Satan? Vampire?

Half an hour later...

Mechanical Exoskeleton?

Portable hydrogen battery?

Design blueprints for the MA5B Rifle?

Where did all this epoch-making technology come from?

Wang Zhaofeng, along with the five young researchers watching from the sidelines, had all these questions swirling in their minds.

Although data was not shared between the various research institutes, everyone was somewhat aware of each other's background. Thus, when Sui Bian displayed the Mechanical Exoskeleton and the MA5B, the group of researchers was left completely stunned.

At this moment.

Wang Zhaofeng, beads of cold sweat trickling down his forehead, once again raised his hand to adjust his glasses. Looking at the content displayed on the screen, he said to Sui Bian:

"With these... Umbrella will firmly secure its position as the number one arms dealer... Mr. Sui, may I ask one more time... which research institute did these come from? Or rather... whose achievement is this? I would like to meet them."

"I'm sorry, Doctor." Sui Bian continued to shake his head. "Forgive me for not being able to disclose the source of this data, and I still need you, Doctor, to perform reverse engineering on the core technology within."

"This... sigh... very well." Wang Zhaofeng looked dejected.

As a genius, Wang Zhaofeng naturally wanted to meet the person or people who designed this epoch-making technology; it was a form of mutual appreciation between geniuses.

However...

The Mechanical Exoskeleton, the hydrogen battery that powered it, and the design blueprints for the MA5B were all things Sui Bian had redeemed from the system.

So, the genius Wang Zhaofeng wanted to meet was, in fact, the system.

After a pause.

"Doctor," Sui Bian continued, addressing Wang Zhaofeng. "With the current equipment and machine tools in the Hive, can we independently manufacture the Mechanical Exoskeleton and the MA5B?"

"Absolutely no problem." Wang Zhaofeng answered without hesitation. "But we will need sufficient funding and resources. Furthermore, we will need time to explore and adapt in the early stages. We expect to begin production by the middle or end of this month. However, Mr. Sui, the output of the hydrogen batteries will be very low, as this has already surpassed our existing technology. As for the Mechanical Exoskeleton and the MA5B, there shouldn't be any major issues."

"Mid-to-late June... hmm..." Sui Bian frowned slightly.

It's taking longer than expected, but fine. He sighed inwardly, then smoothed his brow and said:

"Very well. By the way, Doctor, in your opinion, could this hydrogen battery be applied to the power armor or the electromagnetic cannon you designed?"

"Not for the time being." This time it was Wang Zhaofeng who shook his head, explaining to Sui Bian: "The power armor and electromagnetic cannon I designed consume a massive amount of energy; the Mechanical Exoskeleton is simply not on the same level. However, this hydrogen battery and the exoskeleton have given me many new ideas. I will scrap all my previous progress and redesign an armor specifically for elite soldiers. As for a portable electromagnetic cannon... unless we conquer micro-nuclear fission or fusion technology, it is simply impossible to achieve. But I will do my best to fully master the hydrogen battery technology and open up a new path from there."

"I'll leave it to you, Doctor." Sui Bian thanked him sincerely.

"It is my duty. Umbrella was the one that helped me break free from the control of the United States, but there are some things I would like to discuss with you privately, Mr. Sui. Would you grant me the favor?" Wang Zhaofeng said with a faint smile.

"Of course."

Subsequently, the two left the workshop and walked to a corner at the end of the corridor.

Wang Zhaofeng said with a grave expression: "Mr. Sui, once this epoch-making equipment enters the market, it will overturn the entire global landscape. Just as Einstein once said, 'I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones.' The company has deep cooperation with the United States, and once this rogue-like nation obtains high-tech equipment, it will surely turn the entire planet into a mess. Therefore, Mr. Sui, I hope that as the only Chinese director of the company, you can try to delay the company's decision to sell arms to the United States."

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After a pause.

Sui Bian said very solemnly to Wang Zhaofeng: "Doctor, there is one thing you can rest assured about: the technology you just saw does not belong to Umbrella; in a sense, it belongs only to me. In other words, as long as you put the mass production of this equipment on the agenda, only the Hive will have the capability to produce these epoch-making individual weapons."

?!

Wang Zhaofeng was stunned, as if the answer Sui Bian gave far exceeded his expectations.

Before Wang Zhaofeng could voice his confusion, Sui Bian continued: "Doctor, the ultimate goal for which I need these weapons and technology is the survival of humanity. The threats that exist in this world are far beyond what you or I can imagine, so we must prepare in advance."

"Threats far beyond imagination? What could they be?" Wang Zhaofeng was very puzzled.

In this doctor's perception, the greatest threat to humanity was humanity itself. Greed, desire, violence, and other negative traits were not just manifested in individuals, but could escalate to the national level, such as the United States.

"Heh." Sui Bian smiled and said: "Who knows? Perhaps vampires? Or maybe Satan? I'm not even sure myself."

??

Satan?

Vampires?

"How is that possible?!" As a staunch atheist, Wang Zhaofeng immediately dismissed it.

"Just take it as me joking." Sui Bian shrugged indifferently, then once again wore a serious expression:

"Doctor, as long as the USS obtains the latest individual weapons, Umbrella will no longer be what it once was, but a company centered on the future of humanity."

"Hmm... given your status, Mr. Sui, there is indeed no need to deceive me. Hmm... very well, I will hurry to complete the mass production of the Mechanical Exoskeleton and the MA5B Rifle." Wang Zhaofeng nodded.

"Thank you for your trust, Doctor. I will also arrange for my assistant (White Queen) to provide your department with sufficient funding. Just ask for whatever you need."