Global Awakening: Apocalypse Ender's Chronicle

The group had already spent quite a lot of points, so they weren't in a hurry to explore the Market Bazaar.

Instead, as the others were busy exploring the area, they all just gathered around the fountain. The sound of cascading water mingled with their conversations.

Shane, standing tall in his military garb, introduced himself.

"I'm Shane and Raze probably mentioned already, but I'm the first to reach level two, and she's the second at that time, so we kind of know each other."

Shane said with a nod, his black eyes scanning the faces of his future clanmates. All of them looked really capable, from their set of clothes up to the weapons they kept on their bodies.

Even with Cloud's help, he could tell that they were not severely lacking in terms of Auction Points or even Zombie Cores outside.

Raze then stepped forward and looked at everyone.

"We're here to forge a new path, with Shane as our Clan Leader… His resources are vast, and his strength as a Survivor is unmatched." She mentioned this, although she hadn't seen Shane fight yet. She just knew that he was strong since Roan was telling her so. There was no way her baby dragon would make a mistake assessing someone's strength.

At the very least, Roan had never made a mistake yet.

"Right… I also have a small territory in my area, and there are a few locals on the land helping me manage it. We're almost on the path of self-sustainment. I would be great if you guys could find my land once we created the clan." Shane suddenly said.

"Incredible! Is it some sort of fortified territory?" Kael asked.

"That sounds amazing… I didn't even know where to find those locals you mentioned. I read about them in the chat, but I've never seen them." Jaxon added.

Shane smiled at this and nodded.

"Yes… You can say that it's fortified territory with the watchtowers, traps, walls, and even the automated defense system we recently installed."

The revelation of Shane's fortified territory, a haven amidst the chaos, drew expressions of intrigue from the group.

Lyra, with her keen archer's insight, voiced the question that everyone also wanted to know.. "Are you the Shadow Strider?" she asked, her gaze piercing.

"Ahem... You don't have to answer that. However, once we enter your clan, we must know your secrets. We will also share our current rank in the Leaderboard." Lyra added after realizing that it might be rude.

Shane's response was a simple shake of the head, his demeanor unchanging. "There's no need for secrets among us. Yes, I am Shadow Strider, the one who stands at the top of the Leaderboard."

His admission was met with a collective intake of breath, as the implications of his identity dawned upon them. They exchanged looks of newfound respect and understanding, as the pieces of the puzzle fell into place.

Lyra, breaking the brief silence, spoke again. "In the spirit of transparency, I'm known as Falcon Aim, currently ranked 15th. Although only the top 10 appear in the Leaderboard, the system will also notify us of our rank."

Jaxon adjusted his glasses while showing a small smile on his face. "I operate under the moniker of Chess Master, holding the 20th spot."

Kael, with a modest nod, added, "I'm Green Hand, ranked 105th… I'm still alive, thanks to Raze and Tessa's efforts to save me before. Without them, I probably won't even reach the top one thousand in this ranking."

Tessa, ever the silent observer, finally spoke, "And I am Night Whisper, ranked 25th. I have a talent related to being an assassin, so you can count on me to do tasks related to assassinations."

They were actually really impressive, and Shane knew that very well. Tens of thousands of them were in Region 1, and they were all in the top 100 except for a single person who was also a medic!

That was undoubtedly notable already!

The group stood in a circle, each in their own thoughts, as the revelation of their ranks created a bond of mutual respect and shared ambition.

Shane then broke the silence as he got back to the topic on hand.

"Now, we must decide on a name for our Clan—a name everyone could agree with."

"You're right… But we can't think for too long." Raze said, as she still needed to borrow the Points from Shane in order to bid on the potion she needed for Roan's quick growth.

The fountain's rhythmic sound seemed to pause as they contemplated, each mind racing with options.

"What about 'Apex Survivor'?" suggested Jaxon, his strategic mind envisioning their rise.

Lyra tilted her head, considering the name, but then shook her head slightly. "It's strong, but it feels solitary. I don't think it will attract people from joining us. Also, let's try to be a bit humble?" She countered, her eyes scanning the faces of her allies.

Kael stepped forward, his healer's intuition guiding his words. "Perhaps 'Harbingers of Hope'? Our Clan could be a symbol of renewal amidst the chaos." He offered. This was actually the name of the Clan he wanted to create if he was the Clan Leader.

Tessa considered for a moment before she added her thoughts. "I was thinking 'Night's Vanguard'. It speaks to our readiness to face the darkness and protect those who cannot protect themselves. Shadow Strider's name also fits this Clan name." She suggested.

Shane nodded at each suggestion, weighing them with care. "Both are good, but we need something that unites us all under a common cause…" He said, his gaze settling on Raze.

Raze, who had been quiet, finally spoke up. "What about 'Eclipse Revenants'? It speaks to our ability to overshadow our enemies and rise again, no matter the odds…"

This suggestion didn't come out of nowhere. She had been thinking of this ever since she suggested the Clan creation to Shane a while ago.

The group fell silent, the name resonating with a sense of power and mystery.

It was Shane who broke the silence with a decisive nod.

"Eclipse Revenants..." Shane repeated, the name rolling off his tongue with an undeniable appropriateness.