Looking at the mutated leech slowly squirming on the ground, covered in mucus to insulate itself from the high temperatures of the fire, allowing the Leech Queen to escape death. This powerful life force was indeed astonishing.
But unfortunately, a leech was a leech. It was a crawling animal. In such a critical situation, even if Javier had given it another four minutes to escape, the Leech Queen might not have been able to get out. If the Leech Queen, Marcus, could still speak, it would definitely want to spit on Javier.
That bastard kid! A shameless and despicable man who didn't keep his word! They had clearly agreed to not trip each other up and to escape together. But Javier had played such a trick on the Leech Queen, Marcus, at the last moment, making Marcus want to skin Javier alive.
But helplessly, no matter how resentful the Leech Queen, Marcus, was, its struggles at this moment were like those of a bloated caterpillar on the ground, being toyed with by a person with a stick. Although it was angry, it was also helpless. It even accidentally flipped over on its side, and no matter how long it struggled, it couldn't turn itself back over, a ridiculous and infuriatingly comical sight.
"Beep, beep, beep..."
"Beep, beep, beep..."
"Beep, beep, beep..."
"Executive training facility self-destructing in 60 seconds. Please be advised... executive training facility self-destructing in 60 seconds..."
Another final warning.
The entire executive training facility was now flashing a rapid red alarm. Javier and his companions looked at the increasingly bright light in the distance on the lift platform, and a mixture of excitement and nervousness rose in their hearts.
They were excited because it seemed they could really escape within the 60 seconds of self-destruct time. The exit was right in front of them, like a bright tunnel entrance.
But they were nervous because they weren't sure what was at the top. If it was an exit tunnel, then it would be a happy ending. But if it was another floor of the facility, then their joy would turn into sorrow. The self-destruction of the executive training facility was incredibly powerful. If they were still in the facility when it exploded, they would be swallowed up by the blast.
But the next voice made Javier's tense heart relax immediately:
[Ding—!]
[Congratulations on completing the first adventure of the Resident Evil series' prologue. Resident Evil 0 has ended. Now calculating points: zombies killed... zombie dogs killed... plague crawlers killed... mutated leeches killed... mutated bats killed... giant mutated bats killed... giant mutated centipedes killed... Eliminator monkeys killed... Hunters killed... leechmen killed... prototype Tyrant T001 killed... second-stage Leech Queen killed...]
[Main mission complete, reward 100 points. Side mission to obtain the Leech Queen T-virus sample failed, no reward. Total points: 601.]
[Congratulations on passing the test. The Merchant System is now unlocked. The accumulated points can be used to purchase various items to strengthen yourself. Please keep up the good work...]
[The next mission, Resident Evil 1, will begin in 12 hours—]
A familiar yet unfamiliar electronic, mechanical female voice rang in his mind. At the same time, a familiar blue panel appeared in Javier's mind.
Heh... the same old system cheat.
Javier had seen this thing when he first arrived at the Arklay Mountains. Unfortunately, the cheat didn't provide any help at first. It was a test of Javier's strength by observing him in the first prologue.
After all, a cheat also needed to choose a host. It didn't want a weak one. And although Javier was a bit lewd and brazen, he had barely passed the test. After all, being lewd and brazen didn't affect a hero's strength.
Of course, Javier also felt a sense of disappointment when he heard the final words from the system: "The next mission, Resident Evil 1, will begin in 12 hours—"
That's right. The timeline was indeed that busy.
In the original story, after Rebecca and Billy escaped from the self-destructing executive training facility, it was just dawn. Looking at his watch, it was indeed around 6 a.m., with the sky in the east turning white.
Afterward, Rebecca hid the fact that Billy was still alive and let him go. The two of them also saw the mansion facility in the dense forest from a hill in the Arklay Mountains.
So, Rebecca, who wanted to continue investigating the Umbrella Corporation's evil plot, went to the mansion to investigate, planning to meet up with her S.T.A.R.S. team members. She also met the new protagonists of the Resident Evil series, Chris and Jill.
Billy chose to go his own way. He couldn't continue following Rebecca because if he met other S.T.A.R.S. team members who hated evil, it was not a guarantee that they would 100% believe Billy.
Besides... even if they did, Chris and others, who upheld justice and fairness, would still make Billy go to a military court to prove himself, which would be no different from a lamb entering a tiger's mouth. After all, officials protect each other, and it was impossible for an international criminal who had already been sentenced to death to be so easily acquitted. Moreover, this was the United States... everyone knew how magical the U.S. could be!
[Merchant System—]
[Please select one of the following items: genetic body modification, weapon enhancement modification, technical ability learning, special item purchase, title collection.]
[Genetic body modification: Currently, there are no suitable modification samples. A suitable item is needed to proceed. Example: Leech Queen T-virus sample. After obtaining the sample, you can use points to remove the virus's flaws, such as a high fatality rate and the leech gene's weaknesses, to perfectly suit the human body for genetic modification.]
[Weapon enhancement modification: You can spend points to enhance your weapons. Example: Desert Eagle pistol. You can enhance its magazine capacity, bullet power, rate of fire, recoil, accuracy, unique skin, ultimate attributes, and so on.]
[Technical ability learning: You can spend points to purchase some conventional skills, such as close-quarters combat, long-range sniper shooting, pistol mastery, rifle mastery, vehicle mastery, an actor's self-cultivation, how to write a novel to pad the word count, becoming an idol trainee and basketball ambassador in two and a half years, and so on...]
[Special item purchase: This system can provide some additional items for sale, such as medical first-aid kits, painkillers, maps, virus samples, and so on...]
[Title collection: You can obtain a corresponding title after completing a special mission. Current number of titles: 1.]
...
The complete system introduction left Javier dumbfounded.
Good heavens, this looked pretty good. He didn't expect to actually be able to modify his genes. But if he were to be injected with a virus, like the Leech Queen T-virus, would he really turn into a leech like Marcus? If so, Javier couldn't accept that.
He could only accept modifying the Progenitor Virus like Wesker. After all, that guy didn't seem to have too many problems. He didn't mutate and didn't turn into a half-human, half-monster creature. Whether it was the G-virus, parasites, or the Ouroboros virus, or even the Mold, none of them were in Javier's consideration.
Because even if these viruses' flaws were removed and their potential was great, Javier still couldn't accept them. After all, he was a human... and he didn't want to become a monster. Therefore, Javier could only accept the Progenitor Virus.
"But,"
"What's this about a unique skin for weapon enhancement? Did you learn from those pay-to-win mobile games?" Javier said with a contemptuous look at the absurd unique skin in his system. Playing Resident Evil and still needing gun skins? He thought this was a dress-up game. Power was the most important thing!
But...
[Weapon Enhancement Modification: There are many types of unique skins. For example: Desert Eagle: God, Desert Eagle: Asura, Desert Eagle: Camouflage, and so on...]
Okay, fine. It was tempting!
He thought it was some kind of stupid unique skin, but now it was even stupider. It dared to sell skins from Crossfire. It really didn't know how much of a rip-off that game was. However... ahem, they did look cool.
"..."
"Are there any skin effects?"
With a hint of curiosity, Javier asked.
[Unfortunately, no! This system is not a pay-to-win mobile game. The unique skin only changes the appearance of the weapon and does not provide any additional special effects.]
Well, karma came quickly.
He had just been criticizing the system for being a pay-to-win mobile game, and now he didn't even have the right to enjoy the benefits of one. After all, as much of a rip-off as Crossfire was, the weapons' designs were pretty good. If they could become real and have special effects, they could wreak havoc.
It was a pity...
"Fine. Increase the bullet power and decrease the recoil of my Desert Eagle. Also, select the 'genetic body modification' option and restore my body injuries..."
After a moment of hesitation, Javier finally chose these three options. The Desert Eagle was his main weapon, and it was much easier to carry than the M500. Therefore, Javier was more inclined to use the Desert Eagle. The barrel of the M500 revolver was too big to even fit in his pants, not to mention a holster. It was incredibly inconvenient.
Therefore, Javier's choice to enhance the Desert Eagle was the right one. Also, each weapon enhancement cost 50 points, and the price would increase with each enhancement. To fully upgrade this gun, Javier would have to do more missions.
At the same time, the "genetic body modification" option also included an option to "restore body injuries." Although he couldn't modify his body yet, he could repair some fatal injuries, such as Javier's broken rib.
"Buzz..."
Under the repair of the system, a faint green light gathered on Javier's chest. The light was almost invisible to the naked eye. In just a blink, Javier felt his body, which had been on the verge of falling apart, become strong and powerful again.
Of course, the few times he enhanced his weapon cost him 200 points, and repairing his body cost 100 points. He was poor to begin with, with only 600 points, and now he had only half left, leaving Javier with a helpless expression. It was not enough. Who knew why it was so expensive!
And the body injury repair only cost 100 points, but it wouldn't always be 100 points. This was determined by the host's own strength. For example, Javier was just an ordinary person now, so it was naturally 100 points. When his body was strengthened, the repair price would become higher.
[Ding—!]
[Weapon: Desert Eagle .50AE]
[Enhancement: Bullet power increased by 0.4x, maximum is 2x.]
[Enhancement: Recoil decreased by 0.4x, maximum is 2x.]
Well, even with all the upgrades, the power of this Desert Eagle could only be increased by 2x, which was equivalent to firing two bullets at the same time. But Javier quickly became relieved. There was no helping it. This was the Resident Evil world.
A Desert Eagle with 2x bullet power was already strong enough. Any higher would not conform to the laws of science. A small pistol with the power of an anti-material sniper rifle... ahem... Javier had no doubt that he would be dissected. In comparison, this was already very humane and not as overpowered as he had imagined.
Looking at the remaining 301 points, Javier decided not to hold back. There was no point in saving them. If he died, it would be a waste. It was better to spend them all to strengthen himself. Without any hesitation, Javier then clicked on the "technical ability learning" option in the Merchant System.
[Name: An Actor's Self-Cultivation]
[Type: Book]
[Selling Price: 50 points]
[Effect: You can quickly become an excellent actor in one month. Young man, don't hesitate! The throne of a Hollywood movie star is waiting for you!]
[Name: How to Become an Idol Trainee and Basketball Ambassador in Two and a Half Years]
[Type: CD]
[Selling Price: 100 points]
[Effect: As the title says... it can make you a handsome idol trainee and an NBA basketball ambassador in just two and a half years, leading you to the peak of your life and becoming an instant sensation!]
[Name: Pistol Mastery]
[Name: Rifle Mastery]
[Name: Close-Quarters Combat Mastery]
[Name: Gun Kata]
[Type: Firearms Skill (Huge Mistake, Monumental Mistake)]
[Selling Price: 300 points]
[Effect: It originates from the movie Wanted, which is a tax on intelligence. It is also known as "Gun Shaking Skill." It is said that when the heart rate reaches above 200 and adrenaline surges, you can see the bullet trails with your naked eyes and awaken your assassin bloodline. By quickly flicking your wrist at the moment the pistol fires a bullet, you can change its direction and hit enemies in blind spots. Hence the name Gun Kata (Gun Shaking Skill) (Literal Translation)—]