How does time work in the Kingdom of wisdom till chapter 11

Tock is a watchdog who symbolizes time. He encourages Milo not to waste it and certainly not to kill it; he keeps the journey moving and offers advice when it has stalled or become problematic. As writers for the university literary site poictesme.com note, "Tock is the reminder that time is passing by, by continuously making a ticking noise. His whole existence, following his name, symbolizes time, and he, unlike every other character, never gives Milo a gift. His presence is a gift in itself."