The cold Manila air bit into Thomas's skin as he stood alone in the middle of the massive, blackened airstrip.
The battle was over—for now—but the real preparation was just beginning.
He tapped open his system menu, the familiar translucent blue screen flickering to life.
[User: Thomas Estaris]
[Level: 48]
[Experience Points: 95,234,733 / 97,114,886]
[Souls: 1,000,000+]
[Blood Coins: 434,512,445]
[Current Mission: Prepare for the Next Wave]
[Shop: Military Hardware Access – Unlocked]
Thomas scrolled down through the military shop tab.
Now was not the time to hold back.
They needed tanks.
They needed firepower.
They needed air dominance.
He gritted his teeth—and began.
First stop: Heavy Armor.
[M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams Main Battle Tank]
Armor: Composite armor with depleted uranium mesh
Primary Armament: 120mm smoothbore cannon (M256)
Secondary Armament: .50 cal M2 Browning + 2x 7.62mm M240 coaxial machine guns
Engine: 1,500 hp AGT1500 gas turbine
