Asuna,first floor exploration

The next day, Noah waited for Asuna at the west gate of the starting town while observing the other players who were hurriedly entering and leaving the town. Some of them formed groups of four and some were just two, but none of them were seen alone because they knew that acting alone was very dangerous.

Soon after, the silhouette of a young woman from the Elf race appeared in the distance. The woman had long chestnut brown hair that glistened in the morning sunlight. She wore a red robe that covered her entire body except for her face. As she got closer, Noah could see the determination and seriousness in her eyes. He smiled and waved.

"Sorry to keep you waiting," Asuna said, her voice soft and full of regret for making Noah wait.

Noah was surprised. He didn't expect Asuna to show her appearance to him even though they had only met yesterday.

"No problem, let's go," Noah replied as he stepped forward without hesitation.

The two of them walked towards the meadow outside the starting town. The atmosphere around them was very beautiful, anyone would feel calm and peaceful if it weren't for the death game. When they arrived at the vast meadow, Noah stopped and turned to face Asuna.

"Okay, before we start, I want to know more about you. What weapon do you use?" Noah asked.

For starters, of course Noah would not teach Asuna how to develop magic, unlike weapon skills, to develop magic, one needs imagination of how the magic will work and also self-suggestion that he can do it so it is not suitable for someone like Asuna who has just entered the gaming world and has a serious personality under her mother's elite education.

Asuna smiled, her eyes sparkling. "I use a rapier. Because I plan to use speed and agility type attacks"

Noah nodded, understanding. He himself was a spear user, but he also had skills that were no less skilled in using swords. "Alright, let's start the training. First of all, we need to find a suitable enemy for you. Frenzy Boar is a good choice for beginners."

They began to explore the grasslands, looking for signs of Frenzy Boar. A few minutes later, they saw a large boar with blackish brown fur, panting as if looking for food.

"That's it," Noah said in a low voice. "Ready, Asuna?"

Asuna nodded, though there was a hint of nervousness on her face. "Yes, I'm ready."

Noah taught her how to approach an enemy carefully, explaining the importance of strategy and observation. "Remember, don't rush. Observe its movements and look for an opening to strike."

Asuna took a deep breath, trying to calm herself. She stepped forward, her rapier gleaming in the sunlight. As she approached the Frenzy Boar, the boar turned around, its eyes glaring at Asuna.

"Calm down, Asuna! Focus on your movements!" Noah shouted, encouraging her.

Asuna focused, remembering everything Noah had taught her. Quickly, she jumped to the side, dodging the boar's attack that was trying to attack her. Her movements were graceful and fast, just as she had intended. She swung her rapier, stabbing into the boar's side with surprising precision.

The attack was successful! The Frenzy Boar let out a loud growl before turning around and attacking again. Noah nodded and had to admit that Asuna had good fighting talent, no wonder she could become one of the strongest players in SAO.

"Good job, Asuna! Keep going, don't stop!"

Asuna felt her spirit burning as her nervousness and fear began to fade. She jumped again, this time with more confidence. She looked for another opening to attack, and soon found a moment when the Frenzy Boar was staggering after the previous attack. With all her might, she thrust her rapier towards the boar's heart.

The attack was right on target and resulted in a critical hit. The Frenzy Boar fell, letting out a final growl before dissipating into particles of light.

Asuna stood there, her breath ragged, but a happy smile adorned her face. "I did it, Vermilion-san!"

Noah clapped his hands, praising Asuna's achievement. "You did very well!"

After defeating the Frenzy Boar several times and the day was approaching evening, Noah decided to end today's training.

"Alright, Asuna, that's enough training for today" Noah said stopping Asuna who was about to face the Frenzy Boar.

"But I can still do it" Asuna frowned and said stubbornly. She really wanted to beat this game and get out of this world.

"Sigh....I know you really want to finish this game as soon as possible. But Asuna, it's not good to rush, it can result in fatal mistakes. Balance it with rest and try to enjoy this game, don't just focus on how to finish this game. Don't you think this world is also beautiful?, relax and you will find the beauty of this world "

Noah sighed and persuaded Asuna not to rush, he was afraid that Asuna would make a fatal mistake if she was too tense.

"I'll think about it" Asuna said seriously, although only she herself knew whether she would really do it.

.....

With the addition of Asuna, Noah's daily life also changed, he no longer acted alone, but would spend more time teaching Asuna, therefore even though several days had passed, his level was still at level 6 because he rarely did leveling up.

After defeating several Frenzy Boars and Asuna's level could no longer be increased, Noah increased Asuna's training level. "Now we will try fighting a slightly stronger monster. How about we look for Dire Wolf?"

Asuna nodded, her spirits rising again. They continued their journey, exploring deeper into the grasslands. During the journey, Noah explained various tactics and fighting techniques.

After a while, they found a group of Dire Wolves gathered together. Noah pointed towards them. "Look, we have to be careful. Wolves usually attack in groups, so we need to work together."

Although Noah could defeat them alone, since his goal was to train Asuna, it was impossible for him to do so. He would only help Asuna avoid being surrounded.

Asuna looked at him seriously. "What should we do?"

"First, we have to separate them. I'll draw the attention of one of them, while you prepare to attack the other. Remember, use your speed to your advantage," Noah explained.

Asuna nodded, understanding the plan. Noah stepped forward, as Noah approached them, one of the Dire Wolves ran towards him, Noah quickly dodged and launched a counterattack.

Meanwhile, Asuna took a position behind the other Dire Wolf. With agile movements, she jumped and attacked from behind, stabbing her rapier quickly. Although the Dire Wolf tried to turn around, Asuna's attack had already hit.

After a few fights, they managed to defeat the Dire Wolf group. The two of them stood in the middle of the battlefield, enjoying their victory.

"You did great, Asuna! Your skills have improved a lot," Noah praised.

Asuna smiled, feeling pride welling up inside her. "Thank you, Vermilion. I couldn't have done it without your help."

They took a moment to rest, sitting on the soft grass. A peaceful atmosphere surrounded them. Asuna stared at the clear blue sky, somehow her mind had relaxed a little since they were together. Because of the elite education taught by her mother, Asuna didn't have any friends, wherever she was she had to pay attention to etiquette and maintain etiquette so she couldn't express herself and felt pressured, that's why she entered SAO using her brother's NerveGear secretly.

After resting, they continued their training, focusing on attack and evasion techniques.

When it was getting dark, they decided to return to the starting town.

"Thank you for today, Vermilion," Asuna said as they stood at the crossroads in the starting town.

"You're welcome, see you later," Noah replied before leaving.

They waved goodbye to each other as they parted.

Time passed quickly, and the two of them became more comfortable with each other. Their relationship grew, and they began to share some inside jokes. At Noah's request, Asuna called Noah by his first name, further cementing their friendship.

....

After training in the grasslands of the other areas, they decided to continue their adventure into the labyrinth since only monsters in the labyrinth could raise their levels further.

That day, the two of them stood in front of the labyrinth's entrance. The 1st Floor Labyrinth was located at the northernmost end of the floor. It began in a large tower section that was 300 meters wide and 100 meters tall that was part of the underground space leading to the 2nd Floor. Asuna was wearing a lighter and more practical battle outfit, without the red cloak that usually covered her body, she felt more free to move.

They stepped into the dark and damp labyrinth. The sounds of dripping water, clashing weapons, players' screams, and the hisses of monsters could be heard in the distance. Noah immediately used magic to light the way ahead of them. The soft blue light radiated a protective aura, giving them a sense of security as they walked deeper.

After exploring several hallways, they finally came across a group of Kobolds that were gathering, preparing to attack. Noah immediately whispered to Asuna, "Remember the plan. We have to separate them."

Asuna nodded, and they prepared. Noah stepped forward, drawing the attention of one of the Kobolds with his magic attack. A fireball lit up in his hand and he aimed it at the approaching Kobold. The attack was accurate and caused the Kobold to stagger, giving Asuna the chance to strike.

Asuna took the moment to jump to the side and attack from behind. With her rapier gleaming, she stabbed the weapon with precision into the Kobold's back. The attack was successful, and the Kobold fell before it could turn around.

"Well done, Asuna!" Noah shouted as he distracted the other Kobolds.

Asuna felt adrenaline flowing through her. They continued to fight against the group of Kobolds that kept coming. Noah used his magic to put pressure on the enemy, while Asuna quickly attacked from various angles, utilizing her speed and agility.

After a few fights, they managed to defeat the group of Kobolds. The two of them stood in the middle of the battlefield, Asuna's breath ragged, but Asuna's face shone with pride.

"We did it!" Asuna exclaimed, a wide smile on her face.

"Yeah, you did it Asuna. Let's keep going!" Noah encouraged her. They continued their journey deeper into the labyrinth, defeating more Kobolds and taking the drop items from each monster they defeated.

As time went on, Noah began to realize that Asuna's skills were not only growing rapidly, but also becoming more and more amazing. She was able to predict enemy movements and attack with incredible precision.

In the middle of the labyrinth, they found a wider space. There was a group of stronger Kobolds, led by their larger and more intimidating leader.

Asuna looked at the leader Kobold with determination. "We can do this, Noah. I believe in you."

"Alright, we'll use the same strategy. I'll draw the leader's attention, and you attack from behind. Remember, stay focused!" Noah directed his magic at the Kobold leader, creating a burst of light that stunned the monster.

Asuna took her stance, waiting for the right moment. When the Kobold leader turned to attack Noah, Asuna jumped and attacked from behind quickly. The attack landed, and the Kobold leader staggered, giving Noah the chance to launch a more powerful magic attack.

The battle was fierce. They protected and supported each other. With good cooperation, they finally managed to defeat the Kobold leader and the rest of his group.

"We did it! We did it!" Asuna exclaimed, unable to hide her joy.

"Yes, we did well! Your skills are amazing, Asuna!" Noah replied, giving her sincere praise.

After a while of resting and recovering, they continued their exploration of the labyrinth. Asuna felt more comfortable fighting and began to feel that she was getting stronger, giving her more confidence to beat this death game.

When they returned to the surface after a few hours of fighting, they felt tired but satisfied. Their levels had increased rapidly, and they had managed to collect many valuable items.

"It was a very good day," Noah said with a smile.

"Yes, I feel stronger now. Thank you, Noah, for all your help," Asuna replied, her eyes sparkling with renewed vigor.

The two returned to the starting town, where they could rest and plan their next adventure. With each adventure, their relationship grew stronger.

Over time, Noah began to gain a reputation among other players as a great battle mage. His impressive fighting skills and magical abilities made many people wonder if he was a beta tester. Noah just smiled without caring about the rumors.

On the other hand, Asuna also began to gain recognition and became the strongest female player. They often met other players who wanted to join them, but Noah and Asuna preferred to keep fighting alone, enjoying every moment they spent together.

One night, after a day of adventuring, they sat on a bench in the early town park. The stars twinkled in the night sky, and a peaceful atmosphere enveloped them. "I'm glad I got to know you, Noah. You've changed the way I think about this game." Asuna said softly, looking up at the sky.

"Even without me, I'm sure you'll soon become a strong player, Asuna," Noah replied.