"Finally, regarding the distribution of loot: money will be distributed automatically, experience points will go to the party that defeats the monster, and equipment belongs to whoever picks it up. No objections, right? One last thing: this time, we're here to defeat the BOSS. Defeating the BOSS will be a victory for all of us, and for every player! Please prepare all your supplies. We depart in one hour!"
Everyone walked along the road through the forest. Ahead stood a towering pillar, immensely thick, as though it pierced through heaven and earth. It was the labyrinth connecting each floor to the next. As long as they cleared this labyrinth, they could reach the next floor.
Chen Fan's party walked at the very back. Beside him were his two teammates, Kirito and Asuna. Although Chen Fan had said he was not a beta tester, he still gave off an unreliable impression. Their party also had the fewest members, with only three people. They were responsible for clearing out the minor monsters around the BOSS. The three of them seemed to have somewhat similar personalities, leisurely following along at the rear.
Seeing that his team had absolutely no sense of unity, Kirito approached Chen Fan and asked, "Chen Fan, why did you say that?" He was extremely curious about this. He himself was a beta tester, one of those who had left the town early in search of resources and equipment.
"It was nothing. I was just voicing what I genuinely thought. We're all victims here. None of us can even guarantee our own lives, so there's no reason for anyone to be responsible for anyone else. Besides, I'm not weak. I will clear this game," Chen Fan said with a smile.
Kirito's heart trembled slightly at Chen Fan's words. Asuna's