The setting sun continues, rendering the entire first floor of Aincrad into the color of sunset, making it look very beautiful.
However, it is difficult for anyone to notice this beauty.
At least, until players are freed from the fear of being trapped in a death game, everything in this game will become an object of rejection and curse.
Under such circumstances, no one will pay attention to this so-called beautiful scenery, and it may even attract unilateral hatred.
Perhaps, in the future, when players no longer lament what is happening now, these beauties will be discovered again.
Unfortunately, that is definitely not the case now.
It had only been five minutes since Kayaba Akihiko announced the reality that this was a death game.
While the players were still panicking in the central square, Luo Zhen had already come out of the starting town and came to the grassland outside.
Dare to leave the town and enter the area where the monsters are now when SAO has turned into a real death game. It can only be said that he is worthy of a magician who has even experienced the incineration of human nature.
But I also know that Luo Zhen cannot choose to hide just because the world has become dangerous. Otherwise, he would not be able to save humanity, let alone become a magician.
Surprisingly, when Luo Zhen came out of the town, another person also came out of the town.
"Qinghe..."
It was Kirito who came out of the town.
It was seen that, just like Luo Zhen, Kirito's heroic appearance derived from the character setting has disappeared, replaced by his extremely neutral appearance in reality.
The equipment is the same as when he first entered the game today, only a cloth outfit with leather, only a sword in a sheath appeared on his back.
It is a one-handed sword (small sword) that can be bought in the weapon shop at the beginning of the game.
As Luo Zhen expected, Kirito used the one-handed sword as his main weapon and became a one-handed sword user.
And despite looking at Kirito like that, he is actually a game master no less than Yura Zhen.
In all the games we played together in the past, if Luo Zhen didn't use magic to cheat, the outcome between Luo Zhen and Kirito would probably be 6:4.
The reason why Luo Zhen has a 60% winning rate is because he plays the game longer than Kirito. If the two play the game for the same amount of time, the outcome will be unpredictable.
Moreover, in the game, Luo Zhen has always played as a magician, while Kirito has always played as a warrior. In this SAO without magic, Kirito's skills may be higher than Luo Zhen's and should not be underestimated. .
It was precisely because of this that Kirito left the town and came here only five minutes after the Death Game briefing.
the reason is simple.
"You also think that staying in the town is not an option, right?" Luo Zhen said as if he was not affected by anything, "Also, don't call me by my real name in this world."
Although, in fact, the name Luo Zhen is his real name.
"... It's a shame you can still be so calm."
Kirito was silent for a moment, and then said this to Luo Zhen with a stiff face.
Kirito, who didn't know Luo Zhen's true origin, naturally couldn't imagine that this so-called death game was nothing to a Master who had experienced the incineration of human nature.
so…
"What can you do if you don't calm down?" Luo Zhen said sarcastically: "If crying can solve the problem, then I will cry to you now."
It’s a realistic and direct statement.
"Goooo!"
The rainbow butterfly screamed as if echoing Luo Zhen's words.
Only then did Kirito notice that a cute and beautiful swallowtail butterfly was hiding behind Luo Zhen's shoulder.
"You have indeed found Nabi." Kirito said in a complicated tone: "With Sao in the situation he is now, the benefits you have by getting a familiar are huge."
Now that the world of SAO has turned into a death game with only one life, everything here will become a cruel reality.
In order to survive and not be killed, players must have the ability to withstand any danger.
This ability can be level.
This ability can be a weapon.
This ability can be a prop.
Of course, getting a familiar that can help you fight is also a great benefit.
As long as it is something that can enhance strength, it will become a hot item that determines life and death in today's SAO.
Otherwise, once out of the town, players may be unilaterally massacred by monsters that fill almost any place outside the town at any time, causing their brains in the real world to be burned out.
In addition, there are various other dangerous factors in this world, such as poisoning, etc. If you do not have the strength to resist any means that can reduce HP, then there will never be a guarantee of survival.
Of course, in addition to improving strength, there are easier ways to save lives.
That means staying in the circle and never coming out.
The so-called circle refers to the effective area where criminal behavior cannot occur.
In this world, although there are training areas and maze areas full of dangerous monsters, there are also main streets for players to rest, reorganize, and idle.
They generally refer to towns or important villages that exist on various floors. Once players set foot in them, they will be protected by the system. Unless they accept other people's duel applications, they will never be harmed.
This absolutely safe interior of the main street is called the Circle.
Within the circle, even if a player maliciously attacks other players, only the system light effect will appear and be blocked by the system pop-up window. The player's HP will not be deducted, and various harmful props will not be deducted. will work, all direct criminal actions will not work.
Therefore, if the purpose is just to survive, then staying in the starting town and waiting until someone clears the game, or external personnel come to the rescue and find a way to save everyone, is also an option.
But Luo Zhen would not choose this method.
"I will break through all the floors with Nai Die and conquer this game completely."
Luo Zhen looked directly at Kirito and said this.
"What about you? What are you going to do?"
Kirito has obviously already considered this issue.
"I want to fight."
Kirito didn't raise his head. It wasn't like he was realizing, but more like he was escaping, and he spoke in a low voice.
"As long as I can upgrade my level, obtain high-performance equipment, or obtain rare props, I will do my best to do it."
This is not only to protect yourself, but also to preserve your dignity.
Even if Kirito chooses the worst way, that's the same.
"Relying on the experience of the closed beta period, we can make ourselves stronger as quickly as possible." Kirito whispered: "We must monopolize all the resources that can make us stronger."
This is the choice Kirito made.
A choice that will be resented by others.
"Are you coming? Qinghe?"
Kirito looked at Luo Zhen.
Regarding this…
"I told you to call me Luo Zhen."
Luo Zhen gave such an answer without changing his expression.
"Come!"