Global Awakening: Apocalypse Ender's Chronicle

Wallace stared at the sculptures surrounding the entrance with growing interest.

He had originally thought Adrian’s Store was simply a shop selling decorative statues, but after learning that the sculptures actually possessed various effects, his attitude immediately changed.

As someone who had traveled between different Apocalypses, Wallace knew better than most people that useful equipment didn’t always have to be a weapon.

Sometimes, a small utility item could be more valuable than a powerful weapon.

Especially when that item could benefit an entire group.

”Then let’s take a look.”

Wallace stepped toward the entrance without hesitation.

Reese and Wade followed him inside.

The interior of Adrian’s Store was much larger than it appeared from the outside.

Several shelves and display platforms filled the spacious room, with sculptures of different sizes arranged throughout the store. Some were small enough to be held in one hand, while others were nearly as tall as a person.

There were sculptures of animals, monsters, humans, plants, strange creatures, and even objects that Wallace couldn’t immediately identify.

Unlike ordinary statues, however, each one seemed to carry a faint energy.

Wallace’s eyes immediately narrowed.

”This is interesting.”

He walked toward a small sculpture depicting a wolf.

The sculpture was only about thirty centimeters tall and appeared to have been carved from a dark gray stone. Its body was covered in intricate details, and even the strands of fur had been carefully sculpted.

Wallace reached out and activated his appraisal ability.

A notification immediately appeared before him.

[ Wolf’s Night Watch ( Uncommon ): A wolf sculpture carved from Spirit Stone. The sculpture retains a trace of the beast’s natural instincts, allowing it to enhance the senses of nearby allies.

Effect Range: 30 meters

Passive Effect: Wolf’s Senses - Slightly increases hearing and smell within the effect range. ]

Wallace gently nodded after seeing this.

”Not bad. Even an Uncommon-Grade sculpture has a decent effect.”

Adrian, who had noticed the customer, continued working on the piece of stone in his hands.

”Most of them are...” He muttered.

Wallace glanced at the wolf sculpture again.

”How long does the effect last? Is it permanent?”

”As long as the sculpture remains undamaged.”

Wallace immediately became more interested.

He picked up another sculpture.

This one depicted a small bird with its wings spread wide.

[ Windwatcher Sculpture ( Uncommon ): A small sculpture carved from Wind-Infused Stone. It continuously senses changes in the surrounding air.

Effect Range: 50 meters

Passive Effect: Wind Sense - Slightly improves awareness of approaching creatures and sudden changes in the surrounding environment. ]

Wallace nodded thoughtfully.

”Useful for sentries.”

He placed it back and picked up another.

This time, it was a small turtle.

[ Stoneback Guardian ( Uncommon ): A sturdy turtle sculpture carved from Earth-Infused Stone. Its stable energy strengthens the defensive instincts of nearby survivors.

Effect Range: 20 meters

Passive Effect: Minor Fortitude - Slightly reduces physical fatigue and increases resistance to minor impacts. ]

Wallace’s expression became even more serious.

He slowly looked around the store.

There were dozens of sculptures here.

If even the Uncommon-Grade sculptures had practical effects like these, then the higher-grade ones were definitely worth examining.

He continued examining the sculptures one by one.

Some were designed for combat while others were clearly meant for shelters.

There was a small fox sculpture that slightly improved movement speed within a limited area.

A deer sculpture that helped reduce exhaustion... A cat sculpture that improved night vision... even a bird sculpture that increased awareness.

There was even a small plant sculpture that slightly improved the recovery speed of nearby plants.

Without a doubt, they were specialized equipment.

”This is actually quite amazing. I want to see anything higher than Uncommon Grade.”

”Of course, you just have to start searching from here.” Adrian said while pointing to where to search for the goods.

Wallace immediately approached the nearest one.

It was a sculpture of a large eagle with its wings spread wide.

Unlike the Uncommon-Grade sculptures, the details on this one were much more refined. Tiny feathers covered its body, and faint lines of energy could be seen running through its wings.

Wallace activated his appraisal.

[ Skywatcher Sculpture ( Rare ): A sculpture created from a high-grade Wind Stone and reinforced with special alloys. The sculpture continuously senses changes in the surrounding atmosphere.

Effect Range: 100 meters

Passive Effects:

Keen Perception: Slightly increases the perception of nearby allies.

Wind Awareness: Detects unusual movements and disturbances in the surrounding air.

Sky’s Guidance: Slightly improves awareness of airborne threats. ]

Wallace’s eyes lit up.

”This one would be perfect for a ship.”

Adrian nodded.

”That’s one of the reasons I made it.”

Wallace immediately turned toward him.

”You made sculptures specifically for ships?”

”I make sculptures for whatever people need.”

Adrian pointed toward another section.

”Those are mostly for ships.”

Wallace quickly walked over.

The sculptures there included fish, whales, sea serpents, birds, anchors, and strange sea creatures.

Wallace’s interest increased even further.

He picked up a sculpture of a small sea serpent.

[ Sea Serpent’s Current ( Rare ): A sea serpent sculpture created from Water-Infused Stone. Its energy resonates with nearby water.

Effect Range: 80 meters

Passive Effects:

Current Sense: Slightly improves the ability to detect changes in surrounding water currents.

Water Flow: Reduces resistance caused by turbulent water around nearby vessels.

Stable Sailing: Slightly improves the stability of nearby ships during rough waves. ]

Wallace stared at the notification for several seconds.

”This...”

He looked at the sculpture again.

”This is exactly what I need. A ship isn’t useful if it can’t travel safely through the ocean. Something like this could be installed on the vessel and provide an effect constantly.”

He continued looking through the Rare-Grade sculptures.

There were sculptures that improved the efficiency of furnaces, reduced the fatigue of workers, enhanced food preservation, improved visibility, increased resistance to cold environments, and even one that helped detect unusual fluctuations in Spirit Energy.

Wallace became increasingly excited.

The more he looked, the more he realized how valuable Adrian’s sculptures could be to the Codebreakers.

Then he noticed another display.

Unlike the previous sections, only a few sculptures were placed there.

Wallace walked over.

”Exceptional Grade?”