Everyone nodded in agreement. A completely immersive game, if you ignore bugs and the like, seems no different from starting a second life.
From this perspective, the four of them are like teenagers in a traditional light novel who are transported to another world together, and they are bound to do something extraordinary in the new world that ordinary people cannot do.
I just don't know if this storyline will be about defeating the Demon King or about torturing those who leave the party...
After a dizzying spin, the group found themselves on the ground.
The three newbies looked around the castle and felt that although the area was a bit messy, it was indeed a scene of Vitality life and everything thriving.
Looking at the scene before him, [ Zhongde ] said proudly:
"Think back to when I and a few other people first entered this game at the beginning of the month, it was practically a wasteland."
"Wilderness? How wild is it?"
[ Brain Bling ] asked.
"It's really desolate..."
[ Zhongde ] was lost in memories, pointing to a foundation that was already half-excavated:
There used to be a Deadwood Vine here, which was...
"I know, that monster anyone can kick a couple of times, I've seen it in the monster encyclopedia."
"Yes, that's the one."
[ Zhongde ] laughed.
"Everyone was terrified at the time, one of the guys was even attacked by that monster... Hey, A-Jing, where are you going?"
[ Zhongde ] was introducing himself when he suddenly struck up a conversation with someone passing by.
"I'm looking for a location to open a small general store. What about you?"
"Let's take a few buddies and explore some new areas."
"Come on."
[ The Good Times Don't Last ] He smiled and replied, then waved and quickly walked away.
[ Zhongde ] pointed to his departing figure and introduced him to the three of them:
"That's him. He was turned into poached chicken by the Deadwood Vine."
"That's delicious."
The three nodded thoughtfully, looking at the player who was walking away with the same kind of eye one would use to appraise a dish.
"Are you in a hurry to clear the land, or do you have other plans?"
This unique feeling of "meeting an old friend in a foreign land" made [ Zhongde ] very relaxed. He didn't want to rush into anything for the time being, and simply left the choice to the people behind him.
[ Enemy from the Sky ] replied with a smile:
"There's no rush. You can give me a brief introduction first."
[ Zhongde ] nodded and said:
"Then let's just wander around."
After saying that, he Incarnation a tour guide and led the three tourists behind him on a tour of the area around the castle (the four chatted casually, IDs omitted):
"This little obsidian house is a bank. After you finish the beginner quests, you can open an account here. That way, if you die outside, you don't have to worry about losing all your money. You can come back and get a new account to continue depositing and withdrawing money."
Who is that sleeping person?
"She's the counter girl."
"They're quite cute. Can I rob a bank?"
"It's not impossible, but her true form is a Red Dragon. You can give it a try."
"Passing away?"
"Try it and you'll die..."
"In short, she's currently the strongest NPC in terms of combat power, and she also has an entire village of bread-making people—no, half-dragons—at her beck and call. I suggest you try to get on her good side, lest she roast you later."
"Are there any ways to build good relationships with NPCs?"
Upon hearing this question, [ Zhongde ] thought for a moment and said:
"Then you have to cater to her preferences. Based on everyone's recent experience, the best way to get along with Red Dragon is to give her money."
Why am I not surprised at all?
"You need to send gifts, huh? You win, World of Disorder."
"What were the leaders thinking? Letting the Red Dragon manage the money is like letting a rat manage the granary!"
"I don't know, maybe he has unique methods for taming dragons..."
"I also know a few ways to build relationships with other NPCs. For example, if you want to get along with that guard named Duolin, you can try training with his guard squad; if you want to get along with Xilǐ'er, you can talk to him about horse training and armor maintenance..."
What's the point of having good relationships?
Upon hearing this question, [ Zhongde ] thought for a moment and replied:
"It's still quite useful. There's a female player named [ Dark Archmage ] who's become incredibly famous in White Wax Town because she participated in rescuing a group of poor children. Many people listen to her, and she can easily find a place to freeload food and drinks. She can also trigger special dialogues or receive special skill instruction."
"And you? Do you have any NPCs you're close to?"
"Yes, it exists, but..."
Just as [ Zhongde ] was about to say something, he saw several NPCs from the Upperstream Village greeting him:
"It's you, young soldier. These others beside you look unfamiliar..."
[ Zhongde ] pointed to his roommates and said:
"They helped design your new house."
"Oh, thank you so much! What's your name, soldier?"
"Me... me?"
Zhongde's roommate pointed at himself, looked surprised for a moment, and then said:
Just call me [ Add Ice Fiercely ").
"Okay, I'll remember that. Thank you, young soldier."
As the NPCs gradually walked away, [ Add Ice Fiercely ] looked at Zhongde in surprise and said:
"This level of intelligence..."
"I'm pretty familiar with them, but I haven't unlocked anything yet... I know what you're trying to say, it's invincible, right?"
Zhongde shrugged.
"At first, there was only one NPC, the guide, who looked rather dull. Then there was the dragon, then the guard squad and the villagers, and then the whole town... As the number of people increased, they became more and more intelligent. Sometimes I felt like they were actually alive, and your blueprints were for their new houses."
As if recalling some fond memories, [ Zhongde ] sighed:
"I really miss the days when we could whisper secrets... After all, the guides couldn't understand anything back then, but things are different now..."
A sense of superiority from a veteran player was palpable, and the roommates pursed their lips, changing the subject.
"If I want to become stronger, who should I learn from?"
"Currently, it's the living armored Xilǐ'er, but he's a knight, so he'll probably need a mount to learn his skills. Mounts are very expensive, so it's unlikely to happen anytime soon."
"Can I learn from that Red Dragon you just mentioned?"
" Seraphina? Probably not. Racial talents aren't something you can learn directly, and you can't afford the price."
"Which is stronger, the Red Dragon or that living armored man?"
Good question!
[ Zhongde ] pondered for a moment and said:
"Probably 10/90. Seraphina can kill him in one go, while Xilǐ'er dies at least nine times. If it weren't for the invincibility period after resurrection, it would be even more."
"How could you ask such a question? Didn't you watch the video of you tearing up the squid?"
"I haven't actually looked at it yet, I'm just afraid that seeing it beforehand will affect my experience in the game."
"Then I still suggest you take another look, just in case you don't realize the difference in skill level and end up as a piece of roasted fruit wood..."