Global Awakening: Apocalypse Ender's Chronicle

After defeating the skeletons, Shane’s mind was already thinking about the next test in his mind. Stormbreaker had shown its destructive potential, but now he wanted to feel the weight of his Swordmaster’s Domain in action.

He already possessed formidable skills that were related to sword-wielding.

[ Armament Expert Skill Lv10 (Max): Provides 20% enhanced damage, tactical maneuvering, and versatile combat style when using various weapons, including ropes and axes. Grants improved adaptability in switching between weapon types during combat. Increases efficiency in exploiting enemy weaknesses through unconventional weapon use.

[ Sword Mastery Lv10 (Max): Grants supreme proficiency with bladed weapons, enabling advanced techniques such as parries, counters, and combo attacks, increasing overall damage output. Enhances consistency in sword strikes, reducing stamina consumption during extended battles. Allows continuous integration of sword techniques into complex combat sequences. ]

Then, he had Sword Skills like [ Horizontal Slash Lv10 (Max) ], [ Double Thrust Lv10 (Max) ], and others that formed the backbone of his swordplay in his Skills List...

But this new Talent was different. It wasn’t just another skill... It was a battlefield aura, a domain that gives him control and dominance. He needed to see how it interacted with his existing mastery.

Shane turned to Asad, who was still standing nearby, observing him silently...

”Asad,” Shane said with a smile...

”Summon your strongest Doom Knight. I want to test my sword abilities properly.”

Asad’s brows rose. ”The Doom Knight? You’re serious?”

Shane nodded. ”If Swordmaster’s Domain is worth its grade, I need to see it against something that can fight back. Skeletons are too weak for this test.”

Asad smirked, clearly intrigued. ”Fine. Don’t blame me if it crushes you.”

He raised his staff, and dark energy swirled around him like a storm. The air suddenly turned colder as the training space was immediately filled with necrotic power that condensed into a single point.

Then, with a roar, a towering figure emerged.

”This is different from the ones I summon through my Grimoire... Be careful.” Asad said. He was filled with confidence since he knew that this Doom Knight cost him 1,200 Spirit Points to summon.

It was about four times more expensive than a normal Doom Knight’s cost!

Of course, it still looked the same with blackened armor on its body and trails of moving darkness emanating from it.

However, its eyes burned crimson, and Shane could tell that it was very intelligent compared to normal undead summons...

Then, in its gauntleted hands, it carried a greatsword nearly as tall as Shane himself.

”Doom Knight... It lives up to its reputation... That looks menacing.” Shane commented. It was his genuine reaction since this was his first time fighting against it.

It was no wonder that Asad managed to become an independent Survivor for a long time until he was able to recruit him.

The creature’s presence was suffocating, its aura was actually pressing down like a physical weight. Even Asad stepped back, letting the monster take center stage.

”This is what I need...”

Shane exhaled as he steadied his grip on his blade.

’Perfect. This is exactly the opponent I need.’

At this time, he was using a blade crafted by Elven’s Blacksmiths...

It was a weapon unlike any ordinary steel, forged from the rare and mystical Manasteel, a material that should only exist in the Fairy Realm...

[ Moonveil Manablade ( Epic ): Forged from Manasteel by Elven Blacksmiths, this sword channels mana to enhance combat performance. It strengthens the connection between the wielder’s physical strikes and their inner mana flow, allowing smoother execution of advanced techniques. Its construction also reduces stamina drain.

Effects:

+15% Attack Speed

+25% Sword Skill Damage

+10% Mana Efficiency when using sword‑related skills

Special Effects:

Mana Edge (Passive): Sword skills deal an additional 10% bonus damage.

Stamina Flow (Passive): Reduces stamina consumption by 10% when performing sword skills. ]

As he drew his sword, the surrounding air suddenly changed...

His Swordmaster’s Domain Talent was immediately triggered.

A subtle pressure radiated outward from Shane. It was invisible yet undeniable.

His body felt lighter, his movements felt a lot easier and just like that, strength surged through his muscles...

He tried swinging his swords, and it was as if agility flowed into his limbs, and every swing of his sword seemed too easy and perfect...

Shane smirked as he felt the difference.

’Yes... this is it. My domain. My battlefield.’

The Doom Knight roared and charged, its greatsword was raised high and it cleaved downward...

Shane stepped into the strike and decided to meet the sword with his own.

[ Horizontal Slash Lv10 ]

Steel met steel...

Boom!

Sparks flew as Shane’s enhanced strength pushed back against the monster’s raw power.

The aura of Swordmaster’s Domain amplified his swing, the cutting edge also bit deeper than usual. The Doom Knight staggered, and it was definitely surprised by the strength that came from a small human.

Shane pressed forward and used Double Thrust.

His blade struck in rapid succession, piercing gaps in the armor. The Doom Knight wasn’t injured, but it retaliated with a sweeping strike meant to crush him. Shane turned and used his sword to make a perfect parry.

Thud!

The redirected force left the Doom Knight open, and Shane’s sword carved across its chest. The aura extended his reach, and the blade’s energy sliced two meters beyond its edge. Even though the monster tried to step back, the extended cut still landed, leaving a glowing mark across its armor!

Shane was filled with satisfaction...

’Domain Sever will be devastating if I time it right.’

If he were fighting a human, the strike was definitely considered a fatal blow. However, against undead creatures who don’t feel pain or get tired, it was not enough.

The Doom Knight roared again and this time, its greatsword started emitting a huge amount of dark energy. It was aiming to overwhelm him.

However, Shane just planted his feet on the ground and prepared to take the attack head-on!

”Come! Doom Knight... Show me everything you’ve got!” Shane shouted as his eyes widened after seeing the Doom Knight summon a Flaming Skeleton Horse