Chapter 19: A-Brother Emerges, Taking Over Blackwatch

"Phew—F+ grade physique, the taste of health is truly wonderful."

After stretching his body, Meng Yi went to the laboratory's disinfection room to wash off the blood stains on his skin with disinfectant, changed into clean clothes, and said softly: "Red Queen."

"Chairman, I am here."

Meng Yi: "Report the completion status of the first, second, and third orders."

"Yes."

The AI Red Queen said methodically: "The copied documents of the relevant genetic modification surgery data were handed over to the 'visitors' 47 hours ago."

"The various research data sent by the 'guests' have been sorted. 'Hope Town: Elizabeth Greene' has not yet arrived."

"The Ashford siblings, Alfred and Alexia, arrived at the underground Hive base in Raccoon City 14 hours ago."

Meng Yi frowned and asked suspiciously: "'Hope Town: Elizabeth Greene' wasn't sent? What happened?"

The Red Queen waved her small hand, and a virtual screen displayed several photos of the biochemical crisis outbreak.

"11 hours, 46 minutes, and 52 seconds ago, a virus leak occurred in Manhattan, America. Blackwatch troops are responsible for suppressing and cleaning up the biochemical crisis, so 'Hope Town: Elizabeth Greene', who is imprisoned in Manhattan, cannot be sent for the time being."

Meng Yi looked closely and spotted a sneaky man in a hood in the corner of one of the photos, feeling both angry and amused.

'Good for you, Alex Mercer. You didn't jump out early or late, but you just had to jump out at this time, delaying my 'Red Light Virus Gift Package' delivery!'

He would recognize that familiar 'hooded man' even if he turned to ash!

The famous 'A-Brother' was a memory of a generation back then, with all kinds of cool abilities, leaping over walls and roofs with great style.

'11 hours...'

A virus leak occurred in Manhattan, which means 'A-Brother' is no longer human.

He is now the "Human-form Black Light Virus" possessing the memories of 'Alex Mercer'.

It won't be long before 'A-Brother' breaks into Gentek and accidentally awakens Elizabeth Greene (the Red Light Virus Progenitor).

'Should I nip the danger in the bud?'

The Black Light Virus grows too fast; in just eighteen days, it evolved to the point of being able to withstand tactical nuclear bombs without dying.

If 'A-Brother' is allowed to develop and absorb Elizabeth Greene, he will definitely become an unstable factor affecting Meng Yi’s own safety.

The selection dungeon only gave a 30-day deadline, and there are 20 days left before the dungeon ends. He will definitely be able to witness the style of 'Peak A-Brother' before he leaves.

'There is no need to panic too much. First, I have Firefly, a 'real life-risking' player, under my command; Peak A-Brother might not be able to beat a half-crippled Firefly.'

'Second, the current 'A-Brother' has obvious weaknesses. His sister Dana can be utilized, and his lost memories can be made into a big deal.'

'Give some key hints and let the Blackwatch troops surround and capture him in a targeted manner; the current 'A-Brother' will definitely not be able to escape.'

Killing 'A-Brother' or winning over 'A-Brother'—both plans are good.

After careful consideration, Meng Yi decided to choose the latter, because he has the means to counter 'A-Brother' and is not afraid of raising a tiger that will cause trouble later.

Compared to the potential hidden dangers 'A-Brother' might bring, the stable "Black Light Virus" on 'A-Brother' has higher returns.

"Red Queen."

"I am here."

With his mind made up, the decisive Meng Yi ordered: "Using my authority, contact several 'friends' in the military and government; I want to talk to them now, immediately!"

"Yes."

……

"Beep—beep—beep—"

"Hi, Bai, my dear friend, there’s been a 'little trouble' recently, and 'Hope Town: Elizabeth Greene' can't be sent to you for the time being."

"But don't worry, we will solve all the trouble soon and won't let our great plan be affected!"

The old geezers were gritting their teeth, their words filled with intense iron-blooded and murderous intent.

Standing with his hands behind his back in front of the black screens, Meng Yi remained unmoved.

"Friends, it seems the Manhattan virus leak has left you overwhelmed."

Meng Yi joked half-jokingly, and then said: "I think this is an opportunity, an opportunity to verify the potential of the 'Red Light Virus' and the 'Black Light Virus'."

"My 'dear friends', I plan to go to Manhattan tomorrow. Can you lend me the Blackwatch troops responsible for suppressing the virus leak for a while?"

"Don't worry, a few days will be enough. I only need Blackwatch to protect my personal safety; I won't 'borrow' those grunts for a 'long time'."

The dagger is revealed!

Holding the lifeblood of these old geezers, Meng Yi calculated that they would not refuse, nor would they dare to refuse!

He really won't 'borrow' them for a 'long time'! He, Meng Mou, never lies!

'In case' the top brass of Blackwatch are awed by Meng Yi’s 'kingly aura' and bow down to offer their loyalty 'voluntarily', that would have nothing to do with Meng Yi.

"This... Bai, you only know how to cause us trouble."

"You don't want to wait safely for the 'gift' to come to your door, but you have to go to a dangerous place to take risks. Why bother?"

Meng Yi smiled without saying a word, patiently waiting for the elderly vampires' answer.

"Fine, fine! I’m afraid of you!"

"We will coordinate this matter. From the moment you arrive in Manhattan tomorrow, the Blackwatch troops will protect your personal safety at the highest alert level."

"However, we must agree in advance: you don't just represent yourself now; you are a friend on the same boat as us, so don't take your own life lightly!"

Hearing this, the satisfied Meng Yi clapped his hands and laughed.

"Friends, I care about my life more than anyone else."

After a pause, Meng Yi raised his voice and said pointedly: "Everything is for our common 'longevity'!"

"Hahaha! Good!"

"Bai, you are truly a cute and hateful bastard!"

"Alright, that’s it for now. There are 28 days left until the surgery. You must make arrangements in advance; there must be no mistakes!"

"Can the surgery be held at a private hospital in New York?"

Meng Yi had no objections. A gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall; he knew these elderly vampires wouldn't come to the underground Hive in Raccoon City.

"Of course, no problem, 'dear' friends. You decide the location; I’m fine with anything."

Having received a definitive answer, the last stone in the hearts of the elderly vampires finally fell.

"Retract my previous statement, Bai; you are not hateful, you are our friend forever!"

"I wish you a pleasant time in Manhattan. Gentek has been arranged; it is already your property."

Meng Yi: "Then thank you very much. May our 'friendship' last forever!"

"Last forever?"

"As long as the earth, as long as the sky?"

"Hahahaha! Good! That’s a super great phrase! I like it!"

"The East has a long history. Once we have enough lifespan, learning more about foreign cultures seems like a good idea."

"Of course, that must be under our 'control'."

……

After hanging up the phone, the fake smile on Meng Yi’s face dissipated.

'Just you? In your next life! 'Friends', I will personally send you to hell.' ===== CHAPTER 20 =====