Phi-Fic Chapter 1153
Chapter 1153
Captain Chen's expression grew increasingly grave. He immediately ordered his adjutant, Yun: "Issue this again: have all patrol teams immediately retreat indoors and shut off the power to all outdoor equipment; the maintenance team should prepare for emergencies and inspect the bunker structure and equipment as soon as the storm passes; the logistics team should inventory fresh water and food reserves to ensure supplies during the evacuation period!"
Deputy Yun responded loudly, "Yes, sir."
Outside the fortress, the signs of a thermal convective storm were becoming increasingly apparent.
The light in the sky became extremely distorted, and the distant sea surface looked like melted glass, with the edges of objects blurred, presenting an eerie swaying effect.
The gentle breeze that had been blowing disappeared, and the air became unusually stuffy, like a giant steamer, making it hard to breathe.
Looking out through the window of the alloy protective plate, Zhang Jia saw that the fortress's sunshade was beginning to sway slightly, and the alloy bolts that secured the canopy made a "creaking" sound.
On the distant sea, the white hot fog grew thicker and thicker, gradually gathering into a huge cloud, like an inverted fiery mountain, slowly pressing down on the fortress.
“The temperature is still rising,” Tao Zheng said, looking at the thermometer on the wall. His voice was very calm. “The indoor temperature is already 40°C. The cooling system can’t keep up.”
Zhang Jia turned her head to look at Xiao Sheng, who had been silent all along, pursed her lips, and continued to stare back at the approaching heat wave.
They have extra air-conditioned clothes at home.
She chose the smallest size for Xiao Sheng to wear.
Xiao Sheng had never worn such an air-conditioned uniform before. After putting it on, he touched the special material.
Zhang Jia then earnestly instructed, "Xiao Sheng, not everyone in the fortress has such an air-conditioned suit. You must be careful when you go out!"
Xiao Sheng glanced at her with his bright black eyes.
Zhang Jia continued, "If danger really occurs, you can discard the air-conditioned suit. Remember, nothing is more important than saving your own life!"
Xiao Sheng was clearly taken aback for a moment, but quickly lowered his head again.
This was the first time he had shown such obvious emotion.
Normally, Zhang Jia would be very happy, feeling that Xiao Sheng had made further progress in his interpersonal skills.
However, the heatwave from afar is now very close, and danger is imminent.
She was worried and forgot about being happy, so she just patted Xiao Sheng's head.
Suddenly, a loud bang came from afar, like the sound of metal breaking.
Zhang Jia's heart tightened. Looking outside, he saw a sunshade on the edge of the fortress being lifted up by a sudden gust of wind. The canopy was being tossed into the air like a kite with a broken string, and the metal frame was twisted and deformed, crashing heavily onto the deck with a piercing sound.
Immediately afterwards, a strong wind began to howl, initially just intermittent gusts, but soon turned into a continuous, violent airflow.
The wind, carrying scorching air, violently pounded against the alloy walls of the fortress, producing loud "thump-thump" sounds, and the entire fortress swayed slightly.
The outside of the window was soon covered with fine water droplets, formed by the condensation of hot water vapor. The temperature was extremely high, and the droplets evaporated instantly when they hit the glass, leaving a layer of white salt stains.
"Hot rain is coming!" someone exclaimed in a low voice from next door.
Countless dense water droplets fell from the sky, each carrying a scorching temperature. They landed on the metal deck of the fortress, making a "sizzling" sound, and instantly evaporated into white steam.
These hot rains did not originate from clouds, but were formed by the condensation of hot air rising from the sea surface, with temperatures reaching as high as 48°C.
Driven by the gale, the hot rain was like countless scorching steel balls, frantically pounding against every corner of the fortress.
Fine salt mist began to seep into the gaps in the protective panels, carrying a salty, fishy, and scorching smell.
The indoor temperature continued to rise, exceeding 40°C. The roar of the cooling system grew louder and louder, but it was unable to stop the heat wave from encroaching.