"There's an upgrade tool I'd like to use on you."
Mike was scrolling through the personnel data of his shelter, still mulling over Jiang Xiaoci's words.
"Upgrade... again?" Lin Yue blinked in surprise. "Commander, didn't I just upgrade last month?"
"It's a new tool," Mike replied, his gaze landing on her with a faint smile. "It could make you comparable to Xiaoci. Why, are you saying you think you've been upgraded too often?"
"Maybe a little," Lin Yue admitted, not one to hold back her thoughts. She nodded earnestly. "Miss Jiang mentioned before that you have methods to strengthen us, urging us to perform well so we might earn more opportunities for growth. But, Commander, I've already been upgraded three times before this—doesn't that seem excessive?"
"Three times?" Mike tilted his head. "I only remember one."
Lin Yue raised her fingers, counting each instance aloud. "The first time was when I got injured. You healed me and boosted my strength a bit. The second was when you said it was a minor upgrade to improve my luck. The third time, both Li Ya and I were upgraded to B-level talent in the personnel archives."
Her voice grew firm as she concluded, "Commander, you've barely used this tool on others, yet I've already benefited from it three times. While I'm honored by your favor, I believe such a precious opportunity should go to someone more important—Li Ya, Lu Nianxin, or Dr. Chen. They're all far more valuable than me. I can wait. There's no rush for me."
Lin Yue's sincerity was evident. She didn't want to hog resources, especially when she felt her abilities weren't deserving of such attention compared to others in the shelter.
"You're different," Mike said, shaking his head.
"Different?" Lin Yue froze, her expression shifting slightly. Her gaze faltered under the weight of his words.
Mike didn't elaborate. Instead, he motioned for her to step closer.
Lin Yue obeyed, her posture rigid, betraying a trace of nervousness despite her otherwise confident demeanor.
"Relax. It's not like this will hurt," Mike chuckled, amused. "You're a soldier—how are you still getting nervous?"
"I'm not nervous!" she retorted loudly, her voice a bit sharper than intended.
Mike laughed again, then opened the shelter's interface and selected the Legacy of the Bloodline upgrade tool for Lin Yue.
[Target selected. Activating Legacy of the Bloodline.]
A golden light appeared, enveloping Lin Yue entirely. The glow lingered, radiant and warm, as data began streaming across Mike's screen in real time. Lin Yue's stats and abilities were undergoing rapid transformations, each change reflected on her personnel data panel.
Name: Lin YueAge: 22Classification: National Destiny TalentTalent Grade: S-Class
Physical Strength: 388Neural Reflexes: 382Stamina: 396Mental Fortitude: 536Self-Healing and Immunity: 382
Talent Traits:
Absolute Loyalty: A steadfast patriot, Lin Yue will never betray the shelter, regardless of circumstance. Moreover, her presence inspires those around her, fostering loyalty and instilling a firm sense of devotion in her comrades.
Elite Explorer: Any resource acquisition operation involving her has a chance to yield double the normal rewards. This applies to daily missions, puzzle challenges, and resource inheritance from other shelters.
Beacon of Fortune: Lin Yue's remarkable luck enhances outcomes in every domain. Her good fortune also extends to those nearby, amplifying success rates within the shelter and on the battlefield.
National Spirit: In combat, all shelter fighters gain the Heroic Soul status. Wounded units transfer a fraction of their combat potential to nearby allies, while fallen comrades transfer their full potential. This effect stacks indefinitely.
Heroic Soul: Boosts base attributes by 30% and enhances one combat trait or ability by one level.
The New Great Wall: All fighters of the same nationality gain continuous effects during combat, including High Morale, Adaptation to Adversity, and Endurance Combat.
High Morale: Immune to morale penalties, maintaining peak combat effectiveness.Adaptation to Adversity: Retains combat strength in any environment, with a chance to temporarily double base stats under extreme conditions.Endurance Combat: Significantly reduced resource consumption, enhanced resistance, and extended stamina under harsh combat scenarios.
Inherent Talents:
Nation's Guardian Soul: Master of all military combat techniques, with exceptional growth potential. Lin Yue can efficiently share her skills with other fighters in the shelter, elevating their capabilities.Unyielding Will: Her unwavering resolve grants all combat units a 30% damage reduction during battles.Vanguard of the Nation: On home soil, Lin Yue and allied fighters have a chance to inherit fractional stats from defeated enemies, further strengthening themselves.People's War: In times of crisis, all non-combat personnel in the shelter temporarily gain equivalent combat capabilities and contribute double efficiency to production and logistics tasks.Elite Training: Over time, combat units under her command naturally evolve into higher-tier talents, with accelerated progression through active participation in battles.Absolute Conviction: During combat, if non-combat personnel of the same nationality are present, Lin Yue and allied fighters gain the effects of Advanced Frenzy, Minor Immortality, and Critical Strike Probability.Advanced Frenzy: Doubles all base stats, combat willpower, self-healing, movement speed, and attack frequency.Minor Immortality: 0.2% chance to nullify any fatal attack.Critical Strike Probability: 10% chance to deliver a critical hit with enhanced damage, even without precise targeting.
Combat Power Rating: 21,588
As the golden light receded, Mike leaned back in his chair, marveling at the transformation before him. Lin Yue's capabilities were nothing short of extraordinary—she wasn't just an asset; she was a cornerstone of their survival.
Lin Yue, now glowing with newfound power, stood at attention, saluting Mike with renewed determination. "Commander, I'll do my best to live up to your trust."
Mike smiled, though his tone was soft. "You've always done more than enough, Lin Yue."
In his heart, he knew: no matter how many upgrades or resources it took, Lin Yue's loyalty and strength would always be worth it.