On January 10, 2000, the day when the guide started, the monsters in the area around the second floor maze area were undergoing a major purge.
As hundreds of players marched toward the boss room, it could be said that there were no monsters anywhere they went.
But in the end, there were only 8 teams, exactly 48 people, who entered and broke through the philosophical bull-headed men and arrived at the waiting area in front of the boss room.
On the one hand, this is because the system has set a team limit of forty-eight people, and on the other hand, because most players who lack strength or are not prepared to join the strategy choose to stay in the outer areas, fighting monsters while waiting for the final result.
But since there are 48 people, the success of the boss strategy is already very high.
After all, judging from the equipment and momentum of this group of people, they are definitely not novices. They should be elites or high-level members of each group.
…
"Everyone! My name is Diaberu. Thanks to everyone's attention during the Field Boss raid, I have the honor to be the commander of this (Raid). I am very grateful!"
Not far from the boss room, the serious-looking Mr. Knight walked in front of the crowd and first spoke modestly, then began to encourage him before the battle.
As for the (FieldBoss) he mentioned, it should exist on every floor, similar to the monsters in the middle boss. Only by defeating them can you continue to advance in the maze area.
Presumably he can be the commander of this strategy, and he must have contributed a lot to that battle.
According to what Yuuki learned from an intelligence agent, there are now two large groups on the first floor that can make major decisions that affect players.
The first one to appear was the group whose purpose was to save everyone from clearing the game, (Aincrad Liberation Team), collectively known as the (Army), which was the group of teams standing on the right who were already wearing uniform uniforms.
Then, in the form of regular guild management, they were the first to gather players to fight together, and were recognized by many players. The team was led by Diaberu, who called himself "Knight".
That is, the person in front of them who is giving a speech.
It is estimated that when they reach the third level, they will establish a guild immediately.
As for the remaining teams, they are probably the frontline players who formed a team to participate in the strategy strategy like Yuuki and others.
In order to recruit more talents and encourage more players to participate in the strategy, Diabell and the others decided not to designate all the members as their own after discussion, and at the same time personally went into battle to direct this strategy.
It would be even better if we could find a strong person who has conquered the first level in this guide.
"... Next, everyone should know me and my companions from the Liberation Team. Can you please briefly introduce yourselves? After all, we will soon become companions who are entrusted with our lives."
With a spring-breathing tone, I have to say that this person does have unique personal charm as a leader.
"Oh! My name is Klein! I should be the captain of this team!"
Taking the lead in raising his right arm, the imposing uncle-faced player cheerfully introduced himself and his team members.
This guy wearing a turban couldn't help but make Yuuki take a second look, because in his memory, he was a character with a name.
And it seems that he and his team members are already accustomed to this game, and they are worthy of being game fanatics.
"Okay, Mr. Klein! Where are you two over here?"
Diaber smiled in response, and walked toward the rest of the team one by one. Soon it was Yuuki and the others' turn who stood at the end.
"Forehead……"
Looking at the mysterious cloaked people in front of him with some distress, Diaberu touched the back of his head.
Could this group of people be here to cause trouble...
"Excuse me……"
After sorting out his words, Mr. Knight was about to persuade them to quit when the leading figure was the first to lift his cloak, and then the following people also revealed their true colors one by one.
"——!!"
"Female!?" "Hey, why are there children!?" "Female player?!" "Real or fake?!"
Surprises came and went, and everyone looked at Yuuki and the others who had taken off their hoods.
"Who are you--!"
There was a look of surprise in her eyes. Isn't this black-haired girl the one who dueled Kibaou before?!
"We haven't seen each other for a few days. Mr. Knight, we also want to participate in the boss strategy this time. Is that okay?"
"..."
Glancing at the female players behind Yuki, Diabell's eyes visibly hesitated.
There are only a few female players, and there are even fewer strong female players. To say that these six people are strong, Diabelu does not believe it, but Mr. Knight is also reluctant to give up Yuuki, a master.
In the previous battle, he was one of the few people who could see something unusual.
With that kind of strength, one person can easily defeat an ordinary team.
"……I see."
After struggling for a while, Diabelu nodded under the puzzled gazes of his companions.
"However, I hope you can understand that once the strategy starts, it is impossible for us to allocate manpower to protect your team members. I hope you can remember it."
He said this to Yuuki, and it also showed that he only agreed to it because he recognized Yuuki's strength. If an accident occurs, please solve it yourself.
Although Mr. Knight preferred that Yuuki's teammates could stay outside, seeing the black-haired girl's resolute attitude, he had no choice but to give up.
"Of course! You will understand when the strategy begins, we do not need your protection."
After grinning, Yuuki turned to her companions and made a 'V' sign.
After giving a noncommittal wry smile, Mr. Knight's expression became serious again.
"Everyone, I won't say anything unnecessary."
Pressing his chest, Diaberu said seriously.
"Stay alive! And beat this game!"
"oh!!!!!"
The momentum became high again.
Although there are six more girls in the team, since the commander has agreed, they are not in a position to refute this favor.
Moreover, most people have not experienced the first level boss, so they think that since this game has 100 levels, the first few levels will definitely not be too difficult.
In this case, maybe it would be good to show off in front of girls, right?
After exiting the boss room before starting the strategy, everyone fell into silence. It wasn't until a player in a certain team screamed that the depression was broken.
As for the reason, it was naturally because of the scene everyone saw when they opened the door.
I originally thought that they should be the first group to attack the boss, but I didn't expect that a small team had already attacked the boss before them.
What I saw when I pushed open the boss door was the mess on the ground, scattered weapons, and a player who was finally pushed up by the boss, a Taurus-shaped monster.
The desperate eyes, the heaviness of disappearing into pieces, and the monster's last bloody smile are all deeply imprinted in everyone's minds.
"Wait!"
"..."
Having failed to retain the first team to leave, Diaber lowered his hands in frustration.
Now that we have the first one, the next one will be the second one and the third one...
…
"It seems like your strategy is in trouble."
Shortly after the first team left first, and everyone felt that today's strategy had failed, a steady and thick male voice rang from the entrance to the waiting area.
(——!!!!)
"Although it's a little late, no, or should I say it's just right..."
Leading his team to the front of the crowd, the man smiled confidently.
(…)
(Heathcliff... No, are you ready to enter so early, Kayaba Akihiko!)
(besides……)
(Why is this guy on his team!)
Yuuki was not the only one who was surprised.
The handsome young man standing in this team of confident men is an acquaintance of several players present. (To be continued)