Apocalypse: The Stronghold System

Chapter 073: The Awakened (1)

"But Master, when we release an electromagnetic pulse and take an act of self-destruction, it is possible that the explosion was successfully captured by a surveillance camera. But Master need not worry, the signal we released remains safe because they did not manage to track it."

Fan Chen slightly nodded, he was already thinking about the thing where the exploding drone would attract the attention of the Imperial City, but he was not worried at all with them. He also realizes that his actions amount to treason against the state, but please note, he is not a patriotic person, he is a person of self-centeredness and people around.

"Sister!" Fan Xiaoyu came from behind, wrapping his hands around Fan Chen's neck.

Fan Chen rubbed the head of Fan Xiaoyu who was beside him with her chin propped up on the shoulders. "What's wrong? Want to go to the river together?"

Fan Xiaoyu closed her eyes, enjoying a gentle swipe, even rubbing her cheek on Fan Chen's cheek like a spoiled cat. Then he pulled out Fan Chen's chair to retreat a little, then he stood in front and sat on Fan Chen's lap.

"Yu'er is bored, can you create a racing game?"

Fan Chen rubbed Fan Xiaoyu's head that was parallel to his lips. "Yu'er can ask Xiaochu to make it, I have nothing to do with programming." He said that, but it was actually quite capable as it could penetrate the Stronghold System defense system.

Xiaochu who was standing beside Fan Chen tilted his head. "Isn't the Master programming Xiaochu?"

Fan Xiaoyu who was initially lethargic due to rejection, suddenly turned to stare at Fan Chen intently.

Fan Chen smiled awkwardly, patting Fan Xiaoyu on the head. "Good, fine. Big brother will make it for Yu'er, Yu'er can help Big Brother."

Fan Xiaoyu smiled brightly, then turned back to look at the screen in front which monitored the Main Project in the Industrial Region. "Sister, will we stay there later?"

"No ..." Fan Chen shook his head and said, "That place is for important research and a special factory that can't be disclosed, but if Yu'er wants to stay there, it's possible."

Fan Xiaoyu pondered something when he saw the Main Project. "Sir ..." He turned to look at Fan Chen. "Yu'er wanted to study under the guidance of Academy Song to develop the Evolution Fluid. Speaking of the Evolution Fluid, where is the Evolution Fluid Version 2.0 Yu'er? Brother promised to give it a week after drinking the first Evolutionary Fluid, but now it's two weeks."

Fan Chen extended his hand in front of Fan Xiaoyu, and suddenly a small bottle appeared, the same size of the bottle as before, but the liquid inside was not bluish, but rather purplish. "Liquid Evolution Version 2.0. This liquid can make you a Awakened One, but the abilities gained are random. Currently, the Medicine Department headed by Academy Song was developing it, not only trying to shorten or even eliminate the side effects of Evolutionary Fluid Version 1.0, he said, he was also trying to refine the Evolution Fluid Version 2.0 with the desired abilities."

Fan Xiaoyu looked at the liquid inside the bottle and shook it. "Can Yu'er be a Magical Girl? Wearing a beautiful costume and carrying a magic wand."

Fan Chen rubbed Fan Xiaoyu's head gently and smiled warmly, what he liked from his younger brother was that his honest nature had never changed since childhood. Usually girls at this age would rebel, but Fan Xiaoyu remained as she once was.

"What if we try it outside? Yu'er's physique had improved, there shouldn't be any side effects, but, is Yu'er ready to accept whatever ability one gets?"

Fan Xiaoyu nodded, then she stood up from Fan Chen's lap. Without waiting for Fan Chen to stand up, he had already dashed hurriedly leaving the room.

Fan Chen followed Fan Xiaoyu in a leisurely pace, he took out the Evolution Fluid Version 1.0 and downed it. He did not know if this liquid had any effect on him who already had a high level.

[System Guide: The Host has consumed the Evolution Fluid. Successfully get +5 All Stat]

His footsteps came to a halt when he saw the system prompt that suddenly appeared before his eyes, he did not expect any improvement after drinking the Evolution Fluid even though he was already this strong.

Fan Chen kept the empty bottle, then he rushed after Fan Xiaoyu who might have already reached outside. He could not let his sister drink the Evolution Fluid Version 2.0 when there was no one around; there should be someone watching as a precaution in case something unexpected happened.

When he reached outside, Fan Chen found Fan Xiaoyu standing in front of the Main Hall with her hands ruffled by her waist.

"Wait a minute, we should call Katerina to keep an eye on." Fan Chen leaped towards Fan Xiaoyu who was about to drink the Evolution Fluid.

Fan Xiaoyu nodded, she closed the bottle and waited for Katerina.

"Yu'er wants to have what ability?" Fan Chen rubbed Fan Xiaoyu's head.

Fan Xiaoyu tilted her head while touching her own lips. "Maybe, Magnet. Isn't that cool, Yu'er can control metal!"

Fan Chen looked up, imagining Fan Xiaoyu controlling the metal, smashing the cars, damaging all the built facilities. Immediately, he shook his head. "Didn't Yu'er want to join the Intelligence Department? So, it seems better to awaken the ability of Quick Thinking or Monitoring."

Fan Xiaoyu closed her eyes as she folded her hands in front of her chest, thinking carefully about what she wanted to do ahead.

Fan Chen took out the mineral water, downing it while looking at Fan Xiaoyu's information.

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Name: Fan Xiaoyu Blood: 130/130

Age: 17 Years of Energy: 110/110

Level: - Fatigue: 140/140

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Strength: 14 Stamina: 13

Agility: 13 Durability: 16

18 Vitality: 13

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"Youth!" Fan Chen spouted water that he had not had time to swallow. "Huk, uhuk, uhuk!" He patted his chest.

"Sister?!" Fan Xiaoyu opened her eyes, then looking at the choking Fan Chen, she tiptoed and patted her brother on the back.

Fan Chen raised his hand to signal to stop, then he rubbed Fan Xiaoyu's head. "Maybe Yu'er can really awaken the Magnet's ability."

"Benark—"

"Captain!" Katerina shouted in front of the Main Headquarters gate and entered, "Sorry I'm late." He slightly bowed as he arrived in front of Fan Chen.

Fan Chen nodded his head, then handed over the new unopened mineral water. "I asked you to come over to watch over Yu'er, and take action when something happens."

Katerina received the bottle of mineral water, she looked at the bottle Fan Xiaoyu was holding. "Good, Captain."

"Yu 'er." Fan Chen patted Fan Chen on the back, asking him to stand in the spacious room.

Fan Xiaoyu stood in the middle, she closed her eyes and regulated her breathing. He had already learned a lot from his mother to calm down at times like this, and after he had calmed down enough, he opened his eyes again and swallowed the Evolution Fluid Version 2.0.

His body trembled with a strange expression as he suppressed the Evolution Fluid Version 2.0, he stuck out his tongue because it tasted bad. Like raw vegetables mixed with grass that is given a squeeze of lemon and mint juice.

Then, Fan Xiaoyu suddenly felt heat gathering in her stomach; sweat started pouring from her head, soaking her clothes, but before the sweat fell to the ground, it instantly evaporated.

"Ka .. kak .. hot!" Fan Xiaoyu bowed while hugging her own body.

Fan Chen stepped up, but was stopped by Katerina, so he could only stand on the spot and shout, "Yu'er, hold on! Once you've managed to hold it in, you can become very strong!"

Fan Xiaoyu gritted her teeth, gripping her hands until her nails pierced through the flesh. Then with a loud shout, suddenly flames appeared under his feet, surrounding him forming a vortex with a height of half his body.

Ngung, ngung... Ngung, ngung...

This was not finished yet, there was suddenly a buzzing sound coming out from Fan Xiaoyu's body, making the street lighting pole tremble slightly.

The road lined with metal beams seemed to vibrate, but not as severe as a pole, considering the road was made from the Level 04 Headquarters Blueprint.

"Xiaochu!" Fan Chen tried to communicate with Xiaochu.

“Xiaochu here.”

Xiaochu's voice rang out in the earphones, his voice sounded very clear without any sound of friction like signal interference.

"Is our network compromised?"

“Indeed there are electromagnetic waves that appear suddenly, but do not interfere with our network. Anyway, we have Tracker Tower.”

Hearing Xiaochu's reply, Fan Chen heaved a sigh of relief. Then his attention returned to Fan Xiaoyu who was still wrapped by the fire vortex, but the fire vortex disappeared not long after.

Fan Xiaoyu felt very sleepy after the flames that wrapped her disappeared.

Fan Chen hurriedly caught Fan Xiaoyu and carried her.

Before losing consciousness, Fan Xiaoyu saw her brother catch her. He raised his hand and said, "Sister ... Yu'er succeeded ..." He closed his eyes and fell asleep.

"Yes, Yu'er is great." Fan Chen smiled, he rubbed Fan Xiaoyu's head, then carried her and intended to take her to the Hospital.

Katerina came over, she checked Fan Xiaoyu's pulse. "His blood flow is normal, his pulse is normal." He paused for a moment, then looked up and said, "Captain has to guard Miss's emotions, Miss's emotions can affect her abilities. If he gets angry, his strength can be very strong and it may get out of control."

Katerina looked around where the light pole was bent, some were even almost uprooted from the ground. "Luckily this place was created from the Captain's ability, if it was built manually, this place could be damaged ..."

"Miss, is the Awakened with extraordinary talent. Even without using Evolution Fluid Version 2.0, he could “Bangun” after some more training."

Fan Chen nodded his head, he looked at Fan Xiaoyu's wet and sound asleep face. "Katerina, maybe I should ask for your help to keep an eye on her emotional change. I know you don't really understand this, but you certainly know it's about patients."

"Good, Captain!" Katerina nodded and answered him without hesitation.

Fan Chen smiled, he walked towards the Hospital, and he thought of drinking the Evolution Fluid Version 2.0 for “Bangun”.

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