"The three leaders of the NPA were captured by the military. Their main base in the Mindanao Region was also destroyed and half of the 800 rebels were killed in the battle."
"At this moment, the cities in the Mindanao Region are in total lockdown and many military personnel are roaming the streets to ensure the civilians' safety."
"The people are in a state of panic, but the government, the police, and the military are doing their best to keep everyone safe. This is your news..."
Arlan turned off the TV and leaned on the sofa with a nonchalant expression. "It looks like the commanding general is starting his secret war with the president..."
It's been a few days since he met the commanding general. In the last few days, the Arms Corporation of Maharlika sent a new batch of weapons and equipment to his secret warehouse in Catanduanes. They have also made ten Black Dragon Assault Helicopters which Arlan temporarily stored in the company's warehouse.
Suddenly, Arlan's phone vibrated. "Hm?"
[You destroyed the main base of the NPA and captured their three leaders! Your actions helped the military capture the scattered rebels! You can now claim your rewards!]
[Do you want to claim your rewards?]
[Yes]
Arlan smiled when he saw the notification.
[Congratulations! You claimed x1 Gene Evolution Liquid!]
[Congratulations! Your Prototype Energy Pistol has been upgraded to Zero Series Energy Rifle!]
[Congratulations! You claimed x1 Item Upgrade Card!]
The first item he claimed was a vial of sparkling bluish liquid. There was no label on the vial so he didn't know what it was, but from its name, it should be something that could make him evolve. However, evolution was something that Arlan was unsure of. He didn't know what kind of changes would happen to his body.
"I'll keep it for now." He put down the vial and grabbed the black rifle on his lap. It had a seamless look and the front barrel was emitting a purple light. When he carried the rifle, it didn't feel heavy in his hands.
The last item he claimed was a silver card. It was similar to the Tenfold Card he claimed back then. "An Item Upgrade Card huh? How do I use this?"
[Item cannot be upgraded!] A notification appeared on his phone when the Item Upgrade Card touched the surface of the Zero Series Energy Rifle.
'So that's how to use it. I just need to put the card on the item, but why can't I upgrade this Energy Rifle? Is it because it has already been upgraded?' Arlan pondered deeply.
"Then let me try this..." Arlan grabbed the blue cane which he always brought with him and placed the card on top of it.
[Item can be upgraded! Do you want to continue the upgrade?]
Arlan smiled when he saw this. It was just as he had thought. He just needed to place the card on the item to activate its function.
Arlan put the Item Upgrade Card inside his pocket. "Let's see if I can upgrade the Black Dragon Assault Helicopter or the Poseidon 001 with this..."
Arlan headed to the Arms Corporation of Maharlika. When he arrived, he immediately entered the secret warehouse of the company and placed the Item Upgrade Card on the assault helicopter.
[Item cannot be upgraded!]
Arlan frowned when he saw this. He realized that the card had some limitations. It could only upgrade specific items. He could upgrade his luxury cars and modern weapons. He also tried to use it on the advanced weapons and equipment, but other than the blue cane, the rest couldn't be upgraded. Despite the failure, Arlan still made a trip to the Poseidon 001 to see if he could upgrade it. However, the same prompt appeared when he placed the Item Upgrade Card on the ship.
Arlan returned to the mansion and stared at the blue cane. "This Item Upgrade Card would only be wasted if I use it on modern weapons since I already have the Zero Series Energy Rifle. I will use it on you then." While saying these words, Arlan placed the card on top of the blue cane.
[Item can be upgraded! Do you want to continue the upgrade?]
[Yes]
[Congratulations! Your item has been upgraded to Ocean Mithril Warblade!]
The blue cane turned dark blue and it grew by a few inches. The design became more simple, but it still looked sophisticated. The most shocking change was its sword form. It was like a giant Viking sword of the medieval era. The blade was ten fingers wide with a length of almost 1.5 meters. It also weighed significantly heavier than before. From his estimates, it was about 20 kilograms. No normal human could wield this blade and even someone like him who had been injected with the Body Enhancing Serum could barely use the sword.
"I have to get used to its weight. I should train how to use this sword..." Arlan wasn't disappointed by the upgrade. Although the added weight was troublesome, he would be accustomed to it after more practice.
Arlan transformed it back to its cane form. He then took out the vial of Gene Evolution Liquid. "Now, what should I do with you?"
Arlan headed to his room before he swallowed the contents of the vial. The liquid felt extremely cold in his throat and he felt like he had swallowed a block of ice.
He could feel the liquid moving throughout his body which was quite a weird feeling. He thought that everything would go smoothly, but when the liquid passed through his heart, he felt an excruciating pain that almost made him pass out.
"Ha!" He breathed heavily as he clutched his chest. His clothes were already soaked in sweat, but he was in too much pain to worry about that.
He didn't know how long he had endured the piercing coldness because he had lost consciousness afterwards.
While he was unconscious, numerous changes happened in his body.
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