"MOSS, turn on the lights…"
The previously pitch-black underground Hive instantly became brightly lit.
The mutated zombies living inside the Hive immediately let out a series of roars, and a Licker, looking like a Ghoul from the World of Warcraft, was running towards him with joyful steps.
Yang Tao merely shifted his foot slightly to the side, dodging the Licker's attack.
"Indeed, Resident Evil without a Licker cannot be considered Resident Evil."
The Licker, having missed, re-adjusted its body and rushed towards Yang Tao again…
With a light kick, the Licker was sent flying backward, crashing into a thick concrete pillar and unable to get up for a long time. Yang Tao did not continue to bother with the Licker and turned to walk towards the lower levels of Umbrella Corporation.
Guided by MOSS, Yang Tao quickly arrived at the bottom of the Hive. Standing in front of the control console and looking at the system that was still running, he always felt something was missing.
"MOSS, release the Red Queen."
"Understood."
MOSS's voice came from his earphone, and as his words fell, a holographic projection appeared beside him.
The Red Queen's appearance was modeled after the child version of Alicia, the daughter of Dr. Marcus, a high-ranking official of Umbrella Corporation.
"World Exploration Value: 52.65%"
"Activated Advanced Enchanting Table mod"
Advanced Enchanting Table?
A mod that allows for free enchanting and can produce magical effects when combined with the multi-tool mod?
Regarding the appearance of this mod, Yang Tao's evaluation could only be described as better than nothing. Whether it was enchanted books sold by Villagers or enchanted books fished up, there were simply too many to use.
The released Red Queen observed Yang Tao. She was a truly intelligent artificial intelligence: "Who are you?"
Yang Tao looked at the confused Red Queen and truly didn't know where to put his business card.
"MOSS, modify her underlying code and make me the sole high-ranking official of Umbrella Corporation."
The Red Queen heard Yang Tao's words and tried to resist, but her projection flickered and then disappeared. After about a few seconds, the Red Queen's figure reappeared beside Yang Tao.
"Mr. Yang, maximum authority has been granted!"
Seeing the Red Queen's changed attitude, Yang Tao nodded with satisfaction and said, "Red Queen, activate the lift platform. I want to go down and see those guys with problematic thoughts…"
Click.
The sound of machinery operating came from around the control console, and then the entire control platform began to descend. There were massive numbers of cryogenic chambers below the Hive.
"Sir, this is the hibernation area. There are a total of 8,621 former Umbrella Corporation high-ranking members here."
"World Exploration Value: 55.21%"
The exploration value continued to jump, but this was only a small part; the real big part was yet to come.
Alexander Isaacs, the true body responsible for the Resident Evil World, was also here. The guy he had killed earlier was just a clone, and there were many such avatars outside.
Furthermore, Marcus's daughter and Alice's true body were also here.
Arriving at the lowest level, Yang Tao walked from the platform along a small path towards the hall in the distance.
This place had soft sofas and monitors filled with screens showing various Umbrella Corporation branch locations.
There were also bookshelves and wine cabinets around, all decorated like a luxurious study.
Yang Tao walked to the wine cabinet, took out a bottle of red wine, and walked towards the soft sofa:
"Red Queen, awaken Alexander Isaacs and Alicia…"
Sitting on the sofa, Yang Tao picked up the decanter on the nearby table, opened the red wine, and poured it in. Two hibernation chambers were transported from the 'Hive' to this area. As the sound of air pressure releasing rang out, the thick lids of the hibernation chambers opened, and a burst of white mist emerged from inside, revealing the figures lying within as the mist dispersed.
Isaacs, whose body had been enhanced by the T-Virus, was the first to open his eyes. He reached out and grabbed the edge of the hibernation chamber, sitting up.
He looked around and then saw Yang Tao sitting on the sofa, elegantly swirling a stemmed glass and tasting the wine.
"Where is Wesker?"
"Wesker? Your loyal dog? He died a quick death, but don't worry, you won't die a quick death."
Alexander Isaacs walked out of the hibernation chamber upon hearing this, not taking Yang Tao's words to heart in the slightest.
Not only had his body been enhanced by the T-Virus, but he also had special combat chips installed. He was confident that the pretentious Yang Tao in front of him would be no match for him.
"It seems that Wesker, that good-for-nothing, failed and actually let you find this place."
Isaacs walked step by step towards Yang Tao, saying as he walked, "You should be stronger than Wesker. Are you interested in joining Umbrella Corporation?"
Yang Tao poured Isaacs a glass of red wine and said with a smile, "Umbrella Corporation?"
"It's already the end of the world now, so why should I work for you? For what? Money?"
Yang Tao really couldn't understand Wesker's thoughts, nor those of Umbrella Corporation's security personnel. If it were peacetime, it would be understandable for everyone to follow Umbrella Corporation's orders for a living and to earn money.
But now it was already the end of the world, and they were still obeying Umbrella Corporation's commands. Could it be that they were addicted to working? Or perhaps they were avatars?
Isaacs raised his glass and said, "We will become the gods of the New World!"
"Gods?"
Looking at the mere 1000 health points above Isaacs's head, Yang Tao couldn't help but burst out laughing.
"What are you laughing at?"
"Of course, I'm laughing at you! Gods? You must be crazy…"
Isaacs looked at Yang Tao, whose face was full of mockery, and suddenly erupted, grabbing a dinner knife from a nearby table and fiercely stabbing it towards Yang Tao's eye.
Yang Tao didn't even move.
Clink.
The dinner knife was blocked by the quantum suit.
"Red Queen, open all hibernation chambers and let that Licker in. I think it must be hungry now…"
The Red Queen's holographic projection appeared beside Yang Tao.
"Understood. All hibernation chambers have been opened, and the Licker is being guided here."
Isaacs continuously swung the dinner knife, stabbing at Yang Tao's vital points, but he couldn't break through the quantum suit's defense. At the same time, he glared viciously at the Red Queen: "You betrayed the company!!"
Yang Tao put down the wine glass in his hand, slowly stood up, and directly kicked Isaacs. His speed was controlled very slowly, so slow that Isaacs could even raise his hand to defend.
The crisp sound of bones breaking and collapsing ribs—just one kick left Isaacs severely wounded. He bounced off the wall and fell to the ground.
Only then did Yang Tao calmly say, "I am now the high-ranking official of Umbrella Corporation, and the sole high-ranking official. Isaacs, unfortunately, you are fired!"
Isaacs heard Yang Tao's words, and for a moment, anger surged through him, causing him to spit out a mouthful of blood mixed with fragments of internal organs.
Fortunately, the T-Virus was strong enough.
"Don't be angry, the show has just begun!"
Roar~
The Licker had already arrived at the real 'Hive' below by platform. Before the platform even landed, it impatiently leaped off and lunged towards the nearest hibernation chamber.
The wide-open hibernation chambers were like cans. The Licker extended its sharp claws, grabbed the still-unconscious person inside, opened its gaping maw, and bit down directly.