Apocalyptic Crossover: Starting with a Guide to Winning Over Asuna

Lu Xiao walked down the street, savoring the feeling from just now.

Unfortunately, the next step was not taken.

However, he wasn't worried; he was certain he would leave an unforgettable mark on Asuna.

She had almost given up resisting, but Lu Xiao stopped at the crucial moment, leaving Asuna feeling both relieved and inexplicably empty.

She thought Lu Xiao would take advantage of her and was even prepared to be completely conquered, but he stopped at the last moment.

This feeling made her even more confused than if she had been forced to go further.

I checked Asuna's favorability rating, and it's still at 90, neither increasing nor decreasing, which means she doesn't dislike this behavior.

Those last 10 points of favorability aren't easy to increase; it's already a great blessing if they haven't decreased.

Lu Xiao breathed a sigh of relief, thinking about how to completely win over Asuna.

At that moment, Shino suddenly darted out from the side.

"Hey, don't be so dramatic, it's scary, okay?" Lu Xiao said speechlessly.

Shi Nai looked at Lu Xiao with a strange expression: "You came out so quickly? Your stamina isn't good either."

"Look at what you're saying! You've seen for yourself whether I have the stamina or not; we haven't even gotten to that point yet, okay?"

"Huh~ I thought you'd seize this opportunity. What, you got friend-zoned?"

At this point, Shino felt a little relieved. She hoped that Lu Xiao would win over Asuna, but she also didn't want him to succeed, because she also had a strange fondness for Lu Xiao.

"No, it was just a kiss. There will be other opportunities."

"Amazing! To actually get a kiss from Asuna, it seems this operation was a great success! Yay!"

Sinon wore a smile that wasn't particularly sincere.

"To thank me for my help, aren't you going to treat me to something nice?"

What would you like to eat?

"I like stewed dishes."

"Then let's go to an oden restaurant."

"Okay~"

When the two arrived at the restaurant, Shino's eating habits were even more exaggerated than Lu Xiao's this time.

I haven't eaten since I drank last night, and I've vomited several times. Now my stomach is completely empty.

"Mmm~ Delicious~" Sinon's mouth was full of food.

Lu Xiao sat to the side, watching her eat with a sense of satisfaction.

At first, I thought Shino was particularly cunning, but after spending some time with her, I realized she was just a little girl who hadn't received much love, like taking her younger sister out to eat.

"Add more if it's not enough."

Lu Xiao asked the shop owner to add more food, and this time both of them ate their fill.

"What are your plans for the future?" Sinon asked.

"I don't have any plans, but I doubt I'll be able to get Asuna to come out in the next few days."

"That's true. After what happened, she must be feeling very conflicted. This feeling of being bound by morality yet also trapped in it, Asuna must be struggling a lot~"

As expected, Sinon's cunning nature remains unchanged.

Evening, at Asuna's mansion.

Kirito returned from grocery shopping, and Asuna was preparing food in the kitchen.

"Kirito-kun, you're back."

"Yes, I'm ready to have a big meal today. I love Asuna's cooking so much."

Kirito walked up to Asuna and hugged her.

Asuna's body trembled slightly, and her expression showed a hint of panic.

"What's wrong, Asuna? Are you feeling unwell?"

"I'm in good health."

Kirito slapped his forehead: "I almost forgot you're still injured. Sorry, let me cook for you."

"It's okay, just sit there and watch TV. I'm not some delicate little girl."

"Yes, thank you for your help, Asuna."

Kirito was watching TV in the living room, while Asuna was cooking in the kitchen.

But at this moment, her mind was not on cooking at all; all she could think about was Lu Xiao.

Thinking of the scene of Lu Xiao kissing her, a blush appeared on her face.

What's wrong with me? Have I really fallen in love with Lu Xiao?

Asuna shook her head. She couldn't do that; she couldn't do anything to betray Kirito.

But her true thought was that she still wanted to meet Lu Xiao.

After preparing the meal, the two sat down to eat together.

Kirito was talking about what happened at the guild that day, and Asuna responded with a smile. In fact, after Kirito finished speaking, she couldn't even remember what he had said.

After dinner, Kirito revealed a lecherous expression: "Asuna, do you need me to stay here with you tonight?"

Asuna lowered her head, lost in thought: "Let's forget about it today. Let's wait until I'm fully recovered."

Kirito scratched his head awkwardly: "Well, I'll head back now. Call me if anything comes up."

"Okay, Kirito-kun."

And so Asuna watched Kirito leave.

Asuna couldn't sleep all night, lying in bed with Lu Xiao's image constantly in her mind.

Asuna was caught in a dilemma: how should she respond to Lu Xiao's enthusiasm, or should she end this illicit relationship as soon as possible?

The next morning, Lu Xiao got up early.

He sent Asuna a text message last night apologizing for his irrational behavior.

However, Asuna has not replied yet.

I checked the favorability rating, and it was still 90, which means she doesn't dislike me.

Perhaps they don't know how to reply.

It seemed that he wouldn't be able to meet Asuna for the next few days, so Lu Xiao invited Sinon instead to go to the dungeon to fight monsters and level up.

In this chaotic post-apocalyptic world, it would be difficult to survive without some strength.

Romantic relationships are a way to become stronger, but not the ultimate goal.

The two met at the entrance to the underground city.

They also called Lily, a scavenger, who quickly arrived carrying a large backpack.

"Which floor do you want to go to this time? Don't worry, I'll protect you," Shino said confidently, touching her sniper rifle.

Lu Xiao glanced at the floor number; someone had already reached floor 20.

"Then let's go with the 20th floor."

"Are you crazy?!" Sinon exclaimed.

"So what if it's the 20th floor? Didn't you say you'd protect me?"

"The 20th floor is full of level 20 monsters. I'm only level 17 now, so I can't protect you!" Sinon pouted.

"It's alright, this time I'll protect you," Lu Xiao said calmly.

"You'll protect me? I don't believe you. What level are you?"

Level 14.

"Heh, you're only level 14 and you dare to talk big? Don't drag me down with you when you go to your death."

Shino resisted going to the 20th floor with Lu Xiao. In her opinion, it was unwise, even foolish, for the two of them to challenge the 20th floor.

"You really aren't going to the 20th floor? I'll protect you."

Shina shook her head: "I'm not going."

"Okay, then I'll go to the 20th floor by myself. Bye~"

Lu Xiao waved and stepped into the elevator, pressing the button for the 20th floor.

After a moment's hesitation, Lily, the scavenger, followed Lu Xiao inside.

Seeing the two gradually disappear from the elevator, Shino was so shocked that she couldn't speak.

"That guy is really going to the 20th floor!"

Shino thought Lu Xiao was joking, but she didn't expect him to actually go.

Sinon's heart was pounding, and she didn't know what to do.

He could imagine the terrible fate Lu Xiao would face on the 20th floor, being mercilessly killed by the monster.

The thought of that scene made Shino close her eyes.

Finally, she stamped her foot and said, "There's a limit to recklessness!"

When the elevator came up again, Shino stepped inside without hesitation and decisively pressed the button for the 20th floor.

"Don't die, you bastard!"