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The apocalypse is not the end — it is a game. And only the elect can play along.

Every week, a few chosen ones are placed in a twisted mirror of reality — a world on the brink of annihilation. Here, players must survive a new cataclysmic disaster, armed with only one randomly selected ability.

Ethan Cross never asked to be a player. But when he is drawn into the Apocalypse Game, his first draw changes everything:

"the Eye of Death" - an SSS-ranked ability that shows him visions of his own death.

While others fight blindly, Ethan outwits fate itself and replays his own demise until he finds the perfect path to victory.

"Congratulations! You have overcome the disaster of [Puppet Kingdom] and obtained the [Severing Seven]: [The Severing Seven]!"

"Congratulations! You've eliminated the threat of [Abyssal Horror] and received [S-Rank Ability: [Abyssal Horror]: [S-Rank Skill: Scales of Judgment]!"

"Congratulations! You have shattered the paradox of [Time Reversal] and unlocked the [SSS Rank Skill: Sword of Destruction]: [SSS Rank Skill: Sword of Annihilation]!"

Other players: "Bro, we’re still learning the rules, how can you clear dungeons already?"

Apocalypse Control Bureau: "Mr. Cross, your survival is crucial to the future of humanity! STOP THROWING YOURSELF INTO DANGER!"

Reality Hacker: Apocalypse Loop

"Enough daydreaming! You're buying breakfast today, even if you grow wings!" His roommate's sleepy voice broke through Ethan's fog.

Ethan jumped out of bed, got dressed quickly, and dashed out of the dorm.

Outside, he took the [Terminus Shard] from his pocket. The blade glinted in the morning sun.

His fingers brushed against two wrinkled slips in his jeans:

"Yo, who's this?" Wang's voice came through crackling.

"Holy shit, brother!" Wang's excitement faded quickly. "Wait, why's your area code Jiangxi? You're in college there?"

"Yeah. No idea why Apocalypse Online dumped me in Jiangcheng."

Wang's voice turned sharp. "You went in clueless? What were you doing at 10 PM last night?"

He admitted to the drinking spree in the dorm. Silence hung thick until—

"Standard system behavior." John's calm voice joined in. "When you're unconscious, it defaults to your registered residence."

"JOHN! YOU SNOOPING BASTARD!" Wang's shout made Ethan flinch.

So that's why John's here. Ethan imagined the old soldier interrupting Wang's call.

John ignored Wang's outburst. "Are you coming to Jiangcheng? For… the target?"

"Yes." Ethan tightened his grip on the shard. "I need an excuse for my parents first."

"We'll take care of your welcome feast."

"John—how do I use points? When's the next instance?"

"Think 'System'." John's instructions were clear. "Personal Store unlocks after a mission. Four random items—skills, gear, pets. It refreshes weekly."

"Saturday 10 PM is your default entry. Spend points wisely—they disappear if you don't use them."

[ APOCALYPSE ONLINE - PERSONAL STORE ]

Four glowing slots appeared. The top one pulsed GOLD.

Absolute obedience | Combat mastery | Divine beauty

The image showed a woman with ember eyes and wings like a shattered night sky—a smile that promised paradise.

Twenty-one years of loneliness…

His finger hovered over [PURCHASE].

*20 Disaster-class clears needed.*

[ SLOT 2: B-Grade Skill - MASTER COMBATANT ]

Gives peak human combat reflexes

[ SLOT 3: D-Grade Skill - RUBIK'S SAVANT ]

Solve any cube in under 6 seconds

Seriously? Ethan rolled his eyes. "Look Mr. Mutant—I solved this! Spare me?"

[ SLOT 4: C-Grade Item - VOID SATCHEL ]

He lingered on the combat manual. Practical. Focused on survival…

A red dot blinked in the store's corner.

System's Seduction