Chapter 38 – Leon’s Showmanship, Umbrella Corp’s First Move.
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In a dazzling display of combat finesse, Leon Kennedy ascended the building's floors with fluid grace, his every move a symphony of precision and calculated lethality. The rhythmic echoes of gunfire and explosions resonated through the desolate urban landscape as Leon and his T-Virus enhanced squad maneuvered effortlessly through the hordes of infected.

At the fifth floor, a deadly duo awaited – a Smoker and a Hunter, a lethal combination of long-range entanglement and agile assault.

The Smoker, its grotesque tongue dangling like a lethal pendulum, emerged from the murky darkness. Opposite it, the Hunter crouched, ready to spring with predatory intent. Leon's enhanced senses detected the subtle cues of their impending assault – the Smoker's ominous wheeze and the Hunter's low growl.

As the Smoker's elongated tongue shot towards Leon like a serpentine projectile, he smoothly sidestepped its deadly path. Simultaneously, the Hunter vaulted through the air, claws extended with lethal intent. In a choreographed ballet of survival, Leon's instincts took over. A single, well-timed shot rang out, the bullet finding its mark in the exposed head of the Smoker. The creature convulsed, its grip loosening on the deadly appendage that recoiled with a sickening slurp.

With the Smoker incapacitated and dead, Leon pivoted to face the mid-air onslaught of the Hunter. The creature's claws swiped through empty air as Leon seamlessly evaded its attack, a blur of speed and precision. Taking advantage of the Hunter's vulnerable moment, Leon delivered a swift roundhouse kick and a bullet to the head in one single motion, sending the agile monstrosity crashing to the floor with an additional bullet hole on it's head. 

On the seventh floor, the environment shifted into a deadly dance of chaos and imminent danger. A colossal Charger thundered forward, its massive bulk barreling alongside a frenzied pack of Volatiles. Leon's keen instincts kicked in, and with a sidestep so swift it seemed more like a blur, he evaded the Charger's charging path. In the blink of an eye, a single well-placed bullet found its mark, piercing the Charger's skull and halting its momentum with staggering force.

With the Charger neutralized, Leon pivoted towards the incoming Volatiles. His T-Virus enhanced reflexes were on full display as he effortlessly weaved through the chaotic swarm, delivering rapid, precise shots to the heads of the Volatiles. Each pull of the trigger was a testament to his unparalleled marksmanship, leaving a trail of incapacitated infected in his wake.

As Leon pressed forward, his squad provided strategic fire support from a distance, ensuring that the Volatiles threatening him were systematically eliminated. The staccato rhythm of gunfire harmonized with Leon's calculated movements, creating a deadly symphony on the seventh-floor battlefield.

Engaging the Volatiles alone, Leon showcased his exceptional speed and agility. With a series of quick, elegant maneuvers, he darted between the infected, efficiently dispatching them with minimal effort. His combat style was a mesmerizing blend of martial prowess and supernatural abilities, turning a once overwhelming onslaught into a masterfully choreographed display of dominance.

In the aftermath of the intense two-minute combat, the once formidable pack of Volatiles now lay strewn across the 7th Floor, a testament to the efficiency and precision of Leon's onslaught. The scene painted a vivid picture of carnage, with broken limbs and bodies contorted in unnatural positions. However, the unifying factor among the fallen Volatiles was the unmistakable bullet hole in each of their heads.

Leon's mastery over close-quarters combat (CQC) was on full display, and the diverse array of injuries inflicted upon the Volatiles showcased the versatility of his skills. Each bullet had found its mark with surgical precision, leaving no room for doubt about Leon's expertise in dispatching the infected.

The 7th Floor, once a chaotic battleground, now bore the scars of a controlled and calculated confrontation. Leon's calm and composed demeanor stood in stark contrast to the chaos that had unfolded, and the remnants of the Volatiles served as a stark reminder of the price they paid for crossing paths with the T-Virus enhanced superhuman.

As the dust settled, Leon's team regrouped around him, acknowledging the success of their mission on the seventh floor.

Throughout the entire spectacle, Leon's movements were a mesmerizing blend of elegance and efficiency, captured seamlessly by the small drones hovering around him. The cameras recorded every calculated step, every fluid dodge, and every perfectly aimed shot, immortalizing the display of supernatural combat prowess for the world to witness.

As the last of the Volatiles crumpled to the rooftop, Leon stood amidst the aftermath, his posture unwavering and his aura composed. The drones circled him, capturing the scene from every angle, ensuring that every nuance of his extraordinary feat was documented.

The rooftop was bathed in the soft hues of the rising sun, casting a golden glow over the aftermath of the battle. The distant roars of the Alpha Volatile resonated, echoing through the concrete canyons surrounding the Houston Train Station. The infected hordes, spurred by the presence of their commanding Alpha, surged toward the Tyrants on the ground.

Amidst this chaotic scene, Leon and his team prepared for the final confrontation. The proximity of the Alpha Volatile heightened the tension, and with the first light of dawn illuminating the rooftop, the clash commenced.

Leon's team, strategically positioned, engaged in close-quarters combat with the remaining Volatiles. The metallic clang of firearms, the thud of bodies hitting the ground, and the occasional explosion of well-placed grenades punctuated the air. Despite their ferocity, the Volatiles were no match for the enhanced abilities of Leon's team. With coordinated precision, they swiftly neutralized the remaining threats, leaving only the looming figure of the Alpha Volatile.

As Leon faced the gargantuan creature, the rooftop became an arena of epic proportions. The infected horde cleared, and a hushed silence settled, broken only by the Alpha Volatile's enraged roars. Leon's eyes locked onto the creature, a silent understanding passing between them. The battle that ensued was a dance of speed and strength, a choreography of life and death.

Leon's movements were a testament to his honed skills and enhanced capabilities. He dodged the Alpha Volatile's powerful strikes with supernatural agility, retaliating with precise shots aimed at weak points. His team provided crucial fire support, strategically taking down any Volatiles attempting to interfere.

With every passing moment, the Alpha Volatile weakened under the onslaught. Its roars turned into anguished cries as Leon exploited its vulnerabilities. In a climactic move, Leon delivered a final, decisive blow, severing the creature's head from its massive shoulders.

As the Alpha Volatile's lifeless body collapsed, Leon stood amidst the victorious silence. The golden light of dawn bathed him, casting a heroic silhouette against the backdrop of the defeated infected. In a dramatic gesture, Leon claimed the severed head of the Alpha Volatile as a trophy, a symbol of his triumph over the monstrous threat.

White Queen relayed the successful elimination of the Alpha Volatile and the ongoing efforts of the Tyrants and other B.O.Ws in clearing the debris at the Houston Train Station. Max Sterling, sitting in the control room, acknowledged the report with a nod.

"Excellent work, White Queen. Call Leon back. We've captured enough footage of his stunts. Let's get the train moving as soon as possible," Max instructed.

A short while later, Leon and his crew rejoined the train, followed closely by the formidable Tyrants and other Bio-Organic Weapons. With efficient precision, they cleared the obstacles, and the train accelerated, swiftly leaving the aftermath of the battle behind.

Meanwhile, in the sprawling headquarters of Sentinel Corp in Washington, D.C., Olivia, fresh from her journey, found herself in the presence of Maximus Vanguard, the Chairman of Sentinel Corp. The aura of the room, coupled with the unsettling intensity in Vanguard's eyes, sent shivers down Olivia's spine. She couldn't help but draw a comparison between the seemingly unstoppable force of Maxwell Sterling and the venomous presence of Maximus Vanguard.

Seated behind his imposing desk, Vanguard wasted no time getting to the point. "Let's dispense with formalities, Ms. Olivia. Share everything you know about Umbrella's enigmatic founder and CEO, Maxwell Sterling," he demanded, his gaze fixed on the files and analyses before him.

Olivia divulged every detail she knew about Umbrella Corporation and its enigmatic CEO, Maxwell Sterling. Her words echoed through the room, describing Umbrella as a powerhouse mastering bio-organic weaponry, genetics, and wielding one of the most formidable paramilitary forces in the United States.

Vanguard, with an air of skepticism, challenged her assertion of Umbrella's strength. "Strongest? Bold claim, Ms. Olivia."

"Perhaps it is, Mr. Chairman, but this is everything I've witnessed firsthand. Sentinel Corp has yet to showcase weaponry that matches Umbrella's bio-organic arsenal," Olivia retorted. She then shifted her focus to the indomitable CEO of Umbrella.

"Maxwell Sterling, I have only one word for this man: Unstoppable Force. Emotionally guarded, he possesses a strength that folded a Volatile in half with sheer brute force. It's safe to say he is virally enhanced. Their forces, highly skilled elite units reminiscent of Green Berets, are capable of toppling a small country if given the chance. The executives, Louis Johnson, Jonathan Anderson, Alisa Wells, and Nikolai Sokolov, Sterling's right-hand man and enforcer, complete the lethal hierarchy."

She paused, a hint of tension in the air. "There's also the Alpha Tyrant, a formidable B.O.W that hindered my reports, It was the thing that capture me. Luckily, I managed to escape after a few days."

Vanguard's expression shifted, eyes narrowing as a revelation struck him. "No...you didn't escape. They let you escape."

Olivia's realization mirrored the gravity of the situation. The lax security, the peculiar movements of the Tyrant pursuing her – it all fell into place. Before she could voice her discovery, Vanguard raised a pistol, leveling it at her.

"It can't be!" she exclaimed, ready to dispute the accusation. However, her words were cut short as a gunshot rang through the room, the bullet shattering a portion of her face and head.

As Olivia crumpled to the floor, Maximus Vanguard coldly confirmed, "It seems like Umbrella planned it out, Ms. Olivia. You are hereby terminated." The chilling finality of his words hung in the air.

In the chilling aftermath of Olivia's termination, a small chip emerged from her lifeless form, projecting the face of Maxwell Sterling. Simultaneously, within Umbrella's high-tech train, Red Queen efficiently informed Max about Olivia's demise and the seamless progression of his plans. Max, the embodiment of power and assertiveness, decided to engage in a virtual confrontation with Maximus Vanguard, a figure characterized by an eerie calmness and a deadly, serpentine demeanor.

Maximus Vanguard met Max's virtual presence with a composed expression, akin to a snake observing its prey. Undeterred by the subtle tension in the air, Max initiated the dialogue.

"Maximus, or should I say Sun Jia, Sentinel Corp's Chairman. Well met, my communist friend," Max declared with a sly grin.

Vanguard responded with calculated calmness, "Maxwell Sterling, the enigmatic force behind Umbrella. What brings you to my humble headquarters?"

Max continued, his tone exuding confidence, "Oh, just tying up loose ends and ensuring the success of my plans. Your organization is crumbling, and your grip on power is slipping away."

Vanguard, maintaining his stoic composure, countered with assurance, "Appearances can be deceiving, Mr. Sterling. Sentinel Corp has resources beyond your imagination."

With a sly grin, Max revealed a hint of his strategic prowess, "Ah, but you see, I've left a little surprise for you." At that moment, the NE-β Type emerged from Olivia's lifeless form, its menacing presence filling the room.

Vanguard, unfazed but intrigued, inquired with subtle curiosity, "And what is this supposed surprise?"

In a swift and calculated move, Max severed the connection, leaving Vanguard to face the unleashed NE-β Type. Before cutting off, Max delivered a parting remark, "I hope you enjoy the gifts." The connection went silent, leaving Vanguard to confront the unexpected threat within his own domain.

The Parasite attacked Vanguard immediately, its assault met with a powerful slap that obliterated the creature. "He said gifts..." Vanguard mused for a moment before hastily opening his laptop. "Damn Umbrella." A report revealed that Umbrella Corp had invaded Sentinel Corp's network, extracting valuable data and crippling their systems for at least two days. Moreover, Umbrella had entered the global relief effort, sponsoring projects and resistance against the global pandemic worldwide. In a pivotal moment of virtual confrontation, the leaders of Umbrella and Sentinel Corp met for the first time, setting the stage for a high-stakes rivalry.

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