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.
Kato's eyes glinted with a smirk, his voice calm yet laced with menace. "Keep working on the collar. If the scientists can't disable it in two days, let me know. I have… alternative methods. But make no mistake, the boy must stay alive. He's the key to bringing my queen to me."
The woman standing before him gave a deep bow, her movements precise and submissive. "Understood, Boss. We'll do just that." The guards present followed suit, bowing in unison before straightening once more.
Nearby, Jaden struggled futilely against the burly guards holding him in place. Tears streamed down his face as he cried out in desperation, his voice cracking with emotion. "Please let me go! I just want to find my sister! You're all bad guys!"