"I'm just a person who wants to survive. If possible, maybe I can marry a beautiful wife and have a few children. That would be the best," Eddie said with a smile.
Alex wrinkled her delicate nose, looking adorable. "Marry a wife? You don't seem like that kind of person!"
"If I could have a few more, that would also be a very good thing. Haha, but what I need to do most now is to use Spencer's resources to strengthen myself. I will heal you before you are dispatched to Tortuga Island," Eddie said with certainty.
Having been together for a few years, Alex still chose to trust Eddie. "What do you need me to do?"
"Tell Spencer that I want to see him, and tell him about Marcus. Marcus has been resurrected!" Eddie said lightly.
"What! Impossible! Didn't he die ten years ago? Are you sure you're not joking?" Alex's beautiful eyes widened, a little disbelieving. For someone who had been dead for ten years to suddenly be resurrected, it would be very difficult to explain scientifically!
"What's impossible about that? Have you forgotten that the most common effect of the T-Serum is to turn dead people into living ones?" Eddie said with a serious expression.
"How do you know Marcus has been resurrected? Have you seen him?" Alex's expression was full of doubt. As a highly intelligent woman, she couldn't figure out what had gone wrong.
"I haven't seen him, but I can foresee it. I found some information in his experimental documents that allows me to deduce it. Moreover, I've heard that someone saw a person similar to a young Marcus in the Arklay Mountains," Eddie said, speaking vaguely.
The turn of events had exceeded Alex's expectations. The mature woman frowned and said, "If that's the case, there could be serious consequences. You know, if many of Umbrella's experiments are made public, it could lead to them being wanted."
To achieve immortality, so many inhumane human experiments were conducted. If the experimental evidence were truly made public, it wouldn't just be bankruptcy; it would be facing legal prosecution. No one would want to deal with a morally bankrupt corporation.
"I know. It's precisely because I know that I'm going to Spencer!" Eddie said with certainty.
"Aren't you afraid that after you tell him, Spencer will kill you or imprison you? Don't forget the fate of the Mansion designer's family!" Alex reminded him.
"That's why I need your help. You can definitely help me," Eddie said with a smile.
"Me?" Alex pointed to herself with a fair, elegant finger, her expression a little confused. "How can I help you?"
"It's simple. Help me tell Spencer that I have outstanding talent in developing the T-Serum. If I work with you to develop the serum, we can definitely create the immortality serum Spencer wants. Doesn't he want to become the god of this world? He definitely won't refuse this suggestion." Eddie nodded. He had already seen through Spencer's character.
"Is that so? You really understand him well!" Alex's eyes flickered a few times, revealing immense curiosity.
In a wealthy Mansion in Raccoon City, a decrepit old man, dressed in a suit and looking spirited, sat in a wheelchair. A tube seemed to be connected to his forehead, used to transmit nutrient solution. This person was none other than Spencer, one of the founders of Umbrella!
"You say Marcus is still alive? If so, why don't you go to Marcus for help instead of informing me?" Spencer said playfully.
Eddie wasn't surprised and said with a solemn expression, "I suspect that leeches infected with the T-Serum inherited Marcus's memories and appearance in some way. In fact, this Marcus-like Marcus is not the real Marcus!"
"You mean this Marcus isn't Marcus, so which Marcus is this Marcus?" Spencer was also a bit confused.
"In short, this Marcus-like entity is not Marcus, that's what matters. I don't know what disguised Uncle Marcus, and this is absolutely unforgivable! To even insult the reputation of the dead is too much! Uncle Spencer, you will help me eliminate that damned guy, right? Uncle Marcus said you were his good friend during his lifetime, you will definitely help, right?" Eddie said righteously, starting to play the emotional card.
Spencer's expression was playful. He wasn't sure if the other party truly didn't know that Marcus's death was related to him. According to Alex's report, this somewhat arrogant and obnoxious rich second-generation was clearly not high in emotional intelligence, but very useful in terms of intelligence for serum research. "Of course, I will help you. What kind of help do you want?"
"I want the company's special operations unit to wipe out that damned guy. How can it be right for him to dare to target my deceased uncle? He really doesn't know how to die. Oh, and Uncle Spencer, I also need five million in pocket money!" Eddie seized the opportunity to ask for money again.
"What do you need this money for?" Five million was not even enough to fill a tooth in Spencer's eyes!
"Recently, I've taken a liking to a S.T.A.R.S. member in Raccoon City and plan to develop a relationship with her. So, I need money!" Eddie didn't hide anything. Nine parts truth, one part falsehood—that was the most brilliant lie.
Spencer had indeed received this intelligence. Love? What a thought only low-level beings would have!
"Alright, since you have this intention, I'll give you a special privilege. You can form a six-person squad. You can recruit from various places, and also from within. All expenses will be borne by yourself!" Spencer suddenly gave him a huge benefit.
Eddie's eyes flickered a few times. "I probably can't manage it alone, and I don't have any money. I don't want it!" He then waved his hand.
This old man, offering unsolicited courtesies, must have ulterior motives!
Spencer nodded with satisfaction. This kind of naive young man with no social experience was the easiest to deal with. "You don't need to worry. I'll give you thirty million as starting capital. I heard you have a lot of research into serology? Very good, you can go to the Raccoon City underground laboratory to assist William in serum development."
Eddie pointed to his nose and said, "You're telling me to assist others? Don't joke around. I only know how to treat a cold, I don't know anything about serum research."
"Is that so? From what I understand, you're not that incompetent. Are you angry, angry that Uncle I didn't help you avenge Marcus?" Spencer said with a smile.
"That's not it, I'm just a little annoyed. Aren't you good friends? Why haven't you done anything for so long?" Eddie asked without any pretense.
Such a naive display truly made Spencer laugh. Dealing with such an opponent put no pressure on him at all. "Eddie, you don't understand. The adult world is very complex. Marcus's death involved many people, and even I find it difficult to eliminate them all at once. I still have to rely on you."
After listening, Eddie nodded and said, "Alright, since Uncle said so, then I'll agree."
"Very good, Sergei, arrange something for my little nephew." Spencer said to the strong man behind him.
"I understand, boss!" The strong man had a scar over his right eye, wore ancient military officer's attire, had white hair, yet his eyes were firm, and he was as strong as an ox. He was Sergei Vladimir, the supreme commander of Umbrella's security forces and absolutely loyal to Spencer! From his name, one could tell he was Russian.
A day later, at Eddie's villa, a woman with long amber hair, a beautiful face, and resolute eyes arrived. She was there to apply for a job, after receiving an invitation from the Umbrella Mobile Forces.
Eddie had just come out of Alex's room. To appease that mature woman, besides making grand promises, some practical actions were also needed.
"Young Master, someone has come to apply for the Delta Team." Stewart, the butler, said respectfully. He was showing respect out of love for Alex; otherwise, he would only obey Miss Alex. Now, Eddie Cai was Alex's man, which made him her son-in-law, deserving of respect.
"Good, I understand. Let them in." Eddie nodded, becoming even more eager to expand his own strength. Especially after seeing Sergei, the perfect adapter to the T-Serum, yesterday, the pressure he exerted was immense.
Soon, in the living room, he saw a woman exuding mature charm, but her expression was cold, and she constantly radiated a sense of killing intent, a very capable aura.
"Hello, I'm Eddie Cai, the leader of the Delta Team. You can call me Eddie. Please let me see your information first, and you can also give a brief self-introduction. But let me tell you beforehand, this team will face various sudden terrorist incidents, and may have to deal with some incredible things, which you can also understand as monsters!" Eddie said with a serious expression.
"I know! My name is Karena Lesproux. I previously served in the French Special Forces. I have rich experience in special operations, and the rest is in your files. I can only tell you that if you choose me, you won't regret it." Karena said seriously.
Eddie flipped through the documents, nodding as he read. "Alias LUPO, thirty-eight years old today. I can't tell, you've maintained yourself very well."
"Thank you!" Karena frowned, clearly disliking others mentioning her age.
"Don't misunderstand, I'm just giving a customary compliment. Your resume includes a criminal case where you personally killed your husband?" Eddie's eyes flickered a few times. This was a fierce woman!
"Because he often used domestic violence, which I endured, but that time he threatened my daughter, so I had no choice but to kill him!" Karena explained.
"I know, he was a scumbag! I'm not blaming you, just stating the facts." Eddie nodded.
"Thank you!" Karena nodded.
"Your resume is excellent, very outstanding. However, given your past experiences, I think I should provide you with the best treatment. You should be absolutely loyal. Your daughter can receive the best education, and you will have ample money for her. You know, for girls, having money prevents them from being deceived by other men." Eddie said with a smile.
"She will be very self-aware, I believe in my daughter." Karena said lightly. "Are you planning to hire me?"
"Yes, I think you are very suitable to be the captain of the Delta Team. I hope you won't disappoint me. Stewart, take Karena to complete the formalities." Eddie instructed. He was definitely not looking at her lingering charm, but at her seasoned experience. Such special forces talent is hard to find.
Next was a series of interviews, each carefully selected. According to his memory, Eddie planned to rebuild a Wolfpack squad! This squad was so powerful that even Hunk, the Grim Reaper, praised it endlessly.
Moreover, this squad had three beautiful women, which was also pleasing to the eye.
Hector Hivers, the demolition expert; Christine Yamata, the serology researcher of Japanese descent; Michaela Schneider, the special forces field medic; Vladimir Bodrovski, the Cold War-era spy sniper; and finally, VECTOR, the karate master from Japan.
These five people, like Karena, all had very checkered pasts and were extremely misunderstood by ordinary people.