Attributes

"David, have you ever taken a Level 2 Fortified Agent?" Gallen watched David's breathing settle and sensed the improvement in his physique as he asked.

"Father prepared a bottle of Level 2 Fortified Agent for me a few days ago, but I felt that my Body Technique was about to break through, so I haven't taken it yet," David replied.

"David, don't take that Level 2 Fortified Agent. If you run into trouble breaking through to Armored Warrior, it can help you. Of course, you may find the breakthrough very easy!" Gallen said with a sigh.

Body Technique at the proficient level made breaking through to Armored Warrior a smooth path. The improvement afterward would also be far greater than that of an ordinary Armored Warrior, and most importantly, the foundation would be much stronger.

"David, Myron, you need to understand that a thousand kilograms is the limit of our bodies. Body Technique is the key to unlocking that limit. Many people use vast resources to push themselves to a thousand kilograms and force their way into becoming Armored Warriors, ignoring the importance of Body Technique. That cuts off their potential for future growth. I hope you'll rely as little as possible on aids like Enhancement Serum. When choosing resources, stick to the most natural option: Fortified Meat. Unprocessed Fortified Meat is the purest kind of strengthening resource. It offers less improvement, but won't cause hidden problems," Gallen continued in a grave tone.

"Uncle Gallen, does that mean I can't use Enhancement Serum? I've already taken two bottles of Level 2 Fortified Agent!" Myron asked worriedly.

"Why did your father give you only two bottles instead of more? You're stuck at your current level, and one more bottle would naturally help you break through. He's protecting you, making sure you don't damage your foundation. He hopes you'll improve your Body Technique and become an Armored Warrior that way," Gallen said with a reassuring smile.

Myron nodded in understanding.

"David, your situation is special. You haven't taken any Level 2 Fortified Agent, so your body is exceptionally pure and hasn't been affected by Enhancement Serum. Some of the ingredients in it can affect the body. Unless it's absolutely necessary, you should keep improving through Body Technique. Once you become an Armored Warrior, you'll understand the benefits," Gallen said, turning back to David.

David nodded. As he understood it, Enhancement Serum might contain substances like stimulants that were harmful to the body.

But to help more people become Armored Warriors, Enhancement Serum had to be introduced to increase their numbers.

"Myron, tell your father to send over two War Hammers. David's short of everything here," Gallen said, making the request without the slightest hint of courtesy.

"Uncle Gallen, does that mean I have to use a War Hammer from now on?" Myron asked with a grimace.

He had been practicing Longsword for a long time and was confident he had a talent for it. Having to switch to a War Hammer was hard to accept.

"Oh, you can choose another heavy weapon. I just learned the War Hammer myself, so I can't guarantee I'll teach you other heavy weapons effectively," Gallen replied casually.

"Uncle Gallen, I don't understand why I have to choose a heavy weapon. Why can't I use a Longsword?" Myron persisted.

"Myron, if you don't want to become an Armored Warrior who fights the Zerg, then you can choose any weapon you like. But if you're going to fight the Zerg, wielding a Longsword won't just get you killed—it'll put your companions in danger too." Gallen seemed to remember something, and a trace of sorrow entered his voice.

Longswords were popular among young people. They were easy to carry, and their movements were light and graceful, making them especially appealing to girls.

But even with a weapon of the same quality, breaking through the Zerg's shells required enormous force concentrated in a single blow. Longswords were mainly used for thrusting, but they were inferior to Spears at that, inferior to Heavy Axes at chopping, and inferior to War Hammers at delivering powerful blows.

Of course, there were formidable Armored Warriors on the battlefield who used Longswords. But they were all Peak Armored Warriors, whose strength had already reached the limit of two thousand kilograms. Since they could deal effective damage already, the Longsword's agility let them strike faster and more often.

That applied only to Peak Armored Warriors, though. Ordinary Armored Warriors still needed to focus on their attacks' impact. Given the Zerg's speed, Armored Warriors didn't get many chances to land a hit, so every strike had to deliver maximum force.

"Uncle Gallen, I'll learn the War Hammer from you," Myron said. Whether or not he understood, he chose to trust Gallen.

"David, don't practice anymore today. Get some rest," Gallen told David. Then he turned to Myron. "Now I'll help you with your Body Technique. We'll start with the first form."

Under Myron's envious gaze, David left the Underground Gym.

As soon as he left the gym, David quickened his pace. He hurried back to his bedroom. Now that they had two guests in the house, only his private bedroom was free from interruptions.

The invisible Shadow Servant flew over to him. He placed his hand on it, and the familiar Attribute Panel appeared before his eyes.

Name: David Kerr

Strength: 3.0 (1)

Agility: 1.9 (1)

Constitution: 3.0 (1)

Spirit: 3.0 (1)

Literature (3% proficient), Mathematics (5% proficient), Comprehensive (51% beginner), Body Technique (1% proficient), Long Sword Mastery (5% beginner), Electronic Warfare (98% expert)

Body Technique had reached 1% proficiency, and his strength, speed, and constitution had all improved tremendously.

With a strength of 3.0, his power had reached eight hundred kilograms. His Agility of 1.9 put his hundred-meter speed at 8.4 seconds, enough to qualify him to apply to Na'an University.

As for what Gallen had said was most important, his constitution had reached 3.0, matching his strength. Based on his previous experience, his constitution meant he could reach a strength far beyond 800 kilograms.

Too bad there's no separate way to train Agility. Maybe I'll learn one at university! David looked at the lowest attribute on his Attribute Panel and thought.

In fact, speed had always been an Armored Warrior's weak point. Even with the boost from Exoskeleton Armor, their speed couldn't match that of Zerg of the same level. That was why Armored Warriors had to surround Zerg of the same level to defeat them.

David sensed the War Hammer Mastery (82% proficient) Knowledge Light Orb inside the Shadow Servant. Since Gallen would soon teach him and Myron to use War Hammers, learning War Hammer Mastery (82% proficient) took priority.

He ordered the Shadow Servant to transfer the War Hammer Mastery (82% proficient) Knowledge Light Orb into his body. As the orb entered him, his body jolted, and a blood-red illusion appeared before his eyes.

David had been prepared, but the vision still caught him by surprise.

He was standing on a vast, flat plain. The ground was dark brown, and the air was filled with the stench of blood and decay.

He held a massive War Hammer, a full meter and a half long. Strange light shimmered across its head, which had a sharp armor-piercing spike on one side and a flat face on the other.

An iron chain connected the handle to his right arm, ensuring the War Hammer wouldn't slip away from him.

David tried to move, only to discover that he could sense this body but couldn't control it.

He could feel the weight of the War Hammer on his right arm, the chill of the wind against his face, and the hardness of the ground beneath his feet. But these were only sensations. It was as if he were a spectator trapped inside another body.

While he was still examining the body, it suddenly moved. Its right arm thrust forward, and the War Hammer swept through the air in a perfect arc.

Its target was a Hunter Mantis that had appeared out of nowhere. According to the Zerg compendium he had studied at school, the Hunter Mantis was a terrestrial reconnaissance species. Its Insect Shell was weak, but it was fast, and its weapons were a pair of scythe-shaped, chainsaw-like limbs.

It was one of the weaker Level 1 Zerg, though that was only in comparison to powerful Armored Warriors. An ordinary Armored Warrior facing one alone might not even be able to catch sight of it.

"Die!" The body let out a fierce shout. David felt the strength in it surge with the cry, and the War Hammer shot forward even faster.

But the Hunter Mantis accelerated at the same time, slipping past the hammer. One sickle-like limb twisted at an odd angle and slashed toward David's waist.

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