Chapter 902: If You Don't Succeed, You Must Be Honourable!
As the saying goes, "If you do not succeed, be prepared to die trying!"
Then, they began to meet in secret!
After the disaster, everyone unanimously agreed not to just use California, but to rebuild California!
That's also why William seemed to be saving people when in reality, he didn't contribute much at all!
If it weren't for the news coverage from California drawing the attention of all the American public, they would not have lent a hand at all!
And now, their rescue efforts were nothing more than a show!
Herbert looked up at the sky as it grew late, put on a military raincoat, and couldn't help but smile to himself; these days weren't so easy to get by, having to put on an act every single day, it was truly exhausting!
Sometimes, you just had to play the part!
Herbert left the command center as a gust of wind blew against him, whipping his raincoat with a whooshing sound!
Large raindrops pelted his cheeks, stinging him slightly!
Bodyguards quickly came forward to hold an umbrella over him!
However, Herbert didn't go through with it. Because he was about to watch a painful movie.
Next, he grabbed a handful of mud and smeared it over his face and body!
In that attire, he looked like a firefighter engaged in battle!
Herbert's professionalism had surpassed that of most actors!
Upon arrival at the scene, the media and camera crews, having waited for a long time, were already in place!
A few helicopters hovered nearby!
Herbert waved to William, signaling for both of them to follow.
"Let's get to work," he said.
After he finished, the cameraman turned the lens towards the media!
Reporters, amidst the pouring rain, spoke passionately.
"Ladies and gentlemen, we're here at the epicenter of the California earthquake disaster.
Rescue teams are working at full capacity, and General Herbert, undeterred by the dangers, has personally come to the site to lead the rescue in the storm," they explained.
"General Herbert, this is the core area after the earthquake. With such strong winds and heavy rain, is it possible for helicopters to land?"
Herbert, "In this awful weather, no aircraft could fly in these conditions. However, with the helicopter piloting skills of us Americans, achieving this feat is not an issue at all!"
Herbert, "As soldiers of America, even in these extreme conditions, we would not hesitate to sacrifice our comrades-in-arms to protect our fellow citizens!"
Reporter, "With General Herbert here, the refugees in California need not worry!"
Herbert, "Same as I said before, we will definitely protect the refugees of California and won't allow more people to die!"
"..."
Herbert's impassioned speech, coupled with his muddy appearance, made many viewers involuntarily admire him!
Having been a general for many years, his acting skills were indeed rich, a quality that alone could drive everyone insane with excitement!
And sure enough!
Following Herbert's orders, the camera immediately followed behind him.
He first did a quick check of the rescue workers present, pleased to see the rescue team looking so spirited in the torrential rain!
The Americans then edited this video, compared it with the rescue videos from the large agricultural country, and uploaded it to the internet.
"See, this is how the rescue teams from the large agricultural country look—so impressive. Their rescue teams simply cannot compare to ours!"
"Our American team is just too powerful! With such an aura, not even the greatest natural disaster can stop us!"
"Tsk, in times of great disaster, don't talk such nonsense! Saving people is what's important. Can you tell me how many people your rescue team has actually saved?"
"Can you still rescue people with a bad attitude?"
"We've been working nonstop for three days and three nights, and you're still talking to me about condition, you bunch of idiots!"
"..."
Many Americans verbally disagreed, but they understood very well that the netizens from the large agricultural country were absolutely correct. After all, if someone risks their life to save others, they would likely end up just like in the video, covered in mud and utterly exhausted.
However, these members of the American team looked energetic, as if they hadn't advanced into an earthquake disaster area at all!
They even began to suspect that their rescue team hadn't actually gone to save anyone!
American netizens also had their doubts, but they didn't say much more, because they didn't believe that their own country would do such a thing!
Under Herbert's command, the helicopter had taken off and was leading the way ahead, embarking on the rescue!
The helicopter took off again, wobbling under the gusts of the tornado!
The leading officer commanded loudly over the radio.
"Requesting support! Requesting support!"
Herbert took over the radio and shouted, "This is the commanding officer, what are your orders?"
"The wind here is too strong, we can't use it!"
Herbert: "Maintain altitude, stay on high alert! This rescue mission will be witnessed by people all over the world and by citizens of all nations, we cannot disgrace American soldiers!"
The leading officer said, "Yes, diving immediately, heading towards the target location!"
A smile played on Herbert's lips; he knew that in such situations, it was easiest to win over hearts.
The next moment.
The smile on Herbert's face froze in that instant.
A gust of wind blew through, and the helicopter's nose was directly blown off three meters!
Fortunately, the pilot reacted quickly and stabilized the helicopter, but soon, the helicopter was blown away by a tornado!
Unfortunately, this aircraft crashed directly into the second helicopter!
"Bang!"
Both aircraft exploded in mid-air!
Two pillars of fire shot into the sky and fell into the turbulent currents!
Both pilots were killed in the flames!
The scene fell silent, everyone was stunned by the sudden turn of events.
The two helicopters had been in flight for less than five seconds when they collided and fell into the water!
The cameraman, with camera in hand, frantically captured the scene, and this moment was broadcast live online!
In front of the TV, online, everyone was dumbfounded and in disbelief!
"What happened?"
"Were two American aircraft blown up?"
"Why do I feel like I'm watching a movie!"
"..."
What was most shocking was that the explosion of these two aircraft was completely unexpected!
Herbert, as the commanding officer on the scene, had barely arrived at the site of the earthquake for less than an hour, and under his command, two helicopters had already exploded violently, with pilots burned alive!
America would become the laughingstock of the entire world!