Wesker's Tactics for Controlling People
By the time Wesker emerged from the police station lobby, it was already dawn in Raccoon City, after a night of turmoil.
A ray of morning light tore through the night, rising gradually from the east and casting a warm, soft glow that illuminated the chaotic Raccoon City.
Countless zombies still roam the streets, and terrifying roars can be heard from time to time in the distance.
Members of the USS (Umbrella Security Service) were waiting quietly outside the police station lobby when Wesker and Arno appeared.
Wesker himself is quite tall, standing at 1.9 meters with muscles honed through years of training, making him look extremely strong. However, standing next to Arno, who is 2.5 meters tall, he appears somewhat like a child in comparison.
The reason Arno was to accompany him was purely at Wesker's personal request.
In his words, it meant that Arno needed to be able to deter the USS squads outside when necessary.
After standing still, Arno remained silent, coldly staring at the USS team members.
Just as the USS members felt the atmosphere was becoming too oppressive, Wesker stepped forward, speaking calmly as if he were stating something ordinary, "There is something I need to inform you all. From this day forward, the USS forces are officially under Mr. Alvin's command."
His words stunned the entire USS team.
Then, before anyone could ask questions, Wesker continued, "Oswell Edward Spencer deliberately leaked the T-Virus in Raccoon City, causing devastating losses to United States citizens. He must pay the price. Our mission now is to capture the Daemon who caused this bio-virus leak!"
The leak of the T-Virus, to a large extent, is related to Spencer.
In reality, the person who truly caused the virus leak was William Birkin, who was corrupted by the G-Virus.
But things have already progressed to this point, and someone has to step up and take the blame.
Therefore, Spencer became the best candidate!
It can also be seen as Wesker offering Alvin a "pledge of allegiance" in order to proactively defect.
However, a disturbance broke out among the USS team members.
What's going on?
Isn't Spencer the CEO of Umbrella?
How come, in Wesker's words, he suddenly becomes an irredeemable sinner?
Moreover, was it the culprit behind the T-Virus leak and the Raccoon City incident?
Some of the more Spencer- loyal members of USS were naturally uneasy upon hearing this.
"Mr. Wesker, we haven't received that order." Immediately, someone chimed in, indignantly, "I refuse to carry out your order and will report this truthfully to Mr. Spencer."
Bang!
After a gunshot rang out, those who voiced their opposition fell into pools of blood.
Wesker calmly blew away the smoke from the gun barrel, revealing a terrifying red light in his pupils, hidden behind sunglasses, carrying an invisible sense of oppression. He swept his gaze over the remaining team members one by one, a slight smile playing on his lips, "Now, does anyone still have objections?"
Simplicity and speed have always been his guiding principles.
Since someone refuses, let's just go see God.
Faced with Wesker's overwhelming pressure, the already limited loyalty of the USS members to Spencer vanished upon seeing Arno beside him.
"Very good, it seems everyone has no objections."
Wesker lowered the gun with satisfaction and said calmly, "We're all here to risk our lives, and I understand your thoughts. As long as you all use your brains, from now on, your salaries, rewards, and bonuses will all be doubled. It doesn't matter who you work for, so why not sell to someone who offers the higher price?" These words directly struck a chord with the USS members, who had initially been somewhat resistant.
Yeah, they're all out here risking their lives; they're essentially mercenaries. What loyalty do they have to offer?
Serving Spencer is serving him, but serving "Alvin" isn't?
Since someone else offered a higher price, and Wesker has already taken the lead in switching jobs, what are they still hesitating for?!
As the saying goes, once a person understands things, they have no psychological burden left.
"You're right, Mr. Wesker!"
Suddenly, someone stepped forward and shouted, "We're all risking our lives, why not find someone who offers a higher price? Besides, that bastard Spencer actually spread such a terrible virus in Raccoon City, who knows what terrible thing he might do next?!"
Wesker cast an approving glance, thinking to himself that this kid had potential, and then played his trump card again. "Look around you. This place is full of humans harmed by the bio-virus. This is our country! Our land! Do you really want to watch Spencer, this Daemon, continue to harm us?"
This not only satisfied the "interests" of most USS members, but also the "greater good" of a small minority.
We've gained both face and substance.
What else is there to say? Just follow Wesker!
As for Spencer?
What kind of CEO is he? He's Daemon now!
Thus, in just a few words, Wesker demonstrated his abilities.
They directly seized the high ground from both the perspectives of self-interest and righteousness!
Whether driven by greed for money or by moral standards, Spencer's reputation was utterly ruined, and he became a pariah.
Having completed his "united front" maneuver, Wesker immediately led his USS squad members, boarding the helicopter they had come in, to Umbrella's secret base next to Raccoon City.
Wesker understood human nature all too well, and precisely because he understood it, he was also clear that simply making empty promises was meaningless.
No amount of righteousness or morality can compare to the tangible power of a vibrant green "knife"!
Therefore, after boarding the helicopter, he immediately paid a generous sum of money out of his own pocket and transferred it to the bank accounts of all the USS members who participated in the operation.
Money isn't important to Wesker; whatever he spends today, he'll earn even more in the future!
But for him, the most important thing is to complete this mission perfectly and increase his value in "Alvin's " eyes!
Ding! Ding! Ding!
On the helicopter, the USS members were stunned for a moment, but when they saw the bank deposit notification on their phones, they felt as if they had been given a shot of adrenaline!
"Gentlemen, I, Wesker, never lie, and I certainly won't deceive you." Wesker removed his sunglasses, gripped the helicopter door, and stared at the crowd with reddened eyes. "I'm not afraid to tell you, the government already knows about Umbrella, and they'll be taking action soon. If you don't want to die, seize this last chance!"
"The money, five hundred thousand US dollars each, I've given it to you."
"I've given you the chance to clear Umbrella's name and avoid being purged by the government!"
"I have only one request: capture Spencer alive, understand?!"
Wesker understood human nature well; from the very beginning, he blocked all avenues for "betrayal" from everyone.
He made it very clear: either work for him, clear your name of the Umbrella charges, or you'll get money and a bright future.
Otherwise, you'll face government repercussions and live like a stray dog, wanted worldwide!