Ain Grandet 56th floor.

Pani.

Headquarters of the Freedom Wings Guild.

"What should I do? The Makino thing has ended in a bad situation."

"Let's relax, the sky cannot fall, so let's have some tea first."

Asuna held the black tea that Makino helped brew, and her face regained some blood, but she was still very anxious.

The duel invitation that Captain Hitzcliff asked her to convey was not a matter of accountability, but it had a strong exchange meaning that Makino had to accept this duel invitation if he wanted to maintain a romantic relationship with her!

[What are these?]

[Is she the deputy leader of the Blood Alliance Knights, and she doesn't even have the freedom to fall in love?]

Although she is the deputy leader of the Knights of the Blood Alliance and Makino is the president of the Wings of Freedom, the relationship between the two guilds is not as harmonious as imagined.

but.

Because of this inexplicable reason, he threatened Makino to duel with the regiment commander, which still made Asuna feel very uncomfortable.

She felt that since the Blood Alliance Knights expanded significantly, the Blood Alliance Knights were no longer the guild that was originally from the beginning of its creation.

Asuna knew that the most fundamental reason why this matter had developed to this point was that she took the opportunity to remove Krathir from her position under the run of Makino.

Although, Head of the Hezcliff had explicitly ordered Krathir to suspend his post and reflect on his work.

But the saying goes, hitting a dog depends on the owner!

Krathir and Captain Hitzcliff can be dismissed or punished, but Makino cannot intervene.

Because, all of this is the internal affairs of the Knights of the Blood Alliance.

Asuna said apologetically, "Makino, I've tried very hard to convince him. It's meaningless to do so... but he just refuses to listen anyway..."

The king does not see the king. This principle is a common principle in ancient and modern times, both in China and abroad.

Because, the king cannot lose no matter what.

Once the king loses, there will be no way out.

The Wings of Freedom can no longer compete with the Knights of the Blood Alliance!

In the past year, Asuna has tried to defeat Makino and defeat Wings of Freedom more than once.

But it is definitely not through this kind of forced method!

Although Asuna was very confident in Makino, especially after learning about the news about [Incomparable Sword], her confidence increased.

Even though it is called "Flash", Asuna still feels that Makino and she are not as powerful as the same dimension.

but.

The leader of the Blood Alliance Knights, Hitzcliff, was even more mysterious. No one even knew how strong he was.

Although Makino has many titles, Hitzcliff is not inferior in this regard.

In some ways, it is even more or less.

Hitzcliff is really too mysterious!

Titles such as "the strongest man", "living legend", "paladin" and other titles are all basic operations.

Captain Hitzcliff uses a pair of swords and shields that simulate the shape of a cross to attack and defend freely and to be unparalleled in defense.

Nowadays, whether it is the Knights of the Blood Alliance or ordinary players in SAO, as long as they use sword and shield combinations, they are basically influenced by Hitzcliff.

It is conceivable that Hezcliff's influence is.

As for the defense it has, it's even more abnormal. So far, no one has seen his HP fall into the yellow area.

In the 50th-level leader strategy battle with many casualties, he alone held the almost collapsed front for ten minutes, and this anecdote is still talked about.

[No weapon can penetrate Hizcliff's shield.]

This is even regarded as an iron rule by many players in Ain Grant, just like many players of the Free Wings Guild believe that President Makino is their last "blood-locking divine outfit".

This is simply a miracle!

Asuna is really worried about Makino!

She even felt that the leader took the opportunity to make an appointment with Muye at this time, which was suspected of threatening others and was very unfair.

It even broke the usual impression of Hizcliff in Asuna's heart!

Seeing Asuna's anxious appearance, Makino immediately smiled.

Asuna didn't understand what was going on, and of course Makino understood.

It must be that Hitzcliff finally confirmed that Makino had obtained the special sword skill of [Incomparable Sword]. It felt like he was almost fattened, so it was worth his consideration.

However, if Hitzcliff felt that he could defeat Makino like this, he would have thought too much.

Makino himself is actually looking forward to this decisive battle.

"Don't worry Asuna, I'm the number one swordsman in SAO!"

Seeing Makino's confident expression, Asuna was deeply infected, but she still couldn't hide her uneasiness.

"Makino, listen to me, the leader's actions this time are very strange!"

"eccentric?"

"Yes! The leader of the group usually means a guild activity, not to mention a guild event, even the floor strategy matters are left to us. He has never issued an order at all, but he doesn't know why this time..."

The more Asuna said, the more she felt wrong.

The leader of the Blood League Knights, Hitzcliff, has a very high prestige in the Blood League Knights, which is beyond doubt.

Not to mention that Asuna had never thought about seizing power, even if she really thought about it, she would definitely not be able to do it.

Although Asuna, the deputy leader, is the actual person in charge and executor of various things in the Knights of the Blood League.

However, within the Blood League Knights, the charm of Hitzcliff was almost overwhelming.

With this, he also firmly grasped the hearts of most players in the Blood Alliance Knights and even the Strategy Group.

But surprisingly, he never issued instructions or orders.

Even in major battles such as the leader battle, the Boss Strategy Battle, he didn't say a word, but just silently supported the battle.

But even so, it still makes everyone admire it.

In a sense, Hitzcliff and Makino are surprisingly similar.

They are all extremely powerful and rarely take action. They are all the Dinghai Shen Needle of the Guild

This is such a man who would object to Asuna's application this time and insisted on confronting Makino, and even ignored his interference in personal privacy and freedom.

No matter how you look at it, it is not normal!

Seeing Asuna's frowning look, Makino couldn't help but feel moved, even feeling guilty.

Asuna had no reservations about him, but many of his secrets could not be told to Asuna now.

In order to reassure Asuna, Makino said, "It's just a duel, no matter how bad it is, it won't be bad. As for the first guild, I actually don't take it too seriously."

Seeing that Makino had made the decision, although Asuna was a little uneasy, she could only do this.

"Well... I'm so sorry, I always cause trouble for you..."

"Are you still going to say something like causing trouble at this time? Asuna!"

Makino looked dissatisfied on his face.

Asuna understood in a second, the worry on her face disappeared, and instead she was a smile.

Asuna's smile was beautiful, and Makino's mood couldn't help but become brighter.

One thing is that Makino did not lie.

Makino is also looking forward to this showdown with Hitzcliff!

Because, Hitzcliff, or Kaba Akihiko, may be the most difficult "big question" in Makino's exam.

but.

When we are about to do the most difficult questions, Makino is actually a little worried about gains and losses.

Because if Makino ends this exam like this, he is really reluctant to let it go.

Because, his and Asuna's wonderful life has just begun!

No matter what, the wheel of history will roll forward in the end

News about Makino's decisive battle with Hitzcliff soon spread throughout Iron Grande.

The influence of this point is even beyond the Three Swords of Muye, the cadre Johnny Black, who killed the Smiling Coffin.

For this battle, players in the entire SAO have been looking forward to it for too long.

Is it that Makino, the president of the Wings of Freedom, or that the leader of the Knights of the Blood Alliance is better? This has become a national-level topic since the day the two guilds compete with each other.
To be continued...