Shelter, inside the Treasure Room.

Lin Yi continued to inspect the Level 3 Armor.

[Level 3 Advanced Survivor Armor]

A set of armor consisting of five pieces: helmet, chest plate, pants, shoes, and gloves.

All Attributes +3.

Additional Attribute Bonus: All Attributes +10.

Hidden Attributes detected:

[Defense: 19]

This advanced armor is made of gray leather, with the shoulders and chest protected by some sort of shell.

The helmet is made from some kind of skull, reinforced with metal plates and runes.

How to put it... kind of ugly...

It looks like someone was bound by their hands and cobbled it together by feel in a dark basement.

But its defense is three points higher, and its attributes are much better than regular Level 3 armor.

[Heavy Version Armor], just a large shell taken from some sort of shellfish creature, its weight far exceeds 200 pounds.

But the Defense of 26 compensates for the increase in weight and the reduction in mobility.

This armor increases all attributes by 7, and the full set bonus boosts Power and Endurance by an additional 6.

[Magic Version] looks almost identical.

Its defense increased from 13 to 14, and the full set bonus for Magic reaches +10.

Overall, there are 129 armor pieces, among which 35 are standard components, enough to form seven complete sets of standard armor.

There are ten sets of Magic Armor and eight sets of Heavy Armor.

The ratio of armor to weapons is always unbalanced, which is why armor is valued much higher than weapons.

Next are Level 3 rings, earrings, and other accessories, totaling 72 pieces, each of which now boosts its attributes by +6, two points higher than before.

Lin Yi also found a design plan for Level 3 Apocalypse Warrior Armor.

He had been eyeing this equipment for some time but crafting a set costs an astonishing 40,000 Coins...

Ever since finding the design plan, he has been collecting rare resources, planning to try crafting a few sets in the near future.

The much-demanded Mage Pendant has become more practical in this version.

When inactive, it increases Magic Value by 5 points; when active, it boosts Magic Value by 15 points, and the recovery speed of magic improves by 50%.

The most important thing is, there are seven pendants here!

Next, he found nine Vaccine Bracelets.

These bracelets can transform newly turned Zombies back into humans, 36 bottles of emergency spray, four Zombie baits, and seven camping kits.

He hasn't tried these camping kits yet...

But the most intriguing items are four metal cubes, which are essentially mini workbenches.

[Level 3 Mini Workbench]

This device allows the user to craft ammunition and components more efficiently...

Lin Yi set up the workbench for testing.

It looks like a metal base, about 1.3 meters high, 6 meters wide.

He placed a Submachine Gun on the base and issued a command in his mind, four bullets appeared in a special compartment in the middle of the device.

If he uses Coins to make bullets, he would get eight bullets instead of four.

He was very satisfied, turned the workbench back to cube form, and then began to check the Level 4 loot.

[Level 4 Elemental Mage Gloves]

Magic Skills +15.

Magic Value consumption reduced by 40%, allowing the Mage to cast any type of Magic.

Bonus to selected elements increased by 30%.

Note: Elements can be changed by the Weapon Smith.

[Level 4 Elemental Mage Staff]

Magic Skills +30, allowing the Mage to use stored Magic Power in the staff to cast spells.

Magic Value consumption reduced by 20%.

The staff has a battery and a slot for inserting a Level 2 Energy Core, which can filter Magic Power to prevent any virus infection.

Bonus to selected elements increased by 40%.

Note: Elements can be changed by the Weapon Smith.

Note: If the staff is within the Shelter, it will recover 1 Magic Value per hour.

The weapon has four modes: Magic Staff, Long Spear, Battle Halberd, and Magic Absorption Device.

Hidden Attributes detected:

Battery Capacity: 300/300

When in Magic Absorption Device mode, the staff recovers 5 Magic Value per hour. If the staff is within the Shelter, the recovery rate doubles.

"Previously the staff's Element bonus was already strong, now increased to 40%. I can't imagine how crazy those Mages will get next..."

In Lin Yi's mind, the scene of his hundred-strong Mage team collectively bombarding a city appeared.

He gathered his thoughts and continued to inspect.

Laser Rifle and Light Beam Sword remain unchanged... but there is a new weapon: a Bow.

[Level 4 Elemental Bow]

The latest achievement of magical technology! When drawn, it generates Magic Arrows infused with magic.

Note: Requires Magic Skills or Elemental Core.

Hidden Attributes detected:

Attack Power: Unknown

Battery Capacity: 100/100

Magic Value consumed per shot: Based on the type of arrow and magic effect, consumes 1 to 5 Magic Value.

"This condition is a bit tricky..."

This bow requires an Archer and Mage or an Elemental Energy Core to use.

Lin Yi decided to leave the bow for later consideration.

The level 4 armor hasn't changed, neither have the level 4 accessories...nothing new.

[Level 4 Apocalypse Knight Armor Design Plan]

The Weapon Smith can use this recipe to craft a set of level 3 Apocalypse Knight Armor.

Note: Using the Weapon Smith's workbench, the Weapon Smith can change the materials used to craft the armor, but this may result in a decrease in quality.

The idea that a level 4 design plan can be used to craft level 3 armor is quite interesting.

But the next thing is even cooler!

[Level 4 Workshop]

You can use this item with manufacturing equipment to significantly increase the efficiency of the equipment.

To create a workshop, you need at least three pieces of equipment and an enclosed space, and the size of the space depends on the equipment.

Lin Yi was eager to try out these workshops but restrained himself and continued examining.

Afterward, he found two workbenches, one medical Recovery Platform, and some new items—four Alchemy Workbenches for making potions and medicines.

"So...are doctors now also considered Alchemists or something?"

Lin Yi pondered and continued to carefully examine his newly acquired items.

The last items he looked at were ten syringes for treating fatal wounds.

During the battle with the Zombie Lord, they used up all the syringes, and these signify that he can save ten more precious soldiers' lives.

Overall, from this batch of level 4 equipment, he acquired 17 rifles, 9 swords, 5 bows, 5 gloves, 11 staffs, 22 armors...

7 workbenches, 4 alchemy workbenches, 5 Recovery Platforms, 3 workshops, 1 recipe, and 27 syringes.

But he left the best for last: weapons and Skill Books with additional effects.

However...

"Boss, the Elves are ready to negotiate." Solomon said over the intercom.

Lin Yi looked at the pile of Skill Books, sighed, and answered: "Understood, how about our friends underground?"

"They searched the debris, watched us for a while, and then went back underground."

"Things are about to get chaotic there, I just hope that while I'm negotiating with the Elves, they don't blow up their underground Shelter."

Lin Yi thought for a moment and decided to resolve the matter quickly; he didn't want the reckless underground Shelter residents doing something foolish while he was distracted.

He quickly arrived in front of the steel wall.

At this moment, the Elves were gathered on the other side of the wall.

About 500, maybe more, they seemed very sorrowful and anxious.

Looking at these small humanoid creatures, Lin Yi couldn't help but notice that the Elves revered the Priestess, she was almost an object of worship for them.

"Have you made your decision?"

"Yes..."

The Priestess flew over and stared directly into the eyes of the young leader before her.

"We will serve you...but! We ask you to respect our laws and traditions, and..."

The Priestess announced proudly.

But her words were immediately interrupted.

Lin Yi delivered a dissertation.

"No 'but.' My Shelter has been through many wars, and I won them, but you lost; your laws and traditions did not help you save your world."

He paused for a moment and cleared his throat.

"Currently, I hardly see any use for you. I believe all privileges must be earned through one's efforts. If you work hard, you will get the rewards you deserve, understand?"

"I don't understand..." The Sun Priestess Raya blinked in confusion.

Hearing this, Lin Yi smiled with disdain. He always looked down on those inept 'leaders'; they couldn't make the right decisions and only dragged their world down.

"You're a leader, right? Tell me, what have you done to protect the city?"

"I...um, did nothing...but they attacked too suddenly!"

"So, you're saying you weren't even aware of the existence of flying creatures, correct?"

"I'm aware of their existence...but..."

Raya's face turned pale as she took a few steps back, and her tribesmen behind her began to whisper.

Lin Yi's smile became fiercer.

"But what? You couldn't even be bothered to defend your city, so to me, it seems like your decisions killed your world.

Either your people's deaths triggered the destruction of your world, which was then absorbed by the system. I would never let incompetent people hold important positions."

Lin Yi was imposing!

The Priestess was just staring at him, unable to refute his words.

After a long silence, she lowered her head.

"I guess...I really didn't do anything to save this city..."

The Priestess said, beginning to cry.

She looked at her tribesmen.

The tribesmen looked at her too, some even began to hold a grudge against her—the words of this human awakened them...

Yet some still wholeheartedly believed in their Priestess, thinking this gigantic outsider is simply spouting nonsense.

But most of them were just overwhelmed by the deaths of friends and family and the world's destruction.

At this moment, a Warrior clad in green armor flew over and looked at the Priestess.

"After many years of battle, I've realized one thing, just as our tradition taught—dying gloriously is not as good as living shamefully.

When the enemy had numerical superiority, our armies did not retreat, yet our proud kings died one after another, and their kingdoms were destroyed..."

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