Chapter 114 Chapters 144 145 Nurgle's Chosen - Wesker (II)
“No, no, no… Baron, the 【Heart-Shaped Herb】 is simply not worthy of being mentioned in the same breath as the 【Stairway to the Sun】 flower.”
Dr. Fritz seemed extremely dismissive of the effects of the 【Heart-Shaped Herb】, immediately retorting:
“The 'evolutionary effect' of the 【Stairway to the Sun】 flower is, in my opinion, unparalleled.”
“From a 【biological】 perspective, the RNA characteristics of the 【Progenitor Virus】 can promote the evolution of human DNA.
If used properly, it could very well help humanity break through…”
Then, Dr. Fritz launched into a lengthy and tedious dissertation on the two 'miracle flowers' over the phone.
However, he didn't yet know that.
What Wesker gave him was actually a 【variant of the Progenitor Virus for testing】 with reduced viral activity.
But this was not Wesker's intention.
Simply because he didn't have any unaltered 【original Progenitor Virus】 virus strain samples on hand.
Even among the higher-ups within the 【Umbrella Corporation】.
Only Oswell E. Spencer knew where to find samples of the original virus strain, namely the 【Stairway to the Sun】 flower.
This was also the important reason why Wesker was so eager to find his former boss, Oswell E. Spencer, besides 'revenge'.
The 【Stairway to the Sun】 flower was the important cornerstone for his cooperation with 【Tricell】 (hereinafter referred to as 【Tricell】).
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After leaving the warehouse, Wesker did not immediately set out to take revenge on Oswell E. Spencer.
Instead, he returned to his secret laboratory and began busying himself at the lab bench.
The scene of resurrection he had witnessed in the warehouse was like a nightmare, constantly haunting his mind.
This transaction had brought immense shock to Wesker.
As Dr. Fritz had said at the time, whether it was the 【T-Virus】, the 【G-Virus】, or other variant viruses.
Compared to the opponent's 'miracle' of resurrection, they all seemed so lackluster.
It was no exaggeration to say.
That the technology the other party possessed had surpassed "death".
Even from a certain perspective.
This was strikingly similar to the ultimate goal that Wesker and the 【Umbrella Corporation】 wanted to achieve.
Could this be the true direction of human evolution?
For the first time in his life, Wesker felt a slight wavering in his grand ambitions.
But he immediately rejected this idea, saying in an extremely firm tone:
“No, simple resurrection is not the key to human evolution… only viruses can allow humans to break the shackles in their genes and enter a higher level!”
So Wesker regained his spirits.
Not only was he not depressed by Dr. Fritz's blow, but he became more courageous and determined under the support of his self-esteem and vast ambition.
He would never admit defeat.
Because he firmly believed that one day he would be able to create a super virus that surpassed those living dead.
And lead humanity to a higher level of 'evolution'!
However…
Although the idea was beautiful, his attainments in virus research were obviously not as profound as those of his former fellow student, William Birkin.
It was precisely for this reason, coupled with his increasingly inflated desire for power, that Wesker ultimately embarked on the fast-track and high-return path of an 'intelligence gathering officer'.
And now, if he wanted to achieve his wish, he would probably only be able to cooperate with 【Tricell】, which possessed stronger research and development capabilities.
Although the other party had frequently extended friendly olive branches to him recently, and offered to provide him with a lot of technical support.
But the prerequisite was that Wesker must help 【Tricell】 find the whereabouts of the 【Stairway to the Sun】 flower.
Obviously.
What 【Tricell】 really valued was not Wesker's scientific research capabilities, but his intelligence gathering capabilities.
Or to put it more bluntly, they hoped to use Wesker's hand to find the whereabouts of the 【Stairway to the Sun】 flower, which they had been dreaming of.
However, Wesker didn't care about this.
Because in his opinion, as long as he could achieve his ultimate goal, even being used by others was a manifestation of value.
However.
Just as Wesker turned around to leave the laboratory and head to Europe to find his old boss, Oswell E. Spencer, a slight noise suddenly came from the originally quiet laboratory.
He turned his head sharply to look—
He was surprised to find that in front of the lab bench, which should have been empty, there was now a green monster that looked like an oversized Shrek.
The other party was holding test tubes filled with various viruses, examining them with great interest.
“Where did this thing come from?”
Wesker was horrified.
Then he quickly and lightning-like drew a pistol from his waist and aimed it at the green fat man opposite him.
But before he could ask, he saw a scene that he would never forget.
He saw the green fat man actually open a test tube containing the 【T-Virus】, shake it slightly like tasting red wine, and then pour it directly into his big mouth and drink it all in one gulp.
Σ(⊙▽⊙“a？？？
WTF???
This scene almost made Wesker's jaw drop.
Even he would never dare to "chug" directly from the bottle.
This green fat man was a bit too fierce, wasn't he?
However.
After drinking the 【T-Virus】, the green fat man smacked his lips with some lingering aftertaste.
Then he took out test tubes of 【G-Virus】, 【Veronica Virus】, 【Experimental Progenitor Virus Variant】, and even 【Plaga Parasite】 from the virus cabinet, and drank them down one by one in the same way.
“This… this…”
Wesker's hand holding the gun began to tremble non-stop due to extreme shock.
He never thought that in his lifetime he would be able to witness someone drinking these powerful viruses, which were enough to destroy all of humanity and even the entire world, as if they were beverages!
No, who the hell would believe it if he told them?
This guy was definitely not human, he was likely an alien visitor from a mysterious planet that humans didn't yet know about, like 【Thor】… or even a monster!
Wesker secretly labeled the green fat man opposite him.
“The taste is not bad…”
At this time, the green fat man burped with a comfortable expression.
Then he turned to look at Wesker, who was full of shock, and smiled kindly, "But child, do you know, these viruses lack the most critical thing!"
Wesker's brain had not yet recovered from the shocking scene just now, so he mechanically asked subconsciously:
“Lack… lacking what?”
“That is… the evolution of life!!”
Wesker's pupils shrank suddenly.
That's right.
Whether it was him or the 【Umbrella Corporation】, the core purpose of the various viruses constantly developed based on the 【Progenitor Virus】 was precisely to find a path that could allow humans to obtain a path to a higher level of evolution?
But why did the green fat man opposite him say that these viruses still lacked the evolution of life?
The kind-hearted Nurgle seemed to have guessed Wesker's thoughts.
So he decided to help this child who was trapped in confusion and a bottleneck.
He turned around and busied himself in front of the workbench.
First, he opened a test tube of 【Experimental Progenitor Virus Variant】, poured it into a beaker, and then stuck his index finger in his mouth and swished it back and forth like brushing his teeth.
Then he put his index finger in the solution mixed with the 【Progenitor Virus Variant】 and swished it again.
The originally almost transparent solution instantly turned into a vibrant bright green.
And without any heating, viscous bubbles kept rising from the solution.
Nurgle picked up the solution and shook it evenly, then added 【T-Virus】, 【G-Virus】 and other viruses to it, repeating the previous steps of shaking evenly.
When the solution in the beaker completely turned dark green, he smiled and handed it to Wesker.
“Your current strength is not compatible with your ambition…”
“Originally, I could give you something better, but it's too strong… with your current weak body, you can't directly withstand that kind of power.”
“So I had to give it more possibilities and directions for evolution here first.”
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“This includes the origin of life, and also the decay of life… but ultimately which path you will take, and to what extent you can unleash this potential, can only depend on your own efforts.”
“Come on, kid, I have high hopes for you!!”
Wesker's body trembled slightly.
For some reason, he felt an unprecedented attraction to the dark green, snot-like disgusting solution in the beaker in Nurgle's hand.
It was as if it contained all his hopes and future.
And when he met Nurgle's eyes, he found that his cold-blooded and ruthless heart actually felt a different kind of care.
That was a kind of "love" that was not mixed with any external factors.
So much so that the terrifying smile on the green monster's face became as warm as a loving father in his eyes.
Combining this with the other party's previous feat of drinking various viruses as beverages.
So… Wesker, under a ghostly impulse, reached out and took the "super-loaded" beaker in Nurgle's hand.
And imitating the other party's previous appearance, he drank the dark green solution in one gulp.
Boom—
In an instant, Wesker felt as if a powerful force deep in his body had been released from its cage.
As if it wanted to tear his whole body apart and then burst out.
Then he suddenly fainted and passed out.
Nurgle saw this, smiled and shook his head, and then disappeared from the spot.
I don't know how long it took.
Wesker regained consciousness.
Looking around, the laboratory was already empty, and there was no sign of the green monster.
“Could it all be a dream?”
“But thinking about it, it's true, how could I be stupid enough to drink that mixture of viruses directly? That would kill people…”
Just as Wesker felt extremely absurd, he saw the broken beaker shards on the ground.
Some fragments still had some residue of dark green liquid on them.
Σ(⊙▽⊙“a？？？
Immediately afterwards, Wesker felt as if an extraordinary force was stirring within his body, and with each heartbeat, it flowed through his limbs and bones with the blood.
“It… it's not a dream?”
Wesker got up from the ground, clenched his fists, felt the unprecedented powerful force erupting from them, and a look of ecstasy appeared on his face.
Because he had already noticed that the extremely unstable power he had originally obtained through the 【Progenitor Virus Variant】 had now… achieved an extremely perfect fusion with his body.
That is to say.
From now on, he no longer had to fear the physical imbalance caused by excessive combat!
In addition to this.
Wesker could even clearly feel the different powers brought by other different types of viruses in his body.
However.
These forces were now like seeds that had not yet sprouted, waiting for his discovery and cultivation.
“This… is this the power of 【evolution】?”
Wesker was immediately attracted by this powerful and wonderful feeling.
He was even so deeply immersed in it that he couldn't extricate himself.
That monster just now… no, that must be a god!
And I, Wesker, am the chosen one who was lucky enough to be chosen by the gods!
Yes, it must be so.
At this moment.
Wesker was extremely excited in his heart, he never thought that one day, the lofty gods would actually cast such a favorable gaze on him, a mortal.
This seemed to indicate that the goal he had always believed in was extremely correct—humanity needed a new, powerful virus to complete salvation and evolution!
Next, only people like him who were chosen were qualified to live a better life on Earth.
“The funny thing is, Spencer, that old guy, is still dreaming of becoming a god?”
“He doesn't even know that gods have always existed in this world!”
“It seems it's time to settle the score with that old guy.”
A sinister smile appeared on Wesker's face.
And on his forehead, a mysterious symbol composed of three green circles became clearer and clearer.
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Two days later.
A small country in Europe.
In an ancient castle built on a cliff.
An old man with a withered figure and his body full of infusion devices was sitting in a wheelchair, looking at Wesker, who had suddenly appeared opposite him and then killed all the security personnel in a moment, with a complex expression, and felt a lot of emotions in his heart.
His name was Oswell E. Spencer, the former CEO and founder of the 【Umbrella Corporation】.
Once upon a time.
Before the massive commercial empire of the 【Umbrella Corporation】 had completely collapsed.
Oswell E. Spencer once stood with great ambition to conquer the world and lead humanity to evolve to a higher stage.
But who would have thought that things wouldn't go as planned.
His grand ambition had not been realized until his old age.
In the few short years following the outbreak of the Raccoon City biohazard incident,
the Umbrella Corporation, once valued at over a trillion dollars with tentacles reaching across the globe, collapsed like a crumbling skyscraper.
Its numerous researchers were either murdered in cold blood or poached by other pharmaceutical companies that were eyeing Umbrella Corporation's remaining assets with predatory intent.
