What does it mean to get a perfect score on the college entrance exam but then go missing?

Tan Chengli was a witness when Qin Ze last single-handedly attacked the USS Ronald Reagan.

Therefore, he understood all too well the significance of the name Qin Ze.

Even the most bizarre and outlandish things become reasonable once Qin Ze's name is added to them.

Old Tan, I need to ask you for a favor.

This rain bomb is about to fly out of our territory.

This thing has a very obvious infrared signature, so you need to be prepared.

Tan Chengli understood immediately.

Beyond his East China Sea defense zone lies another country's air defense identification zone.

That half has no friends, only enemies.

Whether it's the little people, the monkeys, or the mold on their territory.

What would you do if you saw this missile?

"I understand, Lao Wu. You should report this to your superiors as soon as possible."

"I've instructed the frontline troops to prepare for an attack."

"If they overreact, I'll strike first!"

Wu Changjiang: "That would be best, but I don't think they'll dare to react."

……

……

at the same time.

The island nation of Tokyo.

Air and Space Self-Defense Force Headquarters.

Air Force Commander Yamauchi and Wada strode into the command room.

How bad is the situation?

The junior officer immediately stood up to report.

"Three minutes ago, the radar detected an unusual signal."

"Extremely fast, reaching Mach 22."

"Currently jumping up and down the Carmen line!"

"The signal was clearly detected, but due to its unusual trajectory, our air defense forces were unable to determine the impact point."

Yamauchi Wada thought to himself, "This is bad: it's the Sanger ballistic missile, an intercontinental ballistic missile!"

As a small country, especially one whose military has been weakened.

When Xiao Rizi sees someone like Zhou Dao, he feels a natural sense of envy and fear.

They envy it because they can't have it.

The fear stemmed from the fact that two of the neighbors owned this device, and the guns were usually aimed at their own homes.

This time.

A continental missile appeared above its own airspace.

Yamauchi Wada's heart was in his throat.

"Inform the Minister of Defense immediately!"

"Simultaneously sound the nationwide air raid sirens!"

"All frontline air defense units, immediately move to combat positions! All Patriot and Aegis systems, prepare for battle..."

Before he could finish speaking...

A subordinate officer interrupted, "But sir! This is a Sänger trajectory! We can't even calculate its impact point!"

"Fool! Even so, we must try our best, even if it means risking our lives!"

Officer: "But sir! The US has the authority to deploy Aegis and Patriot missiles. Shouldn't we ask for permission first?"

Although Yamauchi Wada is the top commander of the entire Air and Space Self-Defense Force.

However, he wielded very little real power; at most, he could only mobilize a few people.

If any equipment needs to be moved, regardless of size, permission from Lieutenant General Jost is required.

But today.

Yamauchi Wada felt he had to break with convention.

"Idiot! Transfer him first, then ask for permission!"

"Later!"

"The mold will be buried with it!"

Done.

He looked at the clerk at the end of the command console.

"Immediately have the foreign affairs department send letters to the University of Tokyo and the Russians, questioning who launched the intercontinental ballistic missile, what its target was, and why they didn't report it!"

Besides taking those minimal protective measures.

All that was left for Yamauchi and Wada was impotent rage.

No matter what kind of international guide appears above them, its source can only be China or Russia.

Both companies have the capability and the reason to deploy their own continental guides.

or!

The most likely scenario is that this intercontinental ballistic missile was just part of their exercise, intended as a deterrent.

In this way, you'll have a slight advantage and can argue your case based on reason.

One minute later.

The foreign affairs department responded.

"Sir!"

"The foreign affairs department has already inquired with the Russians."

"The other side insists that there are no such military activities."

Yamauchi Wada: "What about the University of Tokyo?"

"The University of Tokyo said, 'It's just a routine research activity, so don't be too nervous.'"

Yamauchi and Wada were stunned.

What is scientific research activity?

Does that mean you've admitted it?

Is this Mach 22 flying object something from the University of Tokyo?

but!

What kind of scientific research activities would use a Mach 22 guide?

"Damn it! Is Tokyo University treating us like kids?"

"Immediately lodge a protest through foreign affairs channels!"

"They've gone too far!"

……

……

At this moment.

It's the same Yokota base, in a building next door.

The Japan-based mold command has initiated an emergency response.

"Reporting, Commander!"

"The space-based infrared early warning satellite is tracking the signal throughout its trajectory and has determined a rough estimate of the ballistic trajectory!"

"The AN/TPY-2 X-band forward-looking radar has also been integrated for tracking."

"The Aegis system at sea has also been added to the monitoring network, and the signals are good; it can be directly guided."

"The target signal is currently stable and can be continuously monitored!"

Jost looked at the big screen in front of him, feeling a little uneasy.

He immediately initiated the response procedure after discovering the anomaly.

At first, they thought it was just an abnormal signal.

However, as more and more monitoring devices are connected, everyone's brows furrow more and more.

"It's definitely Director Zhou."

"But what is his intention?"

Is it a strike? Or a deterrent exercise?

With these questions in mind, Fourth Master Qiao looked at the calculation team again.

"Can you determine its exact landing point?"

The settlement team's machines were practically smoking from all the banging, but there were no reliable results.

"Sir, the large model's predictions have repeatedly failed to reach a complete consensus."

"The target kept jumping back and forth inside and outside the atmosphere, making its trajectory extremely difficult to determine."

"At any point of jump, he could change course and go downwards."

Jost felt a little heartbroken after hearing this.

This was the worst-case scenario he could imagine; he had no way of discerning the missile's intent.

"There's no other way; we can only prepare for a defensive attack!"

"Radar team! Can you maintain effective and continuous tracking?"

Radar team: "Sir, tracking is clear, ready to guide interception at any time!"

"Okay! I have reported to Indo-Pacific Command and NORAD to initiate joint missile defense coordination."

"All Aegis ships are under continuous fire control monitoring."

"All bases are on DEFCON 3/4 emergency readiness. Personnel are in bunkers. Fighter jets are scrambled. Nuclear, biological and chemical (NBC) protection is activated."

"Once the warhead changes course, intercept it immediately."

But soon.

The air defense team reported a less than optimistic outlook.

"Sir, given the current situation, we only have about twenty seconds left after the warhead changes course."

"At this time, patriots are not very useful."

"Even if the Indo-Pacific Command's sea-based midcourse defense system is activated, it will probably be of little use."

Jost: "What are you trying to say?"

Air defense team: "This warhead... is probably unstoppable!"

The officers in the air defense team work on the front lines year-round.

When he saw the radar trajectory, he knew that the warhead was well beyond the interception capabilities of the mold.

It's fine if it doesn't change course and goes downwards.

If they change course, it will be fatal.