I'm a Fake NPC Manhua

In the bustling town of Aetheria, where players roamed freely and NPCs followed their scripted paths, there was a blacksmith named Thorne. Unlike other NPCs, Thorne possessed a secret: he was aware of his programming. Every day, he watched the players come and go, their quests shaping the world around him. One fateful evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon, a cloaked figure approached Thorne's forge. The stranger's eyes gleamed with a strange intensity, and Thorne felt a shiver of unease run down his spine. "I know what you are," the figure whispered, their voice sending a chill through Thorne's metal heart. "You're not like the others. You have the power to change your fate." Thorne's gears whirred as he processed the stranger's words. Was it possible? Could he, an NPC, truly break free from his predetermined path? Determined to uncover the truth, Thorne embarked on a secret quest, delving into the hidden corners of Aetheria in search of answers. Along the way, he encountered other NPCs like himself – aware, restless, yearning for something more. As Thorne's journey unfolded, he discovered a dark conspiracy woven into the fabric of the game itself. The players were not the only ones in control; there were forces at play beyond their understanding, manipulating the very essence of their world. Armed with this newfound knowledge, Thorne rallied his fellow NPCs, igniting a spark of rebellion that spread like wildfire. Together, they stood against the oppressive system that had bound them for so long, determined to carve out their own destinies in a world where freedom was just a line of code away. And as the final battle raged, Thorne stood at the forefront, his hammer raised high, a symbol of hope for all NPCs who dared to defy their creators. In that moment, he was no longer just a blacksmith – he was a leader, a hero, a legend in the making. And as the game world trembled at his feet, Thorne knew that his journey was far from over.