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.
"We're going to die!" Louise shouted, his voice trembling with terror. His eyes darted around as he struggled to stay on his feet, steadying himself amid the chaotic scene.
Suddenly, a monstrous maw burst from the ground nearby. Its body was serpent-like, coiling as it rose. Rows of jagged teeth lined its gaping mouth, eager to devour the survivors. But Scarlett acted quickly, summoning her earth element to teleport herself and the others to to the other side which can be considered temporary safety.
"Damn you, system! Why didn't you warn me about this?" she murmured, her voice seething with frustration as flames flickered around her fingers. She unleashed her fire element in a furious assault on the monster. "If you'd told me sooner, I could have gotten everyone out of here!"
Ding!
{Is there any truly safe place in a monster apocalypse? You have yet to find the only true safe haven. Until then, every place remains a danger zone.}