Anime Crossover: Master is Not Here Today

He did not get the LA visa.

The situation was too urgent and chaotic at the time. Dozens of players were launching attacks non-stop and had no time to pay attention to the BOSS's remaining health.

In that situation, even if you deliberately wanted to use your strongest attack to seize LA in the final blow, you probably couldn't do it, right?

As he said, it all came down to luck.

But at that moment, Fujimaru Ritsuka's expression turned somewhat strange, and she weakly raised her hand and said:

"That thing, it seems to be with me."

"Huh?"×2

Asuna and Kirito uttered a single syllable with some confusion, then widened their eyes and said:

"You mean you got LA?!"

"But how could this be?"

It's no wonder the two reacted this way, because even she herself was very puzzled. Logically speaking, she should have no chance of receiving the BOSS's LA reward.

During the final siege of the BOSS, in order to prevent any further accidents, she stayed behind everyone to observe the situation and did not launch any attacks!

But the truth is, the rare treasure that was the reward from LA did indeed appear in her backpack.

After a brief moment of surprise, Kirito immediately thought of a possibility.

"Could it be that the boss drop mechanism was changed after the public beta? For example, was it changed to a contribution system or something?"

Although it is unknown how the contribution system's points are calculated, if such a change has indeed occurred, then it would be possible for Fujimaru Ritsuka to obtain LA.

However, in that case, it seems it can no longer be called LA.

Of course, just like the new monster mechanics, you can't accurately judge what the modified mechanics are based on just one instance; you have to observe them several times.

Well, that's how it is anyway.

Fujimaru Ritsuka scratched her head, while Asuna asked her curiously:

"So, what exactly is the LA reward for the first level boss?"

"Yeah, right away."

Upon hearing this, she tapped a few times on her screen and took out the rare armor called "Midnight Coat" that was lying quietly in her backpack.

To put it simply, it was an all-black trench coat, with nothing particularly striking except for a layer of leather sewn onto the shoulders for protection.

If it weren't for the word "Rare" clearly displayed on the system panel, probably no one would believe it was a rare piece of armor.

However, most of the equipment at the lower levels is so simple, including the rare weapons they possess, which are also quite ordinary in appearance.

"Such a high attribute bonus!"

Kirito's eyes lit up the moment he saw the attribute list of the equipment in front of him.

As expected of equipment dropped by a BOSS, the attribute bonuses it provides are quite impressive. Based on the data from the closed beta, this equipment should be usable until at least the fifth or sixth level.

If it's enhanced properly, it might be able to be used up to seven layers without any problems!

More importantly, in addition to the high attribute bonuses, it also provides a proficiency boost to the [Concealment] skill, making it a perfect match for him.

Unfortunately, this piece of equipment didn't belong to him, so he could only look on with envy.

After examining it for a while, Asuna commented with some regret:

"It's just that the style is a bit ugly. It's all black, like the kind of clothes that only Kirito would wear."

puff!

Ugly, dark, the kind of clothes only he would wear.

"Hey, I'm saying, isn't it a bit much to criticize someone's fashion sense like that?"

Kirito looked as if he had suffered a severe blow, and spoke with a wounded expression.

"But isn't it true?"

puff!

Kirito is hit by another arrow.

As Asuna said, he does like black and genuinely thinks the outfit in front of him is quite cool.

Of course, he knew that his fashion sense was probably not very good, but being pointed out so bluntly was too hurtful to his self-esteem.

Fujimaru Ritsuka also felt that the design of this outfit was indeed not very good, and she couldn't use the [Concealment] proficiency bonus it provided at all.

Come to think of it, it actually seems quite suitable for Kirito.

Just then, she suddenly remembered something and a good idea came to her mind.

So she smiled at Kirito and said:

"If Kirito-kun wants this equipment, I can sell it to you."

"Eh, really?!"

Kirito suddenly looked up at her, his eyes filled with unbelievable surprise.

He really liked this piece of equipment; both its appearance and attribute bonuses suited him perfectly.

However, after the initial excitement subsided, he suddenly realized another serious problem—

He hesitated for a moment before speaking:

"However, I don't have that many Cole right now."

As a rare piece of armor dropped by the first-floor boss, the value of the Midnight Coat is self-evident.

For example, he currently has a +6 [Tough Sword], which is a quest weapon that can be obtained by completing a quest, and he will have to replace it once he reaches level three or at most level four.

But if it were to be sold now, it could probably fetch around 10,000 to 20,000 Kel.

The price of this Midnight Coat is probably around 100,000 Coles, an astronomical figure that he can't afford at the moment.

Fujimaru Ritsuka understood this as well, and so she smiled:

"You can pay a portion of Cole now, and the rest can be repaid in other ways, such as selling intelligence and stamina, helping us with missions, or farming materials."

Selling information is easy to understand; it refers to the information he possessed during the closed beta testing period.

Because he was the player who reached the farthest level, the eighth floor, during the closed beta, there was some information that only he knew, and even the information merchant Argo had no way of knowing it.

For example, the unique sword techniques of the nodachi.

But in reality, if Fujimaru Ritsuka and Asuna wanted to know this information, he would be more than willing to provide it to them for free; there was no need for him to sell it.

As for the latter's so-called physical effort, helping with tasks and farming materials, doesn't that sound similar to teaming up?

Thinking of this, he suddenly paused and looked at Fujimaru Ritsuka again. The other person was still smiling at him, but it seemed as if the smile was revealed after seeing through his heart.

The reason he contacted them again after leaving was that he genuinely wanted to team up with them again.

However, since he had previously expressed his desire to continue as a solo player, he now regrets his decision but doesn't know how to bring it up.

However, Fujimaru Ritsuka seemed to sense his inner turmoil and used this incident to give him a way out, even at the cost of sacrificing a rare piece of armor dropped by a BOSS.

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Kirito pursed his lips, as if he had made up his mind.

Since the other party is willing to go to such lengths for him, he has no reason to refuse now, right?

So he nodded solemnly and said formally:

"Then, please take care of me from now on, Ritsuka, Asuna."

"I will work hard to pay off my debts!"

Hearing his serious yet inexplicably humorous words, Fujimaru Ritsuka and Asuna couldn't help but exchange a smile, then responded in unison:

"Nice to meet you, Kirito-kun."

Here it comes!

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 169. BB Reappears

169.

2023-12-11

"Cheers!" x3

Three glasses filled with orange juice clinked together, making a crisp sound that echoed the cheers of the three men.

Regardless, it's definitely worth celebrating the day we first conquered the floor boss.

In fact, at this very moment, similar scenes are unfolding in many other places within the main city of Urbas.

These are all ordinary players who arrived on the second floor through the portal.

Unlike top players who are burdened with the pressure of strategy and leveling up, many of these ordinary players are aware of their limited abilities, so they choose to play it safe and steady, without hoping to rush to the top ranks immediately.

Some people are afraid of combat and eventually choose to specialize in honing their production skills, becoming a production-focused player.

The gaming behavior of these players in SAO is more similar to their daily routines in real life.

After leaving behind their worries and enjoying their meal together, the three of them returned to their guesthouse to rest, get a good night's sleep, and prepare for a new day of challenges.

Asuna, unusually, fell asleep faster than Fujimaru Ritsuka and slept soundly.

It seems that Asuna was also under considerable pressure before this.

Looking at the other person's peaceful sleeping face, Fujimaru Ritsuka slightly curled the corners of her lips, silently said goodnight, and then peacefully drifted off to sleep.

It doesn't seem so peaceful.

Data space, studio.

"You actually sold the BOSS drop reward that I specially entrusted to you, senior! BB is a little upset now!"

A familiar voice, tinged with displeasure, rang out. Fujimaru Ritsuka opened her eyes, and sure enough, the adorable purple devil BB appeared before her.

Although it was the usual routine of not letting her sleep properly, upon seeing the other person, she still smiled as always and said: