Super God: If I punch you, you will die

If Argo is not mentioned in the guide, it is difficult for the average player to obtain the joy through other means.

However, Lin Yan suddenly looked towards the plaza of the teleportation portal.

"It seems there is no guide for Argo."

"Generally, the first edition appears the following morning, but it hasn't been released yet. Could it be that something's wrong...?"

Asuna gasped.

To be honest, I have a good impression of Argo, the petite and cheerful information broker; at least the two of them get along very well.

A chill ran down my spine, and I even had a bad feeling.

Asuna suddenly thought of something...

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Asuna quickly opened the window and sent a message to Agor, but a red exclamation mark appeared, indicating that the message failed to be sent.

Why did it fail to send?

"There are no areas without signal coverage here."

"Yes, I sent it to a friend."

"However, there is another possibility: Argo is in the underground labyrinth, where he probably can't receive messages, even from friends."

Lin Yan thought quickly, always able to consider aspects that others might overlook. Most importantly, while Asuna was already in a state of slight confusion and panic, Lin Yan was able to maintain a calm mind and make correct judgments.

This is the most precious thing.

They are also the most reliable partners.

There's a saying: "It's not the formidable opponent you should fear, but the incompetent teammate." This perfectly illustrates the importance of teammates.

Lin Yan has always been a reliable teammate who puts Asuna at ease.

“It should be right. She may have gone to the underground labyrinth to gather intelligence.” Lin Yan added again, “The first level of the underground cemetery is the inner circle, but the second level is the underground labyrinth, which is the outer circle.”

How many floors are there in total?

"Three levels. The bottom level is the BOSS room. After defeating the BOSS, there is a tunnel leading to the next level."

Lin Yan was very familiar with the structure of the underground labyrinth.

Asuna always believed that this was because Lin Yan was a closed beta tester, and an outstanding player among them.

But I don’t know.

Lin Yan is the only player in this game.

After all, the other players were completely outmaneuvered by Kayaba Akihiko, and the only one not under Kayaba Akihiko's 'control' and 'surveillance' was Lin Yan.

He is the only special one, the only one of his kind.

none of them.

"I see, that's why Argo went there to gather intelligence."

"Ah."

Lin Yan nodded.

He didn't say anything more, but Asuna's gloomy face regained its smile. "That guy is unpredictable; he might show up at any moment."

The blueberry pies are still as delicious as ever.

Asuna finished the last bite of her blue strawberry pie with a sense of lingering regret. She even felt a little disappointed. If she continued her adventure, how many more chances would she have to return to this place? Would she just slowly savor the taste in her memories?

Let out a soft sigh.

Lin Yan had actually noticed Asuna's thoughts, but Asuna looked especially adorable in this state.

Although Asuna was born into a family that most people envied, with affluent family conditions.

However, while enjoying a superior life, they also paid a price: too many tedious rules and regulations.

It is somewhat similar to the "Xiangdang" chapter of the Analects.

One should not speak while eating or sleeping.

If you are not upright, you will not sit.

There is no corpse in the bed, no guest in the house.

The better the food, the finer the texture.

I wonder what those who envy Asuna's family background would think if they knew these rules. Asuna has such a special fondness for small pies.

Actually, this is the reason.

Even the most delicious food should be enjoyed in moderation. Asuna's mother would absolutely not allow that…

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Her mother would never allow Asuna to deviate from the rules in the slightest, such as eating even a little more of the delicious food.

In her view, only people who lack self-discipline would make that kind of mistake, and it's a low-level mistake at that.

"I hope I'll have another chance to come and eat Blue Blue's strawberry pies."

Lin Yan spoke first.

“It’s blueberry tart,” Asuna corrected.

"But I can ask the boss for the recipe for blueberry pies later, even though there are no special effects."

Lin Yan could tell that Asuna really liked this dessert.

"really?"

"Ah."

Lin Yan nodded confidently.

After that, Asuna waited obediently for Lin Yan, but Lin Yan was just going through the motions. He learned the recipe for blueberry pies through the system.

When I returned, I saw Asuna looking a little nervous.

"As expected, it still doesn't work?"

Asuna sighed.

This is an NPC, there's no room for negotiation. However, Lin Yan smiled gently and said, "I got it, I'll send it to you later."

"Great."

Asuna was overjoyed; this joy even surpassed the happiness of conquering the first floor, and she couldn't hide it.

It's evident in both the eyebrows and eyes!

Lin Yan smiled slightly.

"Good night."

"Good night."

The hotel was located on the second floor of the restaurant. After saying goodnight to each other, they went back to their rooms. Asuna realized that she was only now feeling shy.

Especially considering how many things happened that day.

Just thinking about those details, especially the princess carry, made Asuna bury her face deep in the blankets, just like a girl in love.

We'll meet again tomorrow.

Asuna muttered to herself.

She then flashed a sweet smile.

Asuna herself probably didn't realize that when she thought of Lin Yan, the smile that appeared on her face was so happy.

For her, SAO may not just be a terrifying death game, but also a wonderful encounter.

"Why is it that every time I'm in danger... every time I'm confused... every time I'm helpless... he always protects me..."

Asuna was thinking seriously.

But then, with a shy expression, she answered herself, "It must be because Lin Yan is so kind to everyone; he just can't abandon the weak."

"I must become stronger, strong enough to protect you."

Asuna reached out and clenched her fist tightly.

After some fuss, Asuna realized that there was no built-in bathroom in the room, and following the map, she found a public bathroom.

However, after going outside, I saw a familiar figure from behind.

That person was actually Lin Yan.

It was the same familiar outfit.

"What are they going to do?" Asuna muttered to herself. Whatever it was, she wanted to be by Lin Yan's side, so she quickened her pace and chased after him.

Despite the sprint all the way.

but--

Asuna found the streets empty, without even a glimpse of Lin Yan, and couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.

However, Asuna is not the type to give up easily.

When she was with Lin Yan, she might have been a 'little woman' who was always taken care of, but...

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When alone, Asuna becomes sharp and decisive in her actions.

Without the slightest hesitation, she chased after it into the distance.

After turning through several alleys, they still couldn't find Lin Yan. "As expected of Lord Lin Yan, his speed is beyond my reach."

Asuna is a player who focuses on speed. Even though her strength is not absolutely top-notch, her speed is unmatched by the top players in the big guilds.

Even so, it's still less than one ten-thousandth of Lin Yan's.

"I am ashamed of myself, I am ashamed of myself."

Asuna's breathing was already somewhat disordered, and she muttered softly. They had now reached the main street, where the crowd had thinned out.

Just as she was about to give up, a familiar figure came into view in the distance.

Asuna tried her best to search, but could only see a blurry figure that seemed to move through the crowd as if it were empty.

Finally, when they reached the plaza at the entrance to the underground cemetery, Asuna was already panting heavily.

Lin Yan, however, slipped into the central ruins.

"I simply can't run anymore."

Asuna was panting heavily. When she reached the central ruins, Lin Yan was nowhere to be seen. What lay before her was an entrance so dark that she couldn't see her own hand in front of her face.

It resembles the gaping maw of a monster, waiting for its prey to walk into its trap.

She frowned.

I still feel uneasy and afraid.

After hesitating for a moment, Yasian opened the menu window and typed a message in the information window: [I'm behind you, wait for me. I want to go with you too. Wait for me in the BI lobby.]

I thought that would solve everything.

Asuna glanced at it, preparing to close the window, but suddenly shuddered.

A notification appeared in the window.

To be precise, it's an error message.

[Sorry. The person in question is either not in the reachable area or not online. Please try contacting them again later.]

Asuna felt as if all the blood in her body had turned back to normal. She suddenly looked up at the top left corner and saw that Lin Yan's HP bar was still there.

Slightly relieved.