Little Wildcat, Don't Bite Randomly

One hand caught Angelina's chin in time, stopping her from biting down.

Azu wasn't afraid of her biting him, but worried his 'Steel Body' might damage the girl's teeth.

That's why he stopped her.

"Easy, Little Wildcat." Azu smiled.

Unable to bite Azu, Angelina grew agitated. She let out an unintelligible snarl, wrapping her arms and legs around him like an octopus, writhing wildly.

Azu stood still, letting her 'rub' against him, while noticing that Angelina's skin was taking on an iron-black tint.

Same as those two bastards who'd injected 'Holy Blood' before.

Just as he was thinking a nice white beauty might turn into an African specialty, Azu saw the black on Angelina's skin quickly fade.

Not only did her skin return to pale, it became even whiter than before, delicate as if made of water, tempting a pinch.

After her skin whitened, Angelina's body kept changing.

Her eyes began to glow red, and in moments, they blazed bright.

Her body gradually grew stronger; beneath her clothes, a mermaid line appeared on her abdomen.

Azu could clearly feel Angelina becoming more powerful, her body tougher.

Azu nodded slightly. As expected of something from the mall—Angelina's transformation far surpassed most Supers.

Soon, the deep red in Angelina's eyes sank into her pupils, her gaze slowly regaining clarity.

Her row of sharp teeth retracted, revealing normal human teeth.

She was still clinging to Azu. When she realized she was holding Homelander, she gasped and suddenly sprang up.

That jump sent her all the way to the warehouse ceiling, landing on a beam.

The girl crouched there, staring at her hands in disbelief.

"Master, I..." Angelina looked at Azu, hope glimmering in her eyes.

Azu gave a slight nod. "Congratulations. You've just become a Super."

As he spoke, Azu used 'Insight' on Angelina.

Name: Angelina Caiton

Life Level: Level 4 (Super)

Status: Excited

Talents: Super Stamina, Super Speed, Super Senses, Super Self-Healing, etc.

Hmm, after 'Insight' upgraded, it could get more info.

But still not enough.

As far as I know, Angelina's talents aren't limited to these.

Azu beckoned for the girl to come down.

But Angelina looked at the ground at least five or six meters below and felt scared.

Azu slapped his forehead. "You're a Super now. Even if you fall from this height, you won't die."

"Come on down."

Only then did Angelina muster the courage to jump. As she landed, her body adjusted on its own, drifting down like a leaf.

She widened her beautiful eyes, staring at the beam above in disbelief, unable to believe she'd jumped down so easily.

"What I injected you with is good stuff."

"You're stronger than most ordinary Supers now."

"Oh, and you should awaken an ability."

Azu reminded her, "Focus and feel it. Then guide it out."

Angelina asked, "Like meditating to feel it?"

How should I know.

Azu shrugged. "I guess?"

Angelina had to figure it out herself.

While the girl felt for her ability, Azu didn't idle.

He checked his items. He'd had 93 Dim Proficiency Essences before.

Spending 50 on the Gene Potion left 43, enough to raise 86 proficiency points.

Azu opened his status screen and looked at the talents section.

His gaze first fell on Steel Body +2: Proficiency 1/100. This talent was far from the next level; even using all proficiency essences, he couldn't upgrade it.

But 'Laser Eyes' could be improved.

Laser Eyes +2: Proficiency 27/100

"Although standing still lets you output damage, right now investing the Proficiency Essence into this talent gives the biggest return and shows results immediately."

Azu made up his mind on the spot, pouring every Dim Proficiency Essence into the 'Laser Eyes' talent.

Laser Eyes Proficiency +2

Laser Eyes Proficiency +2

Lines of information kept flashing across his retina.

A moment later.

After investing 37 Proficiency Essences, the 'Laser Eyes' talent finally reached its peak.

Your 'Laser Eyes +2' proficiency is full.

Upgraded to 'Heat Ray'.

Heat Ray: Retains all effects of 'Laser Eyes +2'. Additionally, you can now store solar energy and convert it into high-temperature rays. Temperature can be freely controlled, with a lower limit of microwave rays and an upper limit reaching the surface temperature of the sun.

After reading the new talent's info, Azu smiled faintly.

Heat Ray!

Lower limit: microwaves. Upper limit: the sun's surface temperature.

After the upgrade, besides keeping the effects of 'Laser Eyes', it now added the trait of high heat and temperature!

Compared to 'Laser Eyes', 'Heat Ray' was undoubtedly far more powerful!

He squinted slightly. With 'Heat Ray', he had taken another step closer to Superman.

But.

Heat Ray required storing solar energy. To reach the upper temperature limit, he'd probably need to stockpile quite a bit of solar energy first.

Suppressing his excitement, Azu glanced at the remaining Proficiency Essences.

Only six left. That meant just twelve more points of proficiency.

Forget it. He'd leave it for now.

He'd save the Proficiency Essences—they might come in handy later.

Azu finally looked at Angelina and suddenly noticed that the shadow beneath the girl's feet seemed to move.

He thought his eyes were playing tricks on him, but then he saw it clearly: the shadow under Angelina's feet was indeed slowly shifting.

That shadow moved on its own to an abandoned tractor, reached out a hand, and grabbed the tractor's surface. The tractor immediately groaned and creaked, sparks jumping from its body, and then the Tin Man's shell was torn open with several gashes!

Angelina's eyes snapped open. She gasped for air, sweat beading on her forehead.

"So your ability is controlling shadows. Not bad—used well, it can catch opponents off guard."

Azu smiled. "From now on, besides going to work every day, you'll also receive combat training and learn shooting. In short, you're going to be very busy."

"Be mentally prepared."

Angelina lifted her head. Deep in her pupils, a flicker of red flashed. She nodded firmly. "Please train me as much as you like, Master!"

Azu chuckled. "I will."

He waved his hand. "Come on. We've been out for a while. Time to head back."

Angelina obediently walked over, pressed herself against Azu, and wrapped her arms tightly around his waist.

Azu lifted the girl up, and with a whoosh, shot out of the warehouse. He paused briefly in midair, then flew toward the city.

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