Night, March 13, 2011
Liu Tao stared at the phone before him, tormented by conflicting emotions. After contemplating for over an hour, he finally dialed Nie Yun's number.
"Impossible!" Nie Yun's resolute rejection came through the phone.
"I understand the peril, but without this course of action, the troops will be immobilized. Prolonged delay poses a danger to 1 and the others as well..." Liu Tao endeavored to elucidate.
"Impossible remains impossible; the plan is excessively hazardous. Furthermore, 13 is currently injured, and they possess mech forces over there," Nie Yun remained unmoved.
"Let us cease arguing. Shall we inquire about 13's own perspective?" Liu Tao's words abruptly struck Nie Yun.
"Very well, I shall consult him and call you back..." Nie Yun terminated the call. In
