Of course, a piece of bad news was gradually approaching.
It was already close to three in the morning, which meant that dawn was breaking, and it also meant that… the final extermination plan for Raccoon City was about to begin.
...
Washington White House — In the United States Government Emergency Meeting Room, various high-ranking officials of the United States Government gathered.
They looked hurried, with fatigue etched on their faces, and some hadn't even tied their ties properly, as they had been woken up by the President in the middle of the night.
Being called out at this hour was unacceptable to anyone, but due to the President's firm command, these government high-ranking officials had no choice.
After all, the matter to be announced was something that the United States Government, including these high-ranking officials, could not ignore: the outbreak of the Resident Evil virus…!
However, this news, in fact, had already been known to these high-ranking officials of the United States Government several hours earlier.
They just didn't expect the President to react so quickly, as Raccoon City involved too many issues, and they wanted to sever ties quickly before participating in the meeting.
Because, to varying degrees, these United States Government high-ranking officials had all received bribes from the Umbrella Corporation.
If anything related to Raccoon City were to be exposed, then their political careers would be over.
At the same time, a middle-aged man had been waiting for a long time.
His flaxen hair was slicked back, his eyebrows sparse, his eyes deep and dark, and he had a handlebar mustache.
He wore an elegant gray suit, a golden ring on his thumb, a black bow tie, and a half-dangling antique golden pocket watch, exuding the elegant demeanor of a Middle Ages nobleman.
This distinguished middle-aged man was Derek C. Simmons, the Senior Security Advisor to the United States Government.
As the Senior Security Advisor to the United States Government, he had long been instructed by the President to organize the documents and materials in the meeting room.
Seeing that most of the government high-ranking officials present had arrived, Simmons composed himself and slowly rose from his seat.
Ten minutes earlier, he had received news from his partner.
As the Senior Security Advisor to the United States Government, Simmons had a vast secret organization behind him: the Family, and Simmons himself was the leader of this organization.
For the development of the organization, Simmons secretly used his identity as the Senior Security Advisor to the United States Government to frequently cooperate with various enterprises and corporate forces, including the Umbrella Corporation and Tricell, two major pharmaceutical companies.
He specifically helped them conceal virus research bases and lower risk assessments, ensuring that their company's products were qualified.
And this time, Simmons's partner was a top agent from Tricell, a famous international female spy, a woman known for her mystery: Ada Wong.
To help Ada Wong infiltrate the Institute, Simmons specifically provided her with various maps of Raccoon City, forged FBI documents, various identity disguises, and helicopter evacuation routes, etc.
But these were not the most important things.
The most important thing was that Simmons had fallen in love with this mysterious woman, Ada Wong.
Her mysterious and cold demeanor deeply captivated him.
Her Eurasian mixed-race face possessed a charm that ordinary Western women did not have, like a thorny rose, only to be admired from afar and not to be touched, because one touch would prick the hand and draw blood.
This huge contrast and desire for conquest tormented Simmons.
Therefore, he looked forward to his next meeting with Ada Wong.
But just recently, he received a message from Ada Wong, telling him not to propose using a nuclear bomb to bomb Raccoon City, which made Simmons feel a bit dissatisfied.
Because at this moment, he had not yet completely fallen into depravity; he would still take some radical measures for the safety and peace of society, including the Resident Evil outbreak in Raccoon City this time.
Because he not only cooperated with Tricell but also with the Umbrella Corporation.
For the development of the Family organization behind him, he pursued profits from both sides.
Tricell's request was for him to help Ada Wong infiltrate Raccoon City, acquire the G Virus, and ensure her safe evacuation.
The Umbrella Corporation's request was for him to propose using a nuclear bomb to bomb Raccoon City.
There was absolutely no conflict between the two.
Coupled with Ada Wong's repeated rejections of his dinner invitations, Simmons was very displeased.
Therefore, in terms of both profit and a rebellious attitude towards Ada, Simmons chose to ignore Ada.
He wanted this ungrateful woman to know that he also had a temper.
If this untamed wildcat would obediently run into his arms and let him caress her, Simmons might consider it.
But without a doubt, Ada would not accept any man's dirty demands, so the negotiation between the two instantly broke down—!
"I am very sorry,"
"disturbing your sleep at such a late hour, distinguished high-ranking government officials, but the situation is urgent.
I'm sure I don't need to say much; you have all received this urgent news, which is that Resident Evil has broken out in Raccoon City, Colorado, and the situation is extremely serious.
It is estimated that the spread of the virus is already uncontrollable."
"Someone privately researched the Resident Evil virus and accidentally leaked it in Raccoon City, causing infections.
It is said that those infected will become like beasts, go mad, and start biting people around them like rabies, thus causing transmission."
"This is an unprecedented and very rare event.
The virus is spreading very quickly; approximately eighty percent of Raccoon City residents have already been infected."
"In fact, it's not just Raccoon City; similar cases have already occurred several months ago, but the government army was able to suppress them, so they were not fully publicized to avoid panic.
However, this time is different… the entire city's infection is extremely severe."
"The terrifying image of person-to-person and person-eating-person transmission has already appeared.
If other countries were to know of this scandal, it would undoubtedly be the biggest blow to the United States Government and national prestige, and might even subject us to public pressure and encirclement from other countries."
"And Raccoon City's geographical environment is complex, surrounded by mountains on three sides.
A virus leak also occurred in the Akeley Mountains, making it difficult for the army to form a containment circle to control the spread of the virus.
To prevent more accidental infections and leaks, my suggestion is to sacrifice a few to protect the many.
While blocking the news, we should launch a small nuclear strike on Raccoon City to completely eliminate the virus crisis!"
"After all, eighty percent of Raccoon City's population is already infected with the virus.
Time waits for no one.
By the time the army arrives in Raccoon City, even more survivors will likely be lost.
Spending such vast manpower, material resources, and funds to save less than ten percent of the remaining survivors, I personally believe, is a very uneconomical endeavor, and may even cause additional virus leaks."
"Distant water cannot quench a nearby fire.
For the peace and stability of the majority of society, using a small nuclear bomb to destroy a city is not a serious mistake.
This is my proposal.
Of course… this is not a unilateral declaration, but requires discussion and voting by you, the high-ranking officials, to make a decision!"
Looking at the vast majority of government high-ranking officials seated before him, Simmons slowly opened the document files and began to explain.
These documents were all forged and organized by him.
Although the situation in Raccoon City was critical now, it was definitely not beyond control, and Simmons, as a radical peace advocate, chose the most selfish approach!
At the same time, his rhetoric was also very subtle.
He completely avoided mentioning who the main culprit of the Raccoon City virus leak was, instead guiding the conversation towards how to deal with the Resident Evil crisis in Raccoon City, only discussing how to solve the problem, rather than discussing the person who created the problem.
In a sense, this was indeed the correct approach.
For example, in a fire, everyone only thinks about how to put out the fire, not how the fire started; this is a very normal thing.
But for a Resident Evil virus outbreak, it is the wrong decision, because this can hide the true culprit to the greatest extent, giving the Umbrella Corporation a lot of breathing room.
Furthermore, since the government high-ranking officials present had more or less received bribes from the Umbrella Corporation, they certainly did not want the source of the Raccoon City virus to be investigated.
Therefore, a nuclear bomb strike would settle everything; all evidence would disappear, which was what they most looked forward to.
Therefore, Simmons was one hundred percent confident.
The entire meeting will support his proposed plan, anticipating the virus eradication plan: using a small nuclear bomb to destroy Raccoon City—!
Chapter 42: White Moonlight and Cinnabar Mole
The emergency meeting at the White House in Washington concluded…
As expected, Simmons received 80% of the votes to proceed, because 80% of those present had been bribed by the Umbrella Corporation, and thus they strongly approved the stop-loss plan to destroy Raccoon City.
Although the President, seated at the very front, was very hesitant, he had no choice but to agree to the plan of using a small nuclear bomb to destroy Raccoon City.
After all, if, as Simmons claimed, 80% of Raccoon City's population was already infected and the virus was spreading severely, coupled with Raccoon City's treacherous geographical environment and improper handling, it could very likely become a scandal known worldwide…
Under these accumulated pressures,
The aging President felt somewhat exhausted.
Because once the virus leaked out again, his presidential career would be marked with a huge blemish; not only would he be reviled by all American people, but even countries around the world would mock his incompetence. His presidential term had only a few years left, and he did not want to leave behind a stain that would be infamous for generations at this critical moment.
Therefore,
He approved the final plan to eradicate the Raccoon City virus with a small nuclear bomb—!
(Currently, this President is not Ashley's father from Resident Evil 4, because Ashley's father was President from 2001-2009. It's only 1998 now. Historically, it was Clinton, but as for the game's lore… I don't know!)
And facing this outcome,
Simmons was undoubtedly very satisfied.
In the face of a successful career, he unhesitatingly rejected Ada Wong's proposal, as in his view, making money was the most important thing. But unfortunately… Simmons still underestimated the charm of a 'white moonlight' love.
Although he did achieve a successful career later, he always yearned for Ada, who haunted his dreams. Especially when he recalled Ada's disgusted gaze towards him, it made Simmons incredibly miserable.
It was as if he had fallen into a mental demon, making him determined to conquer Ada, this untamed wildcat, no matter what, until he fell into depravity and chose to research bio-viruses in an attempt to replicate a clone identical to Ada Wong, at which point his burning desire temporarily subsided somewhat…!
…
Meanwhile—
Inside Raccoon City,
Javier and the others, having dealt with the Second-Form Pursuer, continued towards the power station. Only by restoring power could they completely leave Raccoon City.
However,
Just over ten minutes after they left the subway station,
The subway station welcomed an uninvited guest: a ragged black giant, with a dark leather coat similar to the Pursuer, but due to an explosion, the upper half of its coat was tattered. Its body was about three meters tall and powerfully built, with the explosive muscles of its upper body freely exposed.
However,
Although its posture was somewhat disheveled,
This burly black giant still elegantly placed a black hat on its bald head. There was a large red protrusion on its chest, constantly expanding and pulsating; it was clearly an exposed heart.
That's right,
This black, burly giant
Was the new T-103 Tyrant that had previously pursued Javier and Leon at the Raccoon City Police Department. After its black leather coat was destroyed by Ada's High-explosive grenade, Javier and Leon and the others took the opportunity to escape.
And it did not die in the self-destruction aftermath of the G Virus Research Institute, because at that time it was wandering the streets of Raccoon City, attempting to find traces of Javier and Leon and the others, thus it escaped unscathed.
And now… the reason it appeared in the subway station was also because it found a clue there.
However,
The U.B.C.S Squad and survivors stationed in the subway station were not easy targets. Seeing that the Second-Form Pursuer had been led away by Jill, and now another burly black giant had arrived,
This made them extremely tense. Without any hesitation… facing the T-103 Tyrant slowly walking in from the subway station entrance, they immediately launched an attack!
"Fire—!!!!"
With a low shout from Nikolai, the leader of B Squad at the forefront, the remaining dozens of U.B.C.S Squad members immediately aimed their assault rifles at the T-103 Tyrant in front of them and unleashed a furious barrage.
And Carlos, among the crowd, showed no fear or cowardice whatsoever. Jill had already led one monster away for them; he couldn't keep relying on women to solve problems. This T-103 Tyrant had to be handled by him personally.
Meanwhile, Nikolai, the leader of B Squad in the team, while directing the other U.B.C.S Squad members to attack, quietly retreated to a safe distance, letting these cannon fodder help him wear down the T-103 Tyrant in front of them.
As a commander,
He was accustomed to this method; moving his lips without exerting effort was his usual tactic. After all, as the one who sets the pieces, he only needed to adapt to circumstances, not truly enter the fray with his own body to change the outcome. Such high-risk actions were not for him.
"Da da da… Ta ta ta…!!!!"
A series of assault rifle bullets whistled out,
Dense and like raindrops, they all poured onto the T-103 Tyrant's burly body. This was also thanks to Ada's close-range High-explosive grenade earlier; otherwise, a T-103 Tyrant with its complete dark leather coat would not have been penetrable by these assault rifle bullets.
"Pfft pfft…!!!"
Small bullet holes indented the T-103 Tyrant's strong muscles. Although these bullets couldn't pierce the T-103 Tyrant's flesh, they ultimately broke through its defense and caused injuries. Coupled with the quantitative change leading to a qualitative change, the T-103 Tyrant couldn't withstand the rain-like barrage of bullets for long.
"Crack… Bang!"
With a low growl, the T-103 Tyrant quickly and forcefully tore down a directional sign from inside the subway station to use as a shield, holding it in front of itself to slow down the concentrated output of bullets.
"Clang clang clang—!!!"
"Crack… Crack…"
And after a few seconds,
The U.B.C.S's assault rifle magazines ran out,
The concentrated firepower temporarily ceased, which allowed the T-103 Tyrant to seize the opportunity. It violently threw the sign board in its hand, like a giant boomerang, hurling it fiercely towards the U.B.C.S members.
Seeing this,
The U.B.C.S, who had been arrayed in formation, froze, and scattered with their un-reloaded magazines. If they had remained gathered, they would truly have been smashed to smithereens by the giant sign board in front of them.
And this scattering action,
Allowed the T-103 Tyrant to seize the best counterattack opportunity. Like a wolf entering a flock of sheep, it instantly burst and leaped in, engaging in a frenzied slaughter within the subway station. This situation left Carlos and Nikolai both startled and helpless; they had just made an extremely serious mistake.
That was forgetting the most basic alternating crossfire.
In ancient warfare, to maintain the continuous output of bows and arrows and firearms, soldiers would form two rows. The first round of soldiers would fire, and during reloading, the next round of soldiers would step forward to fire, thus alternating to achieve continuous firepower output.
This is the most effective shooting method for suppressive output—!
It could be said to be the most basic of basics, and their U.B.C.S Squad couldn't possibly not know it. But facing such a sudden situation, they momentarily lost their composure, which led them to try and focus fire and instantly eliminate the T-103 Tyrant, resulting in insufficient subsequent firepower.
Therefore,
Now, the T-103 Tyrant seized the opportunity to turn the tables, pouncing like a fierce tiger into their formation. This instantly caused their U.B.C.S Squad's formation to disperse, and they were picked off one by one when isolated, completely without any ability to resist.
After all, a single assault rifle could not pose any threat to the T-103 Tyrant!