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This situation is particularly intense in the United States.

On the day the newspaper published the news, it quickly attracted the attention of some people, who exaggeratedly claimed that the end of the world was coming and a real biological crisis was about to occur!

However, this is still under control. Most of the people who initially talked about these things online were just making jokes. They were all Resident Evil players, and their love for the game combined with their real-life experiences made it easy for them to relate to it.

But some people don't know that.

Moreover, the majority of people are probably unaware of the Resident Evil game.

I don’t know if it’s a local custom, but Americans have a particular fondness for and fascination with the so-called end of the world or the Book of Revelation in the Bible.

There are countless similar scenes in movies and TV dramas, and the story of the Ark is almost a household name.

There's also this saying: some Americans still believe the Earth is flat or square, but they've always believed the story of the Ark to be true.

But this should just be a joke. However, at this moment, some people actually believe in the so-called biohazard crisis.

They are a group of natural-born doomsday fanatics, and people have given them the nickname 'Doomsday Preparedness Group'.

They usually like to build shelters in their homes and hoard all kinds of supplies. They are also always sensitive to news from all over the world and are constantly worried about the end of the world.

The newspaper reports from such a region, coupled with the exaggerated descriptions made by a group of meme enthusiasts online, led these people to believe it was true.

Of course, they couldn't believe it immediately; they would investigate the source of the information.

Then they learned that the so-called Resident Evil was a horror game.

This initially gave them a slight sense of apprehension.

Oh, it's a horror game! It scared me to death.

However, this also sparked their interest in the game, and they began searching for information related to Resident Evil online.

It would have been better if I hadn't searched at all; as soon as I did, I broke out in a cold sweat.

Today, Resident Evil has a very stable small community where people enjoy sharing their gaming experiences on the official Resident Evil forums. They also describe the entire Resident Evil story in writing based on information and background provided by the game's official team.

The content of these texts also has a style resembling a work report, much like a government employee giving a work report to their superior.

Then these doomsday planners saw these biohazard stories online and learned that there was a company called Umbrella that was researching a virus that could drive people insane.

The so-called biohazard crisis originated from the biohazard virus of this company.

This biochemical virus spreads through liquids, gradually driving people insane until they completely lose their minds, turning even their closest loved ones into terrifying demons.

The various information and data spontaneously compiled by players on the forum make the game's setting seem more credible. If you didn't know it was a game, you might even mistakenly believe that such a company actually exists in the world and is doing heinous things.

But... the story's premise is just too logically sound.

At first, these people simply thought that Resident Evil was a story about ghosts and gods.

But I never expected it to be content with such a modern style.

This modern style setting subtly increases its credibility.

The group immediately panicked.

Could there really be a company like Umbrella in this world?

They know it's a game, but could this game be a revelation?

The game's creators are using this method to warn the world that someone is secretly doing such evil things.

This is something we absolutely must be wary of!

Most of the doomsday preparers are also a group of people who strongly believe in so-called conspiracy theories, and they firmly believe that humanity will be extinguished in the apocalypse.

These people began frantically searching for any real-world company that could be similar to the Umbrella Corporation in the game.

Then they became increasingly convinced that several pharmaceutical giants resembled the so-called Umbrella Corporation!

This is huge news! This is incredible!

"The end of the world is coming! The end of the world is coming!"

These people were the first to panic, and then quickly began stockpiling supplies in preparation for the end of the world.

At the same time, they also warned those around them in their own way, and published what they believed to be the 'truth' online.

They felt that they were also warning others, just like this game.

Initially, the real reason in that so-called short news story was that a guy had taken too much drug that day, which made him go crazy and start biting others. The reporter also wanted to use this news to draw more attention to the current problem of drug use among the public, but he did not expect it to lead to a completely unexpected development.

It started as a meme among players who jokingly shared the information on their social media platforms. Then, some apocalypse preparers who didn't quite understand what was going on started to investigate the so-called 'truth' and spread their own version of the 'truth' to more unsuspecting people.

Sometimes good news doesn't travel far, but bad news can spread like wildfire. This distorted message, circulated layer by layer, began to become increasingly exaggerated.

It seemed as if a biological crisis had truly arrived, and the state where the news was reported immediately became the target of public criticism.

The residents here hadn't even figured out what was going on when suddenly everyone in their state became a zombie horde.

This is not over yet.

In a very short time, tens of thousands of people submitted a joint petition online, questioning the government's incompetence in not announcing such a major news story. They wondered if the government was planning to cover it up.

Or perhaps you high and mighty people have already prepared your own escape routes, but intend to make ordinary people suffer all of this?

The government was completely baffled. How did this bizarre biological crisis suddenly appear?

Chapter 596 The Big Black Pot at the Eye of the Storm

Faced with public questioning, the government dared not be negligent, after all, they still needed the people's votes, and naturally they had to do their best to serve these people.

They immediately announced the formation of an investigation team to investigate the relevant situation and find out what really happened.

But the people will not let this go.

In some areas, panic buying has begun, with people rushing to purchase all sorts of essential supplies.

Protect yourself first, then talk about everything else.

The government's power is still considerable, and they quickly investigated and found out the truth of the matter.

This immediately left them scratching their heads.

Goodness, some people actually believed a setting in a game.

However, it must be said that the game's design logic is indeed very tight. If they didn't already know the truth, they would probably be wondering if there really is a company called Umbrella.

Once people knew what had happened, things weren't too bad. The relevant government departments immediately held a press conference to calm the public and prevent the situation from escalating further.

"The so-called rumors all come from a game and a rather vague news report. There are no related cases of biohazard in the world, so please rest assured and do not panic."

After the press conference, most people's emotions were calmed down, but the more stubborn doomsday planners were not put at ease just because of a few words from the government.

They were still somewhat unwilling, because they had prepared a lot of supplies for this event. If there hadn't been an apocalypse, wouldn't they have become a laughing stock?

At this moment, they actually hope that the end of the world will really come.

Moreover, some slightly more extreme individuals have begun to secretly investigate news and information related to international pharmaceutical giants.

Some people even organized themselves to secretly go to the vicinity of the pharmaceutical factories and research institutes where these giants were located to investigate the situation.

Then, about half a month later, these people made another big news story.

The government had previously debunked and clarified the existence of the Resident Evil game, and the public relaxed because it was just a game.

However, within half a month, these doomsday planners discovered that pollution and leaks were frequently occurring near the factories of some pharmaceutical giants.

However, due to their enormous influence, these incidents, even those with serious consequences, were suppressed.

Some of these accidents may increase the incidence of certain diseases among local residents, while others may have lifelong or even next-generation impacts.

At the same time, these companies have not stopped these egregious acts; in fact, they have escalated to the point of being completely unstoppable.

There are usually no channels to publicize these things.

But at this very moment, a group of fanatical doomsday planners have brought these news stories to light.

They began to publicly share the information they had gathered online, claiming that even without a biological or apocalyptic crisis, these pharmaceutical giants still had the ability to influence the entire world.

Moreover, they have reason to suspect that these pharmaceutical giants may indeed be secretly researching so-called biohazard viruses, but they simply don't have the capability to investigate them at present.

This once again caused a huge stir.

The public's emotions, which had just calmed down, were stirred up again.

Are these pharmaceutical companies really that despicable?

We had never discovered this before, yet many of them were using drugs from this company.

The spread of such messages often has a significant diffusion effect.

Gradually, some people began to claim that they had experienced adverse reactions after using drugs from a certain pharmaceutical company. They seemed to be worried that they would really turn into zombies and hoped that someone could save them.

Of course, this is just riding the wave of popularity, but it's still easy for people to believe it.

The pharmaceutical companies were completely baffled.

They had absolutely no idea what was going on.

It's certain that they've done something evil; capitalism is bound to have all sorts of dark aspects, and that's inevitable.

Of course, they can use all sorts of legitimate methods to maintain their high status.

But how did such a huge black pot suddenly fall on our heads, affecting the entire world order?

These people on the internet have even gone so far as to say that they might bring about the end of the world.

If they really had that ability, they would probably be taken down by the government in no time.

They're just a pharmaceutical company; they're not as powerful as you might imagine. They're just serving the interests of investors.

Moreover, what benefit would they gain from researching this zombie virus?

Everyone has lost their minds. How can they expect people to buy their medicine? How can they make money? How can the higher-ups continue living in their big houses?

This is a completely illogical conclusion.

But the public really likes to believe these stories.

This is really baffling.

However, such farces usually don't last long.

Pharmaceutical companies naturally have their own ways to gradually diminish the impact of such events, and governments also do not want such events to cause large-scale panic, so they will take some countermeasures.