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.
"Damn it! We've been detected!" Garvin cursed under his breath. "Everyone, grab something, 'anything' to protect yourselves."
"How did they even detect us?" Scarlett questioned, clutching the baby tightly against her chest as she edged away from the window.
Ding!
{Your tears attracted the monsters, host.}
"What?" Scarlett's heart raced as she read the system notification.
{Whenever you injure yourself, the scent of your blood draws nearby monsters. They're compelled to come, sensing your vulnerability. And your tears, they contain traces of that same scent, calling to them just as strongly.}
"What the heck? You could have told me that earlier! I wouldn't have kept crying," Scarlett whispered, swallowing hard. "I don't want to be the reason anyone dies."