Chapter 35: I’ll show you a secret

Chapter 35 – I’ll Show You a Secret

“What do you mean?” Mr. Sa asked, “Isn’t that a written plot?”

Catch the Goat: “There’s no plot that can’t be changed in this game theoretically, it was mentioned in that article, ‘A Study of the Possibility of the Neutral War Zone’s Preservation and Construction Programs’, that the emergence of the Scorched Mountainous Region was in fact a lose-lose situation.”

Mr. Sa was puzzled, “Why is it a lose-lose situation? Isn’t it normal for players to level up and then leave the Novice Village? Besides we didn’t lose anything ah ……”

Mr. Xia: “You haven’t read that article, this is a bit tricky to explain, but let me ask you this.

“If the local reputation you accumulated at a low level is not ruined or ‘obsolete’, but instead will continue to rise in value as you become stronger, is this considered a win?”

“It’s certainly a win mah!”

Mr. Xia: “Yeah, that article gave this example: what would have happened if the Makara Mountains had been defended by the players and built up as a base? You compare it to what we’ve been living since then, don’t involve too much reality, think about it by substituting for the game characters.”

Mr. Sa was lost in thought.

He had brushed his Lord’s House reputation as a trainee hunter for more than half a month in the opening service.

Then holy light fell from the sky and the mountains of Makara were burned into a scorching valley.

Subsequently, rescue teams from various countries arrived, and a group of hunter players with the same illness were taken in by the Cuirassing Leaf Court from the Whispering Forest.

They started with the basics of standing guard, patrolling, and delivering mail, and were later integrated and sent to the Blighted Trace to fight the corrupted demons.

If you stood in the player’s perspective, it was nothing more than a change of scenery to brush up on monsters and practice their quests.

But if you bring in the NPC perspective, isn’t this just taking human lives to fill them?
It did seem quite tragic.

“But that’s too far-fetched, isn’t it? Isn’t this just parallel time and space?” He queried.

“No, it has a basis in Nash equilibrium.”

Catch the Goat said, “A rational person would choose the optimal solution, but both doing the optimal solution could lead to a lose-lose situation.

“An example is this situation you see in front of you, do you think Heine’s choice is reasonable from the perspective of the outcome?”

General Sa immediately agreed, “It’s too reasonable. With the reputation of both the manor and the lord’s mansion swiped, he actually made friends with the Tailed King, and now he’s even able to waltz into the manor to get the clues to the Withered Bow.”

“But what if we go back to the beginning and think about it from the player’s perspective?”

“This ……”

Mr. Sa was silent.

With a fourth level paladin, none of the surrounding NPCs would take a shot yet.

Their only ally was a necromancer without a blood golem ……

The most logical choice was of course not to make a move.

Catch the Golem: “It seems to have occurred to you that in our perspective this fight should never have happened. First of all it lacks the chance of winning, and secondly there’s nothing to be gained by winning the fight, who would dare to pick up Othelwell’s corpse when it’s right there?
“Actually, that’s what that group of appendages thought as well, they all had their own tradeoffs. From a rational point of view, being close to the foreigners and falling to the four kingdoms is the optimal solution, and the result is to sit back and watch the mountains get destroyed, and everything is over.

“As for the opening bout, although I didn’t experience it, I’m also a player and know what to choose. Nowadays, when you look at Heine’s many choices, players can definitely do better than him, but what’s the result? Players pressured to choose that way, and that’s what ultimately led to the birth of Scorched Mountain.”

General Sa sighed.

“Alas …… now that I think about it you’re really right.

“In fact, the farm’s energy storage well found out the end on the second day, the players in the mines healed themselves faster, and the monsters would drop blood on their own, so everyone swarmed over and introduced the blood beasts, carrion corpses, and whatnot to kill.

“Later this alarmed the lord’s house, they sent people to investigate, the result is that the npc was blocked by the players, and then later on it was not settled, now think about it is mostly because Donald from the obstruction.

“And career choice …… You also said that npc fell to the four countries, who can be more thorough than players? After all, there are many tasks and rewards there, who still cares about the three melons and two dates in Ebony Town? When you think about it this novice village is really ruined in our hands.”

Catching sheep hastily said, “That’s not so sa total, a little reflection on the line, don’t use to judge yourself, that’s just a game.”

“Alas, but for me is not ah.”

Mr. Sa smiled bitterly.

Usually, I don’t see him so emotional, but once he starts, he can’t stop.

“If I didn’t know it was okay, now that I know it’s quite …… unfavorable.

“I play this game is quite strong sense of immersion, many people scolded the Lord when I also defended him.

“Later displaced by the Cui Ye Ting took in, I was moved bad, simply the spirit of the night elves well, I vowed to protect the home ……

“Although later it also mailed, but this …… this ‘as long as the person is still good’ feeling you understand, right?”

The two men echoed, “Understand, understand, we can understand too much Sa General.”

Mr. Sa couldn’t help but laugh and scold, “You know a martyred …… forget it, Heine bull is finished, not ashamed to be my big brother!”

Mr. Xia: “What are you talking about, obviously sheep brother bull! Heine? It’s just a reckless man! Can he step on devotion? Can he play T?”

Catch the Goat: “Ah yes, yes, yes ……”

…

Heine unconsciously hooked the corners of his mouth as he listened to the three. His own persistence in taking the initiative all along had had the desired effect.

Like himself, they had begun to think with a stance.

This meant that they were beginning to integrate into the world as well.

But it also made him more and more curious about that article.

……

George returned soon after, first examining Oswell’s body and then embracing Heine with excitement on his face.

Then again, he walked towards the worried group.

After a brief conversation, George’s face quickly turned sunny and even angry.

But this time, instead of jumping to his feet and roaring, he suppressed his anger.

One assassination, one betrayal, one insult pointed at his face.

Add to that the current group of people who were looking down on him and making false accusations.

He was growing at a rate visible to the naked eye.

He has come to understand the situation of his father, grandfather, and many others.

“I will, gentlemen.”

George took a deep breath and replied calmly:
“I will keep the remains of the Knight of Othelwell in safe keeping until the men of the Eternal Dawn come.

“I will write a letter of apology to Eternal Dawn and make it clear that you all had nothing to do with this and that I was the one who got bent out of shape.

“If your business and industry has been affected, I will bear all losses.”

“Time will prove that your choice was wise.”

The old mage concluded thus, while looking over to Heine’s side.

“As for this ……”

“I understand that I should have him jailed and taken into custody to await the Eternal Dawn’s disposal, right, Master Naga?”

George asked with a leathery smile.

Naga blushed and then dismissed the thought.

“No, I was just lamenting the fact that you have such loyal retainers, it is a delight.”

……

As darkness fell, the farce was finally brought to a close.

A number of people had been busy late into the night in preparation for tomorrow’s Festival of Mercy.

When Heine was called to the study by the lord, the whole lord’s house was lit up.

George seemed to have drunk a lot of wine, with a drunken look on his face, but his eyes were calm.

As soon as he entered he exclaimed:
“You did a great job today, Heine, I am very, very, very pleased with you!”

“It’s what I should have done.”

“Don’t say those polite things, Heine, we haven’t known each other very long, but I know we’re one of a kind.”

He stared at Heine, his eyes burning.

“Remember that day, when you told me about the haunted farm ……

“In fact, you already knew about the Golden Folk’s hookups and deliberately asked me to investigate there, didn’t you?”

Heine was shocked in her heart.

It was a good thing he hadn’t brought the skeleton with him.

George saw through the fact that none of the three guys had.

When he didn’t answer, George smiled:
“I don’t blame you, Heine, and instead of blaming you, I thank you!

“You’re the one who helped me tear off the hypocrisy of Eternal Dawn, and drove this Donald guy away too!”

George stood up with a sudden shake.

He slapped the corner of the huge portrait behind him so hard that the piece suddenly dented.

A heavy organ sounded, and a door just appeared in the corner.

George looked back at Heine with a wild look in his eyes:
“Come with me, my ally, it’s time to show you our greatest secret!”

(End of chapter)