Global Awakening: Apocalypse Ender's Chronicle

A few moments ago, the inspection had actually begun smoothly.

One by one, the caravan members entered the tent, and physicians started checking their eyes, skin, and pulse while Warden Units scanned for traces of infection...

Well, the various devices that other shelters used to find those infected weren’t being used here just yet due to limited supply.

Still, these physicians were experts, and the Warden Units could also help with a thorough inspection.

Aside from that, crates were carefully pried open, barrels tapped, and the routine felt almost natural...

The survivors watching from after began to relax, convinced this caravan would pass without incident.

Then it happened.

One of the escort warriors stepped forward, his arm bandaged hastily beneath his sleeve. The physician didn’t think much as he started reaching to examine the wound.

After all, many of the guards were actually injured for various reasons. It was more difficult to maintain an uninjured body in this Apocalypse. Then, since the man didn’t have violet veins, darkening skin, red eyes, ragged breathing, and other signs of infection, the physician was calm.

Well, even if the man was infected, it must be a weak infection, and they had the time to use Aegis V2 Serum, Super Soldiers Serum, or maybe the improved Z-Virus Stabilizer might even be enough to suppress it.

However, the moment he tried to reach for the bandaged wound, panic surged through the man’s eyes. He wasn’t thinking clearly...

Apparently, he believed that the discovery of his deep wound meant death, that infection was a death sentence.

Unfortunately, he had no idea that Blue Haven already possessed the cure.

Driven by fear, he lashed out.

A knife flashed, pressed against the physician’s throat.

It happened so quickly, as if the man used a Survivor Skill to attack!

Gasps erupted from the crowd, and the tent fell into chaos.

But the attack lasted only seconds.

A Super Soldier moved with inhuman speed, seizing the man’s wrist and forcing him to the ground.

Bang!

The blade clattered away, and the physician collapsed, blood spilling from the wound.

Without hesitation, another physician rushed forward, pulling out a vial of the precious Aegis V2 Serum.

”I told you... You should bring the Token always!”

The other physician said as the glowing liquid was injected into the dying man, and within moments his breathing steadied, the possible infection wasn’t just halted, it also cured the man’s body! The Aegis V2 Serum was too strong.

However, it didn’t end there as he quickly gave his Token with the Aura Sentinel Skill and triggered it.

Suddenly, a wave of energy passed through the man’s body, healing him immediately.

Just like that, after seeing that the physician had recovered, relief rippled through the tent, including the members of the Caravan!

After all, they knew that if that physician really died, they would get involved, and there was no saving it!

”Ahhh! No! Sorry! Don’t kill me! Let go of me! I will leave this place!”

The attacker struggled, refusing to be captured, but the Super Soldier’s grip was absolute. He was pinned, suppressed, and dragged aside.

Outside, Warden Units raised their weapons, and suddenly every member of the caravan found themselves staring down gun barrels...

Yes, there was no way they’d be treated well after that.

Brock, the caravan leader, froze in horror. He could understand Fiona’s decision as well.

His face drained of color as he knew how quickly things had spiraled. Still, as the leader, he must fixed this issue.

He stepped forward with his hands raised and spoke with a trembling voice.

”Please! This was not my doing! I swear, I had no idea. That man acted on his own. We came here to trade, not to harm anyone. I would never risk my people, never risk your shelter. Please believe me!”

His words rang with desperation, but Fiona knew that Shane wouldn’t easily let this thing go...

She had heard about Shane’s enemies, and they were powerful ones. The Overlord Clan was among them, and Fiona despised them as well. They had hunted her before, and she knew they would never stop.

She studied Brock carefully... Soon, her rats moved and silently surrounded the group...

Was this caravan truly innocent, or was it a ploy?

After ensuring the caravan was fully secured with the rat’s help, and the physicians confirmed no further infections, Fiona withdrew to the ramparts.

She opened the system’s chat interface to contact Shane.

[ Fiona: Shane. We had an incident. One of the caravan escorts panicked during inspection and attacked a physician. He was infected but already cured... The physician survived as well. The attacker has been suppressed, and the caravan leader, Brock, claims innocence. He swears it was the man’s doing alone. But I don’t trust it. Could be Overlord Clan influence. What do you think I should do? ]

The message was sent, and Fiona waited.

***

In the meantime, while Fiona was dealing with the caravan incident, Shane was far away, occupied with matters of his own.

The palm-sized fairy, Axis, fluttered beside him...

”Whoa~ Boss Shane, show me everything,” she insisted...

They were in the New Genesis Shelter, a place that had grown into their main production hub.

Axis wanted to see not only the factory where Mech Frames and Warden Units were being assembled, but also the Elves who had pledged themselves under Shane’s care.

This time, Shane had brought her to the production floor of the VALIANT Series Mech, specifically the Skybreaker line.

Although the air here was filled with the scent of metal and oil, Axis didn’t mind.

She even liked looking at the sparks brought by the Super Soldier who was welding something...

The Skybreaker Mech was unlike the ground-based frames or the Aegis Mech.

It may not have wings, but it could fly with its propulsion technology. It had twin thruster pods mounted along the back, stabilizers integrated into the legs and shoulders, and a special core at its center to balance lift and maneuverability. It was a war machine designed to hover, ascend, and unleash destruction from above...

Shane was proud of this tech...

Axis zipped around the production floor.

”Awesome machinery! Can you bring one to the Fairy Realm? Maybe the World Tree can give life to it.”