Poverty makes me capable of anything.

During her few days on the Holy Prison Battleship, An Ran has already seen four Grandmasters, not including Ereshkigal.

Ronald is not visible on the panel.

Besides him, the highest-ranking one was a level 161 Templar Knight.

This is a formidable enemy that Anran cannot handle.

It truly lives up to its reputation as an ancient organization that has been passed down for over a thousand years.

News of the missing Time-Space Rift spreading on the forums, and players also heard some rumors from various NPCs.

The most credible rumor is that An Ran was captured by the Royal Knights.

No one knows who leaked this news, but after "multiple deductions," the news seems extremely plausible.

You ask me why I think it's reasonable?

Why don't you ask someone in the Covenant intelligence department?

That's what they analyzed.

[Completely ruined]

I think I've figured it out; Anran will probably only be released near the end of this version and then become the boss.

So what do we do now?

[Fine, I'll leave the faction for safety. Alright, I've given up hope. Although joining the BOSS faction is profitable, missing out on faction quests for two consecutive versions might actually be a loss.]

See you again someday!

What should we do?

At the Warhammer guild's gathering place, a group of people looked at Warhammer with inquisitive eyes.

In just one day, the number of players in each faction displayed on the faction panel dropped from 62 to 55, and it continues to decline.

As the largest guild within the Timebound faction, if Warhammer Guild takes the lead in leaving the faction, many players without their own opinions will follow suit.

It's possible that the number of players in each faction could be halved at that point.

Warhammer frowned and remained silent; everyone else waited for his decision.

Warhammer recalled his past gaming life.

Those were those glorious days, but one in which I could never reach the top.

Everyone envies him for his financial power, and yes, he does have it. But even players with financial power have their troubles; being constantly ridiculed by people in the same circle isn't pleasant.

But this changed after the introduction of the transdimensional space.

He followed An Ran and made a strong impression, gaining great benefits in various battles. As his level increased, the Warhammer Guild's reputation also spread.

At the recent Night of Stars Pro League, the team supported by Warhammer Guild ranked high in the league and attracted a lot of sponsorships. Now the team is self-sufficient.

Most importantly, Warhammer Guild successfully advanced to a one-star guild, silencing those who mocked them.

For those with financial power, saving face is definitely one of the most important things in life.

The Chronosphere gave Warhammer "face," so making Warhammer leave the fray is a very difficult decision.

He opened the player forum and immediately saw a popular post by a player named "Leading the Escape".

It was Time Travel that made us stand out, and it was Anran who led me from number 1886 to where I am today. Now that Anran and Time Travel are facing difficulties, all I can do is continue to stand firm in Time Travel and calmly wait for the day Anran returns in triumph. I can't stop you from leaving, but I hope that when you face the exit button, you can think more about what your original purpose was in playing the game.

Is it experience?

Is it a ranking?

Is it a mission?

Isn't it because games can bring happiness?

Are you happy?

I am very happy.

as long as you are happy.

Warhammer feels quite happy right now.

"So why quit Time and Space? It's just about surviving for another version. I have a one-star guild, and I'm one of the fastest players to reach Master rank. I've achieved that goal, so it's not a big deal."

Warhammer made its decision.

"Our main task in this version is still to continue to conquer those new dungeons, so if you ask me what to do, my answer is to stay in the Time Gate. Of course, I am not a person who likes to be dictatorial. Apart from the core team, whether other members of the guild leave the faction or not is up to their own choice."

The core team is different; this one got paid.

If you're going to take money, you have to follow the rules; otherwise, who's going to give you the money?

Soon, an announcement from the Warhammer Guild appeared on the forum: We will continue to uphold the Chronosphere faction and remain true to our fine character!

This announcement temporarily halted the exodus of players from Time Rift, and the number stabilized when it dropped to around 48.

I would never abandon my wife unless she abandons me.

My sincere feelings for Anran are as clear as day! I will patiently wait for Anran's return.

[We didn't come to you when you were at your peak, nor will we leave when you're at your lowest point. The Red Spider Lily and the Dimensional Transcendence are invincible!]

To show their support for Enron, players contributed money or effort.

In just five days, the number of notebooks related to Enron increased by nearly 50,000.

And the sales of the notebooks also exceeded 100 billion yen in a short period of time.

Based on an average price of 20 per notebook, a total of 50 billion notebooks were sold.

"I don't know much about doujinshi, so I only bought 100,000 sets," Warhammer said.

Unsuspecting people might think they were buying their idol's album or a handshake ticket.

At this moment, An Ran, who was following Ronald to open the gap between worlds, turned green with rage.

Stop right now, you bunch of lunatics!

Why don't you just donate the money to me? Damn it.

According to Star News Agency—

[This is a miracle created by the players! The Overlord of Time and Space, An Ran, achieved a sales record of 100 billion in just five days, and her popularity is comparable to that of a top idol in the Starfield!]

The date was July 23th.

It was another seemingly calm day.

Players waiting in the Time-Space City suddenly noticed something unusual: a tremor was coming from the Ether City, which was mostly covered by dust.

They gathered at the gates of the City of Ether and watched as the gates opened.

And so, the time-traveling world returned.

The return was so sudden.

Suddenly, instead of the expected cheers and excitement, there was only deathly silence.

The cheers only subsided when Juliana emerged from the City of Ether.

The once desolate planet Bapulo has become lively again, although not as lively as before, but this is only the beginning.

……

There was a group of players who, though not very lovable, remained steadfast. Anran felt guilty if she didn't take advantage of them a few times, so she sent Juliana back with the people from the time-traveling world.

At this moment, the Royal Knights were focused entirely on the monsters devouring the Empire and the gaps between worlds, leaving Ronald with no time to spare.

"The first step is to restore order as soon as possible and reassure the group of strangers outside who have doubts."

Juliana brought together the entire management team of the Hyperdimension and organized a large-scale internal meeting, setting the tone for the reconstruction of Hyperdimension.

After the meeting, a few people gathered together furtively.

"It seems what they said was indeed true."

"Everything we're doing now is just a cover-up for our decline."

"We need to think about this seriously."

Their meeting lasted only a minute. They exchanged glances, exchanged a few words, and then disappeared back into the crowd without attracting anyone's attention.

The reconstruction of the transdimensional space is progressing steadily.

The players who stayed behind also received the long-awaited faction quests.

But beneath this seemingly thriving scene, undercurrents suddenly began to stir.

In the past few days, there has been a surge in discussions about the whereabouts of "Dominator ANR". The source of the news seems to be players, and it quickly spread to the NPC community.

"Were the rulers we saw before all fakes?"

"I heard that the Lord has been captured by the Royal Knights."

"What, the Royal Knights?"

"How could this be? There's no way we can beat the Royal Knights."

Similar discussions were increasing, and the sudden evacuation to Dolphin Star had already aroused suspicion among many NPCs. Therefore, when such rumors came out, many people subconsciously believed them.

"That's what they say online too."

"What should we do then?"

……

"I understand." Juliana waved her hand after receiving the report. "Go and tell Heloise about this as well."

"Yes!"

The person who reported the news withdrew.

As he turned around, the corners of his mouth suddenly curled up, but he didn't notice that Juliana's face also showed a strange smile.

The actions were much more significant than Her Highness had described.

Originally, An Ran only wanted to take this opportunity to purge those with ulterior motives within the Time-Space, since the composition of the Time-Space NPCs was too complex, including pirates, rebels, and Star Hunters...

Just by their names, you can't tell how many good people they are. When An Ran is powerful, they may be well-behaved, but once An Ran falls from grace, who knows what they might do.