A journey in anime starting from Re:Zero (Zero – Starting Life)

The dimensional stowaway Su Bai accidentally traveled to the world of Reincarnation – Jobless and became Rudius’s brother Noel Greylat.

Awaken the S-level talent of God-killing Body!

Draw the A-level talented lone hero!

Extracted the B-level talent Berserker!!

Oh, human god! It’s no use hiding!

Taste my God-killing gun!

Human God: Don’t come over here!

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Luo Qixi: “If the path of magic must have an end, then the one who knows it all must be Noel!”

Alice: “If you become the God of Magic, then I will definitely become the God of Sword, and then I will drag you to marry me!”

A journey in anime starting from Re:Zero (Zero – Starting Life)
Chapter 1: The Dimensional Stowaway and the Lone Hero
Su Bai, an eighteen-year-old boy from China, just finished the college entrance examination and is staying up late to watch anime in anticipation of the acceptance letter.
When Su Bai finally couldn’t bear the deep sleepiness caused by staying up late to watch anime and fell into a deep sleep, when he opened his eyes again, he saw a vast white unknown world in front of him.
He looked around in confusion, but could only see a grayish white mist, which was hazy and blurry and difficult to see clearly.
He tried to take a step, and when his feet touched the white world, ripples appeared in the white world.
Su Bai frowned, secretly speculating that he might have died suddenly from staying up late to watch anime.
Is this heaven or hell?
What should he do now?
Su Bai looked confused and looked around bewilderedly.
Then he noticed a ball of light hidden beneath this white world.
The ball of light is hidden deep inside. Who could have expected that such a sphere would be hidden under the seemingly monotonous white.
The light ball emits a soft blue light, which is neither dazzling nor mysterious.
Su Bai had a vague guess in his mind, this was probably the legendary light ball of the Lord God, right?
Out of curiosity, he tried to move forward, wanting to get closer to the ball of light.
Gradually, the distance between Su Bai and the white light ball began to shorten.
Soon, he came in front of the ball of light.
Su Bai stretched out his finger, trying to touch the mysterious ball of light.
At this moment, a cold reminder sound echoed in his mind.
“System loading…”
“Scanning the host’s identity…determined to be a dimensional stowaway…”
“Due to interference from unknown factors, the scan failed…”
“Try again, please wait…”
“Scan failed…”
“Begin binding to the host…”
“Bind failed…”
“Try to bind to the host again…”
This cold electronic synthesized sound kept repeating in Su Bai’s mind, like a tape recorder, almost a hundred times.
Just when Su Bai felt a little sleepy and yawned, the cold electronic sound finally changed.
“Identifying the player as a dimensional stowaway…”
“Begin to eliminate…”
Su Bai suddenly woke up, his world turning upside down and shattering. In this shattered world, a huge eye slowly opened. In his eyes, all emotions seemed to be drained away, leaving only a silent gaze at Su Bai.
At the same time, from behind the ferocious eyeballs, bursts of sad crying and wailing could be heard intermittently.
Su Bai looked into that enormous eye and blinked unconsciously, a strong palpitation suddenly rising in his heart. However, the expected pain did not come, nor did the sudden death. Instead, a deep tranquility took its place.
After examining Su Bai for a moment, those eyes finally closed slowly.
“Eliminate failure.”
The system’s originally cold voice seemed to be mixed with a subtle fluctuation.
Su Bai blinked, and the corners of his mouth curled up as if he wanted to smile, but for some reason he couldn’t.
What he feared most was the sudden quietness and silence that permeated the air between the two. Both Su Bai and the system fell into a deep silence.
Finally, that cold voice echoed in Su Bai’s mind again.
“System activation successful.”
“Your number is 0.”
“Attention, you have been classified by the Lord God as a user with whom we are denied access. [Note from the Lord God: I didn’t invite you, and you, a piece of shit, sneaked in, right? I don’t have any face left, and you even failed to be excluded. I’ll fuck you, you XX, I XX… (1000 words omitted below.)”
“Your current permissions are @￥%.”
“The host has been detected to be in a spirit state and has begun searching the world for you.”
“Search successful.”
“Your initial talent is S-level God-killing Body (first stage).”
“Introduction: You have deceived the Lord God, and even the entire world, and have smuggled yourself into the divine realm without anyone noticing. Your soul has been baptized by the divine realm. O unpredictable host, you will fight. As long as you remain yourself, you will surely become a godslayer! May the will of freedom be with you forever!”
“Effect: The initial talent has reached the maximum limit, and the authority is EX.”
“This reincarnation will provide you with two opportunities to extract talents.”
“Note: The probability of extracting an A-level talent is 0.01%, a B-level is 1%, a C-level is 10%, a D-level is 20%, and an E-level is 68.99%.”
“But your authority is EX, so this draw will definitely give you one A-level and one B-level talent.”
“A-level talent is Lone Hero (Phase 1).”
“Introduction: They say, bring light and tame every monster. They say, sew up your wounds. No one loves clowns, so why can’t loneliness be glorious? You come from the wilderness, and you’ll never borrow anyone’s light in your life. You will build your city-state, on the ruins!”
[Effect: The upper limit of spiritual power is significantly increased][B-level talent is Berserker][Effect: Combat experience acquisition rate greatly increased][The portal has been activated for you]A large amount of information instantly flooded into Su Bai’s mind. Before he had time to carefully digest the content conveyed by the system, everything in front of him was dark and his consciousness gradually became blurred.
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Su Bai felt as if his consciousness was being constantly pulled by an invisible force, as if someone was manipulating him roughly.
When he finally broke free from his trance and opened his eyes with difficulty, he was frightened by a handsome face that suddenly approached him and trembled violently.
Almost instinctively, Su Bai threw a punch at the face without hesitation.
The blond handsome guy suddenly let out a scream, covered his eyes and rolled over on the ground in pain. Obviously, he was seriously injured.
Su Bai began to carefully examine the young man struggling on the ground. He was tall and straight, with a handsome face. His short blond hair shone brightly, and his deep blue eyes sparkled. His muscles were well-defined, but not overly bulky. He wore a simple white shirt and black trousers, looking neat and capable.
At this moment, Su Bai seemed to have made a small mistake.
When Su Bai came back to his senses, he blinked innocently, as if he wanted to say, “You came here by yourself.”
At this moment, a gentle female voice sounded beside him: “Paul, are you okay?”
Paul covered his eyes weakly and replied, “It’s okay, it’s okay. It seems our child is really full of energy.”
Paul struggled to stand up, his red and swollen eyes looking at Su Bai through his fingers, and a slightly twisted smile appeared on his handsome face.
Su Bai looked at his face again and finally recognized him – Paul Greyrat.
His gaze then fell upon the young, blond girl lying on the bed. She bore a resemblance to Tsunade, her flowing blond hair cascading to her waist. Her face was exquisite, her features distinct and defined, and her emerald green eyes hinted at a hint of fatigue. She was tall and slender, with an elegant posture, emanating a noble and refined aura. She was undoubtedly Senice Greyrat.
Su Bai stretched out his slightly tender little hand, feeling the slightly thin body, and suddenly it dawned on him: he had been reincarnated.
However, he was still confused. What on earth was this? Had he traveled through time and space to become Rudeus?
But Paul’s next words dispelled his doubts: “Then I’ll call you Noel Greyrat!”
This is what Paul said.
So, Su Bai, oh no, from now on, he will be Noel Greyrat.
Noel blinked, looking at Paul, who was clearly still a young man, his handsome face still tinged with childishness. Paul’s eyebrows were slightly raised, a sharp light flashed in his emerald green eyes, and a proud smile, characteristic of youth, played on his lips.
Noel looked around and his eyes fell on a red-haired girl next to him. She was wearing glasses. It was Paul’s junior sister Lilia, who was currently serving as a maid in Paul’s home.
Lilia was gazing intently at the baby in her arms. The baby’s chubby face was adorable, and its sparse yellow hair danced lightly in the wind. Particularly striking were his golden eyes, pure and clear, like a deep spring, yet they also inexplicably stirred a strange feeling in Lilia’s heart.
Almost instinctively, Lilia felt that the baby before her was somewhat unusual. Noel’s eyes met Lilia’s, and those golden eyes seemed to see through people’s hearts, bringing warmth and comfort, causing Lilia to blink. For some reason, she didn’t feel the slightest bit of disgust towards the baby.
Noel withdrew his gaze and looked around again, realizing the house was empty except for the four of them. He muttered to himself, “Could it be that I haven’t traveled through time to become Rudeus? And judging by the current situation, it seems like I’ve traveled to a time before Rudeus was born? What on earth is going on?”
The couple paid no mind to their newborn’s unusual calmness. Paul carefully lifted Noel, walked over to Senice, and gently placed him in her arms. Senice’s beautiful face broke into a gentle smile, and Noel couldn’t help but be moved by her beauty. However, he secretly lamented: Such a beautiful woman, yet…
Paul stroked Noel’s chubby cheek and said with a smile, “It’s time to call mommy!” Noel was slightly stunned, then tried to speak, but only made a few babbling sounds.
Paul and Senice exchanged a smile filled with relief.
…
Time flies, and two years pass in a flash. A two-year-old child with blond hair and golden eyes sleeps peacefully in his own little world. Amazingly, his hair grows at an astonishing rate, already reaching his waist at just two years old.
Noel looked at himself in the mirror and sighed. The reflection showed a cute little boy with golden eyes, a handsome face, long hair, and a figure wearing the same clothes as him. Whenever Noel smiled or turned his head, the boy in the mirror would respond in kind.
Noel’s room, though small, was fully equipped. On the desk sat a thick magic book, a gift from Senice. When he was born, Paul and Senice were full of curiosity and love for him, but soon they became absorbed in their own world, temporarily putting Noel aside. This made Noel sigh, “Are children, after all, merely accessories to love?”
At this moment, Noel curled up in the bed, feeling the warmth brought by the quilt, and muttered to himself: “Although I look like a little boy now, I am a real macho man in my heart!”
He wordlessly clicked the floating icon in the lower right corner of his vision, and a transparent panel appeared before him. It was simple and clear, with only three functional options: [Character Attributes], [World Exploration], and [System Store]. However, all items in the System Store were grayish-white, clearly unable to purchase them yet. The Lord God was clearly furious, even stripping him of his shopping privileges.
The only thing that comforted him a little was that when he was reincarnated, he cleverly made a lot of money from the system.
He browsed the wide variety of products on the system interface and immediately spotted his “Lone Hero” talent in the third column of the homepage.
And its price tag is: 100 million points, plus 3 S-level purchase privileges.
Then, he caught a glimpse of another B-level talent, “Berserker”, which was equally priced.
It requires a full 1,000,000 points and 2 A-level purchasing permissions.
Although he had no clear idea of ​​the value of points and purchasing rights, when he thought about the greedy faces of capitalists, he couldn’t help but speculate that this might be an astronomical figure that a system worker would find difficult to achieve in his entire life.
Therefore, he was undoubtedly lucky this time, and he got so much wool from the system that it made the system bleed.
Chapter 3: The Gifted Noel (Old Version)
Pulling open the curtain of the personal attribute interface, the transparent screen clearly reflects the following information:
Characters: Noel Greyrat
Age: 2 years old
Strength: G
Agility: G
[Durability (Stamina): G]Intelligence: D
[Innate abilities: God-killing Body (primary stage), Lone Brave (primary stage), Berserker][Skills: Intermediate Magic Theory, Swordsmanship (Not yet started)][Overall Evaluation: You possess astonishing potential for growth, but currently, aside from your magical talent, you are still immature and lack any other strengths.]Noel tapped the “World Exploration” interface, and a line of shimmering text came into view:
[Spacetime Power Reserve: 50/100 (Not yet qualified to explore the world)]The most crucial mechanism is “World Exploration,” which, according to the system, will separate a strand of Noel’s soul and travel to another world as a secret traveler.
Once he completes the assigned mission in that alien world or profoundly influences the trajectory of the world, the system will be able to steal the original power of that world and feed it back to itself. His outstanding performance will accelerate the journey of exploring a new world.
In the main god space, the system rewards its followers with points and redemption rights.
As for Noel, he has the privilege of retrieving fragments of his own soul. Depending on the situation, he can draw some alien power from his otherworldly self.
As for the specific operational details, Noel is still unaware, after all, he has not yet embarked on his first journey of world exploration.
The power of time and space slowly accumulated in a natural state, but its growth rate was astonishingly slow. In two years, it was less than a hundred years.
In this world, magic is divided into three main areas: healing, attack, and summoning. Levels of magic escalate from beginner to god-level. Methods of performance range from chanting to magic circles, and masters of attack magic can earn the title of Saint or even Emperor magician.
As for swordsmanship, there are three main schools: the Sword God School, the Water God School, and the Northern God School, each with its own unique style. The founder of each school is usually revered as a god, and the name of the school is suffixed to his or her name.
The hierarchy is divided into seven levels: primary, intermediate, advanced, saint, king, emperor, up to the highest level of god.
Although Noel has extremely high talent in the field of magic, due to the limitations of books, Noel’s magic skills only remain at the intermediate stage.
Magic, this wondrous entity, possesses astonishing plasticity. It channels the magical energy within and, through specific spells, transforms it into a variety of powers. These powers can range from natural elements like wind, fire, water, and earth to divine healing light.
In short, mana is the source of magic, just as a car’s engine is its power.
Noel’s talent was so extraordinary that the word “phenomenal” hardly captures his extraordinary nature. He possessed a photographic memory, mastering everything he learned instantly. At just two months old, he had learned to walk; at four months, he could speak simple words; and at six months, to Lilia’s astonishment and Paul and his wife’s delight, he was flipping through magic books on his own.
In short, Noel possessed an astonishing gift for learning. Yet, this somewhat childish face remained expressionless for some reason. It wasn’t that Noel lacked emotion; on the contrary, he possessed a rich inner life. It was simply that, for some reason, his expression remained impassive, giving off a sense of apathy. Sometimes, even when he was clearly happy, a hint of a sneer curled his lips, a misunderstanding that had Paul and his wife mistakenly believed they had done something wrong. But as they spent more time together, they realized it was simply his way of expressing happiness, not a genuine sneer.
This blond, golden-eyed, expressionless face is incredibly lethal. Although Noel showed his precocious side early on and did many things independently, the slow-witted Paul and his wife never doubted their son and were instead proud of his talent.
Noel didn’t worry the “idiot” Pauls. He was currently focused on his magical training. By casting spells and consuming magic, his body’s magical capacity gradually increased. And Noel’s body’s capacity for magic was surprisingly vast. When he first started learning magic, despite being a complete novice, he needed to perform several intermediate spells to fully exploit his magical potential.
However, as the magic container in his body gradually expanded, intermediate magic gradually became unable to meet his growing consumption needs.
So he began to explore and try new things in a wild and imaginative way.
At this moment, he was experimenting with an unprecedented spell and named it “Magic Sword”.
Everyone’s magic power is unique and has different characteristics, and the amount of magic required to transform it into magic is also different.
In short, there are qualitative differences between magic powers.
Noel was surprised to find that the quality of his magic power was exceptional, but there was something weird about this excellence.
Logically speaking, magic power cannot exist on its own; it can only serve as fuel for releasing magic.
But Noel’s magic is different. It can appear in the form of pure magic, and has amazing destructive power and plasticity.
However, while appearing in magical form can greatly increase lethality, consumption will also increase dramatically.
The magic sword is a unique spell he developed based on his own magical properties.
Noel turned his wrist slightly, and a pitch-black dagger instantly appeared in his slender white hand.
This dagger is completely condensed from Noel’s dark magic. Its surface is covered with strange black lines and exudes a terrifying destructive power.
If measured by the magic standards of this world, the power of the complete magic sword is enough to be ranked among the king-level spells.
Advanced magic often requires more time to prepare, and the triggering conditions are more stringent, so the caster’s preparation time is naturally longer.
Although there are instantaneous magic like Rudeus’s, it is limited to low-level magic. The casting of high-level magic still requires the recitation of lengthy incantations.
In addition, the casting of magic is also affected by the surrounding environment.
But the magic sword is different, it can be cast instantly.
As long as there is sufficient magic power, it can theoretically raze a town to the ground in an instant, reducing everything to nothing, demonstrating extreme destructive power.
After playing with the magic sword in his hand for about an hour… the magic power in his body was finally completely exhausted. Although his strong willpower prevented him from falling into a coma, he just yawned lazily and felt a little mentally exhausted.
He sighed and slowly walked towards the door.
In the living room, the graceful maid, Lilia, was busy with household chores. Paul had been accompanying Senis lately, and Senis’s health was clearly failing, suggesting she would soon welcome another child. Managing such a large household alone was undoubtedly a daunting task for Lilia.
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Chapter 4 The Birth of Rudeus (Old Version)
Since I’m just sitting idle for no reason, my body isn’t yet strong enough to wield a sword, and I don’t have much else to do except occasionally cast some magic for fun, why not take this opportunity to improve the maid’s favorability?
Noel yawned, snatched the rag from Lilia, and started wiping the stains on the table himself.
Looking at the kind yet arrogant two-year-old child in front of her, Lilia felt mixed emotions.
This child is completely different from Paul.
She had thought that Paul’s children would inherit some of his romantic habits, but the child in front of her was meticulous in his actions and always considered others inadvertently.
Ever since Noelle learned to walk, he has always helped her inadvertently.
He wiped the table with great effort, turned to look at Lilya and asked, “Lilya, how did you and father meet?”
Lilia was silent for a while, her soft golden hair gently falling on Noel’s shoulders as he moved. The unique childlike fragrance emanating from him was like the scent of an unknown flower, fresh and elegant, refreshing and pleasant.
“Probably when I was learning swordsmanship. I was his junior sister at that time.” Lilya answered. Whenever she talked about Paul, her expression was always complicated and difficult to read.
Noel said with pretentiousness, “That’s true. Paul is always a worry for me.”
Lilia glanced at the disrespectful Noel. Although the child always addressed Paul as “Father” in front of him, he addressed him by his name in private.
Although this was disrespectful, Lilia could sense he meant no harm. She picked up another rag, skillfully dipped it into the tub, and prepared to begin mopping the floor.
Seeing that Lilia had no intention of continuing, Noel spoke again: “Do you think it will be a boy or a girl this time?”
Lilia thought for a moment and replied, “I hope it’s a girl, so I can have both a son and a daughter.”
After that, the two of them fell into silence again. After everything in the living room was cleaned up, Noel wiped the beads of sweat from his forehead, waved to Lilia, and returned to the room.
He lazily lay on the bed and began to think about how to face Rudeus.
Time flies, and it is autumn in the blink of an eye.
This season is breathtakingly beautiful, with the blue sky and white clouds complementing each other, the breeze gently blowing the golden rice ears, and bringing bursts of nameless flower fragrance.
The sun was shining, and everything seemed beautiful. Today was undoubtedly a day worth celebrating, for Senis had given birth again. As expected, it was another blond-haired little one. Noel even took a closer look, only to see the oversized-headed, chubby baby looking around blankly, his expression mirroring the one he’d had when he first arrived into this world.
Despite their generous hearts and generous bodies, Paul and his wife noticed something amiss. Paul and Senice fell silent, wondering why two of their children were so similar. If Noel knew what they were thinking, he would tell them that both of their sons were reincarnated beings.
However, the joy of the child’s safe birth diluted the slight uneasiness.
Paul put his face close to the baby with joy, but when he remembered what happened two years ago, he unconsciously stepped back. He stared at the baby in the cradle with wide eyes, and the green eyes were shining.
Paul assured Senise that the child was in excellent health. Then, he gently placed Rudeus in Senise’s arms, a tender glint in his eyes.
Noel, who was standing by, witnessed this heartwarming scene, and his handsome eyebrows couldn’t help but frown slightly.
Rudius Greyrat, the protagonist of the original novel, despite his laurels, had a far from smooth life. A typical shut-in in his previous life, he remained trapped in the manipulation of humans and gods after traveling through time, which left Noel with a less than favorable impression of him.
Rudeus does have a certain cowardice in his character, but he gradually overcomes these flaws. However, this hasn’t improved Noel’s negative impression of him. “Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World” realistically depicts the imperfections of human nature, and even traveling to another world cannot avoid regrets.
Noel hadn’t fully immersed himself in the novel, having only read two parts, and wasn’t very familiar with the subsequent plot. But now that he had come into this world and become Rudeus’s older brother, he decided to give Rudeus a better ending.
A series of words flooded his mind: the transfer event, the Demonic Continent, the Human God, the Dragon God… These thoughts made Noel’s brow furrow deeper and deeper. Logically, he should confront the Human God and join forces with the Dragon God, achieving a happy ending together. But then a thought suddenly flashed through his mind: If he could defeat the Dragon God and gain a vast amount of space-time power, could he first recruit him as his subordinate, then destroy the Human God, achieving the same happy ending?
But could he defeat the Dragon God—the world’s strongest being? Noel silently examined his own talents: God-Slayer Body, Lone Warrior, and Berserker. Perhaps he could try, but the time was clearly not right. Any rash action would only lead to his own death.
Just as Noel was lost in thought, Rudius’s cry interrupted his thoughts. Watching Rudius contentedly suckle at his baby’s milk, Noel curled his lips, secretly mocking this shut-in from his past life. Compared to him, Rudius had firm principles and integrity, and beyond the initial forced feeding, he would never compromise easily. In those days, he was a toddler relying on a bottle for milk.
Looking at the leisurely little guy in front of him, he couldn’t help but sigh inwardly: It’s all because of my damn principles.
As the feeling of fullness gradually spread, the novelty of close contact with the breasts also dissipated. At this time, Rudeus’s eyes fell on the two-year-old child who had been standing beside him, watching him quietly.
However, when he turned his gaze to Noel, he swallowed involuntarily.
Those were a pair of cold, indifferent eyes. His own figure was clearly reflected in those golden pupils, lying on the bed. That doll-like face was expressionless, staring at him with an indifferent expression that seemed to say, “Who are you?” with a hint of disdain and alienation.
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Chapter 5: Brother Rudeus (Old Version)
Rudius suddenly felt a little uneasy. He glanced at his father who was smiling naively at the side, then turned to his mother who was sitting quietly, feeling mixed emotions.
How he wanted to blurt out: “Your children seem to be hostile to me.”
However, at this moment, Paul seemed to remember something. He suddenly pulled Noel, who seemed a little irritated, and pushed him in front of Rudius, saying with a smile: “You two have to get along well.”
The two pairs of eyes met, and Rudeus was so shocked by Noel’s cold red-gold eyes that he involuntarily looked away.
To be honest, he was filled with fear at this moment.
Paul noticed the subtle atmosphere between the two of them, tapped Noel’s forehead lightly, and his expression became solemn: “You two have to get along well, especially you, Noel. As an older brother, you have to take care of your younger brother more.”
Noel sighed helplessly and nodded.
Looking at his son like this, Paul smiled. Regardless of whether Rudius could understand or not, he still said to Rudius: “Don’t look at Noel like this now, he is actually a gentle person at heart.”
Paul then made a face, trying to amuse Rudeus.
But Rudeus couldn’t laugh at all.
After playing with Rudeus for a while, Paul breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the baby gradually calm down. He put Rudeus back in the crib and snuggled up with Senis, leaving Noel and Lilith to take care of Rudeus.
Rudeus half-closed his eyes, pretending to be asleep, but in fact he was secretly observing the child in front of him.
Although the child had a rare good appearance, his face was expressionless.
There was no emotion in those cold eyes, which instantly reminded Rudius of the classmates who bullied him in his previous life.
Due to his past life experiences, Rudeus was filled with fear of strangers. In his eyes, Noel’s childish face began to distort and overlap, transforming into the faces of the bullies in his past life.
Have they ever looked at him in this way?
He felt scared and panicked. Would this so-called family bully him like those people in his previous life?
He didn’t know it, fear was overwhelming him like a tide, and before he knew it, he began to curl up, just like in his previous life. Just as Rudius was doubting himself, the two-year-old child quietly approached his bed, moved a chair over, and stood on it nimbly.
Suddenly, Rudius’s face turned extremely pale, as if even the last trace of blood had been drained away, and his body trembled uncontrollably. He repeatedly told himself that everything was over, that everything had been restarted, but the fear in his heart was like a fog, making it difficult for him to distinguish the reality before him.
This scene also did not escape Noel’s eyes.
He stared at this seemingly strong child, watching his trembling body curled up into a ball, as if the outside world was hiding endless terror. Noel couldn’t help but sigh. Although he had previously despised Rudeus’s past life, at this moment, he was undoubtedly a pitiful person worthy of sympathy.
Noel slowly reached out his hand and gently touched the delicate face.
Rudeus’ heart tightened when he saw the hand approaching. Memories of school bullying in his previous life came flooding back like a tide. Fear turned into an invisible black hand, tightly strangling his throat, almost suffocating him.
Tears welled up in his eyes and could burst out at any time.
However, the next moment, a pair of white fingers gently pinched Rudeus’s cheek. The imagined suffocation and pain did not come, but was replaced by a delicate and smooth feeling from the fingers.
This warm and slightly cool touch surprised and confused Rudeus.
He suddenly opened his eyes, tears already sliding down silently.
Noel naturally noticed Rudius’s strangeness, but he just smiled slightly, thinking that if it was Paul, he would have noticed it long ago. Fortunately, he met himself.
Noel sighed softly and thought to himself: We are both time travelers, why should we make things difficult for each other?
He pretended not to notice Rudeus’s abnormality, brushed his fingers lightly across his forehead, and said in a childish voice: “From now on, you are my brother, I will protect you.”
Noel’s words were gentle and firm. Although his voice was not loud, it reached Rudeus’ ears clearly.
Of course, Rudius couldn’t understand the deep meaning of this sentence at the moment. After all, he had just arrived in this strange world.
But no matter what, this sentence was like a beam of warm light, illuminating the haze in his heart. That sentence touched his heartstrings for no reason, making his heart tremble.
His eyes involuntarily turned red again, and tears quietly rolled down his cheeks. At this moment, he felt so fragile inside, and seemed so sad and helpless.
He hurriedly raised his hands, instinctively wanting to wipe away the tears from the corners of his eyes, but suddenly realized that he was just a baby at the moment. So, he began to clumsily try to cover up his loss of composure, opened his mouth and cried loudly, using loud crying to cover up the uncontrollable tears.
The strength before was just a disguise, but the fragility at this moment is undoubtedly real.
Noel looked helpless. At this moment, Paul’s footsteps were heard outside the house. He looked at Noel standing on the chair, and then glanced at Rudius who was lying in the stroller and crying loudly.
Paul came forward and asked with concern, “What happened?”
Noel still maintained that indifferent expression and replied calmly: “Maybe I accidentally woke Rudeus. I’m sorry, father.”
Paul was no longer surprised by Noel’s indifference. He shook his head helplessly and said, “You should learn to smile more.”
Noel thought hard and managed a twisted smile.
Seeing this, Paul covered his face and said, “You’d better stay the same. It’s really hard for you.”
——
Time flies, and two years have passed in the blink of an eye.
Rudius already understood that the expressionless pink boy in front of him was his elder brother Noel.
But this big brother seems a little unusual.
Whenever Rudius wanted to use his young age as an excuse to do something inappropriate, he would always be met with Noel’s cold gaze.
Noel would say coldly: “Rudeus, a boy who does such a thing would be considered a pervert.”
Thus, Rudeus’s hand that was reaching for his underwear froze in mid-air.
He tried to put on a baby’s innocent smile to get away with it, but Noel didn’t buy it. He simply picked up Rudius and flicked him lightly on the forehead.
Then, he grabbed Rudius’s collar and threw him roughly onto the bed, saying in a stern tone, “Don’t pry into other people’s privacy with such lustful eyes. Do you want to be like Paul?”
In his heart, Rudius actually wanted to be Paul, but facing Noel’s serious face, he finally lowered his head in shame.
Looking at the unhappy Rudius, Noel continued, “Our behavior should be open and aboveboard, not sneaky.”
Rudius had been lowering his head, but he suddenly raised it and looked at the serious Noel with a confused look on his face. He muttered to himself: Are you sure what you said is okay? Do you want to reconsider it?
“In short, it’s wrong to take someone else’s underwear without permission. Do you understand, Rudeus?” Noel said seriously, as if he was talking about something extremely serious.
Chapter 6: In ancient times, Kong Rong gave up his pears, and now Rudius gives up his pears to Lokixi. Doesn’t that make sense? (Old version)
Rudeus has spent two years in the New World.
However, his life was not going well.
As a baby, he should have been able to easily realize those dreams that were out of reach in the past.
But he was repeatedly obstructed by an annoying little boy – no, to be correct, it was that hateful little devil.
Today, Rudeus vowed to make him pay for insulting him.
With this thought in mind, Rudius approached Noel’s room silently. The door was slightly open, and Rudius pushed it open gently without making a sound.
Just like that, Rudius suddenly rushed in, and the scene in front of him shocked Rudius.
The handsome little boy was playing with a pitch-black dagger with his slender white fingers. The dagger was wrapped with countless magical black threads, like a work of art.
When Rudius stepped in, Noel cast a cold look at him, and the magic blade in his hand was like a nimble butterfly, drawing elegant black tracks in the air.
“How cool.” Rudeus couldn’t help but admire.
But then, a gaze without any emotion locked onto Rudeus.
“Rudius, don’t you know you have to knock on the door before entering?” Noel’s voice was calm and elegant. Although it was childish, it revealed unquestionable majesty.
Rudeus waved his chubby little hands awkwardly, trying to explain, but after meeting those clear eyes, Rudeus lowered his head involuntarily and whispered, “I’m sorry.”
A light sigh sounded, and Noel continued, “Don’t do this next time.” He waved his hand, signaling Rudeus to leave.
However, Rudius was full of curiosity about the scene just now, and couldn’t help asking Noel: “Brother Noel, was that magic you used just now?”
Noel nodded lightly.
Rudeus asked curiously, “What kind of magic is that? Why doesn’t it require chanting?”
Since he was one year old, Rudeus knew that there was supernatural power in this world. Since then, he has been obsessed with magic research and magic training. Now he can barely cast intermediate magic, and even created a set of techniques that can cast magic without chanting.
A smile appeared on the corner of Noel’s mouth. In Rudeus’s eyes, Noel’s smile seemed to carry a hint of sarcasm. Noel asked in a joking tone: “Who said that you have to chant spells to cast magic?”
Rudeus was speechless for a moment and stammered, “But the book says that you have to recite a long string of spells!”
Noel glanced at him disdainfully and said, “Magic isn’t that difficult. Those so-called magicians in books just write nonsense when they can’t handle it themselves, and you believe them? Just listen to them, don’t take them seriously.”
Rudeus was silent, looking at his four-year-old brother, wanting to speak but unable to. His pride was bruised. He had thought himself gifted after reincarnation, but he hadn’t expected his brother to be even more exceptional.
After a moment of frustration, Noel continued to explain: “This is a spell I created myself. I call it ‘Magic Sword’.”
A gleam flashed in Rudeus’ eyes, and he asked cautiously: “Well, can I learn it?”
Noel was not surprised that Rudeus was secretly training his magic power. After thinking for a moment, he asked, “How is your control over magic power?”
“It’s okay.” Rudeus replied.
“Then can you gather your magic power?” Noel asked.
“Okay.” Rudeus nodded.
Noel continued, “Don’t transform it into elements like wind, fire, water, and earth. Magic is magic. Just keep compressing it and condensing it.”
Rudeus frowned and tried, but soon his face turned pale. He sighed and said, “No, I don’t have enough magic power. This spell requires too much magic power.”
Noel waved his hand and sighed, “It seems you can’t do it.”
The two words “No” were like a sharp blade, deeply hurting Rudeus’ heart.
His face flushed instantly, and he glared at the seemingly indifferent little boy in front of him. Although Noel remained expressionless, Rudius had reason to suspect that he was deliberately teasing him.
Looking out the window at the bright summer sunshine and the white clouds rolling leisurely in the blue sky, Noel suggested, “Let’s go out.”
Hearing the word “get out”, Rudius shuddered involuntarily. He wanted to refuse, but Noel’s cold words made everything a foregone conclusion: “This is an order, no need to say more.”
Rudius forced a forced smile, looked at Noel, and tried to delay with words: “It’s scorching outside, and it’s cool and pleasant at home. Why bother yourself and go outside to bask in the sun?”
However, Noel just looked at him quietly without saying a word.
Rudeus swallowed hard as he exchanged glances with Noel, his gaze seemingly freezing everything. The words he’d agreed to go out with him remained stuck in his throat, unable to come out. In the end, Noel dragged him out of the house forcefully. He only said, “I’m going out,” to Lilia, and then embarked on his journey with a look of deep resentment on his face.
The world outside held a unique charm. Today’s sun wasn’t scorching, and a gentle breeze brought a touch of coolness. Beyond the door lay a golden rice field, where farmers toiled and children played. Yet, all this filled Rudeus with fear. Even though time had faded many memories, his timid heart still struggled to calm down.
At that moment, a warm hand grasped Rudius’s. He looked up in surprise, meeting the faint smile on Noel’s lips. That smile was like the warm spring sun and the autumn breeze, unassuming yet incredibly captivating. The sunlight shone on Noel’s long golden hair, which danced lightly in the breeze. His eyes were always as tranquil as a clear spring.
Rudius, for some reason, found himself captivated by the beauty. Noel led the somewhat reclusive young man to the edge of the rice paddy and whispered, “Reach out your hand.” Rudius obeyed and held out his hand. Noel gently lifted it, letting the golden rice stalks brush against his fingertips. The stalks swayed in the wind, their plump grains gleaming in the sun. Rudius’s fingers gently brushed against the ears, feeling a tingling sensation. He also noticed a tiny insect crawling on one of them, which plunged him into a brief trance.
He felt confused and looked into Noel’s clear and bright eyes again. Those eyes seemed to be able to see through people’s hearts. With just one glance, Rudius felt that all the secrets in his heart had been seen through.
Noel spoke slowly, “Although I don’t know what you’re afraid of, please remember that we only have one life, and it’s worth facing it bravely and cherishing it. The health you cherish, the mission you shoulder, and the family you love deeply are the irreplaceable core.”
Rudius stared at him blankly, his handsome face looking particularly sacred and solemn under the dim light.
At this moment, Rudius regarded the brother in front of him as the faith in his heart.
Loki’s position as a god in Rudius’ heart was quietly replaced by Noel.
Two years passed in a flash, and Noel successfully found Rudius a perfect match: Sylphy. When Noel brought the slightly shy Sylphy into his home, prompting Rudius to initiate his plan to raise her, he silently warned Rudius, “You already have someone, so don’t mess around anymore.”
From then on, in addition to his daily magic and swordsmanship training, Noel’s life also had an important task: calculating time. And this time calculation was precisely to wait for the arrival of Lokisi.
Since Rudeus already has a partner, then as his brother, it’s not wrong for me to have a partner, right?
In ancient times, Kong Rong gave up his pears, and now Rudius gives up his pears to Lokixi. It makes sense, doesn’t it?
Chapter 7: Roxy’s Arrival (Old Version)
When Rudius was four years old (Noel was six), Noel made a request to Paul and his wife with a reasonable reason: “Father, Mother, Rudius and I need a magic mentor.”
And today is the day when the magic teacher arrives.
A girl with beautiful azure hair stepped down from the carriage and introduced herself: “My name is Luo Qixi, thank you for your guidance.” The girl was petite, wearing a magician-style brown robe, and her long azure hair was braided into a pigtail. She looked about the same as a junior high school student. She looked dignified and lovely, which was very impressive.
She half-closed her eyes and talked to Paul with a slightly tired look. Her loli-like appearance, unpleasant half-closed eyes and cold attitude became the first impression she gave people.
The moment he saw Luo Qixi, Noel pulled Rudeus aside without hesitation. He said seriously, “Rudeus, am I good to you?”
Rudeus was confused, but he nodded. After all, despite his cold exterior, Noel was actually a trustworthy brother.
Noel leaned close to Rudeus’ ear and whispered, “I’m attracted to this girl.”
Rudeus’ eyes widened instantly. He first looked at the lovely Luo Qixi, then turned his head to look at the handsome little boy in front of him. When he thought of the possibility of them getting close, Rudeus’ cheeks couldn’t help but blush, and even all kinds of fantasies emerged in his mind.
To make sure Rudius heard clearly, Noel emphasized again: “I have my eye on this girl.”
Rudeus nodded, a look of sudden enlightenment on his face. He leaned close to Noel’s ear and whispered, “How are you going to deal with this?”
“How to deal with it?” Noel glanced at Rudeus doubtfully and asked, “How else can we deal with it?”
Rudius chuckled, his lips curled up, revealing a sly smile that made Noel involuntarily take two steps back. Rudius lowered his voice and said, “Of course that’s what I meant! Such a lovely girl, you won’t tell me you don’t have any thoughts about her, right?”
Noel fell into deep thought, then nodded.
Rudeus patted Noel’s shoulder, looked towards Sylphy in the room, and said in a louder voice: “Sylphy, you can also come out to listen to the class.”
Paul was dissatisfied with the two whispering to each other and ordered loudly: “Noel, Rudeus, come and meet your master!”
Luo Qixi looked at the two of them curiously and gently adjusted the brim of her hat.
Paul pointed to the taller boy next to him and said, “This is my oldest son, Noel.”
Then, he pointed to a little yellow-haired boy next to him and said, “This is my second son, Rudeus.”
Noel bowed respectfully and said, “Are you my master? Nice to meet you. My name is Noel Greyrat, you can call me Noel.”
Luo Qixi was a little dazed by the cute pink little boy in front of her.
Lokixi smiled, her eyes moving back and forth between Noel and Rudeus.
“So, these two are going to learn magic?” asked Luo Qixi.
Rudeus raised his hand timidly and said, “If possible, I would like Sylphy to receive your guidance as well.”
“Huh? Me? It’s great enough that I can be with Rudy and Brother Noel, but we also have to learn magic together. Is that not good?” Sylphy asked shyly.
Rudeus gave the latter a bright smile and waved, looking confident.
Paul put his hand to his forehead and said irritably, “I’m telling you, don’t make decisions on your own. This was originally planned for just you two.”
Roxy’s smile was a little stiff. She glanced at the slightly timid Sylphy next to her and sighed, “Okay, you can stay and listen. But then again, aren’t the three of you too young? One is six years old, and the other two are four.”
The smiles that Rudeus and Sylphy had originally been smiling froze in an instant.
Paul puffed out his chest proudly: “All the children in our family are geniuses,” he asserted.
Luo Qixi sighed helplessly, rubbed her brows, and softened her voice: “Then, let’s start the first lesson of the day.”
So the four of them found an open space in the courtyard and sat down.
Lokixi pulled a thick magic book from her bag, but after a moment’s thought, she put it down. She said to the three children sitting cross-legged in front of her, “Well, let’s start with this magic textbook… No, before that, let’s first check how much magic you can master.”
Rudeus was about to speak when he was interrupted by Noel’s cold voice: “We just learned some relevant knowledge from the book.”
An expression of “as expected” crossed Roxy’s delicate face. She sighed softly, looked around, and said to the crowd, “Let me demonstrate first. See if you can learn it. May the great blessing of water descend upon the place where it is sought, and may a refreshing stream appear here—WaterBall.”
As soon as she finished speaking, a fist-sized water ball began to gather in her hand, flowing and then flying away.
With a “pa” sound, the water ball fell to the ground, splashing next to the railing and wetting it.
“Do you understand?” Luo Qixi’s expression was a little listless. Obviously, she didn’t have high expectations for these three children.
“Awesome!” Rudius shouted exaggeratedly, winking at Noel.
Sylphy was a little confused and thought: Didn’t they both learn this a long time ago?
The wonder of magic is indisputable. It has the extraordinary ability to create the four elements of wind, fire, water and earth, as if summoning all things from nothing.
However, the path to learning magic is extremely difficult, and it requires extremely strict control of magical power.
Just today, Luo Qixi encountered three geniuses with extraordinary magical talents.
Chapter 8 Magic and Swordsmanship (Old Edition)
Under Loki’s astonished gaze, almost everyone simultaneously cast the elementary magic of water ball.
Luo Qixi fell into deep thought, her face filled with astonishment and thought. Clearly, this scene had dealt her a heavy blow. She sighed softly, her youthful face a helpless smile, and she secretly marveled at the fact that all three children were magical geniuses.
“So, what about intermediate magic? Does anyone of you know it?” Loki asked tentatively.
This time, Noel nodded without hesitation and said frankly, “The book only mentions intermediate magic, nothing above that.”
Hearing this, Luo Qixi felt an inexplicable sense of relief. She secretly encouraged herself and said with a mature air, “Actually, considering your age, being able to perform intermediate magic isn’t a big deal. Especially you, Noel, don’t become complacent about it.”
Afterwards, Luo Qixi began to explain in detail the precautions for advanced magic. She was indeed an excellent lecturer, her words were easy to understand and people could understand them at once.
Before they knew it, the morning had flown by. Sylphy had dinner at Paul’s house and left, while Noel and Rudeus were left behind by Paul to practice swordsmanship.
“A man must have a sword in his heart to protect the people we cherish.” Paul’s words were powerful, but Noel only remembered these two key points.
In the afternoon, formal sword training began. The training focused on practicing sword swings and basic movements. They would either use the wooden dummy in the yard as an opponent, testing the standardization of their movements and the accuracy of their attacks; or practice sparring with Paul, honing their footwork and center of gravity.
In this world, swordplay is highly respected. Learning the basics is undoubtedly a wise choice. After all, most heroes in this world wield swords. Occasionally, there are those who wield axes or hammers, but they are ultimately a minority.
As for the spear, thanks to the abominable Spearlud tribe’s proficiency in wielding the trident, the spear has become a demonic weapon, a deeply held belief. Demons wielding spears frequently appear in the book, often wantonly slaughtering without distinguishing friend from foe.
Perhaps because of this background, the swordsmanship here is even more refined than in Noel’s previous world. A master swordsman can not only split rock with a single blow, but also strike distant foes with his sword’s energy. In fact, Paul possesses this ability, easily splitting a rock in two.
Out of curiosity, Noel wanted to explore the mystery, so he coaxed Paul into demonstrating it several times with sweet talk. Paul must have been filled with joy as his young son applauded him enthusiastically.
However, despite watching countless times, Noel still couldn’t grasp the technique. When he asked Paul for advice, the answer he got was: “Just make a ‘hum’ sound, step forward, and then ‘swish’ and cut down with the sword!”
Although Paul was an excellent swordsman, he was not a good teacher. However, according to his own practice methods, Noel gradually figured out some tricks.
Every time he swung his sword, he felt an inexplicable intuition guiding him, telling him how to swing the sword most smoothly, how to strike it most accurately, and how to retract it most securely. This feeling was as natural as finding the golden section point on a line segment.
Noel’s swordsmanship improved day by day, and every time he struck out, he could accurately hit the opponent’s vital points. As he swung the sword more and more, this intuition almost became part of his blood.
Noel was puzzled by this and asked Paul, “For some reason, I always find the most suitable way to draw the sword by intuition.”
That day, Paul was silent for a long time, tears glistening in his eyes, and explained, “Your talent for swordsmanship is truly amazing.”
Fortunately, there was Rudius. Although his talent was outstanding, it was not to an astonishing degree, which made Paul feel a little relieved. After all, a son who was too outstanding would also put a lot of pressure on his father.
In this world, there are three main schools of swordsmanship. The first is the Kenshin-ryu, which emphasizes swift and preemptive strikes, making speed the key to victory. The core tenet of the Kenshin-ryu is that attack is the best defense. If a single strike isn’t enough, the Kenshin-ryu will resort to guerrilla tactics until victory is achieved. This school bears a strong resemblance to the real-life Satsuma Shigen-ryu.
The second style is the Water God Style, which, unlike the Sword God Style, emphasizes solid defense. Known for its exceptional defense, Water God Style rarely initiates attacks, but experts can skillfully transform any attack—whether magical or with ranged weapons—into an opportunity for counterattack. This style is often favored by court knights and nobles.
As for the Beishen-ryu style, it’s more about tactical wisdom than pure swordsmanship. It eschews fixed moves in favor of flexible responses to the ever-changing circumstances of the battlefield. Paul calls it improvisation, but practitioners of the Beishen-ryu style often excel at employing subtle techniques and strategies to gain an advantage.
However, once mastered, Beishen-ryu can display unexpected methods of victory. This style is particularly well-suited for warriors with physical impairments or disabilities, as they can still continue to fight. For this reason, Beishen-ryu is popular among mercenaries and adventurers. In summary, each of these three sword styles has its own unique characteristics, applicable scenarios, and advantages.
Paul’s strength should not be underestimated. He has outstanding talent. Whether it is the Water God Style, the North God Style or the Sword God Style, he has reached the level of a superior swordsman.
Never underestimate the strength of a high-level swordsman. In fact, aside from the Sword King and Sword God, the skills of high-level swordsmen are equally impressive. Unlike magic, swordsmanship relies on diligent, day-in, day-out training to improve.
Time flies, and when the two finished their sword practice, the sun had set and night fell quietly.
Today is not only the day when Roxy visits, but also the moment when the power of time and space gathers.
【The power of time and space is full (100/100)】
[Currently, you can capture a one-star small world. Do you want to execute the capture? ]As night fell, Paul and Senice prepared a sumptuous dinner.
The roasted chicken was steaming hot, shining attractively under the oil lamp; the bread was soft and delicious; the hot soup made with various vegetables exuded an enticing aroma; the dining table was filled with delicious dishes, and the whole hall was filled with fragrance and warmth.
“It smells so good.” Luo Qixi stared greedily at the food in front of her. This was almost the most delicious food she had tasted in the past year.
Then, everyone began to enjoy their dinner. Knowles savored the chicken carefully, the smooth and delicate taste filling his mouth, leaving him with an endless aftertaste in every bite.
It was unexpectedly delicious.
“It’s just that we don’t seem to have any extra rooms in our house.” Paul suddenly thought of this problem.
Admittedly, Noel and Rudius had been sleeping separately for a long time. After all, the space in this mansion was not spacious and the number of rooms was really limited.
When Noel heard this, a gleam flashed in his eyes, and he calmly gave Rudius a subtle look.
Seeing this, Rudius paused slightly as he was picking up rice grains. He looked back at Noel meaningfully.
Chapter 9 Luo Qixi: I sleep with you tonight? (Old version)
Is it really okay for a six-year-old to share a room with Lokisi? Rudius muttered to himself, mocking his brother’s unrealistic wishful thinking. He knew his brother had been planning this all along, harboring ill intentions. Humph, after all, those who are related by blood often behave in a similar way.
Facing Noel’s stern gaze, Rudius had no choice but to speak: “Perhaps we can let Big Brother and Luo Qixi share a room. My room is both messy and cramped. In comparison, Big Brother’s room should be able to accommodate two people.”
Paul hesitated when he heard this. He said awkwardly, “But your brother is a boy after all. It doesn’t seem right for him to sleep in the same room with a girl.”
Rudeus continued to smooth things over: “Big brother is only six years old. Miss Luo Qixi can treat him as a little brother.”
Paul looked at Noel’s handsome face and felt inexplicably that this matter might not be a big deal.
At this time, Noel also spoke at the right time: “Since my brother doesn’t want to share a room with the master, then I can accept it.”
Rudius looked at his brother with astonishment, secretly cursing him for being shameless and putting the problem on himself.
Noel’s childish voice, coupled with his deceptive appearance and cold attitude, made Paul feel strange, but he didn’t think there was anything wrong.
After thinking for a moment, he turned his gaze to Luo Qixi, only to see that Luo Qixi was excitedly picking up the food, obviously she was extremely hungry.
“Lokxi, is it okay for you to live with Noel?” Paul asked Lokixi for her opinion.
Luo Qixi only glanced at the pink-faced boy quickly, her mind completely focused on the delicious food in front of her. She agreed without thinking: “Sure.”
Hearing the answer, Noel’s lips curled up into a faint smile, but he was actually ecstatic in his heart.
When Luo Qixi was about to go to her room to rest after dinner, she suddenly woke up.
She grabbed Noel’s sleeve and asked in disbelief, “Will I sleep with you tonight?”
Noel nodded slightly, a calm smile plastered across his face. He noticed that Lokisi’s face had turned slightly red, and he thought to himself that perhaps he should explain. So, he slowly began, “Well, my room is actually quite spacious.”
Luo Qixi stared at the young boy in front of her for a moment, and finally could only sigh helplessly and accept this slightly embarrassing reality. She picked up her luggage, stepped onto the stairs, and walked into Noel’s room, but was unexpectedly attracted by the scene in front of her.
As Noel had said, his room was indeed spacious and exceptionally tidy. A wooden table leaned against the wall, a comfortable armchair beside it, and books were neatly arranged on the tabletop. A quick glance revealed that most of them were tomes on magical lore and some introductions to the world’s background.
The floor was spotless, as smooth as a mirror. It was obvious that the owner had taken great care of it. The bedding was neatly folded. The whole room was filled with a faint fragrance. Upon closer inspection, it was found that this fragrance was exactly the same as the scent on Noel.
“Master, you must be tired. The long journey is really tiring. You should go and rest first.” Noel said in his childish voice.
“To be honest, I’m a little sleepy.” Luo Qixi put the things in place and yawned involuntarily.
Noel sat upright in a chair, seemingly holding a book, but his mind was already lost in exploring the mysteries of the world. The dim candlelight illuminated his adorable, childish face. His smooth blond hair fell to his waist, and his golden eyes were pure and flawless, like sparkling topaz. He wore a serious, focused expression.
It seemed like this boy was different from the beginning; he always seemed so calm and reliable, Luo Qixi thought to herself.
She began to remove her magician’s coat, observing Noel with a quiet glance. If he dared to peek, she would insist they move rooms. However, the child before her seemed genuinely absorbed in his reading, completely unperturbed by the outside world.
Luo Qixi sighed again, feeling a mixture of emotions. Joy and a touch of sadness intertwined in her heart, and she wondered to herself, was she truly completely unattractive?
At the same time, Luo Qixi had no idea that Noel was examining the various functions of the system with a curious look.
[One-star world exploration target: Sword Art Online][Time flow rate ratio (one-star world: current world) = 4:1, that is, the time flow rate in the sword world is 4 times that of the current world. 1 year in the current world takes 4 years in the sword world.][World coordinates locked][Choose a travel method: 1. Soul projection (requires control), 2. Body travel][Note 1: Damage to the soul projection only affects the soul; if the body travels through time, there is a real risk of death.][Note 2: After soul projection travels through time, only a portion of world experience can be obtained (distributed as needed)][Note 3: Deeply participating in the plot can accumulate a large amount of time and space power, paving the way for subsequent time travel][Note 4: It has been detected that your small world is in an incomplete state and urgently needs to replenish the power of origin]Noel fell into deep thought. There were two ways to travel through time. One involved splitting the soul and projecting it into the target world. While this allowed for free travel, the rewards were limited, allowing only partial experience points to be gained.
The original body crossing means that a choice must be made between the two.
After careful consideration, he felt that Sword Art Online, as a low-level martial arts world, was not very attractive and was not worth the risk for the main body.
So he chose soul projection.
Immediately afterwards, three identity options popped up on the screen:
[Optional roles (affecting talents): 1. Sword Apprentice (slightly improves swordsmanship talent)]2. Lone Warrior (Special): Embark on the journey of life with a fearless heart and pure attitude.
[Note 1: Choosing this identity will slightly change your personality][You will get the following status: innocent, simple, conceited, stubborn, unstable][Note 2: If you successfully clear the level as this character, you will have the opportunity to unlock a higher level of Lone Warrior talent.]3. Students (slightly improve learning ability)
Lone Hero? Noel frowned again, muttering to himself, this choice is really puzzling. He had never expected to encounter the talent of “Lone Hero” again.
Obviously, the “lone hero”‘s talent far exceeds the other two.
Although his current “Lone Hero” talent is only at the first level, the power of this level has greatly improved his attainments in the field of magic.
“Therefore, I decided to choose [Lone Brave] as my talent and step into this world.”
Noel’s mind shifted, and instantly, his perspective began to separate, as if his soul had split in two. He could clearly perceive the perspective, senses, and state of his other self—an unprecedented and novel experience.
He began to distract himself and control that self, doing two things at the same time.
And that self exists as a “lone hero.” (Time flow ratio (Sword World: Current World) = 4:1)
If you don’t pay special attention to it, the “lone hero” will act on his own according to the inherent behavioral habits of the simulated original body, which is quite similar to the so-called AI takeover, as if it is running automatically.
Of course, he could occasionally switch perspectives and experience the strange feeling of being in Sword Art Online. This was indeed a rather novel experience.
Chapter 10: Roxy’s Sleeping Posture (Old Version)
The world of swordplay is a remarkably ordinary one, or more precisely, a world without any special features. Within this world, cities are bustling with people, each immersed in the trivialities of daily life. The streets are filled with cars, and the endless flow of traffic paints the pulse of the city.
The people of this land live ordinary lives, experiencing life’s ups and downs, experiencing joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness, step by step, from tender childhood. This is a modern world, far removed from swordplay and magic, where reality reigns supreme. Here, there are no transcendent heroes, no thrilling adventures, only ordinary people quietly toiling through ordinary days.
Everyone harbors dreams and aspirations, and these are often modest. Perhaps it’s the desire for a delicious meal, the longing for a trip, or the yearning for a new dress. These seemingly insignificant things add endless color and vitality to the world.
When faced with life’s difficulties and challenges, people don’t rely on swordsmanship or magic to overcome them. Instead, they rely on practical efforts, such as hard work, seeking help, or adjusting their thinking. Through the trials and tribulations of life, people constantly learn and grow, and occasionally make mistakes, but it is these mistakes that make them more mature and resilient.
In short, this is an extremely ordinary world, but it is in this ordinariness that lies the true meaning and beauty of life.
There is an orphanage on this small island country with a population of over 100 million.
The children in this orphanage follow different paths. Some grow up under the orphanage’s protection until they reach adulthood, eventually becoming independent and leaving the orphanage. Others are adopted before reaching adulthood, becoming children of other families and experiencing a completely different childhood. This is the future of the children in this small island nation’s orphanage.
However, just a few months ago, a peculiar child arrived here.
It was a boy of about five years old.
Even without an adult, no identification, and no access to a proper hotel, he was able to convince others with his incredible rhetoric to find him a place to stay. People considered calling the police and asking them to intervene. He always seemed to have foresight and could disappear without a trace at the critical moment.
Until one day, this mysterious child was encountered by an orphanage staff member on the street. After careful consideration, he finally agreed to step into the orphanage. His reason was simple and straightforward: “Since this place provides free food and accommodation, it saves me the trouble of struggling for a living, and I can free up more time to focus on my personal affairs.” Since then, he has become a member of the orphanage.
This child with shining blond hair did not have many extravagant expectations for life in the orphanage. He neither played with other children nor touched the toys. He looked listless every day, as if he had no interest in anything around him.
His unusual behavior quickly alerted the staff and even the dean, who curiously asked him, “What exactly do you want?”
The blond child thought for a moment and then replied, “If possible, I hope you can give me a computer so that I can use it to look up information and play games.”
At first, the dean rejected his request, making up an excuse: “If you can get full marks on all the subjects, I can consider buying you one.”
However, the dean clearly underestimated the child’s abilities. The very next day, the child came to the dean and asked for a test. Unsurprisingly, he scored full marks in all subjects.
The dean was a strict and picky person. He did not want the child to waste his talent by indulging in computer games. So, he broke his promise and deliberately gave the child a high school test, trying to make the child give up.
But shockingly, just one month later, the child approached the dean again and asked him to give him some questions. To the dean’s astonishment, he perfectly answered all the high school questions and still got full marks.
From then on, in the orphanage, people often saw a four-year-old boy sitting alone in the corner while others were playing, holding a laptop in his arms, staring at the screen intently, playing games that even adults found difficult to control.
This incident quickly caused a sensation in society, attracting people of all kinds to visit, all wanting to catch a glimpse of this talented young man.
Of course, not everyone shared this sentiment. Some approached the child with the intention of provoking him, asking him university-level questions with the intention of embarrassing him.
However, the child still answered all the questions with a blank expression.
It was not until this moment that people suddenly realized that the child in front of them was actually a genuine child prodigy.
For a time, there was a constant stream of people wanting to adopt him.
But he refused them one by one. When people asked him why, he just smiled and said nothing.
Until one day, a voice sounded in front of him, and the boy who was addicted to computer games looked up.
“Are you the legendary child prodigy?”
A slender, pretty woman in her twenties with light makeup and combed-back hair stood in front of him and asked this question.
“Are you here to adopt me?” he asked lazily.
The woman smiled slightly and nodded in response: “I also have two smart children. Nice to meet you. My name is Tong Gu Cui.”
Kiritani Midori extended her slender but firm hand.
The boy was silent for a moment, which was rare today. After thinking for a while, he held her hand.
“Kiritani Midori? Kiritani Kazuto’s mother.” He thought to himself, hesitated for a moment, and then accepted her invitation.
Just like that, in the surprised eyes of everyone, the boy left the orphanage with Kiritani Midori.
People all thought that Tonggu Cui had really picked up a treasure and looked at her with envy.
In the household registration book, she named him Takumi Kiritani.
And in another world.
Noel gave up control of Sword Art Online and looked helplessly at Roxy who was lying on top of him.
He had never expected that Luo Qixi’s sleeping posture was so indecent, almost using him as a pillow.
He sniffed the faint fragrance on Luo Qixi’s body and quietly moved her arm away from him.
Loki’s soft blue hair made Noel’s cheeks itchy. He felt helpless and wanted to sigh.
He was confused.
Why did this seemingly elegant girl sleep in such a terrible posture, almost with her entire body pressed against him? He had the thought of waking Luo Qixi up, but when his eyes met the girl immersed in a sweet dream, he couldn’t bear to disturb her peace.
Forget it, let her sleep peacefully like this for one night. After all, I have entered a stable life track over there.
So he slowly closed his eyes.
However, in the middle of the night, he felt his body getting heavier and his breathing becoming more difficult, until he was suffocated and woke up. He turned around and saw a smooth and delicate leg resting on him, while Luo Qixi was hugging his neck tightly, her breasts, although not plump, pressed against his cheek.
Instantly, Noel’s cheeks flushed. Looking at the delicate sleeping face right before his eyes, he suddenly felt a little regretful for letting such a lovely girl sleep next to him.
He carefully lifted the girl’s feet and let out a long breath. He was secretly glad that he was still young. If he were five or six years older, he would probably find it difficult to control his inner impulse and swallow up this pure beauty.
But after all this trouble, his sleep quality was greatly reduced and he felt mentally exhausted, as if he had been exhausted after a night of playing games.
Chapter 11: Roxy, Infected with Noel’s Breath (Old Version)
Sitting on the edge of the bed, Noel sighed softly, his thoughts drifting to his self in Sword Art Online.
At this moment, Takumi Kiritani was leisurely immersed in the world of a computer game. His fingertips danced across the keyboard with agility and speed, almost leaving a series of blurry shadows on the keyboard. As he controlled the keyboard, the character on the screen completed a series of precise and difficult movements.
After he defeated the final BOSS without any damage and ended his gaming journey, he turned to challenge a game called “IWanna”.
This game, which Noel had also played in his previous life, is an original, heart-wrenching series that requires players to rely on superb operating skills to win. The game is filled with numerous traps, which are a great test of the player’s operation and mentality.
In his previous life, he barely made it through the first level after failing ten times, and the second level took him hundreds of deaths before he finally made it. As for the third level, he reluctantly gave up and simply uninstalled the game.
However, a doubt arose in his mind, why did he choose to play this game?
He couldn’t help but mutter to himself: “Hosting, hosting, what on earth have you done?”
Noel looked at the familiar game interface in front of him, and he was eager to try it out. Finally, he couldn’t help but play a few rounds.
With his excellent skills, he easily cleared the game. Then, Noel let go of the control of this virtual world and returned to his bed to continue his nap.
However, just as he closed his eyes, a restless hand touched him again.
Noel frowned and opened his eyes, his pink and cute face full of impatience.
To be honest, it was nice to be close to Lokixi, but all he wanted to do now was sleep.
Fortunately, Luo Qixi did not make any other moves, which made him relieved and then fell into a deep sleep.
The next morning, Luo Qixi’s face flushed as she looked at Noel in her arms. Noel was sleeping soundly, only occasionally frowning. Luo Qixi’s cheek was almost pressed against Noel’s, and she felt Noel’s soft, fair face and slender body, and she felt that the child before her exuded a unique charm.
She silently blamed herself, removed her foot from Noel’s body, and slowly withdrew her hand from Noel’s chest. Then, Luo Qixi sat up from the bed.
After getting up, she found that she was in good spirits. Last night, Luo Qixi unexpectedly enjoyed a peaceful sleep. In her heart, she was secretly thankful for the boy’s natural pillow. This thought quietly emerged in her mind.
After a few dry coughs, she noticed that the little boy Noel beside her was still asleep, so she quietly got up to wash up in the morning. When everything was ready, Luo Qixi tiptoed towards Noel.
It must be said that Noel was adorable in his sleep. His usually cold expression softened, his delicate features even more alluring in the warm sunlight. The contours of his collarbone and cheeks evoked a sense of endearment. Even Luo Qixi couldn’t help but want to kiss his fair and adorable little face.
How adorable, almost too cute! Luo Qixi thought. After all, aren’t loli and shota equally captivating, to some extent?
If Rudius were here, he would be ecstatic and shout “Lolita is power”; and Su Bai in his previous life might also be filled with emotion and quote many famous sayings to prove this point: Darwin said “survival of the fittest, lolita will survive naturally”; Hemingway said “people can be eliminated, but lolita cannot be eliminated”; the ancients also said “wildfire cannot be extinguished, lolita will grow again when blown”… All these remarks are reasonable and well-founded, which makes people believe it.
From this we can see that the appeal of shota, especially a shota with a paralyzed face like Noel, is doubled in lethality.
In the end, Lokisi woke Noel up with a hint of guilt.
Noel rubbed his sleepy eyes, looking a little off. He looked around and noticed a faint blush on Luo Qixi’s face, which made him feel a little confused.
“Good morning, Master Lokisi.” Noel said with a yawn.
“Good morning, Noel.” Luo Qixi responded.
Noel looked at Luo Qixi with suspicion, sensing that she seemed a little guilty today. He stood up, groping around the room with a dazed look in his eyes. He reached for the clothes he had placed beside him yesterday, but found nothing. A trace of doubt crept into his mind, and he scratched his head in thought; he clearly remembered leaving them here.
At this time, Luo Qixi took out his coat from somewhere, walked towards Noel calmly, and put on the coat a little awkwardly.
Noel looked at Luo Qixi, a smile bloomed on his cold face, and he said softly: “Thank you, Master Luo Qixi.”
Luo Qixi’s heart seemed to be pierced by a sharp arrow, and she was secretly excited: “Noel is still so cute today!”
A strange feeling quietly awakened in her heart.
She helped Noel up and asked softly, “Do you need my help with your hair?”
After Luo Qixi mentioned this, Noel also noticed that his hair was messy. After a moment’s thought, he smiled at Luo Qixi and said, “If it’s convenient, I’ll leave it to you. Of course, I will repay my master.”
Luo Qixi gently stroked Noel’s soft hair, her heart full of envy.
She carefully combed the boy’s messy hair, smelling the faint fragrance emanating from him, and her mind couldn’t help but drift away.
An inexplicable impulse surged in her heart, and she wanted to hug the boy tightly in her arms.
The boy turned his head, his golden eyes sparkling with dazzling light.
He said softly, “Let me help you comb your hair, Master Luo Qixi.”
Loki turned around, her long hair falling to her waist like a waterfall.
The boy bent down, his fingertips gently sliding across the girl’s smooth blue hair. Suddenly, he leaned closer to the girl, his handsome face expressionless, and whispered, “Teacher Luo Qixi’s hair is so beautiful.”
Luo Qixi’s cheeks flushed instantly. She deliberately avoided the boy’s gaze and said in a trembling voice, “Really? Thank you for the compliment.”
The boy combed the girl’s hair patiently, his fingers sliding lightly over each strand.
Inexplicably, Luo Qixi thought of her mother. In her memory, her mother also combed her hair carefully in the same way.
“Teacher Lokishi.”
The young boy’s tender voice awakened her from her memories. Luo Qixi looked puzzled and asked, “What happened?”
Noel said in a nonchalant tone, but in fact it was full of joking, “Teacher Luo Qixi, you seem to have my aura on you.”
Hearing this, Luo Qixi’s cheeks instantly turned red. She tapped the boy on the head rudely and scolded him, “Don’t say such strange things.”
Chapter 12 Paul’s Swordsmanship Lesson (Old Version)
Early in the morning, after washing up, Luo Qixi hurriedly ate breakfast, then stood at the door and took a deep breath.
The morning time was dominated by Luo Qixi.
Luo Qixi is well-traveled, seemingly having visited many countries. She reveals that her homeland is located in the Demon Continent, a harsh environment where monsters run rampant. When she first set foot in the Kingdom of Asura, she was filled with envy for its fertile land.
Then, Luo Qixi began to explain in an easy-to-understand way the formation principles of magic, trace the source of magic power, and finally guide everyone to learn advanced magic.
Surprisingly, Noel mastered the technique of releasing magic after only a few attempts, and Rudeus and Sylphy also barely learned the skill after a morning of hard training.
Luo Qixi forced a smile and whispered to herself, “It seems that you will surpass me soon.”
Noel and Rudius exchanged glances. It was obvious that the talents of their group had a great impact on Lokisi.
Noel sighed in his heart, this was all due to his damn excellent magical talent.
He comforted Luo Qixi and said, “Master Luo Qixi, don’t worry. Rudeus is a fool. You can still teach us for a long time.”
Rudeus was puzzled when he heard this.
After a morning of training, Sylphy stayed for lunch, and then Noel began his daily lunch break.
But Luo Qixi had no habit of taking a nap. She went out of the house and cast a spell to pray for rain for the farmers’ rice fields.
In his spare time, Noel glanced at himself in another world – he was concentrating on playing games.
Noel looked at this scene and fell into deep thought.
This AI seems a little bit unserious.
“Brother Takumi, what game are you playing?” Kazuto Kiritani, who was about four years old, had his eyes fixed on the computer operated by the boy next to him. The screen was showing a violent game full of horror and bloody elements.
Takumi Kiritani thought for a moment, then picked up little Kiritani Kazuto and let him sit next to him.
On the computer screen, a middle-aged strong man holding a gun was rushing around in the virtual world, followed closely by three companions.
Zombies emerged from all directions from time to time, but Takumi Kiritani shot them in the head one by one with his precise shooting skills.
Despite the large number of zombies, he quickly cleared a passage under his operation.
“Brother Takumi, you are so awesome!” Kazuto Kiritani widened his eyes and looked at the game screen on the computer screen with admiration.
Takumi Kiritani’s magnetic voice rang out: “Kirito, do you want to try?”
Kiritani Kazuto tilted his head. Although he didn’t understand why his elder brother called him that, he nodded and said excitedly, “I want to play!”
So, the brothers began their electric journey at home.
In another world called Reincarnation – Jobless, Noel was so angry that he almost jumped up. He cursed loudly: “What a lousy hosting! Enough of this. They’re not doing their job properly!”
He thought to himself: If you don’t work hard, how can I possibly live a good life in the future? Forget it, if you’re going to give up, I’ll give up too, and everyone should give up! Just wait for the day when the Dragon God comes and we’re all doomed.
After thinking for a while, Noel began to give orders to himself over there: “Go study!”
However, he was still concentrating on playing the game.
Huh? Wait, can’t I set my own tasks when hosting? Does everything I do depend on my preferences?
But how could he possibly play games all night? He wasn’t such a low-spirited person. At least, he would go to sleep for a while and then get up to continue playing games.
Thinking of this, Noel closed his eyes angrily and began to sleep.
In the afternoon, Paul’s swordsmanship class began.
“Idiot! Are you going to ‘step forward with a ‘hey’ and then chop down with a ‘bang’? You should ‘step forward with a ‘hum’ and then chop down with a ‘swish’! Be quicker!” Paul pointed at Rudius and scolded loudly.
Rudeus looked aggrieved. “You’re being so vague, who can understand? What do you mean by ‘step forward with a hum and then chop down with a swish’? Could you be more vague?”
Hearing this, Paul was immediately furious.
He nodded at Noel, who was easily splitting rocks with his sword, and questioned, “Why can your brother do it, but you can’t?”
“Don’t tell me you don’t know about Big Brother’s extraordinary talent. That’s not due to your teaching. It’s obvious that he was born with extraordinary talent.” Rudius retorted unwillingly, trying to defend himself.
Paul shook his head helplessly, pretending to hold his forehead with his hand and sighing, “So, it’s your lack of talent?”
Rudeus’s face instantly turned red. He hesitated to speak, but ultimately chose to remain silent. Paul’s words left him with no way to refute them.
Rudeus felt wronged, muttering to himself, “Okay, okay, it’s all my fault.” But when he caught sight of Paul, a smug grin on his face, he decided to dampen his spirit, so he turned to Noel for help: “Brother, say something! Look at how cocky Paul is!”
“Hey? How dare you call your father’s name? You’re asking for a beating!” Paul was immediately furious when he heard it, and picked up the wooden sword and swung it at Rudius.
Seeing this, Noel couldn’t help but hold his forehead with his hand and sighed speechlessly: “What a pair of idiots.”
After cleaning up, Paul turned his gaze to Noel and said, “Let me see your progress.”
This naturally refers to fencing, and Paul would train with everyone every day as a sparring partner.
Noel gladly accepted the challenge. He took a deep breath and held his sword level in front of his chest. Paul also raised his sword to meet his challenge. His arms were strong and powerful, and his hands were covered with thick calluses from sword practice.
After the two signaled to each other, they attacked at the same time.
Their movements were identical, all displaying the Sword God style of swordsmanship, with great power and astonishing speed.
The two wooden swords suddenly collided in the air, making a sharp sound.
Paul was slightly stunned. He didn’t expect that Noel could take his attack head-on.
So he increased his strength, but saw Noel’s eyes fixed, and magic power instantly flowed through his body along his blood vessels.
Almost in the blink of an eye, the originally frail Noel’s muscles bulged, and a powerful force surged through him. He gasped for breath, and suddenly raised the wooden sword in his hand, pushing Paul’s sword back.
This scene left Rudeus and Luo Qixi stunned, and the corners of their mouths twitched.
Paul was also shocked by Noel’s sudden change. However, the wooden sword in Noel’s hand was swung out like lightning, accompanied by the whistling wind. The speed was so fast that it was unbelievable. In the blink of an eye, it was already in front of Paul.
However, the next moment, Paul’s wooden sword flew out and blocked Noel’s attack with a light swing.
He stretched out his right hand and firmly grabbed Noel’s right arm holding the sword, and then, in Noel’s astonished eyes, he threw him cleanly into a backflip.
Noel was in unbearable pain. He sat on the ground, holding his buttocks with his hands, and shouted angrily, “Father, you are cheating! We clearly agreed to a sword fight, why are you touching me?”
Paul blushed upon hearing this and stammered, “This… this is a sword technique from the Water God Style. This is just a counterattack technique.”
Paul was secretly surprised. This kid had only been practicing swordsmanship for less than two years, but he had already mastered it so skillfully that he had to use his second swordsmanship to deal with it.
Chapter 13 The One and Only Roxy (Old Version)
As expected, Noel was beaten badly. He rubbed his arm, which was hurt by Paul’s blow, and complained with gritted teeth: “Isn’t this too much?”
“Why bother? For a boy, it’s a good thing to have more experience,” Paul responded.
“Experience? I’m only six years old!” Noel protested.
Even Lilia couldn’t help but interrupt, her tone a bit serious: “The children are in their growth period, you should pay more attention to them, head of the family.”
Paul knew he was in the wrong, so he tried to change the subject with a playful smile.
Luo Qixi looked at the heartwarming scene with a smile on her face, and couldn’t help but think of her own childhood, when her parents got along in the same way.
However, she hadn’t been back to the village for a while and didn’t know how they were doing now.
Recalling the past, Luo Qixi always felt a little dazed. When she came to her senses, she found that Noel’s slightly indifferent face had approached her and asked from a distance: “Master Luo Qixi, what’s wrong with you? You look a little lonely.”
“It’s nothing, I just think you two have a really good relationship.” Luo Qixi looked at the cute boy in front of her and sighed sincerely.
“Really?” Noel nodded thoughtfully.
After returning home, Noel continued to immerse himself in the Sword Art Online simulation game.
In another world, Takumi Kiritani was calmly teaching little Kirito how to play games. Kirito’s learning speed was amazing, and Takumi had to admit that he was indeed talented in gaming, with his operating details almost impeccable.
“Well done, Kirito, you’re really great!” Takumi Kiritani earnestly patted the shoulder of the cute little boy in front of him.
Receiving his eldest brother’s praise, Kiritani Kazuto scratched his head shyly and puffed out his chest proudly. However, in the distance, Kiritani Suguha snorted disdainfully and protested loudly, “All you two do is play games. And, big brother, how could you let my second brother play such a horrible game? I’m going to tell Mom!”
The corner of Kiritani Takumi’s mouth twitched, and Kiritani Kazuto quickly ran up to grab Kiritani Suguha, trying to persuade her, and finally promising to take her with him when playing games in the future. Only then did she reluctantly agree not to complain to her mother.
With this in mind, Noel decided he might try to contact Asuna. This wealthy young lady might become his right-hand man in the future. The current situation was still a good opportunity to advance his cloud development. Uh, don’t get me wrong, I’m just quite interested in the real-life cloud development game.
However, he still had important tasks at hand, making it difficult for him to fully focus on the world of Sword Art Online. He still had missions waiting for him tomorrow, and for now, he needed to rest and recuperate. While the hosting service wasn’t satisfactory and couldn’t lead him to a brighter future, it was a necessary evil.
Let’s just make do with it for now.
The next morning, when the boy woke up, he instinctively looked around, but unfortunately, he did not see Luo Qixi.
Luo Qixi is an extremely cute girl.
It is not difficult to see from the original work that she is a little childish but kind-hearted.
Every afternoon, she would take advantage of her free time to cast magic spells and bring rain to the farmers.
It was the same today, except that there was a little tail behind her.
Noel nonchalantly held a straw that came from nowhere in his mouth and followed Luo Qixi leisurely.
Luo Qixi sighed helplessly, turned around and asked, “Noel, why are you following me?”
Noel replied matter-of-factly, “I’m bored.”
It was indeed boring, as Rudius’s progress was slow and Paul was giving him one-on-one tutoring. Noel, on the other hand, had a solid foundation and Paul had granted him a day off.
“Then why are you following me?” Luo Qixi’s expression was slightly unhappy, but this had nothing to do with Noel following her.
Noel thought for a moment, and a smile appeared on his cold little face: “I just want to see what Master Luo Qixi usually does when he goes out.”
Luo Qixi sighed again, turned around, pulled the brim of her hat, and without saying anything else, let the boy follow her.
Autumn is undoubtedly a beautiful season.
This is true from every perspective.
The golden rice ears sway gently in the autumn breeze, emitting a faint fragrance. That is the farmers’ hope and the fruit of their hard work.
“You know what? Noel, seeing their smiles, I feel both happy and relieved. Magic is not just used for fighting, it has many uses and can solve many problems.” A smile appeared on the corner of Lokixi’s mouth.
Whenever the farmers met Luo Qixi, their faces were always filled with warm smiles and they greeted her warmly.
It was clear that Luo Qixi held a special place in their hearts and was deeply loved by them. She, in turn, seemed to cherish their friendship very much, working tirelessly every day to help inspect the fields, and was always there for them whenever anyone needed her.
Inside Luo Qixi’s thin body lies an extremely kind heart.
Noel quietly watched Luo Qixi’s innocent smile. Whenever she helped someone, that smile was as bright as a blooming flower.
This made Noel feel dazed and surprised, as if the past days were like a dream and vague.
Did Zhuang Zhou dream of the butterfly, or did the butterfly dream of Zhuang Zhou?
Perhaps, when everything wakes up, we will find that it was just a dream?
Noel was full of doubts.
It has been nearly six years since I traveled here. Time seems to change everything, yet it seems that nothing has changed.
Noel has a deep affection for Roxy, but that is limited to her image in the anime.
When the real Roxy appeared before him, he could sense her true character from her every move and subtle expression. She was a slightly tsundere girl, and although she usually tried to show her maturity, she had a childlike innocence in her heart.
Luo Qixi is not perfect. On the contrary, she has many small shortcomings: she hates trouble, likes to be praised, and sometimes seems a little childish.
However, it is precisely these imperfections that make the real Loki more attractive than her image in the anime.
Her smooth hair, soft figure, faint body fragrance and occasional temper together make up this unique Lokisi.
She is no longer the Roxy in the anime “Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World”. After Noel came to this world, everything has changed drastically and the future is full of unknowns.
In that case, why not keep this unique Roxy by your side?
Honestly, she’s even more attractive now.
Loki strolled among the golden ears of rice, which swayed gently in the wind and danced with her magic robe.
The golden morning light, the golden ears of rice and the girl’s face complement each other, and the magic wand in her hand shines with a blue light.
As dark clouds gathered and raindrops fell, a drizzle began to fall from the sky. The raindrops slowly dripped down Luo Qixi’s clothes, adding a bit of haziness and poetry to the picture.
The rain touched Noel’s cheek, bringing a hint of coolness that suddenly woke him up from his trance.
After Lokisi completed all the tasks, Noel quietly approached her, reached out and gently held Lokisi’s hand.
Luo Qi looked at Noel in front of her, and an inexplicable strange feeling surged in her heart. Today, there seemed to be a faint smile on the corner of the boy’s mouth.
Chapter 14: Proud Roxy (Old Version)
In short, although Luo Qixi has a tragic fate, she is kind-hearted.
Because of this, Noel likes this slightly naive girl.
The breeze ruffled her hair, and the blue hair gently fell to her waist. Lokisi strolled on the path that passed through the farmland.
All around were farmers working hard, sweating profusely. Whenever they met Lokisi, they all smiled and greeted her warmly.
Noel watched silently from the side. The afterglow of the sun not only shone on her cheeks, but also warmed Noel’s heart.
In short, no matter how the outside world judges his motives, whether he is attracted by beauty or is greedy for beauty, Noel has made up his mind that he is determined to be with Lokixi.
Noel walked quickly forward and took Luo Qixi’s hand. She was slightly startled. The touch of his fingertips reminded her of yesterday, and her cheeks couldn’t help but blush.
Noel followed Lokisi quietly and witnessed her performing magic to bring rain to the farmers. Raindrops fell slowly from the sky, nourishing the earth and rice fields. Lokisi and the farmers had smiles on their faces.
After Luo Qixi finished all this, without Noel taking the initiative, Luo Qixi smiled and held Noel’s hand.
“She seems to be in a good mood.” Looking at the laughing Lokixi in front of him, Noel suddenly discovered that this girl might be a bit arrogant.
After dinner, under Rudius’s envious gaze, Noel strode back to the room, lit the oil lamp, and in the dim light, he began to review his experiences of the day.
【Summary: Luo Qixi’s hands are incredibly soft.】
Noel pondered over it and finally wrote this line. However, as the boy stared at it, he felt a little uneasy. Did this description seem disrespectful? Or was it too frivolous?
In the blink of an eye, it is time to go to sleep again.
After Noel finished writing in his diary, he quickly took off his clothes and turned over to lie on the bed.
A trace of shyness arose in Luo Qixi’s heart. Thinking back to her experience the night before, she found it difficult to fall asleep peacefully.
The moonlight was bright, the stars were twinkling, and that night was quiet and silent.
When Noel woke up the next day, he found himself tightly wrapped by Lokixi like an octopus. He smelled her unique fragrance and felt an indescribable throbbing in his heart. It was a pity that he was still young.
Noel could only sigh silently.
As time goes by, the feelings between Noel and Luo Qixi grow deeper and deeper. However, Noel’s feelings for Luo Qixi are more about lusting after her body, while Luo Qixi’s feelings for the young man are closer to the care for her younger brother.
Looking at the helpless Lokixi, Noel felt mixed emotions.
Every day, he practiced swordsmanship, studied magic, and lived a leisurely and comfortable life.
Looking at his B-level magic power, Noel had an illusion that he was invincible in this small place.
After a moment of contemplation, a gleam flashed in his eyes, and a bold idea sprouted in his mind – he wanted to become a powerful shadow master.
First, he has to subdue his slightly dull younger brother and make him his right-hand man, then challenge the Dragon God and turn him into his right-hand man to fight against the human god together. This way, he can rescue Rudeus from control and help the Dragon God to avenge his previous shame. He can also use this to gain powerful power of time and space to create a better future together.
In this plan, only human gods will be harmed.
However, to subdue the Dragon God, he must first be defeated.
Thinking of this, he silently examined his attribute panel:
Age: 6 years old
Strength: G+
Agility: F
Stamina: G+
Intelligence rating: B
[Talent Display: God-killing Body (Primary Stage), Lone Brave (Primary Stage), Berserker][Skills Mastered: Proficient in Advanced Magic Theory, Sword God Style Sword Technique (Intermediate Level)][Overall Evaluation: You possess astonishing growth potential. In your current state, you have already begun to demonstrate combat capabilities.]Noel opened the world observation interface, and a line of subtle text came into view:
[Spacetime Power Reserve: 0/100 (Does not yet have the power to capture the world)]Unfortunately, except for his magic power, his other attributes are not satisfactory. I am afraid that even a blow from the Dragon God can easily end Nol’s journey.
However, the current dilemma has not been resolved yet, and news of Luo Qixi’s impending departure has come one after another.
Although Noel wanted to persuade Rudeus to stay, he knew it was impossible. He had already mastered all the knowledge he needed to learn. Once the Water Saint magic was taught, there was nothing more for Lucky to teach. He had tried to ask Lucky to stay a few more days, citing Rudeus’s lack of mastery, but was politely refused.
“I also want to spend more time with you, but you also understand that I have taught you everything I know.” Luo Qixi forced a smile, with a hint of helplessness in her words.
Noel was silent, a complicated expression on her face. Luo Qixi was right; she really couldn’t offer any more help.
Looking at Luo Qixi’s slightly lonely face, Noel finally acquiesced to her departure. But before parting, he decided to give Luo Qixi a special parting gift.
Feeling the magic power surging in his body like an ocean, Noel’s eyes narrowed slightly.
In an instant, the four elements of wind, fire, water and earth seemed to be summoned and rushed into Noel’s body frantically, and all the natural power was absorbed by him in one gulp.
Then, pitch-black magic power spread out like a tide, constantly compressing and condensing, and an ominous aura permeated the air. A moment later, a pitch-black seed appeared in Noel’s palm. His lava-like red-gold pupils stared at the demon seed quietly.
This magical seed, capable of being implanted within another’s body, holds endless possibilities and unknowns. When the magical power is transplanted, the recipient’s power surges dramatically. However, acquiring this power comes with risks, as both share the same magical power. Theoretically, the transplanter could instantly take the recipient’s life if they so desired.
After all, magic gone out of control is no joke.
Of course, Noel did not intend to give this original thing to Lokisi. He gave her a modified version that retained its original functions but eliminated those dangerous side effects, although its power was greatly reduced.
However, what is there to complain about if you gain power for no reason?
As for this magic power, although it is not huge, it is by no means insignificant, especially for Roxy.
Although Luo Qixi was a Saint-level magician, her own magical reserves were not abundant. Compared to ordinary people, her magic power might be quite abundant, but compared to those gifted magicians, it was far inferior.
Chapter 15 Luo Qixi, you don’t want to… (Old version)
As night fell quietly, Luo Qixi was busy packing her bags. All signs indicated that she was about to embark on a journey and leave this place.
Noel stared at the petite girl, feeling reluctant to leave. However, the separation was inevitable, and he couldn’t find any reason to keep her.
A gentle breeze blew through the window, and Lokisi’s azure hair fluttered gently, falling to her waist. She was undoubtedly lovely, exactly the type Noel liked.
Loki carefully adjusted her wizard robe and straightened the brim of her hat.
In this quiet night, both of them fell into silence, no one spoke.
Finally, Noel broke the silence: “Are you really leaving?” There was a hint of helplessness in his voice.
Luo Qixi’s eyes dimmed slightly, and she replied softly: “This is also helpless. I have nothing to teach you anymore.”
Hearing this, Noel sighed softly, and a trace of trance flashed across his young face.
He looked at the girl in white pajamas in front of him and forced a smile.
Although Luo Qixi has a slender figure and does not have those enchanting curves, her petite and exquisite appearance has a unique charm.
Noel turned his gaze to the window. The bright moon was hanging high in the sky, and the clear moonlight filled the sky.
After this separation, I don’t know when we will meet again.
Thinking of this, his mood became heavier.
In this age without mobile phones, parting means a long separation.
Noel knew this very well, so he cherished every moment with Luo Qixi.
He decided to give the magic seed to Lokisi, which was the source of magic power and the bond between them.
As long as the demon species is there, they can locate each other’s coordinates within a certain range and avoid missing the opportunity to meet again.
Thinking of this, Noel took a deep breath and began to mobilize the magic power in his body. The four elements of wind, fire, water and earth quickly converged, forming a surging wave of magic power.
Luo Qixi felt the magic power suddenly running wild around her, her eyes widened in surprise, and she looked at the boy in front of her in disbelief: “Noel, what are you doing?”
Noel just smiled and didn’t answer. He knew that the surge of magic at this moment was far beyond Luo Qixi’s comprehension.
The power of darkness materialized, and strands of magic power intertwined and entangled. Noel absorbed the surrounding wind, fire, water, and earth elements to make up for the loss in the process of condensing the magic seed.
In the center of Noel’s right palm, countless threads of magic power gathered and entangled, releasing an extremely ominous aura.
“This magic is so evil.” Luo Qixi frowned slightly. In fact, from the very beginning, she felt that the magic on Noel was weird.
Soon, a demon species emitting an ominous aura took shape.
This demonic species was dark and deep, gleaming with a dark light, and its mere appearance caused a chilling wind to blow around it.
Luo Qixi secretly guessed in her heart that this thing was definitely not a good thing.
Her guess was correct, as this demon seed’s primary function was to control others. It was inspired by the “Dao Heart Demon Seed” from an online novel he’d read in his previous life, and this one he’d created was a simplified version. The demon seed’s functions were straightforward: first, it provided magical power, transforming the opponent’s magical power into its own; second, it controlled the subject.
Of course, the demon seed is not impossible to eradicate, but the conditions are more stringent, but it is by no means impossible.
Noel noticed something was wrong with Lokisi and deliberately put on a sinister smile, hoping to scare the girl. He wanted to show a creepy smile, but his handsome appearance made it less so.
Although it does seem weird, for some reason, it always feels like it’s not quite right.
The corners of his mouth turned up and his eyes narrowed slightly, but because of his cute appearance, the expression changed from weird to another style.
After all, cute little boys are always irresistible to girls.
Luo Qixi’s heart trembled at Noel’s smile. She quickly suppressed the urge to hug him, but her body trembled slightly involuntarily.
In Noel’s opinion, Loki’s reaction was out of fear of himself.
This gave him great satisfaction, as if he could use this expression to pretend to be a bad guy and scare others in the future.
Lokisi didn’t know about Noel’s weird thoughts. She was taking a deep breath. Finally, Lokisi controlled her inner impulse.
Seeing that Luo Qixi had regained her composure, Noel breathed a sigh of relief. Explaining the effect of the Demon Seed, he said, “The Demon Seed can transform Master Luo Qixi’s magical power into the same type as mine, dramatically increasing your magical power. But at the same time, your life and safety are under my control. If I so choose, Master Luo Qixi’s life could be extinguished in an instant. Do you understand?”
Luo Qixi fell into deep thought. As she thought about it silently, the boy’s seemingly innocent smile just now emerged in her mind. She couldn’t help but wonder if there was something sinister hidden behind that smile?
Because the smile was so cute, she failed to notice anything unusual in it, and instead different thoughts began to arise in her mind.
Thinking of this, Loki glanced at the smug Noel.
This guy seems to have misunderstood something.
Looking at Noel with his lovely smile, his soft golden hair gently cascading down his fair neck, his golden eyes sparkling with excitement, his usual calm and indifferent image completely gone. Seeing Noel like this, Luo Qixi couldn’t help but twitch the corners of her mouth slightly.
It turned out that his usual indifference was just a disguise. Noel was obviously involved in this kind of thing for the first time, as could be seen from his excited expression.
It’s a pity that Noel’s appearance is too outstanding, which makes the atmosphere that could have been vulgar and weird instantly turn into cute and funny.
It’s like a wretched yellow-haired guy came up to you and whispered, “Madam, you don’t want your husband to know, right?” However, the scene changed, and the person whispering turned into a little boy, which inexplicably added a bit of humor.
Although the scene was funny, Luo Qixi, in order to prevent Noel from continuing to use this trick to “benefit” others, no, to threaten others, could not help but walk up to him, gently tapped the forehead of this young boy, and said unhappily: “Okay, you guy, you have been thinking about me.”
Noel rubbed his aching head and waved his hand in dismay. Luo Qixi stared at the demon seed tightly held in Noel’s right hand and fell into deep thought.
At this moment, a demon seed emitting an ominous aura was still wrapped around Noel’s right hand.
Luo Qixi thought for a moment and then asked, “Can the demon seed really increase magic power?”
Noel nodded and said affirmatively: “Of course it’s true.”
Luo Qixi asked again: “So, is its effect really as you said?”
That undoubtedly means entrusting one’s own destiny to others.
Noel also nodded in agreement and said, “This is not an exaggeration, it is indeed the case…”
Luo Qixi interrupted the boy’s words, waved her hand gently, and looked into his eyes with her bright eyes.
She said gently, “I trust you. You are a kind-hearted child.”
This is Luo Qixi’s true words.
Noel curled her lips slightly and thought to herself that by speaking so noblely of him, it was obvious that she had not experienced the world and did not understand the complexity and danger of human hearts.
Today, let Noel teach this girl a lesson in life. He will imprison her in the basement, light only a dim oil lamp, and let her stay with Lokixi every day.
Chapter 16 Kiss and Roxy (Old Version)
Noel asked Luo Qixi curiously, “Master, aren’t you afraid at all?”
Luo Qixi’s beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a lazy expression. She replied, “What’s there to be afraid of? If Noel really meant that, he would have done it long ago. After all, we’ve been sleeping in the same bed for two years, and I’m almost defenseless against you.”
As she said, the two of them had spent countless nights together, and Luo Qixi had never truly set up a defense. If she had really had any intentions, she would have succeeded long ago.
Noel scratched his head, looking confused. “But what if this spell was only recently developed? After all, it’s magic that can control others.”
Luo Qixi fell silent after hearing this, then a shy blush appeared on her face, and then turned into anger. She hit Noel’s head again, this time it was particularly hard.
Noel nimbly dodged Lokisi’s blow, and due to inertia, the girl’s hand gently touched his chest. Noel quickly grabbed Lokisi’s slender wrist with his backhand, and his golden eyes met Lokisi’s, and the girl’s figure was clearly reflected in his golden pupils.
Noel dropped his joking expression and turned serious. “There is indeed a side effect, as I said before. But because you are my master, I will help you eliminate this side effect. However, doing so will greatly reduce its power. This is a special gift for you.”
Luo Qixi looked at Noel with a complicated expression. She had never thought that someone could create such a magical magic. Once such magic spread, it would definitely cause an uproar.
Noel handed the demon seed to Luo Qixi. As soon as the demon seed touched her wrist, it quickly turned into a black silk thread and tightly wrapped around the girl.
The black silk thread quickly spread along Lokixi’s slender arms, and in a blink of an eye, she was tightly wrapped by the black silk thread.
Noel was a bit surprised. Meanwhile, Lokisi felt a power that didn’t belong to her raging wildly within her. That magic was violent and greedy, wantonly devouring her own magic and coursing through her body. Her veins began to swell, and intense pain instantly spread through every inch of her nerves.
Loki frowned subconsciously, her face turned pale as paper, and she let out a cry of pain.
Seeing Lokisi in such agony, Noel’s brow furrowed, his eyes etched with worry. He noticed the tears streaming down the girl’s cheeks. Lokisi’s fragile gesture filled Noel with guilt. He blamed himself for his own negligence; it turned out the source of the magic that transformed others was far more complex than he had imagined.
The magic power surged recklessly within Lokisi’s body, having nowhere to vent due to the lack of proper guidance. This was completely contrary to Noel’s original intention, which was to optimize Lokisi’s source of magic power in a gentle way.
“Noel, it hurts so much.” Lokixi held the boy’s hand tightly. Her pain made Noel anxious.
Suddenly, an idea flashed through his mind.
Magic power can be transmitted through blood, and close contact may allow him to quickly stabilize Lokixi’s condition.
Without a second thought, Noel resolutely kissed Lokisi’s cherry-like lips. Though Lokisi’s lips were soft and warm, Noel had no time to think about anything else. As their contact progressed, the ominous magic began to subside through Noel.
The raging magic quickly calmed, its turbulent energy tamed by Nor’s presence. He gently caressed the girl’s body, guiding the energy to its focal point. Thanks to Nor’s presence as the original master of the magic, it slowly and gently began to improve Roxy’s condition.
Noel finally breathed a sigh of relief. He recalled the many anime he’d watched, and how the magicka replenishment methods had left a lasting impression on him. As the saying goes, existence is justified. Although the worlds are different, perhaps there are still some commonalities.
Let me make it clear in advance that he is not taking advantage of the opportunity by doing this.
Indeed, he was a little greedy for Luo Qixi’s body.
But, cough cough cough, there’s nothing wrong with a boy lusting after the body of a girl he likes, right?
As Noel made contact, the magic power continued to flow. Soon, the intense pain disappeared, replaced by a stream of warmth that spread along Lokisi’s right arm. This warmth flowed through the blood in her right arm and spread throughout her body, and Lokisi’s face instantly flushed.
Because she felt so comfortable, she couldn’t help but let out an alluring moan. This sound made Noel subconsciously glance out the wooden door beside him, feeling a little uneasy.
Although he had used magic to tightly wrap the surroundings and blocked the sound from leaking out of the house, an inexplicable feeling of guilt still lingered in his heart.
After helping Lokisi survive the first crisis, Noel did not continue to take advantage of Lokisi.
Admittedly, Luo Qixi’s lips gave him a different touch, but the relationship between them had not yet reached the point where they could kiss.
Luo Qixi’s eyes were covered with a layer of mist. She was breathing heavily, looking like she had been torn apart. She didn’t know when her white T-shirt had been soaked with sweat, and her whole body was emitting heat.
Noel couldn’t help but frowning as he watched this scene. Such a Lokisi possessed an indescribable charm, and her lethality was so great that he couldn’t help but pat her cheek gently.
Luo Qixi’s cheek feels great to the touch, whether it’s a gentle caress or a pat, it brings an indescribable wonderful feeling.
However, the act of slapping someone on the cheek itself carried a certain insult, and seeing that Luo Qixi didn’t react, Noel withdrew his hand in frustration. Upon closer inspection, he noticed that Luo Qixi’s cheeks were flushed and her body was trembling slightly.
Noel fell silent and silently turned his eyes away from Luo Qixi.
He realized that he seemed to have gone a little too far.
After hesitating for a moment, he decided not to continue staring at Lokisi’s expression at the moment, but to pretend that everything was normal and sit down beside the chair seriously. On the surface, he was staring, but in fact he was feeling the flow of Lokisi’s magic.
He was surprised to find that his magic power and Loki’s magic power were almost the same source, and those tiny differences were gradually merging.
Very good, this means the demon seed has been successfully implanted.
When Luo Qixi came to her senses, more than ten minutes had passed, and she was still looking around in confusion.
Who am I? Where am I? Where am I going?
She felt the magic power surging within her, at least twice as strong as before. The corners of Luo Qixi’s mouth twitched slightly, like a housewife struggling to make ends meet who had unexpectedly received a large sum of money. That was exactly how she felt at the moment.
The gift given by the apprentice was too heavy. Loki looked at Noel, who was sitting in the chair in deep thought, with a trace of sadness.
When she came to her senses, she found that she was soaked in sweat and her whole body was sticky and uncomfortable.
Recalling some of the boy’s previous bold actions, Luo Qixi couldn’t help but blush.
At this moment, her heart was full of confusion and she didn’t know how to face Noel.
Was that a kiss before?
It should count, she thought to herself, silently pursing her lips, as if she could still feel the remaining warmth between her lips.
Sighing helplessly, she looked at Noel who was sitting upright and said softly, “I’m going to take a shower.”
After saying that, she opened the door and hurried downstairs.
When Luo Qixi left, Noel gently put down the book in his hand and breathed a long sigh of relief.
Fortunately, Luo Qixi didn’t pursue the previous incident. After all, it was he who gave the gift, and who would have thought that such a misunderstanding would occur.
Chapter 17: Roxy Opens Her Heart (Old Version)
Noel Greyrat wants to become a powerful shadow warrior.
However, a key question arises: How should he embark on this path to becoming a powerful shadow warrior?
The first requirement was unparalleled combat prowess, but unfortunately, in this world, swordsmanship was the dominant form. He knew he was no match for the Dragon God in a head-on confrontation. Furthermore, he was still in his formative years, his strength not yet fully developed.
Just as Noel was lost in thought and planning for the future, a fresh and elegant breath accompanied by a gentle touch quietly came from behind him.
That was Loki’s breath.
Noel suddenly opened his eyes and saw Luo Qixi hugging him, stroking his head with her soft hands.
“Do you want to hear my story?” Luo Qixi’s voice was gentle and delicate, and her hair gently brushed against Noel’s cheek, bringing a tingling sensation.
Noel nodded slightly. He had no reason to refuse Luo Qixi’s confession.
Luo Qixi slowly spoke, recounting her past: “My life has not been satisfactory. I was born without the unique communication ability of my people – the ability to speak. After my parents discovered my defect, they confined me to the house. They began to learn writing for me, but when I first stepped out of the house and communicated with the children in the village, I still cried bitterly because of my difference.” A trace of nostalgia and a hint of sadness flashed in her eyes.
“It wasn’t until the magician Bradicand, who traveled to the village, appeared that I was able to glimpse the vastness of the world. I followed him to learn the basics of magic, but after I mastered the initial level, my master suddenly left without saying goodbye.”
“As a member of the feared demon tribe, the Migrud, I’ve endured many hardships due to my natural blue hair (which appears green under certain lighting conditions). According to legends in this world, four hundred years ago, a Spelud with green hair and a ruby ​​on his forehead went on a rampage, slaughtering his own kind, even his own family. As a result, green hair has become a symbol of fear, so much so that even parents use it to scare their children.”
“When I was fourteen, I embarked on a journey without telling my family and registered as an adventurer. However, since my clan’s appearance doesn’t change after the age of fourteen, even though I was seventeen, the adventurers still treated me like a child. It took me a lot of effort to finally find my home. Not long after, I met my companions for the first time: the horse-headed man Nokbara, the pig-headed man Blaze, and Captain Harkendilu. Time flew by, and over the next three years, we worked together and eventually became B-rank adventurers.”
“However, happy times are always short-lived. During a mission, we encountered a magical disaster, and our captain, Hakendilu, was unfortunately hit by a boulder and died on the spot. Having lost our leader, our team disbanded. That was the first time I faced the impermanence of life and the cruelty of reality. When I reported the matter to the local guild, their indifferent reaction made me deeply reflect on the value of life.” When Luo Qixi said this, she couldn’t help but sigh, her expression a little dazed.
“Alone again, I sat lost in the harbor, gazing at the vast sea. Eventually, I boarded a ship bound for another continent—Miris. This world had experienced three wars between humans and demons, and although it was now at peace, the towns I traveled to were still plagued by discrimination. Fortunately, the port town I arrived in wasn’t too savage. There, I met a guild lady who offered me a lot of help. I was also invited to join the guild, but after careful consideration, I decided to continue my adventurer’s life and even took out a loan to buy a new wand.”
“After I was promoted to an A-rank adventurer, I met a group of adventurers who commissioned me to infiltrate a lolita-loving merchant and investigate his illegal dealings. I initially wanted to refuse due to the risk of losing my virginity, but after hearing the generous reward of four times the amount, I agreed. I tied my hair into twin ponytails and successfully caught the merchant’s attention, but I was also ridiculed by my peers and often forced to change my clothes. At the end of my investigation, I was discovered by the merchant, knocked unconscious, and imprisoned in a dungeon. There, I encountered other victims. We broke a window, received support from our companions, and were eventually rescued. Afterwards, I received a commission from the guild to escort the victims back to Milicion.”
“After arriving in Mylicion, I encountered numerous setbacks due to my race and the local beliefs. I was even ambushed by a knight who mistakenly believed I had abducted an orc girl. From the orc girl’s parents, I learned about Mylicion. Although I was the target of discrimination, I chose to stay away from the crowd to avoid causing trouble for others. Due to racial discrimination and other discriminatory treatment, my travel expenses gradually ran out. When I was unable to continue to my next destination, I met May from my home continent, who invited me to work in the tavern.”
“After bidding farewell to May, Gadarf, and the tavern owner, I set out on my journey again, my destination being the Kingdom of Asura.”
“In the Kingdom of Wanglong, I met a fellow demon bard who longed to write about me. By chance, while escorting a caravan, I accidentally killed a thief. Due to the death of my former captain, I gained a deeper understanding of life. Feeling guilty for my actions, I repeatedly cast healing magic on the thief, who had lost half his body. After leaving the Kingdom of Wanglong, we each embarked on new journeys.”
“After arriving at my teacher’s hometown, the Kingdom of Asura, I received a guild mission to visit my teacher’s home and urge him to complete his book, ‘Traveling Across the World.’ With my encouragement, he rediscovered his passion for writing. I then continued my journey, attending Magic University for four years of advanced study, specializing in magic. Under the guidance of my master, Jinus, I mastered the Water Saint-level magic ‘Halo Cumulonimbus’ and felt I had reached the pinnacle of magic. However, my youthful impetuosity led to an argument with my master, and we parted ways unhappily. Afterwards, I traveled to the Fitoya Territory in search of work and was fortunate enough to become the magic instructor for the Noel family.”
“This is me. Isn’t it ridiculous? And childish too.” Luo Qixi’s expression was a little gloomy.
Noel blinked, trying to think of some cheesy love words, but quickly gave up the unrealistic idea. He gently stroked Luo Qixi’s forehead, smiling a serious yet endearing smile, and said, “How could that be? In my opinion, Master Luo Qixi is very brave. He can overcome any difficulties and face setbacks bravely.”
“Really?” Luo Qixi’s originally lost expression gradually eased, and she tried to squeeze out a bright smile, “Anyway, thank you.”
“So, Master, do you like my gift?” Noel leaned close to Lokixi’s ear and whispered.
Luo Qixi hit Noel lightly and said expressionlessly, “You’re too close.” Then she sighed, looked at the dark night sky outside the window, and muttered to herself, “How could I not like it?”
Chapter 18 Shy Roxy (Old Version)
Magical power is undoubtedly the core element in measuring a magician’s potential and achievements. Although Luo Qixi possesses impressive magical skills, she is limited by her limited magical power, limiting her to the Water Saint level. Furthermore, surrounded by numerous talented individuals, many of whom are truly exceptional, this has left her with a deep sense of inferiority.
Originally, Luo Qixi only regarded teaching magic as an ordinary way to earn extra money, but she never thought that she would get a surprise in the process.
As she felt the violent beating of the demon seed in her heart, a continuous flow of magic power began to gather. This magic power was as deep as the night, yet pure and flawless. It was closely connected with Noel’s magic power. Just by getting close, she could sense the boy’s presence.
Looking at Noel again, Luo Qixi’s cheeks flushed inexplicably. The boy in front of her seemed so attractive. Although she didn’t have the power of life and death as Noel said, she always felt that she would not refuse the boy’s request.
Looking at the blushing Roxy, Noel was filled with confusion, not understanding why she had suddenly become so shy. She took a deep breath, her nose filled with the delicate, elegant scent of Noel. To her, it was like a plum blossom in the cold of winter, emitting an irresistible allure. Although she knew the danger hidden behind this allure, she couldn’t help but draw closer.
Luo Qixi tried to calm her thoughts, but found that they were becoming more and more chaotic. She covered her red cheeks in anger and hurriedly left the room.
Over the next few days, Luo Qixi was constantly dodging and evading, which made Noel feel extremely embarrassed. He couldn’t help but grumble quietly, “It was just a kiss, just a small intimate gesture, why did you have to react like this?” Luo Qixi’s unusual attitude left Noel somewhat at a loss.
Even at night, silence reigned between them. However, after falling asleep, Roqixi’s hands would unconsciously grope, and she would cling to him even tighter than before, often waking Noel. Noel was torn between pain and pleasure.
Time flies by, and no matter how much you hate it, life must move on. On this day, after completing her teaching of Water Saint magic, Luo Qixi is about to embark on a new journey.
Bathed in the morning sunshine, Loki looked at the sparrows singing in the distance and whispered to herself, “The last day.” She turned around and faced everyone with a smile, while Noel yawned expressionlessly. At the same time, Rudeus was playing and laughing with Sylphy.
Two years have passed and everyone has grown up quietly.
The little boy who had once been so small had now grown to her chest. In the near future, he would surely become more mature, handsome, and powerful. Magical power surged within Luo Qixi’s body in rhythm with her heartbeat, and this immense power slowly seeped into every inch of her skin.
However, separation was inevitable, and she could no longer guide his growth. Looking at the calm Noel before her, Luo Qixi couldn’t help but sigh. She had longed to stay with him for a few more years, to impart more knowledge, but it was all in vain, for both him and her.
She took a deep breath, as if to forever engrave the boy’s elegant aura in her heart. It had long since become one with her. Then, with a solemn expression, she said, “Today, I will demonstrate my final lesson to you—the Water Saint-level magic ‘Thunderbolt Cumulonimbus.’ I will only perform this once, Noel, and you must learn it.” Despite her effort to remain calm, a slight tremor escaped her voice.
Noel was silent for a moment, finally accepting this reality, and nodded silently.
As the group walked outside, they were greeted by a pastoral landscape. They followed a winding path, passing through golden rice paddies. Beyond this land, they arrived at a vast grassland. Not far away, several sturdy trees stood tall, their branches and leaves lush.
A gentle breeze blew, the grass danced in the wind, and an unknown floral fragrance drifted in the wind, gently brushing against everyone’s clothes. Luo Qixi emphasized again: “You must learn it. I will only use it once!”
Noel stepped forward, his magical power surging, transforming into a massive, pitch-black shield that protected Rudeus and Sylphy. Though surprised, Lokisi remained silent, exhaling softly to calm herself before continuing forward.
“Great water spirit, soaring son of the Thunder Emperor, please grant my wish…” Though her voice was soft, it resonated with uncanny clarity across the vast wilderness. As she moved, the wand in her hand glowed with a brilliant blue light, and magic slowly poured into it, guiding the surrounding elements to gradually take shape.
The dark clouds in the sky gathered quietly, the blue sky was covered by dark clouds, and the sunlight disappeared without a trace.
The rain falls silently.
The drizzle is as fine as silk, falling from the sky.
The hazy drizzle continued, and the raindrops fell lightly from the sky.
Raindrops brushed against Loki’s cheeks, her blue hair fluttered in the wind, and her magician’s robe, which had remained unchanged for thousands of years, fluttered in the wind.
Granting the grace of violence,
[Show your supreme power to the humble things].
A strong wind suddenly arose, sweeping across the earth violently, the air currents churned, thunder gathered in the dark clouds, and purple lightning flashed with destructive light.
Thunder is undoubtedly the most terrifying force in nature.
Inexplicably, a scene from a novel in his previous life where an immortal cultivator was overcoming a thunder tribulation popped up in Noel’s mind. At this moment, he finally understood its meaning. The most terrifying power in nature is none other than thunder.
[God’s hammer strikes the anvil, and fear is revealed],
May the floods rage and submerge the earth.
Heavy rain,
[Scouring, rushing, cleansing everything it encounters],
[O Cumulonimbus Cloud, appear!]As Lokixi finished her words, the wand in her hand burst out with brilliant blue light.
The rain came in torrents and the wind blew everything away.
Thunder roared and rain poured down. In a blink of an eye, a huge deep pit was blasted out in the grass ahead.
Such power can be called Water Saint-level magic, but in Noel’s eyes, it is just that.
This power is not enough.
Luo Qixi’s clothes had long been soaked by the rain, but the material of the robe was strange, and although it was wet, the clothes inside were safe and sound.
Although the caster is usually not harmed by his own magic, the release of magic power on such a large scale will inevitably bring some effects.
A drizzle fell outside, but the invisible barrier cast by Noel blocked out all the raindrops. They flowed slowly along the sides and finally dripped into the soil.
Loki gently adjusted the brim of her hat, which was a little askew due to the wind, and walked towards where Noel was.
Rudeus was quite shocked by the power of the magic just displayed, and so was Sylphy. Magic of this intensity was already able to cause significant changes in the terrain in a small area.
Chapter 19: At This Moment, He Stands Side by Side with the Gods (Old Version)
“It’s your turn, Noel.” Lokixi smiled and her eyes fell gently on Noel, who was shorter than her.
Noel was silent for a while, and finally spoke: “If I tell you that I don’t know this spell, will you stay?” He knew that once he learned this spell, it would mean Roxy’s departure.
Noel didn’t know many people in this world, and Luo Qixi’s departure undoubtedly made him feel a little sad. Although she had a bad night’s sleep, although she was always boastful, and although she was not impeccable, Noel loved her hair, her body odor, and her soft hands. The thought of her leaving was inevitably accompanied by a sense of reluctance.
Hearing this, Luo Qixi was slightly startled, then the corners of her mouth curled up, revealing a faint smile. That smile was like the spring breeze in April, gently caressing Noel’s face. She tapped Noel’s head gently and said slowly, “Of course I can’t stay. Traveling is to become stronger, Noel, you should understand this. To survive in this world, strong strength is our guarantee. I’m not a genius like you, I’m just an ordinary person. I also need to find ways to become stronger and can’t always rely on you.”
Noel sighed, but ultimately said nothing more.
Rudeus blinked at the delicate face of Lokishi. He had never seen Master Lokishi smile so gently. Rudeus saw that Lokishi wasn’t as expressionless as Noel, but she didn’t smile much. But the gentle smile she displayed at that moment was something he had never seen before.
Listening to the conversation between the two, Rudeus fell into deep thought. Needless to say, there must be some unknown story between the two. He pondered for a moment and sighed silently. Rudeus was not one to pry into other people’s privacy, but Noel was his eldest brother after all, so it was reasonable for him to care about his family.
Noel would undoubtedly be sad for a while after Lokisi’s departure. Rudius thought, why not take this opportunity to lend him his shoulder to lean on? Of course, he meant no harm, nor did he intend to retaliate or expose Noel’s past. He simply wanted to express his concern and support. After all, comforting each other in times of sorrow is a natural thing for family members to do.
Noel was oblivious to Rudius’s sudden thought. He pulled out the wand that Lokisi had gifted the three earlier. This wand, a token of recognition between master and apprentice, was given by every master to their apprentice for their initial spellcasting. It wasn’t a priceless treasure; it was small, only about a foot and a half long, and made of ordinary material. The only noticeable feature was a striking red magic stone inlaid on its tip.
He slowly exhaled a dull breath, his face became solemn and focused, and the surging magic power in his body surged like a tide, flowing to every corner of his body along with his blood vessels.
The dark magic wrapped around Noel’s body. This power was wild and unrestrained, constantly gathering until he grasped the wand tightly in his right hand, and the magic poured into the wand like a wild horse.
“Great Water Spirit,” Noel’s voice was soft, yet it seemed to contain incredible power. As his words fell, the dark clouds that had been dispersing gathered, and the sky became gloomy and oppressive.
Rudeus, watching this scene from afar, gasped in amazement. Even Lokisi showed a look of surprise, gazing bitterly at the young man who looked like a monarch.
The wind raged around him, his golden hair fluttering in the breeze, and his red-gold eyes were emotionless. The wind became his most loyal guardian. With every wave of his wand, the wind grew stronger, and the wind elements of nature seemed to be summoned, gathering towards him.
Noel’s slightly childish voice echoed in the wilderness. Despite the howling wind, his voice could penetrate everything and reach every corner of the plain.
Majestic and solemn, these are the two words that come to mind when Loki looks at the young man in front of him.
“O son of the Thunder Emperor who soars into the sky, fulfill my wish and bring me a fierce boon!”
The red magic stone shone with dazzling light. As Noel waved his wand again, the light of the wand became brighter and brighter. The bright red light spread everywhere, and the air began to fluctuate violently, with a rustling sound caused by the strong wind.
“Show your supreme power to the humble existence!” When the young man chanted the words: “God’s hammer roars on the anvil, and your fear is revealed”, the sky suddenly darkened, the wind raged, and made a deafening roar. The trees in the distance bent in the storm, and the wind blew on the boy’s cheek like a sharp blade. However, Noel felt unprecedented excitement in this chaos, as if at this moment, he was shoulder to shoulder with God.
The surging magic power surged out like a tide, pouring wantonly into the wand he held tightly. The magic stone on the top of the wand began to crack faintly due to carrying too much magic power, which was a sign of power overload.
The sky and the earth seemed to have lost their colors, the sun and the moon concealed their brilliance, and at this moment, Noel became the master of this land.
A drizzle began, then gave way to a torrential downpour, carried by a fierce wind across the grassland. Everything seemed reduced to a symphony of wind and rain. Noel murmured, “Let the torrential rain wash away all obstacles.” Then he shouted, “Cumulonimbus, show your power!”
The magic stone on the wand glowed with a blood-red, star-like light, illuminating the entire forest. Then, with a crisp crack, the magic stone transformed into tiny crystals, scattering across the ground.
The magic was accomplished, but this scene was far beyond the scope of Water Saint-level magic.
The mountains were wailing, the wind was still blowing, the rain was pouring down, thunder and lightning were gathering in the clouds, and thick lightning streaked across the sky, interweaving into a terrifying picture.
At that moment, heavy rain poured down like a waterfall, the strong wind turned into a tornado, swept through the forest, and mud and rock flows gushed out. The torrential rain washed away everything in sight, while the thunder and lightning turned everything in sight into nothingness.
The scene was like the end of the world. The rain continued, thunder and lightning struck, and thick lightning kept striking the earth. The only sounds in the world were rain and thunder.
Finally, the wind died down, the rain subsided, and the dark clouds dispersed, though the drizzle continued. Before Noel’s eyes, everything was gone. The earth was devastated, the trees destroyed, the rocks pulverized. The land had been completely leveled. The trees were charred, the rocks ground to dust, and then, in the instant of thunder, everything was gone.
“This kind of power can probably only be achieved by the legendary Water King class.” Luo Qixi whispered softly, her heart filled with shock.
She felt that words were powerless and difficult to describe the boy’s behavior accurately.
Chapter 20: Farewell and New Challenges (Old Version)
Rudius was already frightened out of his wits. Compared to the disastrous consequences of the magic cast by Lokisi, Noel’s magic was simply a portrayal of the end of the world.
He simply couldn’t imagine how many casualties would be caused if such magic was released in a densely populated area like the royal capital.
Sylphy’s face turned pale instantly, and she stumbled back a few steps. Magic had always been fun and interesting to her, but the apocalyptic scene before her frightened her deeply.
Noel stared blankly at the plain that had become desolate due to magic and the broken magic stone for a long time.
Then, he sighed, turned his head and gave Luo Qixi a rare smile. This time, his smile was no longer so forced, and the corners of his mouth were slightly raised, looking both natural and charming.
Noel walked over and gave Luo Qixi a big hug. He whispered, “Remember to write to me. You know my address.”
Feeling the girl’s petite body, Noel knew that this might be the last time they would hug for a short time.
Luo Qixi was a little confused. She stared blankly at Noel in her arms, at a loss as to what to do.
Noel continued, “Take good care of yourself. If you encounter a problem, don’t rush to solve it. You can write to me and I will find a way to help you.”
Luo Qixi tried to joke, “I am your master, why would I ask my apprentice for help?” As she said that, she smiled and hugged Noel tightly with her hands.
However, Noel ignored her joke and said seriously, “Promise me, don’t be stubborn.”
Luo Qixi looked into those golden eyes. She had never seen Noel look so serious.
Sighing helplessly, Luo Qixi could only nod.
Rudeus and Sylphy exchanged a glance and silently walked to a secluded corner.
Sylphy looked at the two people hugging each other with confusion and said, “I always feel that Master Luo Qixi seems to have some special feelings for Noel.”
Rudeus subconsciously flashed a lewd smile, but then realized Sylphy was still beside him and quickly restrained his expression. He said to Sylphy in a serious tone, “You’ll understand later.”
Sylphy tilted her head slightly and whispered softly, “Rudy, I always have a feeling that you have bad intentions.”
Noel held Loki’s hand and remained unusually silent along the way.
The dark clouds gradually dissipated, and the sun poured down, gently enveloping everyone.
Rudeus’s gaze wandered between Lokisi and Noel.
The two just walked quietly without saying a word.
The journey was not far and I was back home in no time.
Senis was humming an unknown tune with a cheerful look on her face, watering the flowers carefully with a kettle in her hand.
Seeing everyone returning from afar, Senis greeted Luo Qixi with joy: “Everyone has worked hard. What would you like to eat?”
Then, she keenly noticed the subtle atmosphere in the team: Noel was holding Roxy’s hand tightly, while Rudeus and Sylphy were following from a distance.
She asked curiously, “What’s wrong with you?”
After entering the house, Luo Qixi let go of Noel’s hand and let out a long breath: “I want to talk to you about the end of magic teaching.”
Senis’s smile froze instantly, and the kettle in her hand fell to the ground with a thud.
The whole family sat together in the living room.
Paul looked at Luo Qixi solemnly: “You mean, you’re leaving?”
Loki nodded slightly, unconsciously stroking the hair by her ear, with a serious expression: “Noel is a genius, Rudeus is also, even Sylphy’s talent is above mine.” Having said that, she showed a slightly bitter smile.
Paul and Senice exchanged a look, but neither spoke.
Luo Qixi continued, “I really like you all. I feel so comfortable here. You are all such nice people. This tutoring experience can be said to be the warmest time in my adventure career.”
Having said this, Luo Qixi bowed deeply. Paul wanted to stop her, but Luo Qixi gently waved her hand to stop him.
“To be honest, I really like you all. But I have taught you everything I know, and it’s time to embark on a new journey. After all, as their master, I don’t want to be left far behind by my apprentices one day in the future.” Luo Qixi said slowly.
Noel couldn’t help but sigh when he heard this. This might be exactly what Luo Qixi was thinking deep down.
Luo Qixi also has her own self-esteem and pride.
Paul and Senis fell silent one after another. After a moment, Senis finally spoke: “Since you have made your decision, I have nothing to say, but…”
She walked forward, gently helped Luo Qixi up, and hugged the girl tightly in her arms, saying slowly: “You have already become a member of our family. No matter what difficulties you encounter in the future, you can always ask for help from us. The door here is always open to you.”
A warm feeling surged in Luo Qixi’s heart, and Paul touched his nose gently, took out a bag of heavy gold coins from his arms and handed it to Luo Qixi.
He stared at Luo Qixi and said sincerely, “Thank you for your careful teaching over the years. It has been a great pleasure to spend time with you. You are undoubtedly an excellent teacher.”
The house was filled with a warm yet slightly sad atmosphere; the melancholy before parting was always unavoidable.
In the end, everyone bid farewell to Luo Qixi.
Paul also gave Luo Qixi a chestnut horse from his home. Although Luo Qixi repeatedly refused, it was still forced into her hands.
Noel quietly watched Luo Qixi as she gradually walked away, until her figure completely disappeared from his sight, then he slowly withdrew his gaze.
“Well, it’s time to start.” Noel whispered to himself.
He has already mastered Water Saint-level magic, and the next challenge is the field of swordsmanship.
On the afternoon of the day Roxy left, Noel devoted himself to self-cultivation in Sword Art Online.
In the world of Sword Art Online, when the morning light first appeared, Takumi Kiritani had already gotten up, dressed and washed.
In his spare time, he has mastered four languages ​​and passed the TOEFL and IELTS exams in various countries. With these diplomas alone, he has surpassed most people.
However, Smart Hosting is not very interested in learning, it is more interested in the world of games.
But he is gifted and can handle anything with ease, easily surpassing everyone else.
Noel is a confident and conceited man. Since he has traveled through time, he vows to do his best.
He hopes to improve his swordsmanship by killing monsters and leveling up in the game, and then give back to his real-world self.
Although the idea was good, unfortunately, the hosting did not work entirely according to his wishes.
Out of desperation, Noel had to operate the machine himself. Therefore, he not only devoted himself to learning foreign languages, but also mastered programming skills. The purpose of learning programming was nothing more than to explore and create small flaws in the program.
Those who follow the rules may still be addicted to the game itself, but the real masters have already started designing their own game auxiliary tools.
Of course, he knew he couldn’t make a living from exploiting these program vulnerabilities alone. After all, his original intention was to hone his swordsmanship skills through the role he played in the game (sao), rather than relying on cheats to do whatever he wanted in the game world.
Chapter 21 Yuuki Asuna (old version)
Noel is not someone who doesn’t distinguish between the important and the unimportant; he just prefers to take multiple safeguards just in case.
Besides, being idle is a waste of time. You can’t always stay at home playing games.
He first started with C, then moved on to various other coding languages. Honestly, programming is complex, and even for him, it took him a full month to get started.
After all, the world of swords and knives is now in the 21st century, and most people place their wealth on the Internet, with various social platforms and digital transactions prevalent.
This also makes the Internet a broad stage.
The digital age has made many things almost transparent, of course, provided you have the relevant knowledge.
This is also the reason why Takumi Kiritani wants to learn computer knowledge.
He glanced at his phone. The time was six in the morning, Saturday, June 4, 2014.
Looking outside, the living room and hallway were shrouded in darkness. As a mother, Midori Kiritani had undoubtedly failed. Ever since she learned that Takumi Kiritani was a culinary genius, her visits home had become increasingly rare, eventually only returning once a week, completely absorbed in her career.
Despite the chill in the morning, he still went out for a morning run in short sleeves.
When passing by a breakfast shop, I had breakfast there and then walked towards Yuuki Asuna’s house.
Yuuki Asuna usually leaves home at seven o’clock, so if you go there now, you might run into her by chance.
Asuna Yuuki’s home is quite spacious. Her mother, Kyoko Yuuki, is a university professor. She has extremely high requirements for her children’s education. She arranges a lot of after-school tutoring for Asuna every weekend and holiday.
Today is no exception.
However, today, Yuuki Asuna (12 years old) is no longer so opposed to the life arranged by her mother, because she met a very handsome boy some time ago.
He was really handsome, with the most handsome face she had ever seen.
The boy was about ten years old (time in the Sword Art Online world flows four times faster than in the Mushikoku world), slightly shorter than her, with beautiful short blond hair and delicate features. Though still a bit immature, she could already foresee his future as a strikingly handsome man. His rare golden eyes were unforgettable. Yuuki Asuna couldn’t help but feel a surge of nervousness. She had attended a girls’ academy since she was a child, and her interactions with boys were few and far between. Seeing such a handsome man, she instinctively took a few extra glances.
It was these glances that caught the other person’s attention, and their first encounter took place in such a situation. However, after talking to the boy for a few words, she found that he was an extremely interesting boy.
Although Yuuki Asuna never complained to her mother, looking at her packed schedule, she felt a certain amount of worry that she wanted to share. However, due to her long hours of focus on her studies, she wasn’t very popular at school, so she had to keep many things to herself.
After chatting with the young boy Takumi Kiritani for a few minutes and learning his name, when the topic turned to her recent life, she couldn’t help but start complaining: “You don’t know, my mother is really strict. She never allows me to have my own interests and hobbies, and she always nags about my grades.” Yuuki Asuna was like a little girl, complaining about her mother without any concealment.
As they chatted, they soon reached the entrance of the cram school. Takumi Kiritani took a curious look and asked casually, “Is Asuna attending class here?”
Yuuki Asuna’s cheeks flushed instantly. She looked at the boy’s innocent eyes and was a little speechless. Seeing that the girl remained silent, he shook his head in surprise.
“How can you call someone by their first name right after meeting them?” Yuuki Asuna muttered. In Japan, addressing someone by their first name often signifies a close relationship. She had never heard it from the opposite sex, and even rarely heard it from her same sex. Her social circle was so small that her family was the only ones who addressed her by that name.
Confused, Kiritani Takumi asked, “Don’t you like me calling you that?”
“It’s not that I don’t like it, but I just feel like we’ve only just met, so calling her that isn’t quite right.” Yuuki Asuna trotted to the cram school entrance and waved goodbye to Kiritani Takumi. “I’m studying English, so I need to get going quickly or I’ll be late.” Kiritani Takumi nodded and left. From then on, he would make a detour every morning to meet Yuuki Asuna, and the two of them would chat about daily matters as they walked.
Asuna Yuuki is innocent and would occasionally mention her family troubles at first, but more often than not, she listened with curiosity to Takumi Kiritani telling about his heroic deeds in the game.
That day was no different. Takumi Kiritani was standing at the door of Yuuki Asuna’s house early in the morning, two bottles of drinks in his hands. He waved to Asuna as she walked out of the house. Seeing this, Asuna quickly pulled him aside and whispered, “My mom’s in there. You have to keep your voice down. She’ll definitely be upset if she knows I’ve made a strange male friend.”
Kiritani Takumi thought for a moment and suddenly suggested, “I have an idea that will make your mother happy to let me stay with you, and you won’t have to go to that cram school anymore.”
“Hmm?” Yuuki Asuna scratched her head. Although she felt amused, she suppressed her laughter and asked in a serious tone, “Tell me about it.”
Takumi Kiritani looked at her, obviously seeing that she didn’t believe it.
“I can be your English tutor,” Takumi Kiritani said seriously, “Besides English, I also have no problem with French and German. Of course, my best language is Chinese.”
“Puchi.” Asuna Yuuki couldn’t help laughing. She pointed at Takumi Kiritani, who was slightly shorter than her, and then pointed at herself, as if she wanted to pinch his cheek, but he dodged her expressionlessly.
Takumi Kiritani casually spoke a few words in English, and then switched to Chinese, French, and German fluently, which left Asuna Yuuki stunned.
She pointed at Takumi Kiritani with a stiff expression and suddenly asked, “Which school do you attend?”
Kiritani Takumi looked at her strangely and replied, “What kind of education do you want? I taught myself all this. By the way, I already got my bachelor’s degree from university through self-study exams.”
Yuuki Asuna fell into deep thought. As she pondered silently, she suddenly realized something. No wonder this guy had so much time to play games. It turned out that he had already completed the tasks that others were supposed to do.
When she thought of this, tears couldn’t help but well up in Yuuki Asuna’s eyes and overflowed.
She thought to herself that if she had that talent, her mother would probably smile with incomparable joy in her dreams.
After coughing a few times, Yuuki Asuna calmed down and put on a serious expression. She asked solemnly, “Is there any way to free me from the constraints of the cram school?”
Chapter 22 Yuki Family Tutor (Old Version)
Isn’t the point that you are not allowed to attend cram school?
Very good, I finally see through you, Yuuki Asuna. It turns out you are this kind of person.
The corners of Takumi Kiritani’s mouth twitched slightly, but considering that children speak without restraint and adults do not remember the faults of children, he did not care about the mistake of the young girl.
He coughed lightly and said quietly, “I can be your tutor.”
Yuuki Asuna widened her eyes and stared at Kiritani Takumi. She said, “Are you sure my mother will believe you?”
A sharp light flashed in Kiritani Takumi’s eyes, and he said confidently: “I believe that gold will shine wherever it goes.”
Asuna Yuuki fell into deep thought, thinking about a feasible plan.
She asked the boy again with some uncertainty: “Are you sure you can do it?”
Kiritani Takumi thought about it and really didn’t think there was a possibility of failure. He nodded confidently: “No problem.”
Looking at the boy’s arrogant look, and thinking of what he had said before, her mind couldn’t help but become active. She gritted her teeth, thinking of the countless days and nights she had been forced to stay in the cram school for tutoring, and made up her mind to risk being scolded and give it a try.
So Yuuki Asuna turned around, grabbed the boy and started walking back.
“Hey, Asuna-chan, what’s wrong with you? Aren’t you going to class?” Takumi Kiritani was dragged away by the girl.
“What class do you want to take? Go and tell your mother first.”
It can be seen that Yuuki Asuna is not the kind of student who likes to study hard.
The doorbell rang and a somewhat stern voice came from inside the house.
“Who is it?” Soon the door was opened, and out came a lady in her thirties with short hair. She looked like an extremely mean lady.
The moment she saw Yuuki Asuna, her expression darkened.
It gives people a harsh first impression.
“Asuna, why didn’t you go to cram school?” Kyoko Yuuki asked with a serious face.
You can tell that she is in a bad mood.
Asuna Yuuki subconsciously shrank her neck. It was obvious that Asuna was extremely afraid of her mother when she was a child.
But when she thought of the little friend behind her, she plucked up the courage to say, “Mom, I have something to discuss with you.” After saying that, she revealed the yellow hair behind her.
Kyoko Yuuki was stunned. She saw Takumi Kiritani behind her and thought for a moment before suddenly saying, “You are the child prodigy, right?”
Kiritani Takumi was slightly surprised. He asked, “Have you seen me?”
Yuuki Kyoko didn’t say anything. She glanced at Yuuki Asuna, made way for her, and her expression softened. She said bluntly, “Come in.”
Asuna Yuuki subconsciously let the boy in. She hid behind Takumi Kiritani. It was obvious that she was scared.
Takumi Kiritani found it funny, but didn’t take it too seriously. He walked into the house carelessly and took off his slippers at the entrance.
The Yuki family’s house is very large and luxuriously decorated. Most of the facilities in the house have a simple and ancient charm, giving people the feeling of being a scholarly family at first glance.
Kyoko Yuuki brought Takumi Kiritani to the living room, pointed to the chairs opposite, and asked them to sit down, “What would you like to drink?”
“Boiled water, thank you.” Takumi Kiritani didn’t feel embarrassed and stated his request openly.
Kyoko Yuuki nodded slightly and went to the kitchen to get a glass of boiled water.
While she was away, Yuuki Asuna leaned close to his ear and said, “Is everything okay?”
Kiritani Takumi patted his chest and said, “No problem, I’ve passed the IELTS, so why can’t I teach you?”
Upon hearing this, Yuuki Asuna breathed a sigh of relief and returned to her seat.
Kyoko Yuki quickly walked up to the boy with a glass of boiled water and placed the water in front of him.
Kiritani Takumi said, “Thank you.”
Kyoko Yuuki walked to the other side and asked, “What’s the matter?”
Takumi Kiritani subconsciously looked at Asuna Yuuki, and Asuna Yuuki also looked at him.
The two blinked.
OK, OK.
Is this girl so cowardly?
Noticing the abnormality of the two people, Kyoko Yuuki frowned subconsciously.
Kiritani Takumi coughed a few times and said, “Ma’am, I want to be Yuuki Asuna’s tutor. I will teach her English. I am also good at French and German, so I can also teach her other language subjects.”
Kyoko Yuuki was silent, tapping her fingers on the table.
Seeing that she didn’t speak, Takumi Kiritani could only say a few words casually.
But unexpectedly, Kyoko Yuki also started chatting with Takumi Kiritani.
“Why do you want to be a tutor?” Yuuki Kyoko spoke quickly, but her pronunciation was very standard. This sentence was said in English.
After thinking for a moment, Takumi Kiritani said, “I think your daughter and I are destined to be together, and I just happen to want a part-time job to make some money.”
“So, what can you teach?”
“I’m good at English, German, French, and Chinese. Other topics for middle and high school are no problem for me. You can rest assured to leave your child with me.”
Kyoko Yuki thought for a moment and continued, “German or French are both OK?” This sentence was said in French.
“Of course.” Takumi Kiritani also responded in French.
“So, how much is your salary?” Kyoko Yuuki continued.
But the fact that she spoke almost made him laugh.
Because Kyoko Yuki speaks Chinese, and it’s very poor.
Takumi Kiritani suppressed his laughter and said bluntly, “My expected salary is 5,000 yen an hour.”
It’s a rare opportunity to hear my mother tongue after such a long time. As a Chinese, I will never be unfamiliar with my own language no matter how I speak it.
Takumi Kiritani’s pronunciation is very standard, so standard that even Kyoko Yuuki feels a little embarrassed.
After a dry cough, she said, “Okay, I can let you teach Asuna. I will test her every month. If she doesn’t meet my deadline, then your mission will be over.”
Kyoko Yuki had her reasons for doing this. Although the boy was a child prodigy, his knowledge reserves were completely different from teaching and educating people.
A knowledgeable person is not necessarily suitable to educate others, and similarly, a person who is suitable to educate others is not necessarily knowledgeable.
The Yuki family is not short of money. On the contrary, they are very rich, but they pay more attention to education.
Especially when it comes to the education of your own children.
The reason why I agreed to the boy’s proposal was also to test his intentions.
She actually knew the name of the child prodigy a long time ago. She had seen this person on TV before and scoffed at it at the time, thinking that it was a gimmick made up by the media to increase traffic. But now that she saw him, she didn’t expect that the rumors were actually true, which surprised her.
But no matter how surprised she was, she could still understand it to some extent.
There are indeed such people in this era. The young man is undoubtedly a genius. Since the rumors are not false, we can at least win over this young man.
Thinking of this, she looked at the boy with yellow hair.
Chapter 23 Educating Asuna (old version)
Only now did Kyoko Yuki look at the boy carefully. The boy’s eyes were actually rare golden pupils. His short golden hair and golden eyes gave the boy an indescribable majesty.
Although the boy’s face is still childish, anyone who has seen his face would not dare to look down on him and treat him as a child.
Kiritani Takumi leaned lazily in his chair, but even so, he didn’t come across as rude. If it were someone else, they would have been labeled rude if they dared to sit like that.
“Well, happy cooperation.” Takumi Kiritani extended his hand.
Yuuki Kyoko gently followed Kiritani Takumi’s hand and shook it. At the same time, she glanced at Yuuki Asuna and snorted coldly, “You don’t have to go to the cram school anymore. Just study with Mr. Takumi. I’m going to class now.”
Asuna Yuuki blinked and nodded pretending to be aggrieved. Kyoko Yuuki picked up her bag and left.
Soon, there was a click of the security door closing outside the house.
Yuuki Asuna’s expression changed in an instant. She looked at Kiritani Takumi with admiration and said, “You are amazing. You actually succeeded.”
Takumi Kiritani rolled his eyes and didn’t bother to pay attention to the girl. It seemed that he was pretending to be nothing when they were discussing just now, but now he knew how to praise others.
Seeing that praising people had little effect, Yuuki Asuna said bluntly: “Then, what should we learn?”
Kiritani Takumi interrupted the girl and said, “It’s you, not us. I’ll go find a test paper for you online first.”
Soon, he handed his phone to the other party. The questions in it were not difficult, but they covered a wide range and tested a lot of basic grammar.
Asuna Yuuki had a bitter face, took out a pen, and sat down obediently to write and draw.
And Takumi Kiritani looked around with some boredom.
I was so bored that I just looked at the girl.
Asuna Yuuki is very cute. Even though she is only twelve years old, she already shows 70% of the charm of the future Asuna.
The girl now looks less mature but more innocent.
Her hair was long, flowing down to her waist. Her features were delicate, and her brown eyes were bright and clear, like a spring. She subconsciously pursed her cherry-like lips while doing her homework. She had a little habit of tangling the hair by her ear with her fingers.
Girls of this age can never sit still.
Even Yuuki Asuna is the same.
After finally leaving the cram school, she finished half of the test paper and couldn’t help but ask, “Will it always be like this in the future?”
This naturally means writing test papers every day. If that’s the case, she feels it’s better to go to a cram school. At least she can see other people in a cram school. It’s just that the location of the cram school is changed to her home.
Kiritani Takumi laughed and said, “How could that be? I only give you three test questions a week, and I will take you to study the rest of the time.”
The boy emphasized these two words when learning them.
Yuuki Asuna looked at the boy with doubt. She felt that there was something behind Kiritani Takumi’s words, but she couldn’t imagine what Kiritani Takumi was thinking.
What Takumi Kiritani wants is to help Asuna Yuuki understand the Steam learning platform.
Is there anything more useful than Steam?
It just so happened that Red Dead Redemption had too much memory, and I was just worrying about the lack of memory on my computer. Thinking of this, Takumi Kiritani asked, “Do you have a computer at home?”
Yuuki Asuna nodded and said, “Brother, what’s wrong? What are you going to do?”
“I’ll find study materials for you.” Takumi Kiritani said with a smile.
Asuna Yuuki frowned, feeling more and more that Takumi Kiritani had bad intentions, but since she couldn’t tell what was wrong, she had to give up.
After thinking for a while, she said to the boy, “Let’s do it tomorrow. When my brother comes back tonight, I’ll tell him. He won’t refuse.”
Takumi Kiritani nodded in approval.
Then the two fell into silence, one doing the test paper, and the other looking at the person doing the test paper.
Yuuki Asuna was being stared at by that gaze and felt a little embarrassed.
She glared at Takumi Kiritani, put down her pen, and said, “What are you doing? Why are you staring at me?”
“Because Asuna is pretty!” Takumi Kiritani said with a smile.
“Ah!” Yuuki Asuna’s expression froze, and two blushes quickly appeared on her face. She slammed the table heavily, picked up the paper and said, “I’ll go to my room and write it.” Then she ran away like a flash.
Takumi Kiritani looked at Asuna Yuuki who was leaving and said, “Don’t look up the answer online, this is just a test.”
Yuuki Asuna staggered, her eyes wide open, and she looked back at the boy fiercely.
All he saw was that handsome face that was calm and composed. When he thought of what he had just said, he couldn’t help but lower his head again and quickened his pace.
When a handsome guy serves a straight ball to a girl, the effect is the same as when a beautiful girl serves a straight ball to a boy.
I returned to my bedroom, closed the door heavily, and calmed down my unspeakable mood.
“That guy is joking, that guy is joking.” Yuuki Asuna kept saying this to herself two or three times before the blush on her face gradually disappeared.
He exhaled a breath and glanced at the test paper which only had one or two questions left.
This time I came back to write a test paper, but it was fake. I was mainly thinking about how to get along with Takumi Kiritani in the future.
According to his mother, if this continues, Takumi Kiritani’s tutoring will last for a long time.
Let’s take a look first. I always feel that Takumi Kiritani will say something weird.
He quickly finished the remaining two questions, reviewed the answers he had filled in previously, and pushed the house open.
In the living room, Takumi Kiritani was looking around with a bored expression.
Asuna Yuuki walked over and handed the test paper to Takumi Kiritani.
Takumi Kiritani took the test paper from Asuna Yuuki and started reading it without saying a word.
“Yuuki Asuna, give me a pen.”
Then he began to mark the wrong places of Yuuki Asuna on the test paper.
Asuna Yuuki’s English foundation is not bad. After all, she has attended cram school for a period of time. What’s more, Asuna Yuuki has been studying in school and her talent is not bad either. So, except for some minor mistakes in uncommon grammar, the rest of this test paper can be called perfect.
“Okay, I can score 95 points.” Takumi Kiritani nodded.
After handing the marked paper to Yuuki Asuna, Yuuki Asuna frowned and said, “Only 95?” She took the paper and began to look at it carefully.
Then the rest of the time was spent teaching Yuuki Asuna grammar and tips on memorizing vocabulary.
The accumulation of language requires long-term accumulation. Although Takumi Kiritani completed several courses easily, in fact, most people can only accumulate various vocabulary step by step.
Chapter 24: The Law-abiding Suguha (Old Version)
Looking at the time, it was almost noon. Takumi Kiritani thought about it and decided to go home for dinner. He said goodbye to Asuna Yuuki and prepared to end the day’s classes.
Yuuki Asuna was still frowning in thought. She asked casually, “Are you coming this afternoon?”
Kiritani Takumi smiled and said, “Don’t you always complain about not having time for yourself? I won’t be here this afternoon, so you can arrange your time as you like. But now we’re all in the same boat, and our interests are aligned. Just don’t fall behind in your studies.”
Yuuki Asuna nodded and stopped talking.
Takumi Kiritani was a little surprised by Yuuki Asuna’s attitude. Logically, Yuuki Asuna should have been dissatisfied with her mother’s strict discipline. Now that she is facing Takumi Kiritani’s free-range education, she should be extremely excited.
How can it be so dull?
After Kiritani Takumi put on his shoes and left, Yuuki Asuna had been sitting obediently on the chair. Her expression brightened when she heard the sound of the door closing at the entrance.
She stood up, shouted “Oh Yeah”, rushed out of the living room and went straight to her room.
She has to take care of her own business.
Unhappy? Bored?
It’s all fake, it’s all fake. I finally got rid of the shackles, so how can I not be happy?
It’s just that I can’t get angry because of the girl’s face.
On the other side, Takumi Kiritani yawned as he left Asuna Yuuki’s house. The midday sun was high in the sky, and the dazzling sunlight made it almost impossible for the boy to open his eyes.
After he got used to the light, he walked forward slowly.
After returning home, he met Kiritani Suguha.
Kiritani Takumi smiled and said, “Is Suguha back home?”
“Yeah.” Kiritani Suguha responded coldly.
“How are your days at school? If you have any questions, you can ask me and I will teach you.” Takumi Kiritani made way for Suguha to open the door.
He didn’t have the key. Kiritani Suguha glanced at the boy coldly, walked up and opened the door with the key.
When the door opened, he suddenly asked, “What are you doing out today? I seem to have seen you going out a lot recently.”
“I have a part-time job, teaching a student.” Takumi Kiritani said indifferently.
Kiritani Suguha fell into deep thought.
“Part-time job? Indeed, with his ability, he can do it.” Kiritani Suguha thought to himself.
Thinking of his table full of certificates of honor and qualifications, I was speechless.
Her age was not much different from the boy in front of her, but in front of this monster boy, she couldn’t help but feel inferior.
She originally thought that the boy should be someone who was extremely strict with himself. Generally, such people are more likely to be successful, but at the same time, such people also have higher demands on others.
Suguha Kiritani originally thought that her future life would be filled with misery.
She was still nervous when the boy first entered the house.
After watching Takumi Kiritani and Kazuto Kiritani play games for three days, Suguha Kiritani fell silent.
This big brother is not strict, on the contrary, he is unreasonably lenient.
This was a huge shock to Suguha Kiritani, who had always followed the rules.
One day, she suddenly found Takumi Kiritani and asked him, “Shouldn’t everyone study hard? And then always stick to yourself, get into a good high school, go to a good university, and then find a good job? Shouldn’t everyone work hard like this?”
Takumi Kiritani looked at Suguha Kiritani with a surprised look. She still remembered that look. His golden, gem-like eyes were like a deep spring. His clear eyes made people subconsciously trust his words.
But what Kiritani Takumi said was not pleasant. He said: “Do whatever you want. I will support you no matter what you like. Even if you become a useless person, I can still support you. Don’t you think that kind of ordinary life is too dull?”
Kiritani Suguha opened her mouth as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she said nothing.
The answer the boy gave her did not satisfy her.
Suguha is a serious girl who does everything in a methodical manner.
In comparison, Takumi Kiritani is too casual, but if you spend time with Takumi Kiritani, you will find that he is a very charming person.
He was a little lazy, but he never shirked the things that had to be done. His mother was really something, pushing everything onto his eldest brother and leaving him completely alone.
The boy prepares three meals a day at home.
Thinking of this, Kiritani Suguha quickly stepped forward and pulled out a chair for the boy. Under Kiritani Takumi’s surprised gaze, she pushed the boy, pointed at the chair, and motioned him to sit down.
Although her mother and second brother do not understand her eldest brother, as the last face of the Kiritani family, she must stand up.
Kiritani Suguha’s expression was cold and serious. She said, “Brother, sit down.”
Takumi Kiritani sat down with some surprise.
He felt that his sister was weird.
“Hey, big brother is back. What are we having for dinner today?” Kazuto Kiritani was watching a video on his phone and was overjoyed to see Takumi Kiritani.
Then he was glared at fiercely by Kiritani Suguha.
Kiritani Kazuto’s face was full of question marks. He didn’t understand why Suguha was glaring at him. He wondered if it had always been like this before.
He asked doubtfully, “Don’t you want to eat the food that big brother cooks?”
Kiritani Suguha’s face flushed red. Thinking of his elder brother’s delicious cooking skills, he swallowed hard and finally succumbed to his appetite. He could only say, “I want to eat.”
Since you all want to eat, why are you glaring at me?
Kiritani Kazuto felt even more confused.
Girls have so many thoughts.
Takumi Kiritani and Kazuto Kiritani looked at each other silently.
He sighed, stood up and said, “We still have beef at home. I’ll make braised beef for everyone. This dish is very famous in China.”
“Braised beef.” Kiritani Kazuto swallowed hard.
Gudong*2
Why are there two sounds of swallowing saliva? Kiritani Kazuto subconsciously looked at Suguha.
He smiled and said, “Does Suguha like beef too?”
Then he joked, “Suguha doesn’t like beef. Suguha likes everything big brother cooks, right?”
Suguha Kiritani glared at Kazuto Kiritani, ready to let Kazuto Kiritani know the status of his family.
The corners of Kiritani Kazuto’s mouth twitched slightly, and he raised his hands in a gesture of surrender.
Takumi Kiritani stood by and found it funny to see the big and small one.
I got up and went to the kitchen to cook, playing pop music from this world on my phone, took out the beef to thaw, and took out the onions, ginger, peppers and celery.
Cut the green onion into small sections, slice the ginger, cut the celery into sections, and cut the chili pepper into sections for later use.
The young man has unique skills, or perhaps the things passed down by Chinese ancestors are all top-notch delicacies, and they often use the simplest cooking methods to make the most delicious dishes.
Chapter 25 SAO Closed Beta (Old Version)
After the beef is thawed, pour a spoonful of oil. When the oil starts to steam, add the ginger slices and chili peppers. Immediately, a pungent smell comes out.
The boy then poured the beef in and simmered it over low heat, and soon the aroma of the meat filled the air.
Add oyster sauce, some soy sauce, and finally a handful of celery.
The meat was gradually stewed until tender, and Kiritani and others were drooling as they watched.
Kiritani Suguha plugged in the rice cooker with some difficulty.
Kiritani Takumi glanced at Kiritani Kazuto who was doing nothing next to him and said, “Aren’t you going to help your sister?”
Kiritani Kazuto chuckled and said, “She wanted to snatch it away, and she also said that she wanted to be considerate of big brother.” Before he finished speaking, Kiritani Suguha walked up to Kiritani Kazuto with an expressionless face and kicked him viciously.
Kiritani Kazuto immediately hugged his foot and cried out in pain.
Kiritani Takumi suddenly realized that this was the case. No wonder Suguha seemed so abnormal today.
After finishing the meal, everyone lay back in their chairs with a satisfied look on their faces.
“It’s great to have big brother around.”
But a word came out from the two mouths. Kiritani Kazuto and Kiritani Suguha looked at each other. Kiritani Takumi laughed and said in a coy manner: “This is so embarrassing.”
Kiritani Kazuto suddenly sat up from his chair, exchanged glances with his elder brother, and said seriously, “So, start it?”
“Start!” Takumi Kiritani responded with the same serious expression.
The two of them turned on the computer in tacit understanding, leaving Kiritani Suguha watching with eager eyes.
“Suguha, it’s not that Second Brother won’t take you with him, it’s just that you’re too weak.” Kiritani and Hitoshi looked at the girl eagerly and said happily.
It would have been fine if he didn’t say anything, but as soon as he spoke, Kiritani Suguha’s anger level instantly exploded. She snorted coldly and turned away.
“If you don’t want to play, then don’t play. Who cares?”
After walking away, I heard this sentence.
Kazuto Kiriya and Takumi Kiriya looked at each other and smiled.
Kiritani Takumi teased, “You really need to change your habit of teasing your sister, otherwise I’ll suspect she’ll rush into your room with a knife one day.”
“Not really.” Kiritani Kazuto waved his hand.
Then it was a whole afternoon of hard work.
Time flies like water, and the days when we can’t pretend to be cool pass by in a flash.
Huangmao has grown from a little yellow-haired boy to a big yellow-haired boy.
As he grew older, Takumi Kiritani became even more handsome, with distinct features, a high nose bridge, and brighter red-gold eyes. With this appearance, he could easily seduce a large group of young ladies just standing on the street. And because of long hours of exercise and a year of swordsmanship training before, his muscles were well-proportioned and his figure was slender. He was the type who looked thin when dressed but showed off his flesh when undressed.
Today, he is 15 years old, and today is also the day when the Sword Art Online closed beta server is released.
Both of them got the closed beta test qualification, but the difference was that Kazuto Kiritani relied entirely on luck, while he quietly hacked into the official website to draw qualifications by modifying the data and successfully won a closed beta test qualification.
To be honest, he really admired Kazuto Kiritani’s luck. You know, there are only a thousand qualifications issued in the whole of Japan. With the popularity of Sword Art Online, it can be said that the supply cannot meet the demand. It is not known whether the probability is even 0.01%, but Kazuto Kiritani just made it out.
This can no longer be described as the Emperor of Europe.
Today is the first day of the closed beta test qualification experience release for “Sword Art Online: Sword Art Online”.
In 2022, human technology has finally enabled the creation of a complete online virtual space.
ARGUS, a major electronic machinery manufacturer, has developed a new generation of civilian terminals called NERvGear, which allows full network virtual space stealth to be utilized in ordinary online games. SAO – Sword Art Online is the first large-scale VRMMO to utilize this advanced technology.
Unlike older game consoles that required two interfaces: a flat-screen device and handheld controllers, the NervGear has only one interface: a streamlined helmet that completely covers the head and face.
Embedded within it are countless signal components, and the helmet uses the complex electric fields generated by these components to connect directly to the user’s brain. Without the use of actual eyes and ears, the user experiences the sensation of seeing and hearing, as the machine directly feeds information to the visual and auditory cortexes of the brain. In fact, in addition to hearing and vision, all five senses—touch, taste, and smell—can be read by the NervGear.
A fully-dive game, a technological invention that transcends the times, and the inventor is Akihiko Kayaba, a genius of his time.
Even Takumi Kiritani had to admit how smart he was. The game had surprisingly few loopholes, and it was almost impossible to install a bug.
Rather than saying that this world is a series of codes, its level of simulation can be called another world.
Anyway, after he entered the game, he successfully hacked a set of data.
Through dense data, his HP code was invaded.
His settings were not that outrageous, not like attacking with one strike 999 times or flying into the sky or hiding in the ground.
He just locked the health, and only locked the last drop of blood.
As long as the cheats are not obvious, then they are not used.
I entered the character creation interface and thought about it. There was nothing much to create about myself, so I just kept my original appearance. What face could be more handsome than mine?
It’s not that Takumi Kiritani is bragging, he has never seen a guy as handsome as him in the real world.
Blonde hair and golden eyes, a natural protagonist face.
After entering the interface, he entered his account and password familiarly, thought for a moment, slowly typed the two words “Noel” in his nickname, and then started the mental connection.
When I opened my eyes again, I saw a different scene.
There was a huge square surrounding him. In front of Takumi Kiritani stood a potted plant with an unnamed plant on it.
He tried to open the main menu and clicked on his character’s attributes to take a look.
Characters: Noel
Strength: 10 (10)
Agility: 10 (10)
[Stamina: 10 (10)]【Luck: 5 (10)】
Takumi Kiritani was a little surprised. He looked around and grabbed a guy named Kirito.
“Hey, Kirito, why are you like this?” Takumi Kiritani said with a joking expression.
Chapter 26 Asuna and Sword Skills (Old Version)
It’s simple. The real Kirito is only 14 years old and he has a baby face.
It was obvious that Kazuto Kiritani was not satisfied with his appearance, so he deliberately created a more mature look.
He said this was fabricated based on his idea of ​​a brave man.
Although in the eyes of Takumi Kiritani he is just an uncle.
Well, an uncle without stubble.
“I think your look is weird.” Takumi Kiritani couldn’t help laughing.
Kiritani Kazuto curled his lips in disdain and said bluntly, “Who uses their real-life appearance in a game? Even though you’re handsome, aren’t you afraid of getting in trouble in real life?”
“Well, that doesn’t matter.” Takumi Kiritani smiled. Anyway, you will have to show your true face to others in the future.
“By the way, where’s the other person? Didn’t you get two closed beta test qualifications? Who did you give that closed beta test qualification to?” Kiritani Kazuto asked puzzledly.
Kiritani Takumi looked around and saw a reckless chestnut-haired girl. He shouted, “Here, here.”
Asuna heard a familiar voice and looked over, seeing a tall, handsome and sunny-looking yellow-haired man.
Unable to help but breathe a sigh of relief, she took a few steps forward, ran up to the boy and said, “Takumi, you’re here. By the way, what’s your ID, Noel?”
Kiritani Kazuto looked at the beautiful girl in front of him with some surprise. He asked, “Who is this?”
Kiritani Takumi said: “Student.”
Asuna turned her gaze to Kazuto Kiritani, who was shorter than Takumi Kiritani, about half a head shorter, a mature middle-aged man.
Although Kazuto Kiritani always emphasizes that he looks like a hero, Takumi Kiritani prefers to call him uncle.
“By the way, Asuna, you are also using your original appearance in real life?” Takumi Kiritani looked around curiously.
With chestnut hair tied into a braid and clear eyes that make people feel good, Asuna is an extremely beautiful woman with delicate features, a cute doll-like appearance, and a slender figure. It can be seen that she does not lack exercise in her daily life.
She was wearing a white coarse cloth dress and standing in front of the two men.
Asuna’s beauty needs no further explanation.
Anyway, she is an extremely outstanding woman.
Kiritani Kazuto was slightly stunned. He looked at his eldest brother with a questioning look: “Is this how she is in reality? I thought there would be some slight modifications.”
After all, most face-sculpting is mainly to make oneself look better, such as making the skin whiter, the nose higher and straighter, and the eyes bigger, which are common practices.
But truly natural performances are rare.
At this time, Asuna also fell silent.
She asked slowly, “So that was face pinching. I just clicked confirm.”
Kiritani Kazuto was at a loss for words. This guy simply entered the game with his original face shape as default.
No wonder this is happening.
He looks like a novice.
Asuna had just entered the game and had been looking around, curious about everything.
Wait, newbie.
Kiritani Kazuto suddenly thought of a very serious question.
He slowly asked, “Have you ever played a similar game, Asuna? A game like this?”
Asuna was a little confused. She looked at Takumi Kiritani and said, “Didn’t you tell him?”
Kiritani Takumi shrugged and explained, “Asuna’s mother was very strict and basically wouldn’t let her play games. The only reason she played this game was because I forced her to do so.”
Kiritani Kazuto sighed helplessly and said, “Well, originally I wanted to compete with you to see who can reach the boss on a higher floor.”
Kiritani Takumi chuckled and said, “You can continue the competition. I’ll help Asuna level up, and you can find help yourself. The same rules apply. After a month, we’ll see who has reached the highest level.”
Kazuto Kiritani was a little hesitant. He looked at Asuna and then at Takumi Kiritani. He felt that there was something fishy between the two of them, so he left without thinking too much about it.
Takumi Kiritani looked at Asuna and asked, “Do you know sword techniques?”
Asuna was bewildered.
“Come on, I’ll take you somewhere first.” Takumi Kiritani grabbed Asuna’s hand and pulled her forward.
Asuna is no longer the shy Yuuki Asuna. Since the two have been tutoring each other for almost six years, she does not have much resistance to this level of physical contact and is rather accustomed to it.
The place that just appeared is actually the novice village, the starting town.
At the northernmost end of this layer stands a sturdy tower with a diameter of 300 meters and a height of 100 meters.
Important Locations on the Floor: “Tolbana” is the most prosperous town in the valley not far from the maze area.
The streets are surrounded by grasslands where animal-type monsters such as wild boars and wolves, as well as insect-type monsters such as worms, beetles, and wasps, often appear.
Going out and heading south, you will be surrounded by endless grasslands and wolf-like creatures of the same level.
The demon wolf was on all fours, with a ferocious look in its eyes, but it had no intention of attacking anyone.
Takumi Kiritani pointed at the monster in front of him and said, “Let me first tell you what sword skills are.”
Takumi Kiritani drew out the iron sword in his hand.
Lines of small characters emerged.
【Iron Sword for Beginners】
【Quality: White】
[Attribute: Sharp 1]I don’t know why, but Takumi Kiritani’s system interface is different from Kazuto Kiritani’s.
To be precise, it is about introducing different equipment attributes.
It’s the same piece of equipment, but the attributes displayed by the two are different.
But these are harmless.
Feel the sword-swinging mechanism of the system.
Because both his original body and he had been exposed to kendo before, he got the hang of it after just a short while.
Sword skills.
This is Sao’s special system-assisted move.
The special system in SAO that emphasizes physical sensations allows you to perform corresponding preparatory actions to trigger skills. The system will assist the character’s movements and speed, allowing you to perform superhuman skills that are usually difficult to achieve.
Although similar movements can be performed without activating sword skills, the power, speed and accuracy cannot be compared.
On the other hand, because sword techniques are standardized movements driven by the system and cannot be changed or stopped until they are completed, reading the opponent’s preparatory movements becomes an important skill in a duel.
In short, ordinary players rely on sword skills to achieve operations that are difficult to complete in reality.
However, there is a pre-swing after the sword skills are released, and the opponent can take countermeasures based on the sword skills you release.
Chapter 27 Guiding Asuna (Old Version)
Takumi Kiritani began to explain to Asuna the meaning of sword skills and the precautions for releasing sword skills.
Because Takumi Kiritani is a very good lecturer, and Asuna has a good understanding ability, she quickly got the hang of it.
It’s a pity that I still haven’t gotten used to this game.
Takumi Kiritani asked Asuna to defeat the wolf in front of him, and she held the rapier in her hand with some fear.
“Asuna, what are you doing?”
“Draw your sword quickly and fiercely, and switch sword techniques even faster!”
“yes!”
“Asuna, dodge! If you see the blue light, either dodge or interrupt the opponent’s sword skills!”
“knew!”
On the grassland, a blond boy stood beside and yelled at another chestnut-haired girl.
“Be steady. Your sword grip should be steadier.”
“Yes!” Asuna almost gritted her teeth. She mistook the wolf opposite her for Takumi Kiritani and stabbed it hard. The wolf’s HP was emptied and turned into blue light and dissipated. Asuna breathed a sigh of relief and touched the sweat on her head.
She turned her gaze to Takumi Kiritani, who still had a cold expression. He looked back at Asuna, his red-gold eyes so calm that it was impossible to look directly at them.
“Go on, Asuna.” Takumi Kiritani said lightly.
“I can’t take it anymore.” Asuna gasped.
Kiritani Takumi shook his head and said, “The wolf’s level can only be considered a basic monster. It can be killed instantly with a single sword strike.”
Having said that, Takumi Kiritani stepped forward, holding the iron sword in his hand, took a deep breath, the sword-drawing posture of the Sword God Style flashed through his mind, and he suddenly rushed forward.
He stepped forward with his right foot and rushed forward wildly, coming to the front of the demon wolf. He held the sword in his right hand and thrust it forward suddenly. A white cold light flashed across the demon wolf’s neck. His movements were sharp and swift.
The physical strength value decreased rapidly, but was not directly reset to zero. This was the sword-drawing style of the Sword God style.
Logically, a slash across the neck should have triggered a critical hit, and the sword-drawing move itself is twice as powerful as a normal sword move, but even so, it was not enough to kill this guy instantly.
Before the demon wolf could react, the young man gripped the hilt of the sword again, triggering a second slash, and a cold light attacked.
The demon wolf howled, and its body turned into dots of blue light and dissipated.
Shattered like a mirror, it met its own death, leaving no trace.
This is the death of the SAO world.
“Asuna, you have to act quickly. You have to imagine the triggering of the sword skill in your mind, and you have to make the starting posture of the sword skill. Once the sword skill is released, it cannot be canceled!” Takumi Kiritani instructed Asuna from the side.
Asuna curled her lips and said, “I always feel annoyed by your lecture!”
“Sword Skills—Basic Rapier Skills—Linear Attack.”
A silver straight line was drawn, but because of Asuna’s high agility, only a flash could be seen. It was very fast, almost instantaneous, and was used to take the initiative.
The damage is not high, but the speed is extremely fast, the consistency is strong, and it is a single-shot instant single-target output skill.
The rapier instantly hit the wolf’s jaw. Asuna turned her feet, adjusted her posture, and quickly switched to a supporting skill – a normal attack.
That’s right, it’s a normal attack.
Because we are only at level one, everyone’s skill panel is empty, and we can only rely on basic attacks to make up for the damage.
However, this is indeed feasible. The purpose of a normal attack is to stun the opponent rather than to cause damage.
Sword skills have a cooldown.
The reason why Takumi Kiritani could kill monsters in one move was actually because he had practiced with the wooden sword for a year.
It is obvious that his sword skills have not been recognized by the system and are not included in the scope of sword skills.
If it is really included in the scope of sword skills, the speed should be faster and the attack should be more rapid.
After all, if the Sword God’s strongest attack couldn’t defeat a demon wolf, Paul next door would die of laughter.
I leveled up with Asuna like this. Since it was the closed beta period, there were basically few people fighting for the monsters nearby. Everyone tacitly fought their own monsters.
Asuna was still immersed in the real feeling of the game.
After killing monsters along the way, the two of them quickly reached level 3.
After allocating all his basic attributes to strength and agility, the boy continued forward with Asuna.
Heading towards the huge tower, after walking a distance, we encountered all kinds of strange insect-like animals.
Things like wasps are at level 3 and need to be more flexible, so they need to use throwing skills.
Takumi Kiritani began explaining the Wasp’s movement patterns and attack stiffness to Asuna. He held a stone in his hand, and then the stone emitted a blue light. Takumi Kiritani quickly threw it out. The stone, accompanied by a whistling sound, hit the Wasp’s body. The Wasp had very little HP. Takumi Kiritani said, “You must also master the throwing skill. It’s a simple skill, but it can play an extremely crucial role at certain times.”
Asuna responded listlessly.
Seeing her like this, Takumi Kiritani twitched the corner of his mouth and couldn’t help but slap her hard on the head.
“Hey, listen carefully when I’m talking to you. You might need it in the future.”
“Tsk, will things in the game be used in real life?” Asuna retorted.
Takumi Kiritani lamented that girls in their rebellious period are so difficult to deal with, and now they know how to disobey their old father’s words.
Kiritani Takumi said sternly, “No backtalk allowed.”
Asuna blushed and said, “I’m obviously older than you.”
“I’m a senior.”
“I’m obviously taller than you.”
“I am a teacher.”
“Mingming…”
“I’m your teacher.”
“Damn it, why do I have to listen to your explanation in the game?” Asuna said dissatisfiedly.
Ignoring Asuna’s nagging, Takumi Kiritani took her to kill monsters and soon reached the entrance to a forest.
Takumi Kiritani stood at the entrance of the forest and looked inside.
After thinking about it, I realized that since I am currently in the closed beta period, death is a common thing, so it is not a big deal if I dare to go in.
“Let’s go, Asuna.” Takumi Kiritani signaled the girl to shut up and took her inside.
What caught my eye was a slightly narrow goat path. The light and shadows around it were extremely realistic. The light from the sky above was blocked by the shade of the trees, and the mottled shadows of the trees were reflected on the ground. I could even hear the chirping of insects all around.
The leaves rustled as her feet stepped on them. Asuna looked around curiously, muttering, “So real! This, this is like another world.”
The forest was so quiet that the girl’s murmurs could not escape Takumi Kiritani’s ears. He thought for a moment and said, “There’s no need to push yourself so hard in real life. I told you to combine work and rest. Appropriate games can relax your brain and improve your concentration.”
Asuna just listened silently, and this time she rarely refuted.
This surprised Takumi Kiritani a little.
Chapter 28 System Sword Skill Evaluation Mechanism (Old Version)
The journey in the forest is not all smooth sailing, and there are still some insects on the road that cannot be named.
I don’t know if it’s out of humanitarian concern, but arthropods like insects are not made to look ugly, but instead they are made to look cute.
At least Asuna didn’t see it and run away screaming.
The bugs were not strong and could be easily killed with a slap. When we reached the center of the valley, the tall forest gradually decreased, revealing the exposed rocks inside.
This place belongs to the area of ​​the Piranha Plant, which is considered a high-level resource monster area. There are several special monsters here.
Although the Piranha Plants are not densely dispersed, because their level is still relatively high, dealing with more than three of them at the same time is already a death sentence.
Of course, this is for a novice like Asuna.
As for Noel, you have to take away the last bit of his health.
Huge stems, leaves and thick roots are entangled in the ground.
【Piranha Plant】
【level：4】
A few lines of small words appeared above my head.
The Piranha Plant has a huge mouthpart on its head, and some Piranha Plants also have a bright red envelope.
The Piranha Plant was not a difficult opponent, but when Noel saw the red fruit, he felt something was wrong.
Although he had seen Sword Art Online, that was a long time ago. Although his soul had undergone a sublimation, his memory was still a little fuzzy.
But it was still in the testing phase anyway, so he said to Asuna, “Asuna, go and fight the guy with the brightly colored fruit on his head.”
Asuna nodded and moved forward to fight a Piranha Plant with a fruit on its head.
Then, with a bang, the fruit exploded, countless pink mists spread, and the surrounding carnivorous plants began to approach rapidly, like sharks smelling blood.
“So that’s how it is. It turns out to be a way to lure monsters.” Noel nodded secretly.
Asuna’s expression was as wonderful as it could be when she heard this. She glared at Noel and said, “You tricked me!”
Noel grabbed Asuna and ran behind him.
Asuna pinched Noel hard while running.
Noel felt pain and almost let go of her hand. Facing the angry Asuna, Noel said awkwardly, “How can I say I’m cheating you? Well, you ran away, and you didn’t lose a level.”
“Hmph.” Asuna snorted coldly, her expression as cold as it could be.
Noel quickly comforted the girl, saying, “This is just trial and error. Trial and error is necessary.”
Asuna snorted coldly, “Next time, you are not allowed to use me as a test. If you want to test yourself, try it yourself.”
Noel nodded quickly: “Okay, okay, I’ll do it myself next time.”
Only then did Asuna let the boy go.
After walking out of the hatred range of the carnivorous plant, he waited for another half a minute before sneaking in quietly.
The carnivorous plants that had originally gathered together have now dispersed, with only three or four scattered in the center.
Noel exhaled a breath of turbid air and said to Asuna seriously, “I’ll go clear the monsters.”
Asuna hesitated. “Are you sure?” she asked.
Noel said: “It’s okay, trust me.”
The novice iron sword appeared in Noel’s hand. He quietly went around behind the Piranha Plant and stabbed it in the back with one hand.
It’s a pity that Noel’s attack couldn’t kill the carnivorous plant with thick health in seconds, and the three carnivorous plants around him pounced directly at Noel.
Noel held the long sword in his hand, took a deep breath, bent his body forward, stepped forward with his right foot, and swung the long sword in his hand suddenly. A cold light flashed across, and a huge blow slashed towards the torso of the carnivorous plant.
The Piranha plant that was attacked by Noel first had its HP reduced to zero and turned into blue light and dissipated.
The two carnivorous plants under him quickly surrounded Noel. Noel retreated, and a deep blue light flashed on his sword, which was a sign that his sword skills were activated.
Basic sword skill: Slash – Single Slash.
His posture was correcting, his movements were becoming faster, and an unknown force was guiding Noel.
Noel’s eyes lit up. Is this the system’s assistance?
His body became light, and Noel suddenly thrust out his sword. His figure appeared on the right side of the Piranha Plant like a ghost, and slashed upwards with the iron sword in his hand.
After the slash, he quickly switched sword skills, and another deep blue light flashed on the sword.
Supporting skills: Horizontal Slash – a single horizontal slash. While the Piranha Plant is in a stiff stage, quickly draw the sword again, a cold light explodes, and the slash is directed at the Piranha Plant again.
The Piranha Plant’s HP dropped rapidly, but it still hadn’t returned to zero.
There’s nothing that can be done about it, since Noel’s weapon hasn’t been updated and he’s still holding the iron sword he just got from the Novice Village.
Another carnivorous plant came over and quickly pounced on Noel with its huge mouthparts. Noel was forced to retreat and grasped the sword again with his right hand.
This time, it should work.
He vaguely figured out the system’s sword skills evaluation mechanism.
SAO has the most realistic physics engine in the world. Logically, any swordplay that can be accomplished in reality should be possible in a swordplay game. But why the first move was not recognized by the system can only mean that his movements were not perfect.
Sword skills aren’t limited to the system’s inventory. Doesn’t the Sword God Style count as a sword skill? Absolutely not. Noel’s golden eyes flashed with a brilliant light, and his figure moved swiftly and agilely. The benefits of regular training in reality were evident. Not only were his basic attributes superior to others, but his control over his body was impeccable.
He pressed the iron sword against his waist, grasped the hilt with his right hand, and assumed an Iai stance.
Sword God Style – Sword Drawing Style.
The Sword God Style is all about achieving a one-hit kill, which means the Sword God Style must act decisively.
A breeze blew by, and the sword was unsheathed.
The blue light flashed again and again, and the azure sword body was completely wrapped in the blue sword light.
The huge slash turned into an arc and cut through the air, splitting the carnivorous plant into two and its HP instantly reduced to zero.
【System prompt】
[You have mastered new sword skills]【???】
[Gather strength, draw the sword][Effect: Increases with the increase of charging time, up to 500% of the basic sword attack][Cooling time: 10s]Noel showed an expression that said, “As expected.”
It seems that I was right, so I have a way to explore from now on.
This sword skill is pretty good. The attack is swift and it can kill some monsters instantly if you build up momentum. The pre-swing can also be canceled depending on the situation.
More importantly, this is only a level one skill. As long as you copy the complete set of Sword God’s swordsmanship here and improve your proficiency in the skill with the assistance of the system, you can also improve your swordsmanship in the world of no job.
Asuna stood nearby, stunned by the boy’s behavior of taking on three people at once.
His movements were smooth and flowing, like a warrior who had experienced many battles.
He was wearing coarse cloth, had soft and dazzling golden hair, and a handsome face.
Why does it feel like he is the adventurous hero in the legend, even though this hero has not yet rushed out of the Novice Village, even though this hero just tricked her a little bit, even though this hero has a bad personality.
Chapter 29: Kiritani Suguha, the Honest One (Old Version)
Asuna felt heartbroken when she thought of the days when Takumi Kiritani gave her extra lessons.
Takumi Kiritani is a person with a bad taste. After spending a long time together, Asuna has completely seen this guy’s true nature.
Although he looks sunny and handsome.
But when he cut it open it was absolutely black.
Asuna’s mouth twitched slightly. If he was a hero, he would probably become the new Demon King of that world after defeating the Demon King.
However, Asuna suddenly remembered that this guy had secretly gone to learn swordsmanship some time ago, and seemed to have won the first prize in the All Japan Kendo Championship.
Now it seems that the reputation is well-deserved.
When she thought of this, she looked at Noel with a dim gaze and said, “Number one in the country, that’s great.”
Noel sheathed his sword, scratched his head, and said, “It’s okay. Asuna, I’ll be embarrassed if you say that.”
Asuna no longer wanted to complain. Knowing the boy’s personality well, she knew that if she continued, his tail would be up in the air.
Asuna was silent, and Noel beckoned, “Come here.”
Asuna blinked, pointed at herself, and said, “Are you sure you want me to do it?”
“Well, I’ll have to count on you then,” Noel said.
“Count on me?” She was a little confused.
“I don’t want to lose to stupid Ou Doudou in a month.” Noel said.
It was then that Asuna realized that this guy had inexplicably made a bet with his brother.
He sighed and rushed towards the carnivorous plant.
It must be said that Asuna made rapid progress and quickly mastered the techniques for dealing with monsters and how to use sword skills.
After she finished killing the monsters, she glanced at the time and subconsciously exclaimed, “It’s 6 o’clock. Mother will be back soon. I’m going to log off first.”
Noel nodded, ignored Asuna, and started his monster hunting journey.
Before he could finish his homework, Noel received a message from Kiritani Kazuto: “Aren’t you going to cook?”
Noel: How about you cook it?
Kirito: Spare me, Suguha will kill me.
Noel: …
Sighing, he was forced to log off.
The moment he took off his helmet, he saw a person standing in front of him. Noel rubbed his brow and said, “Suguha, you can’t do this. You’ll scare people.”
Kiritani Suzuha looked at the yellow-haired girl in front of him with some resentment. The yellow-haired girl stood up and rubbed the girl’s head, which caused Kiritani Suzuha to be very dissatisfied. She shouted, “Brother, I am not a child anymore.”
Noel was at a loss for words, looking at the girl who seemed to be enjoying herself. She said no with her mouth, but her body was quite honest?
Without exposing the girl’s little thoughts, he asked, “What do you want to eat?”
“Ramen.” Kiritani Suguha said with sparkling eyes.
Ever since Noel showed his excellent Chinese cooking skills, Suguha has been obsessed with the delicious Chinese cuisine.
After making dinner, he made another appointment with Kirito to fight.
In this way, Noel quickly became familiar with the mechanisms of various skills, and led Asuna through all the levels. At the beginning, he was left far behind by the lone ranger Kirito, but as the levels went up, Kirito felt more and more tired and gradually became exhausted.
Not only is the BOSS special, but encountering some extremely difficult monsters also poses a risk of death.
In just one month, Kiritani Kazuto died more than twenty times.
Out of desperation, he was forced to find a teammate.
“Hello, my name is Fukasumi.” That’s what he said.
A huge, ferocious-looking man with protruding eyes and a huge frame, carrying a huge sickle on his back.
But when he saw Asuna, he was slightly surprised. He rubbed his eyes, thought for a moment, and suddenly said, “Yuuki Asuna?”
Beside her, Asuna was stunned. She looked at the ferocious-looking man in front of her in a daze. She looked at the huge, ferocious sickle behind him, swallowed hard, and said dryly, “Do we know each other?”
After hesitating for a moment, he sent a friend request to Asuna, and then said in his original voice: “It’s me, Usagi Fukasumi, Yuuki, don’t you recognize me?”
Suddenly, Asuna’s eyes lit up. She shook her hand in disbelief and said, “Usagi Fukasumi, you’re playing this game too?”
Usagi Fukasumi shook his head and said, “Please call me by my ID in the game. My current name is Mitt.” After saying that, he pointed to the ID on his head.
Kiritani Kazuto looked surprised, and Noel also looked surprised.
The two exchanged glances, and Noel sent a direct message.
Noel: What’s going on? Are you looking for a girl behind my back?
Kirito: ???
Noel: He’s clearly a girl.
Kirito: I don’t understand.
Noel: Asuna goes to an aristocratic girls’ school, so they could only have met at school. What do you think?
Kirito: …
Noel: Do you need me to check it for you?
After seeing this message, Kiritani Kazuto silently looked at the yellow-haired man in front of him.
At this time, Huangmao was winking at him.
He fell silent.
His original intention was to find a good teammate and he really didn’t think too much about it.
Thinking of this, he typed: She is actually quite amazing.
Noel: What, any ideas?
Kiritani Kazuto fell silent, and every three sentences he spoke were filled with thoughts.
Noel thought about it and secretly chatted with Asuna, asking for the girl’s information.
Noel: Yuuki, are you there?
Asuna: What?
Noel: Who is that person? My brother is still single.
Asuna:
Asuna no longer wanted to talk. She glanced at the boy coldly, but after thinking for a moment, she typed, “What does your brother look like?”
Noel: Awesome.
She fell into deep thought, with so many things to complain about that she didn’t know how to complain.
When she looked up, she found Noel staring at her.
I had no choice but to type a few words.
Asuna: Her name is Usagi Fukasumi, and she’s a classmate of mine. You’d better forget about it. Not only does she have good grades and is pretty, she’s also enthusiastic and cheerful in class.
Noel: My brother thought so.
She had the urge to strangle him to death.
Okay, that’s very Noel.
He no longer paid attention to Noel and started chatting with Usagi Fukasumi.
Seeing that Asuna didn’t reply to the message, Noel began to change the battle line. He directly @Kiritani Kazuto.
Noel: In real life, she is a very pretty girl. She ranks first in her grade and even Asuna is surpassed. If you have any ideas, I can help you think of a solution.
I told you it wasn’t an idea, bastard, it was just a coincidence.
Noel: What? Are you shy? Too embarrassed to speak up? I’ll help you.
Chapter 30: Team Up to Defeat the Boss (Old Version)
Kiritani Kazuto felt very tired, sighed, and glanced at the complacent Kiritani Takumi. He seriously suspected that the boy was just making fun of him.
At this time, Asuna and Usagi Fukasumi were in the reminiscing mode and started talking about school matters.
Then Usagi Fukasumi glanced at Noel and said, “Who is this? Your boyfriend?”
Asuna blushed instantly, covered Usagi Fukasumi’s mouth, and said, “Don’t talk nonsense.”
Usagi Fukasumi laughed and said, “Well, it seems not for now. Who is he?”
“Tutor.” Asuna couldn’t help but sigh when she said this. The other person’s teacher and her teacher had completely different styles.
Thinking of this, she felt deeply powerless.
At this point, Usagi Fukasumi couldn’t help but ask curiously, “How did you get into this game?”
Asuna helplessly pointed at Noel, who was smiling brightly.
Usagi Fukasumi asked in surprise, “Did he give it to you?”
Asuna nodded.
Looking at Asuna’s ignorant expression, Usagi Fukasumi couldn’t help but ask, “Do you know how valuable the closed beta qualification is?”
Asuna tilted her head and asked in confusion, “Is it precious?”
She seemed to have heard her brother say that his company seemed to have a lot of this stuff.
Usagi Fukasumi nodded seriously.
He held up five fingers and said, “Market price: 5 million yen. After all, this is the world’s only full-dive game. Even the closed beta qualification itself has been hyped up to this price. I only got this qualification purely by luck. You’re lucky! Someone just gave it to you.”
Asuna thought about her pocket money. Although her family was wealthy, they did not spend money lavishly because of their good traditional habits. On the contrary, they were usually very tight on money.
This considerable sum of money is definitely enough for her to live a carefree and happy life for a while.
She really didn’t expect that the thing the young man gave her so casually would be of such precious value. Although this thing was not very rare in her family, she appreciated the kindness.
I still remember that day, the boy was helping Asuna with her homework as usual.
When she finished writing the last Chinese character, Takumi Kiritani suddenly said, “Hey, Yuuki, let’s play games together tomorrow.”
So, Yuuki Asuna entered the game.
After hearing Yuuki Asuna’s narration, Usagi Fukasumi sighed deeply. She pinched the girl’s cheek and said with a smile, “He must be interested in you, otherwise why would he give you such an expensive gift without any hesitation?”
Asuna thought about it for a moment, feeling a little shy now. A slight blush spread across her cheeks, but she still said stubbornly, “Fukumi, don’t say anything nonsense. It will cause misunderstandings.”
Usagi Fukasumi showed a meaningful smile and said with a grin, “Whether it’s a misunderstanding or not, only you know.”
Seeing Asuna’s expression, she didn’t continue talking and changed the subject, “Speaking of which, he really does look dazzling. He always feels like a hero from a story.”
“Tsk, you act like a dog.” Asuna couldn’t help but snort coldly when she thought of the boy using her as bait.
“Hey, Asuna, is he this handsome in real life?” Usagi Fukasumi asked curiously.
“Tsk, this is what he looks like in real life.”
“ah?”
Usagi Fukasumi exclaimed slightly, and she looked at the boy in front of her carefully again.
He has short golden hair and bangs casually parted in the middle, revealing handsome facial features. His red-gold eyes are bright and lively, and there is always a smile on the corner of his mouth. He has a high nose bridge, fair skin, and a body that looks strong due to long-term exercise. In short, he is a very good-looking boy in every aspect.
Usagi Fukasumi leaned close to the girl’s ear and whispered, “You better hurry up. With his looks, there are probably a lot of girls out there who will fall in love with him at first sight. If you haven’t confirmed the relationship yet, you better hurry up.”
Asuna followed Usagi Fukasumi’s gaze and turned her gaze towards the boy.
The boy seemed to notice Asuna’s gaze and gave her a bright smile.
“Haha.” Seeing the boy’s sunny expression, she couldn’t help but sneer.
Don’t be fooled by his bright smile. The more he smiles like this, the more it means he is going to have some bad intentions again.
Sunny handsome guy? No such thing.
Golden retriever is black when cut open.
Not only in the game, but also in real life, Asuna has been cheated by this guy many times.
Although each time it was just a minor fight, Takumi Kiritani’s bad taste really made her feel angry and funny.
“Don’t just talk about me. How did you get to know Kirito?” Asuna asked curiously.
Usagi Fukasumi thought for a moment and said, “There’s nothing bad to say. We just met while killing monsters. Even I have to admit that he’s very strong.”
Asuna narrowed her eyes slightly and asked doubtfully, “Very strong?”
Usagi Fukasumi nodded and said, “Yes, he is very strong. His sword is very fast, and his reaction speed is extremely fast. Among the people I know, he is even ranked in the top three.”
Asuna was thoughtful. It was obvious that everyone in this family had a good talent for playing games.
Seeing that the two had almost finished chatting, Takumi Kiritani stepped forward to interrupt their conversation and said, “Come on, let’s team up to kill the BOSS together. We can kill as many levels as we can now.”
Usagi Fukasumi agreed, “Indeed, getting information about the boss is the most urgent thing right now.”
The floor they were on now was the fifteenth.
The scene is related to the forest, a bit like the Misty Forest on the third level, but the fog is not that thick, and it does not block the vision and minimap, so it is relatively easier to pass.
It’s just that the monsters are a little difficult to deal with.
Not only elves appear here, but also ape-like creatures.
Elves are usually grouped in four, three elven archers and one elven warrior. Since they encounter monsters in groups, and these monsters have their own fighting styles and cooperation, the progress is very slow.
It can be said to be a nightmare for lone travelers. Even top players like Kiritani Kazuto can only leave the area if they encounter two teams of elves at the same time.
Ape-like creatures are not difficult to deal with, mainly because they have high health and attack, but they mainly appear one by one. Unless you are extremely unlucky and run into the base camp directly, you can kite and kill them.
“It’s been a month now, and we’re still on the fifteenth level. We have to hurry up, otherwise the public beta will start in three months, and the gap between us and normal players will be quickly closed.” Kiritani Kazuto made an appropriate analysis.
Everyone thought it made sense. Acting alone was too inefficient, and finding other beta testers would inevitably lead to ulterior motives, not to mention that coordination was even more of a problem.
Takumi Kiritani said, “Go straight south, there’s the boss’s door over there.”
Everyone nodded. Since the four of them were top players, they quickly fought their way through and found the BOSS’s room.
It was found between three giant trees.
Surrounded by giant trees, the gate gleams with a deep blue light, and the patterns on the door exude an ancient atmosphere.
The gate is five meters high and three meters wide. The heavy and simple door symbolizes the powerful strength of the BOSS.
Everyone looked at each other, and Takumi Kiritani gave a signal, reaching out and pushing the heavy stone door open.
The stone door made a clicking sound and then slowly opened.
Chapter 31 SAO Public Beta (Old Version)
Then there was a fierce battle, and the BOSS was naturally defeated by the four of them.
Time flies like water, days and months pass by like a shuttle.
The days when I couldn’t show off passed by in a flash, and two months were gone in the blink of an eye.
Three months had allowed everyone to thoroughly understand the game mechanics.
Some time ago, with the end of the closed beta test, SAO’s closed beta test qualification was also declared to be over.
SAO is very playable. Even Yuuki Asuna will secretly log in when her mother is not around.
Thanks to everyone’s cooperation, they managed to climb to an extremely terrifying level.
25th floor.
It is not easy to reach this level in only three months.
However, for some reason, perhaps because the storyline hadn’t yet begun, Noel still hadn’t obtained the power of time and space. These three months had been spent honing his swordsmanship and mastering wild monster skills.
Today, Friday, is the day when SAO appears in the public eye as the first game.
SAO after-sales products on the streets were sold out.
When Noel skillfully logged into his account and started the mental connection.
A familiar feeling came over me.
It is still the familiar original town.
I felt the flexible movement of my limbs and the incredibly real feeling.
Noel regained that familiar feeling.
But soon he felt something was wrong.
He took out the novice weapon from his backpack, waved it around, and felt the system’s auxiliary mechanism.
He soon frowned.
This support seems to have become much weaker.
The game system’s default calibration is a bit weaker, but it’s not a big deal.
He subconsciously looked at his HP interface.
The code that took three years to prepare is now ready to be used.
He tried it himself during the closed beta test and found it to be effective, so he secretly installed one for Kiritani Kazuto, Usazawa Fukasumi, and Yuuki Asuna.
After all, one is his younger brother, one is his sister-in-law, and one is his apprentice. If they really died in the game, he would not be able to give himself an explanation.
When the bug takes effect, there will be a trace at the end of the health bar that overlaps with the outline of the health bar. Basically, you cannot find its existence without careful observation.
I took a look at the health bar interface, hmm, good, it’s still there.
However, the next moment, a series of system announcements appeared.
But this system is not that system.
[Detection plot activation][Participating characters: Yuuki Asuna, Kiritani Kazuto, Sachiko, and Usazawa Fukasumi.]【Scan this world】
【Scan successful】
[Begin to steal the power of time and space][Note: When you significantly change the world or advance the plot, you will gain a certain amount of space-time power.][System suggestion: Clear higher floors]Seeing this, Noel’s expression remained relatively stable.
But the more he looked down, the less calm his expression became.
【Start syncing the world】
The virtual world has been transformed
【Attention: You are currently in the real world!!!】
[Abnormal code found, the code has been cleared]【System data loading】
【Loading Successfully】
Noel’s expression froze, he couldn’t believe it.
Looking at the prompt in front of him, he took a deep breath and glanced at the blood bar.
Sure enough, the imperceptible line at the bottom of the health bar disappeared.
Damn it, system.
Noel’s defense was broken. Although I may not be able to use it, why can you erase the cheat that I used by my own ability?
Noel covered his heart, heartbroken.
But he obviously hasn’t realized the seriousness of the problem.
While Kayaba Akihiko hasn’t used his GM authority to force players into the dungeon, hurry up and level up.
He is not worried about Kazuto Kiritani and Asuna. After all, they have already used cheats, so what is there to be afraid of with health-locking cheats?
This happened only because I was backstabbed by the system.
There is no need to rush to tell the other party now, lest the GM finds out about it and cleans it up as an anomaly for some other reason.
Kayaba Akihiko is definitely a genius. This ability can only be used to save his life, not to do evil.
I sighed and looked around, but I didn’t see Kiritani Kazuto. I wondered where this guy had gone.
He had previously insisted on returning the gaming helmet he had given her to Asuna, saying that her brother had the game and didn’t need his gaming helmet.
Noel looked at her with complicated eyes. She didn’t expect that her brother would have to take the blame in the end.
However, given her mother’s personality, if she knew that her daughter entered the death game because of Takumi Kiritani, she would definitely fight him to the death.
He also wanted to become the other party’s future son-in-law, so for his own sake, he had to let her elder brother take the blame.
He took a deep breath, ignored the surprised and astonished looks in the square, and ran straight towards the south.
We have to level up quickly while players are familiar with the skill mechanism.
My goal is 100 floors.
Defeat the devil and save everyone from danger.
Noel opened the panel again, and the information on it had completely changed.
Level: 1
Strength: F
[Stamina: F]Intelligence: E- (The physical strength released by triggering the sword skill, converted into magic power here)
Luck: F-
[Sword Skill: Basic Sword Skill Slash – Single Slash]“Has it turned into a system panel?” Noel thought thoughtfully.
But it’s better this way, it’s easier to understand.
Galloping towards the distant grassland, I saw a group of level 1 wolves.
He took a deep breath and held the novice iron sword, feeling the heavy weight of the sword and the violently beating heart.
Take advantage of the fact that you haven’t attacked the opponent yet and haven’t attracted the opponent’s hatred value yet.
I began to bring the sword down to my waist by feel.
Step forward with your right foot, flexing and extending it slightly, and tightening the muscles in your right arm.
He exhaled a breath of foul air and began to recall the essence of the Sword God Style – Sword Drawing Style.
Move quickly and strike swiftly.
The blunt blade of the sword began to gleam with a blue luster.
As his movements were corrected, Noel felt an unprecedented clarity in his mind.
Suddenly, the iron sword slashed through the air with a huge blow, carrying the sound of whistling wind and sweeping towards them.
A flash of cold light passed by, and the wolf, which was only level 1, was instantly slashed across the neck by the cold iron sword, and its body turned into a blue light and dissipated.
[Effect: Increases with the increase of charging time, up to 500% of the attack for basic sword moves]Noel exhaled, named the sword skill Sword God Style – Sword Drawing Style, and then frowned.
Because I felt a little tired.
This discovery surprised Noel.
Then, as if he had thought of something, his face darkened.
It was simple. He already understood what the system meant by changing reality.
Chapter 32: Monster Leveling (Old Version)
This really transforms it from a pile of data into an entity.
There is no need to say much about the benefits for players. The pain is reduced to a minimum, and as long as there is a little bit of health left, they can still stand up and fight back.
But what if it is reality?
Not to mention low health, even half health will probably cause the player to perform poorly.
Thinking about the key point, Noel couldn’t help but smile bitterly.
The system’s backstab is crucial.
Not only did it eliminate his backhand, but it also banned his advantage as a player.
And he had to quickly kill monsters and level up, quickly reaching the strength that could lead to a higher level.
It’s not impossible to follow Kazuto Kiritani and Asuna to gain some advantage and take advantage of the plot.
But Noel didn’t want to do that.
Is this fun?
Noel felt that there was no need.
Things haven’t reached the worst point yet. Rather, this just happens to be the purpose of improving myself.
After figuring it all out, Noel breathed a sigh of relief and strode forward again.
A cold light flashed, and the cold sword edges cut through the necks of the wolves.
As blood and flesh splattered and wolves fell to the ground, Noel looked at his level expressionlessly.
I’ve upgraded one level, but it’s not enough.
A warm current flowed through his body. Although it was not much, he could clearly feel his body changing.
The speed is faster and the strength is stronger.
It’s roughly equivalent to the effect of a month’s exercise.
This discovery surprised him, and he now has a bold idea, that is, whether his body can inherit this mantle after the game is over.
However, he must rest for a while before continuing to fight, otherwise the fatigue caused by the high-intensity battle will affect his combat performance.
After resting for a while, his physical strength gradually recovered and his mana bar slowly filled up. This time, Noel learned his lesson and did not use the Sword God’s sword skills.
It didn’t matter before, it just reduced the blue bar after using it.
Now it is directly reducing mental strength.
You have to wait until you reach a higher level before you can let go.
He drew his sword and ran, flipping the iron sword in his hand, and the wolves turned into dead souls under the sword.
A wolf appeared again not far away after a while.
This level 1 monster is easy to deal with.
As Noel’s level increased, the magic wolf could no longer give him much experience. After thinking for a while, he decided to gallop forward.
The endless grassland, the accelerated heartbeat while running, and the smell of soil in the air made Noel feel a little dazed.
Although SAO was previously developed as a full-dive game, even then it had not yet reached such a realistic level.
The reason is that it minimizes the player’s pain.
After all, this is just a game, not reality.
If playing a game is extremely painful, then I guess not many players would choose it.
What players want to experience is the feeling of being able to peacefully bathe in the morning light, feel the sea breeze, and walk on the soft grass after work.
In short, they don’t want to feel the pain, they just want to feel comfortable.
Although pain perception is reduced, a lot is lost at the same time.
The most common is touch.
Noel immediately felt the difference.
This world can no longer be called a game.
The breeze blew through his hair, the sun bathed his body, and the warm sunshine made him feel comfortable.
To be honest, he really wanted to have a good sleep in the sunshine.
I looked at the time and it was already twelve o’clock noon.
Noel has always had the habit of taking a nap.
Noel believes that only after a nap can one be more energetic in the afternoon.
But now is not the time to be reckless.
Noel hurried towards the forest.
He had to go to the Piranha Plant and pull the monsters to fight, maybe he could even encounter some special monsters.
That kind of monster is a hooded rat, extremely agile, and can drop a very rare one-handed sword with top-grade attributes.
This sword is still not outdated even if it is placed on the third floor.
It can be called a magic tool for newbies.
He gave up after walking for a while.
There’s nothing else to it, there are just too many monsters on the road.
It has seriously delayed his progress.
Even if you go deep, you cannot achieve your goal.
Moreover, I estimate that the GM will announce the real gameplay at around four or five in the afternoon, and I am still at level two at the moment.
This level is not considered a high-level player.
Noel had no choice but to kill the wolf-like creatures and the bees floating in the air one by one on the spot.
Noel was unlucky. He only got an item from the 23rd bee when he killed it.
It was a relatively heavy sword, and the blade was flashing with a deep cold light.
Just one look and Noel’s eyes lit up. This sword was definitely much better than his novice iron sword.
And this is indeed the case.
【Fine Steel Sword】
【Wear Restriction: Level 2】
[Features: Sharp (1)]Although this sword still has the characteristics of the first level, its attributes are indeed much better than that of the novice longsword.
Noel took the weapon he had just obtained and continued to move forward to kill monsters and level up.
This time, thanks to the sharp sword, Noel upgraded quickly. Relying on his original level suppression and the sword in his hand, he basically killed one enemy with one sword.
Soon we arrived at the entrance to the edge of the forest again.
I glanced at the time and it was already 3:45 in the afternoon.
It is no longer appropriate to go deep into the forest to level up at this time.
But if he is on the outer edge, whether it is wolves, bees or other types of reptiles, they can no longer bring him higher benefits.
Noel thought about it and decided to move forward.
He actually wanted to try his luck and hope to encounter that rare monster.
It would be nice to give the dropped equipment to Asuna.
The forest is very large, and the trees block out the sun, blocking out the sky and only a little light shines through the leaves.
Accompanied by the sound of wind, the mottled shadows of the trees swayed.
Due to the dim light, Noel’s vision was slightly affected.
Sometimes you only see the appearance of a wild monster after walking five or six meters.
His feet stepped on a thick pile of leaves, with yellow fallen leaves everywhere. Noel looked carefully and could see some insects crawling on them.
Strangely enough, these bugs were not within the range of wild monsters, so Noel curiously tried to crush one to death.
Although it was a dense forest, there should be a lot of mosquitoes in such a place according to common sense, but Noel did not hear any mosquitoes’ sounds, and those insects did not actively climb onto his body, but crawled on the dark ground.
Noel became more and more curious about this world.
In the forest, a young man with dazzling golden hair strode along the narrow path.
The Goat Path was discovered during the closed beta period of Noll.
At the end of this path is the door to the BOSS.
Chapter 33: Killing Monsters of Higher Levels (Old Version)
The narrow path will pass through the middle of the mountainside, where the carnivorous plant is located.
Noel had tricked Asuna, and she kept blaming him for it, so he was quite impressed by this place.
The Piranha Plant is not easy to deal with for a novice, especially since Noel is only at level five.
You can only fight them one by one, and if you attract too much hatred, you can only retreat temporarily.
In SAO, you can actually kill monsters above your level, and the experience gained from killing monsters above your level is extremely rich, but you will have a special buff.
This buff is a debuff, and its effect is to determine how much damage reduction the monster can get based on the player’s level.
In short, if you want to go beyond your level, you have to do it within your ability.
Noel quickly reached the center of the valley. Unfortunately, although he saw many monsters along the way, he still didn’t see the hooded rat.
This made Noel quite regretful.
Forcing himself to stay alert, Noel began to look around at the terrain and soon spotted a lone Piranha plant.
After silently calculating the hatred range of the Piranha Plant in his mind, Noel retreated to a safe range, held a stone in his right hand, and began to aim.
A blue luster flashed on the stone in his hand, which was a sign that the skill was successfully activated.
The whistling sound that broke through the air carried the wind and rushed towards the carnivorous plant in the distance.
The Venus flytrap was hit by a stone, roared, and began to attack Noel. Once the monster is attacked by the player, it will have the ability to search for enemies.
Noel initially expected one Piranha Plant, but it was obvious that there were two Piranha Plants running towards him.
The more monsters there are, the harder they are to deal with.
As the saying goes, two fists cannot beat four hands. This is exactly the truth.
Within a certain range, the increase in the number of monsters will increase the pressure on players exponentially.
In short, the pressure on Noel increased.
In fact, it is not difficult to deal with two carnivorous plants.
With his current equipment, he wouldn’t be so embarrassed as to not even be able to break through the defense.
The mechanism of the Piranha Plant is also extremely simple, with no special attack mechanism, which makes it much less difficult to deal with.
The most important thing to watch out for is the carnivorous plant with gorgeous red fruits. Anyone who doesn’t know the information will basically die if they touch it.
The carnivorous plant ran towards Noor along the mountain road.
Noel gripped the sword tightly with his right hand and took a deep breath. A large amount of oxygen was inhaled into the boy’s lungs. His heart beat violently and blood rushed into his body along with his heart.
Noel did not rush forward to meet the enemy.
He held the sword against his waist, still using his usual sword-drawing method.
But this time he wants to build up his strength.
The violent force began to gather, and the young man concentrated the force on the sword body.
The Sword God Style itself is a one-hit kill approach. Although it is impossible for Noel to really kill the opponent by crossing the level, the damage of this attack is definitely considerable.
The azure light flashed again and again, and Noel stepped back with his right foot and stepped forward with his left foot.
When the carnivorous plant rushed within five feet, Noel suddenly rushed forward.
The momentum has been condensed to the extreme, even the right hand holding the sword is trembling slightly, this is caused by the excessive power.
In just a breath, the boy rushed to the front of the carnivorous plant. The huge vines stretched towards Noel, and the mouth in front of his body opened, revealing ferocious and sharp teeth.
It didn’t matter before, but now it seems extremely awkward.
It’s not hard for Noel to imagine what would happen if he were bitten by this thing.
Before, it was a game and could be ignored, but now it’s different.
As he rushed to the front of the carnivorous plant, Noel’s speed suddenly increased again. The sword in his hand no longer shone with a blue light, but a pitch-black luster.
The pitch-black slash was drawn out, and in just a moment, the young man’s sword was swung out, and the vines of the carnivorous plant were directly cut in two by this sword.
The sword’s momentum continued to linger, the blade flashing with a deep black light as it pierced into the bloated trunk of the Piranha Plant. The sharpness of the weapon was beyond the boy’s expectations, and with the powerful force, it pierced the opponent’s thick wall almost effortlessly.
Green liquid flowed out, and the HP of the Piranha Plant dropped rapidly. The originally green and healthy health bar directly turned into a red area.
But at the same time, the second carnivorous plant behind the one in front of him had arrived in front of him.
Noel gritted his teeth and didn’t care about anything else at the moment. He directly used his sword skills, ignoring the other carnivorous plant. He grasped the hilt of the sword with both hands and swung the sword hard.
Two hits.
Another ferocious slash appeared. This slash was obviously not as strong as the first one, but it still failed to take down the opponent.
The vines of the carnivorous plant wrapped around Noel, and Noel had to pull back.
He let out a long breath, his right arm trembled slightly, and the blue bar above his head had actually been consumed by more than half.
Noel did not retreat and raised his sword again. There were only two small monsters now. He killed a lot of these monsters during the closed beta period. He didn’t expect that he would have to deal with it for so long now.
Without using the sword-drawing style again, he raised the sword in front of him, and the sword god style’s moves flashed through the boy’s mind.
Raise the sword and stab.
Be quick.
The blue bar was consumed again, but this time it was not just the sword body, but Noel himself was wrapped in blue light.
An indescribable power surged through my body again.
Noel was very familiar with that kind of power. That kind of power was exactly the power possessed by the world of Reincarnation in the Void.
Use magic power to strengthen yourself and briefly increase your basic attributes to a terrifying level.
He had this idea before when the game was in closed beta, and he also tried to use the blue bar to strengthen himself.
Of course, it failed unsurprisingly.
Because the rules of the SAO game are sword skills.
Only when releasing sword skills can all attributes be greatly improved.
But now, he tried again and succeeded.
Noel vaguely guessed what was going on.
It is estimated that the system converts the world in the game into reality, which causes the rules in certain aspects to change.
I looked at the blue bar above my head and saw that it was decreasing at an alarming rate.
Noel no longer hesitated, and his sword turned into blue light and stabbed the opponent.
This wasn’t a sword move, just an ordinary stab.
But this sword was extremely swift. There was only a sound of breaking through the air, and the sword blade pierced the bloody carnivorous plant. Its huge body twitched and fell to the ground, then turned into a blue light and disappeared.
After killing the carnivorous plant, Noel did not stop and kicked another carnivorous plant. The huge force was transmitted, and the carnivorous plant was kicked three meters away.
The carnivorous plant fell to the ground and struggled to get up. Noel raised his sword and stabbed it out. The muscles in his right hand bulged, and he pressed his center of gravity down and rushed forward.
The dirt flew everywhere, and the three-meter distance was reached almost instantly. He stepped hard again, and stepped down with violent force. The middle of the Piranha Plant’s torso was directly dented, and green juice splashed. The HP on the head dropped rapidly.
Chapter 34 Forced Transfer and Logout Button Disappearance (Old Version)
Noel ignored the juice splashing on his body and stabbed down directly with the sword in his hand.
A cold light flashed, and the sword pierced through the opponent directly.
But even so, it was still struggling. After all, the HP of the Piranha Plant was still a bit high. Noel exerted a little force with his feet, and the intensity of its struggle was reduced a little.
He stabbed out three times with an expressionless face, and finally defeated the opponent.
At the same time, a strong feeling of dizziness came over me.
Noel frowned and rubbed his swollen brows. He was a man of strong mental strength, so he wouldn’t faint directly.
He glanced at the blue bar, which was now completely empty, and the violent power receded like the tide.
[Your level is increased to level 7]【System prompt: Have you understood???】
[Active Skill: Improves all aspects of your attributes as you inject mana. The degree of improvement depends on the total amount of mana injected.]Noel thought about it and named the skill Berserk.
After resting on the spot for five minutes, a blue light suddenly came and enveloped Noel.
Forced transmission.
Noel let out a smile as he murmured, “Is it finally starting?”
It was still the familiar square, and players appeared one by one in the wide square.
This is the town of origin.
Noel took advantage of the fact that there were not many people around and quickly looked around for Asuna and Kiritani Kazuto.
As more and more blue lights appeared, a large number of players appeared in the square.
The game’s melodious BGM is delivered to the player’s ears along with a breeze.
It turns out that if there is background music in real life, people’s mood will be improved by several levels.
Noel looked around and finally saw a black-haired uncle in a corner.
He stepped forward and grabbed the other person, then looked at his ID. Noel smiled and said, “You haven’t changed. You’re still using this name.”
Kiritani Kazuto was wondering who was holding him back when he turned around and saw his eldest brother.
He ignored his eldest brother’s teasing words and said bluntly: “Brother, haven’t you noticed anything unusual yet?”
Noel suppressed his smile and thought to himself that he had been transformed from a pile of data into a flesh and blood body.
Seeing Noel’s expression, Kiritani Kazuto said, “You must be aware that the logout button has disappeared.”
Noel consoled him, “It must be a bug.”
Kiritani Kazuto sighed and said, “If it’s a bug, this game might face some bad reviews. We obviously have such high expectations for this game.”
Noel looked at the boy in front of him. It seemed that Kiritani Kazuto had not yet realized the seriousness of the problem.
After chatting casually with the boy for a few words, Noel glanced at the huge skeleton standing silently beside him with a sickle. He smiled meaningfully, patted Kiriya Kazuto on the shoulder, and said with a smile: “I’m going to find Asuna, you guys chat.”
As the square became more crowded, it became more difficult for Noel to find people.
However, every time he passed a place, many players would set their eyes on him.
He has a handsome face, with almost perfect facial features, a high nose bridge, and a pair of sword-like eyebrows that make him look more heroic. His pair of red-gold eyes are bright and lively. Because he has been practicing swordsmanship for a long time, Noel always has a sharp temperament.
The boy was wearing a coarse linen shirt, which was just a gift for novices. Although everyone wore the same shirt, it looked very different on the boy. He had a dazzling short hair and bangs parted in the middle of his forehead, revealing the boy’s handsome features. He was an extremely handsome man.
In Japanese society, people’s values ​​are basically determined by their appearance. When faced with such a young man, even games can make those girls’ hearts beat fast. The boy’s temperament is even more fatally attractive to those girls who have not seen the world.
Many male players even approached Noel and asked him to reveal the secret of face shaping.
Noel looked indifferent. He looked around and said calmly, “I’m looking for someone. Please make way.”
The girl was attracted by the boy’s indifferent expression and blushed a little. The male players were whispering beside them. Noel had good ears and could hear most of what the players were talking about.
“What’s the point of looking good in the game? In real life, he might just be a fat otaku.”
“That’s right.”
Haha, Noel shook his head, ignored the sour players, and finally found Asuna with a confused look on her face in a corner.
She just stood there in a daze.
Seeing Noel was like seeing a savior, and he grabbed the boy.
Asuna said seriously, “Takumi, I noticed that the logout button has disappeared.”
Noel nodded.
Seeing the boy so calm, Asuna felt a little anxious. She whispered, “It’s almost seven o’clock now. Mother will definitely scold me when she gets home.”
Noel shook his head, lamenting that even as an adult, Asuna was still afraid of her mother.
Although Asuna hadn’t realized the severity of the problem yet, Noel didn’t want to discourage her and comforted her, “It’s okay, it’s probably a bug.”
But Asuna still had a bitter look on her face.
As the number of players increased, the square gradually became noisy.
After all, there are quite a few players who have discovered abnormalities, and many people have found that the logout button has disappeared.
Loud noises began to rise from everywhere, gradually increasing in volume. I could hear voices like, “What the hell is going on?”, “Is this enough to log me out?”, and “Hurry up and log me out!”
After a while, the noise from the crowd began to take on an anxious tone, and angry voices such as “Stop joking!” and “GM, get out here!” could be heard.
Suddenly, someone’s shout drowned out the noise.
“Ah… look up there!”
Noel looked up subconsciously and saw a wonderful sight.
One hundred meters above, at the bottom of the second layer, a bright red checkerboard pattern appeared.
A closer look reveals that the pattern is formed by alternating two English words. The two words written in bright red are “warning” and “system announcement.”
“Is this GM?” Noel fell into deep thought. This was the first time he saw GM in real life.
The red pattern covering the entire sky had a center that resembled a giant drop of thick blood, slowly dripping downwards. However, instead of falling to the ground, the blood suddenly changed shape in mid-air.
Appearing there was a giant nearly twenty meters tall, wearing a crimson cloak.
He revealed his face from within the hat, which was pulled very low—but there was no face there, only a hollow space. One could even clearly see the inside of the hat and the seams along its edge. And within the long, drooping hem, there was also only a faint darkness.
Chapter 35 Kayaba Akihiko’s Declaration (Old Version)
Kazuto Kiriya’s initial nervousness gradually eased. He had seen a cloak like this before. It was the uniform that Argus members, who served as general managers, always wore during the closed beta test. But back then, male general managers were always old men with long beards who looked like magicians.
If it was a female character, she’d definitely be wearing glasses under the cloak. Perhaps something had gone wrong and they couldn’t create a character, so at least the cloak would appear. However, the emptiness beneath the crimson cloak gave Kiriya Kazuto an inexplicable feeling of unease.
At this moment, as if to stop these sounds, the right sleeve of the cloak suddenly moved.
From the expanded cuffs, pure white gloves can be seen. However, the sleeves and gloves are obviously separated from each other, and no flesh can be seen at all.
Then, his left sleeve slowly rose. Above the heads of the ten thousand players, the empty white gloves spread out to the left and right, as if the faceless figure were opening its mouth. Then, a deep, clear voice boomed from far above.
“Dear players, welcome to my world.”
“My name is Kayaba Akihiko. I’m the only one who can control this world right now.”
“I think everyone has noticed that the logout button has disappeared from the main menu screen. But this is not a problem with the game. I repeat, this is not a problem with the game, but with the original version of Sword Art Online.”
“The… the original version?”
Countless players were in an uproar and the crowd was boiling.
“From now on, you will not be able to log out of this game until you reach the top of this castle.”
The man named Kayaba Akihiko paused for a moment to let everyone digest the information in his words before continuing:
“…Besides, there’s no way for an outsider to stop or disable the NervGear. If someone attempts to do so—”
A brief silence.
The following words were spoken slowly amidst the heavy silence of ten thousand people holding their breath:
“—The microwaves emitted by the NervGear’s signal component will destroy your brains and cease your vital functions.”
Kayaba declared that if the NervGear’s power source is cut off or the lock is unlocked to remove it from the head, the wearer will be killed.
Asuna’s pupils constricted beside him, and Noel also showed a proper shock.
Asuna grabbed Noel and said stiffly, “This can’t be happening. This can’t be happening. He must be lying to us. What’s the original version? I want to get out. I want to get out.”
Noel didn’t know what to say, so he simply didn’t say anything.
Now all the players are going crazy.
Noel could understand the player; if he were told that he was trapped in a game and that death in the game was also real death in reality, he would also be angry.
After all, you finally get home from get off work, and then encounter such a bad thing while playing a game. Anyone would be full of resentment.
In just a few seconds, the crowd erupted in excitement. Countless people whispered among themselves, and some shouted to their companions, “Haha…what is that guy talking about? This is impossible. This kind of thing is simply impossible. NervGear…is just a game console.”
“The brain-destroying program will only be executed if the external power supply is cut off for more than ten minutes, the network is disconnected for more than two hours, or an attempt is made to damage the NervGear itself or release the lock. These conditions have been announced to the outside world through our company and the media. Incidentally, at this point, many of the players’ family and friends have ignored our warnings and attempted to forcibly release the NervGear, and the result is…”
The loud metallic voice took a deep breath when it reached this point.
“—Regretfully, two hundred and thirteen players have permanently left the real world and Aincrad.”
A single, mournful cry echoed from nowhere. Besides that, most of the players around them either couldn’t believe it or didn’t want to, their faces only slightly smiling or in a daze.
“There’s no need to worry about your real-world bodies. All television, radio, and online media are constantly reporting on this situation and the numerous casualties. Therefore, the risk of your nervegear being forcibly removed is quite low. From now on, your real-world bodies will be transported to a hospital or other facility within the two-hour disconnection buffer provided by the nervegear, and carefully cared for. I hope you can rest assured… and just focus on clearing the game.”
“However, I would like everyone to be especially careful. For you, ‘Sword Art Online’ is no longer just a game, but another reality. From now on… all resurrection functions in the game will be eliminated. Therefore, the moment your HP reaches zero, your character will be destroyed forever, and at the same time…”
“Your brains will be destroyed by the NervGear.”
hitpoint, the residual value of life.
The moment it becomes zero, you will truly die – according to Kayaba, you will die immediately because your brain will be fried by microwaves.
This is indeed a game. A true game of life and death. In other words, a game of death.
Asuna’s face was pale. Sensing her somewhat lost mood, Noel held her hand and whispered in her ear, “Are you okay? Asuna.”
The girl’s appearance was truly worrying, and only Noel’s big hug could comfort her.
Asuna lowered her head, feeling very unhappy.
Noel looked towards Kiritani Kazuto and noticed that even he was in a very bad mood.
The worse speeches continued.
“There is only one condition that will free you all from this game. As I just mentioned, reach the highest level of Aincrad, the 100th floor, and defeat the Final Demon Lord who awaits there. I guarantee that at that moment, all surviving players will be able to log out safely.”
Kayaba Akihiko’s words were like a spark that ignited a powder keg, and everyone immediately started arguing.
Chapter 36 The Death Game Officially Begins (Old Version)
“Finally, let me show you proof that this world is your only reality. Inside your inventory are the gifts I’ve prepared. Please take a look.”
Asuna followed Kayaba’s instructions, almost automatically swiping her finger downwards. The surrounding players followed suit, and a series of electronic chimes echoed across the plaza.
After tapping the item bar tab on the main menu that appeared, the gift Kayaba mentioned was at the top of the inventory list.
The name of the prop is – “Handheld Mirror”.
As Asuna muttered, “Why did you give her such a thing?” Noel clicked on the name and pressed the “Materialize” button in the window that appeared. A small square mirror appeared with a flashing sound effect.
The mirror reflected a face that was angular but very young.
The next moment, all the players, including Asuna, began to flash blue light. The light only lasted for two or three seconds, but when their vision opened up again, they saw strangers.
Those handsome and good-looking players disappeared, and many players showed surprise and disbelief. Their companions looked at each other, and almost the entire square echoed with a voice,
“Who are you?”
Then they suddenly realized, touched their faces hurriedly, and looked at themselves in the mirror.
This is exactly who I am in the real world.
Asuna’s hairstyle has changed slightly, and her face has become a little younger and more childish, but she still looks the same.
Noel glanced around casually and found several players who had changed from female to male. This type of player was definitely not a minority. He could understand their feelings. After all, he also liked to play female characters when playing games.
It’s not that male characters are not fun, it’s just that female characters are more cost-effective.
But the players were all wailing.
After all, everyone has some secrets to adjust their appearance, and everyone will slightly improve their appearance. Isn’t this too much?
But now, everyone shows their true face.
But before Noel could react, a player next to him asked in surprise, “Why haven’t you changed at all?”
He was a middle-aged fat man with an ordinary appearance. He was obviously overweight and had a big belly, which gave people a funny feeling.
Noel shrugged and said, “This is what I look like in real life.”
The fat man fell silent. Not only him, but all the male players who heard this fell silent.
For a moment, Noel was terribly silent.
What should I do if there is a very good-looking person of the same sex nearby?
Although guys with good looks are very popular with the opposite sex, at the same time, most guys with good looks will be ostracized by the same sex.
When a person’s appearance is at the top among the same sex, most people will subconsciously stay away from him, even though they will not have the intention to exclude him.
After all, no one wants to admit that they are inferior to others.
Once they are inferior to others, if it is within an acceptable range, they will find ways to make things difficult for the other party.
The method of making things difficult for the other party does not need to be deliberate. It can be by not talking when meeting, or by making a fuss at a critical moment to make the other party look bad. Then, as the number of people increases, the situation will become more and more serious and eventually lead to school violence.
This is the case in Japan. The targets of school bullying are usually divided into three categories: those who are handsome but not good at speaking, those who have good grades but not good at speaking, and those who are handsome and have good grades but not good at speaking.
In short, school bullying usually targets those who are not good at speaking and have low self-confidence.
Kayaba Akihiko continued speaking without any pause.
“Everyone must be wondering why. Why—why would SAO and NervGear’s developer, Kayaba Akihiko, do this? Is this a large-scale terrorist act? Or a kidnapping for ransom?”
Kayaba’s tone, which had previously been completely emotionless, now carried some emotion in his voice. Even Noel had to admit that Kayaba Akihiko was a very charismatic person.
Noel knew the young genius.
Akihiko Kayaba is known worldwide as a quantum physicist and a talented game designer. He was the founder of NERvGear and the designer of the SAO game. He created the seed of the world: The Seed.
A man with ordinary appearance has the ability to change the times.
It’s a pity that he chose this path.
“None of these are my goals. I could even say I no longer have any purpose or reason. If I were to explain why… it’s because, for me, this situation is the ultimate goal. To create this world and to see it, that’s why I invented NervGear and created SAO. And now, all my goals have been achieved.”
After a brief moment of silence, Kayaba’s cold voice began to echo through the halls.
“…This concludes the official game description for Sword Art Online: Sword Art Online. Dear players—good luck.”
The last sentence left a trace of echo before disappearing.
The huge bright red cloak rose silently, starting from the tip of the hat, and gradually assimilated with the system information covering the entire sky as if melting.
Its shoulders, chest, and limbs slowly sank into the blood-red water, leaving only a ripple spreading out. Then, the message that filled the entire sky disappeared as suddenly as it had appeared.
The sound of the wind blowing over the square and the background music played by the NPC band on the town streets gradually approached from afar, steadily touching everyone’s hearing.
The game returned to its original state, with the only change being some of the rules.
A group of 10,000 players finally showed the expected reaction.
In short, overwhelmingly loud noises were heard in many places, shaking the entire square.
The moment the red barrier around them disappeared, Noel pulled Asuna away without thinking.
Before Asuna could react, she was pulled away by Noel, who also sent a private message to Kirito.
Noel: Let’s go and swipe the monsters. Do you want Suguha to cry over your corpse? Let’s swipe separately. It’ll be more efficient. Chat privately if you have anything to say.
Kiritani Kazuto:……
Before Kiritani Kazuto could react, he saw the message. Suddenly, his pupils contracted, he swallowed, grabbed Mitt, and hurriedly said, “Let’s go, kill the monsters.”
When I turned around, I saw a girl with short purple hair and a cute and pretty face.
The girl was very pretty, with purple eyes like purple gemstones.
However, the girl’s height had dropped from almost two meters to only about 1.65 meters, which made Kiritani Kazuto a little confused.
Feeling the warm touch on his hand, Kiritani Kazuto swallowed subconsciously.
It’s not his fault. Apart from holding his sister’s hand, he has never had close contact with other girls since he was a child.
I really can’t blame him. It’s all because of that stay-at-home older brother who took him to play games every day and made him a otaku.
Chapter 37 Team Up with Asuna (Old Version)
On the other side, Noel pulled Asuna aside and said seriously, “I think you know everything.”
Asuna made a sad face and murmured, “It’s over.”
Noel slapped the girl’s forehead in annoyance and said sternly, “Cheer up! We must defeat Kayaba Akihiko right now and crush his conspiracy.”
Asuna’s eyes suddenly lit up. She looked at Noel expectantly and asked curiously, “Do you have a solution?”
Noel sneered. He couldn’t even protect himself, what else could he do?
He said seriously, “Why don’t we go to the 100th floor?”
The light in Asuna’s eyes died, and she murmured again, “It’s over.”
Noel was speechless and said to her, “Since the fact has already happened, why not find a way to change it? What’s the point of complaining about yourself here? Besides, it’s already like this. There’s no need to care about your mother anymore.”
After that, he forcefully pushed Asuna forward, saying as he walked, “Life is all about looking forward. How can we always stay in the same place?”
“Okay, okay, let go, I’m leaving.” Asuna pushed the boy’s hand away and walked forward angrily.
“Asuna, what’s your level?” Noel walked up to Asuna and asked.
“Level 3.” Asuna frowned and asked, “What’s wrong?”
Noel thought for a moment and said to the girl, “Let’s go hunt the Piranha Plant.”
Asuna’s expression froze, and she paused. “I’m only level three now.”
The implication is why she should go and die.
Noel said: “We can beat them by pulling them together. There is absolutely no problem in pulling them together one by one.”
Asuna looked at Noel and her eyes narrowed slightly. She said, “Is it really okay?”
Noel patted his chest and said righteously, “Absolutely no problem.”
After much persuasion from the young man, Asuna reluctantly agreed to his request and invited Asuna to form a team. After the team was formed, the experience would be shared in a certain proportion according to the damage contribution.
On the way, he learned about some wolf-like creatures and took Asuna around in circles to the entrance of the woods.
After exchanging a glance with Asuna, the young man took the lead and strode forward, holding the fine steel sword in his right hand, and walked forward.
The mottled shade of the trees began to sway, and a gust of wind blew, blowing up the dry and yellow leaves on the ground.
Noel looked around and occasionally attacked and killed some monsters instantly, leaving Asuna no chance to attack at all.
Asuna fell silent as she watched the young man slaughtering everyone in front of her.
Do you feel like you are of no use at all?
After clearing out the miscellaneous soldiers, we followed the narrow path to find the center of the valley again.
The center of the valley was not as densely forested as when they first entered the area, and the sunlight streamed down directly onto the two of them.
Noel walked up the slope and popped his head out to take a look.
It is indeed a place where carnivorous plants gather.
The carnivorous plants around stood in groups of three or four, moving slowly and aimlessly.
Noel whispered to Asuna, “I’ll attract two or three Piranha Plants later. After I finish my attack, you can attack again and move the zombies directly.”
Seeing that Asuna understood what he meant, the boy took a deep breath, picked up a stone on the ground with his right hand, and began to exert force.
The stone was gleaming with a blue luster. Noel looked around and picked out a relatively close carnivorous plant. After checking that there were no carnivorous plants with enchanting fruits nearby, he threw it out directly.
The stone was moving very fast, with a whistling sound as it broke through the air. It drew a parabola in the air and quickly hit the Piranha Plant’s forehead, causing the Piranha Plant’s HP to drop a little bit.
In an instant, it and the two carnivorous plants beside it began to move.
The search mechanism was activated and quickly approached the direction of Noel.
The Piranha Plant is indeed a strange species. Not only does it look scary, but its walking posture is also very special.
Noel whispered, “I’m ready to go, just listen to my instructions later.”
Asuna nodded, and Noel stood up. After walking forward a distance, he began to lower his center of gravity, tightly grasped the fine steel sword in his right hand, and used the Sword God Style sword drawing method.
He exhaled, and the sword began to shimmer with an azure luster.
The muscles of his right arm bulged, and he lowered the sword to his waist.
Watching the carnivorous plants getting closer and closer, he suddenly drew his sword when they got close.
The sword body flashed with a cold light, and the sword force was as fast as thunder. The sword was very fast, so fast that it was unbelievable.
Almost in the blink of an eye, a hideous wound appeared on the chest of the Piranha Plant that was hit first, and its HP dropped rapidly until it reached the red zone.
Green juice slowly dripped down the wound and fell to the ground.
Two carnivorous plants rushed out from behind him, and a blue glow appeared on Noel’s body. Magic power began to wrap around his whole body. For a moment, a huge force surged out like a tide, flowing through Noel’s limbs and bones.
Noel kicked out, kicking the nearest carnivorous plant three meters away. The sound of the carnivorous plant falling to the ground was heard. Noel gripped the hilt of the sword with his left hand, changing the one-handed sword into a two-handed sword, and slashed across the bloated body of the carnivorous plant again.
The Piranha Plant, which already had little health, had its HP completely depleted.
“Asuna, switch!” Noel shouted.
Asuna rushed out quickly, and the one-handed rapier in her hand turned into a swift stab at the Piranha Plant. The vines of the Piranha Plant that stretched towards Noel were pierced by Asuna’s rapier.
One-handed rapiers are meant to be fast, and although Asuna’s attack failed to cause much damage to the Piranha Plant, it did cause it to become stiff.
Stiffness means being unable to move after being hit.
This is a kind of restraint that SAO imposes on monsters and bosses. Once attacked by players, they cannot make any response.
Of course, the so-called attack judgment also has certain standards. Only sword skills and effective damage will be counted as stiffness judgment.
Noel took a breath quickly. Although the previous attack was powerful, he also had to adjust his breathing and take a breath at that time.
Noel shouted, “Switch!” and stepped forward, gripping the hilt of the sword with his right hand and thrusting out quickly.
This was not a sword skill, but just a simple stabbing attack. However, even so, it was only slightly slower than Yasuna’s single-shot sword skill.
Asuna pulled back, waiting for her sword skills to cool down.
The sword pierced its chest, and Noel kicked it suddenly, knocking it to the ground.
The carnivorous plant on the other side stood up and rushed towards Noel.
Asuna took a step forward to intercept the last Piranha Plant.
The carnivorous plant was kicked down by the huge force, its ferocious mouthparts at the front fell to the ground, and its sharp teeth shook everywhere.
Noel felt a chill at the sight.
Without hesitation, he finished off the enemy.
Three swords were thrust out, each of which pierced through the opponent, clearing the HP of the Piranha Plant.
“Noel, hurry up.” Asuna’s voice came.
Chapter 38 Melancholy Paul (Old Version)
Noel nodded, and this time he did not go berserk, but just used his usual sword skills to deal with the carnivorous plant.
After finishing, Asuna looked at Noel in surprise. She asked curiously, “What kind of sword technique is this? I don’t think I’ve ever seen you use it before.”
Asuna wasn’t referring to the sword drawing style; she was inquiring about the blue light emanating from the boy’s body.
Noel smiled and explained, “When you are able to master your own unique sword skills, gain recognition from the system, and use them, you will gain unique skills.”
This was Noel’s explanation to Asuna, but only he knew the truth.
The world now is the real world, not the game world controlled by Kayaba Akihiko.
In other words, his skill bar is now completely controlled by himself.
He played like this for nearly two hours, and got a few weapons of decent quality. Unfortunately, the hooded rat never showed up, which made Noel feel helpless.
It’s dark now. There are hunger and fatigue levels in the game, and while players can’t feel them, not eating will still cause debuffs. Also, wild animals at night become more ferocious and difficult to deal with.
Feeling sticky, Noel thought he should go back and change his clothes, and ask about the situation with Kiritani Kazuto and the others.
Pulling Asuna, he skillfully returned to the starting town and found a hotel. He looked at the price and it wasn’t expensive, 200 Col, not that expensive. A Piranha plant cost about 100 Col.
Kerr is the currency of this world, and it is needed for food, accommodation, and equipment purchases.
On the road, both players and NPCs looked at Noel with strange expressions.
There was no other reason. The boy’s body was covered with green juice and exuded a strange smell.
Asuna didn’t know what to say. The monster’s juice had clearly stained her clothes, but as long as the monster died and some time passed, the sticky juice would disappear.
Noel waved and gave Asuna a bright smile.
It’s a pity that the boy’s handsome face looks a little hideous because his head is covered with filth.
Noel said: “You go get a room first. Of course, if you want, you can come to my room.”
Listening to the boy’s teasing words, Asuna’s mouth twitched and she said lazily, “You should finish your own business first.”
After saying that, he walked into the hotel without looking back.
Noel went to the bathhouse to take a bath, soaked comfortably for a while, cleaned his whole body, put on his clothes, and then went to the store to buy two bottles of low-level mana recovery potions.
After another meal, he spent almost half of the money he had. Noel sighed that the prices were really high and complained silently.
I went to the hotel and booked a small room. The hazy moonlight poured through the curtains and illuminated the room.
Noel lay down on the bed and started messaging Kiritani Kazuto.
Noel: Kirito, what level are you now?
After a while, Kirito started replying to messages.
Kirito: Level 9.
Noel: I’m level 10.
Kirito: How dare you compare yourself to others now? I wonder how Suguha is doing out there.
Noel: Mother should come back too. By the way, what do you think of that person?
Kirito: Who?
Noel: Pretend to me, you know who I’m talking about, Usagi Fukasumi.
Kirito: She’s pretty awesome and helped me a lot. I was able to level up so quickly thanks to her help.
Noel: Did you touch it?
In the town of origin, two people sat opposite each other in a restaurant.
Kazuto Kiriya looked at the message sent by the boy with a stiff expression, thinking of the soft and warm touch of the girl’s hand this afternoon, which made Kazuto Kiriya subconsciously glance at the girl opposite.
The rabbit lake is deep and clear.
A very cute and delicate girl, who speaks carelessly and has no girlish reserve. This is the impression that Kiritani Kazuto has of her.
But that was during the closed beta test. As for now, both of them just ate in silence.
It can be seen that she is not in a good mood.
Kiritani Kazuto swallowed and said soothingly, “Well, you don’t have to be sad.”
Usagi Fukasumi raised her eyes and glanced at Kiritani Kazuto. She pretended to be relaxed and said, “I just haven’t reacted yet. It’s okay. You’ll get used to it in a few days.”
Kiritani Kazuto wanted to say something, but ultimately remained silent. Indeed, in a situation like this, the best solution would be to let the other party take a break.
Inside the room, seeing that the other party had not replied to the message, Noel smiled but said nothing.
Click on Asuna’s chat interface and start sending messages.
Noel: Are you asleep?
Asuna: Asleep.
Asuna replied immediately.
Noel continued typing.
Noel: You can’t be considered asleep like this. What’s wrong? Are you still thinking about what happened today?
The other party did not reply to the message.
After waiting for a while, there was still no news.
I sighed indifferently. If this guy doesn’t want to reply, then don’t reply.
Feeling a little tired, Noel fell into a dream.
The world of Reincarnation without Job.
Letting go of his control over Takumi Kiritani, Noel turned his head and looked at the yellow-haired kid in front of him with great displeasure.
He shouted, “Rudeus, have you learned the sword technique yet? Are you still playing with Sylphy?”
Rudeus scratched his head and looked at Noel strangely.
He whispered, “Brother, you can’t stop me from pursuing love just because your new love ran away.”
Noel fell silent, then turned into anger and said, “Let’s put it this way. Have you mastered the sword technique? It’s been a few years now, and your swordsmanship is still so poor.”
Rudeus expressed his dissatisfaction. He said, “I’m a magician. I can just learn swordsmanship casually.”
Noel’s expression was serious, and a sarcastic smile appeared on his handsome face. He stared directly at Rudeus and said, “Rudeus, if Paul hears what you said, you will definitely be beaten.”
Speaking of Paul, Rudius obviously shrank his neck. It was obvious that he had been beaten a lot during this period.
But Rudeus still did his own thing and continued to play sticky games with Sylphy.
Noel was angry at his lack of fighting spirit, looked up at the sky, tears flashing in his eyes.
The 730th day of remembering Luo Qixi.
It has been two years since Luo Qixi left. Apart from occasionally communicating with Luo Qixi, he has never had any pretty young lady to accompany him.
Every day is boring sword practice.
Since there was no woman to disturb his mind, he successfully relied on his own understanding to reach the level of advanced swordsmanship of the Sword God Style, and now, he is only ten years old.
A ten-year-old senior swordsman, when Noel and Paul were evenly matched in battle, Paul silently waved his hand, indicating that he could no longer teach Noel.
Paul was always worried about this.
Paul has been smiling less and less recently, and even when he was being close to Senis, he couldn’t hide his fatigue.
Chapter 39 Sword Training (Old Version)
It is worth mentioning that Paul, this idiot, ultimately made the same mistake as in the original book.
Should we say that Paul is worthy of this? Although Paul promised to live a good life with Senis, it now seems that he still can’t control his lustful nature.
So in the winter two years ago, Paul’s situation was not easy.
Paul had always been a man of high energy, and Noel knew that.
When Senis was pregnant, he had been restraining himself and living a life without desires.
But given Paul’s personality, how could he always be so honest?
And then, nothing happened.
As expected, an accident happened.
That day, seeing Paul’s uncomfortable expression, Noel wanted to laugh.
Logically speaking, there is no problem in having three wives and four concubines in another world. This world is just like Europe. Not to mention having three wives and four concubines, as long as you have the ability, you can marry as many as you want.
But Senis’s faith is in Milis. She is a devout Christian and she marries Paul on the premise of observing the religious law of monogamy. Although she knows that Paul’s character may make him break the agreement one day in the future, she still chooses to be with Paul because of the verbal promise.
This also led to Paul always maintaining a deep affection for Senice.
Senis also knew that Paul and Lilia had a good relationship, and still allowed Lilia to become a maid at home, but she was still angry when she learned that Paul had cheated on her.
Due to the complexity of the situation, Noel couldn’t say much. Also, it was winter, so if Lilia returned to her hometown at this time, then only death would be waiting for Lilia and her unborn child. Noel gave Rudius a helpless look, and with the two of them singing in unison, they threw all the blame on Paul, thus allowing Lilia to continue staying at home.
Noel can still remember Paul’s look of surprise and helplessness, but it was Paul’s own fault after all, and he was the only one to take the blame.
But Rudius’s life became difficult after that. As soon as winter was over, Paul found Rudius with a grin, and under the pretext of training, he gave Rudius a severe beating.
Rudeus complained bitterly and was forced to accept all the training.
As for Noel, because of his strong ability, it would not be possible to embarrass him even if someone wanted to.
As time went on, Paul had a clearer sense of Noel’s strength.
With the birth of Senis and Lilia’s child, Paul was really busy and had a headache a year ago.
Because of the Lilia incident, Paul’s status in the family continued to decline, and he successfully became the lowest person in the family.
Its status is comparable to that of Paramecium.
Time will always dilute everything.
Looking at the two fair and cute little guys, even Senis’s anger dissipated a lot.
Although he still has resentment towards Paul, he already treats Lilia as a family member.
Senis is a kind person, and having such a daughter-in-law makes Noel sigh that Paul has such bad luck.
When two cute babies were born, the whole family was enveloped in a joyful atmosphere.
Paul ran back and forth, and Noel also smiled.
This will be my sister in the future, and I will have a sister in the future.
Senis’s daughter is called Noren Greyrat, and Lilia’s daughter is called Aisha Greyrat. Both are extremely cute little girls.
Paul also had a lot of things to do. He had been taking care of his two daughters for some time, but he couldn’t just leave Noel and Rudius alone.
He was managed in a laissez-faire manner for almost half a year, and only when he had free time did he really practice with Noel and Rudius.
Then Paul had a headache.
He knew Noel’s talent and expected that Noel would leave this home sooner or later and go to a wider world.
But he never expected that Noel’s progress would be so rapid that even he had to use most of his strength to deal with Noel.
This situation continues to worsen as the number of encounters increases.
From the original 70% strength to 80% strength, and finally to 90% strength.
By now, Paul had to use all means to restrict Noel.
Although he hadn’t fought with Noel for a while recently because of his daughter’s affairs, he could keenly notice that Noel was still getting stronger.
Paul is a confident person, but he is also a conceited person. However, when he witnessed Noel’s rise step by step with his own eyes, even he had to admit that Noel was indeed better than him.
Therefore, Paul discussed this with Senis with a worried look on his face more than once.
“My son’s future shouldn’t stop here. He should have a better teacher.” These are Paul’s exact words.
I thought I could hold on for a while, but I still didn’t expect Noel to grow so fast.
But who should he turn to? Paul didn’t know.
I recently had a headache after learning about the magic academy from Roxy’s letter.
The Magic Academy is home to the world’s top academies, but unfortunately, the tuition fees there are quite high, and both Noel and Rudius at home are extremely talented. So, no matter which one of them goes to school, it would undoubtedly be unfair to the other.
But if that were the case, the family had too little money to guarantee that both of them could go to magic academy at the same time.
What’s more, Rudeus hopes that Sylphy can go to school with him.
Paul has been getting more and more wrinkles lately.
Paul sighed and estimated the time. It was time for another assessment.
He stood up, dressed, picked up the wooden sword, and walked out of the house.
The grass is growing and the birds are singing, and all things are reviving.
It was spring at the time, without the heat of summer or the cold of winter. The spring breeze blew past Paul’s clothes.
Outside the house, Noel was standing silently beside the wooden stake, holding a slender sword in his right hand, but if you look closely, you will find that the boy’s sword is actually a little different.
To be precise, this is a homemade wooden sword. The sword body is not as thick as ordinary wooden swords. The slender sword body is 3 feet long. Because it is made of wood, the sword body itself is not sharp.
This wooden sword also symbolizes the future path that Noel plans to take.
He actually planned to take the path of speed.
Paul took a deep breath. To be honest, the more he fought recently, the more frightened he became. He was already a little unable to figure out his son’s strength.
Paul pretended to be serious and said, “Noel, start training and let me see your strength.”
Noel is now eleven years old and still has a handsome face.
Long-term exercise has made Noel’s body slender but not thin.
Noel took off his coat, revealing a strong and slender figure.
Noel was wearing a white short-sleeved shirt, and the boy’s abdominal muscles could be vaguely seen.
Paul’s smile was a little stiff. Standing ten meters away from Noel, he said, “Let’s get started. Only swordsmanship is allowed.”
Noel nodded, holding the wooden sword horizontally, and making a standard Sword God Style opening move.
Paul’s face was solemn, and he also made the starting posture of the Sword God Style.
Chapter 40 Noel’s Swordsmanship Strength (Old Version)
Their eyes met.
Noel stepped forward with his right foot, took a deep breath, and the muscles in his right arm bulged. In just a moment, the figures of the two disappeared.
Ten meters was still too close for the two of them. With Noel and Paul’s physique, they were able to get in front of each other in the blink of an eye.
The wooden sword clashed with the wooden sword, and Noel and Paul’s first fight was evenly matched.
But Noel’s expression was serious. Although Paul usually looked careless, his fighting style was actually very dirty. Several times before, Paul had silently switched to the Water God style of swordsmanship, causing Noel a lot of trouble.
Paul’s Water God Flow is also extremely powerful. Once the attack is blocked by Paul, the opponent will face a fatal blow from Paul.
Paul increased his strength, and Noel felt an indescribable force coming from the sword and spreading from it.
After all, Noel’s physical fitness cannot be compared with Paul’s. Without the enhancement of magic power, he can only be suppressed by Paul.
Noel knew that he could no longer fight with the opponent, and fighting with Paul would undoubtedly be seeking death.
He took a step back and drew a semicircle with the wooden sword, which surprisingly had the effect of using a small force to move a large object, and forcibly removed Paul’s strength. A cold light flashed in Paul’s eyes, and he suddenly stretched out his hands.
As for why you can use your hands during a sword fight, Paul shamelessly said that this is a kind of water god style.
Noel retreated quickly and drew out the wooden sword in his right hand. Paul’s hand missed, but he still had a smile on his face and quickly moved towards Noel.
Swordsmen rely heavily on momentum. Noel suffered a small loss in this fight, and it will become even more difficult for him to face Paul.
Paul flipped the wooden sword, and it came towards Noel with a sound of breaking through the air.
Noel retreated again, his figure retreating again and again.
A gleam of brilliance flashed in Paul’s eyes, and his speed suddenly increased again.
Noel had been on guard against Paul, and sure enough, the insidious Paul had another trick up his sleeve.
In fact, Noel was at a great disadvantage in this competition from the very beginning. Ever since Noel crushed Paul in all aspects with his magic a year ago, Paul added a new rule prohibiting the use of magic to strengthen himself.
This means that you have to completely surpass your opponent in terms of skills in order to win.
The wooden sword cut through the air at an incredible speed, and in Noel’s eyes, the sword became bigger and bigger.
If he was hit by this sword, no matter what else, Noel would at least have to lie down for a while.
Noel swung the wooden sword in his right hand suddenly, intending to take the blow head-on.
When the swords collided, powerful force was instantly transmitted to Noel along the blades.
Noel felt his knuckles crack and he almost couldn’t hold the wooden sword anymore.
Paul became more and more frightened as the fight went on. He never expected that his son’s physical fitness had reached such a level.
Rudeus, who was standing next to him, looked at the two people whose figures flickered. The occasional explosions in the air showed that neither of them was giving up.
Noel grimaced in pain and kicked Paul. Paul was quick-witted and dodged sideways. Noel took the opportunity to take a few steps back.
Change the wooden sword from being held horizontally in the right hand to being held horizontally in the left hand.
He exhaled again, and suddenly, Noel’s aura changed drastically.
Noel held down the wooden sword at his waist with his left hand, ready to strike with the Sword God Style.
Bending his body slightly forward, pressing his center of gravity downward, and gathering all his strength, Noel said seriously, “Father, I’m going to do it.”
A tremendous force gathered, and his left arm trembled slightly due to the enormous power.
Suddenly, he took a step forward with his right foot, and his figure disappeared from the spot almost instantly.
Paul showed a strange smile, he raised the wooden sword horizontally, and used the Water God Flow. He wanted to use this move to end Noel.
Noel did not attack Paul directly, but ran around Paul quickly, looking for Paul’s flaws.
The more Noel did this, the bigger the smile on Paul’s face became.
Paul’s experience in many battles is far beyond Noel’s. He adjusted his position, squatted down to defend, and always kept his eyes on the place where Noel passed.
“Front left?” Paul had extremely sharp hearing and a first-rate sense of danger in battle. He quickly adjusted his position and never turned his back to Noel.
Noel felt his heart beating inside him, his blood and magic were unusually active, his mind was unusually clear, and feeling the whistling wind, Noel suddenly attacked.
He was not actually looking for Paul’s flaws. The Sword God Style’s momentum could not be accumulated in a short time. He did this in the hope that his sword power could reach its maximum. With every step Noel took forward, the momentum on his body became more solid.
When the momentum reached its peak, Noel suddenly rushed towards Paul.
With every step Noel took, he left a huge footprint on the ground. He flipped the wooden sword in his left hand and swung it out suddenly. The air made a loud noise. Paul could clearly feel the fierceness of the sword in the boy’s hand. Paul narrowed his eyes slightly and saw a wooden sword getting closer and closer.
In an instant, Paul made a move, and the wooden sword collided again. The soil under Paul’s feet was instantly crushed, and Paul’s body began to retreat continuously.
Feeling the force of this terrifying blow, even Paul had to admit that the boy was very strong.
But that’s all.
When Paul took on all of Noel’s strength, that was when Noel was defeated.
The Water God’s counterattack was extremely terrifying.
Even Noel cannot guarantee that he can withstand the opponent’s counterattack.
But who said that we have to take the opponent’s attack head-on?
Paul made a quick move at the moment when Noel’s momentum gradually faded.
The sword was as fast as thunder, and it was extremely fast. Paul imagined that if Noel was only at this level, he still could not take this sword.
But with a look of surprise on his face, Noel actually took a small step to the right, but it was this small step that just avoided Paul’s slash, and the wooden sword brushed past Noel’s clothes.
[Sword Heart (Level 1): Passive Skill][Features: All sword attacks are increased by 10%, sword comprehension is slightly increased, and there is a chance to trigger insight in duels]【See Through: See through the opponent’s next attack】
This is a skill that Noel suddenly realized while practicing sword half a year ago.
The chance of triggering the insight mentioned in the skill description is not entirely based on luck, but on that small probability.
When the enemy’s strength is closer or weaker, or the battle is more intense, it will be easier to trigger this state of seeing through.
There is no doubt that Paul’s counterattack was quick.
He believed that no one could react, and even if there was, it would not be something that Noel could react to at the moment.
The moment Paul attacked, Noel’s wooden sword hit Paul’s back.
Then Paul was hit hard and fell straight to the ground with his face on the ground.
Chapter 41 Preparation for a Long Trip (Old Version)
Noel stepped forward and pulled his fallen father to his feet.
Paul stood up and said with some emotion: “Noel, you have grown up. You should have a better master. In a few days, I will ask an old friend of mine to teach you swordsmanship.”
As soon as Noel heard it, he knew who Paul was talking about, the Sword King Gilene.
It looks like Alice’s story is about to begin.
But to be honest, Noel also felt a headache when he thought of Alice’s bad temper.
She doesn’t have as good a temper as Lokishi, and her attitude towards strangers is quite unreasonable.
Just as Noel was lost in thought, Paul suddenly asked, “Noel, can you tell me how you dodged that attack?”
Paul was indeed very confused. Logically, the young man would definitely not be able to avoid that slash, but the facts were before him, which made Paul very confused.
Noel couldn’t put his skill into words, so he could only say, “It was my intuition. I sensed what my father was going to do, so I dodged it in advance.”
Paul put on a wry smile and said, “Your talent is truly terrifying. If the teacher saw you, he would probably be eager to accept you as his disciple.”
Paul sighed and said to Rudeus who was standing aside in a daze: “Rudeus, come over and train.”
Rudius swallowed subconsciously and forced a smile. He knew his father’s bad character very well. After suffering a loss at the hands of Noel, he would definitely get back at someone else.
But he is no match for Paul, and even using magic may not be enough to defeat him.
Not surprisingly, amid Paul’s loud rebuke, Rudius was beaten to a pulp and was eventually knocked down by Paul with a single sword.
Paul was a little speechless and said, “Can you learn from your big brother? The difference in strength is too obvious.”
Rudeus collapsed to the ground, his face expressionless as he said, “Father, there may only be one person as evil as Noel in this world.”
Paul sighed, waved his hand helplessly, and said, “Just prepare for the next few days.”
Rudeus asked curiously, “What’s wrong? What are you preparing for?”
Paul grabbed Rudeus and brushed off the dirt on him. He said, “It’s time for you to go on a long journey and earn some money for your Sylphy’s tuition. Although my family has some money, it’s definitely not enough to support two people in school, let alone three.”
After saying that, Paul looked at Noel and said, “You learn swordsmanship from Gilenu. After you have learned all the swordsmanship from this muscular woman, go find the Sword God to learn.”
The Sword God, one of the seven great powers, has an extremely terrifying strength.
The sixth great power: “Sword God”.
The Sixth Great Power is the only human among the Seven Great Powers. Like the “Fighting God,” the “Sword God” lacks a stable name. This is primarily due to the short lifespan of humans, resulting in a limited number of powerful individuals holding the title of “Sword God.” They all achieved the position of the world’s strongest while remaining human, a testament to their strength.
To be honest, the human race is not that powerful. It does not have the long-eared people’s immortality, the strange and bizarre characteristics of the demons, or the powerful and majestic bodies of the dragons. The human race can only be considered mediocre.
But every once in a while, some young people with outstanding talents appear.
The Sword God is the representative of that generation of young people.
Being able to successfully obtain the honor of Sword God basically means that his strength is the peak combat power of the contemporary human race.
Noel nodded in understanding. Indeed, if he wanted to defeat the Dragon God, he had to grow up quickly in reality.
He opened his attribute panel.
Age: 10
Strength: E-
Agility: E+
[Stamina: E]Intelligence: B+
[Talent: Godkiller Body (Phase 1), Lone Warrior (Phase 1), Berserker, Sword Heart (Phase 1)][Skills: Advanced Magic Knowledge, Sword God Style Swordsmanship (Advanced), Thundering Cumulonimbus (Water Saint Level), Demon Sword, Demon Seed][Evaluation: You already have the initial qualifications to venture into the world.]This is Noel’s current attribute.
To be honest, he is quite satisfied with his own strength now. He has reached this level just by practicing hard. Moreover, his body has not yet fully developed and there is still a lot of potential to be tapped.
But his current strength is still not enough, he still needs more powerful power.
I can’t become a powerful shadow master with my current self.
Noel’s definition of a powerful shadow figure: handsome, powerful, and controlling everything behind the scenes.
Noel began to continue training himself while also developing new uses for his magic.
Time flies. Two days is not a long time and it passes in the blink of an eye.
On this day, Paul called Rudius and Noel into the living room very seriously.
Paul looked around at the two of them, his serious expression softening slightly, but when he saw Rudeus, his face subconsciously tightened again.
Noticing this detail, Rudeus was speechless.
After pondering for a while, Paul said, “Rudius, Noel, you should leave today.”
Noel nodded calmly. He had made preparations. All the things in the house had been packed into a package and were ready to go at any time.
Rudius was a little reluctant because Paul had said that they might be gone for a long time.
Since he wouldn’t be able to see Sylphy for a while, he tried to ask Paul if he could take Sylphy away.
Paul gave him an idiot look, which made Rudius feel very embarrassed.
Noel didn’t feel anything. Traveling far away was necessary. Even if Paul didn’t say it, Noel would go and embark on a new journey.
Being the Sword God of Shilipo is indeed cool, but there is a wider world out there.
The weather was clear and sunny. Today, the rustling of horse hooves echoed as a burly, muscular beastman dismounted from a carriage. Her face was stern, marked by a ferocious scar and an eye patch. Her features were regular, giving her the air of a powerful elder sister, a fierce and aloof expression. She wore a revealing leather jacket, her body covered in visible scars.
She got off the carriage indifferently. Seeing only Noel and Rudius, she looked around curiously and asked, “Where’s Paul?”
Chapter 42: Sword King Gilena (Old Version)
Senis explained to Gilenu, “Paul is in the house with his other two daughters. These are my two children. Paul wants them to study with you.”
Gilenu nodded and said nothing.
Noel bowed and performed a standard courtesy, saying, “Hello, I am Paul’s eldest son, Noel Greyrat. You can call me Noel.”
Rudius saluted and said, “I am Paul’s second son, Rudius Greyrat. You can call me Rudius.”
Gilenu nodded and said, “As Paul’s children, you are quite polite. Just call me Gilenu. Come on, get in the car.”
After saying that, he strode forward and got directly into the carriage.
The driver of the carriage was a middle-aged man with tanned skin. He was leisurely smoking a pipe.
Senis waved goodbye to the two of them with tears in her eyes. The carriage drove slowly away into the distance. Rudius stared at the door of his house with tears in his eyes.
He fertilizes the small tree with yellow flowers every day.
The gap on the door frame of the house was created by him using a water ball technique.
Rudeus sighed deeply at the thought of leaving the lovely Sylphy.
Noel curled his lips in disdain and glanced at Rudius who was sighing.
This guy is like this. The characteristics of NEET are difficult to change. When encountering difficult problems, he will always subconsciously escape.
As everyone got on the carriage.
Gileno then took out a letter and said, “This is from Senis. She said it was from Paul. I can’t read. Can you read it for me?”
Rudius asked curiously, “How did you read the letter before? You said before that you learned about our situation from Paul’s letter.”
Gilenu said calmly, “Of course I asked someone else to read it for me.” She handed the envelope to Rudius, who was closest to her.
Rudius nodded in understanding, took the envelope, opened it, and read: “Dear Rudius and Noel, since you are reading this letter, I am afraid I am no longer in this world.”
“What?” Gilenu exclaimed and stood up.
Noel looked at the 1.8-meter-tall beastman. Honestly, he hadn’t expected the carriage’s roof to be so high…
“Please sit down, Gileno. There are more behind.” Rudius asked Gileno to sit down.
“Well, I see.” Gileno sat down.
Noel’s mouth twitched. The painting was too bizarre and he didn’t know what to say.
Rudeus continued, “That was just a joke. I’ve always wanted to write about it. I’m sure you’re confused about what happened. You can ask that muscle tumbler before you… I’d love to, but his brain is made of muscle, so he probably can’t explain it in detail.”
“What!” Gilenu roared and stood up.
Noel curiously leaned over to take a look at the contents of the envelope, then said to the beastman, “Sit down, Gilenu. The next paragraph is praising you.”
“Well, I see.” After saying that, Gileno really sat down obediently.
Noel was amazed and felt that this person was extremely interesting.
Rudeus glanced at the blond guy standing next to him. From his expression, he knew that this guy had come up with some bad idea.
Rudeus continued reading the letter in his hand: “That girl is the Sword King. If you want to learn swordsmanship, you won’t find anyone more suitable than her unless you go to the Holy Land of Swordsmen. Dad can vouch for her strength, because I have never defeated her…except in bed.”
Noel curled his lips, lamenting that Paul had a short memory. Rudius’s face twitched, and he roared in his heart, “Stop writing unnecessary words, stupid Paul.”
However, Gilenu’s expression was not that unhappy.
This made Rudius feel a little relieved. After all, the big sister in front of him looked very difficult to deal with.
“So, Rudeus’s assignment is to go to the largest city in the Fitoa Territory and serve as a tutor to a certain young lady. I want you to teach her arithmetic, reading and writing, and even some simple magic. She’s an extremely willful young lady, and very rude, to the point where the school has asked her not to attend. She’s already driven away several tutors… But I believe you can find a way to deal with her.”
“How can you come up with a solution? You actually pushed everything onto me to solve it…” Rudius complained softly, feeling a little strange, and did not mention Noel’s name.
After glancing at the rest of the text, Rudeus continued, “As for Noel, with his strength, he’ll surely be able to master Gilena’s sword techniques very quickly. Wait until Noel defeats her before heading to the Sword Holy Land. With your strength, even there, Master will take good care of you.”
Gileno looked at Noel in surprise.
Looking closely, one could see long, smooth golden hair tied behind one’s back, with the sunlight shining through the curtains onto Noel’s handsome face.
The red-gold pupils always give people a sense of majesty, and the dazzling long hair adds a touch of charm to the boy.
“Interesting, Paul said that you will be able to learn all my sword skills soon.” Gileno said lightly.
She had no complaints, but was surprised that Paul would praise his son so highly.
Rudius continued reading the letter in his hand: “For the next five years, Rudius, you must live in the eldest lady’s home and teach her. Five years. During this period, you are not allowed to go home or write letters. Because as long as you are around, Sylphy cannot be independent. And it’s not just Sylphy, I feel that even you have a tendency to be overly dependent on her, so I have decided to force you to separate. But with your eldest brother here, I believe that even if something bad happens, you can try to ask him for help. As for whether Noel agrees or not, that’s his business.”
Rudeus exclaimed, “Five years!!”
The training plan was interrupted early, which made Rudeus a little discouraged and deflated.
Glancing at Rudius, Noel said unhappily, “What’s with that expression on your face? We’re going to learn swordsmanship from Gilenu. You should tone down your personality a bit. You’re always thinking about indecent things.”
Rudeus sighed, forced to accept the bleak reality, but then as if he had thought of something, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he looked at Noel with expectation. He slowly said, “Brother, you are the best to me. Will you help me?”
Chapter 43 Paul’s Arrangement (Old Edition)
Nuo Er was disdainful. How did he treat him on a daily basis? Didn’t he have any idea? He could even say such shameless words.
Nuo Er said slowly and quietly, “Don’t look at me. I have no other options. Educating children is a very troublesome matter.”
Rudeus wailed, he could already see his bleak future.
I don’t know if my tutoring mission will be successful, and Sylphy won’t be able to see her in the short term. Now I can’t even send a letter.
However, if we think about it calmly, Paul’s argument does make sense.
If Sylphy continues to grow up like this, she might become one of those childhood sweetheart characters from those clichéd 18+ games. The kind who always follows the protagonist around, becoming a satellite that orbits around them like a world, devoid of any individuality.
If this were the real world, her over-dependence would have gradually resolved as she interacted with friends and studied at school. However, Sylphy couldn’t make friends because of her hair color.
Even after another five years, she would most likely still be clinging to Rudeus.
Although Rudeus didn’t care about the situation, the adults around him didn’t seem to think so.
After thinking this through, Rudeus couldn’t help but sigh. He understood, but it was still too difficult for him to accept it.
Gilenu and Noel were watching the fun from the side. Gilenu suddenly asked, “What’s wrong, Rudeus? Did you break up with your lover?”
Rudius sighed and said, “Paul just kicked me out of the house.”
Rudeus continued reading the letter, “As for your compensation, Rudeus, you will receive two Asura silver coins every month. Although this amount is lower than the market rate for a tutor, it is still a lot for a child’s pocket money. You must find time to go to the town and learn how to use money. Because if you don’t spend money regularly, you won’t know how to use it properly in an emergency. However, I feel that my outstanding son should be able to spend money well even if he doesn’t learn… Ah, no matter what, you can’t use it to buy women.”
Noel narrowed his eyes slightly, and looked at Rudeus, both revealing an inexplicable smile.
“Tsk.” Gilenu looked at the expressions of the two men and knew what they were thinking without saying anything.
Also, it turns out that Noel is this kind of person.
I was really deceived by his appearance.
Should we say that he is worthy of being Paul’s offspring?
“If you, Rudeus, can persevere for five years and properly teach the young lady reading, writing, arithmetic, and magic, then the contract states that the other party will pay the equivalent of three people’s magic university tuition as a special reward.”
Rudeus continued, “However, Sylphy may not still be willing to follow you in five years. You may also change your mind because your feelings have cooled. So we will communicate with Sylphy properly.”
When he saw this paragraph, Rudius felt sick. What did it mean to communicate properly? But no matter what, things had already happened. His eyes moved down again and stopped at the very end. Rudius took a look at it and did not read it out this time because it was nonsense.
“I hope that during these five years, Rudeus, you will be able to learn a wide variety of knowledge in a brand new environment and achieve tremendous progress. Written by my wise and overly great father, Paul.”
Rudius didn’t want to say this self-boasting statement.
He put the envelope away and handed it to Gilenu. Gilenu waved his hand and said, “Just read it out loud. You can keep this letter.”
Rudeus turned his gaze towards Noel, his eyes seemingly asking the boy if he wanted the letter.
Noel curled his lips and waved his hand. He didn’t want Paul’s scumbag letter.
Rudius had no choice but to put the letter in his arms. He actually didn’t really want to hold the letter.
This shows how bad Paul’s reputation is.
After a moment of contemplation, he turned his gaze to Noel and said, “That’s not right, brother. You seem to be fine. You just learn sword skills with Gilenu every day.”
Noel said lazily, “You said I have to learn swordsmanship from Gilenu every day. How can I say I have nothing to do? Please, I’m very busy. I’m responsible for the prosperity and decline of the family. If something unexpected happens to you one day, I can still help you with my strong strength.”
Rudeus nodded. This reason was reasonable and convincing… No way!
Rudius said loudly: “Brother, you are too despicable. You have taken all the benefits. No, you have to contribute too.”
Noel fell into deep thought, and he couldn’t help but frown when he thought of Alice’s temperament.
She is not an easy person to get along with.
But as Rudius said, he couldn’t just stay in the other person’s house and do nothing.
After thinking for a moment, Noel said, “How about this? I’ll teach her for two years. During the first two years, I’ll teach Alice magic, and you can teach her arithmetic and other things. Is that okay?”
Rudeus wanted to bargain, saying something like “just teaching magic isn’t enough,” but Noel glared at him fiercely, and the idea of ​​bargaining was instantly extinguished.
Rudeus thought about it, considering the pros and cons. His arithmetic skills were definitely good. After all, he had traveled from the small island country of Blue Star in his previous life. In this world where there were no multiplication tables, he was definitely a genius, so it shouldn’t be a big problem.
As for magic, although I am also very good at it, it seems not as good as Noel. Noel is also good at teaching magic.
But Rudeus might not know that a nightmare awaits him. Knowledge is something that requires the other party to be willing to learn.
Noel didn’t know whether Alice wanted to learn magic or not, but she definitely didn’t want to learn arithmetic.
At least I won’t study arithmetic and other things so hard.
As for magic, you can link it with novelty, so that Alice might not be too noisy. As for arithmetic and the like, aren’t you making things difficult for our future Lord Rabid Dog?
Because of this, Noel pushed the most troublesome task to Rudeus.
Looking at Rudius with a happy face, he thought he had taken advantage of him, but in fact, it was not the case. If magic and arithmetic were taught by the same person, the other party might try to listen patiently, but if it was just arithmetic, haha, Rudius could bear it anyway.
The carriage was moving slowly and steadily. Noel took a short rest in the middle because he was too bored.
It was already dusk when we arrived. The distance between Buena Village and the big city was so great that it would take a day to reach by carriage.
Converted into actual time, it is about six or seven hours. It is a bit far, but it is also close.
Chapter 44: Fortress City (Old Version)
This town is worthy of being the largest city in the area and is full of vitality.
The first thing that catches your eye is the city wall.
The entire city was surrounded by a sturdy-looking wall, about seven to eight meters high.
There were carriages coming and going around the huge gate on the city wall. After entering the gate, you could see a whole row of open-air vendors.
Not far from the town, there are several shops similar to stables and inns.
Seeing people in armor coming and going among ordinary townspeople and merchants really gives it a “fantasy” feel.
A strong smell of a Western otherworldly world hits you in the face.
At this time, a middle-aged man who was setting up a stall saw the group of people and said enthusiastically, “Hey, would you like an apple?”
Why does this sound so familiar to Noel? He is not Natsuki Subaru who does not want to reveal his name.
At this moment, Rudeus suddenly noticed that there were people carrying large luggage sitting in a place similar to a bus stop.
“Kilenu, do you know what that is?” Rudius asked curiously.
“…I’m talking to you…” Hearing Rudius’ question, Gileno showed an unhappy expression.
“Do you look down on me?”
Rudeus was startled by Gilenu’s fierce glare.
He hurriedly explained: “No. I just don’t know what it is, so I want to trouble you to tell me…”
Gilenu tilted his head and said, “Oh, sorry, is that what you mean?”
Since there are too many points to complain about, Noel will not complain about them anymore.
He had already figured out Gilena’s personality. She looked scary, but was actually very kind and even a bit innocent in some ways.
Although the word “natural” is generally used to describe cute and beautiful girls, not to describe big guys.
But she is indeed a natural fool.
Seeing Rudius’s expression on the verge of tears, Gilenu quickly replied, “That’s the waiting area for public carriages. Generally, people use those carriages when traveling from one town to another, or pay traveling merchants some money in exchange for a ride.”
Afterwards, it was clear that both of them were rookies who had just left the Novice Village. Gileno pointed to each shop and told them which one was a weapon shop, which one was a tavern, which one was a branch of the Adventurer’s Guild, and which one was “that” suspicious shop.
As we passed a corner of town, the atmosphere changed.
Along the roadside, there are weapon shops and armor shops that cater to adventurers. As you go further, you’ll see shops that seem to cater to town residents.
Very well planned.
When enemies attack from outside, the people around the gate are responsible for resisting first, while the residents of the town can take advantage of this period to escape to the depths of the town or in the opposite direction.
Because of this structure, as you go deeper, you will find that the buildings are getting bigger and bigger, and there are more stores oriented towards high-end products.
In this town, the closer you live to the center, the richer you are.
In the middle is a huge white palace. When you see the palace, it is a strong European white palace.
It is not an exaggeration to describe it as magnificent.
“That is the lord’s mansion.” Gileno said lightly.
Noel sighed, “It’s more like a castle than a mansion.”
At the same time, I secretly gave the middle finger to the ugly faces of capitalists.
“Because this is a fortress city.” This is how Gilenu explained.
Everyone walked into the mansion. Gilenu’s features were easy to identify. The two guards guarding the door just glanced at Gilenu and let the three of them in.
Led by Gilenu, they walked through the front door and headed straight to the center.
On the way, Noel saw many maids with cat ears and animal tails.
Most of these maids are pretty and cute, and are about seventeen or eighteen years old, in the prime of their youth.
Rudeus’ eyes lit up, and he smiled, sighing, “This lord is surprisingly understanding! Don’t you agree, brother?”
Noel looked at these cat-eared beast girls without feeling anything and didn’t use his XP.
“Hmph, nothing more than that.” Noel’s expression was indifferent. Noel, who did not poke his XP, saw through everything and knew that lust is a sword hanging over one’s head. No matter what he said today, he would not approve of the lord’s wanton attitude.
Rudeus smiled and said quietly, “Oh, is that so? What if Master Luo Qixi decorated it like this?”
Noel fell into deep thought, subconsciously imagining what Loki looked like.
The petite Roxy is wearing a maid outfit. The white stockings outline the girl’s slender calves in a perfect curve. She is wearing cat ears and making a cute pose.
It seems that such a Luo Qixi is not unacceptable?
Damn, the lethality is off the charts.
He took back what he had said.
Well, he loves Bai Si, and Noel doesn’t mind if there is Roxy in a cat-ear maid costume.
“This guy is surprisingly knowledgeable.”
Noel sighed, looking at Rudeus.
There was a smile on the corners of both of their mouths.
The mansion is very large, but it is not far from the central meeting room, and you will reach your destination in a short walk.
But before he even entered the living room, he heard a rude voice coming from inside: “Where are the people?”
Noel frowned subconsciously. He actually hated being yelled at, even if it was the other person’s habit.
Accompanied by the sound of rough footsteps and shouting, a man in his fifties, who looked strong, walked out of the house. He was a burly man with a strong build and a tall stature, estimated to be around 1.9 meters, with some gray hair mixed in with his dark brown hair.
Chapter 45: First Meeting with Alice (Old Version)
The person who came was very imposing, and there was always a sharpness in his eyes, which was the case for people who were always in a superior position.
Coupled with his wild appearance, most people would subconsciously avoid his gaze.
When facing such a person, Rudius would subconsciously step back, as he was afraid of strong people.
Especially a guy like this who is extremely difficult to deal with and has a bad temper.
Noel ignored Rudius, his eyes fixed on him. Rudius might be afraid, but Noel wasn’t. Saulos Boreas Greyrat, Alice’s grandfather and the lord of Fitoya, was a bold and uninhibited man. It was he who influenced Alice, who aspired to be a second Saulos. Her unruly and unreasonable personality was also fostered by his doting.
Noel didn’t hold his gaze for too long, only a few seconds before looking away. He was here to tutor, not to cause trouble. He gave the other person a noble salute and slowly said, “Hello, my name is Noel Greyrat, Paul’s son.”
Rudius quickly said, “Hello, my name is Rudius Greylat, you can call me Rudius.”
Saulos nodded and said, “Go ahead. Philip has been waiting for you inside for a long time.”
After saying that, he left with a big laugh.
Walking into the living room, a thin and casual-looking man with smooth brown hair was sitting in the middle of the living room.
He was wearing a noble dress and gave the impression of being polite at first glance.
Seeing the three people coming, he stood up and smiled warmly.
Noel stepped forward, performing a standard aristocratic etiquette, and leaned forward slightly. He said coldly, “Hello, you can just call me Noel.”
Rudius imitated Noel and bowed to Philip. He said, “It’s our first meeting. You can call me Rudius.”
The man nodded slightly and said, “Well, I’m Philip Boreas Greyrat.”
Philip pointed to the sofa opposite and said to the two of them, “Sit down.”
Rudeus asked nervously, “Has the interview started yet?”
Philip said frankly: “Actually, there is no such thing as an interview or not. Let me ask you first, how much do you know about the situation?”
Philip glanced at the two of them, and Rudius cast a look of help at Noel. Noel sighed and said helplessly: “After teaching the young lady here for five years, you can get funding for admission to the Magic University.”
“That’s all?”
“Yes.”
“Yeah……”
Philip put his hand on his chin, lowered his eyes and looked at the table, as if thinking about something. After thinking for a long time, he suddenly said, “Noel, do you like girls?”
Noel said indifferently: “I am a man, I like girls, especially those with animal ears!”
“Oh? You also like animal-eared maids?” Philip, who was originally thinking about the problem, suddenly became interested and sat up abruptly.
The butler next to him coughed a few times expressionlessly. Philip showed a happy smile and said, “Yes, it’s our family’s seed.”
The butler coughed a few more times, and Philip said with some regret: “Forget it, as long as you don’t go too far like Paul.”
“Okay, let’s get to the point. Currently, the only teachers the child likes are Edna, who teaches etiquette, and Gileno, who teaches swordsmanship. She’s already fired more than five of them, one of whom was a man who used to teach in the capital. So, Alice’s personality is actually quite difficult to deal with.”
Philip said helplessly that it was indeed as he said, his own daughter was very difficult to deal with.
He was actually a little helpless now. Noel said expressionlessly: “No problem, I will teach Alice magic.”
Rudeus asked weakly, feeling a little embarrassed, “Um, is she interested in math?”
Philip looked at Rudius with a strange look, and he said bluntly: “I can say that except for her interest in swordsmanship, she is impatient with everything else.”
Rudeus forced a smile and nodded, “Yes, is that so? That’s a bit tricky.”
Philip sighed and said, “It seems you don’t understand the extent of the trouble. She’s no longer difficult to describe. Forget it, let me be clear. I didn’t have any expectations of you at the beginning. It’s just because he’s Paul’s son, so I just gave it a try.”
Rudius’s expression was a little unhappy, but Philip changed the subject and said, “But I think you should give people some surprises.”
Noel leaned back on the sofa, his eyes fixed on the ceiling.
Hmm, a strange ceiling.
Seeing that the two had almost finished their discussion, he said, “You have to see the actual situation before you can judge. You also have to see it in person to know whether you can teach me.”
Philip narrowed his eyes and said slowly: “In that case, then I will take you to see my daughter.”
Philip stood up and said to the housekeeper, “Bring the young lady here.”
The old butler nodded, stood up and walked out of the house. After a while, he came back with a girl with fiery red hair. The girl was very pretty, with delicate features and good looks, but the first impression she gave people was that she was not someone to be trifled with.
With her fiery red hair and eyes and slightly raised eyebrows, her personality can be seen from her appearance alone.
She is definitely the kind of person who is not easy to mess with. As we all know, few people with red hair have good tempers, especially since she regards her grandfather as her role model.
Her fiery red eyes, like rubies, swept across everyone present without pausing. Her eyes only lit up slightly when she saw her father, Philip. She said excitedly, “Father, we don’t need tutors. Gilena is enough.”
She said so and really thought so.
But everyone present was silent.
Alice showed a strange expression, but before she could speak, Philip smiled and said, “These two want to be your tutors.”
Alice’s smile disappeared, and she looked impatient.
Rudeus gave a bitter smile.
Noel gave me an expression that said, “It has nothing to do with me.”
Philip looked interested.
Everyone looked at each other with different expressions.
Alice fixed her eyes on Noel who was sitting on the sofa and Rudeus who was standing beside him.
She pointed at Noel and said, “What do you teach? You don’t look much older than me.”
Noel thought for a moment and said bluntly, “Hello, I am here to teach you magic.”
Alice fell into deep thought. She asked, “Just teaching magic?”
Noel nodded, stood up and patted Rudius next to him. He smiled and said, “This is the teacher who taught you arithmetic and literacy.”
Alice’s eyes narrowed, and she said with a hint of disdain, “This guy who’s even shorter than me is teaching me? What a joke!”
She looked at Rudeus provocatively, then stood with her arms folded across her chest and her legs spread out, showing an attitude of obvious contempt.
Noel raised his eyebrows slightly. What was this? A show of force? Was he trying to make Rudeus give up?
Noel turned his gaze to Philip, who was now acting as if it had nothing to do with him. Feeling Noel’s gaze, he smiled at him.
Chapter 46: Alice’s Unruly Behavior (Old Version)
“And you, what qualifications do you have to teach me magic?” Alice glanced at Rudius and looked at Noel, who was obviously the leader.
Noel thought for a moment, then said, “With my Water Saint-level magic?”
For a moment, Philip and everyone fell into silence, especially Philip, whose hand holding the teacup was trembling slightly at this time.
He was a little surprised. He looked at the boy again and murmured, “He has such accomplishments at this age. Paul, you must have given birth to a good son.”
In fact, when Noel said that he was at the Water Saint level, he was underestimating it. If one really counted the king-level magic like the Magic Sword, then Noel could also call himself a king-level magician. Moreover, with Noel’s level, he was considered to be at the top level among the king-level magicians, not to mention the special nature of the Magic Sword.
But just saying the Water Saint level is enough to calm the situation.
Although in this world swordsmen are more powerful than magicians in terms of individual combat power, there are also points.
In terms of individual combat power, the swordsman is indeed the strongest, but in terms of threat, the magician comes first.
Although it takes a lot of preparation time for a powerful magician to release high-level magic, even the power of the magic depends on specific conditions.
But undoubtedly, once it is successfully performed, the magic’s ability to move mountains and fill the sea will be demonstrated.
Therefore, for a country, a powerful magician is equivalent to a nuclear weapon, which is mainly used to deter the other party.
While others were surprised at Noel’s strength, Alice didn’t feel anything at all. In fact, Alice didn’t even have the most basic concept of magic.
She was only interested in swordsmanship, and the reason she didn’t reject magic was because magic could create various elements such as wind, fire, water, and earth out of thin air, like a magic trick.
Alice said indifferently: “Kilenu is still a king-level swordsman. Are you as strong as Kilenu?”
Noel fell into deep thought. If an ordinary Water Saint magician faced Gileno, he would definitely be defeated instantly. Even if Rudius grew into a King-level magician, it would be a problem.
But if I really face him, what are my chances of winning?
Noel didn’t know, but at this time he didn’t say anything like that Gileno was not his opponent.
But the question is, how can things from two different systems be compared?
Alice is being a bit unreasonable.
But Noel didn’t care about these things. He shook his head and admitted that he was not as good as Gileno.
However, although he admitted that he was not as good as Gilena, he did not say that he would give in to Alice.
Norchijin looked directly at the girl and said indifferently, “Kilenu is Gilenu, and you are you. Although I am not as good as Gilenu, I am definitely more than enough to teach you.”
There was no emotion in the boy’s eyes, and a faint sense of oppression emanated from him, which made Alice subconsciously look away, not daring to look directly into the boy’s eyes.
But Alice, who had just reacted, was a little angry and angry at her cowardice. She suddenly raised her head, which had just been lowered, and stared straight into Noel’s eyes.
The two eyes met.
Noel didn’t give in to the other party and just stared at him.
Feeling the slightly heavy atmosphere, Philip said appropriately, “Well, Noel has the strength of a Water Saint at such a young age. This should be more than enough for her to teach me, a daughter who isn’t even a low-level magician. So what about you, Rudeus? What are you good at?”
The atmosphere eased as Philip spoke. Noel stopped staring at Alice. He could see that the other party was a person with a high self-esteem. If he embarrassed the other party like this, he would be the one who would suffer in his future tutoring life.
He doesn’t have the habit of looking for trouble.
Rudeus thought for a moment, then replied, “I’m actually quite talented at arithmetic.”
Rudeus said so, but he missed the point.
Noel sighed and appropriately helped Rudius out. He said, “I’m only here to teach Alice for a short time. In fact, I can only stay here for two years. Rudius will take over for the remaining three years.”
Philip fell silent.
Noel looked at Philip’s expression and spoke again, “Actually, Rudius can be considered a Water Saint-level magician. Rudius’s talent and strength are unquestionable. If it weren’t for me this time, I’m sure Rudius would have been Alice’s general teacher.”
“Is that so?” Philip fell into deep thought.
Then he looked at the two of them seriously for the first time.
Judging from the situation, it seems that Noel is the one who has been leading the conversation, and Rudius always has a feeling of leaning behind Noel.
He began to look at Noel, this time really looking at him, no longer looking at his appearance, but looking at his figure.
After all, Philip was an experienced man. When he was young, he also learned sword from others, but he only had a basic understanding.
The aura exuded by Noel was clearly that of a person who practiced swordsmanship.
Although he didn’t deliberately reveal it, the faint sense of majesty and oppression was unquestionable, or perhaps it could be said that Noel had a sharp feeling, like a sharp blade that had been hidden for many years and was waiting for the right moment to soar into the sky.
And in fact, it is true.
Philip pondered for a moment, then said, “If that’s the case, then let’s give it a try. What do you think, Alice?”
Alice was very dissatisfied and said, “Let these two brats teach me? Besides, it’s okay not to learn things like arithmetic, right?”
Rudeus stepped forward and said, “Arithmetic is actually very important.”
He said so, and what awaited him was Alice’s fierce glare. Her hair stood up, and she rushed to Rudeus with a roar, shouting: “I said it’s not important!”
“Uh.” Rudius subconsciously wanted to shrink back, but for some reason, Noel’s words echoed in his mind, “You need to change your personality.”
He said stubbornly, “Actually, math is quite important.”
Alice walked straight up to Rudeus, a fierce look on her face, and said, “Okay, you dare to talk back.”
After saying that, he was ready to take action and slap Rudeus in the face.
Noel was watching from the side. Naturally, he couldn’t bear to watch his brother being beaten. He grabbed Rudeus by the collar and threw him back. He said with an unhappy expression, “Rudeus is your teacher after all. What’s your attitude?”
Chapter 47: Alice’s Angry Face (Old Version)
Rudius only felt a powerful force grabbing his collar, and that force carried his body backwards. Alice’s slap hit the air in front of Rudius so narrowly.
Rudius breathed a sigh of relief. Just as he was about to say something grateful, he was glared at fiercely by Noel.
To be honest, Noel had no idea how to solve the problem of the girl in question.
Now I can only respond to the other party’s request and become his tutor.
After all, Paul didn’t ask him to learn sword from Gileno for free. If Gileno agreed to Paul’s request, Paul must also agree to Gileno’s request accordingly.
Noel sighed and had no other choice. To deal with the brute-force young lady, fighting violence with violence was undoubtedly the wrong choice, at least it was the wrong choice now. But if he kowtowed to the other party, apart from anything else, Noel himself would feel a little unhappy, and it would not have much meaning. With Alice’s temperament, the other party would probably take it for granted.
Alice was staring at Noel with her fiery red eyes. She asked, “Are you sure you want to intervene?”
Noel was completely convinced by the other party. He was the financial sponsor. Taking a deep breath, Noel slowly said, “Alice, please don’t argue with Rudeus.”
Alice still looked angry. If she wasn’t short, Noel had reason to believe that she would pounce on him.
Seeing her eyes wide open, Noel reached out and touched her head.
He tried to use the kindness from his senior to make the other party surrender. Alice was slightly stunned and she looked at Noel blankly.
Noel, with a warm smile on his face (he thought so), said, “Alice, stop making trouble. Be obedient and study hard.”
Before Noel could finish his words, Alice’s fist had already hit Noel in the stomach.
Noel’s smile was a little stiff, but he did not dodge Alice’s attack. Alice’s fist was unexpectedly powerful, which surprised Noel a little. The girl’s strength was already as much as five Rudeus.
However, compared to her big brother who had the strength of fifty Rudeus, her strength was still too small.
The magic slightly wrapped around the place where Alice hit, and Alice’s punch became a complete tickle.
Alice felt as if her hand had hit a rock. She pulled her hand away suddenly and looked at her slightly red and swollen hand with tears in her eyes.
Noel sighed deliberately and reached out to touch Alice’s head again. She dodged to the side, but unfortunately, Noel’s hand still touched the girl’s head accurately.
Feeling Alice’s soft hair, her long fiery red hair touched the boy’s fingers.
Noel spoke again: “Be obedient, Alice, I will make you stronger, really, I won’t lie to you.”
Alice slapped the boy’s hand away and said angrily, “I don’t care whether you become stronger or not! Don’t bother me!”
The corners of Noel’s mouth curved up, and Alice might not have noticed that this was a sign of her helplessness towards the boy.
But it is true that if it were a servant in the house, they might be afraid of Alice because of her status.
If it were Rudeus, he would probably be very careful with Alice because he couldn’t beat her at all. After all, if Rudeus wasn’t careful, he might be chased around the house by the other party.
But let’s change it to Noel. Do you think Noel is the kind of person who would be threatened by the other party?
And in fact, this is indeed the case.
In fact, Philip did have the idea of ​​disciplining Alice.
As long as Noel and his gang don’t go too far, Philip will basically turn a blind eye.
“Alice, since I’m going to be your teacher, remember to come to me after the swordsmanship class tomorrow morning. Well, I guess it’s not realistic for you to come to me, so I’d better come to you.” Noel said.
Alice snorted coldly, ignored Noel, turned around and left, and glared at Rudeus fiercely before leaving.
Rudeus: “???”
No, why are you looking at me?
Noel yawned, then he turned his gaze to Philip and shrugged, saying, “You should have seen that my mission is accomplished.”
“Oh? Is that so?” Philip did not comment.
He turned his gaze towards Rudius and said slowly, “Perhaps your mission is indeed completed, but Rudius’s may not be. I hope you can succeed.”
Philip waved his hand, and the butler beside him came forward. Philip said, “Butler, assign a room to each of them. Well, a superior guest room.”
The butler bowed slightly to Noel and Rudius, and said, “Everyone, please follow me.”
Noel followed the other person indifferently.
The butler led Noel and Rudius through the living room and went upstairs. Noel looked around casually, and the more he looked, the more surprised he became.
Should we say it’s worthy of being a great clan? This heritage is very deep.
In this era, this palace alone could definitely be described as a magnificent palace with carved beams and painted buildings. Walking up the stairs, I came to the second floor. A bright red carpet was spread on the floor, and it felt very soft to step on. The butler pointed to the door at the end of the corridor and said, “That’s your room, Noel.”
Then he turned his gaze to Rudius, pointed to the door of the second-to-last room, and said, “This is yours.”
Then he felt in his arms, found two keys, and handed them to Noel and Rudius.
Noel nodded, glanced at the stupid Ou Doudou, and said lightly: “Well, Rudeus, see you tomorrow.”
Rudeus said “oh” and walked towards his room.
Although the two rooms are next to each other, there is a large distance between them.
Noel inserted the key into the door hole, pushed the door open, and a spacious house appeared in front of Noel.
There was a large bed of almost two meters placed against the wall. The floor was clean and tidy. There was an oil lamp on the wall. There was a cabinet next to the bed, which was flush with the wooden bed.
Of course, there is also a table near the corner, and the table top is clean.
In fact, it’s not just the table top, the surroundings are very clean and empty.
The room was very big. Noel’s house was already big, but this one was at least twice as big as that one.
Noel looked around with satisfaction. The room felt pretty good to him. He could see the lawn outside through the window. In short, Noel was quite satisfied.
Walk out, find the housekeeper, and tell him everything you need.
The butler nodded and gave instructions to the maid standing next to him, saying, “Bedding, quilts, etc.”
Should we say they are indeed a noble family? The efficiency was very fast. After a while, a cat-eared beast girl came to Noel’s bedroom carrying a quilt.
Chapter 48: Defeat the First Floor BOSS (Old Version)
Noel was now sorting through the contents of the package, taking things out one by one.
There were many small pendants, and Noel solemnly took out one of the boxes.
Of course, there was no holy relic like the one collected by Rudeus. When the box was opened, a very realistic Roxy figurine was placed inside.
Um.
This is what Noel did.
Place the figurine in the upper right corner of the desk, and then take out two magic books. These two magic books are not very precious. They are all some low-level and popular basic magic knowledge. Its main function is to guide newcomers.
This is the teaching material that Noel is going to use to teach Alice.
He put the two slightly heavy books aside, rummaged through the bag for a while, and found an equally heavy book. This one was no longer a magic book, but a magic research manual.
All the techniques I develop will be recorded on it.
Opening the first page, it is the formation and principle of the magic sword, with marks and different annotations in every place.
The next ten or so pages are all about the development and research of this technique. The second technique is naturally the magic seed.
After the Roxy incident, he once again studied and improved the demon species, successfully reducing the side effects to a minimum.
But the key issue is that I can’t avoid necessary physical contact no matter what I do.
Without Noel’s guidance, the process would be more than ten times more painful. In any case, success depends entirely on the other party’s willpower.
Turning the page further, you will find Noel’s research on his own magic.
Plasticity, great power, and the ability to manifest out of thin air are probably the characteristics of Noel’s magic. Through this series of magical characteristics, he has developed a lot of useful little tricks in a targeted manner.
For example, magic power turns into silk threads and entangles the opponent.
For example, you can release magic power in a certain range and turn that area into your own domain. In this area, you can mobilize all the magic power in the surrounding area.
In short, there are many small development methods, and they are very practical.
The sun gradually set and the sky darkened. By the time the maid had packed up everything, it was already evening.
The dim oil lamp was lit, illuminating the entire room.
It was quiet all around, with only the chirping of insects outside the window.
The bright moonlight shines in through the window, casting a hazy moonlight.
Noel stood outside the window, watching silently.
At this time, it is inevitable to feel a little emotional.
It’s time to write a letter to Master Luo Qixi to tell her that everything is fine and tell her the new address.
Thinking of this, Noel sat back in his seat and began to write.
After finishing the writing, he mailed the envelope and switched his perspective to his Sword Art Online self.
The world of Sword Art Online.
Today is the third day since the Death Game was launched.
Due to the tacit understanding between the two of them in killing monsters, Noel and Asuna leveled up very quickly, almost leaving a large gap between them and other players of the same class.
The equipment has also been updated, not only weapons, but also clothes, accessories and the like, there are several relatively rare pieces of equipment.
Today is an extremely important day.
Noel called Kiritani Kazuto and Usagi Fukasumi over, and the four of them discussed countermeasures in a restaurant.
Noel didn’t have that much time to wait for the players to grow, and seeing that everyone’s strength was about the same, he wanted to go directly to the first floor to try to defeat the BOSS.
Noel shared his thoughts with everyone. “Everyone has experienced the internal beta test, so I don’t need to elaborate on the details. I’m sure everyone is familiar with the boss’s skills. Now is a critical moment. We can’t wait for other players to grow. Besides, the boss on the first floor is not difficult to deal with. On the contrary, it has an extremely rare piece of equipment.”
Kiritani Kazuto nodded, admitting this. However, after looking around, he hesitated and asked, “Brother, isn’t this a bit too hasty?”
Noel waved his hand and said calmly, “Are you unsure of yourself or the four of us? Don’t you know our strength?”
Not to mention the tough guy like Kiritani Kazuto who went all the way to the 60th and 70th levels in the original work alone, and not to mention Asuna, who is known as the ghost of strategy, just Usazawa Fukasumi is a very skilled player.
When the four of them are together, any one of them will be invincible in the future.
Four people together can’t defeat the first-level BOSS?
After discussing for a long time, everyone decided to go to the dungeon together.
Although a big reason for not going to the dungeon was because they were afraid of death and wanted to be more cautious before dealing with the BOSS, the three of them felt that what Noel said made sense after hearing it.
After finishing the meal and filling up the hunger bar, everyone set off.
Noel walked in front, chatting with Asuna casually.
Noel did most of the talking, with Asuna occasionally saying a few words.
Kiritani Kazuto seemed very familiar and talked to Usuzawa Fukasumi.
The two of them would laugh from time to time, giving off a leisurely vibe.
This is rare in the current environment. Looking around, most of the players in the starting town have sad faces. Some of them sit lazily on the chairs and benches on the street, drinking something in their hands, as if they are drowning their sorrows in alcohol.
After all, those who can face themselves and choose to take risks are a minority.
Many times, when life is at stake, only a few people can face the difficulties and obstacles ahead.
The atmosphere around him was a little depressing. Noel frowned, but facing these players, he didn’t know what to say.
After leaving the starting town and heading straight south, more and more players began to appear in this area.
After walking for a while, you can see some players quickly killing monsters one after another.
Noel saw them, and they naturally saw Noel and his group.
Seeing that the equipment they were wearing was very extraordinary, he looked apprehensive.
Noel ignored the group of players and turned back to the three people behind him and said, “Let’s go faster.”
The three of them nodded and began to quicken their pace.
Cross the sheep farm path, walk through the forest with mottled tree shadows, go straight and go up the valley.
Finally, it stopped at a door with a Fanpu pattern.
The lights on the wall shone on everyone’s cheeks. It was a heavy metal door that was five meters high and three meters wide.
Noel changed his previous joking style and said to everyone in a deep voice: “It’s time to move forward.”
Chapter 49: Kobold Lord (Old Version)
With a slight force of his hands, Noel pushed the door open.
The iron door made a creaking sound, and a huge palace came into view.
There are dozens of pillars around, supporting the roof and the floor made of colorful granite, with stripes outlined on it that have no clear meaning.
A very large, flat room.
Noel glanced at his companions behind him and said to everyone, “Asuna, you assist me. Kiritani Kazuto and Usazawa Fukasumi, you guys take care of the monsters that the boss has released. After that, we’ll attack together.”
The three nodded, Noel took a step forward, took a deep breath, and began to walk towards the center of the palace.
There was a huge and burly figure sitting above the palace. When everyone walked to the center, the huge and burly figure began to slowly open his eyes.
This is a huge unknown beast that is three meters tall.
It was originally resting, but when it felt the breath of the crowd, its burly body kept shaking.
Those were a pair of blood-red eyes, radiating a frenzied murderous intent. A massive figure rose from the throne and leaped down, shaking the ground as it landed. Its right hand gripped a two-meter-long machete, its left clasped a round shield. Its sturdy limbs began to move swiftly, a ferocious momentum radiating from its body. It roared furiously, its massive body charging towards Noel.
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The boss’s health bar is shown in the upper right corner of the name.
And its health bar has four bars.
The ground shook, and the huge and strong body of the dog-headed man ran away, and three soldiers wearing metal armor, holding axes and guns appeared in front of it at the same time.
Ruin Kobold Guard.
Along with the appearance of names, health bars appeared above their names again.
Noel said quickly, “Go up.”
Kiritani Kazuto nodded and said, “Be careful.”
When the two sides were close to each other, Kiritani and others rushed forward to fight with the ogre guards of the ruins.
Leave the central BOSS to Noel and Asuna.
Noel looked straight at the Gnoll Lord, blue light flashing on his body, and he clenched the sword in his right hand tightly. Feeling the extremely powerful oppression from the other party, Noel’s blood began to boil.
If you are killed, you will die.
If you get hit, you can’t fight.
Noel is not a statistic, so you must be extremely cautious when dealing with the BOSS.
Noel’s cold, red-gold eyes reflected the other person’s reflection. His physical strength was rapidly decreasing, and violent power began to gather in the boy’s right hand. With every breath, the momentum on Noel’s body became heavier. When the two were only five feet apart, Noel stepped out with his right foot and rushed towards the direction of the Gnoll Lord.
With every step you take, the momentum is constantly gathering, and with every step you take, the tremendous power is constantly compressing.
This attack was already the strongest attack of the Sword God Style. The violent force made Noel’s right arm tremble constantly, and the sword body was flashing with a deep cold light.
When the momentum reached its peak, the original blue light on the sword was condensed into purple-black.
Noer Chijin narrowed his cold eyes slightly and swung the sword in his hand suddenly.
The huge and ferocious machete of the ogre leader was already in front of the young man. The machete attacked the young man with a whistling sound, and a biting cold light flashed on the blade.
The huge force cut through the air, and Noel could even feel the extremely strong oppression from the other party.
The gnoll leader moved very quickly, which formed a sharp contrast with its sturdy body, but if that was all, then that would be all.
Noel’s sword suddenly slashed out, the sword was unsheathed, and the sword energy was approaching!
The sword energy was like a rainbow piercing the sun, the purple-black energy wrapped around the sword body, and a dazzling black light swung out in an arc. This sword was extremely swift and violent.
The sword carried a powerful momentum and crushed towards the opponent. Before the machete reached the young man, the purple-black blade had already arrived.
The enormous force directly knocked the machete of the kobold leader away, and a hideous gap appeared on the top of the machete. The kobold leader staggered back, but before he could make any move, the black blade continued to move and slashed across the abdomen and torso of the kobold leader.
The sword was sharp, and the force was even sharper. The entire sword was pierced into the dog-headed man’s body.
A huge and ferocious slash appeared in its abdomen, and the HP of the ogre leader’s head dropped rapidly, directly reducing the health bar by one and a half bars.
What was even more bizarre was that when Noel pulled out the sword, not a single drop of blood flowed from its abdomen.
Taking advantage of the opponent’s stiffness, Noel changed his sword grip from one hand to two hands, gathered the remaining momentum again, gripped the hilt of the sword in reverse, exhaled a breath of foul air, and swung it out suddenly, another dark slash was swung out.
The sword pierced through the armor of the dog-headed leader, cut through its flesh, and blood began to flow out.
The Gnoll Leader’s health bar successfully dropped again, leaving only two bars of health.
But this wasn’t the end. Noel kicked out with such force that the opponent staggered. Noel used this kick to delay the opponent’s stiffness time. He shouted to Asuna, “Switch!”
Asuna stepped forward, the rapier in her hand turning into a blue light, quickly filling the gap left by the boy’s breathing and shifting gears.
The sword’s momentum was like a continuous drizzle, the attack was continuous, the blue light flashed again and again, starting with a linear attack, the rapier quickly made up for the stiffness caused by Noel, and then quickly switched to a parallel stab, two sword lights stabbed out quickly, when the two skills were on CD, Asuna used another set of sword skills again.
The flashing speed of the rapier suddenly increased again, and the sword light turned into meteors and stabbed out.
This is also the strongest skill that Asuna currently possesses. The name is just like the sword skill, Meteor.
Although Asuna’s attack damage is not as terrible as Noel’s, it is greater in quantity. The combined cumulative damage successfully reduced the BOSS’s health bar by more than half.
“Noel, switch!” Asuna shouted.
At this time, Kiritani Kazuto and Usagi Fukasumi also successfully dealt with the two monsters and rushed towards Noel.
Noel looked at his dwindling physical strength. Although the blue light on his body was still flashing, this state would not last long.
Noel shouted, “Let’s work together to deal with it. Don’t let it switch to its second form!”
The violent force gathered again. Using high-intensity sword skills twice in a row was already too much for Noel. He forced himself to be alert. His right arm was sore that this time Noel directly switched to holding the sword with his left hand.
His heart was beating violently at this moment, his thoughts were unusually clear, and his brain was working very fast.
This is caused by the massive secretion of adrenaline.
Kazuto Kiriya quickly took over Noel’s main position. All of Kiriya’s skill points are now in strength and agility, so he is not afraid of its terrifying power.
The Gnoll Lord struggled to get up, grabbed the machete that had fallen to the side, and rushed forward with four other men again.
Kiritani Kazuto took the lead, the black iron sword in his hand flashing with a deep blue light.
Next to Kirito, Usagi Fukasumi was protecting Kiritani Kazuto, swinging her purple sickle, which was taller than her, swiftly.
Soon, with the cooperation of the two, its health value successfully reached the last bit of the second to last blood bar.
A cold murderous intent flashed in Noel’s eyes, and the sword in his hand flashed dark again, and his already low physical strength decreased even more.
Of course, Noel’s condition is not good either. Physical strength is not simply related to physical strength, it is actually related to mental strength.
When the physical strength value is too low, it will not only squeeze the potential of the body but also the mental strength.
Noel is in very bad condition now.
A little dizzy.
However, the opponent’s last health bar must be killed instantly.
Otherwise it would be bad if it gave the other party time to prepare.
The blue luster on Noel’s body was a little dim, but the black aura was still wrapped around the sword.
“Let’s go together!” Noel shouted.
Kirito held the sword in one hand and used a diagonal slash to deflect the opponent’s attack. He suddenly thrust out the black long sword in his hand, using a horizontal double-hit technique – a horizontal arc slash. A cold light flashed, and two swift slashes were slashed out.
After the slash, just as Kazuto Kiriya was about to switch his sword skills to catch up with the stiffness caused by the slash, the ogre leader roared, threw the shield in his right hand, and the shield came towards Kazuto Kiriya with a whistling sound of wind. Kazuto Kiriya was forced to dodge, and during this dodge, the BOSS began to switch states.
And its health bar has just reached the second stage at this time.
All this happened too quickly. Usazawa Fukasumi wanted to take over the stiffness caused by Kiritani Kazuto’s slash, but it was too late.
The Gnoll Lord held the slender and wide nodachi behind him in his right hand, and this action made the three people stunned.
Kiritani Kazuto reacted quickly and said, “Back off! This guy’s information is different from the closed beta test!”
But before he could finish his words, Kiritani Kazuto felt a gust of wind blowing past him.
Noel’s figure was as ethereal and invisible as a ghost, and he appeared directly behind the dog-headed man leader, with the sword in his hand unsheathed without anyone noticing.
The three of them stared at Noel in shock, their eyes filled with shock.
Kiriya Kazuto was a little stunned and said, “I didn’t see his movements clearly at all. Did you, did you see it clearly?”
The three of them looked at each other, and no one spoke for a while.
Noel sheathed his sword and slowly walked past the dog-headed man. The blue light on his body faded, and the strengthening effect disappeared. He exhaled a breath and muttered, “It’s night.”
The ogre leader was still standing there, his right hand still tightly gripping the slender sword behind him. His blood-red eyes still carried a chilling murderous intent, but he could no longer make the next move.
The HP above the head of the Gnoll Leader was completely emptied, and his chest was torn apart by a ferocious slash. Blood continued to flow down his torso and flowed on the marble on the ground.
With the last bit of unwillingness, the Gnoll Leader fell to the ground. Just when Noel thought that the Gnoll Leader would turn into blue light and disappear, the huge body of the BOSS turned into black flames and burned.
Chapter 50 Special Mission (Old Version)
Noel was slightly stunned. He fell into silence as he looked at the place where the BOSS’s embers dissipated.
At the same time, a series of system prompts flashed before Noel’s eyes.
[A powerful soul has been detected to be absorbed]【Automatically absorbed】
[Lucky host, you have triggered a special mission! ]Kill fifty floor masters
[Reward: Chance to awaken the Word Spirit, Injection of inferior dragon blood*1]Kill sixty floor masters
[Reward: Word Spirit Awakening Opportunity*2, Injection of Ordinary Dragon Blood*1]Kill seventy floor masters
[Reward: Word Spirit Awakens, Injects Rare Dragon Blood*1]Kill eighty floor masters
Kill ninety floor masters
[Reward: High-level Word Spirit awakening, infused with perfect dragon blood*1][Each BOSS’s soul can only be devoured once. After devouring it, the opponent’s soul will be completely destroyed.][Do you choose to accept this mission? Note: Once you accept the mission, you cannot abandon it. During this period, all experience points you gain from killing the boss will be reduced by half as the price of devouring the boss’s soul.]Noel narrowed his eyes slightly and browsed through the information one after another.
Now, he didn’t care about his swollen head. Looking at the news one after another, Noel fell into deep thought.
Looking at the rewards listed one after another, Noel’s heart was pounding.
Dragon blood and words are linked together, so it’s hard not to think in that direction.
Is it the Dragon Clan? Many of the Dragon Clan’s Word Spirits are like bugs.
If it is a word spirit, the bonus to one’s combat power will definitely be taken to a new level.
So the question is, after accepting this task, all the experience gained from killing the BOSS will be reduced by half, but if that’s all, it can still be barely acceptable.
While this is still a lot of experience, it is nothing compared to the generous compensation.
After a little hesitation, he chose to accept the task.
There’s no way, the reward is too attractive.
He also wanted to light up his golden eyes. Although his pupils were also red-gold now, they were still a little worse than others.
Putting aside all these trivial matters, I clicked to accept, and another system prompt appeared.
You choose to accept this task.
You have obtained the following status:
【Soul Devourer: The opponent’s soul will be devoured.】
[Effect: Experience gained will be reduced by half]Then Noel looked up at the status bar in the upper right corner, and sure enough, there was a debuff like this. The icon image was a demon with its mouth wide open.
After solving the system problems, the intense feeling of fatigue after the battle began to spread throughout Noel’s body.
He took out a bottle of potion to replenish his stamina and took a few gulps, only then did he feel a little better.
Just as Noel breathed a sigh of relief, a hand grabbed Noel’s clothes fiercely.
Tong Gu He Ren looked at Noel unkindly and said, “When did you learn this sword technique? It’s too buggy, isn’t it? I can’t even see your movements clearly.”
Asuna, standing nearby, said, “Indeed, you have too many skills. Not to mention your ability to consume stamina to increase all your attributes, just that one ridiculously powerful slash is outrageous enough.”
Noel smiled bitterly and did not explain too much.
But he seemed to have thought of something, pointed at the fallen body of the boss, and asked curiously: “Didn’t you see it?”
Kiritani Kazuto said dissatisfiedly: “What did you see? Don’t try to change the subject.”
Noel choked before continuing, “Didn’t the boss dissipate into black fragments when he disappeared?”
Kiritani Kazuto touched Noel’s forehead and said curiously, “He doesn’t have a fever. How could the boss turn into black fragments and dissipate? It turned into blue light and disappeared.”
Noel fell into deep thought.
Does this mean that players cannot see the BOSS disappear?
He sighed and clicked on the equipment to check the equipment dropped by the BOSS.
As expected, it was a black coat of top-notch quality.
【Equipment: Midnight Coat】
【Quality: Rare】
[Features: Agility (1) Stamina Increase (1)][Dragon Guardian: Indestructible]Noel put it on and felt it for a while. The attribute bonus was not as much as he had imagined. Although it was not small, it could only be regarded as a small top-grade equipment.
I guess the most noteworthy attribute should be the dragon’s protection.
The black windbreaker fluttered in the air with the breeze. The quality of the clothes was very good, but I always felt that the style did not suit him.
To be honest, he doesn’t like black trench coats. He likes to wear gentleman’s suits that look very elegant.
That kind of clothing is Noel’s favorite, elegant and decent.
But when he took out the clothes, his younger brother’s eyes lit up and he looked at him eagerly.
And every time Noel looked back, Kiritani Kazuto would look away.
The corner of Noel’s mouth twitched. After years of getting along with each other, how could he not understand his own Ou Doudou’s personality.
Thinking about his age, he is still in his middle school years, so it is normal for him to have such psychological emotions when seeing some cool equipment.
After thinking about it, he took the equipment off from the equipped state, opened Kirito’s chat panel, and gave the equipment to him.
Tong Gu He Ren’s eyes lit up, but he was a little embarrassed to speak. He walked to Noel’s side, pulled Noel aside, and whispered: “Brother, is it really okay to give me this equipment?”
Noel snorted disdainfully, “I don’t need to tell you what you think, do I?”
Kiritani Kazuto felt a little embarrassed, but he didn’t feel embarrassed because he was used to asking his elder brother for help.
Kiritani Kazuto nodded and said, “Then I’ll accept it. If you need anything in the future, or if you need any precious materials, just let me know.”