Book of Law

Never mind the characters in a game—even Yang Qizhou felt his scalp tingle in the pitch-black dead of night.

The sun must not be stared at directly. Otherwise, something truly horrifying would happen.

The character had experienced it firsthand.

But the residents of Windbell Town worshipped the sun. By any normal person's standards, that was utterly insane.

"What's the story behind this 'Golden Kingdom'? How is it connected to the Radiant Kingdom?"

"And the divine envoy who came from there—not only did he claim to be an enforcer of the Court of Truth and the sword of order, he also urged the townsfolk to worship a sun that must not be stared at."

"Lawful good?"

"Chaotic evil?"

"Damn, this is giving me a headache."

Yang Qizhou was thoroughly confused. After learning about the Radiant Kingdom and the King of Ancient Gods from Lena, he'd thought he was starting to piece together the world of Ancient Earth. But now a new force called the "Golden Kingdom" had appeared and thrown his understanding into disarray.

He'd better keep playing.

Hopefully, the story would reveal more about the mysterious "Golden Kingdom."

"You sensed that the seemingly warm and welcoming Windbell Town was full of strange things, and decided to find a chance to investigate."

"You found an inn and settled in for the night."

"You put on the Garment of the Hidden World, entered stealth mode, and left the inn to investigate the town."

"You heard the residents mention you, so you listened carefully."

"Someone said: At last, another Traveler has come to town. We have to make him break as many laws as possible. That way, the aura of disorder on him will grow stronger and stronger."

"Someone else said: I saw that Traveler break thirteen laws, including opening a door with his left hand, stepping through the doorway with his right foot first, and letting his right hand slide down when hugging a woman."

"Someone else said: I saw that Traveler break seven laws, including..."

"Someone else said:..."

"Finally, someone said: Once the Traveler has broken ninety-nine laws, he'll become the most delicious agent of disorder. We can gnaw on his flesh, torment his soul, and corrupt his mind. That'll bring us closer to the Court of Truth and earn us the divine envoy's favor."

"Your scalp prickled as you realized they were discussing how to divide you up. Their warm welcome had only been a way of seasoning their meal while it cooked."

"You saw the shadows of Windbell Town's residents shifting and twisting into terrifying, indescribable shapes. Perhaps they were nothing more than monsters wearing human skin."

"You suppressed your panic and headed for the town's grandest building, guessing that the divine envoy from the Golden Kingdom was there."

"You saw two guards clad in golden armor. You were hidden, so they didn't notice you.ஜ۩۞۩ஜ ஜ۩۞۩ஜ"

"You passed through the main entrance and entered a corridor."

"You passed the dining hall and saw two maids enjoying lunch. Their mouths were split open, their teeth arranged in spirals, and scraps of flesh still hung between them. Their meal was a human arm."

"You fought back the churning in your stomach and continued upstairs. Along the way, you saw many more horrifying scenes."

"You reached the very top of the building."

"This was the sanctuary."

"You saw a figure composed of mud and tentacles. It had only one eye, a strange dark gold in color, surrounded by countless ancient, evil runes. Their shape was so bizarre it defied description. Just one glance left you dizzy, as if someone had poured paste into your head."

"You quickly looked away, guessing that it was the divine envoy from the Golden Kingdom."

"You also saw a golden-yellow book. The divine envoy had one of its tentacles resting on it, as if in prayer."

"You were hidden, so the divine envoy from the Golden Kingdom didn't notice you."

"The explorer's greed and recklessness once again took hold of you. You set your sights on the 'golden-yellow book' and walked over."

"You picked up the [Law Book of Windbell Town]."

Law Book of Windbell Town (Quasi-Legendary): Originally a blank law book, it was later obtained by an enforcer of the Court of Truth, who inscribed ninety-nine rules of order within it. Its effective range is Windbell Town. Anyone who breaks one of its laws will be tainted by an aura of disorder and suffer a backlash from the forces of order. Effect: You can establish rules of order and enforce them within a chosen area. Anyone who breaks one will be tainted by an aura of disorder and punished by the forces of order after twenty-four hours. Current usage limit: 0/99.

Note: This item cannot currently be used.

Unlock conditions: You must destroy Windbell Town, return the law book to a blank state, and kill the divine envoy from the Golden Kingdom to claim ownership. Only then will you be able to use this law book.

Another great find.

Yang Qizhou had been feeling a little sleepy, but the game's notification snapped him wide awake. When he saw the words "Quasi-Legendary," he was so delighted that he cried out, drawing angry curses from the neighbors.

It was no wonder he was so excited. The Garment of the Hidden World was also a Quasi-Legendary item, and its powerful effects were clear from its description. But it was an Old Day Item, with terrifying side effects that could turn on its owner at any moment.

This [Law Book of Windbell Town] was different. It was a Quasi-Legendary item without any living properties or terrifying side effects. He could take it out and use it freely.

Yang Qizhou didn't know how far the other players had progressed, but surely there weren't many who had obtained a Quasi-Legendary item.

There probably weren't any at all.

But when he saw the words "cannot be used," it felt like someone had doused him with cold water. His heart sank.

"I take my damn pants off, and you tell me I can't have anything cold today?"

If Yang Qizhou hadn't kept his wits about him and remembered that he couldn't afford to buy another phone, he would have smashed it.

"Once I destroy Windbell Town and kill the divine envoy from the Golden Kingdom, I'll be able to use this Quasi-Legendary item. Not bad... Yeah, right."

Yang Qizhou was furious all over again.

All he had to show for himself were two Root-Court Hounds. He couldn't even beat Lena, and any random monster in the Wilderness could beat his character to a pulp. At this rate, when was he ever going to destroy Windbell Town?

Though he was hopping mad, there was nothing he could do now. He continued playing.

"You interfered with reality and left your hidden state."

"The divine envoy from the Golden Kingdom discovered your despicable theft of the law book and flew into a rage. He prematurely triggered the aura of disorder on you."

"You are about to be punished by the forces of order."

"You sensed your imminent death and decided to grab one last thing. You frantically groped around the Prayer Altar and found a gemstone."

"You obtained the [Stone of Truth]."

"Your waist was severed, your head was chopped off, your neck was strangled, and your heart was pierced."

"You died."