On December 10, 2022, the day the raider began, the area around the second layer of the labyrinth area, the monsters were undergoing a major purge.

As hundreds of players march in the direction of the boss room, it can be said that everywhere they go is strange.

It's just that in the end, the bull-headed strong men who entered and broke through the philosophical atmosphere came to the waiting area in front of the boss room, and there were only 8 squads, exactly 48 people.

On the one hand, this is because the system has set a team limit of 48 people, and on the other hand, because most of the players who are not strong enough or are not ready to join the strategy choose to stay in the peripheral area, fighting monsters while waiting for the final result.

But since there are 48 people, the success of the boss strategy is already very good.

After all, judging from the equipment and momentum of this group of people, they will never be novices, they should all be elites or high-level members of each group.

……

"Everyone! My name is Diaberu, and thanks to everyone's attention in the previous raids on "FieldBoss", I was fortunate enough to be the commander of "Raid" this time, and I am very grateful! ”

Not far from the front of the boss room, Mr. Knight, with a serious expression, walked in front of the crowd and first humbly, and then began to cheer up the momentum before the battle.

As for the "FieldBoss" he mentioned, it should exist on every floor, similar to the monsters in the middle boss, and only after conquering them can you continue to advance in the maze area.

Presumably he can become the commander of this raid, and that battle is indispensable.

According to what Yuki learned from an informant, the first layer now has two large groups that can form major decisions that affect the player.

The first group to appear is the group whose purpose is to save everyone from clearing the game, the "Ayngrunt Liberation Team", collectively referred to as the "Army", that is, the group standing on the right side of the squad that is already dressed in uniform in uniform.

Then there is the team led by Diaberu, who is the first to gather players to fight together in the form of regular guild management, and is recognized by many players, calling himself a "knight".

That is, the person in front of them who is speaking.

It is estimated that when they reach the third layer, they will immediately establish a guild.

As for the remaining teams, they are probably the front-line players who formed a team to participate in the raiders, just like Yuki and others.

In order to recruit more talents, and at the same time to motivate more players to participate in the strategy, Diaberu decided not to make all the members their people after deliberation, and at the same time personally went into battle to direct the strategy this time.

It would be even better if you could find the strong person who has conquered the first layer in this strategy.

“…… Now, I think everyone and my companions in the liberation team should know each other, so could you please briefly introduce yourself, after all, you are about to become a companion entrusted with your life. ”

In a tone like a spring breeze, I have to say that this person does have a unique personal charm as a leader.

"Oh! My name is Klein! I should be the captain of this team! ”

The first to raise his right arm, the imposing uncle-faced player heartily introduced himself and his teammates.

This guy with a turban can't help but give Yuki a second look, because in his memory, he can be regarded as a character with a name and a surname.

And it seems that he and his teammates have become accustomed to the game, and they are worthy of game fanatics.

"Yes, Mr. Klein! What about the two of you? ”

Smiling in response, Diaberu looked at the rest of the team one by one, and soon it was Yuki's turn to stand at the end.

"Forehead ......"

Looking at the cloaked mysterious people in front of him with some distress, Diaberu touched the back of his head.

This group of people must be here to make trouble......

"Excuse me......"

Sorting out his words, Mr. Knight was about to persuade them to quit when the figure at the head lifted his cloak first, and then the people behind him also revealed their true colors one by one.

“——！！”

"Female!?" "Hey, how come there are still children!?" "Female player?!" "Really?!"

Surprises followed, and everyone looked at Yuki and them, who had taken off their hoods.

"You are ——!"

There was a look of surprise in her eyes, wasn't this black-haired girl the one who duel with the Tooth King before?!

"It's been a few days, Mr. Knight, we also want to participate in this boss's strategy, no problem, right?"

“……”

Glancing at the female players behind Yuki, Diaberu's eyes were visibly hesitant.

There are few female players, and there are even fewer powerful female players, to say that these six people are all strong, Diabelu doesn't believe it, but to give up the master of Yuki, Mr. Knight is also reluctant.

In the previous battle, he was one of the few people who could see something unusual.

With that kind of strength, it's no problem to say that one person tops an ordinary team.

“…… I understand. ”

After a few struggles, under the puzzled gaze of his companions, Diaberu nodded.

"However, I hope you can understand that once the strategy starts, we can't divide the personnel to protect your players, I hope you can remember."

He said this sentence to Yuki, and it also showed that he agreed to it because he recognized Yuki's strength, and if an accident happened, please solve it yourself.

Although Mr. Knight preferred that Yuki's teammates would stay outside, the black-haired girl was resolute and had to give up.

"Of course! Once the strategy begins, you'll understand that we don't need your protection. ”

After grinning, Yuki turned his head and made a 'V' gesture to his companions.

With a noncommittal wry smile, Mr. Knight's expression became serious again.

"Guys, I won't say anything superfluous."

Pressing his chest, Diaberu said heavily.

"Live! Then beat the game! ”

"Oh!!!!"

The momentum was high again.

Although there were six more girls in the team, since the commander agreed, it was inconvenient for them to refute this face.

Besides, most people haven't experienced the first layer of bosses, so they think that since this game has 100 floors, it will definitely not be too difficult to have the first few layers of game inertia.

In this case, maybe it's good to behave in front of the girl, right?

It was only very soon that this idea of theirs was completely shattered.

……

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"Enough, enough. I'm quitting, I'm going back! ”

After exiting the boss room before the strategy began, everyone fell silent. It wasn't until a player on a team screamed that the slump was broken.

As for the reason, it is naturally because of the scene that everyone saw when they opened the door.

I thought they should be the first team to launch a strategy against the boss, but I didn't expect that there was already a team that preempted them for a strategy.

When you open the door of the boss, you will see a mess and scattered weapons all over the ground, and a player who will be lifted up by the Taurus monster boss at the end.

The desperate look, the heaviness of disappearing into pieces, and the monster's bloody smile at the end were deeply imprinted in everyone's minds.

"Wait!"

“……”

Failing to hold back the first team to leave, Diabelu lowered his hand in frustration.

Now that we have the first one, the second one is the next, and the third one......

……

"Looks like you're in trouble with your strategy."

Shortly after the first team left, when everyone thought that today's strategy had failed, a calm and heavy male voice rang out from the entrance of the waiting area.

（——！！！！ ）

"It's late, no, or is it just right......"

Walking in front of everyone with his team, the man smiled confidently.

（…… ）

(Heathcliff...... No, are you ready to enter so early, Akihiko Kayaba! ）

(And ...... ）

(Why is this guy on his team!) ）

Yuki is not the only one who surprises him.

The good-looking young man standing in the team of confident men was an acquaintance of several players present.