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"Assessment...?"
"Let's talk as we walk."
After saying this, Asagiri, who was about to leave, suddenly stopped, turned around, walked to the blood-faced caregiver, looked up at his face, and said in a smiling voice.
"I'm sorry, brother. I didn't know the situation before. I didn't know you were aware of the danger here, which is why you came to urge us to leave. I even said something hurtful to you. I'm so sorry."
Upon seeing this, Asuna Yuuki's lips parted slightly, her face showing surprise.
She never expected that the other party would suddenly apologize to the "caregiver".
"Well..."
What Asuna Yuuki didn't expect was that after hearing Asagiri's apology, the blood-faced caregiver actually nodded, squeezing out a low voice from his throat, as if to express that he accepted his apology.
"Deng Deng~"
The sudden, slight vibration of a cell phone broke the silence in the corridor.
Asagiri took out her phone, opened the app with the eye icon, and saw a line of text displayed inside.
[Hoddle Franklin, a caregiver at the sanatorium, has slightly increased his favorability towards you.]
"Oh, there's a favorability rating? That's interesting."
After confirming the prompt in the app, Asagiri put away her phone, waved to the blood-faced caregiver... no, to Hoddle Franklin, and said in a light tone.
"Alright, we're off now. See you next time, Old Huo."
"Old Huo..."
Hearing Asagiri address the tall, blood-faced monster with the intimate address of a longtime friend before parting, and hearing the other man say that they would meet again if there was a chance, Yuuki Asuna felt a mix of emotions.
If possible... she doesn't want to come again.
Asagiri and Yuuki Asuna had the opposite idea. He was certain that he would definitely come back to this mental hospital, or rather, mental patient detention center, whose name he did not yet know, in the future.
Otherwise, what's the point of the app notifying you that caregiver Hoddle Franklin's favorability has slightly increased?
As she left, Asuna Yuuki kept observing her surroundings.
She noticed that the corridor, like a normal inpatient building, had many wards, and the structure of each ward was the same as the ward she and Asagiri had stayed in before, with only a single bed, unlike the double or triple rooms that are common in normal hospitals.
Based on this detail, Asuna Yuuki became even more convinced that this was indeed a mental hospital, and that it housed people with severe violent tendencies, possibly even those who had committed serious crimes but were unable to be executed due to their mental illness.
However, the hospital's facilities seemed quite old, with rusty railings, moss-covered yellow walls, stains on the floor, and elevators with metal sliding doors—the kind she had only seen in TV dramas.
Although there was an elevator, and it seemed to be working properly, Asuna Yuuki and Asagiri both chose to take the stairs.
Who knows how good the elevators are here? We've finally solved the puzzle and are only one step away from clearing the level. If we get trapped because of an elevator malfunction, it would be such a waste of our lives.
After passing through the dark stairwell and descending to the lobby on the first floor, Asuna Yuuki glanced outside and found the sky to be very gloomy. She could only vaguely make out that there seemed to be a courtyard outside.
Only then did she look at Asagiri, who was holding a chainsaw and a drill, and slowly speak.
"So, Mr. Fang Shiyangming, if I'm not mistaken, you know me, right?"
Chaowu made no attempt to conceal his true intentions and spoke frankly.
"I wouldn't say I know you, but I do know your name and what you look like."
"So that's how it is..."
When Asagiri left the ward earlier, she said that Asuna Yuuki did not make up a fake name, but gave her real name.
This reveals a piece of information.
If he didn't know Yuuki Asuna's real name and appearance, how would he know that the name she gave was real?
"who are you?"
Seeing that Asuna Yuuki looked somewhat wary, Asagiri replied with a light laugh.
"Although I know what you look like and your name, this is indeed the first time we've met. The reason I know is quite simple."
"Because I am a freshman at the private Shujiwon Academy high school this year, just like you."
006 S+ Completion Reward
"The same to you?"
Yuuki Asuna was quite surprised to hear this. She never expected that this mysterious boy, who was carrying a chainsaw and a drill, dressed up like this, and who had not even revealed his true face yet, was actually just a freshman about to enter high school, just like her.
And...the other party is also from the private Shuchiin Academy?
Shuchiin Academy, a private school, has extremely strict admission standards and is undoubtedly the top school in Sakura Province. More than 90% of the students who can enter the school come from extremely prominent families, and the remaining small number are exceptionally talented geniuses.
Asuna Yuuki's father is the CEO of a large electronics manufacturer, and her mother is a university professor. In addition, she received an elite education from an early age and had excellent grades, which earned her the qualification to enter the private Shuchiin Academy high school.
"So that's it..."
As Yuuki Asuna thought this, she walked out of the hall with Asagiri.
Once outside, she finally got a clear view of the so-called "sanatorium".
This place is completely different from a normal hospital. Several buildings, about four or five stories high, surround the area, with an abandoned courtyard in the very center. At the exit, there are no railings or security booths, only two unlocked iron gates that make a strange, creaking sound as the wind blows.
The moment the two pushed open the iron gate and stepped out of the courtyard, their cell phones beeped with notification sounds.
Asuna Yuuki took out her phone, tapped the app with the eye icon, and several lines of bright red text immediately appeared on the screen.
[Congratulations to "player" Yuuki Asuna for clearing the newbie dungeon and obtaining official player status]
[Customs Clearance Rating: A+]
[Rewards: Basic class "Swordsman" unlocked, skill "Blessing of the Wind" acquired, equipped with "Common Quality Sword"]
Swordsman: A combat class specializing in swordsmanship.
[Passive Skill: Increases proficiency when using sword-type weapons in combat; there is a chance to awaken a unique swordsmanship skill for the player during combat.]
【Blessing of the Wind: A blessing-type magic that consumes a small amount of mental energy to make the body lighter and more agile】
[Common Quality Sword: Choose any sword type to obtain the corresponding common quality weapon]
Upon seeing the last line, Asuna Yuuki subconsciously conjured up the image of a Western-style sword in her mind, and the next second, she felt a slight weight in her right hand.
"This is......"
Looking at the rapier in her hand, which was exactly the same as she had imagined, Yuuki Asuna was very shocked.
Although she had confirmed that the "game" was real, the ability to conjure things out of thin air was too amazing. It didn't conform to the law of conservation of energy, did it?
Asagi, who was standing not far away, also saw similar text appear on her phone screen.
[Congratulations to "player" Utsunomiya Asagiri for clearing the newbie dungeon and obtaining official player status]
[Pass Rating: S+]
[Rewards: Special profession "Diplomat" unlocked, exclusive talent "Personality" unlocked, item "Teddy Bear Doll that Recites Dirty Jokes" obtained]
[Diplomat: A Special Support Class]
[Passive Skill: Enhances the effectiveness of all diplomatic dialogue types, including threats, deception, appeasement, persuasion, and more, when interacting with any type of target in a dungeon. (Note: This skill does not work on "players," and the target must possess basic autonomy and critical thinking skills.)]
[A teddy bear doll that recites dirty jokes: An inanimate replica of a teddy bear doll from another world. The activation time and volume can be preset. Once activated, it will continuously recite various dirty jokes (Note: the highest volume may even cause a slight pain in your eardrums)].
【Persona: A projection of your mind formed by your inner self and beliefs (it can also be used in the real world)】
[The Persona is completely connected to you, requiring no special command. Summoning it does not consume mental or physical energy. However, when the Persona engages in combat, it will consume a certain amount of mental and physical energy (the Persona cannot be completely destroyed by any type of attack, but each time it is destroyed, it will consume a large amount of your physical and mental energy)].
[Equipping different Personas will grant corresponding enhancement effects even without summoning them.]
[Current Persona slots: three]
[Current Personas: ??? (Unlocked upon initial summoning), None, None]
Have you received a notification that you've cleared the game?
Hearing Asuna Yuuki's question, Asagiri nodded.
"Okay, I received it. I'm S+. What about you?"
"A+"
Asuna Yuuki didn't feel disappointed or jealous because Asagiri had a higher completion rating than her. On one hand, she was already quite good at completing the game without any problems, and an A+ rating wasn't low either.
On the other hand, whether in reasoning or action, she didn't actually make any crucial contributions, so it's only natural that her score was lower than the other person's.
"By the way, what did you mean by the assessment you mentioned earlier?"
When Asagiri heard Yuuki Asuna's question, she explained with a smile.
"How about teaming up? I've already checked. After becoming a full player, the app has added some new features, including adding friends. As I mentioned before, your abilities and qualities meet the standards I'm looking for as a teammate. Most importantly, you got an A+ rating this time, and I got an S+ rating. I'm guessing that there aren't many people who can get such high completion ratings in the newbie dungeon. If we team up, we'll have more advantages in future missions."
"Want to team up? ...Okay."
Yuuki Asuna agreed without much consideration. After all, although this "Fusashi Yomei" sometimes behaved strangely, his abilities were indeed outstanding. The fact that they were able to clear the game so quickly and safely was also thanks to him. Teaming up was a wise choice.
Asuna Yuuki took out her phone, tapped the "Add Friend" button with her index finger, then held out her phone and lightly touched Asagiri's phone. Immediately afterward, both phones made a notification sound and displayed a line of text.
You have successfully added "player" Yuuki Asuna as a friend.
You have successfully added "player" Utsunomiya Asagiri as a friend.
007 Two people holding hands
Upon seeing the notification in the mobile app that a friend had been successfully added, Asuna Yuuki looked up at Asagiri and said calmly.
"Gaining your trust isn't easy, is it, Mr. Fusashi... no, Mr. Utsunomiya?"
"Isn't this the kind of vigilance that 'players' should naturally possess?"
Asagiri first replied with a smile, then put the chainsaw and drill on the ground. Next, she took off her black coat, removed the books and debris that had been taped to her body as protection, and finally took off the sunglasses and black mask she had been wearing.
When he took off his sunglasses and black mask, revealing his true face, Asuna Yuuki's eyes couldn't help but tremble.
His hair wasn't styled, and it was slightly messy, but it didn't make him look sloppy. His slightly long black hair, with a hint of a smile, and his black eyes that made people feel close to him subconsciously, if you only looked at his hairstyle and eyes, as long as the rest of his face wasn't too bad-looking, he could be called a handsome guy.
However, the rest of Asagiri's face was also very beautiful, and unlike some idols, she didn't have that overly feminine, effeminate air.
In addition, with his tall and slender figure of over 1.8 meters, simply put, he is very handsome.
"So this is what you look like..."
Asuna Yuuki isn't the kind of infatuated girl who can't resist a handsome guy. The reason she made that exclamation was simply because Asagiri's words, actions, and appearance created a certain contrast, which she didn't know why.
"How about it, handsome, right?"
"Yeah, he really is handsome."
"Oh, you're too kind, Asuna Yuuki. You're very pretty too."
Neither Asagiri nor Asuna Yuuki showed the awkwardness and shyness typical of ordinary high school students when discussing this topic. The reason was simple: in this situation, Asuna Yuuki had no mind to think about such things. Besides, she didn't have any special feelings for Asagiri. He was indeed very handsome, and she was just stating the facts.
Next, Asuna Yuuki conducted a verification.
The equipment reward for clearing the dungeon, that slender rapier, seemed ordinary and unremarkable, but with just a thought, it could instantly disappear or reappear, making it incredibly convenient.
Just as Asuna Yuuki was making the rapier disappear once again, Asagiri suddenly walked up to her and then did something unexpected that made Asuna Yuuki blush.
Without hesitation, Asagiri took Yuuki Asuna's hands in hers, and not just any ordinary hand-holding, but an intimate way of interlocking their fingers.
"What...what are you doing..."
No matter what Asuna Yuuki is like, she is still just a high school girl. When Asagiri suddenly grabbed her hands, she was flustered and her heart was beating faster.
"Why are you blushing? Be normal, don't get love-struck."
In contrast, Asagiri remained calm and composed, both in expression and tone.
"Try again now and see if you can equip that rapier."
Upon hearing this, Asuna Yuuki immediately realized that Asagiri wanted to use this method to test whether a "player" could still directly summon their own equipment when they were bound in some way.
"Hmph, I, I just didn't realize it yet, I'm not love-struck."
Asuna Yuuki retorted in this way, and then tried to summon the rapier, but nothing happened.
"Cannot be summoned."
"Ah."