2026-03-07 01:47:03"No freaking way..."
Max stared in disbelief as the world around him dissolved into pure white. He clearly remembered that more than six minutes were still left on the timer! Yet somehow, the system had malfunctioned and locked in the last Apocalypse option he had been examining. For a moment he tried to process what had happened, but he barely had the chance before new messages began appearing in front of him. [ Welcome to the Solvarian Continent ] [ The fate of this continent now rests upon you! Survive, earn the title destined for you, and preserve your own world! ] [ Every Survivor will awaken a Unique Talent that will aid them in survival. ] [ Before you begin, you may select one of the 10 Basic Caches prepared by the Lord of the Realms. ] [ You have 10 minutes to choose. ] [ Energy Cache ] [ Entertainment Cache ] [ Food Cache ] [ Medical Cache ] [ Shelter Cache ] [ Stealth Cache ] [ Survival Tools Cache ] [ Transport Cache ] [ Water Cache ] [ Weapon Cache ] Max frowned as he read through the unfamiliar message. "Solvaria… Unique Talent… and these Caches. But I can only pick one? Out of ten? That’s… harsh." His hands tightened into fists as the reality of the situation settled in. The system had already dragged him into an apocalypse he never wanted. Now it was restricting the one advantage he could bring with him. He had no clue where he would even appear—whether it would be a destroyed city, a forest somewhere, or the middle of a battlefield. At this point, Max had already pieced together the basic concept behind this Apocalypse. It felt like humanity had been thrown into some kind of massive game. People were presented with choices and then transported to another world depending on the apocalypse they selected. The whole thing really did resemble a game system. Then Max suddenly remembered the earlier message mentioning a random starting region. His eyes brightened slightly. ‘Right… a starting region. That probably works like a beginner village or something…’ he thought. If that assumption was correct, then new arrivals should at least have a little breathing room during the early phase of the Apocalypse. At least, that was what he hoped. Besides, the system also mentioned that everyone would awaken a Unique Talent later. For now, all he could do was look forward to that. After steadying himself with a deep breath, Max began evaluating the options one by one. Fortunately, the system included a brief description of each cache’s contents. The information wasn’t very precise about quantities or specifications, but it was enough to understand the general idea. The first option appeared. [ Energy Cache (Basic) Contents: power bank, solar charger, batteries, radio. ] "That might help if I end up somewhere with functioning technology… but if the entire grid is down, it’s useless." Max shook his head. "Way too situational." Honestly, it was hard to imagine anyone picking something like this. The next one appeared. [ Entertainment Cache (Basic) Contents: playing cards, a journal, books, harmonica. ] "Entertainment? During an apocalypse?" Max scoffed. "Sure, mental health is important, but I’d rather not die clutching a harmonica." He moved on immediately. [ Food Cache (Basic) Contents: canned goods, instant noodles, granola bars, tea bags, mayonnaise. ] This time Max paused. Food was no small matter. "Food is essential… but without water, it won’t last long." He frowned. "And mayonnaise? Who even thought that belonged in a survival kit?" Next came another option. [ Medical Cache (Basic) Contents: first aid kit, painkillers, antibiotics, bandages. ] Max gave a small nod. This one was clearly solid. Injuries were unavoidable in situations like this, and having medical supplies could easily mean the difference between life and death. Still… if he only had one choice, he doubted most people would spend it on medicine. He continued reviewing the rest. [ Shelter Cache (Basic) Contents: small tent, sleeping bag, flashlight, thermal blanket, rain poncho. ] [ Stealth Cache (Basic) Contents: camouflage suit, night vision goggles, silencer, smoke grenade. ] [ Survival Tools Cache (Basic) Contents: fire starter, compass, pocket knife, whistle, rope, thermal blanket. ] Seeing these options made Max feel slightly more optimistic. "Now these… these could actually keep someone alive." He studied the shelter and stealth packs carefully. If fighting wasn’t possible, hiding could still work. But camouflage only helped against enemies that relied on sight. If the A.I. used thermal sensors or sound detection, stealth gear might not matter at all. His attention shifted to the survival tools. "Classic survival equipment," Max murmured. "Reliable, but basic. Feels more suited for camping than an apocalypse. Still… better than nothing." He moved on to the next pair. [ Transport Cache (Basic) Contents: folding bicycle, helmet, lock, repair kit. ] [ Water Cache (Basic) Contents: water filter, filled bottles, purification tablets, collapsible bucket. ] Both had their advantages, but something about them felt limited. Even if water was important, it could theoretically be collected through rain or other sources—assuming he didn’t spawn somewhere like a desert. Finally, the last option appeared. [ Weapon Cache (Basic) Contents: revolver with six bullets, holster, extra ammo, hatchet. ] Max stared at the description for several seconds. "Finally… something practical." Then he frowned slightly. "But the extra ammo… how much is that exactly? Once it runs out, all I’ll have left is the hatchet. That’s more of a short-term advantage." Still, Max couldn’t deny how valuable a gun could be. If he ran into other Survivors who had chosen the same Apocalypse, conflict would almost certainly happen. In many situations, having a firearm could determine who walked away alive. But every cache had its own drawbacks. "Tsk… why only one?" Max muttered under his breath. "One wrong decision and I’m dead before I even get started." The countdown continued to drop. 00:06:12. Frustration crept into his chest. "Damn it. I don’t even know what kind of environment I’ll spawn into. Choosing blindly is the worst part." If the timer expired before he selected a cache, there was a real chance he would start with nothing at all. And that would be even worse. So after spending a few more minutes thinking it over, Max finally made up his mind. "Well… looks like I’m picking you then…”
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Heavy blades tore through steel while mounted cannons blasted holes through nearby structures. The impacts, shook walls and sent pieces of scrap metal flying through the air.Then people began dying.Guards screamed as the Reapers cut through their positions, blood spreading across the ground as bodies fell.Tianna gritted her teeth.“Keep fighting! They’re slow! We can overwhelm them!”More grenades flew across the battlefield. Smoke covered the ground while fire and explosions erupted from every direction. The defenders fought desperately to prevent the machines from reaching the inner areas of the shelter.One Reaper reached the mess hall, only for its foot to become trapped in a weighted net.Zayne immediately took advantage of this. He fired a grenade launcher directly into its chest.Boom!The explosion tore through its armor and sent the Reaper crashing into the pit. Yet even after taking the blast, the machine remained active. Its optics still glowed while its arms clawed agai
Chapter 320
Crash!A massive explosion shook the ground as the serpent-like vessel slammed into the Advanced Barrier System. The protective dome flashed violently under the impact before cracking apart and collapsing into nothing.“No way…”“It’s destroyed!”“Careful! Look above!”The serpent itself could not survive the collision either. Its segmented body broke apart in the blast, sending pieces of metal across the battlefield. The damage, however, had already been done. New Ark-45 had lost its barrier, leaving the shelter exposed to anything that could reach it from the air.Tianna’s expression turned grim. Without the barrier, there was nothing stopping flying vessels from entering the shelter directly. Their available weapons were limited to rifles, pistols, grenade launchers, portable disruptor units, and the traps scattered around the perimeter. None of those were designed for proper anti-aircraft combat. Their only real advantage came from the plasma rifles carried by the modified Reapers
Chapter 319
As it drew closer, Tianna realized it was unlike anything they had encountered before.This was something entirely new.The vessel moved through the sky like a giant mechanical serpent. Its body was long and segmented, each section connected by flexible joints and covered in overlapping metal scales. Even more disturbing were the five humanoid figures clinging to its back.They looked like armored Reapers riding the enormous flying serpent.Tianna’s expression changed. “What in the world…”Zayne frowned as he studied the strange vessel. He could not tell whether it was simply a transportation device or another mechanical creature capable of attacking them.“Doesn’t matter what it’s called. It’s coming for us!”The serpent suddenly dipped lower and accelerated toward the shelter.As soon as it crossed into range, the Advanced Barrier System activated.Bam!A shimmering dome of energy erupted around New Ark-45. The serpent slammed into the barrier with tremendous force, its body bucklin
Chapter 318
Meanwhile, over the continent of Versailles, the crimson sky remained stretched across the heavens like an open wound that refused to heal. The people of New Ark-45 had spent an entire day beneath it, yet they still could not become accustomed to the sight. A day had passed since the colossal mechanical structures appeared in the distance, and although they had not moved, their presence kept the defenders on edge. Nobody knew what they were capable of. Would they release enormous humanoid machines from the sky? Could they deploy dozens of Dragoons at once? The defenders had no answers, and that uncertainty was almost as frightening as the machines themselves.Tianna stood atop one of the watchtowers, her gaze fixed on the distant horizon. New Ark-45 had brought out every telescope and pair of binoculars available from Max’s Caches. Some of the telescopes were old relics recovered from abandoned observatories, while others had been salvaged during scavenger missions. Scouts took turns
Chapter 317
Max did not leave immediately after completing his final purchase. Instead, he turned his attention toward the four super soldiers and the child. He had bought them, but that did not mean he knew anything about the people who would now be living in his shelter.He introduced himself first.“I’m Max. You’re mine now, but not as slaves. You’ll fight with me, and I’ll make sure you live.”The four soldiers did not immediately trust him. Their expressions remained cautious, but after a moment, they began introducing themselves.The broadest of the four spoke first. “I am Draxen.”The man with long gray hair followed. “Call me Castor.”The third had a scar running across his jaw. “Korval.”The last man gave only his name. “Serric.”Max nodded as he memorized each one. They were no longer nameless soldiers he had purchased from an auction. They were Draxen, Castor, Korval, and Serric, four men who had survived long enough to become super soldiers and whom Max now intended to keep alive.He
Chapter 316
Max studied the young man with renewed curiosity. What shocked him was not that the boy was being sold at an auction, but the nature of his gene. It was an extraordinary ability, one that could protect the boy from mutation and allow him to return to his original human form regardless of how many modifications were forced onto his body. A safeguard like that was incredibly rare, and in the hands of someone cruel, its value could be exploited endlessly. Max could already think of several ways a twisted person might use the boy if they had no concern for his well-being.Looking around the hall, however, Max noticed the reactions of several elderly men and middle-aged women. Their expressions made it clear that the boy was not being purchased out of kindness. Whatever intentions they had, Max had no doubt the child would suffer if he fell into the wrong hands. He could not simply stand by and let that happen. “Whatever… I still have a couple of thousand,” Max muttered to himself before r
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