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

Ritchie no longer had to worry, because Jeremy and the Class Change Goddess Janna were helping him select his Awakening Talent.

The moment Ritchie completed his Awakening Instance, a vast array of Awakening Talents appeared in front of Class Change Goddess Janna. She needed to sift through these talents and select three that would be available for Ritchie to choose from. However, as she scrolled through the list, she found herself in a dilemma.

The number of talents in front of her was overwhelming, but none of them seemed to suit Ritchie. In fact, most of the Awakening Talents were completely unrelated to his shadow manipulation abilities.

"I never expected this. I can't find a single suitable Awakening Talent for Ritchie," Class Change Goddess Janna said with an anxious tone, her voice tinged with concern. "Most of these talents don't relate to shadow manipulation at all."

Jeremy looked at her, clearly confused. He couldn't understand why things had turned out this way.

"Why is this happening?" Jeremy asked, furrowing his brow. "Every Apocalypse Game player I know gains an Awakening Talent that is related to their combat style or their skills. Why is Ritchie the exception?"

Before Janna could answer, a voice, calm and neutral, cut through the air nearby. It was The World.

"There's an issue with his completion method," The World said, drawing both Janna's and Jeremy's attention.

"What do you mean by that?" Jeremy responded quickly, a bit defensive. "His method was perfectly normal. Didn't he use his shadow manipulation skills to complete the Awakening Instance?"

The World approached them, his expression as impassive as ever.

"Do you remember your own experience when you completed the Awakening Instance?" The World asked, his gaze steady.

Jeremy furrowed his brow, thinking for a moment.

"Of course, I remember," Jeremy replied, still puzzled. "But what does that have to do with what's happening now? I didn't use that many space and time-related skills in my Awakening Instance."

The World nodded in acknowledgment, but didn't offer a full explanation. "That's true. You didn't rely heavily on space and time skills. But the reason you were able to defeat the final boss of your Awakening Instance was because you used tactics that involved space and time."

There was a brief pause. The World stopped speaking, allowing the weight of his words to sink in.

Because he knew that Jeremy was an extremely intelligent person, he only needed to give Jeremy a few hints, and Jeremy would be able to figure it out on his own. As expected, just as World had predicted, Jeremy quickly understood.

"So what you're saying is that the strategy used to complete the Awakening Instance is what actually determines the Awakening abilities, right? If that's the case, then it all makes sense now. Some of my earlier questions can be answered."

Jeremy finally understood why Kean's Awakening abilities were so vastly different from his previous skills. Originally, Jeremy had thought that Kean's unusual situation was merely the result of receiving help from the Apocalypse Game's developers.

"It seems there's still more to Kean's situation than meets the eye. But that's a matter for another time," Jeremy continued, his tone shifting. "Since you're already here, could you help us pick out some suitable Awakening abilities for Ritchie?"

In Jeremy's eyes, World's arrival was sure to provide them with significant help.

World nodded in agreement. His purpose for being there was precisely to assist Jeremy.

World went directly to the large collection of Awakening abilities and chose three. These three abilities were: Mental Reinforcement, Soul Division, and Spell Immunity.

At first, Jeremy found it hard to accept these choices.

"Are you sure these three Awakening abilities are the best fit for Ritchie? I don't think any of these are really suitable for him," Jeremy said, his voice filled with doubt.

It wasn't just Jeremy who felt that these Awakening abilities might not be appropriate for Ritchie. Even Class Change Goddess Janna believed that they weren't the right fit for him.

But World, undeterred by their skepticism, stood firm.

"These abilities are the most suitable for Ritchie," World said, his tone unwavering. "If you want to select other abilities, take your time, but this is all I can do for you."

After delivering these words, World turned and left without further discussion.

For a moment, both Jeremy and Class Change Goddess Janna were at a loss for words.

After some contemplation, Jeremy finally made up his mind.

"I think World might be right after all," he said. "We don't have the same level of power he does. Let's trust his judgment, at least for now."

With that, they decided to proceed, though still unsure about what the future held.

"I believe his judgment does have some merit," Jeremy said thoughtfully. "Besides, our strength doesn't match his, so let's summon Ritchie. Let him choose the final Awakening ability."

Once Jeremy had spoken, it was only natural for Class Change Goddess Janna to summon Ritchie.

When Ritchie appeared in the Class Change space, he immediately noticed that none of the three Awakening abilities in front of him had anything to do with his shadow manipulation skill.

"What is going on here? Why aren't any of these abilities related to my shadow manipulation skill? This isn't what we had discussed before."

Although Ritchie felt panic rising within him, there was nothing he could do but face the situation alone. The final decision about his Awakening abilities had to be his alone.

After thinking for a moment, Ritchie finally made up his mind. He chose the Soul Division ability.

To Ritchie, it seemed like this was the only ability that could enhance his combat effectiveness. The other two abilities mainly boosted his defensive capabilities, but Ritchie already felt that his shadow manipulation skill was enough to ensure his safety. What he needed now was a way to significantly increase his offensive power.

Once Ritchie selected Soul Division, the ability transformed into a beam of white light and entered his body.

Ritchie quickly familiarized himself with the specifics of the Soul Division ability. As the name suggested, this ability enhanced Ritchie's ability to attack the souls of his enemies.

When activated, it could tear apart the souls of monsters whose levels were lower than Ritchie's. Even against enemies who were stronger than Ritchie, Soul Division could still cause significant damage to their souls.

Moreover, when combined with Ritchie's already mastered shadow manipulation skill, his combat strength was significantly increased.

"It seems I misjudged this ability," Ritchie thought to himself. "The Soul Division ability is actually perfect for me. I should hurry and inform Jeremy about my Awakening ability."

Feeling a sense of satisfaction with his choice, Ritchie regained his awareness and immediately contacted Jeremy to share the details of the ability he had just acquired.

Jeremy had not expected the Soul Division ability to have such a significant impact on Ritchie's combat power.

"As long as you're satisfied," Jeremy said with a smile. "We finished the Awakening instance quite some time ago. You have three days to get familiar with your new Awakening ability. Once you're comfortable with it, we can move forward with our next steps."

Ritchie nodded solemnly in agreement.

The two of them then bade farewell to Class Change Goddess Janna and returned to the real world.

"I need to quickly familiarize myself with my new ability, so I won't stay here any longer," Ritchie said, before choosing to leave. He felt that practicing at home would allow him to master his Awakening ability more quickly.

Jeremy didn't stop him. He understood that Ritchie would be able to adjust to his new ability more efficiently in the comfort of his own home. Besides, Jeremy had other things he needed to attend to as well.

Jeremy decided to head to Bonnie's house in the city center. He was curious about her current situation and hoped to find out what was going on.

When Jeremy arrived at Bonnie's door, she was taken by surprise. She had no idea why he would show up so suddenly.

But she was still very happy because of Jeremy's sudden appearance.

Bonnie quickly opened the door for him.

"Why did you suddenly come to find me? Did you run into trouble and need my help? I'm your companion, and whenever you need me, I'll be there to assist you."

Bonnie really hoped she could help Jeremy.

In her mind, she had always been the one receiving Jeremy's help unilaterally.

Although Jeremy didn't mind, Bonnie felt that she should contribute in some way as well.

Jeremy smiled and shook his head.

"I didn't come here seeking your help. I just wanted to give you some very important news. Just now, Ritchie completed his awakening instance. He's now gained a new awakening ability."

Upon hearing this, Bonnie's expression slightly faltered.

She wasn't sure whether she should laugh or not.

Although Bonnie had always hoped that her companions would become stronger, she actually considered Ritchie as a competitor.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Bonnie had hoped to awaken before Ritchie.

But the reality was that Ritchie had already surpassed her by a significant margin.

After thinking for a moment, Bonnie smiled and said, "In that case, he'll be able to offer you great support in the upcoming actions. I also wish to congratulate him. Please make sure to pass on my congratulations to him."

Jeremy smiled and shook his head.

"I won't pass on your congratulations to him, because I know you're not being sincere. I didn't come here to hear that. I came here to tell you that I will help you complete your awakening as soon as possible."