Super God: If I punch you, you will die

"Asuna is so cool."

Argo was actually quite taciturn, and others' impression of him was that of a little fox, mysterious and elusive.

After all, she's an information broker.

"I'd like to spar with Asuna more often in the future."

"at any time."

Asuna said.

For the first time, Asuna gained a completely new understanding of PvP. She realized that PvP, which had previously filled her with fear, could be so full of fun and excitement, and that such interaction could enhance mutual understanding and strengthen their bond.

It seems that everything has two sides.

Perhaps, if Kayaba Akihiko hadn't turned SAO into a death game, the PvP battles in the game would have been much more enjoyable.

"Ah."

Argo grinned. Deep down, he had long regarded Asuna as a close friend. In Asuna's presence, Argo could finally relax completely, something he hadn't done in a long time.

"Asuna, you actually hate PvP, don't you?"

Argo hesitated for a moment, then asked.

In fact, at that very moment...

She did indeed see the disgust in Asuna's eyes. Various guesses flashed through her mind. The things she had experienced in SAO made Argo clearly aware of the cruelty of this world, and a girl like Asuna...

Asuna's secret was exposed.

His body trembled slightly.

"Well, to be precise... fear."

Asuna fell into a brief silence.

It seems to be a response.

It also seems to be a form of resistance.

She glanced at Argo, and in the girl's eyes, Asuna saw a hint of worry that was clearly visible.

Then he continued.

"Lin Yan and I once had a PK battle. Actually, he did it to help me overcome my fear of PK battles. After all, in SAO, if you don't have a strong heart, you will face the danger of death at any time."

Asuna's mind flashed back to all the moments she had fought against Lin Yan.

The beautiful eyebrows frowned slightly.

"It's really embarrassing to talk about."

Asuna fell silent again. To this day, she still couldn't understand the complex emotions she felt back then, as if every cell in her body was rejecting the PK. She had even wondered if it was because the opponent was Lin Yan. If it weren't for Lin Yan, perhaps she wouldn't have resisted so much.

It seems——

It is indeed true.

While I felt some discomfort fighting Argo, I didn't feel a strong aversion to it.

"Actually, I can understand how you feel... I think..."

Argo stopped abruptly. Actually, she wanted to say that if she were to compete against Lin Yan, she might also refuse.

Hearing Argo's words, Asuna nodded in the water. She lifted her face and turned it to the left.

"By the way. AGI single-polar type not only has low HP, but it also can't equip sturdy armor, right? If it falls into a trap, wouldn't that be..."

"I've thought about that possibility too."

Argo said,

"In Eingredient HP, it means true life and death, but... all I want to say is, I want to win... I don't want to back down... and Lin Yan and Asuna teaming up really... reminds me of a saying... a perfect match..."

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"What are you saying, Miss Argo?"

Asuna's face flushed crimson; she hadn't expected Argo to speak so bluntly. Asuna waved her hands frantically, appearing extremely flustered, a stark contrast to her usual spirited and capable self. Beneath Asuna's strong exterior lay a vulnerable heart, a pure heart yearning for beautiful love.

"Hehe, then I don't want to be acknowledged."

Argo grinned and said.

Deep down, Argo actually envied Asuna. In Argo's view, Lin Yan suspiciously maintained a distance from everyone; no one could cross that chasm and reach the depths of Lin Yan's heart, his most authentic world.

But there was only one person.

The way Lin Yan looked at her was different.

That person is—

Asuna!

Argo also believes that the most beautiful sight is when the stunning Asuna stands next to the equally outstanding Lin Yan.

They are people of one world.

Asuna will become excellent, even more excellent, and eventually become someone worthy of Lin Yan.

"Please don't laugh at me, Miss Argo."

Asuna said shyly.

Argo, however, just kept smiling and didn't say anything.

at the same time.

Alone with himself, Lin Yan muttered to himself, "The Great New Year's Eve? I'm more used to calling it New Year's Eve than the Great New Year's Eve."

December 31st.

A traditional summer festival.

On this day, every household is always busy. Lin Yan was no exception. He was born in a coastal city in the north. It snows around New Year's Eve every year.

The heavy snow blanketed the world in a silvery white.

The filth and garbage were buried under the heavy snow, appearing exceptionally pure. The whole world seemed to have been woven into one shape. Lin Yan loved the world after a snowfall; he often strolled alone in the snow, especially the snowy scenery of his hometown.

Even on a patch of snow, there wasn't a single footprint.

"call--"

Lin Yan took a deep breath and looked at the dome above his head. It wasn't the real sky, but rather the bottom of the next level, a hundred meters above the ground, made of steel and rock.

He could no longer hear his mother's nagging here. Lin Yan gave a bitter smile. Humans are always like this; they only know how to cherish something after they've lost it.

Fifty-five days ago, before Kayaba Akihiko announced the start of the death game, Lin Yan arrived in this cruel world. In some ways, Lin Yan was lucky. At least he didn't face the threat of death; no one in this world could take his life.

Even Kayaba Akihiko.

[How long will you stay with me?]

Asuna's words suddenly lingered in Lin Yan's mind, reminding him of those who had been by her side, whether it was the seemingly aloof and arrogant Angel Yan, or Qi Lin who always thought of him, or others.

We'll meet again, won't we?

"Lin Yan, aren't you going to take a bath?"

Suddenly, Asuna appeared.

Lin Yan looked at Asuna, whose dark red hooded shawl accentuated her delicate skin, her leather skirt revealed her graceful figure, and her slightly damp chestnut hair cascaded down her back, shimmering in the sunlight.

What a beautiful painting.

"Where is Argo?"

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"She said she needs to go back to Mananarena Village first," Asuna said, while Lin Yan also noticed that Argo's health bar had disappeared.

"Ah."

Lin Yan nodded.

He knew that although Argo looked frail, she was actually a very opinionated and independent girl. This was one of her admirable qualities—she always managed to escape danger despite being alone—making her a good girl.

Lin Yan still admired Argo.

"It's time for us to take action."

Lin Yan's gaze turned north, where the giant tower in the labyrinth area, three kilometers away, was faintly visible. Asuna also gazed at the distant tower. No matter how pleasant their leisure time had been, they still had to face their destiny.

"Any news?"

Asuna asked.

"ALS has already held a strategy meeting to take down the floor boss. Those people are really... hehe..." Lin Yan chuckled.

Although ALS is considered one of the top guilds in SAO, such a reckless attack on the boss room is still a dangerous act. The best approach is for multiple guilds to cooperate. After all, at this time, the number of guild members is relatively small.

"The Aincrad Liberation Army has always been this reckless."

Asuna recalled her first encounter with the Eincrad Liberation Army, where they blindly attacked without regard for their leader's characteristics, resulting in heavy casualties.

As one of the two major guilds in the strategy group.

If the Eincrad Liberation Army suffers heavy casualties, it will be very disadvantageous for conquering SAO.

Moreover, Asuna is a girl who grew up in a good environment, and she is still very kind-hearted.

I do not want to see large-scale deaths.

"[The Aincrad Liberation Army (ALS)] is planning to abandon the New Year's Eve countdown party scheduled for tonight on Karluin Street and take on the floor boss alone?"

Asuna said through gritted teeth.

"ALS's actions were instigated by the mysterious PK group to which Morty belongs."

Lin Yan uttered another statement that shocked Asuna; it was indeed another act of incitement by the PK group. No matter how hard Asuna pondered it, she still couldn't understand the purpose of instigators like Morti who were driving the PK movement.

Aren't their sole purpose to conquer SAO?

So--

What's the point of killing other people?

Asuna really doesn't understand.

"Kizmare might have a solution..."

"not necessarily."

Lin Yan remained remarkably calm. Asuna, being a girl after all, was understandably flustered.

"The seahorse on the fourth level is already powerful enough."

Asuna looked at Lin Yan, swallowed hard, and said nervously, "If you hadn't been there, the situation would have been unimaginable. Many people would have died on the spot, and... even the entire army might have been wiped out."

"Then... the fifth level will be even more difficult. The actions of the Eingrand Liberation Army are nothing short of suicide."

Asuna felt a chill run down her spine at the thought.

Her body was even trembling slightly.

As a victim trapped in SAO, Asuna's goal, besides escaping SAO alive, is to reduce casualties.

"Lin Yan, do you know anything about this leader?"

Asuna looked at Lin Yan with some nervousness. Although she had witnessed Lin Yan's strength along the way, he was indeed the only person who could escape unscathed in all kinds of situations, and his strength was absolutely convincing.

but--

If Lin Yan is required to know everything, that would be a problem.

That would be asking too much of someone.

The person who knows SAO best should be Kayaba Akihiko.

However, Kayaba Akihiko will not step forward to offer them any assistance, nor will he reveal any information.

"Ah."