**Chapter 446: The Upgrade Gamble**
Caroline halted, her thoughts a whirlwind of possibilities as she pondered her next move. The flickering screen of the mobile base drew her gaze like a moth to a flame, and she felt a spark of curiosity ignite within her. What lay beyond the familiar interface? Was there a hidden page that could unveil crucial information, or perhaps even a novel strategy to navigate her pressing dilemmas?
With a deep, grounding breath, she steadied herself, allowing a flicker of hope to take root. As she turned the page, her fingers trembled with anticipation, her heart racing in sync with the pulse of uncertainty. The words that materialized were nothing short of shocking: “You want me gone?!”
A wave of disbelief crashed over her, momentarily stealing her voice. The sheer audacity of the message sent a surge of frustration coursing through her veins, almost compelling her to tear her storage space apart in a fit of rage. A hundred imaginative punishments danced through her mind, each more elaborate than the last, but Caroline was nothing if not determined. She refused to let her mobile base slip from her grasp.
Instead, she resolved to take action—bold action. With a fierce determination, she opted to upgrade the perimeter wall, raising it to an imposing height of ten feet. She envisioned it as a sturdy bastion against any potential threats, a fortress that would stand tall in the face of adversity.
However, this ambitious project would demand considerable effort. For the next three grueling hours, she would scour the area, hunting down mutant cockroaches and rats to harvest the energy required for the enhancement. The thought of the task ahead was daunting, yet she steeled herself, knowing that the stakes were high.
As she worked tirelessly, Caroline couldn’t help but feel the weight of the other features she longed to activate—attack mode, electric grids, and advanced defenses—but the energy reserves were simply insufficient. Still, there was a glimmer of good news: reinforcing the wall would not increase the daily energy expenditure of the mobile base. This revelation brought her a profound sense of relief, easing the knot of anxiety that had tightened in her stomach.
After the upgrades were complete, Caroline assessed the remaining energy levels with a frown. To her dismay, she discovered that the reserves would only sustain the mobile base for two weeks. Yet, amidst her concern, a flicker of optimism emerged. Her earlier hunting expeditions had revealed a promising trend; mutated creatures were proliferating at an astonishing rate since the onset of the relentless heat. They were far from challenging to eliminate.
Without military support, she and her team could still venture out every fortnight to harvest enough mutated creatures to keep the base operational. And if her instincts were correct, a significant influx of mutant flies and mosquitoes would arrive in just ten days. She had already reached out to the military, requesting them to reserve some for her, a plan that filled her with renewed hope.
Caroline cast one last glance at the mobile base before her, now fortified with a newly heightened perimeter wall that radiated security. The entrance was no ordinary gate; it was a robust iron door, towering over six feet, exuding an air of resilience. While it appeared unremarkable at first glance, she understood that this door was far more formidable than any conventional one. The lock boasted a system that declared: no mortal could ever hope to breach it. This was a hard and fast rule; no one would penetrate that barrier.
Stepping inside, she was enveloped by an immediate sense of comfort. The temperature was just right, and the humidity levels felt soothing against her skin, allowing her to relax as soon as she crossed the threshold. Even the modest yard outside felt refreshingly cool, a gentle breeze whispering through it like a promise of better days ahead.
In truth, while the mobile base might have seemed a bit extravagant, every penny spent felt utterly justified. Caroline’s heart swelled with satisfaction as she grabbed a quick snack and checked her supplies. Then, she retrieved the luxurious mattress she had salvaged from Big Bro Supreme’s office during her supply run.
Curiosity piqued, she delved into her downloaded files to research the mattress, only to discover that it was the most expensive mattress in existence, valued at a staggering two million dollars! She had struck gold, or so she thought.
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