Chapter 6273

Chapter 6273

Once the members of the Japanese scientific expedition team, who had been frozen by the extreme cold, stepped into a building with a temperature exceeding 20 degrees Celsius, the drastic temperature difference of around 80 degrees caused their skin to flush bright red, as though they had just been splashed with boiling water.

The sensation of itching and pain was far worse than what they experienced outside, prompting everyone to scratch themselves frantically, even tearing at their own skin in the process.

The U.S. military commander was taken aback by the realization that they could endure such torment in a matter of seconds. A sense of concern crept in, had he gone too far? After all, if Japan intensified its protests over this incident, the White House would likely feel the weight of public opinion and be compelled to accept blame.

However, he quickly considered that this situation was becoming increasingly bizarre. If these Japanese individuals remained silent, they might overlook significant secrets. Should there be any valuable clues present, he could potentially achieve something remarkable.

Regardless, these Japanese would soon be transferred to the McMurdo Research Station. Those who were injured could be held temporarily and released once they recovered. If they raised complaints with the Japanese government, he could always deny any wrongdoing. After all, there were plenty of ways to manipulate the narrative.

Thus, he ordered that the interrogation of these Japanese scientists be intensified, compelling them to relay retreat orders to their colleagues outside.

Yet, if these Japanese expedition members resisted further, they risked their own lives. Their resilience surpassed anything he could have anticipated. Despite their current state, they showed no indication of yielding.