It was a treatment room that was not small in area, but seemed crowded because it was filled with all kinds of high-tech machines.
Lying quietly on the examination equipment with her eyes closed, Yuuki was receiving today's treatment.
The right hand is connected to the infusion tube, and the sound of electric current is constantly coming from the ear.
The treatment process was very boring, and the mental depression caused by this environment also made her uncomfortable.
She really wanted to get up and tell her attending doctor that there was no need to waste time like this, because no one knew her physical condition better than her.
But if she does that, her family will never 'forgive' her.
So she must persevere until she can find the 'parts' for this 'machine' that can continue to operate.
…
"Doctor Kurahashi, does this complete today's 'mission'?"
Sitting up while holding on to the edge of the bed, Yuuki moved her right hand that she could no longer hold tightly and asked softly.
Since last week, her physical condition has deteriorated rapidly, her vision has gradually been taken away, and she seems to be slowly losing control of her body.
Even if the blessing of vitality can make her body behave like a normal person, many of the 'precision parts' inside are actually like aging machines. They will rattle when moved and may 'stop functioning' at any time.
to the point where,
If there is no way to 'connect' the 'broken part', then it will be useless no matter how powerful the 'processor' is, right?
Her body is almost in this condition now, with all the signs on the surface that the disease has entered the final stage.
Fortunately, even if she has to stay in the intensive care unit full time now, she is fortunate that the previous 'preparations' have been almost done.
As a beta tester of a certain game, she has the right of first refusal when it is released. She can just ask Dr. Kurahashi to receive it when the time comes. There is no need to queue up early tomorrow morning to grab the limited release game.
Taking a breath, Yuuki quietly waited for Dr. Kurahashi to appear, maybe scolding her for treating treatment as a "mission".
She actually didn't dislike this doctor who was overly conscientious and seemed to be trying to atone for his sins.
Only this time, someone in the observation room didn't speak for a long time.
"……What's wrong?"
Seeing the other party finally walking out of the observation room with the report, Yuuki found that the other party's face was very ugly.
As for why, she already had a premonition, so she was not too surprised.
"How much time do I have left?"
Opening her mouth slightly, Yuuki calmly asked about this heavy topic.
"...What are you talking about? Lie down and sleep quickly, I'll ask the nurse to take you back to the room!"
"As long as you persist in treatment, you will definitely get better!"
Gently pressing Yuuki's head, the man smiled very reluctantly.
"Doctor...has anyone told you that you can't lie to others?"
"Since you're not happy now, well, let's forget it."
"..."
Smiling energetically, Yuuki lay down again and continued to 'pummel' her attending doctor.
The black-haired girl has never forgotten the 'Qiu' who sent her to the psychological guidance room last time.
"well……"
Seeing the black-haired girl being pushed out of the ward by the nurse, Dr. Kurahashi held the report tightly in his hand.
(Obviously, the encephalopathy caused by the virus itself is still eroding your body. If you are a normal person, I am afraid it will already...)
(What is it that supports you and makes you laugh so fearlessly...)
…
Maybe, only she knows.
Because her future cannot be found in the current "real world".
"I'm sorry, Xiaozhi, but I still need you to agree to this disturbing request of mine."
Standing in the middle of a long queue, a girl wearing a mask and tying her hair in front of her body said apologetically to the short-haired girl next to her.
"...Because no matter what, I want to see the world that Xiaoyou can be addicted to."
This idea that I had originally became more determined after Yuuki was sent to the intensive care unit.
Recently, her sister's health has not only become worse, she also talks to herself more and more often, holding those game materials and studying something every day.
Maybe Lanzi also noticed something.
That's why she came here, even just a little bit, because she wanted to be closer to her sister.
However, her health was not very good, so in order to prevent herself from losing strength, she had to ask her friends who met through Yuuki.
"It's okay, Sister Lanzi. In fact, I have had this plan recently, but I haven't found the opportunity. This time is just right."
Suguha smiled understandingly, but Suguha didn't care.
In other words, Lanzi's request just made her make up her mind.
Because she also has an ‘Internet addicted boy’ in her family...
Feeling that she could no longer remain so alienated, Suguha wanted to ease her relationship with her brother, so before having a serious talk with him, she decided to experience the game that made her brother think about it day and night.
Maybe we can find an opportunity for reconciliation and reunite their family's ties that were broken for no apparent reason.
And more importantly, after previous tests, the cost of the NERvGear used together has been adjusted to a range that is acceptable for two people, or most players.
Everything is ready, all we need is the east wind, that's what they say.
…
"By the way, Sister Lan... Xiaoyou's body, does it really not matter?"
Because they were afraid that Suguha would be worried, neither of them told her that Yuuki was sent to the intensive care unit for the time being. They only mentioned in the communication that the girl needed isolation treatment recently and it was inconvenient to receive visits.
The actual situation is not far different.
"...It's okay. The doctor said it will get better."
"I am also a patient of that disease, but now I am able to stand here."
"There's no reason why Xiaoyu, who is much more powerful than me, can't do what I can do."
As if hinting to herself, and to reassure Suguha, Aiko emphasized in an extremely confident tone.
"Ah...yes, if she says it, there will be no problem."
As if infected, Suguha nodded vigorously.
"Then let's work together to give her a surprise!"
"Um!"
…
If Yuuki were here, she would definitely complain that her sister and friends should not set so many 'flags' for her.
But now she doesn't know that the two of them also plan to enter this game.
Otherwise, she would definitely try her best to stop it.
Because this time, it's no longer a 'game'.
When the three of them meet again in the game, Yuuki will probably get not only 'surprise', but also 'fear'.
…
At one o'clock in the afternoon on Sunday, November 6, 2009, after all the preparations were made, the player with the character name "Yuki" logged into the game that has attracted worldwide attention - "Sord Art Online"
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This day also became the beginning of all subsequent events. (To be continued)