Super God: If I punch you, you will die

“We can’t compare to him. He’s not human, he’s a god!” Goddess Asuna said to Lin Yan without any hesitation.

She stretched and looked around.

“This place is truly astonishing,” Asuna said, pointing to the distant stone walls, which were jagged and barren, devoid of any vegetation.

The sunlight poured down, casting a warm hue on the skin.

It looks even more desolate.

The distant sky was completely visible, and Asuna looked at the gray sky and earth, feeling incredibly depressed.

"At the center of the enormous labyrinth lies the secret weapon development facility of an ancient kingdom; the labyrinth appears to have been built to prevent intrusion."

Argo muttered to himself.

“This is truly terrifying, but we must overcome it.” Argo said, pulling out a key.

"However, it's not difficult for us, since I obtained this crucial key by chance."

She giggled.

Asuna was not only surprised, but also very envious. She wanted to be able to do the same, to be able to play a crucial role at critical moments.

I must become stronger.

This thought became incredibly strong in Asuna's heart.

"Let's go, Argo, it's up to you now."

Lin Yan smiled and said to Argo, and Argo also smiled brightly.

Argo inserted the key into the stone wall, and the wall opened with a click. A series of interlocking, recessed stones extended to the top of the wall, forming a ladder-like structure.

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"It's really amazing."

Asuna exclaimed in amazement.

This staircase is entirely carved into the rock face, meaning that one side of it is a bottomless abyss, where one misstep could lead to eternal regret.

It would definitely be smashed to pieces.

Most people, upon seeing these steps, would feel a chill run down their spines, let alone have the courage to step on them. Some timid people would be so frightened that they would tremble on the spot, and might even lose the ability to stand or walk.

"Argo, are you afraid of heights?"

Asuna asked considerately.

Argo's eyes, however, revealed an excited expression. She seemed not to have heard Asuna's words clearly and turned to look at her.

"what?"

"nothing.".

Asuna was once again amazed by Argo's adaptability. Although there are many sources of damage in SAO, everyone agrees that the most terrifying is fall damage.

Shortly after Kayaba Akihiko declared SAO to be a death game, someone died by falling from a great height.

This casts a shadow over all the survivors of SAO.

"The estimated height is twenty meters. If someone falls, they will die instantly. This is especially true for low-level players. However, the team leader should be fine."

Argo said with a grin.

There was not a trace of fear.

Twenty meters is more than six stories high, which is enough to kill a person if the floor is three meters high.

This leg of the journey ended without any major incidents.

Argo exclaimed in amazement.

"This maze is truly enormous; I've never seen anything like it."

This is a maze with a radius of 500 meters, making it arguably the largest maze ever built.

Compared to the beta era, there have been subtle changes.

Lin Yan looked at the giant tower standing in the center of the huge maze.

Generally speaking, maze towers are hundreds of meters high, but their shapes are not consistent; some are cylindrical, and some are corner pillars.

The fifth level of the maze is cylindrical, with a width to height ratio of approximately one to three.

"That must be the entrance to the maze, right?"

Argo asked, pointing to the imposing gate in the distance.

"Ah."

Asuna was also somewhat excited.

Following the path carved into the stone wall, we soon reached the boundary between the road and the labyrinthine tower, where a small watchtower stood.

"Let's take a short break."

Asuna suggested, and Lin Yan nodded. Then Asuna took out a carefully made dessert from her inventory.

"Would you like to try my cooking, Miss Argo?"

That's a sandwich cake, the only specialty of Mananarena Village, but it's still difficult for ordinary players to taste.

Argo saw it immediately.

"This is the menu of the hidden café. I didn't expect Asuna to have prepared this. This trip was definitely worthwhile."

Argo was incredibly excited as he savored the delicious food.

"It's so delicious."

Lin Yan also savored the food slowly and deliberately.

“With such excellent culinary skills, Asuna will definitely be a perfect bride,” Argo suddenly said.

Asuna glanced at Lin Yan, her face flushed.

"Yeah?".

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"Of course, I'm quite confident in my judgment of people."

Argo has always been a loner, seemingly eccentric and unconventional, but in reality, she has always borne various pressures and loneliness alone. She's not much different from any other girl, and she too once hoped for a wonderful encounter.

They were rescued, cared for, and looked after.

When Argo saw Asuna's eyes, and the way she looked at Lin Yan, he suddenly realized that this dazzling, universally admired goddess was nothing more than a nervous, shy girl in front of the person she liked.

Especially when Asuna stood beside Lin Yan—

She realized for the first time what a perfect couple meant.

What does it mean to be a match made in heaven?

Argo sincerely wishes Asuna well.

"Well, thank you."

Asuna stole a glance at Lin Yan, her face flushing even more. She seemed unaware that every time she looked at Lin Yan…

Those bright, sparkling eyes were like glittering jewels.

Full of happiness.

"The boss on the fifth floor is probably the most powerful floor boss so far."

Asuna seemed to be deliberately changing the subject, and she muttered to herself.

Argo nodded.

I agree.

"really."

She looked at Lin Yan. But Lin Yan's smile was inscrutable. His arrival in this world was purely accidental, and he absolutely did not have the saintly idea of ​​"saving all the players imprisoned in SAO".

But thinking about it carefully, it seems like I haven't received any sign-in tasks for a long time.

As this thought flashed through Lin Yan's mind, he heard the familiar voice of the system.

[Ding, host's will detected, check-in task generated.]

[Ding! Please check in at the boss's room on the fifth floor. You have 60 seconds to check in. If you leave the boss's room within 60 seconds, the mission will be considered a failure. There is no penalty for mission failure. Successfully checking in will grant you one chance to win a prize.]

"It's been a long time."

Lin Yan's lips curled into a wicked smile as he muttered to himself.

"what?"

Argo looked at Lin Yan with some confusion.

"It's nothing. No matter how powerful the leader is, we can definitely defeat him. There's no doubt about that, is there?"

Asuna gently took Lin Yan's hand, and their eyes met. Her clear eyes reflected in Lin Yan's.

Although she maintained her usual indifferent and nonchalant expression, Asuna sensed Lin Yan's promise and an unparalleled sense of security.

This is something no one else can give her.

In this world, in SAO, Asuna trusts Lin Yan the most, without exception.

"I believe in you too, no matter when or where. As long as I'm with you, I don't care where we are."

"Cough cough."

Argo coughed a few times, somewhat embarrassed, before Asuna blushed and released Lin Yan's hand.

The three of them looked at each other.

Everyone wore a calm smile; this was nothing like a team about to enter the maze. It was a testament to their mutual trust.

Lin Yan stepped forward, pushed open the steel door, and entered the giant tower in the maze area.

"Okay, let's go."

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"set off!"

Argo and Asuna shouted at the same time.

This was both a ritual and a way to boost their morale. They clenched their fists and raised them above their heads, knowing there was no turning back once they took this step. The two were fully prepared; even if this journey was a one-way trip, it would be a decision they would never regret.

"Fight for freedom."

Argo was exceptionally excited.

Excitement shone in her eyes, and she radiated an unprecedented energy as she strode forward, following behind Lin Yan. For Argo, always a lone wolf, this was the first time he felt such a glorious sense of mission.

as well as--

An unprecedented sense of security.

Meanwhile, Argo had never truly understood the man before him. He was the 'Man in Black,' a household name in SAO. He had not only defeated the bosses of the first and second floors but had also punished the Orange Guild, those wicked bastards.

It can be said that he was the embodiment of justice.

Argo got goosebumps just thinking about it.

If we put ourselves in their shoes...

She, Argo, is placed under such reverence and expectation; whether she will be crushed by such pressure is uncertain. Someone once said, 'With great power comes great responsibility.' But not all capable people possess the corresponding resilience to withstand pressure."

Once crushed, it's all over.

"Roar--"

The roar was deafening.

At that moment, a small stone giant came charging towards them, its hard body gleaming with an obsidian-like light.