"..."
A rather silent atmosphere filled the air.
Luo Zhen and Heathcliff faced each other. Although they did not retract their weapons, they maintained a fighting posture and did not react.
"Gu..."
"Woo..."
Colorful butterflies and flower butterflies flew in the sky on the left and right sides of Luo Zhen, looking at this situation as if looking at each other.
Asuna was also watching this scene, with a somewhat hesitant look on her face, as if she was trying to stop the two from continuing the duel.
This is not a strange thing, right
Since the duel cannot be decided because the duel time is up, it is normal for the duel to continue.
Although, the fact that Luo Zhen was able to tie with Heathcliff was also surprising to Asuna. After all, Heathcliff's Asuna had also witnessed its power with her own eyes, and it was different from others. The skills and even the special skills are all very different, so the conditions for acquisition are not known, and only one person can learn them. Luo Zhen is actually able to tie with Heathcliff who has this unique skill, and even In the end, it seemed like they were about to win, but if the duel continued, a death duel of that level would inevitably lead to accidents.
By then, it would be terrible if anyone really died due to the duel.
Just when Asuna was thinking this and decided to step forward to stop her, Luo Zhen and Heathcliff finally spoke.
"To be honest, this is the first time I feel that the system in SAO has shortcomings." Luo Zhen said with some dissatisfaction: "It would be nice if the time limit for duels could be longer."
"...That's right." Heathcliff nodded with a rare wry smile and agreed: "This is indeed an unexpected situation. It should be reported to the game developer and let him improve it."
It seemed that both Luo Zhen and Heathcliff were dissatisfied with the outcome of the duel.
However, it seems that the two have no intention of having another match.
"Anyway, I have gained something this time." Luo Zhen put the Protector Sword into the scabbard at his waist, looked at Heathcliff, and said: "Being able to know the existence of unique skills, I also know that there are still things in this world. With players like you, the strategy team will surely be very happy, right?"
"This is really a compliment. My level is nothing. President Luo Zhen is surprising." Heathcliff also put the cross sword back inside the cross shield, looked at Luo Zhen closely, and said: "Originally, I I thought that even with the help of two familiars, no player could win alone when faced with unique skills. Now it seems that I took it for granted. There are still many possibilities in this world. Knowing this, right It’s also a huge gain for me.”
The two of them exchanged their thoughts with each other with these words.
As for what thoughts the two had in this duel, only I know.
"Today is really a very meaningful day." Heathcliff closed his eyes, showed a calm smile, and said to himself: "Originally, I was only interested in the familiars cultivated by President Luo Zhen, and wanted to see it with my own eyes. Look, I came all the way just now, and now President Luo Zhen has given me another big surprise, which makes this trip worthwhile."
"That's great." Luo Zhen said this, but on the surface he seemed a little unconcerned and said like this: "So, what is Captain Heathcliff going to do next?"
Heathcliff answered this question without any hesitation.
"It's time to go back." Heathcliff said to Luo Zhen as if he had achieved his goal: "The next time we meet will be during the battle against the defensive boss. Please be sure to let me Let’s see what the is capable of.”
"It's a dream come true." Luo Zhen said without hesitation: "With a new force like you joining us, the defending boss on the 26th floor should not be difficult."
"I hope so." Heathcliff continued to nod, his expression looking so mysterious.
Immediately afterwards, the leader of the "Knights of the Blood Alliance" opened his eyes and looked at the colorful butterflies and flower butterflies flying to the left and right of Luo Zhen, and then looked at Luo Zhen who was watching him. The calm smile on his face became even more intense. mystery.
"I look forward to your future."
Heathcliff turned around after leaving such words that sounded like hope and pretentious mystery.
"Captain."
Asuna then stepped forward.
"Thank you for your hard work." The smile on Heathcliff's face faded, as if he had returned to the mechanical rationality before, he said: "I will transfer directly back to the headquarters, and you can take a short rest and relax. You must be tired from the boss battle in the practice area today."
After saying that, Heathcliff stepped forward and walked slowly towards the transfer gate square on the 24th floor.
"Please walk slowly, leader."
Asuna bowed slightly to Heathcliff and sent Heathcliff away.
Luo Zhen was still staring at Heathcliff's back, with various thoughts in his mind.
"Goo!"
"Woo!"
The colorful butterflies and the flower butterflies approached Luo Zhen. One of them screamed as if he wanted to take credit from Luo Zhen, while the other lowered his head in frustration.
Seeing this, Luo Zhen also broke away from his thoughts, looked at the dejected butterfly, laughed dumbly, and reached out his hand to touch its head.
"Okay, I'm not blaming you just now. It's because your level is too low. Once the level is raised, the skill proficiency will also be improved. After some training, you will be able to play with your opponents at will like Cai Die in no time. Don't be too anxious. ?”
Luo Zhen's words finally cheered up Huadie and let out a sweet cry.
At this time, some complicated sounds came from behind Luo Zhen.
"I didn't expect you to be able to tie with the leader. You were obviously not so strong at the first level."
No need to think about who this voice comes from, Luo Zhen knows it.
Luo Zhen shrugged and said, "Don't you also grow a lot?"
To this sentence, Asuna responded like this.
"Just to leave this world, use all the things you can use, and then fight again. Is this what you said?"
Having said that, Asuna also looked at Luo Zhen, as if she wanted to see some reaction from him.
pity…
"I did say that, but you seem to have misunderstood."
Luo Zhen did not turn around to look at Asuna, but said so in a calm voice.
"The so-called things that can be used don't mean things that can be used for anything as long as the purpose is achieved, but things that can be used within the allowed range, right?"
These words made Asuna stunned.
what does this mean
However, Luo Zhen did not explain.
"Well, you'll know later."
Luo Zhen put aside these words and left with Cai Die and Hua Die.
Asuna could only watch Luo Zhen leave in confusion.
After a while...
"... No matter what, I will fight to the end."
With these words, Asuna also left.
An unknown meeting ended here.
And no one knows what will happen in the future.