But their anger was perfectly understandable. Asuna was one of the thirty Vice Guild Leaders of the Blood Pledge Knights, possessing both beauty and strength. The Blood Pledge Knights were also one of the top guilds in the game. It was one thing for an ordinary guild member to transfer, but for a Vice Guild Leader of the Blood Pledge Knights to do so—how was that any different from a slap in the face?
Besides, they were both part of the Strategy Group and would inevitably run into each other. If Asuna transferred guilds, it would have a considerable impact on the Blood Pledge Knights.
Heathcliff rested both hands on the table, supporting his chin with his thumbs as if deep in thought. The expression on his face had barely changed, not even when Asuna had said she wanted to leave the Blood Pledge Knights.
"So this must be Mr. Chen Fan." Rather than directly addressing Asuna's request to leave the guild, Heathcliff greeted Chen Fan first.
Chen Fan nodded. At last, Heathcliff's expression changed slightly. Looking at Chen Fan with a smile, he said, "I have heard much about you. You and Asuna defeated the Labyrinth BOSS on Floor 57 together. You also took part in defeating the Labyrinth BOSS on Floor 43, as well as the original raid on Floor 1. You were the first player to establish a guild—the Star Guild, the legendary guild that has always stood at the very top. Chen Fan, its guild leader, is an exceptionally formidable player. Or rather, the strongest player in the game."
"I would not dare call myself the strongest, but I can still protect my wife, Asuna." Without the slightest hesitation, Chen Fan reached out and wrapped an arm around Asuna's shoulders. A blissful smile appeared on Asuna's