Aincrad, floor 30.
Lin Yan sat up from the wooden bed and checked his personal panel as usual.
Although he was on vacation during this time, he was not idle.
Using information obtained from the informant, Lin Yan has already challenged several hidden bosses and, with Asuna's help, found many unique treasure chests that do not respawn.
While there wasn't anything particularly valuable inside, surprisingly, they found a wind-attribute dragon crystal.
The presence of dragon crystals means that there are dragon-like creatures nearby, and most likely they won't spawn.
However, it was nighttime in Aincrad when they discovered it, as dragon masters do not appear at night.
Finding the dragon's cave is even more difficult.
Therefore, Lin Yan and Asuna had no choice but to return to the cabin on the 30th floor.
Although it's called a cabin, it's actually a three-story villa located by the lake, complete with a small courtyard.
During this time, under Lin Yan's initiative, his relationship with Asuna progressed day by day, and they were almost on the verge of a romantic relationship.
However, because Kirito's country was about to perish, the final layer of mystery was not so easy to break through.
Lin Yan, seeing that he had already reached level 74, was not in a hurry about this matter.
"Fifteen days have passed, and the red name can finally be removed." Lin Yan looked at the green cursor after his name and slightly curled the corners of his lips: "I was really amazing in the other world. Now my speed and reaction ability have almost reached the limit of the system... no, even surpassed the system."
Lin Yan stretched his limbs and instantly appeared by the lake.
This near-instantaneous teleportation effect is not the limit of his current mental strength and brain development.
In this game, he went from being completely at ease at the beginning to gradually feeling a certain constraint.
He was bound by a kind of constraint that only he could feel, and every now and then, a green, transparent wall made up of a stream of data would appear in front of him.
This scene looks very sci-fi, and even gives the feeling of being in a cyberpunk world.
"It's not just the limits of the game system; is this gaming helmet actually unable to withstand such powerful mental energy?"
A gentle breeze blowing from the lakeside caused his clothes to flutter slightly.
Lin Yan looked at his palm and struck Xu Xu with all his might. In front of him, which was clearly empty, an exclamation mark suddenly appeared with an English system prompt on it. The translation roughly meant a warning: Do not damage the world of Aincrad.
Damaging the world...
"This is truly amazing," he murmured to himself. "With this kind of power, even without challenging Kayaba Akihiko, it would be enough to conquer this world."
……
No, it's still not enough.
The boss of the Ruby Palace is almost invincible. It is said that the servers used to build this floor of the Ruby Palace and to prepare for the final boss account for 30% of the entire Aincrad game.
Although he possesses power that surpasses the system on the 75th floor, his current strength is insufficient to defeat the final boss in the Jade Palace, a place supported by numerous servers.
After Asuna woke up, she received an email from the Knights of the Blood Oath, and then she and Lin Yan hurriedly headed to the Knights of the Blood Oath's headquarters.
On one side of the huge floor-to-ceiling glass window was the decision-making council of the Knights of the Blood Oath, headed by Heathcliff.
"Asuna, I still have to call you here to question you in person about your resignation from the Knights of the Blood Oath, which you submitted three days ago."
"Withdraw?" Lin Yan's eyes flickered slightly as he looked at Asuna beside him with some curiosity.
“Life on the front lines is just too stressful.” Asuna clenched her delicate fist, took a deep breath, and said, “Moreover, the internal affairs of the Knights are also making me feel somewhat overwhelmed.”
"By the way, your bodyguard, Kradir, assigned by the Knights, is dead."
Heathcliff's eyes held a strange emotion:
"Is Miss Asuna aware of this matter?"
“Kladier…” Asuna opened her mouth, unsure how to answer.
She knew about Cladier's death; in fact, she witnessed it all.
However, there is absolutely no evidence to suggest that Cladier and the Smiling Coffin were colluding.
Should I lie...? Thinking this, Asuna involuntarily looked at Lin Yan beside her.
"I killed him."
Lin Yan nodded, admitting it with a bachelor's air.
This kind of thing couldn't be hidden from Heathcliff's eyes at all.
Just kidding, who is he? He's Kayaba Akihiko's alternate account!
Within their floating city, this person holds the highest authority. While not everything that happens in Aincrad is under his watchful eye, at least nothing he wants to know can be kept from him.
While questioning Asuna, Heathcliff's gaze had already fallen on Lin Yan.
"Is this the vice-commander who wanted to take us away from our Knights of the Blood Oath?"
“Kladier colluded with the Smiling Coffin to try and kill me, but I killed him instead.” Lin Yan smiled. “This matter doesn’t seem that important, Commander Heathcliff.”
"What? You were the murderer?"
A member of the decision-making group, dressed in a red and white robe and appearing to be in his thirties, stood up with wide eyes and clenched his fists.
"Arnoff, sit down."
Heathcliff's prestige within the Knights of the Blood Oath was absolute. With just a glance, he made the previously furious Arnov immediately sit down obediently, though the anger on his face remained, his eyes fixed on Lin Yan.
It's obvious that he and Kradil have a very good relationship.
After all, the two are of similar age, and their life experiences and social experiences are probably similar, so it's normal that they have more to talk about.
“Indeed, the affairs of the weak are not worth mentioning. Lin Yan, your strength is very great, you can even kill the BOSS of the seventy-fourth floor by yourself.”
"No, let me correct you. By the time I arrived, the Blue-Eyed Demon had less than half its health left."
Lin Yan stood with his hands behind his back, remaining vigilant even in areas of the city where harming others was prohibited.
Are you kidding me? The guy who made the rules is right in front of me. The account he logged in with is a legitimate, highest-level administrator account. This old guy even has a cheat code that can paralyze all the players with a flick of his finger.
When you're face-to-face with this kind of person, the rules of the game are like the principles of a donut—you simply can't refuse an interview from a Mexican!
Lin Yan is still unsure whether he can be forcibly paralyzed by the immune system, but given his power that surpasses that of the system, he cannot afford to appear too cowardly.
"Commander Heathcliff, I was unaware of Asuna's decision to leave the Knights of the Blood Oath..."
After the first part of the sentence was spoken, it was obvious that the expressions of the decision-making team members next to him improved considerably.
“But I fully support this decision.” Lin Yan’s last sentence made them frown again, and Asuna gave him a grateful look.
"Alright, since that's the case, Lin Yan, let's decide this in a way that men do."
"Lin Yan, if you want to take Asuna away, then use the Dragon Crystal Sword in your hand and your courage to take her away. As long as you can defeat me in the duel, you can take Asuna away. But if you are defeated, you must join the Knights of the Blood Oath and become a member of the Knights of the Blood Oath."
After saying that, a slight smile appeared on his lips: "I will welcome you with the position of deputy commander."
The way men interact.
Lin Yan's gaze passed over Heathcliff and went to the glass behind him.
Through the glass, you can see a large arena below, similar in style to the Roman Colosseum, which was probably inspired by this legendary building during the design process.
“Since that’s the case, there’s no time like the present. I believe that regardless of victory or defeat, Commander Heathcliff will keep his promise.” Lin Yan didn’t want his situation to attract too much attention, and of course, he didn’t want to be known as the Knights of the Blood Oath’s hospital. Simply put, he didn’t want anyone weighing on his shoulders.
The desire to avoid attracting too much attention is also a consideration for what happens after they leave.
After all, I will still have to live in society in the future. In this place where conglomerates are in charge, if I show too much value, I am likely to be targeted.
While I'm not afraid of my own abilities, my dream of living a carefree, game-playing, and girl-chasing otaku life is definitely over.
Heathcliff, understanding the unspoken meaning, appeared in the dueling arena that Lin Yan had just witnessed in less than two minutes.
Because the incident happened suddenly, it did not attract a large crowd as depicted in the original story, nor did it result in the Knights of the Blood Oath making a fortune from ticket sales.
Only a few scattered members of the Knights of the Blood Oath were watching from the stands.
In the arena, Heathcliff tapped a few times on the panel in front of him, initiating a duel.
Is it finally starting?
Looking at this old man in bright red armor with a wisp of brown-gray hair beside his face, if this were really the real world, his palms would probably be sweating.
Nervousness is not a negative emotion; excessive nervousness is.
In this state of mild tension, hormones such as adrenaline and endorphins are secreted in large quantities, which can enhance a person's reaction and adaptability, make them more meticulous, and even make them more decisive when taking action.
As Lin Yan nodded in acceptance and confirmation, Heathcliff had already slowly drawn his longsword from his shield.
This sword is similar in style to a medieval knight's half-sword, but the hilt and blade are more slender, and the cumbersome pommel is gone.
The fantasy world is full of magical materials, and all weapons will automatically balance to a perfect center of gravity.
"Are you ready...? Here we go!"
As soon as Heathcliff finished speaking, Lin Yan's figure almost instantly covered the seven or eight meters between the two of them. His Dragon Crystal Sword was thrust out instantly, but it was blocked by the shield.
Before Heathcliff's sword could fall, Lin Yan immediately crouched down, narrowly dodging the blow.
At normal speeds, a one-handed weapon is no match for a sword and shield combination! (End of Chapter)
Chapter 314 The Sneak Attack of the Smiling Coffin
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