Chapter 65

Upon learning that Shengzai and Asuna were the famous "Saint" and "Flash" of the clearing group, Sasamaru and the others were thrilled.

After all, to them, the clearing group already consisted of big-shot level figures, and the "Saint" and "Flash," who were extremely famous within the clearing group, were big shots among big shots.

In the past, they would have had absolutely no chance to come into contact with such figures, but now, thanks to Kirito, they had the opportunity for such close interaction.

"Kirito-kun, is Asuna-san perhaps... towards Shengzai-kun..."

It was just like Asuna earlier, who had keenly sensed that the relationship between Kirito and Sachi was somewhat ambiguous.

Similarly, as a woman, Sachi could also feel at this moment that Asuna seemed to have a certain level of affection for Shengzai.

Hearing Sachi's soft inquiry, Kirito also whispered to her quietly: "You felt it too, right?"

"I don't know why, but Shengzai is clearly quite sensitive in his thinking usually, yet when facing Asuna, he seems like a block of wood."

"No, calling him a block of wood might not be accurate; it should be said that he seems to always think the person Asuna likes is me, so he has always maintained a friendship with Asuna and never crossed the line..."

Hearing Kirito's words and looking at the nearly flawless Asuna in front of her, Sachi immediately felt that Asuna was too pitiful.

Clearly such a shining person, why would she happen to like such a block of wood?

As a friend to both, it wasn't very appropriate for Kirito to intervene in such matters, but for her, Sachi, it was no problem.

Also as a woman, Sachi knew very well what it felt like to like someone, so she decided to help Asuna.

"Asuna-san, does Shengzai-kun often ask you to help him find things?"

Although she didn't know why Sachi would suddenly ask such a question, out of politeness, Asuna nodded and replied: "It's not exactly often, it's just that this guy is often lazy."

"And I have been fighting on the front lines of the clearing group, so I often pick up some relatively rare materials."

"The reason I came to find this guy today is because he said last time that the suitable materials for forging a sword had been found, who knew this hateful guy would actually leave me hanging for half a day!"

Hearing Asuna's complaint, Sachi immediately sympathized with the other party even more, and the look she gave Shengzai was almost as if she were looking at scum.

However, soon after, as if remembering something, Sachi spoke up: "Since Asuna-san and Shengzai-kun often exchange items, why not just set up a shared item slot?"

"Kirito-kun and I do it this way, so Asuna-san won't have to specifically put down her own work to come find Shengzai-kun in person in the future."

Hearing Sachi's suggestion, both Shengzai and Kirito were clearly stunned for a moment, but Shengzai, who reacted quickly, just started to say: "No, no, no, setting up a shared item slot, that's only for couples..."

Asuna: "(o^^o), so there is such a function in this game!"

"Thank you so much, Sachi, then please tell me how to operate it specifically."

Shengzai's words were only half-finished before they were drowned out by the excited-looking Asuna beside him.

And under Sachi's guidance, Shengzai's system interface soon received the confirmation permission for the shared item slot.

Honestly, if it were before, Shengzai would probably have clicked reject without a word; after all, setting up a shared item slot in this situation in the game was almost equivalent to confirming a couple's relationship.

But now, looking at Asuna, who was looking at him with expectation, and Sachi, who had a threatening look, Shengzai couldn't help but let out a big sigh and finally clicked confirm.

"Great, Asuna-san, hurry up and try putting the materials you originally prepared for Shengzai-kun into the shared item slot."

"Shengzai-kun, you too, hurry up and put something in; you should have something for Asuna-san too, right!"

Shengzai hadn't expected that Sachi, who should have been very shy, would be unexpectedly assertive in this regard.

And soon, under Sachi's urging, Shengzai also put a top-quality rapier named "Meteor" into the shared item slot the two had just created.

At first, Asuna still wanted to ask Sachi not to make things too difficult for Shengzai, but when Asuna took that "Meteor" rapier out of the shared item slot, the starlight blooming from the rapier made her tear up in an instant.

With just one glance, Asuna could tell that the rapier in her hand was definitely the best of the best, and not something Shengzai used to make up the numbers.

Shengzai and Kirito both used one-handed swords, so this rapier was clearly prepared for her from the start.

"This 'Meteor' was commissioned by me to be forged by a friend, using the rare metal Star Steel you gave me last time."

"I originally intended to give it to you as a Christmas present, so I'll just give it to you early now, so don't say I didn't give you a surprise later."

Glancing at the "Meteor" in Asuna's hand, even Sachi couldn't help but show a look of envy.

Because she could also see that the things Shengzai prepared for Asuna were clearly quite thoughtful.

However, just as Sachi's view of Shengzai had greatly changed, thinking that her assist might have directly prompted Shengzai and Asuna to become a couple, Shengzai's next sentence left Sachi speechless.

Seeing Shengzai, after giving the "Meteor" to Asuna, turn his head to look at Kirito and take out a blue-and-white one-handed sword to hand to him, saying: "Kirito, Asuna has already taken her Christmas present early, do you want to take yours early too?"

Hearing Shengzai's words, Kirito directly showed a speechless expression, looking at the one-handed sword in Shengzai's hand, not knowing whether to take it or not.

Kirito really wanted to say no, but he knew very well that as a wealthy player, the quality of the weapon this guy Shengzai took out would definitely not be bad.

But damn it, if it's a Christmas present, you should have taken it out on Christmas; taking it out at this juncture, how the hell am I supposed to reach out and take it!

Seeing Shengzai's slick move, Sachi, who was beside Asuna, asked in a daze: "So not only does Asuna have a gift, but Shengzai-kun also prepared one for Kirito?"

Facing Sachi's look of surprise, Shengzai showed a strange expression, then said in a tone of course: "Asuna and Kirito are both my friends; since I'm preparing Christmas presents, naturally I can't favor one over the other."

Hearing Shengzai's answer, let alone Sachi, even the few members of the "Moonlit Black Cats" were left speechless.

Especially Sachi, who originally wanted to use the gift Shengzai carefully prepared to boost his score, only to find that this guy was truly impossible to help!

Thanks to the big shot Sand Milk Tea for the 5,000 Qidian coin tip, thank you (￣￣)

(End of this chapter)