As they continued walking deeper into the forest, Alex discreetly opened his interface. With a tap in the air, seemingly out of thin air, a party menu appeared. He quickly added Marlowe and Brittany, who was designated as an NPC (non-player character), to his party.
By doing this, they would gain experience points faster even if they didn't directly attack the goblins.
A satisfied smirk played on his lips as he closed the interface. They continued their trek deeper into the shadowy woods.
As they ventured deeper, the forest canopy grew denser, swallowing the sunlight and casting long, eerie shadows. Alex, kept his interface open, scanning for any sign of danger. Suddenly, a clearing emerged before them, revealing a ramshackle collection of tents and crude wooden structures – a goblin camp.
