Another person was frantically tearing at his own clothes; the gas contacting the skin would cause a burning sensation, then blistering, and finally, ulceration.
Those soldiers exposed skin already had dense patches of red spots.
Zakavi's breathing quickened.
His thumb remained pressed on the remote control, maintaining the pressure.
According to design, this position needed to be held for ten seconds to ensure all detonation signals were sent.
Five, six, seven…
More explosions occurred throughout the city.
This time not to release gas, but to create chaos, block roads, and generate airflow.
Pre-set explosives at major intersections and under bridges were detonated, ruins blocking retreat routes; explosives set on rooftops created upward shockwaves to disturb air currents, allowing the gas to diffuse better.
Eight, nine, ten.
Zakavi released his thumb.
The red indicator light on the remote flickered three times, then went out.
