AWB Chapter 458 Are you scared?
Chapter 458 Are you scared?
The intense fighting during the day had left him exhausted, and all he wanted to do now was relax.
The silence lasted for a long time.
Finally, Yamamoto Tatsuno couldn't hold back any longer.
"President Sato," he began, his voice gruff, "are we just going to sit here like this? We've been grinding all day and haven't even killed thirty monsters. At this rate, how many points will we have in 24 hours?"
Sato did not open his eyes.
"What's the rush?"
Yamamoto Tatsuno scratched his bald head: "I'm not in a hurry, I just... I just feel that with so many of us, the efficiency is too low. Look at that Lin Tian over there, I heard he can kill thousands by himself..."
He was interrupted by a cold gaze before he could finish speaking.
Sato opened his eyes.
Those eyes held no emotion, only a chilling killing intent.
Yamamoto Tatsuno subconsciously shrank his neck and lowered his voice.
"I...I just said it offhand..."
Chishima Rin scoffed, her tone sarcastic.
"If you're scared, just say so. Lin Tian, are you his dog?"
Yamamoto Tatsuno's face flushed red, and he stood up abruptly: "What did you say?!"
Chishima Rin also stood up, twirling the dagger in her hand; the blue-glowing blade was particularly dazzling in the firelight.
"I'm telling you, you're scared."
"you--!"
That's enough.
Sato's voice wasn't loud, but it was like a bucket of cold water being poured over him.
Yamamoto Tatsuno and Chishima Rin froze simultaneously, then sullenly sat back down in their original seats.
Kobayashi Hikaru adjusted his glasses and spoke at the opportune moment, breaking the awkward atmosphere.
"President, today's exploration has given me a general understanding of the situation in this area."
He unfolded the map and pointed to the markings on it.
"We are currently in this valley. Within a three-kilometer radius, there are three monster spawn points. To the east is the nest of Rock Armored Scorpions, with about fifteen of them, level 50 to 53. To the west is the territory of Sand Giant Lizards, with fewer in number, seven or eight, but at a higher level, level 55 to 58. To the south is a small group of Gale Harpies, about five or six, who fly fast and are quite troublesome."
He paused, then drew a circle on the map with his finger.
"We haven't dared to venture too far north yet. There's an even stronger aura there, and I suspect..."
He looked at Sato.
"There might be a boss."
The campfire flickered.
Yamamoto Tatsuno's eyes widened: "BOSS? What level?"
Kobayashi Hikaru shook his head: "Not sure. But at least level 60 or higher."
Chishima Rin put away her dagger, becoming unusually serious.
"A level 60 boss is beyond our capabilities."
Xiao Linguang nodded.
"Yes. At this stage, level 60 bosses are a disaster for us. Even SS-rank players can barely survive in front of them. Killing them is simply impossible."
He looked at Sato.
"Guild Master, while your [Shadow Dance - Dual Wielding] is powerful, it's unrealistic to expect it to directly confront a BOSS."
Sato remained silent for a few seconds.
"I know," he said. "I don't plan to go after the boss right now."
He raised his head and looked up at the night sky.
"What I'm wondering is, what is Lin Tian doing right now?"
Kobayashi Hikaru seemed to be deep in thought.
"You mean...?"
Sato withdrew his gaze and continued tapping his fingers on the scabbard.
"There are still 22 hours of overlap. What will he do during those 22 hours?"
Chishima Rin thought for a moment and said, "Grinding? Leveling up?"
Sato shook his head.
"wrong."
He looked at Kobayashi Hikaru.
"You've analyzed his strength. What's the biggest weakness of a mage capable of instantly killing thousands?"
Kobayashi Hikaru paused for a moment, then his eyes widened slightly.
"You mean... skill upgrade stones?"
Sato nodded.
"Yes. He's so strong, he must have a lot of skills. With so many skills, he needs skill upgrade stones to level them up."
He paused, then continued.
"Moreover, players of his level don't even bother with ordinary monsters. If he's going to farm, he'll farm the most efficient places."
Kobayashi Hikaru suddenly realized.
"So, he will go..."
Sato looked north.
"There. The place where the BOSS is."
The campfire flickered again, reflecting on everyone's faces, each with a different expression.
Yamamoto Tatsuno swallowed hard.
"He...he went to fight the boss all by himself?"
Sato did not speak.
But that silence itself is the answer.
Chishima Rin muttered, "A single person taking on a level 60 boss? Is that guy even human?"
Kobayashi Hikaru adjusted his glasses, his tone calm.
"According to intelligence, his performance in the first round of the preliminaries has exceeded the range of normal players. Therefore..."
He looked at Sato.
"President, your judgment is likely correct. Lin Tian is probably heading towards the BOSS right now."
Sato stood up, walked to the entrance of the valley, and looked north.
In the distance, the outline of a massive mountain range can be vaguely seen, its peak shrouded in clouds and mist.
"If he can solo the BOSS," he said slowly, "then we'll have to reconsider our previous plan."
Kobayashi Hikaru walked up to him.
"Are you worried that his abilities exceed expectations?"
Sato nodded.
"I originally thought he was just a mage with strong AOE but weak melee. But if he can solo a level 60 boss, it means his melee ability is not weak either, or he has enough survival skills."
He gripped the knife handle tightly.
"It's much harder than I imagined to kill someone like that at close range."
Kobayashi Hikaru was silent for a few seconds, then spoke.
"President, I have an idea."
Sato looked at him.
"explain."
Kobayashi Hikaru pushed up his glasses, the lenses reflecting the glow of the campfire.
"We don't necessarily have to do it ourselves."
Sato raised an eyebrow.
"What do you mean?"
Hikaru Kobayashi smiled gently, a smile that sent chills down one's spine.
"During the overlap period, there will be many people at the border. People from the east and the west will all gather there."
He paused, then continued.
"No matter how strong Lin Tian is, he's still just one person. In the end, countless people will want to kill him. Because killing him will not only give them double points, but also make them famous."
Sato was thoughtful.
"You mean, let others wear him down first?"
Xiao Linguang nodded.
"Right. We don't need to be the first to rush in. We'll wait. We'll wait for others to make the first move, wait for his skills to go on cooldown, and wait for him to show an opening."
He looked at Sato.
"Then, you strike again. A single, fatal blow."
Sato remained silent for a long time.
The campfire crackled, casting flickering light on his face.
Finally, he nodded.
"Can."
He turned and walked back to the campfire, sitting cross-legged again.
"For the next 22 hours, our task is to develop. Level up as much as possible, and wait for the overlapping period—"