"Forget it, help me increase the Desert Eagle's bullet power and reduce its recoil. Also, select the body gene modification project and restore my body injuries…"
After a moment of hesitation,
Javier finally chose these three. The Desert Eagle, as his main weapon, was much more convenient to carry than the M500. Therefore, Javier preferred to use the Desert Eagle. The M500 Revolver's barrel was too large even to stuff into his pants, let alone hide it in a gun belt. It was incredibly cumbersome—
Thus, Javier's choice to strengthen the Desert Eagle was absolutely correct. Moreover, each weapon enhancement required 50 points, gradually increasing thereafter. To fully upgrade this gun, Javier would probably need to complete more missions.
At the same time, among the body gene modification options, there was also an option to restore body injuries. Although his body could not be modified at present, it could repair some fatal injuries, such as Javier's ribs, which were almost broken earlier.
"Buzz…"
Under the system's golden finger repair,
A faint green light gathered on Javier's chest, a light almost imperceptible to the naked eye. In just a blink, Javier felt his body, which had been on the verge of falling apart, become strong and powerful again.
Of course,
Several weapon enhancements cost 200 points, and body repair cost 100 points. His original meager 600 points were now halved, leaving Javier with a helpless expression. It was truly expensive, and he had no idea why it cost so much!
Although the body injury repair was only 100 points, it wouldn't always be 100 points. This was determined by the host's own strength. For example, Javier was currently just an ordinary person, so naturally, it was 100 points. When his body was strengthened, the repair price would become higher.
"Ding—!"
"Weapon: Desert Eagle.50AE"
"Enhancement: Bullet power increased by 0.4 times, maximum 2 times."
"Enhancement: Recoil reduced by 0.4 times, maximum 2 times."
Good heavens, even with all modifications complete, the Desert Eagle's power could only be increased by a maximum of 2 times, equivalent to firing two bullets simultaneously. However, Javier quickly came to terms with it after a moment's thought.
No choice.
This was the Resident Evil world.
A Desert Eagle bullet with 2 times the power was already strong enough. Any higher would not conform to the laws of science. A small pistol firing with the power of an anti-materiel sniper rifle… Javier had no doubt he would be dissected.
In comparison,
This was already quite humane and not as overpowered as imagined—
Looking at the remaining 301 points in his hand, Javier had no intention of holding back. Keeping them was useless; what if he kicked the bucket? It was better to spend them all on strengthening himself. Thus, without any hesitation… Javier immediately clicked on the "Technical Ability Learning" option in the Merchant system.
"Name: An Actor's Self-Cultivation"
"Type: Book"
"Selling Price: 50 points"
"Effect: Become an excellent actor within one month. Young man, do not hesitate, the throne of a Hollywood movie emperor awaits you!"
…
"Name: How to Become an Idol Trainee and Basketball Ambassador in Two and a Half Years"
"Type: CD Disc"
"Selling Price: 100 points"
"Effect: As the title suggests… it can make you a handsome idol trainee and NBA Basketball Ambassador in just two and a half years, leading you to the pinnacle of life, a resounding success!"
…
"Name: Pistol Mastery"
…
"Name: Rifle Mastery"
…
"Name: Close-Quarters Combat Mastery"
…
"Name: Gun Kata"
"Type: Firearms Skill (Big Mistake, Huge Mistake)"
"Selling Price: 300 points"
"Effect: Originates from the intelligence-taxing movie 'Wanted', also known as Gun Tremor Art. It is said that when the heart rate reaches above 200 and adrenaline surges, one can visually perceive the bullet's firing trail and awaken the assassin's bloodline. By rapidly flicking the wrist at the moment a pistol fires a bullet, one can change its direction as it exits the barrel, allowing for curved shots to hit enemies in blind spots. Hence, Gun Kata (Gun Tremor Art) (Forced)—"
Chapter 58: Aftermath
According to Newton's First Law, also known as the Law of Inertia, force is the cause of changes in an object's state of motion. Without force, an object will either remain at rest or continue to move uniformly in a straight line in one direction forever.
After a bullet leaves the barrel, regardless of its initial velocity, it is only subject to gravity and air resistance (friction). This means the net force on it is downwards and backward, so it will only decelerate and fall downwards.
Because the muzzle velocity is extremely fast relative to the acceleration of falling, gravity and friction can be ignored over short distances. At this point, it can be considered free from external forces and will also move uniformly in a straight line.
Even considering only gravity, it would only perform a not-so-obvious projectile motion, i.e., a parabola, and it would be impossible for its trajectory to change in any direction other than the vertical—
…
Therefore,
True Gun "Tremor" Art does not exist.
Nor is there any cool five-consecutive-whip lightning flash of phlegm from a pine cone, firing bullets with a flick. However… this is the Resident Evil world, and Newton's laws of physics are not so strict here.
To put it bluntly—
Newton's sage-like principles are not that powerful in Resident Evil. Generally… in other planes, people even carry his coffin board around and play with it.
Therefore,
Gun "Tremor" Art does exist.
Javier looked at the Gun Kata in front of him with a helpless expression. Among everything in the mall, this was the only somewhat reliable item. Other practical skills had not refreshed, so in a sense, Javier had no choice.
Furthermore,
Things like Pistol Mastery, including Close-Quarters Combat Mastery, did not need to be purchased. Because, again… this was the Resident Evil world, not a simple soldier's playground. These things had no special effect against zombies. Were you planning to engage in close combat and fight zombies?
Or were you planning to fight a Tyrant several meters tall with your fists?
So… before acquiring body gene enhancements, these things were useless. As for Pistol Mastery, for a shooting genius like Javier, he could master these things in just a few months of practice, so there was no need to waste points.
After much deliberation…
It seemed only the unrealistic Gun Kata could quickly improve combat power. So, with no other choice, Javier could only use his remaining 300 points to purchase Gun Kata. Looking at the mere 1 point left on his panel, Javier's face was filled with bitterness.
Alright—
As long as he didn't die, that was enough. Money could be earned again. If he died, then he truly would have money with no life to spend it.
"Ding…"
"Gun Kata purchased successfully. 300 points spent, 1 point remaining. Now beginning to learn Gun Kata skill. Host, please prepare—"
The usual electronic mechanical female voice sounded in Javier's ears. As the system panel in front of him turned blue and transformed into a ray of light, it rapidly surged into Javier's mind. At this moment… Javier felt a tremendous change in his body.
A memory not his own entered his mind, including changes in his arm's muscle memory, gaining a practiced gun-flicking motion, as if he had rehearsed it countless times. At the same time, Javier could clearly perceive his heart rate changes,
Whether it was high or low…
It was all clear.
It was as if, whenever Javier wished, with a gentle flick of his wrist, he could fire the Desert Eagle's bullets in a full 360-degree direction with no blind spots, even with curved shots! It was outrageous!
Could it be…
This was the legendary Gun Kata · Supreme Esotericism · Pine Cone Phlegm Tremor Five-Consecutive-Whip! With lightning speed, in 0.0001 seconds, simultaneously unleash five consecutive strikes at maximum velocity. No matter where the enemy is, they can be easily killed with this supreme esotericism.
It was the highest esotericism created by the most reputable martial artist, theorist, sophist, face-saving expert, swollen-faced but hard-mouthed expert, known as Old Horse Knows the Way, Treating a Dead Horse as if it Were Alive, Red Hare Among Horses, Lu Bu Among Men, the Grandmaster of Hunyuan Tai Chi, Senior Ma Baoguo.
How could it be integrated into mere firearm shooting techniques? Its astonishing power was evident.
This was the highest purity of "skill"—!
Alright,
The ingredients were slightly complex.
Simply put… this Gun Kata could indeed be used in this world where Newton's laws of physics were not so strict, and its effect was quite good. Therefore, Javier felt capable again, which was why he babbled on for so long.
…
"Wait!"
"Javier, Billy, look what that is up there! I really chose the right path; this elevator platform truly leads to the Institute's exit! This is great… finally, we don't have to perish together in this godforsaken place!"
Just as Javier was immersed in the system panel, an excited shout pulled his thoughts back. Rebecca, the girl, was currently gesturing wildly, pointing ahead of the elevator platform and exclaiming.
Javier, regaining his senses,
Also quickly looked forward.
Indeed…
Ahead of them,
There was a bright tunnel exit.
And the scenery before the tunnel exit was not some biochemical factory base, but a lush green lawn and a brilliant orange-red sunrise. The tunnel exit led to the side of a hill, and it happened to be early morning, when the eastern sky was turning pale. Therefore, the three of them were very fortunate to witness a beautiful sunrise. The brilliant, warm sunlight slowly filtered through the clouds, gently spreading across the land, casting a beautiful, sparkling glow, as if draped in a thin veil.
This beautiful scene,
Also signified the three of Javier's survival after disaster—!
"Buzz…"
"Click—!"
Just then,
The elevator platform had reached the end of the tunnel opening. There were no more tracks ahead, and it could no longer proceed. The three of them quickly jumped off and ran out of the tunnel opening.
"Beep beep beep…"
"Beep beep beep…"
"Beep beep beep…"
"The self-destruct countdown for the Cadre Training Institute has ended. The self-destruct countdown for the Cadre Training Institute has ended. Self-destruction and destruction will now commence. Self-destruction and destruction will now commence—!"
Just as Javier and the other two successfully ran out of the tunnel opening, the Cadre Training Institute's self-destruct began. In the deepest control center, a red bomb suddenly dropped, creating a domino effect. The above-ground Institute, the underground Institute, the biochemical factory, and every corner of the Institute—all hidden bombs began to explode!
"Buzz…"
"Boom—!"
A sky-shattering explosion suddenly erupted.
Javier and the other two, who had just escaped the tunnel opening, heard a terrifying sonic boom behind them, their eardrums ringing. Immediately, a powerful gust of air slammed them to the ground, throwing them violently onto the grassy surface. Countless debris and dust blew over their heads.
Turning to look,
They saw the once massive Cadre Training Institute instantly turn into fragmented ruins, like a block house instantly blown apart by a firecracker. Walls, glass, roofs, all annihilated in an instant. The various rooms inside also vanished into nothingness, not a single one remaining, all reduced to piles of ruins and debris on the ground.
Even the original underground Institute was blown into a huge crater, as if a sinkhole was hidden within, with a very deep depression. Not only was it pitch black inside, but even the underground waterways were blown open, and surging underground river water began to pour in continuously. Perhaps in a few more hours, it would become a lake.
The spectacular power of this explosion,
Caused immense sighing…
Umbrella Corporation truly left no survivors in its actions. With an explosion of this magnitude, all data and equipment would be incinerated by the high temperature. Even the underground Institute turned into a vast underground lake. Even if there were any surviving data, it would be deeply buried underground. And who would expend great effort to search for seemingly remaining data in an underground lake?
No…
It should be that no one would choose to do so at all,
Because it was too time-consuming and laborious.
No organization, including the United States Government, had that kind of leisure. Therefore… under this explosion, the Institute's secrets would be completely and utterly spread!
"Damn it…"
"These people are truly despicable and shameless. The Institute was self-destructed so thoroughly that no useful information can be found!"