Chapter 763: Competing is secondary to protecting (1/2)
”How about it? Yan-kun, do you have the confidence to solo the Floor Boss one more time?...”
A cold gust blew over everyone, chilling their already cold hearts. But, this didn't dowse the flames of anger and hatred for Kayaba Akihiko. Heathcliff's words stopped them from blowing their tops.
They held their breathes. Although they were already short of breath from all these revelations, they couldn't help but stay silent...
Asuna, Kirito, Souta, Klein, and Agil also had trouble keeping their breathes under control. They prayed to their respective G.o.ds so Wu Yan wouldn't say yes.
They know he's strong, ridiculously so. It is as Heathcliff placed it, he is the strongest player in this game. No one could take the first place away from him because he's in his own cla.s.s.
They were 100% confident that Wu Yan can come out victorious in a duel if it was just Heathcliff. But, with his stats boosted to a Final Boss', he's not just Heathcliff, he's a player with Floor Boss-level power.
Although Wu Yan achieved a nigh flawless victory in his duel with Heathcliff. Wu Yan admitted to them that he only came out on top because his STR stats outpaced Heathcliff. Even when Heathcliff blocked all his attack, his abnormal strength chipped away Heathcliff's HP.
If they had the same stats back then, not even Wu Yan is sure he can predict the outcome of the duel...
With his battle experience and techniques, he is sure he can stay unharmed. But, against Heathcliff's turtle-like stout defense, he is sure he can only get a tie.
With Final Boss stats, Heathcliff will outcla.s.s Wu Yan in terms of Strength.
Stats are just as important as battle experience and proficiency with sword techniques.
Can Wu Yan still win under such a condition?
They didn't know, what they do know, however, is that this is going to be dangerous!
”Yan!”
Asuna got so anxious she went against her prohibition to voice her dissent.
”Don't agree to this!”
”Yeah!”
Kirito eyed Heathcliff as he stepped forward.
”If he's the Final Boss, we should all take him on, no players should be allowed to confront him by himself!”
Heathcliff looked at Wu Yan with a calm look.
”Yes, according to the rules of the game. All the players here can fight me at the same time. As far as I am concerned, there are no monsters that issued duel challenges...”
Heathcliff chuckled.
”Although, I have a feeling you're not going to say no...”
Wu Yan pursed his lips.
”Yeah, what makes you think that?...”
”Because you're not a normal player, are you?”
Heathcliff continued.
”No, you're something different, you're a man of a different caliber!”
”You're someone who can act despite all the bloodshed, all the deaths, you're someone who is different from the other players.”
”That is why I am sure you wouldn't turn me down. A strong individual like you would never back down from a proper challenge!”
Heathcliff's words rang inside everyone's head. They weren't sure what they should say. The conversations is going out of their expectation.
Wu Yan's deep-red eyes had a brief flash of amus.e.m.e.nt. Then, he laughed in a self-derisive manner.
”Heathcliff, you give me too much credit...”
Heathcliff frowned but Wu Yan stopped him.
He looked at the ceiling and he spoke with a distant look.
”A hero is someone who does not fear standing up to adversity, resilience and growing stronger step by step, that all comes with the suit.”
”But, I am no hero!”
Wu Yan closed his eyes.
”I am just a guy with a bit of power. I don't have the qualities of a hero. My desire for power is only fueled by one goal!”
”To keep my loved ones safe...”