Visitors and Hidden Crisis

The air in the police station lobby seemed to have frozen solid. The pungent stench of blood mingled with the heavy smell of disinfectant, making everyone nauseous. Dried bloodstains remained on the mottled walls like twisted ghost faces. The chandelier swayed slightly, casting flickering shadows and stretching the exhausted figures of the group into long silhouettes.

Everyone returned, dragging bodies that felt as heavy as lead. Wanda was leaning almost all her weight against Li. Her face was as pale as paper, utterly bloodless, and her lips trembled faintly. Every breath seemed painfully difficult and heavy, as though it took all her strength. Scarlet magic flickered weakly at her fingertips like a candle about to go out. The intense battle seemed to have drained every last trace of life from her, leaving her body trembling uncontrollably.

Gwen's disheveled hair clung to her sweat-soaked forehead, while her clothes were drenched and plastered tightly against her back. With trembling hands, she tidied her messy hair while intently adjusting the detector. Her unblinking eyes remained fixed on the constantly changing data on the screen, her brows drawn into a deep frown that reflected her anxiety and helplessness. She tried to find even the faintest clue that might lead them out of Raccoon City.

Claire was changing the wounded survivors' bandages in a corner. Though her movements were practiced, every motion was slow and weary, and the exhaustion in her eyes could not be hidden. Jill remained at the microscope, her eyes behind the lenses bloodshot. From time to time, she looked up at the others, her gaze filled with worry and unease, as if she feared some new horror was waiting to happen.

In the suffocatingly oppressive atmosphere, fierce gunfire and shouting suddenly erupted outside the station. The sounds were like sharp blades, piercing the thick walls and driving straight into everyone's hearts, tightening their already taut nerves even further. Natasha instantly became alert like a hunting cheetah poised to strike. She gripped her gun firmly, rushed lightly and quickly to the window, carefully pulled back a corner of the curtain, and narrowed her eyes to inspect the situation outside. Her gaze was full of vigilance. "There's a new fight outside. It doesn't look like zombies!" Her voice was low and urgent, carrying a trace of undisguised surprise, as though she sensed something unusual was coming.

Li's expression sharpened. Instinctively, he shielded Wanda more tightly behind him, as though she were his most precious treasure and could not be allowed to come to harm. Supporting Wanda, he slowly made his way to the window step by step. His heart pounded violently in his chest as he wondered what exactly awaited them outside.

Through the cracked, weathered glass, a breathtaking scene came into view. On the street, a woman in a red cheongsam moved with graceful agility, like a thorned rose swaying in a gale yet refusing to break, dancing through a dense horde of zombies. The guns in her hands seemed like extensions of her body, impossibly precise. Every pull of the trigger came with the sound of a zombie's head bursting apart, scarlet blood spraying like rain. Her movements were elegant yet deadly, and every gesture radiated a chilling allure. It was Ada Wong.

Not far behind her, a young girl in a pink top was fleeing in panic. Her delicate face was filled with terror and despair, and her eyes were full of fear of death. Li Stark had already recognized her.

She was Ashley. Li Stark clearly realized that this Resident Evil universe was just as chaotic.

She stumbled along as the zombies chased her, looking utterly bedraggled. She was occasionally tripped by debris on the ground, only to scramble back up and keep running. Ashley's high heels had long since vanished. Gravel and broken glass had cut bloody streaks across her pale ankles, blood flowing continuously down her calves. Every step left mottled bloodstains on the ground, like marks of her despair.

"We can't let innocent people fall into danger again!" Li shouted. His voice was filled with unquestionable determination and anger, like the roar of an awakened lion. He turned to his companions, his eyes burning with fierce fighting spirit, a flame that seemed capable of driving away all darkness. Then he charged out the door first, his steps firm and powerful, carrying an unwavering resolve.

Wanda took a deep breath and forced herself to move despite her body being so weak she was nearly collapsing. She drew upon the last trace of magic within her. Scarlet light rose around her again, though much dimmer than before, like a faint glow at sunset. Biting her lip, she followed behind Li with difficulty, every step seeming to exhaust all her strength.

Gwen quickly activated her homemade sonic weapon, slung it over her shoulder, and jogged after them. As she ran, she nervously checked whether the equipment was functioning properly, sweat continuously dripping from her forehead and soaking her collar.

Ada Wong noticed that someone was supporting her amid the gunfire. Surprise flashed through her eyes, but years of brutal experience quickly restored her calm. While accurately shooting the endlessly surging zombies, she moved closer to Li and the others, nimbly evading the zombies' lunges and bites. Her red cheongsam snapped in the wind like a burning flag. "Help me protect that girl!" she shouted, her voice firm and clear as it pierced through the chaotic sounds of battle.

Li and Natasha immediately understood and rushed toward Ashley like arrows released from a bow. Li's protective suit activated its shock gauntlets, and the thunderous clang of metal collisions shook the air. With one punch after another, he knocked back the zombies blocking his way. The force of his blows even twisted some of their bodies out of shape, while the sounds of shattering bones rang out one after another. Natasha wielded dual pistols, her gaze sharp as an eagle's. She kept moving from side to side, searching for the best firing angles and using precise gunfire to cover Li. Her bullets streaked through the air like meteors, striking the zombies' vital points with deadly accuracy. Every bullet took a zombie's "life."

Wanda waved her trembling hands, and scarlet magic transformed into two enormous energy barriers that rose from the ground like blood-red walls, radiating a terrifying pressure. They violently hurled the zombies around Ashley away. The skin of the zombies struck by the magic began to rot at a visible rate, and they let out shrill screams as though enduring the greatest agony in the world.

Ashley stared at the suddenly appearing group in shock, tears glimmering in her eyes, full of gratitude for surviving the ordeal. "Thank you!" she said in a trembling voice. Her body was still shaking uncontrollably, like a fallen leaf shivering in the cold wind.

Working together, the group drove back the zombies and brought Ada Wong and Ashley into the police station. The atmosphere inside remained tense, and the survivors watched the two newcomers warily. Ada Wong removed her gloves and elegantly smoothed her slightly tousled hair. Her hawk-like gaze swept across the group before stopping on Wanda. A probing light flickered in her eyes, as though she wanted to see through every secret Wanda carried. "This lady's power is very unusual. It doesn't seem like something that should exist in this world."

Her tone carried a trace of curiosity and caution. Her crimson nails lightly tapped the holster at her waist, producing a rhythmic sound.

Li watched Ada Wong warily. He knew that in the world of Resident Evil, Ada Wong's identity was shrouded in mystery, and every action she took could conceal an unknown purpose. "We came here by accident. Now we need to find a way out, while also stopping Umbrella Corporation's scheme." He met Ada Wong's eyes without retreating, his gaze filled with resolve and stubbornness.

A meaningful smile curled Ada Wong's lips. Her red lips were like blood, and a touch of slyness gleamed in her eyes, as though she were plotting something. "Leave? That won't be easy. Umbrella Corporation has hidden far too many secrets here, and I happen to know a few clues." She took out a small USB drive and waved it before the group. Its metal casing glinted coldly beneath the lights, as though it held countless secrets. "This contains a map of Umbrella Corporation's underground laboratory in Raccoon City. But I need you to help me do something."

"What is it?" Li asked cautiously. He leaned forward slightly, ready to handle any sudden situation at a moment's notice. His muscles were tense, and his eyes remained fixed on Ada Wong.

"I need you to accompany me to the laboratory and find an important document. This document may concern not only Raccoon City's fate, but also the reason you came here." A nearly imperceptible hint of tension flashed through Ada Wong's eyes, but Li, ever observant, caught the subtle change.

Just as everyone hesitated, the ground beneath the police station suddenly began to shake violently, as though a powerful earthquake had struck. Dust fell in streams from the ceiling, settling on everyone's heads and shoulders. The tables and chairs inside the station began to tremble fiercely, creaking and groaning. Unable to stand steadily, everyone grabbed nearby furniture and tried to keep their balance. Rebecca ran over, her face pale and her steps frantic. The detector in her hand emitted a piercing alarm that sounded especially loud amid the tense atmosphere. "This is bad! Umbrella Corporation seems to have activated something terrifying. The energy readings from underground are rising sharply!" Her voice quavered as if she were about to cry, and her eyes were full of fear, as though the end of the world were about to arrive.

Li clenched his fists and looked at the group. A determined fire burned in his eyes, a flame that seemed able to illuminate the darkness and drive away fear. "No matter what, we can't just sit and wait. We'll go to the underground laboratory. Maybe we can find a way out—and stop this crisis as well." His voice was firm and powerful, filled with an inspiring strength.

Gwen nodded and began carefully checking the equipment she carried, ensuring that every weapon and tool would function properly. Natasha chambered a round, the sound of the bolt being pulled crisp and sharp. Her determined gaze swept across the surroundings as she prepared for the unknown danger at any moment. Wanda took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and tried to gather the little magic she had left. Fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead, and her brows tightened.

Ada Wong handed the USB drive to Li, that mysterious smile returning to her lips while an unreadable light flickered in her eyes. Although Ashley's body trembled faintly with fear, she gripped the short knife she had picked up from a zombie and gathered her courage to follow behind the group.

When everyone stepped out of the police station's doors, dark clouds blanketed the dim sky, like a massive black curtain hanging over Raccoon City. A violent wind howled past, sweeping dust and debris from the ground into the air.