After some banter, everyone began to get back to the business of the day.
Luo Zhen coughed and spoke to the people in front of him.
"As everyone knows, this time the strategy is not in Aincrad, but in Alpheim."
That's right.
The target that everyone set this time was not in Aincrad, but in Alfheim.
more specifically...
"Next, the place we are going to is not Alpheim, but Youzheim."
Yui flew to stand on Luo Zhen's shoulders, holding Luo Zhen's cheeks with both hands, looking serious and cute.
"Yozheim?"
Kirito tried hard to recall the information on this map.
"I heard that it's another area underneath Alfheim, the elven country, right?"
Asuna spoke softly.
"Yes." Leafa understood a lot about it, and said: "That is a new training ground that was loaded before Aincrad was installed. It is called the kingdom of eternal night, and it is full of people. Evil God-level monsters are a world of darkness and ice dominated by evil gods. It is a super dangerous area. Before Aincrad appeared, it was the most difficult training ground in ALO."
"Because of this, there are very few players who go to Youzheim, and there are also very few player groups who regularly hunt there." Agil also has a general understanding of Youzheim, and added: "Even now, can There are very few players hunting in Youzheim. The evil god-level monsters there are very powerful. Any one of them has the strength of a high-level training ground boss. Without gathering a team of more than ten top players to carry out the strategy, there are basically only The fate of death returning to the city."
"So dangerous?" Klein suddenly said in shock: "We only have nine people here!"
Not counting Yui, there were 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 quickly.
"Although I am a blacksmith, I am also improving my weapon skills and combat skills!"
Liz inserted her waist, looking unconvinced.
"I...I will also provide support from the rear!"
Fortunately, he tried his best to express his gratitude.
Among the group of people, only these three girls were much inferior in strength. One was only a middle-level player, one was a blacksmith, and the other one didn't even dare to fight. She was still a little behind the first-class players. If you are a top player, it's too early.
On the contrary, Leafa, Klein, and Agil are all very powerful. The former is one of the top five players in the Wind Elves, and the latter two are also strong players in the strategy team. They can be said to be top players.
"Don't worry, everyone." Lyfa comforted the three of them and said, "Although the number is a bit lacking, 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!"
"... I said, they are obviously not talking about you." Agil said as if holding his forehead: "The people just pointed out are obviously Luo Zhen, Kirito and Asuna, right?"
Just like what Agil said, even if this team is lacking in numbers and there are still people who are not very capable, with Luo Zhen, Kirito and Asuna, they can completely make up for it.
The strength of the three of them is higher than that of top players, and they have defeated Eugene, who is known as the strongest player, one after another. There is no problem filling the positions of Silica, Liz, and Sachi.
Rather...
"Even if we are not there, it will be okay as long as Luo Zhen is here, right?"
Kirito crossed his arms and smiled.
"Yes." Asuna also smiled and said: "What Luo Zhen is best at is commanding. With him, Silica, Liz and Xiaoxing can definitely play a greater role than ordinary top players. "
After hearing this, Silica, Liz and Yuki, who were a little worried at first, were completely relieved.
makes sense.
With Luo Zhen here, even the weakest player can become a brave and skilled master under his command.
This point was already demonstrated in the last martial arts competition of . Because Luo Zhen was too talkative, he gave some pointers to the player who was at a disadvantage. The player immediately rose up and suppressed his opponent. , the scene was once very thought-provoking.
"Dad's commanding method is simply foul. Even a computer with the best performance cannot simulate it."
Yui echoed with deep sympathy.
"Well, that's it."
Luo Zhen's disapproving tone made everyone stare at him one after another, making Luo Zhen's expression become resentful.
At the moment, Luo Zhen accelerated the progress.
"In short, our goal this time is Youzheim. To gather money and props there, it is best to buy some new high-level equipment." Luo Zhen said: "In this way, we can better Coping with the upcoming opening of new floors.”
This is the real purpose of Luo Zhen and his party.
This is the plan of the group to go to Youzheim this time, to prepare for the next strategy.
The new ALO was officially put into operation, integrating the original SAO with the old ALO, and putting the new map Aincrad online. That was already eight months ago.
It is now December 2025. Eight months ago, it would have been May 2025.
And in May, although the new Aincrad arrived, it was not like in SAO. As long as you conquered it and defeated the boss guarding the floor, you could go to the next floor.
That's because as mentioned before, in order to prevent Aincrad from being easily broken through by players of the original SAO and old ALO, it needs to be revised in aspects such as increasing the difficulty.
For this reason, some floors that have not yet been revised have not yet been opened. The operator will gradually open higher floors depending on time and conditions, so that players can enjoy the joy of 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. Ling Luo Zhen and others now only opened It can only reach the 20th floor, but the stairs leading to the 21st floor are not yet open.
However, I heard it will be soon.
According to the operator's announcement, on Christmas Eve, that is, the night of December 24, the door to the 21st floor will open.
At that time, the 21st to 30th floors will be opened, and players can strive to open up wasteland as soon as possible. It can be regarded as a Christmas event.
For this opening, not only the other players, but also everyone is full of expectations.
Especially Luo Zhen, 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 expectations.
"Uh-huh!"
Yui also nodded repeatedly.
After the Christmas opening, the 22nd floor can be conquered.
And there, in the past, Luo Zhen, Asuna and Yui lived together in a cabin in that forest.
All three of them miss that time.
Therefore, the three of them wanted to buy that cabin again and return to that wonderful time.
This strategy also has the purpose of raising funds to buy a house.
Who told Luo Zhen to use all his previous money to build the guild and do various activities
Therefore, Luo Zhen is not so wealthy now.
The group was ready to raise funds for this purpose.
"If we are ready, we will..."
Just as Luo Zhen was about to announce his departure, an icon from the text message appeared in front of him.
Luo Zhen knew who sent the text message without even reading it.
"Is it that guy Kikuoka Seijiro again?"
Luo Zhen was a little unhappy.