Chapter 999 - Intersection of Past, Present, and Future (4) (1/2)

Rhode was speechless and caught between laughter and tears by the words of the other Creator Dragons. Others were thinking of ways to break free, but these people were coming up with ideas to add stocks and chains to the Dragon Soul Continent. But Serena shook her head slightly upon hearing Rhode’s question.

“No, that isn’t it, Mr. Rhode. I suppose you’ve realized that even though we tried to create the game as close as the world itself, some problems aren’t resolved yet.”

“Yes, at least I have neither seen team announcements nor revival spells in reality. Even accepting missions is completely based on luck…”

Rhode twitched his brow at this thought. The mission system that failed at times made him feel deceived. But after hearing his grumbles, the four of them revealed bitter smiles and Arthur took over the conversation. “Of course, we understand your dissatisfaction, Mr. Rhode. Frankly, after you transmigrated to our world, we have tried ways to reach you through spiritual communication. But due to the far distance between us, we failed to come up with other solutions. In fact, we also hope you’d have faster growth through the mission system. However, due to the issue of distance in the plane barrier, only the smallest part of the power could overcome this limitation. So…”

I see.

Rhode nodded to Arthur’s explanations. In other words, the Dragon Soul Continent that he played should have been a standalone, online game. But as the distance was too far apart between the client (Rhode) and wireless host (this place), the signal connection was intermittent. No wonder the connection to the mission system was choppy at times as it was highly likely due to the intermittent signal connection. Thereafter, Rhode gradually rose in level and the signal strength on the client’s side increased, which led to the stability of the signal connection.

“Besides, we don’t have intentions to transform the Dragon Soul Continent completely. Just as we said, we suppose you understand that some things exist in itself. But the problem was that we didn’t add this concept when we created the world. This was why even when such behaviors were shown, we were unable to receive power as there were no similar concepts. And what we need to do is to reinforce these concepts to the Dragon Soul Continent, in order to maintain its safety and issues.”

“… I suppose I understand.”

Rhode knitted his brows and pondered for a few moments. But this time, perhaps due to his personal experiences, he quickly understood what Arthur meant. Taking levels, for instance. Within the Legendary Stage, there was the Basic Legendary Stage, Intermediate Legendary Stage, and Peak Legendary Stage. But this was because there were no classifications under each specific level. After adding system classifications, Rhode could detect the specific level of others, such as seeing whether the person was level 62 or 68, or level 73 or 76. It was a kind of connection between ‘Order’ and ‘Rules’ from the behavior of distinctly classifying levels one by one. This was the same for a group of adventurers who protected trade associations from bandits. The trade association would be grateful to the adventurers and in return, the adventurers could purchase merchandise from them at half price. But putting this process into the game was actually the same as adding a step in increasing the reputation of a group or force. Nothing seemed to have any changes on the surface, but as the rules in Dragon Soul Continent didn’t include a system concept like the ‘Reputation System’, their actions couldn’t be recognized as part of the ‘Order Rules’, even if mercenaries did the same thing and enjoyed the same benefit. Without this concept, the act couldn’t be transformed into power. Without power, people couldn’t contribute their strength to maintain the complete unity of Order.

This would sound outrageous in Rhode’s world. But it would still be understandable considering the unique situation of confrontation between Order and Chaos in the Dragon Soul Continent and the maintenance of the dragon soul protections. At least in Rhode’s world, humans didn’t witness the universe sending aliens with malicious intention to destroy earth from time to time.

“In other words, people won’t wake up one day and see a system interface before their eyes or witness the health bar of others?”

“You’re right, Mr. Rhode. We were only contributing bricks and tiles for the Dragon Soul Continent and not changing them from the core. Of course, the people who inherited our energy might be exceptions, but to others, they won’t feel any change in their daily lives. But… it will affect our world this way. If we can merge the rules and structure of the system network with the energy of the Dragon Soul Continent itself… Some of the things that can be done in the game can also be accomplished in reality.”

Arthur paused, before continuing.

“Such as… resurrection.”

Pfff… Is this the rhythm of begging for treatment? Could it be that the natives can still return to their bodies in the state of their souls after death?

Rhode spluttered a mouthful of saliva and criticized them in his mind. He displayed a strange expression, imagining the natives in his territory screaming and charging ahead, while the team captain in the side commanded in a head full of sweat: “Heal and cast a mass resurrection spell! Those souls in the back, return to your bodies! Don’t let us remind you!”

Will it really be fine?

“Chaos is too powerful. We need sufficient strength to resist it. Mr. Rhode… We’re willing to give everything for that. Of course, a game is a game, after all, and it isn’t too possible for souls to go running back to their corpses after the game merges with reality. We don’t have enough power to maintain the materialization of the soul. Besides, perhaps only these with abundant energy can cast the resurrection spell, considering the maintenance of the dragon soul barrier. Besides, the resurrection will only be limited to those who die abnormal deaths…”

Rhode was starting to foresee scenes of clerics being placed on the altars already.

But… This topic would only be left for later. He was more concerned about something regarding him.

“Alright, I guess I understand the reason why all of you created the Dragon Soul Continent. But… Why didn’t you do it yourself? Why did you get me involved?”