Global Awakening: Apocalypse Ender's Chronicle

Five years later, the Fairy Queen herself approached Shane with a solemn look on her face… This was after she learned that Shane was planning to return to the past.

After some consideration, she talked about killing her first saying that it was for the sake of the realm itself.

"You have to kill me… before going back." She said.

As Shane recalled the memories, he finally realized how he ended up clearing this Apocalypse after so many years. It seemed that it was inevitable.

Apparently, the queen explained that the longer the realms remained merged, the more unstable they would become. If something happened to her, Shane might not have a chance to clear the Apocalypse.

She actually knew that the system was designed to push its participants toward a climactic end. If Shane did not act, the apocalypse would never truly end, and the higher beings would eventually intervene, obliterating everything.

After saying this much, Shane reluctantly agreed. However, he didn't do it immediately as he made a lot of preparations.

To be exact, even the Queen had to prepare a lot of things on her side.

Furthermore, she actually didn't stop imparting knowledge to Shane.

The Queen continuously taught him forbidden techniques, ancient spells, various things related to their realm, and even bits of knowledge related to the gods of the higher realms. However, the knowledge came with a cost.

She warned Shane that his human mind, no matter how strong, could not bear the weight of such immense knowledge and power if he returned to the past which was a weak version of himself.

Indeed, Shane's past body would certainly be very weak.

He risked losing his sanity or, worse, his soul.

To protect him, they devised a plan to seal his memories and abilities, allowing him to reclaim them gradually in his past life.

And, to Shane's surprise, the system that had been silent for so many years triggered a quest to seal his memories!

'No wonder the system even rewarded me with some changes in my body like the Nano Restoration… It wasn't something that could be obtained just by regaining memories. So it was really acknowledged by the system, huh…' Shane mused to himself as some questions in his mind were finally answered.

Then, with Shane, A.I. Cloud, and the Queen working together, Shane started to seal a few of his memories to try it first. Then, he planned to seal the rest of his memories once he killed the Queen.

The day of his mission to kill the Queen finally arrived.

The Queen did not resist as Shane killed her with his blade so swiftly without letting her feel any pain...

Needless to say, Shane would not be able to do this so easily unless the Fairy Queen dropped her defenses. After all, if the Fairy Queen resisted, there was no way his Mythic Grade blade would be able to easily pass through. At the very least, it would take him a dozen strikes to break her defense.

"We will meet again…" Shane muttered as she watched her body dissolve into pure light… Just like a true fairy, her essence merged with the world one last time.

After this Shane also received a familiar message. It was quite similar to the one he received before.

[ Achievement Recognized ]

[ You have successfully cleared the Fairy Realm Apocalypse. ]

The text shimmered briefly before expanding into a more detailed message.

[ Reward Unlocked: Opportunity to Ascend to the Higher Realm. ]

[ Due to the nature of the apocalypse's conclusion, your ascension ranking has been evaluated. ]

[ Final Ranking: Squire-Class ]

"What the… It's worse than the A.I. Rebellion's result?!" Shane couldn't help but explain upon seeing the final ranking.

At the last apocalypse, he at least gained Knight-Class Ranking!

However, he was only a squire here! Needless to say, the next item rewards would definitely not be as good as the previous one.

[ Squire-Class Rewards Include:

-Squire's Veil: A minor defensive artifact that grants limited protection against basic magical attacks.

-Frosted Iron Dagger: A low-tier weapon imbued with cold energy, capable of slowing enemies with minor frost damage.

-Novice Aura Core: Boosts physical strength and energy reserves by 15%.]

Of course, these items were still precious objects that could be used in the higher realm. However, Shane was expecting something more.

[ Ascension to the Higher Realm grants access to new resources, and opportunities. Your rank will determine your standing upon entry. This is a one-time offer. Decline, and you forfeit ascension. ]

Shane read this and also saw the question of whether he wanted to accept the ascension or decline it.

Shane sighed and decided not to accept it.

Instead, he proceeded with the sealing of his memories so he could safely go back to the past.

After that, Shane turned to Cloud, his ever-faithful A.I. companion, and provided him with a series of instructions. Especially about the vampire, which could mess up the whole situation in the Apocalypse.

Then, using the Aevum's Bind, the bracelet gifted to him by his grandfather, Shane initiated the process of regression.

With the system's acknowledgment and help, he was ensured that the bracelet would carry not just his soul but also some of his titles, talents, and even the memory spheres to be sent to his inventory.

Though it was a pity he couldn't bring his immense wealth, he knew that he'd be able to obtain more once he returned to the past and obtained all the memories he needed.

Cloud, programmed to remain with him across time, received detailed instructions. Shane trusted that Cloud would assist him as he regained his memories and strength.

As the mysterious item took effect, Shane felt his mind fracturing, his memories fragmenting into countless shards…

Shane opened his eyes, now fully aware of his situation. The final memory sphere had unlocked the truth of his past…

"I'm the protagonist… No doubt about that." Shane muttered to himself as he soon received several messages from the system about the Survivor Skills that were returning to him.

After this, Shane received the next series of notifications.

[ The Awakening ]

[ Congratulations! Full Integration Achieved! ]
Find your next adventure on empire

[ You have unlocked the following benefits as a result of your integration with your past self: ]

-Memory Reclamation: Complete access to your past experiences and knowledge from the A.I. Rebellion Apocalypse.

-Skill Restoration: All skills acquired in your previous lives are now restored at Level 1.

-Power Reclamation: Your previous strength and energy levels are fully restored.

-Soulbound Item Retrieval: Soulbound items from your past lives have been re-manifested in your possession. ]

Shane nodded after seeing this. Thankfully, the Soulbound Items he had were back!

Since he stayed a lot longer in the Fairly Realm and had a better connection with strong existences there, he had more items to bring back!

He was more excited about these items returning to him!

[ Item Retrieved: Mythic Bow – Sylph's Whisper ]

[ Description: Crafted by the Elder Elves of the Moonlit Glade, this bow resonates with the natural mana of its surroundings. It automatically generates arrows infused with elemental energy—fire, ice, lightning, or wind—based on the wielder's intent. Sylph's Whisper is also capable of firing long-range, guided shots. ]

[ Item Retrieved: Verdant Heartstone Pendant ]

[ Description: 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 poison and disease effects. ]

[ Item Retrieved: Ring of Dusk and Dawn ]

[ Description: A ring imbued with the balance of light and shadow magic. By channeling mana through the ring, the wearer can create powerful illusions, temporary invisibility, or bursts of radiant energy capable of dispelling darkness.

[ Item Retrieved: Warden's Talisman ]

[ Description: An ancient talisman forged by the Centaur Warlords during the Great Wars. This talisman boosts physical resilience, reducing damage taken by up to 50%, and grants temporary invulnerability when the wearer's health drops below a critical threshold. Additionally, it summons spectral centaurs to aid the wearer in battle during moments of intense need. ]

These items were integral to his survival during the Fairy Realm Invasion Apocalypse, artifacts he relied on to protect himself, and gifts given to him during the time of peace.

"Back with me again," Shane murmured, a faint smile tugging at his lips.

As his gaze settled on the pendant and the bow in particular, memories of standing shoulder to shoulder with the elves and mystical races against the overwhelming tide of Vampires filled his mind.

'It would be great if I could kill Statham with these items.' Shane said as he felt that the Fairy Queen, who never revealed her name, would be happy if he managed to kill him.

[ All items have been fully restored and are bound to your soul. They cannot be lost, stolen, or destroyed. ]

Shane smiled seeing this as he felt that it was time to end this Zombie Apocalypse. He wasn't exactly sure how to end it but he believed that the answer would be in Sector 20.