\"Maikiri stubbornly refused Kirito-kun. Why did he become the leader of the Blood Oath Knights? Why didn't Asuna become the leader?\"
\"It's so strange that you hate me so much. I didn't expect that there would be such a member before I saw it. It was too late, but I don't even know the characteristics of the members, and I have lost my qualification as captain\" "
\"Yeah. Only Makiri said that. The other members believed Kirito, and although they complained, they still followed him. But Makiri didn't do that at all\"
\"Well, Alice-san said that human beings are all compatible.
Asuna then crossed her hands in front of the table. The face gradually became a little uneasy, and I unconsciously moved my hands away from my cheeks.
\"And Makiri seems to like Shinono very much.\"
\"Shino? Wait, what does this mean?\"
\"When Kirito-kun wasn't with Sinonon, he would visit Sinonon and talk about various things. I mean, Kirito-kun was always by Sinonon's side. But you didn't listen. Do you understand what I said?\"
When I was in SAo, I became Shino's husband and basically stayed with Shino until Shino was kidnapped by Alberich near the 100th floor. So, of all the players who live in Aincrad, Sinon is definitely the one I've spent the most time with, but I've never been told.
\"I've never heard of it. This is the first time I've heard that she's really close to Shino.\"
\"Yes, Shino-san, you were talking to Kirito-san just now\"
So far, I had spent some time with Aincrad and Sinon in the real world, and when I finally merged with Sinon's memories, I learned that Sinon would face events that might worry me. , has a bad habit of trying. You can only rely on your own strength to solve it.
Sinon was probably noticed by Magiri when she was in the Bloodsworn Knights of Aincrad, and he told her about it, but he didn't want me to worry too much, so he just pretended that nothing happened. Same. I think I have been exposed to it, and Shino can do it.
Then, I tried to awaken the remaining memory of Shino in my mind and recall the story of Shinori, but for some reason, I couldn't confirm the existence of Shinori in Shino's memory. ta. Maybe Shino herself didn't want to remember Zakiri, so she forgot about it.
"What you may not know is that Shino sometimes doesn't talk about important things. She told me not to try to keep things inside, but Shino did that too."
\"Shinon, you originally wanted to solve the problem in Shino by yourself, but I think I understand why Shino did this. Because although Shino acts cool, he is actually very kind\"
\"I understand too. After all, Shino is a kind girl. I guess she will do something like that. If possible, I hope she can stop\"
"Then I was shocked." Asuna suddenly started talking about Masari, but she didn't tell me why she started talking about Masari. I don’t know the exact reason, but I finally listened to Asuna’s story.
\"I mean, Asuna.\"
"?"
\"It's too late now, why are you suddenly talking about Magiri, the third-level guy in the Bloodsworn Knights? This is something I talked about when I was in Aincrad, so now that I'm in ALo, it doesn't matter. Not important. Mosquitoes"
At this point, Asuna's expression became a little unhappy. No, if there is any difference, it is very similar to the anxious expression I showed just now, but it is a little different from the expression just now.
\"Yes. The world we're in now is ALo. Not SAo, so I'm sure we'll never encounter makiri. On the other hand, I think we'll encounter makiri again one day. It's scary what's about to happen I can't help but feel that way. I feel like I'm saying something weird."
Indeed, Makiri stayed with the Blood Oath Knights until the end, and judging from what Asuna said, he must have successfully quit SAo and returned to the real world just like us.
However, I wonder if they are still as immersed in VR as we are, without losing interest in it. You may be immersed in VR
Originally, the reason why we were able to reunite like this after leaving SAo was because before leaving SAo, we informed each other of our positions in the real world, and there was no player named Zhenqiri among them.
"It's safe to say that our chances of encountering something like this are pretty low."
"It's okay, Asuna. There's no guarantee that Magiri is still working on VRmmo, and the first Magiri probably doesn't know where we are. That's why Magiri won't come to us. Kana"
"Yes, that's right. It's not that I don't think so. It's just that I feel very uneasy."
\"And why? Makiri doesn't like me, and she's also worried about Sinon. That's why she is the third in command of the Blood Oath Knights.\"
\"Maikiri, you know she's emotionally unstable or I should say she feels like she's broken. It seems like she doesn't just hate Kirito-kun.
\"Yes, so I hate Kirito-kun from the bottom of my heart, or I think I have a grudge against him\"
"Instinctively, I made a weak sound from my throat." Judging from what Asuna just told me, it seems that Makiri just doesn't recognize me. I have such an image, but Asuna's words just now completely subverted it. got this image. What does it mean that Makiri hates me?
\"Wait a minute, Asuna. What does this mean? Why does Makiri hate me?\"
\"I don't know. Maqiri didn't tell me why he has resentment towards Kirito-kun. However, he seems to have resentment towards Kirito-kun from the bottom of his heart\"
"Why are you doing this to me? I can't even count how many things I did in that world, but did something happen that made me feel really bad about it? Damn it."
\"That's why I'm afraid. One day, Shinaki will come to take revenge on Kirito. At that time, I had a premonition that something terrible would happen, so I couldn't control it\"
"Of course, if he hates me from the bottom of his heart, then it is very likely that Zhen Qier is still looking for me, waiting for the opportunity to take revenge." What is questionable is why he didn't do this when he was in the Blood Oath Knights, and why he was in the Blood Oath Knights. There is no revenge in SAo, but Makiri, who missed the opportunity for revenge, must be looking for this opportunity now. deaf.
Before that, I thought Asuna’s story was just Asuna’s anxiety, but now I feel like it’s becoming a reality.
"Maqiri, uh what did I do to Makiri? And she's still"
\"I'm sorry, Kirito-kun. I didn't mean to make Kirito-kun feel upset. But, that's what I thought, and I can't help it. I'm really sorry.\"
\"No, this is not Asuna's apology. But it bothers me.\"
"Are you curious? Makiri?"
I nodded immediately and recalled the SAo days in my mind. Despite everything that happened, I eventually cleared out safely and escaped. I did a lot of things during that time, but there were certainly things that made people unhappy.
But why didn't Magiri tell me about this, even though she was a member of the same Bloodsworn Order? Since it's the same Aincrad and the same guild, there should be many opportunities for contact and revenge.
I summarized these things in my mind and told Asuna. After the story ended, Asuna lowered her head slightly.
\"Indeed, Kirito-kun and Makiri are in the same place and should be able to meet each other at any time. But Makiri stubbornly refuses to meet Kirito-kun\"
\"That's what fascinates me. What do you think, Asuna?\"
"No matter what I said, Makiri didn't really say anything. So I don't know what exactly Makiri was thinking."
\"Even Asuna doesn't seem to know much about Makiri.\" Of course, as far as I know, the relationship between Asuna and Makiri is not that close. They are just members of the same Blood Oath Knights. One of them is also the vice-captain. But I do know one thing.
\"Then the only person who knows about Marcelli is Shino.
\"Yeah. Maybe, but I think Shinono knows Makiri very well. So if you ask Shinono, you might be able to find some information.\"
"Yes.
\"But Kirito-kun. To be honest, it's better to be more careful in the future. There are many things that need to be paid attention to.\"
Now, we don't have to worry about Seven and Clover, but as Asuna said, we have an outright enemy called "Hannibal." "Hannibal" even tamed and moved that Vassago Casals, and even now he's sending a new "escape" to bring down Japanese society. And since that Vassago Casals came once, we must be the target of "Hannibal".
"Although we had a safe game, we were still in the spotlight of a formidable enemy." There may have been an increased presence there.
\"Yes, but we have to be careful about Magiri. We can't guarantee that Magiri will come to us. Thank you this time, Asuna. Please tell us about Magiri. If you don't tell me , I wouldn’t know about Ma Qili.\" Not at all. "
\"Yes. Thank you for listening to my story. Also, I'm sorry that I stopped this strategy. Kirito, you wanted to continue this strategy, didn't you?\"
\"Well, it would be a lie to say otherwise, but Asuna's story is more important. Now, after the capture is over, I will try to talk to Shino. I'm sure she will talk to me .\"".
\"Okay then, but hello, Kirito-san.\"
\"At that moment, Asuna made eye contact with me.\" Asuna's light blue eyes were different from reality. It was like a water mirror and I almost fell in love with it, but I came back to it immediately and listened to the sound.
\"In short, please stay with Shino. Shino loves Kirito-kun very much, so in an emergency, the only person Sinon can rely on is Kirito-kun.\"
"You don't need to say anything anymore." I decided to stay with Shino as much as possible and also decided to protect Shino. So I felt this way before Asuna told me. I will protect Shino and stay by her side.
To me, this is what Lelan calls fate and fate.
\"You don't need to say anything anymore. I will always stand by Shino's side.\"
"That's right. Kirito-kun, you also like Shino, don't you?"
Asuna suddenly tilted her head, surprising me. Just when I was wondering what happened and was about to call him, Asuna immediately lowered her face and raised it again.
\"Hey, Kirito-san. You haven't told me that you love me yet, have you? I haven't told you that I love you either, have I?\"
\"Really? Miss Asuna, what are you talking about?\"
\"Well, in short, I always feel as if I said those words to Kirito-kun, or in other words, I said those words to Kirito-kun when I was around Kirito-kun. I feel like but I shouldn't say that.\ "Never done this before"
\"I also tilted my head towards Asuna.\"It's true that I had a relationship with Asuna before joining the Bloodsworn Knights, but we weren't always together, and I don't even remember saying Live like this. On the contrary, what Asuna said just now was probably meant for Shino, not Asuna.
"Well, I can't understand the story. Does he feel deja vu?"
"I guess something like that, but I'm sorry, I keep saying weird things."
\"Well, I do trust Asuna, so it's okay. But the person Asuna loves is Jupiter. I didn't bring him here, but is that okay?\"
Then Asuna said "Ah" and showed a surprised expression. After the team disbanded, Jupiter seemed to be back to his old self, but Asuna came here without saying anything to him. So, if I'm not good at it, Jupiter might be waiting. Perhaps sensing this, Asuna suddenly stood up.
"No! I came here without saying anything to Jupiter! What if I get lost!"
"No need to wait for your companions here, just go back quickly."
"I-I'll let you do this!!"
Saying that, Asuna, who had been talking seriously, ran away. I was the only one left at the table where Asuna was sitting, but I immediately remembered Asuna's story.
\"Maqili huh?\"
"Why on earth do you have a grudge against me?" Why don't you say anything when you are in the same place as me? And what kind of relationship has Zhen Qie established with Shino? I have a lot to worry about.
"I have to ask."
After talking to Asuna, I left the restaurant and walked along the Sky Capital Line. I can see countless players other than me everywhere, such as players who look tired after returning from missions, and players who look excited about missions.
"It wasn't like this not so long ago, but from now on, I am one of them." If you gather everyone and continue the quest, you will become an ALo player, chosen from among the players who lead the Bloodsworn Knights A spriggan. Yes, you will become a player who really enjoys this game called ALo.
Asuna's story makes me a little uneasy, but there's no need to bring anxiety into future strategies, you won't be able to enjoy the game if it's brought up in the first place. There is no need to worry too much about Asuna's story. So no need to think too hard.
"Yo, key boy"
As I was walking, thinking about the future, the things I might feel uneasy about, and the strategies in my head, I heard the voice I'd heard since SAo, and I stopped.
This sound - while thinking this, if you turn your face to the place where the sound comes from, you will find that there is yellow hair, cat-like ears on the head, and red paint on the cheeks like cat whiskers. This is an image of a Kate Sissy girl wearing a short hooded gown in shades of dark green and black.
"A girl you've never seen before." However, a few days after starting ALo, I met this girl and asked her what she really was. Instead, there was only one girl who called me Kibo, so I noticed it right away. ——I called out the name of such a girl.
\"Argo\"
“Kibo, you seem to be in a bad mental state.
"Ah, yes, I am preparing to arrest you now. Why did you suddenly call me that?"
The next moment, Argo's unique proud smile disappeared, revealing a slightly serious expression. Just when I was about to ask what happened, Argo opened his mouth.
“There weren’t a lot of players around, and they didn’t seem to be listening to us.”
"Hey, what's wrong? You suddenly became serious."
“…Key boy. I’ve been working on skills that I had before.
"Then I was surprised." After Sinon was attacked by Vassago Casals last time, I couldn't help but wonder what caused Vassago Casals to bring so much pain and suffering to Shino. I asked for it. It's been a long time, and a lot of things have happened in my mind recently, both in real life and in this world, so I almost forgot about it.
"Really?
\"No, I don't need money. It was originally a skill used by Vasak Casals, so I couldn't help but be curious myself. That's why I taught Kibo for free. Even so, when I understood this , even I was surprised, and at the same time I was convinced.
"is that so?"
Then Argo began to speak. According to Argo, the name of the skill Vasak Casals used when attacking Sinon was "Direct Attack." Since this game is equipped with a pain absorber that suppresses the pain function, you will not feel pain even if you are attacked, but this "direct attack" disables the pain suppression function and causes the opponent to feel pain. Although the name is simple, the content is quite terrifying.
Argo said that it was precisely because Vassago Casals used this that he was able to bring the same pain and suffering to Shino as in the real world.
"A skill that ignores the pain suppression function and causes pain to the opponent."
"This was implemented before Svartjalfheim was implemented. No. That's why it's an almost ignored skill."
"Where on earth do you find such a thing? At least I've never seen one."
Then Argo quickly added an explanation.
It seems that this direct attack skill exists deeply among the attack-related skills, and because it is an additional skill that does not appear unless the acquisition conditions are met, few players notice it. Moreover, the conditions for the emergence of this skill are extremely strict, and it does not seem to be something that can be obtained easily.
"That's exactly what those in the know know."
"Why does this kind of thing exist? Isn't this a skill that has nothing to do with strategy?"
"Kibo, you were on good terms with everyone when you played this game, so you may have forgotten, but this game is originally an mmoRpG about the power struggle between races, welcome to pK. Even if such skills are implemented, this is A strange story.”
"It is very useful in player battles. Is this skill that brings great pain to the opponent useful?"
"Most players will lose their fighting spirit if they feel a lot of pain after being attacked by their opponent. Vassago Casals made full use of this skill, attacking Xiao Xiao.
"Yes..."
"Indeed, intense pain can cause fear." If an attack causes great pain, the average player will be afraid of the next pain, lose the will to fight, and then run away. If you were a soldier you might not be able to do this, but the people who play this game are just regular people here.
This skill that scares ordinary people will definitely give them an advantage in battles with enemy players and will be of great help to the power struggle. -He's using a skill that was supposed to be used for this purpose, for a completely different purpose. This is also obviously the wrong direction.
"No, using it like this seems to be Vassago Casals, for better or worse." However, Vassago Casals only seemed to show this skill on the first level and said that he would not appear again In this game, then it disappears.
I was curious about this, so I shouted to Argo who had his arms crossed.
\"Hey, Argo. What do you think? Do you think he'll come here again?\"
I don't know how true Shi-chan's story is, but if it's true, I don't think Vassago Casals will come to ALo again. ALo who can't do this is not where Vasak Casals wants to be.
\"Of course, Amusphere has no ability to kill and this world is not a death game, so Vassago Casals doesn't need anything.\"
In SAo, it was designed so that you would really die at the end of the game, so murderers like Vasak Casals could get unlimited pleasure, but in this world where everything has changed, there is nothing Can be enjoyed. After all, he came all the way here to tell us that he was joining forces with "Hannibal" and that we were being watched by "Hannibal"?
\"Then why did he come to us, Shino\"
"This was probably to show him that he was where Keyboy said he was, and that he was still alive. That's why he used this ability to attack Tiny. Seriously, he's still as vicious as ever."
\"Oh, of course. It was for this purpose that I attacked Shino.\"
At this time, Argo showed a slightly irritable expression. No, if anything, it was a look of alarm at what was about to happen.
"But there's a chance he'll change his mind and come back. Even then, he'll probably target Shi-chan, not Ki-bo, so be careful, Ki-bo. At the end of the day, only Kibo can protect Shi-chan."
\"I understand. The next time Vassago Casals comes to Sinon, I will intercept it. At that time, I will find out the true identity of <Hannibal>.\"
\"Okay. I'll investigate here too.
