First level, central plaza
After Hayaba Kyokihiko announced the truth of the " Game of Death," most people were shocked by this shocking news. Perhaps it was their best choice to just stand there in a daze.
However, a small number of players who had foresight and had experienced the closed beta had quietly left. What they needed to do now was to get the reward for completing the mission and killing the wild monsters before everyone could react.
Unlike the past, the death of a game character was like the Sword of Damocles hanging high above everyone's head. If they did not want to lose their lives, then increasing their strength was the best way.
Of course, if the players chose to stay in the safe zone, it was also a life-saving measure. It was believed that in the early stages of the game, many players who had not changed their minds would hide in the town and not dare to go out.
Compared to facing those ferocious monsters with weapons in hand, lying on the bed in the hotel gave them a sense of security.
Osamu Uesugi had also noticed the departure of some players, but he did not care if they stayed or left because there was still a problem waiting for him to solve.
"Thank…thank you for your help.”
"You're welcome. Even without me, the system will protect your safety.”
The person who was saved trembled as he expressed his gratitude to Osamu Uesugi. Osamu Uesugi also waved his hand to indicate that it was a small matter. However, looking at Osamu Uesugi's thin body and young face, Osamu Uesugi wondered if the boy in front of him had even gone to high school.
In theory, there was no age limit for the buyers of SAO. Although it used a high-end technology like full stealth, Hayaba Akihiko did not specify the age of the user. It was probably to make the age base of this world more perfect. Therefore, other than 80% of the players who were young, 20% of the players were made up of the elderly and children.
He looked at the crowd around him and realized that more and more players were gathering. There was an atmosphere of joining in the fun.
Shuu Uesugi shook his head and ignored these trivial matters. He then asked the boy, who was standing still.
"Young man, what is your name?"
Even though he could see the game ID above his head, Osamu Uesugi still asked out of politeness and out of habit in the real world.
"Hey! My name is Jimmy, and I'm 13 years old this year. I'm currently studying in high school in Tokyo. Thank you very much for your help, Big Brother ~"
Unexpectedly, Jimmy introduced himself in a serious manner, following the rules of the real world. To show respect, he even bowed to Osamu Uesugi after he finished speaking.
"Alright, alright, Jimmy, don't be so nervous. Just call me Shangshan. Remember, this is SAO. Don't mention your identity in front of others in the future.”
He patted Jimmy's shoulder. The 1.83-meter tall Osamu Uesugi seemed a little different from the skinny Jimmy. However, Osamu Uesugi agreed a little excitedly. In his opinion, not only did the kind-hearted Osamu Uesugi help him chase away the bad guys, but he also carefully explained some of his ways of handling things, which made this 13-year-old little brother very touched.
Then, Osamu Uesugi turned his gaze to the player who had been sent flying by him. He was still sitting on the ground with a blank look on his face. His expression of not knowing what to do, coupled with his fierce face, was quite funny.
Shuu Uesugi slowly walked up to the player and squatted down to ask in a low voice.
"Does it hurt?"
"... Hmm?"
It was only at this moment that the man's originally unfocused eyes eased up. When he saw Osamu Uesugi, who had stopped him from hitting him, come to him and ask him a question, he did not react in time.
"I'm asking you, does your body hurt?”
"Ah! It doesn't…It doesn't hurt."
After a slight hesitation, the player answered Osamu Uesugi's question.
Although there was no pain when being attacked, and HP would not decrease, the knockback effect of the attack itself still existed. This made the opponent feel a little uncomfortable, but he did not dare to show it.
"Since your body doesn't feel pain, why would you rather punch the players next to you than pick up your sword and kill the monsters?”
"Don't say anything stupid. How can it be the same? Those monsters will kill us!”
As if remembering something terrifying, the player's mind became a little absent-minded, and his eyes turned red from the force.
Osamu Uesugi nodded slightly when he heard his words, but he could not help but sigh inwardly.
"So you don't dare to step out of the town.”
"I…"
Shuu Uesugi stood up and looked around at the people around him.
"You guys should be thinking the same thing, right? As long as I'm in the town, I won't die. I'll just wait for the people outside to come and save me.”
Under Osamu Uesugi's strong gaze, everyone just lowered their heads in silence and did nothing else.
"You think so too, and he thinks so too. If everyone thinks the same, then when can we go out?”
"Perhaps some people still have hope for the people outside, but according to my understanding of Hayaba, he wouldn't do something he wasn't confident in. Since he said that the game guide is the only condition to free us, then it must be true.”
"There are 10,000 people locked up in the game world, and more than 200 people have already lost their lives. It's impossible for the people outside to not take such a serious matter seriously. However, there has been no progress in the rescue work so far. This proves that from now on, we can only rely on ourselves to win a chance of survival.”
Osamu Uesugi's words shocked the players. His words were like rubbing salt on their wounds, completely exposing the fragile hearts of the players.
"You make it sound so easy. If we really fight the monsters, how can we defeat them when we are so weak?”
"That's right, that's right. If there's no way to revive, it's a very dangerous thing no matter how you think about it.”
After a moment of silence, someone finally could not help but refute Uesugi Shuu's words. However, Uesugi Shuu only smiled contemptuously at these slightly disheartening words.
"There's actually nothing to be afraid of. Let me tell you, my current level is already level 4. Moreover, when facing monsters, I can still easily kill them.”
"How is that possible? SAO has only been developed for a few hours. How can your level increase so quickly?”
"He can't be lying to us, right? Although he looks very strong.”
" It can't be wrong. To be able to reach Level 4 in such a short time, he must be..."
The surrounding players were shocked and surprised. They could not believe Uesugi Osamu's words, but there were also players who had different reactions. For example, Jimmy, when he heard Uesugi Osamu reveal his level, his face naturally revealed an expression of admiration.
Osamu Uesugi smiled calmly at the players 'speculations and said,"
"Perhaps some of you already know that I was one of the players in the closed beta. My name is Uesugi.”
At this moment, the players could no longer remain calm. Now everyone knew that those players who had the experience of the closed beta would have many advantages over ordinary players. Their chances of survival would also be greatly improved. They were real golden thighs.
Osamu Uesugi revealed a satisfied smile when he saw the passionate gazes of the surrounding players. To a large extent, he had gained the trust of these players. Of course, this was only part of his plan.
" I don't think I'm a good person, but as a victim of the SAO game, I can't ignore the fact that other people have died under the attack of monsters. Therefore, I can guarantee that if anyone wants to team up with me, I will share what I know.”
Was Osamu Uesugi a saint?
Strictly speaking, Osamu Uesugi was not even worthy of being called a good person. Under the years of family education of the Uesugi family, he had learned how to use his advantages to obtain the greatest profit.
Just like how he had saved Jimmy, his appearance had left a good impression on people. Fighting evil and saving the weak was the hero panel in people's minds.
After that, Osamu Uesugi told everyone that he was a closed beta player, which was a boost to their morale. Under the threat of death, no one could turn a blind eye to the help of a closed beta player unless they really wanted to die.
His handsome appearance, sharp language, strong mind, and meticulous thoughts were all powerful weapons of Osamu Uesugi.
Politicians? Black-bellied?
These words were not quite accurate. Osamu Uesugi was the kind of person who would do anything to achieve his goals. For his own benefit, he would even abandon everything around him, including his feelings and family. Of course, if he was not at the end of his rope, he would still do his best to protect the things he cherished.
Teaming up with a strong closed beta player was a very tempting condition. Many players were already tempted by Osamu Uesugi's words, but this was not enough. They needed to add more fire.
"Have you never thought about your family? They might be crying helplessly on your body right now, while you can only lie on the cold bed without any reaction. Think about your parents, your siblings, your friends, and your loved ones. Who would be the most worried about you right now? Who would be wailing in pain?”
After saying this, Osamu Uesugi walked out of the town without looking back. He had done everything he could and said everything he could. Now, it was up to the players 'reactions. His departure was also a form of psychological pressure that forced the players to make a choice.
"Wait a minute, Big Brother Shang Shan. I'll go with you.”
The crisp voice of a child reached everyone's ears. Even Osamu Uesugi did not expect that the first person to make a decision would be Jimmy.
Shuu Uesugi turned around and saw the determination in Seiji's eyes. A gratified smile appeared on his face as he reached out his right hand and patted Seiji's shoulder again.
"Good job, Jimmy. Don't worry. Since you've chosen to follow me, I'll definitely protect you.”
Looking up at the hesitant crowd, Osamu Uesugi pretended to leave with Jimmy.
"Wait, Sir Shang Shan, please allow me to join your team.”
A magnetic voice rang out from the crowd.
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