RE:The Town of Atonement - Chapter I

Chapter I. Return to the ranks

- What you want from me? I left the service, why all this circus with the search for me? - Redfield muttered angrily.

Because of the backs of mighty soldiers, with an iron expression on their faces, a female figure appeared and proceeded directly to the protagonist.

- Chris, what happened to you? You already do not look like yourself! - Gently said his old partner Jill Valentine, - You need to return, the whole world needs your help!

- "Jill, please leave me alone ..."

- "Look, Chris, the danger of bioterrorism is higher than ever. According to our data, multi-point flashes are being prepared around the world. USA, Brazil, Russia, South Africa, China, if we do not stop them ...

- "Who are they, Jill?" - The ex-soldier interrupted nervously.

- According to the intelligence, a new player has appeared in the world, they call themselves "Rage". The most terrible thing is that this corporation, somehow, received information about the development of bio-organic weapons, an advanced version of the Tyrant-type T, namely, Nemesis. They improved production, and now "Rage" can produce this. in a threefold volume. Do you understand this Chris? It is necessary to stop this in the bud. Otherwise, the whole world will suffer great losses! - with a certain amount of nervousness stretched former partner Redfield.

- Jill, I'm afraid I will not succeed, I have already lost all desire to drive with forks on the water. We destroy the next corporation, but in its place new ones appear, as if, after cutting off the head of the hydra, others grow up ...

- That's why, you created "B.S.A.A." so that this world was safe! Valentine whispered in an even softer tone, "and you know what else, Chris, Pierce would be proud of you!"

- Leave me alone, Jill, my mind eating me inside! Why he? The one who has become so dear to me. Why not me? I had to protect him! - Redfield whispered with great heaviness in his voice.

- Chris, I'm so sorry that Pierce is not among us, but he defended your life, because you yourself became very dear to him, and he knew that you must save this world time after time when there is a threat over it." If you give up, consider that this death was in vain! Chris, please, we need you! - Jill took his hand and stood on one knee in front of a former employee of B.S.A.A.

- All right, Jill, I'll do it for Pierce's sake - commander Redfield raised his head and smiled slightly at his ex-partner.

- The helicopter is waiting for us, we will go to the London headquarters, we'll equip you and bring you to feelings ...

- And then? - Redfield interrupted.

- You and the detachment will go to Maine to investigate and I to Brazil.

Chris jumped up from the already dried bed, and followed Jill. They walked to an open area, on which was a helicopter Bell UH-1, near which photographed onlookers. "How much time?" - already asked the current operative Redfield. "Six thirty-two, Chris, we need to hurry," Valentine barked at the light run. The soldiers dispersed the onlookers away, jumped into the helicopter, in which Chris and Jill had already taken their seats, took off and headed toward London.

- Jill, how much time will it take? - Redfield threw.

- About 4 hours, rest until, if you want, - she answered.

- No, tell me more about "Rage", what are they? - asked the protagonist.

- Information about this organization appeared relatively recently. Intelligence reported that, unfortunately, they are scattered in several cities around the world, including: Ashfield - Toluca, Sao Paulo, Tokyo and Cape Town. While the location of the headquarters of the corporation in these cities is known, I hope that we did not miss anything. They bought the viruses "Ancestor", "T" and "K", and with the help of the latter they improved the creation of Nemesis ...

- In respect of? - Chris interrupted again. "What exactly did they perfect in it?"

- In terms of power, only the endurance of this BOO has increased, but if earlier one Tyrant of ten thousand carried the NE parasite, then with the help of their developments, the updated NE parasite gets accustomed to every one hundredth Tyrant. I hope that we will be on time in time and prevent the conveyor of this BOO. Jill said with an absolutely serious air.

- Yes ... This is really a serious problem ...

- Chris, it's good to see you! - this time his partner interrupted.

The helicopter flew with maximum speed over wastelands and cities. Everything flashed, and it was impossible to catch a glimpse of anything, only the bright rays of light that shone from behind the horizon blinked.

So several hours passed, Redfield was dozing almost all this time. He was awakened by the pilot's cry - "We're coming down!". He lifted his head, looked out of the helicopter window, he saw a military unit, several people were already coming to meet the helicopter. Valentine opened the door and jumped out, the other soldiers followed her, Chris, taking off his cloak, moved out of this machine, following all operatives.

- Commander Redfield, how glad I am to see you, Major Barton! - Said the fat major. His face was kind and flowed into a smile. Gray hair from under his peaked cap, though he was about forty.

- It's good to meet you, Major Barton! - Chris said affably, and continued. "All thanks to Valentine, thanks to her, I'm standing right in front of you!"

- Let's go to the headquarters, there we'll prepare you." Commander Redfield, your mission is scheduled for 13:23, Lieutenant Valentine, yours at 12:48, - the girl said in a soft light skirt and black jacket," Oh, call me Maria, I'm the personal secretary of Major Barton. I am very glad to meet you, Commander Redfield, you are a legend!

Chris smiled and thanked her in return, and together they headed for the headquarters. First, the commander was taken to the sanitary unit, where he was subjected to a medical examination, which showed excellent results. The medical office itself was small, and it was served by two young blond nurses. Despite the small dimensions of the room, the cabinet was equipped with the latest technology. Bottles, test tubes, microscopes and various medical equipment, and medical workers were very bright, understanding each other with a half-word. Despite the depression and passion for alcohol, he continued to engage in sports at home, it distracted him from an aggravating load of thoughts.

After the medical office, Chris was given outfits and weapons in the weapons room. It was slightly larger than the sanitary unit, furnished with personal lockers and various weapons. Among the various names on the lockers, he spotted "Barry Burton", then smiled and for a second remembered his partner and their work in S.T.A.R.S. Raccoon City before the incident at Spencer's mansion.

"Do you even remember how to use this thing?" - With a slight grin handed him an automatic gun SIG 556 Jill. "Of course, for once or twice ...", - charged the clip and effectively reloaded the Redfield gun. He was also given a light outfit: a knife, first-aid kit, a pistol and a walkie-talkie. Spreading another couple of pleasantries, the partner looked at her watch, hugged her partner with the words, "It's time for me, Chris, good luck to you!" And rushed to the door. He also stuck a pair of light grenades, in a strap for uniforms, went to the headquarters of the headquarters for information.

The headquarters center was a huge hall with a large number of computers and staff attached to them, who were typing something or informing the soldiers on the task. The center of the hall crowned a huge screen with a map of the Earth and a running line. The room was well lit in warm colors and furnished with large indoor plants, similar to palm trees. Redfield went to Major Barton and Maria to get full information on the assignment.

- Commander Redfield, you are very operational, it captivates! The major broke into a smile again.

- It's just that, forced measures, Major Barton, give general information on the assignment. - Chris continued the dialogue.

- Maria, inform the commander of his detachment and the point of action, - the smile vanished from the good face of the major and the order was pronounced in a stern tone.

- Commander Redfield, you will lead the Sigma detachment, which consists of seven well-trained soldiers. - They have always dreamed of coming to business together with you. So, with regard to the assignment, you will go to the US, Maine, the neighborhood of the city of Ashfield, Toluca County. According to our intelligence, there is one of the headquarters of the corporation "Rage". Headquarters are in the mountains that share Ashfield, Shepard Glenn and Silent Hill. Orientation with coordinates will be sent to the pilot in the next few minutes. Your task is to liquidate the employees of the corporation and destroy the BOO. We can not make a missile discharge in this territory, as there are a large number of coal mines in the district, which can lead to their ignition.

- I realized, as always, the fate of the world on our shoulders! Chris slightly scoffed. A small light appeared in his eyes, which began to ignite a small fuse of life in him.

- Pass with your detachment to the helicopter, the time on the way to the point of disembarkation will take you eight hours thirty-eight minutes, if everything goes according to plan. Good luck to you, Mr. Redfield! - Maria nodded in a smile and crossed her arms over her chest. "Our future is in your hands," continued Major Barton.  

Chris nodded, saluted and headed for the helicopter. Going out to the landing site, he saw NH90, painted in khaki color and his squad standing next to him. Seeing Chris, they straightened up and lined up.

- Commander Redfield, Sigma's squad is ready for the task! - The soldiers said in chorus.

- It's free, guys! Discipline is good, we fly eight hours, so we will find time to discuss combat tactics and introduce ourselves to each other, and now straight into the helicopter and take off! Chris thundered in a serious tirade, trying to remember how he had done it before, after which he raised his right hand and looked at his watch. 13:22 saw the main character and dived into the flying machine. The blades whirled around the axis and the helicopter began to rise into the air. The soldiers settled in their seats, and the commander sat with his back to the cockpit of the pilot. A thought flashed through his mind: "Pierce, it's for you!"