After Captain Qi brought Mo Ling to the Command Center, he went off to handle his own matters, leaving Mo Ling sitting blankly in a chair at the back of the Command Center, at a complete loss.
Personnel in military uniforms and work clothes hurried back and forth through the Command Center. Every face was filled with anxiety, and no one paid any attention to Mo Ling's arrival.
Perhaps the disaster had come too suddenly. Even the entire base had failed to react in time and had descended into chaos, leaving them with no time to spare for an outsider like Mo Ling.
There were many screens in the Command Center, broadcasting real-time images of the city. They were probably using Satellite Images.
Other staff members were constantly making calls, and from their scattered words, Mo Ling could make out some of the current situation.
"Will the tremors stop in sixteen minutes?"
"Notify every squad immediately. Once the tremors stop, enter the city for rescue operations."
"The helicopter teams from nearby bases have arrived. Have them head into the city now, fly toward the central area while broadcasting announcements."
"Have the residents who already escaped the city been properly settled? If we're short on personnel, contact the other bases in advance."
"The meteorological department sent word that the cloud cover is about to disperse. Wind levels are dropping, and the airflow is stabilizing."
"The cloud masses gathered over the city will disperse? That's good news. We won't need to worry about lighting anymore. The time before nightfall is the best window for rescue."
"The specialized Supernatural Phenomenon Handling Squads are ready. They'll enter the city once the tremors end."
"The higher-ups already know about the 'waves' and have notified every city. We don't need to send any further alerts."
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