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

After receiving the Otherworld Flame Staff, Bonnie and Jeremy didn't immediately head for the Awakening Instance they had chosen. Instead, they spent some time at Jeremy's house, discussing potential challenges they might face once they entered the instance.

"If, during the battle with the Frost Giant, you find yourself unable to gain the upper hand, I want you to call for help immediately," Jeremy said, his gaze intense as he looked at Bonnie. "Although I can't enter the Awakening Instance with you, I can terminate your instance if things get too dangerous."

Jeremy's voice was firm, and his concern for Bonnie's safety was clear. He didn't want her to face any risks. In his eyes, Bonnie's well-being was far more important than clearing the Awakening Instance.

Bonnie didn't respond right away. She understood how much Jeremy cared for her, but in her heart, she knew that completing the Awakening Instance was something she had to do. It wasn't just a goal—it was a necessity.

"I understand," she finally said, her voice calm but resolute. "If I really can't defeat the Frost Giant, I'll call for help. But I'm confident I can take it down."

Although Bonnie's tone was steady, Jeremy could see the unwavering determination in her eyes. She wasn't just speaking with confidence—she believed in herself.

"Alright then, let's get moving," Jeremy said, his expression softening a little. "If you want to clear the Awakening Instance, you need the Awakening Key first. I'll take you to the space where the Class Change Goddess, Janna, resides."

Without another word, Jeremy activated a portal and led Bonnie into the space where the Class Change Goddess awaited.

Janna had already been informed that Jeremy and Bonnie would be arriving, and she was fully prepared by the time they stepped into her domain.

"Apocalypse Game players, you've reached level 50, and you are now eligible for your Awakening. Are you ready?" Janna's voice was filled with a divine resonance, and it echoed with a calm, yet powerful, presence.

Bonnie took a deep breath. Despite her preparations, she still felt a flutter of nervousness.

"I'm ready. I can begin my Awakening Ceremony," Bonnie replied solemnly, her voice steady, though the nervous tension was evident in her posture.

Janna nodded, acknowledging her determination. With a graceful gesture, she summoned a dazzling burst of white light that enveloped Bonnie's body.

As the light slowly faded, Bonnie was left standing there, holding a key that glowed with a purple aura. This key, of course, was the Awakening Key—the first crucial step in her journey to complete the Awakening Instance.

"You have obtained the Awakening Key. You can now choose your awakening instance!" After the Class Change Goddess, Janna, finished speaking, she waved her hand.

Jeremy and Bonnie were then returned to the real world.

At this moment, Bonnie's expression was slightly grim. She was clearly feeling very nervous.

Jeremy noticed Bonnie's anxiety and smiled at her reassuringly.

"You've prepared very well. Even if you can't clear the awakening instance, you'll still be able to ensure your own safety. So, try not to put too much pressure on yourself."

Bonnie gave Jeremy a faint smile. While she wanted to relax, she just couldn't seem to calm herself completely.

"Take your items. Now that you have the Awakening Key, there's no turning back. You must open your own awakening instance," Jeremy said, his tone serious.

In Jeremy's mind, once someone reached level 50, they could choose whether or not to proceed with their awakening. If they decided to proceed and had the Awakening Key, there was no reason to hesitate.

Bonnie nodded solemnly.

Jeremy then led Bonnie to the entrance of the awakening instance they had chosen.

"All you need to do is use the Awakening Key to open the instance. Once it's opened, I won't be able to offer you any help. Inside the instance, you'll only be able to rely on yourself."

Before entering the awakening instance, Jeremy gave Bonnie one last reminder.

Bonnie nodded.

"I understand. I will succeed!"

With that, Bonnie immediately used the Awakening Key. The key transformed into a beam of light, entering the instance, and the entire instance then shifted into the awakening instance.

The entrance to the instance turned into a large gate. Only Bonnie could open it.

As she reached the gate, Bonnie turned to look at Jeremy. She was still feeling a bit nervous.

Even though she had prepared thoroughly and Jeremy had helped her plan everything, she just couldn't fully calm her racing heart.

"Don't worry about anything. Just do your best. I know you'll succeed," Jeremy said, smiling at Bonnie.

Bonnie nodded and then pushed open the gate to the awakening instance.

As Bonnie entered the awakening instance, Jeremy found himself once again in the space where the Class Change Goddess Janna resided. It was only here that Jeremy could witness everything happening inside the awakening instance.

"It seems like your relationship with Bonnie is definitely closer than with Ritchie. When Ritchie entered his awakening instance, you weren't this tense," the Class Change Goddess Janna said with a smile, clearly recognizing the strong bond between Jeremy and Bonnie.

Jeremy chuckled lightly.

"It's not exactly what you think. The reason I'm so worried is because Bonnie's strength is far weaker than Ritchie's. Though Ritchie isn't exactly reliable, he's been through a lot of dangerous missions with me. I believe that in the awakening instance, Ritchie would be able to quickly deal with any dangers he faces. But Bonnie... I don't think she can manage that."

Jeremy's explanation somewhat convinced the Class Change Goddess Janna.

At that moment, Bonnie had just entered the awakening instance.

With the Otherworld Flame Staff in hand, Bonnie quickly took care of the first few weaker monsters she encountered. However, this action led the instance boss—the Frost Giant—to target Bonnie directly.

The Frost Giant, now aware of her presence, began advancing from the deepest part of the instance toward Bonnie.

Watching this unfold, Jeremy's expression tightened with anxiety.

"Her actions have put her in grave danger. I don't think she can clear the awakening instance," the Class Change Goddess Janna said directly, voicing her opinion.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Janna had never been particularly optimistic about Bonnie's abilities. She believed that Ritchie was the only one who could potentially provide Jeremy with significant help during such missions.

Jeremy remained silent.

Truth be told, he wasn't particularly confident in Bonnie's chances either. But since Bonnie had already reached level 50, it was only natural for her to proceed with the awakening. If she succeeded, it would undoubtedly offer Jeremy a significant advantage as well.

Both Jeremy and the Class Change Goddess Janna watched Bonnie's every move intently.

At this point, Bonnie hadn't yet realized that she was already in danger. She was simply progressing slowly through the awakening instance, unaware of the looming threat.

As a Frost Mage, Bonnie naturally possessed a strong resistance to frost, and with the Otherworld Flame Staff in her hand, she was capable of enduring extremely low temperatures. However, even with these advantages, she could still feel the surrounding temperature dropping far too much.

Suddenly, a multitude of ice crystals appeared on the walls surrounding Bonnie. These ice crystals were clearly formed by the spread of the Frost Giant's icy power.

Bonnie sensed the danger, but she couldn't pinpoint where it was coming from.

"What's going on? Why does the environment around me feel so strange? Could it be that I've already been targeted by the instance boss? But that's impossible! I've only just entered the instance. Shouldn't the instance boss be in the deepest part of the instance?" Bonnie's mind was filled with confusion.

But now, she could only rely on herself to solve these questions.

She couldn't ask Jeremy for help. If she did, the awakening instance would disappear in an instant.

After moving forward for a while, Bonnie suddenly saw a transparent wall in front of her. This wall seemed to be infused with a powerful frost-based energy.

The moment she spotted the wall, Bonnie immediately gripped the Otherworld Flame Staff tighter.

She held her breath, fully aware that ahead of her, there was likely an enemy she would find very difficult to defeat.

However, she still couldn't sense the enemy's presence yet.

Bonnie remained on high alert, carefully observing her surroundings and doing everything she could to avoid a surprise attack. But in the end, she failed.

Before Bonnie could identify the source of the danger, a massive hammer came crashing down from the sky. This giant hammer, infused with intense frost power, froze everything around Bonnie, including herself.

The powerful frost force impacted Bonnie directly.

Bonnie could feel her movements slowing down significantly compared to before.

"What's going on? The passive effect of the Otherworld Flame Staff should be active. This means that if I didn't have the Otherworld Flame Staff, my movement speed would be even slower. Is the enemy's strength too overwhelming?!"

Bonnie was extremely shocked. From the recent attack, she could tell that the enemy who had struck her was incredibly powerful.

At this moment, Bonnie still didn't realize that the enemy who had just attacked her was none other than the awakening instance's boss—the Frost Giant.