Chapter 004: Red Earth Town

Indeed, there are. Roland shook his head helplessly and said, "It is just that the country I am in has always had good public security, with a flourishing atmosphere and national stability. Although there are occasionally some bizarre incidents, they are quite distant from me.

Beneath the blue sky lies a vast lake shimmering with phosphorescence, where a few black dots resembling leaves can be seen; upon closer inspection, it becomes evident that they are small fishing boats.

However, this elderly person before me, whether in the tone and demeanor during conversation, or in emotions such as sadness and envy, is no different from an ordinary person

Hearing Falken's words, which were half surprise and half teasing, Roland smiled and slowly said: "I am just an ordinary person, and I do not know how you view us... the Golden Child, that is the term, right? However, most of us come into this world with the idea of simply wandering around, seeing things, and having fun. Perhaps our ideals will change in the future, but for now, this is how it is."

Roland did not believe that the company Penguin's 'Xiao Wei' could achieve this. Moreover, according to the revelations from the official website, the number of intelligent beings in this game world exceeds 15 billion, with each intelligent NPC being indistinguishable from a real person

I have arrived in the world of France

If such abilities were placed in the hands of others, they would probably have become so arrogant that they would not know where they had gone. Achieving success and fame would merely be trivial matters, and possessing the ambition to conquer the world would even seem quite normal to them

"Walk along the main road to the west, and if you walk, you will be able to see Delban City in about four hours." Falken paused for a moment and then continued, "When you head to Delban City, it is best not to stray from the main road. There is a section of mountain road on the outskirts of Red Earth Town, flanked by maple trees, where many giant spiders reside. Generally, they do not venture into human territory, but if they are truly hungry, they may go mad and prey on humans."

Engaging in conversation with a gentle elder, without seeking deep emotional connection, but at least avoiding being too perfunctory

Is the name not good? Is it unpleasant to hear, or does it have another meaning? Roland was somewhat curious, but seeing Falken's expression was not very good, he chose not to ask further. Now Roland truly admires the game development company; this virtual online game is incredibly realistic, both in terms of the scenery and the expressions of the NPCs.

This is Roland's heartfelt confession. At first, he thought he was here on a mission, but looking at Falcon, he truly found it impossible to regard the other as merely a pure NPC, after all, it was too real.

Falken's white eyebrows drooped, and he seemed somewhat dejected: "This name is not good... My lord Roland, what are your plans next?"

Thank you, old man

After a few seconds, Roland became accustomed to the sunlight. When he opened his eyes, the first thing he saw was the azure sky, pure and clean, unlike the modern society where the blue is tinged with a hint of gray

For Roland, this is a very ordinary explanation. But for Falcon, it is a blatant display. The refreshing morning breeze blows through, stirring the old man's white robe, and he sighs deeply: "If only I could live in your world"

Most importantly, the game completely restores human senses, including vision, smell, taste, and touch. Except for the sense of pain, which has been reduced to one-tenth; of course, this is a protective measure for players. After all, if the sensation of being harmed or killed were perfectly simulated, very few players in the entire server, aside from those with masochistic tendencies, would be able to endure it.

Roland longs to spread his arms and embrace the blue sky and white clouds, but that seems too juvenile

Before entering the game, Roland did not believe such promotions; after all, game companies tend to exaggerate their products. However, looking at the old man named Falken before him, he believed. From the small details, he could imagine that if all the other NPCs were like this, possessing their own personalities and souls, then this world would be incredibly vibrant

The authentic scenery, combined with the fully realistic NPCs, made Roland feel as if his long-dormant passion for gaming was reigniting once again

Roland is not a fool; the way one should speak to a game NPC is entirely different from how one should converse with a real person. Although on the surface Falken appears to be an NPC, Roland feels as though he is engaging in a dialogue with a real person.

Roland looked at the old priest with great interest

In normal daily conversations, 'Xiao Wei' indeed performs very well, showing no difference from an ordinary person. However, when it comes to deeper discussions, such as views on life, worldviews, or even lamenting the passage of time, 'Xiao Wei's' 'intelligence' is clearly insufficient. It tends to respond in a very rigid manner, exhibiting a distinctly mechanical and clunky feel.

Due to his university major, he has also come into contact with those so-called intelligent AIs. Although he naturally did not have the opportunity to meet the renowned Alpha Pig, he has indeed encountered the intelligent AI from Penguin Company, "Xiao Wei," a few times.

He slapped his thigh forcefully and turned to ask, "Old man Falken, how do I get to the nearest big city from here?"

Falken looked at Roland in surprise, his squinting old eyes widening slightly: "Is it really that simple? Shouldn't it involve great ideals such as saving the world, defeating the demon race, or becoming famous by slaying dragons?"

A large arching bluestone bridge connects both ends of the lake, also dividing the azure lake into two sections

Roland walked out of the church door with the hunchbacked old man. Although the morning sunlight was not particularly glaring, one instinctively had to close their eyes when facing the rising sun

Roland stood by the rocky edge, breathing in the fresh air and listening to the rustling of the leaves as the gentle breeze passed by. His mind felt as if it had been cleansed, and after a long moment of tranquility, he turned to the elderly man beside him and said, "Is this Hongtu Town? I think it would be more fitting to call it Lakeside Town."

"In your original dimension, there must have been no wars and no killings," Falken remarked, gazing at the clear eyes of the young man across from him. "How wonderful."

Surrounding the large lake, there are numerous buildings with green and red tiles, varying in height and appearance. Within this cluster of buildings, there are many small paths where people walk, resembling tiny black dots akin to ants

Falken was taken aback; the young man who had been displaying calmness just moments ago suddenly burst forth with a strange enthusiasm. The other party's gaze remained clear and pure, yet within those eyes, akin to a clear spring, there was an added glimmer of brilliance.

The golden child before me actually just wants to take a walk, have a look, and play? Few would believe this if it were said, as it defies common sense. However, Falken felt he would believe it; he had encountered many professionals, each of whom was filled with hostility, yet the person before him bore not a trace of malice, appearing as clean and pure as a newborn baby.

Falken looked at Roland, a strange light flashing in his old eyes. He had never seen such a peculiar human as Roland. Despite possessing an immortal body, his greatest aspiration was simply to walk around, see things, and have fun

Roland waved goodbye to Falcon, turning his back as he walked down the gray-white stone steps along the mountain path. The morning sun shone brightly like an orange, and a gentle breeze wafted through the mountains like silk. As he descended slowly, the bustling sounds of the town, both illusory and real, reached his ears.

He merely pursed his lips and softly murmured

Upon hearing the elder's inquiry, Roland pondered for a moment and then replied somewhat uncertainly: "It should be just a casual stroll, to take a look, and to have some fun."

What kind of black technology has the infamous knockoff company, Penguin, developed that is so terrifying