daojian.html?_ijt=tvt1h9rfvr3gjoeeqra7i6dl6j:43 Following Kirito’s suggestion, we went to the headquarters of the Blood Oath Knights to look for Asuna, but no matter how hard we searched, we couldn’t find her. I didn't know where she was, so I asked the nearby members and heard that Asuna had left the headquarters and went to the town on this level.
Hearing Lilan whisper that he should have searched the city from the beginning, we left the headquarters and began searching the city. There, I finally met Asuna.
I immediately told Asuna about the bow and arrow and asked where there was a blacksmith.
Then Asuna seemed to be going to the blacksmith to ask for weapons to be polished, so she said it was just fine, so let’s go together. I agreed and tried to follow Asuna, but Asuna told Kirito and Lilan not to follow me and pushed them away.
Before I could ask why they were leaving, Kirito and Leren said, "Let's go back to the 54th floor to continue the arrest," and then left quickly, leaving Asuna and me alone. Asuna likes Lilan a lot, and I thought she wanted to talk to him, so Asuna's behavior is a little weird.
Just when I was wondering why I wasn't talking to Lilan, Asuna took me out of the headquarters floor and headed to the town on the 48th floor. It is said that somewhere in this town, there is a blacksmith who is Asuna's best friend. Because it was called a blacksmith shop, I thought it was run by a man, but Asuna told me that it was a girl about our age, which surprised me.
A fierce swordsman like Asuna can actually master cooking skills. Kirito, who is already very strong in swordsmanship, has a stronger partner named Lilan, and I am a blacksmith who does men's work. I feel like I'm realizing again that a lot of the players in this world are great, like girls our age.
And when I heard that the blacksmith was a girl, I felt a little relieved. Because I think it would be a bit disgusting if the blacksmith was a dirty person. Asuna stopped me while I was walking down the street thinking about what kind of girl she was.
"Shino, I have something to ask."
"What's wrong? Is it something about Lilan?"
"No, this is not about Lilan, but about his master, Kirito-kun."
"About Kirito? Is there anything that's bothering you?"
Asuna said awkwardly.
"I'm sorry for asking directly, but I want to know what the relationship between Kirito-kun and Sinon is. You see, you live in the same house. I mean, I want to know what the relationship between Kirito-kun and Sinon is. ."Things happened that made it happen. "
"I understand." Asuna didn't know what my relationship was with Kirito.
Yes?
"I mean, even though Kirito and I live together, we still like each other."
As I thought about it, I felt my face getting hot. I think my face might be red. We, Kirito and I, are generally called lovers.
"I didn't realize it because I was always with Kirito, but before I knew it we had become lovers."
You can tell Kirito and his "acquaintance" Reran that Kirito is your lover. However, when I tried to talk to Asuna and others, I felt embarrassed and bitter, but nothing came out.
"For now, I won't tell Asuna that I'm in love with Kirito, but I believe they will find out if I'm with Kirito."
enough. Anyway, let's say we're roommates now. Maybe that will be revealed later, but by then it will be fine.
"Kirito is just a roommate. You see, I didn't participate in this game from the beginning, so I stayed with the master Kirito. In this way, my survival rate can be improved a little. Hehe"
"In other words, you and Kirito-kun don't have any special relationship, right?"
"Yes, he is very naive, I don't know what he is thinking, but I can believe in his strength, so I just stay with him, stay with him, or rather, fight with him. As a give In return." Me, I cook for him. "
After saying "Yeah," Asuna turned her attention to the road ahead.
"But Kirito-kun is a kind and kind person. Even someone like me, who wanted to take advantage of Lilan, treated me as if nothing happened from the beginning and forgave me for what I did."
"Yeah. I'm sure that person is kind. So I wouldn't feel bad even if I were with you. Or rather, if I wasn't kind, I would be with you. Maybe that's not the case."
"Asuna's face turned into this."
"Where's Shino? She likes people like Kirito-kun."
I couldn't help but stare at Asuna's face. I liked Kirito, and I tried my best not to let him know that I had fallen in love with him, but I didn't expect him to ask me so soon.
"How should I answer?" Sure enough, it's impossible for me to suddenly say that I like Kirito or Asuna, so he may have noticed me.
"I mean I've told him a lot, but I don't think I've ever told him to his face that I love him. I wonder how that person would react if I told them they liked me, no, how would they take it ?
"But you shouldn't tell Asuna these things."
"Do not be silly.
"Yes. Shino has been with Kirito-kun all the time. I thought he must like Kirito-kun, but it doesn't matter."
"Sure enough, it was discovered."
In other words, men and women of similar age who live under the same roof for a long time will naturally think that they are lovers or husband and wife. But she didn't really seem to realize that I was Kirito's lover, so I think she deceived me for the time being.
"By the way, how's Asuna doing lately? You often ask Kirito to lend you replays."
"Oh, yeah, Lilan and I talked a lot at the time, so I think it should be okay for the time being."
It seems that Asuna still likes Lilan very much. Maybe because of this relationship, he also became interested in Kirito.
"No, I don't think so, but Asuna feels like me?"
"So I plan to go to Kirito-kun's place in a while, but is Shino okay? If Lilan isn't here, will there be any problems?"
Asuna's words brought me back to my senses, and I looked at Asuna's face again. Asuna's expression was pure and innocent, and she didn't seem to be thinking about Kirito or anything like that. I must have misunderstood, Asuna likes Kirito. what's on your mind
"Speaking of which, Kirito has been working hard to capture recently and doesn't seem to be taking a break. "It's time to go to Noriland. I should need a vacation.
"There's nothing to worry about if Lilan isn't here, and when Lilan goes to your place, Kirito is going on vacation. I have to do this. If I keep fighting, one day I will end it." Just like you from then on. "
"Asuna looks a little uneasy."
"Of course, I would be shocked if I didn't have Lilan's help at that time. If Kirito-kun had to do something like that, it would be a big problem and I would be sad. It's better to take a rest. If the attack is delayed, We will take some measures.”
That's it. It's time for Kirito to rest for now. You have always been fighting alone, and now you are still fighting with Lilan, and I am also fighting with you. If you don't take a good rest quickly, you won't be able to hold on.
"I will force Kirito to rest when I get home. So, I will send you to Lilan. But now I have to go to the blacksmith shop."
Asuna turned her face to me again. Although the scenery is within the scope, it is outside the city. It looks like he slipped out of the housing complex as we speak.
Then, before me, I saw a lonely house with a chimney and a waterwheel on it.
"It was a blacksmith shop run by my best friend. The name was simply, 'Lizbeth's Arms Shop'."
"Lizbeth Arms Store." I think it's a very easy and simple name, but I think it's easy to understand. Also, is Lisbeth the name of Asuna’s best friend?
"Lizbeth Armory? Lisbeth is the name of Asuna's best friend?"
"Yeah. She's easy to talk to, so I think we'll be able to open up soon. Come on, Shino, let's go quickly. I'm also interested. If Shino's bow is strengthened, what can we do? Do something."
Asuna suddenly grabbed my arm and ran away. When I entered the armor shop, Asuna let go of my arm without any resistance. The first thing you see when you enter the room is that there are many long swords and two-handed axes on display in the room.
In fact, if it were a store, there would probably be a distinct metallic smell upon entering, but my scent sensor didn't respond at all, probably because it's not set up that way. Just as Asuna said she was sorry, someone came out from behind the store.
She is a girl with slightly peculiar bright pink hair, wearing a white apron and a red skirt. She looked about the same age as us, so I knew right away that the girl was Lisbeth, whom Asuna said was her best friend.
"Welcome Asuna. Who is that stranger over there?"
Asuna smiled and looked at me and Lisbeth alternately.
"Today, I wanted to introduce someone to Liz, so here I am. A new friend of mine."
My eyes met Lisbeth's. I don’t remember being friends with Asuna initially, but it seems like I’ve become friends with Asuna. Well, I found Asuna to be a nice person, so I wouldn't mind being friends with her. No, this is more comfortable. Asuna wanted to introduce me to Lisbeth as soon as she saw the weapon.
"Nice to meet you. I'm Shino."
"Nice to meet you. I'm Lisbeth. This store—"
"Is this Lisbeth's armor shop?"
Lisbeth looked at Asuna blankly. She seemed a little surprised that I already knew Lisbeth was a blacksmith.
"What do you know? In other words, Asuna taught you."
"It's okay, Liz is an accomplished martial artist. I'm a blacksmith, so I guess I won't feel bad about being introduced as one."
"Yes, that's true. In other words, it's surprising that Asuna has friends besides me."
Asuna raised her eyebrows.
"Hey, what did you say? It seems I'm not good at making friends."
"No, it's not that. In fact, until recently, it seemed like you were only interested in conquering the maze. Sorry."
I thought Lisbeth and Asuna’s conversation was really calm. Even though Asuna acted like that, Lisbeth never forgot to stay by Asuna's side and became Asuna's friend. The reason why Asuna no longer only thinks about conquering the maze is because of Lilan, but I don’t know how Lisbeth would react if she saw Lilan. I don't care about that area.
"However, I'm glad Asuna has a good companion." It feels a little difficult to get in.
"I've been through a lot of good things lately, and most importantly, I've met a really nice guy."
A teasing smile appeared on Lisbeth's face.
"Oh!? You have a boyfriend?! Thanks to that boyfriend, conquering the labyrinth isn't everything anymore!?"
Asuna blushed and shook her head.
"It's not like that! I met a woman! A woman who really understands what I'm talking about! Thanks to meeting that person, I realized that conquering the maze isn't everything."
Lisbeth looked a little disappointed. "My heart beats wildly at the thought of Asuna having a boyfriend."
And although Asuna said that she had just met a woman, Lilan was still a "female". Therefore, it is safe to call her a woman. Although it doesn't look human.
Not long after, Lisbeth put her hands on her hips and showed a somewhat relaxed expression on her face.
"Well, it's good. When I came with you, whether you were asleep or awake, you seemed to be exploring a maze. I thought you were too nervous. I think the atmosphere between you two has relaxed a bit, which is good. .”
Lisbeth's face turned to me.
"Have you also become friends with the laid-back Asuna who is no longer focused on exploring the dungeon?"
"That's not the case, but Asuna's temperament is quite good now, so maybe that's right."
“I’d be lying if I said that wasn’t the case.
"Well, even if Asuna isn't keen on exploring dungeons, I can't let her go."
Asuna blushed again and looked at me and Lisbeth alternately.
"Two more people say I'm a troublemaker!"
"No, actually I think Asuna is a troublesome person." If Lilan hadn't opened Asuna's heart at that time, Flash Asuna would still be alive today. If she didn't do it well, she might die in the middle of the maze. Liran and Kirito, who destroyed Asuna's flash, and Lisbeth, who remained friends with Asuna, are all real big shots.
Then, Lisbeth said as if she realized something.
"Ah, by the way. Asuna, where's the Dark Light? It's just been polished, so its durability hasn't dropped that much, right?"
"Yeah, Liz has done it for me many times and polished it many times, so I'm okay. After all, Liz does it differently."
I turned my attention to the razor on Asuna's waist in surprise. That sword was made by Lisbeth. For some reason I thought I wouldn't see it in stores. Lisbeth turned to me and smiled strangely.
"Well, as you know, I'm a blacksmith. It seems like you're a player who is advancing your strategy."
"I know."
"I understand. Even so, you can see and strengthen the weapons of many players in the captive group. Just by looking at them, you can know what kind of players to capture and what kind of players not to capture. So, Sinon is the former. "
Just by looking at my body, I know if I should be called a blacksmith, if I'm a catching player.
"Then I have some equipment that I want you to see, okay?"
"OK"
After getting Lisbeth's permission, I called up the props window, summoned a white bow that appeared automatically but was of no use, and showed it to Lisbeth. Lisbeth's eyes widened when she saw the white bow, and she made a sound mixed with surprise.
"Hey, what is this, a bow?"
"Yes, this is my weapon"
"There is indeed a bow in the enhancement catalog, I don't know what it is. Hey Shino
"It seems like there haven't been any archers before." Inevitably, I will be the first to use a bow, and Lisbeth will be the first to use one.
Just as I was thinking this, Lisbeth suddenly brought up a window with detailed information about the bow and read it.
"Bai Gong, this is the first time I've seen it in real life, but the attack power is too low anyway, so it's useless. This needs to be strengthened."
"Can you step it up?"
"certainly.
Lisbeth moved her right index finger, exhaling a window that was different from usual, and moved her eyes frequently.
"Werewolf Claws, Werewolf Tusk, Lizardman Armor, and Giant Spider Silk. Prepare three pieces to make this bow strong enough to pass through the 54th floor and above."
Werewolf claws and fangs, lizardman armor and giant spider webs. This is the so-called material item dropped by monsters, but the name sounded familiar, or I remembered it, so I immediately opened the item window.
If I remember correctly, when I was leveling up with Kirito, I fought many monsters with that name and got enough materials to sell. After thinking this way, I have all the materials Lisbeth said. . confirm. Moreover, the amount was about three times what Lisbeth requested.
"Yes, I have all the materials."
"Uh, so you've been collecting them since the beginning?"
"Yeah, I've fought a lot of monsters. Is this okay?"
After saying that, I put all the materials requested by Lisbeth into the delivery box in the item window and sent them to Lisbeth. After receiving the material, Lisbeth opened the window, checked the contents, and then immediately closed it.
"Yes, I have everything. I can strengthen it from now on, but Shino, what do you want to do? If you want to strengthen it, you usually need money."
"That's what I was going to do from the beginning, but if you can step it up, step it up. If you're worried about money, that's OK."
Lisbeth was stunned for a moment, "Oh, yes," and then turned her body towards the back of the store.
"Then come with me, I will strengthen it in the workshop."
"I got it"
Just when Lisbeth was about to move, Asuna shouted to me and Lisbeth.
"Ah, by the way, Liz and Shino. After the strengthening is over, let's go to the town and have a cup of tea together? The three of us want to talk about various things."
Lisbeth nodded to Asuna.
"I agree. I also want to know more about Shino. In other words, about bows."
I don't know much about bows myself, but maybe I know something about Lisbeth. And, I don’t know, even if Lisbeth doesn’t have that kind of information, I still want to have a good talk with Lisbeth and Asuna. I feel like I want to talk about all kinds of things with real friends that I haven't had in a long time, and I feel like my desire that I didn't have before is manifesting itself so clearly.
"Where's Shino? Do you have any plans for the future?"
"I'll go out with you. When this matter is over, the three of us will go into the city and have a tea party."
Asuna and Lisbeth smiled at me. For the first time in so long, she showed a fresh and pure smile.
