Among the many guilds that had formed the Strategy Group, there was even an unwritten rule.
If a guild defeated the Floor Boss, that guild would gain priority development rights for the next floor and the right to establish its guild headquarters there.
Although this rule sounded rather unfair to ordinary players, while enjoying being carried, ordinary players naturally had to make certain appropriate sacrifices.
Moreover, such a rule could better stir the fighting spirit of Strategy Group players.
After all, without any benefits, who would rush to fight on the front lines?
One had to remember that SAO was a genuine Death Game now. One careless mistake, and people would truly die!
For a strong and well-known solo player like Seiya, the guilds that had tried to recruit him were far more numerous than just the Knights of the Blood.
The previously second-ranked Holy Dragon Union, as well as Klein's Fu Rin Ka Zan, had invited him multiple times, but he had turned them all down.
Of course, Seiya also understood clearly that if guilds like the Holy Dragon Union had recruited him merely to increase their combat strength, then Guild Leader Heathcliff of the Knights of the Blood repeatedly trying to recruit him had a rather intriguing purpose.
Others might not know it, but Seiya knew perfectly well that Guild Leader Heathcliff of the Knights of the Blood was actually Akihiko Kayaba.
Other guilds might worry about lacking combat power, but would Akihiko Kayaba, with his GM Account and cheats available at will, worry about insufficient combat power?
"Guild Leader Heathcliff also said that he really wants to see your Unique Skill and have a fair duel with you.
"If you win, he can agree to any condition you name. But if you lose, you must join our