Dr. Isaacs!

Umbrella Corporation temporary camp.

Inside an unremarkable tent.

"Computers aren't worth trusting, Dr. Ashford." Dr. Isaacs looked at Dr. Ashford before him with a playful expression, saying, "Making deals with the enemies of Umbrella Corporation carries significant risks."

Dr. Ashford, sitting in his wheelchair, had a livid complexion and cold sweat dripping down his forehead. After a long silence, he said, "I only want my daughter."

"Yes, yes, my dear Ashford. God bless you, you truly are a loving father." Isaacs chuckled. "But that man doesn't care about your daughter. In his eyes, there is only his status, his reputation, and his money."

"That is why I rely on myself." Ashford's eyes shimmered with tears as he looked at Isaacs pleadingly. "For the sake of God, Isaacs, I only want my daughter. She is a poor, innocent child."

Isaacs smiled, pressed his hand on Ashford's shoulder, and said, "And she is also a very well-behaved and lovely little sweetheart. I am quite fond of her as well... so, I am here to help you, my old friend."

"Help me?"

"Indeed. People are always far more reliable than machines, aren't they?" Isaacs said. "I possess the highest clearance and can use official channels to rescue your daughter, the little princess Angela. I can guarantee you that she will soon be standing before you, calling you 'Daddy' affectionately."

"Can I trust you, Isaacs?"

"But who else can you trust?" Isaacs laughed. "Only I can help you."

"Then, what do you need me to do?" Ashford was no fool; he knew Isaacs' character all too well. He was truly a devil wearing a smiling mask—but for the sake of his daughter, he didn't mind selling his soul to the devil!

One must know that the very reason he researched the T-Virus was to cure his daughter! This shows just how much he loved his child. It is impossible to judge the right or wrong of this man; one can only blame the fact that he was targeted by the insane Umbrella Corporation, which exploited his research results.

Isaacs said, "It is simple, very simple for you. I only need you to research the T-Virus with me, conquer this miraculous subject, and then create a new era—you and I. Of course, I also need a little bit of beautiful Angela's blood, naturally, with your permission."

Isaacs understood Ashford well; his daughter was his everything. If he showed even the slightest sign of being detrimental to his daughter, he knew without needing to think that Ashford would fight him to the death. At such a critical moment, he did not want any mishaps.

Sure enough, after weighing it for a moment, Ashford said, "Fine, I agree. As long as you are willing to save my daughter, I can do anything for you, anything!"

"A wise choice." Isaacs smiled triumphantly. "You will be glad for the decision you made today. Now, let us get to work."

Having said that, Isaacs sat down at the computer. His ten fingers danced, and he quickly utilized his clearance to access the Umbrella Corporation's backend, issuing an order under the identity of the "Headquarters Board of Directors"!

"Alright, next, it is time to find that little Chinese boy..."

Ignoring Ashford's bewildered expression, Isaacs skillfully operated the computer. A fox-like smile hung on his face.

"Click!"

Isaacs struck the Enter key hard!

"Ring—"

Yin Kuang, who was in the middle of setting a trap, was suddenly startled and nearly cried out.

At this moment, almost every nerve in Yin Kuang's body was taut. He knew that the enemy hidden in the shadows could jump out at any moment, unleash a hail of bullets, and end his life.

Right now, Yin Kuang was gambling.

He was betting that Umbrella Corporation would use those fleeing mercenaries to deal with him, betting that Umbrella Corporation had tampered with the weapons they gave him, and betting that his traps would lure them in so he could blow them up with the bundle of grenades!

Everything, absolutely everything, was a gamble!

It wasn't that Yin Kuang was bold, nor was he keen on adventure; he was simply forced into a corner with no way out.

Because a "Hidden Mission" had thoroughly offended those vicious mercenaries, and they would never let him go. With the backing of Umbrella Corporation, it would be effortless for them to find Yin Kuang, and killing him would be even easier.

Death was already looming over his head.

Furthermore, his relationship with Li Shuangmu and the others had fractured, and he even had to worry about their future schemes and backstabbing. Yin Kuang felt truly uneasy about this. Even if he survived this "entrance exam" safely, what about the future? Without any ability to protect himself, how could he possibly contend with Li Shuangmu and the others?

Therefore, no matter what, Yin Kuang had to take this gamble. If he won and obtained the T-Virus Serum, he would have a 70% chance of achieving T-Virus enhancement. If he succeeded, he would finally have the strength to protect himself and a good start, which would likely make things relatively easier in the future. But if he really hit that 30% failure rate and lost 10 years of his lifespan because of it, Yin Kuang would truly have nothing to say...

And at this moment, with his nerves already frayed, how could he not be terrified by an abrupt ringing sound?

A mobile phone not far from him suddenly started ringing for no reason, instantly shattering the silence of the narrow alley. The "ring-ring-ring" sound echoed through the cramped space, eerie and sinister.

Cold sweat seeped from Yin Kuang's forehead.

He certainly didn't believe that there was a Sadako in this Resident Evil world, so the only explanation was that the people from Umbrella Corporation... had found him!!

"What do they want now?!" A surge of anger rose in Yin Kuang's heart for no reason. He walked over, picked up the Nokia, and slammed the answer button. "Damn it, what is it now!?"

"..."

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the line, and then a low, hoarse, and gentle voice emerged, "Chinese boy, please speak English. This is America, not China."

Upon hearing this voice, Yin Kuang frowned. This isn't the same person as before...

"Hello, what is it?" Yin Kuang took a deep breath, forced himself to calm down, and said.

"Let me introduce myself. I am the Chief Researcher of Umbrella Corporation's North American branch. You may call me Dr. Isaacs."

"...Sorry, I..."

Wait a minute, Dr. Isaacs!?

Yin Kuang suddenly gasped. Could it be that insane doctor from Resident Evil 3 who executed the "Alice Project" and eventually turned into a "Tyrant"!? How could he appear here... Wait, I remember this Isaacs appeared at the end of Resident Evil 2... but he never appeared in Raccoon City. How could... why is he looking for me? Could it be...

Isaacs on the other end ignored Yin Kuang's wild thoughts and continued, "Hello, boy from China. Although I am curious how you appeared in Raccoon City, as the Raccoon City Police Department has no file on you... of course, that is not important. What is important is that, from this moment on, the management authority of the Raccoon City branch has been transferred to me. Which is to say, I am replacing the previous supervisor to conduct this transaction with you."

Yin Kuang thought to himself, So that's how it is...

Although Yin Kuang had no interest in the internal personnel changes of Umbrella Corporation, he couldn't help but ask, "What about the person who was talking to me before?"

"Unfortunately, he has been dismissed by the company for suspected corruption, abuse of power, and disregard for corporate interests... Naturally, the operation to apprehend him is currently underway, though it may take some time. But he will eventually receive the punishment he deserves. Now, why don't we talk about that adorable little puppy instead?"

Yin Kuang said, "Can I trust you?"

"Heh, naive Chinese boy, at the very least, you cannot trust the former supervisor." Isaacs laughed, "You may not know this yet, but he tampered with the weapon assistance he provided you. For instance, right now, there is a surveillance satellite in space locked onto you... Every move you make is under his control. Although he is indeed slated for arrest by the headquarters, you will have already returned to the embrace of the Lord before that happens."

"I don't believe in Jesus." Yin Kuang said, "And why should I believe you? My trust in your Umbrella Corporation has already hit rock bottom..."

"No, no, no, Chinese youth." Isaacs said, "Your distrust is directed solely at the former supervisor, not the Umbrella Corporation. Right now, you have no choice but to trust me. I can tamper with the satellite surveillance for you and provide you with accurate intelligence support. Furthermore, I have already had my people bring you the purest T-Virus Serum, personally formulated by me, which could fetch 200 million USD on the black market. All you have to do is hand over the dog in your possession to my people after you kill those mercenaries. Of course, I can promise to send you safely out of Raccoon City..."

"I won't play any tricks. Because I simply don't need to. I have plenty of T-Virus here; as long as you guarantee not to release it everywhere outside, I can give you as much as you want. Honestly speaking, your dog is extremely attractive to me, and for it, I am willing to pay any price."

It had to be said that Isaacs' words were very tempting and sounded quite sincere, unlike the hypocritical and pretentious nature of the previous one; it was very persuasive.

"Those mercenaries are not far from your location. You must make a decision quickly, Chinese boy." Isaacs said slowly.

"What is this called? 'When under someone's roof, one must bow one's head'?" Yin Kuang gave a bitter smile in his heart, then said, "Fine, I agree to cooperate with you. After I kill those mercenaries, send your people to pick me up. I hope you keep your word."

"Pleasure doing business with you, cute Chinese boy. By the way, no need to hang up the phone; my assistant will provide you with real-time information on the mercenaries to help you ambush them. As for the rest, leave it to me."

"Fine, I hope our cooperation goes smoothly."

Sighing, Yin Kuang gave a bitter smile and said, "Besides obediently cooperating with you, what else can I do?"

The plan to use the tracking device inside the metal box as bait to lure the mercenaries in for an ambush had clearly fallen through. Yin Kuang had never expected that the "former supervisor" would go so far as to use an Umbrella Corporation satellite just to deal with him. Since he was held in such high regard, what else was there for Yin Kuang to say?