"Humans emphasize cooperation. You're responsible for helping me with experimental research, and I'm responsible for handling external mistakes. I have a company; if you want to experience being a queen, I can make you the boss. In capitalism, with money, let alone being a queen, you can even be God," Eddie suggested.
After a moment of confusion, Alexia looked at Lisa and said, "I'm sorry."
Lisa pouted, "I don't mind."
Eddie was a bit dumbfounded. A proud queen apologizing? Something must be wrong!
"Is it strange? Strange that I would apologize?" Alexia said mockingly.
"It is a bit. I thought you'd remain arrogant forever. I didn't expect you to come to your senses," Eddie shrugged.
"I want to restart the meeting. My body is very unstable right now, and I need your help. I've seen your experiments; they are very bold and logical. They are whimsical yet rational. You are indeed very good," Alexia said, lowering her head.
"Do you know the consequences? The consequences of cooperating with me," Eddie grinned mischievously.
Alexia, however, stroked her blonde hair, picked up her coffee, and said, "If you think you have the ability, you can come directly; I won't refuse. Be careful of that woman named Ada. If I don't resist, she won't just stand by and watch you do bad things."
Eddie was a bit helpless. "You really are smart. Alright, I'll say this upfront: I can help you. But you need to work for me for twenty years, and during that time, you must cut off all contact with other men. Focus on your work, no slacking off."
"I'm afraid it won't be that simple, twenty years? You really dare to say that." Alexia suddenly leaned in, looking into Eddie's eyes with a smile, "But I agree. Let's start, right now."
Eddie knew this was a test, Alexia's test of him. A queen would not associate with a waste of space. To gain Alexia's recognition, he first had to solve her problem.
Once she understood how terrifying this world was, Alexia would feel awe. Once she cooperated with Eddie, she wouldn't be able to escape. Wasn't Ada also captivated in the same way before? It was just a different person.
"Alright, lie down. I'm going to start examining you." Eddie began pressing buttons in front of the instrument, observing the detection data. Curing Alexia was the first step. His vaccine was to disrupt Veronica's stability. This process could lead to mutation, and he needed to quickly come up with a treatment plan.
Alexia also knew her situation; all of this was calculated by Eddie. Although she was a bit annoyed, she was also very curious: how far could this man go?
It wasn't until ten in the morning that Eddie finally sorted out his thoughts. To treat Alexia, the Veronica Virus had to be completely destroyed, leaving only a small portion for absorption, while also adding Lisa's blood for stability to prevent cell mutation.
"You need to thank Lisa. Without Lisa, you might not survive," Eddie said, preparing a serum.
"You also noticed Lisa's difference? Her blood didn't have this effect before," Alexia said calmly.
Considering Lisa was still nearby, Alexia continued, "I haven't had contact with Lisa. I've only heard of her. Believe it or not."
"I believe you. Proud people generally disdain lying," Eddie nodded.
The other party's sincerity surprised Alexia, and a ripple stirred in her heart. This feeling of being trusted seemed quite good!
Chapter 354: Alexia's Gratitude
"Is this Alexia? She's quite beautiful," Annette said calmly.
"You are Annette? Heh heh, if William knew you were like this, I wonder if he'd be so angry he'd spit blood?" Alexia looked Annette over, clearly referring to Annette's pregnancy.
"Your information needs updating. Annette is already divorced and has a death certificate issued by the Federation." Eddie's expression was calm, but hearing Alexia say that, he felt a little excited and proud.
Annette's expression was calm. "The best method is still cryopreservation, removing the arthropod genes from the Veronica Virus."
"Why not re-engineer it? Utilize the unique cocooning method in animal genes for modification within the pupa?" Michaela Schneider tossed a scalpel, a cruel smile on her face.
Eddie sat in front of the computer, pondering, "Let's refrigerate it first and use the first stage of treatment. We'll discuss other things later. Recombination is very difficult, especially with Veronica's mutation effect; it might turn into something very strange."
Alexia looked at Eddie, who was seriously thinking of a treatment for her, and was a little lost in thought. Even without Eddie's vaccine, her incomplete fusion would still lead to various unforeseen accidents. It was just a matter of time. This feeling of having a man help her was really good.
At least in Alexia's childhood memories, she did everything herself. As for her foolish brother Alfred? He was just a burden, especially when she woke up and saw her brother's orthopedic ideas, which truly disgusted Alexia.
While Eddie was treating Alexia, in The Pentagon, Kaplan was also facing Simmons's challenge. So many Navy soldiers had died, yet the only benefit gained was a corpse infected with the Veronica Virus?
"I believe Kaplan's command decision was a mistake. War is not terrible. As long as it can maintain the Federation's transcendent international status, even large-scale wars are acceptable. However, this kind of thing, which brings no benefit to the Federation and results in heavy losses, fundamentally does not conform to our principles!" Simmons began his attack at the security meeting.
Kaplan's expression became very ugly. Although he had acted with Eddie and General Morgan this time, he was essentially monopolizing power and there was no negotiation. This was to see if he could go solo. Now it seemed, he had failed!
"Kaplan, do you have nothing to say? Because of your stupidity, we lost over five hundred soldiers this time, two battleships, thirteen armed helicopters, and various other damages, totaling over thirteen billion US dollars. Do you know what you're doing? You're committing a crime!" Simmons slammed the table, his expression agitated.
Kaplan just lowered his head. "The threat of biochemical weapons is obvious to everyone. We have already offended Umbrella Corporation, and we cannot lose public support by favoring them. The best way now is to publicize the biochemical weapon disaster and let other international regions see how we are fighting."
"What a joke, a huge joke. Your stupidity is not enough to recover all these losses. I suggest temporarily suspending Kaplan's duties and letting him cool down. What we need now is to recover losses and simultaneously enhance the Federation's international status," Simmons said, looking around at the many elite Senators.
Rita's father, Senator Bridges, was also among them. He merely lowered his head, recording the meeting process, uninterested in the struggle between the two sides. As long as it didn't hinder the promotion of his medical welfare, he wouldn't meddle in anything.
"Do you have any brilliant ideas?" Kaplan said, annoyed.
"Of course, I do. I have already turned a crucial person: Mr. Alfred, a descendant of Edward, one of the founders of Umbrella Corporation!" Simmons sneered, making an inviting gesture.
The door opened, and the flamboyant Alfred, dressed in a military officer's uniform, walked out, with Leon and Kevin acting as bodyguards.
As for what dirty, unknown deal Alfred and Simmons made after their conversation, it remains unclear. In any case, Alfred was now helping Simmons to clear his name from the crimes linked to Umbrella.
At the same time, General Morgan did not attend the meeting, but instead participated in a secret meeting in another city. Those who attended this meeting were small companies from the Pharmaceutical Association; the major players were guarded by Tricell.
To gain profit, one could only bypass Tricell and directly cooperate with General Morgan.
"Gentlemen, I believe you are all aware of the biochemical virus incident. The biochemical weapons created are extremely inhumane and cruel. On behalf of the Federation, I am determined to eliminate all biochemical terrorist attacks."
"Now, I'm offering you an opportunity to make money. I have already applied to Congress for a batch of funds to research countermeasures against the T-Virus. And to defeat power, only greater power will suffice. I have decided to conduct another, deeper level of research to create controllable, new biochemical weapons to replace traditional combat," General Morgan said coldly.
"General, isn't this a bit against humanitarianism?" a middle-aged white male representative asked.
"No, we represent justice; they are just tools. If you want to make money, participate. If not, that's fine too. Whether to stay or leave, you decide. I'll give you two minutes," General Morgan waved his hand, and a squad of soldiers carrying assault rifles walked in.
The representatives of these pharmaceutical companies looked at each other, seemingly sensing a bad atmosphere.
"General, if we participate in the research and development, will everything be fine?" another dark skinned representative asked.
General Morgan laughed. "Of course. All those companies above you are developing biochemical weapons. If you don't act quickly, you'll soon be eliminated. In terms of competitiveness, you simply can't compete with them."
"Then we agree, General Morgan, please keep your promise. We are not lambs to be slaughtered!" The fat man stood up and said coldly.
"Hmph! I object!" A Japanese man wearing glasses slammed the table and stood up, looking righteous.
Bang! General Morgan directly pulled out his gun and shot the Japanese man dead. The gunpowder smoke still permeated the conference room. "Now, who is in favor? Who is against?"
Chapter 355: Former Research Director Oriana
Truly worthy of being a major villain. How did this "who's in favor, who's against" scene appear? Not a slap, but a shot, killing the dissenter!
After seeing that no one objected, General Morgan took out a document. "This is information discovered from a deep-sea predatory fish. I want you to develop marine biochemical weapons. Each of your five companies will receive an investment of 200 million. If the results are good, investments will continue to increase."
The five pharmaceutical company representatives took the documents and read them. Although they had questions in their hearts, they still calmly read the information. Perhaps this was their only chance to surpass those pharmaceutical companies, and they had to seize it!
Meanwhile, at Tricell's research headquarters, Wesker was furiously smashing things. When he tried to exchange Steve, Glory Pharmaceutical only gave him five hundred thousand and dismissed him, just like shooing away a beggar.