Since Asuna and Lilan moved to the 22nd floor, we followed them to the 22nd floor.
We get an eavesdrop on Asuna's reality, but I don't think Asuna's reality is the reason Asuna became like that, and Asuna herself doesn't like going back to reality. There's a lot of stuff I've never seen.
Apart from that, there are a lot of surprising things, such as hearing Asuna's true feelings, and being at a loss for some reason when Asuna died at the hands of Lilan in the lightning.
But in the meantime, I feel like I understand why Asuna is trying to use Lilan as a tool. Asuna most likely wants to return to reality and use Lilan's power to become the hero "Lightning Asuna" who will end the death game.
In fact, Lilan's power is so great that she can even fight the boss monster we are entangled with. If you use this power to the extreme, you can climb up this castle and attack it in one breath. Even the hero who mastered that kind of power easily and cleared this death game, I think Asuna would want that kind of title and record.
As far as I know, Asuna fought until her heart was broken, but it's hard to say that Asuna's mental state was normal. I am sure that if I can actively participate in the game, master unparalleled power, and complete the death game, I will be able to live up to my parents' expectations. I think.
Asuna, who had been trying to live up to her parents' expectations until she was heartbroken, might do it, or might even consider it. Then, combined with the idea that this world is just a game, Asuna wants Liran and pushes to see it as a tool. Although it's just a guess, it's probably like this.
"I bet Asuna's parents weren't warm."
"Aren't you warm?"
yes. It's rude to ask for the truth, but as far as Asuna is concerned, I think so. I don't think Asuna's parents are worried about Asuna. I think the reason I pushed for this is because I wanted to create the existence of top student Asuna as my own reputation and achievement, just like Asuna used Lilan as a tool. You are a cold and mean person who only thinks about yourself. "
I think what Shino said is very pertinent.
She is obviously their precious daughter, but they want to use her as a tool to increase their own achievements and fame. They resolutely ignored their daughters' opinions and allowed them to take action to improve their fame. Next to their daughters' painful faces, they gloated at their rising fame.
This is just a guess, but Asuna's parents, who took advantage of Asuna's popularity, looked like they couldn't resist their parents, their whole bodies were tied up in chains, and they looked like they were timidly crying. I can easily imagine the look
Why would you use Asuna for yourself to that extent?
According to Asuna, it seems Asuna's mother is the cause. I'm pretty sure Asuna's mother was someone like the dead 'Flash Asuna'. And her mother, like 'Flash Asuna', pretended to live her own life. ..I'm sure they're just as exhausted as Asuna. "
This time with Lilan present, Asuna seemed to be doing something, but Lilan was a resident of this world and could not appear in reality. If he can bring Lilan into reality, maybe he can open Asuna's mother's heart.
"If Asuna no longer lives up to her parents' expectations, she won't become 'Lightning Asuna' in real life, right? Although I'm not one."
Are you worried about Asuna?
"The correct answer is correct." I don't know why, but I don't want Asuna to live like that.
"I don't know why, but I don't want him to live a miserable life. Well, I can tell you this too."
"Me too?"
"Yeah, you always feel that you seem to have suffered a lot until now. If it weren't for you, you wouldn't have suffered like this in your dreams."
"Can you please tell me if you remember reality?" I want to help you, even just a little bit. I've said it before. "
Shino's eyes widened, but she finally turned away from me.
What did you say, all of a sudden. Did Lilan make Asuna like that, so you want to imitate him?
That may be the case. Now that I see Lilan and Asuna, I realize that I can't help Asuna, and I am completely powerless against Asuna. If I remain helpless, I'm sure I'll repeat something I don't want to happen again.
I want to help Shino, who has always been by my side and believed in me. That's how I think I can get the strength to not repeat things I don't want to repeat.
“No, I feel helpless.
"He told me, 'You're not helpless, you're strong.'
I looked away from Shino, lowered my head, and stared at the vast ground.
“I don’t want to be forced to do nothing.”
Kirito, you are not powerless. In fact, you are really powerful.
Hearing Shino's whisper, I instinctively turned my head in that direction.
"Because you are strong, you can use Lilan. If you were weak, you wouldn't be able to use Lilan, let alone win the boss all the time. I think it's just that you are strong, but I want to know if something is wrong. question."
I opened my eyes involuntarily, but I felt like I couldn't understand. Is it really because I am strong that I can use Lilan? No, the reason why Lilan became my companion is probably because I was the only one there.
I happened to be there and gave Lilan a rare prop, and he joined us following the event. I don't think having Lilan as a partner has anything to do with my strength, but Shino's words still warm my heart.
"I don't know. But I'm glad to hear it."
Shino put his hands behind his back.
And, Kirito. I don't think there's anything you can do. You are undoubtedly powerful, and thanks to you we can properly protect everyone. And if there's nothing you can do about it. Then I would have died on the battlefield. Before, so I thought it was because of you that I was still alive. I'm not Lelan, but I don't need to describe myself that way. "
The words that came out of Shino's mouth again made my heart warmer. Strangely, I started to feel empowered.
Thank you, Shino. I should be more confident in my own abilities.
After gently meeting my face, Shino turned around and made an annoyed sound.
You work too hard to do anything alone. Although Lilan can thaw the ice in Asuna's heart like that, there is no guarantee that she can do it, and there is nothing that you must be able to do. Either do it. "
"Now that I think about it, I feel like I've been trying to do all the important things alone." Without relying on Lilan and Shino, or relying on other companions, he believed that he could accomplish things on his own. I wonder if it's a bad thing that I've always been a solo player.
“And remember to rely on me a little more.
"At that time, I was shocked again." Of course, up to now, I have only taught Shino a lot of things and have never really thought about relying on her. If I have to say it, the only thing I can rely on is to ask Shino to cook for me.
What's wrong, Shino, do you want me to rely on you until now?
"I'm not powerless, I can help you rely on me more."
So, do you want to fight with me in the BOSS battle tomorrow?
"It's okay. I'm curious about what the boss monster looks like. Anyway, I have to experience the boss battle. In exchange, I hope you can follow me, but is this okay?"
certainly. I will fight with Shino. Because I don't want Shino to die.
Shino chuckled softly.
"Me too. If you die, I will be in trouble. I will fight and protect you at the same time."
I lightly thought about the boss battle I wanted to have with Shino in my mind. Although the BOSS monsters cooperate, they can be defeated without us, so Shino should be able to deal with them too. As expected, the quarter point won't come again and I can fight with peace of mind.
Although this is Sinon's first BOSS fight, I still have to support her fully.
"So, where did Lilan go on this floor? There are no enemies on this floor, but the area is very large and difficult to find."
As soon as I opened the map window and answered Sinon's words, I could see Lilan's reaction. Apparently, Lilan was on the grass near our house. The player's reaction is near Lilan, so Asuna must be with him.
Lilan's words are right near our home. It seems Asuna is with us.
I really don't know what you are talking about. As rude as we were, we overheard what Asuna said in real life. In other words, we Lilan really didn't notice. I would like to know
"Huh? We used the stealth skill, so we weren't discovered."
Shino crossed his arms and looked at me sideways.
“I don’t think so, Lilan actually has more enemy searching skills than you.
Indeed, Lilan's detection skills are better than mine, and he can easily see through ordinary concealment skills. That's because of Lilan's enemy search skill.
Because of this, I was able to tell that the conversation with Silica was eavesdropped.
probably. Then why didn't you call us when you were talking to Asuna?
Maybe they think we should hear Asuna's story. In fact, Asuna engaged in a boss battle and an over-the-top battle, and the actual situation was tragic. Maybe he wants you to know this is a thing.
Shino looked away from me and looked forward.
"also?"
Isn't Asuna mocking you? He said that we should use Lilan as a tool to hunt the BOSS, or that we should join the Blood Oath Knights and contribute to our army. She wants to tell us Asuna’s background. And I think about it, well, you're not going to know the real story unless you hear it from the person. "
"The truth is, if you don't hear it from Lilan, you can't be sure." In any case, I should join Lilan now. While walking with this thought, I left the village and entered a slightly dark forest area, and finally passed through it and came to the grassland. We, who had been avoiding action until now, couldn't help but be surprised.
"With no shields around, it's hard to hide."
"Oh no, there's nowhere to hide!"
At this moment, when I suddenly panicked, a familiar "voice" echoed in my mind.
"You don't have to hide. Come on, Kirito and Shino
It's Lilan's "voice". Apparently, he had noticed.
"Sure enough, you noticed us, Rylan."
"Ah, hiding something from Lilan is not an ordinary thing."
Saying that, I led Shino to Rilan who was lying on the grassland, but Shino's eyes widened. Asuna leaned on Lilan's back, who was sitting instead of lying down, and fell asleep. Moreover, Asuna’s calm breathing and sleeping face were completely unimaginable from the Asuna I had seen so far.
