One Thousand Six Hundred and Ninety-Seven, That's It

After some squabbling, everyone began to return to today's business.

Luo Zhen coughed and spoke to the people in front of him.

"As you all know, the raid this time is not in Aincrad, but in Alpheim."

That's right.

The attack target set by everyone this time is not in Aincrad, but in Alpheim.

more specifically...

"Next, the place we are going to is not Alpheim, but Uzheim."

Yui flew to Luo Zhen's shoulders and stood there, holding Luo Zhen's cheeks with both hands, looking serious and cute.

"Youzheim?"

Kirito tried hard to recall the information on this map.

"I heard that it is another area in the underground of Alpheim, the kingdom of elves, right?"

Asuna spoke softly.

"Yes." Lyfa understood quite a bit, and said, "That's a new training ground that was loaded before Aincrad's actual installation. It's called the Kingdom of Eternal Night, and it's full of Cthulhu-level monsters are a dark and icy world dominated by Cthulhu, belonging to the super-dangerous area, and before Aincrad appeared, it was the most difficult training ground in ALO."

"Because of this, there are very few players going to Youzheim, and there are also very few player groups who hunt there regularly." Agil also has a general understanding of Youzheim, and added: "Even now, you can There are very few players hunting in Youzheim. The evil god level monsters there are very powerful, and any one of them has the strength of a high-level training ground boss. If you don’t gather a team of more than ten top players to attack, basically only The fate of returning to the city after death."

"So dangerous?" Klein suddenly said in astonishment: "There are only nine of us here!"

If Yui is not counted, there are indeed only nine people in the group.

Moreover, several of them are not top players at all.

"I...I will try my best not to hold back!"

Silica spoke out hastily.

"Although I am a blacksmith, I am still improving my weapon skills and combat skills!"

Liz thrust her waist, looking unconvinced.

"I... I will also do a good job of supporting the rear!"

Fortunately, he tried his best to express it.

In a group of people, only these three girls are much inferior in strength. One was only a middle-level player, one was a blacksmith, and the other didn't even dare to fight, and was still a little far from a first-class player. It's a top player, it's too early.

On the contrary, Lyfa, Klein, and Agil are strong. The former is the top five players in the wind elves, and the latter two are also the champions of the strategy group. It is appropriate to say that they are top players.

"Don't worry, everyone." Lyfa comforted the three of them and said, "Although the number is a little short, our team also has members who are much stronger than the average top players."

"Yes, yes!" Klein patted his chest and said, "I will definitely protect you! Look at me!"

"...Let me tell you, they are obviously not talking about you." Agil said with his hands on his forehead: "The people you just pointed out are obviously Luo Zhen, Kirito and Asuna, right?"

Just like what Agil said, even if the team is lacking in numbers, and there are some people who are not superlative, with Rozen, Kirito and Asuna, they can completely make up for it.

The strength of the three of them is above the top players. They have defeated Eugene, who is known as the strongest player, one after another. It is no problem to fill the position of Silica, Liz and Xing.

Rather...

"Even without us, it doesn't matter if Luo Zhen is here?"

Kirito smiled while crossing his arms.

"Yeah." Asuna also smiled, and said, "Luo Zhen is best at commanding, with him, Silica, Liz, and Xiaoxing can definitely play a greater role than ordinary top players. "

Hearing this, Silica, Liz, and Xing who were still a little worried were completely relieved.

makes sense.

With Luo Zhen present, no matter how weak the player is, he can become a brave and skilled player under his command.

This point has already been demonstrated in the last "Red Wing" martial arts competition, because Luo Zhen talked a lot, and pointed out a few words to the player who was tending to be inferior, and that player immediately stood up and pressed the opponent , the scene was once very intriguing.

"Dad's way of commanding is simply a foul, and even the best computer can't simulate it."

Yui agreed with the same feeling.

"Well, that's it."

Luo Zhen's disapproving tone caused everyone to stare at him one after another, making Luo Zhen's expression turn resentful.

At the moment, Luo Zhen speeds up the progress.

"In short, our goal this time is Youzheim, where we can collect money and props, and it is best to buy some new high-level equipment." Luo Zhen said: "In this way, we can better To cope with the upcoming opening of new floors.”

This is the real purpose of Luo Zhen and his party.

This is the intention of the group to go to Youzheim this time, to prepare for the next strategy.

The new ALO was officially in operation, integrating the original SAO with the old ALO, and the new map Aincrad was launched. It was already eight months ago.

It is now December 2025, eight months ago, it would have been May 2025.

In May, although the new Aincrad came, it was not like in SAO, as long as the strategy was defeated and the defending boss was defeated, they could go to the next floor.

That's because of the things mentioned before, in order to prevent Aincrad from being easily broken by the players of the original SAO and old ALO, it is necessary to carry out revisions such as increasing the difficulty.

For this reason, some floors that have not been revised are not open yet, and the operator will gradually open higher floors depending on the time and situation, so that players can enjoy the joy of the strategy.

In view of this, in May, New Aincrad only opened the 1st to 10th floors, and it was not until September that the 11th to 20th floors were opened. It can stop at the 20th floor, and the stairs leading to the 21st floor are not open yet.

However, I heard it's coming soon.

According to the operator's announcement, on the night of Christmas Eve, that is, the night of December 24, the door to the 21st floor will be opened.

At that time, the 21st to 30th floors will be open, and players can strive to open up wasteland as soon as possible, which is considered a Christmas event.

For this opening, not only the rest of the players, but everyone is full of expectations.

Especially Rozen, Asuna and Yui.

"After this opening, as long as we clear the 21st floor and reach the 22nd floor, we can return to the Forest House."

Asuna was full of anticipation.

"Uh-huh!"

Yui also nodded repeatedly.

After the opening of Christmas, the 22nd floor can be captured.

And there, in the past, Rozen, Asuna and Yui lived together in the cabin in that forest.

During that time, the three of them are nostalgic.

Therefore, the three would like to buy back that cabin again and relive that good time.

This strategy also has the purpose of getting together the funds to buy a house.

Who told Luo Zhen to use all the money before to build the guild and do various activities?

Therefore, Luo Zhen is not so rich now.

A group of people are ready to raise funds for this.

"When ready, we'll..."

Just as Luo Zhen wanted to announce his departure, an icon from a text message appeared in front of him.

Luo Zhen knew who sent the text message without looking at it.

"Is that Kikuoka Seijiro again?"

Luo Zhen was a little upset.