Global Awakening: Apocalypse Ender's Chronicle

"Wow… He still has the nerve to recruit someone… But I wonder if she'll join Travis' Clan…" Raze muttered as she felt that since the Phoenix Knight lost her Phoenix, there wouldn't be any Clan that would offer a Clan Invitation.

Travis's offer to join his decently popular Clan was certainly an important matter for Kendra. Raze also knew that Travis had a good reputation since he wanted to create a huge shelter that could save thousands of lives.

Anyway, Raze checked her compass once again and confirmed that there were no more treasures around.

With this matter settled, she decided to continue on her way to Shane's territory. She wasn't in a hurry like Lyra and Jaxon since she wanted to level up as well. With her estimation, she believed it would take three or more days to arrive there at her current pace.

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Several days had quickly passed…

In the thriving heart of Springriver Manor, the days unfolded with a new rhythm… It was all because of the flow of water.

The once-dried river now had rushing water as it flowed through the estate, a lifeline that had rejuvenated the land and its people.

The daily rituals of bathing, laundering, and the simple comfort of running water had become cherished acts of normalcy in a world turned upside down.

At this time, the zombies in the area were easily eliminated, thanks to the Chaloem and Shinja, who would always patrol the surroundings… Well, at this time, the Super Soldiers were converted into laborers, and they were perfect for it since they had stamina that even the Epic and Hero Recruits didn't have.

On the other hand, Eliot, the estate's engineer, had become the busiest person in the estate.

His latest triumph, the restoration of the mill, stood ready to grind grain into flour, promising fresh bread and sustenance.

Shane was lucky to obtain some sacks of grains and flour through trading in the Regional Chat… He only used Item Upgrade Crystals, which were still very rare among the Survivors.

Well, the lack of these Crystals was quite obvious for Shane since he realized in the previous Auction that even those within the top 1,000 Survivors in rankings only had Rare-Grade items, with a few Exceptional-Grade items.

As for the Master-Grade Items, they were extremely rare, and not even everyone in the top 10 could have them…

Crack… Crack…

Eliot stretched his body, and Lucky even felt alarmed after several poppings of his tendons and ligaments.

He had been exhausted over the past few days…

"The weather is looking good today… We should finish the remaining houses." Eliot muttered as it had been difficult over the past couple of days after it rained.

According to Shane's instructions, his hands, guided by knowledge and a will to build a livable fortress, had also raised wooden houses where the Peasant's Huts were previously located.

With the Super Soldiers and the elves lending their strength, the new dwellings rose quickly…

They built two-story buildings mostly using wood and stones... And it was easily completed as well, thanks to the chainsaw that Shane had given them.

It had become a lot easier to gather lumber thanks to that Chainsaw.

Meanwhile, Lyra and Jaxon, the newest members of this estate, had found their place among the ranks. Just like Mr. Wadsworth suggested, they now stood watch over the Iron Mine, guarding the three prisoners who were working tirelessly.

Of course, it could still become dangerous for them, and that was why Shane had provided them Item Upgrade Crystals to strengthen their weapons as an advanced payment for them.

After all, since they freed the Super Soldiers from their escort mission, they were able to help more in the estate's rebuilding project.

Thud. Thud…

At this time, Shane emerged from his quarters.

His current quarters were now on the second floor of the manor since Eliot had already fixed the manor.

Aside from that, he wanted to stay near the barrier generator of the estate, so he really wanted to stay in this area.

"Mhmm… Everyone looked busy…" Shane muttered as he looked around… He was able to hear the sound of the hammer in the smithy, the sound of the chainsaw outside the estate, Harper's digging, Alexa's cooking, and Lucky's barking…

Well, he just finished shopping in the Survivor Store so he was a bit late and everyone had already finished their breakfast.

Today was actually a lucky day as the items sold were quite decent. It provided him with the necessities for daily life, like soaps, blankets, flashlights, and others.

As he walked through the estate, he saw Mr. Wadsworth and Anna tending the garden with their hands…

It felt peaceful… There was a sense of unity in his estate, and he really liked it.

Shane's gaze had then settled on the newcomer, a man whose hands were already stained with the earth of Springriver Manor.

Well, he was currently checking the soil at the plot of land near the orchard.

This was no ordinary survivor; this man was a Farmer, drawn to the estate by Shane's Legendary Talent: Territory Lord.

The man's name was Ewan McAllister, and he stood with a contemplative expression, analyzing the soil with an expert eye.

'He's taking it seriously, huh… I guess those mushrooms and other seeds would grow well with him as their carer.' Shane commented.

Ewan was a sturdy man in his thirties, his build speaking of years spent working the land.

His hair was a sun-bleached brown, and his skin bore the wrinkles of countless days under the open sky. At this time, He wore simple clothes, a plaid shirt rolled up at the sleeves, and durable trousers that had seen better days.

After some thought, Shane decided to approach the man… He was quite busy yesterday and hadn't seen his skills yet. He was curious about what kind of Farming Skills does this person have.

However, as he was about to do so, Gene rang the bell, warning them of approaching humans…

Clang! Claaaang! Clang!