The Amazing Four-Color Herb

The members of the STARS squad, although they are elites.

But... after witnessing firsthand how Arno could single-handedly crush the bio-monster chasing her, Jill quickly came to terms with reality.

When you're under someone's roof, you have to bow your head.

I don't know if such a saying exists in the short history of the United States only two hundred years), but in any case, Jill obediently accepted the "invitation".

The two of them emerged from the dilapidated apartment.

Arno led Jill across the street to a coffee shop that had been vandalized and robbed, where they met "the gentleman."

"You... you're 'Sir'?!"

When Gil saw that the person Arno addressed as "Sir" was actually a handsome young man with a noble air and a standard Asian face, a hint of shock flashed in Jill's beautiful eyes.

"What, are you surprised?"

Alvin sat in the chair, his relaxed demeanor making one wonder if he was on vacation.

He was also observing this former "goddess" of the game.

In terms of appearance, Jill isn't particularly outstanding, but she has one very attractive quality: a dashing and capable demeanor. In particular, her military background from her time with STARS adds a touch of charm to her.

Of course, the real Jill is slightly different from the one in the game. She wears a sleeveless gray top, and you can clearly see the signs of training. She doesn't have skinny arms and legs.

With shoulder-length short hair, defined features, and bright eyes that concealed a hint of vigilance, he remained ready to draw his gun and fire at any moment, even while seated.

"Sir, your coffee."

Arno brought over a cup of freshly brewed coffee and placed it within Alvin's reach. He then stepped back a few paces and remained silent, like a statue.

"Would you like a cup of coffee, Miss Jill?"

Seeing Jill's gaze fall on the coffee, Alvin casually asked, snapping his fingers, "Arno, make Miss Jill a cup of coffee too."

Yes, sir.

The aloof Arno glanced at Jill and went to prepare coffee.

"No, no, I'm not thirsty, thank you." Jill hurriedly stopped him; she dared not let Arno make coffee.

Just recently, this guy almost beat the monster sent by Umbrella Corporation to death. The scene was... too brutal!

"Your injuries seem a bit serious." Alvin noticed Jill's injuries from being thrown by Nemesis and asked in a gentler tone, "If you need help, I can heal you. If the wounds aren't treated, they could easily turn into those monsters outside."

He knew, of course, that Jill's constitution wouldn't allow her to get infected, but this was reality, and what if she did?

"No need, I can manage myself."

However, Jill didn't seem to care. She casually pulled a green plant from her pouch, popped it into her mouth, and chewed it.

"Looking at this scene, Alvin was deeply shocked, and his eyes twitched slightly."

Although it had been suspected for some time, the green grass that "restores health" in the game suddenly appearing in reality is still a bit surreal.

"Hmm?" Noticing the strange expression on Alvin's face, Jill immediately guessed what he was thinking and explained, "This isn't witchcraft. The four-colored herb is an herb discovered by Umbrella. It has the function of clotting and stopping bleeding, and different combinations of ingredients can produce different effects."

"Ahem, sorry, I suddenly thought of something else."

Alvin coughed twice, but his attention was on the herbs; he was considering their value.

If the value of the Four-color herb is truly as significant as depicted in the "game," it would likely be several levels higher.

"What do you want to see me about?"

After swallowing the green herb, Jill's cuts stopped bleeding quickly. She turned to Alvin and asked warily.

"Please don't worry, Miss Jill."

Alvin didn't seem to mind. He took a sip of his coffee, glanced at Jill's strange expression, and then smiled, "I'm not interested in your identity, nor are you a member of Umbrella. The only reason I had Arno bring you to see me is because I'm very interested in you as a person."

Jill can only believe half of what he said at most.

His gaze remained wary, and after hesitating for a few seconds, he tentatively asked, "Now that you've seen me, may I leave?"

"So fast?"

Alvin seemed somewhat surprised and said, "It's a bit chaotic outside, why don't we stay a little longer?"

"No, thank you very much for your kindness." Jill couldn't believe that such a mysterious and extremely strange person was so difficult to understand.

If possible, she wished she never had to see him again, so she made an excuse. "I have more important things to do, may I go now?"

"Of course, as I said, I have no ill intentions towards you, Miss Jill." Alvin smiled and gestured for her to leave. Watching Jill rise to leave, he smiled and said slowly, "Oh, by the way, there's something... consider it a small gift for our first meeting, Miss Jill, it's free."

"What's up?"

Jill paused as she was about to take a step, then turned to look at him suspiciously.

"If what you mean by 'must do' is to rescue the other STARS members, then... it's unnecessary now." Alvin smiled meaningfully, picked up his coffee cup, and took a sip.

What do you mean by that?!

Upon hearing this, Jill's pupils contracted slightly, and she was immediately enveloped by a strong sense of foreboding. She even forgot about Arno standing next to her and wanted to rush up, grab the man's collar, and question him.

Unfortunately, before she could put her idea into action, she was stopped by the towering Arno.

Upon noticing the height difference between them, Jill immediately regained her composure. "Sir, could you explain what you meant just now?"

"Sir, what did you mean just now?"

Jill asked anxiously.

"Literal meaning."

Alvin looked up at Jill, whose face was full of anxiety, and slowly put down his coffee cup. "The bio-weapon that Umbrella sent to hunt you down is called 'Nemesis.' You should have seen that thing before, in 'The Mansion.'"

"What kind of virus is it?!"

Jill recalled the mission they had participated in.

The incident at the mansion haunted her like a nightmare, often waking her up in terror from the images in her dreams.

The virus secretly tested by the Umbrella Corporation could actually resurrect the dead, turning them into mindless zombies. Even now, the thought of it still sends chills down one's spine.

"They're not exactly the same, but essentially not that different."

Alvin slowly explained, "Nemesis is a biological weapon based on the T-Virus with an implanted parasite, making it easier to control."

After saying that, he added, "Oh, by the way, you don't know what the 'T-Virus' is, do you? It's the source of the chaos in Raccoon City that triggered the mansion incident."

Why do you know so much about this?

Jill couldn't help but begin to suspect the other party's relationship with Umbrella.

Otherwise, how could he know so much about it?

This includes the virus that spread throughout Raccoon City, the source of the mansion incident, and the bio-weapon that just chased her!

All signs indicate that the other party seems to have a good understanding of Umbrella Corporation and the virus.

"Let me formally introduce you, Miss Jill."

Alvin calmly straightened his clothes, rose from his seat, and introduced himself formally with a smile, "My name is Alvin Valshius, a Rogue Trader, or as you can understand, a nomadic merchant."

In a sense, aren't Rogue Trader just merchants who roam freely?

However, the "range" of his wanderings is quite wide, either in the Milky Way or in other worlds.

"A businessman." Jill paused for a moment, then looked at Alvin suspiciously. "Excuse me for being frank, but you don't look like a businessman; you look more like a..."

She hesitated for a moment before saying the word "bad guy" in the second half of the sentence. After glancing at Arno, who stood solemnly upright out of the corner of her eye, she wisely refrained from uttering it.

Thank you so much to "Chongluan" and "The Fox Who Lost Happiness" for the donations! And thank you so much to "Chu Fengzhi" for the donation, I'm incredibly grateful! I'm bowing down to you all! ORZ

PS: I found out that the Four-color herb was discovered by Spencer in the Arklay Mountains, so it's not a bug.