Brother A Emerges, Takes Over Blackwatch

"Hah—an F+ physique. The feeling of being healthy is truly wonderful."

Stretching his body, Meng Yi went to the lab's disinfection room, used sterilizing agent to clean the bloodstains from his skin, changed into clean clothes, and said softly, "Red Queen."

"Chairman, I am here."

Meng Yi: "Report the completion status of the first, second, and third directives."

"Understood."

The Artificial Intelligence · Red Queen reported methodically: "The copied files of the relevant gene modification surgery data were handed over to the 'Visitor' 47 hours ago."

"'The Guest's' various research materials have been organized and completed. 'Hope Town: Elizabeth Greene' has not yet been delivered."

"Alfred Ashford and Alexia Ashford, the sibling pair, arrived at the Raccoon City underground Hive base 14 hours ago."

Meng Yi frowned slightly, puzzled, and said, "'Hope Town: Elizabeth Greene' wasn't delivered? What happened?"

Red Queen waved her small hand, and a virtual light screen displayed several photos of a biohazard crisis breaking out.

"11 hours, 46 minutes, and 52 seconds ago, a virus leak occurred in Manhattan City, America. Blackwatch Troops are responsible for suppression and cleanup of the biohazard crisis. 'Hope Town: Elizabeth Greene,' detained in Manhattan, cannot be shipped out for the time being."

Meng Yi stared closely and spotted a sneaky hooded man in the corner of one photo, then felt both amused and exasperated.

'Damn you, Alex Mercer. You don't jump out early, you don't jump out late, but you just had to jump out now and delay my 'Red Light Virus Gift Package' delivery!'

That familiar 'hooded man'—he'd recognize him even if he turned to ash!

The legendary 'Brother A' was a memory of a bygone era—his abilities were all flashy and cool, scaling walls and leaping across rooftops with such free and easy grace.

'11 hours...'

A virus leak happened in Manhattan, meaning 'Brother A' is already not human.

He's now the "Human Form · Black Light Virus" carrying the memories of 'Alex Mercer.'

It won't be long before 'Brother A' storms Gentek Corporation and inadvertently awakens Elizabeth Greene (Red Light Virus Mother).

'Should I crush the danger in its infancy?'

The Black Light Virus grows too fast—in just eighteen days, it evolves to withstand a tactical nuclear bomb without dying.

Letting 'Brother A' develop, letting him absorb Elizabeth Greene, would definitely become an unstable factor threatening Meng Yi's own safety.

The Selection Dungeon only gave a thirty-day limit; twenty days remain until the dungeon ends. Before leaving, he'd surely witness the splendor of 'Peak Brother A.'

'No need to panic too much. First, I have Firefly under me, a true 'life-risking' fighter. Peak Brother A might not beat a half-crippled Prison Firefly.'

'Second, 'Brother A's' weakness at this stage is obvious. His sister Dana can be used, and his lost memories offer even more room to maneuver.'

'Give a few key hints, have Blackwatch Troops hunt him with precision—at this stage, 'Brother A' absolutely can't escape.'

Killing 'Brother A' or recruiting 'Brother A'—both options are good.

After deep deliberation for a long time, Meng Yi decided on the latter, because he had the means to counter 'Brother A' and wasn't afraid of raising a tiger to court disaster.

Compared to the potential threat 'Brother A' posed, the stable version of the "Black Light Virus" on 'Brother A' offered higher returns.

"Red Queen."

"I am here."

With his mind set, the decisive Meng Yi ordered promptly: "On my authority, contact the 'friends' in the arms industry and the temple. Now, connect me with them immediately!"

"Understood."

"Beep—beep—beep—"

"Hey, Bai, my dear friend. We've run into a bit of a 'small problem' lately. 'Hope Town: Elizabeth Greene' can't be sent to you for a short while."

"But don't worry, we'll solve all the trouble soon. It won't affect our great plan!"

The old bastards' words came through gritted teeth, carrying a thick, iron-blooded murderous intent.

Before a row of black screens, Meng Yi stood with his hands behind his back, unmoved.

"Friends, it seems the Manhattan virus leak has you in a real bind."

Meng Yi teased half-jokingly, then added, "I think this is an opportunity—a chance to verify the potential of the 'Red Light Virus' and the 'Black Light Virus.'"

"My 'dear friends,' I plan to take a trip to Manhattan tomorrow. Could you temporarily lend me the Blackwatch Troops in charge of suppressing the virus leak?"

"Don't worry, just a few days is enough. I only need Blackwatch to protect my personal safety. I won't 'borrow' those grunts for 'long.'"

The dagger was revealed!

Holding the lifeblood of these old bastards, Meng Yi had calculated that they wouldn't refuse—and didn't dare to refuse!

He really wouldn't 'borrow' them for long, aow! He, Meng, never lied!

'If' the Blackwatch high command was awed by Meng Yi's 'kingly aura' and bowed in submission, 'voluntarily' offering their loyalty—that had nothing to do with Meng Yi.

"This... Bai, you're just making trouble for us."

"Why not just wait safely for the 'gift' to arrive? Why go to dangerous places and take risks? What's the point?"

Meng Yi smiled without speaking, patiently waiting for the answers of the Elder Vampires.

"Alright, alright! You win!"

"We'll handle the coordination. Starting the moment you arrive in Manhattan tomorrow, the Blackwatch Troops will protect your safety at the highest alert."

"But let's get this straight upfront—you don't just represent yourself now. You're a friend on the same boat as us. Don't you dare treat your own life lightly!"

Hearing this, a satisfied Meng Yi clapped his hands and laughed.

"Friends, no one values their life more than I do."

He paused, then raised his voice with pointed intent: "Everything is for our shared 'immortality'!"

"Hahaha! Good!"

"Bai, you really are a lovable, yet detestable bastard!"

"Alright, that's enough for now. We still have twenty-eight days until our surgery. You must arrange everything well in advance—not a single slip-up!"

"The surgery location is set at a private hospital in New York. Is that acceptable?"

Meng Yi naturally had no objections. A wise man does not stand beneath a crumbling wall—he knew these Elder Vampires would never come to the underground Hive in Raccoon City.

"Of course, no problem at all, 'dear' friends. The location is up to you. I'm fine with anything."

With that definitive affirmative answer, the last stone weighing on the Elder Vampires' hearts finally fell.

"We take back what we said earlier, Bai. You're not detestable—you're our eternal friend!"

"Have a pleasant stay in Manhattan. Gentek Corporation has already made the arrangements; it's your property now."

Meng Yi: "Then many thanks. May our 'friendship' last as long as heaven and earth!"

"As long as heaven and earth?"

"As enduring as the earth, as everlasting as the sky?"

"Hahaha! Good! That's a fantastic phrase! I like it!"

"That side, the East, has a long history. Once we have enough lifespan, learning a bit of foreign culture doesn't seem like a bad idea."

"Of course, that must be under our 'control' first."

Hanging up the phone, the fake smile on Meng Yi's face faded.

'You lot? In your next life! 'Friends,' I'll personally send you to hell.'