Utilizing the Rules

Chapter 65 Utilizing the Rules

Hobart's parting words were deliberately meant for Upton to hear.

That was to intimidate Upton, and also to intimidate the Tamara family members who might kill Upton and perform psychic rituals later.

Of course, it's also sending a message to Upton: you guessed it, I have an organization behind me that can solve your problems.

Hobert and Hugh met up with Fors, who was waiting outside. The three of them returned to the field, and after confirming that no one was following them, Hugh excitedly whispered, "Fors, we've actually gotten a clue to the recipe for the 'Master Trickster' potion."

They found a secluded spot to rest, and Xiu recounted their experience.

In the darkness, Fors glanced at Hobart, who was more powerful, more mysterious, and possessed more bizarre abilities than she had imagined: "Is this the turning point of fate you spoke of?"

Hobart smiled wryly: "Maybe!"

Miss, this is a clue that wasn't in the original story, and I don't know how it will develop further.

He paused for a few seconds, then said to Hugh, "After all, this would be making an enemy of an extraordinary family, and I can't make that decision myself. But if we help Upton, I will definitely let you know."

Hugh nodded: "I know."

The three rested for a few more minutes and walked for more than ten kilometers before finally finding a horse-drawn carriage.

Upon entering the southern part of Backlund, the city lights up again, showcasing the vibrant nightlife of this metropolis.

Hugh and Fors got off the carriage a little over a kilometer from the rental house. Hobert took the carriage home after 10 p.m.

He left a note in the morning saying he might be back late, so everyone in the house except the butler was still waiting for Hobart was asleep.

Hobart drank three glasses of water before returning to his room.

He first removed the "psychic necklace" and the "fighting ring," and wearing these two magical items together greatly depleted his spiritual energy.

After lying down in bed, Hobart did not fall asleep immediately, but began to reflect on his actions that day.

Only when he saw the entrance to the spirit world and the "long-armed spirit" did Hobart realize that his actions had been somewhat reckless.

The main reason was that he underestimated his opponent. After learning that Upton was the only person in the farm, he guessed that he must be a wild extraordinary person who had had a miraculous encounter.

If someone is a member of an extraordinary family, living alone in one place is very risky. If he is the only one left in his family, he will most likely go to live with relatives, or have relatives come to live with him.

This can effectively prevent things from getting out of control, and it can also prevent threats from rival families or enemies.

Although no one expected the Upton family's situation to be so unusual, Hobart still felt that his actions were somewhat reckless. In the future, if he encounters a similar situation, he should conduct a thorough investigation before taking any action.

Then he thought of the Henry family, whom he had met through the door yesterday, who were likely also closely connected to the "lawyer" route.

This outcome was inevitable because of the "Law of Extraordinary Characteristics," which states that people or things using the "Lawyer" pathway will spontaneously gravitate towards Hobert, who possesses the "Disorderly Kingdom."

Fortunately, Hobart is currently only Sequence 9, and the power that the "Disordered Kingdom" can project to the outside world through him is extremely limited. Most of those who gravitate towards him are "low-sequence" people or things.

Of course, there is also a chance of encountering extraordinary individuals or sealed artifacts of the "medium sequence" or "high sequence". These powerful individuals generally do not take a Sequence 9 seriously.

After all, Hobart also had connections; being the eldest son of a brigadier general would provide him with a lot of protection.

Moreover, so far, the powerful figures have not been able to sense the primal aura of the "Disordered Kingdom" on Hobert.

Thinking about this, Hobart realized that the problem of the law of aggregation of extraordinary properties could not always be approached in this direction, and this law also brought him many positive things.

Just like Fors, who searched for years without finding the potion recipe for "Master of Tricks," Hobart found a clue to the potion recipe for "The Briber" when he took on his third case.

This made the test set by the original owner's biological father less difficult.

Of course, this is assuming Christine is willing to help; it's not that difficult.

From this perspective, it's a good thing, as it gives Hobert more opportunities to obtain potion recipes and their corresponding extraordinary properties.

While this does imply some danger, most risks can be avoided with caution. Moreover, the extraordinary world is inherently fraught with peril, and some dangers are unavoidable even if one tries to evade them.

With the "Fighting Ring" and the "Spirit Necklace," Hobart believed he had the ability to fight against some Sequence 8 enemies and to escape from Sequence 7 enemies.

As for encountering extraordinary individuals of a higher sequence, one should admit defeat when necessary and rely on one's family background when necessary; there's nothing shameful about it.

Finally, Hobart concluded in his mind: Don't let laws and rules become a burden, but actively use them to achieve goals that are more beneficial to yourself.

Suddenly, that exhilarating feeling returned, and Hobert discovered that he had digested nearly a third of his potion at once!

Is this what a lawyer is like?

Align yourself with the rules, and at the same time, learn to make the most of them!

This should be the core of the "playing rules." Hobart recalled the digestion of the potion before, which was a collision of contracts between spirits. Adhering to the spirit of the contract is just the most basic requirement for a lawyer.

The core of a lawyer's work is still to work on the law, that is, the rules.

The potion's rapid digestion kept Hobart so happy that he couldn't sleep for a long time. It wasn't until late at night that he managed to control his emotions and gradually fell asleep.

……

There are no towns in the Southern Continent.

In the heart of the town is a picturesque hill, where the Balk family's council chamber and the patriarch's residence are located halfway up the hill.

As the first rays of sunlight shone on the hill, the eight family elders arrived one after another in the council hall.

Today they are going to discuss an important issue concerning the future development of the Balk family. As the local strongmen in General Anthony's territory, they have learned that the extraordinary beings of the Fusak Empire have been ambushed by a group of mercenaries.

This created a power vacuum in General Antony's territory, which the Balk family could potentially fill if they were willing and supported the Fussac Empire's rule there.

The eight elders took their seats after exchanging pleasantries, even though there were actually nine seats in the council chamber, and the clan leader's seat had been vacant for the past year.

It's not that the Balk family doesn't have a patriarch, but rather that the patriarch is in very poor condition. He has to constantly fight against madness and curses, and he delegates most of the general affairs to the eight elders.

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