General Kadoi's communication channel suddenly filled with static, so loud it even broke the speakers!
The Waste Disposal Plant began to explode. Three tons of high-intensity explosives were evenly distributed, along with some gasoline and gas, resulting in an explosion comparable to a small nuclear bomb. It was clearly visible from over twenty kilometers away.
A mushroom cloud rose, and even helicopters were affected by the shockwave.
Eddie and the others had already left Raccoon City via a mountain path and reached a nearby rural town. This place had not yet been infected by the virus and still exuded an air of peace and tranquility.
The explosion at Raccoon City's Waste Disposal Plant was so loud it could be heard even here, sounding much like thunder.
After buying a few bottles of beer, Eddie sat on the hood of the car, looking at Raccoon City in the distance. "It's all over. A new future has begun. Ladies, to the future, a toast!"
Svetlana took a beer. "I have a few days left until my protection work expires."
"I choose to renew!" Eddie said with a smile.
Svetlana shook her head. "I still have things to do. Once I'm done, if I don't find a good place, I'll look for you."
"Why does that make me feel like I'm a junk collector?" Eddie raised an eyebrow.
"Are you implying that I'm junk?" Svetlana also raised an eyebrow. If she was junk, it was because of Eddie.
"Cough, cough, how could that be? You are all elites. I welcome you to come to me," Eddie coughed, changing the subject. Just wait, women, he would conquer her.
"My mission is also over. I'm leaving. Let's part ways here." Ada left a note and departed. It was a very secret number she often used.
The dashing Ada drove off in an SUV. Ada, who didn't encounter Leon S Kennedy, was lucky, at least she wouldn't be so conflicted.
One left, but many more remained! Eddie looked at the somewhat tired Claire. "Come on, get in the car. Let's leave this place and go back to where we should be."
"Where?" Claire asked curiously.
"Home!" Eddie smiled, stepping on the accelerator, and the car sped away.
In the distance, a missile could be seen streaking across the sky. The missile, originally scheduled for three days later, had been launched early.
Eddie watched the missile fly past the car window. "It seems Raccoon City has met its final end."
"What is that?" Moira asked curiously.
"It's a thermobaric bomb, a missile that can destroy anything with a chance of survival. The pollution is much less than a nuclear bomb," Eddie explained.
Behind the missile were several bunker-buster missiles, used to clear out infected monsters in the sewers, from inside out, completely eliminating all monsters in Raccoon City.
At the same time, Sergei, who had already left and arrived at the outskirts of Raccoon City, watched the missiles flying past the plane. "Hmph, the Federation is truly decisive, directly launching missile strikes."
"Isn't that normal?" Spencer sneered, as if it was part of his plan.
As the missiles landed, scorching flames erupted, destroying the entire city! The high-temperature flames spread to the Arklay Mountains in the suburbs, and the bunker-buster missiles completely cleared the sewers. Mutated cockroaches had nowhere to hide and turned to dust in the sea of fire.
It was all over! Raccoon City would become a history, a legendary history.
Those who escaped, besides some agents from the Raccoon City branch, included members of the Echo Six Team.
As expected, in the morning, the Federal Defense Department issued a statement: Raccoon City had fallen into a disaster crisis that had become uncontrollable. For the sake of the general public and to prevent further spread, they had no choice but to reluctantly use missiles to destroy Raccoon City.
Flags would be flown at half-mast for three days to mourn the victims of Raccoon City.
This news completely ignited all hot topics. Countless news outlets wanted to know what had happened. A city in their own region, gone just like that—if this wasn't a big deal, what was? Following a celebrity's affair?
All evidence had long been destroyed by Umbrella, and the Federation's sterilization operation, using missiles to "nuke" Raccoon City, was merely to cover up evidence of certain departments collaborating with Umbrella on research.
After half a day, Eddie finally led everyone back to the cruise ship docked off the West Coast.
Accompanying him, besides Claire, was the beautiful police officer Rita, who had decided to escape Raccoon City with him.
Jill and Annette, wearing high heels, waited on the deck for their man to return safely! Their hair fluttered in the sea breeze, beautiful as a painting. Looking at them for too long would make one drunk!
Chapter 261: Excella's Plea
"Welcome home, my dear." Jill beamed. Seeing her man return successfully was enough; nothing was more important than that. She didn't want her child to be born without a father. Only with both parents present would a child truly thrive.
"Hmm, it's windy out here. Let's talk inside. Jill, take them downstairs to rest." Eddie smiled. Jill was the most familiar with this ship.
"Okay, ladies, please follow me." Jill led the way in her high heels.
Upon reaching the cruise ship's lounge, Eddie comfortably lit a cigarette. "Excella, wait for me here for a moment. I still have something to take care of."
After speaking, Eddie left with Wolf Mom Ruper, seemingly with some particularly urgent matter to attend to.
Three hours later, Eddie returned. By this time, it was already dinner.
The news was still playing on TV. The topic of Raccoon City was destined not to die down so quickly. Umbrella was in trouble; there were still clues indicating that Umbrella had played a negative role in the Raccoon City incident.
"It seems many people are going to jump off buildings!" Eddie quickly finished his burger, lit a cigarette, and liked to have one when he was thinking.
Excella had waited a long time. She knew what Eddie had gone to do. She didn't dislike such a man. A man without needs was abnormal. As long as he had needs, she was confident she could make him fall at her feet.
"Indeed, many people have already jumped. Umbrella's stock has started to fall, and it has already hit the limit down. If it falls further, it might become worthless." Excella showed a charming smile, her eyes subtly glancing at Eddie.
"Luckily, I didn't buy Umbrella's stock. That was a close call. Alright, enough small talk. Why did you come to me? You were a bit overconfident before, wanting to strike out on your own. Why are you back now?" Eddie unceremoniously exposed her past actions.
This was something Eddie had anticipated long ago. Such a strong woman would not be content to be a mere canary. Only by making her feel despair and simultaneously showcasing his strength would she be truly convinced!
Excella showed no signs of nervousness. Instead, she moved closer. "How can you say that? I just wanted to secure more profit in business to bring us greater benefits. The pharmaceutical company you founded has two star drugs with astonishing sales, but it's far from enough. Your distribution channels are split, and profits are too heavily cut, which is not conducive to your control."
"I don't care about profit; I care about control. As long as I don't supply distributors, or change distributors, they will starve! My distribution contracts are signed every three months. Do you think I would care?" Eddie didn't care about these things at all.
"Changing every three months probably won't stabilize the market. And those distributors are ruthless. Can you handle them?" Excella asked a crucial question. So-called distributors were essentially middlemen, but they had vast channels, which allowed them to operate this way.
Eddie held up a finger and shook it, just as Jill walked into the room and sat next to him. "Dear, have some coffee to perk up. Have you rested well?"
Jill's action was a declaration to Excella: don't eye her man. He was taken. If it was legitimate cooperation, she welcomed it. If there were ulterior motives, then please stay away, thank you!
"I rested very well, don't worry." Eddie took the coffee. Having a wife was really good.
"Are you discussing business? Then I'll step out." Jill smiled.
"No need. You can just listen here. You can know everything about my affairs. Oh, right, where were we?" Eddie turned and asked.
Excella said somewhat speechlessly, "It was about the distributors. How are you going to deal with them?"
"Oh! Right, distributors. They're actually easy to deal with, with two methods. First, this is my exclusive right. Besides me, no one will know the drug formula. Second, in the future, I will also develop more drugs, health products, and the like to make money, focusing on researching drugs for many currently incurable diseases."
"Believe in my talent; nothing is impossible. In the future, I will also develop ways to improve limb regeneration or treat disabilities. While earning reputation and fame, would I still be afraid of them threatening me?" Eddie said proudly.
Jill watched, mesmerized. This was her husband, truly an excellent man. Even though he was younger than her, what did it matter? As long as he was outstanding enough, age was not an issue. On the contrary, she had gained.
Excella was not surprised. This man could indeed develop many astonishing drugs. As for why they only inhibited and didn't cure, it was probably to 'farm' them like leeks, wanting to harvest them periodically. But it was understandable; this was a legal way to 'harvest leeks,' who could blame him?