The New Era Arrives: Giant World

Chapter 3 Exploring the World of Special Giants

And so he stayed quietly by the tree hollow for a long time. As time went by, he gradually became a little bored. However, this peaceful time was not wasted, because he had gained a general understanding of the forest.

Finally, he decided to leave the forest and explore the outside world. Filled with curiosity and anticipation for the unknown, he embarked on his journey. Along the way, he admired the beautiful scenery and thoroughly enjoyed the fresh air of nature.

As he walked, he entered a valley and was pleasantly surprised to find a crystal-clear stream. Various exotic plants grew along the stream, emitting a captivating fragrance that soothed the soul. He couldn't help but stroll along the stream, appreciating the beauty of nature.

Suddenly, he heard a roar. Turning around, he was surprised to find a huge and majestic white tiger lying obediently beside him. The white tiger blinked its bright eyes, as if conveying some mysterious message. He cautiously reached out and gently stroked the white tiger's soft fur. The white tiger immediately purred contentedly, expressing its affection for him.

After playing with the white tiger for a while, he continued on his journey. Before he knew it, he had arrived at a small village consisting of a dozen or so households. The people here lived a simple and peaceful life. They were warm and hospitable, inviting him to their homes and sharing many stories and experiences about the outside world.

In this small village, he felt a sense of warmth and belonging, like being at home. He decided to stay temporarily, living and working alongside the villagers, learning more knowledge and skills. At the same time, he looked forward to one day embarking on a journey again to explore a wider world. To avoid unnecessary trouble, he decided to use a mysterious power to transform his appearance into that of a woman, conjuring a veil and a set of clothes to reveal only his deep, clear eyes, thus concealing his true allure. Then, he cautiously entered the small village.

As she entered the village, she found the villagers to be very friendly. She walked to an inn, intending to rest for a while. After entering the inn, she found a quiet corner to sit down and silently observed the people around her.

Just then, a young boy walked over, staring at her curiously. He struck up a conversation with her, and she feigned shyness, lowering her head and occasionally echoing his words. The boy warmly told her that this was a peaceful and harmonious village where people helped each other, and although life was simple, it was full of joy.

Hearing the boy's words, a sense of longing welled up within her. However, she also knew clearly that she wouldn't stay here for long. After resting enough, she would resume her journey.

The moment she stepped into the village, everyone's gaze turned to the village entrance. They were filled with curiosity about this unfamiliar visitor, wondering about her purpose. When they saw the woman with long, flowing hair that cascaded down to her waist, shimmering with a lustrous black sheen, they were astonished. Her deep, clear eyes, partially hidden by her veil, shone like two dazzling gems, radiating a captivating light. Her eyebrows were as delicate as purple glosses, her eyes as gentle as water, and her figure, clad in clothing, possessed a graceful curve, without a trace of bulkiness, but rather an alluring figure, like a peerless beauty descended from heaven, exuding captivating charm.

Everyone present was captivated by her, even the women. Then, she spoke softly, her voice as sweet as honey, soothing and comforting, flowing warmly into their hearts, leaving them feeling refreshed and relaxed. The crowd snapped out of their reverie, their faces flushing slightly with embarrassment.

Seeing this, the woman smiled slightly and said softly, "Could you show me your daily customs and what you usually do?" At this moment, a village chief came out and warmly replied, "Of course!" He then began to introduce the woman to the village's daily customs and the daily lives of its people. You began to carefully observe what they ate and how they obtained it. After observing for a while, you were surprised to find that they were not only incredibly strong, but also had excellent skills and methods for obtaining food. For example, several people had a clear division of labor and worked together seamlessly to kill a ferocious beast. The tools they used were sharpened to an extremely sharp point, and these tools, made of special materials, had a significant effect on those creatures. The women in the village were also very skillful; they made clothing from the fur of wild beasts with exquisite craftsmanship. In addition, the villagers would use the inedible parts of wild beasts and their skeletons in sacrificial activities to pray for good weather and abundant harvests.

Of course, occasionally wounded soldiers would appear, mostly injured in battles with wild beasts. Before leaving, you used a mysterious power to heal them. Moments later, they miraculously recovered to their original healthy state, even stronger than before, with significant improvements in both skill and technique. Finally, you used your healing power again, making the young people in the village appear several years younger, and further enhancing their strength. After you left, the villagers' reverence for you surged like a tidal wave. They hailed you as a gentle messenger of the gods, regarding you as their savior. In the long journey that followed, you traversed countless villages, some kind and harmonious, others wicked and corrupt.

For those kind and beautiful villages, you will bestow upon them endless blessings and allow them to feel God's love and care; while for those corrupt and depraved villages, you will use God's power to bring them new life and hope, helping them break free from the shackles of evil and move towards a bright future.

Of course, these villages vary in size. Small villages may have only a few households, medium-sized villages may have dozens or even hundreds of households, and large villages may have hundreds or even thousands of households. Whether it is a good village or a bad village, their respect and the way they address you will be different, but without exception, they all express deep respect for you.

Through your interactions with these villages, you gradually learn that several powerful nations exist in this world, such as the vast and powerful Marais Empire; the mysterious and ancient Kingdom of Hizil; and the Middle East United Nations, comprised of multiple Middle Eastern countries. In addition, you experience unique tribal cultures on this magical land, such as the Eldian tribe, which seeks to enslave other groups and is utterly inhumane; the wise and intelligent Poroyes tribe; and the charismatic Aritwa tribe.

In this thrilling adventure, you, like an explorer, tirelessly explore this vast world filled with endless unknowns, forging inextricable bonds with all sorts of characters and forces. Each chance encounter is a new challenge and opportunity, allowing you to gain a deeper understanding of the world's intricate nature and ever-changing characteristics. However, as the journey progresses, you will inevitably encounter more severe tests and difficult choices. Only with exceptional wisdom and extraordinary courage can you calmly face all difficulties and challenges. The inhabitants of these tribes are either fierce and warlike, ambitious, or eccentric, but the most outstanding is the Eldian tribe. They possess all three traits, and their hierarchical system vividly embodies this cruelty and indifference. In particular, those who fawn over the chief and the successive chiefs themselves are utterly heartless and ruthless. For example, they never treat outsiders as human beings. Only when you are useful to them and can bring them benefits will they reluctantly treat you as human; otherwise, you are not even considered livestock and will still be despised, treated ruthlessly, and with extreme indifference. The people of the Poroyes tribe uphold the principle of respecting the strong. If someone possesses exceptional strengths or superior skills, they can gain a certain status. However, if someone is very powerful, the people of the tribe will elect him as chief; or if someone has special value, he will also be revered as chief. It is worth mentioning that every chief is a person of great loyalty and righteousness, deeply respected by the members of the tribe.

The people of the Aritwa tribe enhance their strength through equal contracts with living beings. These contracts involve the sharing of power, experience, and other resources, and require enduring tests of perseverance and talent. However, there are a few exceptions. Specifically, these equal contracts can occur between humans and living beings, or between living beings and humans, enabling the sharing of strength, power, experience, perseverance, talent, and unique abilities. Of course, individuals with such comprehensive abilities are extremely rare in this tribe, appearing only once every few years. Once such a person appears, the entire tribe will do everything in its power to protect them and their family.

Furthermore, there may be individuals whose potential is either hidden or requires special activation to fully realize. While this occurs annually, its complete untapped potential is extremely difficult to unleash due to widespread ignorance; it can be considered a special, acquired ability. However, the emergence of such abilities is not accidental; it is often closely related to an individual's genes, environment, and life experiences. Those possessing these abilities, if they can correctly understand and utilize them, can become leaders within their tribe, potentially even changing the fate of the entire tribe. Therefore, discovering and cultivating these individuals with special abilities is crucial to the growth and prosperity of the Yaritwa tribe. Every tribal chief is no ordinary person; they became leaders by finding a suitable path and steadfastly pursuing it. At the same time, they are by no means cold-hearted or ruthless.

All of these are things you saw and heard firsthand during your journey. Of course, you must have also encountered some very interesting children along the way, whose aura inspired awe in you. And so, you resolutely embarked on your journey to those countries once more.

Your first decision is to visit the Marleyan Empire. You use a mysterious power to transform yourself into a pair of magical wings, then take flight towards the empire's territory. Upon arrival, you gently land on an open area and then proceed on foot, enjoying the beautiful scenery along the way and experiencing the unique charm of this country.

However, as you learn more about this country, you are surprised to discover that the Marleyan Empire demonstrates formidable power, both militarily and globally. Its territory is vast, its nation prosperous, and its people affluent. Recalling the descriptions you heard from the tribes, you can't help but marvel: this is no ordinary empire! Judging from its current state, it seems to be developing into what is now considered an ancient superpower. Therefore, you resolutely decide to travel to the Middle East United Nations, intending to once again use your mystical transformation to become a pair of mysterious wings and fly to a desolate place. Upon arriving at your destination, you retract your wings and begin your journey on foot. Along the way, you not only witness the country's environment and current situation but also learn from passersby that, due to the Marleyan Empire's development trend towards an ancient superpower, coupled with the Marleyans' ambition to expand their territory, this country is determined to vigorously develop advanced technology and a powerful military to counter or even surpass the Marleyan Empire's technological advantages in certain areas. Furthermore, you witnessed numerous powerful weapons and a burgeoning naval force along the way, all exhibiting a robust and thriving development trend. If this trend continues, this nation could very well become a technologically advanced power, leading other nations by thousands of years. Next, you once again used your mystical transformation to create mystical wings, then flew to the Kingdom of Hitzl, landing outside a dilapidated manor. Finally, you retracted your mystical wings and continued onward, intending to assess the nation's actual strength and surrounding environment, but the result was deeply disappointing—the nation's territory was extremely small, a world apart from the Kingdom of Malay and the Middle Eastern United Nations. However, despite their vast distance, these nations possessed advanced technology, a significant advantage. Moreover, this nation prioritized its own development and prosperity, maintaining complex relationships with other countries. Surprisingly, despite centuries of vicissitudes, it had not declined but instead presented a flourishing scene. If this trend continues, this nation has the potential to become a technologically advanced power. So, you decide to use your mystical transformation magic once more, transforming into mysterious wings and flying towards an island. After landing, you retract your wings and begin to stroll along the roads, looking around. You are surprised to find that this country is relatively backward, in a slave society stage, primarily relying on raiding and hunting for sustenance. However, this way of life has also endowed them with rich practical experience, and their physical skills and physiques are exceptionally outstanding. Everyone possesses extraordinary physical abilities and skills, but in terms of technology and military prowess, they are indeed slightly inferior to those of developed countries. However, within this country's army, there are some elite soldiers who can fight multiple opponents single-handedly, demonstrating formidable combat power. At this point, you have gained a considerable understanding of this peculiar world of giants. After in-depth research and analysis, you finally conclude that these countries possess considerable resources, including a large amount of special materials. Generally speaking, countries with abundant special materials and resources are often powerful nations; this is why these countries have become so powerful through the use of special materials. Based on the above factors, you deduce the following ranking of the countries' overall strength: the strongest country is the Marley Empire, followed by the Middle East United Nations, then the Hitzl Kingdom, and then the Edia Kingdom.

During this time, the Marleyan Empire actively expanded its territory, but its target remained the United Nations in the Middle East, resulting in a stalemate and constant minor skirmishes. At this moment, you suddenly recall the villages and tribes you encountered earlier; they seem to be located in this region. Just then, you realize you've completed your exploration of this area, but haven't found any signs of the few anomalies entering this world. You can't help but marvel, "They've hidden themselves incredibly well! They've been so patient!" Now that your exploration is complete, you decide to return to the forest; only then can you fully appreciate the beautiful scenery along the way. You contemplate the complexity of this world. Each nation has its unique strengths and weaknesses, and these differences lead to intricate relationships between them.

You realize that to truly understand this unique world of giants, further exploration and research are needed. Perhaps in those unexplored corners, much more remains unknown.