"…"
A rather silent atmosphere pervaded the air.
Rozen and Heathcliff faced each other. Although they didn't withdraw their weapons, they maintained their battle postures and didn't react at all.
"Gu …"
"Wu …"
Cai Die and Hua Die flew to the left and right of Rozen, looking at each other in dismay.
Yasna was also watching this scene. There was some hesitation on her face, as if she wanted to stop the two from continuing the duel.
This wasn't anything strange, was it?
Since they couldn't determine a victor because the time for the duel was up, it was normal for them to continue the duel.
Although the fact that Rozen was able to tie with Heathcliff was also surprising to Yasna. After all, Heathcliff's Holy Sword, Yasna had witnessed its power with her own eyes. There was a huge difference between Holy Sword and Holy Sword, which was why she didn't even know the conditions to learn it, and only one person could learn it. However, Rozen was able to tie with Heathcliff, who had such a unique skill, and he even seemed to win in the end. But if the duel continued, accidents would inevitably occur.
At that time, if anyone really died because of the duel, it would be terrible.
Just as Yasna was about to step forward and stop them, Rozen and Heathcliff finally spoke.
"To be honest, this is the first time I feel that SAO's system is lacking." So Rozen said with some dissatisfaction, "If only the time limit of the duel could be a little longer."
"… You're right." Heathcliff gave a rare bitter smile and nodded in agreement. "This is indeed an unexpected situation. We should really reflect this to the developers and ask them to improve."
It seemed that Rozen and Heathcliff were very dissatisfied with the outcome of this duel.
However, the two of them did not seem to have any intention of fighting again.
"No matter what, it can be considered as a harvest this time." Rozen sheathed the Nation Protector Sword and looked at Heathcliff. "I'm sure the Clearers would be happy to learn about the existence of Unique Skills and the existence of players like you, right?"
"Thank you for the compliment. My level isn't much. Guild Leader Rozen is the one who's amazing." Heathcliff also sheathed his crossguard sword and stared at Rozen, saying, "I originally thought that even with the help of two Tamed Monsters, no player could win against a unique skill. Now it seems that I thought too much. There are still many possibilities in this world. Knowing this is also a great gain for me."
The two of them exchanged their thoughts with these words.
As for what the two of them were thinking during this duel, only they themselves knew.
"Today is really a meaningful day." Heathcliff closed his eyes, showing a calm smile, and said to himself, "Originally, I was just interested in the Tamed Monsters cultivated by Guild Leader Rozen, and I wanted to see it with my own eyes. Now that Guild Leader Rozen has given me a big surprise, this trip is not in vain."
"That's great." Rozen said so, but on the surface, he didn't seem to care too much. "So, Leader Heathcliff, what are you going to do next?"
For this question, Heathcliff answered almost without hesitation.
"It's time to go back." Heathcliff said to Rozen as if he had achieved his goal: "The next time we meet will be during the Floor Boss Raid. At that time, please let me see the Magician's ability."
"That's more than I can ask for." Rozen said without hesitation: "With a new force like you joining us, the 26th Floor Boss shouldn't be too difficult."
"I hope so." Heathcliff nodded again with a mysterious expression.
Then, the leader of Knights of the Blood opened his eyes and looked at Saichou and Hanachou, who were flying beside Rozen, and Rozen, who was staring at him. The calm smile on his face became even more mysterious.
"I'm looking forward to your future."
Heathcliff only turned around after leaving those words that sounded like expectation and mystery.
"Leader."
Only then did Asuna step forward.
"Thank you for your hard work." The smile on Heathcliff's face disappeared and returned to his mechanical and rational self: "I'll be moving directly back to the headquarters. You can rest for a while to relieve your fatigue from fighting the Boss in the Training Area today."
After that, Heathcliff slowly walked toward the 24th Floor's teleportation gate.
"Have a safe journey, leader."
Yasna bowed slightly to Heathcliff and sent Heathcliff off.
Rozen was still staring at Heathcliff's back, and various thoughts emerged in his mind.
"Goo!"
"Woo!"
Saichou and Hanachou approached Rozen. One of them called out to Rozen, while the other lowered its head in frustration.
Seeing this, Rozen also broke away from his thoughts and looked at the dejected Flower Butterfly, he couldn't help but laugh, and at the same time, he reached out his hand and touched its head.
"Well, I don't blame you just now. It's because your level is too low. When you level up, your Skill Proficiency will also increase, and after some training, you'll be able to play around with enemies like Saichou. Don't worry too much, okay?"
Rozen's words finally made Hanachou cheer up a little, and it let out a sweet cry.
At this time, a somewhat complicated voice came from behind Rozen.
"I didn't expect you to be able to fight to a draw with leader. You weren't this strong on the 1st Floor."
Needless to say, Rozen knew who this voice came from.
So Rozen shrugged and said, "Didn't you also grow a lot?"
Facing this question, Yasna replied.
"Just to leave this world, make use of everything that can be used, and then fight. That's what you said, right?"
Saying so, Yasna looked at Rozen, as if she wanted to see some reaction from him.
Unfortunately …
"That's what I said, but you seem to have misunderstood."
Rozen didn't turn around to look at Yasna, but said in a calm voice.
"The so-called 'things that can be used' doesn't mean 'as long as you achieve your goal, everything can be used', but 'things that can be used within the permitted range', okay?"
Hearing this, Yasna couldn't help but be surprised.
What does this mean?
However, Rozen didn't explain.
"Well, you'll know in the future."
After saying this, Rozen left with Saichou and Hanachou.
Yasna could only watch as Rozen left.
After a while …
"… No matter what, I will fight to the end."
Saying so, Yasna also left.
A secret meeting had ended here.
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