Chapter 87: The Day of the Duel

"It's about the duel between you and the head of the regiment in five days!"

Looking at Lu Qing, Asuna's face was full of anxiety and puzzlement.

Asuna really didn't understand why the two had suddenly duel.

Is there any grudge between the two?

Asuna didn't know, but from a daily point of view, although Lu Qing didn't want to see Heathcliff, he didn't have the idea of a duel.

Although duels are not uncommon, you also have to see who is dueling.

A 'Grim Reaper'!

A Heathcliff!

The two of them are superstars in SAO, will the impact of the duel between the two be small?

The answer is of course not.

"So you're talking about this!"

Hearing this, Lu Qing's face showed a hint of abruptness, and he looked at Asuna with a smile and said:

"What's all the fuss about, look at your anxious look, what, are you afraid that I will lose or are you worried that Heathcliff will lose!"

When he said this, Lu Qing's tone was very flat, and there was even a hint of joke!

“……”

Sure enough, Asuna's breath stagnated, and she looked at Lu Qing with helplessness.

"What are you talking about, I'm not worried about who else you can worry about!"

Very helpless in her heart, Asuna couldn't help but put her hands on her hips, stared at Lu Qing with big eyes and snorted a little angrily: "It's just that on the other side is the head of the regiment who treats me well, you suddenly have to duel, I have to figure out the reason!" ”

Saying that, Asuna couldn't help but roll her eyes at Lu Qing, and suddenly had an urge to pinch Lu Qing hard to let Lu Qing know the consequences of talking nonsense.

If it weren't for the fact that the two were going to have a 'duel' instead of a 'fight', Asuna's reaction at this time would have been a different story entirely.

The words duel and sparring have different meanings.

A duel is a one-on-one competition between two parties under the watchful eye of a notary, and generally refers to a life-and-death battle between two people.

The competition generally refers to the academic or technical discussion and competition between two people.

Although they are all competitions, the meaning is far different.

If Lu Qing was just sparring with Heathcliff, Asuna wouldn't have any worries at all, and even had some expectations.

After all, in Asuna's cognition, her own Lu Qing is the strongest, and the head of the group, Heathcliff, is also a much stronger person than herself.

If the two can compete to see who is more powerful, Asuna will naturally look forward to it.

But now that the two are going to duel, and the duel is only for victory or defeat, Asuna will naturally be worried!

Although in her heart, Asuna is more inclined to Lu Qing, and she also thinks that Lu Qing is more powerful.

But Heathcliff can be famous in SAO, and naturally he is not a vegetarian.

Coupled with the fact that Heathcliff also has the grace of knowing herself, Asuna naturally does not want the two to duel.

"Okay, okay!"

Seeing Asuna glaring at herself with some anger, Lu Qing also knew that she had said the wrong thing, so she smiled and hurriedly said:

"Don't worry, Asuna, I assure you that I will be the one who will win in the end!"

Saying that, a gleam flashed in Lu Qing's eyes, and he clenched his fists, his face was full of confidence.

"And ......"

Lu Qing also knew what Asuna was thinking, so after a pause, he continued: "There is naturally a very important reason why I want to duel with Heathcliff, and even let the entire SAO players watch the battle. ”

"As for the reason, you will know when the time comes, and it is not time to say it yet!"

"Believe it!"

When the words fell, Lu Qing looked at Asuna with a sincere face, hoping that Asuna would not ask any more.

Because Lu Qing was afraid that if Asuna asked again, he would not be able to help but tell Hizcliffe's true identity now.

“……”

Seeing Lu Qing looking at herself with a sincere face, having been with Lu Qing for so long, Asuna naturally understood Lu Qing's thoughts and put down her hands on her waist.

Bow your head slightly and fall into deep thought.

After a while, Asuna looked at Lu Qing and said with a serious expression:

"I believe in you!"

After finishing speaking, Asuna glanced at Lu Qing deeply, since Lu Qing told herself now, she must have her own plans.

The empathetic Asuna naturally wouldn't continue to ask.

Asuna didn't even want to say anything else, and at this point, a sentence I believe in you would be enough.

"Hmm!"

Hearing Asuna's answer, Lu Qing was also a little moved in his heart, thinking of the duel in a few days, and the things he would face after that, he couldn't help but feel a little dignified.

Taking a deep breath, Lu Qing changed his mood, the smile on his face disappeared, looked at Asuna's jewel-like light brown eyes, and asked softly:

"Asuna, do you have an answer now?"

“……”

Hearing Lu Qing's inquiry, Asuna's expression changed slightly, the expression on her face became a little complicated, and her eyes flickered a little when she looked at Lu Qing.

In an instant, the atmosphere around me became a little oppressive!

Seeing that Asuna didn't answer, Lu Qing felt a little sour in her heart, pulled the corners of her mouth, squeezed out a hearty smile on her face and said:

"It's okay, there's still time, you think about it slowly, don't worry!"

Although he was laughing, everyone could see the bitterness in his smile.

"Hmm!"

Asuna naturally found out, but at this time her heart was still complicated, so she could only hang her head slightly and respond silently.

After a while

Asuna's soft voice rang out again:

"Lu Jun, thank you!"

"Hehe......"

Hearing Asuna's thanks, Lu Qing didn't understand what Asuna meant, so she could only respond with a slight smile.

It's just a little awkward.

Thank you, why thank yourself?

Is it to thank yourself for your time in SAO?

Lu Qing didn't know, but thinking of this possibility, Lu Qing felt extremely lost and bitter in his heart, and even had an urge to vent.

But now it's just speculation, so Lu Qing controlled his emotions very well.

At the last moment when the results do not appear, anything is possible!

Tick!

Tick!

Tick!

The invisible clock turns its hands, and the crisp sound reverberates silently in everyone's heart, announcing that time is quietly slipping away.

The time finally came five days later

On this day, the atmosphere of the entire SAO seemed to be filled with excitement.

Especially on the seventy-fifth floor of 'Corinia', countless players are rushing in the direction of the gladiatorial arena!

These people have only one purpose, and that is to watch the battle!

The battle of the Grim Reaper with the strongest man!

The huge gladiatorial arena that could hold thousands of people was packed with players, and almost ninety percent of the remaining players in the entire SAO came here.

So far, there are more than 6,000 players alive in SAO!

From this, you can imagine how many players are present!

In the center of the gladiatorial arena, two figures in the huge clearing looked at each other from a distance of nearly ten meters.

One was dressed in a black shirt, black trousers, black boots, a black silver-trimmed coat, and a delicate sword behind him.

A man dressed in red and white knight-style armor held a large silver-white shield in his left hand, and a long sword inside, on which there was a large red cross, which looked like a long sword.

'Grim Reaper' Lu Qing VS 'The Strongest Man' Heathcliff!