Chapter 2733: Lessons and News

"Strictly speaking, the Feld Family belongs to the ruling class within the Game Government. Once a player’s strength reaches a certain level, they no longer face individual players but instead confront advanced energy weapons and hard technological power," Hua Han said. "Carmen Field has a special identity and is a highly talented individual with immense strength. The support he can obtain is immeasurable. When someone like him wants to do something, no one dares to ignore it, which is why the Wormhole Point war broke out."

He looked at Xu Huo, "I’m telling you this not to make you retreat and hide, but to warn you to be careful in any situation. Tri-directional evolution does not mean absolute strength. It is unwise to challenge any behemoth by oneself."

Xu Huo understood his well-meaning intentions but still wanted to ask, "Do you think what I did yesterday was wrong?"

Hua Han chuckled, "You did very well. This is E27, still a long way from a Rank-A Wormhole Point, the Game Government won’t specifically pay attention to you."

"Being careful is one thing, but losing your spirit means nothing."

The old Butler, who had just come in to serve tea, rolled his eyes discreetly upon hearing this, put down the tea, and retreated.

Xu Huo took it in and then asked, "How did you get involved with Time Force initially?"

Hua Han coughed lightly, "I won’t talk much about the past. Let’s officially start the lesson now."

Xu Huo wisely didn’t press further, settling in to accept his tutelage.

For the following half-month, he didn’t return to Rose Castle but instead followed Hua Han to different places for training. Because different zones have different time flows, this half-month was much longer than the actual time in Zone 011. When he managed to make progress and return to Zone 011, he received several accumulated messages.

First was from Zone 011, all assets of the Herta Family had changed hands, with Xu Huo naturally being the new owner. The Werna Family also sent considerable compensation.

The second message was from Mr. Xi, informing him that the Rank-A Prop crafted for him was complete and could be delivered at any time.

The third was good news from Yan Jiayu, who had managed to leave the high-risk random instance, severely injured but not in life-threatening danger, and was now recovering at a friend’s house in Eye of Platinum.

The last was a significant piece of news, the Suitcase Man’s Super Dungeon in Zone 039 had been leaked.

The news about the Suitcase Man still came from Zone 039, mentioning in passing that it was unclear why he wouldn’t leave even when many were probing the Dungeon. Xu Huo immediately checked Beneath the Dimension to find out that it was rumored the Suitcase Man might have lost dungeon ownership, and most players heading to Zone 039 were doing so to seize his Dungeon.

No one could provide more detailed information about the situation, but Xu Huo felt a vague sense of worry after seeing these messages and entrusted Ji Qingcheng to keep an eye on the surroundings of the Dungeon.

He hadn’t been able to contact the Girl in the painting so far, and more time had passed in Zone 039 compared to Zone 011. The Suitcase Man couldn’t reclaim the Dungeon, likely due to an issue with the Instance Authorization Document. Normally, before the instance officially starts, the Document isn’t necessarily stored on-site, but perhaps it was hidden somewhere in the castle. Any mishap during the Suitcase Man’s comings and goings wouldn’t be surprising.

Leaving dungeon issues aside, he worried for the Girl in the painting’s situation. She had escaped from the Suitcase Man’s castle smoothly before, so there was no reason she couldn’t this time. The instance’s forced restrictions only applied to people and puppet men in Circus City, not to her.

But the situation was as it was; he couldn’t return to Zone 039 anymore. After a brief contemplation, he requested Hua Han’s assistance to post information about Circus City under another account on Beneath the Dimension.

This included behavioral patterns of puppet men and battle dolls, as well as information on carnival activities, abilities of several minor bosses within the castle, and part of the castle’s map and activity characteristics.

Hua Han wasn’t too surprised to hear he had managed to escape Circus City, but was a bit stunned to know he had encountered the Suitcase Man and escaped successfully. After all, when he returned, the Water Rubik’s Cube was already fixed on his finger, such an extent couldn’t ensure his safety.

"The Water Rubik’s Cube sealing was changed after that," Xu Huo concealed some details.

Hua Han didn’t inquire further, ensuring him not to worry about the tracking from the Suitcase Man, as there were no particular tracking marks on him.

"The Suitcase Man is talented. His Tracking Puppet is quite well-made."

Hua Han chuckled, "For avenging enemies at the ends of earth, he really puts in the effort."

"Rarely are there tracking characteristics able to cross Wormhole Points. Even if they exist, they only work within the same Wormhole Point or zone as the tracked target. The range of props and instruments is much larger, so if you can escape, you’re fine."

"Have you dealt with the Suitcase Man?" Xu Huo asked.

"Encountered him twice, not really dealt with," Hua Han replied. "This person is particularly vindictive, run faster next time."

Xu Huo smiled, "Is that black space his characteristic?"

Hua Han nodded, "Occasionally heard friends mention it. Originally it was called ’Lightless Devour,’ but its evolution later on is unclear. His characteristic seems to be a combination of space and gravity; things swallowed disappear into some space. Sufficiently strong gravity can twist space when under control. Unlike the gravity we know, this kind of gravity isn’t limited in direction and can even show tidal forces pulling at each other."

"Of course, it can’t compare to a real wormhole."

"This bears some resemblance to Superdimensional Space Power," Xu Huo said.

"Gravity inherently comes from space, and Spatial Power—you can see during regular evolution—Spatial Power presents stacking and deconstruction. In a speck of dust invisible to the naked eye, the space structure compressed within is immeasurable, and the energy contained is undoubtedly unquantifiable," Hua Han said.

He paused and then said, "Take affecting Time Force with Superdimensional Space Power as an example. Any energy reaching a certain level can influence each other."

"Time and space form the game’s foundation, capable of affecting anything."

"Alright, this concludes this lesson. Go back and handle some household matters."

"If managing family business overwhelms you, consider entrusting it to other nobles in Zone 011. They will continually help you earn money."

Xu Huo nodded, stood up, and took his leave.

During the time he spent away with Hua Han, no one came to disturb them, nor were there players lingering around Xiu City or Rose Castle. But as Xu Huo returned to Rose Castle, and Mr. Dong opened the door, the long-awaiting guests started arriving en masse.

The ones offering reparations and the gift-givers arrived simultaneously, with Xu Huo assigning Mr. Dong to receive the Werna Family’s representative while he personally attended to Lady Lily and some noble members.