After all, girls with Asuna's looks are a rare breed, so how could those otaku who fantasize about goddesses not be envious?

"Yes, that's true. I'll explain it to you in detail after we've finalized the tactics, and you'll understand then. In fact, although there are countless variations, they all follow the same principles. As long as you grasp them, there are still patterns to follow."

Lin Yan said in a calm voice.

Besides admiring Lin Yan's strength, Asuna admired him most for his courage in the face of danger and the personal charm he exuded.

Asuna looked up at the sky.

The sky was shrouded in smog, and there wasn't a single star.

Actually, that was just...

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It was just an upper and lower layer made of stone and iron. She shook her head and muttered to herself in confusion.

"Is this the kind of world Kayaba Akihiko wanted to create? A world fraught with danger, filled with fear, darkness, and death."

bloody.

despair.

lonely.

dark.

SAO players, whether brave or timid; whether open-minded or gloomy; whether sharp-minded or careless... all have experienced what it means to be in hell on earth.

"That guy is probably watching all this with a lewd grin on his face."

Lin Yan said with a wicked smile.

He was actually certain.

Kayaba Akihiko constructed such a grand world and created a death game. Why would he miss such a good show? He must be watching from somewhere... as a player.

Asuna silently walked to Lin Yan's side and sat on the sofa next to him.

She nestled against Lin Yan's shoulder.

"Let me rest my shoulder for a bit."

The simulated body temperature transmitted to the skin is ridiculously indistinguishable from real-world skin-to-skin contact.

It was late April 2020. Time flies, and two years have passed in the blink of an eye.

Rescue?

Lin Yan knew that was unreliable.

However, there are still some stubborn people who are waiting for external help.

The next morning.

The morning mist enveloped the entire street. Sunlight streamed in, bathing the whole area in a lemon-yellow hue.

It does add a touch of fantasy.

Asuna pushed open the door and saw Lin Yan coming out of the guest room. She blushed slightly and greeted him.

"Good morning."

"morning."

Lin Yan yawned lazily and stretched.

"It must be late autumn by now, the 'White Ash Moon' in the Aincrad calendar. It's quite chilly wearing only light clothing."

Do you want me to prepare clothes for you? Actually, my tailoring skills are quite good.

Asuna blurted out a sentence.

She was somewhat apprehensive.

But then she saw Lin Yan smile and say, "Then I'll leave it to you, the all-powerful goddess Asuna, who is also a master chef and a master tailor."

Asuna nodded in relief.

"Ah."

In fact, if it weren't for the "forced wake-up alarm" waking Lin Yan up, he would have been able to sleep until sunset.

However, by the time Lin Yan had finished eating the breakfast Asuna had prepared and was satisfied, it was already fifty minutes later when he went out.

As soon as you go out.

Lin Yan noticed a man's figure on the street. That man was none other than Kradir of the Blood Oath Knights.

He frowned.

He looked bitter and resentful.

Asuna glanced at Lin Yan and muttered softly, "This person is Kradir of the Knights of the Blood Oath. When he was bothering me, the Knights of the Blood Oath was just a small organization. Now, it is said that it has grown to an unimaginable size."

"That's really great, having such an excellent guild 'relentlessly pursuing' you..."

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"No, it's a very warm invitation."

Lin Yan said jokingly.

"It's just relentless pursuit."

Asuna corrected her.

She was usually quite mild-mannered, but even she couldn't help feeling a bit angry at such a shameless person. Besides, neither she nor Lin Yan were wearing black cloaks today; walking together like this, whether amidst beautiful or ordinary scenery, didn't it all seem...

Does it feel like a date?

When Kradil emerged from the transfer door and saw Asuna hiding behind me, the wrinkles already etched between his brows and nose deepened even more. Although he probably wasn't very old, only in his early twenties, those wrinkles made him look exceptionally old. He gritted his teeth and spoke with a look of deep resentment:

Asuna even imagined that when people around her saw her with Lin Yan, they would think of them as a happy young couple.

Of course, this is mainly because Asuna is also well-known.

In addition, not many people know that Asuna and Lin Yan are the two men in black, which is also due to certain considerations.

"A... Lady Asuna, please wait."

The shrill voice sounded somewhat ambiguous.

And it was extremely jarring.

His face was smooth and fair, with sharp, cold features.

Thick eyebrows arched slightly in a rebellious manner, and beneath long, slightly curled eyelashes, dark and deep icy eyes appeared wild and unrestrained.

Alluring and seductive.

A straight, prominent nose, and lips as pink as rose petals.

His three-dimensional features were as handsome as if carved by a knife, and his whole person exuded a kingly aura that could shake the world.

A wicked yet handsome face now held a wanton and unrestrained smile.

With Lin Yan's looks, he would definitely attract a lot of attention if he just strolled around the street; that's become commonplace.

What's more, Asuna is by his side.

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.

Simple clothes.

It accentuates her slender and graceful figure.

The snow lotus root's soft, jade-like texture, its gracefully rounded, slender legs, and its delicate, smooth, icy skin and jade-like bones.

She was truly graceful and elegant.

What a beautiful scene!

The two of them together are like a perfect couple, making everyone envious.

Kradel's eyes flashed with a hint of sclera. "Lady Asuna, our guild leader is still full of sincerity this time. If we hadn't joined back then because of the strength of the Knights of the Blood Oath... we would be the most promising guild right now."

He glanced at it sideways.

"Instead of following someone of unknown origin, why not join our guild? Would you like to consider it, Lady Asuna?"

"Of course, that man in black's strength truly makes me... feel inferior. However, he wasn't without you; he might be with other girls..."

Kradir grinned lewdly.

His implication was clear to everyone: Sima Zhao's intentions were as obvious as day.

"What if I say no?"

Asuna spoke in an icy tone, like a beautiful flower standing proudly in the snow, refusing to yield to anyone.

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Asuna's eyes were sharp.

Like a sharp blade.

It makes one's heart skip a beat.

Is this what they call a dashing and beautiful woman?

At this moment, more and more people gathered. Those who were passing by saw Lin Yan and Asuna, and then saw Kradir who had come to cause trouble. Especially since Kradir represented the 'Knights of the Blood Oath', they couldn't help but come over to join in the fun.

"Asuna is so beautiful."

"As expected of our SAO's number one goddess."

"Wasn't it rumored that Asuna was getting close to the man in black? Why is she with such a handsome young man now?"

"You just don't understand, do you? The man in black has strength, but this... this pretty boy's face also has strength!"

"What a handsome young man."

"No matter how handsome he is, he won't even glance at us. The goddess Asuna is right next to him."

"makes sense."

"I'm so envious, they're such a perfect couple."

"They are such a perfect match."

Everyone was whispering among themselves, and some people expressed their opinions about Kradir, but they all unanimously condemned him.

"What's wrong with the Knights of the Blood Oath? Would the Knights of the Blood Oath dare to offend the men in black?"

"That's right, the man in black is currently SAO's No. 1, no one can beat him..."

"It's said that ever since the 'Knights of the Blood Oath' were repeatedly outmaneuvered by the black-clad hero, they've even offered to cooperate with him?"

"Isn't that a compromise?"

What can you do if you don't compromise?

……

The people were talking, and their words reached Kradir's ears without fail. His eyes gleamed with malice, and he wished he could sew their mouths shut. In Kradir's eyes, they were a bunch of ignorant people; they looked foolish, stupid, and utterly ignorant.

Moreover, Kradir had his own agenda.

"This is our commander's instruction."

"I emphasize," Cladier stressed.

In SAO, besides Lin Yan, the most famous person right now is Heathcliff of the 'Knights of the Blood Oath'. His true identity is actually—

Kayaba Akihiko.

Akihiko Kayaba was the designer of the foundation of NERvGear and the SAO game.

The mastermind behind the deaths of 4000 people in the inescapable SAO, a figure like a hidden hand. He is world-renowned as a quantum physicist and genius game designer, but rarely appears in the media. He was once admired by Kirito, and in a magazine Kirito saw, Kayaba Akihiko said, "This game is no joke."

On the first day of SAO's official operation, he kidnapped 10,000 players and made them prisoners of NERvGear, claiming that "he created this world just to watch" and announced that SAO would become a death game.

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