Kaidan Game Train: Abide Rule or Die!
Chapter 1446 - 1447: Obtaining the Gemstone

Chapter 1446: Chapter 1447: Obtaining the Gemstone

When discussing with Yan Jiayu previously, they mentioned the issue of time within the instance. Xu Huo leans towards the idea that the time within the instance roughly matches the outside, while Yan Jiayu speculates that the "one month ago" mentioned in the game’s background is not literally a month ago, but rather a reference point.

Regardless of the situation, it was discovered early on that it was true the Queen could make puppets and had made a deal with the King. At least the mine exists.

Some of the fixed instances in the game occupy certain areas, like the Rose Castle, or instances like Base W37 City and Twin Cities, which are fixed in a real-world location. This fairy tale instance, however, is somewhat like a mobile instance, connected through a passage. But this doesn’t mean the instance world doesn’t exist; rather, it exists in a separate space and doesn’t seem to connect with the district space when opened.

In a random instance, you can’t leave before passing it, nor can you expand beyond it. It’s unclear if this fairy tale is the same case; the background only mentions Moon City, yet from the information circulating among merchants, it’s evident that this instance is far larger than just two cities, and the mine indeed exists... Normally, this instance should also be in some district, but it’s unclear if it is in a numbered district.

Xu Huo was indeed interested in seeing Moon City.

He stepped out from the shadows and approached the little courtyard, gently knocking on the door.

The house was silent at first, then there was a cautious rush within. Xu Huo stood patiently outside, waiting for the old lady to respond.

The old lady opened the door a crack and whispered, "Go away, I don’t have any extra food here."

In the Fairy Tale World, it’s quite normal for travelers seeking food to appear at night.

Xu Huo smiled, "Please tell Ai Li I have clues about his father."

The old lady’s expression changed, and she cautiously closed the door, but soon heard the person outside say, "Or I could tell this information to the Guards and outsiders."

There was a slight movement inside the house, and soon a dozen households in the street opened their doors and windows, staring at Xu Huo in the darkness.

"I mean no harm," Xu Huo said, "You should be able to tell if I’m lying or trying to deceive."

After a while, the old lady reopened the door and invited him in.

Xu Huo entered the house calmly, and before the door could be closed, he was surrounded by several residents of Jewel City holding kitchen knives. He raised his hands to signal everyone to calm down.

"How did you find this place?" Wan En asked quietly, "Even the Guards couldn’t find it!"

The Guards couldn’t find the place because they, like the residents of Jewel City, were ordinary people who couldn’t sense if someone was hiding inside the house. The craft of the artisans made the stone secret doors difficult to distinguish. Without prior knowledge of where the door was, you couldn’t tell.

The Players, however, had a wide sensing range, but the basement was a blind spot. As long as the people hiding didn’t come out casually, it was hard for the Players to find them without entering the house.

There were sentries keeping watch in the entire neighborhood, and both the old lady and Wan En were very cautious. The former was unwilling to buy extra food, while the latter kept an eye on those investigating the artisans, so they hadn’t been discovered until now.

Of course, this also had to do with the Players being tied up by the information given by the castle.

If it weren’t for triggering a side quest, Xu Huo wouldn’t have paid attention to this place. Normally, he would first investigate the jewel merchants coming from outside, and those who had entered and left the castle a month ago. Both groups had large numbers, making it challenging.

However, he was lucky to get an advantage on the side quest, beating other Players to it.

"I found many puppets in the castle," Xu Huo went straight to the point, "If you’re willing to give me that Black Gemstone, I can help you find someone."

The old lady and Wan En obviously didn’t believe him, but still asked, "Without a royal summons, you can’t even enter the door, how could you possibly help us?"

Xu Huo tapped the ground with his foot, "Since I found this place, how could Ai Li and Ai Shan escape? You don’t need to stall for time."

This made everyone present change expressions, and several residents holding knives gritted their teeth and charged at him with their knives held high.

Killing is illegal, but as long as the body is well hidden, no one will discover it!

Unfortunately, they were stopped by an invisible wall a meter away from their target; Wan En and the old lady were similarly stuck, unable to move forward or retreat.

"Delaying any longer might attract other outsiders, so let’s make a quick decision," Xu Huo said, opening the secret door in the floor and jumping down.

There were several other secret doors beside the basement, seemingly dug towards other residents’ basements, but not yet connected. When he knocked on the door, Ai Li and Ai Shan were preparing to hide down there. To avoid being caught while he searched, he had no choice but to trap them both in the basement. fre/ew.ebnovel.c om

The Black Gemstone in Ai Li’s pocket flew into Xu Huo’s hand from a distance, and he raised it to check closely — indeed, it was the Black Mineral used by the Queen to make puppets.

"Puppet Man!" Ai Li shouted at Xu Huo angrily, "Did you kill my father?"

"I’ve only been in Jewel City for two or three days, I’m not taking the blame," Xu Huo replied, "You should be aware of the wanted notice outside. I’m just like those Bounty Hunters, trying to make some extra money."

After a pause, he added, "You’ve heard from Wan En about those criminal outsiders, right? Why would you think I’m a Puppet Man?"

"You’re here to capture us, reporting to the King once you’ve caught us. Why say so much!" Ai Li’s eyes were full of hostility.

"Is it because a Puppet Man, like me, can move items telekinetically?" Xu Huo stared at his face, then said, "So it seems... However, there are many ways to move items telekinetically. Did the Puppet Man use any tools, like strings or holding something in their hands?"

Ai Li snorted coldly and turned his head away, refusing to cooperate.

Xu Huo looked at Ai Shan.

Ai Shan was startled and immediately said, "I-I-I don’t know... I just heard that the Puppet Man can not only teleport items like you but also kill people!"

"Shut up!" Ai Li yelled at him.

A Super Evolver with spatial abilities? Xu Huo frowned slightly, but from the description, it didn’t quite match.

"What does your father look like?"

The two brothers were stunned for a moment. Ai Shan exclaimed with surprise, "You’re willing to help us find him?"

Under Ai Li’s suspicious gaze, Xu Huo said, "I only need this gemstone. Once I enter the castle, I can help you look for him, but I can’t guarantee bringing him out."

After a second, he added, "You can choose: I go to the castle with the gemstone, or take the two of you bound, I’m sure the King would be more pleased to see you."