Umbrella, Laboratory Number Three.
This was Ivan Vanko's weapons research and development division. The tattoo-covered Russian man had a toothpick in his mouth as he teased a white parrot perched on its stand. Beside him stood Dr. Connors, visibly excited. He had been the first test subject for the Crees Formula, and a strong, powerful arm had already grown from his previously empty right sleeve.
Sean, who had rushed over as soon as he received the call, stepped through the doors of Laboratory Number Three. As a rising star in scientific research, Umbrella had four dedicated independent laboratories: Dr. Connors's Laboratory Number One, focused on regenerating severed limbs; Dr. Otto's Laboratory Number Two, responsible for new energy research involving the Artificial Sun; and the newly added Laboratory Number Three of the Vankos, father and son, which served as the weapons research division and was currently working on replicating the Arc Reactor.
Umbrella's resources and scientific personnel were largely allocated around these three laboratories. Beyond that, there was actually a secret Laboratory Zero in the core area, where Sean conducted his private research. Without authorization from the Red Queen, no one could enter normally.
"I heard about what happened to you from Harry. Sorry for calling you over so late." There was a trace of apology in Connors's eyes. He had only just learned from Harry about what had happened to Sean that day.
"Don't worry about it. It was nothing worth mentioning." The young man waved it off, radiating a powerful sense of confidence that soothed the middle-aged scientist's unease. "I said that once the experiment made progress, you were to notify me immediately."
Sean smiled warmly. He had previously discussed with Dr. Connors the creation of a new kind of suit capable of withstanding intense energy. During his battle