Chapter 70: Special Task Force

The list of the four-person team is as follows;

1. John Pulaise.

Nickname: Captain / Leader / Pulaise.

2. John McTavish.

Nickname: Soap.

3. Simon Riley.

Nickname: Ghost.

4. Gary Sanderson.

Nickname: Xiaoqiang.

Note:

When the four above act together, their luck will increase dramatically, allowing them to create miracles even in desperate situations.

If they are separated and act individually, their luck will revert to normal levels.

Sui Bian, holding a half‑eaten hamburger in his left hand and ketchup‑dipped fries in his right, froze in his movements, and his mouth stopped chewing.

After hearing the system's words, Sui Bian felt an indescribable emotion.

He was certainly excited, but also felt a faint sense of having seen a relative?

Mainly because Pulaise, Soap, Ghost, and Xiaoqiang were important "playmates" from his childhood in a past life.

At that time, CF, literally "Crossfire", hadn't become a hit yet; he didn't understand online downloads as a child, let alone the difference between pirated and legitimate copies.

Back then, Sui Bian wandered around Digital City, spent 10 yuan on Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, and that opened the door to a new world.

As a tech‑inept kid unaware of cheats, he would hide behind Pulaise every time he played Modern Warfare.

The Ghost in Call of Duty 6: Modern Warfare 2 left the deepest impression on Sui Bian.

The cool skull mask look and reliable NPC teammate.

But Modern Warfare 2 also made Sui Bian keenly understand what betrayal is.

"Maddox Field." Remembering this, Sui Bian couldn't help but mutter.

Then he placed the hamburger on the wrapper, ate the ketchup‑dipped fries, and finally lifted a napkin to wipe his hand and asked:

"System, where are those four…?"

The system, after screening, found four individuals whose appearance resembles the Special Task Force four‑member team, and is currently modifying them…

…

Modification complete.

Implanting combat experience, skills, and past records…

…

Implantation complete.

After the system's modification and implantation, the four members of the Special Task Force are expected to arrive in Raccoon City sequentially within 24 hours; host, please take note.

"Modification and implantation… hmm…" Sui Bian replied lightly and asked again:

"System, what memories have you implanted? Also, I want to know their attitude toward me?"

The system implanted into the memories of the four Special Task Force members that they had received the host's kindness and assistance; to them, the host is a lifesaving benefactor.

Furthermore, due to the system's modification, the four Special Task Force members are absolutely loyal to the host; no temptation can shake their conviction.

"Absolute loyalty? That thick 40k vibe… haha."

Sui Bian's teasing was just teasing, but he was quite pleased with the system's absolute loyalty, after all, no one wants a gacha‑drawn character to end up betraying them.

Regaining his composure, Sui Bian resumed eating the hamburger and fries.

Since the system said they would arrive within 24 hours, there's no need to rush; besides, he already had a clue about who to use NE-1-ACM on.

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January 31.

A small tactical conference room on the first level of the Mother Nest.

The projector displayed anomaly files to everyone present: plague doctor, pyramid, giant centipede, and so on.

Four people sat on folding chairs.

Their attire was similar, all dark combat jackets and work pants, giving an instant veteran impression.

These four were Pulaise, Soap, Ghost, and Xiaoqiang.

Pulaise, with a full beard and a weathered face, even indoors still wore a distinctive black beret.

Soap had a scar on his left eyebrow and sported a Mohawk.

Ghost, having removed his skull mask, still had a tough look but gave off the vibe of a Hollywood male star.

Lastly, Xiaoqiang appeared younger, with a bowl cut and a clean‑shaven face.

Under the system's modification and implantation, Pulaise and the others believed they were from the British Special Air Service, i. e., the SAS.

While serving, the four belonged to a combat squad, earning numerous battle honors and repeatedly carrying out black operations for the British government and joint US missions.

During their final mission before retirement, a British intelligence error forced their combat squad into a desperate situation.

To prevent exposure, the British government immediately treated their squad as disposable assets and bombed the area where the squad engaged the enemy.

In the end, only Pulaise and the three others survived.

Because the British government and military denied the prior operation, the four's status became extremely precarious, potentially inviting covert silencing.

However, Sui Bian noticed their outstanding performance and used Umbrella's influence to protect the four.

This is also what the system previously told Sui Bian, the reason why Pulaise and the others consider him a benefactor.

Through the system's notification, Sui Bian also learned of Pulaise and the others' fabricated pasts, but those pasts are real for Pulaise and the others.

Now, dressed in a black suit, Sui Bian stands with both hands in his pockets, leaning against the back wall of the conference room while viewing the file.

When the file playback ends, the lights, controlled by the white queen, become bright, and he walks to the front of the conference room and says to the four of them:

"Everyone, you have already witnessed anomalous phenomena that can overturn common sense and even threaten human survival.

You are the elite among elites, so Umbrella needs your combat skills, experience, competence, and even… your lives, to ensure that anomalous phenomena will not threaten the normal functioning of society."

"Mr. Sui." As soon as Sui Bian's words ended, Pulaise, speaking with a British accent, said:

"It was you who freed us from the threat of the British government, and now you have shown us the so‑called anomalous phenomena, so feel free to ask for anything you need."

"Exactly, sir, we will obey your and the Captain's orders," Soap immediately replied.

"Hmm, I am as well," Ghost answered softly.

"…" The taciturn Xiaoqiang simply nodded, indicating his agreement with the three superiors.

"Thank you all for your understanding." Seeing this, Sui Bian smiled and replied, then continued:

"Your current mission is simple: select elite soldiers from under Umbrella's command, and then you will conduct high‑intensity training.

Because I intend to form a new mobile Special Task Force, and this task force will be named—

141.

Upon receiving Sui Bian's orders, the four of Pulaise immediately select candidates meeting the 141 criteria from Security, USS, and MTF, and swiftly complete the formation of Umbrella's fourth MTF.

According to Sui Bian's expectation, the Special Task Force 141 will have between 30 and 40 members, making it the optimal choice for equipping the NE-1-ACM.

(End of chapter)