Chapter 720: More challengers? People sure like to dig their own graves... (1/2)

The next day...

He put on his black coat and he strapped Heaven Gazer to his back. With the Elucidator behind his waist, he came out of the house looking ready to kick some a.s.ses. The breeze that made his coat flap turned this scene into a rather fantastic one.

”Well, then...”

Wu Yan turned around to beam at Asuna and Yui.

”I will be back...”

Asuna couldn't hold herself back.

”Are you sure you don't need me to go with you?”

Wu Yan shook his head without hesitation.

”If you come with me, who's going to take care of Yui?...”

Asuna clenched her teeth. She felt frustrated as she couldn't put up a retort. Her eyes turned misty but she resisted strong enough that the tears didn't come rolling down on her cheeks.

She's worried, she's worried sick!

For Asuna, sitting at home while the love of her life joins a deadly battlefield, knowing she can do nothing but wait for him to come back safely is a sort of emotional torture.

Whenever she thinks about how Wu Yan might not return, there's a sickening feeling in her chest that made it hard to breathe, it's like her heart will stop functioning any moment. It felt very anguis.h.i.+ng.

Even if it meant certain death, she wanted to go with Wu Yan. At worst, they will die together. The days she spent blissfully with Wu Yan are an irreplaceable part of her daily life, she just can't imagine going a single day without Wu Yan.

Without Yui, Asuna would have followed Wu Yan despite his protest. However, she needs to stay with their daughter!

Asuna couldn't abandon Yui to her own device...

But...

Asuna's shoulder heaved, she had her eyes tightly shut lest her tears fall down. In the end, it did little to stop her tear ducts from doing their jobs.

A warm hug suddenly enveloped Asuna when she was on the verge of sobbing. A soft voice entered her ears.

”Don't worry...”

Wu Yan caressed Asuna's hair. He chortled.

”We just got married. I still want to spend more of my life with you, we still have a long way ahead of us. Plus, we have a daughter now. No way am I going to die when I still have two precious people like you two waiting for me...”

”Then...”

Wu Yan placed his forehead against Asuna's forehead.

”Before I obtain your permission, I, do solemnly swear not to die!”

Asuna linked her arms around Wu Yan's neck. She started sobbing as she tightened her hold on him, fearing that the moment she lets go would be the moment Wu Yan disappears.

”You better keep that promise...”

Wu Yan nodded and he opened his eyes.

”Yeah, I promise...”

Asuna said nothing. She remained in grave silence inside Wu Yan's embrace. After a while, she wiped her tears away as she backed away from him. She looked into Wu Yan's eyes.

”I will be right here, waiting for you...”

Wu Yan spotted a firm and warm smile.

As for whether or not he will survive, it wasn't even a question inside his mind. Death is a concept that's alien to him!

For one, he wasn't wearing the Nervegear when he came into this game. Even if he did use it, the Nervegear couldn't do s.h.i.+t against a True Ancestor who can regenerate even when disintegrated by absolute power.

This is just a compulsory mission for Wu Yan. The worst scenario would be that he fails this quest, not death. He also had absolute confidence in winning against the floor boss of the 75th floor, it's raid group-wiping potential be d.a.m.ned!

”Yui...”

Wu Yan patted Yui's head as he got down to eye-level with her.

”You need to listen to mama, may?...”

”Nn!”

Yui vigorously nodded her head. She gave Wu Yan a big hug.

”Papa, come home soon, okay?...”