Therefore, there will be no problem if we continue without them this time, and when they return, the strategy will continue as usual - I thought as I listened to Diabell and Keim's story, and heard someone say next to me. Noticed a small voice. Turning his eyes, he saw Spiegel, a young man with gray-silver hair and wearing a dark green combat uniform, with his head slightly lowered and an incomprehensible look on his face.
"Zexceed...huh? Zexceed...huh?"
\"What's the matter, Mr. Spiegel?\"
When I called to him, Spiegel quietly turned away. Her confused expression showed no sign of changing.
\"Ah, Asuna-san.\"
\"Mr. Spiegel, what's wrong?
"Yeah. I don't know why, but I have a bad feeling about this name. I don't know why."
"Do you have a bad feeling about this name?"
"Yeah. Like I don't want to hear it and I think it makes me feel bad or makes me angry."
\"Did Mr. Spiegel also be deceived by Jersey?\"
Hearing Asuna's question, Spiegel shook his head and lowered his head again.
"It's not true. Today is the first time I heard the name Zexceed and the first time I heard he did something like that. But somehow I know Zexceed and what I did to him, I feel "
"What is that Spiegel? Do you also have a feeling of deja vu?"
\"Does Asuna-san have something like this?\"
"Yes. There have been times before when I've wondered what it was."
Spiegel turned his head slightly and faced Asuna again.
"I don't quite understand it either, but I understand that guy Zexceed is a bastard, and I also understand that what he did is unforgivable."
"Yeah, why can you say such ugly things?"
"That's not what you did. If you get carried away and repeat the same mistake, even if you don't do anything at the time, you will suffer great retaliation. Depending on the situation, you may be punished."
Asuna couldn't help but react. Spiegel's words contained many words that someone might use, such as revenge, revenge, etc., and the words themselves were probably uttered by that person. Asuna asked as she thought of that person's name.
\"Is that what Teacher Alice said?\"
Spiegel nodded and remained silent. When the boy's voice was cut off, Asuna's ears began to hear the sounds of Diabel and Cam's captured meeting.
Shino and I separated from everyone and headed to the hotel to ask Lilan for details and convey the information we needed to convey.
There are still players of various races coming and going in the city, and it seems difficult to move forward without colliding with them, but from the perspective of those of us who have been running in places like this since SAo, it is easy to pass through a group of squirrels. .
After passing through a square where players gathered like trees, we quickly arrived at our destination, a large hotel on Yuiichi on the Kudong Line. When you open the door and hear the noisy players, you will see a huge inn hall with all kinds of players. It feels like a fantasy world, where ancient and modern Western cultures blend together. I pictured their serious conversation in my mind.
Stopping and staring at this scene, we blended into the players, with white-purple hair, white markings on their cheeks, and wearing thin combat uniforms with purple background. I discovered Strea, a girl. With huge breasts and red eyes, and dressed almost at the same time, Straya also noticed us and came towards me and Shino.
At that time, I tried to ask Strea, who was supposed to be with Lilan, why, but Strea first told me that she came to see me and which room Lilan was in. He took Shino to the room where Lilan was.
Then, led by Strea, we walked through the hotel and finally came to the room where Lelan was.
"Lelan is here, right?"
\"Yes. But why did Kirito and Sinon come by themselves?\"
"I feel like I know what Lilan is thinking. I'll tell you the details."
\"Give it to me. Lilan seems to have something to say to Kirito.\"
"I have heard the details from Lilan, but you are silent about it, or is that not the case?" As I walked along the corridor, I heard Strea's voice, he barely talked about Lilan, and I opened the door using the duplicate key that Straya gave me.
Beyond this, there are scenes woven through the interior decoration common to all rooms in this hotel. Dull white and silver walls, a large carpeted floor, a slightly larger bed in the center of the room, a luxuriously decorated wardrobe along the wall, and a white table next to the bed.
Before I could look around and see what anyone who has stayed at this hotel would see, I saw a girl with blond hair, platinum wolf ears and a tail, lying on the bed with her upper body lying on the bed. There is a girl with long black hair, wearing a white skirt, sitting on the chair next to the bed. There is also a girl with long black hair, almost the same color as the girl with long black hair, wearing a white coat. He noticed a woman wearing similar clothes, with large breasts like Strea, leaning against the wall closer to the bed.
My "familiar" Relan Yui, who came here before us with Relan, and Alice, their developer. Before I could say anything, the three of them turned to us. Yui ran up to me and called me and Shino.
"Dad, Mom, are you there?"
"Oh, I'm worried about your sister. Or, I can say what I want to say."
\"Kirito-kun, Shino.\"
After I said this to my daughter, who had been watching her partner since SAo, Alice, who was leaning against the wall in the same posture she had been watching since SAo, walked over quietly. Perhaps because of her daily rhythm, Alice logged in later than we did, and even though she helped us strategize, she joined the team late. Maybe this time it will be the same.
Shino opened her mouth before I shouted to Alice who walked up to me.
\"Teacher Alice\"
\"Shino. It seems that you have logged in today too.\"
\"Teacher Alice, you said you are already very busy.\"
According to Shino, Alice has completed development of the game and plans to start another one. And if he started immersing himself in that work, he would become busier than before, and he wouldn't see us, but Alice logged in like this. Seeing Shino thinking about this problem, Alice snorted softly.
"That's why I'm not so busy that I can't log in. I am indeed busy, but it doesn't mean that I can't play with you. Or, didn't I tell you?"? You are ready to log in. "
"I wonder if this is possible"
"Don't worry, because this won't happen. I also want to see you sometimes, and there are some things I want to tell you. So, don't worry?"
Hearing Alice's gentle tone, Shino nodded happily. Sinon must have thought that Alice would be too busy to log in because of her career as an AI researcher. Alice herself denied this, so it was natural for her to be happy.
As I watched the exchange, Alice turned to me.
"When I logged in, I happened to meet my daughters in the lobby. It seemed like something had happened."
"Yes. Or rather, didn't you hear it?"
"I just heard that you went to the underworld. I don't know the details yet."
Leland didn't even say anything to Alice, the developer. Doesn't he think he wants to talk to someone other than me? While thinking this, he turned around to face his partner on the bed. I covered my face. The characteristic wolf ears also drooped, as if they were depressed.
At first glance it looked like she didn't want to see or hear anything, but regardless, I approached the bed where the werewolf girl was and as she was almost in front of me, I lowered my back slightly.
"Lilan"
""
"Sorry, it is my fault."
When I said the first words, Lilan immediately perked up her ears and raised her head. His face was full of surprise, and his eyes were as red as rubies.
"Why?
"Although I am your master, I know nothing about you as a familiar."
When I put my hand on the surprised Lilan's shoulder, he said weakly, "Huh?" I found for a moment that Lilan was listening to me, so I spit out my thoughts.
"Actually, we watched the MMO live broadcast last week. The trainer in it said some terrible things. You also saw it, so you have been worried. Look at how your strength has fallen behind other monsters, and "You have been there for a long time." There is no evolution, so you were unreasonable at that time. I think you are still very strong, I want to prove it to you, I want to tell you, I am a very strong beast master."
When I told him what I was thinking, my mind recalled how I fought with Lilan before.
Ruilan usually calmly observes the characteristics, movements and attacks of enemy monsters before a battle, but in the battle just now, he prioritized knocking down the opponent and causing damage to it. I did it, and finally I was hit. .
At the time I had no idea how Lelan was feeling, but now I can't help but feel like I understand it all. Lilan struggled like this, trying to get rid of the anxiety swirling in her heart, fearing that I would abandon him.
"He wanted me to know that he was an 'acquaintance' that I regretted throwing away, so I guess I did."
"!!"
Lilan was even more surprised. It looks like the answer we came up with at the time was on Lelan's radar. Just after Yui and Strea were surprised by my words, Lilan covered her ears again and lowered her head.
Alice said with a sigh.
\"That's it, Zexed. He is an elite "beast tamer" in the Swat region and is famous for using powerful "familiar".
After Alice finished speaking, Lilan said to us in a weak voice.
\"That's true. I haven't been able to get his words out of my mind since watching that show on Wednesday.\"
\"Throw away the weak familiar, right?\"
\"Yes, and I found that his "familiar" is stronger. It’s not just him, it’s me too. I'm no longer the strongest "familiar" or anything like that."
""
"That's why I'm scared. I think it's a natural 'familiarity' that can be used"
Lilan lowered her head and hugged her knees tightly.
"Not only that, I also lost to the Emperor Demon. Although the Emperor Demon looks like this, his Demon is much stronger than mine. Even if I fight him, I can't win. If you are with the Emperor Demon, I will lose." If we fight, I will lose to his 'acquaintance'. "
Then Lilan raised her head and moved her mouth again, showing me a complex expression of anxiety and worry.
\"Kirito, I am your dependent.\"
Before Lilan could speak, I hugged her body and interrupted her. He must have been surprised, so when Lilan was silent, I gently stroked the head on his chest.
"Lilanne, you are my proud demon pet.
"Really?"
"It's true, so don't be so self-deprecating, Lilan. You are not an obstacle or a useless person. My acquaintance of Yui Yi is you, Lilan. This matter has worried me for a long time. I'm sorry to make you a Stay alone."
As I buried my face in the hair of the girl who was my reliable companion, my acquaintance, my family, I heard another small voice, but it soon turned into a sob, and I felt someone holding me In arms. return. will come.
Lilan buried her face in my chest and hugged me with all her strength. Tears welled up in her eyes as she tried not to speak too loudly.
\"Kirito, I, I, I, Kirito, Kirito\"
Indeed, Lilan's strength and power may have been surpassed by other "familiar". However, unlike other "cooked demons", Lilan is able to take care of her master and companions, and sometimes can even bury her face in her master's arms and cry. And if I can't give up, you might even be afraid of it.
A "messenger" can do many things that all "tamers" in this world can do, but countless "messengers" cannot do. I am the one who chose me in the death game world. I don't know where there is a 'tamer' who can throw away such a good 'familiar' who has saved me many times.
Also, would Zesed, the culprit who made Lelan uneasy, just throw it away even if his 'acquaintance' was like Lelan? As I was stroking it, a voice came from behind me.
When I turned around with Lilan in my arms, I saw Shino looking annoyed.
\"However, the Zexceed thing is still very annoying. The familiar should be an important companion, but if it is weak, it should be thrown away. He just said this. The devil must be worried. Why? Don't even the top masters know this? Do you take care of your magic pet like this?"
\"Shino\"
I completely understand Shino's frustration. Although the AI is not as good as Lilan, the "familiar" is equipped with a very smart AI and can be called a reliable partner to help the "tamer" in battle.
However, if it is weak, throw it away, which is a manifestation of your awareness of "familiarity" as a weapon or consumable, and this statement is a manifestation of "familiarity". This is the greatest insult and blasphemy to the beloved "tamer". Although Shino has no 'dependent', he and my 'dependent', named Lilan, live like family. I can't help but feel that my 'dependent' has been insulted. dew.
Just when she was about to talk to an angry Shino, Alice came to her side.
\"I know you are angry, but what Zexceed said is not wrong.\"
\"Teacher Alice, why?\"
Straya, who had been listening, walked up to Shino who was biting Alice unusually.
According to Strea, among the "tamers" who were advancing the capture of the ALo and Swat regions, they realized that "familiar" were beings that greatly contributed to the efficiency of the capture. So, instead of taming weaker monsters and evolving them over a long period of time, it seems universal to tame stronger monsters from the beginning and transform them into stronger familiars to improve strategic efficiency. theory.
In fact, when the Swat area was released and it was discovered that there were powerful monsters that could be tamed, the "tamers" abandoned the "familiar" they had raised before and began to attack the monsters in the Swat area. It seems they have re-tamed it and the practice is said to be ongoing and popular.
It was indeed annoying to hear it, but when Strea finished saying that this was common sense among the “tamers” who were pushing to seize the Swat region, Alice sighed deeply and said:
\"People like Kirito-kun and Silica who have been using and raising a "familiar" are now rare. They are considered to be aliens, and they seem to wonder why they don't throw away such a weak one Where is the familiar? \". From their point of view, throwing away the weak familiar is the right thing? Former? Nainosa
"Lilan is not a weak messenger!"
"Yes, Lilan is the strongest AI among monsters and is very "familiar" in the Swat area. She is the lovely daughter of Mr. Kayaba and my seniors. But so far, Lilan has the strongest intelligence. In addition, the cripple's "familiar" is in a superior status, and Yuiichi's method is to make Lilan stronger.
That's it. Even if Lilan's fear of being abandoned can be resolved, the fear of power deep in her heart cannot be eliminated. One of Yui's ways to combat this and keep Lilan clear-headed is to evolve Lilan, making him stronger than other "familiar"s.
However, I haven’t found a way to make Lilan stronger or evolve. Even on the largest ALo guide website on the Internet, there is a way to get the Wolf Dragon, which is a monster suitable for Lilan. There is no information on how to evolve to the next stage. information. I believe there are many players who have obtained the wolf and dragon species, but so far, I am the first player to achieve the wolf and dragon species in Yui.
"Also, we are in a competition with Clover and we are already behind, so we have said, let the emperor yell at us." It can be said that I have almost no time to give up the competition with Clover and go Discover Lelan's evolution.
It is necessary to increase Lelan's strength, but while doing so, Clover keeps getting ahead of him. I'm totally caught in the middle.
"But hey, Yui, didn't you know? Did you find a way to evolve a monster like Lilan?"
"Sorry, I can't do that. What I can do is understand the enemy's behavior patterns and tell you, the progress of the mission, and the system itself. I can't give you that kind of information." Strategy information. I can't get it. For my sister's evolution conditions, I have to ask Miss Argo, Miss Philia, and Miss Alisa\"
\"Yes, but——\"
Just as I was talking to myself, not knowing what to do, a window suddenly appeared with sound effects, notifying me that a message had arrived. I looked at the sender with some surprise and saw "Asuna" written on it.
(from Asuna)
\"We have now arrived at Lilanne's residence, and Asuna and the others are holding a strategy meeting in the coffee shop.\" Asuna sent me such a message, which means that the future strategies and strategies have been decided. While thinking this, I stroked Riran's head with my left hand and moved my right hand to open the message and see what was displayed. to the main text.
\"For Kirito-kun.
"Everyone discussed and decided on future policy." Now that we are in front of the hotel, if Lelan is calm come out. I have something important to tell you. Also, if there are Shino Non and Strea, please come.
"Asuna\"
The conclusion report of the strategy meeting was written in simple sentences similar to Asuna's. When I closed the message that reminded me that I was still the leader of the Blood Pact Knights in SAo, Sinon walked towards me quietly.
"Who is this from?"
\"It's Asuna calling. It seems that the strategy meeting has ended. Everyone is now in front of the hotel.\"
"Is everyone here? Aren't you waiting for us in the cafe?"
\"It seems so. Moreover, they seem to have something important to talk about, and they want Shino and Straya to come.\"
Alice stood next to Sinon, and there was a trace of doubt on Sinon's face. Moreover, Yui also joined him.
\"Then, let's go. Because Yui and I are watching Lilan, so we want to listen to everyone's opinions.\"
"Is this okay?"
"It doesn't matter, then you can leave quickly."
\"Alice is Lilan's mother, and Yui is also her sister, so leave the matter to Lilan.\" If everyone says they have something important to say, then there is no choice not to listen. Besides, I also want to tell everyone about Lilan's current situation, so I have to go.
\"I understand. Classmate Alice, Yui, I'm here to see Lilan.\"
"give it to me."
"Please leave it to me."
After hearing their solid responses, I turned to Lilan. Lilan had moved her face away from my chest and stared at me with an expression that showed she had cried.
\"Kirito\"
"Lilan, please wait a moment, I'll go find everyone right now."
"...Okay, let's go."
"Thanks"
After saying that, I let go of my partner, got out of bed, called out to Shino and Straya, and then left the room with them. I walked back along the corridor made up of walls and floors filled with Western decorations, back to the lobby where many players gathered, and finally left the hotel. So I looked around and found that the people who had been in the coffee shop to the right of the inn entrance for a while had also joined them.
At this time, Asuna and Silica rushed towards me first.
"I kept everyone waiting."
\"Kirito, have you spoken to Lilan?\"
\"Ah, somehow. It seems that our prediction is correct.\"
\"Sure enough, classmate Lilan, you felt very uneasy after hearing what the man named Zexide said.\"
\"Yes. I'm too worried about my true identity. So everyone gathered here like this means that we have decided on our future strategy.\"
I asked everyone but no one answered right away. Normally, he would nod immediately, so just when I was wondering what was going on, the light blue-haired knight Diabell and the long-black-haired boy Kai, who had been presiding over the strategy meeting after Shino and I left, Mu came forward. I
"Yes, we have decided on our future strategy and how to conquer the underworld and catch up with Clover."
\"But then I can do what I want to ask Kirito.\"
"Is there anything you want to ask me?"
Dialbert looked around at everyone for a moment, then turned to me and said with a firm gaze.
"Kirito, leave the capture of the underworld to us, and you can evolve Lilan."
"Eh!?"
What came out of Diaber's mouth surprised me, and Cam came over immediately to explain. It seems that after Sinon and I left, everyone still held a strategy meeting as before, but they believed that evolving Lilan was the most important thing, so they decided to leave it to me. It seems so.
Indeed, ever since I discovered that Lilan's anxiety cannot be evolved, I have been thinking about evolving Lilan and thinking about what to do to free up time. I never thought about giving up Shanda. Mission strategy.
"Okay, everyone, wait a minute, we don't want Lilan to evolve so fast, and it's not like Lilan can't fight."
"Lilan is very worried about his own strength now. Even if he fights in this state, he may not be able to fight well. If he loses, he will be even more anxious. And, I'm sure." He was worried about Lilan's evolution. You look like you did it. "
After Leafa finished speaking, Klein walked over to me. His face seemed filled with confidence.
"Moreover, we defeated the 'Escape Man' in SAo. Compared with those guys, Clover is nothing. We will catch up with them soon."
\"Although Spiegel and I have never fought, I am sure that they both won by fighting guys who were more cruel than Clover. So, even if Kirito is gone for the time being, it doesn't matter.\"
\"Because the people of Clover don't know how terrifying we are when we go all out. While Kirito is not around, we will catch up with him and give him a surprise!\"
Kaimu, who sometimes makes strategies for me, said this as he approached Yuuki. Indeed, we encountered more vicious guys in SAo. Compared with them, Clover is not scary at all. If everyone fights seriously, it seems that they can win no matter how many people use tactics.
"Is everyone really okay?"
\"I'm not saying this just because it's okay. Besides, if our companions fight because they're worried, it looks like both of them will be upset. So Kirito's priority is to relieve Lilan's anxiety. Please help me.\ "
\"With our strength, we will be able to catch up with Clover soon. So Kirito, you should do your best for Lilan. You are the one who owns Lilan as soon as Yui.\"
\"I agree. Lilan is really worried now. The only person who can solve this anxiety is Kirito. Let us, Kirito, capture the Underworld.\"
After listening to the order of Lisbeth, Egil, and Strea, I looked around. Everyone had a fresh look on their face, but they also had the strength to prepare for the intense battle to come, and the expressions that made me feel like they wanted me to evolve Lilan.
"It's possible that everyone's feelings are serious and they will seriously challenge Clover without me." The last time I saw him look so determined was when he challenged "Destroyer and Escape" on the 100th floor of SAo before". ——Everyone showed the same determination as during the battle.
We can't just deny everyone's wishes.
"It doesn't matter. I'll let you do it if you can."
Just like when I was the leader of the Blood Oath Knights, when I asked everyone, everyone nodded in unison, with strong expressions on their faces. As a result, I have a clear vision of my future goals and feel like I know what I need to do.
"Okay, everyone, I have to leave for a while, but I won't spend so much time. I will evolve Lilan as soon as possible and come back, please."
When I said this like a command, everyone nodded again. Although it's painful not being able to attack with everyone for the time being, as a "tamer" I can't let the "familiar" worry. The capture is left to everyone. I have to find the conditions for Lilan's evolution - I was thinking in my heart and thinking about future plans in my mind. I heard a loud voice coming from the side. I heard it and thought Without thinking, he turned around.
The person there is Shino, who came with me to check on Lilan's condition.
\"I'm sorry to everyone, but I will follow Kirito. Lilan is very important to me. That's why I want to help Lilan and Kirito. That's why... I want to talk to Kirito Let's go together. \"Circle! "
Everyone, including me, exclaimed at the similarity to Shino's declaration. Shino did come here with me because she regarded Liran as family, but she never expected that she would continue to follow me.
Everyone is very strong and it is impossible to lose to the monsters here, but that is because everyone has a sense of teamwork when fighting, and Sinon is also part of the teamwork. If Sinon, a valuable backline attacker, disappears from the team, the combat effectiveness will be greatly reduced.
"Hey, Shino. I didn't have to do that to you."
"I've said it before. I can't leave that girl alone. This isn't just your problem. So, let me go with you, Kirito."
Lilan is also my family, so I can't let you bear this burden alone - Sinon pleaded with eyes almost as strong as before. There are times when Shino is serious, but he is rarely serious about Lilan.
Shino is so serious about Lilan, even Shino is very considerate to him. - When I realized this, I felt a warmth in my chest.
\"Okay. Then, I also ask you to help me.\"
"Please leave it to me."
\"Everyone, although Shino will leave, it will only be temporary.
Everyone nodded, as if accepting my request. Everyone has this kind of motivation. Although Clover is not as good as Po Runner, Smiling Coffin Timber, and Ruffin Coffin, it is still a bit out of power and is a difficult opponent to fight for a long time. We should prioritize getting back to everyone as quickly as possible.
Just when I thought that what I was going to do in the future required speed, a girl with black hair and blue eyes, wearing a slightly revealing combat uniform, came to me. Philia is a treasure hunter, so although she is a little inferior to Argo, she is an intelligence expert.
\"Kirito, actually it seems that there is some information that can be used.\"
\"Is this the same as the evolutionary conditions for beast control?\"
"that's right"
According to Filia, most of the "tamers" who attack the Swat region increase their strength by taming powerful monsters in the Swat region, but it seems that many of the items obtained by taming them in the ALo continent have also evolved in the Swat region. And strengthen their familiars.
According to the later story, the "familiar" evolved with the items obtained in the Swat area, and even if it confronts the "tamer" who tamed the boss monster in the Swat area, it still has enough strength to fight. In most cases, this happens.
“In other words, Lilan also has this possibility.
\"Depending on the "familiar\", some are weapons, some are consumables, some are special items, and some are materials. There seems to be a lot of rich mission rewards.
\"I see, then I'll go see if there is such a mission.\"
Even if they are called missions, there are countless of them. Just finding them is difficult. But this is also Lilan’s business. Just like Heathcliff, the former leader of the Blood Oath Knights during the SAo period, I leave the capture to everyone. I can’t give up. . Just like everyone else who follows the Shamrock guys, we have to start today.
"So everyone, let's start conquering different areas!!!"
I gave the order, and everyone's strong shouts of "Oh!!" spread throughout the sky.
It was the first Saturday in June, a week after I left everyone to conquer the underworld to prioritize Lilan. After defeating Frohild's area boss, liberating the other side of the world, and deciding on the future occupation strategy, Sinon, Lilane, and I added the navigator elf Quinella and evolved separately from the others. Leigh Lane. Seems to be related.
According to Filia, who collected the information, items that evolve a "familiar" into a powerful individual that may be misunderstood are often the reward for difficult, long, and rich quests. Based on this information, we continued to challenge difficult tasks of different difficulty, length and content depth, fought against powerful monsters many times, and went to find different people many times.
As a result, a large number of equipment items, consumables, and material items that are not easy to obtain flowed into our bodies, and we obtained a large number of racial proficiency and skill points, and our ownership gold also reached double digits. It has risen, and there are no items that can be used for Lilan. Although Lilan's proficiency is higher than other "familiar", her basic attributes are still the same as other "familiar". Being in a state of needing evolution, it is not as good as a familiar.
Then, at ten o'clock on Saturday morning, I logged into ALo and met Lelan and Quinella at the hotel. In order to pick up the quest at the quest counter, I walked across the square to Einherial, the bar in the Sky City on the Rhine.
(...)
Kuzu Rhein Plaza, which I pass by almost every time I go to a bar, looks exactly like a normal day off. In the picture, players of various races are walking towards their respective destinations, huddled in corners chatting, buying pancakes and other sweets from street vendors and eating them, looking like they are having a great time.
If you get close to some players, you can see small monsters of various shapes, such as birds, insects, flying fish, dogs, and cats, nestled together. Among the players gathered in the square, there were many 'tamers' like me and Silica.
"Well, I also have to do a task today, Lilan, are you okay?"
When the three of us walked through a square with a large number of animal trainers, I looked back and saw that the wolf's ears that were originally pointing to the sky had turned down and its head was lowered. Lelan was walking and Quinella looked at him worriedly.
"Lord Lilan"
"It's okay I can fight"
After hearing everything about Lilan, I promised Lilan that I would not abandon him and that I would evolve him and make the trainers around him laugh. At that time, I seemed to be able to relieve the anxiety that had taken root in Lilan's heart to a certain extent. I saw Lilan pricking up her ears and bravely facing the powerful monsters that appeared in the mission, but the evolutionary medium had no effect at all, perhaps because it was too After not being able to go in for a long time, his ears fell back in the past two days and his spirit became weaker.
Just looking at them, I know that because we have never been able to find the medium and conditions for evolution, we worry that we can no longer evolve and become stronger.
"I think I can go today. It's common to not get the items you want in mmoRpG. No wonder it takes a week or a month."
\"However, as time goes by, Clover's people will go further and further away. Moreover, other "tamers" will also become too powerful to have a chance. \"
\"Hey, Kirito, it's better to give up the mission strategy and go find everyone\"
I know everything about all those who pass through Sugu to the underworld.
Clover and the last area that everyone is currently challenging, "Underworld\/Rock Field Nibelheim", have many dungeons, complex traps and mechanisms, and the enemies are incomparable to Frohild. Overall, A rather difficult area that Clover seems to have trouble conquering, so much so that his rate of progress is only about one-tenth of Frohilde's.
It seems that everyone is gradually approaching Clover, Clover has slowed down its attack speed, and there is still enough time for us not to participate. ——However, even if we rush back to conquer the big mission, we will definitely have a hard time in Lilan this time, because most of the enemy monsters are much stronger than Lilan.
Even if we go back now, Lilan will be easily defeated by enemy monsters, which will only make us more anxious, so we still have to prioritize Lilan's evolution. I shook my head at my friend who raised his face and said with a worried look on his face.
"No, you are in a state where you need to evolve. Also, everyone believes you will evolve and come back, so they are adopting strategies. If you come back in your current state, we will be betraying our efforts to capture it when we were out Everyone.”
"But, but"
"And now, the Clover guys seem to be having trouble conquering the underworld and are stalled. Clover's strategy is stalled, so now's their chance. So"
\"Kirito!\"
There's no need to be in such a hurry. Just as I was about to speak, I was interrupted by a voice behind me. As if invited by that extremely familiar voice, we all turned our heads and saw a girl with white and light blue hair, cat ears and a tail, wearing a rather revealing combat uniform running towards us, I could see See.
I called out the girl's name, just as the important person who followed me after telling everyone almost unreasonably and leaving behind my strategy came to us.
\"Shino. Are you here?\"
\"Yes. More importantly, Kirito, I finally found you.\"
"what have you found?"
"This seems to be a mission that is really related to Lilane's evolution!"
Quinella was the only one who reacted to Shino's words. Last week we only did a few quests that we thought were relevant to Lelan's evolution, but while we were only able to get items that could be used to evolve other familiars, I didn't get items that would be necessary to evolve the reruns. So, even if Shino said this to me, even if I said this, I couldn't believe what he said.
"Really?"
"Ah, no, you won't know until you try but I found it. Of all the missions I've done so far, this was the most difficult, longest, and most detailed."
According to Shino, this mission was implemented last night and seemed to be a "super difficult chapter mission" themed around the gods and stories in Norse mythology. Although the detailed situation is unknown, Shi Nai seems to be considering the god of mythology that will appear, and may be able to obtain the weapons and items used by God.
After listening to Shi Nai's explanation, I searched my head while looking at the amulets on my right hand, and opened the knowledge of Shi Nai \/Shi Nai. Indeed, in the Nordic mythology, there are many types of weapons used by the gods, such as Gram, Dinslav, Thor Hammer, Gungy, Meijinjeel, etc., and because this ALO itself is based on Northern European mythology as the background as the background as the background as the background as the background So they are called ancient weapons. It is also implemented as super rare equipment.
And because there is such a precedent, this item can basically be obtained through difficult tasks, so it may be obtained in the task brought by Shi Nai.
"The weapon of the gods of Nordic mythology, if I remember correctly, Filia said that weapons can also be used as the evolution catalyst of the" magic pet ", and in the previous tasks, I also used the 'magic pet' other than Lilan. . I got a evolutionary project
"The Royal Beast can evolve with extremely rare items, right? So, the items that Lilan can evolve may be the reward of this task."
"Really?"
The two of us turned to see Lilan, he looked like he was about to make that sound, and he was looking at us. The ears are the same as before, and the eyes have not widened.
"Can that task item really evolve?"
The Lilan In SAO evolved by using special items obtained when defeating BOSS. This game is equipped with ALO, the low -equipped version of Kadidar system, sword skills, etc., but the items that can be obtained are almost different from the monsters that appear, so it is similar to SAO. In different games, there may be some things that are the same as SAO, and after evolving the "Magic" of the werewolf, they can also evolve with the items.
"You won't know if you don't try. But I think your evolution is used after all. If this time, we will try some different things. So please fight again this time." Lilan "
\ "I understand. I will do my best. \"
"Please, guy."
Speaking, I put my hand on the head of the partner girl and stroked her gently. If I do this, the girl's ears will stand up if they fall, but the girl said nothing, and her ears did not change much, just look up at me.
I don't know what this task will happen. However, if she doesn't try and nothing will change, she will not be able to move forward. Most importantly, the girl's anxiety will not disappear. I have to do one thing, I have no choice, I can only take all dangers to complete this task. Thinking of this, I took my hand away from the girl's head and opened my mouth.
"Okay, then let's go to the starting point of the task."
The goal is to complete the task and obtain the evolutionary items of Lilian. Thinking of this, we went to the portal and rushed to the setting of the task.
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Surprisingly, the starting point of Shi Nai's task turned out to be at the corner of Voglinsand, the first floating island. Woglins is stable and warm, and the breeze is pleasant. It is characterized by many floating islands floating in the sky. There are several ruins and caves on the ground. A large temple or palace building appears in the corner of Voglins. It seems that it has been using it to this day.
In this ALO, by activating specific tasks, objects (such as buildings) dedicated to this task may appear in where there is nothing before the battlefield. This temple must only appear after Shi Nai's mission starts, and the tasks of this special item are generally large -scale, and the items for rewards may be rare. almost.
We walked into the building and thought that this task was definitely worth looking forward to. The inside is reminiscent of the active ruins such as the Temple of Paton, or the fantasy world itself, but there are no signs of monsters, which is almost a safe zone.
We look around like exploring the ruins and make some progress.
I found an NPC -like NPC with a task mark on my head and a silver armor. I don't know what kind of task will be, so I let them three be careful, and then I shouted to the guard.
"Well, what are you doing?"
"I? I am from the Assassin, and I am responsible for guarding here."
"Look? What are you looking at?"
"Rocky was imprisoned in the depths of the temple. I was monitoring to ensure that he would not come out."
Loki. It appeared in Nordic mythology. It is said to be one of the gods, monster giants, and evil gods. It is one of the gods that are regarded as one of the biggest scammers in Nordic mythology. This is a common existence, which can be seen not only in RPG works, but also in non -RPG works.
However, in the original text, although he was regarded as a trouble of prank, when he appeared in later works, he might be a scammer or evil god in the original text, or a wall of players. Depending on the work, the characters will be different, such as sometimes playing the role of the boss.
Poetry, who is proficient in mythology, heard Rocky's appearance and put her fingers on Rocky's chin.
"Rocky's very big name appeared."
"In Nordic mythology, he is a big man like Torr or Frey. If so, this task will be quite difficult."
"I am convinced of the last Rocky in Nordic mythology"
Just when I wanted to recall what Rocky's actions and endings in Nordic mythology, the guards turned gently and finally turned to us again.
"Do you want to see Rock?"
"Uh, are you okay?"
"It doesn't matter. Rocky is trapped by the chain made by the Assassin of the Assasson. But it is him, he will try to deceive you. If such a thing happens, you will become the enemy of our gods."
When I heard the guard's suggestion, I immediately felt that I could guess what would happen next. Perhaps the guards are telling the truth. Rocky is ahead. The story of this task will be branched based on whether Rocky is released.
This is a common technique in RPG works and games. Players choose development and ending to some extent, rather than just follow the creators' creation.
"Okay. I will be careful. Let's go, let's go."
With the advice of "Don't relax", we walked deep into the temple -like prison. Among them, I told the three people that the ending and development of this task will be different depending on whether you are Rocky or Assa god, and those waiting for you are the turning point. I explained to him and talked about which one he should choose Options we choose while walking.
The conversation is about to end, and Lilan, who has never spoken, spoke.
"Do you want to help Rocky I understand?"
"This is a common development in RPG. However, in games with branches, you often encounter trouble because you depend on branches, so this branch is very important."
"Then you have to choose carefully."
That's it. Existing such a branch means that not only the development will change according to your choice, the monsters and bosses you will face will change, and even rewarding items may change.
The idea of taking this task is that the rewarding items that can be obtained in the end are a condition for the evolution of Lilan, but if the reward items change according to the choice, then according to the selection, Lan's evolution item may not be the same, and you may also get because you can get it because you get it. I couldn't evolve "Lilan" in the end.
As Lilan said, he is a person who needs to evolve, so he must choose cautiously.
"In short, I didn't expect this to be such a difficult task. Since Rocky can do it, I don't know what will happen next."
"I think Solt or Jemeng Garde will come. Well, no matter what?"
When I looked forward to Shi Nai, we stopped. Since we left that guard, I have been talking about what will happen next, but at the same time, we seem to have reached behind the prison, and in front of us is a large prison closed with iron fence. In the way.
When I looked in the iron fence of a prison through it, I saw that he was wearing a red and orange robe -like clothes and a red hat, similar to the word you think of the words you imagined shape. There is a young man who has almost no eyes. At the same time, you can see that he leaned on the back wall, holding his hands on the back of the head, as if saying "I'm boring."
"Maybe that is Rocky?"
"I think yes. There are no signs of others here."
Listening to the voice of Kui Naoli on the right, I remembered the journey so far. Indeed, before I came here, I didn't feel any trace of NPC, and the guard also said that Rocky was behind this, so as Kuinella said, this young man must be Rocky. When I looked inside, the young man seemed to be aware of something, and turned his head to me.
"Welcome, customer, you must be curious here."
"You are Rocky."
"Yes. I am glad to meet you, cute lady?"
"I'm a little angry."
Shi Nai raised his eyebrows to Rocky, and Rocky began to ask her as soon as she met. Since Rocky is a big man in Nordic mythology, I think he should be a strict person, but Rock in front of me is the so -called liar. Shi Nai must be uneasy about this -probably because he was seduced by him -but that's the end, and she was powerless.
\ "You don't like a charming man. But there is no way, it is just settled." \ "
"Moreover, unlike me, this guy is just saying a set of pre -set words. If you think it is appropriate, use the words, don't treat him as an opponent."
By Rocky's high -end artificial intelligence Lilan said to Shi Nai, Shi Nai frowned and stared at Rocky. Poetry cannot be uncomfortable for too long, so the event must be ended as soon as possible and re -spoken.
"Hey, guys, can you open this iron fence? I can't move it with my own power, so I was trapped and troubled."
When I looked at the place where Rocky referred to, it was the wall on the right. Near the center, there is a huge lifting leverage. At a glance, I knew it was connected to the opening and closing of this iron fence.
Shi Nai turned his eyes back to Rock, frowned.
"Isn't this happen because you did something stupid?"
"This is not true, young lady. I guess you just accepted what the Assassians said, but you can't do that. You must look at things from a wider perspective. You just think you understand. Maybe?"
Shi Nai responded to Rocky's refutation. What he said was what Alice said, or Alice may say in the future, so he could only respond. Alice's daughter Lan asked Rocky.
"...what does that mean?"
"You are demonized me, but this is just one aspect, do you want to see the truth hidden on the other? If you are willing to open the iron fence, I am happy to teach you."
\ "Although it is a troublesome guy, it is now the turning point. \"
Shi Nai made a similar whisper, and I nodded. Perhaps the future development and ending will change, depending on whether you open this iron fence and release Rock, or keep the original.
"Guests, what are you going to do? Will you help me? Or would you regret not helping me?"
" - ~~!"
Shi Nai cleared her throat hard. This is the expression when Shi Nai felt extremely angry, but now Shi Naiguang was angry when he heard Rocky.
If he continues to help Rocky, listening to Rocky, he doesn't know what Shi Nai will be. By helping Rocky, I can't help but realize that I will go in a bad direction.
I am curious if you worry about saving Rocky, but now we choose not to help Rock.
"Unfortunately, Rocky, I won't help you.
"Hey, don't help me."
After seeing Rocky's disappointment, I said softly to Lan, and then approached the iron fence with Lilan.
"Well, it's your business, you can do something, but don't think about going out."
"Look at this prison! This is where the gods live and our orcs. At a glance, you know that you have been blocked in all directions."
After speaking, we turned with our eyes and returned to the original road with Quinela. Since it is Rocky, what may happen, but for the time being, I can avoid the enemy with the Assa. I met him and called him in the same way.
"It seems that you are not confused by Rocky's words."
"He is a bad guy, so I drive him away."
\ "Yes. Looking forward to the strong will, so there is a conversation. \"
"story?"
We were surprised by the guard's story from here.
Just like the Great God in Greek mythology and the gods in Japanese mythology, there is also a Lord in Nordic mythology named Odin, but according to the guards, Odin will definitely launch a war in the future. They are looking for brave soldiers, and they want us to be scouts.
Odin is said to be the main god of Nordic mythology. It is also a popular figure like Rocky. It is enough to appear in Nordic mythology and unrelated works, but Odin appears here. We were surprised because we did not expect this to happen.
"The emergence of the Nordic mythical God has become important, so what should we do?"
"Lord Odin wants to see a brave warrior. I have obtained the permission of the audience, so I want to ask you to see him now, how about it?"
As soon as the guards fell, a huge light ball appeared on the left.
When it appeared, it turned into a conveyor -like thing. This is an object that is limited to the task, because we choose not to help Rocky, so we have become Odin's ally.
Now that I have fully prepared for this task, I would not hesitate to go to Odin, and there is no need to return to the city.
"I'm ready, I can go now."
"So, in this case, please use this teleportation device. You can find Lord Odin from here."
Odin is the main god in Nordic mythology and is famous for fighting the spear called Gungnir. If it involves so much, it is not surprising to get the weapons of the gods such as Odin, and it is likely to become the medium of evolution in Lan.
After all, we can look forward to this task -while thinking about it, we thanked the guards and used the teleportation device to reach the place where Odin was.
The transmission device prepared by the guards where Rocky's prison is located is a huge castle in front of us when the transmission is spreading. The place. There is a king's seeing hall.
