Global Awakening: Apocalypse Ender's Chronicle

’Right… How many Item Upgrade Crystals do I have anyway?’ Shane thought as he recalled that he was indeed planning to upgrade some of his items to Legendary Grade.

Well, from Master to Epic, he only needed 100 Item Upgrade Crystals. However, from Epic to Legendary, he had to spend 1,000 Item Upgrade Crystals!

The difference in price was simply too huge, so he had never had a single Legendary Item yet.

Checking his inventory, he soon realized that his Item Upgrade Crystals were already too many!

[ Inventory: ]

[ Miscellaneous Items: Memory Sphere x16, Item Upgrade Crystals x11,896, Zombie Cores x6938…

”Well… There’s nothing to worry about.” Shane mused to himself after seeing how rich he was.

Then, Shane’s gaze lingered on the ancient map spread before him; its faded parchment made it look really fragile, and he was worried that it would get torn if he held it.

’Is he not worried that one of us has Enhanced Memory Talent and memorizes the map?’ Shane thought to himself.

”Can you tell us more about this map?” Shane asked as the old man started rolling it once again.

Everyone in the reception hall had already become interested in this map, which wasn’t surprising. After all, no matter what kind of map it was, it would definitely bring them some benefit since it was being sold for a high price! It could be a treasure map or even a map that leads them to a sanctuary or a place rich in resources and away from the zombies.

With a knowing glint in his eyes, Darwin began to unravel the secrets concealed within the map.

”This is a very detailed map with notes of a certain Researcher at the back. I don’t really care if you managed to recognize the drawings on the map since the important things is at its back…” Darwin said as he paused for a moment to look at everyone’s reaction.

Seeing their nodding gesture, he continued.

”The notes will tell you more details about the location of a laboratory and the treasures you can find inside. They’re definitely priceless… How is it? Interested now? Normally, I won’t sell these items unless you guys have already reached the third level of Evolution...” Darwin said mysteriously.

”A treasure indeed… But the third level of Evolution?” Kael muttered.

”This is quite exciting…”

”But if there are treasures there, Darwin would’ve taken them already.”

”That’s true… It only means that it’s filled with danger…”

”Just like what he said, we have to reach that third Evolution. What was that anyway?” Raze asked in the end. Everyone was actually curious about this third Evolution.

The prospect of venturing into this domain stirred a mixture of apprehension and fascination among Shane and his companions.

Of course, the allure of untold rewards wouldn’t make them go crazy and just buy this map without much thought.

Shane knitted his brows before he spoke again.

”Before that… Can you tell us whether this map is near us or in a different continent? It might just be a useless map if we can’t even go there.”

Darwin nodded at this since he wasn’t planning to keep it in secret anyway.

”I can tell you that this map is in Sector 20 of this region... It leads to a secret base of an old organization that tried to stop the spread of the Zombie Virus but instead created mutations of the Zombies, making matters worse. There are stronger Zombies in this Sector...

However, you will get an unexpected reward if you manage to enter their laboratory as the notes mentioned here.” The old merchant said as he revealed the area.

He didn’t mind it at all since without the notes at the back of this map, they would never find it at all.

”I see… It must be filled with danger since you didn’t take the treasures yourself. That’s understandable. Now, can you tell us about the Evolution?” Shane asked.

”If you don’t know about it, you haven’t reached your body’s limit yet. I can tell you now that you need a Spirit Breakthrough Potion in order to evolve... That piece of advice is free... Anyway, although I don’t think that you’ve reached that point yet, I can tell that you have killed a lot of Zombies to get this rich. So I’m selling this map now...

Just remember that you only think of reaching the third Evolution before exploring this place. Ahem… That’s enough for free advice. This map is worth only 500 Item Upgrade Crystal. If you will buy all these three items, I will give you a discount. I will sell it for 900 crystals only.” Darwin said.

The others do not have that many Item Upgrade Crystals, so they were no longer listening to the two.

Raze felt excited after hearing about the possibilities of Evolution.

’Is it related to reaching a level? Perhaps it’s only for level 30? No… He said it’s Spirit Breakthrough Potion… I think I read that in the chat before, but they also don’t know how to use it.’ Raze muttered.

The notion of reaching one’s evolutionary pinnacle and transcending the limits of mortal form resonated with the members of the Eclipse Revenant!

They knew for a fact that being able to evolve would surely make them stronger!

On the other hand, after securing the three items from Darwin in exchange for 900 Item Upgrade Crystals, Shane and his companions felt a surge of anticipation and excitement coursing through their veins. They had gained a lot in this transaction, and they were all looking forward to the Recruitment Stones they were about to use.

Soon, Darwin bid them farewell and departed from the estate… Those in the watchtower observed his figure gradually receding into the mist-shrouded landscape until he vanished from their sight.

Then, Shane returned to his room and carefully unfurled the aged map…

He read it thoroughly and soon, he realized why this map was so expensive!