Leaving the previous town didn't cause Ethan and the others any trouble.
Perhaps, as time passed and Ada gradually noticed the obvious changes in her body, she began to prove her worth. She could always identify their search targets one step ahead of the Federal agents and perfectly guide Ethan and the others to narrowly avoid them.
Ethan didn't know, nor did he care, what would happen after the Federal agents failed to find them. He could guess a bit just from the occasional triumphant look that appeared on Ada's face.
During the following period, Ethan enjoyed a very relaxed time, treating it like a vacation. Every day, he took his medicine, trained his power, and taught Sherry. He also discussed the difficulties Selene encountered during training and introduced some information about his world to Ada.
Time passed slowly. After estimating that the time was almost up, Ethan stopped Ada's suggestion of moving again—it was clear Ada had her own intelligence sources within the Federal agents, and she already knew that, after over half a year of searching, they had finally pinpointed their location.
At this point, Ada also realized that even if she didn't leave with Ethan, her days ahead would likely be difficult. It was clear she was already on some people's wanted list, and her spy career, which had just reached its peak, might come to a premature end.
"I hope the life ahead won't disappoint me."
"It shouldn't."
If she was simply seeking excitement, Ethan could guarantee that he would visit more special and thrilling worlds in the future. Good things generally existed in high-tech, high-magic, or high-mystery worlds. Searching for treasures in such places would definitely come with trouble.
"We're surrounded."
This was a small farm in the south. The surroundings were quite desolate. They had lived here for a month and thought they could stay quietly until their departure, but they hadn't expected to be discovered so soon.
There were no visible figures in their line of sight, but the experienced Ada and Ethan, who was wearing high-tech glasses, could both accurately detect how many armed personnel were surrounding them.
"What a shame. I wanted to say goodbye to them."
Being chased for more than half a year had worn on Ethan's patience. He had originally wanted to teach these guys a lesson, but time was running out. These guys were lucky today.
However, even without him, this world was filled with enough disasters. Even if Umbrella collapsed, troublemaking companies continued to emerge one after another. The emergence of biological weapons was like opening Pandora's Box. As far as Ethan knew, this world wouldn't see a moment of peace in the next twenty years.
"Step into the magic circle."
It wasn't Ethan who activated the teleportation circle. Instead, it activated automatically when the time was up. His control over the magic circle was far greater than before. Even though the circle had activated, he could still delay the final teleportation slightly to give some last-minute instructions.
"After stepping into the magic circle, you must think in your heart that you want to come with me. Don't resist or refuse to leave. Otherwise, you'll be left here alone."
Ethan's expression was serious. No one present dared to take it lightly. This was a critical matter that would affect their future lives, so they paid full attention.
Actually, there was no need to be overly nervous. Among them, even the twelve-year-old Sherry understood what she needed to do. They had gotten along well during this time, and she wouldn't resist going with Ethan in her heart. So, no accidents would happen.
"Let's go!"
Seeing that everyone was ready, Selene stuffed the things she had bought into several large bags, carrying one on her back and holding several in her hands, looking like a walking luggage rack.
Prompted by Selene, both Ada and Annette also bought a lot of clothes and daily necessities. Annette had initially thought that bringing a few changes of clothes and basic items would be enough. But now that she had decided to stay on Ethan's ship, her shopping list had significantly expanded.
She also prepared many clothes for her daughter, Sherry—not just clothes that fit her now, but also various sizes to accommodate future growth.
She packed two large boxes with miscellaneous items and carried a large bag on her back. This was after Ethan reminded her that she couldn't bring too much, prompting Annette to carefully pick and reduce the amount to this.
Ethan also carried some items. His personal belongings were, of course, stored in his space storage. The large box in his hand contained items for Logan and the others—mainly daily necessities, and of course, cigars were never missing.
A flash of light lit up. The agents outside could also see the dazzling light coming from the farmhouse. They would likely be on edge for a while, but when they rushed in, they would find nothing but an empty, ordinary farmhouse. Ethan hadn't left anything useful for them—except a letter for Leon.
The content of the letter was brief. It was a greeting, a well-wish, and a reminder for Leon to continue training. Ethan looked forward to seeing some progress the next time he visited.
After giving Leon this benefit, Ethan also had to remind him that it came from him. Given Leon's personality, even if they couldn't become friends, Ethan didn't want to be seen as an enemy.
While Ethan had been wandering across the North American continent, Leon had already begun trying to train using the knowledge he had acquired in his "dream." At first, he merely felt his spirit becoming clearer. Gradually, his mind also became sharper, and eventually, he triggered the seed Ethan had planted. Leon had truly preserved these "treasures."
When Leon successfully triggered and began training that seed, Ethan sensed it. Moreover, as Leon continued his daily training, Ethan could faintly sense a subtle, nearly imperceptible connection being formed between his Holy Light Cross and Leon.
It was somewhat similar to establishing a link with a space containing special energy, but the relationship between the two parties was reversed.
"I wonder what the Holy Light Cross will eventually become. A miniature heaven, perhaps?"
He had some expectations for it. If it really succeeded, and he had a small world of his own, his strength would rise significantly like a rocket. Moreover, as something he had personally made and gradually cultivated and evolved, there was no risk of losing control over it.
Besides Leon, Claire also showed some response, although a bit later. Judging from her situation, it wasn't because her talent was poor. Ethan guessed she had been delayed because she was busy.
"I almost forgot about that."
Ethan suddenly remembered that after the events of Resident Evil 2 came Resident Evil: Code Veronica. The Veronica virus was quite unique. It could even cause blood to turn into fire and granted the ability to freely control flames. Although the viruses in Resident Evil weren't very "scientific," the Veronica virus was definitely the most mystical among them.
It was a pity he had missed it, but thinking about it, it wasn't a big deal. After the Veronica virus appeared, Wesker would soon collect a sample, and it would later reemerge in the hands of a warlord in America. By that time, Leon would already be an elite agent reporting directly to the president, and Ethan could obtain the virus through Leon.
In any case, now that the Holy Light Cross had established a connection with Leon and Claire, Ethan had control over the space-time coordinates of the Resident Evil world. Even without leaving an anchor point in his space-time travel magic circle, he could still return to that world accurately.
It was the familiar captain's cabin. He had always been used to traveling back here, but now it seemed he needed to specially designate a larger room for traveling.
Otherwise, with more and more people and piles of bags, the space would be too small to fit everything.
With so many people returning at once, suddenly appearing in a different place while still in a daze, it was inevitable that there would be bumping and commotion.
Laura was in the cabin and was the first to notice Ethan's return. She quickly ran over, opened the captain's cabin door, and was stunned by the number of people inside.
"Wow!"
It wasn't unusual for Ethan to bring back a pile of stuff when returning from a trip, but bringing back so many people at once was rare. She had followed Ethan to several worlds before, but she had never seen him bring back this many people at once.
Laura quickly spotted Selene in the crowd. Selene had been tasked with a mission during this trip.
Laura needed some personal items and was counting on Selene to buy them. It seemed Selene hadn't forgotten, because Laura saw her organizing a box and pushing one of them toward her.
"This box contains what you wanted."
"Thank goodness you were there."
As Laura grew up and received guidance from Selene, she gradually came to understand the things a girl needed to know—unlike before, when she was like a wild child with little understanding of basic things.
She had realized that there were many things she couldn't ask her father, Logan, or her "uncle" Ethan—to buy, so she turned to Selene, a fellow woman, for help.
With the door open and Laura and Selene talking, their voices carried outside. Logan, at the helm, knew Ethan was back and also noticed the presence of many unfamiliar scents.
"Did Ethan bring back new people?"
Loki, who had been sunbathing on the deck, got up, walked to the cabin door, looked inside, and then glanced at Logan at the helm, spreading his hands.
"He seems to have brought back quite a few people."
Logan locked the helm and walked down. He wasn't particularly curious about who Ethan had brought back, but he had asked Ethan to help buy cigars. He hoped the world Ethan went to sold them.
As soon as he stepped into the cabin, he saw a group of women.
Spotting Ethan in the crowd, Logan walked over and found "his box," then looked at Ethan curiously.
"Did you go to a world full of women?"
(To be continued.)