Kayaba Akihiko Joins the Group
"But if it's for the dream in one's heart, even the most ordinary person might have the courage to pick up a butcher's knife," Ling Yuan said with a playful smile.
Heathcliff's laughter stopped.
The atmosphere suddenly became quiet.
"Who are you?"
"Want to keep acting? Maybe I'll believe you then." Ling Yuan raised an eyebrow.
Heathcliff said calmly, "Now that you know what I'm thinking, why did you even bother entering this world?"
He didn't believe the other person had only realized this after coming into this world.
"Hehe, you are the first being in countless worlds to bring down the Fourth Calamity," Ling Yuan laughed.
"The Fourth Calamity?"
"It's the players."
Kayaba Akihiko: "..."
Suddenly, he understood a little.
Regardless, he has dedicated most of his life to the gaming industry, and he is very clear about what players think.
For example, as one expert once said, "I won't miss any treasure chests in any corner."
"Then, who are you?"
"Me? Hmm, you can think of me as, a god?" Ling Yuan murmured.
"God? Heh, do you think I would believe in that?" Kayaba Akihiko chuckled self-deprecatingly.
"I think you'll believe it," Ling Yuan chuckled.
Amidst the former's puzzled gaze, Ling Yuan grasped at the void with one hand.
Tear!
The space was torn apart, revealing countless 0s and 1s.
"!"
Kayaba Akihiko's pupils contracted.
She looked at Ling Yuan in disbelief. "You, could you really be...?"
Flames enveloped Ling Yuan, transforming into Honkai Dress, with a God Ring of flames appearing behind him.
At the center of the forehead, the vertical pupils, symbolizing the demon god, appear.
He switched into charlatan mode. "I heard your wish, Kayaba Akihiko."
"!!!"
Kayaba Akihiko was shocked, staring blankly at the godlike figure, his soul trembling.
"Does it exist? Does it really exist? That fantastical world!"
Kayaba Akihiko seemed to be possessed, shouting excitedly.
"It certainly exists," Ling Yuan replied.
"Take me with you! I can give up everything I have now, as long as you are willing to take me to that world ahead!"
However, Ling Yuan shook his head.
Kayaba Akihiko's pupils contracted, then he calmed down. "Is there a request?"
"You no longer need to yearn for it, after all, you've already created it with your own hands..."
Ling Yuan opened his arms. "Look around at everything, this world that you created."
"The dream has already been realized."
Ask for leave
I'm sick...
Chapter 148 Kayaba Akihiko Joins the Group
Kayaba Akihiko fell silent.
In pursuit of his dream, he created the virtual SAO world, trapping ten thousand players within it.
He was living a dreamlike life.
Logically speaking, he has indeed achieved his dream, but it's not enough!
He didn't want to see what he had created; he wanted to witness the scenery of another world with his own eyes!
The scenery in one's heart is naturally beautiful, but some scenery can never be reached through imagination...
Kayaba Akihiko raised his head and calmly looked at Ling Yuan: "If that's the case, then why are you still appearing in front of me?"
"Well, I mainly want to give you a chance," Ling Yuan said after thinking for a moment.
"Chance?"
"An opportunity that allows you to connect with people from other worlds—you could think of it as a cheat code?"
Kayaba Akihiko was taken aback.
Communicating with people from other worlds? That certainly sounds like a fantasy.
"Asuna is the one I chose. In addition, I would like to arrange for two other people to come here for training."
"Experience?"
"If it's just something that simple, I'll agree without hesitation. In return, you need to answer one question for me."
"Sure, go ahead and ask."
"What I created is a virtual network world. Could you please explain the word '[trial]' a little bit?"
"The answer to this question is simple: 'I can synchronize the level and strength I gain in this world with the real world.' Are you satisfied with that?" Ling Yuan chuckled.
Kayaba Akihiko's pupils contracted slightly.
Although she had a general idea in mind, she couldn't help but ask, "Synchronization? Does that mean allowing the body to gain the power it possessed in SAO?"
"That's right."
Kayaba Akihiko was somewhat incredulous upon receiving a positive reply.
Someone capable of such a thing must be a god, right?!
"So, are you satisfied with this answer?"
Does this include me?
"Of course it includes," Ling Yuan said.
He said that his strength would be synchronized after joining the group chat, and he didn't lie to the other party.
"Then I agree," Kayaba Akihiko said directly.
Having abandoned everything, there is only one path left for him: to pursue his dreams.
"Welcome to join us." Ling Yuan chuckled and gave a gentle push in front of him.
In an instant, a window popped up in front of Kayaba Akihiko.
[Would you like to join the Super Dimensional Group Chat?]
Without hesitation, Kayaba Akihiko pressed "Yes".
And so, his consciousness was pulled into a pitch-black place.
Akame: "Huh? There's a new person here."
Katarina: "Welcome, welcome! Once you're in the group, we're all family!"
Maple: "Welcome. If you're a newbie and have any questions, you can click on the group avatar."
Kayaba Akihiko: "Thank you everyone."
Asuna: "!!! Kayaba Akihiko?!"
Asuna, who was searching for Ling Yuan's figure, stepped out of the crowd and entered the group chat after noticing the notification sound.
I never expected to run into the person I least wanted to see.
Kayaba Akihiko: "... It's Asuna. I didn't expect you to be in the group too."
He wasn't too surprised; Ling Yuan had mentioned before that Asuna was someone he was paying attention to.
Asuna: "? How do you know my name?!"
Kayaba Akihiko: "You cleared the game so well before, it's hard for me not to remember you, Ms. Yuuki Asuna."
Asuna: "..."
Katarina: "Huh? Has something happened that we don't know about?"
Lightning Dragon Slayer: "I'm guessing it was that guy Ling Yuan who did it."
As expected of a dragon, its sense of smell is excellent; it immediately recognized Ling Yuan.
Asuna: "..."
Eighth Princess: "Asuna- neechan is so easy to understand."
Kayaba Akihiko: "Is that so? Asuna, I take back what I said before, your strength still needs improvement."
Asuna: "You have absolutely no need to care about my strength!!!"
Ling Yuan: "Asuna, pat pat, good girl. Katarina, Akame, I've arranged worlds for you two that can enhance your strength. Go and try them out then."
Katarina: "The world? Then let's take Maple along."
For once, Ling Yuan fell silent.
Ling Yuan: "Um, girl, are you serious?"
Katarina: "Huh?"
Katarina was taken aback. What was she serious? Wasn't Maple just an ordinary person like her?
Ling Yuan: "I don't mean to discourage you... Your sister Maple's strength has already dominated the entire server. If she wanted it, the world would be within her grasp."
Katarina: "!!!"
Akame: "!!!"
Lightning Dragon Slayer: "Hey, hey, Ling Yuan, don't try to fool me."
First Prince: "Please forgive me for not being able to associate this with anything else."
Hongyan found it hard to believe that a girl who only knew how to act cute could possess the power to destroy the world.
Maple: "Huh? Going to other worlds to play? I want to come along too."
Just then, Maple appeared.
Katarina: "@Sister Maple, I was a little confused just now and sent the wrong message. I meant Sister Hongyu."
Maple: "???"
Maple: "Alright then, I'm going to go play games with Risa-chan."
After saying that, the profile picture went dark.
Lightning Dragon Slayer: "@Ling Yuan, look at this, he doesn't look like a strong person at all, he's clearly just a little scatterbrain!"
Ling Yuan: "From a generally rational perspective, I think you are right."
Lightning Dragon Slayer: "..."
Ling Yuan: "Great strength comes at a price. As you have seen, Maple has no awareness of this at all. She has always believed that her strength is average."
Ling Yuan: "Who among you would believe that a newbie who hasn't even left the starting village could actually bite a BOSS to death with just a set of basic equipment? And even swallow it whole? I'm asking you, has anyone ever done that!"
Kayaba Akihiko: "..."