Global Awakening: Apocalypse Ender's Chronicle

"What a pity…" Shane muttered as he felt that this Aura Master Talent was incredible… It was also an Exceptional Grade, and it was certainly higher than his current Traceless Breath Talent, which was only a Rare Grade.

Nonetheless, the notification from the Apocalypse System hasn't ended yet!

Ding!

[ You have leveled up. ]

[ Congratulations! You are the first Survivor to reach level 20. ]

[ You have earned 10 Reputation Points. ]

[ Choose an additional reward: Reputation Points x100, Zombie Cores x1,500, Mystery Egg x4 ]

"Wow…" Shane muttered as he saw the generous rewards.

Shane looked at the Mystery Egg for a moment before he shook his head. He already has a total of five pets, and they are all in his Fairy Realm at the moment, as they are still newborns.

Adding four pets may sound like a really good idea, but in the end, he chose the 100 Reputation Points since there are many things he wanted to buy in that Reputation Store!

He believed that he had a higher chance of getting eggs than getting Reputation Points!

After selecting the Reputation Points as his reward, he received another notification.

[ You have obtained three Gift Pack vouchers! ]

[ You can select three Gift Packs from the options below. You can't select the similar Gift Packs. ]

Shelter Gift Pack

Medical Gift Pack

Survival Gift Pack

Water Gift Pack

Energy Gift Pack

Stealth Gift Pack

Transport Gift Pack

Entertainment Gift Pack

Weapon Gift Pack

Food Gift Pack

It appears that the reward he obtained first was for being the first level 20. This time, however, was the reward for reaching this level.

Shane thought for a moment before deciding to select the Water Gift Pack, Food Gift Pack, and Transport Gift Pack. It didn't take him that long so choose this.

Just like before, the Water Gift Pack contains a water filter, filled water bottles, purification tablets, and a collapsible bucket.

The Food Gift Pack contained easy-to-open canned goods, instant noodles, tea bags, granola bars, and mayonnaise.

Lastly, the Gift Pack that he was really interested in, was the Transport Gift Pack. It contained a folding bicycle, a helmet, a lock, and a repair kit.

He was really interested in this bicycle. Furthermore, the estate's size was actually quite large with the addition of the orchard, so this bicycle could also be used by the one patrolling the estate…

Of course, the Super Soldiers weren't allowed to use this bike because of their weight and size.

Ding!

[ Your Territory Lord Title has been upgraded. ]

[ All residents in your territory who have been accepted will receive an extra 10 Loyalty Points. ]

[ You now have access to view each resident's Loyalty Points. ]

[ Every individual residing in your territory will obtain 1 additional Loyalty Point every 24 hours. ]

"What? Isn't this incredible?" Shane exclaimed as soon as he finished reading the upgraded version of his Legendary Talent!

This would basically allow him to convert people to become his subjects!

As long as he keeps his prisoners alive and gives them the status of being residents of his territory, then it wouldn't take very long before he could ensure that he would have a huge number of subjects in the future.

Shane waited for a moment as he wanted to ensure that his other Talents won't have an upgraded version.

After three more minutes, Shane could only sigh as his Complete Loot, Otherworldly Mechanic, and Traceless Breath Talents had truly failed him!

"Right… The Memory Spheres!" Shane muttered as he checked his inventory and took out two Memory Spheres.

Just like what Cloud had informed him before, the privilege of accessing his fifth and sixth Memory Spheres was indeed granted after reaching level 20!

These spheres, crystalline and pulsing with a light that seemed to hold the very essence of his past lives, were keys to unlocking the vast knowledge he had accumulated across the two other apocalyptic events he had faced..

As Shane activated the fifth sphere, a torrent of memories flooded his senses…

This time, it was already a few months after he entered the A.I. Rebellion. Shane closed his eyes as he allowed the memories to flow in his mind.

Finally, aside from the memories of the camp he had stayed at, he vividly remembered the uprising of artificial intelligence, where machines that humans had created to serve them rebelled against their makers.

To be exact, the Anima that came out of nowhere triggered the current A.I. civilization of the planet and used them as their additional forces.

It allowed them to control the planet faster than relying on their own forces!

He recalled the strategies he had learned and devised to outsmart the A.I., exploiting their logical patterns and predicting their algorithms. He also had the memory of leading a ragtag group of survivors to dismantle a branch of A.I.

hub, using a virus that he had helped engineer… These memories brought a sense of grim satisfaction after they conquered one of the fortresses of Anima in just five months!

Aside from this, Shane was also engulfed in the memories of the Fairy Realm—a place of ethereal beauty and ancient magic. He witnessed again the invasion that had torn through the human world. The orcs, elves, goblins, and such fought against the humans who were relying on their firearms…

Luckily, the humans here had also learned how to use Magic Devices or Mystical Artifacts in order to fight the magic of elves, the brute force of the orcs…

'Weird… How did I befriend the Anima and obtain the blessing of the Fairy Queen if they're my enemies?' Shane muttered to himself as he absorbed all the memories.

Shane remembered standing shoulder to shoulder with other Survivors while his sword was alight with enchanted flames as they pushed back the tide of darkness.

In just five months, he had learned the language of the fairies, negotiated with mythical beasts, and forged alliances with other human Survivors that had seemed impossible.

Ding!

[ Memory Sphere absorption complete. ]

[ You have obtained Part 5 of 25 Memory Fragments ]

[ You have obtained Part 6 of 25 Memory Fragments ]

[ You have learned a Survivor Skill: Weapon Master ]

[ You have learned a Survivor Skill: Alchemy ]

[ You have learned a Survivor Skill: Lesser Mind Control ]

[ You have learned a Survivor Skill: Aura of Protection ]

[ Weapon Master Lv10 (Max): The Survivor is proficient in using a wide range of weapons, from melee to firearms, with expert precision and efficiency. They can disarm foes, create improvised weapons, and strategize combat scenarios effectively. ]

[ Alchemy Lv10 (Max): The Survivor can craft powerful potions, elixirs, and explosives from various ingredients found in the environment, providing healing, buffs, or offensive capabilities. ]

[ Lesser Mind Control Lv10 (Max): The Survivor can somehow influence the thoughts and actions of others, turning enemies against each other, gathering information, or avoiding confrontations through mental manipulation. ]

[ Aura of Protection Lv10 (Max): The Survivor emits a protective aura that shields them from harm, deflecting attacks, curses, or environmental hazards while providing a sense of security to allies within its range. ]

"Now… This is perfect…"

It didn't end there; after Shane had acquired these new skills from his memories, he had obtained something even better!

[ You have obtained a new Talent Slot! ]

"What?"

It means that he could finally accept new talent!

At this point, the previous notification that he didn't answer had automatically accepted the offered talent because of the new slot that had opened up.

Just like that, Shane obtained the Aura Master Talent after absorbing the two Memory Spheres!

Shane felt overwhelmed by the multiple good news he had received in just a few minutes!

It happened too quickly!

Shane then tried to use this Aura Master as he slowly tried to sense his aura.

"Huuu~"

Shane took a deep breath as he delved deeper into his newfound Aura Master Talent…

This was the first time he had to use it, so he still had to condition his mind.

Whom~

After a while, a wave of energy surged through him.

Colors danced before his eyes, swirling and merging in a kaleidoscope of vibrant hues. With a focused mind and a steady heart, he extended his senses, reaching out to the invisible threads of energy that surrounded him.

As he concentrated, a soft glow enveloped his body, shimmering like a protective veil.

Of course, this sounded so fancy, but he was the only one who could see the aura he could gather… This was why Shane had initially thought that the leader of the invaders had high-grade clothing instead.

The air around him seemed to hum, responding to his newfound mastery.

Shane closed his eyes, allowing the energy to flow through him, intertwining with his essence.

"This is so cool… No wonder he got so arrogant…" Shane muttered as he clenched his fist with a mold of aura he concentrated into his hand…

With this talent, his Survival would increase by another level once again!

However, this might actually not be the best talent he could obtain right now!