That night.
Tolbana had a lively atmosphere that had never been seen before.
This was the time when players returned from the labyrinth area and returned to the town to relax.
And today, in order to prepare for tomorrow's Strategy Raid, a total of 60 players gathered in a high-class restaurant and had a hearty meal.
Although there was still a grudge between the beta testers and ordinary players, it was not as hostile as before. Both sides gathered in the same restaurant to boost their courage for tomorrow's battle.
Even Kirito, who insisted on going alone, and Argo, who didn't show up in the open, mingled with the rest of the beta testers.
Of course, Rozen was also among them, and he was toasted by the beta testers one by one.
"I'm really sorry, Rozen."
"I'm sorry."
"You were the one who took all the blame for us beta testers."
"I'm really sorry."
One by one, the beta testers apologized to Rozen, but in return, Rozen didn't take it seriously.
"If you really feel sorry for me, then work harder tomorrow."
Rozen only said this sentence, but the beta testers all laughed out loud.
It's not hard to imagine that in the past month, these beta testers' hearts must have been extremely tormented. Now that they finally relaxed, many of them shed tears.
"Those who didn't come will regret it, right?"
"All of them are so timid, they deserve to miss the moment when we, the beta testers, are cleared of our crimes."
"Don't say that, it's not easy for them."
"You're right."
The beta testers had such a conversation.
Rozen could understand what they were thinking.
As Argo said before, even among the beta testers, there are strong and weak ones. Some of them broke all the way to the 10th floor under Rozen's leadership, and some of them were still active in the 1st floor, which resulted in limited information and knowledge.
Therefore, among the beta testers, there were those who were ahead of everyone else from the very beginning, and thus became the top players. There were also those who were as conscientious as the rest of the beta testers, and finally integrated into the ordinary players, and no longer had any advantages.
Although the list of beta testers that Rozen gave to Argo consisted of the top players of the game, there might be players who didn't want to mix in with the rest of the players, or there might be some who didn't want to come.
No matter what, they had missed today's banquet, and they would definitely regret it in the future.
After today's events, the treatment of closed beta testers should be a little better.
At the very least, in this top player group, beta testers will no longer be treated like street rats, but can walk on the streets with their heads held high.
"The prerequisite is that we succeed in tomorrow's raid."
Hearing Argo's words, the beta testers including Kirito nodded in agreement.
However, the beta testers were much more relaxed than the average players.
The reason was simple.
"As long as Rozen is here, at least the first floor boss should be no problem, right?"
"Rainbow Butterfly is now level 13, in addition to paralysis, it also has a blind skill. That should be enough to deal with the first floor boss, right?"
"It's all up to you, little guy."
"It's all up to you."
The beta testers praised the Rainbow Butterfly one by one, and even gave it some precious nectar, juice, dew, and other items to feed it.
"Goo! Goo! "
The Rainbow Butterfly flew happily in the air, flapping its wings and dancing in the sprinkling of powder.
The beautiful scene won the applause and cheers of the beta testers, but at the same time, the ordinary players couldn't take their eyes off Rozen, and their eyes were filled with envy and jealousy.
Rozen ignored these gazes, and let the Rainbow Butterfly play with the beta testers. He leaned against the wall and looked at the scene in front of him.
"Tomorrow …?"
Thinking of tomorrow's raid, Rozen recalled the closed beta test period in his mind.
"I remember that the Floor Boss of the First Floor was …"
Rozen recalled these memories and began to organize various tactics and countermeasures in his mind.
Until …
"Can I stand next to you?"
Such a voice awakened Rozen who was immersed in his thoughts, so Rozen raised his head and looked to the side.
"It's you?"
After seeing who it was, Rozen was slightly surprised.
It was Diabel.
The man who was responsible for the task of commanding with Rozen and was also the initiator of this raid raised the cup in his hand and smiled at Rozen.
"Sorry, seeing you here alone, I couldn't help but want to talk to you."
With such a sentence as an opening remark, Diabel turned his head and looked at the beta testers who were cheering and clapping around the dancing Rainbow Butterfly, and his eyes began to shine.
"To be honest, I really admire you."
Diabel suddenly said.
Rozen didn't reply and chose to quietly listen to Diabel.
Because at this moment, Diabel's expression was no longer as cheerful and cheerful as it was during the day, but full of bitterness.
"I always thought that if it was me, I would definitely be able to lead the players and lead the top players of this town to conquer the first floor. I would tell the players hiding in the town that this game can be conquered. We still have hope, so please don't give up."
From this point of view, Diabel's wish was quite noble.
But …
"I never thought of leading the beta testers to eliminate the problems between the beta testers and ordinary players, but I never thought that the King Of Ya would punish the beta testers, but I didn't expect the result to be like this."
Diabel seemed to be talking to himself, but at the same time, he also seemed to be talking to Rozen.
"I'm not as good as you."
This short sentence, for some reason, was full of persuasion.
In this regard, Rozen was a little surprised.
"You don't have to belittle yourself, do you?" Rozen said with some doubt: "You do have the ability to lead others don't. This can be seen from the reaction of ordinary players and their willingness to follow you."
Before this, Rozen even praised Diabel for this.
So, Diabel didn't need to say such words, right?
However, Diabel's expression became even more bitter.
"I'm not as good as you."
Diabel just repeated it.
"No matter what, I'm not as good as you."
After that, Diabel didn't give Rozen any time to react, as if he had just recovered, he let the refreshing and cheerful expression appear on his face again.
"Tomorrow, I'll be in your care, Rozen -san."
After leaving such words, Diabel turned around and left.
Looking at Diabel's back, Rozen frowned and thought.
Then …
"Go find Argo."
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