Global Awakening: Apocalypse Ender's Chronicle

Shane pulled out three parchment-like scrolls. Their surfaces glowed faintly as he took them out.

These were treasures he had obtained quite some time ago and didn't dare to use them unless really needed. After all, he wasn't sure where to get them again.

Unfurling the first scroll, the Scroll of Vitality, Shane held it in front of him. As he channeled a small amount of Spirit Points into the it, the scroll disintegrated into golden dust that swirled around him like a warm breeze.

'This feels really like a game or something…' Shane thought as he watched the scroll effects happen.

A surge of energy coursed through his body, spreading outward to his limbs and chest.

'Hu~'

He clenched his fists, feeling a newfound vigor in his body. His muscles felt taut, as though every fiber of his being had been strengthened. The ache from his previous battles melted away, replaced by a steady pulse of endurance.

"This is incredible…" Shane muttered as he flexed his hands.

His breathing became more efficient, and he felt as though he could run for miles without tiring. He knew that this scroll's magic would allow him to endure prolonged combat… It was certainly a perfect time to use it as the challenges became more taxing.

Shane didn't have a lot of time left, so he swiftly continued.

Next, he unfolded the Scroll of Precision. Its surface glowed with a silvery-blue hue. Activating it, Shane was enveloped in a soft, pale light.

Just like what the description said, his vision sharpened, and the world seemed to slow down for a moment. He could see every detail around him, from the faint scratches on his Flameblade to the subtle movements of the air.

He took out one of his Blight Fang Daggers and casually tossed it toward a small rock across the arena. The blade struck dead center, embedding itself with perfect accuracy.

'Nice…'

"This is sweet…" Shane mused as he could help but feel good about this.

His marksmanship was already impressive before, but now, he feels invincible about this. Every throw, every strike—he knew it would land exactly where he intended.

Finally, Shane activated the Scroll of Insight, and this time, the energy that enveloped him was different. It felt cool and calming, like a gentle stream of water washing over his mind.

His surroundings seemed to come alive with details he had never considered before…

He took a deep breath, closing his eyes.

When he opened them, he felt more attuned to the world around him. This actually included the Survivor Skills that he had learned. Thanks to the Scroll of Insight, he felt as if he could use any of his skills a lot better!

"This is perfect…" Shane murmured as he gripped his Flameblade tightly. He wasn't sure what kind of zombies he'd be facing next, but he knew for a fact that they were more troublesome than the Spitter and Screamer Zombies.

'Is it going to be Tyrant? No, it's too early… Maybe some sort of Crypt Crawler or even some pack of wolves.' Shane mused.

Nonetheless, a part of him still felt that the corrosive acid of the Spitters and the invisible attacks of the Screamers were the most troublesome attacks of Zombies.

Then, as the effects of the scrolls settled into his body, the system announcement chimed…

[ Level 31 initiated. Opponents: Eight Fire Zombies. ]

'Fire Zombies?' Shane frowned as these Zombies weren't around his region, so he hadn't faced them before.

From the edges of the arena, eight figures emerged.

Their appearance was still terrifying yet eerily mesmerizing with how they glowed with fire. Continue reading on empire

Indeed, the Fire Zombies were humanoid, but their skin was cracked and glowing like molten lava.

Flames faintly appeared around their bodies, and their hollow eyes burned with an otherworldly red light. To be exact, their eyes felt like a red gem at this time…

'Are they high-tier Zombies?' Shane wasn't sure. However, since Earth Zombie, another element-type Zombie, was a high-tier, then he could only guess that these Fire Zombies were also high-tier…

Then, as they moved, smoke rose from their mouths with every ragged "breath," or at least, that was what it looked like, since they shouldn't be breathing.

Anyway, Shane warily looked at their fingers that ended in claws since they glowed with incredible heat, and he felt that these hot claws were capable of slicing through metal.

Then, as the Fire Zombies approached him, each of their step left charred footprints on the ground.

'They're surely hot…' Shane thought as the air around them glistened with heatwaves, making the arena feel like an inferno.

'That's just eight of them… There would be more of them later…' Shane wryly smiled as he recalled this.

Anyway, Shane wasted no time.

The Fire Zombies roared in unison as they reached about 30 meters of him…

Their cries were, of course, unnatural… It was accompanied by a burst of flames erupting from their bodies!

The arena temperature spiked instantly, and Shane activated Veiled Steps, his form becoming semi-transparent as he moved silently to the side.

The first Fire Zombie dashed, slashing at where Shane had been moments ago. With Spectral Tracker, Shane identified its weak point—a faintly glowing core in its chest, surrounded by layers of molten flesh.

"Time to put that precision to use," Shane muttered, throwing one of his Blight Fang Daggers. The blade pierced the core, and the Fire Zombie erupted in a fiery explosion, sending embers flying.

Boom!

Two Fire Zombies attacked simultaneously…

"Graahh!"

Their clawed hands slashed through the air. Shane activated Five-Meter Jump, propelling himself upward as their claws collided beneath him, sending sparks flying.

Midair, he slashed downward with his Light Flameblade, activating Inferno Burst. The fiery blade sent a torrent of flames crashing into one of the zombies, engulfing it completely.

Boom!

'Die!'

As he landed, Shane rolled to avoid a stream of fire spat by another zombie.

He activated Energy Wave, sending a pulse of energy toward the attacking zombie. The blast struck perfectly, knocking it back and destabilizing its fiery aura.