Alex's gaze swept across his room, his mind racing. He still had nine enhancements left for the day. He couldn't afford to waste them.
His first upgrade had proven that this ability was real. If he wanted to survive the coming week, he needed every advantage he could get.
His eyes landed on his black hoodie draped over the chair. Clothes could be enhanced, right? What if he could turn it into something defensive?
Enhance: [Black Hoodie]?
[Yes]
A familiar pulse of energy surged from his palm. The hoodie shimmered and transformed before his eyes. The fabric darkened, becoming sleeker, almost like woven shadows.
[Black Hoodie → Phantom Cloak]
Adaptive Defense – Enhances durability, slightly reducing the impact of physical attacks.
Shadow Veil – Blurs the user's presence at night, making it harder to detect.
Alex smirked. Not bad. It wasn't full invisibility, but it was close.
He slipped it on, feeling the fabric adjust to his movements. The weight was perfect—not too heavy, not too light.
His next target was his worn-out sneakers. If his hoodie could be enhanced, so could they.
Enhance: [Running Shoes]?
[Yes]
Another flash of light. The sneakers morphed, their design becoming sleek and futuristic, the soles now infused with a faint glow.
[Running Shoes → Gale Striders]
Enhanced Agility – Increases movement speed by 20%.
Silent Steps – Reduces noise when moving, making it easier to evade enemies.
Alex took a step forward and immediately noticed the difference. His movement felt lighter, almost effortless.
This was perfect. He had enhanced mobility and stealth.
His hand hovered over his worn leather gloves next. If he was going to fight, he needed more than just speed.
Enhance: [Leather Gloves]?
[Yes]
The gloves transformed, the leather taking on a reinforced texture, symbols faintly glowing along the knuckles.
[Leather Gloves → Titan Fist]
Impact Amplification – Increases punch force by 50%.
Grip Mastery – Enhances grip strength, making it easier to hold onto objects or climb surfaces.
Alex flexed his fingers. Now we're talking. With his boosted movement, stealth, and attack power, he was slowly shaping himself into a proper fighter.
He still had six enhancements left, but he decided to save them for later. He needed to test these abilities first.
His mind shifted to the bigger picture. The world outside. The power structure. The people who would be after him.
He had spent his entire life as a normal person, never truly understanding how deep the world's power ran. But after his sacrifice and reincarnation, he couldn't afford to stay ignorant.
He would learn. He would adapt.
Because this time, he wouldn't be the prey.