Infinity, progressing from Arasaka

"Please be sure to greet and treat this with the utmost enthusiasm and the most serious attitude."

Wait, the security department?

David, who had been so nonchalant, suddenly opened his eyes wide.

That person, is he from the security department?

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Chapter 024 Human Relationships

After taking a quick shower at her home in Westbrook and enjoying a healthy breakfast prepared by the robot chef, Vera, as usual, took a hovercar to the company square and entered the helipad inside the Arasaka Tower.

hum...bum...

As the landing gear touched down, Vera disembarked from the luxurious hovercraft she had personally funded and customized. Carrying a breakfast wrapped in an oil paper bag, she looked back at the helipad, glancing at it twice. Well, in terms of size, her 'Holy Sword' must be the toughest.

Thickened armor, equipped with new electronic countermeasures units and anti-intrusion puppets, detachable modular armor carrying attack drones, an outer compartment with a dedicated armed robot, intelligent machine guns, miniature honeycomb rockets...

But, it's not enough.

After graduating from the Faculty of Law at the University of Tokyo, she plans to acquire a Zeta Technologies Octagon heavy combat drone to be on standby at any time.

Thinking of this, Vera's lips curled into a smile, but she quickly composed herself.

"Commander Vera, this is the practical experience activity that our department is cooperating with Arasaka Academy for this year, as you instructed... This is the list of randomly selected personnel. The operators have already departed. Please check it."

The administrative clerk in charge of security at Arasaka Academy had been waiting at the tarmac exit for a long time. When he saw Vera, he was taken aback at first, then smoothly approached her and followed behind her, holding a PDA tablet (handheld data terminal) and began to report.

"That's settled then. The location for the practical experience... well, let's arrange it at the mobile garrison barracks in the Badlands. Let the students get a quick taste of the targets, then spend half a day guarding the gates, and get to know the wanderers from the outside world."

Vera glanced at the data list sent by the other party.

Tsk, random selection...

The results are all related.

"No need to be polite, treat them normally. By the way, tell the people below, there are no death quotas, so don't cause any trouble by killing people."

"Yes!"

The clerk replied repeatedly, and only after Vera had walked away did he look at the list that Vera had approved and resent.

Aside from the children of current security department personnel.

There were a few more people.

Katsuo Tanaka... Oh, Tanaka, the one in charge of testing a certain project in the R&D department.

David Martinez.

Uh, never heard of that... but the results seem pretty good, a prodigy from humble beginnings?

[List approved]

【send】

drop.

Have read.

...

Click.

Upon entering the floor where the security department's offices were located, Vera turned left and right but did not immediately go to her own office. Instead, she headed towards the office of the deputy director of security.

James Thomas.

The security checkpoint was dark, with two machine gun turrets hanging on either side of it, and a scanner in the middle emitting blue data cables that beeped as it scanned.

AI: [Visitor authentication complete and approved]

"Uncle Thomas."

The automatic door opened, and Vera immediately saw James Thomas sitting on the sofa drinking coffee.

He wore a dark, well-tailored suit, and a silver chrysanthemum brooch with the Arasaka logo pinned to his tie, symbolizing his past as a soldier. Although his hair was slightly gray, it was neatly combed, not a single strand out of place, giving him a dignified appearance.

"Oh, it's Vera, please sit down..." He paused suddenly, "Huh... Vera, I thought I had mistaken her for someone else at first glance... Did something good happen? You even put on makeup today?"

Uh……

Vera knew that she felt more energetic and radiant after last night, but was it really that obvious?

"Ah, I put on a little makeup."

Actually, it wasn't dyed.

Carrying the oil paper bag, Vera sat down gracefully and, as if they were old friends, took out a ham and cheese sandwich and handed it to her, saying, "I tried to tune the program of Caroline's multi-functional housekeeping robot."

Vera addressed him as "uncle" instead of by his title, which was clearly a way of building rapport. Since there was no conflict of interest, Thomas naturally wouldn't refuse Vera's request. He took the sandwich while smiling and preparing to make coffee.

"You seem to be in a great mood, so share it! What good news is it?"

"My application for admission to the Faculty of Law at the University of Tokyo has been approved."

Thomas paused for a moment, then, without changing his expression, handed the brewed coffee to Vera. "That's great! Congratulations! When are you leaving?"

"I will set off next spring when the University of Tokyo starts its semester."

Thomas immediately understood why Vera had come.

"How do you plan to arrange the assignment to the special assault team?"

“I will continue to be in charge. These internal quota admissions are more like night school. Although graduation is more difficult, they are more flexible. When I enrolled for further studies, I recommended Jimmy, the captain of Team 6, to serve as my temporary assistant and help me manage the special assault force.”

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Click.

Vera walked out of the deputy director of security's office, looked down at the bag of high-end hand-ground coffee that had been added to her arms, and raised an eyebrow slightly.

It was a gift from James Thomas to her.

The other party polished it by hand; it's said that they didn't use a learning chip, but learned it themselves.

Rich people like this kind of thing. In the past, chip learning was expensive, now it's natural learning. Anyway, they prefer the more time-consuming and laborious method.

She naturally accepted it, just as the other party accepted the sandwich she made.

The subtext is clear: I've taken care of your interests this time, and next time, when you come to power, you'll have to reciprocate by taking care of my interests, or perhaps the interests of my successors. It's a matter of personal favors, and also an exchange.

Back in her office, Vera put the things in the refrigerator, then turned her attention to the interface on her work terminal.

-mail-

From: Biotechnology R&D Department [Night City]

Director Russell, we must remind you that your Umbrella personal research lab has been vacant for one month and seven days. Please fulfill your part-time obligations.

rustle…

Vera ran her fingers across the table, a malicious smile spreading across her face.

Very well, here's the reason.

During this period, I will focus my energy on biotechnology research and product improvement.

Please, another version of myself, obtain the T-virus source fluid and the accompanying virological research data.

......

"resident Evil"

Umbrella Industrial Park, San Francisco.

As she spoke animatedly, accompanied by Pentagon officials on a tour of the drone production workshop and explaining product specifications, the Umbrella Black Umbrella division director wore a slightly helpless expression.

"Ms. Russell, would you like to demonstrate this?"

The general from the Pentagon didn't notice Vera's fleeting change in expression; having been persuaded, he now showed interest in the prospects for drone technology development that Vera had described.

"of course."

She instructed the workshop foreman to deliver the assembled drones to the Pentagon staff and assigned inspectors to teach the American soldiers how to operate them.

Amidst a flurry of "Oh My Gosh," several soldiers who had participated in overseas combat expressed their amazement at the drone's sensitivity and clear reconnaissance capabilities.

Seeing that even the general was taking over the controls, the Umbrella employees in the production workshop were overjoyed. This deal was going to be a success!

Only Director Vera looked thoughtful.

It's not about the California industrial park, but rather:

"The Raccoon City incident happened this summer."

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Chapter 025 Military Technology in Resident Evil (Two-in-One)

boom!

A sudden explosion was followed by a blinding flash of white light, then the soldiers cried out in alarm. Amid the commotion, Vera smiled as she saw the Pentagon general turn his gaze back to her, and then put aside her considerations about Raccoon City.

temporary.

Right now, my own money-making plans and getting on board with the Pentagon are more important.

"General, you and your team are very talented. You have figured out the derivative uses of civilian drones so quickly."

With a light clap of her hands, Vera stepped forward and offered a compliment.

Just now, after watching the performance of the Umbrella drone operators, several soldiers had a sudden inspiration. They loaded a stun grenade onto the controllable recess of the drone's detachable attachment parts, flew to Umbrella's testing range, and airdropped it into the 'U'-shaped underground test flight tunnel behind the wall, hitting it accurately.