Chapter 80

Special Ability Enhancement

Upon hearing his subordinate's report, Wesker was stunned. He worried that his boss, a talent specially recruited by the boss, might inexplicably run into trouble while he was in charge.

Forget about watching the Umbrella security battle against Crossbones Rumlow, he quickly told the Red Queen to switch the surveillance footage to the boss's side.

The leader was intently watching the chaotic battle of super soldiers in the distance, constantly muttering various data. His head was visibly growing larger, and in just a short while, it was already a whole size bigger than before.

Wesker felt his head was about to explode. What was going on? Was the boss some kind of wizard who could curse people and make their heads really grow bigger when they called for the big boss? What if the boss called for someone to have a big XX?

Fortunately, there were still rational robots present. The Red Queen spoke up:

"A leak of the T-virus was detected, suggesting that the Chief Scientific Advisor, Mr. Big Boss, was infected with the T-virus, and that the T-virus mutated in his brain."

T-virus! Wesker realized it too. With the first floor so badly damaged, the stored T-virus had already leaked out. It was just that the time was short before, and the intruders hadn't had time to mutate. Meanwhile, the security personnel in white coats had already been enhanced and were immune.

The current mutation of the leader and Rumlow's ever-growing strength are all due to the T-virus.

"Think of a way quickly to prevent the big boss from mutating. If the mutation causes problems, I won't be able to explain it to the boss."

The Red Queen immediately began calculating a solution. Soon, in the surveillance footage, she marked an item—the helmet that T03 had thrown some distance away earlier—and then offered an explanation:

"The helmet contains a T-virus inhibitor developed based on T-virus serum, which can inhibit T-virus division and mutation. Theoretically, it can temporarily stop Mr. Big Boss's mutation. However, it is recommended to call back the researchers from the T1 laboratory as soon as possible to prepare a special T-virus serum based on the mutation situation of Mr. Big Boss."

"Did you hear that? Hurry up and pick up that tattered helmet!" Wesker shouted to the white-coated doctor who was still in a daze.

The doctor in the white coat rushed out and retrieved the helmet that T03 had thrown away. He then inserted the catheter directly into the boss's head. It was unclear whether he was lucky that the catheter was inserted in the right spot and didn't kill him instantly, or whether the T-virus had enhanced his brain, making him virtually indestructible.

In short, the leader's head stopped growing bigger. He frowned as he watched the battle in the distance. The feeling of inspiration that had just struck him was gone, and he felt empty inside.

"Sir, you'd better not move around anymore. We've already contacted the lab technicians, and they'll be here to examine you right away."

The leader also realized what had happened, and a wave of fear washed over him. He dared not use his brain anymore, but he secretly missed the feeling he had just experienced. It was a feeling that he could understand everything, that he could create everything, a divine feeling.

With the problem on the big boss's side resolved, a solution was also found for Rumlow's side. The reason why Rumlow was becoming increasingly brave was discovered, and everything was easily resolved.

The other T03 helmet was picked up by the lab coats. After operating it on the control panel, they removed the T-virus inhibitor from the helmet. In close combat, the lab coats took the opportunity to smash it on Rumlow's head.

The energy shield could intercept physical attacks, but it wasn't a gas mask after all, and the inhibitor was inhaled through Rumlow's mouth and nose.

Originally an inhibitor used to suppress T03, its dosage was considerable. Rumlow only inhaled a small amount and immediately felt the continuous power disappear.

The lab coats were already impatient. As Rumlow's power disappeared, they all rushed up and began to beat him up. Although the energy shield was still working, Rumlow had become a punching bag and was just short of being hung up and beaten.

Finally, after everything that could be used as a stick was broken, the energy block of the energy shield was also exhausted. Rumlow was beaten black and blue and then tied up.

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That night, Tony, having received Jarvis's report, rushed back from New York, even faster than Eric, who was still arranging the operation at Culver University.

Upon receiving news of Tony's arrival, Wesker rushed to the gate to greet him. Tony didn't have time for pleasantries and went straight to the T1 lab, where the big boss was undergoing an examination.

The basement laboratory is abandoned, and the second floor is also a dangerous building. However, the third floor is still in good condition, so the researchers on the first and second floors have been temporarily moved to the third floor, making the research room extremely crowded.

However, the boss was not lying on his deathbed, as Tony had imagined.

When Tony went down to the third floor, he saw the boss energetically operating the experimental equipment, checking the T-virus splitting, and having a lively discussion with other experimental personnel.

Upon seeing Tony arrive, the big boss immediately ran over and excitedly said, "Boss, you're right. Your T-virus research is no less impressive than Mr. Green's blood, and may even have greater potential."

Tony looked at the boss, whose head had grown considerably larger, and after a moment of silence, said, "Yes, it has grown quite a bit."

After saying the flattering words, the big boss ran back to the laboratory to chat with people. He couldn't stay in one room for long before running to another, as if he had inexhaustible energy and wanted to understand all the experimental projects.

After watching for a while, Tony cautiously asked Wesker, "Remember to do a check later. Does our T-virus enhancement have any effects similar to the white enhancer? If so, eliminate this variant as soon as possible; it's not harmonious."

Wesker immediately explained, "Don't worry, boss, it definitely won't have that effect. I think the big boss is just too excited, or he's become smarter. Here's his medical report."

Wesker handed the documents in his hand to Tony.

Tony looked at the boss's medical report, which showed that the boss's physical fitness had not improved much; he had simply transformed from a frail scholar into a strong man who had been training for many years.

But his brain doubled in size, and not only in volume, but also in structure. Although researchers cannot draw more accurate conclusions at present, the level of neural activity he showed was already far beyond that of ordinary people, even while the inhibitors were still in effect.

"Have the Red Queen keep a close eye on him, make sure he doesn't get out of control, and prepare more inhibitors." Tony wasn't sure if this change was good or bad. Although the original boss had also mutated, he used Hulk's blood and gamma rays, but now he had become a T-virus.

Is this destiny, or some kind of world's will? Will someone also send me my mech?

Furthermore, Tony discovered that the T-virus enhancements seemed to be tailored to individual circumstances. Eric's physical abilities were his strength, so the physical enhancements were more effective than those on other soldiers. The boss's intelligence was his strength, so his brain was enhanced.

So where does his strength lie? After careful recollection, Tony realized it was his kidneys. After all, according to Tony Stark's memories, he used to be able to handle at most two at a time, like those twins. But now he just didn't have the chance, and he was also rather shy. Otherwise, Tony felt he could take on a whole group right now.

Of course, it's also possible that since the enhancement, Tony hasn't done anything serious, only showing off his improved kidneys.