Global Survival: I Have Endless Skeletons

The three remained silent for a long moment.

Their gazes fixed on the blank surface of the Abyss Witness Scroll while the ancient runes around its edges continued to glow faintly.

Once their blood touched the scroll, there would be no turning back.

Celene was the first to move.

She slowly raised her hand and bit the tip of her finger, allowing a bright red bead of blood to form before pressing it against the blank surface of the scroll.

The moment her blood touched the parchment, the ancient runes around the edge suddenly brightened.

A strange fluctuation spread through the room.

Celene’s eyes widened slightly as she felt something invisible enter her mind.

It was not painful.

It was merely strange.

A mysterious rune appeared within the depths of her consciousness, quietly floating there as if it had always existed.

She instinctively tried to examine it, but the moment she focused on it, she could feel the enormous authority contained within the rune.

Alden followed without hesitation, pressing his blood against the scroll and allowing the same mysterious power to enter his mind.

Arwyn performed the same action immediately afterward, her expression remaining calm even when the strange rune appeared within her consciousness.

None of them questioned it.

They already knew what it was.

It was simply the mark of the Abyss Witness Scroll.

Once all three had completed the contract, the ancient runes on the parchment dimmed until the scroll returned to its previous appearance.

Thoren picked it up and stored it inside his inventory.

"Good." His eyes swept across the three. "Now we can begin."

Celene straightened her back.

Alden and Arwyn also became serious.

Thoren had already decided how Black Water would operate after his departure, and now that their loyalty had been secured, he no longer had any reason to delay putting everything into place.

"Celene."

"Yes."

"You’ll be the leader of Black Water."

Celene’s eyes widened slightly.

Although she had expected something like this, hearing Thoren say it directly still caused her heart to skip a beat.

"Me?"

"Yes."

Thoren nodded.

"You’re the most familiar with Black Water’s operation, and you’ve already been managing most of its affairs while I’ve been away."

He paused.

"From now on, you will have complete authority over the day-to-day operation of Black Water."

Celene slowly nodded.

"Understood."

"You alone will control the Mother-Child Void Mirror and the Thousands Soul Registry."

Her expression became serious.

"Only me?"

"Only you."

Thoren’s gaze sharpened.

"Those two artifacts are important to Black Water, so I don’t want too many people having access to them."

Celene understood immediately.

The Mother-Child Void Mirror could connect with Thoren on the other floor, while the Thousands Soul Registry contained the organization’s members and provided a means of communication and security.

If those artifacts fell into the wrong hands, the consequences could be disastrous.

Thoren turned toward the twins.

"Alden. Arwyn."

The two immediately straightened.

"You will be her deputies."

Both of them nodded.

"You’ll assist Celene with the coordination of Black Water’s core business, including the management of resources, information exchange and daily operations."

"Understood."

"Additionally, you’ll be responsible for ticket sales."

Alden’s expression became serious. "The Scorpion City tickets?"

"Yes."

Thoren nodded.

"The Ticket Artifact will remain under Black Water’s control, and the two of you will oversee its operation and distribution."

He paused briefly.

"Lastly, the two of you will be responsible for security."

Arwyn’s eyes sharpened.

"Security?"

"Defend Black Water’s interests."

Thoren’s voice became colder.

"Anyone who attempts to steal from Black Water, harm its members or interfere with its business must understand that Black Water isn’t something they can bully."

Alden and Arwyn exchanged a glance before nodding.

"We’ll handle it."

"Good."

Thoren leaned back slightly.

"In exchange, the three of you can enjoy the benefits brought by Black Water."

The arrangement was simple. Celene would lead Black Water.

Alden and Arwyn would assist her while managing ticket sales and security.

They would have access to Black Water’s resources and profits without paying for the benefits that ordinary members would have to purchase.

He was giving them responsibility and with that responsibility came authority.

The next several hours were spent putting everything into place.

Thoren personally inspected the operation of Black Water, reviewed its resources, clarified how information would be handled, and explained to Celene exactly how the Mother-Child Void Mirror should be used.

Particularly the fact that its functions required payment.

He also explained how the Thousands Soul Registry would be used. Every member of Black Water would have to register.

There would be no exceptions.

In his presence, members of Black Water were called forward for registration.

The Thousand Soul Registry created a small mark on their bodies, each tattoo carrying a unique rune that immediately established their connection to Black Water.

Some members stared at the tattoo in fascination.

Others were surprised when they realized they could sense nearby members through the mysterious connection.

A few even tested the distress signal after receiving permission from Celene, and the result left everyone impressed.

The system worked exactly as Thoren had explained.

Finally, Black Water had become a proper organization.

Not merely a business.

Meanwhile, the news that Black Water had begun selling tickets for entry into Scorpion City was released to the public.

It spread through Mantis Town almost immediately. The announcement caused an immediate uproar, making many burn with anticipation and hope.

Thoren stood outside Black Water that had once been nothing more than an idea. Now it has become something real.

Something capable of surviving without him.

Celene stood beside him while Alden and Arwyn were nearby.

"Everything has been arranged," Celene said.

Thoren nodded.

"I know."

He looked at the three.

"I’ll leave Black Water in your hands."

Thoren looked toward the endless desert. He had spent a considerable amount of time on the second floor.

There was nothing left that could keep him here.

He turned toward his undead Greater Dune Scorpion waiting. With a single movement, he mounted its back.

Alden and Arwyn stepped forward.

"Take care."

Thoren glanced at them.

"You too."

His gaze finally settled on Celene.

"Keep Black Water alive."

"I will."

With that, Thoren gave his mount a mental command.

The undead Greater Dune Scorpion immediately began moving.

Celene, Alden and Arwyn remained standing outside Black Water, watching his figure become smaller in the distance.

None of them spoke.

They simply watched until the silver-haired figure finally disappeared beyond the Mantis Town.

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