Ark, I became an NPC in the online game

"You...how could you..." The younger brother was stunned for a moment, and seemed to have found hope for survival. He quickly rolled and crawled to the ground, rubbed his knees and came to Xia Yuan, kowtowed and smiled apologetically, "Master, sir, how could we rob you with such little ability? It's just that a young butler hired us to investigate your movements."

"Young butler, sir?"

"Yeah... We just got a sum of Victorian gold coins, we don't know anything!"

Xia Yuan slapped the little brother who was pulling his pants and knocked him unconscious. Butler? This butler could belong to any noble family. He had just made a high-profile appearance at Earl Bolton's dinner party with the Black Knight. If no one was interested in him... he would never believe it.

However, when discussing business, one has to act like a business person. Sending the invitation to the mansion shows the attitude. He does not need to lick the shoes of these nobles and make it seem like it is an honor for Xia Yuan to do business with them.

After entering the black market, Xia Yuan walked towards the materials area. He ordered a batch of materials here through Earl Bolton, part of which were for mechas - the money for this was naturally paid by Earl Bolton, and the other batch of materials were materials he gave to Fester and Hart to try out. After being polished and processed, they could be used as materials for city-breaking spears.

After the city-breaking spear is forged, it can be handed over to his three apprentices to practice. This level of drawings may be quite difficult for them, but this is exactly Xia Yuan's purpose.

The Hart siblings are good at logistics. The brother and sister depend on each other for survival, and it is impossible for them to be separated all the time or encounter danger when doing logistics. As for Fester, he has other plans. His love for machinery and craftsmen makes Xia Yuan feel that he can let him gradually take up the responsibility, and it will not be a problem for him to become a leader in the future.

With a relaxed mood, Xia Yuan left the black market and walked towards the central area. After turning a block, he found that the merchants who had set up stalls here were packing their things for some reason, looking panicked.

"what's the situation?"

"Hey! The gangs are about to start a fight. I suggest you leave as soon as you have a chance!"

A few people kindly said a few words to Xia Yuan, packed their things and hid in the corridor nearby, and they didn't even have time to pull away their wooden trailer.

Gangs again? There were indeed gangs in Tremont's downtown area, but they were more racist than gangs. Xia Yuan remembered that the most famous one was the Pelo and Ruper gangs, who often fought in the area around the black market just to collect more protection fees... This was very similar to the real life in the United States.

Xia Yuan discovered that a bunch of gangsters carrying steel pipes and holding wrenches appeared in front of him. They were wearing... well, shorts and vests that looked dirty, which were the clothes they wore when they were hanging out on the streets.

He looked behind him and was surprised to find that there was only one person behind him.

A woman with a calm look.

She looked a little older than him, but shorter, with slightly dull blonde hair and a pair of calm, bright brown eyes carved into her fair skin. She was wearing a black leather jacket with a cool vest underneath, and her long, smooth legs were wrapped in leather pants.

This outfit really makes him look like someone who is mixed up in gangsters...or maybe this is what gangsters looked like at the beginning, with bright and cool clothes, and a look like they are willing to beat anyone who doesn't obey them.

The woman had a lollipop in her mouth, and her mouth was moving slightly.

"Leave, Sakota, this is not a fight you should be involved in."

Her right hand, which was behind her back, hung down, and a long crowbar was dragged on the ground, making a crisp friction sound.

Well... in terms of durability, the crowbar is indeed much more durable than a water pipe... and the crowbar is a physical holy sword, and it can be used in many places besides fighting, but it requires a strength judgment at certain times, such as prying open a door.

After hearing the woman's words, Xia Yuan was stunned for a moment, then made way for her.

The other party did not continue to look at this Sakota. In her mind, this Sakota obviously did not know what was going on. In other words, this Sakota with the aura of an academic should not be here at all.

Xia Yuan walked aside and looked at the one-on-many battlefield.

The reason he didn't leave was that he recognized the person in front of him who seemed familiar. He had met her several times in his previous life when he was on a mission at Rhode Island Pharmaceutical Company. Sometimes in the restaurant, sometimes in the maintenance center where supplies were distributed. It's just that she was a few years older than she is now.

The operator's code name seemed to be the King of Advancement? This was the only information Xia Yuan knew. Apart from the name, he did not see anything interesting in the other party's file. It seemed that he was just an ordinary film operator.

It could also be because he did not have enough authority. After all, although he had worked for a long time at Rhode Island Pharmaceuticals in his previous life, he did not become a senior operator, so he could not find more confidential information.

Just as he watched the King of Advance wielding a crowbar to knock the gangsters to the ground one by one, several gangsters took out throwing knives from their arms, went around behind her, and slashed at her from behind.

The King of Advance felt the strong wind behind him. When he turned around while waving the crowbar, he found that several of his younger brothers who were attacking him from behind were kicked to the ground by Sakota who was watching the show.

"..."

The two looked at each other, and as if nothing had happened, the King of Advance continued to swing the crowbar and rush forward.

Xia Yuan glanced at the time, hmm... it's almost evening at this time, but Mandela has Mace to take care of her, so she should be fine. She might not be able to make it for dinner tonight.

"solved?"

"Ah."

Xia Yuan put his hands in his pockets and stood up to the King of Advance. He glanced at the bruised and swollen little brother on the ground, who was still groaning, and used his foot to turn his face towards the sky, "Don't you need to ask who they are?"

"In the Norbert district, gangs are all potentially dangerous except for their own gangs." The woman took out another lollipop. "Fighting for territory is common here."

"Is there a share for me?"

"?"

"Lollipop."

The King of Advance was stunned for a moment, reached behind his back, took out a cigarette from his trouser pocket and handed it to Xia Yuan, "Thank you for your help just now, but as a tourist, it is better not to come to the Norbert District. It is too chaotic here."

Xia Yuan put the lollipop in his mouth and found that it was strawberry flavored. He saw the King of Advance start to pack his clothes and prepare to leave. He said nothing, just like the most devout priest who was looking at God's believers with mercy, with warmth in his eyes.

"Boss? Are you okay?"

Not far away, a man with long white hair, Filin, followed by a dozen gangsters came over, and it seemed that they were late.

"Yeah...it's okay."

The King of Advancement seemed to be a man of few words and simply nodded.

Xia Yuan unexpectedly saw several familiar IDs behind the white-haired film. Oh my god, aren’t these Egg Knife Egg Tart and Magic ZX?

Dan Dao Dan Tart and Magic ZX also saw Sakta standing not far away with his hands in his pockets, smoking a lollipop, cool and silent. Their eyes suddenly lit up and they waved and greeted loudly, "Mr. Pioneer!"

"Do you know?"

Indra looked at the Egg Knife Egg Tart and Magic ZX following behind him in surprise.

The King of Advance glanced at Xia Yuan, then turned to Indra, "Who are they?"

The two sides explained their identities to each other. Indra looked at Xia Yuan with a hint of recognition. The King of Advance glanced at Xia Yuan and said, "Since you two know each other, let's have a drink together."

Xia Yuan readily agreed. He nodded to Egg Knife Egg Tart and Magic ZX. What a coincidence.

Unexpectedly, players would meet NPCs who might have a certain influence in the future at this time. Xia Yuan walked beside the King of Advancement, and the idea of ​​creating a power became more imperative in his mind. After that, no matter what kind of NPC the player encounters or what kind of singularity he explores, it will be presented to him in the form of a report, and then he can freely arrange the player's tasks.

As for the good things dug up by the players, Xia Yuan will naturally not take them from the players unconditionally. It is nothing more than an equal exchange. If the players are unwilling, then forget it. Xia Yuan has always been very clear about his position. He is just a protagonist-type NPC. Everything he does is just, and he wants the players to feel this deeply.

Walking beside the King of Advance, Xia Yuan always felt like someone was staring at him... This feeling was very strange, there was no hostility, no murderous intent, just a faint gaze, as if it was coming from a distance.

Xia Yuan's eyes jumped around in the slums, trying to catch the person who was peeping secretly, but the other person was hiding very well... He even wanted to use the patrollers.

"What should I call you? Trailblazer?"

"It's just a code name. What's your name?"

"I am the King of Advancement of the Glasgow Gang." The King of Advancement said calmly, and then asked, "Your eyes have been wandering, have you detected anything?"

"There is a faint sense of voyeurism, King of Advancement, don't you feel it?"

The King of Advance shook her head, her expression indifferent beneath her M-shaped bangs. With her sensitivity to battle, she should be able to sense it, and it seemed that there was no need for her to pretend in front of Xia Yuan.

Xia Yuan made an unpleasant sound, could it be that another noble's spy was staring at him?

After several people arrived at the tavern one after another, the strange feeling of being watched finally disappeared.

The return of the King of Push made the members of the Glasgow gang cheer. Some of them looked like workers who had just got off work, some looked like owners of nearby shops, but more of them were young people living in the slums.

At this time, Xia Yuan came to players such as Dandao Dantart and Magic ZX. They were surprised and happy to see Pioneer Giegie here. They hurriedly shared their previous experiences with Pioneer Giegie.

After hearing the whole story, Xia Yuan felt that these players were really lucky. They were able to gain the friendship of the Glasgow Gang by accident. It was really rare.

"You don't look like the boss of a gang."

After three rounds of drinks, Xia Yuan came to the seat next to the King of Advance with a glass of wine and sat down. She was watching two younger brothers fighting in the boxing ring, and many members around them were betting on the two.

"What do I look like?" asked the King of Advance.

"It has something to do with your aura." Xia Yuan smiled lightly, without any words that would disgust the King of Advancement. "I have traveled across this land as a messenger and merchant, and have met too many people. From a person's character and attitude, one can infer his or her position in this society."

"You do have a kind of charm that makes people fall in love with you, but it doesn't fit in with the atmosphere of the gang... Of course, not when you are fighting."

Finally, Xia Yuan added a sentence.

The King of Advance drank in silence.

The feeling of being watched came back again, and Xia Yuan took a sip of wine.

Chapter 119: The King’s Banquet (Fog)

"In your eyes, I am a leader?"

"Well, it has something to do with a person's aura and bearing." Xia Yuan was silent for a moment, then said, "The members of the Glasgow Gang love you very much. This cannot be gained by fighting alone, because that kind of emotion is fear, not awe."

"Some people are born with leadership abilities. Such people will reveal this indescribable quality in their words and deeds. King of Advancement, you have these qualities."

"Of course, this is just my first impression of you. Don't take it too seriously. You can just treat it as drunken talk."

This innate leadership is often closely related to some key traits that constitute the leadership capabilities required of a leader. First, firm determination is essential. Leaders must have confidence in their goals and the determination to overcome all difficulties. Second, wisdom and insight are also indispensable. They need to be able to see the essence of the problem and develop wise and long-term strategies.

The Queen of Advancement, just standing there, revealed an indescribable self-confidence, as if she could carry the sky on her shoulders if it collapsed. The sense of security she gave people was difficult to describe in words.

The King of Advancement remained silent. She took a sip of wine and said, "Pioneer, why did you come to Londinium?"

"Ah? Business."

Xia Yuan had a faint smile on his face, and he shook his head and smiled, "Londinium is worthy of being the capital of Victoria. It has a strong industrial atmosphere, which has benefited me a lot. The nobles here are discussing national affairs and business dealings while drinking, which is very lively. The industrial zone is technologically advanced, and the productivity is one of the best in Victoria... maybe the entire Terra."

The King of Advancement took another glass of wine from the bartender and said, "Pioneer, what do you think of the nobles?"

"Are you really curious about my opinion, or are you just trying to be polite?"

"I am the leader of a gang living in the slums and don't want to hear any compliments." The King of Advancement raised the corners of his mouth slightly, a knowing smile.

Xia Yuan took a sip of wine, and said with a hint of sarcasm, "I can't say everything, but I dare say that most of the nobles have already lost their ambition and only want to maintain the status quo."

"This era is the worst era, but also the best era. Columbia's technology is advancing by leaps and bounds. Candles are lit every night on the Warlock Tower in Leitania. The train lines in Yan Country are like the heart of the entire country. One thousand years after the Terran era, the development of mankind is progressing at an impressive pace."

"Today's aristocrats have long lost the enterprising spirit of the heyday of Victoria. This once dignified and noble class is now indulging in banquets, with endless revelry and trivial troubles as their only companions."

"These nobles have long been obsessed with their past glory, but have forgotten why they were so glorious." Xia Yuan took a deep breath, his eyes flickering with indifference, "They are intoxicated by the wine glasses all day long, but unconsciously paralyzed, like a group of zombies addicted to dreams. Alcohol is not an antidote, but a curse that paralyzes their minds and keeps them away from reason and progress."

He looked at the glass in his hand, as if he saw the projections of decadent faces in it. His voice was calm, "If human beings indulge in drunkenness and dreaming, how can they move towards progress? What the world needs is not only the absurdity of the nobility, but also the sobriety of the mind and the persistent pursuit of the future. Otherwise, Londinium will become a tomb of time, and we will lose the opportunity to move towards glory."

The eyes of the King of Advance flickered slightly. She looked at Xia Yuan with a deep expression, but after a moment, that face smiled, "Of course, there is no need to be so pessimistic. This is only a part of the nobles. Victoria is still Victoria."

His eyes were clear and bright. Although they were in this narrow and somewhat dirty bar, the King of Advance still felt like he was listening to a devout priest giving him a lesson. Those golden eyes were so clean, without any positive or negative emotions...it was as if his inner world was extremely clear.

"Some may say that Victoria's sword and knight will be covered in dust in the long river of time."

“But the human heart will not.”

"Victoria, she will find her peaceful home in the end."

The King of Advance clenched her glass tightly with her fingers, and turned her head towards the still bustling boxing ring. Under the dim light, her expression was slightly moved.

"What about...Victoria's royal family? What do you think of that?"

"Aslan and Draco are both legitimate heirs to the Victorian throne, but now the throne is empty. Aslan and Draco are both missing, and the people of Tara are still oppressed. Their anger will be reignited. A king is not honored by blood, but blood is honored by the king."

The king should not be revered simply because of his blood relationship. People should focus on the individual's qualities, wisdom and leadership skills, rather than being considered qualified to be a king simply because he was born into a particular family.

At the same time, when a person possesses the qualities and abilities of a king, his family and lineage are also respected and honored for their achievements.

"For ordinary Terran civilians, they don't really care what kind of person the king above them is. They just want to have enough food, warm clothes, and be able to survive without being infected with mineral disease. That's all. After that, they will boldly look up and cheer for the king who keeps them alive."

"You mean, anyone can be the king?"

Xia Yuan thought that if he were the king of Victoria, he would first vigorously develop factories, fill the entire Victoria map with military factories of all sizes, and at the same time build mobile cities - planetary fortresses, to completely urbanize the earth.

Isn't this a 200-person Thor? Whoever comes will be crushed.

Alas, Victoria doesn't know how to play. With so many resources here, she is still fighting among herself. There are so many clans among these nobles, so it's not a big deal to defeat them in a few waves.

"The opposite of justice is often another kind of justice." Xia Yuan did not answer the question from the King of Advancement. "Even if he becomes a king, he will be called a fake king or a mad king by the people because of his own lack of ability."

"A so-called king should be greedier than everyone else in the world, laugh more happily, and be more angry. Regardless of whether he is clear or turbid, he should reach the pinnacle."

"A king is someone who lives a more wonderful life than anyone else and is admired by everyone. Only a person who is admired by thousands of warriors and stands tall like a signpost can be a king. Therefore, a king is not alone. Because his will is the sum of the aspirations of all his subjects."

Xia Yuan had not expected that the old animation he watched in his previous life would come in handy here, but since the king was mentioned, he could just use it directly.

Xia Yuan raised his glass to show respect to the King of Advancement, then came to the players and listened to their chat.

After that, the King of Advancement remained silent, as if she was thinking about something, or as if she was in a trance. Sometimes she looked at the fight between the two people on the boxing ring, and sometimes she looked at the tall figure with the golden Sakta halo and wings. She wanted to digest the other party's words, but... these words were too shocking for her.