It has been more than seven months since "Sord Art Online" died after breaking through the second floor. Thanks to the active struggle of players, although the number of casualties continues to rise, the floors are indeed being conquered.
At this moment, having just completed the strategy for the sixty-ninth floor, a certain black-haired swordsman, as the deputy leader of the strongest guild "Knights of the Blood Alliance", finally had his short vacation and was invited to go to one of his few
A party held by a few friends.
Maybe when he met that man when he conquered the maze area (FieldBoss) on the second floor, his fate has completely changed.
At that time, he was shocked by Heathcliff's calmness and strength, and influenced by Diabelu's commanding art. He understood the limits of being a "lone player" earlier.
It was also at that time that he was invited by Heathcliff.
Although he refused at first, in the end, after the other party proposed a "duel" in exchange, he was a little shaken and agreed by accident.
No one longs for loneliness from the beginning. Maybe the young man just wants to give himself a reason.
But the real recognition must be the words the other party says after winning, right?
——'Kirito, after clearing this game and relying on your own strength to reach the 100th floor, the scenery you will see must be unparalleled.'
The man said this.
Then, a former solo player named "Kirito" joined the "Knights of the Blood Alliance".
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——The fiftieth floor of "Aincrad", the main district "Algort".
After passing through the streets that could no longer be described as chaotic, Kirito came to a store called "Agil's Grocery Store".
Even standing at the door, you can already hear the noise coming from inside, as if a lively banquet is being held.
After a brief adjustment, the young swordsman opened the door and walked in.
About a dozen players were chatting happily and joking from time to time.
Although Kirito is not familiar with these people, their captains are all his acquaintances and friends.
On the counter, a strong, bald man with African complexion looked helplessly at all this, but did not stop him.
After hearing the sound of the door opening, he turned his head and was the first one to notice Kirito's arrival.
"Is it finally here this time? Our busy deputy leader."
With his arms folded, the bald man said slightly sarcastic words, but his expression looked very happy. It was obviously just a joke among friends.
"...I'm sorry, Agil, you also know how 'ruthless' our leader is."
Shrugging, Kirito smiled bitterly.
People are forced out, and he doesn't want to take care of the affairs of the group at all. Sometimes he is so busy that he even wants to be a solo player.
"Haha! If you say this, Mr. Heathcliff will cry."
He laughed, not to mention whether Heathcliff would cry. The entire frontline team knew how much the leader of the Blood Alliance valued the young man in front of him. It could be said that he completely regarded him as his right-hand man.
"well……"
Smiling bitterly and sighing again, Kirito was about to say something when he was interrupted by the shout of a down-and-out samurai.
While we were talking, his arrival had already been noticed by many people.
"Kirito——!!!"
Klein stood up from the crowd wearing red turbans and rushed out excitedly.
"You guy! Even if the group is busy with things, you should contact us at least!"
Patting the young swordsman's back hard, Klein said dissatisfiedly.
"Sorry, sorry. I understand."
This was indeed something he had neglected. Touching his back, Kirito felt a little embarrassed and honestly admitted his mistake.
Maybe it’s because he doesn’t have anyone to communicate with in real life and doesn’t know how to get along with friends.
"——Master!"
In another corner, a young man who also noticed Kirito's arrival walked forward quickly and greeted him excitedly.
"Keita? Long time no see."
He looked at the people coming with some surprise. He didn't expect to see their team here.
"Also...I have said it many times. I only took you a few times. In fact, you don't need to care so much."
Kirito felt embarrassed to be called "master" by someone who was probably older than him.
At first, I just went to the middle and lower levels to deal with the affairs of the group, and happened to see Keita and the others in the wild, who were reluctant to cooperate.
Because they recognized the group uniform they were wearing and were asked to do so, he took them to level up. In his opinion, it was not a big deal. The name of the guild, he remembered, seemed to be "Moonlight's Black".
"Cat Group" is coming?
"That's not the case! Without your cultivation, we wouldn't have the strength to reach this level."
He said this carefully, and it was obvious that he was truly grateful to Kirito.
"... Speaking of which, it seems like I'm not here right?"
Kirito gave up worrying about this issue and glanced at Keita's team, realizing that a certain girl who used a spear and had a timid personality was not here.
"Ah... if you're lucky, your sister called me away a few days ago."
When he said 'your sister', Keita couldn't help but reveal a wry smile, and Kirito also thought of something and nodded in understanding.
Because when Keita and the others wanted to transfer Sachi to become a shield swordsman and serve as a guard, Kirito had no experience in this profession and the other party was a girl, so they thought of her sister's guild to see if they could
Can't give any advice.
Then he was scolded by Suguha who came to the middle floor.
——'You have so many boys who don't choose, but you actually let a girl be the front guard?'
I was very angry to be questioned like this.
Although Xing himself has already explained the reason, it may be a matter of first impression. Anyway, girls will come to their guild to 'poach' whenever they get the chance.
Although Xing refused because they were both classmates and friends in the computer research department of the same high school, the two girls became friends over time.
Being able to become friends with the members of the legendary female players guild is also a good thing for Xing.
At least that's what the people in the group thought, so the 'suffering' they suffered was worth it.
…
"Huh? Kirito's sister?!"
He didn't react to anything else. When he heard this word, the expression of the down-and-out warrior gradually became "obscene".
Of course, it's possible that his smile was just like that, but in Kirito's eyes, that's what he meant.
"Speaking of which, Kirito, why have you never introduced your sister to me?"
"Even me! I wouldn't have any thoughts about a girl who is still in junior high school!"
Expressing his dissatisfaction righteously, Klein approached Kirito and shouted.
"...In some respects, you really don't have any credibility if you talk to female NPCs."
"Why do you know this -!!! Don't say it so loudly!!!!"
Klein, whose face turned red, shouted, why did he know about this?!
"Ha ha ha ha--"
Seeing Klein squatting down with his head covered, everyone in the room laughed.
This should be the 'friendship' between boys.
(...This is not bad.)
Standing among everyone, the black-haired swordsman sighed sincerely. (To be continued)