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Jhon picked up the Heart of the Ancient Rend (Legendary). It was heavy, pulsing gently in his palm, emitting a strange warmth.

"Loli, I want to upgrade this heart and see what happens if I put it in mine! Will my life expectancy increase? And my strength too?" Jhon asked, his eyes fixed on the item, a mixture of curiosity and a twinge of anxiety.

"Jhon, a Legendary item like this... the chance of a biological enhancement is extremely high! Your lifespan can be extended, yes, and your physical attributes like Strength and Agility will certainly receive a massive boost," Loli explained, her voice almost pleading. "It's a risk, sure, but the reward is exponential! My former master would have sold his soul for a drop like that!"

John didn't hesitate. He lifted the heart and consumed it, feeling it dissolve into his body in a torrent of energy that made him stagger for a moment. A wave of heat spread through every cell, his muscles contracting and relaxing, his bones becoming denser. He felt his body tingle, a sense of primal power pulsing through his veins.

[Biological Evolution Complete!]

Strength: +50%

Agility: +40%

Resistance: +30%

Life Expectancy: Extended by 300 years.

[Unlocked Skill: Accelerated Cellular Regeneration (Passive)]

Accelerated Cellular Regeneration (Passive): Allows for significantly faster recovery from minor to moderate injuries. Accelerates healing of fractures and minor illnesses. (Minimal energy consumption at rest, moderate in combat).

The list of other drops was equally impressive. Piles of ammo, weapons, and valuable materials piled up.

Reinforced Assault Rifle (Uncommon): A durable assault rifle with good firepower. Uses 5.56mm ammunition.

Rifle Ammo (5.56mm Caliber) x 200 (Common): Standard ammunition for assault rifles.

Assault Rifle Magazines x 5 (Common): Additional magazines for the Assault Rifle.

"Abyss" Sniper Rifle (Rare): A high-caliber sniper rifle with a basic scope.

Sniper Rifle Ammo (Caliber .50 BMG) x 20 (Rare): Heavy ammunition, capable of piercing light armor.

Level 2 Insignia (Wheels) x 2 (Legendary): Two second-tier upgrade Insignias for the vehicle's wheels.

Level 2 Insignia (Gearbox) x 2 (Legendary): Two second-tier upgrade Insignias for the vehicle's gearbox.

Level 2 Insignia (Interior) x 2 (Legendary): Two second-tier upgrade Insignias for the vehicle's interior.

Advanced Engineering Tools x 1 (Rare): A high-precision toolkit useful for repairs and upgrades.

Ravager Hide x 10 (Uncommon): Tough and flexible hide. Ideal for clothing and light protection.

Raw Energy Crystal (G) x 5 (Common): Smaller crystals, can be used for quick recharges or fusion.

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Jhon, his body vibrating with the new energy, focused on the other drops.

Reinforced Assault Rifle (Uncommon): "I'll keep this as a spare. It's nice to have more options."

Rifle Ammo (5.56mm Caliber) x 200 (Common): "Multiply by 50." (Total: 10,000 units)

Assault Rifle Magazines x 5 (Common): "Multiply by 50." (Total: 250 units)

Sniper Rifle "Abyss" (Rare): "Loli, I want to upgrade this rifle to the max. I want a monster." The rifle glowed, and its characteristics were drastically changed.

"Abyssal Barret" Sniper Rifle (Legendary): A high-caliber sniper rifle with an integrated silencer, advanced night sight, infrared sight, and adjustable bipod for extreme stability. Capable of piercing heavy armor and dealing massive critical damage to S-Rank monsters with the right ammunition. Extreme range, lethal accuracy.

Sniper Rifle Ammo (Caliber .50 BMG) x 20 (Rare): "Multiply by 50." (Total: 1,000 units)

Tier 2 Badge (Wheels) x 2 (Legendary):

Jhon's decision: "I will multiply one Badge by 50. Use those fifty to upgrade the vehicle's wheels to the maximum at this level (10/10). And you keep the other Badge to upgrade to level 3."

The bus's wheels vibrated with the energy of the Badges, its tires and axles growing stronger.

[Bus Wheels Upgraded to Level 2! Progress: 10/10!]

[Bus Wheels (Level 2) MAXIMIZED!]

Level 2 Badge (Exchange) x 2 (Legendary):

Jhon's decision: "Same thing. I'll multiply one Badge by 50. Use those fifty to upgrade the vehicle's gearbox to the maximum at this level (10/10). And you keep the other Badge to upgrade to level 3."

The bus's gearshift system has been optimized, making gear changes imperceptible.

[Bus Gearbox Upgraded to Level 2! Progress: 10/10!]

[Bus Gearbox (Level 2) MAXIMIZED!]

Level 2 Insignia (Interior) x 2 (Legendary):

Jhon's decision: "And the same logic for the Interior. I'll multiply one Badge by 50. Use those fifty to upgrade the vehicle's interior to the maximum at this level (10/10). And you keep the other Badge to upgrade to level 3."

The interior of the bus has been further transformed, with new compartments and surfaces appearing.

[Bus Interior Upgraded to Level 2! Progress: 10/10!]

[Bus Interior (Level 2) MAXIMIZED!]

Advanced Engineering Tools x1 (Rare): "I'll keep them. Always useful."

Rend Skin x10 (Uncommon): "Multiply by 50." (Total: 500 units)

Raw Energy Crystal (G) x 5 (Common): "Multiply by 50." (Total: 250 units)

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As John finished processing the drops, the bus itself began to change. An aura of enhancement emanated from it. Maxed-out Level 2 armor now made it a colossus. But it didn't stop there.

A wave of energy spread from the bus, and its structure began to expand. The ground beneath John shook. The survivors inside the infirmary let out gasps of surprise and fear. The bus, once a giant, now stretched, its sections articulating.

[Level 2 Bus MAXIMIZED! New Structure Unlocked!]

Length: 500 meters long, the sections articulating like a train.

Layers: 5 layers of 100 meters each, each with its own function and internal shielding.

Width: 7 meters wide.

Height: 10 meters high, totaling 4 functional floors.

The bus was now an articulated train on wheels, its metal joints fitting perfectly together. The exterior design remained piano black, but the scale was monumental.

The once-powerful headlights had been reconfigured. They now emitted a beam of light that could pierce the densest darkness or fog for miles, and could be adjusted for a disorienting strobe pulse.

Loli, who was previously a floating projection, shone brightly and completely integrated into the bus system.

[Loli Integrated into the Bus!]

Loli can now drive the bus autonomously, with perfect precision, utilizing all radar and vision data.

Full control of the shuttle's internal and external systems, including weapons, sensors, and modules.

Direct connection with Jhon via HUD, allowing seamless communication and control.

The bus's interior was now a marvel of technology and comfort. The existing modules had been expanded and improved.

Bedrooms: Several individual bedrooms, each with a comfortable bed, adjustable lighting, and control panels for privacy and basic entertainment.

Bathrooms: Private baths and toilets on each floor, with heated and purified water.

Kitchen/Cafeteria: A full industrial kitchen capable of processing large quantities of food, and a spacious cafeteria that could comfortably accommodate dozens of people.

Medical Emergency Room: The ward has become a state-of-the-art emergency treatment and operating room, with advanced medical equipment and an unlimited supply of basic medical supplies.

Cold Storage: Now the size of a supermarket, capable of storing hundreds of tons of meat and other perishable supplies, keeping them fresh indefinitely.

The outside was an arsenal. The 20 M-134 Miniguns were now just the beginning.

Laser Tag Machine Guns (M-134 Miniguns): Twenty of them, ten per side, were the standard artillery.

Shielding: The windows disappeared completely, replaced by shielding that resembled alien spacecraft glass. The external view was replicated in vibrant 4D projections, which could display tactical information, maps, or simply a panoramic view of the exterior. There were no more blind spots.