Zongman, Rebirth of the Heaven-Defying Kirito

The recruitment advertisement for the "Pest Control Project" was uploaded to the SAO forum as soon as it was posted, causing a huge stir like a stone thrown into a lake.

In just half an hour, the post received over 100,000 views, and the number of comments also increased rapidly.

After all, almost every player in SAO these days has been troubled by cockroaches.

The phrase "The plague of mantises has been long-standing" has become the sentiment of all players.

Initially, many players clicked on the video with a serious attitude, but after clicking on the video...

"This video looks a bit like a prank," was the reaction of most players.

But as they patiently watched it a second and third time, they gradually became drawn in by the rhythm of the video.

From a carefree food hunter to a terrified person surrounded by cockroaches, and finally to a serious and earnest person donning armor to call for recruits.

This stark contrast has an inexplicable, almost demonic quality.

The phrase "You could be next" in particular struck a nerve with countless players.

After watching the video, almost everyone subconsciously scrolls to the comments section, and immediately sees the pinned comment for the coconut latte:

The pest eradication operation officially begins today. Those interested in joining, please register tomorrow at the 12th floor 'Hero City' plaza!

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The comment section was instantly flooded with question marks:

[Are you serious, bro? I thought you were just making a video to vent!]

[I watched it three times and still thought it was a joke, but you're actually going to recruit soldiers?!]

As more players gathered to watch, questions and doubts arose:

[Are you kidding me? Shouldn't recruitment be led by large guilds like 'Legions'? How did a strange player suddenly appear?]

【Who are you?】

However, SAO is currently in dire straits due to the rampant Mantis Plague, and the players are already seething with anger.

Now that someone has stepped forward to lead the fight against cockroaches, even if the initiator is just an unknown player, it's enough to ignite their passion:

[Let's do it! I've been fed up with those cockroaches for ages. Instead of hiding every day, I might as well give them a good fight!]

[Brother, I support you! Go sign up for the army tomorrow!]

【Me too! 】

In an instant, a wave of recruitment swept through SAO.

Whether they were regular players or members of small guilds, everyone was discussing their trip to Hero City the next day.

The next day at 9:00 AM, SAO 12th floor, Hero City Plaza.

Just after dawn, hundreds of players had already gathered in the square.

They stood in twos and threes, some exchanging experiences of being harassed by cockroaches, and others speculating about the specific plans for this pest control operation.

But while discussing it, they would occasionally look around, searching for the 'raw coconut latte' in the video.

When Coconut Latte, dressed in the green leather armor seen in the video, nervously teleported to the center of the square.

The players immediately surrounded him, completely blocking his way.

"So you're the one recruiting soldiers?" A tall soldier spoke first. "The filter on your video is way too heavy. I'll just ask you one question: are you really going to organize us to exterminate the insects?"

"Yes, yes, do you have a specific plan?"

The players started asking questions all at once, and their voices grew louder and louder.

Looking at the huge crowd in front of her, Coconut Latte felt a sudden panic.

He usually just talks to other food hunters about where to find rare ingredients and where he's seen such a big event.

He never imagined that simply filming an ordinary recruitment video as instructed by Kirito would actually attract so many people to sign up.

The coconut latte opened its mouth, but didn't know how to answer.

Just then, he suddenly remembered what Kirito had told him yesterday, so he raised his voice and said, "Quiet down, everyone! Listen to me!"

Perhaps it was his firm tone that silenced the previously noisy square, and all eyes were on him.

Coconut Latte composed herself and continued, "I know everyone has been suffering from the mantis plague lately, and I'm no exception!"

These words resonated with many.

Seeing the players' slightly excited expressions, Coconut Latte knew that she had resonated with them.

He pressed his advantage, raising his right arm and shouting, "So, the reason I'm standing here today recruiting soldiers is to work with everyone to drive out those damned cockroaches, leaving not a single one alive!"

"Well said!" one player cheered first. "Drive the cockroaches out, leave not a single one alive!"

"Drive them out, leave none alive!"

This sentence, like a slogan, quickly spread throughout the square.

Hundreds of players raised their weapons and waved them in the air, their shouts deafening.

Looking at the exciting scene before him, the coconut latte felt both surprised and proud.

I never expected the expert's words to be so useful!

Shouts of "Drive them out, leave none alive!" echoed throughout the stadium, and the players' morale was high.

On a set of steps at the edge of the square, five figures were silently watching everything.

It was the legion's guild master, Tilberu, and his four attendants.

With his arms crossed, Tilberu looked at the coconut latte being surrounded by players in the center of the square, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes.

He then said, "Good morale. If we can bring this team under our command, we will be able to wipe out this mantis plague much faster."

His attendant immediately understood his meaning and asked softly, "President, do you intend to take his place?"

Tilberu slowly shook his head, his eyes sharp: "No, that player named Coconut Latte, although he is unknown in SAO, has become somewhat famous on the forums because of that recruitment video. If we propose a similar recruitment measure now, we will probably be criticized."

In short, this is bad for the Legion's reputation.

Another attendant quickly nodded in agreement: "As expected of the president, he has considered everything so thoroughly!"

“But we can’t just keep watching, can we?” the fourth attendant said anxiously.

A confident smile played on Tilberu's lips as he turned his gaze back to the center of the square: "No need to rush. We just need to approach them openly and honestly. Since we share the same goal, I'm sure they won't mind handing over command to someone more capable..."

With that, he straightened his armor and, accompanied by four attendants, walked toward the center of the square.

Along the way, the players quickly recognized Tilberu's identity.

Legion is the largest guild in SAO, and the originally crowded people instantly parted to make way for them.

Discussions then arose:

"My God, it's the Legion's guild leader! What's he doing here?"

"Are they here to participate in the conscription as well?"

"Idiot! Their legion already has thousands of men, why would they need to join in this mess?"