Global Awakening: Infinite Gift Pack System

Traceless gave a faint smile at the recruit’s question.

"I’ve been busy with missions," he replied calmly. "I haven’t left the city yet since there’s more to do here before I move on."

The recruits nodded, though curiosity lingered in their eyes.

Katrina gestured for him to continue, and Kai stepped forward...

"Now, I’ll show you how to respond to Gene Skills. You won’t be able to fight me at your level, but that’s not the point. This training is meant to broaden your horizon. The guards will handle your running, sword drills, posture, and maybe endurance. What I’ll show you is what lies ahead... what you can become."

He raised his foot and activated Titan Step. The ground trembled as his weight multiplied... He then burst forward!

Whoosh~

The recruits stumbled as they saw what happened.

"This is Titan Step. It amplifies my movements, creating force that can stun enemies. Against you, it’s overwhelming... but I want you to learn how to brace, how to stay on your feet."

He repeated the motion, slower this time, helping them respond to such movement...

"Bend your knees. Lower your center of gravity. Don’t resist the force head‑on... absorb it. I’ve seen many people stumble after getting overwhelmed by my skill, you need to know how to respond in such situations."

Just like that, Traceless repeated the Titan Step a few times, spending some Spirit Points.

The recruits tried finding their balance... At first, they were wobbling but gradually finding balance.

It was still not enough but they were getting there...

As for the players, they seemed to be managing well... They were able to hold their stance after several attempts.

"I see... So this isn’t all just about Gene Skills, right?" The girl muttered as she first thought that having enough Gene Skills and Gene Enhancement would make her stronger.

However, there were a lot of times that they couldn’t use their Gene Skills, and in those cases, they had to learn how to respond properly.

Next, Kai extended his hand, activating Spirit Dominion.

A faint aura spread outward, pressing against the recruits like an invisible weight. Their bodies stiffened, movements became sluggish under the pressure.

"This is Spirit Dominion. It suppresses enemies, weakens their will, and slows their actions. Against higher‑level foes, it can decide the battle before it begins."

The recruits struggled, sweat forming on their brows.

Soon, Kai spoke once more...

"Don’t panic. Focus on breathing. Move deliberately. Dominion is meant to crush you, but if you learn to endure, you’ll last longer in real combat."

Although he was exposing his Gene Skill and its possible weaknesses, he didn’t mind it at all...

Minutes passed as he cycled between demonstrations, letting them experience the overwhelming difference between their novice state and his Gene‑enhanced abilities.

To them, it was like glimpsing the future... what they might one day wield if they survived long enough.

Katrina watched silently, her expression satisfied.

This was exactly why she had hired Traceless. The guards could teach drills, but only someone like him could show recruits the true scale of power they were striving toward.

Finally, the system window appeared before Kai.

[ Mission Complete. ]

[ Reward: 550 Experience Points, 1 Skill Scroll of choice. ]

Three glowing scrolls materialized before him, each hovering faintly in the air with their description included.

[ 1. Skill Scroll: Spirit Barrier ]

[ Type: Defensive Active Skill

Effect: Creates a temporary shield of condensed Spirit energy that absorbs up to 500 damage for 10 seconds.

Cost: 30 Spirit Points

Cooldown: 60 seconds ]

[ Notes: Effective against ranged attacks and Spirit projectiles, but weak against heavy melee strikes. ]

[ 2. Skill Scroll: Phantom Dash ]

Type: Mobility Active Skill

Effect: Instantly propels the user forward 10 meters, ignoring terrain obstacles. Grants brief invulnerability during the dash.

Cost: 20 Spirit Points

Cooldown: 25 seconds ]

[ Notes: Ideal for repositioning in combat or escaping dangerous situations. ]

[ 3. Skill Scroll: Hunter’s Instinct ]

[Type: Passive Skill

Effect: Enhances perception and reaction speed. Increases critical hit rate by 5% and improves detection of hidden enemies. ]

[ Notes: Always active once learned, synergizes well with stealth and appraisal abilities. ]

Traceless studied the options carefully. Spirit Barrier was useful, but he already had defensive measures through his passive constitution.

Phantom Dash was tempting. Mobility was always valuable, but he considered his current arsenal. His Titan Step was already quite incredible.

What he lacked was a passive edge, something that would constantly enhance his combat awareness without draining Spirit Points.

His eyes lingered on Hunter’s Instinct. The ability to detect hidden enemies and increase critical strikes would complement Specter Edge perfectly. It was subtle, but powerful... exactly the kind of skill that could change the tide of battle without flashy displays.

However, it wouldn’t be a great combination with his Slayer’s Flow... This passive skill was the fusion of Hunter Sense and Spirit Conduction Skills.

’If I take Hunter’s Instinct, should I just fuse with Slayer’s Flow?’ Traceless mused.

In the end, it seemed that the right choice was still the Spirit Barrier. Even with Great Protection Gene Skill and Bio-Adaptive Constitution, having an Active Gene Skill meant for defense was still the best option.

"I’ll take this one," he said firmly.

The scroll dissolved into light, merging with his status window.

[ New Active Skill Acquired: Spirit Barrier Lv0 ]

"Nice..."

Traceless finaly exhaled, dismissing his weapons.

He hadn’t leveled up, but another Skill Scroll was now in his inventory.

Two in total... rare treasures that could change his path.

Katrina approached him.

"You’ve done well, Traceless. The recruits learned more today than they would in weeks of drills. But..." She hesitated.

"I can’t keep hiring you. The town’s resources are limited, and your skills are beyond what we can afford."

Kai raised an eyebrow. "So this is the last time?"

Katrina nodded. "Yes. If you want more missions that reward Skill Scrolls, you’ll need to travel to the next town... Leonine. It’s larger, closer to the frontier. Their Guard Captain runs advanced training programs, and they pay well for skilled adventurers. You’ll find opportunities there."

Kai considered her words. Leonine... A frontier town meant tougher missions, stronger enemies, and better rewards. Exactly what he needed.

"Thank you," he said simply. "I’ll keep that in mind."

Katrina gave a faint smile. "You’ll do well there..."

With that, she dismissed the recruits, who bowed respectfully before leaving. The training grounds emptied, leaving Kai alone with his thoughts.

Back in the quiet of Reverie Town, Kai opened his inventory. His eyes scanned past the weapons and scrolls, focusing on the currency tab.

[ Credits: 24,350 ]

His lips curled into a grin. "So I’ve earned this much already... not bad."

He had just realized that the steady purchases from survivors in Cameron City had accumulated while he was away.

Kai felt satisfied as he knew that he could trade with Cornelio already.

’Finally... I can have that serum already.’

***

Still, Traceless didn’t log off yet.

Instead, he decided to head toward the Adventurers’ Guild, curious about what missions were currently available.

The guild hall was lively, filled with players and NPC adventurers alike, all crowding around the mission board.

He scanned the postings one by one.

[ Mission: Gather 15 wild herb bundles from the Whispering Forest. ]

[ Reward: 40 Experience Points, 8 Silver. ]

[ Mission: Escort a scholar to the ruins outside Reverie Town. ]

[ Reward: 120 Experience Points, 15 Silver. ]

[ Mission: Eliminate the swarm of venomous bats in the northern caves. ]

[ Reward: 200 Experience Points, 1 Antidote Potion. ]

These were simple missions, suitable for beginners. But Kai’s eyes moved past them, searching for something more challenging. Soon, he found a different set of postings... missions that carried far greater risk.

[ Mission: Hunt the twin‑horned dire bear in the Frostwood. ]

[ Reward: 1,100 Experience Points, 2 Healing Potions, 40 Silver. ]

[ Mission: Collect 30 crystalline feathers from the Spirit Hawks. ]

[ Reward: 950 Experience Points, 2 Gold. ]

And then, one mission caught his attention immediately.

[ Mission: Guard caravan en route to Leonine Town. ]

[ Duration: 3 days ]

[ Reward: 1,500 Experience Points, 5 Gold, 1 Rare Item Chest. ]

Kai’s eyes lit up.

Leonine Town... the very place Katrina had mentioned.

This was the perfect opportunity. Not only would he reach the frontier town, but he would also gain valuable rewards along the way.

He didn’t hesitate.

[ Mission Accepted. ]

The system confirmed his choice, and a faint glow marked the mission in his log.

Kai exhaled, satisfied.

"Three days... that’s fine. I’ll make it."

The caravan mission was no ordinary escort.

The posting explained that the route to Leonine Town passed through dangerous territory, mutated beasts, rogue adventurers, and many oddities that had been reported along the way. The guild needed capable fighters to ensure the caravan’s survival.

For Kai, it was exactly the kind of mission he wanted.

A test of endurance, combat, and resource management.

And at the end of it, Leonine Town awaited... a place where stronger missions and rarer Skill Scrolls could be found.

After getting the details of the mission, Kai finally decided to learn the two Skill Scrolls in his Inventory...

The Spirit Barrier and the first one he obtained before... Sword Mastery.