After dismantling several ammunition packs, [ Vanilla Ice Cream Scoop ] wiped his sweat and suddenly said:
" Zhongdeng, did you remember the key points about Psionic Energy release that Balund mentioned before? Everyone was exchanging pleasantries, and I was the only one asking academic questions. It was so embarrassing."
The [ Chocolate Ice Cream Scoop ] on the side said without looking up:
"I think I understand now."
[ Vanilla Ice Cream Scoop ] was somewhat displeased upon hearing this:
"Do you even understand what I mean? Do you think you've done all that work for me? Why don't you practice properly?"
A faint voice came from behind:
"Because Xiaodeng forced me to do manual labor."
"..."
Silence fell over the cabin.
A moment later, [ the Vanilla Ice Cream Scoop ] changed the subject:
"I've discovered something, would you like to know?"
I know what you want to say, go ahead and say it.
The attitude towards [ Chocolate Ice Cream Scoop ] remained largely unchanged.
"Hey, don't you think...?"
[ Vanilla Ice Cream Scoop ] looks all mysterious:
"Is Ed a little too smart these days?"
"Um?"
[ Chocolate Ice Cream Scoop ] Raised an eyebrow and asked in return:
Are there any NPCs in this game that are not intelligent?
"Yes, those Stained Ones..."
"That's just plain stupid. Who else would it be?"
"It seems like there really aren't any left..."
[ The Vanilla Ice Cream Scoop ] paused for a moment, then suddenly realized the problem and immediately interrupted:
"That's not what I meant. My 'intelligence' doesn't refer to ordinary intelligence, but rather..."
She whispered in her brother's ear:
"This is a magical medieval world, right?"
"Yes."
"How does Ed know about dumplings?"
"Ah?"
[ The Chocolate Ice Cream Scoop ] was greatly shocked and immediately snapped out of his previous indifferent, labor-obsessed mentality:
What the hell?
" Ed knows, dumplings! He not only knows about dumplings, he knows how to make them!"
[ Vanilla Ice Cream Scoop ] earnestly repeated what had happened in the underground area of Great Labyrinth City:
"... He not only knows this kind of thing, he even knows how to use the word! Not its literal meaning, but its figurative meaning!"
Because the daytime had not yet completely ended and most players were still online, the videos taken by the crowd had not yet begun to circulate widely.
In a few hours, all interested players will see a huge amount of popcorn and a good show.
After recounting what happened underground in the Great Labyrinth City, Xiaodeng looked at Zhongdeng with a questioning gaze, only to receive a glare in return.
"I thought it was something serious, but it's just this?"
What do you mean by that?
[ The Chocolate Ice Cream Scoop ] said with a disdainful look:
"You call yourself a character enthusiast, and you don't even know that NPCs can learn and imitate players?"
"What?"
[ Vanilla Ice Cream Scoop ] looked utterly astonished:
"I know how to learn, but imitation..."
[ The Chocolate Ice Cream Scoop ] said with a confident expression:
"Of course there are. I heard that a few players tried to get some loans from Seraphina a while ago, but her contracts were written so clearly and meticulously that they were just like those in the real world, leaving no room for loopholes. Even my friend who majors in the field was stunned."
"I heard that the dragon is now talking about things like flexible trading, fixed-term trading, buying high and selling low all the time, like a stock trader in a movie."
"You're saying this kind of knowledge wasn't taught by the players, or that she figured it out herself?"
"That doesn't prove anything, does it?"
I'm still skeptical about the [ Vanilla Ice Cream Scoop ].
"Do you know that the Willow has been acting strangely lately?"
[ Chocolate Ice Cream Scoop ] asked again.
"What's wrong with the lich now?"
"The lich has been busy naming his spells lately, and he's also using different materials to make the staff's shaft and core, saying it will have extraordinary effects."
What does this prove? What's wrong with mages pursuing better equipment?
[ Chocolate Ice Cream Scoop ] Covering face with hands:
"But the material she wanted was all taken from the magical creatures in Harry Potter. I don't know who told her this story, but she started to believe it, and even made a rabid statement."
"What outrageous remarks?"
The Vanilla Ice Cream Scoop perked up immediately, while the Chocolate Ice Cream Scoop cleared its throat and said in a strange tone:
The Lich said Voldemort was an amateur.
"Oh, this..."
Xiaodeng's face immediately stiffened, while Zhongdeng began to press his advantage:
"If you don't believe this, then I recently heard something interesting from [ Zhongde ]."
"Another expert?" -- Ice Cream Scoop was shocked. (jpg)
[ Chocolate Ice Cream Scoop ] Covering face with hands:
"Yes, [ Zhongde ] told me he didn't know who did it again, and now he's going to Duma to discuss things, but that devil's catchphrase is either 'I don't understand' or 'Wangzai dumplings'..."
"Okay, that's enough..."
[ Vanilla Ice Cream Scoop ] felt completely broken at this point, and quickly waved her hand to signal her brother to stop talking, otherwise the image of Duma, that bright red four-armed demon, would soon be associated in her mind with the bald guy from another world...
"However, I understand what you mean."
Upon seeing Xiaodeng's tattered clothes, [ Chocolate Ice Cream Scoop ] suddenly said with a grin:
"You just think that these NPCs not only outperform ordinary NPCs, but even ordinary artificial intelligence, right?"
After a moment's thought, [ the Vanilla Ice Cream Scoop ] nodded repeatedly:
"That's exactly what I mean! Zhongdeng, you really understand me—these NPCs are not only fluid and natural, but also have very distinct personalities, making them clearly different from AI..."
As she was talking, she suddenly felt that something was wrong...
"You knew all along?"
"Otherwise what?"
[A scoop of Chocolate Ice Cream Scoop ] looked at his sister with an expression that said, "You're an idiot."
"Our water meter was checked by a courier back then, don't you remember?"
Yes, that's true.
"So I can be considered a semi-official, and I've certainly heard about this kind of thing."
[ The Chocolate Ice Cream Scoop ] started patting itself on the back.
"Really? So what exactly happened?"
"Have no idea."
"?"
"As I said, I'm only a part-time official."
Zhongdeng's few words ignited [ Vanilla Ice Cream Scoop's ] fury.
Can't you say something useful?
"No, but there are people who know more than I do."
[ The Chocolate Ice Cream Scoop ] reminded him of someone else and said to his sister:
"Regarding this matter, you can ask [ Dawn Ah ], [ Backstabbing Expert ], and [ Evergreen Tree ]."
"I'm just a semi-official, but they are real officials."