Chapter 005, no way

Perhaps it is related to the game characters. Roland considered this possibility

Behind the bridge, three children carrying baskets approached, appearing to be around seven or eight years old, two boys and one girl. They had runny noses of a yellowish-green hue and were dressed in patched burlap clothes, bouncing and jumping as they came up behind Roland

The stone bridge is wide and straight. Walking on the bridge, the phosphorescent lake surface glimmers on both sides, and the slightly damp lake breeze gently brushes past my ears, making me feel as if I might sway with the wind

At this moment, there was no one at either end of the road, and the entire area was eerily quiet. Roland looked around, and aside from the trees, there were only colorful weeds.

Therefore, he has been under the watchful gaze of others throughout his journey

Roland felt a slight flush on his cheeks, yet he still forced himself to remain composed as he walked past the group of people. Even after walking more than ten meters away, he could still sense dozens of eyes watching him from behind

The halfway up the mountain is not far from the foot of the mountain, just a little over ten minutes away. At the foot of the mountain, there is a group of people gathered around. When they saw Roland coming down, they all wore mocking smiles on their faces. One burly man even gestured to a large woman about the length and shape of something, which then provoked a burst of laughter from the crowd around.

Wow

However, the reactions of those individuals are indeed reasonable; this game is truly as advertised, with each intelligent NPC indistinguishable from a real person

In the distance, on a fishing boat, the fisherman sang a lively song as he pulled a net of white fish onto his vessel

The people here seem to be commoners, regardless of gender, all wearing linen shirts, with dark skin. Of course, occasionally a young woman dressed modestly and with lighter skin can be seen walking down the street

Giant spiders, how giant are they? Roland was somewhat curious and wanted to see for himself, but after some thought, he decided against it. First, he would go to the big city to see if there were any other players around. The transportation in the big city was well-developed, and there were plenty of information sources, making it easier to find work. He planned to hang around there for a while, earn some small money for travel expenses, and then it would be much more convenient to go to other cities. Once he got in touch with his close friends, he could go directly without any hassle.

Roland turned around and looked helplessly at the three little brats

Roland walked down the street, observing the busy people around him; some were hurrying along, some were selling goods, and of course, there were those carrying heavy bags and toiling away.

If such a thing were to happen in reality, Rolando would most likely have gone to work in another city, but this is just a game... Although it is embarrassing, the thought that these are all NPCs calms my mood considerably

Leaning against the trees, Roland fanned himself with his hand, listening to the rustling sound of the strong wind blowing through the leaves, feeling tranquil and peaceful, quite content. However, in the next moment, he suddenly jumped up and dashed directly into the woods

Upon seeing him turn around, the three little ones seemed startled, quickly grabbing their baskets and running to the other side of the bridge, where they playfully made faces at him from a distance, filled with great pride

In comparison, Roland is the strangest one on the street

And these three little fellows walked in front of him

The initial experience of this game is truly unfriendly

But strangely, he has been walking for nearly one hour, yet he does not feel particularly tired

Dad said he intentionally wanted to seduce women, what does it mean to seduce women

Roland could not help but lean on the bridge railing, gazing at the gentle waves stirred by the wind on the lake's surface, which was as blue as crystal. When he was halfway up the mountain, he could take in the entire lake at a glance, but now standing on the bridge in the middle of the lake, the surface seemed to stretch endlessly before him

Enduring the strange gazes of others, Roland finally made his way to the Qingshi Bridge. Earlier, when he looked down at the town from halfway up the mountain, he had roughly memorized the town's layout and streets, so he did not need to ask anyone for directions

Mother said this brother is always running around without any clothes on

He rushed into the woods, and before long, the distant screams became clearer. Upon entering the depths of the Maple Village forest, he realized that it was quite dark inside, with insufficient light. The ground was covered with decaying leaves, emitting a strange foul odor, and at the base of some trees, there appeared to be white, web-like substances

Roland quickened his pace, stepping deeply and then lightly, weaving around more than ten peculiar maple trees with a diameter of at least two meters. What appeared before him next was a scene that chilled his heart

At this moment, the effect of the language comprehension spell had not yet worn off, and Roland could understand what they were saying

Occasionally, donkey carts pass over the bridge. Roland initially thought about hitching a ride, but after some consideration, he decided against it. After all, the cargo on those donkey carts was too unappealing to behold, either a bucket of manure or various bizarre and peculiar items.

I had only just sat down for a short while when I seemed to hear the faint sound of a child crying, indistinct and not very clear

He chuckled softly, thinking that being alone in a vast and quiet environment indeed makes one prone to strange illusions and auditory hallucinations. Surely, many ghost stories must have originated this way

After crossing the bridge and leaving the town, Roland stepped onto a dirt path. Even though he was wearing linen shoes, he could still feel the unevenness of the ground, which was somewhat jarring to his feet. Logically speaking, having been accustomed to the asphalt roads or concrete paths of the big city, he should not be able to walk far on such a dirt path before feeling fatigued

How big is this spider? It stands at least 1.5 meters tall, and considering the standing distance of its limbs on both sides, it is at least 2 meters wide

Giant spider, children, no way

They saw Roland, pointing at him and laughing heartily.

Because just now he heard a terrified scream again, although it was still faint, it sounded somewhat familiar. Then he remembered that an hour ago, three little ones had mocked him, and he distinctly recalled the voice of one of them, as it was a girl and her voice was relatively sharp

It was nearly noon, and the sunlight felt somewhat scorching. Roland walked to the shade of a tree by the roadside and sat down, intending to rest for a while

Grandfather said that he does not understand things, and there may be an issue with his mind

I went ... . ... Roland is, after all, an ordinary person in reality, and upon suddenly encountering such an exaggerated monster, his calves couldn't help but feel a bit weak.

The mood of enjoying the beautiful scenery was disrupted by three mischievous children. Roland clapped his hands and continued on his way. The three little ones ran further and further ahead, and soon disappeared from sight.

At this moment, the children's screams rose and fell, not far ahead.

Although he was also wearing a new gray-brown linen robe, his delicate skin and tender flesh were whiter than all the women, clearly indicating that he was of the type who had never experienced hardship

As we moved further away from Hongtu Town, the surroundings grew increasingly quiet. On both sides of the dirt road were woods. Just after leaving the town, one could occasionally see donkey carts passing by, but now, the only sounds were the strong mountain winds occasionally rustling through the trees, creating a swishing noise, and the strange calls of unknown birds echoing in the secluded woods, adding a touch of desolation.

Three small children are climbing on the high branches of a large tree, while beneath the roots, a gigantic spider is continuously striking the tree. With each impact, the tree trembles for a moment, causing the children above to emit terrified screams

After climbing over a mountain pass, the road was flanked by maple trees, and here, apart from the sound of the wind, there was no other sound at all, not even the chirping of insects. Roland remembered that Falken had once said that this area was the breeding ground for giant spiders