Infinite: Starting from Resident Evil

Immediately afterward, the petty boss limped out and shouted to his men who were standing there dumbfounded, "What are you all standing there for? It's her! Grab her! Don't let her get away!"

The men then realized what was happening and gave chase.

The girl fell after running only a few steps. She tried to get up, but perhaps because she was too tired, she failed several times. She could only turn around, support herself with her hands on the ground, and keep moving backward.

But how far could she move like that? The girl could only watch as the thugs got closer and closer to her.

Seeing that she was about to be caught by the thugs, the girl helplessly covered her eyes.

Before the scene of being captured by bad guys could even occur, the girl heard several muffled thuds, followed by the sound of heavy objects falling to the ground.

The girl's hands, which were covering her eyes, peeked through a crack. Her bright eyes saw that all the thugs were lying on the ground, and the only one still standing was the strange uncle she had been spying on earlier.

"Can you get up by yourself? Or do you need me to help you?" Shen Ye asked, frowning as he looked at the dusty girl in front of him.

He eventually got himself into trouble.

The girl removed her hand from her eyes, shook her head, and then tried to get up, supporting herself on the ground.

This time she succeeded, straightening up smoothly. Just as she was about to thank the handsome young man in front of her, she heard a flurry of footsteps behind her.

The girl turned around and saw a large group of thugs wielding sticks; they had also come to arrest her.

The girl immediately ran towards Shen Ye, but she fell down again after only a few steps.

Seeing the thugs rushing towards the girl, Shen Ye sighed, stepped forward, scooped her up, tucked her under his arm, and then turned and ran.

There were too many thugs, at least a hundred or two, densely packed together. Although he was confident he could take them all down, it would take some time.

Moreover, someone who can command so many thugs must have some ability, and might be involved with Shinra. He doesn't want to provoke them for the time being.

……

Shen Ye was very fast, and in the blink of an eye, he shook off the thugs.

However, he did not stop immediately. Instead, he ran with the girl for several more blocks before finally stopping in an alley.

As soon as he put the girl down, she grabbed his leg and started vomiting. After all, Shen Ye was a human, not a car with a suspension system. It would be strange if the girl didn't vomit after driving all the way.

Seeing the girl vomiting so badly, Shen Ye felt a little embarrassed. He took out a bottle of water from his storage space, unscrewed the cap, and handed it to her.

"Rinse your mouth," Shen Ye said gently.

"Thank you... Uncle." The girl thanked him, took the water bottle, rinsed her mouth, and then took a small sip of water to calm her still rapidly beating heart.

After the girl rested for a while, Shen Ye asked, "Why were they chasing you?"

As he asked, Shen Ye also sized up the girl. She was covered in dust and dirt, making it difficult to see her features clearly, but her facial features were delicate. If she grew up, she would definitely be a great beauty. However, Shen Ye thought the girl looked like a beggar, and generally wouldn't live to adulthood.

“They’re chasing me because of my dad.” The girl took another sip of water and continued, “They want to catch me and then blackmail my dad.”

"Threatening your father?" Shen Ye asked curiously. "Is your father some kind of important figure?"

“No, my dad is just a vigilante.” The girl’s face beamed with pride as she recalled her father’s part-time job, clearly very satisfied with what her father was doing.

"Just a vigilante?" Shen Ye was a little confused. He started to recall, but he really couldn't remember such a powerful figure in the slums.

After all, when he played this game, he was drawn to Aerith and Tifa, and he only knew the general plot. He didn't pay attention to the details at all, or rather, he wasn't in the mood to look into them.

"Hmph, don't underestimate the vigilante. My dad is very popular with ordinary people. He always helps others without reservation. He's the best person in the world." The girl was a little dissatisfied with Shen Ye's reaction and began to praise her father.

"That does sound impressive." Shen Ye still respected good people, and immediately said with a respectful tone.

"That's right." The girl proudly raised her head.

"However, in the end, your father is just a vigilante. Even if we arrest you to blackmail him, what can he do?" Shen Ye then asked.

"Then I don't know." The girl shook her head. "Nobody told me."

"Alright then." Shen Ye shrugged.

"By the way, do you want me to take you home?" Shen Ye asked, looking at the girl. Since he had already gotten himself into trouble, he might as well go all the way and do a good deed.

"Ah, Uncle, are you going to take me home?" Upon hearing this, the girl immediately threw herself at Shen Ye, rubbing her dirty face against his pants. "Uncle, you're so kind, just like my dad."

"That makes me feel good." Shen Ye patted the girl's head, but then pulled it away. The child must have been running around outside for several days; she was filthy.

"But before I take you home, I need to take you to take a shower; you're too dirty." Shen Ye looked at her pants, which were covered in dust, and simply picked the girl up. Then he asked:

"Are you familiar with this area? I'll take you to a hotel."

“I’ve never been to this neighborhood before. I was chased here,” the girl said, shaking her head.

"That's troublesome." Shen Ye sighed and carried the girl out of the alley.

Halfway there, Shen Ye remembered something.

"What is your name?" he asked.

The girl smiled sweetly at him and said, "Just call me Marlene."

Chapter 135! Barrett's Adopted Daughter

"Marlene!"

Upon hearing the name, Shen Ye was stunned for a moment, then his pupils suddenly contracted.

His limited memories of the side stories reminded him that among the former members of the Avalanche organization was a guy named Barrett, who had an adopted daughter named Marlene.

To confirm if it was true, Shen Ye thought for a moment and then asked, "What's your father's name?"

“Barrett Wallace,” Marlene’s clear voice said.

Good heavens, it really is him.

The former branch leader of the Avalanche organization is a supporting character with an important role in the story.

Shen Ye remained silent for a long time, then sighed and carried Marlene to look for a hotel on the street.

……

Midgar is a highly developed city.

Of course, the so-called development is limited to the upper class. Most of the common people in the lower class can only struggle to make ends meet, and their quality of life is pitifully low. They are lucky if they can fill their stomachs.

As for Midgar as a whole, everything basically revolves around the Upper District, since it is controlled by the Shinra Company, and everything is designed to serve the wealthy.

Therefore, Midgar is a very punk city.

The city boasts highly advanced technology, yet the quality of life for its lower classes is abysmal. There is no municipal government, and everything is controlled by large corporations.

So, if it's not punk, then who is?

Shen Ye carried Marlene along the road for a long time, but they didn't encounter a decent hotel. Although a few looked good, once inside, they were all just a facade, leading to a lot of unpleasant experiences.

With no other option, Shen Ye could only wander the streets with Marlene. He even considered that if they couldn't find a place to stay, they could just find a clean alley to spend the night in.

"Poor little Marlene, it looks like we'll have to sleep on the streets tonight," Shen Ye said to the girl in his arms on a secluded street.

"Whatever, anywhere is fine, I'm sleepy anyway." The girl had been running around outside for a long time and didn't care about any of this. She rested her head on Shen Ye's shoulder and changed to a more comfortable position as she spoke.

Shen Ye, who was being used as a warm bed, shrugged helplessly, walked for a while, and then sat down on a bench by the roadside.

The street he was on was a relatively bustling one. Even late at night, people would pass by from time to time. He even saw a person dressed in an ancient robe, who looked like a believer, walk past him.

So, while gently patting Marlene's back, Shen Ye pondered something.

What do religious believers in this world believe in?

Whether it's the games he's played or the anime/cartoon he's watched, religious sites appear, but there's no mention of what religion the worshippers there believe in.

"Maybe it's an ancient species? Maybe it's Genova." Shen Ye's mind wandered.

It's said that religion and philosophy are the best hypnotic agents. After thinking for a while, Shen Ye also felt sleepy. His eyelids started to droop. He took out a coat from the system storage space and covered the already sleeping Marlene with it. Then he slowly closed his eyes as well.

But just as he was half asleep, he suddenly heard a painful cry in his ear.

His nerves were on edge, and he immediately opened his eyes, gripping the gun in one hand and holding Marlene in the other, his eyes warily looking in the direction from which the sound came.

Then he saw a middle-aged woman kneeling on the ground not far from him, hugging her feet and gasping for breath.

"Uncle, what's wrong?" Marlene was a light sleeper, and when she felt Shen Ye's movements, she woke up with a start, rubbed her eyes, and asked.

“An auntie fell down, um, maybe she twisted her ankle,” Shen Ye said, frowning.

Hearing this, Marlene perked up. With the same warm heart as her adoptive father, she jumped down from Shen Ye's arms and looked around, asking:

"where?"

Then she also saw the woman who had fallen.

Marlene rushed over to help the woman up, but she was too young to lift an adult, so she could only look back pitifully at Shen Ye.

"Uncle..."

Shen Ye sighed helplessly, got up and walked over to help the woman up.

"Thank you." The middle-aged woman looked up, revealing a still charming face, and said thank you to Shen Ye.

Shen Ye waved his hand, indicating that there was no need to be so polite, then helped the middle-aged woman to a bench, and then squatted down to check the location of her injury.

Shen Ye quickly finished his examination. The blonde woman had only twisted her ankle; it wasn't a serious injury, and she would recover after a few days of rest.

However, she is probably unable to move for the time being, as her ankle is visibly red and swollen.