"ah!"
When the salute sounded, except for Luo Zhen and Kirito, the two girls were frightened and let out a small exclamation, making Kirito laugh on the side.
Luo Zhen kept opening the door. His body was covered with countless colorful ribbons and bright gold confetti floating down from the air. He half-squinted his eyes and looked at the situation inside the door.
What appeared in front of Luo Zhen was a scene that was no different from what he had imagined.
There are only four tables and a bar in the all-wooden store, which looks very cramped, but it gives off a rather comfortable feeling.
However, this store is full of people at this time.
"""""Oooohhhhhhhhh-!""""
Everyone cheered loudly, clapped continuously, and some even whistled loudly, making the atmosphere seem quite lively.
And they were cheering like this.
"President!"
"President Luo Zhen!"
"You are finally here! President!"
"haven't seen you for a long time!"
"I've been waiting for you for a long time!"
People just cheered to Luo Zhen, and their eyes were full of great joy when they looked at Luo Zhen.
Luo Zhen recognized them almost at a glance. Even though they were somewhat different from those in the game, they were all his acquaintances.
There are all the testers in "Red Wings" who were once protected by Luo Zhen.
There are top players in the strategy group who obey Luo Zhenyan one by one.
There are some middle- and lower-level players who once received help from Luo Zhen.
There are also players who know and fight alongside Luo Zhen, all here.
A large number of people gathered in the narrow shop, cheering and clapping endlessly for Luo Zhen's arrival.
"You guys..."
Luo Zhen looked at this scene and couldn't help but laugh.
But Suguha was stunned for a while.
"How...why are there so many people?"
Suguha looked like she couldn't believe it.
There was no way, the store in front of me was indeed a bit narrow, and there were crowds of people inside, but no one complained. Instead, everyone looked at Luo Zhen with excited eyes, sincerely hoping to see Luo Zhen again. And happy.
Asuna also didn't expect so many people to come, but then she smiled sweetly.
"Everyone is here for Luo Zhen, right?"
Asuna accepted this phenomenon as a matter of course.
"That's right." Kirito also nodded and said with a smile: "Knowing that Qinghe would come, even if they were not in Tokyo, all the guys who were far away came together, just to meet Qinghe again. .”
"You came all the way here just to see Brother Qinghe?" Suguha said in a daze, "Is that just because of this?"
Seeing Suguha like this, Asuna on the side spoke warmly.
"Don't doubt it, this is the popularity your brother brings."
Asuna looked at Luo Zhen bathed in the cheers of many people, and chuckled as if she was fascinated and proud.
"There are many people here who have been saved because of Luo Zhen's existence. Some are because they were boycotted as beta testers, some are because they encountered life-threatening dangers, some are because life is very difficult as middle- and lower-class players, and some are even more so. I fought hard because I was commanded by Luo Zhen, but in the end, I was able to survive and find a place in SAO because of Luo Zhen’s help.”
If not for this, how could Luo Zhen become the leader of the strategy team and be regarded as the hope of SAO players
Many people were conquered by Luo Zhen because of some of the measures and series of actions he had formulated, and they worshiped him willingly.
Especially the people in "Red Wings", they were supposed to be the beta testers who were like rats crossing the street and everyone yelled at them to beat them up. Because of what Luo Zhen did, they were able to hold their heads high in front of others. In addition, Luo Zhen is the president. They are the people who often command. It is impossible for them not to worship Luo Zhen and not be conquered by Luo Zhen.
In this case, knowing that Luo Zhen would come, no matter how small and crowded the store was, they would all be there.
Just to see Luo Zhen again.
"Don't Sister Suguha already know that Luo Zhen is not only the leader of the strategy team in SAO, but he is also loved by many people?"
Asuna put her hands on Suguha's shoulders and gently pushed Suguha forward, allowing her to see Luo Zhen and the enthusiasm of everyone in the store better, and smiled.
"Is this proof?"
Asuna said so.
Hearing this, Suguha was speechless.
Although Suguha had long known that Luo Zhen's status in SAO was very high and extraordinary, that was just hearsay.
Hearing and hearing is not as realistic as seeing it with your own eyes.
Therefore, until this moment, Suguha didn't know how much Luo Zhen was loved.
Even now, people in the store are still shouting desperately.
"President! Do you still remember me?"
"I'm here! President!"
"Look at me, look at me! President!"
"President! Look at me!"
"I am... "
"I am... "
One by one, people crowded in front of Luo Zhen and told Luo Zhen who they were.
Among them, there are even...
"I'm Keita! President Luo Zhen!"
"I'm Sasamaru!"
"I'm Tetsuo!"
"I'm Dakar!"
The four college-looking men shouting to Luo Zhen like this are the members of the "Moonlight Black Cat Group".
"I...I am Xing! President Luo Zhen!"
A supported girl said this to Luo Zhen nervously, but her eyes frequently turned to Kirito aside, her eyes full of joy.
"You're here too, Yuki."
Kirito also looked a little surprised.
But...
"I said, I'm here too, didn't you see?"
Amidst a rather dissatisfied voice, a girl wearing casual clothes and a mini skirt came to Kirito unhappily.
"Are you... Liz...?"
Kirito was surprised.
"Liz!"
Asuna looked at the other party with a surprised expression.
The person who came was none other than Asuna's friend from SAO, the blacksmith who had forged weapons for Razen and forged "Deep Blue" - Lisbeth.
"Asuna!"
Liz showed a big smile as if she had turned from a bad mood to a bright day, rushed towards Asuna, and hugged Asuna.
"Liz!"
Asuna suddenly looked happy.
The two of them haven't seen each other since clearing SAO, so it's really nice to see them again in the real world.
Of course, they are not the only ones who are happy.
"Brother Luo Zhen...!"
A voice that sounded like tears of joy sounded in front of Luo Zhen.
I saw a petite girl struggling to squeeze in front of Luo Zhen. She looked at Luo Zhen with joy and moist eyes.
"Are you... Silica...?"
Luo Zhen recognized the other party at once.
It was the girl Luo Zhen met in the middle level. Like the original Luo Zhen, she was a rare beast tamer and had a familiar named Bina. She was a player known as the "Dragon Messenger" - Silica. .
"Finally I see you, Brother Luo Zhen...!"
Silica threw herself into Luo Zhen's arms with tears in her eyes.
"Ha ha."
Luo Zhen hugged the little girl and was indeed pleasantly surprised.
The joyful atmosphere continued in the store.
The people who had been fighting side by side for two years finally met again.