The labyrinth area of the twentieth floor is made up of several different complex forest paths, each of which is home to different monsters, and anyone who enters it will be attacked by them.

It took about four woods to get from the labyrinth area to the boss room, which was surrounded by a rock barrier, and now Natsume knew that he had entered the first woods labyrinth.

There was a slight sound of wind all around, and the wind that used to travel through the forest seemed to be blocked by a wall somewhere, so there was almost no wind here.

But that's good, the smell of humans will attract those monsters to attack, especially the ones with a strong sense of territory, I am afraid that they will quickly attack them.

Natsume saw that the two people next to him were a little nervous, and the two female swordsmen didn't seem to be able to adapt to the situation.

"It's fine."

Wielding the long sword in his hand, they didn't know the name of the sword yet, so Natsume placed it on his shoulder and scanned his gaze around

"This sword, called the Sword of Victory of the Oath, will bring victory to both the sword-bearer and his companions, so be understood."

"It's amazing, I learned it in school, the sword in the lake owned by King Arthur in the epic."

Some people will understand [Sword of Oath Victory] as a sword in the stone, but there is a huge difference between the sword in the stone and the sword in the lake.

The Sword in the Lake is a sword obtained by Merlin guiding King Arthur to the Lake of Fairies after the Sword in the Stone was broken, and has the alias [Broken Steel Sword], which means to cut off all things of steel.

A sword in the lake?

On one side, Yali, who was holding a single-edged sword, also moved over from that side.

Observing her surroundings, she took a moment to observe Natsume's weapons, delicate patterns, and smooth blades. The hilt fits into the palm of the hand to increase adaptability. The double-sided blade, which is neither long nor wide, provides a good slash action. Both defense and attack are well suited.

If you are flexible enough, you can definitely use it to the limit and defeat high-level monsters.

SAO is similar to other virtual games, with attributes such as STR strength, AGI agility, INT physique, and dexterity, so a good weapon needs a player who can use it perfectly.

Natsume doesn't think he's using it perfectly, after all, even the STR value has just reached the requirements, but if you have to fight other players and monsters, Natsume doesn't think she will lose easily.

The voices of the three were heard. Kerry, who walked at the forefront, struck the shield in his left hand with a broadsword.

"The chat is coming to an end, and we're about to get to the center of this area, where there are a lot of monsters."

"Talk to me somewhat!"

Next to him, the spearman Celit said, holding the handle of the gun tightly, he did not relax his vigilance around him.

It is surrounded by a green forest, and from time to time there are animals that wander through the forest, and the large monster has not been seen once until now.

"Where did you get that sword?"

Walking on the left side of Natsume, the big pupils exuded a deep interest.

Seeing Yali asking about this, Kazuha didn't know how to answer.

The easiest way to do this is to say it's your own bug. But that would be a lot of trouble.

Therefore, I have not been added as friends with them until now. Just a simple promise to act with them.

Natsume casually found a lucky reason to prevaricate, and Yari, who didn't have the slightest intention of asking, nodded and threw herself into the defense.

The team was leading the way to the forest road on the left, and Natsume reached out to stop Sakurami from taking a step in that direction.

"Let them stop."

"What's wrong?"

"Here we are."

Aside from the fact that the road was a dead end in Natsume's memory, figures began to flicker in the surrounding woods.

Not a player, but a simple monster.

Everyone gathered around, and Natsume noticed that Sophie was almost pasting over.

Not to interfere with Natsume's movements, but to see something with her keen hearing and super eyesight.

"There are five of them in a circle, and the hind limbs are more developed through the sound of landing, which should be a monster named [Rock Mantis]."

As soon as he finished speaking, five huge gray-green praying mantis jumped out of the woods.

It is about 1.5 meters tall and has a row of hard serrations on its forelimbs, which, unlike animals, have become sharp blades, and each has a hook at the end to hook its prey.

It appears to be agile, and the surface of its skin is covered with a large number of gray-green stones, like hard armor.

Due to their protective color, some also have mimicry that resembles the environment in which they live, in order to prey on a variety of prey.

Here, the mantis is significantly more powerful when it is strengthened, with powerful forelimbs and huge hind limbs, plus heavy rock defenses, giving it an absolute advantage.

At this time, the icon above the head also appeared, and the [Rock Mantis] level was fifteen.

"I'm in trouble."

With a very bitter expression, Fox began to work on the distribution.

"Follow the previous walkthrough! I'm in charge of attracting attention! Celit assist me! The remaining three people attack! ”

So!

"Let's go!"

Also moving at the same time as this side were the [Rock Mantis], and the explosive power provided by their hind limbs directly caused two of them to rush first.

Natsume broke away from Sakura's small team and took a big step forward, standing side by side with X.

"Hey! Natsume! You're in charge of the attack! ”

"No, I'll be here as a bait, you're in a bit of trouble alone."

"I don't care if I'm killed!"

Joked, Kerx took the lead.

It's a collision, and instead of using the blades of its forelimbs, the [Rock Mantis] uses the rock armor on its head to hit this side.

Withstanding the impact with his left shield, he unloaded his strength on one side of his body, and immediately slashed off with his right broadsword.

However, the Rock Mantis had already spotted Kerth's movements, and its left forelimb immediately unfolded, and the reverse twisting blade came into contact with Kers' broadsword.

Selit! Kerry shouted the name of the spearman next to Natsume, and Celit swooped forward after receiving the order, and the spear stabbed out directly into the abdomen of the [Rock Mantis].

Bang!

The spear stopped, as if the skin of the rock had only been poked a little, and then fended off Celit's attack, the force of the piercing force and breaking through its defenses.

Not enough impact and speed!

When Celit discovers that the output has failed and is about to flee, the cutting of the right forelimb of the [Rock Mantis] has already arrived.

The cold-glowing blade slashed down his neck, increasing speed halting the possibility of his escape. (To be continued......)