The adventure continued.
Since Kaito's novelty for virtual online games was still there.
After playing wildly like realizing a dream, the others' chances to act were almost zero.
Plus, all the wolves' aggro was on him. Not only was Kaito's combat ability strong, but he also skillfully managed the stamina bar limitations.
By squeezing every bit of character attributes, Kaito naturally slaughtered through the wolf pack.
Similarly, as long as Kaito killed enough and fast enough, and immediately switched to a new weapon when one broke, everyone unconsciously leveled up to 5...
Well...
At this point, no one knew how many wolves Kaito had killed, only that it was a lot.
Leveling up 5 times in one morning was indeed described as lightning fast.
Kirito's group had grinded all night, and under enraged monster conditions, only reached level 3, close to level 4.
But...
Leaving aside the fact that Kaito had turned on his GM account to increase the experience multiplier, when Kaito was excitedly grinding, he was truly fierce.
So fierce that Leafa trembled all over.
So fierce that Sinon's face flushed red.
So fierce that Ako's legs shook.
So fierce that Kyoko and Ako both shouted that they couldn't hold any more, that they were already full to the brim.
Don't misunderstand. Leafa was purely excited from learning swordsmanship. Shino wanted to shoot arrows but hadn't succeeded many times. And Ako was frantically running around collecting loot.
As for Kyoko and Ako, they were acting as mobile backpacks. The inventory slots were limited. After Ako filled hers, she would immediately trade items to them to store.
"Wow! A golden legendary!!!"
Ako, happily looting again, suddenly spotted a glittering golden item. After rubbing her eyes, she immediately discovered it was a level 5 legendary weapon — a Longsword
"Damn it, why isn't it a staff QAQ!!!"
Her excitement immediately plummeted. Kaito walked over, smiling, and chose to roll the dice. Everyone else automatically passed.
No one currently used two-handed longswords. Since Kaito wanted it, naturally it went to him.
Kaito was the party's main damage dealer, the absolute main carry whose damage surpassed everyone else's combined!
"Mm, requires certain proficiency and Strength attribute."
His Two-Handed Sword proficiency and Strength attribute were insufficient. Besides, he couldn't use it one-handed; otherwise, it would forcibly become awkward.
This was perhaps the game's only unreasonable aspect.
But was this a problem?
Just adjust the attributes.
"Ahem, this weapon is not bad. Its passive allows one-handed use of this two-handed sword."
"Maybe there will be compatible weapons like this in the future."
Kaito ignored the Two-Handed Sword proficiency and Strength requirements, boldly wielded it, and struck a pose like a Holy Sword user, like a certain male version of King Arthur.
After all, this longsword did resemble the holy sword in Artoria's hand.
Legendary weapons, even at level 5, were shiny, while previously used ordinary weapons all looked mass-produced.
Regarding the ranks of weapons, items, skill books, potions, etc., the common classification was Common, Fine, Excellent, Epic, Legendary, Mythic.
When obtaining a weapon or seeing its name, they could also be distinguished by color: White → Green → Blue → Purple → Gold → Red.
Kaito specifically checked the backend of his GM account. Before level 80, the highest rank was Legendary. After level 80, every 5 levels, there would be a Mythic set.
And at level 80, Legendary weapons would also drop different sets of same level Legendary equipment from different field bosses or even dungeon bosses.
It seemed that starting at level 80 was the final, most difficult assault journey.
"Phew, alright. I'll take a break. You guys go fight and get used to it. If necessary, I'll step in to support."
Before lunch, Kaito chose to rest. He had Asuna and the others equip a set of Fine or Excellent equipment and start fighting the wolves.
After all, he couldn't be online all the time, nor could he always maintain this grinding fervor. So it was time for them to grow on their own and incidentally build teamwork.
Including Ako, Kaito pushed her to the front lines to support. He couldn't let her keep slacking off like this; it was too easy on her.
Incidentally, he also made Mika go along. She couldn't keep slacking off either. If future parent-child activities involved many combat situations, how could she manage while still being so weak?
Well, the reason was unassailable, and Mika could only obediently go to the front lines to fight.
"Th-thank you for your hard work, Captain Kaito."
Not knowing how to address Kaito, she simply followed Sinon and the others in calling him Captain Kaito.
This not only added a bit of intimacy but also kept a tiny bit of distance, showing respect.
"You're welcome, Mrs. Kyoko."
There was nothing wrong with this title.
After all, Kyoko hadn't told Kaito her real name.
One ID was Asuna, one ID was Kyoko.
And Asuna was Kyoko's daughter, so if not calling Mrs. Kyoko, should he call her Auntie?
Calling her "Onee-san" wasn't impossible, but it wasn't very appropriate either~
"Ahem... Actually, if you don't mind, you can also call me Kyoko. I can accept that."
Perhaps because online games detach from reality, people's personalities become more casual and their courage increases. So, upon hearing this unfamiliar and uncomfortable form of address, Kyoko still preferred Kaito call her Kyoko.
Besides, she also temporarily kept her real name private. She couldn't very well have Kaito call her Mrs. Yuki...
"Well... alright then, Kyoko."
"Mm... By the way, Captain Kaito, is your age really 23?"
"Hehe, yes. What about it?"
"Just very curious. You are so skilled. Usually, it's only very old people who have devoted their lives to studying kendo that are this strong."
Kyoko hesitated for a moment, then slowly explained the reason.
"Indeed. However, I'm somewhat of an exception."
'Meaning he was a genius? And even a freakish genius, beyond ordinary understanding?'
Kyoko nodded thoughtfully. She knew Leafa, but she truly had no information about Kaito.