"Fine... I'll grant your wish!"

The neural connection device was pressed almost simultaneously—

"Overclocking connection!" x4

Although it only takes less than two seconds in reality, the duel between Happy and Asuna has aroused Tina's desire to watch.

If we include Tina, there are only three. So who is the last one?

Without a doubt, it was Ren Chireel who secretly followed Asuna and infiltrated the bar using the identity of Laughing Coffin.

Lv9 is already the strongest level in the world, and only a handful of people can reach Lv8. Almost no overclocking enthusiasts who happen to be online will miss this level of battle.

Moreover, this level 8 is also the Black Swordsman's partner, and is also the extremely popular player Asuna, who is highly popular in virtual stealth games such as Sword Art Online and Fairy Tale Kingdom.

Lambent Light (lv8) vs. Wind Master (lv3)

In Accelerated World, as soon as this battle was announced, dozens of overclockers entered the spectator area in the blink of an eye.

The battlefield is a dark, abandoned city in the post-apocalyptic world, and the time is dusk.

A broken bridge, dilapidated buildings, streets crammed with old cars, the air thick with the smell of rotting gasoline, and a deserted, dark red street—this is the panorama.

The twilight cast a mournful, dark yellow glow on the streets, enveloping Happy and the white knight Asuna.

The spectators, on the other hand, were positioned atop various tall, abandoned buildings, offering a commanding view and excellent vistas.

"Master Flash, you must win!"

Once you enter as a spectator, you can change your position as you wish.

Tina didn't specifically look for a spot where no one else was around; she simply sat on the roof of the five-story residential building and quietly watched the game.

The sounds around her caught Tina's attention.

Turning my gaze, I saw a little girl wearing a black robe.

Two small hands clenched into fists, held together in front of her, as if cheering someone on. Her tender face was rosy, and her big, hopeful eyes were fixed on Asuna below.

"...Winning against Sister Happy won't be that easy."

Tina turned to look at the battlefield, pursing her lips in dissatisfaction.

"Eh?"

A beautiful voice rang in her ears, and Lian Chireil was startled, also noticing the girl beside her.

She glanced over and saw Gothic Tina, who exuded princess-like elegance, with a defiant pout. In that instant, Lian's heart raced so fast she could hardly breathe.

She's like a real princess.

...When she sneaked into the bar, Lian also stole a glance at her, her face flushed and her heart pounding.

And now, he's sitting next to her? This...

"Ah... I'm so sorry! I've disturbed you! I'll be going now!"

Thinking Tina was angry, the girl's princess-like and ethereal temperament only amplified Lian's inferiority complex. Lian quickly stood up, bowed deeply in trepidation, apologized, and turned to leave.

With a "snap," her thin little hand was suddenly grabbed.

Even though Lian was only eleven or twelve years old, years of housework during her childhood had given her small hands a rough texture.

The hand I grasped was smooth as jade, small and beautiful, like a work of art painstakingly sculpted by God… Is this… is this the princess’s hand?! So… so wonderful to touch…

Her movements froze abruptly, her face flushed crimson, and her heart skipped a beat.

"Why are you afraid of me?" The girl's voice held a rare hint of anger.

Lian was completely stunned.

Even though she's angry or something, she's so incredibly charming!

Those who know her well know that Tina's expression is extremely rare.

"Because...my elder sister is a princess...while Lian is just..."

"I'm not called a princess—"

Tina pulled her stiff hand and made her sit back down, asking, "My name is Tina, what's yours?"

“Ah… I… my name is Ren Chireil.”

Lian's gaze was fixed on the ground below, neither daring to look at her nor paying attention to Asuna.

The girl's sharp eyes noticed the metal collar around Lian's neck, and her delicate eyebrows furrowed.

Necklace, collar... This is a memory that Red Wolf least wants to touch.

In that memory, everyone in Red Wolf, including the trainers, was just a tool to be exploited and used to extract value.

The feeling of electric current coursing through their bodies was something they never wanted to recall again. Perhaps it was because of the collar on Lian that Nata both saved her and gave her money.

"What is this collar?"

"This...?" Lian reached out and grabbed the collar.

Lian suddenly pulled hard on the metal collar. As if sensing the signal that she wanted to break free, a bolt of lightning shot out from the silver metal part of the collar, coursing through her body along her neck—

Tina's expression changed upon seeing this.

The electric current caused Lian's small body to convulse violently a few times, but her face showed little pain; instead, a captivating flush rose to her cheeks. If it weren't for the occasion, Lian would have wanted to groan with pleasure.

It took quite a while for the unusual flush on her face to gradually subside.

"As you can see, it's just a collar used to control people."

As Lian gradually returned to normal, she looked once again at the flashing sword light in the center of the battlefield and said.

A tear rolled down her cheek, which had grown misty and unnoticed. Her voice was like a dream: "Lian once... had an older sister..."

[191 Those who bully Tina never survive two chapters]

Her parents passed away at a very young age, leaving only Lian Chirel and her only sister to depend on each other.

Even in difficult circumstances, her older sister would do everything she could to save money to support Lian's schooling. Although life was poor, Lian felt incredibly happy as long as her sister was by her side.

Lian's biggest wish is to become stronger so she can repay her... If possible, she even wants to marry her and be with her sister forever.

The reason that shattered this wish was—

Several years ago, the Sword Art Online incident was solved. After that, the horrifying "Death Gun Incident" occurred in the GGO world. In the end, the long arm of the law came to the rescue, and the remaining members of "Laughing Coffin" who had survived in SAO (Sword Art Online) were almost wiped out. However, "Vassak," the chairman of Laughing Coffin who fled to the United States, is still at large.

In Underworld, Vasak was eventually killed by the black swordsman Kirito, and his soul disintegrated.

But Vasak suddenly had a younger brother named Samigina. In order to avenge Vasak, Samigina gathered several elders and reorganized the Smiling Coffin Guild.

Compared to his brother, Simachimo's methods were far more brutal and unrestrained, mainly manifested in his unbridled threats and abuse of underage children, with countless orphans who had lost both parents suffering such cruelty.

Unfortunately, Lian and her sister were targeted.

They used Lian as a threat to force their sister to be used and exploited by them.

They even put a metal collar on her and used electric shocks on her every few days, using the girl's pained and distorted expression to satisfy their perverse desires.

Unable to resist, they could only pray to survive, believing that the light would one day come.

That day was her sister's birthday. Lian came home from school and prepared a simple but heartwarming meal, eagerly awaiting her sister's return to celebrate... But the food had gone completely cold and it was already dawn. After waiting all night, Lian finally couldn't resist going out to look for her sister. She searched the entire city and finally found several cold corpses, including her sister's, in the darkest corner of the city.

From that day on, Lian became an orphan with no one to rely on...

How can a ten-year-old girl survive in this treacherous world?

In her quest for revenge, Ren reported the matter to the police, but the power behind the organization lurking in the shadows of the city was clearly beyond Ren's ability to overcome.

After that, Ren dropped out of school, changed her identity, and joined Laughing Coffin under a completely different guise. While working for them to make a living, she also strived to become stronger in the Accelerated World and carefully investigated everything about the guild. Ren hoped that one day… she could completely destroy this patricide!

As for why she was turned into a masochist by electric shocks, Lian explained that only by experiencing the pain her sister had endured for her in the past could Lian feel any better.

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After Lian finished speaking, the girl beside her kept her eyes fixed on her, her expression falling silent.

Lian took a while to react, secretly glanced at the girl a few times, bit her lower lip and said, "I'm sorry, I spoke without asking Tina's opinion. Please... please forget about my matter!"

Yes, why did I tell Tina these things?

Perhaps because... they've reached a dead end?

With a mix of anxiety and hope that Tina wouldn't be angry, Lian never expected that Tina would suddenly put her hand on her head and gently pull her into her arms.

A delicate fragrance wafted to her nose, and surrounded by the scent and warmth, Lianjiang's heart fluttered like a deer.

"Lian, you're so pitiful..."

The long-lost warmth and tenderness, like that of her own sister, instantly touched the most vulnerable part of her heart, almost making Lian burst into tears. Her small hands clenched the girl's gothic outfit, and she choked out, "Tina..."

"Ren seems to really like... flashing lights?"

Below, the blade storm in the center of the battlefield never stopped, creating a chaotic and devastating battle.

Harpy uses her lightning-fast legs as her main attack, supplemented by cards, creating a relentless and overwhelming offensive.

In contrast, Asuna gripped her slender white sword "Shining Light" tightly, unleashing a series of terrifying and dazzling sword lights using techniques such as Comet Combo and Flash Pierce.

These high-speed, continuous sword techniques are so fast that they are difficult to see with the naked eye. They are incredibly sharp and have strong penetrating power. They can be said to be killing swords that sacrifice all defense.

Their bodies and swords were almost one, moving at extreme speed. Happy was no less formidable. It was a duel between two extraordinary beings who defied the rules of speed. Unlike Kirito vs. Se-Haku, the splendor and awe between them were presented more in the speed and the flashing of swords.

"I like flashing lights because of my sister..."

It's rare to see Asuna fight against someone, and at this moment, looking at the elegant yet violent fighting style of the Flash Swordswoman below, Ren's eyes are filled with an extremely fervent desire.

Lian thought, "If I have the wisdom and power of Master Flash, I won't be bullied anymore, right?"

"Because my older sister is also an overclocked connector of the sword-wielding type, she has always admired Lord Flash. Wanting to protect me, her junior, in the Accelerated World as much as she could, she went to become Flash's apprentice… However, Lord Flash refused—"

"Perhaps Lord Flash doesn't like taking on apprentices."

"However, since my sister's idol is Flashy Flash, I have always been determined to strive towards the goal of mastering Flashy Flash's super-fast swordsmanship!"

Tina nodded: "I see..."

When it comes to swordsmanship, Tina reflexively thinks of Violet. Although that young lady is unreliable in her daily life, her understanding of swordsmanship is unparalleled.

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