In the end, Fang Zheng voted for this poor little mermaid because Asuna was going to be tied to a pillar and burned by Yuki and the others...

“Wuwuwu…”

Asuna, who walked down from the award-winning stage, was about to cry.

"You clearly told me to be a mermaid princess, why did you ask me to be a grilled fish?"

"Eh? Sister Asuna is dressed as a mermaid princess, right?"

Yuuki stood by with a smile on her face, reaching out to touch Asuna's fish tail while speaking.

"Where can there be such a mermaid princess? Shouldn't the mermaid princess be rescued by the prince?"

"NONONO, Sister Asuna, the route you're talking about is the one where the mermaid princess is rescued. The route we're taking is the one where the mermaid princess is not rescued by the prince, but is caught by the cat people and roasted and eaten."

"Where is this route!!!"

Asuna's face flushed as she shouted, causing everyone to laugh. For a moment, the guild headquarters and the outside were filled with a happy atmosphere.

Looking at the happy people in front of him, Fang Zheng nodded with satisfaction. This was also the reason why he held the festival celebration. Let everyone enjoy and relax happily, and at least ensure that they are in a good mental state. Now it seems that everyone is obviously enjoying this celebration.

"Sorry to have kept you waiting!"

At this time, Yuna, who was serving as the host, also jumped onto the stage and raised her hand happily.

"Next, it's time for the most anticipated test of courage."

“Ohhhhhhhh!!!”

Hearing Yuna's words, the players cheered.

Only Asuna's face turned pale.

"Wait, are we really, really going to go?"

Looking at the dark woods not far away, Asuna was so scared that she couldn't speak clearly.

"What if, what if there's any danger..."

"Don't worry, Asuna. Our executive committee has already searched the forest. There's not even a single monster in there. Miss Restia and Miss Esther will help keep an eye on it. There are also members of the combat team playing ghosts in there. Even if a monster appears accidentally, we'll be able to deal with it."

Eriri patted Asuna's shoulder and looked at the members of the "Halloween Executive Committee" behind her.

"Right, Silica, a goblin?"

"Of course, there is no way my script could be wrong."

Hearing Eriri's question, another girl player with golden curly hair and pointed ears puffed out her chest proudly. Her ID was "Fairy", and in fact, her dress was no different from that of a fairy. Silica next to her was the girl who asked Fang Zheng for candy before. At this moment, she also carried a basket and dressed like Little Red Riding Hood and nodded.

"Yes, the battle team is ready. Don't worry, Sister Asuna. It's safe inside. Please enjoy yourself."

“I don’t enjoy it at all…”

Asuna was about to cry at this moment. She turned around and grabbed Fang Zheng.

"Mr. Fang Zheng! Can I take a leave? I don't feel well..."

“…”

This is a game world. Your excuse is a bit far-fetched.

Looking at Asuna's face that was about to cry, Fang Zheng smiled slightly and reached out to hold Asuna's shoulders.

“Asuna…”

"Mr. Fang Zheng..."

"Are you really that scared?"

Facing Fang Zheng's question, Asuna nodded desperately.

"Yes, Mr. Fang Zheng, please let me go!!"

"It's not impossible to let you go. After all, I'm not a devil."

Hearing Fang Zheng's answer, Asuna immediately smiled as if she had survived a disaster. Then she saw Fang Zheng close his eyes and think for a while, then looked at Asuna again.

"Then you can choose between training on the sixth floor and participating in the courage test."

“…”

Hearing this, Asuna's smile froze.

Of course Fang Zheng couldn't just play around. This time he agreed to let Ying Lili hold a test of courage competition, on the one hand to create a festive atmosphere, and on the other hand to train the players in the front-line strategy group. After all, according to Fang Zheng's experience, online games like this usually have horror and ghost-themed floors. The bugs on the sixth floor alone scared half of the people so much that they couldn't walk. Wouldn't those who were afraid of ghosts be completely doomed?

Therefore, Fang Zheng decided to use this test of courage to hone their wills and see who is most afraid of ghosts. This way, when they encounter those ghost-like monsters, he will be able to better allocate team members to fight.

Now it seems that Fang Zheng's consideration was indeed necessary. At least he has found someone who was so scared that he couldn't walk.

"Well, now let me announce the rules!"

After everyone gathered, Yuna immediately stood in front of everyone with a microphone.

"Please draw lots to form teams first. Ah, I need to explain something special here..."

At this point, Yuna giggled and winked playfully.

"There is a special prize. The person who wins the prize can team up with Brother Fang Zheng to participate in the test of courage, okay?"

"Why--!"

Hearing this, the crowd, who were already noisy, suddenly screamed.

In the Dark Moon Sword Guild, the vast majority are girls between the ages of ten and eighteen, with only a few adults like Sasha. They naturally have a good impression of Fang Zheng. Although they have to work hard every day, in such a dangerous world, being able to have a safe place to live without having to go out and sacrifice their lives in battle is like a dream for these girls.

As a result, they naturally had a good impression of Fang Zheng, the founder of Dark Moon Sword, not to mention that Fang Zheng was gentle and kind, handsome, good-looking, and outstanding in strength, so of course he was very popular. However, except for the people in the strategy team, the people in the production team and the combat team rarely had time to spend with Fang Zheng on weekdays, so they were somewhat disappointed.

But now, they actually have the opportunity to participate in the test of courage competition with Fang Zheng!

How can I miss such an opportunity!

"Sister Leafa, if you win the lottery later, how about giving it to me?"

"Hey? Why should I give it to you..."

"Because aren't you usually with Mr. Fang Zheng? I seldom have time to talk to Mr. Fang Zheng..."

"That won't do. What I draw is mine. I also want to participate in the Test of Courage with Mr. Fang Zheng..."

While chatting, the girls happily lined up to draw lots, and Asuna squeezed into the crowd, clasping her hands and praying as she walked forward.

"Please let me draw Mr. Zhong Zheng, please let me draw Mr. Zhong Zheng...!!"

Asuna walked to the box while muttering a prayer, then reached out her hand, closed her eyes, and took out a ball from it.

"It's number 18! Number 18! Please team up with number 18. Has anyone touched number 18?"

"Ah, I'm number eighteen too."

At this moment, a voice sounded beside Asuna. Asuna turned her head and saw the black cat wearing a black cloak, carrying a sickle, and a white strange mask on his face. He turned his head and looked at her, raising the lot in his hand.

"Asuna, we're in the same group."

“…”

At this moment, Asuna felt her legs go weak.