The more embarrassed Qin Luo became, the faster he ran. After leaving the Research Institute, he headed straight for the Base Exit.
Soldiers in combat uniforms visibly began appearing along the way.
Xu Duoduo jumped down behind him and ran on her own, her little red Chinese-style dress fluttering in the biting wind.
Static crackled through their earpieces.
The Base Control Tower issued instructions.
[Attention, all personnel. Attention, all personnel!!] [Latest update from the tower: the attacking monsters are rated three-star or above. Their highest rating is unknown. Captains of all squads, prepare to coordinate your teams.]
Qin Luo immediately replied, "3A Special Operations Team-Goddess of Luo, acknowledged!"
Responses from the other combat teams came one after another.
Xu Duoduo raced behind Qin Luo, her expression grave. She was fast enough now to keep up with her captain easily; it was just that the sudden attack had caught them off guard.
Bai Shu and the other two were also on their way. His slightly breathless voice came through their earpieces. "Phew. Three-star at minimum, highest unknown. Have the mutant monsters finally decided to lay siege to us?! Did they plan this together, or did someone set it up?!"
Chen Xiaofei's irrepressible voice rang out. "Who cares whether it's a scheme or a conspiracy? I'll take them all down!!"
Wang Weihu added, "Stay safe. Meteorite fragments are still falling from above!"
Everyone acknowledged in unison.
The Base Exit was already in chaos. Du Chunjiang was locked inside the Service Desk booth, anxiously making an emergency call. "Yes, I'm trapped. There are mutant monsters everywhere outside. I can't tell what kinds there are. More importantly, a combat team just arrived with wounded members, and they're trapped inside their combat vehicle too!!"
She was only halfway through speaking when a mangled