Chapter 45

On June 25, 1952, as summer was approaching, the complex international situation remained unaffected. The Cold War had been ongoing for five years.

Raccoon City, established by Umbrella Corporation's subsidiary, was located in the capital of Japan. Raccoon City, south of Tokyo, was divided into several districts, including residential areas, commercial zones, and the technologically advanced Umbrella industrial zone. The suburbs were situated to the north, amidst the Aklay Mountains' jungles.

Michael Warren, the mayor of Raccoon City, was elected in 1950 and had been in office for two years. Warren was an engineer involved in designing the tram transportation system and had contributed to the city's power systems. As part of the experimental electrification plan, he reached an agreement with Umbrella Corporation, which provided funding for the Warren Plan, encompassing public infrastructure, welfare services, and law enforcement systems. This plan was sponsored by Umbrella Corporation and known as the "Bright 21st Century" plan for Raccoon City.

With Tang Tian's agreement to Warren's plan, the decaying economy of Japan's capital transformed into a new industrialized metropolis. Umbrella Corporation then collaborated with the Yashida family of Japan, forming a powerful alliance between the two forces.

As Umbrella Corporation's subsidiary integrated into various aspects of Japanese life, given the desolate economy, the majority of Japanese people aspired to be employed by the company. Of course, Tang Tian's plan also included this aspect, as, after all, a biochemical crisis followed by a nuclear bomb wiping out Tokyo would be a highly entertaining event. Returning to the main topic, after replacing his original counterpart with the T-800, Tang Tian arrived in Raccoon City, which he had helped establish.

Umbrella Corporation's Japan branch, executive conference room.

Inside, a Caucasian man with blonde hair, blue eyes, and dressed in a suit observed Tang Tian's arrival. He walked over, and indeed, this person was Michael Warren, the mayor of Raccoon City.

"Warren, it's been a while. Raccoon City looks beautiful under your construction," Tang Tian entered the conference room and gave Michael Warren a big hug, expressing his admiration.

"Of course, thanks to the ample funding provided by Mr. Tang Tian and the collaboration with the Yashida family, Raccoon City has been constructed so perfectly," proudly stated Michael Warren after the embrace. Warren had the right to be proud since he had managed to revive the economy that was crippled during the war, which showcased his abilities.

"Of course, your role was crucial," Tang Tian acknowledged Warren's contribution without hesitation.

"Hmm," Warren nodded silently. He noticed the change in Tang Tian's expression a moment ago. He knew his major benefactor had something to say.

"I believe you also understand the research objectives of Umbrella Corporation. To ensure the safe evolution of humanity with the T-virus, sacrifices are necessary," Tang Tian spoke straightforwardly, as he saw that Warren understood the situation.

"Alright. I think I can understand. If an accident occurs with the T-virus, we will cover it up," Warren also understood the dangers of the T-virus, but his achievements were bestowed upon him by the person standing in front of him. So he could only continue to serve Tang Tian and vowed his loyalty.

"Very well," Tang Tian responded indifferently. This time, his main focus was on assessing the development of Raccoon City. As for the outbreak of a biohazard crisis, he wasn't concerned. After all, he believed that no matter how many times a biohazard crisis occurred in games, it never infected the entire world. In the Marvel universe, with so many powerful individuals, how could it possibly become a world of zombies? Once he finished evaluating the situation in Raccoon City, Tang Tian returned to Colony 2 to attend to the matters regarding his clones.

Harvest, it was definitely a bountiful harvest. Tang Xing obtained the perfect cloning technology and memory replication machine from "The Sixth Day" in his final mission. For Tang Tian, it was a good thing, but for the people in that dimension, it wasn't. In the end, the T-virus in that dimension was still released, and its destruction was inevitable. After dealing with his own matters, Tang Tian gathered all his clones together in Colony 1 in both the virtual and real worlds. His genetic samples and equipment were destroyed.

"I have something to tell you," Tang Tian turned to Tang Xing, who had just returned and then returned to the highest conference room in the Mechanical City.

"Okay." Tang Xing, as if realizing something, nodded dejectedly. In truth, Tang Xing knew that he would never gain the trust of the original. Although he could pass for it on the surface, the original never truly believed in him. After all, even under the control of the main god, his own clones had betrayed him. As Tang Tian, who had once been an experimental subject of Zhang Min, how could he not know about it?

"I already know what you're going to say, and it's fine," Tang Xing, one of the three clones who had emotions, calmly said, lighting a cigar.

"Although I don't particularly trust you, as your final contribution, are you willing to become the most powerful bio-weapon and serve me?" Tang Tian looked at the three identical versions of himself and asked.

"Boss, we agree!!" Tang Tian had just finished speaking when the other two emotionless clones quickly replied.

"And you? Tang Xing." Tang Tian looked into Tang Xing's eyes and said calmly.

"I also agree, but I have one request," Tang Xing put down the Cuban cigar in his hand and looked at his boss.

"What request?" Tang Tian asked in confusion. Regardless, Tang Tian could not let these clones go, as readers suspected they would betray him. Tang Tian had to deal with them.

"I want to retain my consciousness. That way, at least I will have existed," Tang Xing said lightly, looking at the silver-white ceiling.

"I agree to your request," Tang Tian agreed without hesitation upon hearing Tang Xing's words. After all, he was the first clone who recognized himself as the boss and had his own soul. So Tang Tian agreed to his request and didn't need to worry about whether he would betray him or not.

When those clones agreed, Tang Tian brought them to the laboratory in Colony 1 of Biochemical Colony. They didn't need to worry about their future anymore. However, their transformation into bio-weapons was definitely a valuable existence since their cells were unique. Although it couldn't be guaranteed that the clones would undergo any mutations, the bio-weapons created from them were undoubtedly highly valuable strategic weapons.

Now, Tang Tian had already experienced several movie worlds: "Planet of the Apes," "Total Recall," "Enemy of the State," "Terminator 2," and "The Sixth Day." The technology from those worlds was continuously studied by the scientists and artificial intelligence under Tang Tian's command, and in the future, even more technology could be integrated. This way, it would be more interesting to traverse the Marvel parallel universe. Although the main universe was good, it didn't have the colorful diversity of parallel universes, so it was interesting to explore them. Of course, Tang Tian would continue to work hard. The future belonged to Tang Tian's technological era.