Node

[node]

Definition: A dimensional node in the Destiny Space. Only participants who completely alter the main storyline of the dimension and kill the ruler of a special area of the dimension can obtain the highest reward: [Node].

In the participating team, the person who makes the greatest contribution will be granted node permissions.

Access Controls:

①. Leasing: You can lease plane access to the Destiny Space and receive XX points per year (depending on the strength of the node plane).

②. Transcendence: After successfully venturing into the Destiny Space and completing the main storyline event, you can, after receiving your rewards, travel to the corresponding dimension via authorized teleportation instead of returning to the real world. (Each stay cannot exceed one month.)

Engage in practical exercises, self-cultivation, or any physiological interaction, but are prohibited from bringing any items from the dimensional node directly back to reality.

"Node!?"

When Abel in the squad heard those two words, he looked surprised again.

After all, such words should absolutely not appear in the Knight-Errant stage.

Even Formal Knight rarely come into contact with node issues... It is an extremely valuable but also extremely difficult problem.

"My grandfather once told me that the most perfect way to pass through the Destiny Space is to obtain the permission to access the dimensional nodes."

The fixed annual rental fee in points allows you to purchase a large amount of Destiny materials.

Moreover, the effects of secluded cultivation in the node plane may be better than in the Holy City!

For example, in the world of "Tales of the Strange," the eerie environment and various bizarre creatures make it much easier for knights who specialize in necromancy to cultivate their skills.

Necromancers can even transform Paradise into a graveyard structure, secretly cultivating, creating, and refining higher-level summons.

"Indeed, the world of 'Tales of the Strange' is very suitable for necromancers..."

Han Dong couldn't help but recall the Necromancy Apprentice Lun Ze he had met at the manor a few months ago, whose skill in using skeleton Summoning and bone magic was both adept and powerful.

Han Dong sighed slightly, "However, only one person can obtain node access... and we still need to capture the [Lighthouse]."

This man, named "Lamp," has controlled the park for a century.

Compared to Mr. Aha, who has been imprisoned in Supervision Office for many years, he must have a much deeper background. The Lighthouse holds unexpected dangers, and it's even possible that many of the S-Tales are his subordinates.

It's incredibly difficult for us outsiders, who have just arrived from the outside world, to destroy someone else's centuries-old foundation.

The "Advanced Main Story Events" have surpassed the limits of our Knight-Errant and reached the difficulty level of Formal Knight.

With the Trump Card we hold, it will be difficult to shake the beacon.

At least according to Lesser Demon Eye Eye's visual observation, in terms of individual strength, [Lamp] is not much weaker than [Mr. Aha]... So, let's end this Destiny Event here.

"Let Mr. Aha escort us out of the park through the secret passage. Does anyone object?"

"Um!"

The risk is too great.

Since we can end this Destiny Event with the third-tier return, it's best to stop here.

The squad was resting on small stools in the grocery store.

Creak~ The bathroom side door opened, and a withered arm reached out and beckoned slightly.

"Young Nicholas, come here for a moment..."

Han Dong and Mr. Aha are the closest, and it's normal for them to chat privately... But the fact that Mr. Aha's wife is also in the bathroom makes things a bit awkward.

"Excuse me, has Grandma finished washing?"

"I didn't finish washing, that's why I asked you to come in and help! Hurry up..."

Han Dong needed Mr. Aha to provide a secret passage to escape the paradise, so it was naturally inappropriate to refuse any of Mr. Aha's requests at this critical juncture.

I could only cover my eyes and grit my teeth to enter the bathroom.

However, the scene inside the bathroom was rather peculiar; it appeared to be only Mr. Aha inside.

Mr. Aha was holding a foam-covered brush and vigorously scrubbing some kind of leather jacket, cleaning it thoroughly inside and out, looking very diligent.

"What... what is this?"

"My wife... you'll need to hold down one corner in a bit, I'm going to start inflating it."

Mr. Aha took a foot pump from the bathroom cabinet, connected it to the small hole on his leather jacket, and began to pump the air rapidly while Han Dong held one corner steady.

A short while later.

The old woman in the kimono was filled with air and floated up.

"Hey! Honey, look how clean I've washed you!" Mr. Aha said with a proud look.

"You rascal! I'll settle the score with you later..."

The old lady looked much younger after being washed, and even her hair seemed a bit darker.

The old woman floating in mid-air suddenly turned her empty face and spoke through the Japanese doll in her palm, "Young people, are you planning to leave the paradise?"

Half an hour passed.

When Han Dong left the bathroom, he had his arm around Mr. Aha's shoulder, looking like they were very close.

"Okay! Come with me... I originally planned to take my wife on a trip abroad through this secret passage leading away from Paradise."

Since you're in a hurry, you should leave now.

Mr. Aha returned to the "shop" sales area and pried open all the floor tiles, revealing an iron door at the bottom of the floor.

"The park's Underground Sewer system... has always been under my control. Come with me."

The Underground Sewer area was completely different from what I had imagined.

The stench was overwhelming, bacteria were rampant, and sewage was overflowing.

In these Underground Sewer, various types of shacks are built tightly together... all sorts of strange tales about 'dismembered limbs' are living a rather harsh life down here.

When they see Mr. Aha, they either bow their heads in greeting or press their entire bodies to the ground to show respect.

"Mr. Aha, you've gathered all these weak and wounded ghosts down here? Giving them a place to live?"

"Aha! Don't get me wrong, I'm not a good person... Due to the limited space in the [Living Things Room], these 'not very valuable items' can only be temporarily placed in the Underground Sewer."

Once there are spaces available upstairs, we'll assign them to those spaces... This area is essentially my inventory warehouse.

Come on, let's get on board!

Inside the sewage-filled Underground Sewer, an oil tanker was ready to carry everyone away from the park at high speed, with no obstacles along the way.

About two hours later, the oil tanker was docked at the exit of a giant Underground Sewer pipe, with a view of a sea cliff in Japan...

"You have left the [Paradise] area. Your Ghost Stories points have reached the required level, and you can now resolve the Destiny Event."

"Everyone, let's go back to the clock tower!"

Han Dong smiled and patted Wen Li and Mia on the shoulder.

Wenli thought her first Destiny Event had come to an end. Although she encountered many dangerous and terrifying things along the way, it was relatively simpler than she had expected... mainly thanks to Han Dong's efforts in winning over Mr. Aha.

Winry left.

Before disappearing, Mia, who was standing to the side, gave a strange smile.

Han Dong stood on the boat, showing no sign of leaving...