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Kato Megumi has already figured out her future development path. The stealthy archer style is not only the most suitable for her, but also the most suitable development direction for the entire team.
On one hand, Kato Megumi's talent in using melee weapons is not high, far inferior to the exceptionally talented Yuuki Asuna. On the other hand, both Asagiri and Yuuki Asuna are melee DPS classes. Although this is a death game and its various settings are similar to virtual reality games, it is ultimately not a real virtual reality game.
In virtual online games, melee DPS classes can move together without having to consider friendly fire or coordination in confined spaces, but reality is different.
If it weren't for a super-large target, Asuna Yuuki and Asagiri alone would have already filled up the space for close-range attacks. Adding another person to attack at close range might actually hinder Asuna and Asagiri, preventing them from unleashing their full potential.
"Then I'll stick with speed-type swordsmen, since this is the best path for me right now."
After Asuna Yuuki, Megumi Kato, and Kotoko Iwanaga had all decided on their future development paths, Asagiri picked up her phone and spoke calmly.
"Alright, it's time to decide which dungeon to enter next. We'll enter on Wednesday. After this dungeon is completed, the game will move on to the third phase."
"Hmm, let's look at the dungeon keywords first."
"it is good."
Asagiri clicked the eye icon app on her phone, and dark red text coalesced to form three keywords corresponding to the dungeon's theme.
Wasteland, snow-capped mountains, and...
Jushan Mental Hospital
58
Chapter 58: Another three-on-one situation.
"Jushan Mental Hospital?"
Upon seeing the line of dark red text appear on Asagiri's phone, Asuna Yuuki, sitting next to her, couldn't help but change her expression. The memory of the rookie dungeon she had experienced when she first entered the dungeon was awakened again at this moment.
Even after experiencing so many dungeons and becoming a high-level player, Asuna Yuuki still feels a pang of anxiety when she recalls those experiences.
"Giant Mountain Mental Hospital... I remember, wasn't that the first newbie instance you two experienced?"
Hearing Kato Megumi's question, Asagiri nodded and smiled nonchalantly.
"Yes, there is one of my good friends there."
"It's a bit strange."
Kotoko Iwanaga stroked her fair chin thoughtfully.
"According to the information gathered online, the Giant Mountain Mental Hospital is based on a horror game called Escape. The main source of danger is a large number of highly aggressive mental patients. However... those mental patients are just ordinary people after all. Logically speaking, they shouldn't be appearing in the second stage of the difficulty."
"Online information cannot be completely relied upon. After all, in the original horror game, there was no blood-faced caregiver who was nearly three meters tall, right?"
"Well, that's true."
Listening to the discussion between Asagiri, Kato Megumi, and Iwanaga Kotoko, Yuuki Asuna remained silent. Kato Megumi noticed her unusual behavior and asked her with concern.
Asuna, are you alright?
"Um……"
Asuna Yuuki looked up, but there was no smile on her face. She replied absentmindedly, then looked at Asagiri sitting next to her, her eyes showing determination.
"Leader, I'd like to select this instance, is that alright?"
"Oh?"
Asagiri smiled slightly, neither agreeing nor disagreeing directly, but instead asked a question.
"why?"
"because……"
Asuna Yuuki recalled the scene when she first entered the newbie dungeon, remembering how weak and helpless she felt at that time. Her slender, fair fingers gradually clenched into fists, and she gently bit her pink lower lip, speaking with a firm tone.
“I always felt that if you hadn’t been there, I would have been overwhelmed by fear and anxiety. Although I was able to clear the dungeon in the end, I would have just become an ordinary player who wouldn’t even dare to sign up for the dungeon, or even die in the first phase. I have always doubted myself… But this time, since I have encountered the Giant Mountain Mental Hospital dungeon again, I want to clear this dungeon. Only in this way can I completely eliminate my self-doubt.”
To Asuna Yuuki's surprise, both Kotoko Iwanaga and Megumi Kato nodded in agreement after she finished speaking.
"Okay, then I'll sign up for this dungeon."
Asagiri, as the leader, nodded slightly and smiled.
"Okay, it's decided, it'll be Jushan Mental Hospital."
"Huh? You...everyone..."
Asuna Yuuki paused for a moment, then hesitated.
"Don't we all need to discuss this further? I just decided to go to this instance because I wanted to..."
"There's nothing more to discuss."
Asagiri gently patted Yuuki Asuna's shoulder and said with a smile.
"The reasons you just gave are more than enough for us."
"Yes."
Kotoko Iwanaga looked at Asuna Yuuki and said with a smile.
"Aren't you touched? Now you know how important you are to us, right? Since you're so touched, make me some more bento boxes~"
Asuna Yuuki smiled helplessly and retorted.
"You really think of me as your personal chef, Miss Iwanaga?"
After saying this, Asuna Yuuki stood up from the sofa and looked serious and earnest.
"Thank you for your tolerance and understanding."
"In that case, I've decided to participate in the 'Giant Mountain Mental Hospital' instance."
"it is good."
After the discussion about the game ended and the registration was confirmed, Kato Megumi suddenly spoke up.
"By the way, since Kotoko and Asuna, you two are both free today, and it's still early, why don't we go to Ashikaga-sensei's dojo for a sparring session? Consider it a warm-up before entering the dungeon in three days."
"Oh? Okay, okay~"
Kotoko Iwanaga was eager to try, her face beaming with excitement.
"Hmph, you haven't seen my strength since the last dungeon settlement, have you? Through handling the monsters' requests these past two days, I've mastered the power of the Dark Particles. I'm sure you'll be amazed!"
Asuna Yuuki said thoughtfully.
"Warm-up... I haven't fought since clearing the dungeon last time. I do need to get used to the new weapons and equipment beforehand."
Asagiri looked at Kato Megumi, who had a sweet smile on her face, and said meaningfully.
"Hui, you really are cunning."
"Ok?"
Kato Megumi tilted her head and gave a gentle smile.
"I don't understand what you mean."
……
Half an hour later, inside the familiar dojo.
"Hey, Ashikaga-sensei, why are all the walls made of metal now?"
Upon hearing Asagiri's question, Ashikaga Miwa, dressed in a suit and wearing gold-rimmed glasses but not in her gi, looked helpless and sighed.
"Wasn't that because the wall was smashed last time? When I was getting people to repair it, I thought about it and realized that as your strength has increased, the wooden walls and floors are too fragile and can't withstand your damage at all, so I simply replaced them with hard, pure metal materials."
Upon hearing this, Kato Megumi politely apologized.
"It cost you money."
"fine."
Ashikaga Miwa waved her hand casually and said in a flat tone.
"It's not expensive, it's very cheap."
With Ashikaga Miwa's wealth, let alone building a sturdy metal dojo, even building dozens or hundreds of metal dojos would cost her nothing.
"only……"
Ashikaga Miwa looked at Iwanaga Kotoko and Yuuki Asuna, her eyes revealing a pity that puzzled the two women.
"You two better watch yourselves."
"Master Ashikaga, what are you saying?"
Asuna Yuuki stared at Asagiri, who stood in the center of the dojo, her beautiful eyes revealing a competitive spirit. A translucent, crystal-like rapier appeared in her hand, and she changed into her shimmering light armor, along with a deep red cloak, giving her a unique aura that was both beautiful and elegant, yet sharp and ruthless.
"Although Asagiri is very strong, the three of us working together cannot possibly lose to him."
Upon hearing Asuna Yuuki's words, Miwa Ashikaga shook her head helplessly, retreated to the edge of the dojo, took out the high-speed motion camera she had prepared beforehand, and said calmly.
"I hope so."
Ashikaga Miwa didn't want to preserve any video evidence; she simply knew the abilities and physical attributes of the four members of the squad. As the squad's special training instructor, she had to take responsibility for correcting certain mistakes made by the squad members in the details of the battle. However, with the naked eye alone, it was really difficult for her to see clearly the movements of Asagiri and Yuuki Asuna at full speed.
Left with no other option, she had to use a camera specifically designed for filming high-speed motion to slowly review the footage, delete the recordings, and then provide guidance.
"Leader, let's make a bet!"
Before we officially began, Kotoko Iwanaga said with a smile.
"If you win in a three-on-one situation, I'll reward you tonight and fulfill your lewd requests~"
Upon hearing this, Asagiri countered with a question.
"What if I lose?"
"Then..."
Before Iwanaga Kotoko could speak, Yuuki Asuna spoke first.
"He fulfills your lewd desires, right?"
"What!?"
Kotoko Iwanaga's deep purple eyes widened in shock as she spoke in disbelief.
"Do you have mind-reading abilities? How can you read my thoughts?"
"With your head stuffed full of yellow garbage, do you really need mind-reading abilities to see through me?"
Yuuki Asuna replied curtly, then shook her head helplessly, gripped the rapier in her hand, which gleamed, and stared intently at Asagiri standing there, before slowly speaking.
"Let's make this clear first, even if my opponent is Asagiri, I don't want to lose."
"Don't worry, I'm the same way."
Kotoko Iwanaga smiled slightly and said in a serious tone.
"After all... my biggest motivation is having sex with him!"
Listening to Kotoko Iwanaga's abstract words, Megumi Kato sighed softly and murmured.
"Is it too late for me to withdraw from this competition...?"
Kato Megumi had no idea whether this live-fire exercise would end well or poorly.
Compared to last time, their own team's strength has indeed improved. Asuna Yuuki and Kotoko Iwanaga are both high-level players, and their combat power is far stronger than Crazy Mita, not to mention Miwa Ashikaga, who is just an ordinary person.
However, this time, the restrictions on switching and using Personas are no longer in place for Asakura.
"Let's make this clear first, no using the Supreme Magic Bullet to scare people."
Hearing Kato Megumi's words, Asagiri nodded and smiled.
"No problem, I was just trying it out last time."
Immediately afterwards, Asagiri looked at the three women in front of her—Yuuki Asuna, Iwanaga Kotoko, and Kato Megumi—and teased them with a light laugh.
"Although I had imagined facing all three of you at the same time, this is not the situation I am in now."
"Are you... are you a pervert...?"
Asuna Yuuki blushed slightly as she recalled the past two days she and Asagiri had spent together at home. A blush crept onto her face as she gently bit her lip.
"here we go!"
The moment she finished speaking, Asuna Yuuki rushed towards Asagiri, who was standing there, and instantly closed to within a meter of her. Her speed was so fast that she left behind a red and white afterimage of her crimson cloak and shimmering light armor merging together.