Normally, a squad could only carry one distress flare per mission. Even a top-tier squad like Lin Xinghai's was no exception.
To see several distress flares launched in succession meant one of two things. Either the person in distress was extremely important—a high-ranking military official or some other dignitary who had access to multiple flares.
Or, other rescue teams had already arrived on the scene and were ordered to launch more flares to amplify the signal.
But in either case, it meant one thing without a doubt: the person in distress was someone of extraordinary importance.
And a person like that was absolutely vital to humanity's cause.
"Pick up the pace. And get the Cloud Burst Bombs ready," Lin Xinghai said, his expression grim.
Hearing this, the expressions of the others changed slightly.
But no one said a word, and they all began to make preparations nervously.
