Inside the police headquarters, the chief slammed his hand against the table.
"This is a planned conspiracy."
Everyone turned toward him.
"Their objective isn't simply the money. They want the technology behind Archer NI2. And they want to humiliate the Jiangnan Police Department in front of the entire country."
"What should we do?"
The chief stared at the screen.
"Pretend to agree to their demands. Get the hostages out first."
He paused.
"Once they fly Archer out of the city, shoot it down with an anti-aircraft missile."
Several officers exchanged uneasy looks.
"That's too risky."
"I know."
"If we miss—"
"I KNOW!!!"
The chief's expression hardened.
"But what choice do we have?"
His voice lowered.
"We can't sacrifice hundreds of lives."
Silence filled the room.
"I'll discuss it with the military."
"Do it fast."
The chief looked at the clock.
"We don't have time."
Captain Song Jinyu received the orders from above.
