Yan Hao's whole body was hidden in the canopy of the trees. He could only hear Zhou Rong's deliberately lowered voice from the headset. "Can you snipe?"

"No." Yan Hao whispered, "Damn, his position is too good."

Looking through the scope, Romuir's head was either blocked by the angle or half of his body was covered by the open car door. There was almost no gap — it was obviously a natural instinct formed by years of professional training.

From this point alone, it was really amazing. Even Yan Hao could not do it so well.

In the lush trees behind the hillside, a shadow smaller than a mung bean moved.

Yan Hao: "Brother Rong, don't always move in the scope. Aren't you tempting me to shoot you?"

Zhou Rong: "Come on, your skills are not good at all. You want to shoot me?

I'll shoot you. "

Yan Hao: "Haha, how do you know my skills are not good if you haven't tried? Why don't we try it after the fight?"

Zhou Rong: "Let's try it. Be careful not to expose yourself first. If you get caught by my cheap brother-in-law, be careful of your anus …"

The channel was silent. Only long and short breaths could be heard. After a while, Spring Grass finally coughed heavily.

"Uh, that, I'm sorry … there's nothing going on between the captain and the deputy captain of my team. Over."

At the bottom of the hillside, Tang Hao fiercely pointed his gun at Sinan's head and shouted, "I've brought him!

Where's the stuff? "

Romuir opened the anti-shock box. "The stuff is here."

Inside the box, three test tubes were fixed side by side on a bracket. They were glowing faintly blue under the sun.

Romuir took out one of them, leisurely tossed it up and down, and asked with a smile, "Noah!

Half a year ago, when you boarded the plane with this suitcase, you didn't expect to return to me one day with this suitcase, did you? "

"…" Sinan's face was pale and he could not say a word.

"Relax and let him talk," Romuir ordered Tang Hao. "If you're worried that he'll run away, you can just shoot him and break his legs."

Although Tang Hao knew that Romuir was a pervert in this aspect, he did not expect him to say something like breaking his leg so casually. He was stunned for a moment.

"What is it?"

Romuir laughed. "I've already said that I only want a living Noah Chong. I don't care if I lose my hands, legs, or face. Don't you believe me?"

He glanced at Sinan and asked with a smile, "Do you believe it?"

Tang Hao loosened his grip on Sinan's elbow. He coughed violently and finally managed to stop himself. "You lunatic …" he said hoarsely.

Romuir was satisfied. "It seems that you understand me better."

He spun the test tube and tossed it up. Just as Tang Hao's face was about to change, he caught it and asked, "Do you want it?"

"If I can't get the antibody, I'll kill Sinan and detonate the detonator. We'll all die together," Tang Hao said coldly.

Romuir was about to say something, but Sinan interrupted him. "It's useless even if you get it. How do you know that the antibody in his hand is real?!"

Tang Hao was stunned.

"I told you, even I can't remember where the antibody was dropped. How could he find it so quickly?

He's just using a fake to deceive you. If you hand me over, you'll die immediately! "

Sinan's words were clear and sharp. Tang Hao heard it and his movements suddenly slowed down.

Clap, clap, clap.

Romuir slowly clapped his hands a few times. "Good question.

Why can I immediately find the antibody that you've been looking for?

Here's the reason. "

Several eyes in the dark focused on his movements at the same time. Under everyone's watchful eyes, he pointed at the handle of the suitcase with the test tube. "Every antibody box in the central laboratory of White Eagle Base has a chip signal transmitter embedded in the handle. The range of radiation is about 150 meters.

Don't underestimate this chip. Although 150 meters isn't too far, the moment the agent you contacted stole the antibody box from the laboratory, I immediately knew that the antibody sample was lost. Otherwise, I wouldn't have almost caught you at the Florida airport. "

"So?"

Romuir asked with a smile. "Lieutenant Colonel Tang, do you still believe Noah Chong's flowery words?"

Tang Hao and Sinan stood in front of each other. The same thought popped into their minds at the same time.

"I believe that it's real," Tang Hao thought for a long time and finally made up his mind. "But he's right about one thing!

If I hand the person over, you'll immediately kill me! "

Romuir's smile faded a little.

Tang Hao sneered. "Even if I'm alive to get the antibody, I still have to be alive to go back and claim the reward!

How about this, I'll take the antibody and the car. When I'm out of range, I'll push Sinan out of the car. Otherwise, there's nothing to talk about! "

Romuir's chilling smile completely disappeared. He looked down at Tang Hao from above. His blonde, blue-eyed, typical Aryan face seemed to be frozen in ice. There was not a trace of expression on his face.

The air was particularly tense, as if it was about to explode at any moment.

"Otherwise, there's nothing to talk about?" Romuir repeated after a while.

Tang Hao knew that he could not show weakness at a time like this. He immediately said resolutely, "Give me the antibody and the car first!

Otherwise, I won't let them go! "

Romuir nodded. He suddenly raised his hand and tossed it.

"I'll give it to you."

The light blue test tube drew an arc in the air.

The air froze in an instant. Many people, both in the open and in the dark, were in disbelief.

Then, everyone went berserk at the same time!

Tang Hao's elbow loosened. Sinan instantly leaped like an arrow from a bow. He looked completely different from his previous battered and exhausted appearance as he pounced straight for the test tube.

Romuir cursed under his breath. He threw the anti-shock box back into the off-road vehicle and rushed down the steep slope at an unimaginable speed toward Sinan like a ferocious giant bird hunting for its prey.

At the same time, 200 meters away.

Yan Hao pulled the trigger. The bullet whistled through the air and flew close to Romuir's heels, stirring up a trail of dust!

Time seemed to slow down at this moment. The antibody passed its highest point in the air and then fell rapidly. Pa!

The test tube was tightly grasped by a slender hand full of scars. It was Sinan!

Zhou Rong jumped down from his hiding spot in the bushes in the distance. "All units, move out!"

Sinan's momentum did not decrease. He fell heavily on the grass and slid a few meters along the ground. In an instant, Romuir stepped on countless sniper bullets and pounced in front of him.

Yan Hao said, "Damn it!"

Romuir did not hesitate at all. He kicked Sinan in the chest, causing him to stagger back!

Sinan rolled on the ground and suddenly coughed up a mouthful of blood. He protected the glass test tube in his hand and dodged again and again.

Yan Hao watched the battle from a distance through the scope. He gritted his teeth. Romuir was in front of him aggressively, and Sinan was forced to dodge. It was difficult to separate the two figures. There was no way to snipe at all!

Clang!

Sinan was pressed heavily to the ground. Romuir went to grab the test tube, but Sinan bent his knee and kicked him over. He staggered a few steps back.

"I knew it …" Romuir's gray-blue eyes narrowed, reflecting Sinan's panting face.

He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and sneered. "Colluding to use yourself as bait in advance?

I never knew you had such a sacrificial spirit, Noah. This is really unexpected. "

Sinan stopped panting and slowly straightened up. "There are many things you don't know about me, Romuir."

The two looked at each other. The veins on the back of Sinan's hand, which was holding the test tube, bulged. He seemed to be thinking about the transmission route. However, Romuir did not even look at the antibody. His sharp gaze was fixed on Sinan.

There was an unusual light in his eyes, like a hungry beast staring at its prey. It was also like a demon roaring out of the abyss, unrecognizable because of long-term suppression.

"If only one thing could be left behind, the antibody or yourself, what would you choose?"

Sinan replied coldly, "I choose to leave you alive."

Sinan moved in a flash. At the same time, Romuir pounced forward. The exchange of blows was as quick as lightning.

The moment Sinan grabbed the antibody and dodged, Romuir pulled out the scarf from around his neck. The wind whistled, and in an instant, Sinan's throat was tightened.

"In your dreams!" Romuir shouted.

In a flash, Sinan threw out the test tube. Before his throat was completely locked, he shouted one last time, "Unlucky!"

Tang Hao roared and punched Jane, causing blood to spurt from her mouth and nose. The two wrestled and fell, crushing a large area of low shrubs.

Jane did not expect this Special Forces Lieutenant Colonel to be more difficult to deal with than she thought. She cursed and knocked Tang Hao over, but she did not dare to touch the messy string of detonators and guns tied around his waist. Tang Hao's elbow flew up and hit her cheek. Her ears were immediately covered, and she could only feel blood gushing out of her ear holes.

Tang Hao rolled and got up. He reached out to grab the gun that was kicked away by the female Alpha. At this moment, the test tube spun and flew over.

"Don't even think about it!" Jane shouted in English. She reached out and grabbed Tang Hao's leg, causing him to fall.

Who would have thought that at the critical moment, Tang Hao would go all out. He kicked the female alpha's chest fiercely and kicked her away while spitting out blood. Then, he immediately flew out and caught the test tube accurately!

The next moment, boom — —

Tang Hao looked back, his pupils constricted.

The off-road vehicle on the top of the hill started in the rain of bullets. The windows were all shattered, and bullet marks covered the vehicle. It rushed down the steep slope like crazy, knocking away several Special Forces soldiers who were shooting with guns along the way. It rushed straight at him with broken trees and vegetation.

The big man in the driver's seat, Abas, held the steering wheel with one hand and raised the black muzzle of his gun with the other.

Jane blurted out, "No!"

But it was too late.

Tang Hao turned and ran. The bullet behind him whistled and accurately pierced his calf.

With a bang, Tang Hao staggered and fell to his knees. His mind went blank for a moment. He could only hear the engine behind him rapidly approaching.

The instinct that he had trained for many years in the peacekeeping force saved him.

Tang Hao rolled on the ground. He could only feel the hot wheels rushing past his face. The dust stirred up by the rubber tires sprayed all over his body.

Screech — — The tires screeched against the ground. Abas stepped on the brakes and quickly reversed the car.

"What are you doing?!"

Jane ran dozens of meters away as if she was running for her life. She shouted at him from afar, "You idiot, why are you shooting?!"

Abas did not say a word. He did not answer her at all. He stepped on the accelerator again and rammed into Tang Hao.

"Lieutenant Colonel Tang!"

Tang Hao was lying on the ground covered in blood. When he looked up, he saw a few Special Forces soldiers shooting at the off-road vehicle with submachine guns. At the front was the No.188 Ding Shi.

Tang Hao did not seem to be thinking about anything, but his mind was unusually clear.

He could not tell whether it was the result of weighing the pros and cons of the situation or the spontaneous reaction of his subconscious at the critical moment. He only heard his own voice over the approaching engine and the crazy gunfire. It was as if he had never heard it so loud and clear in his life.

"Stop!"

"Catch!"

Tang Hao saw the car in the corner of his eyes. He tried his best to throw the antibody test tube as far as he could.

Everything happened at the same time.

Ding Shi stopped abruptly. He threw down his gun and threw himself forward with all his might. He reached out his hands and barely managed to grab the test tube before the antibody hit the ground.

Tang Hao closed his eyes peacefully. Countless scenes of his life flashed before his eyes. At the same time, the deadly wind behind him had already arrived.

In the distance, Sinan forcibly pulled the scarf away from his strangled neck. He knelt on the ground and arched his head, like a boneless snake breaking free from its shackles.

In the next second, Romuir saw him rushing forward.

Bang!

To Tang Hao's surprise, the impact was not as violent as he had imagined. It did not rumble and crush him to death under the car.

Only a thousandth of a second later, he realized that he was actually being hugged and pushed out. Then —

Bang!

The off-road vehicle roared and hit Sinan, who had rushed forward to push Tang Hao away.

Sinan flew for more than ten meters before he fell to the ground. Warm blood gushed out of his nose, mouth, and ears. He could not hear anything for a moment.

"Sinan …"

"Si Xiaonan!

… "

The voice was muffled by the deep water, but it was actually blood.

Although Tang Hao was pushed away at the last moment, he was still knocked out. He rolled a few times and barely managed to stop himself. He dragged his bleeding leg and climbed to his feet. When he saw his upper body, he lost his voice and roared, "Sinan!"

The off-road vehicle stopped very close to him. This time, the engine was not started. Abas raised his gun and aimed at Tang Hao's head. He pulled the trigger with his index finger.

Whoosh!

The bullet pierced through the broken car window. Abas froze, and a bloody hole appeared between his eyebrows.

The last thing he saw before he died was a figure finally arriving from the back of the mountain. The face behind the scope was cold and emotionless, but it was as if the angry Grim Reaper was roaring out of hell.

It was Zhou Rong.

The gun slipped from Abas' hand and fell into the car.

Zhou Rong didn't even pause. He turned around and rushed to Si Nan in the distance. Unexpectedly, as soon as he raised his foot, a bullet brushed past him and went through him from the front to the back.

"Romuir!" Ding Shi shouted, "Brother Rong, be careful!"

Zhou Rong rolled on the ground and dodged behind a rock. He saw Romuir rushing toward the off-road vehicle while firing.

His movements were indeed too fast. In a complex battle situation, high-speed moving targets were the most difficult for a sniper. In the distance, Yan Hao's bullets were almost chasing after him, but either the angle was bad or missing by a few millimeters. Several consecutive bullets brushed past his feet and entered the ground, splashing a long trail of dust.

Zhou Rong did not have time to aim. He fired a few shots based on his intuition, but he did not hit him.

Romuir rushed into the car, pushed Abas' body out of the door, and then started the car.

"F * ck!"

There were antibodies in the car. Zhou Rong did not dare to hit the gas tank. He shouted, "What brand is this car? I'm going to buy one too!"

Romuir pulled the handbrake and turned the steering wheel. Ding Shi, who was closest to him, rushed forward. Before she could get close, she was thrown out by the rear of the car and fell into the grass.

Romuir shouted, "Jane!"

Sinan's vision turned black, and his mind went blank. He tried to support his body, but failed as soon as he got up.

"Huff … Huff …"

He could not hear his own labored breathing. It was as if the slightest movement would cause severe pain in his internal organs. His mouth was full of the sweet taste of blood and rust.

But as a soldier, he could subconsciously feel that there was someone behind him. Danger was approaching quickly, and he had to avoid it immediately.

Then someone stepped on his waist. The female Alpha leaned over to grab Sinan's collar with her back to the off-road vehicle in the distance.

"It's over."

At this moment, a black shadow flew over. Jane did not even have time to react before she was hit with a bang!

Jane rolled on the ground for a long time before she stopped. When she looked up, she was furious. "It's you!"

Spring Grass kicked in the air and landed steadily. She raised her eyebrows and smiled evilly, showing two rows of small white teeth.

"You little brat!"

Old hatred and new hatred came to her mind. Jane got up and pounced on her.

However, to her surprise, Spring Grass didn't even try to dodge. She didn't even show the slightest sign of fear. She even calmly made a face at her and said, "Come on, come on —"

Jane didn't want to talk nonsense with her. She swung her fist towards that hateful face!

— At this moment.

A sniper bullet from several hundred meters away whistled through the air and pierced through her head!

Jane froze. A bullet hole appeared on both sides of her temple, and then she fell to the ground.

Spring Grass said, "Yan Hao, you finally took care of one before you ran out of bullets!"

Zhou Rong said, "Girl, be careful!

Get out of the way! "

Spring Grass rushed to the side. In the blink of an eye, the off-road vehicle brushed past her.

Zhou Rong knew what Romuir's goal was. He rushed out from behind the rocks to save Sinan, but Sinan somehow got up from the ground while coughing blood.

"Si Xiao …" Zhou Rong suddenly caught a glimpse of something. His voice suddenly stopped.

In the jungle opposite the hillside in the distance, many shadows appeared. They were climbing over the trees and gathering towards the open space.

— The fierce battle was too loud. It attracted the zombies in the canyon!

"All units, all units, all units, the zombies are gathering within 100 meters to the south. Prepare to break through!"

Zhou Rongyi ran to Sinan while adjusting the channel. At the same time, he switched the submachine gun to burst mode. "Calling the support team!

The initial mission has been completed. Quickly come to support!

Hurry!! "

A buzzing sound came from the headset. "The support team has received the signal. Helicopters will be sent. Estimated …"

"— Sinan!" Zhou Rong suddenly shouted, "Don't!

Let him go! "

They saw that Sinan seemed to have recovered slightly after a short break. The moment the off-road vehicle rushed over, he jumped and grabbed the door handle. His whole body was lifted up, and he quickly climbed onto the roof of the car.

No one expected him to do that. Chun Cao and Ding Shi were stunned. Yan Hao, who was looking through the scope in the distance, was also stunned.

Zhou Rong was the first to react. Within a thousandth of a second, he ran after the off-road vehicle. Chun Cao saw that the front of the car was facing the zombies that were getting closer and closer. Her head was buzzing. "Brother Rong!

Come back!!! "

"All units!"

Tang Hao dragged his bleeding leg and crawled to pick up the gun. He shouted at the top of his lungs, "Focus fire!

Cover Captain Zhou!

Quick! "

The off-road vehicle ran over the mountain road. Sinan gritted his teeth and held on to the roof of the car.

Inside the car, Romuir glanced at Zhou Rong's figure in the rearview mirror. His eyes flashed with ruthlessness. He suddenly stepped on the gas pedal, and the zombies in front of him were all knocked away!

The zombies' limbs were broken. Rotten blood filled the air. However, more zombies staggered to their feet and rushed toward Zhou Rong, who had no cover behind the car.

"…" Sinan murmured silently in the wind. Judging from the shape of his mouth, it seemed to be between "F * ck your mother" and "F * ck your ancestors".

Then he struggled to adjust his center of gravity in the bumpy road. He only used one hand to hold on to the car roof and the front window. He fought against the huge inertia brought by the speeding car. The sharp edge of the broken front window immediately embedded itself deep into the flesh of his four fingers.

Romuir looked up and suddenly turned the steering wheel. The centrifugal force almost sent Sinan flying.

There was a loud crash. Sinan's free hand grabbed the corner of the car roof!

It was too late for Romuir to react. Half of Sinan's body swung out of the car from the side. He bent his knees in the air and quickly got into the car through the side window!

The car tilted with a few loud bangs. Romuir was kicked from the side and lost control of the steering wheel!

The off-road vehicle passed through the rugged ravines, constantly crushing trees and rocks. The side mirror was knocked off by trees and zombies, flying far away.

In the driver's seat, Romuir pulled out the gun. As soon as the bullet was loaded, Sinan grabbed his hand and forced him to lift it up. In the struggle, the gun went off and all the bullets hit the roof of the car!

The bullet casings flew in the narrow space. All the bullets were gone in an instant.

Romuir threw the gun away and tried to grab the steering wheel. However, Sinan desperately blocked him. The front of the car sped into the wide tree gully ahead!

Romuir roared, "Do you want to die?!"

Sinan smiled. Blood kept flowing out of the corner of his mouth. "I said that I would leave your life here today."

The coldness and decisiveness in his words stunned Romuir. He tried to step on the brakes, but it was too late.

The front of the car rushed over the edge of the tree gully. The tires spun wildly in the air. Then the heavy car lost its balance and plunged into the deep gully!

Boom — boom —

Dirt and rocks fell. The off-road vehicle was like a heavy bowling ball. It bounced off the rocks and rolled countless times before hitting a tree head on. The steel body of the car instantly wrapped around the tree trunk and finally stopped moving.

The entire car was twisted into a twisted piece of scrap metal. One could barely make out its shape.

After an unknown amount of time, the deformed rear door opened. Sinan's face was covered in blood. He crawled out with difficulty.

Clang!

Sinan panted and turned his head. He saw a bloody hand reach out from the side window and pull open the half-collapsed car door. Then, Romuir squeezed out of the gap.

"Noah." He stood up with the help of a tree trunk. Although he was covered in blood and looked terrible, he was smiling when he said this. "You want to kill me?"

Sinan closed his eyes and opened them again.

The severe pain and dizziness made it difficult for him to even open his eyes. As long as he breathed, there would be a sweet stream of blood flowing into his throat. It was as if his internal organs had been ground into minced meat.

However, he still stood up. Some kind of invisible will turned into a force that supported his spine.

"You must die …" He gasped. When he opened his mouth, blood soaked through the gaps between his teeth.

"Your ambition, your delusion, and the apocalyptic blueprint of the White Eagle Base …"

Sinan stepped on the weeds and staggered forward. He threw a punch at Romuir, but the latter caught him.

Then the two of them wrestled together. The trees were crushed. Sharp branches and broken wood scratched the wounds all over their bodies. Their blood mixed together and dyed the withered grass red. But they did not feel the slightest pain in the struggle for life and death.

"… must be buried here, together with the Pan Duola virus, together with this disaster that killed billions of people …"

Sinan's eyes were red. Like a trapped beast, he flipped Romuir over and straddled him. He used all his strength to choke Romuir's throat. Blood gurgled out of his nose and mouth with every word he spoke.

"Disappear forever … from this earth …"

There was a soft sound of a sharp weapon entering his abdomen. Sinan's pupils contracted and then suddenly dilated.

His hand loosened little by little. A small knife was stabbed into his abdomen. The blood-stained handle was in Romuir's hand.

"Okay." Romuir coughed violently and said. The internal injuries from the car earlier were actually very serious. He used all his strength to flip Sinan over. Looking at his pale and dying face, he smiled and said, "Then let's go together."

Sinan could not make a sound. His hand trembled as he tried to pull out the knife, but Romuir held his hand.

"I loved you, Noah … I loved you.

Although I can't realize my dream, I can at least take you away. "

He took Sinan's hand and raised it to his blood-stained mouth to kiss it. There was a terrifying light in his eyes that he could no longer hide. It was a crazy and twisted obsession.

"Let's be buried here together."

Zhou Rongyi paused and said, "In your dreams."

Before Romuir could turn around, he was hit by a heavy iron fist!

Romuir fell into the bushes and was picked up by Zhou Rong by the neck. Without saying a word, Zhou Rong beat him to death.

It was no longer venting his hatred, it was killing. Every punch and kick landed on the eyes, temples, abdomen, and other vital parts. Finally, there was a heavy kick to the chest. Romuir flew back with blood spurting out. He hit a tree trunk and slid to the ground. His chest caved in!

Romuir could not make a sound. Blood covered his face. It was a shocking sight.

Zhou Rong raised his submachine gun and stepped forward to press the muzzle against his head.

"Do you think you can take Noah away?

No, the one to replace him is Sinan. The one to bury him is himself.

Your sick and selfish love will only drag people to hell. Sinan deserves better. Since eleven years ago, he was destined to get better. "

"…" Romuir used all his strength to lift his chin. But he did not look at Zhou Rong. His blood-covered vision went past him and looked at Sinan who had fallen under a tree in the distance.

After a while, the corners of his mouth curled up. It was a cold smile. He said slowly and hoarsely,

"I'll wait for you in hell …"

Zhou Rong said coldly, "Go to hell yourself."

There was a thud in the canyon.

Romuir fell heavily into the bushes.

Zhou Rong threw the gun and staggered forward. He held Sinan in his arms and used his hand to block the bleeding wound on his abdomen.

"… Don't … Don't pull it out …" Zhong Sinan whispered in a daze, "You'll die if you pull it out …"

Zhou Rong sat down against a tree. He could not help rubbing his cold face and planting hot kisses on his lips.

"Zhou Rong …"

"Shh, don't talk."

"I'm going to die …"

"No, how can you die?

As long as Brother Rong is here, you will never die. "

Zhou Rong paused and whispered, "Brother Rong will follow you wherever you go. We will always be together and never be separated."

Sinan looked at him. His eyes were unfocused.

"Listen to me, Sinan."

Zhou Rong whispered against his lips, "None of this is real. You're just dreaming.

Eleven years ago, when Brother Rong saw the bad guys biting you outside the ward, he went in and snatched you out. Then he put you in his pocket and brought you back to China.

We entered the military academy together, graduated together, passed the assessment together and entered 118 together. We met Yan Hao, Chun Cao, Xiangzi, Da Ding, Yingjie … Later, Brother Rong bought a pigeon egg and proposed to you. You agreed and we held a perfect wedding at the beach. "

"There were no electric shocks, no zombies, and no global disasters or human catastrophes. You just had a long dream. Now you have to wake up.

Brother Rong will stay by your pillow and wait for you to wake up. Don't fall asleep again, okay?

Look at me, Si Xiaonan. Try to open your eyes and look at me. Don't fall asleep, okay? "

Every word was like a small stone thrown into the soul, creating layers of ripples on the surface of the lake, preventing his consciousness from completely falling into the darkness.

Sinan's pupils dilated and his eyelids became heavy.

He slowly raised his hand, trembling in the air. Then his fingertips slid across Zhou Rong's wet cheeks.

"I …"

"I love you …"

Zhou Rong pressed his hand hard on his face. Hot tears rolled down his face. "I know, Si Xiaonan."

"Brother Rong … only you."

The hurricane set off by the propellers approached from afar. The bushes were constantly shaking, and leaves and branches fell like a rainstorm.

Zhou Rong held Sinan tightly and raised his head. The huge reflection of the helicopter high in the sky was reflected in his eyes.

South Sea Headquarters Military Helicopter Z-19.

Strong lights flashed and people were shouting. The rescue team had arrived.