Chapter 2912: Restrictions

Emery was even more furious as he watched Gisele bite back.

People from the military department had always been straightforward.

Who would have thought they’d play tricks like this today?

Playing the victim first, huh?

Suddenly, Emery recalled all their previous conversations and felt a wave of fear.

Could it be that everything had been a setup by the Captain?

Had he planned it all along?

Emery said, “Fine, then let’s report this matter to the Federation Parliament and let them make a decision!”

The Captain looked at Emery, who was clearly benefiting from the situation but still acting aggressive, and felt even more displeased.

It wasn’t that the military department couldn’t play schemes; they just felt that since they were all part of the Federation, there was no need to strain relations.

But since the Inspection Department was acting this way, he couldn’t be blamed.

“Alright! Then please endure a bit! Someone, take him away! Keep him under strict watch!”

“You dare?”

…

Fang Heng chose to log out of the game.

As the game cabin opened, several staff members immediately stepped forward to help Fang Heng out of the game cabin and performed a general physical examination.

After confirming there were no issues, and under the staff’s strange looks, Fang Heng refused a more detailed medical exam and returned to his room alone to rest.

At that moment, Fang Heng didn’t care about the situation with the insect nest in the game. He hurried to fall asleep before the third wave of mental strength backlash hit.

As he fell into a deep sleep, the final war between the Federation and the insect nest was just beginning.

By the next day, Fang Heng woke up.

The effects of the mental backlash had been completely cleared.

A bit of a loss.

In retrospect, there had been a simpler and more direct way to deal with the three Seeds of Ouroboros–just using hand-to-hand combat.

With the Eternal Tree Realm skill, even if the three Seeds of Ouroboros had tried to escape, they wouldn’t have made it.

Unfortunately, he had only wanted to test out the necromancy he had been cultivating for so long, but he overdid it, resulting in a mental backlash.

Directly expending mental strength in combat wasn’t his specialty.

But there was an upside.

He still had trump cards that he hadn’t revealed.

Also, a blessing in disguise.

After this mental strength exhaustion, his mental strength had improved again, becoming more resilient.

Indeed, actual combat was the best way to cultivate.

While eating breakfast in the restaurant, Fang Heng ran into Zaka’s group of players.

After recuperating in petri dishes for a while, they had fully recovered yesterday. Originally, they had wanted to find Fang Heng then, but heard that he had joined a high-tier Federation mission and was currently unreachable.

Seeing Fang Heng, they felt like they had found a powerful backer. After a quick discussion, they planned their next moves.

Since they currently lacked a Black Fog core and couldn’t continue cultivation, they figured they might as well tag along with Fang Heng, enter high-tier games, and rack up some contribution points.

Arkley had a clear perspective–wherever he went, he was just along for the ride. The vampire ancestor told him where to go, and he obeyed. Simple and obedient.

Fang Heng thought the second-tier stage of the prism defense construction would still take some time.

Still a long way to go.

With nothing else to do, he decided to lead Zaka’s group into the game again to raid another insect nest and earn some contribution points.

Soon, after finishing breakfast, they returned to the high-tier game hall.

At the entrance, two Federation staff members stopped Fang Heng.

“Mr. Fang Heng, sorry, but this is the highest-level game zone of the Western District Federation. Your current access level does not permit entry.”

“What do you mean?”

Fang Heng looked at the staff member at the entrance, “Since you recognize me, you should know I just entered yesterday to complete a mission. I was specially approved by Instructor Benny.”

“Yes, but we’re sorry. Your identity card was marked and locked five hours ago. Your high-level access permission is currently restricted, so you cannot enter the advanced game.”

Restricted?

Fang Heng immediately guessed the reason, and his face darkened.

The Inspection Department!

Playing tricks again, huh?

“The Inspection Department left a message. If you want to lift the lock, you need to go to the Inspection Department in person. They’ll conduct a brief inquiry. Once it’s done, your access can be restored.”

The group immediately fell silent and exchanged glances.

It seemed Boss Fang had gotten into a real feud with the Inspection Department this time.

Zaka asked, “Boss Fang, what should we do? Should we go to the Inspection Department?”

Su Guantong whispered, “I don’t recommend it. This is military department territory. With their protection, things are safer. But going over to the Inspection Department might not be so friendly. They’re hostile to us, so I suggest not going.”

“Hmm…”

Fang Heng nodded in agreement.

Clearly a trap.

Going in person to the Inspection Department would be suicide–too dangerous.

“I want to see Instructor Benny.”

“No need, Instructor Benny is already aware of the situation. He has already reported it to the higher-level Federation authorities,” said a voice from behind them.

Fang Heng turned to see a young army officer walking over from behind.

The young army officer nodded at Fang Heng and led him aside to speak quietly, “Mr. Fang Heng, your identity lock was issued by the Inspection Department. The procedures are legal and compliant. Instructor Benny asked me to tell you to wait here patiently for a while. He’s working on it.”

“How long will it take? I have an important mission in the game.”

“We’ll try to be quick.”

Wayne and the others exchanged looks, then all turned to Fang Heng.

“Alright, then I’ll leave it to the military department. Let’s go back.”

He shrugged and quietly made a mental note of this incident.

The Inspection Department!

Looking for trouble, huh? He would remember this and settle the score later.

Fang Heng decided to be patient and wait for now.

The prism internet network setup would still take some time.

The Federation military department needed him as combat strength, so he figured they would handle it.

Surrounded by Wayne’s group, Fang Heng thought things through while walking slowly down the corridor.

Zaka whispered, “Boss Fang, where are we heading next?”

“Let’s go back into the game and see if we can help Captain Zoran.”

Since the high-tier game was currently locked, they’d head to the low-level game that still allowed access.

Captain Zoran’s situation should still be alright, right?

…

Advanced game world.

Since the temporary Federation camp had been established, Captain Zoran’s construction team had begun methodically reinforcing the camp and gathering materials.

Fortunately, this morning, the Engineering Department had just completed the communication link with the spawns’ mainframe.

The transition system was still under repair and not yet fully operational, so large materials couldn’t be transported, but mission queries and retrievals could now be handled.

Early in the morning, upon hearing that Fang Heng wanted to come help, Captain Zoran was in a great mood and personally brought people over to check on the situation.