Apocalyptic Crossover: Starting with a Guide to Winning Over Asuna

After Asuna and Kirito left, Lu Xiao and Sinon went to the guild's storage room.

Shi then closed the door and locked it tightly.

Just as Lu Xiao was about to ask Shi Nai what he meant, he suddenly felt a blackout and a sharp pain in his abdomen almost made him faint.

At this moment, Shino's expression had completely changed, and she stared at Lu Xiao with a gloomy look.

The two were vastly different in combat strength, and Lu Xiao was no match for her at all.

Shino's foot was on Lu Xiao's abdomen. Although Lu Xiao could see what was under her skirt, he had no interest at all.

"What exactly do you mean? If it's because of peeping, I apologize."

"What do you mean?" Shino sneered. "Do you think it's just about peeping? Think about it carefully."

Think carefully about what else could be going on.

"I can't remember. Could it be that I accidentally bumped into you while crossing the street?"

Upon hearing this, Shi Nai exerted her strength again, and Lu Xiao felt excruciating abdominal pain.

"Do you think you're funny? I saw everything that happened between you and Asuna during our camping trip this afternoon, when the Shadow Devouring Flowers attacked!"

Lu Xiao felt a chill run down her spine; she had actually seen it all in a shadowy environment.

"I have no idea what you're talking about."

"Hmph~ Still trying to argue. Night is no different from day in front of my goggles. Although you and Asuna were ambushed and tied together by the Shadow Flower, your behavior was very abnormal. Asuna didn't call for Kirito's help immediately, and you were immersed in the excitement of being close to Asuna. Am I right!?"

"And then you two hugged each other again. Kirito was fighting monsters while you were doing something so shameful!"

The more Lu Xiao listened, the more uneasy he felt. It seemed that she had seen everything. No wonder she hadn't participated in the battle from beginning to end; she had been observing him all along.

Clearly, at this point, making excuses is pointless.

"What's done is done. Whether you believe it or not, all I can say is that it was all a coincidence."

"I don't think it's a coincidence. Asuna clearly has feelings for you; it's just that Kirito hasn't noticed yet. Tell me honestly, do you have feelings for Asuna?"

Lu Xiao pondered for a moment: "I do have feelings for Asuna, but only as friends."

Lu Xiao felt uneasy at this moment, as he couldn't figure out what this woman was trying to do.

At that moment, Shino leaned down, close to Lu Xiao's ear, and whispered like a devil: "Just friends? Don't you want to take things further with your beloved Asuna?"

Lu Xiao's body trembled, his brain racing. This woman seemed to want to make a deal with him.

"What exactly are you trying to say? Don't beat around the bush!"

Sinon's lips curled into a smile: "Let me be blunt, I like Kirito, but Kirito is deeply in love with Asuna. As long as they don't break up, I'll never have Kirito. So, I can help you pursue Asuna, and you have to help me pursue Kirito."

Lu Xiao now understood Shi Nai's thoughts.

She was not averse to her close contact with Asuna; on the contrary, she approved of it, and even looked forward to it and was excited about it.

If he and Asuna get together, she will have an opportunity to become Kirito's partner.

Is this still the Shino I know?

Lu Xiao looked at Shi Nai, whose cold exterior concealed a fearsome darkness.

"If you don't agree, I'll tell Asuna about you peeping at me while I'm bathing," Sinon warned.

Lu Xiao gave a wry smile: "Do I have any other choice? Fine, I accept your proposal. Now you can remove your foot from my body."

Shino removed her foot from Lu Xiao's abdomen, a satisfied smile appearing on her face: "From now on, we are teammates fighting side by side."

[You agreed to Sinon's deal. Sinon's affection for you has increased by 3 points, bringing your total affection to 5.]

Lu Xiao stood up and dusted himself off. At this moment, his combat strength was inferior to his opponent's, and he had no chance to fight back.

If he becomes powerful in the future, he will surely repay everything he experienced today to Shino.

Sinon pulled out her phone: "This is my contact information. I look forward to your performance."

After adding each other as friends, the two left the guild.

On his way home, Lu Xiao's mind was buzzing.

No matter how you look at it, this deal is advantageous to me. With Sinon's help, raising Asuna's affection level will be much smoother.

The two had different goals, but the result was mutually beneficial.

In short, things didn't turn out badly, which relieved Lu Xiao.

Back home, Lu Xiao took a shower.

Standing in front of the mirror, the muscle lines of my body are clearly visible.

Open the panel:

Lu Xiao

[Combat Level]: 5 (20/100)

[Strategy Level]: 1 (50/100)

[Character Affection Level]: Asuna 50, Kirito 1, Sinon 5.

[Power Boost]: Asuna 50%

[Exclusive Combat Skill]: Swift Step

[Exclusive Strategy Skills]: None available.

[Weapon]: Ordinary longsword

[Combat Strength]: 69

Lu Xiao was very curious about what his first exclusive strategy skill would be; he would only find out the answer after raising Asuna's affection level to 100.

He picked up his phone; there was a message from Asuna: "Are you home yet?"

Lu Xiao immediately replied: "I'm home safely."

A few minutes later, Asuna replied: "What do you think of Sinon? Has your relationship progressed any further?"

"She's... alright. I've already added her contact information, but I think taking things a step further might be difficult."

"Shino is a good girl. She's a bit cold to strangers, but she becomes very warm once you get to know her. If you want to pursue Shino, I can help you."

Uh, what's all this about? Asuna wants to help her pursue Sinon.

Everything's in chaos. Lu Xiao has absolutely no feelings for that scheming woman, Shino.

However, upon further reflection, there might be an opportunity here. Ostensibly, he could ask Asuna to help him pursue Sinon, but in reality, he could create space for himself and Asuna, which is something Sinon would be willing to see.

"Hmm, if you have the chance, could you help me pursue Sinon?"

"Hehe, don't worry, I'll ask her out another day, then you'll have your chance~"

"Thank you, Asuna."

"You're welcome, we're good friends."

I had just finished chatting with Asuna when Sinon sent me another message.

"You sly man, what are you doing?"

Lu Xiao's face darkened: "What do you mean by 'stealing feelings'? Don't talk nonsense."

"A 'cheating guy' is someone who likes to do sneaky things in front of couples, aren't you one of them?"

You may have some misunderstanding about me.

"Heh~ Let's not talk about that anymore. What are your plans for the future?"

"No plans for now, but Asuna just sent me a message..."

Lu Xiao told Sinon that Asuna planned to help him pursue Sinon.

Sinon replied, "You're pretty clever. This way, you can use the excuse of pursuing me to create space for you and Asuna. You really are a guy who steals feelings."

"What a vivid imagination."

"Heh~ If it weren't for getting Kirito, I wouldn't bother with you."

You'd better ignore me.

"My sniper rifle can accurately hit targets within two kilometers."

"I was wrong, Miss Shino is beautiful inside and out."

A true man is one who can bend and stretch.