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Mary was awakened by the rumble of a helicopter.The helicopter just happened to land on the lawn directly in front of her window.She glanced at her watch: five thirty in the morning.Before dawn.The aircraft's fuselage is marked with the symbol of the US military: khaki camouflage stripes.Mary saw a tall black man in military uniform stepping off the plane.The rotation of the helicopter's rotor gradually slows down and eventually stops.Anderson and another man Mary hadn't met went up to greet the tall man and walked him into the embassy. Mary washed up quickly, trying to straighten her disheveled hair as much as possible, her expression still hopeless in the mirror.She blamed herself, she still cared about appearance at this time, but at the same time she was extremely nervous.Coming here by helicopter so early, I think this person has a lot of background.

Soon, someone knocked on her door. please come in.Mary said. Anderson walked in, followed by Rafael.Oh, you've changed, that's good.Someone came over and wanted to talk to you.Please come with me. He brought Mary and Raphael to the meeting room.It was much more comfortable here than the room where she was interrogated.The African American who got off the plane greeted her in English and introduced himself, I am Bob.Lieutenant Halliberg, a psychologist with the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command.His voice was low and calm, and he held out his big hand to Mary.Mary thought his handshake was appropriate.

Mr. Halliberg, I assure you, we are not crazy.Mary said. Halliberg laughed.Oh, I'm not here for this.Please sit down. Mary and Raphael sat down on the soft leather cushions.Anderson served coffee for everyone and sat down as well. Need I recount the whole story?Mary asked. no need.Halliberg replied, I have read Anderson's transcript.That's why I'm here.You may be the key to solving the mystery.This mystery has cost me a lot of energy these days.He told Mary and Rafael that not long ago, four American soldiers shot and killed Iranian children in Baghdad.Do you think it was the pheromone you mentioned to Mr. Anderson that caused the murder?

very similar.Mary replied, judging from what you just said, it should be. Halliberg nodded.I also believe so.I have a few more questions.First one: Are you sure pheromones don't work for women? I'm just speculating.Mary replied that while the men in the tent were all losing their minds, I didn't even have a reaction. From what I know of pheromones, they only work on one gender.At this moment, Raphael interjected and said that it was correct.Halliberg went on to say, however, that we were fighting against something entirely new.Human research on pheromones has just begun.However, until now, it has been believed that pheromones are of little significance to humans.In the nose of our ancestors, the vomeronasal organ (annotation: the small hole in the front third of the nasal cavity, which can only be seen with a magnifying glass) was originally specialized in sensing pheromones. Most modern humans have bent it.What is the effect of the rest, most scientists doubt.However, humans can receive pheromones through the ordinary sense of smell.Women who live in the same apartment are known to have their menstrual cycles gradually become more consistent over time.This should be the effect of pheromones!In men's sweat, pheromones are also found, which can stimulate female lust.But the potency is very low.The pheromone perfume widely circulated on the Internet claims to make women happy, but it is all nonsense!

You mean, you don't believe we're dealing with a pheromone?Raphael asked. Halliberg hesitated, as if to answer cautiously.No, I don't mean that.Until we get our hands on this fragrance, no verdict on it.However, from what Miss Asher described, I also thought it was a pheromone.However, this pheromone has a role that has never been discovered.I surmise that this fragrance does not exist in nature.Even if there is, it is only extremely rare.However, it is clear that the man's brain still retains the ancient response structure. Halliberg turned to face Mary.You said, do you think Narif .Auduma will use pheromones to sabotage the Riyadh peace summit.How did you come to this conclusion?

I made this association when I saw in his tent a brochure for the hotel where the meeting would be held.In addition, Auduma once quoted a sentence to me: use the strength of the opponent to defeat the opponent. This is the basic idea of ​​Wing Chun.Halliberg said it was a further extension of martial arts. Mary nodded.Auduma was very intelligent and well educated.He and Andre.Berg met when he was studying in Heidelberg.I believe that he had premeditated this matter.The Baghdad incident may well have been just a test. Halliberg rolled his eyes.You said it was just a test?This test nearly ruined our foreign policy.Regardless of the intention, would you be able to tell if someone cast this pheromone near you?

Can.It has a strange scent, like an exotic spice, which is impressive. Halliberg looked at Mary gravely.Miss Ashe, would you like to accompany me to Riyadh?You are the only one to find that pheromone.You can make a big difference to my country and the world if you are willing to help us. good.Mary answered. what about me?Raphael yelled, I want to go too! Halliberg shook his head.I'm sorry, but I can't bring one more person who has not passed the security check. It's already difficult to pass the security check.You know, I'm not omnipotent either.Also, you can't help me locally.

What does it mean?Raphael yelled angrily. You are a man.With you, there will be an added risk factor. Raphael looked at Mary for help. Mary thought for a moment, wondering if she should fight for him.Perhaps, she could force Halliberg to take Rafael with him.But Halliberg was right: Rafael couldn't be much help when he got there.If Auduma really intended to attack Summit, she would only put him in unnecessary danger.So Mary smiled sadly.You should go back to Germany first! He stared at Mary, tongue-tied, with wounded pride in his eyes.After going through so many difficulties, she now dumped him.He shook his head despondently.

sorry!Mary told him. Rafael didn't answer. Halliberg got up and said: Come with me, we can't afford to waste time.He checked his watch.In six hours, the summit will begin.Mr. Anderson said that you have obtained temporary passports at the German embassy.Can you give it to me? Mary hurried back to her room.Rafael followed closely behind.He looked at her silently, like a whipped dog. rafael i never mind.He just said, I can understand.No one needs me anyway.That's it. Mary remembered what had happened yesterday in the hotel room, in front of the hotel she had seen on TV where the summit was held.She took a step forward and quickly kissed him on the lips.See you in Berlin!

Rafael opened his eyes in surprise.goodbye!He muttered bewilderedly, clearly confused.She said goodbye to him with a smile, and walked out of the conference room with Halliberg. The interior of a military helicopter is spacious and simple.There are no comfortable armchairs, only benches on either side.I should have given you the passenger seat, Halliberg said, but I couldn't.I have to make several wireless calls. Mary smiled.It doesn't matter.Compared with the means of transportation I used a few days ago, this is simply a luxury airliner. Halliberg laughed, too.Please fasten your seat belt.Unfortunately, you cannot eat during the flight.However, there is water here.He said, sitting next to the driver.The plane has already started.After a while, the fuselage was raised.

Through the window, Mary saw gray streets and bungalows like an endless ocean.Between the oceans, the blue and white Nile rivers shuttle in a V shape.She even recognized the Hilton Hotel near the banks of the Nile from a group of strangely shaped yellow ocher buildings. The helicopter flew higher and higher, heading northeast.Soon, the earth tone becomes monotonous.Mary saw Halliberg speaking on the walkie-talkie.The tall man had been very calm so far, but now, he seemed a little nervous. Jim, I'll tell you again what I just said: Pheromones, once brought into the restaurant, drive your men crazy and make them a deadly hazard!You must forbid them to bear arms! That's exactly what I can't do.In the anti-tapping digital phone, Jim.Crete's voice came through Halliberg's earphones clearly and accurately.I will value her story and tighten up security at the entrance.Still, like I said, that's just a story.We don't have any evidence that what she said is true.What if that German woman is also a terrorist?What if she and Auduma were actually on the same team?Perhaps, this pheromone story is all this woman's imagination, and we did what you said. Wouldn't that be a big mistake?What if Olduma somehow managed to let an armed element slip in? Don't you think it's impossible? Yes, that's what I mean, and I believe so.However, I still get it wrong sometimes. You can also be wrong about the dangers this pheromone can cause. True, but I still insist on one point: we have no proof.I asked a biochemist in our lab at Langley.Such pheromones do not exist in the world, he said.Not present in animals, not in any biological form. So far, there has been little research on the effects of pheromones on humans, whether in animals or in nature. It is possible.Even if such substances theoretically exist, I would not compromise the security of the summit.This German woman attacked one of our embassy guards.Do you believe that a friendly tourist would do such a thing?Let’s be honest: her escape from the Olduma camp is a bit far-fetched, don’t you think?It sounds more like a thriller novelist's imagination! Halliberg breathed a sigh of relief.At least, Crete had read the interrogation transcripts he forwarded, and did not take it lightly.Look, Jim, I can understand, this story is unbelievable.I ask you to do a good deed: block off the meeting area and keep out any bearers.During the meeting, all the doors of the conference hall were locked.Please do it! Lock all the doors?Are you crazy?What if there is a fire?I can't lock up all the leaders of the country, can I? Halliberg shook his head helplessly.It's really hard to change Crete's mind.His only chance is to identify the terrorists and stop them in time.If only it were not too late to do so.We'll be in Riyadh in less than three hours.Then rush to the hotel immediately. OK, see you later, Bob. Halliberg glanced back at the German woman.She is dozing off.Now, all his hopes were pinned on this woman. As they approached Riyadh, a new problem arose.Officials in Saudi Arabia refused to issue permission for the Halliberg helicopter to land.All airspace in and around Riyadh was closed during the peace summit.Only the special planes of the heads of state who have been notified in advance are allowed to land at King Khalid Airport.The personnel on board went through strict security check procedures before being sent directly to the hotel by helicopter. Although the U.S. security agencies have gained anti-terrorism control, the airspace is still in the hands of the Saudis.Rigid Saudi security officials insisted that Halliberg's helicopters land only at military airfields.It is a two-hour drive from downtown Riyadh.The officer even threatened to send an interceptor plane over if they forced their way. Halliberg tried unsuccessfully to track down a senior Saudi intelligence official.Even Crete couldn't get in touch.In the final stage of the upcoming summit, the place has entered a first-level alert, and it is tense and busy. No need to rush.Halliberg tried in vain to calm himself down.This peace of mind had served him well in the past.He already had a premonition that this time, Jim.Crete was wrong.Mary.Ashe was right.The peace summit is under enormous threat and they will be late.