2042

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That was the summary of the major events from the end of the first quarter of 2027 to the end of the second quarter of 2042. Plans such as the comprehensive upgrade of Individual Equipment and the construction of Star Sector battle groups were not included in the important files.

Moreover, under the surveillance of Umbrella Artificial Intelligence, the education system had been improved. The younger generations of the various races had almost completely abandoned racial prejudice, and society was developing more and more toward prosperity.

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Time: May 14, 2042.

Location: Outskirts of Halifax City.

Spring, by the sea at Russell Manor.

Looking down at the vast manor from the sky, one could only be struck by its extreme luxury.

The manor contained artificially planted woods and gardens. The flower gardens in particular, with their blossoms in full bloom, made Russell Manor seem even more secluded and picturesque.

On the woodland paths, Ghost Agents could occasionally be seen patrolling. They wore suits, had shoulder holsters beneath their arms, and wore headsets.

There were also maids dressed in black and white, tending to the manor's grass, trees, flowers, and grounds.

By the sea stood a palace larger than Buckingham Palace, along with a gigantic garage beside it that covered at least the area of a football field.

After Ivan's proposal to move had been rejected by William, William had Wang Zhaofeng, the head of the Engineering Team, lead a core group in renovating and expanding the original manor.

The original three-story seaside villa, which had resembled an ordinary wealthy family's home, was demolished and replaced with a luxurious palace larger than Buckingham Palace. It contained a total of