2026-03-07 02:08:12Max immediately focused on the panel again, his gaze locking onto the Talent section.
[ Talent: Infinite Cache (SSS) ] SSS? Max felt a surge of excitement rush through him. In almost every game he had ever played, an SSS rating meant the absolute top tier. "Let’s see, then." he muttered, tapping on the talent to read its description. [ Infinite Cache (SSS): You may claim an unlimited number of Caches whenever you wish. There are no limits on frequency, quantity, or category. This talent provides continuous access to resources, guaranteeing that Caches remain available whenever you decide to obtain them. ] Max stared at the words. Even though the name had already hinted at it, seeing the description spelled out still left him stunned. "Unlimited… Caches?" His pulse quickened as the meaning truly settled in. He could hear the thumping of his own heartbeat. This ability… it was incredible. He could claim as many Caches as he wanted—no cooldowns, no restrictions, no caps of any kind. Sure, it didn’t grant him superhuman strength or flashy combat powers, but even so… this was ridiculous. A slow grin spread across his face. "This is insane. Even if it doesn’t boost my strength directly, unlimited supplies… that’s already enough to survive." He clenched his hands, forcing himself to settle down. Now he would have endless access to food, tools, and equipment. It might get repetitive, but that didn’t matter. He could gather resources, prepare in advance, and adjust to whatever came his way. Still, the smile on his face dimmed slightly when he remembered the warning about the upcoming Mech Siege. "Resources alone won’t beat machines," he muttered. "I’ll need weapons… tactics… maybe even allies. I’ve got three days of Beginner Protection to figure something out." Max dismissed the panel, then paused. "...Wait. If it’s truly unlimited, I should test it." [ Cache Selection ] The message appeared the moment he activated his Talent with a thought. A new list unfolded in front of him. [ Basic Cache Selection ] [ Energy Cache ] [ Entertainment Cache ] [ Food Cache ] [ Medical Cache ] [ Shelter Cache ] [ Stealth Cache ] [ Survival Tools Cache ] [ Transport Cache ] [ Water Cache ] [ Weapon Cache ] "Hold on… it says Basic Cache Selection," Max murmured, noticing the phrasing. "Does that mean there are Intermediate or Advanced Caches too?" The idea sparked a bit of hope. After all, if the enemies were A.I. machines—androids or mechanical drones—then fighting them with nothing but a pistol or a hatchet would be incredibly difficult. Still, he quickly selected the weapons pack. [ You have claimed a Weapons Cache (Basic). ] A moment later, the new item appeared inside his inventory. [ Inventory: Survival Tools Cache (Basic) ×1 Weapons Cache (Basic) ×1 ] Max nodded slightly. "It worked… I actually got another one." He crouched down and opened the Survival Tools Cache first, selecting it from his inventory. A prompt appeared immediately. [ Do you want to open the Survival Tools Cache? ] Max tapped yes without hesitation. A faint glow appeared in front of him before solidifying into several objects placed neatly on the ground. The rope was coiled tightly. It looked rough but strong. Max loosened part of it, running his fingers along the fibers as he estimated the length. "So… around ten meters," he muttered. "Not bad." That detail hadn’t been included in the original description. Next, he inspected the thermal blanket. Unfolding it carefully, he realized it was larger than he expected—big enough to wrap around his entire body, maybe even twice. "This could save me during freezing nights," he thought, folding it back into a compact shape. The fire starter came next. It was a small magnesium rod paired with a striker. He weighed it in his hand, imagining the sparks it would produce when scraped. It felt solid. The compass looked exactly how he expected—simple but reliable. Then he examined the pocket knife. With a quick flick, the blade snapped open smoothly, its edge gleaming sharp. Finally, the whistle. He frowned slightly. It might help in emergencies, but using it could also attract unwanted attention—from both survivors and enemies. After that, he opened the Weapons Cache. The first thing he checked was the revolver. "...Well," Max said with a faint, helpless smile. He had been hoping for something more modern—a semi-automatic handgun perhaps—but this would still work. He just needed to watch out for the recoil. Opening the cylinder, he confirmed that six bullets were already loaded, just as the description had stated. Beside it sat a small box of spare ammunition. He counted quickly. "Twelve rounds… not bad." The holster was simple leather, sturdy enough to fasten to his belt. Max slid the revolver inside, adjusting it until it rested snugly against his hip. Lastly, he picked up the hatchet. It was small, but surprisingly heavy. The blade was sharp enough to split wood—or bone. Whoosh! Whoosh! He gave it a few experimental swings before hooking it onto his belt. After that, he tried returning the remaining items to his inventory, but the system stopped him. [ Notice: Items obtained from Caches cannot be returned to Inventory. ] Max rolled his eyes. "So picky…" Still, he glanced down at his pants. Six pockets in total. He distributed the smaller items carefully—the compass and whistle went into his left pocket, while the fire starter and pocket knife went into the right. The rope he looped and secured to his belt. As for the folded thermal blanket, Max decided not to carry it for now. Instead, he placed it carefully on the ground to mark his spawn point. The wind tugged lightly at its edges as if trying to carry it away, so Max crouched and slid part of the blanket beneath a nearby mound of trash. To secure it further, he grabbed a broken chair leg from the garbage heap and pressed it firmly across the top. "There," he muttered. It wasn’t pretty, but at least the blanket wouldn’t blow away or disappear among the shifting piles of trash. Now he had a clear marker showing the exact place where he had first arrived.
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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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