Ji Ting walked over and picked it up, his fingers swiping rapidly across the screen to zoom in. "Four fast-moving targets. Weapon signature identification... highly dangerous. They're close. Four minutes at most."
The color instantly drained from Leader Wu's face. He practically shouted, "Go! Now! The car's right outside!"
Although neither Ji Ting nor Ji Yanzhi had any idea what was happening, both instantly grasped the extreme gravity of the situation. Without hesitating, Ji Ting grabbed his backpack and stuffed in everything that could identify the two of them.
Ji Yanzhi reacted just as quickly, packing their identification documents and electronic devices. The luggage and clothes scattered throughout the room were now nothing but useless burdens.
"What exactly happened?" Ji Yanzhi asked as the three of them rushed toward the door.
Leader Wu pulled the door open while rapidly explaining the United States' reports on controlled nuclear fusion.
"I have strict orders from above to protect you and make sure you leave the Arctic tonight!"
The instant they climbed into the car, the low rumble of snow vehicle engines reached them from the distant darkness. Headlights like the eyes of wild beasts pierced the faint glow of the polar night, already dimly visible.
Ji Yanzhi slammed the door shut. Leader Wu floored the accelerator, and the modified off-road vehicle's tires spun briefly in the snow before it surged forward, throwing up a great spray of white.
Through the rear window, several powerful beams could be seen engulfing the Aurora Cabin they had just left.
"They're here." Ji Ting stared at the sensor screen. "...They didn't stop. They're following us."
Veins bulged at Leader Wu's temples. He gripped the steering wheel with both hands as the vehicle tore across the snow.
The engine roared. The atmosphere inside the car was frozen