Capítulo 58: Chapter 58: Lv11 Crimson Black Armor, Jiang Yuner
The Lv7 Red Armor Shield had accumulated 28 backplates from the last containment mission, enough to upgrade to the max level. Lin Feng decisively initiated the upgrade.
With the threat of sudden attacks from the Wind Wing Bugs, the current defense level of the Red Armor Shield was insufficient.
After consuming 17 backplates, it successfully upgraded to Lv9 Red Armor Shield:
"Red Armor Shield Lv9/9, White Quality"
"Durability: 10/10, Defense: 45, Variant Forms: Backplate (no condition), Shield Armor (24h/1 backplate), Absolute Defense (1/1 backplate)"
"Advanced Upgrade Requirement: Red Quality Materials"
The upgrade increased defense by 10, and the shield armor's duration extended from 12 hours to a full day, with no other changes.
This was within Lin Feng's expectations.
Unless bound, ordinary items showed minimal attribute changes upon upgrading, especially something as mundane as the Red Armor Shield.
However, future upgrades to Red Quality should introduce new attributes.
Lin Feng retrieved a pair of mandibles from the camper, remnants from the Black Spinal Bug Chen Yanyan killed during her awakening upgrade. Lin Feng initially planned to use them to upgrade the Red Armor Shield.
The time was right, and the materials were put to use.
Lifting the mandibles to the repair shop, he placed them with the Red Armor Shield. With a flash of red light, the items fused and upgraded.
Minutes later, a shimmering new shield appeared before Lin Feng.
Smaller than the previous backplate form, it measured 20 cm long and 10 cm wide, with a red and black body covered in triangular ridged scales, resembling the Black Spinal Bug's spiked pincers.
Lin Feng crouched to examine the stats:
"Crimson Black Armor Lv10/19, Red Quality"
"Durability: 10/10, Defense: 60, Variant Forms: Arm Guard (no condition), Full Body Armor (no condition), Absolute Defense (1/1 backplate) (10/1 mandible)"
"New Variant Form: Explosive Scale Armor (50% damage reflection, 50% defense reduction)"
"Upgrade Method: Fuse Red Quality Materials"
The previous Red Armor Shield's form changed from backplate to arm guard, with the other two forms retained.
Notably, the full body armor, akin to shield armor, was now unrestricted, while Absolute Defense remained unchanged. A pair of Black Spinal Bug mandibles equaled ten Red Armor Bug backplates.
The new form, Explosive Scale Armor, resembled a game's damage reflection armor, returning damage but reducing its defense.
Currently, it seemed lackluster, reflecting only 50% of the damage taken while reducing the Crimson Black Armor's defense by 50%.
However, further upgrades should increase reflection rates and reduce defense penalties.
To test this hypothesis, Lin Feng fused two more pairs of mandibles, evolving it to Lv11.
"Crimson Black Armor Lv11/19, Red Quality"
"Durability: 10/10, Defense: 70, Variant Forms: Arm Guard (no condition), Full Body Armor (no condition), Absolute Defense (1/1 backplate) (10/1 mandible), Explosive Scale Armor (60% damage reflection, 40% defense reduction)"
The upgrade results matched Lin Feng's expectations.
Having verified this, Lin Feng ceased using materials. With a 70 defense and Absolute Defense, it was more than adequate against Wind Wing Bug ambushes.
The remaining eight pairs of mandibles would be used for the armored camper's fusion upgrade. Perfecting his bound equipment took precedence over item level enhancement.
Lin Feng donned the Crimson Black Armor's arm guard, activating the full body armor form, which proliferated triangular scales, covering his body.
Compared to the white-quality Red Armor Shield, the Crimson Black Armor, enhanced with mandibles, appeared red-black, with more black rigid scales.
Fit and flexible, it didn't hinder Lin Feng's combat fluidity while offering robust defense.
Indeed, Red Quality items significantly surpassed ordinary white items.
Satisfied, Lin Feng stored the Crimson Black Armor and returned to the armored camper to upgrade Chen Yanyan's Red Armor Shield from Lv5 to Lv9.
It consumed 30 backplates, leaving the remaining 10 for future upgrades.
Upgrading to Crimson Black Armor wasn't necessary for Chen Yanyan. Her awakened abilities were best utilized from the driver's seat, and Lin Feng wouldn't risk her safety.
Lv9 Red Armor Shield, with Absolute Defense, sufficed for most dangers and emergencies.
After completing these tasks, Lin Feng loaded the eight pairs of mandibles onto the camper, stowing the three autocannons and 6,000 rounds in the trunk.
These were materials for the next upgrade.
Now, he needed the remaining nine upgrade points.
Back in the camper, Lin Feng reheated the seafood and leftovers from last night on the stove, preparing a rich seafood porridge.
Once everything was ready, he checked his phone—it was past 1 p.m., time to wake Chen Yanyan.
Opening the bedroom door, the beautiful lady from last night was gone, replaced by a neatly dressed Chen Yanyan emerging from the bathroom.
Not only that, the previously messy bedding was tidied.
"Up so early, have you rested well?"
Chen Yanyan blushed, lightly punching his chest, complaining:
"You don't know how to be gentle. Luckily, my awakened physique is decent, so I've mostly recovered."
Lin Feng chuckled:
"That's good. Come eat; while we have time today, let's head to the frontline this afternoon to scout the bugs' expansion."
Chen Yanyan nodded, expecting a delicious lunch, only to find a hotpot of seafood porridge.
Fortunately, the high-quality ingredients retained their flavor, even in porridge form.
However, Lin Feng had other surprises to win her over.
Presenting the upgraded Lv9 Red Armor Shield to Chen Yanyan, she was overjoyed upon learning its capabilities, crouching beneath the table.
After eating, they packed their gear, refueled, and hit the road again.
From the service area's rear, connecting to Wu City's district road, various vehicles approached.
Leading was a military jeep with Qin Hu, followed by large SUVs and a luxury camper.
Lin Feng frowned as Qin Hu waved, signaling him to wait.
As vehicles parked, disembarking weren't fortress engineers but photographers with equipment.
This was a professional photography team.
Lin Feng sighed, realizing why they were there before Qin Hu approached.
Qin Hu spread his hands helplessly:
"The celebrity didn't want to stay in Wu City."
"I figured this service area is sparsely populated and safe, so I brought them here."
"Don't worry, they'll just shoot some videos. With our people around, no trouble will arise."
Lin Feng nodded, disinterested:
"Tell them not to approach the repair shop or my camper."
"The frontline is dangerous; curiosity killed the cat. I'm only responsible for tomorrow's safety, not a full-time bodyguard."
"Goodbye, I'm on a mission."
He signaled his companion with a glance.
Chen Yanyan understood, revving the armored camper loudly, speeding away.
Watching the camper depart, Qin Hu shook his head.
In the parking lot, the luxury camper's window partially lowered, revealing a stunningly beautiful face.
Jiang Yuner removed her sunglasses:
"Is he the powerful awakener arranged by the Thirteenth Army?"
"Quite a character."
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