Published at 4th of February 2021 04:20:12 PM
Chapter 763: 763
Chapter 763: Competing is secondary to protecting
"How about it? Yan-kun, do you have the confidence to solo the Floor Boss one more time? . . . "
A cold gust blew over everyone, chilling their already cold hearts . But, this didn't dowse the flames of anger and hatred for Kayaba Akihiko . Heathcliff's words stopped them from blowing their tops .
They held their breathes . Although they were already short of breath from all these revelations, they couldn't help but stay silent . . .
Asuna, Kirito, Souta, Klein, and Agil also had trouble keeping their breathes under control . They prayed to their respective gods so Wu Yan wouldn't say yes .
They know he's strong, ridiculously so . It is as Heathcliff placed it, he is the strongest player in this game . No one could take the first place away from him because he's in his own class .
They were 100% confident that Wu Yan can come out victorious in a duel if it was just Heathcliff . But, with his stats boosted to a Final Boss', he's not just Heathcliff, he's a player with Floor Boss-level power .
Although Wu Yan achieved a nigh flawless victory in his duel with Heathcliff . Wu Yan admitted to them that he only came out on top because his STR stats outpaced Heathcliff . Even when Heathcliff blocked all his attack, his abnormal strength chipped away Heathcliff's HP .
If they had the same stats back then, not even Wu Yan is sure he can predict the outcome of the duel . . .
With his battle experience and techniques, he is sure he can stay unharmed . But, against Heathcliff's turtle-like stout defense, he is sure he can only get a tie .
With Final Boss stats, Heathcliff will outclass Wu Yan in terms of Strength .
Stats are just as important as battle experience and proficiency with sword techniques .
Can Wu Yan still win under such a condition?
They didn't know, what they do know, however, is that this is going to be dangerous!
"Yan!"
Asuna got so anxious she went against her prohibition to voice her dissent .
"Don't agree to this!"
"Yeah!"
Kirito eyed Heathcliff as he stepped forward .
"If he's the Final Boss, we should all take him on, no players should be allowed to confront him by himself!"
Heathcliff looked at Wu Yan with a calm look .
"Yes, according to the rules of the game . All the players here can fight me at the same time . As far as I am concerned, there are no monsters that issued duel challenges . . . "
Heathcliff chuckled .
"Although, I have a feeling you're not going to say no . . . "
Wu Yan pursed his lips .
"Yeah, what makes you think that? . . . "
"Because you're not a normal player, are you?"
Heathcliff continued .
"No, you're something different, you're a man of a different caliber!"
"You're someone who can act despite all the bloodshed, all the deaths, you're someone who is different from the other players . "
"That is why I am sure you wouldn't turn me down . A strong individual like you would never back down from a proper challenge!"
Heathcliff's words rang inside everyone's head . They weren't sure what they should say . The conversations is going out of their expectation .
Wu Yan's deep-red eyes had a brief flash of amusement . Then, he laughed in a self-derisive manner .
"Heathcliff, you give me too much credit . . . "
Heathcliff frowned but Wu Yan stopped him .
He looked at the ceiling and he spoke with a distant look .
"A hero is someone who does not fear standing up to adversity, resilience and growing stronger step by step, that all comes with the suit . "
"But, I am no hero!"
Wu Yan closed his eyes .
"I am just a guy with a bit of power . I don't have the qualities of a hero . My desire for power is only fueled by one goal!"
"To keep my loved ones safe . . . "
Wu Yan is just an average Otaku before he came into possession of the System . Upon his advent in Silvaria, he grew in power but he never pegged himself as a hero .
He wanted power because might makes right in this unfamiliar world . Then, the girls came into his life, literally, their life force got merged with his . . .
Without sufficient strength, his death would mean the death of girls who are intrinsically linked with him .
His life didn't belong to just him .
"Yan . . . "
Asuna clasped her hands together . She heard his heartfelt words and she got lost in her own feelings .
Asuna felt a strong urge to understand the real Wu Yan . She wanted to learn more about his past . She wanted to know what motivated the man who opened the door to her heart .
Kirito and the others were speechless . It is only now that they feel the weight upon the shoulders of the man who had strength they could never imagine .
Heathcliff laughed with a jovial attitude .
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"I see, so that's how you attained your current strength . I can see where you're coming from . The desire to protect the ones you love, huh? Indeed, that can make you very strong!"
"Then, Yan-kun . . . "
He looked at Asuna .
"With this, I am sure you won't turn me down, right?"
Wu Yan sighed .
"To protect Asuna, the better choice would be to gang up on you with the other clearers!"
"That's regrettable, I don't know how to come up with a logical answer . . . "
Heathcliff tilted his head .
"I am just going with my guts!"
"What an irresponsible answer coming from a researcher . . . "
Wu Yan chuckled .
He drew Heavengazer while Heathcliff took out the sword within his cross-shaped shield . The others recognized what they were going to do even without a referee to call it .
"Yan . . . "
Asuna's palm started sweating .
"Believe me, Asuna . . . "
Wu Yan took out Elucidator too .
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" I am definitely going to return you to the real world!"
Asuna looked at Wu Yan's firm back and she nodded with a resolute expression .
"I believe in you, Yan!"
"You . . . "
Kirito, Souta, Klein, and Agil gave up on talking him out of this duel . They yelled at him .
"Don't you dare lose!"
"Of course!"
Wu Yan defiantly raised his head .
"I haven't lost once, to players or bosses!"
Heathcliff lost his cool side . He laughed out loud as a heavy aura rained down on everyone .
Then, the figure in black and the figure in red disappeared from their respective spots!
Bang
The sound of intense collision reverberated in the throne room .
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