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

After taking care of the issues with Emma and Claire, Chu Tian and Bonnie could finally focus their attention on finding the right awakening instance for Bonnie.

The two of them headed straight to Jeremy's house. Jeremy pulled out a map covered with a lot of information. He had used this very map when helping Ritchie find his awakening instance. Over the course of the search, Jeremy had gathered more intelligence, so he marked all the new information on the map.

By the time Bonnie saw it, the map was already filled with markings indicating the locations of instances near Moonlight City and the surrounding abandoned cities.

"From this map, it's clear that if we want to find an awakening instance suitable for you, we'll have to travel quite a distance," Jeremy said, pointing at the map as he spoke to Bonnie.

Bonnie nodded thoughtfully.

"I understand. So, should we leave now, or do you think it would be better to wait until tomorrow morning? I feel like waiting until tomorrow might be a bit too late, don't you think?"

In fact, Bonnie was more anxious than Jeremy. She felt that time was of the essence and that she needed to find the right awakening instance as soon as possible. Unlike Ritchie, she wasn't confident that she would be able to complete an awakening instance quickly.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

"There's no need to rush," Jeremy replied. "I think we can afford to take a night's rest. Plus, we might gather more information tonight. Ritchie's already at another abandoned city. He should be able to provide us with some valuable intel."

Just as Jeremy finished speaking, the phone rang. He picked up the call, and Ritchie's voice came through the line.

"I'm about 100 kilometers away from Moonlight City, in an abandoned little town. I've found an instance here filled with ice frost powers. If you think this instance might suit Bonnie, you can pass the message on to her. Oh, and don't forget to remind her that she owes me a meal."

Ritchie didn't mince words as he spoke on the phone.

"Send me the details first," Jeremy responded bluntly. "I can't make a judgment until I've seen the information."

"You're right, your concerns are very valid, but I cannot help you. Doing so would attract the attention of the Apocalypse game's planners," Goddess Janna said.

As soon as her words fell, Jeremy felt an overwhelming, terrifying, and corrupting presence filling the air around him.

It was unmistakably the aura of the Abyss.

"Did you previously suffer an attack from The Hanged Man?" Jeremy asked directly.

Goddess Janna nodded.

"In that battle, I almost died. If The World hadn't helped me in time, I might never have had the chance to see you again."

Jeremy lowered his head in thought.

He had to admit that the risk Goddess Janna faced was enormous. He felt that he shouldn't let her bear such a tremendous risk.

"Alright, let's forget I ever mentioned this. Even though you can't help me, I still have to thank you. You at least provided me with useful information."

After saying this, Jeremy intended to leave immediately.

However, before he could go, Goddess Janna called out to him.

"I know your intentions, and I understand that you're doing this for Bonnie's sake. But I hope you understand—this is something you should let her decide for herself. Only Bonnie has the right to choose which instance is her awakening instance."

Goddess Janna spoke in a very serious tone.

Jeremy glanced at her but didn't respond. He simply turned and returned to the real world.

By the time he returned, it was already 5:00 in the morning.

Jeremy decided to start organizing his weapons and equipment. He and Bonnie were about to head to the instance that Ritchie had informed them about.

Just as Jeremy finished organizing his gear, he heard a knock on the door.

"Jeremy, are you ready? I'm all set, and I can leave at any time," Bonnie's voice came through the door.

"I'm ready too! Just give me a moment, and I'll be ready to go!"

As Jeremy stepped out of his room, he immediately saw Bonnie, fully equipped and prepared.

This time, Bonnie not only brought all the weapons she had with her, but she also took some powerful weapons and items from the Moonlight City government warehouse.

"These are weapons and items my father specifically taught me how to use. He knows I'm about to attempt my awakening instance, so he wanted me to bring all of them with me," Bonnie explained with a smile.

Jeremy nodded without saying much else.

The two of them left Moonlight City.

Once they left the safety zone of Moonlight City, they came across many instances. Some of these instances already had monsters surrounding them. It was clear that these monsters had come out of the instances.

"The situation is getting worse. If I don't complete my awakening soon, I won't be able to contribute much in the upcoming battles," Bonnie said, carefully choosing her words.

Jeremy nodded.

The current situation made it clear that the difficulty of the Apocalypse game had been ramped up again.

Bonnie really did need to complete her awakening and level up as quickly as possible.

However, Jeremy still didn't think Bonnie should make that more difficult instance her awakening instance.

"You really should complete your awakening as soon as possible, so I think we should choose a more suitable awakening instance. Of course, the final decision is yours. If you believe a certain instance is your awakening instance, then it will be. I won't say anything more about it."

Jeremy's words touched Bonnie deeply.

Bonnie had originally thought that Jeremy wouldn't respect her decision.

"That's good! Don't worry, I know myself very well. I know which instances are suitable for me, and I also know which ones I definitely cannot clear," Bonnie said, hoping to reassure Jeremy.

On the surface, Jeremy seemed calm, but inside, he was still very worried.

Although he didn't say a word, he still hoped that Bonnie might change her mind.

When they arrived near the instance, the two of them didn't immediately begin to assess the entire instance.

Jeremy spoke softly to Bonnie.

"I hope you understand. Once you choose this instance as your awakening instance, you won't be able to receive help from anyone during the process. Also, the difficulty of the instance will increase dramatically."

Jeremy hoped that by saying this, Bonnie would reconsider her decision.

However, Bonnie smiled and replied, "I understand. But I don't think this instance will be too difficult for me. Even if the difficulty is increased, I won't fail. What we need to do now is simply familiarize ourselves with the instance. Once I understand the situation inside, I can begin my awakening ceremony."

Bonnie was still very confident.

On one hand, she felt that her strength was enough to clear the awakening instance. After all, she thought her abilities were stronger than Ritchie's. Since Ritchie had easily cleared his awakening instance, why couldn't she do the same?

On the other hand, Benjamin had provided Bonnie with a much more powerful staff.

The staff she held now was a level 57 staff.

This staff didn't belong to Moonlight City; it was a precious weapon from the White Family. Benjamin had spent a long time convincing his family to entrust this staff to Bonnie.

Since Bonnie was so confident, Jeremy realized that there was nothing more he could say to dissuade her.

"Alright then. Let's split up and investigate the surrounding area. Before we begin the awakening instance, you need to gather as much relevant information as possible," Jeremy suggested.

At his reminder, Bonnie quickly sprang into action.

The two of them swiftly collected more intelligence. While the information Ritchie had provided was fairly comprehensive, it was still somewhat vague and general. On the other hand, the intelligence Jeremy and Bonnie gathered was far more detailed and specific.

They even managed to uncover the exact details about the instance boss—the Frost Giant.

The Frost Giant was indeed a formidable opponent for Bonnie. Its magical immunity to frost spells meant that Bonnie's usual attacks would be ineffective against it. This discovery made it clear that Bonnie would need to bring a weapon with fire properties if she were to stand any chance of defeating the boss.

"It looks like this instance is definitely going to be quite challenging. But still, I'm confident I can get through it," Bonnie said, her gaze firm as she looked at Jeremy.

This time, Jeremy did not voice any objections.

After gathering enough information, Jeremy believed that Bonnie could indeed clear this awakening instance. The only issue was that she needed to be properly equipped with the right weapon.

"You're right," Jeremy responded calmly. "But before you enter the awakening instance, you must find a fire-based weapon powerful enough to deal with the Frost Giant. After all, your own skills won't do much against it."

Jeremy's words were clear—he wasn't opposed to Bonnie using this instance as her awakening trial. He simply wanted to make sure she was fully prepared before venturing into it.