Global Awakening: Apocalypse Ender's Chronicle

’How is this allowed?!’ Sandra screamed in her mind as she felt that this cheat-like technology shouldn’t exist.

Nonetheless, she was able to use her Analyze Skill, which was already level 6, and confirmed that the Turret uses Power Cores. It means that it wasn’t something that could be used for an extended period. After all, she knew that Power Cores cost about 100 Zombie Cores or even higher in the marketplace.

Ding!

[ Congratulations Team 1!

You have successfully cleared the first stage of the Boss Raid by eliminating the 3 Light Armored Zombies! Your teamwork and skill have set a remarkable example, and you are the first team to achieve this milestone!

Rewards:

Each member of Team 1 will receive a Wooden Treasure Chest and five Spirit Breakthrough Bottles as a reward for your victory! ]

[ Your reward has been transferred to your Inventory ]

[ You have received 200 Experience Points. ]

[ You have received a set of SWAT Uniforms. ]

[ You can now open the Boss Raid Leaderboard. ]

The three of them smiled as soon as they confirmed their rewards.

The Wooden Treasure Chest was their reward for being the first team to clear, while the experience points and uniform were awarded to them for winning the stage.

As for the Leaderboard, they were the only ones there for obvious reasons. Nonetheless, it only shows their Team and their Team Leader’s name.

On the other hand, Shane received an additional message from the system.

[ As the Leader of Team 1, you have the following options:

Rest for 10 minutes: Regain your strength and prepare for the next challenge.

Quit the Boss Raid event: Withdraw from the raid and secure your life.

Continue to the Second Stage: Press onward and face the next challenge head-on! ]

[ You have 10 seconds to decide, or the first option will be selected. ]

’We’re given another option? We can actually rest for 10 minutes… However, there might be a reward if we continue without resting.’ Shane thought to himself as he recalled that there was no such option during the Boss Raid Events in the previous Apocalypses he entered.

Shane didn’t think too long since he also didn’t have time to do so…

He then glanced at his teammates and told them his concern.

”We’re not going to rest… We’ll continue to the Second Stage since we’re in good condition…” Shane said as he didn’t wait for the two to process his words before selecting the option to Continue to the next stage.

[ You have selected to continue the raid. ]

As he saw this message, the two other members were also notified that they were going to the second stage. Anyway, since they weren’t tired or anything, they didn’t really mind if the raid would be quick.

”Alright… Let’s do this…” Diana said.

”It’s up to you, Leader. If you’re confident, just do as you wish.” Sandra with a smile on her face. She would benefit more if their team could really complete some hidden missions. Furthermore, Shane would do most of the work, so it was a win-win for her.

Seeing their positive response, Shane smiled as he checked the other notification that he had ignored…

As they were being transported to the next stage through a strange phenomenon, he read the notification with an elated expression…

’I did it!’

[ You have leveled up. ]

[ Congratulations! You are the first Survivor to reach Level 30! ]

[ You have earned 50 Reputation Points. ]

[ You have obtained 20 Spirit Breakthrough Potions. ]

[ You have obtained 5 Double Experience Potions ]

[ You have obtained a new title: Elite Survivor ]

[ Elite Survivor: The Survivor gains five additional points to Luck and Perception Stat. All Survivor Skills below level 10 will be boosted by an additional level while the title is active.

Requirements: Become the first person to reach Level 30. ]

[ Hint: If a Skill or Talent that blocks the title effect appears, the additional level will disappear. ]

***

In the meantime, while Shane and the others were at their second stage of the Boss Raid Event, the other teams were still dealing with the three Light Armored Zombies.

The Team 5, composed of three unusual members, stood ready for the first stage of the raid.

Travis, the legendary talent holder called Dragon’s Blood and the Clan Leader of the Drakeheart Vanguard, exuded confidence as he had prepared for this event for quite some time.

Beside him was Alex, who possessed the Rare Talent called Leaper, allowing him to leap up to five meters. Lastly, there was Layla, a Master-Grade Telekinesis Talent Holder and a member of the Eclipse Revenant.

As they were transported into the arena, similar in size and setting to Shane’s team, the three Light Armored Zombies awaited them.

The zombies, once SWAT officers, looked at their opponents for a brief moment before their body started moving.

Travis surveyed the scene, his eyes narrowed as he assessed their opponents.

”Stay sharp, both of you. I’ll slow them down,” He instructed the two with a calm voice.

With a swift motion, Travis pulled out three Draconic Blood bottles from his belt… It was much quicker than pulling something out from his System’s Inventory.

The crimson liquid inside seemed to pulse with a life of its own…

He then hurled the bottles at the approaching zombies, and upon impact, the liquid splattered across their armor, emitting a faint, fiery glow. Their light shield also dissipated, making them a lot more vulnerable.

’Perfect…’ Travis smiled as he confirmed that the effect was immediate.

The zombies’ movements became sluggish, and their once-rapid dashes also slowed down. The diluted Draconic Blood’s effect had taken hold, and its mystical properties started hindering their speed and agility.

”Now, Alex, Layla, let’s finish this,” Travis commanded, as he wanted to see their fighting abilities as well. That way, he would have a proper grasp of their strength for the next challenge. After all, he planned to clear five stages of this Boss Raid event!

Alex, with his Leaper talent, moved forward, covering the distance in a single, powerful leap. He landed behind one of the zombies and struck with his Exceptional Grade Dagger.

Thud!