Global Awakening: Apocalypse Ender's Chronicle

The flower may have a very dumb name, but its effect was undeniably good.

As for the Moonbell Cap, Stormroot Sapling, Whisperthistle, and Thick Melon, Shane found them unusual but with reasonable effects.

What he especially liked about them was the fact that he could harvest their fruits or leaves multiple times and plant their seeds again.

”Axis… You should know this already, but can you try to multiply them?” Shane said.

”You want me to take their seeds and plant more of them? That’s easy. You’ll see a bunch of them once you come back.” Axis replied enthusiastically.

”That’s what I like to hear.” Shane nodded as he knew that he still had some time before harvesting them.

For now, he had to focus on other crops that Axis had harvested for him.

Then, as they toured the realm, Axis suddenly dragged Shane to Mana Lake, where the water still shimmered because of the Mana Crystal at the bottom.

However, what Axis wanted to show was the fish.

”Look! The lake has grown bigger and there are more fish!”

Previously, they only caught Silver Fish, Emberfish Trout, Misty Koi, and Troll Catfish… However, as Shane observed the lake that had gone larger, he also noticed a couple of new species.

[ Jade Eel: A serpentine fish with jade-like skin. Its eyes glow an eerie violet to confuse its target.

Effects: When consumed raw, it grants Underwater Breathing (30 minutes) and +15% Dark Vision. Can be refined into Jade Ink, used to write mystical scrolls. ]

”What?” Shane was shocked as soon as he saw this. This was an effect he had never seen before. Underwater Breathing was already an awesome ability, but the Jade Ink tells him that it would create an even better effect.

For sure, Aya would love this.

Then, Shane focused on the other fish in the lake.

[ Dreamfin Carp: A pale gold fish with fins like liquid silk. It doesn’t smell good.

Effects: Consuming it before sleep induces Lucid Dreaming, allowing the eater to recover mental fatigue 50% faster. Its essence is a key ingredient in memory-enhancing potions and anti-nightmare elixirs. ]

”This… isn’t that great.” Shane muttered as he read its effects.

Of course, he wasn’t too disappointed as he already expected that not everything he could get here would be useful outside this realm.

Nonetheless, he was hesitant to order Axis to kill all Dreamfin Carp…

”Axis, this carp has good effects but I don’t need them for now. Can you try to control their population? We don’t need too many of them.” Shane said.

”Ohhh… That’s possible… Should we just keep two of them around?” Axis replied.

”That would be great.” Shane replied as if it sounded reasonable.

”Still... Did you feed them something weird?” Shane suddenly asked as he saw the fish seemingly looking better than before.

Axis, on the other hand, grinned after hearing this... ”Maybe a little World Tree sap.”

Shane’s eyes lit up as he glanced at the World Tree… He didn’t expect it to have such an effect. This Fairy truly knows better.

Then, Shane couldn’t help but touch the pendant of his necklace. It was an item he obtained after completing his Fairy Realm’s memories.

[ Verdant Heartstone Pendant: A pendant carved from the heart of the World Tree itself, this artifact enhances mana regeneration and grants a deep connection to nature. It allows the wearer to summon powerful nature-based constructs, such as vine walls, thorn whips, or sentient treants. It also provides immunity to most poisons and disease effects. ]

This was an item he received together with the Warden’s Talisman, and the Mythic Bow – Sylph’s Whisper.

”Axis… Do you think that getting some World Tree Sap on this pendant will enhance its effects?” Shane suddenly asked. Well, it was free to ask.

Axis then took a closer look at the pendant and smiled.

”It’s already a powerful pendant, Lord Survivor! However, every time you enter this place, the Pendant’s effect will slowly get stronger…”

”Really? Should I leave it here for some time?” Shane asked.

”Mhmmm… I can’t guarantee, but it might bring unexpected results.” Axis replied honestly.

”Alright… Take care of it.” Shane said as he removed the necklace and handed it to the fairy.

***

With his inventory now stocked with mutant vegetables, mana-infused fish, and glittering Mana Crystals, Shane still had plenty of time left in the Fairy Realm.

He turned to Axis, who was buzzing around his head like an overexcited firefly.

”Right, we have honey bees in the forest now… I’m sure you harvested some.” Shane said. ”Where’s the stash?”

Axis gasped… ”Oh! You only gave me 20 jars to store them! Here, come!”

She excitedly said before leading Shane to the back of the warehouse, where ten jars of honey were located.

Needless to say, Shane stored all of them.

”Where’s the other ten?” Shane asked.

”Let’s visit the forest now.” Axis invited to which Shane complied. He had plenty of time anyway.

Just like that, Axis zipped off toward the dense forest…

Shane followed without a word, and as they got closer, his boots started sinking slightly into the soft, moss-covered earth.

This place seemed to really have healthy soil…

’Should I take some of them and bring them to the farm?’ Shane considered for a moment. However, he felt that the outside world lacked mana, so the healthy soil would probably not last that long.

***

Within the forest, the scent of wildflowers, damp soil, and something sweet entered his nose…

The Golden Glade, which Axis liked to call, was where the honey bees could be found.

Before going there, however, Shane appreciated the place as he saw fireflies, giant mushrooms, small insects, and animals living in this small ecosystem…

However, what Shane really liked was the presence of the tiny forest sprites… These sprites were like shy, rabbit-like creatures with antlers made of twigs. However, as Shane got closer, they immediately scurried away.

And then there were the bees.

Not ordinary bees.

These were Mana Bees. They had bodies shining like liquid gold, and despite being small, Shane could sense Mana on each of them.

They drifted between enormous, hexagonal hives suspended from the trees…

”Ta-da!” Axis gestured grandly at a hollowed-out oak, inside which sat another ten jars of radiant honey, similar to what he had just taken in the warehouse.

”Sunbloom Honey! Only the best for my Lord!”

Shane picked up a jar, and examined it.

”They looked good… Right, I haven’t tasted them yet.”

Axis grinned. ”Eat a spoonful, and you’ll see!”

Shane nodded as he complied. The moment the honey touched his tongue, warmth spread through his veins—and suddenly, his fatigue evaporated.

He then appraised the honey.

[ Sunbloom Honey: A sweet mystical honey from mystical bees within a mystical realm.

Effect: +30% Stamina Regeneration for 1 hour, +50% Satiety for 12 hours. ]

”Huh.” Shane licked the spoon clean. ”Not bad.”

He already has seven stamina recovery items but getting another one wasn’t a bad thing. Furthermore, this one had a sweet taste and he wouldn’t get bored of it.

Axis puffed up proudly. ”I told you! Now, let’s get the rest—”

A sudden giggle interrupted her.

Then another.

And another.

Shane raised his eyebrows as he heard the giggles around them.

”Axis.”

”Oh! Don’t worry!” She fluttered in a circle. ”That’s just the pixies!”

”Pixies?” Shane repeated as he observed the surroundings.

From behind flower petals, under mushroom caps, and even inside the hollows of trees, tiny figures started emerging…

Pixies.

This wasn’t his first time seeing them since in his previous life, he also had a few encounters with them. Nonetheless, all he knew about them was the fact that they liked to live in the forest and play around every day.

During the Fairy Realm Apocalypse, they weren’t even a threat to humanity. The most they could do was pull some pranks.

Anyway, they were no taller than Axis, but far more numerous. There were dozens of them, and their wings reflected every color of the rainbow.

They darted through the air like living confetti and seemed to be excited for some reason.

Soon, one—a bold little thing with violet wings—flew right up to Shane’s face and poked his nose.

”You’re big,” She said…

Another, this one green-winged and freckled, tugged at his sleeve. ”Do a trick!”

Shane stared. ”Axis. Why are there pixies?”

Axis shrugged. ”They’ve always been here. They just hide most of the time…”

The violet pixie—apparently their leader—crossed her arms. ”We help! We pollinate the special flowers! We keep the mean bugs away!” She glared at Shane. ”Do you pollinate? Hmm?”

Shane, for once, had no retort.

The pixies, it turned out, were more than just whimsical pests.

They guarded the rarest plants in the forest.

Their magic dust accelerated crop growth.

They could communicate with animals, even the stubborn Mana Bees.

But they wanted something in return.

”We need shiny things!” the violet pixie demanded, hovering inches from Shane’s face. ”Not boring shiny! Fun shiny!”

Shane then looked at Axis, as he was a bit clueless now.

”I gave them Mana Crystals before I got those jars.” Axis replied with a chuckle.