Seeing the two of them staring at him, Liu Hong smiled.
"Surprised? There are some things you aren't the only ones who know. Our goal is the same—to get off the train. Now, explain to them why I want to get off. I don't have time right now; the train is about to reach Korea, and Kagoshima comes after that. These are the warmest places this train will pass through in Asia. We have to get off. According to your plan, by the time Klainer gathers enough people, we'll already be at the North Pole. Since the temperature outside hasn't fully recovered yet, won't it be even colder at the North Pole? If it weren't taking too long to reach the equator, and with no idea what will happen afterward, I'd even consider getting off near the equator."
Hearing Liu Hong say this, Namgoong Minsu knew that he indeed shared the same goal, and that getting off here was indeed much better than waiting until the train reached the freezing cold. Without saying anything more, he followed Liu Hong's words and began explaining Liu Hong's intentions and discoveries to the others.
Meanwhile, Liu Hong was not idle; he pulled Gilliam toward a corner where there was a communication device to contact Wilford. Curtis and Edgar followed closely, as they did not trust Gilliam. Liu Hong didn't mind—if they wanted to follow, let them.
Chapter 50