Chapter 221: Progress
The conflict between the player and the NPC is deepening as the NPC becomes more and more anthropomorphic.
If the idea that NPCs and players are different is still in the category of differences, then "NPCs are inferior to players" is definitely discriminatory. Now, the latter is spreading among a considerable number of players who are not very enthusiastic about life in the game.
On this basis, the system also gives the identity of nobles and commoners, which makes this part of the people more and more convinced that their discrimination against NPCs is an official thing supported by the system.
All kinds of bullying incidents are happening all over the map from time to time, and the most concentrated conflict is naturally this early leaf city. Most players consider it a permanent base, and its growing prosperity attracts more and more NPCs to settle here.
Darkness is surging under the apparent calm, and today someone has sown fire where people are unaware and unconcerned.
In a small community bar in Hatsuba City, at a table in a corner, a dark atmosphere is converging.
"Really, those NPCs think they're the oldest!"
"What's wrong?"
"I just went to buy apples and I missed a silver coin, and that guy didn't buy it! Damn! Our setting is nobles! What are those guys? Commoners! What country's commoners would be so arrogant to nobles!"
"If you want me to say, an arrogant guy like this should be dragged down and slaughtered!"
"Even if you say that, you can't do any harm in the city!"
"Not necessarily. β
Suddenly, an outside voice caught the attention of several people at the table.
"Haven't you heard this rumor?"
The outsider recounted what he knew with a smile on his face, and as he spoke, the people at the table began to look at him with feverish eyes. And so, the outsider's heart laughedβa sinister, cunning, and cruel smile.
"Yikes!"
With an exclamation, Liluluya, who was delivering food in the Pavilion, fell down again, and of course broke a plate full of food again.
She and her sister Siluluya have been working here for half a month, and everyone has long been accustomed to the scene caused by her. Moreover, there seems to be an unexpected effect.
"Woohoo!"
"There it is!"
"What a daredevil!"
"Hooray!"
The customers cheered together. Meanwhile, Richard and Williams were sitting in their seats by the window eating a light dinner.
Seeing this scene, Richard was a little puzzled.
"People smashed things, these guys are still so happy?"
"Lilulua's popularity is right here. Williams replied, "I guess it's called 'Daredevil'." β
"I see. But that's not why you asked me to come here for dinner, right?" said Richard, looking to the other end of the restaurant, where Cilulua was ordering for guests. "It's for that. β
Hearing this, Williams' face blushed for a moment, and then he defended in a panic: "No, no, how could it be! I really came for this new dish!"
Hearing this, Richard looked down at the stew in front of him, and then looked back at Williams.
"Chicken stew with cream. You haven't eaten enough every day for half a month?"
Williamston was embarrassed and began to stumble.
"I'm just going to take care of it. Li Mengxi, didn't he say that sentence, it's called 'sending Buddha to the west'?"
"Huh. Richard laughed twice and picked up the spoon and stirred the stew in front of him, "I'm your brother, I can't guess what you think?" If you care, you will care, and if you care, you will see and think more, and then you will like it, and then you will fall in love." Human. But Williams, I must remind you that this is 'human nature'!"
Richard picked up the spoon and pointed it at Williams, pointing him down his head.
"We're players after all, and they're NPCs after all, which is different from the concept of robots. Richard continued, "Robots are at least in reality, and NPCs can only live here. But one day we're going to leave here and go back to the real world. β
"Big brother, I'm ......"
"Don't!" stopped Richard with his left hand raised, "I don't want to hear it, I'll have to say something after that." I've already said what I need to say, and you can think about the rest. Anyway, no matter what you decide, we are brothers and I will support you. β
"Big brother. Williams couldn't help but look at him with relief.
"Okay, I need to eat quickly, and I'll have a meeting later." As he spoke, Richard scooped up the stew with a spoon and stuffed it into his mouth. The meeting he was talking about now was not a guild meeting of "Oberiske", but a secret meeting between the presidents of the "Four Great Guilds".
Williams, who knew this, turned serious.
"What about the plan?"
"Hmm. We've been here for four years now, and at this rate, this plan is necessary. β
"But big brother, the player is free......"
"Freedom does not equal debauchery, otherwise there would be no need for cyber police. β
However, it may not be so easy for people to agree. β
"So, the opportunity is more important than convincing other guilds. But opportunities are something that can be encountered but not sought, maybe it really can't be done, we should make some of our own. β
"Manufacturing!" Williams was surprised, "Big brother, what do you mean by creating opportunities?"
"Hmm...... It's just, no, it's better not to do that. Don't worry, I'll tell you if there's any progress. β
After talking about it, Richard didn't say anything superfluous, just swept the plate like a whirlwind, and then left in a hurry. Unlike him, Williams is in no hurry, and he really can't tell the spirit lately.
Richard was right, all Williams had been thinking about Silulua lately.
At first, he just cared a little more about the sisters because of a little guilt, and then unknowingly fell in love with Siluluya as an older sister in more than half a month.
In addition to the long-term love factor mentioned by the eldest brother, this is probably also because Siluluya does have a charm that can attract him. This girl suffered such a tragedy as the destruction of the village, and she was already very painful to think about it, but she still tried her best to hold up a piece of the sky for her sister, face life positively, and be able to shush Williams and ask for warmth. This strength and gentleness are matched with her beauty, and I believe that no matter which boy comes into contact with it, he will fall.
Thinking like this, Richard couldn't help but clench his right fist. He made up his mind, and it wasn't a whim. He had been thinking about it all this time, and this decision was the result of his deliberation.
Human feelings are really wonderful, and they are difficult to stifle. So, Richard decided not to care about NPCs, robots, or programs. He is now living in this world, and since this is the case, he must face up to his irrepressible throbbing at this moment.
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