Global Awakening: Apocalypse Ender's Chronicle

Chapter 172: Assistance

Caw! Kru! Kyu!

There, his beloved pets rushed to greet him with their cutest sounds…

The first thing that he noticed was, of course, their size! Their growth was astonishing.

Frostbite, the Frost Wyrm, now boasted a crystalline hide that shimmered like diamonds under the fairy realm's mysterious sun. Its small wings fluttered gently, stirring a cool breeze that carried the scent of winter.

Sylvan, the Basic Spriggan, had sprouted to a decent height, its bark-like skin now etched with glowing runes. Moss and small flowers adorned its shoulders, and its eyes, deep and green, held the wisdom of the forest.

Sparky, the Thunderbird, crackled with electric fervor. Its feathers seemed to be capable of summoning lightning bolts. They sparked with energy, and its eyes flashed with the intensity of a tempest.

Blaze, the Fire Elemental, was a dancing inferno, its form was more defined and fierce. Flames licked at its core, casting a warm, inviting glow, while its movements left trails of embers in the air.

"Awesome… You guys are supposed to be common pets… But you look so awesome now." Shane commented.

When he hatched them, they were only the size of his palm. However, they have already become five times bigger!

Shane then shifted his attention to his side.

There was Emberwing, the Fire Kea. Its plumage was now a brilliant spectrum of reds, oranges, and yellows, like the dying light of a sunset.

It looked really beautiful, and Shane could tell that this bird had really grown a lot, as if it was already two years older!

It then soared above him and circled a few times to show its excitement… Its call was also a melody to Shane's ears.

Before Shane could take it all in, Axis, the Fairy and caretaker of this enchanted land, appeared.

Her wings, delicate and iridescent, fluttered rapidly as she hovered before Shane, a smile gracing her lips.

"Welcome back, Shane," Axis greeted, her voice a chime of crystal bells.

"As you can see, your companions have thrived in this realm, growing beyond the bounds of time as we know it… I'm not sure what kind of enemies you're dealing with in your world right now, but I think they're ready, especially Emberwing… She obtained a few more skills here." Axis said with a hint of smugness on her face. Well, she was certainly proud of the result of her care for Shane's pets.

"Are they ready to fight zombies?" Shane muttered as he felt quite excited to see what they could do.

Shane reached out, his hand brushing against Frostbite's cool scales, feeling the pulse of life beneath. He shared a silent moment with each of his pets, their bond unspoken but as strong as the magic that enveloped them.

In this special land of the Fairy, where a special type of energy called Mana exists, Shane felt that he could do something more in this place.

After checking the abilities of his pets and confirming that they all have the strength needed to help him out in the real world, Shane felt satisfied.

"Can I let them stay here for a little longer? I want to bring them out just before the next Zombie Wave… I want them to be in their full strength." Shane suggested after some thoughts.

"That's fine! I can make them stronger… They might even learn some new skills with my help!" Axis said proudly. She felt like a mother to these mystical creatures as well, so she wanted to make them really strong and survive the apocalypse outside.

"That's good to hear… This time, can you help me with these?" Shane asked as he showed two packs of Random Mutant Vegetable Seeds. It contained 50 seeds in each pack, and he still had three other packs he planned to grow outside. After all, he could only visit this realm every day. He still had to make

"You're finally going to use this land properly… Alright! I will help you plant them!"

Axis said as she excitedly took all two packs of seeds from Shane's hands and opened them…

Then, to Shane's surprise, the tiny Fairy gobbled them all before spewing all the seeds to the ground! They were even all lined up perfectly!

***

Meanwhile, back in the estate, Jaxon's discovery of Shane's absence from the map caused a ripple of concern. He was simply searching for Raze's location when he noticed that the yellow dot representing Shane or the Clan Leader of the Eclipse Revenant disappeared!

"Lyra! Look at the map, Shane was gone!" Jaxon's voice cut through the tranquility of the evening, prompting Lyra to abandon her nourishing soup mid-sip.

"What?!"

Her eyes darted to the map, confirming the yellow dot's disappearance.

"Weird…

She was indeed surprised, but her trust in Shane's capabilities quelled any rising panic.

She immediately checked to see that Shane was still in the chat and friend list! It means that he was still alive!

"Right… He's indeed in the chat… Did he disappear using a special skill? Or maybe it was his talent?" Jaxon murmured as he thought of the possibilities.

"I think it's better to ask someone." Lyra added.

Since they were seeking answers, they turned to Mr. Wadsworth, the butler, whose calm demeanor suggested a man unfazed by the mysteries of their world.

"Mr. Wadsworth, where might Shane be? His presence seems to have vanished from our map…" Lyra inquired, her tone laced with curiosity rather than alarm.

The butler adjusted his glasses, a gesture that seemed to prelude his well-measured words.

"Ah, Master Shane did mention an errand of importance. He shall not return until the stroke of midnight…" he informed them, his voice was as smooth and calm as before.

Jaxon and Lyra exchanged a glance, their curiosity piqued, but their worries were appeased.

They decided to await Shane's return and hoped that he could satisfy their curiosity.

Anyway, once their meal concluded, they approached Mr. Wadsworth again.

"We wish to contribute to the estate. What tasks can we take?" Jaxon asked, his hands ready to work… He didn't want to be a burden on this estate after all.

Furthermore, he felt that there was something terrifying hiding in this estate, and he wanted to investigate a little.