Sherry Birkin blocked Shepard's attack, and Huang Yehao, who had rushed over, immediately grabbed Shepard and pulled her back.
A mocking smile hung on Sherry's face as she said, "That's why you'll always be nothing more than a reckless, brainless brute, Shepard. Don't you know what it means for me to be standing here?"
Behind her, six warriors clad in black combat uniforms and wearing various gas masks approached. They were the Umbrella Security Service, U.S.S.—the most elite force under the Umbrella Pharmaceutical Group!
At their head, Ruper, the Wolf Mother, stepped forward and stood provocatively before Shepard. "Watch your language, soldier."
She put particular emphasis on the word "soldier," making the mockery unmistakable.
At that moment, Huang Yehao stepped forward, pulling back Shepard, who looked ready to fight. He said to Ruper, "This isn't your place to speak, woman. Say one more word, and I guarantee it'll be the last word you ever say."
The air twisted on either side of him as the two Ghost Agents, Senluo and Reaper, revealed themselves. Though they had not drawn their guns, the way they cracked their knuckles made it clear that they were ready for a fight as well.
The six U.S.S. operatives naturally had no fear of them. They had all lived dangerous lives under the Umbrella Corporation, and all had undergone physical enhancement procedures using the Umbrella Pharmaceutical Group's most advanced technology. They had no fear of fighting the Fourth Legion and the Ghost Agents.
Then, a deep, booming voice came from the other side. "Delta Squad, stand down and fall back! This is not the place for infighting!"
A broad-shouldered figure approached, dressed in Umbrella black combat gear and wearing a ballistic helmet and gas mask. He said to Shepard's group, "My name is Hunk, deputy commander of