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Chapter 567 It’s broken, this time the real fans beat up the idol

In the narrow alley where only the brave can win, and even though the road was blocked by people, Kobayashi was not nervous or afraid.

After all, we are within the town circle, no matter who it is, it is impossible to launch a direct attack. In addition, it is only the fifth floor now, and the players with relatively low levels cannot ignore the guards in the town.

This is the difference between games and reality.

But being stared at all the time always made him feel uncomfortable. The cloaked man in front of him stared at him as if he was examining him, with obvious malice in his gaze, like a thorn that made him feel uncomfortable all over.

"Not talking, pretending to be an expert?"

Xiaolin raised an eyebrow.

Maybe this person wanted to use this method to increase the sense of oppression and make Xiaolin feel fear and other emotions. If the cloaked man really thought so, then Xiaolin could only say that he was overthinking. He was not afraid of Ainz the Bone King in front of him, so this kind of intimidation was just child's play.

"who are you?"

"I am Vassago."

"Wait a moment. Maybe it's because of different customs. Here we usually report our game names instead of our real names."

Kobayashi interrupted the self-introduction in a funny way and made a judgment in a very short time.

The voice is deep and hoarse.

The cloaked man is a burly man.

"——Excuse me, I've only just joined the game so I'm not used to it yet. Let me introduce myself. I'm PoH."

He introduced himself word by word, and seemed to be somewhat interested in Xiaolin's ability to resolve the oppressive feeling he had just created. And Xiaolin also confirmed one thing through his self-introduction and his evasive manner.

"I see, you are the troublemaker."

"..."

PoH was silent again.

Being insulted like this, Xiaolin thought that he would explode on the spot and say some murderous words. However, PoH did not do that. On the contrary, he laughed, and his laugh was so gloomy and sinister.

“Hehehe——You’re right. I’m the troublemaker who’s hindering the group.”

Seeing him admit it, Xiaolin scratched his head.

Generally speaking, PoH shouldn't admit it, or rather, he shouldn't have jumped out so early. Morut and the others are his brothers and sisters, and he can maximize his own interests by controlling them. When talking to Kirito, he said that the biggest advantage of inciting PK is hiding behind the scenes, but now PoH has given up his biggest advantage, and it really makes people wonder what he is thinking.

unless……

Exposing his identity would actually give him a greater advantage.

"—I will kill you."

PoH suddenly announced the murder.

Ordinary players might think it's a boring threat, but high-level players like Kirito will feel scared and panicked after sensing the murderous aura. Of course, other than that, people like Xiaolin are not afraid at all, but feel like laughing.

"...I see, it's a threat."

I seem to understand PoH's idea.

It’s simply because the strategy team passed the levels too quickly.

What is certain is that PoH's role in the game is to be a troublemaker who hinders the strategy group, and his goal is to incite the players in the game to create a situation of killing each other. However, the strategy group is breaking through the levels too quickly and it is likely that the game will be cleared before he can pull together enough groups.

So, PoH came up with a way to slow down the pace of the strategy.

Kill this top player who is the most outstanding and best at clearing levels in the strategy group, that is, kill Xiaolin.

PoH knew that the team was able to clear the level so quickly, largely thanks to Xiaolin. And if Xiaolin was killed, it would have a significant impact on the team, and panic would also slow down the team's speed in clearing floors.

But now he doesn't have the ability to kill Xiaolin, so he turns to intimidation. And this task may not be successful if it is given to others, so PoH, who has murderous intentions and a sense of oppression, chooses to do it himself.

clap clap-

Xiaolin clapped his hands.

This was meant to express appreciation, but PoH mistook it for contempt. However, he was not angry, and even disdained to defend himself, because only in this way, when he was about to kill the other party, could he see the expression of disbelief and despair on the other party's arrogant face. That expression was really great!
But seeing Xiaolin's meaningful smile, PoH felt a little uneasy for some reason and couldn't help asking:

"you do not believe?"

"No, I believe you would, but it's a shame you'll never be able to kill me."

That is the absolute confidence of a strong person in his own strength.

PoH has seen many times that many people who claim to be strong will still collapse and be filled with despair when facing death. But there are also a small number of people who cannot be killed successfully no matter how PoH makes plans. In his opinion, Xiaolin is the latter.

However, when dealing with such a strong man, since it is impossible to defeat him head-on, we have to use other methods.

"Then I will kill the people around you. There will always be a time when they are alone! Those people are definitely not as strong as you. If one person can't kill them, use two people. If two people can't kill them, use a group of people to besiege them! One by one, let them die in front of you!"

The malicious declaration of murder, coupled with his extremely arrogant appearance, successfully angered even a good-tempered person like Kobayashi.

However, Kobayashi did not shout back, or pretend to be calm but was actually panicking. Instead, he looked at PoH calmly and replied lightly.

"——I'll kill you."

“Uh…uh…cough…!”

It was just a light counterattack, and even seemed weak to outsiders, but PoH suddenly covered his chest, made an unclear sound, and his whole body was shaking like a sieve, looking unstable.

——Danger!

PoH only felt that the green cursor above his head turned bright red, and then a big word "Danger" gradually appeared.

murderous look!
Moreover, the murderous aura has already materialized, and it is strong enough to make one's heart stop!
Die, die, die!

PoH only felt his heart beating faster and his adrenaline surged!
It's the feeling of being on the verge of death.

He had felt this way when he was on the operating table!
The outcome would be death if you are not careful!

“Hahahaha…hahahaha…hahahahahahahahahahahaha————!”

For some reason, PoH suddenly started laughing nervously, and the sound became louder and louder.

"Hey, hey, hey! What kind of hero is this! Isn't this a complete devil! Great! This murderous aura makes my whole body tremble!"

PoH crossed his arms, stared at Xiaolin with burning eyes, and asked loudly: "You must have killed people in real life! How many people did you kill? Or dozens of people? No, hundreds of people?! Answer me!!!"

"Do you remember how much bread you ate?"

"Varied----!"

PoH was dumbfounded by the lighthearted answer. The truth that was revealed inadvertently was even more frightening, and even his soul trembled.

"I'll give you some advice."

Xiao Lin said, "Don't attack the people around me, or I will really kill you."

The voice was bland, not even threatening.

But the true meaning contained in it makes people understand that he is definitely not joking.

however--

PoH said, "I can't do it!"

“…I will really kill you.”

"Then just kill me! Anyway, I have no intention of leaving the game alive. Since this is a death game, isn't it natural to kill people... No, it might be better if I am killed by you! If that's the case, if that's the case...!"

Hearing him say this, Xiao Lin couldn't help but look up to him.

Although PoH always says that killing people in the death game is justified, his awareness is not fake, not all killers have to be prepared to be killed. Xiaolin has seen many people who can kill people without hesitation in words and actions, but when the situation is reversed, they become another person.

PoH has become radical.

"Just kill me now!"

"I don't want it."

Xiaolin decisively refused.

He didn't forget that the real purpose of PoH was to incite players to create opposition and kill each other. If Xiaolin really killed him, it would be exactly what they wanted. When the news of Xiaolin's murder spread, all players would be hostile to him. In fact, being hostile would be okay, but he was afraid that this would be an opportunity to make the remaining 8743 players of SAO distrust each other, causing a greater impact.

So, is there no other way?

of course not.

There are many ways to do this, such as escorting the opponent to prison until the end of the game, killing the opponent when his name turns red, etc.

Or just let Aqua brainwash him.

Wouldn’t it be better to become a mentally challenged Axis cultist than to become a twisted murderer?

Well, this method is not bad.

Kobayashi thought it was feasible and prepared to go back and discuss it with Aqua.

Look at PoH who is standing stiffly on the opposite side and unable to move.

"I don't have time to deal with you right now, so don't come here to make trouble for no reason."

Xiaolin waved his hands in disdain, indicating that PoH was an eyesore and asked him to leave. PoH seemed to have regained control of his body, and for some reason, he bowed respectfully to Xiaolin. Then, he kept his body bowed and backed away until he left the alley.

Oh no, I really think of myself as an idol.

Xiaolin sighed helplessly.

Thinking of PoH's malice towards him, should we say that it exists in every world, the classic fans wanting to beat up the idol? ...Although he would not let that happen.

Through the teleportation array, return to the initial town on the first floor of Aincrad.

Since there are still many people who have no hope of passing the level, in order to facilitate Aqua's missionary work, all members unanimously decided to establish the guild headquarters in the initial town.

The guild is still relatively small at the moment and can only accommodate less than twenty people.

However, the best thing about SAO is its strong creativity and adaptability. Aqua vowed to build a large Akusis Church in the initial town, and she even drew the construction drawings and construction drawings.

The ambition is so high that it makes people feel uneasy.

The Akusis Cult is a group of scary guys. If there is one on every floor... I guess Krillin and the others don't need to work hard, because the others who can't stand it will try their best to pass it.

Could it be that Aqua founded the Axis Cult just for this?
Is she really a genius?

----

Guild missions are actually very difficult and require a lot of resources. The church, as Aqua mentioned, cannot do it in a short period of time, so everyone shifted their focus to improving their levels.

Despite the large number of members, with their efforts, all members have reached level 16. You should know that Asuna and Kirito are only level 17 or 18 at the moment.

On a day when the boredom was escalating, Aqua received an email from Asuna, saying that there was something important she wanted to discuss, and she hoped that she and Kobayashi could meet at the marginal restaurant where the hidden Blue Meta was sold in limited quantities.

Xiaolin agreed without thinking too much.

When I arrived at the restaurant, I saw another familiar person here besides Kirito and Asuna.

"——Hello, boss."

"Hello, Argo."

It was the intelligence dealer with a mustache painted on her face, Miss Argo, who was known as the Rat.

"It's surprising and relieved to see the three of you gathered here."

"Hahaha, after all, I have a wide network of contacts."

Argo's laugh sounded somewhat smug.

As a successful intelligence dealer, connections are the most important factor in sourcing intelligence, so it is no problem to say that she has a wide network of connections.

Aqua ordered without hesitation and offered to treat them generously. Asuna talked quietly with the high priest whom she respected. Kobayashi put his hands on his chin and asked Kirito and Argo:
"So, the purpose of calling us here?"

"I'd like to ask you to help me conquer the boss."

"So fast this time?"

You can't just rush through the floors, the lord level and mechanism of each floor are different, so in addition to finding the boss room in the maze area, you must also try to improve your level and understand the mechanism. There is no clear time limit, but everyone still agrees to set it at ten days.

It has only been six days since we arrived at the fifth floor. Even if we find the lord's room in the maze area, we should not be in a hurry. After all, if we die, we will lose everything.

“There are other reasons.”

Kirito explained the reason.

It turned out that someone wanted to conquer the floor first in order to obtain one of the items dropped by the BOSS. That item was a very rare and powerful item.

——Guild flag.

The effect is that the player who equips this item, as long as he places it upright on the ground, will gain a support effect that will increase the attack power, defense power, and obstacle resistance of all guild members within a radius of about fifteen around him.

First, the player holding the flag can move, but the effect will disappear after picking it up. However, the effect will reappear if it is erected on the ground again, and the effect will remain as long as it is erected.

In addition, there is no upper limit on the number of people, and the effect will be effective for anyone who is a member of the guild.

"Hmm. In that case, it's not like there's no reason to want to strike first."

This item is undoubtedly very powerful. The strength of the guild that obtains it will suddenly widen the gap with other guilds. It may also be able to use this rare item to attract other powerful players and thus strengthen itself.

To take it to the extreme, it is not impossible for members of the strategy group to join a guild in order to pass the levels more easily.

At this time, Argo, who had taken a sip of coffee, suddenly said, "Actually, this matter has a lot to do with you, boss."

“…What does it have to do with me?”

"Because you are too dazzling, you are the center of attention and people are jealous of you, so this situation has happened."

"real or fake?"

Kobayashi didn't expect that he would cause such a change.

(End of this chapter)