Apocalyptic Crossover: Starting with a Guide to Winning Over Asuna

After hanging up the phone, Lu Xiao went to the cashier to pay the bill.

"I feel a little bad about making you pay."

"There's nothing to be embarrassed about. We're friends, and besides, I invited you. How could I let you pay?"

"Okay, thank you. I should head back now."

My favorability rating didn't increase at all. Does she like AA?

"Then I'll take you home."

"No need, my home is not far from here, it's about a ten-minute walk."

"Ten minutes is still a long way. Let me call you a taxi."

This time, Lu Xiao still chose to follow his intuition. How could he let Asuna walk back by herself? That would be so impolite.

Lu Xiao stood outside and quickly hailed a taxi.

"Then I'll head home now." Asuna turned and waved.

However, she didn't notice the steps in front of her and accidentally stepped into the air.

Seeing this, Lu Xiao rushed over and hugged Asuna in his arms.

He placed his left hand on Asuna's shoulder and his right hand on her back to prevent her from falling.

"Are you alright?" Lu Xiao asked with concern.

Asuna blushed slightly: "I'm fine, it was my fault, I didn't notice the steps, thank you."

"It was nothing, I'm just glad you're alright."

Hearing this, Asuna felt a warmth in her heart.

Your actions have warmed Asuna's heart. Asuna's affection level increases by 10, bringing her total affection level to 30.

[Unlock the new achievement "First Love" and receive 3 yuan. Keep up the good work!]

Once your affection level reaches 30, you can try inviting Asuna to dinner.

Great, another 30,000 yuan has arrived in my account.

"I'm leaving," Asuna said softly, not daring to look up at Lu Xiao.

Lu Xiao quickly released his hands: "Message me when you arrive."

"Um."

Asuna nodded and got into the taxi.

Seeing Asuna return, Lu Xiao breathed a sigh of relief. Luckily, he caught Asuna; otherwise, this meeting would have left an unpleasant memory.

Today's meeting is over. Let's see if we can get Asuna to come out tomorrow.

After Lu Xiao returned home, Asuna sent him a message within minutes.

"I'm home safely! *winks*"

"Okay, remember to lock your door at night if you live alone."

"Mmm," Asuna replied.

Lu Xiao spread his hands and lay down on the big bed.

It's only been two days since I met Asuna, and my affection level has already reached 30. Keep up the good work and strive for an even higher score.

At this moment, the system issued a notification.

[You can now activate Asuna's ability boost, which can grant up to 30% of Asuna's ability value.]

Lu Xiao opened the system panel, which displayed Asuna's 3D image.

Click on Asuna and select "Activate Ability".

A beam of light emerged from Lu Xiao's body.

[Congratulations! You have activated 30% of Asuna's abilities, boosting all attributes, gaining the passive skill "Sword Mastery," and the active skill "Meteor Thrust."]

Lu Xiao felt every cell in his body being strengthened; this was the power from Asuna.

At the same time, swordsmanship experience and the method of using Meteor Thrust flooded into my mind.

That 30% of his power is enough for him to face ordinary zombies.

Lu Xiao immediately opened a shopping website and spent a thousand yuan to buy an exquisite longsword for self-defense.

About twenty minutes later.

A drone appeared at the window.

"Hello sir, your package has arrived. Please open the window to sign for it."

Lu Xiao stared blankly at the drone outside the window for a moment, then opened the window and signed for the package.

"Your package has been delivered and signed for. Thank you for your support of this shopping website. We look forward to seeing you again!"

After the drone left, Lu Xiao opened the package.

A black longsword lay flat inside, its scabbard adorned with exquisite patterns.

Lu Xiao drew his sword, a familiar feeling lingering at his fingertips, as if he were born to wield this longsword.

He then began to wield his longsword, each move executed with skill and precision.

After he got tired of dancing, he took a shower, lay down on the bed, and started flipping through his phone.

If I were to ask Asuna out for dinner tomorrow, what would be a good choice?

"System, what type of food does Asuna like?"

Asuna is a culinary master in SAO, skilled in cooking and fond of delicate, warm, and homely foods. She especially loves homemade dishes such as sandwiches, cakes, and simple stews.

It seems that the restaurants don't sell the foods that Asuna likes.

Why not just invite Asuna to the cake shop to make cakes together? She's a culinary master in the SAO game, but she might need to learn more in real life. She should be interested in this.

After making up his mind, Lu Xiao fell asleep.

I slept very well and didn't dream about being chased by Kirito.

When Lu Xiao woke up in the morning, he stretched.

Several explosions were heard outside, and Lu Xiao looked out the window.

A giant ogre was wreaking havoc in the city when a bald man in a yellow bodysuit happened to pass by. He punched the ogre to death, then picked at his ear and strolled leisurely toward the supermarket.

Lu Xiao recognized him at a glance as Saitama from One-Punch Man. With him in the city, it should be quite safe for the time being.

He was used to this kind of thing; sometimes he would even see Ultraman fighting monsters in the suburbs.

That's why Lu Xiao is so eager to become stronger, otherwise he might get trampled to death by a monster one day.

After washing up, Lu Xiao planned to invite Asuna out for dinner.

As for the script, I already thought it out last night.

"Hello, I found a highly-rated dessert shop where the pastry chefs can teach us how to make desserts. If you have time, we can check it out."

Even after sending the text message, I was still anxiously waiting.

Everything requires trying. As long as the favorability rating isn't negative, Asuna won't block him, and there will still be plenty of opportunities.

The wait was a bit long this time, about ten minutes.

Asuna replied, "Sorry, I just made breakfast for Kirito at his place. We're going to team up to fight monsters today, so I can't come with you."

Upon seeing this news, Lu Xiao was not discouraged.

"Your business is definitely more important. See if you have time tomorrow. If you do, we can go together, or the day after tomorrow is also fine."

A few seconds later, Asuna sent a message.

"I should have time tomorrow. We usually rest the day after we team up to fight monsters, but I was wondering if it's okay if I bring Kirito along?"

Uh, Lu Xiao's finger stopped in mid-air.

After only a moment's hesitation, Lu Xiao edited a text message and sent it.

"Of course! It'll be more fun with more people, and maybe Kirito-kun will even enjoy making desserts."

"Great! I thought you'd disagree. Well then, it's settled, see you tomorrow."

"Okay, see you tomorrow."