Global Awakening: Apocalypse Ender's Chronicle

The next day came quickly, and the 24 hours given to them for preparation had almost ended.

All 10,000 Survivors selected to attend the Global Auction Event were ready.

"Arial… I'll leave the New Genesis Shelter to you. Make sure that everything's alright until I return." Shane said to Arial, the hybrid human commanding the whole shelter.

"I understand, Commander… Leave it all to me!" Arial replied as he was confident to do just that.

As a matter of fact, even if the shelter was attacked by the Vampires, he was confident that the Mech Frames and Warden Units he could control would be more than enough to deal with such.

Shane then messaged the various people who would be left behind within the shelter and reminded them not to conduct and adventuring or Zombie Raid until their core members returned.

After all, he knew very well from his experience that a surprise attack would happen once they left this place…

The Wild Shelters or Necromancers who had been biding their time would surely make their move once they disappeared.

Soon, Shane was ready…

He was now fully covered in his Bio-Armor Set. The armor hid every part of his body, including his face, leaving no clue to his identity.

This was the same for most members of his clan, who were selected to participate in the event.

Tundra wore the Unchained Set, the same armor he obtained after defeating the Zombie Lord, Dreadmaw the Unchained.

The rough armor and its frost-covered chains still carried the presence of the powerful monster it came from.

Raze, on the other hand, wore her Epic-Grade Dragon Knight Set. She had a Legendary version, but chose not to use it. The Epic-Grade set was more than enough for the auction, and it helped her avoid unnecessary attention.

She also had several Zombie Lord sets that she could use, but in the end, she wanted something that would still give a clue about her identity. She wasn't like Shane, who was extremely popular after all.

Even if she was recognized, it didn't really matter to her.

Other strong members of the clan were also equipped with sets that covered their faces. Some came from Zombie Lord drops, others from rare Treasure Chests, and some were made by their hired crafters. Regardless of the source, the purpose was the same—to hide their identities and prevent others from easily knowing their affiliation.

When the last second of the countdown ended, the 10,000 Survivors or so had been swiftly transported to another space.

[ Welcome to the Global Auction Events! ]

[ Survivors, the time has come. Across the world, 10,000 chosen individuals have been transported into the heart of the Global Auction Event. Here, fortune, strategy, and bravery will decide the victors. Four distinct auction experiences now await you. Read carefully—every second matters. ]

As soon as this message came up, the first thing they took note of was the fact that there were now four events. Many of them couldn't help but feel curious about it.

[ 1. Market Bazaar Bidding

Location: The expansive open-air Market District.

Overview: Rows of stalls display a diverse array of goods—from rare materials to unique gear. Stroll through, inspect, and decide.

Procedure: Place bids freely on any stall item. Multiple bids are allowed simultaneously.

Duration: Each item's bidding window lasts 2 hours or more from the moment it is listed.

Winning Condition: The highest bid at the close secures the item. ]

[ 2. Grand Auction Hall Gala (Main Event)

Location: The majestic Grand Auction Hall.

Overview: The centerpiece of the entire gathering, featuring 200 premium and extraordinary items.

Start Time: 1300 hours, System Standard Time.

Duration: 6 hours of high-stakes bidding.

Participation: Open to all 10,000 Survivors ]

[ 3. Survivor's Exchange

Location: The Exchange Wing, directly connected to the Auction Hall.

Overview: Open 24 hours. A marketplace for Survivor-to-Survivor transactions. Sell or acquire unique treasures directly from your peers.

Registration: Any Survivor may list their personal items for auction. Once registered, items are instantly included in the Exchange Catalog.

Bidding Duration: 1 hour per item. ]

[ 4. The Apex Auction — Invitation Only (New)

Access Requirement: Only Survivors who have accumulated at least 300,000 Points may participate.

Location: The private Apex Chamber, concealed from general attendees.

Overview: This exclusive event features Legendary Items, Tier-5 Materials, and mysterious items never before seen in public auctions. Strategic secrecy is important, so participants are strongly advised to mask their identities.

Format: Limited-item rotation, with a 10-minute bidding period per slot to ensure decisive exchanges.

Perk: Winners gain Priority Acquisition Rights—a 5-minute private inspection of the item before payment.

Warning: Attempting to grant access to unqualified individuals will result in immediate disqualification from all auction events. ]

"This is new…" Shane muttered as he read the information up to here. This Apex Auction seemed really important. He couldn't help but look forward to this event.

After all, he had a feeling that the mysterious items never before seen in the public auctions might actually be Mythic Items.

Although it could be some other things as well, it would be great if he could get something like that in this place.

In any case, the notification didn't end there as the system explained more about the rules of this event.

Well, there are many participants today who may not have been part of the regional auction event before, so it was quite understandable.

[ General Auction Rules & Notes:

Bidding Increments: Minimum and maximum increments vary per item—check before placing a bid.

Payment: All winning bids must be settled instantly in System Points or approved Currency.

Collection: Depending on your location, won items can be collected at the Designated Retrieval Zone or from the store owner themselves. Apex Auction items are delivered directly to the winner's personal inventory after confirmation.

Security: Any attempt to disrupt bidding or interfere with other Survivors will trigger immediate System Enforcement. ]

[ Survivors… The Global Auction begins now. Bid wisely, bid boldly. ]

As soon as the message disappeared, the ten thousand Survivors finally realized that they had just entered a huge plaza!