Super God: If I punch you, you will die

Lin Yan sensed something amiss—the scent of a lurking conspiracy. The mastermind behind it all, Kayaba Akihiko, also known as Heathcliff, was certainly involved in something far more complex than simply inviting a prominent figure like Asuna.

He is a deep and cunning man.

They must be investigating the whereabouts of the 'Men in Black'.

The memories of everyone who knew Lin Yan was the man in black were erased; Lin Yan was incredibly meticulous in this regard. As for Klein, that part of his memory had been replaced by other memories.

It's not that Lin Yan doesn't trust Klein.

Rather, he wouldn't underestimate Kayaba Akihiko.

"Asuna refused the Knights of the Blood Oath's invitation? Why would the Knights of the Blood Oath invite Asuna instead of..."

Fortunately, he looked at Lin Yan with some confusion.

Among the many people, Yuki and Asuna are the only ones who know Lin Yan's identity and whose memories have not been erased.

In Xing's memory, Lin Yan was the strongest.

none of them.

"I have absolutely no interest in that KoB."

Lin Yan said.

He preferred a leisurely life, and besides, the late-stage chuunibyou uniforms of the Knights of the Blood Oath were also a small part of the reason for his withdrawal.

Fighting wits with Akihiko Kayaba on his home turf is just a little spice in life.

"Yeah, I think so too."

Fortunately, she said with a smile.

"Alright, it's late, we should rest."

Lin Yan's [Senluo Wanxiang] closes at random times, and those who couldn't get a number left with regretful expressions.

"I queued for a whole day."

"Who do you think you are? I arrived at four in the morning."

"I'm wondering when they started queuing up."

"No, next time I'm going to stay up all night."

"It's worth it, it's all worth it."

"Great, I got the weapon I wanted."

"The bonuses from this set of equipment are absolutely worth it; even if I went bankrupt, this was a worthwhile investment."

Some were happy, some were sad; some returned laden with spoils, while others left empty-handed. However, during this time, [Senluo Wanxiang] had become a household name.

Lin Yan stretched and prepared to go to sleep, but then he saw a little mouse hiding in the shadows, observing him.

"Spying is not a good habit."

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"Come out."

Lin Yan's voice was calm.

He glanced at it sideways.

A figure emerged from the shadows, her petite frame completely hidden beneath the cloak, her face entirely concealed by an earth-colored hooded cloak.

"As expected..."

A young girl's voice rang out.

"Everyone says that [All Things Under Heaven] truly encompasses everything in the world, but I know nothing about [All Things Under Heaven]. As an information broker, I am truly ashamed."

Beneath the cloak and hood were a pair of amber eyes.

The girl continued speaking, her face partially obscured by her cloak, her amber eyes sparkling with life.

Her golden-brown curly hair and the painted beard on her face made her stand out from the others.

“Miss Argo, or should I call you Hosaka…”

Argo stepped back, her dagger already in a defensive stance.

Her reaction was indeed quick.

but--

What shocked Argo the most was that Lin Yan actually knew his true identity.

Argo is an elusive intelligence broker in Aincrad, known as the intelligence dealer "Rat".

Closed Beta Tester. One of the female players who participated in the closed beta test, she found a quest to learn the hidden skill "Martial Arts" and tried it out herself. However, because she failed to complete the quest, the NPC who taught her left a mark on her face that resembled a rat's whiskers, which became her trademark as an information broker.

She is short in stature, always wears an earth-colored hooded cloak, has an agility-specialized ability, and is best known for her fists and claws.

During the official launch, in order to maintain their image, they deliberately drew the same mustache and were commonly known as "Rat Argo". Their motto is "Sell all information that can be sold", and they claim that as long as the price is right, they will even sell information about themselves. The only information they will never sell is "the list of original closed beta testers".

There's nothing Agor doesn't know, only things you haven't thought of.

Although extremely profit-driven, he is also quite enthusiastic. In the early days of Aincrad, he often provided various kinds of help and information to new players for free, and frequently embarked on exploration missions alone in order to obtain important information.

Nickname: "Rat"; Race: Cat Demon; Weakness: Fear of dogs.

Lin Yan muttered a few words.

He yawned lazily. "Is there anything else? If not, may you leave?"

Argo frowned.

She suddenly laughed again.

This Lin Yan was indeed as eccentric as the legends described, exuding mystery in every way. This was also the part that Argo, as an information broker, cared about most.

"Are you the man in black? Will you participate in the later stages of the raid?"

"..."

Lin Yan did not answer.

Argo was becoming increasingly interested in Lin Yan. This man, who lived in the shadows, was completely different from her, an information broker, yet he held a fatal attraction for her.

Before leaving, Argo turned around and said something.

"KOB, be careful."

Argo disappeared into the night like a passing breeze, leaving no trace.

"KOB? We'll deal with whatever comes our way. The only problem is that Kayaba Akihiko might arrive much later than I expect, which would be boring."

"Hello, how can I help you?"

In just over a month, Xing became increasingly skilled at her job. Her quick wit and adaptability made her very popular with customers.

Happiness smiled as she looked at the person in the red cloak before her...

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The person's entire face was covered by a hood, so his true appearance could not be seen.

"..."

silence.

Didn't speak.

Fortunately, this was the first time I had encountered such a situation.

Lin Yan, however, immediately saw through the deception. "Come in."

The person in the red cloak walked towards the backyard, while Xing only glanced back before returning to her work. The red hood was lifted, revealing a pretty face.

Her eyes were clear and bright, her eyebrows were arched and her long eyelashes trembled slightly. Her fair and flawless skin had a faint blush, and her thin lips were as delicate and dewy as rose petals.

Her complexion was as clear and lustrous as jade, like a new moon with a halo, like snow piled on flowering trees. Her beauty was captivating, her demeanor serene and composed, her charm alluring, and her words delicate and graceful. Her beauty was beyond compare.

Aside from her good looks.

Asuna also possesses a heroic and spirited air, which makes even the girls unable to resist taking a second look at her.

I have to say something in praise.

"What a beautiful person."

"Are you still participating in the third level's strategy?"

Asuna asked directly, and before Lin Yan could answer, she added, "I want to upgrade my weapon, since the campaign is about to begin."

The weapon enhancement system in the SAO game has five types of enhancement parameters: Sharpness, Speed, Accuracy, Weight, and Durability.

Generally, players entrust NPCs or blacksmiths to enhance their characters.

Of course, special enhancement materials are also needed.

At the same time, there is a certain probability of failure.

After enhancement, it will display +1, +2, etc., along with attribute labels.

精准度+1重量+2耐久力+1可以简化成〈1A2H1D〉。

"Let's get a different sword."

Lin Yan said.

Although Asuna didn't speak or refute, her puzzled face made Lin Yan smile.

"speed."

"Speed? Wouldn't strengthening 'speed' achieve the same goal?" Asuna's heart suddenly raced after hearing the word 'speed'. In every battle, a voice inside her screamed—faster.

Faster!

Faster!!!

Lin Yan is that kind of person; he can see through appearances to the essence of things at a glance. No one has any secrets from him.

"This sword can no longer satisfy your pursuit of speed."

Lin Yan said.

Asuna knew in her heart that the number of times a sword could be strengthened was limited, mainly depending on the sword itself. Some swords simply couldn't withstand repeated strengthening and would reach their peak at a certain point, and then break down.

Although you can't form a guild in SAO until you complete a certain task on the third floor, there are already many players who have formed groups to fight together... Solo players like Asuna and I are now in the minority.

“Nezha suddenly disappeared.”

Asuna said.

Lin Yan also noticed the people in the shop; they were all members of the same guild as Nezha. His guild was called Braves.

Orlando is the muscular man, while the short, two-handed swordsman is Beowulf, and the slender, two-handed spearman is Cú Chulainn. There's also Gilgamesh, the hammer wielding a shield, and Enkidu, the short-sword wielder clad in leather armor.

All five of them seemed to be acting strangely.

Before the three-tier strategy, all guilds operated in the same way. Even KoB lacked location tracking capabilities.

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"You will become the fastest swordsman in SAO in the future, without exception."

Lin Yan didn't want to pay too much attention to other people.

He went off on the original topic.

"I?"

Asuna was somewhat surprised. She had witnessed Lin Yan's speed before, and such speed far exceeded the limits of human beings.

but--

Then it dawned on me in an instant.

She had never seen Lin Yan use any weapon, including a sword.