Chapter 1718: The Squad Sets Out
At this very moment, inside the rescue command center tent, everyone listened to the howling wind and rain outside, feeling restless and uneasy.
What concerned everyone wasn’t the sudden storm slowing down the rescue but the possibility that something had happened to the helicopter they sent out. Based on the pilot’s last frantic cries, it seemed they had been attacked by something.
"What do we do?" The rescue team leader scanned the room of silent faces, hoping to hear opinions, but instead found everyone looking deeply troubled.
A rescue mission was a race against time, and they had a growing sense that something terrible had happened at the other end of the tunnel. Action needed to be taken immediately to investigate.
Clearing the rock debris in the tunnel would take time, and in this kind of weather, sending another helicopter was out of the question. The only feasible option left was to assemble a team, gear up, and trek over the mountain to attempt the rescue.
The rookie female officer was the first to volunteer, looking eager to throw herself into the thick of it.
The veteran officer had originally planned to take the lead in organizing, but seeing how many others were stepping forward enthusiastically, he decided to stand back.
After all, with such an eager young female officer — a rookie, no less — fearlessly volunteering, it would be shameful for the seasoned men and rescue personnel present to remain silent.
Soon, a team of over twenty brave volunteers, plus the rookie female officer, was assembled. Once the equipment was ready, they set out immediately.
Outside, the wind howled and the rain poured, but the rescue team braced themselves and forged ahead into the mountains.
Normally, climbing in such stormy weather was far too perilous—the slippery paths made falls a constant threat. But their mission was to save lives in the face of danger. They couldn’t afford to freeze under pressure, especially after all the delays thus far. Time could not be wasted any longer.