Arrangements for Silica...

On the 50th floor of Aincrad, inside an inn...

Silica held a cup uneasily, her hands constantly rubbing its surface. Her red eyes shifted between the inn's entrance and Wu Yan before her, her little face full of tension...

"Um, Brother Wu Yan..." Silica pressed her lips together, a trace of worry in her eyes. "I... I really won't have any problems, will I...?"

"Come on, relax..." Wu Yan calmly took a sip of his drink. Seeing Silica trembling with nervousness, he gently reassured her, "Don't worry. You can do it..."

"But..." Rather than relaxing, Silica seemed even more worried, lowering her head. "A player like me, joining the Assault Team and all..."

"Don't underestimate yourself..." Wu Yan stroked Pina, who had already been revived in Silica's arms, and smiled. "Pina is a very rare healing-type familiar. On the front lines, a familiar like this can save countless lives. I'm sure no one would refuse such support. If your level weren't so low, the guilds in the Assault Team would probably already be fighting over you."

"But my level is too low, isn't it...?" Silica said softly. "Wouldn't someone like me just hold everyone back...?"

"Levels are a minor matter. You can raise them whenever you want, and it's not like you'll be sent to the front lines right away. Even if you do go to the front lines, you'll be support. You won't hold anyone back..." Seeing Silica's complete lack of confidence, Wu Yan patted her little head. "Once your level goes up, Silica, you'll definitely be a huge help. And there'll be lots of companions by your side..."

She would not hold anyone back, she could be of great help, and most importantly, she would have companions. No matter how uneasy Silica felt, she could not help but