Chapter 176

Soon after.

The Luna Base on the far side of the Moon.

【Detected that the descent of the 'Spider Overlord' to the host's Earth was blocked, and it was forcibly sent back to Hell by the anomalous phenomenon 'Plague Doctor'; therefore the system rewards the host 2000 points, leaving the host with 61，500 points.】

【Oh? Unbeknownst to me, I already have sixty thousand points?】

At this moment, Sui Bian, already seated behind his desk, hearing the system's voice in his mind, couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

In fact, over the past few years, he has been busy cooperating with various countries alongside the White Empress, and developing extraterrestrial colonization efforts, with most of his time spent under the control of the Red Empress's anomalous phenomenon.

Whenever a notification of point increase pops up in his mind, he habitually glances at the store, seeing good-quality, inexpensive items and technologies, and will appropriately redeem them to strengthen all aspects of the company.

It's not just military technology, but also civilian technology, after all what he aims for is the overall progress of humanity.

Online, the White Empress controls public opinion, guiding the masses to increasingly accept the concept of 'extraterrestrial colonization'; moreover, under Sui Bian's behind-the-scenes manipulation, the major powers begin to deepen communication, reducing political and military disputes, while also developing closer cooperation with Umbrella.

For example, the United States, Britain, and France purchase new equipment and weapons from Umbrella.

Leon's Oxnard Police Department uses the MA5D and holographic glasses, both of which are Umbrella's exported products.

Oxnard is merely a mid-sized city.

And as an international metropolis like Los Angeles, the precincts' equipment is far more complete, something Oxnard cannot compare to.

The individual equipment of the U. S. Army is also being innovated by Umbrella, with holographic glasses and MA5B-derived firearms becoming standard issue.

Elite units such as the Green Berets and Rangers have separately purchased high-value exported products like individual exoskeletons and biofoam.

This is the military aspect.

The most direct civilian aspect is the fusion power plants built in each state, which have completely overturned the original power supply method.

Medical, digital, network, and entertainment—too many to list.

For instance, after purchasing Umbrella's insurance, even middle-class families can afford a prosthetic implantation surgery.

The prosthetic is not merely decorative or a simple aid; it is an advanced prosthetic that enables patients deeply afflicted by disability to use it flexibly, allowing them to return to normal life.

Purchasing insurance not only reimburses surgery, hospitalization, and medication purchases, but also grants two free comprehensive physical examinations each year, provided one goes to an Umbrella-affiliated hospital for the checkup.

In fact, this is also a way for Umbrella to quickly obtain large numbers of blood samples.

If one does not purchase insurance, sorry, Umbrella's medical division is not a charity; all costs remain as usual.

In the digital and network realms, they have long surpassed Sui Bian's previous life.

In entertainment, Umbrella's film and television department has shot several movies with extraterrestrial and uncanny themes, set in modern or near-modern times, receiving strong responses and explosive reputations, after all their special effects far outshine those of competitors.

Many viewers, after finishing the film, even post online analyzing whether the real world is likewise like the movies, sparking discussions among many netizens.

All of the above are merely the tip of the iceberg of society in recent years.

Among these, what once caused a sensation but for which the public was also prepared is the United States, Britain, and France announcing a long-term lease cooperation with Umbrella for Precursors-type engineering vessels, while also submitting orders for civilian ships to Umbrella.

The goal and significance of this cooperation is an important step for humanity as a whole to break free from Earth's bonds.

On the Moon's near side, there already exists a mining base that is the embryonic form of an extraterrestrial colony, which is one of the products of this cooperation.

In 2007, which is just a few days from now—the coming year—civilian vessels requiring six days for a round trip to Earth can be put into service.

At that time, the United States, Britain, France, and the mining base on the Moon's near side will have fixed weekly 'flights'; as for the fare…

That is not within Sui Bian's consideration; anyway, Umbrella will have a substantial share of the revenue.

While Sui Bian and the White Empress were busy with the aforementioned affairs, the Red Empress's responsibility for controlling and eliminating anomalous phenomena also accumulated a large number of points for him.

And the fundamental reason behind his 'saving points' is to exchange for a vessel equipped with jump and warp drives.

【Since I already have sixty thousand points, it's time to browse the system mall,】 Sui Bian thought.

However, before that, he still needs a report from the Red Empress.

【Sir.】 Just as he thought that, the Red Empress standing to the left of his desk spoke: 【The Plague Doctor says Hell and the plague's anomalous space are similar.】

Furthermore, during the interrogation of the Spider Overlord, the Plague Doctor also obtained important intelligence: Hell will soon finish its invasion of other universes, after which it will turn its spearhead toward Earth and humanity.】

【How soon is 'soon'?】 Sui Bian asked the key point.

【The Plague Doctor cannot give an exact time, but estimates it will be far earlier than the full outbreak of the plague.】 the Red Empress replied.

【Then get ready.】 Sui Bian turned slightly to the right and said: 【The Astate's neck G-glands are about to mature; inform William (BoKen) to handle the selection of the next batch of compatible candidates, White Empress.】

The White Empress standing to the right of the desk nodded and agreed: 【Okay.】

【Red Empress, when compiling the Spider Overlord's file, add an appendix about Hell.】

【Yes.】

After giving instructions to the two AIs, Sui Bian leaned back in his comfortable office chair, silently gazing at the forward holographic window.

He appeared relaxed, but in fact he had opened the system mall and was browsing the 'goods' one slot at a time.

At first it was the M4A1 Roar and some useless items, but when he browsed to the sixth slot 'goods', Sui Bian's eyes lit up.

It was a seemingly oversized fold-wing fighter-like 'stealth warship'.

In fact, the moment he saw this warship, it also stirred his past memories; initially he held the belief 'Blizzard makes nothing but quality,' until he turned to 'Blizzard, go bankrupt soon!'

Of course, now he does not easily lose his temper; knowing that once he, who possesses Spiritual Energy, gets angry, it is no longer just a few grumbles, but will cause substantive damage to the surroundings.

He calmed down.

Sui Bian said inwardly to the system: 【Exchange me for the Griffon.】

【Deducting 58，500 points from the host for the exchange, the host's remaining points are 3000 points.】

Exchanging…

Exchange completed; congratulations to the host for obtaining the stealth warship from *StarCraft II: Nova Covert Ops*, the Griffon.

At the same time, this system will also conduct a comprehensive analysis and upload of the Griffon's related technology, and modify the memories of Umbrella's employees so they believe it was under the host's leadership, thereby allowing the company's overall technology to undergo another qualitative leap.

Upon hearing this, Sui Bian had already grown accustomed to the phrasing 'under his leadership'.

At most, the consequence is that Wang Zhaofeng and his research team once again suspect he is an incarnation of a god of physics or technology.

(End of chapter)