Chapter 17 let's survive

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After speaking, Arthur's face suddenly showed a displeased smile. "Diavel actually played me, it makes me feel uncomfortable."

"Come on, don't be angry, buddy," Algo said, fearing that Arthur might burst out like before and curse at Diavel, which would ruin this expedition.

"Don't worry, if I really lose my temper, I won't come back," Arthur glanced at Diavel, who was boasting there, and said softly.

Hearing Arthur's words, Algo breathed a sigh of relief instantly.

Arthur didn't expect Diavel to be afraid that his involvement in the expedition command would cause trouble, even causing other expedition members to rebel. By giving up the command position to him, Diavel tacitly admitted his higher status, and although Arthur wasn't fond of such troubles, he also wanted to see what expression he would have if he did accept the position.

"Buddy, suddenly smiling like that, are you thinking of something unpleasant?" Algo was startled when she heard Arthur's strange laughter, even she was momentarily taken aback.

"It's nothing," Arthur shook his head.

"Let's continue listening then, let me see what insights this beta tester has," Arthur reclined lazily on the steps, holding his head in his hands.

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"The information in the strategy manual has been updated just now," Diavel took out the booklet previously provided by Aikeer and read from the updated information, "The boss of the first floor's boss room is called Lord Illfang, the Goblin Lord. He has four health bars. When his health is reduced to the last bar, he will switch attack modes, using a weapon similar to a pirate cutlass, but..." Diavel frowned as he read the last line.

"What did you write?" Arthur looked at the instigator next to him.

"I'm worried that the boss's attack pattern might change, or even that the boss's information has been completely tampered with," Algo's expression was now serious. Without seeing the boss with her own eyes, she couldn't be sure if the boss was exactly the same as during the beta testing period.

"Is that so? So that's what you were worried about," Arthur smiled, "So you're not sure if the boss's information has been modified, you're not confident."

"Right, sort of," Algo nodded.

"Putting yourself in danger isn't the behavior of a qualified information merchant," Arthur remarked.

"Well, aren't you here? Buddy, you'll definitely protect me, right, Mr. Hope Swordsman?" Algo's tone suddenly changed, sending shivers down Arthur's spine.

"Well, I'll do my best," Arthur dared not look at Algo, afraid that his goosebumps would resurface.

Hehe. Algo suddenly laughed.

"Hmm?" Arthur frowned suddenly.

"What's wrong?" Algo asked.

"There was someone staring at us just now," Arthur looked towards a cloaked figure not far away. When Arthur casually glanced in that direction, he noticed the person had been staring at them the whole time, only averting their gaze when Arthur looked at them.

"Hmm?" Algo blinked, "Well, buddy, with your current fame, there are definitely many curious people."

"No, it's different," Arthur shook his head.

Just as Arthur was puzzled, a request suddenly appeared before him.

"This expedition is in teams of two, so buddy, please teach me a lot when the time comes," Algo smiled.

"Oh, I see," Arthur nodded. After the two formed their team, they left together.

Seeing Arthur and Algo leave together, everyone looked at Algo, Arthur's teammate, with envy. In their eyes, becoming Arthur's teammate was undoubtedly the best choice, considering Arthur's real strength.

The time for the expedition was set an hour later. During this time, they could rest, relax, or leave behind something, be it a last message or something else. After all, tackling a boss was extremely dangerous, but if they didn't do it, taking the next step towards challenging Maohara Seikyo would be difficult.

Arthur naturally felt no pressure. Over a month ago, he had defeated a boss-level giant python. Now, with his mastery of swordsmanship at the level of a master swordsman, he could easily handle most situations even without using system sword techniques.

"So, are we the main attackers against the boss?" Arthur and Algo sat by the town's pond, eating and talking.

"Yes, but technically speaking, we should be

"Come on, buddy," Algo ate like a rodent, fast but adorable.

Arthur shrugged, stood up, and stretched lazily.

"I'm full!" Arthur shouted loudly, dispersing the somewhat solemn atmosphere around them.

Seeing everyone's gaze seemingly focused on him, Arthur scratched his face. Should he say some encouraging words to lift their spirits? After all, the atmosphere seemed a bit down.

"Everyone, let's survive. This time, we will become heroes remembered by others!" After thinking for a while, unable to deliver lengthy speeches, Arthur could only utter this sentence.

"Ah, survive!" Everyone was stunned for a moment, then nodded vigorously. At this moment, although the words were simple, they served as a powerful morale booster for everyone.

As the town's bell rang, it was time for the expedition to begin!

The bell signaling the official start of the expedition rang out, and Arthur and Algo walked together towards the gathering place.

Outside the boss room in the labyrinth area, everyone had donned their equipment and eagerly awaited the commands from Diavel, who was serving as the commander.

Arthur glanced around again, but still didn't spot Kirito. However, he noticed another player in a cloak, similar to Asuna's.

"Looks like I won't be seeing him for now," Arthur shrugged.

"What are you looking at, buddy?" Algo noticed Arthur scanning around and asked curiously.

"Nothing," Arthur shook his head.

"Is everyone here?" Diavel stood in front of the boss room's entrance, preparing for one last rallying cry.

"Yes, we're all here," everyone nodded in unison. It had to be admitted that after Arthur vouched for Diavel's competence as the expedition's commander, the players had gained much more confidence in him, partly due to his charisma.

"Then, before we begin the expedition, let me say once more: fight to survive, everyone!" Diavel's voice rang out.

"Alright!"

"Let's go!" With a final sweep of his gaze over everyone, Diavel nodded at Arthur before turning and opening the heavy-looking door with unexpected ease.

"Let's do this, everyone!" With the door open, Diavel charged into the boss room, shouting loudly.

The others followed his lead and rushed into the room.

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