Players are coming, fortunately I have a time travel simulator

In his previous life, Zhou Ning had visited Nathaniel more than once. The sunshine, the beach, the romantic nature of the Sifalik people, and the sharp contrast between their strict laws were still fresh in his memory.

Zhou Ning shook his head and smiled, then walked towards the alley where Ignati Woods was. He wondered if this craftsman from the Byron Republic was still in Dockland after experiencing such a great turmoil.

Zhou Ning finally breathed a sigh of relief when he reached the door of the shabby and cramped house. Through his powerful observation Haki, he could feel the presence of Ignati Woods in the house, which was still so chaotic and dark, on the verge of depravity.

Zhou Ning reached out and knocked on the door. Heavy footsteps were heard from inside. A moment later, Ignatius Woods came over and opened the door. After seeing Zhou Ning, he was silent for a moment. His attitude was surprisingly better than before: "Wayne Stewell? Come with me!"

There's a saying that goes, "If someone is arrogant at first but respectful later, he must be asking for something." Zhou Ning didn't know what he wanted to say for a moment, so he simply followed him into the shabby room in silence.

The room was still as messy as before. On the table was a telegraph machine and several sheets of telegram paper that had not been removed in time.

Ignati Woods opened the drawer and took out a small black crystal pendant. He placed it on the table and pushed it towards Zhou Ning.

"This item is called the Silence Pendant. When used, you can create a small magic-forbidding barrier. Enemies within the barrier will be unable to cast spells. The limit is 50 uses, but be aware that the magic-forbidding effect will not exceed 4 seconds and has a diminishing return. Once the number of uses exceeds the limit, you will need to find a craftsman to recharge it. After wearing it, all your offensive skills and weapons will be strengthened by dark power. In addition, you can use the confusion skill at a cost."

"Its downside is that once you wear it, you'll be constantly attacked by the dark side. Don't underestimate this state; much corruption and depravity comes from this unintentional invasion of darkness."

"This is the best item I've ever made. If you're not satisfied, I'm willing to pay 4000 Vectra to buy it back."

"I'm very satisfied." Zhou Ning couldn't help but raise his eyebrows and put it away. Ignatius Woods could be said to be the most powerful craftsman he had ever met.

While this unknown artifact lacks any additional attributes, its abilities are impressive. Its magic barrier is naturally effective, making it a true mage killer. Its confusion skill is a weakened version of Harrison Rivers's clan training ability, causing a temporary illusion and disorientation.

The combination of these two skills is quite useful, and will undoubtedly enhance one's strength. As for the negative effect, although it is very strong, as long as it is used carefully, it should not be a big problem.

Watching Zhou Ning put away the Silence Pendant, Ignati Woods was silent for a moment, then hesitantly asked, "I've heard that you're very strong. Will you accept the escort commission?"

"Escort commission?" Zhou Ning was a little confused, but he calmly asked, "Where do you want to go?"

"Bantune Port. I want to go to Bantun Port." For some reason, Ignatius Woods was a little excited. "As long as you can get me to Bantun Port safely, I am willing to pay you 7000 Victa."

A prompt pops up on the panel:

"You have triggered a B-rank mission: Escort. Do you want to accept it?"

"Mission Objective: Escort the target person, Ignati Woods, to Bantuan Port."

"Reward: Unknown."

Bantuan Port? A small port west of Nathaniel, belonging to the Kingdom of Sifalik, less than two hours' sailing distance.

Zhou Ning couldn't help but fall into deep thought. This series of coincidences made him wary, and it vaguely seemed like the work of Xiao Poshu. But after a brief thought, he quickly agreed. With his increased strength, he had enough confidence to challenge his enemy and see what they were up to. After all, he still had the White Emperor's Arrival card as his trump card:

"Okay. But I can only send you to Nathaniel City, and I require a 2000 Victar deposit first."

"Deal." Ignati Woods answered without hesitation.

...I should have asked for 10000 Vekta as a reward earlier... Zhou Ning sighed silently in his heart.

But he was a man of integrity, and having agreed, he didn't think of going back on his word. He took 2000 VAT in cash from Ignatius Woods and put it in his pocket. Just six months ago, his monthly salary was only 5 VAT, but this amount was enough for him to save for more than 30 years without eating or drinking.

"Meet at Chengdong Port at 9 am the day after tomorrow."

After agreeing on a time with Ignatius Woods, Zhou Ning hired a carriage and headed to his alchemy shop. As expected, he saw Richie Burke, who had "disappeared" in the battle, busy there.

In the aftermath of the previous battle, his shop and the guild headquarters he had just begun to build were completely destroyed. But as before, the players gathered at the shop door, but their gazes towards Zhou Ning had become more respectful and eager.

When I opened the forum, all sections were filled with news about myself and the upcoming professional league.

Many people analyzed their previous performances against God frame by frame, and many of their guesses seemed quite outrageous to Zhou Ning.

If he was just one of the protagonists in the eyes of players from other countries before, now he can be regarded as the only recognized protagonist of the game, especially in the hearts of players in the Kingdom of Braxton. He is a unique existence and the most trustworthy NPC. Braxton players have received countless benefits from him.

However, according to the following plot, Wayne Stewell seems to be leaving the Kingdom of Bryston, so countless players are speculating about Wayne Stewell's next whereabouts, and after this major event, whether Wayne Stewell will still be the protagonist of the next version, all of this is still unknown.

However, the majority of people believed that Wayne Stewell would still be the protagonist. After Zhou Ning arrived at the alchemy shop, the remaining invitations to the Star Guild were sold out in less than 20 minutes.

"I'm leaving Darkland in two days and heading to Nathaniel in Sifarik. Do you have any acquaintances there?" After there were fewer players around him, Zhou Ning walked through the crowd and walked towards Richie Burke and asked.

Wayne Stewell is leaving?

Richie Burke frowned, feeling abandoned and aggrieved. Especially after seeing him defeat the evil god Nyastra, he considered Wayne Stewell a golden thigh. Before he could regain the Myrni Rooster, it would be better to follow Wayne Stewell than to worry about being captured by the church or the military.

After a moment's thought, he said, "Yes, not just in Nathaniel. I have acquaintances in Groteburg in the Byron Republic and Hurst City in the Ruins Kingdom. The Northern Pirates are a whole. As long as they pay enough, all the Northern Pirates can use their resources."

"However, I still want to go to Nathaniel with you." Seeing Zhou Ning's slightly questioning look, Richie Burke spread his hands and said, "I have to work for you for another three years. As you can see, there is no point in me staying here. It's better to go to Nathaniel with you. If the mithril transaction is completed, I can still give you the money immediately."

"That makes sense." Zhou Ning nodded, choosing to believe Richie Burke's far-fetched explanation. He needed to kill three super-class marine creatures to advance to his third class, so he really needed a guide who was familiar with the ocean.

Next, Zhou Ning took the time to meet Sherlock and asked him to help manage his alchemy shop and his house at 117 Gibbon Street. The money would be transferred to his account at the Braxton National Bank.

After finishing everything, Zhou Ning pulled out his pocket watch and checked the time. It was already 18:40 PM. According to the in-game schedule, there were still about 20 minutes until the first round of qualifying. The venue was the Docklands National Arena, not far from the Canal District.