Chapter 46: Humanoid Boss
"Yo! Kirito! Klein was the first to notice the arrival of the Black Cat Group on a moonlit night, and greeted Kirito excitedly: "It's very early today!" β
"Ah, it's all from someone. What is the plan of the day lies in the morning, and we must make full use of the time in the morning. As he spoke, Kirito glanced at Xu Qingsheng out of the corner of his eye.
"Ahaha! It's a nice day! Xu Qingsheng was unconscious, staring at the ceiling of the conference room and said.
"Welcome!" Diabel, as the host, stood up and said, "Since you're here, you might as well sit down and wait for the others." β
"Yes, Kirito! Come and sit with me! Klein put his arm around Kirito's shoulders and pulled Kirito aside: "It's been a long time since we've had a good get-together together, why don't we go out for a drink together after the boss!" β
"If you drink, forget it, I'm not yet 20 years old."
"There's no one here to take care of, and it's just the wine in the game, it's okay!" Klein didn't give up and continued to persuade.
"Still don't. But it's okay to get together together. "Kirito's legal awareness is still okay. Even in the game, I resolutely do not drink alcohol.
"Alright! But it's a pity, the wine in this world is super delicious~ It's a taste that can't be drunk outside! Really not trying? β
The corners of Kirito's mouth twitched: "I really want to try it when you say it." But it still doesn't work, I just drink juice. β
"Okay." Klein finally gave up the topic and said to Kirito instead, "Speaking of which, you were really good yesterday!" β
"Huh? Did you ...... yesterday?"
"Yes! Yesterday I was also lucky enough to see your duel with Xu Qingsheng, wow! It's really cool! Klein looked adoring, and he didn't know whether he was worshipping Kirito or Xu Qingsheng.
But Kirito thinks it probably won't be him. No matter how you look at yesterday's scene, I was pressed and beaten by Xu Qingsheng, and I was forced to admit defeat in the end.
"But Kirito, don't be discouraged!" Klein patted Kirito on the shoulder with his big hand and said, "You're now known as the number one player!" β
"Player first? How could it be! Kirito looked incredulous. What are you kidding, obviously he lost to Xu Qingsheng yesterday.
Thinking of Xu Qingsheng, Kirito couldn't help but look over.
Klein also saw Xu Qingsheng following Kirito's gaze, so he explained to Kirito: "That's right, it's the first player!" As for Xu Qingsheng......"
Klein leaned closer to Kirito and whispered, "In private, players don't treat him as a human being anymore. It's a completely humanoid boss. β
"Poof-ha!" Kirito couldn't hold back and laughed.
"Huh?" Xu Qingsheng heard Kirito's laughter and couldn't help but turn his head to look. As a result, I saw that Kirito was also looking at himself.
Isn't this kid stupid? Look at me silly and happy? Xu Qingsheng was a little inexplicable, and he didn't understand why Kirito was laughing at all.
Just when a few people were chatting, the members of the strategy team arrived one after another.
"The people have arrived! Then let's start the strategy meeting on the 50th floor! It was still Diabel who came to read the clichΓ© opening sentence, but I have to say that saying it before every meeting would feel a bit ritualistic.
The scene fell silent in an instant.
"The boss on floor 50 has no useful intel on it." Diabel said in a deep voice.
"What! How can I get a strategy if I don't have intelligence? β
"The person in charge of testing the boss's intelligence!"
"Why is there no information?"
"Be quiet!" Diabel ignored the players' questions and continued: "The tragedy on the 25th floor must still have some impressions. β
The atmosphere instantly fell silent. It can be said that the 25th floor buried the entire army's upper echelons due to the invalidity of the crystal, making the guild that was originally ranked second directly fall out of the top five, and it was not until recently that Heathcliff took over the army.
"According to my guess, the 50th floor is probably also a crystal invalidation area. So, in order to avoid unnecessary sacrifices, I decided to go straight to the boss. β
The players remained silent.
If it's really like Diabel said, the 50th floor is a crystal void zone, then it's really troublesome.
The players of the strategy group are also afraid of death, if it is a normal area, if the boss is too late to dodge, you can also use the teleportation crystal to transfer. But in the crystal invalidation area, a mistake will face the end of being killed in seconds. How many people dare to say that they can't make mistakes?
"I don't think there's anything to worry about when it comes to crystal invalidity." At the critical moment, it was Xu Qingsheng who stood up and broke the silence.
"What about invalidity, it was originally meant to kill the boss, effective or ineffective, just kill the boss!"
Everyone's hearts twitched: You said it easily, you are a humanoid boss, we are not! Maybe the boss won't be able to beat you!
But when you think about it, it's the same thing. The humanoid boss is still here, and it shouldn't be too dangerous to be careful to avoid the boss skills.
"Yes, guys! Think about our purpose, what are we coming together for, why are we desperately attacking bosses, desperately leveling up? Isn't it just that you want to clear the customs as soon as possible and lead everyone out early! Diabel continued to cheer the players on: "Isn't it just a boss that makes us not have the courage to face it!" Take up the weapons in your hands and tell me, are you afraid! β
"Don't be afraid!"
Everyone was also enthusiastic by Diabel's words. Isn't it just a boss? What are you afraid of! Just do it!
"Let's go!"
"Whew!"
Seeing the players rushing out of the conference room like chicken blood, Xu Qingsheng smiled helplessly. It's really not a loss to save Diabel in the first place, this kid is too good at fooling. A few words of effort inspired the players' fighting spirit.
But that's not enough! Xu Qingsheng sighed silently. The boss on the 50th floor is not something that these people can defeat by relying on blood, the key is still up to Heathcliff.
Heathcliff seemed to sense Xu Qingsheng's gaze and turned his head to look. Seeing that Xu Qingsheng's expression was a little solemn, Heathcliff smiled slightly, shook the shield in his hand, and signaled that he knew what to do.
At this moment, Xu Qingsheng finally put his mind at ease.
To be reasonable, Heatscliff is not at all set up such an extreme death penalty for killing people. He just wants players to take the world of SAO seriously.
However, after Xu Qingsheng came into contact with Heathcliff, he felt that there should be another purpose: to find someone to play games with him.
After all, I am a developer of SAO, and I must also like to play games. Presumably, Heathcliff himself knows that after imprisoning the player, once the players successfully clear the level, the entire Axis Grant will cease to exist. No player will show up, and the only thing left is him, the developer, who exists alone in the SAO network.
Therefore, presumably Heathcliff will cherish this time of being able to fight with the players even more.