Global Awakening: Apocalypse Ender's Chronicle-Chapter 625: The Elves

"Do you like them?"

Axis fluttered around his head while eyeing the Fallen World Branch. Shane was holding the largest branch, and she couldn't help but feel curious.

"You're not going to hit people with it, are you?"

Shane smiled after hearing the question. "Not unless they deserve it."

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Time quickly passed as Shane already considered what to do with the things he had gotten.

Then, as the time to leave came close, a breeze rustled through the World Tree's branches…

It seemed quite normal at first, but soon, Shane was frozen as this breeze carried words.

"You will return."

It was not a question. It was a statement, and Shane knew that it came from the World Tree itself.

Shane couldn't help but glance at the tall tree at the center of the Fairy Realm... It seemed that this reward from the Fairy Queen had more secrets than he thought. The Tree's runes pulsed once, then stilled.

"Yeah," he muttered. "I will."

There was no doubt about it. He still had a lot of crops and resources to harvest.

Axis, oblivious of what just happened, tugged at his sleeve. "You have to bring me some new tasty foods from there if you're going to return. Ohh… Maybe give me some of those cute pets you have. I will take care of them."

'It seemed that Axis really got bored in this place, so Shane nodded without hesitation.

"Sure…"

Shane said as he considered some things he'd leave to her to for now…

"Ohhh… Try these first." Shane said as he took a few things from his inventory.

[ Solar-Dried Venison Strips: Lean, smoky strips of meat preserved under concentrated sunlight. Restores 30% stamina instantly and grants +5% movement speed for 1 hour. ]

[ Glowing Berry Smoothie: A vibrant, glowing smoothie made from bioluminescent berries. Drinking this smoothie enhances night vision and increases Agility for a limited time. ]

Then, after some hesitation, Shane also took out a Canned Sunshine Fruit Cocktail, and taught Axis how to open it up!

"Whoaaa! They all looked tasty!" Axis celebrated as she saw the food items Shane had taken out.

Soon, Shane's body was covered with light as he returned to his shelter.

'What time is it?' Shane mused as he confirmed from Cloud that it was already ten in the morning.

His room still had lights, and as a matter of fact, they currently have electricity because of the numerous sources of energy that they had recently obtained.

"Cloud," Shane said as he wore his jacket… "How's the shelter?"

[ Processing updates from the last 12 hours… ]

Cloud immediately replied as it collated all the information from their Command Center's Core or New Genesis Fortress Network.

[ Shelter Status: ]

[ Construction Updates:

Third External Wall now 78% complete, reinforced with Elven Alloy that the Elves had shared with the Blacksmiths.

World Tree Twigs ( Epic ) x10

World Tree Leaves ( Epic ) x10

World Tree Bark Fragments ( Epic ) x10

The Fallen World Branch ( Legendary ) x1

Shane still had a bunch of other parts, but he kept them in his inventory.

Nonetheless, there was only one Fallen World Branch. Its size had definitely attracted their attention.

Indeed, the elves' eyes widened as soon as they saw what Shane had brought out.

"By the Eternal Grove…" Thalion breathed, reaching out but stopping just short, as if afraid to dirty them.

"This is—this is impossible. The World Tree does not part with its essence lightly. It… It also shouldn't exist here!"

Aranion, on the other hand, picked up a twig, turning it in his fingers. "It's real. And its magic is… pure. Uncorrupted by this tainted realm." He looked at Shane, filled with confusion... This wasn't supposed to exist here.

"How?" He asked.

"Let's just say I received them as a gift," Shane replied dryly. "Now—what can we do with them?" He asked as he changed the topic.

The two elves exchanged a glance, their minds already started considering what they could do with these…

Needless to say, they were most interested in the large Fallen World Branch.

"This is a Weapon Beyond Mortal Craft…" Aranion commented.

Thalion nodded as he further explained. "This branch… it is already a weapon. But if reforged by elven hands, it could become something greater."

"A staff," Aranion suggested. "One that channels not just mana, but the World Tree's own will. It would amplify any spell cast through it—and destroy undead with the force of nature itself."

Thalion nodded eagerly. "Or a bow. Imagine arrows that never miss, that could pierce through a horde of Zombies…"

Shane considered it. "Which would be more useful against a horde?"

"The staff," Aranion decided. "A bow is still considered a single target. After all, if we want it to exert a strong arrow every time, the arrows have to be special. A staff, on the other hand, can help magicians to cast stronger spells.

Shane gently nodded at this explanation... "Alright… Then make it a staff…"

He then turned to look at the other parts of the World Tree.

Aranion lifted one of the twigs, testing its flexibility. "These could be carved into Phantom Arrows—ones that seek the hearts or brains of our enemies. Or…" He hesitated.

"Or?" Shane prompted.

"You could plant one…" Thalion said softly.

Shane then recalled the system notification. "Right… It says it has a chance to grow into a lesser World Sapling…"