-333- Team up with me instead

At this moment, the Wind Rooster Pavilion is indeed bustling.

Players wearing various equipment are gathered around a player, extending various invitations.

"Please join my party!"

"No! You should join my party!"

"Join my team, it's the right choice!"

"Please, join our team!"

"We are a famous player group on this floor!"

"If you join us, you'll definitely gain more!"

One by one, players are eagerly inviting the player.

Watching this scene, the player seems a bit hesitant.

She's an incredibly adorable player.

Her stature is very petite.

Her appearance seems somewhat youthful.

She has her chestnut hair tied into two small ponytails.

From her appearance, it seems she's not more than twelve or thirteen years old, quite young.

Such a player is being surrounded by players much older than her, making it surprising why so many players would enthusiastically invite such a young child.

However, as soon as people see what's on top of this girl's head, their surprise fades away.

"Chu!"

A pleasant and cute sound comes from her mouth.

Upon closer inspection, on the girl's head, there's a small dragon lying down.

It's a small flying dragon covered in soft, light blue hair, with two large tail feathers.

Officially known as the "Feathered Little Dragon."

This is a special monster that should rarely appear.

But now, such a small dragon is perched on the girl's head, telling everyone that she has tamed this dragon and it has become her familiar.

This girl is a Beast Tamer.

"Silica-chan!"

"Silica-chan!"

"Join us, Silica-chan!"

Players shout the girl's name one after another.

From the affectionate way they address her, it's clear that the players here really adore this cute girl.

Although Silica, the girl's name, looks very puzzled, you can see from her eyes that she's somewhat floating along with the situation.

But Silica quickly speaks up.

"Please... please calm down a little. I can't make a decision like this. Pina feels the same way, right?"

Silica's words are addressed to the players who are inviting her and also to her familiar, perched on her head.

"Chu!"

Her Featherwing Dragon, named Pina, responds with a cheerful cry. Their bond is evident in Pina's obedient demeanor, showcasing the deep affection between Silica and her familiar. It's clear their rapport and closeness are strong, making any thoughts of Pina running away or betraying her completely unlikely.

People watch this scene, even more enthusiastic.

As the famous "Magus" is a beast tamer, whose familiar is capable of frontline combat, even capable of fighting against floor bosses. However, players have come to understand that familiars' direct combat prowess isn't strong. Even Magus' familiar can only display extraordinary control rather than direct combat strength. Familiars are at most supportive, but the fact that the leader of the top guild and the clearing group is a Beast Tamer, makes Beast Tamers cherished among the knowledgeable players.

Add to that Silica's exceedingly cute appearance. Her familiar Pina also possesses abilities such as detecting approaching monsters and healing her owner's health to some extent, making Silica's hunting days much easier and her strength is unquestionable. In no time, Silica becomes a well-known figure with numerous admirers.

People also give Silica a nickname— "Dragon Master."

As a result, the teams and guilds that wanted Silica to join were almost unending.

In response, the thirteen-year-old Silica felt a bit dizzy with all the attention.

Among them, one team spoke up to Silica.

"Shouldn't you team up with us today?"

The one who said this was a well-structured team, with both vanguard and rearguard roles clearly defined.

The captain of this team was a sword and shield user, equipped with a shield and a one-handed sword. Behind them were four other teammates, and a seemingly bored spear user with wavy crimson hair was glancing at Silica, thoughts unknown.

As they looked at this team, the voices of the players around started to dwindle.

After all, having such a complete mid-level player group on the 35th floor was quite rare. Those who considered themselves inferior naturally lowered their voices.

Seeing this, apart from the female spear user with wavy hair, the other members of the team instinctively puffed out their chests, parted the crowd, and approached Silica.

"Please join our party. Our team has very clear roles. As a Beast Tamer, if you're willing to join, hunting will definitely be easier and the rewards will be greater."

The shield and sword user, as the team captain, was persuading her like this.

Seeing this, although Silica hesitated a bit.

Regardless, going solo wasn't an option.

In SAO, a death game like this, without teammates, you can't even switch. Except for those experienced closed beta players or frontline clearing group members, no one dares to venture into the outside world alone.

Silica was the same. Even though being hailed as a "Dragon Master" made her feel somewhat elevated, when it came to life and death, Silica wouldn't act recklessly. She had to find a party to join.

And seeing such a complete team in front of her, it was perfectly natural for Silica to feel tempted.

"Since... since you put it that way..."

Just as Silica was feeling moved and preparing to respond, a lazy voice suddenly echoed.

"How about teaming up with me instead?"

When this voice rang out, the people around were initially startled, but as soon as they saw who was speaking, they collectively froze.

Of course, the person speaking was Rozen.

They saw Rozen raising his hand at the back of the crowd, looking very serious but with a nonchalant voice.

"As you can see, I'm all alone and in great need of capable teammates to protect me. Otherwise, I dare not step out of the safe zone. So, how about joining my team?"

Words extremely unimpressive and unreasonable flowed from Rozen's mouth, leaving everyone in the vicinity speechless.

Let alone the other players, even Silica was dumbfounded.

Did this guy even know what he was saying?

All the players present were a mix of disdain and displeasure.

Especially the shield and sword user who was about to successfully secure Silica's agreement. He took a step forward, glowering at Rozen.

"Hey, I say, you..."

Just as the shield and sword user was about to speak up in criticism, their teammate beside them suddenly panicked.

"Wait... wait a minute! This person's guild...!?"

Hearing this player's anxious voice, many players in the area finally noticed a guild emblem in the upper left corner of Rozen's HP bar.

"Crimson Wing...!?"

"He... he's a member of the Crimson Wing...!?"

"Oh my god..."

All the people present started to buzz with excitement.