CHAPTER 744: GLOBAL PREPARATION

Inside his command chamber, Shane stood still as he waited for the confirmation that he was part of the event.

As expected, a familiar message appeared.

[ Congratulations, Survivor Shane! ]

You have been selected to participate in the prestigious Global Auction Event. Your survival skills and strategic prowess have earned you this exclusive opportunity. Prepare to engage in the ultimate bidding war!

[ Introducing the Conversion Device II ]

As part of the auction preparation, we are pleased to introduce the Conversion Device II—a compact apparatus resembling a scanner that you may be familiar with. This innovative tool will transform your valuable possessions into the System’s Points or Credits, which are essential for participating in the Auction. It has now been transferred to your inventory.

How It Works:

Valuable Items: Items like a Zombie Core are worth 1 Point each. Item Upgrade Crystals are worth 5 points, etc.

Non-Valuable Items: Common items such as bread, stone, grass, and others have no point value and will not yield Points.

Important Reminder: Once an item is scanned by the Conversion Device, the process is irreversible. Whether valuable or not, the item will either convert into Points or vanish without a trace. Unused Points remain valid and can be saved for future auctions.

Value to Points: The more valuable the item, the higher the Points you will receive. Choose wisely and increase your bidding power!

[ Introducing the BidLink Communicator II]

In preparation for the Global Auction Event, we are excited to unveil the BidLink Communicator II—a state-of-the-art device that will revolutionize your auction experience.

The BidLink Communicator is a slim, handheld device with an intuitive touch interface. Its compact form factor is engineered for convenience, allowing everyone to carry it effortlessly throughout the event.

Features:

Numbering System: Each device is assigned a unique identifier, linking it to your Survivor profile for a seamless bidding process.

Real-Time Bidding: Engage in the auction with live updates, ensuring you never miss a beat during the bidding war.

Secure Connection: Encrypted channels provide a safe communication network, protecting your bids from prying eyes.

Voice and Text Input: Place your bids using voice commands or text input for flexibility and ease of use.

Auction Catalog Access: Browse the auction items, view detailed descriptions, and plan your strategy with the integrated catalog feature.

Bid History Tracking: Keep track of your bids and the auction’s progress with a comprehensive bid history log.

Usage Guidelines:

Registration: Upon arrival at the Grand Auction Nexus, your BidLink Communicator will automatically register and sync with the auction system.

Bidding: To place a bid, simply activate the device, select the item from the catalog, and enter your bid amount. Please take note that this will still depend on the bidding event you’ll be joining, since there could be different rules for the bidding process.

Notifications: Stay informed with instant notifications about the status of your bids and any upcoming items of interest.

[ Prepare to engage in an unparalleled auction experience with the BidLink Communicator at your side. Bid with confidence, and may the best Survivor win! ]

Shane smiled at this as he also recalled his experience with the previous Auction.

At that time, there were three other events.

The Market Bazaar Bidding, the Grand Auction Hall Gala, and the Survivor’s Exchange.

Furthermore, the previous Regional Auction Event had only lasted for eight hours. So, the fact that 24 hours would pass this time was good news for everyone as they would not have to hurry at all.

"It is global this time, huh... They’re scaling it up." Shane muttered as he knew that this event would become even fiercer...

Previously, he didn’t have to deal with the Overlord Clan and the rest of the Alliance because the Regional Auction didn’t include them before.

However, it was different now.

With the Alliance of 10 or maybe even more Clans, they could easily amass a staggering amount of System Credits for sure.

Furthermore, unlike the previous Auction where a Flamethrower would make everyone go crazy, the auction this time would be very different.

Flamethrowers, Sniper Rifle, Barrier Generator, or Acid Guns would no longer be the highlight of the auction.

’I wonder what kind of items they’ll be selling off this time... It wouldn’t be surprising if they started selling tanks or helicopters this time...’ Shane chuckled at this thought.

After all, he already felt a trend that flying Zombies would be numerous during this phase of the Zombie Apocalypse.

Because of that, he believed that weapons that could be used in the sky would be a huge demand at the auction.

It could be anti-air missiles, flame turrets, or maybe even field guns like Howitzers might appear. That would sure create a buzz in the Auction...

At this time, he also recalled how he obtained one of his most precious items, the Loot Keeper’s Timepiece, which allowed him to multiply his loot five times.

Thanks to that, the unique Zombie Lord Set that should only have 1 copy each had 5 copies instead!

’Right... I should find that secret shop again... I got lucky before, but I hope I can still find one.’ Shane mused as he knew that the secret shop doesn’t appear on the map and its entrance was completely invisible or protected by an illusion barrier.

He could only hope that his current Fused Skills, which heightened his sense and gave him special vision, would be more than enough to find this place.

He closed the interface and crossed his arms

"This will be fun... I should start accumulating points now..." Shane muttered to himself as he looked at his current inventory.

He planned to get a million points at the very least!

He started quickly checking his spare Zombie Cores, Spirit Stones, Item Upgrade Crystals, crafting items, Zombie Blood, and other items he’d stockpiled over time.

However, his attention was soon focused on the High-Purity Mana Stones he had collected from the Fairy Realm...

It was from another world, but perhaps, this would be his chance to get the System Credit that he needed!