Global Awakening: Apocalypse Ender's Chronicle

Chapter 65  Motivation

Shane noticed a locked drawer on the study table and felt a surge of curiosity. He wondered if there were any important documents or valuable items inside. He didn't think for too long, so he decided to try opening it using his Lockpicking Skill.

Although he could probably force it, he decided to be safe and carefully open it. In any case, that was probably the reason why he had such a skill in his arsenal.

'Well… Let's see how good this skill is…' Shane mused.

Then, like a true expert, he started moving like a practiced thief. He inserted a thin metal wire into the keyhole and twisted it gently, feeling for the pins and springs inside. It took just a few seconds before he heard a faint click and smiled. 'Not bad…'

Shane then carefully unlocked the drawer. He pulled it open and saw a black attache case inside. He lifted it out and opened it carefully. He wasn't sure what was inside it after all.

Inside the case, he saw 10 glass ampules, each containing a clear liquid. Shane's heartbeat started going faster. He wasn't sure if this was a virus that started it all or perhaps something even worse!

'Calm down… I might be overthinking.' Shane muttered to himself.

Nonetheless, they looked like some kind of medicine or drug. Luckily, he also saw a document beside the ampules, with a World Government logo on it. He picked it up, and read it.

The document was a report on the ampules, which were labeled as "Project Z-2". It said that the ampules were a modified version of the serum that created the zombies but with a different purpose. Instead of turning people into mindless monsters, the ampules were designed to turn people into obedient slaves.

'What the—' Shane was shocked.

The report explained that the ampules contained a nanovirus, a microscopic machine that could infect and manipulate the human brain. The nanovirus could alter the person's memories, emotions, and personality, making them loyal and submissive to the World Government or to the one that had injected this to them.

The nanovirus could also enhance the person's physical abilities, making them stronger, faster, and more resilient. 'So this is the perfected or modified version after Project Z failed?' Shane mused as he continued reading.

The report claimed that the ampules were a breakthrough in biotechnology, and a potential weapon for world domination. It said that the ampules were tested on a few subjects, and the results were satisfactory. Shane couldn't help but shake his head after reading this part. It seemed that getting the Seeker of the Secrets title was really appropriate.

Anyway, as he read the documents, he learned that the subjects showed no signs of resistance or rebellion, and followed every command given to them. They also performed well in combat and espionage missions, showing remarkable skills and efficiency.

"And I have ten of them here…" Shane muttered as he realized the importance of these drugs. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

The report concluded that the ampules were ready for mass production and distribution, and that they would be used to create an army of loyal and powerful soldiers for the World Government if nothing unexpected happened.

As he thought that the report was over, he turned to the next page and found some more interesting bits of information.

The reports mentioned that the ampules were compatible with Sofia's blood. Shane didn't get it at first, but as he read, he realized that the ampules contaminated by Sofia's blood would have better effects on those 'slaves'!

Shane felt a chill run down his spine, as he realized the horror of what he had found. He couldn't believe that the World Government had created such a monstrous thing and that they planned to use it on innocent people. He also felt a pang of pity for Sofia, who was the target of their twisted experiment.

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While Shane was preoccupied with reading confidential documents in the chamber, in a distant land... a young woman with fiery red hair and striking green eyes was bestowed a title.

[ You have gained a new Title: Second Seeker. ] [ Second Seeker: The Survivor gains an additional 3 points to their Luck and Perception stats, increasing their chances of finding rare items and expanding the detection range. It grants the Survivor a +2% bonus to their Experience Points gain, which speeds up their leveling and skill progression.

Requirements: Become the second person to locate the secret chamber owned by the World Government. ] "I'm the second person? Who got it first?" Raze said after getting the title.

Indeed, he was Raze Curtis, Shane's friend and a Survivor with Epic Talent: Dragon Knight. [ Dragon Knight (Epic Talent): The Survivor forms a bond with a common baby dragon that matches their affinity, either fire, water, earth, or air. The Survivor can summon the dragon to fight by their side, or ride it to fly across the world. The Survivor also gains increased swordsmanship talent and can use elemental sword attacks based on their dragon's affinity. ]

Of course, even if she was the second, Raze was still surprised by the title she had received. She had stumbled upon the secret chamber by accident, while exploring the sewers of the city. She had followed a trail of clues and signs, that she thought would lead her to a location where she could find food and water.

However, instead of that happening, this led her to a hidden door that opened with a password. She had guessed the password by chance, since she had found some clues along the way.

Anyway, as she entered the chamber, she had found a treasure trove of information and items related to the World Government and the zombie virus. However, it was quite different.

She had learned that the chamber was a secret base, used by a rogue faction of the World Government, who had opposed the Project Z experiment and tried to expose it. They had collected evidence and data, hoping to find a way to stop the zombie outbreak and save the world.

'It's a group of people who tried to stop the zombie outbreak made by the World Government? Wait, it's the World Government who started this all?' Raze mused.

As she continued to find more information, she realized that this rogue faction had ultimately failed. The chamber was abandoned, and the faction was either killed or captured by the World Government. Raze was the second person to discover the secrets of the World Government, and she had no idea who had found them first.

If she would make a guess, however, it would be the first person who achieved the second level and opened the Chat Window.

'It's probably Shane…' Raze thought for a moment.

Anyway, Raze was fascinated by what she had found in this chamber and decided to take some of the items and documents with her. She may not be aspiring to make a vaccine, but she was hoping to find a place where the vaccine was located or where she could get more exclusive items.

"Roan worked really hard over the past few days… I wonder how they discovered a secret chamber first?" Raze muttered as she looked at her baby dragon.

"Kyu?" The baby dragon looked at her for a moment while it was resting. It seemed to have noticed her gaze just now.

However, Raze simply smiled at her baby dragon before she packed her backpack with the most valuable and useful items, and left the chamber. After some thought, she locked the door behind her and made her way back to the sewers. She planned to return to her simple base, and examine her loot.

However, as she walked through the dark and damp tunnels, she heard a loud and familiar sound. It was the sound of zombies, and they were coming her way. She seemed to have done something and alerted the undead to her presence.

"Mhmm… Let's hope they are just the normal zombies." Raze muttered to herself.

She didn't panic and simply picked up the Rare Grade Dagger in her possession. Of course, she also asked Roan, a fire-type dragon that matched her affinity, to position in front. The dragon was a small and cute creature with red scales and yellow eyes… It was already completely different from before when it had green scales and cool breath.

Rooaaar!

The baby dragon roared as it sensed the zombies, and prepared to attack. Raze smiled and patted its head. She said, "Let's go, Roan. We have some zombies to fry."

Then, Raze and Roan ran towards the zombies, who were emerging from the shadows. There were dozens of them, mostly Walker and Jumper types. Graahhh!

They snarled, growled, and soon charged at Raze and Roan.

"Come and give me more exp!"

Raze shouted as she waved to Roan to kill the Zombies! Raze didn't idle either as she followed Roan, swung her dagger, and sliced through the zombies that Roan had already injured with his claws and tails! She easily aimed for their heads, the only way to kill them for sure! She was excited to find so many zombies after she discovered the secret chamber!

"I'll be joining the Auction! Come at me!" Raze's eyes lit up as she recalled the upcoming event.