Chen Fan left the Blood Pledge Knights' headquarters with Asuna. His expression remained unchanged, calm and composed, while Asuna frowned.
"What's wrong? You're frowning so hard. Do you think your husband can't beat that guy? You have far too little faith in your man. He's just a player—he won't be a match for me," Chen Fan said to Asuna with a smile.
Asuna shook her head. "No, of course I believe you can win. But Guild Leader Heathcliff isn't an ordinary person. He's recognized as the strongest player in the game, and his strength is unbelievably formidable. When clearing labyrinths, his HP has never fallen below half. Unlike you, who draw monsters with damage, Guild Leader Heathcliff withstands monster attacks head-on with his shield. Even powerful Labyrinth BOSSES can't shake him. And in his left hand is a massive shield that can defend almost his entire body. You only have a sword. You might be at a disadvantage against Guild Leader Heathcliff."
Chen Fan stroked Asuna's hair. "Don't worry. If that's all there is to him, then the Blood Pledge Knights' Guild Leader won't be my match. You're mine. No one can take you away from me." As he spoke, Chen Fan placed a hand on Asuna's cheek and kissed her lips. Although she had done it with Chen Fan countless times already, such actions still made her blush and her heart race. Of course, she was also a little addicted to the feeling. She knew she would never be able to leave Chen Fan for the rest of her life.
The next day, most players in Aincrad heard some major news: Heathcliff, the Blood Pledge Knights' Guild Leader and the strongest player in the game, would duel Chen Fan, the president of Star Guild. The duel would take