Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points

• Li Wei, after losing his keys, enters a high-tech laboratory run by Blackwatch, an agency with high security clearance.
• He is captured and imprisoned in a cage with a dozen infected individuals, resembling zombies from movies.
• Li Wei defends himself, using his martial arts skills to subdue the infected, betting soldiers watch and wager on his survival time.

Character Developments

• Li Wei: Shows exceptional martial arts skills and agility, able to defend himself against multiple infected individuals.
• Raymond McMullen: The chairman of Blackwatch, shows interest in Li Wei's unique gene and wants to see him.

Significant Themes

• Survival and self-defense: Li Wei must rely on his skills to protect himself against the infected.
• Experimentation and ethics: Blackwatch's unethical experiments on humans are implied.

Character Interactions

• Li Wei interacts with the infected, using his martial arts skills to subdue them.
• Blackwatch soldiers bet on Li Wei's survival time, showing a lack of respect for his life and the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Wei, a skilled fighter, surrenders to Blackwatch soldiers but maintains his spirit.
• He's taken to a lab where he's subjected to various tests and experiments.
• Li Wei demonstrates exceptional martial arts skills, defeating 17 infected subjects.
• He's further experimented on, and his blood and bodily fluids are collected for study.

Character Developments

• Li Wei: Despite his situation, he remains defiant and resilient. He's revealed to have unique genetic traits that pique the scientists' interest.
• Raymond McMullen: The leader of the Blacklight Project, he's excited about Li Wei's potential and orders further tests.

Significant Themes

• Human Experimentation: The Blackwatch scientists are conducting unethical experiments on humans, including Li Wei.
• Resilience: Li Wei maintains his spirit and defiance despite his dire situation.
• Difference and Otherness: Li Wei's unique genetic structure sets him apart, making him a subject of interest for the scientists.

Character Interactions

• Li Wei interacts with Blackwatch soldiers, scientists, and a blonde nurse. Despite his circumstances, he maintains a defiant and sarcastic attitude towards them.
• Raymond McMullen oversees Li Wei's tests and orders further experiments, showing interest in Li Wei's unique genetic structure.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Wei, a special individual, is subjected to harsh experiments at a GENTEC research base.
• He is harvested for genetic fluid, bone marrow, and other body parts by researchers.
• After nearly half a month, Raymond McMullen, the head of the base and GENTEC chairman, visits Li Wei.
• Li Wei kicks Raymond, causing him to fall, and is subsequently restrained and taken to a lab.
• In the lab, Li Wei is strapped to an experimental bed, and the Redlight Virus is injected into him.

Character Developments

• Li Wei: Despite his dire situation, Li Wei maintains his defiance and resilience. He improves his English and attempts to escape, but realizes it's impossible. He accepts his fate but continues to mock and provoke Raymond.
• Raymond McMullen: Raymond is revealed to be the head of the base and the mastermind behind the experiments. He is initially polite but grows furious when Li Wei insults and kicks him. He is determined to see the Redlight Project succeed, even at Li Wei's expense.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: Raymond's actions demonstrate his desire for power and control, both over Li Wei and the Redlight Project.
• Human Experimentation: The experiments conducted on Li Wei raise ethical questions about the use of human subjects in scientific research.
• Resilience and Defiance: Despite his circumstances, Li Wei maintains his defiance and resilience, refusing to submit to his captors.

Character Interactions

• Li Wei and Raymond: Their interaction is contentious, with Li Wei defying and insulting Raymond, and Raymond growing increasingly furious and determined to see the experiment through.
• Li Wei and the Researchers/Blackwatch Squad: Li Wei is subjected to harsh treatment by the researchers and guards, who show no regard for his well-being.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Wei undergoes a successful transformation into a zombie, gaining enhanced strength, speed, and the ability to control other infected.
• He breaks free from his restraints and faces a series of infected creatures, including a powerful Hunter.
• Li Wei escapes the lab and enters the observation room, where he encounters and eliminates several high-ranking officials.

Character Developments

• Li Wei discovers his new abilities and embraces his role as the Zombie King, seeking revenge against those who wronged him.
• Raymond, the scientist responsible for the Redlight Virus, shows cowardice and lack of control when faced with Li Wei's power.
• The military and political figures behind the experiment reveal their true intentions, prioritizing power and control over the safety of the infected and lab technicians.

Significant Themes

• Power and control: The military and political figures seek to harness the power of the Redlight Virus for their own gain, while Li Wei struggles to regain control over his own body and life.
• Revenge: Li Wei's desire for revenge drives his actions, leading him to confront and eliminate those responsible for his transformation.
• Transformation and acceptance: Li Wei must come to terms with his new zombie form and the changes it brings, ultimately embracing his role as the Zombie King.

Character Interactions

• Li Wei interacts with the infected creatures, initially controlling them but later facing off against the powerful Hunter.
• He confronts Raymond, who attempts to manipulate the situation but ultimately fails to maintain control.
• Li Wei encounters and eliminates several high-ranking officials, expressing his disdain for their actions through his actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Wei, now enhanced, crashes through a door and is shot at by Blackwatch soldiers but feels no pain.
• A monster, the Hunter, attacks Li Wei, and they fight through the base, causing chaos and casualties.
• Raymond, the base commander, orders the release of a blood toxin and dispatches super soldiers to capture Li Wei.
• Li Wei escapes the base, followed by the Hunter, and encounters another enhanced individual who also escapes.
• They are attacked by Blackwatch soldiers from helicopters, and Li Wei discovers he can run on vertical surfaces.

Character Developments

• Li Wei: Discovers his enhanced abilities, including increased strength, speed, and the ability to run on walls. He also shows resilience and adaptability in combat.
• Raymond: Panics after the incident and becomes determined to capture Li Wei to save his reputation.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of unethical scientific experimentation.
• The struggle for survival and adaptation in extraordinary circumstances.
• The pursuit of power and its potential costs.

Character Interactions

• Li Wei and the Hunter: Engage in a violent, destructive chase through the base.
• Li Wei and the unknown enhanced individual: Briefly interact before fleeing in different directions, showing curiosity and surprise at each other's abilities.
• Raymond and his subordinates: Raymond gives orders to contain the situation and capture Li Wei, while his subordinates follow his commands.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Wei, after escaping GENTEC's facility, discovers he's in the world of the game Prototype, with abilities similar to Alex Mercer.
• He decides to consume infected creatures in the Infected Zone to build energy and return home using a translucent key in his vision.
• He encounters a Zero-Dollar Shopping Event, where desperate citizens loot a supermarket, and saves a woman named Vanessa from injury.

Character Developments

• Li Wei: Realizes his abilities are like Alex Mercer's, feels out of place in this world, and wants to return home. He shows kindness by saving Vanessa.
• Vanessa: Initially appears naive and impulsive, but later shows determination and resourcefulness.

Significant Themes

• Struggle for survival and resources, reflected in the Zero-Dollar Shopping Event.
• The desire to return home, personified by Li Wei's longing for his original world.
• The contrast between the game's world and reality, as Li Wei experiences real-life consequences of his actions.

Character Interactions

• Li Wei saves Vanessa from falling and helps her navigate the chaotic crowd.
• Vanessa, grateful for Li Wei's help, tries to keep him around by introducing her friend and giving him her name.
• Li Wei remains detached, planning to leave but is interrupted by Vanessa's friend and a drone approaching.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Vanessa and Li Wei are in a crowded street when a Blackwatch drone detects Li Wei as an infected individual.
• Li Wei, revealed as a virus carrier, escapes, pursued by Blackwatch soldiers and helicopters.
• Li Wei enters the infected zone, where he loses his left arm to helicopter fire.
• He uses a new skill, Bullet Dive, to absorb several infected, gaining energy for his Key.

Character Developments

• Vanessa is terrified upon learning Li Wei is infected and collapses in fear.
• Li Wei demonstrates enhanced physical abilities, leaping between buildings and dodging helicopter fire.
• Rogers, a high-ranking official, is frightened when Li Wei appears at his window.

Significant Themes

• Fear and panic among civilians upon learning of infected individuals.
• The relentless pursuit and containment of infected individuals by Blackwatch.
• The struggle for survival and self-preservation among infected individuals.

Character Interactions

• Vanessa and Li Wei's friendship is strained when Vanessa learns Li Wei is infected.
• Li Wei and Blackwatch soldiers engage in a high-speed chase through the city.
• Rogers, a high-ranking official, is indirectly threatened by Li Wei's appearance at his window.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Wei discovers he can withstand high-impact falls without injury due to a thin layer of airflow.
• Blackwatch helicopters retreat after Li Wei evades them.
• Alex Mercer (A-God) appears, causing chaos with cars and helicopters.
• Li Wei and Alex meet, and Alex expresses his desire to destroy Blackwatch.
• Li Wei and Alex decide to swap arms to gain each other's abilities.

Character Developments

• Li Wei remains pragmatic and focused on returning home, showing less interest in Alex's personal story.
• Alex is still confused and struggling with his identity and memories, but he's determined to take down Blackwatch.

Significant Themes

• The power of assimilation and its consequences.
• The struggle for identity and purpose, as seen in Alex's character.
• The pursuit of strength and revenge, driving both Li Wei and Alex.

Character Interactions

• Li Wei and Alex meet for the first time, with Li Wei showing more interest in Alex's abilities than his personal story.
• Li Wei and Alex decide to swap arms, symbolizing their alliance and mutual benefit.
• Li Wei's pragmatism contrasts with Alex's emotional turmoil, highlighting their different approaches to their situations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Alex and Li Wei split up to destroy contaminated water towers in Manhattan to prevent Hunter emergence.
• Li Wei efficiently destroys towers, assimilating Hunters to increase his Key's energy.
• Alex and Li Wei meet at a TV tower to confirm their missions' completion.

Character Developments

• Li Wei demonstrates his strength and efficiency in destroying towers, showing his commitment to the task.
• Alex shows concern for the mission's success and the people's safety, displaying his responsibility.
• Li Wei remains indifferent to Alex's lack of trust, focusing on his goal to leave the world.

Significant Themes

• Trust vs. Indifference: Alex's lack of trust in Li Wei contrasts with Li Wei's indifference to Alex's feelings.
• Responsibility vs. Detachment: Alex feels responsible for the mission and people's lives, while Li Wei remains detached and focused on his personal goal.

Character Interactions

• Alex and Li Wei interact briefly, with Alex showing concern for the mission and Li Wei remaining indifferent.
• Li Wei and Blackwatch soldiers interact through combat, with Li Wei easily defeating them.
• Li Wei and Alex agree to meet again the next day, showing a basic level of cooperation.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Alex Mercer kills a Blackwatch officer and investigates infected nests.
• Captain Robert Cross ambushes and captures Alex, revealing Blackwatch's long-standing grudge.
• Alex battles infected creatures and recovers strength, then confronts Cross again.
• Cross reveals that Alex's girlfriend, Karen Parker, betrayed him.
• Alex remembers leaking the virus himself at Penn Station.
• Cross injects Alex with a serum, incapacitating him, and attempts to capture him.

Character Developments

• Alex Mercer: Struggles with the revelation of his girlfriend's betrayal and his own role in the virus outbreak.
• Captain Robert Cross: Reveals his hatred for Alex and uses him for his own purposes.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and trust: Alex grapples with Karen's betrayal and his own past actions.
• Consequences of actions: Alex faces the repercussions of his decision to release the virus.

Character Interactions

• Alex and Cross: Engage in a physical and psychological battle, with Cross attempting to manipulate Alex.
• Alex and Karen (off-page): Alex struggles with the revelation of Karen's betrayal.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Wei reaches 81% on the Key's energy, needing UV and Hunters to charge further.
• The military launches a large-scale operation to clear the infection zone, suggesting a dire situation.
• Li Wei returns to his hiding place to find it deserted, with residents evacuated.
• He learns from an elderly neighbor that the government ordered the evacuation due to potential viral spread and sterilization.
• News reports reveal Manhattan is in a state of maximum emergency, with the military preparing to use nuclear weapons if necessary.
• Li Wei decides to find Alex, his contact, to understand the current situation better.

Character Developments

• Li Wei demonstrates adaptability, quickly adjusting his plans when faced with the military operation.
• He shows empathy towards the elderly neighbor, patiently communicating with her despite her initial hostility.
• Li Wei's determination to survive and find answers increases as the threat of nuclear weapons looms.

Significant Themes

• Survival: Li Wei's primary goal is to survive the infection and the military operation, highlighting the theme of survival in a crisis.
• Power Dynamics: The government's aggressive response to the infection and protests showcases the power dynamics at play, with the military acting as the dominant force.
• Information Control: The government's evacuation order and the news reports reveal their attempt to control information and manage public perception.

Character Interactions

• Li Wei interacts with the elderly neighbor, showing patience and understanding, which helps him gather information.
• He encounters military personnel, demonstrating his ability to adapt and infiltrate, as seen with the helicopter pilot and co-pilot.
• Li Wei's determination to find Alex shows his reliance on his contact for information and support in this crisis.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Wei takes control of a helicopter, searching for Alex Mercer but finds no trace.
• He decides not to assimilate infected officers due to their strange thoughts.
• Li Wei flies to the GENTEC laboratory, intending to confront Raymond McMullen.
• He lands at the laboratory, kills Blackwatch soldiers, and assimilates one to infiltrate.
• Alex Mercer appears, intending to kill Raymond, but a Blackwatch soldier intervenes.
• Alex knocks out the soldier and escapes, leaving Raymond disoriented.
• Li Wei, disguised as a Blackwatch soldier, rescues Raymond and takes him to Laboratory 2.

Character Developments

• Li Wei shows reluctance to assimilate humans with intact minds due to the psychological discomfort it causes.
• Alex Mercer's primary goal remains killing Raymond McMullen.
• Raymond McMullen is cowardly and prioritizes his own safety, even in the face of danger.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of assimilation and the psychological toll it takes on Li Wei.
• The desperation and fear of those in power (Raymond) when faced with their own mortality.

Character Interactions

• Li Wei and Alex Mercer's indirect confrontation, with both seeking Raymond.
• Li Wei's deception of Raymond, leading to the latter's capture.
• Raymond's initial gratitude towards the 'Blackwatch soldier' turns to fear upon realizing Li Wei's true identity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Wei, now transformed by the Redlight Virus, confronts Chairman Raymond, his former captor.
• Li Wei tortures Raymond using his new abilities, refusing to kill him despite Raymond's pleas.
• Li Wei reveals he won't kill Raymond but will let him face the infected creatures in the lab.
• Alex calls Li Wei, summoning him to an urgent matter, cutting short his torment of Raymond.
• Raymond is left untied but surrounded by the infected creatures, leading to his inevitable demise.

Character Developments

• Li Wei: Transformed by the virus, he seeks revenge on Raymond, showing sadistic tendencies but also a desire for recognition and respect.
• Raymond: Initially terrified and pleading, he becomes defiant and angry but ultimately succumbs to despair and fear.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and retribution.
• The consequences of one's actions.
• The struggle for power and control.
• The dehumanization of experimental subjects.

Character Interactions

• Li Wei and Raymond: Their dynamic is one of tormentor and victim, with Li Wei toying with Raymond's fear and desperation.
• Li Wei and Alex: Alex's call interrupts Li Wei's torment, suggesting a hierarchy or alliance between them.
• Raymond and the infected creatures: Raymond's final moments highlight his isolation and helplessness against the creatures he once experimented on.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Alex's sister Dana is captured by a Hunter leader controlled by Elizabeth Greene.
• Alex plans to infiltrate the heavily contaminated Hive to rescue Dana and confront Elizabeth Greene.
• Li Wei agrees to help Alex find Dana while Alex handles Elizabeth Greene.
• They decide to observe the situation first before taking action.

Character Developments

• Alex: Becomes increasingly focused on rescuing his sister, displaying neurotic tendencies due to assimilating too many humans. He's driven by a predator's mindset and doesn't care about exposing his abilities to ordinary people.
• Li Wei: Feels negatively influenced by Alex's eccentricity and seriousness. He's more rational and considers the potential trap set by Elizabeth Greene.

Significant Themes

• Family and Loyalty: Alex's primary motivation is rescuing his sister, showing his strong loyalty and protective instincts.
• Trust and Caution: Li Wei is cautious about the potential trap, contrasting with Alex's impulsiveness.
• Power and Control: Elizabeth Greene's manipulation of the Hunter leader highlights her power and control over others.

Character Interactions

• Li Wei and Alex: Their interaction is tense and focused, with Li Wei trying to calm Alex's impulsiveness. They work together towards a common goal but have different approaches.
• Alex and Elizabeth Greene: Their relationship is one of enemies, with Alex driven by a desire for revenge and rescue.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The fungal threads in the Hive quickly repair the damaged wall.
• Elizabeth Greene, a Hive Mother, appears.
• Alex demands to know where his sister is, but Elizabeth ignores him.
• Li Wei tries to sneak away but is noticed by Elizabeth.
• Elizabeth asks Li Wei who he is, and he jokingly replies, "I'm your dad."
• Alex becomes suspicious of Li Wei's origins and intentions.
• Elizabeth asks Li Wei to mate with her or absorb her, claiming it would be optimal for their viral evolution.

Character Developments

• Alex becomes increasingly suspicious and confused about Li Wei's true identity and intentions.
• Elizabeth, driven by her viral instincts, is determined to merge with Li Wei to accelerate their evolution.
• Li Wei remains calm and collected, declining Elizabeth's proposal and trying to understand her reasoning.

Significant Themes

• The evolution and nature of the DX-1118 virus.
• The influence of viral instincts on the characters' actions and decisions.
• The theme of identity and truth, as Alex questions Li Wei's origins and intentions.

Character Interactions

• Alex and Li Wei are at odds, with Alex growing increasingly wary of Li Wei.
• Elizabeth is drawn to Li Wei, seeing him as a potential mate for viral evolution.
• Li Wei remains neutral, trying to understand the situation and make decisions based on his own goals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Alex attacks Elizabeth Greene, but she easily defends herself.
• Li Wei attempts to absorb Elizabeth Greene, but Alex intervenes.
• Elizabeth Greene is injured by Alex's syringe and gives birth to a Supreme Hunter.
• Li Wei absorbs Elizabeth Greene, gaining her memories and filling the Key's energy to 100%.
• Li Wei is attacked by the Supreme Hunter and ejected from the core Hive.

Character Developments

• Alex remains focused on obtaining the truth and eliminating Elizabeth Greene.
• Elizabeth Greene accepts her fate and willingly allows Li Wei to absorb her.
• Li Wei becomes more determined to leave the world of Prototype and return home.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and control between characters.
• The consequences of scientific experimentation and manipulation.
• The desire for knowledge and truth at any cost.

Character Interactions

• Li Wei and Alex clash over who will absorb Elizabeth Greene.
• Elizabeth Greene and Li Wei share a moment of understanding before her absorption.
• The Supreme Hunter attacks Li Wei, demonstrating its loyalty to Elizabeth Greene.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Wei is ambushed and thrown by the Supreme Hunter.
• The joint forces of Blackwatch encircle the core Hive.
• Li Wei and the Supreme Hunter engage in a fierce battle.
• A nuclear bomb is launched towards the core Hive.

Character Developments

• Li Wei's power and resilience are further demonstrated as he takes on the Supreme Hunter and survives a nuclear blast.
• Alex's frustration and resentment grow due to Li Wei's interference in his pursuit of the truth.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and trust: Li Wei's actions cause Alex to feel betrayed, highlighting the theme of trust and loyalty among allies.
• Power and its consequences: The destructive power of the nuclear bomb emphasizes the devastating impact of unchecked power and the desperation of the human forces in their fight against the infected.

Character Interactions

• Li Wei and the Supreme Hunter engage in a brutal, one-sided fight, showcasing Li Wei's superior strength and resilience.
• Alex's frustration with Li Wei leads him to consider assimilating Li Wei to uncover the truth, but he ultimately decides to prioritize finding his sister.
• Li Wei's final decision to leave without saying goodbye to Alex highlights the tension between them, stemming from Li Wei's interference in Alex's pursuit of the truth.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Wei, after leaving the Prototype world, arrives on Earth and witnesses a global apocalypse: volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and massive tsunamis.
• He spots a small plane and hitches a ride, seeking refuge from the disaster.
• The plane's occupants—Gordon, Kate, Jackson, and two children—are trying to reach the Ark, a doomsday shelter.

Character Developments

• Li Wei: Initially awed by Earth's beauty, he becomes determined and resourceful when faced with the apocalypse. He demonstrates his power and intimidates the plane's occupants to secure a ride.
• Kate, Jackson, Gordon: They show resilience and determination to survive, making tough decisions under extreme circumstances.

Significant Themes

• Survival: The characters must adapt and fight to survive in a harsh, apocalyptic world.
• Power and Intimidation: Li Wei uses his power to coerce the plane's occupants, highlighting the influence of strength in desperate times.
• Family and Unity: Despite their differences, the plane's occupants work together to increase their chances of survival.

Character Interactions

• Li Wei interacts with the plane's occupants, initially intimidating them but later showing a desire for companionship and survival.
• Kate, Jackson, Gordon, and the children support each other, demonstrating unity and shared determination to survive the apocalypse.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Wei, an individual from a parallel Earth, falls into Jackson's plane.
• Jackson introduces his family and Gordon, the pilot.
• Li Wei reveals he's from another Earth, causing curiosity and fear.
• Jackson reveals the world is ending due to the Mayan prophecy.
• Li Wei shares about his world's disasters and his immunity to viruses.
• Li Wei evolves his virus to create a flight form, resembling a large bat.

Character Developments

• Li Wei: Shows curiosity and friendliness towards the group, reveals his world's disasters, and evolves his virus for flight.
• Jackson: Initially nervous, becomes curious about Li Wei's world, and focuses on finding refuge.
• Kate: Quietly observant, asks about parallel universes.
• Noah: Curious and brave, asks Li Wei if he's an alien.
• Gordon: Pilots the plane, expresses concern about survival.

Significant Themes

• Survival: The primary theme, with characters trying to find refuge and survive the apocalypse.
• Curiosity and Fear: Li Wei's presence sparks curiosity but also fear, as seen in the characters' reactions.
• Parallel Worlds: The concept of parallel universes is introduced and discussed.

Character Interactions

• Li Wei interacts with Jackson's family and Gordon, sharing information about his world and evolving his virus.
• Jackson and Kate show tension due to their divorce but maintain civility for their children's sake.
• Noah is curious and brave, asking Li Wei direct questions.
• Gordon is focused on survival and finding a safe place to land.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group arrives at Las Vegas International Airport, finding it chaotic and filled with disaster victims and firefighters.
• Li Wei leads the group towards a large abandoned plane, planning to escape the volcanic ash.
• Li Wei refuels the plane and removes luxury cars from inside to make room for passengers.
• The group boards the plane just as volcanic ash begins to engulf the airport.
• Li Wei skillfully pilots the plane to take off, despite not following the flight manual.

Character Developments

• Li Wei: Displayed his ability to sense and observe his surroundings, and his skill in piloting planes.
• Jackson: Showed leadership and quick thinking in deciding to follow Li Wei, saving his family and Gordon despite their initial hesitation.
• Kate: Initially skeptical of Li Wei, she eventually follows Jackson's lead and boards the plane.
• Gordon: Reluctant at first, he ultimately joins the group on the plane.
• Karpov Yuri: Reunites with Jackson and boards the plane without hesitation.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Leadership: Jackson's decision to trust Li Wei and lead his group to the plane highlights the importance of trust and strong leadership in crisis situations.
• Adaptability: The characters must adapt quickly to the apocalyptic situation and make tough decisions to survive.
• Resourcefulness: Li Wei's ability to refuel and prepare the plane for takeoff demonstrates his resourcefulness in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Jackson and Li Wei: Jackson follows Li Wei's lead, and while Li Wei doesn't actively seek their company, he doesn't object to them joining him.
• Jackson, Kate, and Gordon: The trio initially hesitates to follow Li Wei, but Jackson's persuasiveness and quick thinking convince them to board the plane.
• Jackson and Karpov Yuri: They reunite, and Jackson immediately seeks Karpov's help, showing his familiarity with and trust in his former superior.