Chapter 43

Antarctica time: August 29, 1998, 14:23.

Translation: Antarctica time: August 29, 1998, 14:23.

Antarctica time: August 29, 1998, 14:23.

Location: East of coordinates 74°41'S, 164°16'E, in the Southern Ocean.

Translation: Location: East of coordinates 74°41'S, 164°16'E, in the Southern Ocean sea area.

Location: East of coordinates 74°41'S, 164°16'E, in the Southern Ocean.

At this time, Antarctica remained in polar night; on the sea area thirty kilometers from the Antarctic continent, two large vessels sailed one after another through the floating ice.

Translation: At this time, Antarctica was still in polar night, and on the sea area thirty kilometers from the Antarctic continent, two large ships were sailing one after another through the floating ice.

The vessel behind was the Wave Cold Winter, the ship on which Sui Bian was aboard; the vessel ahead was a company icebreaker, clearing a path for the Wave Cold Winter.

Translation: The ship behind was the Wave Cold Winter that Sui Bian was on, and the ship ahead was a company-owned icebreaker, clearing a path for the Wave Cold Winter.

The flight deck of the Wave Cold Winter.

Translation: The flight deck of the Wave Cold Winter.

Two CH-53 helicopters with folded rotors had already been covered with dust sheets; ground crew members in winter cold-weather gear were inspecting the chains securing the CH-53s, while others gathered in small groups chatting, awaiting the next orders from the bridge.

Translation: Two CH-53s with folded rotors had already been covered with dust sheets; ground crew members in winter cold-weather gear were inspecting the chains securing the CH-53s, while others gathered in small groups chatting, awaiting the next order from the bridge.

Sui Bian, wearing a black windbreaker, cold-weather pants, and a black baseball cap, also stood in the middle of the deck, his hands in his pockets as he gazed silently at the starry sky, admiring the bluish-green aurora.

Translation: Sui Bian, wearing a black assault jacket, cold-resistant pants, and a black baseball cap, also stood at the center of the deck, his hands in his pockets as he gazed up at the starry sky, silently appreciating the emerald-green aurora.

Perhaps it was luck; after entering the Antarctic Circle's polar night region, they had not seen any aurora, but when they were only thirty kilometers from the Antarctic research station, the aurora appeared like ripples on water across this area.

Translation: Perhaps luck was on their side; after entering the Antarctic Circle's polar night region, they had not seen the aurora, but when they were only thirty kilometers from the Antarctic Research Facility, the aurora appeared like ripples on water across this area of sky.

"Huh~." Sui Bian exhaled; the warm breath instantly turned to mist in the cold, swirling before his eyes for a moment before dissipating.

Translation: "Hah~." Sui Bian exhaled; the warm breath instantly turned into mist in the cold, swirling before his eyes for a moment before dissipating.

Besides the dazzling aurora, there were also "clusters of stars" producing a twinkling effect due to atmospheric refraction; it must be said that the Antarctic night is far more beautiful than elsewhere.

Translation: Besides the dazzling aurora, there were also 'stars' twinkling due to atmospheric refraction; it must be said, the night in Antarctica is far more beautiful than elsewhere.

Now, eight days have passed since the fall of Lockford Island.

Translation: Now, eight days have passed since the fall of Lockford Island.

After the Wave Cold Winter subdued all resistance on the island, it left a hundred elite security personnel to garrison, then directly changed course toward the Antarctic research station.

Translation: After the Wave Cold Winter eliminated all resistance on the island, it left a hundred elite security personnel to garrison, then directly adjusted its course toward the Antarctic Research Facility.

Two hours after the Wave Cold Winter departed, the fleet that had set out from the African base had already arrived at Lockford Island.

Translation: Two hours after the Wave Cold Winter departed, the fleet that had set out from the African base had already arrived at Lockford Island.

The fleet transported Umbrella's engineering department staff and workers, as well as a considerable number of technical personnel.

Translation: The fleet transported Umbrella's engineering department staff and workers, as well as a considerable number of technical personnel.

The engineering department's task was to repair the airport runway and related facilities, then quickly transform Lockford Island into the first containment center for anomalous phenomena.

Translation: The engineering department's task was to repair the airport runway and related facilities, then quickly convert Lockford Island into the first containment center for anomalous phenomena.

The technical personnel's work was straightforward: dispose of the human and B. O. W. corpses on the island and thoroughly decontaminate the enclosed facilities to ensure no infection risk for the workers.

Translation: The technical personnel's work was straightforward: dispose of the human and B. O. W. corpses on the island, and thoroughly disinfect the sealed facilities to ensure no infection risk for the workers.

The Wave Cold Winter sailed for one day to reach Durban port in South Africa; the crew and accompanying troops rested there for two days while the ship was resupplied and awaited the icebreaker dispatched from the African base.

Translation: The Wave Cold Winter sailed for one day to reach Durban Port in South Africa; the crew and accompanying troops rested in Durban for two days, while the Wave Cold Winter also took on supplies and awaited the icebreaker dispatched from the African base.

The Winter Ship and the arriving icebreaker set out for Antarctica at 09:00 on the 24th, preparing to take over Umbrella's last remaining 'in-the-wild' research facility.

Translation: The Winter Ship and the arriving icebreaker set out for Antarctica at 09:00 on the 24th, preparing to take over Umbrella's last research facility in the wild.

Note: 'Winter Ship' is probably an abbreviation for 'Wave Cold Winter', as seen in line 18; we will translate it as 'Winter Ship'.

In the following period, Sui Bian, with the assistance of Red Queen and White Queen, gradually secured his position as chairman.

Translation: Thereafter, Sui Bian, who accompanied them, gradually secured the chairman's position with the assistance of the Red Queen and White Queen.

Although the company's board of directors consisted of only him.

Translation: Although the company's board of directors consisted of only him.

Among them, Africa's military base and port, as well as the research institute beside the Dabiya tribal ruins north of Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso in West Africa, posed no opposition to Sui Bian's ascent.

Translation: Among them, Africa's military base and port, as well as the research institute beside the Dibiya Tribe ruins north of the capital Ouagadougou in western Burkina Faso, West Africa, posed no opposition whatsoever to Sui Bian's ascension.

African employees, researchers, and armed forces share the USS mindset, namely obeying all commands from the company's top leadership.

Translation: African region employees, researchers, and armed forces are similar to the USS Thought in that they obey all commands from the company's upper management.

That's a relief.

Translation: So reassuring.

On the 26th, Wang Zhaofeng also sent good news: the M41A and caseless pulse ammunition can now enter production.

Translation: On the 26th, Wang Zhaofeng also sent good news: the M41A and Shellless Pulse Ammo can now enter production.

However, the hive's production workshop is approaching saturation.

Translation: Only the hive's production workshop is approaching saturation.

Therefore, Sui Bian had White Queen prepare arrangements to build, beside the Umbrella Airport in the suburbs of Raccoon City, a factory capable of meeting his mass-production needs for individual weapons and equipment.

Translation: Therefore, Sui Bian had the White Queen prepare arrangements to build an arsenal beside the Umbrella Airport in the outskirts of Raccoon City, capable of meeting his mass-produced individual weapons and equipment needs.

On the other hand, Berkman mentioned to Sui Bian that the G-virus was completed, after which he never spoke another word to him; it seems that neither refining serum nor using the virus to create super soldiers is going smoothly.

Translation: As for BoKen, after mentioning to Sui Bian that the G-Virus was completed, he never spoke another word to him; it seems that whether refining serum or using the virus to create super soldiers, things are not going smoothly.

Sui Bian was not anxious about this, letting things take their natural course; besides, such matters cannot be rushed, and constant questioning would only disturb Berkman and Rebecca's thoughts.

Translation: Sui Bian was not anxious about this, letting things take their natural course; besides, such matters cannot be rushed, and if he kept asking, it would only disturb BoKen and Rebecca's thoughts.

As for other major projects and plans of the company's departments, such as real estate, pharmaceuticals, and digital, all require his approval and signature.

Translation: As for the company's other departments' major projects and plans, such as real estate, pharmaceuticals, and digital, all require his approval and signature.

Meanwhile, smaller departments like film and entertainment do not need his personal involvement, unless they produce something earth-shattering.

Translation: As for smaller departments like media and entertainment, he does not need to personally participate, unless these small departments stir up something earth-shattering.

In fact, White Queen oversees these aspects for Sui Bian, screening for the most potentially profitable projects and proposals; the rest is for him to consider whether to execute, sign, and allocate funds.

Translation: In fact, the White Queen assists Sui Bian in overseeing the aforementioned aspects; she screens out the most likely profitable items and plans, leaving it to him to consider whether to execute, sign, and allocate funds.

Red Queen has also been recruiting veterans worldwide, selecting based on unit affiliation, service experience, family composition, etc., to form the various task forces envisioned by Sui Bian.

Translation: The Red Queen has also been recruiting retired soldiers worldwide, selecting based on unit affiliation, service experience, family composition, etc., preparing to form the various task forces Sui Bian envisions.

Initially, Sui Bian was not yet fully accustomed to suddenly wielding great power; the overwhelming flood of documents and files came like snowflakes, but everything requires a process, and he has now gradually become accustomed to this rhythm.

Translation: Initially, Sui Bian was still somewhat unaccustomed to suddenly holding great power, with documents and files flying in like snowflakes, but everything requires a process, and now he has gradually become accustomed to this rhythm.

Just now, while reviewing project templates on his notebook in the sleeping quarters, he heard a crew member in the corridor say that there was an aurora.

Translation: Just now, while he was reviewing project templates on his notebook in the sleeping quarters, he heard a corridor crew member say something about there being an aurora.

Out of curiosity and to relax his eyes, Sui Bian then came to the flight deck to get some fresh air and witness this aurora scenery, reminiscent of a computer wallpaper.

Translation: Out of curiosity and to relax his eyes, Sui Bian then came to the flight deck to get some fresh air, to witness this aurora scenery like a computer wallpaper.

"Ah." After sighing, Sui Bian involuntarily let out another soft sigh and shook his head.

Translation: "Ah." After exhaling, Sui Bian couldn't help but let out a light sigh and shake his head.

Time flies.

Translation: Time flies.

From waking up in a single-room apartment to standing on the ship's flight deck contemplating life, three months have passed in a flash.

Translation: From waking up in a single-room apartment to standing on the ship's flight deck contemplating life, three months have passed in a flash.

"I don't know what the future holds for me, nor what Umbrella still needs to reduce and control; well, it's time to get back to work."

Translation: "I don't know what else the future holds for me, or what Umbrella still needs to reduce and control; well, it's time to get back to work."

After muttering that to himself, Sui Bian turned and walked toward the hatch leading into the ship.

Translation: After Sui Bian muttered that to himself quietly, he turned and walked toward the hatch leading into the ship.

15:07。

Translation: 15:07.

The icebreaker reached the limit of how far it could advance.

Translation: The icebreaker reached the limit of how far it could advance.

15:20。

Translation: 15:20.

With the assistance of ground crew, the two CH-53 helicopters unfolded their rotors, after which the pilots, together with the ground crew, performed pre‑takeoff inspections.

Translation: With the assistance of ground personnel, the two CH-53s unfolded their rotors, after which the pilots coordinated with ground personnel to conduct pre‑takeoff checks.

15:32。

Translation: 15:32.

The Charon, Olympus Spear, and Epsilon units are preparing to board the CH-53 helicopters in turn.

Translation: The three units—Charon, Olympus's Spear, and Epsilon—were preparing to board the CH-53s in turn.

15:35。

Translation: 15:35.

Everything ready, the two CH-53 helicopters lifted off from the Wave Cold Winter's deck, heading for the Antarctic research station at the edge of the Antarctic continent.

Translation: Everything ready, the two CH-53s took off from the Wave Cold Winter's deck, heading for the Antarctic Research Facility at the edge of the Antarctic continent.

15:56。

Translation: 15:56.

Thanks to good weather, the CH-53 flight formation smoothly reached the airspace above the Antarctic research station and landed without issue on its helipad.

Translation: Thanks to the good weather, the CH-53 flight formation smoothly reached the airspace above the Antarctic Research Facility and landed smoothly on its apron.

The Antarctic research station was originally built by Alexander Asifort, the 'father' of Alfred and Alexia.

Translation: The Antarctic Research Facility was once built by Alexander Ashford, who was the 'father' of Alfred and Alekxia.

The quotation marks are used because this brother‑and‑sister pair were conceived via in‑vitro fertilization by Alexander within the Antarctic research station.

Translation: The quotation marks are used because this brother‑and‑sister pair were born in the Antarctic Research Facility through Alexander's use of in‑vitro fertilization.

Upon learning of her origins, Alexia, out of hatred, made Alexander the first test subject of the T‑Veronica virus, turning her nominal father into a being that is neither human nor ghost, a monstrous creature.

Translation: After Alekxia learned of her origins, out of hatred she made Alexander the first test subject of the T‑Veronica virus, turning her nominal father into a creature that is neither human nor ghost.

After Alexia took over as head of the Antarctic research station and feigned death to fall into a sleep, the station fell into decline, which is why it never attracted Spencer's attention.

Translation: After Alekxia, who took over as head of the Antarctic Research Facility, feigned death and fell into a coma, the facility fell into disrepair, which is also why it failed to attract Spencer's attention.

Upon learning that the company's top management would retake control of the Antarctic research station, the remaining staff were delighted and had no chance to block the CH-53 formation's landing.

Translation: Upon learning that the company's upper management would retake the Antarctic Research Facility, the remaining staff were so delighted they had no time to think, let alone block the CH-53 formation's landing.

Thus, Sui Bian successfully gained control of Umbrella's last major facility.

Translation: Thus, Sui Bian smoothly gained control of Umbrella's last major facility.

(End of chapter)