The investigation report is as thick as a finger and contains numerous clues, some true and some false.
It was difficult for him, a person without relevant training, to find useful things in these things, but given to Lupin, a professional, he would surely be able to find some useful clues that he had not noticed.
Looking at Lupin flipping through the documents, he said, "This is the investigation report that SHIELD gave me about the virus incident. Of course, because of my relationship with them, I definitely didn't give them all the information."
"After I got the information, I also used my own methods to investigate and got some information, but I can't confirm whether it is true or not. Do you want to listen?"
He had played the game Prototype in his previous life, and through some intelligence he confirmed that there were certain similarities between this virus incident and the plot of the game.
However, there is no Iron Man in the game, and the time is pushed back 20 to 30 years. The various changes brought about by this have directly torn the so-called plot into pieces from the very beginning, and it can only be used as a reference.
Lupin was flipping through the documents quickly, and with his IQ of 300, he quickly compared the information on the documents with the information he got from the intelligence dealer and made deductions.
Hearing Colin's words, he couldn't help but pay attention and raised his head and said, "Please speak."
He had been paying attention to Colin since they first met, but he still didn't know much about him, so he was quite wary of him. Naturally, he would not ignore the intelligence he had found out.
"Alex Mercer should be a very key person in this incident." Hearing Lupin's words, Colin pointed to a printed photo on the document.
"Do you suspect that he was the original leaker of the virus? Hmm... I have some guesses about this, but now that he is dead, I can only judge from his identity..."
Lupin scratched his head and said this. Colin listened and shook his head, interrupting, "I'm not talking about his background, but about him as a person."
Lupin paused and looked over with some surprise.
Ci Yuan on the side frowned and said impatiently: "If you want to know something, just say it directly. It's not pleasant to be so secretive."
Colin listened and glanced at Ci Yuan, then said directly: "I don't mean to hide anything, it's mainly because I'm not sure at the moment."
"But there is a high possibility that this Alex is still alive."
As soon as the words fell, the room fell silent.
Lupin frowned slightly, as if he was thinking.
Fujiko heard this and frowned and asked, "Do you think the shooting at Pennsylvania Station was just a show to spread the virus? Any clues?"
This is different from what they had guessed. They had previously speculated that the outbreak of the virus was likely an accident, but according to what Colin said, it was intentional. Although the consequences were similar, the roots were different.
However, there are some things that are hard to justify. If the virus was spread intentionally, why would they have to act out that drama and expose so many flaws
Manhattan is so big and has so many mobile populations that as long as you hide yourself, it is impossible to be discovered.
"Acting? No..." After hearing what Fujiko said, Colin knew that she had misunderstood. He shook his head and said, "Alex should have died at that time, but now he is very likely alive again."
As soon as he said this, the four of them all looked over at him. He didn't mean to keep them in suspense and said directly, "I have studied this virus at the SHIELD research base. Let's not talk about its harmfulness and infectiousness. In other aspects, it is possible to revive the dead. And it's not the kind of resurrection that turns them into zombies, but a more advanced way of resurrection."
"Although the chance is extremely small and the conditions are very complicated, once it is really resurrected in this way, its life essence will change drastically, and its strength will be enhanced to an unparalleled level in an extremely short period of time."
"If you encounter him during your investigation, it would be extremely dangerous. Even if you notify me to rush over, I may not be able to make it in time. I mentioned him first because I hope you can be more careful during your investigation."
He didn't know the exact strength of Alex, nor was he sure whether he had really been resurrected like in the game. But if he was alive, he would definitely investigate the matter, and he would inevitably meet Lupin and others who were also investigating the matter. It was reasonable for him to give them a heads up in advance.
"That's really interesting. But since the chance is so small, how do you think he will be resurrected, little wizard?" Lupin asked after thinking for a moment, his expression becoming more serious.
"I'm a wizard, you can think of this as a form of divination." Colin said without changing his expression.
He definitely cannot tell the truth, as it involves his biggest secret. However, he can use the impression he gives to the outside world and excuses like magic to tell it. Even if people have doubts, they cannot be sure, after all, no one knows whether he can do it or not.
Sure enough, Lupin listened, just touched his chin, and did not force it: "Divination, okay, then what else did you predict, Master?"
"Do you know anything about the troops outside who are responsible for the blockade?" After hearing the question, Colin did not answer directly, but asked back.
"I asked around when I came here, and it's said that it's a secret unit affiliated with the U.S. Advanced Research Projects Agency, specialized in dealing with biological and chemical attacks... Is it related to this incident?" Lupin asked abruptly halfway through the conversation.
Colin listened and was slightly surprised at Lupin's well-informed information. He nodded and said, "The unit is code-named Blackwatch. The source of the virus should have a great relationship with them. In addition, there should be another force in the outside world that specializes in studying this virus and is related to Blackwatch. However, I don't know the name of this force. You need to investigate it yourself."
Colin paused and asked hesitantly, "Hydra... do you know anything about it?"
Hydra's potential power in this world is extremely huge. They have people among everyone from government officials to elites from all walks of life. Even the world's top intelligence agency, S.H.I.E.L.D., which they infiltrated, is just an important branch of it.
Of course, he was not afraid, but he told Lupin and the others that with the clues he gave and Lupin's ability, there was no doubt that they would find out something, and they would most likely be liquidated by Hydra afterwards.
Even if he was really sure that Hydra was involved behind this incident, because their power was too widely distributed, it would be easy to inflict heavy damage on them, but it would be impossible to destroy them.
By then, he will be all alone, and he still thinks he is very powerful and not afraid of revenge, which is nothing to say, but Lupin does not have his conditions. If something unexpected happens, to be honest, he will feel a little guilty.
(End of this chapter)