Elf Kingdom: Game of the World Tree

"Moli, what's wrong? You seem like you're in a bad mood."

Caesar noticed the girl's gloom and asked with concern.

Moonlight Jasmine sighed,

"It's nothing, just watching the players' battles makes me feel a little uncomfortable..."

Caesar was slightly taken aback, looked around, and a hint of realization flashed in his eyes,

"Do you think some of the players' methods are too bloody and cruel?"

Moonlight Jasmine hesitated for a moment and then slowly nodded.

She sighed and said,

"This isn't the first time."

"I think you've noticed along the way that as we go deeper, we're seeing more and more scenarios where players use various methods to brutally kill their enemies... especially after the second wave began."

"Before, when we faced the Half-orc Warriors, everyone fought fair and square, but now, facing these weak old, sick, and frail, many have become increasingly bloody..."

"I know this is just a game, I know we're facing brutal enemies, and I know we're just facing some data..."

"But seeing such cruel scenes still makes me feel uncomfortable..."

"Maybe... it's because the AI in the 'Elf Kingdom' is so well done. I can no longer completely see them as data... even if they're the enemy. Sometimes, I even question if this is a real world."

"I used to think war in games was full of passion, was hot-blooded, but I never thought I'd witness these kinds of scenes..."

"Not only that, seeing these Half-Beasts fight for their homeland, even when they are very weak, risking their lives, gradually... even I am moved."

"Even knowing this is a game, knowing they are enemies... I still feel a bit of pity in my heart."

"Perhaps... I'm a bit of a saint at heart."

Moonlight Jasmine said with a hint of self-mockery.

Caesar was speechless.

He reached out and patted the girl's shoulder, saying,

"No, it's normal to feel uncomfortable. When faced with overly bloody and cruel scenes, many people feel the same. Otherwise... why else would there be a mosaic mode in the game?"

"As for being moved... actually, I felt it too. Before, when I saw those Half-Beasts fighting to the death to protect their tribe, I also thought they deserved respect."

"It's just... this is war. War has no right or wrong, and the brutal methods you see players using, not to mention in games, often appear in real wars too..."

"Moli, maybe you're not very familiar with the history of our real world... Apart from our country's army, every nation's military has scenarios where they brutally kill enemies during war."

"Let alone brutalizing enemies, there are even city massacres, especially in ancient times."

"Inside everyone resides a beast, restrained by rules and restrictions, but once unleashed, many who lack self-control will turn into demons..."

"Times of war are eras when rules collapse, and games are similar to war. Here, there are no constraints, no moral boundaries..."

"That's how it is in reality, let alone in games."

"In such circumstances, anything can happen. And to some players, it's just a way to release stress..."

"In fact, I think this is really similar to real-life war..."

Caesar remarked with a slight sigh.

"Real war, huh..."

Moonlight Jasmine muttered.

She gave a bitter smile,

"If that's the case, then I wish the game wasn't made to be so realistic..."

Caesar raised an eyebrow,

"Then I suggest you lower the realism, like using the mosaic setting. If you set it to the highest, the game will reduce the graphics quality... If the graphics become distorted, the discomfort will lessen greatly."

"But I'm quite obsessed with this realistic graphics."

Moonlight Jasmine said.

Caesar:...

"Then it's unsolvable. Women are such trouble."

He rolled his eyes.

"Do you want to get hit?"

Moonlight Jasmine pulled out her weapon.

Caesar quickly raised his hands in surrender.

Moonlight Jasmine shook her head and slowly lowered her longsword, saying with a bitter smile,

"To be honest, seeing all this, it feels like we're ruining the reputation of the elves completely."

"Hasn't it been falling apart since the day we arrived?"

Caesar rubbed his nose.

Moonlight Jasmine:...

"Ah... I can't keep talking with you, I'll just adapt on my own."

She sighed softly.

"Don't, keep talking!"

Caesar teased.

Moonlight Jasmine gave him an annoyed look and sped up her pace.

But after a few steps, they suddenly heard an exclamation from the players ahead.

"What's happening up front?"

Caesar raised an eyebrow.

Moonlight Jasmine glanced at the mini-map and said,

"Based on experience, it should be the Half-Beasts' main tent..."

"Maybe some players are in trouble, let's hurry and take a look."

With that, she drew her weapon, activated the [Speed] effect on her shoes, and dashed forward.

"Hey, hey! Wait for me!"

Caesar flicked his magic wand and hurriedly followed.

Their speed was swift, and in a moment, they arrived at the source of the noise.

As Moonlight Jasmine had predicted, it was indeed the Half-Beasts' main tent!

Over twenty players were forming a circle, watching the main tent both warily and excitedly. At the entrance of the tent stood a strong Half-Beast.

He was a Half-Beast with a head full of white hair and a face etched with intersecting wrinkles.