Infinity, progress from Arasaka

Tsk, apart from the electromagnetic cannon that can barely be used by a single soldier due to power supply difficulties, the military has quite a few hidden black technology goodies...

Vera stood up from in front of the huge screen in the reception hall of the Military Science Building and walked out of the building.

Raccoon City was destroyed, and Umbrella's evidence of guilt was made public ahead of schedule due to her defection, and it was more conclusive than the original timeline. Sanctions and freezes against Umbrella worldwide were like a domino effect, and even African countries dared to confiscate Umbrella's assets.

Soon, with the disintegration of Umbrella, biochemical crisis incidents around the world will intensify.

Vera always has a feeling that the raccoon incident and the sanctions against Umbrella are both BOW proliferation orders.

Once Umbrella falls, more and more strange forces that hold Umbrella's legacy or claim to be Umbrella's successors will emerge like mushrooms after rain.

Today BOW appears in this black market, tomorrow they fall into the hands of certain terrorists and gangsters, and the day after tomorrow the technology related to some virus is in the hands of this or that anti-government organization or unstable government...

Vera could only say that Spencer did a great job. He had built a virus research institute in some corner of the world, either on this island or in some remote place... As long as someone was willing to search for it, there would always be some gains.

The collapse and disintegration of Umbrella is inevitable.

When the wall falls, everyone pushes it down. The Global Pharmaceutical Federation has used public relations to kick Umbrella out and started contacting Vera, intending to let Vera's military technology take over Umbrella's position.

The Global Pharmaceutical Federation, an organization of pharmaceutical companies around the world. Umbrella is a member of its board of directors.

She wasn't going to interfere too much.

William Birkin can attest that I, Vera Adelheid, have never been a fan of excessive research in biochemical virus technology!

She was going to sell something else.

Security and military contracting services.

This protection naturally also includes defense and emergency suppression against biological and chemical crisis incidents.

Remember, the bigger the waves, the more expensive the fish.

wow-

Walking out of the Military Science Building, Vera's appearance immediately caused the surrounding reporters to become agitated, and they all rushed over.

Vera walked naturally towards the podium, her back to the giant LED curtain wall screen that had been installed not long ago in the Military Science Building. On it, the broadcast images of Raccoon City's sterilization operations such as "inhibitor rainfall, carpet bombing, and nuclear explosion" continued to flash.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I have to report a piece of sad news to you now. After the assessment report of MSF and UBCS, who are fighting on the front line, and the deadly infection threat of the T virus, after consultation with the President and Congress, the military launched a sterilization operation in Raccoon City at 6 o'clock this morning to prevent the virus from spreading to the entire United States. But this action also caused Raccoon City to disappear from the earth."

"This is undoubtedly a tragedy. We don't have time to grieve or feel sad. We need to remember the painful lessons of this time and never let such a tragedy happen again..."

With sincere words and full of emotion, Vera stared at the haggard makeup she had learned last night and made a righteous declaration: "Although I am the CEO of Militech now, I will never forget that I was once a member of Umbrella. This is a mistake I will spend my whole life to make up for."

"I declare that the Military Technology will establish a biological and chemical defense and radioactive pollution prevention research center in Raccoon City. I will never let Raccoon City become a pain for Colorado..."

The dagger is revealed.

Hey, rebuilding a city after a nuclear explosion is something Arasaka is very familiar with.

Vera can proudly declare that no one knows more about radioactive pollution control than me. After a year or so, we will gradually produce results. Although the military science department will take the majority of this work, which is a manifestation of Vera's social responsibility, the Colorado state and federal government must allocate funds if they say so.

As long as there are results and a little cover-up, Vera can report the funding at will.

Pure profit.

...

An hour later, the White House.

"Simmons Security Advisor."

"Executive Officer Russell."

Vera and Simmons met in the Office of the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. After they sat down, Simmons started the conversation. "Ms. Vera, I have to admire your ambition and sense of responsibility. I wish you success in your research."

Simmons' praise came from the heart.

Although he was the first to propose the nuclear destruction of Raccoon City, he was essentially a pacifist, just a little extreme and radical. He was also upset that there was a city ruin destroyed by a nuclear bomb in his homeland. This was different from the nuclear test in Nevada.

To put it in gaming terms, an hour ago, Vera's speech touched Simmons' G-spot, and his favorability rose again.

"It's just to make myself feel better."

Simmons smiled and poured Vera a glass of cider while talking about the follow-up measures of Raccoon City. "Vera, tell me, how can we prevent the Raccoon City incident from happening again? How can we prevent it?" he said thoughtfully.

Ding.

After a moment's hesitation, Vera took out a metal cigarette case and glanced at Simmons. He showed a look of please go ahead. With the crisp sound of the lighter being turned on, the flame rose. Vera held the lady's cigarette between her two slender fingers, lit it and took a puff. "To understand them, we can prevent them."

"Oh?"

Simmons showed an interested expression and leaned forward. "I'd like to hear more about it."

"Establish a strategic biohazard prevention department. The old method is to recruit people from the former Umbrella 'White' and 'Blue' umbrella departments. In exchange for long-term service to the Federation, their guilt can be appropriately reduced. It can be used, but it must be used with caution. I believe the White House has already made a plan."

"I really can't hide it from you."

Simmons extended an invitation, "Vera, are you interested in participating in the establishment of a bioterrorism defense organization?"

"Not interested in."

Tsk, this shows that he is interested in the super virus and is trying it out.

After taking a sip of cider, Vera refused outright, shaking her head with a lack of interest. "If you want technical support or customized equipment, come to me. I will definitely help you. But... my research is at a critical juncture, the next generation of enhanced prosthetics, so I don't have time."

"..." Simmons laughed in silence. That's right.

If Vera were asked to form a bioterrorism defense organization, she probably wouldn't do it, let alone a private or official one. She has her own career and hobbies, and is an absolute genius.

They are strategic allies.

"But..." Vera changed the subject and said, "Your words reminded me. I thought of someone you might be interested in." It was as if she had no idea that Simmons had become interested in the super virus.

As an ally, Vera added, "If you want to organize a bioterrorism defense organization, you will undoubtedly need top-notch researchers in terms of professionalism."

"Who is your choice?"

"Arnie Birkin."

...

Military Science Building, Washington.

Not a big room.

"Mom, Dad..." The girl murmured in her dream while curled up on the sofa. Her little face was already covered with tears.

The pale-faced woman with blonde hair and blue eyes stroked the girl's back tenderly, "Xue Li, Xue Li, don't cry... Mom is here."

Squeak.

Thumb thump——

"Arnie Birkin, Executive Officer Russell wants to see you."

The company guard pushed the door open and the loud noise woke the girl up. The adorable girl immediately buried her head behind her mother in fear, sticking half of her head out and looking at these fully-armed "thugs" with fear in her eyes.

"Annie Birkin, I thought she was dead. Although she is not as good as William, she is also a rare talent in virology."

An unfamiliar male voice.

"It's just a casual act. I won't vent my anger on William's widow... Besides, everyone in this family seems to have a grudge against me." Vera's voice.

A shadow enveloped Annie.

"Yani Birkin, I have no ill will towards your family. Now there is an opportunity in front of you. An opportunity to remain incognito, sever your relationship with William Birkin, let Sydney grow up safely, and serve the Federation."

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Chapter 040: T-Virus Arrives in Night City

Yani Birkin was taken by Derek C. Simmons.

Shirley Birkin was left to remain at Vera's Military Technology.

On the surface, she is an orphan of the Raccoon City disaster and is being raised by a military welfare agency, but in reality, she is a hostage. Well, Vera is the honorary dean.

It was impossible for her to completely trust Annie, or perhaps she was also wary of Simmons.

Although Vera has ten thousand ways to monitor Annie, it is rational to speculate that Annie's greatest advantage is that she loves someone with all her heart. Before, it was Dr. William. Even when the other party turned into a G creature, she did not give up on awakening her husband. In the original timeline, she died because of this.

Today, Dr. William, as a target of military science product exhibition, has been reduced to ashes.

Annie was forcibly abducted from the underground research institute by MSF, changing her fate where she should have died. And Shirley is still alive. As long as her daughter is alive, it is very unlikely that Annie will act recklessly or go crazy.

This is also the reason why Vera dared to use her and gave her to Simmons.

As a condition, Annie became a federal secret employee, and Vera would not care how Simmons used her.

She would block the information that Shirley Birkin was Dr. William's daughter.

Well, thanks to Vera's fame, William Birkin, as her biggest disagreement in Umbrella and the biggest suspect in the Raccoon City incident, has a very bad reputation.

In the employment contract, Annie will have the opportunity to visit Shirley at the Junke Welfare Institute every month, with no time limit in the future. Junke will also give Shirley above-average educational opportunities and personalized development, including financial subsidies and anti-bullying care.

If Shirley died and there was no chain around her, Vera would kill Annie immediately.

Bullshit, as for the word "love", Vera can't guess the logic of Annie's behavior. Who knows if she will have a nightmare one day, recalling every little detail with William and Shirley, and then take her anger out on Vera, turning black and crazy and doing something messy that Vera will have to clean up.

"Mom...Mom, I want Mom."

After Annie was taken away, even though the room was filled with dolls, cute animal pillows, Barbie dolls and other things, and the decoration was very warm, Shirley still cried and curled up in a corner of the sofa, wiping her tears, and she didn't even dare to cry loudly because of fear. During the few days of the Raccoon City disaster, Shirley, who inherited her parents' smart mind, already knew that adults were very annoyed by that kind of sound.

Being sensible is lovable.

"Don't cry. This is just a temporary separation. Just like before, your mother is just out working. Be good... She will be back with you in a month at the latest."

Vera paused as she was about to leave the room, waved to the bodyguards and guards to leave the room, walked up to Shirley, bent her knees slightly, and gently rubbed the little bean's hair.

"Woo..."

Shirley stole a glance at Vera, then immediately dodged away.

"You should recognize me. I'm your father's colleague, a former colleague."

"Hmm..." Shirley nodded with tears in her eyes as she spoke softly, "Dad... Dad said you are a bad person..."

Vera: “…”

"What an honest and good child. As for whether I am the bad person your father said I am, I think you will make your own judgment when you grow up, Shirley." Vera's voice was soft, but it was unquestionable, "Raise your head..."

"Well..."

Shirley bit her lips lightly, and her pitiful little face slowly raised up.

"Remember what I look like. I am half your guardian. I will support you until you grow up. If you have any difficulties, feel free to contact me."

Vera took out a small silver-plated card from her pocket. It had a black background, a gold border, and bright red patterns. "This is my personal business card."

"We will not issue a replacement if it is lost, please keep it safe."

"...Um."

Squeak.

The sound of a door closing gently.

"Boss, Oswell E. Spencer's secret communication request." The secretary waiting outside the door saw Vera coming out, stepped forward, half a body behind Vera, and reported in a low voice: "As usual, don't answer it or ignore it?"

"As usual."

After Vera discovered and exposed the Raccoon City incident and Spencer's misappropriation of funds from the Black Umbrella department, she unilaterally cut off contact with Spencer.

Lao Deng, don't come near me!

"Let the MSF guards and the security departments of industrial parks in California and other states increase their vigilance, especially around my house and residence in San Francisco..."

After instructing her on some matters to prevent Old Deng from doing anything desperate, Vera was too lazy to bother any more and left the Washington Military Science Branch Building and headed for Capitol Hill. After some more wrangling, she would wait for an opportunity to leak the location of Spencer's family castle to the black market... and then, return to San Francisco.

...

three days later.

In San Francisco, the Military Technology Industrial Park is still undergoing a logo replacement and interior decoration renovation at the Industrial Park Headquarters Building.

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