The early morning sun shines on the stone streets of the starting town, outlining the shadows of various buildings. Occasionally, you can see passers-by preparing to set up stalls. You have to marvel at the delicate design of this world.
It’s not that far different from the real world.
After having a simple breakfast in the church, and explaining politely to Sasha and the others, Yuuki took Yui, who was still a little sleepy, to the base camp of the "army".
Because her target is in the underground maze of their headquarters.
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"Miss Yuki, although the leader has agreed, is it really okay with just the two of you?"
As Yuri and the others were walking on the road to the "Black Iron Palace", Yuriel looked at the two of them with worries in her eyes.
The destination that the three are about to arrive is the largest building in the starting town, and it is also an unknown area that has not been opened during the closed beta period.
Taking the dungeon on the first floor as an example, the level there is extremely high, with the average level almost around level 60. There are even boss-level bosses. It is also the only place in Yuuki's guide book that says 'skeleton'.
symbol place.
Therefore, Xinka and the others suffered a big loss when they entered this maze for the first time. Fortunately, they did not go deep at that time. They immediately retreated after realizing that something was wrong.
Currently, in order to prevent other players from entering by mistake, the "army" is guarding it.
"It doesn't matter. The one in your family only agreed because he knew my strength."
Patting the weapon on her waist, Yuuki grinned.
When Shinka made this request, the other party was as shocked as Yuriel, and naturally refused at first. However, after learning about Yuuki's level, the rough-faced man had no choice but to accept it because he still owed favors.
Released.
As the leader of a huge organization called "Army", although he has been on the first level and has not been on the front line for a long time, his level is not far behind. Unfortunately, he still cannot compare with front-line players like Yuuki.
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Not to mention the equipment gap, Yuuki's current level is level 9, which may not be the highest level, but there are definitely not many players above level 90.
To conquer a dungeon with an average level of 60, you only need level 70, which is more than enough for Yuuki's level.
As for the question of bringing Yui with her, Yuuki excused her with the lame excuse that there might be a place in the maze where she could recover her memory.
Letting the whip user who fell into a strange state because of her words continue to be immersed in his own delusions, Yuuki bent down and touched Yui's little head.
"Yui, you will be with me in a moment."
"Even if you regain your memory, you don't have to do anything, you know?"
There seemed to be an overtone in what he said, but among the three people present, only the one who spoke knew what the deep meaning was.
"Um."
"...Mom, why are we here?"
After nodding obediently, Yui asked curiously.
"Because it's time..."
Standing up and looking into the depths of the maze, the Jue Sword girl had a determination on her face that Yui couldn't understand.
(Let me see how strong the barriers in this world are.)
He casually raised his hand to pierce a frog-shaped monster that rushed towards him, and entered the center of the maze area. Yuuki held Yui in one hand and dealt with the incoming monsters with a sword in the other.
The level gap of almost thirty levels allowed Yuuki to easily swing his sword to harvest. This kind of advancement, which was like entering an uninhabited land, did not feel like conquering a maze at all, but more like sweeping.
Yui was even more excited as she watched more and more monster fragments turned into 'ingredients', and kept cheering, 'Mom is so awesome!'
After being called like this for almost two days, she was almost used to it, or she could filter it out subconsciously.
After wandering in the dark and damp underground sewers for about half an hour, and cleaning up countless sewer monsters along the way, almost 90% of the unknown territory on the map was finally opened. In terms of the progress of exploration, it was excellent.
Ji also had to admit that his luck level was really low.
But it was already certain that the target she wanted to find was within the remaining ten percent.
Glancing at the last black patch on the mini map, the two of them walked towards the deepest part of the maze.
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(It seems that now that we have arrived, it should be there.)
After passing the blockade guarded by aquatic and horror-type monsters, the safe area of this underground maze finally appeared in front of Yuuki.
As long as you go through the corridor in front, you can reach the room with the management device that allows the GM to connect to the system in an emergency.
But at this moment, Yuuki, who was holding Yui and preparing to leave, found that the little girl's movements had slowed down and her eyes were gray.
(...Is this what made Yui react...)
"The front...can't..."
Opening her eyes wide, perhaps this place reminded her of something. Yui, who was a little confused, suddenly became confused, but she still did not forget to remind Yuki.
"……Do not worry."
Noticing something, Yuuki left the little girl where she was, smiled confidently, and walked forward without fear with the one-handed sword in her hand.
"A monster of this level can't stop me."
A black shadow suddenly appeared, and what emerged from the mist was the black-cloaked God of Death with rolling red eyeballs and a huge scythe in his hand.
It is also the last line of defense that guards here and prevents players from passing through.
——Boss-level monster, Lv.100 "Thc Fatal-scythe".
(The Scythe of Destiny...it's a really fitting name.)
(Then let’s try and see if your toy can take away my ‘destiny’, Kayaba Akihiko!)
The nebula-colored coating spread in the channel, and the sickle and sword blade collided fiercely.
The data sparks generated by friction continued to scatter, ringing the echo of battle in this space.
——The seventy-fourth floor of "Aincrad", in the waiting area in front of the boss room.
"Miss Lan, is there really no need to notify Yuuki?"
Kirito, who was a little worried about them when he noticed that a certain figure who had been appearing on the front line of the strategy was not there, asked the long-haired girl in front of him.
Unexpectedly, the boss room on the 74th floor was discovered so quickly, and the "Arcadia" girls who returned to the upper floor did not rest after receiving the news, and quickly met with the strategy team to prepare for the next step.
fighting.
"No, Xiaoyou must be doing more important things now."
As the vice president, he attended the strategy meeting on behalf of Yuuki, but Lanzi did not inform Yuuki of the news.
She believed that her sister would never make such a hasty decision, and since that was the case, she had to work hard for her sake while Yuuki was away.
You know, they have not grown without growth along the way.
If Yuna is known as the "singer" of the lower class.
In addition to Yuuki, the strength of their guild has also been unanimously recognized by upper-level players.
——Capture "Valkyrie" on the battlefield!
The swords of the Valkyries are not for display. (To be continued)