As soon as Shino left, I felt a little lonely, as if I had lost a relative, but the next time Shino comes to my house, it won't be that far away, because I firmly believe that the loneliness will disappear soon.
I don't know when this day will come, and I don't know what will happen in the future, but I am sure that Shino and I will become a real family one day - I feel like this in my heart. Being sober helps the loneliness disappear.
After sending Shino off, I returned to my room and prepared the Amusphere. Today is Saturday, and I plan to log in to ALo to advance the big task with everyone. In addition, before Sinon left, after logging into ALo, she asked everyone not to go to the wild immediately, but to give everyone about 30 minutes to prepare.
Shino suddenly said such words, and I wondered what was going on, but since it was Shino, there must be something important. Thinking that I couldn't help but swallow this request, I activated Amusphere, put it on, and dived into the world of fairies.
The place we arrived when we sneaked into the fairy world was the portal of Tiandu Lain. There are already many players coming and going, and there is a lot of buzz. During the day on weekdays, there are not many players, but on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, a large number of players gather on the Sky Capital line starting from the morning.
That scene proved that the popularity of Svart Alfheim, and ALo itself, hasn't waned yet.
A few minutes later, the appointed time came and all the usual party members gathered around me. At that time, everyone suggested that we go to the liberated New World, the ring-shaped iceberg Frohild, but as Shino said, I suggested that we prepare to go to the New World again.
Most people raised objections at the time, but everyone was reluctantly convinced when I explained that it would be better to prepare seriously, as I did in SAo, than to challenge the New World from now on. Thirty minutes later, they gathered at the transfer gate and decided to go to Heroshilde. The crowd was once again dispersed throughout the Rhine City, the capital city.
After everyone left, Shino came to me, thanked me for accepting my proposal, and took me somewhere. The location is right in front of the jewelry store in the Tiandu Line business district.
"I'm here"
"This is a jewelry store, why are you here?"
"Because I have something I want to give you as a gift."
"Then I roll my eyes." When it comes to gifts, I usually think of birthday gifts, but it's already May and my birthday is over five months away, so birthday gifts are out of the question.
"Now? Why suddenly?"
"Look, you had symptoms when you were diving, I want to give you a gift
I rolled my eyes at this.
Before Shino could resolve my inner problem, she placed her father's token silver bracelet on my right hand as a talisman. It disappeared yesterday thanks to Shino telling me her memory. To retrieve the amulet.
The effect of this amulet is quite great. When you are in pain, put it in your field of vision, you can clear your mind, wake up, and the pain will be greatly reduced. I never thought that Shino would give me something like this, but when I received this amulet and learned about its efficacy, I was really touched and almost cried.
However, as Kirito Spriggan of the shadow elf clan, that charm does not exist on my arm. Because this silver bracelet only exists in the real world.
Moreover, although significantly reduced, epileptic seizures caused by Sinon's memory still occur in the VR world. If you had a seizure in this VR world, chances are you wouldn't be able to do anything without the amulet.
Anticipating this, Shino thought of giving me a talisman in this world. In this spirit, I once again felt strongly impressed.
\"Of course amulets don't exist in this world. But thanks to Shino's cooperation yesterday, I didn't have an epileptic seizure.\"
"I wouldn't try to give you the amulet if the chance of this happening to you was already zero."
The girl with light blue hair and lynx ears who was about to say this gently took my black-clad hands and wrapped them around me gently. Yui had the warmth, softness and comfort that only the girl in front of her could have, and it was gradually spreading to her whole body through her hands. At this moment, the girl smiled.
"That amulet was given to me by my father. So at least, I want to give you what origin has. Can you give it to me?"
After hearing this, I felt warm in my heart. Shino wanted to present my original thing as something I would always wear when in the VR world. No matter what I thought, I didn't think about it, but it was trying to give me something to support my heart and suppress my seizures.
"I want to support you all the time." I want to give you something that can support your heart - the moment I understood Shino's mood, I wanted to hug Shino's lips. I was driven by the desire to cover it with my own lips.
However, I knew that Shino didn't want to be treated like this in a place like this, so I suppressed this feeling deep in my stomach and nodded to Shino with a smile.
"Oh, I'll take that. I'll take something from you that will be my talisman in this world."
\"Thank you, Kirito.\"
Shino smiled softly and let go of my hand.
\"But what exactly is Shino planning to give me?\" Thanks to the days spent with Shino and Shino, I know that Shino is not the kind of person who would hand over strange things to others, but in the future you want What kind of thing will you give me? I can” guess if there is.
\"So Shino, what gift do you want to give me?\"
"I'll know that when the time comes. But can you wait here?"
"?"
According to Shino, what she will give me is a customized jewelry, which can be ordered from this store, but it will take about 15 minutes to make, which seems necessary. That's why I asked him to give me about 30 minutes and go capture the Grand quest.
"Is that so? What kind of design is that?"
"It's very interesting after receiving it. So, I'm going to order now, but I don't know if you can wait here."
"Because you don't want others to see your design?"
"Yeah. Do you mind?"
"Okay, about fifteen minutes, that's plenty of time. I'm looking forward to it."
Hearing what I said, Shino happily said, "Wait for me." Then she walked into the jewelry store. If it were Philia or Lilan, it feels like they would give you something with a weird design, but that's not the case with Sinon, so you don't have to worry about the design of the accessories.
\"Also, I'm sure Shino will also give me the same bangle or bracelet that he gave me in the real world.\"With the bracelet, no matter how hard you move it, it won't move or jump, and most of all The important thing is that you can see it whenever you need it. Best of all, it's the same amulet you wear in the real world.
\"So, Shino will definitely give me the same bracelet as in the real world.\"
The charm of the bracelet that Shino gave me.
What shape will this take?
"Maybe it's the same shape and design as the one you gave me in the real world?"
Or Sinon's original design and shape?
While I was picturing various ideas for Shino's future gift in my mind, I realized something and turned my face to the square behind me. Although it was not as noisy as during the festival, I could feel the sound of people talking in the square, and there were quite a few people.
“That’s when major events are announced or held.”
However, when I logged in to view the event log, there were no announcements of major events, nor of the arrival of other capture teams in the New World. But this noise. I wonder what the players are arguing about?
“What’s all the fuss about?”
I muttered as I turned my body towards the square, and suddenly something hit me in the chest. I was stunned, turned around and saw that it was the player I bumped into, but because he was only as high as my chest, he was taller than me when I was a kid. Realizing he was a player, I immediately put my hands on the player's shoulders to support his body.
"How are you!?"
"That's when I realized something." The player who bumped into me was a girl with beautiful silver hair reaching her waist, wearing blue clothing and a small hat.
I only know one female player with silver hair and blue clothes. When I was about to say the name, the girl looked around wildly and turned her red-purple eyes to me.
"Ah, hide me!"
"Yes?"
"I mean, I'll be hiding out there, so if anyone comes looking for me, just tell them I went somewhere!"
As she shouted, the girl jumped into a large bucket with an open lid near me and disappeared. As I stared at this series of sudden events, I heard another voice behind me, and I turned around immediately, which surprised me.
He had light blue hair, long pointed ears, and wore a sleeveless jacket-style combat uniform with a white background dotted with blue lines. Unknowingly, a man with purple eyes appeared and glared at me.
Her clothes are mainly white and blue, and she has light blue hair. Judging from the man's features, I knew that he, Asuna and Diabel, belonged to the Windyin tribe, but the sharp look in his eyes made me straighten my back.
"Hey you"
"what is it?"
"Have you ever seen a silver-haired girl around here?"
It seems that the man is looking for a girl hiding in the barrel over there. However, she doesn't seem to know that the girl is hiding in the barrel, probably because her presence detection skills haven't improved much yet. Moreover, the current girl asked me not to tell her what is hidden here, so it seems that this should be my priority.
\"Silver-haired girl, right?
When I pointed to the back, the man walked quickly in the direction I pointed without saying a word of thanks. Perhaps because of his habit of walking fast, the man's back gradually became smaller and smaller, and he couldn't see clearly after more than ten seconds.
When the man's back and figure disappeared, I took a deep breath and said to the barrel next to me.
"I can't see. Is that okay?"
When I called for her, a girl jumped out of the bucket, brought her face close to mine, and gave me a big smile.
"Yeah, I'm saved. Thank you!"
After saying thank you, the girl came out of the barrel completely and placed her feet on the ground. At that time, I checked her appearance again, and then I remembered the identity of this girl and that man. But when I was about to say the girl's name, the girl spoke first.
"Thank you for protecting me. I am Number Seven. The leader of the Clovers."
"As expected." This girl looks like ALo's idol, the president of our selfish opponent's large guild "Clover", and the genius researcher No. 7 in the real world. And the man with light blue hair just now is the elite emperor of Clover.
I didn't expect to see Xiao Qi here - I was so happy and answered Xiao Qi with a smile.
"Oh, sure enough! Just in time, I want to talk to you!"
"Oh, are you a fan of mine? So, how about an autograph? Thanks for your help."
"No, not really. I want to hear your opinion as Dr. Nanairo, not as a fan."
Xiao Qi opened her eyes wide. By now, players who want to meet No. 7 will definitely ask for his autograph because they are all fans of No. 7. I must feel like a rare item when I make a statement that is so far removed from this type of player.
"Clover doesn't look like he wants to join the military or anything."
"It's not like that. So, Seven, let's hurry up-"
Just as I was about to speak, I felt the sound coming from the square getting louder. The speaker seemed to be walking towards us. It seemed that Xiao Qi in front of him also felt it. He turned to face the square and sighed softly.
"Uh, I'm still looking. I think I'll catch up."
"I see, those are clovers. And you're running away from those clovers?"
"Yes. That's why I told you to hide it."
"Clover is like your companion, isn't it? Why did you run away?"
"Sometimes I just want to relax by myself. But I can't do that with everyone in Shamrock. That's why I run away."
Indeed, Xiao Qi is an idol and the president of a huge elite guild called Clover, so there are always people around him. Even if you want to enjoy some alone time, there are many times when you can't. I don’t understand what it feels like to want to run away.
"is that so?
\"Yeah. But even for an event like this, there's the right idea. And, I know people would find it funny. In Japan, they say this kind of thing is carried in a mikoshi, right?\"
\"I see, the idol is surprisingly calm.\"
"Research is a battle of money and time. Well, luckily I have a sponsor now, so I don't have to worry about money. I just want to make a plan. Idols can play if they can make a lot of money."
Seven\/Dr. Nanello is still twelve years old. Although he is only in junior high school, he knows about research funding, ways to make money, and things that twelve-year-olds here don't seem to know, and I know them all. It seems that it is no longer easy to say whether it is a non-standard area.
Just as I was looking at No. 7 with this thought, the sound in the square became louder. I felt the breath getting stronger and stronger, and No. 7 and I turned around together. Xiaoqi's attendants seemed to be getting closer and closer.
"Nightclub, I think I'll catch up soon. Sorry, I'll let you out of here."
"Oh, I see. In this case, it seems we can have a long talk next time."
"I kinda like you. Tell me your name."
\"Kirito. Kirito from Spriggan.\"
\"That's it, Kirito-kun. What a nice name. Let's meet again somewhere. Darth Vidania!\"
After Xiao Qi said this, he quickly ran in the opposite direction of the square, unable to confirm his appearance immediately. Alice told me to be careful about Number Seven, but as far as I had just talked, I couldn't confirm there was any sign or glimpse of Number Seven that I needed to be careful about.
"I want to know if Xiaoqi is really someone to watch out for." Is Clover also someone to watch out for? is this real?
\"Kirito!\"
Just as I was thinking this, a voice came from behind me, and I turned around in surprise. A girl with light blue eyes, light blue hair, slightly oversized wildcat-like ears on her head, and wearing a revealing combat uniform. Shino said she was going to the jewelry store and would be back in fifteen minutes.
After talking to Xiaoqi and meeting Huang, I lost track of time, but apparently fifteen minutes had passed.
\"Shino. Are you finished?\"
"Yes, I made it. Sorry to keep you waiting."
"It doesn't matter, I just happened to find a way to kill time."
Shino tilted her head. The store is soundproofed and can't hear the sounds outside, so they may not understand why I want to talk to Xiaoqi and Huang. Well, this one is so trivial that it doesn’t even need to be talked about.
\"So, Shino, what solution have you come up with? I want to see it.\"
"Don't panic.
Hearing this, I gently rolled up the sleeve of my right arm and stretched it out to Shino. When Shino held that hand, she placed something on my right wrist just like when she gave me the silver bracelet in the real world. I only remember the feeling when I put on the silver bracelet for the first time. I put my right arm close to my face and stared at my right wrist.
The thing Shino put on was a metal bracelet. Its thickness and size are similar to the silver bracelet Sinon gave me in the real world, but its color is whiter than the silver bracelet Sinon gave me in the real world, and its sparkle looks a bit luxurious. You feel and there is a pattern like large characters carved on the entire surface of the bracelet.
A simple bracelet with no other special features. Platinum gold bracelet with a Sinon-style design that doesn’t like excessive decoration. That was a gift from Shino.
"It's a bracelet after all."
"Well, maybe you don't like it? Do you want something else?"
\"No, actually I hope so. After all, the bracelet is the easiest to see, and it won't move. Thank you, Shino.\"
When I thanked her, Shino's cheeks turned as red as cherry blossoms. It was so cute that I couldn't help but laugh again.
I noticed
"Think about it, what is this letter?" Because it was written continuously, I knew it was one character, but because it was a character that did not exist in the real world, I couldn't understand it. Probably a character from the world of Alfheim.
\"By the way, Shino\"
"Yes?"
“What is written in this letter?
Then Shino added another explanation. As I thought, the character seemed to be from the world of Alfheim and seemed to have been carved after he realized there was an option when ordering. And the reason why he chose the words of this world instead of English or Japanese seems to be to prevent others around him from easily reading.
"Is that so? What does it say on it?"
"I must answer, is there no use?"
Shino said this and blushed a little. I thought for a moment that he might be writing something embarrassing, but I knew Shino would never write something like that, so that wasn't the case. – Perhaps that’s what makes the content unnecessarily alarming.
"I guess I'd like you to teach me, if you could."
""
Shino lowered her head in embarrassment, but soon she raised her head, took a step closer to me, quietly grabbed my hands, and wrapped them in hers. Close your eyes silently and open your lips slightly.
"[If you protect me, I'll protect you.] Yes, it's etched."
Hearing this sentence, my heart warmed. After all, this bracelet is my talisman. It said that Shino, who I wanted to protect, was also protecting me, which made me feel at ease and calm. With this, even if I have a seizure, I can instantly regain my composure—I have that sense of certainty.
\"Stop talking. Thank you Shino. I will cherish Shino's amulet.\"
When I said this, the person I loved nodded quietly in front of me, with a warm smile on his face. With this amulet you will not be afraid of any enemy, nor of epileptic seizures. This confidence came to me without even realizing it.
"Okay, it seems that everyone is here. So, let's talk about the New World, the ring-shaped iceberg Frohilde."
Everyone nodded. This was the voice of the owner of the cafe run by Egil. He was a man with dark skin and a few white spots on his face.
After receiving Shino's gift, Shino and I headed to the next continent with everyone, the ring-shaped iceberg Flohild. After woglinde (which was a warm steppe area at that time) and Velgunde (which was a desert area), hrothhillde is definitely the name of the ring-shaped iceberg.
However, because they had heard the name "Ice Mountain", everyone had a premonition that Herothild would be in a cold area, so they bought cold protection items in advance and used them as soon as they entered Herothild, but they were shocked. . Cold, nothing to get stuck on.
Then, when Lilan transformed into the wolf dragon form, his whole body was wrapped in warm fur. As soon as he entered Hrothhilde, he took the initiative to transform into the wolf dragon form and began to overcome the cold alone, but he learned that Lilan Ran's fur was very warm and everyone wearing cold weather clothing, especially Asuna and Yuuki, said they wanted to be warmer and finally stuck with Liran. However, Lilan immediately trembled, threw away everyone, quickly spread her wings, and flew into the sky above Herohilde.
At the same time, we also formed a three-person team and flew over Herothilde in the snowstorm to see how the entire Herothild was composed.
So, the day after a day of research activities, we gathered in Egil’s café for a strategy meeting and strategy session.
“I tried to go around it, but there were a lot of mountains.
Everyone nodded at Shino's statement. Flotilde is a basin-like terrain surrounded by icebergs, and there are many places to go if you fly.
However, despite its shape, it seems that the height limit is set very low, and even if you try to fly, it will immediately stall and fall, and you can't go anywhere without flying. Can't.
At this stage, it seems that the places where we can act in Herotilde are still quite limited. By the way, in such an environment, Lelan, who flew over Frohilde, immediately stalled and crashed, and in the end she could only run in the snowfield like a real wolf.
“But the situation now is the same as when Vogelinde was, isn’t it?
"That seems like the most likely possibility. There are a lot of places I'd have to fly."
Kaim, who had visited Herohilde's environment with Yuuki, spoke up, followed by Asuna, who accompanied the group. Of course, there are altitude restrictions during the capture of Voglinde, and removing them is the way to continue the great mission. It's definitely the same pattern this time.
"In the current situation, we can only go near the teleportation gate, so we will mainly search near the teleportation gate. Moreover, the enemy is stronger than I expected, so I am ready to fight. It seems better this way."
"Then, let's go into the city again and prepare to arrest."
Silica listened to my words.
When Shino and I went to the accessory shop, everyone was prepared accordingly, and then we went out to find Frohilde, but we hadn't made any adjustments to the official combat and equipment yet, and I hadn't.
Perhaps because it is the third floating island, the monsters of Helothild are different from the monsters of Vielgud and Voglinde, and are quite powerful, so from now on, if you want to capture them, you must fight well. Prepare.
After hearing Silica's words, everyone stood up and prepared to enter the city, when Leafa stopped me.
\"Brother, what are you going to do? Do I need to check the equipment?\"
"Ah I"
\"Wait a minute Kirito. I need your help with something. Can you stay?\"
Then Egil called me. But while Egil asked me to help, so far he hadn't asked me to help him with the shop, so I was sure it was something else. But even so, he hasn't done anything weird to me, so I can trust him.
"is that so?
As usual, when the order was given, everyone who had gathered walked towards the exit of the coffee shop and dispersed into the city. In a blink of an eye, I and Egil were the only ones left in the coffee shop. I immediately turned around to face Egil.
"So Egil, why did you call me?"
\"Ah, that's right. Are you fighting with the <Double Swords>?\"
Ever since I got it in SAo, my fighting style has been "dual wielding" where I fight with swords in both hands. Because I gained a unique skill, but it also meant that I was able to fight with two swords due to this skill.
Therefore, in ALo, which did not realize the special skill, I was worried that "dual-wielding" would not be able to fight at first, but after confirmation, ALo usually has a fighting method called "dual-wielding" that is realized, and if you master the one-handed sword , the skill proficiency is raised to a very high level, then it is understandable that any player will be released.
Because of this, I have not given up on "dual wielding", and there are many other "dual wielding" players in this ALo. The most familiar example is the recent ally Lelan.
"Yes. Or rather, you know, because we fight together."
"Then why don't you use a "coupling device"?"
"[Coupling mechanism]? What is that?"
I haven't confirmed it, but according to Egil, the weapons have changed since Svart Alfheim was implemented, with the most obvious change being the sword's attachment mechanism. Obviously.
As for the situation, only when players who have released the "Dual Wielding" skill use the blacksmith, the "Connection Mechanism Implementation" command will appear in the customization item of the one-handed sword. If selected, the one-handed sword you are using will The handle tip will be modified so that you can attach it to another one-handed sword.
In addition, the hilts equipped with the <Connection Mechanism> will change, allowing hilts with the same mechanism to be connected. Moreover, it can be done even in the middle of a battle, and connection and disconnection appear to be available in real time.
I've used the blacksmith many times so far, but I didn't notice the appearance of such an item because it immediately switched to strengthening and production.
“The mechanism that connects the hilts of two swords?
"Yes, it seems that many players have already used it. Although it is difficult to use, if you master it, you will find that it is more interesting than other weapons. Why don't you try it too? "Yes"
\"Of course, I started to use "dual-wielding\", and the "coupling mechanism\" should also be used. \"Double swords are also very popular weapons in other action games. Their biggest features are attack range and continuous attacks. Just being able to double the range and attack continuously makes me feel very powerful. It would be so convenient if I could switch to dual-wielding or dual-sword form at any time.
“I think it would be great to implement it.”
"Yes.
\"That's right, it's called "familiarity", it's called "coupling mechanism", ALo is evolving steadily.\"
\"Ah. Maybe this is also the influence of the seeds produced by Kayaba.\"
"That's when I realized something." Egil asked me to stay here because he wanted to talk to me, but I didn't think it was just about "coupling institutions." There must be another reason.
"And Egil, the story is not over yet."
"She's very perceptive. Ah, yes. In fact, it seems like there's a girl watching you in front of the store."
"Is there a girl looking at me?"
"Oh, it's that girl."
The moment Egil turned his gaze outside, the door of the cafe opened and people came in, but I was surprised to see them.
"Oh! It's really rare to have a coffee shop in the workshop."
A girl with long silver hair, wearing a small hat and blue clothes came over. Yes, it’s Xiao Qi, the president of the Clover Guild who I just had a conflict with and had some conversations with.
"Hey, who is this girl? I seem to have seen it somewhere."
"I, isn't that number seven!"
The next moment I said this involuntarily, Xiao Qi turned around and faced me, showing a happy expression. It was like they were looking for me.
\"Ah, Kirito-san! I found you!\"
"I found you. Are you looking for me?"
"Yeah, I've been looking for it for a long time and finally found it."
"That's when I realized it again." Xiaoqi is the guild leader of Clover, but at the same time he is an idol, so what he does is always protected by the Clover people. However, Xiao Qi seems to be here alone now, and there is no clover-like figure in the store.
"Are you alone here? How's the Clover people doing, or what happened after that?"
“That’s when I ended up joining everyone in Shamrock.
"Then I was a little surprised." Now that Xiaoqi is here, I want to know what his purpose is, but I didn't expect that he came to see me.
"For me, well. Well, thank you for coming to see me. I wanted to have a good chat with you, too."
\"Really? Me too. Speaking of which, Kirito-san, did you tell others about what happened last time or did you spread it?\"
"I didn't. Is that what you agreed to?"
\"This is what I promised, huh huh\"
While I was talking to No. 7, Egil looked at me and No. 7 and shouted to me. Her face looked confused.
\"Ah, hey Kirito, who is this girl!?\"
\"No way. I am the guild leader of Clover and Idol No. 7. I met him by chance in the city yesterday and got to know him.\"
"Sorry, but Egil, can you please not tell everyone about this?"
"Oh, I know, I will keep silent to everyone, I can't make a fuss."
After listening to Agil's answer, Xiao Qi said to Agil: "Nice to meet you, master." Obviously, just by looking at Agil's atmosphere, No. 7 knew that Agil was the owner of this store.
"So, Xiaoqi, I want to hear your story as a doctor."
\"Ah, you said the same thing yesterday.
After saying that, Xiao Qi sat next to me and turned his face to me. Meanwhile, Egil walked over to the cooking station and began preparing a drink. Seven came specifically for me, but since he was a customer coming to the store, I guess he thought it would be bad not to offer anything. Moreover, Agil is very good to women, so I gave No. 7 a drink for free.
After looking at Agil's back, No. 7 turned to face me again.
\"Then what do you want to hear, Kirito-kun?\"
"Oh, but I want to ask you about your last interview."
"Well, what story are you talking about?"
“First and foremost, it’s about the people you want to meet.”
When Dr. Shichiro appeared on the news program before, one of the reasons why Dr. Shichiro came to Japan was that although the chance of meeting him was extremely low, there was someone he wanted to meet. That man is an artificial intelligence researcher who works with Kayaba Akihiko and is described as his right-hand man.
I didn't reveal his name at the time, but I knew immediately who the man was, met him and talked to him, and confirmed that he was the man.
This person said that at that time, blog users were guessing who was Kayaba Akihiko's right-hand man, and I was engaged in a prediction battle.
\"Ah, about that person. I didn't mention his name, but now I know who Kirito is.\"
\"Ah. The right-hand assistant of Kayaba Akihiko you want to meet is former Argus employee and AI researcher Alice Serizawa, right?\"
"oh!?"
"Yes.
The next moment, Xiao Qi's expression became extremely surprised, and he moved his face closer to mine. I must not have expected to say such a thing.
\"What!? Kirito-san, are you saying that you and Dr. Serizawa are friends!? Are you lying!?\"
"No, I didn't lie.
"Eh!?"
Egil then walked up to us with two coffee cups and placed them in front of Seven and me. In a steaming cup of pure white coffee, Xiao Qi drank a drink with a unique color, which seemed to be cocoa. I drank black coffee.
"Ah, one of our friends is Alice, her real name is Serizawa Alice. So, she's an artificial intelligence researcher."
\"Is that so!? Can you meet Dr. Serizawa!?\"
"If appropriate, we can meet. However, it seems that you haven't logged in today."
\"Unfortunately Kirito-kun. I logged in today.\"
Agil and Xiao Qi were surprised by the sudden sound coming from behind and quickly turned their heads. There stood a woman who was taller than Asuna, with big breasts like Strea, long black hair, wearing a red headband, reddish-brown eyes, and wearing clothes like a white coat.
The person who successfully escaped from the world of SAo with us and has been cooperating with us since then is the person Alice/Serizawa Alice who appeared in the story just now.
\"Alice-san!?\"
\"Isn't that Miss Alice! What time is it now!?\"
When Agil and I said that together, Alice smiled mischievously. The same was true in SAo, but after coming to ALo, Alice made a gaze gesture and her expression softened.
"I originally planned to go to the cafe to have a cup of tea and join everyone, but as soon as I entered, I saw you all gathering.
"Indeed, this person often appears suddenly from behind when we mention it." When I asked the reason, Alice seemed to have greatly improved her hiding ability during SAo and now, so her sudden appearance seemed to be for this reason.
Alice suddenly appeared and said to Egil: "Mr. Egil, please have a latte." From that moment on, No. 7 has been stuck to Alice.
"Okay, okay, I guess this is the first time I've met you, Seven. I'm lucky enough to meet ALo's popular idol."
\"You, you, that Dr. Serizawa!?\"
"Huh? Where did you hear this story? Oh, you were just talking."
\"Are you really Dr. Serizawa?\"
"Oh, yes. I am the person you want to meet, Airi Serizawa. I think you can find out if this is true by asking these two people and my friends."
After hearing this, No. 7 looked at me and Agil alternately. The player using this Alice avatar is actually the incarnation of Airi Serizawa.
\"That person is undoubtedly Serizawa Alice herself. As proof, I have met and talked to her many times, and I have also heard stories about the development of SAo.\"
When I told him to try not to stay in the dark, lest it be seen as a lie, Seven turned to Alice again and lowered his head slightly.
"Nice to meet you. Seven Colors, Asapin."
\"Nice to meet you, Dr. Nanashiro. I'm Airi Serizawa. I'll tell you in advance, but you don't have to use honorifics. Please speak in the same tone as before. Also, please call.\ "I'm Alice. "
"Ah, yes"
Xiao Qi raised his head, but there was still a slightly surprised expression on his face. Xiao Qi himself may know Alice, but he probably doesn't think Alice is a person who can talk and interact with others so frankly. The situation here is very similar to the situation when Shino first met Alice after coming to the hospital after hearing about her reputation.
\"Dr. Serizawa, no, Alice-san, I have something to ask you.\"
"What? Seven"
"Did you really research and create "Sword Art Online" with Dr. Kayaba?"
The story of SAo and the story around Kayaba Akihiko. Especially the story of SAo is something Alice doesn't want to be touched on, or even talked about, but for the scientists and researchers who know Alice, it is the most important. This makes me very worried, so if you ask me, I can't do it. When Alice was asked about the story, she snorted and opened her mouth.
"Ah, yes. I am indeed Dr. Maochang's powerful assistant. We created \" Sword Art Online \ "together, a demon game that killed 4,000 people. Listen to me, what are you going to do?"
"So what have you learned? How much do you know about Dr. Mao field?"
Seven eyes were full of strong light asking. After all, among the researchers, there is an image that Alice, who is considered to be Mao Square Mingyan, knows that Mao Square Mingyan is not disclosed to the outside world.
However, I have heard the answer to this story, and I know that this will not sigh. ——It, as when telling the story, Elis sighed.
\ "Sorry, Xiaoqi. I have nothing to teach you. \"
"?"
"I really call Dr. Maochang's powerful assistant. I think I have such a level. I am proud that I can get closer to Dr. Mao Fang. You did not talk to me.
"Why do you decide to create a virtual world, what is your initial purpose, and what do you think, do you tell me anything." This is why I can't give you a satisfied with those who are interested in Dr. Mao Square. Answer. "
"never..."
No. 7 was disappointed with Alice's statement. I was also disappointed when I heard this story, but Mao field didn't say much in the end, and he didn't even talk about his daughter Li Ran and his son, Jupiter. I think this is very similar to Mao Farm in \ "Mao field \". leave.
After Alice finished, the latte she ordered was put in front of her, and I brought it to her mouth and took a sip quietly.
After taking a deep breath, Alice turned to No. 7 again.
"So, what do you think of Dr. Mao on the Seventh? You said in the news that you can't deny the VR world created by Mao Sae Mingyan, but what does this mean? I don’t know
I was surprised by the contents of Alice with Alice. The question that Alice asked just now is the question I want to ask Xiaoqi. I didn't expect this to say this from Alice's mouth, but it looks just right.
"Yeah, Xiaoqi. I want to hear it too. Can you tell me?"
Seven gently turned to face me, whispered softly, and then opened the tight and closed mouth.
\ "As an engineer, I think it's great that you have created that thing. Inherited by this alo. \"
"After working for a while, I really understand how amazing this technology is."
"Why do you think this is amazing?"
Hearing my problem, No. 7 turned around Alice and looked up at the ceiling. Rather than the ceiling, it is better to look at the eyes of the entire country.
"This VR world makes things impossible in the real world. It is just a simulation experience, but it has the ability to make the impossible in the real world. In other words, this virtual world. One day, it, it, it Have the potential beyond the real world. "
"I understand the meaning of Xiaoqi." Of course, this ALO and SAO world is the VR world, not the real world. However, because of this, I can make things that cannot be done in the real world.
You can wave \ "double holding \" to fight monsters, you can ride on the back of the mythical dragon named Lilan, and you can run in the sky. All of this is a virtual world, everything is possible, because this is a simulation experience experience world.
Mao Jingyan has created the achievement of "The SEED". "THE SEED" is the foundation of SAO. Anyone can use it at will, and the technology itself is amazing.
"Of course, I think this is a great technology.
\ "However, what Mao Square Mingyan did was unforgivable. Classmate Kirito, do you think so too. \"
\ "Ah, yes. \"
"This is why I just want to use this technology for my research. I can't forgive what Dr. Kayaba does. I am so no one I can respect and respect."
"Your research? As Dr. 7 of Nanarro, what kind of research are you doing?"
After answering Alice's question, No. 7 took a deep breath and vomited again, as if he was waiting for him.
"It is [Yun Brain]."
"\" Cloud Brain \ "?"
"what is it?"
Then No. 7 laughed and turned to me. It was a kind of innocent smile, as if you wanted to prank, annoying others.
"Unfortunately I can't tell you!
"Hey, why don't you say so far! I feel that I can understand what you mean!?"
"That being the case, that's it. Research is the idea. If someone stole your stuff, it is a big deal. Hey, Dr. Qin Ze?"
Alice, who was also the researcher, smiled at the 7th. After all, this story is the same researcher and scientist, so I think I can understand.
\ "Haha, yes. Research is the idea. Nothing is more troublesome than the hard -working thoughts.
"Uh, yes. Yes."
"However, if you are so worried, you can consider joining my research team one day. At that time, I will recommend you as the team leader."
The outline of this "cloud brain" is only known to the Seven research team. To know similar things, you must do similar things. Maybe you should think about it.
"Haha, I am honored to be recommended by the doctor, I will consider it."
\ "Then, then. I look forward to visiting my classmates in the laboratory in the real world! \"
"I'm not sure if the 7th is seriously treating this, but maybe that day will come." For some reason, I ...
Just as I was about to think, Xiaoqi looked away and started looking around the store.
"Even so, this is a place where you can relax. It looks like a good idol hiding place."
"Oh, you think so too.
On the seventh, he drank the question of Alice, shook his head, finally reached out to the cup in front of him, took a sip, spit out, put down the cup, and finally answered.
"Indeed, when idols seem to be spoiled, but this is completely different from parents petting children, all pretending to be a game."
"Pretend?"
"That's right, the one of the spoiled parties and the other party understand each other. Because there is no cluster of really wanting to marry me, want to have a girlfriend, and want to occupy it."
With such enthusiasm, people may think that there are such people, but No. 7 said that this is not the case. Perhaps it is because I have never been in contact with idols, but I can't understand what Xiao Qi is talking about.
"Is this that? I have never been obsessed with idols, but do anyone think so?"
"Of course not zero, but most of them are pretending to be a game, but this does not mean that they are joking. Because everyone can work hard to immerse themselves in that space, that place, this is really inner heart." You It can be one of them, it is pure, it is very noble.
"No one does not work hard to enjoy fun."
The new song of idols and singers and the activities they participated in their activities really need to spend money. Even so, I participated in such a thing and bought a new song because I wanted to enjoy it. If I didn't do this, I couldn't enjoy it. When it is completed, it is trying to enjoy it, so you can enjoy it fully.
At that time, the players who were keen on Qi were also keen on Qi, because they were enthusiastic. ——In understand this, I feel that I can understand that enthusiasm.
After speaking, Xiaoqi laughed.
"Efforts to get fun are very active efforts. I believe this."
\ "Working hard to enjoy this, it turns out that this means. \"
\ "Huh? Career, do you find something? \"
"That's not true. However, I think I have learned a lot from you. I think I still have a long way to go."
"So Xiaoqi suddenly became angry." He looked too childish, I couldn't believe that this was Xiao Qi, who had just dialogues such a difficult dialogue.
"Does that mean you treat me as a child?"
"I, I haven't done it. I haven't done it at all."
Kirito, as long as you let me know what you are thinking, I will forgive you.
Think about it, I listened at all, and I didn't even try to say anything. It's time to talk to Xiaoqi, not to say it is not good.
"Well, I think I should try to enjoy this VRMMO world more. Because the game is simple, clear, unknown, and more exciting. So I think if we don't enjoy this world more, it is a loss." "
"Yes! This is the real stimulus of the game!"
\ "Ah, even so, I am a hardcore player! \"
When I asked him to announce this, the 7th began to laugh, Alice and I laughed. However, not long during that time, Xiao Qi suddenly turned into a face that seemed to realize something and seemed to think of something, staring at my face.
\ "Ah, yes, Kirito. I have something to ask you. \"
"Well, what's the matter?"
\ "Kirito, do you have OSS? \"
"OSS". This is the abbreviation of \ "original sword skills \", which is the unique system in ALO. It does not exist in SAO. Originally, sword skills were nirvana created by managers and developers, but this OSS allowed players to create their own nirvana and register.
Being able to create your own unique sword skills is indeed a dream -like function, but "using a series of actions that cannot be mastered without system assistance, and actions that do not bring unreasonable burdens to the body must be must be. It must be a must be a movement. It is executed without assistance], so it is not so easy to get.
"Whether they get it or not, so far they haven't."
"Are you talking about 'OSS'? I didn't."
"Yeah. Why?"
"Now, it is my primary task to capture Swaltiahhhhham, so I don't have time to get it. Well, I am not interested."
\ "So, give the occupation of the new area to the clover, and try to get \" OSS \ "?
"Well, if you say yes, it may be, but this is not the case. After all, if you don't conquer the game yourself, the game is boring."
Hearing my answer, the 7th seemed a little disappointed.
\ "What is that?" OSS "of Tongrenjun, I want to know. \"
"Sorry, but I can't fully understand it, so please understand."
Among my friends, Yasna and Youji have successfully obtained OSS, so it may be time for me to think about OSS. Before Xiaoqi told me, I had not started to consider OSS seriously, so this is a good opportunity.
When I thought so, I heard some sounds from outside, as if holding large -scale events, I can feel the existence of many players. This is very similar to the commotion in the small seven o'clock square. When hearing the sound, Egil turned outside and whispered.
"Hey, is it a bit noisy outside, did you smell the guy of the clover?"
\ "Well, it seems like this. No way, I will go today! \"
Xiao Qi's expression was slightly gloomy, leaving the seat, walking towards the door, but turning around immediately. Everyone's attention at the scene was concentrated on Xiaoqi.
\ "Thank you very much for your precious speech today. And Kirito, thank you for your interesting speech. I will come again, so please come again! Dasvidanya! \"
The 7th said the same words as yesterday, and ran out of the cafe. While observing this situation, I turned my eyes to Alice. Alice once told us that we should be careful of the Seventh, but whether it is or yesterday, I don't think that the No. 7 needs to be careful.
"Mr. Alice"
\"What's wrong, Kirito-san?\"
"Is Xiao Qi really the kind of girl who needs me to be careful?"
Alice put her hand gently on her chin and whispered.
"Nanairo Dr. Alsharpin. Of course, she has a way of glory and thinking that makes it difficult for people to believe that she is a twelve -year -old child. They are not as dangerous as Vashabca Casars or similar things, so they are so dangerous, so they are so dangerous, so they You don't have to be very careful of them.
Of course, clover also grew up by absorbing elite players. Among them, there were double -holding players like me, and many \ "animal trainers \". Since he is the leader of this group of people, he should be careful of the 7th because he is a capture opponent.
"Even if not, I may meet Xiaoqi many times in the future." I don't want to think about what will happen if I have to fight her. Saturday, that is, I started to occupy Frohild seriously and talked with No. 7 in a coffee shop.
"That's not an important thing, it's just a material."
"Ah!? We were beaten again!?"
In the dungeon in the corner of Herohild, Filia and Lifa said after checking the items in the treasure chest.
After many strategic meetings, we began to attack Heroshild seriously, but they were all troubled by some problems several times. In other words, even if you complete tasks that may be related to big tasks, you can only get items that can be obtained nearby.
The task was given you rare items during the first customs clearance, and when you customized Woglins and Ver Gande, you will get a lot of rare items. However, since I began to capture Frohild, I have not been able to obtain items that seem to be the first clearance privilege.
When it comes to what you can get, it is the so -called ordinary materials that you can get a task once. No matter how many tasks we have completed, we can only get these materials, which means that the tasks we are doing have been cleared by others.
Moreover, everyone knows that our previous forces are clover led by No. 7.
"Damn, I can't believe you defeated me again!"
"Oh, I couldn't get rare items this time, and it was completely behind."
The discouraged blue -haired knight Diabel and the blonde wolf -ear girl Lilan with her arms.
Recent It seems that Sanyecao is also worried that it will be chased by a few forces like us, which has accelerated the pace of capture.
"Well, this is also no way. The other party is the biggest force in the Swat area. The gap between strength and grade is too great. We can't win the huge guild of Sanya grass at all, hey"
"Small groups like us will always be at a disadvantage"
Liz Bate and Silika sighed and said. Indeed, we are not a guild like clover, just a group of good friends. Therefore, compared with clover, its body shape is very small, and its power and attack speed are completely lower. It can be said that our ending is taken for granted.
\ "We are not going to set up a guild or the like. Hey Tongren, why don't we set up a guild or the like?
When Kay said, as he thought of something, You Ji next to him stood in front of him again, grabbed his face with both hands, and forcibly deformed him. Kam was covered and screamed, and everyone noticed what happened.
