Ed acts as a human computer "CPU" that connects the two worlds. He doesn't monitor the players 24/7; he only shares his view when needed.
Therefore, he had no idea what the [ Dark Archmage ] had done today, and he also had almost no memory of the original owner's experience when he escaped from the dungeon.
He can only trigger the memory fragments of the experimental subject within him at certain specific times or after hearing certain keywords, thus learning that some people harbor an innate hostility towards him.
Ed saw [ Dark Archmage's] post and used the multi-threaded processor Little Green to rewind the scene [ Dark Archmage ] had witnessed, finally gaining a concrete understanding of the current situation.
The exposure of even a little bit of information wouldn't bother him. In fact, mystery is always an attractive quality in any relationship between people.
Now, whether actively or passively, I have demonstrated this trait, which in some ways can even increase players' identification with me and their stickiness to the game " World of Disorder ".
This is what people often refer to as a character carrying a secret.
But the original owner actually had such an experience during her escape...
Ed fell into deep thought.
He crushed a large number of bones to escape, choosing not to implicate others in his quest for revenge.
It's truly lamentable that a character who would have achieved great things in any work ultimately died in that jungle full of killer trees.
Perhaps it has reached the limit of self-healing, or perhaps the energy reserves in the body have been exhausted. Of course, it cannot be ruled out that it is a side effect of sacrificing an eye.
In short, I have now merged with the original owner of this body, oh, and there's also a tree, so to be precise, I've merged with three people.
This did not affect Ed's self-perception at the moment. He thought about it and felt that, according to the current development of the plot, the task that he originally intended to leave to the [ Dark Archmage ] could now be handed over to someone else.
Let her and [ Zhongde ] rescue their former companions properly. As for that mission... who should it be given to?
As dawn approached, the sound of rushing water was followed by a burst of loud splashing and paddling.
[ The Dark Archmage ] had exceptionally sharp hearing in the dark. She immediately stopped browsing the official forum and spoke in a high-pitched voice:
"Cuckoo~Cuckoo~"
A few seconds later, a slightly gruff voice responded from the riverbank:
"Cuckoo~Cuckoo~"
Since the official gameplay video for " Narrow Road " was released, the adorable brass chime bird has become a popular meme in the community.
In situations like this where both parties need to meet, there's almost no need for prior communication; players can recognize the code word to complete identity verification.
After confirming their identities, the [ Dark Archmage ] immediately got up and went to the riverbank, where he soon found a raft and a small boat.
[ Zhongde ] greeted her, his hand already on the tools at his waist:
"Where's the dungeon? Let's get started!"
At the same time, a new quest prompt appeared in front of all players located around White Wax Town:
[Large-scale long-term quest branch - The Savior
Mission Description: All injustices should have a price, but the price should not be borne by the innocent. Please rescue everyone in the underground prison of the White Wax Town Church.
Mission Rewards: Savior's trust level +10; 3 silver coins for each person rescued (calculated individually for each player).
*Note: Side quests are separate from the main storyline and can be completed selectively.
Players could understand the mission's content just by looking at the name, but they still took a few seconds to check the specific mission requirements.
The Dark Archmage held up a finger in front of his lips:
"Keep your voice down, there's a patrol team ahead."
Upon hearing this, the players all bent down, and after a while, a four-person patrol team passed by them.
Looking at those four alluring backs, [ Zhongde ] couldn't help but swallow hard.
"Is it really not okay to launch a sneak attack?"
[ The Dark Archmage ] shook his head:
"Their strength is not weak; although they are not Duolin, they are not much worse than Aoda."
Looking at the group of worthless people around him who only had the title of " Logistics Warrior," [ Zhongde ] sighed helplessly.
That's the downside of mentoring newbies—quests that require a certain level of combat strength are really difficult.
After a while, the footsteps and the patrol team disappeared around the street corner in the distance. The [ Dark Archmage ] led the group to sneak into White Wax Town little by little.
The sky was now half-light and half-dark. To better conceal their tracks, the group moved back and forth through several winding streets with shadows, eventually arriving at the door of a house.
"Knock knock."
The Dark Archmage gently knocked on the door.
It wasn't that she didn't want players to use their previous method to get in.
Unfortunately, the beginners don't seem to have such good coordination skills. If they rashly climb over the wooden wall, they might cause a big commotion. They can only openly use the main entrance.
Footsteps came from inside the door. The woman cautiously pushed the door open a crack and saw eight or nine people with decent appearances and no physical Aberration. She was immediately startled.
Only after seeing the [ Dark Archmage's] face did she feel comfortable opening the door.
The group filed in, while the woman stood by the door, clutching her chest, and said:
"With so many people, I thought they were church clergy—no, apostates."
The sound of people's footsteps on the ground naturally caught the man's attention. A few minutes later, the lame man emerged from the tunnel carrying a basin of soil. He immediately saw the players who had surrounded him and was so frightened that he almost lost his footing and fell down.
[ The Dark Archmage ] pushed through the crowd and pulled the man up:
"This is the advance team sent by His Excellency the Bishop. He was furious after hearing about the underground prison and ordered us to rescue all the children before launching an attack, to prevent them from being harmed."
Hearing the [ Dark Archmage ]'s speech, which clearly glorified Ed's image, the couple were immediately moved to tears.
But there was no time for them to grieve; [ Dark Archmage ] and [ Zhongde ] quickly began giving orders.
In any case, the bishop will launch an attack soon, and some things no longer need to be done in such secrecy. The time for a complete reversal will come soon.
After obtaining the couple's approval, the players quickly began moving various pieces of furniture and items in the living room, soon clearing the room and giving all ten people a place to stand.
Next, [ Dark Archmage ] directed the couple and a newbie to stand guard at the front and back doors and windows respectively, while [ Zhongde ] led the remaining players to begin expanding the cave.
Since it's just a dirt cave, as long as we pay attention to structural safety and prevent collapse, widening and raising it will only make subsequent operations smoother.