It was precisely because of his social anxiety that, aside from the players in his own guild and a few essential big shots from the Strategy Group, Feng Chen barely knew any players at all.
"You have to believe me, Kirito. Look at my friends list and chat history. Do you see any players there besides people from the Strategy Group?"
Kirito already knew there was no need to look. He hadn't expected this guy, who holed up at home flirting with maids whenever he wasn't clearing quests or grinding levels, to have a very broad circle of connections.
"Not a single one?"
Obviously, Kirito still wanted to try one more time. Maybe Feng Chen would remember someone after all.
Unfortunately, even if Feng Chen knew anyone, he wouldn't recommend them to Kirito.
(I'm trying to set you up, so why aren't you happy?)
And don't even mention that he already had Sachi. Kirito had had plenty of matchmaking threads tied by the Old Man of the Moon. Feng Chen had merely intercepted one or two of them halfway through.
"If you really want someone to introduce you to people, you can go to Asuna. Her circle is much broader than mine. She's the person you really should find."
Feng Chen didn't believe Kirito was unaware of this. Asuna was the kind of player who possessed both beauty and strength. How could her circle of connections not be broad?
As for why he didn't ask her, it was probably because she was the Vice Guild Leader of the Blood Oath Knights.
There would always be some friction between the vice leaders of two major guilds. For example, Kirito and Asuna had disagreed over tactics before.
"She isn't narrow-minded. If you ask her for help, she'll still help you."
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