Although Duanmu Huai issued the order as quickly as possible, he was still a step too late. Before the people in the conference room could even come up with a countermeasure, another urgent message arrived.
"Base 32 in Antarctica has sent word—the Zero Monster has been awakened!"
Duanmu Huai had just finished giving his order and had not even recovered when a staff member walked in with a grim expression. Although Duanmu Huai had no idea what she was saying, he could see that everyone present, including Dr. Serizawa, had instantly changed color. Clearly, they had not expected it to happen so soon!
"How is that possible? Is the information reliable?"
"These are the communications records from Institute 32."
As she spoke, the staff member tapped away at the keyboard. Soon, the screen displayed a man in a down jacket. He was staring at the camera in terror and unease.
"Base 32 has fallen! Professor Emma betrayed us! She led a group of terrorists into the base. Many people have been killed, and all external communications have been cut off. I can only transmit this message through the emergency satellite channel. Their goal is to awaken the Zero Monster! We—oh, my God!!"
Before the researcher could finish speaking, a burst of gunfire suddenly rang out nearby, making him flinch.
"This is my final message. Be careful of the base. They've disguised our signal. They..."
"Bang!"
At that moment, the tightly locked door was suddenly smashed open. Several soldiers rushed into view and pulled the triggers at the researcher. Amid the gunfire, the researcher quickly fell to the ground, and the camera was destroyed as well, leaving only static on the screen.
"..."
Everyone fell silent. After a moment, Dr. Serizawa coughed and turned toward the staff member beside him.
"Have