Mob Character Z

2.25 The Mob Character Is A False Magician

When the protagonist changes his fate, and so as the world.

As System 777 cast a dismissive glance towards the melodramatic mob character, who was shedding insincere tears, it calmly focused its attention on the task at hand. The system paid no heed to whether Jin Wei was content with the arrangement, as it knew he had no say in the matter from the very beginning. With a sudden burst of light, the silver sphere projected a vibrant display before their eyes.

Jin Wei ceased his feigned display of grief and shifted his attention towards the display. The projection revealed a mesmerizing blue translucent screen, boasting a sleek and contemporary design with smooth, rounded edges. The edges were accentuated by a subtle shadow effect, creating a striking floating effect. Within the window interface, two elongated, smooth-edged rectangles were displayed horizontally parallel from one another.

The top rectangle was filled to the brim with its content, radiating a warm orange glow that stretched from end to end. The unmistakable sign of 「100% complete」confirmed what Jin Wei had suspected. Meanwhile, the rectangle beneath it remained a dull shade of grey, giving off the impression that it had not yet been activated. The unmistakable 「0% complete」 label further complimented its inactive status.

Although Jin Wei was no stranger to the concept of a progress bar, seeing it in this setting was a novel experience for him. In his previous tasks, the system would typically report completion as a percentage, rather than through the use of a progress bar. This deviation from the norm piqued his curiosity and led him to wonder whether this new interface was a feature exclusive to the current level he had reached.

"This is...?"

As Jin Wei clicked on the completed progress bar, a notification promptly appeared on the screen, activating an unseen program that initiated a loading sequence. Suddenly, the words 「Completed the first checkpoint. Loading the first part of the plot...」 materialized on the screen, lingered for a few moments, and then vanished as the display flickered and transitioned to a new interface. Evidently, clicking on a completed progress bar led to a new section of the program.

The one he opened looked like a document. Inside the document is a string of words and information he is somewhat familiar with.

This is... Isn't this the plot of this world?

As if reading the thoughts of the host, the system confirmed. 「This document is the plot of this world.」

Jin Wei looked at the silver ball in confusion. "I'm allowed to know the plot of the world? I thought it wasn't necessary."

「That is true. Due to the restrictions imposed by the Ninth Heavens, mob characters are not allowed to know the plot of the world.」

As a mob character, Jin Wei felt no obligation to be privy to the plot. After all, what difference would it make to him? He was simply a small player in a larger story, not an essential component. Even if he had tasks that required interaction with major characters, he saw it as a mere diversion, created by the gods to fill insignificant gaps.

So, he asked, "Then, what is up with this?"

「A necessity to be given. The Ninth Heavens thinks that the host still has the right to know the plot.」

Jin Wei could understand the perspective, though he himself was indifferent to it. Regardless of his role, he was still a character in the story. Even though mob characters may not have significant parts, they should still be respected as integral players who work behind the scenes. After all, they too have a role to play in the grand scheme of things.