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NACA, Robert hadn't experienced such a chaotic situation in a long time, not even when Artemis II lost contact had he panicked like this.
Originally, he had received a message from the Chinese people and was preparing to lead a large delegation of NACA's top officials on a visit, when he suddenly received an emergency notice.
Now the headquarters was full of employees running around, and the sound of several office telephones ringing non-stop could be heard, he even faintly heard the sound of helicopters outside.
—This wasn't the end of the world, but it was very close.
"Yes, this is Robert, we're investigating! Soon, just give us a few more minutes!"
After rattling off a string of words like a machine gun, Robert had just hung up the phone when a group of fierce-looking soldiers stormed into his office like a whirlwind, and then a disheveled McMaster appeared before him, roaring:
