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The world as we know it is gone.

A devastating virus outbreak has turned cities into wastelands, where the infected roam and humanity is on the brink of extinction. Adrian Vale, an ordinary office worker, never expected to survive—but when he stumbles upon a Tactical AI System, everything changes.

Unlike supernatural powers, this AI doesn't grant him superhuman abilities. Instead, it provides real-time tactical analysis, combat strategies, and resource management. To survive, Adrian must think smarter, fight harder, and adapt faster than anyone else.

But survival isn’t enough. As he builds a haven in the ruins, he uncovers a terrifying truth—the apocalypse wasn’t an accident. A secret organization lurks in the shadows, pulling the strings behind the end of the world.

Now, Adrian must do more than just survive. He must outthink, outfight, and outlast the forces that seek to control humanity’s fate.

When the world ends, only those who adapt will rise.

Apocalypse Hero: Rise from the Ruins

A crisp, emotionless voice echoed in Adrian's mind, as if it had been directly implanted into his consciousness.

His body tensed. His vision flooded with a cascade of data—temperature, humidity, heart rate, blood pressure. Even the composition of nearby cover material was analyzed and displayed before his eyes.

"Tactical AI [Aegis] activation complete."

Adrian gasped, his awareness snapping back to the present. He was still crouched behind a supermarket shelf, while four armed hostiles methodically swept the store in search of them.

"Detecting four hostile targets. Equipment level: Light tactical gear. Firepower rating: Moderate threat."

A strange sensation coursed through him—he wasn't stronger, but he could see more clearly. The AI wasn't just analyzing their gear; it was predicting their movement patterns, attack angles, even calculating the optimal way to counter them.

"Recommended strategy: Divide and eliminate individually."

Adrian exhaled slowly and tapped his fingers twice on the ground—a signal he and Rex had established beforehand.

Rex understood instantly—create a distraction.

"On it," Rex muttered under his breath before grabbing a metal can and tossing it toward the far end of the supermarket.

The can struck a shelf and rolled onto the floor.

One of the gunmen turned toward the noise, raising his rifle. The others instinctively shifted their focus.

"Target One: Behind right-side cover. Clear shot available."

The AI's prompt flickered through his mind. He didn't hesitate—he rose swiftly, aligned his sights, and pulled the trigger.

The first hostile collapsed instantly, a bullet lodged in his throat.

"Contact!" The remaining three tensed up, scrambling for cover. But Adrian was already in motion.

"Target Two: Behind the left freezer. Recommended approach..."

Following the AI's calculated path, Adrian dashed forward. Mid-step, he squeezed the trigger—

The second target crumpled to the ground, two rounds buried in his chest.

Rex seized the opening, drawing his pistol to finish off the third assailant. The last enemy panicked and turned to flee.

"Pursuit not advised. Potential ambush ahead."

Adrian hesitated. This AI wasn't just feeding him tactical advice—it was predicting enemy intentions and possible traps.

He chose caution, quickly rifling through the fallen hostiles' gear instead of chasing the fleeing enemy.

Rex nodded. Grabbing whatever supplies they could, they vanished into the night.

And in the depths of Adrian's mind, the AI's voice echoed once more—

"Welcome to the battlefield, Commander."