CHAPTER 743: THE GLOBAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Alora’s group, on the other hand, was also a bit more cautious because they were also new in this shelter.

Still, they were not unfriendly with Eli and Ross as they mentioned about their first Zombie King Hunt that they’ve completed together with Lily and Elsa, two Elementalists loyal to Shane.

"They had the ability to control Wind and Water? It must be amazing seeing them in action." Eli replied after learning about the two close aides of Shane. This was an important piece of information for them.

"Ahh... There’s no doubt about that. They had incredible coordination. They must have been battling together for a long time. With their lead, we could easily deal with two Zombie Kings at once." Jan, the previous Captain of Virellan Royal Guards and was now the Captain of the 14th Squad, replied with enthusiasm.

Although he wanted Alora to be the Captain of the Squad, she had refused the position as she was also considering changing her path in the future.

Eli and Ross listened intently... They also learned about the patrol schedules and blind spots in the wall, which members of Alora’s group were more trusting, and they even started to hear some rumors about Mech Frame deployment zones...

They were actually planning to send large humanoid machines outside the shelter to hunt a special type of zombie!

"I also wish to hunt Zombies outside someday..." Ross said one time. These words actually triggered a few invites from the squad to have some sparring matches to prepare him for the possible deployment outside.

Just like that, Ross began sparring with one of Alora’s knights, and he successfully earned respect after just a few sessions.

Ross wasn’t sure if this would help his goal to be promoted to security logistics, where they could access patrol maps and defense protocols, but it was worth a try...

For now, he spent most of his time laying bricks and building friendships.

It didn’t matter if none of the agents had access to sensitive data yet.

They were low-tier workers, easily overlooked and easily dismissed, but that was the plan.

They were gathering intel, building trust, and embedding themselves deeper into the shelter’s systems.

***

Just as the day began to wind down and operations in New Genesis Shelter continued as they used to, a sudden chime alerted all the Foreign Survivors.

A golden screen had just appeared before all Survivors across the continent...

[ Attention, Survivors!

The time has come once more to gather the elite from every corner of the continent.

The Lord of the Realms now summons you to the Global Auction Event —a monumental convergence of strength, wealth, and ambition. This is no longer a regional affair. This is a gathering of the finest Survivors from across all Domains.

Prepare for a new era of competition! ]

Just from this announcement, everyone immediately felt excited.

"It’s the auction!"

"Awesome! We’re going to attend an auction now."

"Wait... I remember that only the top one thousand Survivors were able to attend before."

"I hope that gives us all a chance."

"No... I hope this will be different... Like, only the top wealthy Survivors would be invited. Let’s hope that this is not about level or combat strength anymore. If this is about wealth. We have a chance..."

"Right... That’s true!"

"This is a perfect opportunity for us..."

All the Survivors felt excited as soon as they read the message. No matter what, they would do their best to be part of this auction event.

Those who were able to attend before had obtained advanced items. Since the Zombie Apocalypse was no longer in the beginner stage, they should be offering more valuable items to be sold in this auction.

There was no way they’d miss such an event!

Anyway, the system announcement continued with its message.

[ Event Details:

Date & Time: The Global Auction will begin in exactly 24 hours, system time.

Eligibility: Only the top 10,000 Survivors in the global rankings will be invited.

Location: Participants will be teleported to the Grand Auction Nexus, a secure neutral plane governed directly by the Lord of the Realm.

Duration: The auction will last 24 hours, with additional phases based on participation. ]

[ Auction Catalog Highlights:

Legendary Artifacts: Unseen by most realms, these relics hold ancient powers from the Age Before the Fall.

Evolved Combat Gear: Tier 5 and Legendary weapons, armor, and accessories that surpass regional-grade equipment.

Top Class Blueprints: Designs for constructs, talismans, and technology usable across shelters and factions.

Tamed Beasts & Contracts: Secure agreements with rare or mutated creatures.

World-Class Resources: Refined Spirit Stones, condensed Power Cores, high-tier crafting ores, and enchanted grains. ]

[ Participation Rules:

Currency: Only official System Credits will be accepted. Ensure your accounts are properly funded.

Bidding: All bids are final. Attempting to withdraw bids will incur Severe Penalties.

Security: The Nexus Area is protected. Combat, theft, and sabotage are strictly forbidden. ]

[ Transportation Notice:

Teleportation Prompt: Eligible Survivors will receive a system prompt 15 minutes before the auction begins.

Return: Participants will be safely returned after the conclusion of the event. ]

Additional Notes:

Pre-Event Inspection: This is a reminder for selected participants to check their equipment and communication tools before the event starts. It’s crucial to ensure that all gear is in optimal condition and that devices to be given by the Administrators are working without interference.

Alliances: Participants are allowed to form alliances with other survivors to increase their chances of securing desired items. However, it’s important to remember that the Auction is inherently competitive. Alliances may be strategic, but they can also lead to conflicts of interest, as ultimately, each survivor or group aims to outbid others for the items they want.

Confidentiality: The details of the auction items and the bids placed on them are to be kept secret until the event concludes. This means that participants should not disclose information about the items they intend to bid on or the amount they are willing to spend, as this could influence the bidding strategies of other participants and affect the Auction’s outcome. ]