Tarlon's theory actually left Fleur stunned for a moment.

She was aware of Barlin heading to the South Pole but not the details, or that there was such a connection.

And considering that Barlin commandeered the Japanese research vessel, Fleur was basically sure that Barlin had mind-bent the entire crew of the Japanese Antarctic research vessel to cover his tracks.

However, what could he have been doing in the South Pole that would draw the attention of the American military?

And from Fleur'