"Start?"
Lin Yan asked.
This was Asuna's suggestion; she had always followed behind Lin Yan, watching his back. Along the way, Asuna had received meticulous care and assistance from Lin Yan. It could be said that for Asuna, Lin Yan was a lamp in the darkness, a light illuminating her path, a bright lighthouse on her vast ocean.
Asuna cherishes this encounter and meeting.
At the same time, Asuna also longed to become stronger so that she could stand at the same level as Lin Yan and see the same scenery.
At this moment, Lin Yan was also holding a sword in his hand.
The sword's blade and hilt were both jet black, everything was black, yet the sword's sharpness gleamed in the afterglow of the setting sun.
Asuna's heart did waver.
She originally thought she could face anything with strength, but when she pointed her rapier at Lin Yan, she discovered... that she also had a vulnerable side.
There was a voice inside her.
"Can I really do it? Can I really do it?"
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"Don't hesitate any longer."
Lin Yan said.
His sword, to be precise, belongs to SAO yet does not belong to SAO; it is like a fusion of the Black Sword Elucidator and the Unknown Sword.
The Black Sword Elucidator is a divine weapon dropped by the boss of the 50th floor. Kirito continuously improved and strengthened it until he reached level 78 and was still using it. Its durability is excellent!
The Unknown Sword was obtained by Kirito after defeating the top-level boss during the Ordinal Scale.
This sword is like a key to turn the game on and off. No creature created by Professor Kayaba's game can withstand the attack of the unknown sword. No matter what kind of BOSS it is, it will die and turn into data as soon as it touches the sword. It was also because of this sword that Kirito saved his lover and friends.
Since the name of this sword could not be found, it is referred to as "Unknown".
At this point, the ranking of famous swords in SAO should have been refreshed once again.
This unknown black sword is undoubtedly the best.
Asuna's sword is the Chivalric Rapier.
In SAO, Asuna fought endlessly, and countless monsters perished under her sword. She never felt such fear, not even when fighting against forest elf soldiers.
"Could it be because Lin Yan is one of them, both being players?"
"It's still because he is Lin Yan, he is Lin Yan, he is him..."
For a moment, Asuna hesitated for a second, and Lin Yan saw the wavering in her heart at that instant.
"Do not."
Not only was the rapier Chivalric Rapier in Asuna's hand trembling, but Asuna's body and heart were also trembling.
"Stop it, I don't want this, I don't want to..."
Lin Yan's sword tip was already inches from Asuna's throat, but Asuna felt no fear whatsoever. Instead, she felt resentment towards Lin Yan for turning his sword against her.
She doesn't want this.
Lin Yan sheathed his longsword.
"Didn't you say you wanted to become stronger? Only by fighting me can you truly become a fearless master."
Actually, it was Asuna who made this request an hour ago.
But Asuna never expected things to be so difficult.
"Take a break."
Lin Yan didn't want to pressure Asuna. He would stay here until this death game was completely solved. And then he might go to the next other world, which would be the time to part ways with Asuna. Asuna didn't have to be strong.
It really can.
Then let him protect it.
The small campfire illuminated Lin Yan and Asuna's faces. Lin Yan took out a kettle from his storage space and some tea leaves.
"They even have tea leaves."
Asuna said in surprise.
"Of course, people should know how to enjoy life."
Lin Yan replied naturally that these tea leaves looked somewhat different from those in the real world, but their taste was no less excellent.
“Sing this song; it’s somewhat similar to the tea from my hometown.”
The tea boasts a bright yellow-green liquor, a rich chestnut aroma, a mellow aftertaste, thick leaves, a high fragrance, and excellent brewing endurance, among other unique and superior qualities. The extreme temperature difference between day and night slows the growth of this tea, but this very slow growth gives it characteristics not found in southern teas.
"Do you miss home?"
Asuna asked.
"Hmm." Lin Yan nodded directly. "Actually..."
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"I don't know when I can go back. I've been away from my hometown for a long time."
"I will definitely go back."
Asuna said.
She had never known that Lin Yan had such a thoughtful side, even bringing tea leaves with him when he rested. This kind of personality made her feel somewhat ashamed of herself.
She also wanted to help more and become a source of strength for Lin Yan.
"Give."
Lin Yan handed a cup of tea to Asuna. Asuna smelled the fragrance of the tea leaves, and the aroma made her feel relaxed.
I took a small sip of the warm tea.
How pleasant!
As the two chatted, the sky darkened completely, and night fell silently, enveloping the surrounding area and making everything blurry.
It was so dark you couldn't see your hand in front of your face.
Ink-black.
Asuna sipped her hot tea, her emotions completely calmed down. She hesitated for a moment before finally speaking slowly.
"I'm sorry."
"Actually, you don't need to force yourself. I can understand."
Lin Yan said, not to comfort Asuna, but because he truly understood Asuna's feelings and her anxiety.
"This time it feels different from before."
She paused for a moment and then continued.
"In the final round of a duel, the one who most wants to land a fatal blow wins. It's less of a competition and more of..."
Asuna's breathing became somewhat erratic.
She tried her best to suppress that emotion, like a drowning person trying to grasp at the only straw that could save them.
Lin Yan reached out and patted Asuna on the shoulder.
Asuna glanced at Lin Yan.
It seemed to calm down.
"It seems a little different."
Asuna's eyes were as still as the night, as if she were recalling something, and the memory gradually became clearer.
"It should be said... it's... a battle... yes, the motivation for a battle! In reality, the motivation is the desire for victory, but in SAO... although there's no danger to life in the first-strike decisive mode, however..."
"However, the swords in our hands can truly take the enemy's life, not just result in the loss of data."
Asuna let out a long sigh of relief.
After speaking, Asuna's smooth forehead was covered in a fine layer of sweat, and she swallowed hard.
Lin Yan also said.
"In SAO, it is those who do not take death seriously and pursue killing and death who can achieve victory without fear. This is not a competition, it is a fight to the death, it is mutual slaughter."
For an instant.
Asuna gave a bitter smile; this was probably the root of her fear. Deep down, she refused to confront Lin Yan with swords drawn.
"I do not want……"
"I see."
Asuna looked at Lin Yan with some surprise, but found that Lin Yan's eyes were very serious, without the slightest hint of mockery.
She nodded.
"That's what I think too."
Lin Yan continued.
This statement surprised Asuna. She had originally thought that a master like Lin Yan would not have any chance of making a mistake, nor would he show any resistance.
kill.
Although it was a just killing, it had become commonplace for him.
But Lin Yan changed the subject.
"Asuna, you need to get used to PvP."
Asuna was speechless for a moment; she didn't know how to answer Lin Yan's question...
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Asuna remained silent, though deep down she did feel fear, unease, and apprehension.
"Any ideas on how to clear the fifth floor?"
This time, Lin Yan took the initiative to change the subject.
He didn't want Asuna to dwell on this small setback. Asuna is the shining Asuna, and one day she will shine brightly again.
The light was dazzling.
It's just a matter of time.
The design theme of the fifth floor is "Relic Area".
In a scene with a diameter of nearly ten kilometers, natural terrain accounts for only about 30%, with the rest being maze-like ruins.
Unlike the previous floors that expanded horizontally, this floor is characterized by its vertical extension.
Extending to the underground cemetery and the labyrinth of ruins below, the streets created by excavating beneath the ground, each is as intricate as an underground labyrinth, and the lighting is exceptionally dim.
During closed beta testing, player-versus-player (PK) battles were frequently initiated.
Will player-versus-player (PvP) increase after the fifth level?
"Maybe."
Lin Yan said that he actually knew that the lewd man, Kladier, had once challenged Asuna to a duel. That man was really delusional.
"I once had a PK with a player at the Forest Elf Front Camp on the third level."
"Morti?"
"Correct."
"He infiltrated both DKB and [Army] guilds, and I don't know what he's plotting."
Asuna had secretly investigated, but found no clues whatsoever.
In the original storyline, Morti's opponent was Kirito, and he reduced Kirito's HP to half. However, this also proves that both player-versus-player combat and monster combat are legal.
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