"There's insecticide here, perfect for those things. Oh, and I saw on the map that there's a security dormitory on the other side. You should be able to find some equipment there, Billy. You'd best go look for something suitable, otherwise, you won't be able to continue fighting like this." Eddie handed over the map.
Billy nodded, "It's not far from here, just a few minutes. I'll go check it out." He then picked up his Magnum and set off.
Eddie, meanwhile, took the opportunity to search for experimental manuals. He pulled out a device, placed it in the computer's disk drive, and began expertly typing on the keyboard, following Suzuki Yoko's method to collect the data stored in the Training Facility.
"Eddie, what are you doing?" Rebecca was very curious.
"I'm finding the self-destruct activation system. That way, we won't have to go to the underground lab. I really don't want to face those monsters, they're too disgusting. There are probably countless disgusting bugs along the way." Eddie said as he manipulated the controls. Upon seeing the so-called Chimera data, he decisively deleted it. This data was extremely repulsive and highlighted Umbrella's cruelty.
As if he thought of something, Eddie re-downloaded it and placed it in a separate folder. Even he couldn't bear to look at it, which showed how disgusting this experiment was. It would serve perfectly as evidence to strike a blow against Umbrella!
Svetlana was observing, gradually realizing the importance of the T-Virus. If used in areas with intense armed conflict, it might turn the tide of battle. Coupled with the T-Virus's special effects, it might even achieve the effect of becoming stronger.
Rebecca was already feeling a bit tired. It was almost midnight, and she had been awake almost all night. "Eddie, do you think you'll also conduct experiments like this in the future, creating many strange monsters?"
Eddie shook his head, "I wouldn't be so deranged. Is this even an experiment? I think this is outright criminal! With you supervising me, are you still afraid I'll do anything bad? Besides, I'm not that kind of person."
"He really isn't." Svetlana unexpectedly defended Eddie.
"Hmph, I don't have the authority to supervise you. That's Jill's business." Rebecca wouldn't fall for it that easily.
"If you join my research team, then aren't we companions? Don't forget that agreement. Besides, since we're companions, we need to help each other, right? Seeing a companion go down the wrong path and not dissuading them, that's not like you!" Eddie chuckled.
Rebecca hesitated for a moment before saying, "I'm not sure yet. I want to think about it."
Eddie shrugged, continuing to type on the keyboard. Give her some time to think, asking too many questions is annoying.
"I think it's best if you join. When we go back this time, Umbrella will definitely find out. You will all be in danger. This kind of illicit biological experiment absolutely cannot be known. Killing witnesses is the most normal thing. Do you think you can contend with a massive multinational corporation by yourself?" Svetlana retorted.
This question left Rebecca speechless. After Svetlana's reminder, she remembered that this world wasn't as beautiful as it seemed. Beneath the beautiful facade, there were hidden, nauseating evils!
She was no longer a child; she was an adult and needed to consider these interests.
Eddie couldn't help but secretly give Svetlana a thumbs up. This fierce female instructor actually spoke up for him—that was awesome. Sometimes, outside persuasion is quite effective, at least enough to turn Rebecca's wavering thoughts into firm resolve. Once she joined the team, Rebecca wouldn't be able to escape.
Svetlana glared at Eddie with her beautiful eyes, not particularly fond of his thumbs-up.
"You're right, we should help each other. Eddie, I'm joining your team. You can't bully me, and you can't conduct cruel experiments like this, otherwise, I'll leave you! No, I mean, I'll leave the team!" Rebecca hurriedly corrected herself, a little shy.
"Alright, welcome to the team. I won't give you a chance to leave either. Happy cooperation!" Eddie extended his hand.
Rebecca also extended her delicate hand and shook his. "Happy cooperation!"
Soon, Billy returned, having changed into a security guard's uniform, which could effectively resist damage. Tactical body armor was much better than a vest.
"I'm back. There are also a lot of monsters, and it seems all the personnel here have turned into zombies." Billy reported the latest situation.
Chapter 95: Eddie's Butterfly Effect
"I've already activated the self-destruct sequence. This disk contains evidence of Umbrella's experiments. When we get to Raccoon City, we'll release this data and strike a blow against Umbrella!" Eddie said, holding the disk.
"Then let's hurry and go, it's not safe here." Svetlana reacted immediately, opening the door and leaving. Why stay and get blown sky-high?
The four of them quickly started heading out. As long as they passed through the corridor and courtyard, they could reach the main hall. Exiting through the main door of the hall would allow them to leave the Executive Training Center. The journey was short, only taking a few minutes to reach.
In the underground laboratory on the other side, Wesker was being chased by Marcus. Due to the hatred from the assassination, Marcus utterly loathed Wesker and had no intention of letting him go.
At this time, Wesker had not yet used the T-Virus given to him by William. His strength was limited, and he couldn't yet tear open an iron door with his bare hands. Nor could he defeat the current Marcus. The previous punch not breaking Wesker's bones was entirely due to his body being strengthened by the Progenitor Virus.
Outside the Executive Training Center, Sergei once again arrived with his repaired Ivan-type Tyrant bodyguards. He himself had also undergone another round of enhancements. The last time he fought with Marcus, who had mutated into a giant crawling leech, he felt both exhilarated and annoyed—he hadn't won.
Spencer, on the other hand, was very interested in the resurrected Marcus. He keenly saw another hope for immortality in Marcus. So, he ordered Sergei to capture Marcus and bring him back. As long as he wasn't killed, being crippled didn't matter, just bring him back alive.
Alex had given Spencer the hope of continuing to cling to life, and it was the first step towards achieving immortality. The subsequent research direction was uncertain, but Marcus's appearance very appropriately brought Spencer surprise and delight.
The arrogant Spencer would not feel fear or dread. The resurrection of the dead, an event that sounded supernatural, only excited him. This was true immortality! As long as he captured Marcus for study, he would obtain the secret of immortality.
Eddie didn't know that his appearance and unusual actions had already caused the original destinies of the characters to change. He also didn't know whether it was good or bad, but as long as he could reap enough benefits, that was all that mattered.
As Wesker ran to the underground tracks, he saw Sergei, dressed in a Tsarist Russian military uniform, with white hair, tossing strange spinning blades with his right hand.
"Wesker, running so fast, are you feeling guilty?" Sergei sneered.
Wesker pointed behind him, "Marcus! Marcus is resurrected, he's right behind me, Director, hurry up and go, he can't be killed."
In the face of a huge power disparity, Wesker chose to back down, lowering his stance as much as possible. The more he cowered now, the more ruthless he would be when he retaliated later.
Sergei was not surprised, but rather a little pleased. He hadn't expected to encounter Marcus so easily. His mission was to capture Marcus and bring him back, and he also had another task: to handle the T-Virus leakage incident at the Executive Training Center and destroy all evidence.
Destroying evidence was the job of Umbrella's mobile unit; Sergei was merely completing it as a side task. His primary mission was to capture Marcus first.
"You're really becoming more and more incompetent! Hmph, get out of here. Marcus is mine. You go to the Mansion and deal with the evidence there!" Sergei snorted, not even glancing at Wesker.
Wesker was incredibly enraged, but he couldn't act on it. The situation was beyond his control. He swore that he would obtain superhuman strength and then return with that power to take revenge for all of this!
Marcus, who had tracked him out, once again saw Sergei and couldn't help but stop. He had a very deep impression of Sergei; their last encounter had almost killed him. If it weren't for the Leech Queen's incredibly abnormal regenerative abilities, he would have died long ago.
"It's you, you dog! Umbrella's lackey, today neither you nor Wesker will escape!" Marcus roared furiously. His youthful appearance changed as he began to gather leeches, transforming into his gigantic second state, a crawling quadruped! His weight swelled dozens of times, and he unleashed his internal functional limits, though using this too much would cause his sanity to decline.
This was the form the Leech Queen was unwilling to take, otherwise, she wouldn't normally appear in Marcus's form. She only transformed into this state to fight in times of crisis.
Wesker watched Marcus and Sergei entangled in battle, then ran off without looking back. Once he was a safe distance away, he pulled out his camera to collect combat data on the bio-weapon, which would be very beneficial for his defection to Tricell.
On the other side, Eddie and the other three arrived in the main hall. It was very quiet here, seeming even more eerie than before!
"Wait, something feels wrong here!" Eddie sensed something amiss.
Svetlana, standing nearby, also stopped. She, too, sensed the aura of death; it seemed something was lying in ambush, preparing to hunt.
Billy picked up his Magnum and slowly started walking out, "I'll go first, you cover me!" At the critical moment, he still stepped forward, because the countdown had already begun. There was no time to stop and think here; they had to escape as quickly as possible, otherwise, staying would also be a dead end!
The next second, the hall floor cracked. Eddie immediately delivered a powerful, skilled kick, sending Billy flying to the second floor.
The moment Billy was kicked away, the ground cracked open, and a giant centipede burst out, almost biting through Billy's neck. Fortunately, Billy was kicked away, narrowly avoiding it, though his posture wasn't very graceful.
Billy, looking back, almost broke out in a cold sweat. The giant centipede was roaring and lunging at him. Eddie had just saved him; he was definitely going to be friends with him. This was a true comrade!
Eddie, Rebecca, and Svetlana immediately raised their guns and attacked. Together with Billy's Magnum, they shot down the centipede, which was over ten meters long.
The metallic storm of bullets tore the centipede to shreds. Even with its enhanced outer armor after being infected with the T-Virus, it still couldn't withstand heavy firepower.
Eddie again pulled the pin on a Molotov cocktail and threw it onto the giant centipede, incinerating it completely. He understood the importance of finishing blows and destroying bodies to prevent these T-Virus infected monsters from reanimating!
"No time, let's go." Eddie called out, then pulled Rebecca and Svetlana along as they ran out, kicking open the main door and rushing through.
Billy also ran quickly, jumping out through a broken window.