"You want to run away after kissing me, Ada? Aren't you being a bit too irresponsible?"
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Ada laughed in anger, but seeing Asa resentful expression when she turned back, she was left speechless.
"Isn't it usually the girl who gets the short end of the stick in these situations?"
"But this was my first kiss! I haven't even had a chance to enjoy it properly yet."
What was he implying? Trying to act innocent after taking advantage of her?
The sadness of their impending separation dissipated before she even realized it; now, Ada just wanted to beat Asa up.
Considering she couldn't beat him, she decided to switch to persuasion instead.
"It was just a kiss on the cheek. If that counts as a first kiss, you should go look for your mom."
Ada Wong crossed her arms, returning to the posture she had when they first met.
As an orphan raised by the Umbrella Corporation since childhood, Asa could only tell Ada Wong with righteous confidence:
"I don't have a mom!"
Ada Wong:...
In any case, Asa stopped Ada Wong from leaving. If they continued interacting like this, he feared they would end up living far apart in the future.
Asa considered himself to have many merits; being lecherous and greedy were just a few of them, but his greatest strength was providing a warm home for every girl.
He prepared to open up to Ada. After all, having an intimate understanding of each other was the foundation of trust, wasn't it?
"So, you really are an employee of the Umbrella Corporation?"
Picking up Asa work badge, Ada Wong remained somewhat skeptical.
"My records are backed up at the Umbrella Corporation. From birth to adulthood, everything is clearly documented."
"Then why are you...?"
"Isn't it obvious?"
Asa gestured for Ada Wong to look at the monitor. The Mansion's surveillance showed that the members of Delta Squad had already begun an orderly evacuation.
"The Umbrella Corporation has ambitions to rule the world, but their methods are too brutal."
"Releasing the T-Virus to all of humanity—only those who adapt to the T-Virus are considered the 'new humans' in the Umbrella Corporation's eyes. In this process, over 90% of the world's population will die."
Asa had exaggerated a bit, but he wasn't making it up entirely. Spencer's greatest desire was actually immortality; ruling the world was just a side effect. Asa reversed the priority of these two things to make it sound more sinister.
"As an outstanding successor born and raised under the red flag, how could I possibly help Spencer complete such an inhumane plan?"
"You should understand."
After hearing this, Ada Wong was also shocked by Spencer's madness. A madman isn't scary; what's scary is that he holds a high position and could very well drag the entire world down with him.
"Then what is your next plan?"
"I consider myself quite talented in virology and biology. Now that the T-Virus is spreading in the city, I plan to leave the Umbrella Corporation and start my own infection control company, specializing in treating various viral infections."
"In addition," Asa handed over the Comrades Hammer, with the bullets already removed.
"I also have some new talents in weapon manufacturing."
Possessing the entire world of 2077, Asa spoke of this without changing his expression or missing a beat. Regardless of whether Asa attributed the weapon manufacturing to himself or someone else, it didn't change the fact that he was the only one in this world who possessed them.
"I agree with that point."
Playing with the chunky handgun Asa had given her, Ada Wong nodded in agreement.
Ada had witnessed the power of this revolver; other than the skill requiring one bullet, it had almost no flaws.
"What about you, Ada? Will you continue working as a freelance agent?"
"So you knew my identity all along."
"After all, I'm not a fresh college graduate."
"What does that have to do with college students?"
"Because college students possess a kind of clear, naive stupidity that makes them easier to deceive."
"After finishing this job, I plan to take a break for a while."
The Mansion incident had a huge impact on Ada Wong. Plus, the Umbrella Corporation had already attracted the attention of the world's top powers. Raccoon City had become a quagmire; being a freelance agent here was too conspicuous, and she didn't want to draw attention to herself for the time being.
Asa eyes lit up, and he extended an invitation immediately.
"Ms. Wong, why not come work for my company? The company's development is in need of talent like you!"
Ada Wong did not refuse. Looking at this incredibly talented man before her, she thought to herself.
"Perhaps observing him for a while wouldn't be bad?"
Thinking this, Ada Wong said out loud:
"Oh? What do you need an agent for? To act as a corporate spy at the Umbrella Corporation?"
"It's a secret. Trust me, it will definitely be a surprise."
A surprise. Ada looked at the revolver in her hand and chose to believe him.
"My commission isn't cheap. How much are you prepared to pay?"
"Is this gun enough?"
Asa smiled and pointed at the Comrades Hammer still in Ada's hand.
Ada Wong admitted that she was truly tempted. The Comrades Hammer was only slightly larger than a standard pistol, making it easy to carry. With its two types of ammunition, it could catch others off guard and deal a heavy blow.
Furthermore, according to Asa, it was a laboratory product—the only one of its kind in the world!
According to market estimates, it was worth at least around 500,000 USD, not including the manufacturing method and the ammunition.
Asa didn't care. It had cost him nearly 2,000 Euros to acquire this revolver at the time, and with his current savings of 60,000 Euros, he could buy thirty more!
Or, he could trade for a few of even better quality.
After fiddling with Asa handgun for a while, Ada Wong finally agreed.
"Perhaps I really will see a different kind of scenery by your side. After I finish handling this matter, collaborating once wouldn't be out of the question."
More importantly, Ada Wong believed that Asa would definitely not remain unknown for long.
Sooner or later, he was going to make a big splash.
She returned the handgun to Asa. After a moment of silence, Ada Wong said:
"I'm leaving."
"Hmm."
Asa nodded, his expression calm. He operated the system on the computer and tossed over a note.
"Get things handled and contact me here."
Holstering the handgun on her thigh, she stood up, and Ada suddenly heard Asa say in confusion:
"Hey, Karen, why are you guys here?"
What? Wasn't the Delta Squad supposed to be leaving?
Ada instinctively turned her head to look outside the door, only to see that there was no one there.
How old is he, and he's still this childish?
Ada Wong turned back, speechless, but her full, rosy lips brushed against something warm.
Asa pulled his cheek away with a look of surprise, one hand covering the spot Ada Wong had just kissed.
"Wow, Ada, you're for real?"
Ada: ((‵□′))##!
"You like to kiss, huh?" Ada Wong sneered. Don't think just because you're handsome I won't dare to bite you. She dove into Asa arms and bit his lips hard.
"Mmph!"
Asa eyes widened as he felt the intruder enter his mouth. After a moment of hesitation, he obediently met her halfway, letting the two forces engage in battle.
While engaging in a battle of tongues with Ada Wong, Asa hands were not idle either.
The specific details are not suitable for description. In short, affection and desire complement each other; when affection reaches its peak, desire naturally follows.
Their breathing grew heavier and heavier, until at one moment, a flash of clarity crossed Ada Wong's mind. She grabbed Asa hands that were pressed against her waist and fled the laboratory as if escaping:
"See you next time, little boy."