No one would doubt the authenticity of his combat, and even less would anyone ask how Javier defeated Sadler, because everyone would only care about how serious his injuries were, and their attention would be diverted, so Javier wouldn't have to answer troublesome questions. It was simply flawless—
However, feeling the cold touch from Ada's tender fingers, Javier promised… this move of his was to avoid too much trouble and questioning, and definitely not to pick up girls. Who knew how Ada was the first one to find him, and she even felt heartache because of his injuries. This was too unusual!
Chapter 100: Invitation
"Javier…"
"Javier… Javier…?!"
The shouts in his ears grew louder. Taking this opportunity, Javier, who was acting, pretended to roll his throat with great difficulty, opening his eyes with much discomfort, and letting out a hoarse, low sound, like a hospital patient who had just recovered from a serious illness.
"That's great, you're finally awake."
"How do you feel? Is there any discomfort?"
Seeing Javier awaken, Ada, who had been guarding by his side, showed a relaxed expression on her cold face. This scoundrel could finally wake up.
At the same time, Ada also asked with great concern, which was truly rare.
However, looking at Ada's worried expression, Javier felt a bit guilty. He had overacted, and it seemed to have backfired a little. After all, he didn't dare to deceive Ada's feelings.
If Ada knew that he had been feigning death and acting all along, and hadn't actually suffered any injuries, then all the goodwill he had accumulated would be completely wiped out.
After all, Ada was naturally cold-hearted, like a thorny rose, rarely showing her vulnerable side to others, and her concern was seldom placed on others. Most of the time, Ada only cared about herself and wouldn't pay too much attention to the safety and lives of others.
And now… cough cough, if he were discovered, Javier estimated that Ada could stomp his head with a high heel. After all, an angry woman's temper is terrifying!
"Uh…"
"Sorry, I'm fine. Wait! What about Sadler? Is he dead? How long have I been unconscious?!"
Shaking his head, Javier indicated that he was fine, but soon he showed a startled expression, quickly and excitedly grabbing Ada's shoulder, acting like a patient with memory loss, eagerly asking about Sadler's situation, pretending that he had fainted during the battle.
Regarding this, Javier could only say, wonderful, truly wonderful!
His acting was simply superb. If he were to act in a movie, he should win an Oscar. After all, Javier even wanted to applaud his own acting; it was flawless.
"Sadler is already dead."
"It's truly shocking. I didn't expect Javier could actually kill Sadler. Was it with the broken rocket launcher next to you?"
"Sorry… we arrived late. If we had been earlier, no, even if we had agreed to your previous plan, you might not have suffered such serious injuries. We owe you a life, Javier!"
"This is Sadler's scepter, but the Plaga parasite attached to it has disappeared, and the surrounding infected are all convulsing and dying. It can be confirmed that Sadler is indeed dead."
Facing Javier's acting and urgent questions, Ada didn't have time to answer. Instead, Luis, who was beside them, answered first. He held the Plaga parasite's scepter, and after checking around for a long time, he confirmed that Sadler was truly dead, so he slowly explained to Javier.
And regarding Javier's self-sacrificing act, Luis expressed his deep gratitude.
Without Javier, perhaps they truly wouldn't have been able to leave this Isolated Island Base, and might even have been recaptured by Sadler. In a sense, Javier indeed saved their lives; there was no doubt about it!
"Is that so…?"
"Then I'm relieved. My body is fine, just some minor injuries. All the blood on me is from the surrounding infected monsters. In the final moment of the explosion, I was thrown by the strong shockwave and hit my head on the ground, which made me fall unconscious. So, you don't need to worry too much about my physical condition."
Listening to Luis's explanation, Javier smiled slightly, showing an expression that indicated a good outcome. At the same time, he took the opportunity to explain why he fainted, following Luis's words, and also stated that his body was fine.
Saying that… Javier slowly stood up from the ground.
"Hey, Javier…"
This strong demeanor greatly displeased Ada, who was beside him. She wanted to scold him, but seeing Javier get up so quickly, the words she was about to utter stopped at her lips, and she could only swallow them back. Forget it, she was too lazy to bother with this man anymore.
"Woof woof woof—!!!"
At this moment, an excited howl came from afar.
A white figure quickly darted out, and before Javier could react, he was swiftly tackled. A furry sensation, and his face was immediately licked by a warm tongue, covered in saliva.
It was White Wolf. Seeing his wolf king still alive, it was naturally very excited. Its originally drooping tail began to wag, looking more and more like a husky.
"Javier!"
"Are you okay? Sorry… I didn't have time to check your injuries. I was busy contacting my United States Government partner via satellite communication system, telling them the previous helicopter crashed and asking them to send a new one, so it took a little time!"
"Thank you for saving my life again this time. I owe you three favors. I really don't know when I'll be able to repay them. Are you interested in joining the United States Government after this incident? With your experience and strength, I believe you'll quickly stand out. If you need, I can introduce you to the President."
At this moment, Leon also slowly walked over from afar.
Looking at Javier, who was tackled by White Wolf on the ground, he immediately reached out and pulled him up. Leon looked at the scars on Javier's face and, like Luis, thanked him earnestly, finally asking with an intention to recruit him.
Because just now, Leon had reported the situation of the Isolated Island Base to his partner Hunnigan, asking her to dispatch a new helicopter, and also asked Hunnigan again what position he could get someone into the FBI with his authority and status as the President's bodyguard.
Because Leon genuinely felt sorry for Javier. This guy was an old fox, but also a talent. Instead of being left out, it would be better to officially incorporate him into the United States Government. This way, he would also have a friend to confide in within the United States Government, and wouldn't be alone.
Therefore, Leon continued to tentatively recruit Javier as an FBI member.
But unfortunately, Leon should have known from the beginning that this was impossible. After all, with Javier's personality, it would be very difficult for him to be constrained by others.
What's more… the United States Government is a mixed bag, with too many forces. If you don't mix well or choose the wrong side, you can easily be eliminated. From the very beginning, Javier had already given up the idea of joining the United States Government.
That thing was a large corporation. It was difficult for employees to get ahead, and even if they did, they could only be a department head, making it difficult to reach higher positions. Therefore, it wasn't worth it.
That's why Javier preferred to work alone and start his own business. Although there was no guarantee, and he might even be eliminated by large corporations as an enemy due to competition, if he was his own boss and his small company prospered in the future, then he would be the CEO, absolute master. Javier still preferred such a gamble, turning a bicycle into a motorcycle.
Therefore, without any hesitation, Javier was about to reject Leon's recruitment—
"Buzz—!!!"
"Da da da da da da…!!!!"
But at this moment, a deafening helicopter rotor and powerful air currents drowned out Javier's refusal.
Everyone's hair was blown messy by the sudden air currents, and they squinted slightly, all vigilantly looking at the black helicopter in front of them.
After all, although Leon had called for helicopter support again, it wouldn't be that fast. This wasn't SF Express, arriving in a few minutes. Undoubtedly, this black helicopter belonged to someone else.
However, compared to everyone's vigilance, Ada, on the side, slowly breathed a sigh of relief.
Because this helicopter support wasn't from anyone else; it was Wesker who had specifically sent it to pick her up. Although it was a bit slow, it had finally arrived—
"Don't be nervous…!"
"That's the helicopter coming to pick me up. It won't do anything to you. And if you want, I can give you a ride along the way."
Seeing this, Ada immediately stood up and explained to everyone, then patted the dust off her knees. The long battle had made her fair, rounded long legs a bit dirty. She needed a comfortable bath when she got back to relieve her fatigue. At the same time, Ada didn't forget to tease Leon and the others.
"…"
"Ada, that's the helicopter coming to pick you up… Who exactly are you working for?"
While teasing, upon learning that this was the helicopter coming to pick up Ada, Leon immediately showed a vigilant expression, his gaze scanning her up and down.
You know… although they had fought side by side for a long time, that didn't mean they were on the same side.
Javier was fine; although his background was unclear, Javier hadn't exposed any evil deeds so far.
But Ada was different. Leon knew that Ada was a bounty hunter specializing in stealing and selling viruses. During the Raccoon City incident, she specifically stole and sold the G Virus, and it was the same with this Plaga parasite.
So, in reality, they were still people from two different worlds. This was also why their relationship had not progressed and they still disagreed with each other—the true reason.
"That's none of your business, Leon."
"Be quick. I'm going to collect the final payment now. If you're willing, I can give you a ride and take you away from this Island base. If not, there's nothing I can do. At least for now, I won't give up this job. What's your answer?"
Facing Leon's questioning, Ada didn't want to explain too much, only answering coldly, while giving everyone the final choice.
She was being kind. If everyone was willing, she could indeed take them away from the Island, but it depended on their choice.
At the same time, she was also telling everyone that she was a woman who always acted alone. If you wanted to understand her more deeply, then follow her pace and don't talk nonsense. If not… then this was the final dividing line, and they would part ways later.
And facing Ada's answer, Leon remained silent. He pulled Ashley's arm and shook his head. For both emotional and logical reasons, no matter what, Leon would not accept Ada's invitation.
This was his bottom line; he would not sell viruses for money and cause many innocent people to suffer the disaster of Bio-weapons—!
"…"
"Is that so…?"
And looking at everyone's choices, Ada shook her head in self-mockery. It seemed no one was following her pace, and no one wanted to understand her more deeply. In the end, she was still alone.
Then Ada took out the amber fossil from her waist. As the air currents swept by, her bright red patterned cheongsam swayed, leaving a beautiful and lonely figure as she slowly walked towards the helicopter behind her…