Zongman, Rebirth of the Heaven-Defying Kirito

Ah, this...

Now that I've been discovered, there's no need to continue this charade.

Just as the three were about to confront Kirito, and he was about to break off all pretense of civility, five or six more people squeezed out of the tunnel.

This made the already small space feel even narrower.

After entering, the group quickly walked to the entrance, carefully examined the area, and then turned to look at Mo Xiaosanren.

"Could this be the place?"

"Yes, this is it."

"Good, good, good. You'll be well rewarded for finding such a great place."

As soon as he finished speaking, the group paid and left, pushing open the door to enter.

The recipient of the payment was naturally Mo Xiaosanren, who had brought them here.

After this incident, everyone's attention shifted from Kirito to the group from before.

In response, Ilya asked in confusion, "Who were those people just now?"

"As you can see, they are just a bunch of gamblers."

Mo Xiaosanren turned to leave after speaking, but was stopped by Tongren.

"No, you don't gamble yourself, but instead call over a group of gamblers. What kind of logic is that?"

"It's nothing, just earning some extra money."

After saying this, the hermit turned and left, as if he had never been there before.

Bringing a large group of people here but not participating himself has left many people puzzled.

"Make some extra money? Bringing other players to the 'Boss' area is exactly what those information brokers do."

"Speaking of which, doesn't that guy have even the slightest interest in being the first to break through this level?"

Kenshin and Kuro were discussing something when Kirito sensed a business opportunity in their conversation.

Using undiscovered areas as bait can indeed attract a group of players and make a fortune from them.

But as he thought about it, Kirito shook his head.

"How can we forget the important matter? The opportunity to break through to the fifteenth level is right in front of us, how can we give up halfway... Besides, we're not short of a little money now."

At this point, he turned and pushed open that familiar door.

When the door was pushed open a crack, a noisy commotion could be heard coming from inside. But when the door was fully opened, the scene inside surprised everyone.

The hall, which was deserted yesterday, is now bustling with people.

The sounds of dice clattering in bamboo tubes, the whirring of playing card fans on the table, the cheerful hum of slot machines, and the cheers of numerous players mingled together.

Hundreds of players gathered in the lobby, creating a visually stunning scene.

I usually encounter this many people when fighting bosses or in hunting areas, but seeing these people in front of me... dressed in medieval armor and sitting in a modern gambling hall feels very incongruous.

"Were we like this yesterday too?"

"Probably...yes."

Just as the people behind him were expressing their amazement, Kirito shouted, "Oh no!"

"What happened?!"

Ilya, who had just been lectured by three people in turn, also perked up at this exclamation.

Kirito hurriedly made way for them, allowing them to see the situation more clearly.

"Don't you think anything when you see these?"

The three of them looked at it more carefully for a few more moments.

"It seems that apart from the fact that there are more people, there's nothing else wrong."

"Ah."

Kirito covered his face and asked everyone again, "Then let me ask you, what is the purpose of our coming here?"

Kenshin: "Shall we start betting?"

Black: "Vacation?"

Ilya: "Educated..."

The last person's words clearly carried a hint of resentment, but wasn't the one in the middle who said he was here for a vacation going a bit too far?

"So you still don't know what we're doing?"

Kirito was in despair: "Boss! Taking down the boss is our goal! Don't forget what the purpose of this game is: to break through the guardian boss of each floor and reach the top of the 100th floor!"

The mobilizing words resonated deeply with everyone.

At this moment, Ilya weakly spoke up: "Speaking of which, this game is truly groundbreaking in its realism, in every aspect..."

"I don't deny that, but what exactly are you trying to say, Ilya?"

"The game is too realistic... Also... Could some players be so engrossed in the details of the game that they completely ignore the boss?"

"A very insightful point of view."

After a moment's thought, Kirito replied, "But that's impossible. Not to mention that the BOSS drops powerful equipment and items, just the video of killing it can attract a lot of traffic, so every time the BOSS is discovered, it is accompanied by bloodshed."

"I see." Ilya nodded.

Accompanied by a clear sense of stupidity, it seems that they didn't understand at all.

But it doesn't matter, it won't affect the BOSS strategy at all.

"Enough with the chit-chat..."

The three musketeers, along with their accessory Ilya, stood in a row and took a step towards the casino entrance.

"Okay, let's go!"

Star Crusade be like

"Oh! I must also contribute to the guild!"

Illya excitedly ran forward, but just as she was about to push the door open, Kirito grabbed her by the back of the neck, bringing her down with him.

He casually pulled it behind him and said, "Kids shouldn't get involved in this kind of thing."

“I’m not a little kid anymore! When I help my older brother with chores at home, he says I’ve grown up!”

Kenshin smiled without saying a word, took the Illya that was handed to him, and lifted it behind him as well.

Ilya was even more indignant at the way he looked at children: "What are you going to say?!"

When it was Hei's turn, he still took it, carried it behind his back, and didn't even smile.

The three of them performed their movements in one smooth motion, achieving perfect unity of action without any prior rehearsal.

As Black released her right hand, Ilya, under the influence of gravity, landed on her bottom with a "thud".

Seeing the three of them still enter the casino, Ilya seemed to have suffered a great injustice, and tears welled up in her eyes.

"You must have planned this beforehand, you're all bullying me, waaaaah."

“But even so…” Ilya said, clenching her fist and standing up, her face resolute as she looked at the passage where the three had disappeared: “Even if everyone treats me like a child, then I will prove… that I am already an excellent adult!”

Wiping away her tears and straightening her clothes, she resolutely embarked on the route the three of them had taken.

If Kirito knew her thoughts, he would surely cry out in anguish, "This is all for your own good! Why don't you understand my good intentions?"

Meanwhile, on the other side, three people had just entered the casino.

Kirito was giving his final pep talk: "Remember our mission. Since we're facing the BOSS, let's be fully focused. Of course, I have complete faith in your abilities. Let's set a goal first: everyone get one gold chip, and then we'll gather together to challenge the BOSS!"

Then Kirito waved his hand and shouted, "Disperse!"

After saying that, the three of them went in different directions.