Business was booming, and Xing was busy with it all, while Lin Yan was leisurely living the life of a small business owner.
Occasionally, he would also pay attention to the casual conversations of some guests.
"It has been 27 days since the server opened, and we still haven't been able to defeat the boss on the first floor."
Have you ever heard of the 'Man in the Black Cloak'?
"I know this one. He's supposedly a lone wolf, not very tall, but incredibly skilled."
"Will he be the first to defeat the first floor boss?"
"We'll see."
Lin Yan leisurely sipped his tea, occasionally overhearing customers mention the 'man in the black cloak,' a smile playing on his lips.
It's her, there can't be any doubt!
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"It must be her."
Lin Yan said softly, "There are less than 24 hours left to defeat the first-floor BOSS."
Night had fallen in the blink of an eye.
Xing stretched and greeted Lin Yan before going to rest. Lin Yan, who was used to staying up late, caught a glimpse of a figure flashing into the shop out of the corner of his eye.
The newcomer removed his hood, revealing a small oval face and large, light brown pupils that shone brightly beneath his long, straight, chestnut-colored hair parted in the middle.
Below her small, straight nose, cherry blossom-colored lips added to her beauty.
His slender body was covered in a black combat suit and cloak, and an elegant silver rapier hung from a black leather sword belt.
Lin Yan showed no surprise whatsoever.
I only glanced at it.
"There are still two days until I have to pay back the debt."
This was Lin Yan's fourth meeting with Asuna, and each time they met, he was able to exchange some information with her.
Of course, every piece of information Lin Yan provides comes with a price tag.
Even so, he still believes in fate.
Only those with a special connection will have the opportunity to receive this information.
"This time it's ahead of schedule, Mr. Lin."
Asuna has changed noticeably since then. This is evident in both her overall aura and her light brown eyes.
He exudes an aura of unparalleled confidence.
"Are you ready to take on the first floor's boss?"
Lin Yan cut straight to the point. Asuna sat down in a chair and naturally accepted the cup of hot tea he offered.
It still has that familiar, rich aroma.
Refreshing.
This tea, also provided by the system, is somewhat similar to West Lake Longjing tea. It is flat, smooth, and straight, with a tender green and glossy color, a fresh and delicate aroma, a refreshing and mellow taste, and tender, clustered leaves.
"I encountered someone in the maze area; he seemed to be traveling alone, just like me. However, I didn't speak to him. But... I have a... gut feeling that I might run into him again during tomorrow's boss raid..."
Asuna said.
Kiritani Kazuto!
That is, Kirito!
Suddenly, a voice rang in Lin Yan's mind—the familiar system voice. Lin Yan was already somewhat tired of the usual daily sign-in tasks.
What will be the mission this time?
[Ding! Please team up with Asuna to defeat the first floor boss and obtain the Coat of Midnight. Simply sign in for one minute in the first floor boss room to complete the sign-in task. There is no penalty for failure. Successful sign-in will grant you the walkthrough for the second floor.]
In fact, Lin Yan wasn't very interested in defeating the BOSS.
However, Coat of Midnight is Kirito's black coat...
He grinned.
It's still possible.
"However, the BOSS's room has not been found yet. I will try to see if that person has already found it."
Asuna said thoughtfully.
"I know the location of the BOSS's room."
"Really?"
Asuna's expression was somewhat excited, a stark contrast to her usual aloof demeanor. Until now, Asuna had always been seen wearing a cloak, and very few had ever witnessed her true face. Even fewer knew that she was the mysterious figure in the black cloak.
"I will go with you."
Lin Yan said.
"Can you?"
As Asuna questioned him, his gaze sharpened, and at the same time, the system's voice sounded once again.
[bite……].
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"What do you say?"
Those seemingly harmless eyes suddenly became incredibly sharp, like a peerless sword drawn from its sheath, gleaming with a terrifying edge.
The moment Asuna's eyes met Lin Yan's, her body trembled slightly.
She had never seen such a look in her eyes before!
It sends chills down your spine.
but--
It's not fear.
That feeling is hard to describe.
Later, when Asuna recalled it, she said solemnly, "It was a kind of shock; only someone with a strong will and determination could give someone such a powerful shock."
Of course, this is all for later.
"Are you really going? Nearly two thousand people have tragically died in the past month."
Asuna's tone was somewhat heavy.
But there was no despair.
"This is our first time tackling a boss room, and we don't know what kind of dangerous boss we'll encounter. To be honest, I'm not very confident. Maybe this is a case of going in for nothing..."
Asuna suddenly stopped.
She saw that smile, like sunlight shining through the darkness, as if the clouds had parted and the sun was shining through.
"Okay, let's take down the boss together."
Asuna no longer hesitated.
"tomorrow"
She pulled her black hood back on and disappeared into the darkness. Asuna was different from Sachi; she had become strong enough. Even if this was just a disguise, her soft heart had long been buried deep within, covered by armor.
The next day.
When Lin Yan appeared before Asuna in casual attire, she was somewhat astonished. He wore a simple casual outfit: a black T-shirt, black casual pants, and black sneakers.
"Are you really going to take down the boss like this?"
"Can't you?"
Beneath the simple clothing lies an undeniably perfect figure, with perfect proportions and evenly sculpted forearm muscles.
Even through her clothes, you can tell she has a really great figure.
Especially her tall and upright figure.
And then there's this face.
He looked exceptionally handsome in the sunlight.
Lin Yan, who has always kept a low profile, immediately attracted considerable attention on the street this time. Many female players turned their heads to look.
This caused a small commotion.
"Let's get going quickly, but... even if our equipment isn't great, we should at least have some decent weapons, right?"
Asuna's face was slightly flushed under her hood.
She really disliked being the center of attention, even though she knew that the girls were all focused on the handsome Lin Yan.
"Weapons? I think so."
Lin Yan reached out and grabbed a... beginner's longsword.
Asuna's eyes were filled with astonishment. Why was it such a simple, even somewhat rudimentary, weapon?
Isn't he a mysterious arms dealer?
The Senluo Wanxiang shop had all sorts of rare, precious, high-end, and exotic weapons, and she thought she would see some top-quality weapons.
I couldn't help but be a little surprised.
"let's go."
Lin Yan reminded him.
Asuna responded softly and quickly followed. Beside Lin Yan, Asuna asked in a low voice.
Do you really know the location of the BOSS's room?
Lin Yan suddenly stopped and stared into Asuna's eyes.
"Do you trust me?"
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"Ah."
Faced with those sincere and deep eyes, all Asuna could do was nod blankly.
Lin Yan smiled slightly.
"Okay, let's go."
"The Starting Town" is the starting point at the southern end of the first level, occupying about two-tenths of the area of the bottom level. It is a semi-circular area with a diameter of one kilometer, surrounded by city walls.
Exit the northwest gate of the "Starting Town" and head northwest. After crossing the grasslands, you'll enter a deep forest. Continue northeast, and you'll re-enter the swampy area. Cross the swamp, and ahead lies a valley and a region of ruins.
In a clearing in the forest, surrounded by ancient trees covered in golden moss and small flowers with thorns, you pass through the tranquil neighborhood of "Torbana" with its huge windmills and then enter the labyrinth area.
Maze area.
"This is the door to the BOSS's room."
At the end of the dimly lit corridor stood a large, black door, flanked by enormous torches burning fiercely.
Asuna swallowed hard.
She hadn't expected that a single door would put so much pressure on her; it was an instinctive fear of death.
In past games.
Even in a completely simulated world like SAO, where you can see monsters' fangs or even more terrifying monsters, the fear is only fleeting.
And at this moment, death truly arrives.
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