The plan was to land thirty miles away from the Showa Research Base. Aside from transporting Goro and the twenty negotiators, they were provided with two snow vehicles without armaments.

The flight crew was moving those vehicles into the cargo hold, after which they would be fastened in place.

While Goro, his assistant, and the team of negotiators were ready to board, Kohei and Barlin were closing in on McMurdo Base."Three hours until we arrive, my lord."

"Good," Barlin nodded. "Nothing will