agree to let them enter the cover. That's just waiting for death! "
"The cover's opening mechanism might not malfunction …" Bowers still hoped to enter the cover and slowly wait inside.
"Malfunction is only one of the problems. We can't entrust our success rate and the lives of our subordinates to the swarm. The swarm doesn't have intelligence and won't open it, but they have teeth. A cave with ventilation holes will definitely attract their attention. They might even lay their eggs inside. When Major Miller and the rest open the cover, some of the swarm's mother insects might follow them in! "Rothko still didn't agree to open the cover.
"Put it aside. Opening the cover can be used as a backup during the most dangerous moment." Bowers also didn't agree to open the cover.
As one of the leaders.
He knew that the biggest weakness of the cover wasn't what Rothko said.
In order to not offend his allies, Rothko actually held back a certain amount of his words.
The cover didn't have enough space to accommodate six squads of soldiers and two squads of researchers … It was only used when the soldiers were stationed on the platform. If they encountered an unavoidable situation, such as a hunting squad of long-legged spiders, then they could enter the concrete cover on the platform to protect themselves.
It didn't have a lot of space.
It wouldn't be a problem to accommodate a few soldiers.
But Major Miller and a few dozen people, and the maximum capacity wouldn't be able to accommodate a fifth of them.
The cover opened.
Who would be willing to stay outside and wait for death?
Once the cover was opened, the soldiers and researchers who couldn't enter would immediately break down and commit suicide. In desperation, they might even shoot their companions!
Therefore.
The cover definitely couldn't be opened.
"Let them all wait outside. We'll make it in time to rescue them!" Thomas made his final decision. Right now, he only hoped that the rain would lessen a bit, allowing Major Miller and the rest to hold on to the magic perfume until the armored car team arrived.
At the same time.
House of the Falling Stars.
"Very exciting!" Lin Dong watched this scene with great interest. What made him happy was that the most exciting part had yet to come. Lin Dong most wanted to see Professor Peter's next performance, especially when thousands of female worms or mice fought to feed him with high-protein maggots in their mouths. Would Professor Peter be happy or happy?
"This is just a small matter. I was even prepared to add a show for those wise and farsighted higher-ups at the round table!" The younger puppet sister thought that this was too easy, completely incomparable to what they had done in Purgatory.
"Don't kill the higher-ups. I'm still hoping that they'll give me some entertainment from time to time in the future!" Lin Dong quickly dissuaded her.
"Watch your show. I'm the director!" The younger puppet sister harrumphed.
You can watch the show.
Why are you pointing fingers at me?
Filming is the director's job. You just have to be a quiet spectator!
Lin Dong quickly surrendered. Although the older puppet sister could also direct this show, she definitely wouldn't do it as smoothly as the younger puppet sister. Besides, this show had only just begun. There might be even more exciting shows in the future. He was counting on the younger puppet sister. Therefore, she was the director!
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