End of Days Game: I'm the Only One Who Can See the Hidden Cues

Class Change Goddess Janna could clearly sense the pressure Jeremy was under, but she didn't know how to comfort him. After all, this was a crucial moment for Ritchie, and there was little anyone could do but wait and watch. So, in the end, Class Change Goddess Janna quietly stayed by Jeremy's side, both of them watching Ritchie's progress with a mix of hope and anxiety.

Inside the Awakening Instance, Ritchie had already noticed a powerful monster not far from him. However, he didn't intend to retreat. For Ritchie, completing the Awakening Instance was a non-negotiable goal.

Taking a few deep breaths to calm his nerves, Ritchie made his decision. The first thing he did was to retreat into the shadows. He used his shadow manipulation ability to create a shadow, then hid his body within it. Using this cover, Ritchie began to move quickly, staying concealed while advancing toward his objective. His plan was simple: he needed to gather as much information as possible about the formidable creature ahead of him before making his next move. Only by understanding the monster's characteristics and abilities could he hope to defeat it.

When Jeremy saw Ritchie's actions, he finally exhaled in relief. "It looks like Ritchie hasn't forgotten the combat techniques I taught him," he said, a hint of pride in his voice.

Class Change Goddess Janna nodded in agreement, but she was more cautious. Although Ritchie's current actions were correct, that didn't guarantee he would be able to defeat the monster ahead. Both she and Jeremy knew full well that the creature Ritchie was about to face was no ordinary foe. The monster was level 54, while Ritchie was only level 50. There was a four-level gap between them, and even if this were just a standard 54-level monster, it would still be an extremely tough fight for Ritchie. But this wasn't just any regular monster—it was a creature within the Awakening Instance, and those monsters were far stronger than their counterparts in normal instances.

Ritchie, still hidden within the shadows, advanced cautiously. With the help of his shadow manipulation skill, he was able to get a clearer sense of the monster's general situation. What he learned, however, was both surprising and troubling. The monster in front of him didn't exist in the physical world—it was a mass of shadows, with its form scattered across multiple spaces. This meant that Ritchie's usual shadow manipulation technique, which worked well against typical shadow-based creatures, was unlikely to pose a significant threat to this particular monster. Moreover, even if he tried to fight the creature head-on, relying solely on brute force to defeat it would be practically impossible.

Jeremy and Class Change Goddess Janna exchanged a look of concern. They knew that Ritchie's path to victory wasn't going to be easy. The creature's ability to manipulate multiple spaces and shadows meant that defeating it required a strategy far beyond simple strength.

Ritchie was feeling a severe headache.

"How on earth am I supposed to defeat this monster? Even if I can control its shadow, I can't control its shadows spread across different spaces. And once I manipulate part of its shadow, it'll definitely react immediately."

Ritchie's mind was filled with worry.

It wasn't just Ritchie who was anxious.

Both Jeremy and class change goddess Janna, who were observing Ritchie's actions, were also extremely concerned.

"Do you have any ideas? What kind of attack would you choose when facing a monster like this?" Janna asked Jeremy directly.

Jeremy let out a bitter laugh and said, "If I were facing a monster like this, I would use my 'The King of Time and Space' talent to gather the shadows from different spaces. Once the shadows from different spaces converge, I could quickly eliminate the monster.

But that's something Ritchie can't do. He doesn't have any spatial abilities. He can only rely on his shadow control skills to figure something out."

Jeremy clearly didn't have much hope for Ritchie.

His lack of confidence in Ritchie made Janna a little worried too.

"He... he won't really fail, will he? If he does, our next steps will face huge trouble. Our enemies are numerous," Janna reminded Jeremy.

Jeremy nodded.

He certainly knew that they were up against many enemies.

But he couldn't just enter the Awakening Instance to help Ritchie.

"We can only hope that Ritchie can perform beyond his limits. Without that, I can't think of any other way to solve the problem," Jeremy said, not wanting to dwell on it too much.

He simply hoped Ritchie would come up with a way to defeat the monster. If Ritchie couldn't figure it out, they would have to wait for the next opportunity to clear the Awakening Instance together.

So, Jeremy and class change goddess Janna silently watched every move Ritchie made.

At the beginning, Ritchie had no idea what to do.

However, after carefully observing the monster, Ritchie felt that he still had a chance to defeat it.

He immediately used the shadow he controlled to move quickly toward the monster.

Naturally, Ritchie's actions caught the monster's attention. The creature gathered a large number of shadows, and a pitch-black orb appeared in front of Ritchie.

This orb, in reality, was the powerful monster's eye, formed by the shadows converging together.

Although the monster's eye was entirely black, the creature could use it to observe everything around it.

The monster quickly locked onto Ritchie's position.

A massive number of shadows rushed toward Ritchie's direction.

Under normal circumstances, Ritchie would have chosen to avoid this attack.

But for Ritchie, this was not a normal situation.

He knew that in the Awakening Instance, he couldn't afford to waste a single moment.

So, instead of dodging, Ritchie made a bold move. He controlled his own shadow and propelled it directly toward the monster.

Ritchie had decided to take a desperate gamble to defeat this creature.

He planned to merge his shadow with the monster's, which would allow him to become one with it.

Once he did that, he could use his immense willpower to compete with the monster for control over the many shadows.

What Ritchie was attempting was incredibly dangerous.

When Jeremy saw this, he shouted angrily.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

"How dare you do that?! If you fail, your soul will be completely devoured by this monster!"

Jeremy's voice was so loud that it startled Janna, who was standing nearby.

However, Janna didn't scold Jeremy. She understood that Ritchie's actions were extremely risky.

What Jeremy said, however, was something Ritchie couldn't hear.

And even if Ritchie could hear it, he had no other choice.

Once Ritchie's shadow merged with the monster's, their wills would directly clash.

Ritchie could feel a barrage of deafening roars echoing in his mind.

The roaring sounds were clearly coming from the shadows of the monster.

In the face of these deafening roars, Ritchie did not retreat at all.

"No matter what methods you use, you can never break my will! I will not let my companions down! I will clear the Awakening Instance!" Ritchie kept repeating these thoughts in his mind.

In this situation, Ritchie's determination grew stronger with each passing moment.

Finally, he succeeded in defeating the powerful monster.

After defeating the creature, Ritchie was now able to use its shadow to quickly clear the Awakening Instance.

The monster he had faced was, in fact, the most powerful one in the Awakening Instance.

There were no more monsters ahead of him to block his path.

When Jeremy and class change goddess Janna saw this, they both finally smiled.

"He really didn't let us down! He succeeded in the end! And he used a method beyond my expectations!" Jeremy said with a smile.

Class change goddess Janna nodded.

"His approach really exceeded my predictions. He should be able to clear the Awakening Instance quickly. What we need to do next is help him choose a suitable Awakening Talent for him. However, the Awakening Talent will only appear after he clears the Awakening Instance. We can't rush things before then."

Both Janna and Jeremy waited for Ritchie's final success.

Ritchie didn't keep them waiting long.

Just 15 minutes later, Ritchie had cleared the Awakening Instance.

The moment he obtained the Awakening Gemstone, a smile finally appeared on Ritchie's face.

"I've finally succeeded! Now, I just need to obtain my Awakening Talent!" Ritchie said with excitement.

As soon as Ritchie held the Awakening Gemstone, class change goddess Janna's voice rang out.

"Congratulations! You've cleared the Awakening Instance. You can choose to awaken immediately or wait for a while before you do."

"I choose to awaken immediately! I'm really looking forward to the Awakening Talent I'll receive!" Ritchie responded eagerly.

Ritchie's choice didn't surprise either class change goddess Janna or Jeremy.

Ritchie quickly returned to the space where class change goddess Janna was located.

However, this time, he didn't see her directly.

Around Ritchie's body, there were numerous columns of light. Within these columns, one Awakening Talent after another floated up and down.

"You need to wait a bit!" class change goddess Janna's voice came through again. "I'm trying to pick the strongest Awakening Talent for you."

Ritchie nodded.

Although he hadn't received his Awakening Talent immediately, he wasn't worried at all. He believed that even if he ran into some trouble, Jeremy would be there to help him solve it.