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As Loli led the survivors to the bus's medical bay, Jhon moved outside, his attention focused on the spoils of battle. The colossal body of the Giant Beast (Rank B) lay on the ground, emanating residual heat and a strong, earthy smell. Around her, the remains of the Lurkers (Rank G) were nothing more than piles of flesh and misshapen bones, some still smoking faintly. The morning sun was growing brighter, bathing the scene in a golden glow, but the air heavy with the smell of death remained.
"John, there are several drops from the Giant Beast! And some from the Lurkers too, of course," Loli informed, her voice gently returning to its cheerful gathering tone. "A Rank B monster has significantly better drops. And remember: for any duplicate item, you have the option to multiply it by fifty or enhance/evolve it!"
Jhon knelt beside the Giant Beast's massive body. Its skin was incredibly thick and jagged, like slabs of stone over taut muscles. Sunlight glinted off the bony spurs jutting from its spine. He began interacting with the drops, and the system options appeared on his HUD.
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The drops that Jhon found were:
Giant Beast's Rocky Hide Plate x 2 (Rare): Pieces of extremely dense and resistant, almost petrified hide. Ideal material for heavy armor.
Jhon's decision: "I will enhance both to create some kind of personal armor." A bright flash of light consumed both plates, and in their place appeared a piece of equipment.
Rock Chest Armor (Rare): A heavy, durable vest forged from the petrified hide of a Giant Beast. Offers high protection against physical damage and light impact resistance. Medium weight.
Giant Beast Claws x 4 (Rare): Huge, sharp claws capable of piercing metal. Can be forged into blunt weapons or heavy projectile tips.
Jhon's decision: "I'll multiply them 50 times to use in the future to make rifle and rifle ammunition." The four claws disintegrated into a golden mist, and Jhon's inventory instantly registered 200 Giant Beast Claws (Rare).
Giant Beast Eye x 1 (Epic): A large, reddish eye, pulsing with dark energy. Possesses thermal vision and motion detection properties.
Jhon's decision: "I'll upgrade the eye and see what comes out of it and apply it to my eyes. Let's see what comes out of this upgrade." The Giant Beast Eye shone brightly before being absorbed by Jhon. A cold and then warm sensation spread across his eyes, and he felt his perception expand.
[Enhanced Skill: Enhanced Thermal Vision (Passive)]
Enhanced Thermal Vision (Passive): Activate to see detailed, enhanced heat signatures of creatures and objects within 250 meters, even through dense barriers or magical camouflage. Allows you to identify heat-based weak points. (Moderate energy consumption).
Raw Energy Crystal (B) x 1 (Rare): An opaque crystal that radiates raw, unstable energy. Can be used as a power source or for device enhancements.
Jhon's decision: "I'll upgrade it and see if I can modify it to use it as fuel instead of gasoline. That way it's one less thing to worry about." The crystal vibrated and purified, its opacity giving way to a shimmering transparency, emitting a soft light.
Stabilized Energy Crystal (A) x 1 (Legendary): A crystal that radiates pure, stable energy. Now compatible as an alternative power source for high-tech vehicles. It can be consumed to fully charge the bus's energy tank, replacing gasoline forever.
Large Creature Meat x 15 (Uncommon): Large cuts of muscle meat, rich in nutrients. Ideal for long-term sustenance.
Jhon's decision: "I'll multiply it by 50 times." The number in his inventory jumped to 750 units.
Sniper Rifle Ammo (Caliber .338 Lapua Magnum) x 10 (Rare): Extremely high-powered ammunition, used in long-range sniper rifles. Not compatible with Jhon's current Assault Rifle.
Jhon's decision: "Even though I can't use them now, I'm going to multiply them by 50 times." The quantity in his inventory became 500 units.
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Level 2 Insignia (Engine) x 2 (Legendary): Two second-tier upgrade Insignias for the vehicle's engine.
Jhon's decision: "Loli, with these two, we'll do it like this: I'll multiply one Badge by 50. Use these to upgrade the vehicle to the maximum at this level, up to 10/10. And you keep the other Badge to upgrade to level 3."
Loli, with a holographic smile that Jhon already knew well, executed the command. The first Insignia disintegrated into fifty identical copies, which were absorbed by the bus's engine.
[Bus Engine Upgraded to Level 2! Progress: 10/10!]
[Bus Engine (Level 2) MAXIMIZED!]
The other Level 2 Badge (Engine) remained in his inventory, destined for the future.
Level 2 Insignia (Armor) x 2 (Legendary): Two second-tier upgrade Insignias for the vehicle's armor.
Jhon's decision: "Whenever there are two Badges of the same type, you now do it like this: I will multiply one Badge by 50, and use these to upgrade the vehicle to the maximum at this level (10/10). And you save the other one to upgrade to level 3, so that we already have it for the next step."
Loli processed the order. The first Level 2 (Armor) Badge multiplied into fifty copies, which were absorbed into the bus's structure.
[Bus Armor Upgraded to Level 2! Progress: 10/10!]
[Bus Armor (Level 2) MAXIMIZED!]
The other Level 2 Badge (Armor) remained in the inventory.
From the Lurkers (Rank G), Jhon collected:
Stalker Hide x 6 (Common): Thin, elastic hide. Useful for light clothing or bandages.
Jhon's decision: "I'll upgrade it." The six skins came together, transforming into a more sophisticated item.
Enhanced Camouflage Fabric x 1 (Uncommon): A lightweight, durable fabric that adapts to ambient light, offering moderate visual camouflage. Ideal for stealthy, effective clothing.
Small Creature Meat x 12 (Common): Small cuts of meat. Good for immediate consumption.
Jhon's decision: "I'll multiply them by 50 times." His inventory now showed 600 units.
Pistol Ammo (.45 Caliber) x 30 (Common): Standard pistol ammunition.
Jhon's decision: "I'll multiply it by 50 times." The total in his inventory rose to 1500 units.
"All your choices have been processed, John! Your shuttle is now maxed out at Level 2 engine and armor, and you have two Level 2 Badges saved for the next major upgrade!" Loli declared, pleased. "You're a master of optimization!"
Jhon looked at the bus, feeling the new power radiating from the vehicle. It was at its peak for this level.