Chapter 142: Interference Ability (Part 1/2) (1/2)
Chapter 142: Interference Ability (Part 1/2)
Translator: Strivon
Luo Nan reached out to grab the rubble again by instinct. The stone entered his hand once more; the tactile sensation, weight, and so on were still there. He really did pick up the stone.
Right now he was crouching on the ground and his back was facing He Yueyin. These actions of picking up and throwing were quite normal. He Yueyin's attention wasn't placed here. She used this period of time to continue introducing her knowledge about the Simulator.
”President Ouyang built the Psychic Wave Network, so this virtual world was bestowed with his basic order. However, President Ouyang doesn't have complete control over this world. Instead, collective researchers with their combined intelligence endlessly revise this world. This world contains each of their orders, changing them into a public order. Bloodrock Town is the most important hub in establishing order.”
Luo Nan's attention became a bit distracted by He Yueyin. He removed his gaze from the rubble and turned to ask, ”Isn't it a hassle this way?”
Actually, Luo Nan wanted to say something else. Why was President Ouyang giving away sole authority without rhyme or reason? He'll certainly be held back by the others, right?
He Yueyin was about to respond when something to the side caught her eye. Luo Nan looked over as well, but all he saw was the largest public communications area in the town. It was a building similar to a tavern and the wooden door swung open with a wham. Someone had walked out.
There were other people in this town?
The unknown person clearly heard the dialogue between Luo Nan and He Yueyin and simply said, ”The energy of a single person can't possibly support the entire structure of a virtual world. Even if he could, who would come here if this place keeps closed rules of order?”
It was a man around forty years of age, the age which could be said to be one’s prime. The man had a proper appearance and a high stature. He wore a tailored western suit with tastefully chosen accessories. He just didn't fit in with the town environment... Actually, He Yueyin didn't fit in as well. The two were dressed up like white-collar, senior-level workers of a large company, not explorers that wander the wilderness.
Moreover, they clearly knew each other.
The man greeted after interrupting, ”I heard that the Simulator underwent a revision and I specifically asked President Ouyang for temporary privileges to come and take a look. I'm not disturbing you, am I?”
He Yueyin responded indifferently with, ”Mr. Yuan,” and didn't give him any more words.
Mr. Yuan revealed a faint smile on his face. He walked over from the street, but he didn't go over to He Yueyin. Instead, he walked over to Luo Nan's side. His tall figure and the squatting Luo Nan formed a striking difference in height.
Before Luo Nan could stand up, Mr. Yuan said, ”In today's era, no one can eat by themselves. Anyone who wants to form a monopoly will be abandoned by the others. It's like the rules formulated within public companies. Gains and profits need to reflect the interests of each shareholder. So I need to say that President Ouyang made an extremely wise decision.”
The heck is this guy?
Luo Nan finally stood up. He really didn't like this man's attitude. Specifically, he was disgusted by large statistical organizations like Quantum Corporation. He detested all similar remarks. Moreover, this man clearly was rather arrogant in his evaluation toward Ouyang Chen.
They were in the Psychic Wave Network, didn't this man have any basic respect for Ouyang Chen? Having reached this point in his thoughts, a lightbulb suddenly lit up in Luo Nan's mind. He more or less guessed the identity of this middle-aged man.
As expected, He Yueyin introduced the man to Luo Nan. ”Little Luo. This is Yuan Fei, Mr. Yuan, of the Society HQ's Incident Investigation Team.”
Little... Little Luo?
Luo Nan realized that his social status had been downgraded. There were no problems with He Yueyin calling him this; as far as the current situation was concerned, it was even appropriate. He knew that there was some intention to protect him. But people's hearts were delicate and hard to understand. When the words entered his ear, he suddenly felt an ache in his heart. He didn't feel too good.