Chapter 107: Coming out of the game

Arthur looked at Noer expectantly.

"Senior, can you create a few more lifebound weapons for my friends?" he asked.

Hearing this, Noer smiled.

"Of course. Where are they? I’ll need to examine their souls first," Noer replied.

"Then, could you come with me? The city is a two-day journey from here."

"Young Master, just tell me the location. We’ll be there in no time."

Noer smiled confidently.

Arthur nodded and took out a map, showing him the location of Heiran City.

Noer glanced at the map, nodded, and casually waved his hand.

In the next instant, Arthur and Noer were standing in front of Heiran City’s gates.

Arthur was somewhat surprised. This man could actually teleport!

If Arthur could use such an ability, how convenient would that be? He couldn’t help but dream about it.

Although he could use the guild’s teleportation service, it only allowed him to travel to a fixed location. There was nothing particularly impressive about that.

"Please come with me, Senior," Arthur said calmly before sending a message to Noah.

However, Noah and the others weren’t currently inside the game.

Arthur guessed they were probably outside, checking on the buildings being constructed for the town.

He led Noer to the Omega Shelter.

"Senior, they’re currently outside the game. I’ll go back and bring them here," Arthur explained.

"You know, Young Master, this game you’re talking about is actually a real world. You players only perceive it as a game because the gods have imposed certain rules on you," Noer remarked curiously.

Arthur’s mind was shaken by those words.

He already knew that the NPCs were real, but he had always believed that the game was essentially a virtual world where players could have fun and gain power. He had assumed that the NPCs were inhabitants of another world, just like them, who had entered the game with their own minds and consciousness.

But Noer’s words suggested something far more complicated.

"Then why do our physical bodies remain in the outside world?" Arthur asked.

"The rules allow your entire existence to enter this world while leaving only a soul imprint behind in your original world. That’s why no one can harm your physical bodies while you’re here. You’re essentially teleporting between your world and this one."

Noer paused briefly before continuing.

"And sooner or later, the portal connecting these two worlds will open."

Arthur’s expression grew serious.

"Then, does this game, or rather, this teleportation rule, connect other planets in our universe as well? Or is it limited to Aethelgard?"

That was the question he had genuinely wanted to ask.

"Currently, it only connects to your planet. However, within the next hundred years, the inhabitants of this world will descend upon your universe to collect resources for the Divine Realm. The monsters which would descend first are nothing more than small fry. They’ll serve as the vanguard."

Noer delivered those words in a calm, almost casual tone.

But to Arthur, they sounded like thunder.

If the intelligent inhabitants of the Genesis Realm eventually invaded their universe, humanity would face a threat far beyond anything they had encountered before.

The monsters were merely the vanguard.

What would happen when the real invaders arrived?

"Thank you for telling me this in advance, Senior."

Arthur bowed with genuine respect.

"There’s no need for that. I’ve only told you some basic knowledge that everyone in the Divine Realm knows. You should focus on becoming stronger as quickly as possible and surpassing the leveling system. Only then will you have a chance to obtain permission to inhabit this world."

Noer smiled faintly.

Arthur nodded solemnly.

After a brief conversation, he logged out, leaving Noer to explore the city on his own, as the latter had expressed an interest in looking around.

As soon as Arthur logged out, his first thought was to check how much money he would need to bring the Origin Cube into the real world. After all, it was now his lifebound weapon.

However, to his surprise, the system didn’t respond at all.

There was no notification, no warning, and no indication that the Origin Cube even existed.

Arthur stared at the empty interface for a moment before a realization struck him.

He finally understood just how terrifying the weapon he had obtained truly was.

Even the almighty gaming system couldn’t detect its existence.

Arthur slowly opened his eyes.

He was back in the Miller family estate.

Without wasting any time, he got up and headed outside.

The surrounding buildings had been demolished to make room for the ideal town he wanted to construct. The area was already bustling with activity, and he soon spotted Noah and the others supervising the construction alongside his grandfather and uncles.

When they noticed Arthur approaching, they greeted him.

Arthur nodded in response before walking over to his grandfather.

"Grandpa, how have you been?" he asked.

"Doing great! These old bones of mine feel as young as ever. But what about you, brat? I haven’t even caught a glimpse of you for the past few days."

Arthur merely shrugged.

"Just taking care of a few things. Anyway, when are you planning to undergo the evolution process?"

"I think I’ll do it tonight. I’m ready to become a Legendary-Rank Alchemist."

Alexander stroked his beard, most of which had turned black again, a stark contrast to its original white color.

"Good. Then meet me before you enter the game," Arthur said.

"All right."

Arthur then turned toward Noah and called him and the others over.

"What is it?" Noah asked curiously.

Could this be another expedition to explore some ancient ruins?

"You all need to enter the game now and wait for me," Arthur said calmly.

Everyone nodded without asking any unnecessary questions. They immediately closed their eyes, and soon their bodies began to turn transparent.

Watching them disappear, Arthur recalled what Noer had just told him.

Their physical bodies weren’t actually remaining in the real world while they played the game. Their entire existence had already been transferred to the game world, leaving only their soul imprints behind.

The revelation made him look at the process in a completely different light.

He then took out his phone and called Sofia.

"Big shot! What do you want? I’m incredibly busy these days with all this city-building stuff!" Sofia complained, sounding exhausted.

Arthur simply smiled.

"Enter the game and come to the Omega Shelter within five minutes."

"Um, okay."

Sofia immediately ended the call and prepared to enter the game.

Arthur put his phone away and surveyed the surroundings.

The outer walls had already been completed. Now, he only needed to place the shelters in their designated locations and bring in the merfolk to install weapons along the walls and establish a powerful defensive system.

His gaze eventually settled on the enormous empty space in front of him, where numerous buildings had once stood.

"Grandpa, take a step back," Arthur instructed.

Alexander nodded and took several steps back.

The next instant, Arthur raised his hand and then put it down again.

Instantly, a blinding light erupted in the empty space. All the matter within the designated area, including the soil and everything else, vanished in an instant. In its place, the Omega Shelter appeared as if by magic.

Alexander stared at the scene in astonishment. Even though he had witnessed many extraordinary things, watching an entire shelter materialize out of nowhere was still an incredible sight.

Arthur nodded with satisfaction before summoning Atlas.

In the next instant, Atlas appeared before him.

"Go and bring the scientist merfolk here. I’ve prepared a place for them to live and work," Arthur ordered.

"As you wish, My Lord."

Atlas immediately dashed away at an incredible speed, disappearing into the distance within seconds.