It looks like a goat, but has a ferocious look, muscular body, a body of more than five meters long, and is covered with black and purple fur. A giant blue-eyed beast with devilish horns and a snake-like tail. In its hand, it holds a simple but ferocious sword, which is a boss monster named "Cold Eyes".
The current situation is that Kirito and Lilan are facing off in an arena-like place, which is considered to be the home of the blue-eyed orcs.
"When was the last time I saw him?"
\"If I remember correctly, it was the boss battle on the 70th floor of Aincrad. Everyone had a hard time, but in the end it was no big deal that Kirito and I got involved.\"
This was the second time Kirito and Lilan saw the blue-eyed orc. Still trapped in SAo, he continues his adventure climbing Aincrad. The boss guarding the rooms on the 70th and 71st floors is the blue-eyed orc. It is stronger than the previous boss and has trouble with the high-fire sword skills unleashed from its two-handed sword, its specialty.
However, no one was killed in the attack, and in the end, Kirito and Lilan subdued them as human dragons.
Because this 'SAo' is using that SAo replication server, the Blue-Eyed Orcs are also present here. However, the blue-eyed orc that once guarded the passage connecting the 70th and 71st floors is now just one of the boss monsters. The important role they played back then is long gone. Perhaps because of this, when Kirito and Lilan fought, they had an unparalleled advantage and were able to force the blue-eyed orc into a desperate situation.
The remaining amount of \"hp bar\" has been reduced to yellow. Although the amount eliminated with sword skills was not large, Kirito had a way to eliminate it. The blue meter at the bottom of the area lined with hp bars and other items is at its maximum. It is now possible to form a human-dragon relationship with Lilan. Obviously, if they successfully unite the humans and dragons, they can instantly force the Blue-Eyed Orcs into a desperate situation.
"That time, in the end, you and I teamed up to defeat the human dragon."
"If you say that, you can explain that it's possible to recreate that era."
"That's it, man, are you ready?"
Lilan smiled proudly. I don't need anyone to tell me that I'm ready. From my experience playing \"SAo\", I completely understand that \"Lilan\" is much more reliable than \"SAo\". Kirito couldn't help but fall in love with him the moment he used this power.
\"Ready. Please Kirito.\"
"Ok, I trust you."
Saying that, Kirito took a deep breath and applied pressure to his abdomen——
"Lilan!"
It roared, slamming the air it sucked into the ground. Immediately afterwards, Lilan jumped in front of Kirito and exploded with white light like an explosion. After the light he had seen countless times dissipated, Lilan's appearance had changed.
White wings with energy tips sprouted from its back and hips, and a long golden mane flowed from its head. It has the outline of a wolf, with holy sword-like horns on its forehead, and luxurious golden horns near its ears. A noble wolf dragon whose whole body is covered in white-gold armor and fur. Kirito's partner, officially known as "Guardian Dragon Upuot", has appeared in the form of a wolf dragon since SAo, and now has returned to his original form to face the Blue-Eyed Beastman.
Kirito jumped on Lilan's back, who had returned to his wolf-dragon form, and straddled him, grabbing his mane firmly with both hands. The height of his eyes suddenly increased, becoming almost the same as that of a blue-eyed orc. His blue eyes seemed to sparkle with surprise and anger. This is a natural reaction to the sudden appearance of such a werewolf as an enemy.
"Lilan, go crazy!"
\"Of course, that's my intention. You won't be swayed!\"
A voice echoed in my head. This is the old woman's voice that I have been hearing since SAo. When Kirito heard Lilan's unique communication as a wolf dragon and grabbed its fur again, the blue-eyed orc jumped to his feet and swung his giant sword down with a ferocious beastly sound. Although this was Lilan's attack during SAo's battle, of course it was impossible to be hit by something like that.
Before Kirito could give the order, Lilan took a step back and left the attack range of the giant sword. Soon, the blue-eyed orc released all his body weight into the void. The ground rolled up again, creating a dust cloud effect, and Lilan jumped into it.
When the blue-eyed orc's face appeared in Kirito's eyes, Lilan punched the blue-eyed orc. A roar reached his ears, and the impact and vibration spread throughout Lilan's body, attacking Kirito. I was used to this sort of thing, but I still couldn't control my reaction to the shock and shock of Lelan's attack. If you don't do your best to keep at it, you're going to get dumped.
Lilan ignored Kirito, punching hard with her fists and slashing with her claws, forcing the blue-eyed orc into the corner. The naked blue-eyed orc was physically attacked by Lilan, and his 'life bar' quickly turned red. Maybe it would be better if he wore armor or combat uniform. The blue-eyed orcs are probably attacking with all their strength and giving up on defense. This idea is also very close to Kirito's idea.
However, the blue-eyed orc was not defeated. He let out an angry roar midway and slashed at Lilan with the giant sword in his hand. At this moment, Kirito was shocked. The destination pointed by the blue-eyed orc's blade was where Lilan was—where Kirito was. Since I was riding on Lilan's back, it was common for boss monsters to attack me, but if you asked me if I could teleport at that time, it would not be the case.
"I am so"
\"I won't let you!\"
The moment Kirito whispered involuntarily, Lilan suddenly raised her head. Immediately, a sharp sound like metal collision sounded, and red sparks illuminated Kirito's face. Lilan's giant sword-like horn blocked the blue-eyed orc's giant sword. I don't know how many times I have been helped by Lilan's unique method, which has an intelligence that cannot and should not be compared with other familiars.
However, with each repetition, the accuracy improves - that's how Kirito feels.
Immediately afterwards, Lilan was stabbed by the horn of the giant sword into the chest of the blue-eyed orc who lost his posture after being bounced away by the giant sword. Kirito was shocked again, but what shocked him even more was the Blue-Eyed Beastman. The blue-eyed orc, who can be called a sheep monster, opened his blue eyes and exhaled a breath of foul air.
If the game's depiction was more realistic, Kirito and Lilan would have been bathed in the blood of the blue-eyed orcs. The match wasn't that shocking, though, so nothing happened to either Kirito or Lelan. Kirito stood up while thinking about this question in his mind.
The blue-eyed orc was impaled by Riran's horn and was unable to move. He'll be back in probably a few seconds, but until then Kirito can easily launch more attacks. Immediately, Kirito recognized the movements of the blue-eyed orc's upper body. The moment the movement slowed down, he jumped off Lilan's back, quickly closing the distance between him and the blue-eyed orc. When Kirito came to him, the blue-eyed beastman's movements almost stopped.
Sure enough, he stopped at this moment - seeing that everything was as he expected, Kirito raised the corners of his mouth, held the sword full of light in his hands, and performed a sword dance in the air. System help. Thanks to the system, he was suspended in mid-air, and his sword danced wildly at a speed that was difficult for ordinary people to achieve, slicing the blue-eyed orc from his face to his chest.
When the number of slashes reached fifteen, Kirito used his two swords to deliver a final blow to the Blue-Eyed Beastman, ending his sword dance. The sword skill that has existed since SAo saves Kirito every time and kills all powerful enemies that stand in his way. Although it exists under the secret technique, the power of sword skills is even greater than the secret technique.
The sixteen-hit dual-wielding sword skill "Starburst Style".
The final blow knocked the blue-eyed orc away, freeing him from Lelan's horns. Lilan once again grabbed Kirito's back, which had stiffened after activating the sword skill, and Kirito straddled Lilan's back again. The blue-eyed orc has very little health left. Stop next.
"Lilan, don't hit me!!"
After receiving the instructions from the beast trainer Gao Gao, the beast master got ready on the spot. Rilan's whole body radiated high heat, and the surrounding atmosphere suddenly became overheated and swirling. The tips of Rilan's wings were dyed orange-red. The center of the fever tornado itself was where Kirito was, and the scenery of the blue-eyed beasts and the arena began to flicker. A wave of heat enveloped Lelan and myself. The heat that created the mist finally flowed into Rilan's mouth, and the sound of roaring flames came from deep within Rilan's body.
Then, the next moment, Lilan raised her head, took a deep breath again, and waved it down. The flames and heat that had condensed in Lilan's body radiated an extremely thick beam of light. We've seen Lilan's special move since SAo and ALo. In the end, the ultimate flame breath, which became extremely powerful in every game, swallowed up the whole body of the blue-eyed orc in an instant.
When I first saw it in SAo, the ultra-high heat ray shocked me so much that I was speechless. I couldn't move for a while. It burned the blue-eyed orc's great sword, burned his limbs, and burned it. His last breath. , and his "health bar".
The name means "fire of the goddess" in Arabic, the current language of Egypt. In Egyptian mythology, the war god Upuut is said to be the prototype of the guardian sword dragon Upuut.
\"Ilahashalala\".
The irradiation of the ultra-high heat beam, which was reminiscent of the divine flames, ended about ten seconds after it started. At this time, Lilan returned from the werewolf form to the werewolf form.
Kirito was suddenly shrunk by his familiar and was thrown into the air and fell, but as soon as he hit the ground, he caught and absorbed the impact and passed without any injuries. He did not readjust the weapon at that time. Because the decision has been made.
The horn sounded, announcing that the battle between Kirito and Lilan ended in victory, and the words "Congratulations!!" appeared where the blue-eyed orc was. Kirito sighed when he saw that the work he had seen since SAo overlapped with Lilan's work. Both the tamer and the familiar did the same thing, but Kirito didn't pay much attention.
Soon a window opened in front of Kirito, informing him that the event and mission had been completed, and he had received reward items. Items You Get This is an accessory that significantly increases its status. This is not seen in Ainground. Like the "Ruins of Stabatos" in the area where this arena is located, items that were probably forcibly released due to the birth of Aincrad did not appear in the beta test.
As a gamer, I had to be grateful that I was able to get an item I hadn't already gotten, but neither Kirito nor Lilan were overjoyed and closed the window. Kirito sighed again through his nose.
"Aren't there any clues here?"
"I also conquered the 'Starbatos Ruins' to the depths, but in the end there were only some unrealized events."
"If we searched this far and found no traces or clues, then it could be somewhere else, or it could have been moved."
Hearing Kirito's words, Lilan crossed her arms. He was in a thoughtful position.
"It seems likely that they were moved. The Mary twins are surprisingly free, so they may be moving around. They should be able to pick up the [Anima box] signal, but why can't they pick it up again?"
I walked around the ruins of Stabatos, including this arena, but I couldn't find what the players were telling me. However, we have not yet confirmed the specific circumstances under which everyone dispersed to investigate and explore. You should check it first. For this purpose we should all come together.
"Now, please tell me if anyone else has received any information. Maybe they've found it. Information about Tia and the [Masked Npc]."
Kirito activated the message window and clicked on the holographic keyboard. I wrote that my investigation was over and that I would designate a meeting point, clicked "Send", closed the window, called Lelan and left the arena.
Aincrad has opened up a new area, where you can see unknown NPCs wearing masks. This information was brought to Kirito and others by the informant Argo and the informant Spiegel who was even worse than the informant.
After Aincrad was born from Angrad, by stopping the creator himself, Aincrad was prevented from falling into the disaster of Angrad and all NPCs being destroyed. Afterwards, the managers of SAo with Ainground as their background investigated the existence of Aincrad.
It turns out that Aincrad is completely harmless and instead exists as a wild collectible. There is no negative impact on the base system or core systems of SAo. Although observation and operational testing are still required, the conclusion is that Aincrad has nothing to worry about. The beta testing of "SAo" is still continuing and the official launch of the service is getting closer.
One day, while I was playing SAo, two people, Argo and Spiegel, infiltrated Aincrad and came back with information. In any case, although Aincrad has not yet been managed and developed and tested, there is an area that is functioning normally, and the portal of "Starting City" also recognizes that area as a newly liberated area, and they say they will fly past. .
As a result, many players are now flying towards Aincrad, but the informant received news that a "Mask Npc" was found there.
NPCs are something that can be seen at a glance, just like high-level or third-level ones. Although I don’t know the details, if I can get in touch with them, I might be able to encounter unknown events. Now the news has spread throughout the City of Ancestors, and everyone is interested.
Kirito and his friends have no choice but to ride the waves. If it's an NPC with an unknown incident, there's no way I wouldn't want to contact him and find out what happened. Besides that, Kirito and the others have another thing to worry about. It's about Mary's twin sister, Tia.
Dia, who created Aincrad and planned to destroy the world, disappeared after being destroyed by the Prime Minister and Kirito. Priya wanted to see Dia as soon as possible, and she often asked Kirito if there was a way to go to Aincrad to find Dia.
Due to the attacks and persecution of players, her daughter Tia harbors hatred towards humans and is filled with negative emotions. Although that kind of hatred and negative emotions were purified by the Prime Minister, it was doubtful whether they were completely purified, and Kirito had been worried about leaving him alone from the beginning. So I understand Mary's feelings, but since I can't go to Aincrad, there's nothing I can do about it.
Finally found a way to fly to Aincrad. Kirito and others immediately made preparations and headed there. The same goes for "Mask Npc", but it's just to find Dia, who is said to be somewhere in Aincrad.
After flying to Aincrad, they arrived at the central square of the Starbatos ruins, where Kirito is now.
A large area of ruins, with collapsed ruins everywhere, including arenas, ancient cities, and underground ruins. This place, seemingly filled with the romance of ancient civilization, captures the hearts of players and encourages them to explore.
Kirito and the others were also exploring the Starbatos ruins, but because of the message from Kirito, friends scattered all over the place gathered in the central square where Kirito was.
"Well I guess there's no 'masked Npc' or information about levels."
Kirito looked at the window in front of him and muttered to himself. Reliable friends of SAo, the predecessor of SAo who conquered SAo, and ALo, who was born after SAo, also went out to explore the ruins of Starbatos and collect information. Kirito compiled the information collected by everyone, as well as the information collected by him and Lilan, into a memorandum and was looking through it.
"There's no trace of it. I guess it's not here."
As everyone's friend and comrade, Shino, a person who is very important to Kirito, said this, and others started to say the same thing.
Perhaps because the ruins of Stabatos were cut out of Angrude, its scale itself is smaller than the site of Angrude. So I thought I could get some information right away by searching for it, but Kirito's interpretation was wrong. Not only in the information I got, but also in the information collected by everyone, there is no information about the 'masked Npc' and its level. If you ask me if it is a waste of time, I can say no, but it is difficult to say that it is fruitful.
"You say 'NPC wearing a mask,' but what does it actually look like? There's no information on that."
"Yeah, it's hard to understand just saying 'an Npc wearing a mask'. What kind of mask is he wearing and what does he look like?"
Silica said with a embarrassed look on her face, and Lisbeth complained. They have a point. In fact, even Kirito didn't know the details of the 'Masked Npc'. Gender, name, appearance – it’s fair to say that all the information that should be provided is missing.
There is no Argo nearby that can bring me this kind of information. She told me she was still out exploring. By the way, Philia seemed to be accompanying him, but she didn't come as expected. By the way, her passion for finding treasures was so high that she called herself a treasure hunter, and when she came to the Stabatos ruins, she showed great excitement and walked towards it with cheerful steps. Walk to the ruins.
Spiegel, who works in the same industry as these girls, tells everyone.
"I have also been investigating, but the informant has not been able to collect any information at all. We only know that he was wearing a mask, and there is nothing else. Players who witnessed the situation described the situation in detail. ” He is said to have disappeared before such a thing could be recorded. "
"The fact that they disappeared so quickly after being discovered means that they are wary of people or shy. Rare monsters and rare environmental creatures also have the habit of running away once they are discovered." Player. "Many people have
Everyone was thinking about the words of Diabell, a young man with blue and white armor and blue hair. Stories about monsters and creatures of the environment often appear in information about monsters and creatures of the environment who appear to have successfully discovered them, but then immediately ran away.
Although they have the characteristics of gaining a large amount of experience points after defeating them, and dropping extremely rare items such as S-class raw materials that have been used since SAo, they hate being seen and will run away when they appear. be found. There are many monsters and environmental creatures in SAo with such personalities and characteristics.
However, this only applies to monsters and environmental creatures, not NPCs. He strutted around the court, dazzling anyone who saw him. However, I think there might be some type of event for NPCs that is unique and good.
However, isn't it a bit unreasonable for an NPC to stir up trouble, walk around in such a vast area, and run away when discovered without any clues to find him? Kirito couldn't help but think so.
Leafa seemed to have the same idea, raising her hand to express her opinion.
\"But is such a specification too difficult? Even in ALo, meeting and talking is extremely difficult.\"
"In other words, the masked Npc has different properties from other Npc, such as Mary and Tia-chan."
Yuuki, who spoke after Leafa, turned to Premiere who was sitting on the rock of the ruins.
Mary and tier are two NPCs implemented in "SAo". However, it was recently discovered that the reality is that Alice, who was born from the "mhhp" to which Lilan and Jupiter belong, and the "mhcp" to which Yui and Strea belong, are also AIs. They were born in the same way.
As proof, they are equipped with the "Anima box" equipped by "mhhp" and "mhcp", and due to the existence of this "Anima box", they grow faster and have evolved compared to other artificial intelligences. When Lilan and Jupiter actually executed the special order to Pumir, it worked. A white box with complex blue light patterns running through it appeared from Pumir's chest that had temporarily stopped functioning.
There is no doubt that Mary is the daughter created by Alice, and the same is true for Alice. This is a truth that only Kirito and his friends know. Asuna shouted as she prepared for the premiere.
"Mary, didn't you feel anything? Did you feel any different reactions or signals?"
Mary shook her head, looking a little disappointed.
"I learned from Lilan, Jupiter, Yui, and Strea and gave it a try. However, although I could detect the reactions and whereabouts of Lilan and others, I could not sense Tia or any other existence."
Everyone looked a little disappointed. This is what Kirito actually tried.
If Mary is an "Anima box equipped type" like Lilan and others, they can detect each other's "Anima box signals". So I thought I could easily find Tia's whereabouts, but Mary told me, "Lelan and the others can find her, but Tia can't."
Lilan and others did the same, replying that they didn't know Tia's location. There should be the same anima box, but it cannot be detected. Initially, Mary and Tier suffered from interference due to being used as receivers for the Cardinal System crash simulation module and were unable to detect the Anima box signal, but this has now disappeared.
However, Tia's "psychic box signal" cannot be found anyway, and something strange may happen to Tia. Kirito and others couldn't help but think so, and at the same time they were a little worried. Premier has always been like this, so he wishes to travel to Aincrad.
"It's natural to not be able to detect the reaction of the masked Npc, but if you can't even detect Tia's reaction, that's an abnormal situation. I really want to find it as soon as possible, but"
"There is no trace of Tia. It seems that the informant has not come in yet."
Dia's family members, Jupiter and Strea, also couldn't hide their concern. Even if I read through the information collected from beginning to end, there is still no information that seems to be about Tia. It's filled with exclusive activities and quests for the Ruins of Stabatos. Information that I would normally appreciate is simply not needed now.
Was it a mistake to come to the Starbatos ruins? Maybe you received false information? Just as Kirito was thinking this, a voice called Kirito and the others came from the distance. From where Kirito was, two figures came towards me from the left. They are both girls; one is distinguished by a brown cloak and a red pattern on his face, reminiscent of a mouse's whiskers. Everyone else was wearing blue and white clothes, but the first thing I noticed was that they all had their midriffs exposed. Argo and Philia did not join, but explored.
After Sinon called out the name, the two came to Kirito and others. Both looked like they had accomplished something.
"Did you two catch something?"
"Of course. But I was disappointed when I found out. Nothing makes sense here."
"Everyone listen!"
After saying that, everyone looked at the eye-catching Filia and Argo, and the report began. It seems that the two have found the way to the lower level of the Star Bartos ruins and obtained information from the players who have been exploring on the lower level.
It is said that the 'masked Npc' has moved out of the Stabatos ruins and reappeared in the lower level.
The name of this place is the lower level of the Stabatos ruins, the level of New Aincrad, and is unknown. As the name suggests, this is a place of ice and snow, where players start exploring and can find a masked Npc.
Of course, I couldn't reach it and it ran away, but I could make out its shape. It is said that the "masked Npc" wears a black robe that covers the mask and holds a two-handed sword. Last time I couldn't even figure out what it looked like, but this time I finally got a feel for it, so maybe it would be easier to find it - that's what Argo and Philia reported.
"Has the [Masked Npc] moved downward? Or, is it possible to move downward?"
\"When I was in Aincrad, I had to go through the labyrinth area, but it doesn't seem to be the case this time. If I can find the way down, I think I can go directly to the lower level.\"".
As Argo answered Klein's question, Kirito now had a question. I know that the structure of this Aincrad is incomplete and can be moved up and down freely, but I wonder if the monster will become weaker if it goes down? In fact, the structure of Aincrad is such that the higher it is, the stronger the enemy is, but so what?
When I asked this question, it was Lilan who answered.
\"The low level of Aincrad is set to make the enemy weaker. However, this is the case in SAo, but it is different in SAo. In SAo, the difficulty setting is to allow the player to deal with it.\ "The scope of action has been expanded. The basic system of this \"SAo\" is probably being adjusted automatically. Just because you're heading to a lower level, there's no guarantee that the monsters there will be weaker. \"
"In fact, there may be some people with bones."
Hearing Agil's words, Lilan nodded. There are no traces of "masked NPCs" or levels in the ruins of Starbatos. I may not have found all the traces of Tia, but I am curious about what the 'Masked Npc' is like. Maybe like the 'Masked Npc', Tia will be found in the ice and snow in Beicao, maybe I can find it. trace.
Just as Kirito was thinking this, a shadow began to move around him. This is the premiere.
\"In that case, let's go there quickly. I'm also worried about the "masked Npc\", but I want to find traces of Tia as soon as possible.\"
Mary had a determined look on her face, as if she was urging everyone. I was happy to see an expression on her face that I had never seen at first, but at the same time, there seemed to be some friends who were curious about it, and one of them was Silica. Premiering soon.
"Mari, you really want to see Tia-chan. I don't know why you want to see her so much."
Mary was stunned. He didn't seem to expect to be asked such a question.
"Is this why I want to see Tia?"
It was Leafa who asked me to interrupt. It seems like Kirito and I can understand this because we live with the Prime Minister and her sisters.
"I'm really worried about Tia-chan. After all, Mary and Tia-chan are sisters and family."
At first, I was surprised to hear that Mary and Tia were actually members of Lelan's family. Now no one is surprised by this. Faced with such a shocking fact, Mary folded her arms on her chest.
\"Yeah, I'm worried about Dia. Dia didn't really think about interacting with people before. That's why she created this Aincrad and tried to destroy the world.\"
\"Of course, there are also players who are targeting Mari-chan and Tia-chan. If they keep chasing us, something like this might happen\"
Lilan looked sad, and the others followed suit. The premiere continues.
"That's partially true, but I think it's also because Tia hasn't been able to meet great people like everyone here. But, I've been able to meet everyone and by connecting with everyone, I've been able to gain all kinds of possibilities. I was able to find a safe place like this, I was able to meet my family who were born before me, I was able to live with them, I was able to connect with everyone. It's all because of you. I want to teach Tia appreciated this and marveled at how wonderful the connections between people are.”
What the governor told her was that their community was a place where she felt safe. Kirito didn't expect that he would have such great feelings for her. Apparently others felt the same way, Silica looked embarrassed.
"When someone says this is a safe place, it tickles me"
"I'm really glad to hear you say that, though. I guess that's what you think of us."
Mary nodded to Lisbeth, who looked happy, and then walked up to Kirito. Mary was shorter, so when he lowered his head, Kirito's black eyes met Mary's light blue eyes.
\"Kirito, let's go to the ice and snow area of Beicao where there are sighting reports of Tia and meet her.\"
"Of course. I'm thinking of bringing Tia back to you as soon as possible."
Since Mary felt good about it, it was only natural that Tia would feel the same way. Tia must be alone after losing her former master and friend. It must be painful not being able to trust anyone. I need to get her somewhere warm as soon as possible.
"Everyone, lower your heads, try your best to find Tia before the [Masked NPC], and protect her in the ice and snow area of Beicao."
When I gave everyone instructions like I did in Aincrad, everyone happily replied: "Oh!" If these friends were here, I believe they would be able to ease Dia's pain. In order to do this as quickly as possible, I had to find Tia.
After listening to Kirito's instructions, Argo and Filia began to take command. Kirito and his friends began to track the girls.
"Um?"
I shouted loudly and slashed forward with my two-handed sword, slashing the enemies there. However, he failed to defeat it and was forced to retreat.
These enemies come in many forms. A boar with white fur, a scorpion in blue armor, and a blue moth with disgusting eye-like markings. There were two men each, trying to surround her. His physical features were well suited to someone living in this snow-covered ice field.
"I started doing it"
She readjusted the sword in both hands and turned her attention back to the monster. These monsters were all types she had never seen before, but ultimately, their characteristics were the same as those she had dealt with before. It is a barrier that blocks the way, an enemy that must be defeated. This hasn't changed.
"but what?"
She, who usually did nothing but chop down monsters and hack them into pieces, became suspicious of these monsters. The monster behaves strangely.
The monsters I've seen so far all have the right shape. It can be said that its shape is very beautiful and not a single part is damaged. But the white boars, green scorpions, and green moths in front of them now have parts of their bodies missing or disintegrated. The cross-section of the notch emits a black-purple mosaic pattern. There was no monster with such characteristics in her memory.
Maybe I was just encountering a new species, but even so, something felt off. It was as if his body was swallowed up by some unexplainable abnormality and went awry.
This is how she is now, her body has undergone tremendous changes.
"No, no, no! I'm not with you!"
She shook her head and turned to face the strange-looking monsters.
Am I the same as you?
I am a special person. That's why I'm different from you.
You guys with no potential are not the same as monsters who can't create anything. What's more, you don't even have a name.
\"My name is Tia and I am different from you nameless people!!\"
Other sounds echoed around her as she, the girl named Tia, screamed from deep in her belly. There was a tremor around Tia, and the snow that had accumulated on the surrounding trees fell pattering down.
Tia stepped hard on the snow on the ground, kicked up the snow, approached the white boar in front of her, and stabbed it with her two-handed sword at the same time. I heard a pop and felt it break through my flesh. At first I felt terrible, but now I don't feel anything.
At the same time, all the surrounding monsters pounced on Dia.
Dia roared again and pulled out the two-handed sword from the white boar's head. The light on the blade condensed and she was ready to strike with a spinning slash. The blade wrapped in light caught the green scorpion, green moth, and white boar that rushed towards Dia, and circled around it. As soon as it completed the circle, it was released and flew away with great power. The six people roared and hit the snowfield, big trees, and snow-covered boulders. Immediately afterwards, his entire body turned into a purple light and disappeared like glass.
The monsters I'd seen so far had all turned into light blue silhouettes and then disappeared into light blue shards of glass, but now that light blue had changed too. This proves that something strange must be happening to the monster.
Dia watched this scene and put the swords in both hands into the sheaths on her back. What exactly is that? Who caused this strange change?
When I let out a sigh, it dispersed like white smoke and disappeared. In the past, Tia has brought surprises and disasters to the world. However, this was prevented by Dia's twin sisters and the humans with whom they had a good relationship. So Tia remembers more clearly than ever what the girls said to her.
“I live in this world and meet every person I know, even though we ourselves are precious creatures, we are the ones who are grateful that we were born. I am able to connect with these people and understand the expansion of the world. I also learned that everyone has great potential. Tomorrow, I will have new discoveries and experiences, and I believe I will become a different person than I am today. Tomorrow, a new friend may be by your side. That's what these people taught me. "
The words of the woman who introduced herself as Mary echoed in Tia's mind. It seems that Mary believes in humans. They seem to love those who are supposed to be persecuting them. He suggested that we should connect with humans.
Human beings are those who persecute themselves. This anomaly could also be caused by humans. Human beings always persecute themselves and deny themselves.
Thinking of this, Tia put her head in her hands. I have a headache. It was like there was some mysterious thing inside my head trying to bite my head open and escape. This was one of the weirder things that happened to her.
"I will die alone." No matter how hard I try, I can't connect with humans.
I heard a voice. It didn't reach my ears, but echoed directly in my aching head. What's more, her tone was the same as his own.
"No, that can't be true."
"I have no choice but to be alone. No matter how hard I try, nothing will change. Nothing is possible for me. Nothing will change in the future
Tia shook her head in denial.
Are you lonely and old?
"Isn't it possible?"
This can't happen. It is also possible to me.
Even if I can reshape the future.
"Don't make fun of me! I will create the future. I will create the future !!!"
Tias roared desperately and rejected the sound. Tia's voice echoed around her, and when she could no longer hear, the headache and sound stopped.
Tia put his hand away from head and faced forward. I have a place to go. There is a future that needs to be changed. It is also for this reason ...
"...let's continue."
While talking to himself, Tia began to pass through the snowfall covered with rocks. "Damn, are you so sad that you are so sad?"
"Claine, prepare and wear warm clothes."
Kirito's head turned his head and said to the young war samurai -like young man, Chryin. Claine hugged his body with arms and spit out a white breath.
"It's still too cold, this must be a climate abnormal area or something!"
Hearing Clean's complaints, Kirito seemed even more shocked. Looking at it, snow is snowing, and the sky is covered by black snow clouds. Due to the small storm, the visibility is also poor. This is a snow and snow, which is colder than anywhere I have gone through. The same is true of the Kurdish desert at night, even more than the underground cave in the Old Robb.
In the next destination, the corner of the ice and snow areas in the north grooves, and the cold surrounding Klaine shivered. It takes about fifteen minutes to walk from Starbase's ruins. After a small floating island floating in the air, it came to an empty place.
In the middle of a grass, there is a transmitted stone, which is a distorted point. The air is strange and clear than the Star Baseos relics, and the temperature is slightly cold. When receiving an interpretation of Algo and Filia, when the transmission stone was used to fly towards the ice and snow areas, Kirito and others immediately started the transmission stone.
When SAO has experienced many times since the end of the moment, the face of Kirito and others suddenly became pale. The destination is the ice and snow area of the north groove. It is sometimes covered with ice and snow, and sometimes storms are raging.
When Kirito and his friends arrived, they soon became snowmen in the snowstorm, big feet, and white, but they did not become a snow. After listening to the explanation of Filia and Algo, I prepared cold -proof equipment.
In \ "SAO \", depending on the scenes, you are often transmitted to places where the climate is completely different, and the temperature during the day and evening often rises and decreases significantly. So when Kirito and his friends go there to take risks, no matter which field you go to, you will not forget to bring the cold and heatstroke items. This time I also prepared the same cold -proof equipment in advance, so I could avoid being swallowed by the snowy area of the north slot.
However, the cold in the ice and snow area of the north can tolerate it. If I do n’t use cold -resistant drinks, I really ca n’t help the cold. Because Kirito used that item, Blizzard was also razed to the ground, but Claine was still trembling, making Kirito a little stunned.
The reason why Klein and Kirito were together because they became members of the explorer. After arriving at the North Slot Ice and Snow Area, Kirito and others separated the members and decided to divide into a group to explore as they were usually explored.
At that time, I didn't know why. The Tongren eventually explored with the three teams of the Claine and the Lilan, which became what it is now. But I didn't mean to refuse. This is because I have rarely explored with Klein so far.
Kirito, Lan, Klein. Kirito felt that such a combination was refreshing, so he decided to continue to explore. Well, I don't remember when I was in a team with Nobushi last time, but if I found out at the beginning, let him stay alone, and he really would really become a snowman.
Kirito calls the wild warrior or warrior.
"If you think it's too cold, you should be closer to Lilan."
\ "Mr. Zuo. It is said that if you are close to me, the cold will be alleviated. Don't hesitate, come on, Claine.
When the voice of the old woman sounded in her mind, there was a little tears in the corners of Claine's eyes. His gaze was slightly behind Kirito. A huge figure stands there, even in the wind and snow, it is still calm. Claine responded and whispered.
\ "R, Lilan ~ You have reached the point where you can speak ~ \"
In front of Claine's sight, there is a luxurious wolf dragon with platinum fur and crustacean. The head of the shoulders and buttocks has white wings, and a giant sword -like horn grows on his forehead. Rui Ran is a dragon that controls fire and heat. His body heat leaked outward, melting the snow attached to him. Lilan's environment is warm enough. She don't have to worry about snow or cold, which is due to her characteristics that she does not have in SAO. It would be better if they stick together.
After recognizing this figure, Claine jumped without hesitation and grabbed the bristles. Claine's face quickly appeared on the face of happiness.
"Wow, so warm, Lan, so warm."
"We can keep going like this ~" I saw Claine said next. He probably thought so. but it is not the truth.
Lan's heating ability is known to all his friends, and even the girls will ask him to come over for a while. Time has not yet arrived, but Lilan had to leave this party and go to another party to warm up to the girls. This time, Lilan, instead of being Kirito's "Magic", is more like something like a heater.
For his precious "dependents", Kirito is in a complicated mood, but it is also powerless, because according to Lilan's present and absence, search efficiency will fluctuate up and down.
"As long as it is warm enough and warm enough. Lilan still has to attend another party in the end."
"Really? Lilan is your" acquaintance ', can it? "
"I don't mind, this is the help of Lan to everyone. As a trainer, I am also very picky."
If there are really big BOSS monsters, I will call them back, but there is no sign of this situation. Some enemies can deal with even without the power of Lilan, so it doesn't matter if Lilan is not nearby. Although this is not the case in SAO, it can do such a thing in SAO, and Kirito feels that the burden on the shoulders has become lighter.
Immediately, Claine's voice continued.
\ "Then, Kirito, don't you remember? \"
"remember?"
It should happen during SAO. There are many things that remind us of SAO in using SAO to copy the server. I want to come, I also remember this snowy and snowy place. It is believed that the cities that prevail in Japanese snowflakes are also surrounded by ice and snow. Since SAO, Claine and others who have been using Japanese design equipment will be full of excitement and joy as soon as they get there.
\ "I remember in the Japanese -style town of SAO. It really had such snow there. But the hot spring there is great. \"
"Oh, yes! That place is indeed the best town. Hot spring, Japanese cuisine, and swords are great. I will never forget this. But it is not there."
Kirito suddenly turned to Klein. Claine had been far away from Lilan's mane unknowingly.
"That's what happened before you encountered Lilan. At that time, you were too wild, so I remembered it. So when I saw you like this, I couldn't help but think of it."
Hearing this sentence, Kirito stopped the action. Klein is what Kirito remember now. However, although I have thought about it, it is not very clear, so although it is in my mind, its shape is blurred. It is Klein's words that make this ambiguous firm -or should say, put it away.
Kirito's head became clear, the sound of blizzard and snowflakes gradually drifted away, but then a sound suddenly sounded, which surprised Kirito. This is the scream of Claine. Unconsciously, Claine beside Lilan was lying on the ground and grabbed his head with one hand.
Because Li Lan wrinkled his nose, he might try a light body shovel.
"What are you doing when you stay, Lilan!"
""what are you saying? Didn't you hear what Kirito was thinking at the time? ? \"
Seeing Lan's complaints of Claine furious, Kirito realized this again. Think about it, just then, Lan came to me, and I became a trainer. If you think about it, Claine may be a player who knows when he knows when he will become a beast trainer. Perhaps Klein knew something that he didn't even know even what he loved.
When Kirito thought so, Claine stood up and took off the snow on his knees.
\ "I heard it. At that time, Kirito was trying to resurrect everyone in the guild. I just lost a friend, so our destination is the same. But we are conquering it in a conquer. "Guild, but Kirito was fighting alone, and even dealt with boss alone"
I can't refute the argument of the red headscarf warrior. Because everything is true. Finally, a touch of worries flashed in his eyes.
\ "Hey, Kirito. Are you still worried about the guild at that time? You were hurt by it, so I heard that Lilan came to you. \"
Speaking of which, Lilan yelled at Claine. He roared to friends with the voice of only talking to the enemy, which proves how angry he is. Claine was naturally surprised by Lilan and took a step back. You are obviously doing something for your friends.
"Lilan, stop!"
When I accidentally shouted, Li Lan responded surprised, and then apologized to me.
\ "Claine, sorry. I won't treat you like this.
\ "No. It's unnecessary. You shouldn't listen to this. It's my fault, Kirito. \"
Claine apologized to Kirito, but Kirito shook his head.
\ "No, I also think it's time. At that time, I thought I had to tell you that the guild. \"
For me, this is the most tragic and wound memory in SAO. The only people listened to Shi Nai and Lan, and other friends did not know. I want to know what I was like at the time. Who are there?
That memory was deeply pressed into his mind by Lilan's power, but now he can recall it completely. Is this also growing?
\ "That's it, let me talk to you. \"
"It doesn't matter, you don't need to force yourself."
"It's okay. I don't think I will hesitate anymore."
After speaking, Kirito began to recall the previous guild.
"Toast for our moonlight black cat !!"
One person shouted, the six people followed, the sound of the cup collision sounded. I can't help but think that it may be inappropriate. With the shouting of the six people, Kirito said:
"Dry, toast"
I whispered and raised the cup in my hand. The things in the cup were shaking and did not hit the person. Four of the six of them drank the drink in their hands and made a big mouth. In the end, the four of them drank the wine, relieved, and said in unison. This feels like a banquet or festival scene, and Kirito's heart is getting more and more confused.
\ "Well, Congren classmate, you really helped me a lot. You helped me out of danger. \"
The confused Kirito shouted was a young man wearing light armor on the red -brown combat suit — a man who claimed to be Kai Tai when he met. Hearing this voice, Kirito was liberated from the confusion and shook his head at Kai Tai.
"No, it's not a big deal. This is not important. Or more precisely, why don't you stop using honor?"
Kaita seemed to be in awe, perhaps because he was helped in the crisis. It seems she didn't expect Kirito to say that.
\ "Oh, really? In this case, don't use the customer anymore, thank you so much, Kirito. Kirito really helped me. \"
Well, of course -Kirito think so too. The status bar is reflected in my vision, and the level next to my name is 40. I am already at level 40 and encountered an enemy on the 11th floor of Ian Grandt. I want to say that they can easily win.
The reason why Kirito who level 40 is not at the front line that should have been on is that it is far below this layer. This is not because of leveling. Before the first time he came here, he was on the front line. place. However, in the process of overcoming the front line, the remaining necessities were used up. Moreover, these items are made from deeper to the eleventh floor.
This is something you really don't really need, but if you don't have it, you will have trouble. You must have the items needed to implement this life -threatening strategy.
In the end, Kirito left the front line without telling anyone -although no one could tell him. He has fallen to this eleventh floor.
Kirito looked at the people who gathered in front of them. We are a six -person team, four men and two women. When Kirito fell to the eleventh floor and looked for the materials required in the forest field, he heard a loud noise.
Like the sound of metal impact, the sound of animals, and the sound of speaking. That's the sound of fighting. It sounds like a player fighting with monsters. He has heard such things many times on the battlefield, so this is not something he really cares about, but at this moment, Kirito is worried. The sound was mixed with screams and shouts like "back!". Players fighting monsters are forced into despair.
Even in real life, after the game is over, they will enter the dead alley directly. As expected, we cannot ignore the players who have been forced into despair. Kirito stopped looking for items and walked towards the direction of the sound.
In less than a minute, Kirito found the source of the sound. Six groups of players. It was forced by a huge praying mantis -shaped BOSS monster to the corner.
Having said that, Kirito was a little surprised. The balance of those people is extremely poor.
There was only one young man holding a shield and one -handed stick in the pioneer team, followed by a thief with a dagger, a stick with a stick, two long gunmen and a list of hand swordsman. This structure is like this. If the pioneer team waving a one -handed stick is forced into a desperate situation, they have no choice but to retreat slowly.
The one -handed sword ambassador that should have been standing up, but it seemed to be protecting one of the long guns, which seemed to be useless. In Kirito's view, looking at the front line attack team is the worst way to fight. In the previous games, those who made fundamental errors in strategy and structure would be defeated by BOSS and learned lessons, but in this SAO, if they die, it is over.
Can't let them end -thinking that Kirito did not even ask for help, and jumped out, blocking the middle of Mantik and six people, and started fighting.
\ "Well, I can help you and I am very happy. I suddenly heard a sound. When I came there, I was surprised to find what happened. \"
Kirito said like this, the people around them -mainly young people -all laughed bitterly.
The praying mantis that attacked them is the BOSS monster where Kirito also often fights. The special sickle is required as a weapon material, and the sickle does not always fall when it is defeated. However, it is something that strengthens your weapon. Kirito fights with the mantis until it reaches the required quantity.
