Lies in a Better Brain Than These Monsters

Bruce Roberts shouldn't be its match either!

But as mentioned before, enhancement level is not the sole criterion for determining a person's strength.

The advantage of humans lies in having brains that are superior to these monsters.

Not only do they use various tools and weapons, but they also employ tactics such as ambushes and diversions.

Just like Bruce Roberts did earlier.

First, he used a crossbow bolt to hit one mantis in the head, using its cries to distract the attention of another mantis while taking it by surprise with his abilities.

Coupled with the upgraded Andúril sword to bronze level, the two mantises were no match for him.

After dispatching the two mantises, Bruce Roberts quickly instructed Cynthia Sanchez to find the crystal.

Cynthia Sanchez, who was lost in thought, snapped out of it and hurried over.

When Cynthia Sanchez mentioned that she could find the crystal without having to open the head, Bruce Roberts was somewhat surprised.

But the surprise lasted only a moment.

Because the reason he brought Cynthia Sanchez along!

Besides wanting to foster some relationship with Cynthia Sanchez and get her rewards earlier!

It was also to see what abilities this woman actually had.

Anyway, with his current abilities, as long as he played it safe, this woman wouldn't be in too much danger.

Now it seems like this woman's ability is perception??

She didn't perceive the first one.

But she did perceive the second one.

Looking at the irregular transparent crystal with black markings in her hand, Cynthia Sanchez handed it to Bruce Roberts with joy on her face.

It seemed like helping Bruce Roberts was a very satisfying thing to do.

"How did you know I was looking for this one?"

Bruce Roberts took the Black Iron Crystal!

Looking at Cynthia Sanchez's somewhat pleased expression, a smile also crept onto his lips.

This woman's ability seems a bit special, huh?

"Didn't you say you were looking for a gem with special energy?" Cynthia Sanchez was puzzled.

Bruce Roberts corrected her, "What I meant was, how did you find it so accurately?""I... I'm not sure. When I encountered that big lizardman earlier, it was like I could sense everything about its body!"

 Cynthia Sanchez replied honestly. "You said you were looking for something that looks like a pearl or gemstone and has special energy. I just touched it and knew whether it had it or not..."

"What ability is this? Anyway, let's talk about it later. Cedric, come over and hide for now!" 

"Got it!"

Bruce Roberts was somewhat puzzled, but he didn't have time to delve into it at the moment. He quickly called Cedric back to the checkout counter.

Cedric followed to the checkout counter, and Bruce Roberts carefully examined the crystal in his hand.

[Attributeless Crystal (Black Iron Level): A crystal containing special energy. 

When ingested after cleansing, it not only restores a large amount of stamina but also allows the body to evolve again.]

[Note 1: Crystals are divided into attributeless crystals and crystals with attributes. Ingesting an attributeless crystal can help humans restore stamina and strengthen the body. 

Ingesting a crystal with attributes can help humans recover abilities and strengthen them.]

[Note 2: Ordinary people can use any 'Black Iron Level' crystal. Using any crystal may awaken abilities, but there is a mortality rate. 

The stronger the energy of the crystal, the higher the mortality rate! Black Iron Level Attributeless Crystal (Awakening Rate 50%, Mortality Rate 50%)]

[Note 3: Awakeners have different abilities, and the crystals they use are also different. 

Using crystals other than those matching their abilities not only has no effect but may also have side effects or even pose a risk to life, so please use them with caution!]

Since Bruce Roberts obtained the crystal for the first time, the information seen by the villain's eye was also very comprehensive.

Three consecutive notes made Bruce Roberts overwhelmed.

In summary, it can be said in a few words.

Crystals not only have many grades but also have many attributes.

Although ordinary people can also use crystals and have a chance to become Awakeners after using them, they can only use Black Iron Level crystals, and there is a high chance that the user will die directly after use.

Even Awakeners can only use crystals matching their own abilities. Using crystals other than those matching their abilities not only has no effect but may also have side effects.

There is even a certain chance of death.

However, Bruce Roberts estimated that the mortality rate of Awakeners using the wrong crystal would definitely be much lower than that of ordinary people.

In most cases, it would be ineffective at most.

Otherwise, what's the point of being an Awakener?

"So, now that I've strengthened my body and awakened the wind attribute ability, can I only use attributeless and wind attribute crystals??" 

"No, wait, that's not right. If I kill the protagonist, I can gain the protagonist's ability. If the protagonist has other abilities, then can't I use crystals of other attributes?""It seems reasonable!"

Thinking this, Bruce Roberts's lips curved into a smile!

"Young Master Bruce, what's the use of this thing?" Cedric asked, puzzled by the smile on Bruce Roberts's face.

After they dealt with the monsters, they either continued on their way or found a place to hide. 

Looking for this thing? 

It's just a waste of time! 

It not only burdens everyone physically but also increases the security risks for everyone.

"It can help us improve our strength!" Bruce Roberts didn't hide it either.

Although according to the normal storyline, crystals like this wouldn't be discovered by people until several days after the apocalypse began.

Several months later, humans would know their purpose! (Stuff from monsters' brains, no matter how good-looking, wouldn't be eaten by ordinary people randomly.)

A year later, the role of crystals would be popularized among humans.

But for Bruce Roberts, this kind of secret was irrelevant.

"Help us improve our strength??" 

"How does it improve?" 

"You just have to eat it!" 

"What? Eat it?? Is it that disgusting??" 

"It is indeed disgusting, but you can't just eat it!! Huh, why is there no stain on it?"

Looking at the black iron crystal in his hand, Bruce Roberts was surprised.

Crystals grow in the brains of mantises.

In theory, when taken out of the brain, it should be covered in blood or brain matter??

But now, this crystal with black patterns was crystal clear.

There was no trace of any stains on it??

"This... should also be my ability, right?" Cynthia Sanchez said uncertainly.

"Is it your ability again?" Bruce Roberts squinted, "Could it be... your ability also has purification?" The apocalypse is humanity's apocalypse, but it is also the Earth's paradise.

Humanity, once at the top of the food chain, has suddenly become slaughtered lambs.

In order to survive, humans must unite and resist external enemies.

But the inherent flaws of humanity mean that they are destined to have difficulty uniting.

This is an unchangeable fact.Originally, Jamal wanted to cooperate with Bruce Roberts because of his abilities and the Andúril sword. However, Bruce Roberts gave him a bunch of weapons directly, which directly elevated their combat power.

So, when they were clearing out the monsters in the hotel, Bruce Roberts wasn't acting as the main force but was following the team.

Originally, the two of them had agreed to fight their way to the opposite clothing store.

If there were treasures there, they would split them equally between them.

But with Bruce Roberts's personality, how could he possibly split things evenly with the other party?

So he just directly led the two downstairs.

When Cynthia Sanchez heard Bruce Roberts asking about her ability, she shook her head blankly.

"I... I don't know..."