The Game of Global Mining

Chapter 562 - 414: Time Freeze

The surrounding scenes continually gather, with each overlapping mansion causing a spatial fluctuation like a billowing air wave. An energy fluctuation also appears around Mina: "Master, I feel the pressure of space, energy constantly gathering inside me, I think I’m about to consolidate a Crystal Core!"

Great! It’s like being fed energy by the space, stronger than actively absorbing it.

Chun feels quite thoughtful, his hunch was correct: when time overlaps, so does space. Or rather, there is no time; time is motion, time is space.

At this moment, the butler also feels emotional: "As expected of you, even though it looks like a shuffled deck of cards, for my monotonous life, all the cards are the same, so it doesn’t really matter—everything just needs to reset. Perhaps I should tell you, my reluctance to go to Oak City is not just because I’m worried about being unable to take on the job, but because Oak City’s depth is beyond your imagination. If my deeper memories are glimpsed during my treatment, the consequences will be very serious."

Chun is stunned: "Oak City is just a medical support city, stronger than Silver City?"

The butler shakes his head: "All I can say is, you’ve already started cultivating Dream Angels, which conflicts with Oak City’s core technology. You must be extremely careful, and avoid Oak City lightly. But since you’re this type of rookie, the more dangerous it is, the more you’ll want to try, right? Take this clock, it will surely help you a lot."

Ah, it’s exactly what I wanted, a clock!

Chun laughs: "Then I’m very grateful, Mr. Butler."

The butler feels relieved: "No, this is what you deserve, it’s me thanking you."

Since the good feelings are here, let’s chat boldly!

Chun is very interested in the deeper memories he mentioned; could it be that thing? But it’s not convenient to ask directly, so let’s be indirect: "Mr. Butler, I’ve recently been investigating an absolute secret matter, concerning the City Lord’s illegitimate daughter."

The butler suddenly stiffens, then exclaims in horror: "That’s a rumor, you mustn’t investigate it!"

This abnormal reaction, indeed!

The illegitimate daughter was originally just Chun’s inference from Mud Mother, but with the butler’s words, it’s confirmed.

Chun also knows when to stop: "I understand, thank you for the reminder, sir."

But the butler seems about to say something more: "But—"

Chun gets interested: "Please speak, Mr. Butler, I know this matter is absolutely confidential."

The butler shakes his head: "You should enhance your strength first."

Just then, Mina lets out an ah and falls over.

Chun hastily supports her, at which point a fluctuating Energy Shield surrounds her.

The butler says: "Your Dream Angel cannot withstand the pressure of the current overlapping space anymore. I’m also too tired and sleepy, so, see you next time!"

With that said, he directly falls asleep, and the entire space starts dimming.

—System alert: The current dream realm is about to close, you will leave Dream Space.

—System alert: You have obtained the Soul Artifact "Law Pendulum"!

Ah! Are we leaving?

Seeing the butler’s soul so blurred, Chun suddenly thinks of the Dream Cake he brought: "Mr. Butler, I’ll give you a few, eat them when you’re fatigued."

"Tha—"

In the next moment, the scene changes, and Chun and Mina appear in a ward.

—System alert: Congratulations! You have successfully experienced the trial of a strong dream realm, Spirit +3. You have comprehended the rules of Spatial Overlap, and gained insights into Divine Craftsman Level Spatial Technique information.

At the same time, Mina’s whole body flashes black once more, and two pitch-black wings suddenly sprout from the back of her evening gown!

Holy shit!

Mina breathes a big sigh of relief: "Master... I feel like I’ve consolidated a Crystal Core in my belly!"

Chun glances at her belly, only to see a small, dark gemstone embedded where her navel is!

Ugh... consolidating a Crystal Core is certainly a qualitative leap, but all this in-and-out of dreams makes me feel like I’m at a disadvantage when others see it?

Chun awkwardly says: "Mina, can you change your outfit to cover your navel?"

Mina playfully retorts: "Master, this is a Dancing Girl evening dress, covering it would lose its charm!"

Chun sweats: "Can’t you use a thin veil to cover it a bit?"

Mina laughs: "Ah, as expected of Master, what’s slightly hidden is the greatest charm!"

With laughter, Mina’s dress flashes, and a layer of black veil covers her belly and face.

Indeed! That sense of mystery... it’s better than showing the navel.

Mina gets excited: "Master, now I’m much stronger, plus Master’s Soul Artifact, I think we can easily heal other patients."

Just what I wanted!

Chun looks at himself again, carrying a clock half a person’s height. It’s uncertain whether this counts as a weapon, shield, or if it’s okay to just strap it anywhere on his back? Looking at the alert, last time he obtained Beelzebub’s spatial enhancement ability, comprehending a bit of Divine Craftsman Level, yet it’s still just comprehension?

Chun starts to worry: "Isn’t this at the Divine Artifact-level? Just carrying it around in the streets, might other treasure-hunting experts discover it?"

"Master makes a good point, so I’ll use mist to isolate it from the outside world."

Mina pulls out a spray device again—Holy shit! It was an insect repellent before, now it’s clearly turned into a fire extinguisher!

Chun is taken aback: "Your Soul Artifact has grown so big?"

Mina laughs: "It seems the Soul Artifact grows along with my growth significantly. I plan for the spray device to also be used as a melee weapon, so it can help relieve pressure from the master."

Ah, fighting with a fire extinguisher? Looks like this wave truly is a qualitative leap.

Chun checks the time; it’s now past 5 AM, game-time 5 PM, still daylight, far from sleeping. This time slot feels rather awkward, huh?