The time is probably about a week before Christmas Eve.

Facing Kirito, who still had a hint of naive thoughts about the [nervgear] machine in his words, Klein couldn't stand it anymore.

"Do you think that the guy from Kayaba would actually 'lie to you' by telling you all this? Don't be stupid. If this was just a joke of his, then everyone would just pull off the [nervgear], but no,

This is a death game. Once your HP reaches 0, you will die, no matter you, me, or everyone. So completely abandon your idea that 'death in this world does not mean that it actually happens'!"

"Stop talking! Okay!"

Kirito on the side covered his ears in pain.

"Oh, Kirito...it seems you have never forgotten that incident?"

Klein looked at Kirito with a look that resembled pity.

"Ah, how could I forget, how could I forget. Except for me, they are all dead. It's all my fault. If it weren't for me hiding my rank, they wouldn't..."

"But, as far as I know, the fundamental reason why that guild was destroyed was because the rogue player triggered a special trap in the maze. And you can only protect yourself, no one can blame you."

"Stop talking, I should have reminded them of the things they needed to pay attention to in the first place, but because of my arrogance, or my advanced level of equipment, my indifferent attitude when I entered the maze led to this tragedy."

"...Well, in that case, I can only act as an opponent to keep you awake. To put it bluntly, our union will also participate in this boss, because I also have a friend who was killed by a monster. Although

The possibility of being resurrected is like finding a needle in a haystack, but if I don't do all the things I can do for him, I won't be able to sleep well."

Facing Klein's somewhat sad face, Kirito smiled bitterly and replied: "It seems that our purpose is the same!"

"Humph, we are just here for the occasion, treasure is our real purpose, don't make any mistake!"

Klein turned his head.

"Also, I won't ask for this information just because I'm worried about you. If you, bastard, die in the hands of the boss, I won't use resurrection items for you!"

Immediately, Klein stood up, stared at Kirito hard, and then called his companions who came with him to go to the next monster spawning point.

Kirito could only look at the back with a wry smile.

He knew that this guy actually cared about him, but he was embarrassed to say it, so he used irony.

"Thank you, Klein, but I still won't give up. Even if there's not even a one percent chance, and even if I die on the spot, I have to go because it's my sin."

A whisper came quietly from this peaceful resting area.

Christmas Eve eve.

There were only three hours left before midnight. Seeing the square full of active players and the lively atmosphere, Su Chen passed through them silently.

Yes, after getting the news, Su Chen started a crazy upgrade journey. As long as he could defeat the monsters, regardless of level, he would kill them all. So far, he had been upgraded from more than 50 levels to 67 levels. Such a terrifying upgrade speed

, if others knew about it, it would probably be another bomb-level sensation.

Returning to a hotel room that he rented temporarily, Su Chen took out all the recovery, detoxification, various potions and crystals that needed to be used from the prop box. He also did a final check on the magic sword that he had been using, and replaced it with a new one.

I got a set of rare equipment that I had prepared a long time ago.

"Nicholas the Renegade? I hope this will satisfy me this time."

Looking at himself reflected in the mirror, Su Chen said expressionlessly.

He spread out the map, looked at the marked areas sent by Kirito, and recorded the path thoroughly in his mind. After a while, Su Chen put away the map, stood up and walked straight out the door.

Su Chen successfully reached the thirty-fifth floor of the maze without any damage.

"It looks like tonight will be a fierce battle!"

Su Chen looked at the area ahead, where a boss would be refreshed, a boss that could give him a glimmer of hope.

"Today, no one can stop my determination to take la."

"Kirito, you should be here now."

The other side of the map.

"Klein! Are you following me?"

Klein nodded awkwardly while grabbing his hair.

"We have [Hunters] who are good at tracking."

"But why me? Do you think I even know the boss's refresh point?"

Kirito stared at Klein speechlessly.

"Because I bought all your information, I think your fighting ability and understanding of this game are really far beyond others. Join us, Kirito, you can't die in a place like this! You should

Fight where you are needed more!"

"Give up and fight this ridiculous behavior alone." Klein shouted to Kirito loudly.

"In this case..."

Kirito lowered his head and whispered expressionlessly.

"It makes no sense at all!!"

Suddenly, a roar echoed throughout the forest.

At this time, Kirito has reached the point of losing his mind.

"Don't stop me, Klein... I have to conquer it alone!"

Kirito then turned around, leaving behind someone who looked helpless, and the figure disappeared into the forest ahead.

Behind a tree, Kirito suppressed his twitching shoulders and suppressed his overly excited mood. At this time, he was very regretful because he vented his negative emotions to his friends.

"Well, if he doesn't die this time, I can say sorry to him again."

Faint words came from Kirito's mouth.

In fact, after Kirito left, a third group of players from different camps appeared in this area, if Su Chen was not included.

"President, that group of people is the [Holy Dragon United Army], a group of guys who will do anything to conquer the enemy."

"Um, I've heard of it. After all, he has some reputations in the current frontline strategy team."

Klein looked at a group of players walking in the distance and said silently.

Kirito in the distance also noticed how difficult the matter was, and the Holy Dragon and his gang had bad intentions.

Silently raising his hand and holding the sword, Kirito didn't think so much at this time. If he wanted to block his opponent, he had to be prepared to bleed.

"Tsk, it's really troublesome, Kirito. Why are you still the same? Even your whereabouts are so easily discovered. Oh, I really can't stand you."

A slightly mocking voice came from the forest not far away, and the familiar voice made Kirito's body tremble.

"Ling...Ling Xiao, you are here."

Looking at Su Chen with a dissatisfied look on his face, Kirito didn't know what to say at this moment, his mouth was just slightly open.

"Oh, you are such an idiot. Forget it, the traitor Nicholas's will let you go. I will stop these people."

"..."

Looking at Kirito who was still silent, Su Chen couldn't stand it anymore and immediately jumped to his side and hit his head hard with one hand.

"Although I can help you stop them, you must get Nicholas' head alive for me, otherwise, I...will break off our relationship with you."

"Cough...cough cough"

When Kirito heard the word "break up", he couldn't help but think of the situation when children were having trouble, and couldn't help but cough a few times.

"I...I know, you should be careful, the holy dragon over there..."

"Don't be nauseous. I already know this information. Hurry up and fight the boss, otherwise I won't care about you."

Kirito looked at the impatient Su Chen, closed his mouth that he had not finished speaking, turned around, and left.

"Thank you, my friend." Kirito, who was running towards the point where monsters were about to be spawned, seemed to be surrounded by something warm in his heart.

"I really can't stand this guy, tsk, it seems it's my turn to appear."

Seeing the two groups of people over there about to take action, Su Chen's eyes flashed.

Klein was angrily wondering what to do when he suddenly heard people from the Holy Dragon Alliance following behind him, and a plan silently emerged in his mind, although he felt a little sorry for the brothers of Feng Linshan.

"President, what should I do?"

The members on the side looked a little nervous.

"Wait a minute, wait and see what they want."

Klein thought before giving the order.

"Hey~! Where are you going?"

A person from the Holy Dragon Alliance asked in a frivolous voice.

"Didn't you see? We are organizing the team to level up in this maze area. What do you want to do with us? Let me explain in advance that this area has been temporarily owned by Feng Linshan. If nothing happens, please leave.

This way everyone will be safe and harmonious!"

Klein shouted loudly at the people of the Holy Dragon Alliance.

"Oh? Really? How did I hear that there is a large Christmas boss to be refreshed today? The location seems to be right here!"
To be continued...