Scarlett Jerkins' dream was simple: wealth and the freedom to indulge. But when she let love in, she regretted it as her life was brutally cut short by her husband's family, ending a six-month coma but fate had other plans. Ding! {You've awakened the Echo System.} Scarlett's eyes flickered open to an unfamiliar world, guided by an enigmatic system that revealed her new reality: an apocalypse world where monsters born from history deceased roamed free. She discovered that she was among the chosen members chosen by the system destined to save humanity. But this newfound purpose felt like a curse. Having escaped death only to face it again was a cruel twist of fate. And to make matters worse, her life was now tied to Garvin Johnson, her former rude, spoilt brat boss, whom she must protect at all costs. As she navigates this treacherous realm, she must confronts twisted creatures born from history's deceased. With the three elements at her command, she must gather resources, slay monsters, and safeguard Garvin. Scarlett's drive for survival becomes a quest for redemption, fueled by her past traumas and newfound purpose. As stakes escalate, Scarlett and Garvin face impossible choices, forging alliances with other chosen members who were handsome men and confronting enemies in a desperate bid to ensure humanity's survival. Note: The novel also contains reverse harem.
The sight that greeted her was enough to ignite her fury anew. Kato stood hunched over a mangled corpse, blood dripping from his fanged mouth.
"You're finally here. You can join me." Kato said with a smirk, his gaze fixed on Scarlett.
Without hesitation, Scarlett lunged at him. Her clawed hand shot out, gripping his throat with inhuman strength, lifting him into the air. Her claws dug into his flesh, black blood trickling down her hand as she tightened her grip.
"How dare you kill one of the survivors!" she snarled, her crimson eyes blazing with fury. The growls of nearby monsters grew louder, responding to her rage, though none dared approach. They could sense that Kato wasn't just human but also a monster like them.
Kato smirked, unfazed by her wrath. "Take a closer look before you judge, Scarlett," he said, his voice calm despite her grip on his neck.