Mantis is no match for Mantis' one-handed sword enhanced with his scythe and Kirito's one-handed sword skills. Mantis was defeated by Kirito and the six members who had regained their strength due to Kirito's arrival, dropped a scythe that could strengthen the weapon, and then disappeared.
After confirming their victory, the seven of them breathed a sigh of relief, but in the end, all six of them thanked Kirito. Kirito said that there was no need to thank him and wanted to leave, but the six people did not let him go. He asked me to express my gratitude to the person who saved my life. The situation was urgent, like an invisible wall, blocking Kirito's retreat.
Unable to escape, Kirito reluctantly agreed to the request of the six people and was invited to attend a small victory celebration held in the lounge of the hotel on the eleventh floor. However, Kirito found that there was something about the auras of these six people that attracted him.
\"Well, if Kirito hadn't come in at that time, I don't know what would have happened now. It would have been really dangerous.\"
Sasamaru, a young man with curly hair wearing a strange hat, said, followed by Duck, a young thief wearing a knitted hat. They were both hesitant to come forward at the time.
\"Really! Kirito is really like a helper or something. I may have to kneel down to him many times.\"
\"Oh, that's too much. Kirito is almost losing interest.\"
Keita said this, causing Dak and others to laugh. He fights with a stick and is the leader of the group. When I came back, I heard that this group, the ultra-small guild "Moonnight Black Cat Gang", was centered on Keita.
Two figures approached Kirito from Keita's side. After Kirito was stopped, he turned around to face him without hesitation.
\"Yes, Kirito.\"
The person who called me was one of the two red cats among the black cats on the moonlit night. She has short blue-black hair and wears light blue and white clothes. That person is a girl with unique blue eyes and a mole that can cry. The girl named Sachi said to Kirito with tears in her eyes.
\"Thank you, thank you very much. I was scared, so when Kirito came to save me, I was really happy\"
Sachi looked like he was about to cry, and Kirito couldn't help but react. I felt a feeling born in my chest that I had never felt before.
Xing was the person who was most cornered during the battle. Sachi, wielding a spear, was positioned between the center back and the defender, but as luck would have it, he was targeted by the mantis. When Kirito came to save her, her HP had turned yellow. Although her defense and skill values didn't seem to be high, Kirito still saved her at the critical moment.
"It's okay, you don't have to thank me so much."
\"No, I was really scared. I was so scared that I couldn't do anything. So I was really happy when Kirito saved me.\"
Sachi said while wiping her tears. I've known this since that fight, but Sachi was very scared. I was so frightened that I couldn't hold the spear and ran away, leaving many gaps. He was not good at fighting to begin with. She was thrown where she shouldn't be.
I'm really lucky to be able to save her like this - Kirito thought unconsciously. I thought I was lucky that I was strong enough to save her.
\"Sister, it's okay. Sister said I would protect her.\"
Another man with two scarlet spots looked sideways at Kirito and Yuki and said this. Wearing a cat-ear hat with a deformed black cat on the hat, wearing the same light black clothes as Yuki, she has a slightly petite figure. Because her eye color and hair color are the same as Yuki's, she can tell at a glance that she is Yuki's sister, and she even calls Yuki "sister".
"elder sister"
It seemed that no one could hear Kirito's monologue. And of course my lucky sister. Just when Sachi's sister was about to say her next words, Keita put his hand on her head. I tapped the center of her cat ears and moved my mouth.
"That's what I said, but you were busy at the time. Moreover, you only wanted to protect Xing and didn't show up at all."
Musu and Sachi's sister puffed up their cheeks. Her swollen cheeks were a lovely pink, perhaps from the surrounding light.
\"I can't help it, senior. I also want to protect my sister.\"
"I've heard there's going to be a problem if people focus on that. Or does it mean we're not being included in the targets that we need to protect?"
\"That's not true. I am the strongest among them, so I will protect my sisters and seniors.\"
she said with enthusiasm. Kirito also knew that there was no lie in this sentence.
This girl was the one-handed swordsman who stood by to protect Sachi when Sachi came to the Moonlight Black Cat Brigade to help. She seemed confused at the time, being caught off guard when a giant mantis attacked her sister, but she quickly regained her composure as Kirito joined her. He showed swordsmanship that rivaled Kirito's, and after a long period of training in single combat, he and Kirito forced Mantis into a desperate situation, as if the fact that he was at a disadvantage was a lie.
Of course, everyone in Moonlight Black Cat also fought well, but it was she who contributed the most to this battle. What is certain is that his skill and swordsmanship are comparable to those of the first-tier players. Perhaps his level is higher than anyone in "Moonnight Black Cat". I didn't expect that such a powerful person could be in such a humble position.
Just then, Kirito noticed. Keita uses a club, Tetsuo uses a shield and uses a one-handed club, Duck uses a dagger, and Sasamaru uses a spear. I have also heard the names of Gunslinger Sachi and members of the Tsukiye Black Cat Brigade, but I don’t think I have heard the name of Sachi’s sister. Even if I tried to say it, her name wouldn't come out.
Before Kirito could ask, she stopped him.
\"Are you talking about Kirito? Thank you for saving my sister. Also, about your seniors. It seems that no one is very good at this game. \"If you don't give it a little blow, it's nothing. . "
\"Oh, come on. You are talking to everyone as if they are Dai-chan. This is not what a junior like you should say.\"
She further pushed back on Keita's rebuttal. Apparently she is the youngest.
"I'm just telling the truth. Besides, Kaita-senpai, it's impossible for my sister to be in the front. Kaita-senpai and the others must have seen how scared my sister is." Without my support, there is no hope. "Especially since Keita-senpai lives near our house."
"So, if you, the best person in the game, stood on the front lines, the problem would be solved. But you are stuck with Sachi and won't let go. Even though you are the strongest."
"I want to protect my sister! This matter is very important, so I said it twice!"
Everyone was amused by her words. Kirito was still surprised by the atmosphere here.
What I've seen of the SAo frontline so far has been brutal, with no sign of friendliness or friendly interaction. The 'Moonnight Black Cat' was just the opposite. Even when they defeated Mantis in the previous battle, they high-fived each other in celebration, as if they heard the horn of victory. No one on the front line celebrated a battle victory like this.
The interactions between those on the front lines and the "Moonlight Black Cat" who behaves in diametrically opposite directions are dazzling and heartwarming. In this worst world where the game ends like this, there are still such enthusiastic people. Just when Kirito thought this, Sachi's sister clapped her hands, as if she had thought of something. With graceful movements, he broke free from Keita's restraints, placed his hands on the table in front of Kirito, and stuck out his face.
Kirito has almost no experience with women. I was startled by the sudden proximity of her face to mine.
\"By the way, Kirito, will you join our guild? Kirito is very strong, and it seems that he will be taken over by another guild soon!\"
"Um?"
Kirito was stunned. I thought he was walking towards me out of the blue, but instead a request to join the guild flew out. This is probably more shocking than anything I've ever seen in SAo. Keita called out to Yuki's sister who told him such a story.
"Hey hey hey! This is not what you can say, this is what I, the leader, should say in negotiations!"
\"Even though I say that, I am the godfather of this guild! And Keita-senpai also wants Kirito to join, right?\"
In answer to her question, Keita said, "Yeah." It seemed like I had been shot in the wrong direction. Keita seemed to have the same idea as this girl. While Kirito's eyes widened, Keita walked towards Kirito with a wry smile.
\"That's it. Kirito, please join our Moonlit Black Cat. As long as Kirito is here, we can fight with peace of mind.\"
"is that so"
"Ah, although our levels are high, our skill sets are different. The only ones who can play vanguard are Tetsuo and this guy, and it's easy to get into dire straits in battle. This guy can play vanguard." Vanguard, if you do this, it will be solved , but she desperately protects her sister, and she is also very scared and has no spear skills at all. I am considering using her as a vanguard - holding a shield and sword in her hand, sending her as a vanguard, but it is not good."
What did you say? ——Kirito almost cried when he heard part of this story. The structure of "Moonnight Black Cat" is extremely uneven and it is easy to get into trouble. Under such circumstances, even if the terrified Xing joins the Pioneers, it may not go smoothly. If anything, the balance is worse.
No, this is not about Yuiichi, nor is it the problem.
\"fortunate\"
Kirito turned to Sachi. There was a pleading glint in his eyes, but also a hint of fear. She must still be scared. The truth is, I can't help but be afraid of the battle itself. The battle at that time made this painfully clear to me.
However, they had no choice but to fight and were about to be forced into the vanguard. I can't let her go through something like this again. We can't let Sachi feel scared and anxious. If I, the wretched batsman, join in, I won't need to lead the charge. Maybe I can get rid of Sachi's inner fear. Unconsciously, Kirito's heart was filled with such a feeling.
Kirito expressed his desire to protect Sachi in different languages.
"In that case, I wish you could come with me."
As soon as these words came out, the eyes of everyone in the 'Moonlight Black Cat Group' suddenly changed. This is a popular color.
"Really!? Are you really going to join us!?"
Keita, who looked very happy, jumped towards him, making Kirito a little scared. It seems like he really wants a friend.
"Yes. I have nowhere to go and I'm alone. So please let me join."
When Kirito announced his decision again, everyone cheered and started saying "Nice to meet you!" and "Thank you, Kirito!". I've been avoiding people so far, but I feel like I want to be around these people. These men were different from the attack regiments on the front lines. Just as Kirito was thinking this, he suddenly remembered a question that he had forgotten.
"Well, I have a question."
"?"
"She is Sachi's sister. I wonder what she would say? I don't think I have heard her name."
The members of the "Moonnight Black Cat Group" almost said "Ah" in unison. Among them was the lucky sister herself. Everyone seems to have forgotten about it.
Upon realizing this, Sachi's sister immediately put her hands on her hips and puffed out her chest. Keita said, a calm and relaxed expression on her face.
"Yes, that's what I heard too. He gave us the name of the guild, Moonlight Black Cat. You may have heard of it, but he is the youngest among us and the most reliable among us.
Her name is Maki, Sachi's sister. Actually, it's a different name...but all you have to do is add a letter, but let's call her "maki". This is so different from my horrible sister, isn't it? "
Maki - that's Sachi's sister's name. Moreover, the girl who is the youngest member and godfather of "Moonnight Black Cat" spoke again.
\"Nice to meet you, Kirito!\"
On the night when he became the seventh member of the Moonlight Black Cat Guild, Kirito slept in a hotel room. This is no different than before. Now that they had a guild, I assumed there would be a major home, no matter how small, but my expectations could easily have been wrong. Moonlight Black Cat is a guild that does not yet have a main home. From the establishment of SAo to now, they have been spending nights in hotels in various places to advance their strategies.
The Aincrad intelligence newspapers, which are mainly informants, also have the names of each guild, and most of them have houses and facilities that are their main residences. Even the Aincrad intelligence newspapers did not mention the Moonlit Black Cat.
They have probably been established since the beginning of SAo, but they have only carried out some small-scale activities and have not taken any public actions like other guilds.
Compared with other guilds, "Moonnight Black Cat" has no sense of presence or strength. This is where he came in - Kirito thought again.
"However"
I muttered to myself as I turned over on the bed, put my hands on the back of my head, and looked at the ceiling. The faces of the members of the "Moonlight Black Cat Gang" who I became friends from today appeared before my eyes and flashed in my mind.
As far as I know, the members of the Moon Night Black Cat Group are all members of the computer research department of the same high school. Keita, Sachi and Maki are said to be childhood sweethearts because their homes are very close to each other. They are all good friends, and although they are trapped in the extreme environment of SAo, they seem to be just like the real world. This was something Kirito had never seen before.
Many players will aim to complete SAo and return to the real world to conquer maze areas and boss battles. Kirito participated in one of these events not long ago, but he didn't feel very well. On the front line, everyone puts improving strategic efficiency first, continuing to fight, and putting everyone's emotions second. There was not the slightest sign of good relations or a friendly atmosphere.
Kirito has always liked to be alone, but even without considering this, the atmosphere created by the strategy team was very uncomfortable. Once I'm done with my business, I want to leave. Everyone is trying to capture the game while giving off such an atmosphere. Maybe it was because of the life and death situation, but it felt too harsh.
However, the "Moonlight Black Cat Gang" is obviously different. Everyone in the "Moonlight Black Cat Group" holds hands, helps each other and shares the joy. I think its character is friendly, as if it makes you forget that the world is a death game.
If they grow up in the future and become a guild that can catch up with the raiding group, then the atmosphere of the raiding group may become calmer and more beautiful like the "Moonlit Black Cat". If that were the case, I believe the strategy would work better and the atmosphere would definitely attract more applicants.
If that opportunity turned out to be "Moonlight," nothing would make me happier.
"also"
The black cat on a moonlit night can become stronger - Kirito couldn't help but think so. I haven’t told everyone yet, but I’m over level 40 and have already joined. Not only that, but there is also the existence of Maki. He is the godfather of "Tsukiye Black Cat" and the strongest player of "Tsukiye Black Cat".
As far as I know, Maki has always been good at games. Sometimes she often fights alone to earn items. In order to fulfill her will to protect her sister, she never neglects training. During the day, I marveled at his swordsmanship. Her strength has probably reached a point where she can rival the strongest player in the strategy team.
Since I will play a central role in the battle with Maki, "Tsukiye Black Cat" will become stronger in the blink of an eye. It should only be a matter of time before "Moonlight Black Cat" enters the strategy group.
Strategy groups whose current atmosphere is too relaxed will eventually reach their limits. If you add the 'Moonlit Black Cat Group' before this, you can break through the limit. The capture team will be a calm and powerful team, and they will definitely be able to capture Aincrad.
The addition of the "Moonlight Black Cat Brigade" strategic team will be a very important thing. In order to get there as quickly as possible, I have to make 'Moonnight Black Cat' stronger.
When I think about this, one thing comes to mind. That was Maki's older sister Sachi, one of the two red members of Tsukiya Black Cat. Among the members of "Moonnight Black Cat", Sachi is a woman who is easily scared and is not used to fighting. To put it bluntly, she is not suitable for fighting. Thanks for helping Sachi, this is one of the reasons why Kirito decided to join Tsukiye Black Cat.
I don’t know why, but I just want to protect Zuo Zhi. I want to protect him from SAo, which is composed of absurdity and irrationality, and return him to the real world - it is because of this desire in his heart that Kirito decided to join the "Moonlit Black Cat". And Sachi's sister Maki also feels this way. I realized that Maki is strong because she feels this way.
Starting tomorrow, he will be one of the black cats on the moonlit night, fighting alongside Maki to protect Sachi. Fighting for someone is stupid - I'm surprised I even thought that, but I don't hate it at all. In fact, he was happy to be able to fight for Sachi and protect her.
Starting tomorrow, I will no longer be a soloist or a batter. He is just a player, a member of the Moonlit Black Cats. Kirito thought this again and tried to close his eyes - just then, there was a knock on the door, making Kirito unable to sleep.
Although it's not midnight, who could it be at this time? With some doubts in his heart, he got out of bed and opened the door. Kirito was a little surprised.
The person in front of the door is Xing, who is thinking about this matter. She was wearing a light blue nightgown and a skirt. If she were a child, she would probably be holding a pillow on her chest, but she had nothing. Even though she is weak, it proves that she is not a child.
"Xing? What are you doing at this time?"
Kirito responded and Sachi faced him. The expression on his face remained weak and fleeting.
\"I'm sorry, Kirito. Maybe I woke you up while you were sleeping.\"
"No, it's not like that."
Kirito immediately looked around at Sachi. In any case, Maki, the sister who loves her sister, is nowhere to be seen. It seems that Xing came alone. After confirming this, Kirito asked Sachi again.
"Sachi, what's wrong? What's wrong with me?"
"Yeah. I really want to thank you again."
"Thank you?" Kirito tilted his head, bowed slightly, and whispered.
\"Thank you, Kirito. You helped me then\"
It was definitely a battle between Japan and China at that time. During that battle, Kirito joined the fight in order to help Sachi who was being targeted by the boss monster. Sachi, who was forced into a desperate situation at the time, thanked Kirito deeply at the celebration party afterwards. Even though I thought that was enough, she thanked me again.
"No, no, it's okay, it's okay, it's no big deal, you don't have to thank me so much"
"This is me."
Kirito's words were interrupted by Sachi, and he closed his mouth. I listened carefully to Sachi's words.
"At that time, I really felt that it was impossible. I thought this was really the end. I was going to be killed by that monster and die. I was so scared that I couldn't do anything." I thought that causing trouble for Maki would be the end. . I thought everyone would pull Maki’s leg, pull her, and that would be the end of it.”
Indeed, at that time Sachi's health had dropped to the point of turning yellow. Yellow is still a warning, but depending on the strength of the monster's attack, it can sometimes result in instant death. Therefore, it is essentially red and indistinguishable from the danger zone. Sachi's life is in danger - Kirito captures this again.
\"So, I was really happy that Kirito came to help me. If it weren't for Kirito, I would have died long ago. But because Kirito saved me, I am alive like this, and that's why.\""I I'm alive all because of Kirito. It's all thanks to you, so I'm here to thank you again."
Listening to Sachi's longing voice, Kirito felt his heart become warm again. By chance, he actually helped Xing and fought side by side with Yue Ye Black Cat. We just happened to meet and fight together. This kind of thing happens often in SAo.
This is something that all players at the forefront of strategy know, so they don't express deep gratitude to other players for their help. So far, so has Kirito. That's why I'm not helping anyone.
However, luck is different. Thank you so much for expressing your deepest gratitude and sharing your thoughts with me. This thought really filled Kirito's empty heart after his solo performance. Sachi gave me the warmth in my chest. I can't help but feel this way.
\"Thank you, Kirito. Thank you very much for your help at that time\"
At this moment, Xing finally showed a smile on his face. A weak and fleeting, but very beautiful and warm smile. Unconsciously, this thought had taken root in Kirito, and he allowed him to do the same.
"I'm really glad I was able to protect you. I'm glad I was able to save you."
Kirito was surprised that he could say such a thing - and he was also grateful to Sachi. The reason why I can say this is because the person who makes me feel so warm is Yuki in front of me. Fortunately gave me what I didn't have.
Before Kirito said the next word, Sachi moved his lips.
"Hey, Kirito. You're going to keep fighting, right? You're going to fight with us."
"Huh? Yeah, that's what I meant."
Zuo Zhi lowered his head. Just like before you said something you didn't want to say.
"You saw it too. I'm not strong at all, I'm weak. That's why I'm easily cornered. I'm sure that will happen tomorrow too. I think things like this happen all the time. Things like today There are probably many more.”
Sachi faced Kirito again, who was in a listening position. His expression turned into one of pleading.
\"If I'm in danger, will Kirito help me?\"
I've prepared an answer to this question. Originally, he joined Moonlight Black Cat as if to realize this answer. Kirito said confidently.
"Of course. I will protect you and fight to save you. I don't want you to die."
Sachi's eyes widened. I've never seen it before.
"Really? Even if I'm like this now, do you really want to help me again?"
"Yes. I will protect you. So don't worry if it turns into a fight. I will fight for you."
Then Kirito noticed. If you think about it, you may not be the person Yui is lucky to protect. Is there no one you can rely on? "No, we will protect you. We will protect you along with your sister Maki. I guess Maki is protecting you."
"Yes. Maki will fight for me she always has. She will always help me and protect me."
\"Then it doesn't matter. As long as Maki and I are here, there won't be any problems. So don't worry, Yuki, there won't be any more danger.\"
At first glance, these words may seem irresponsible. However, Kirito is confident that he can achieve this goal. A swordsman named myself and a swordsman named Maki. If the two of them work together, it will be easy to protect Sachi. I haven't heard from Maki yet, but Maki is someone who cares about her sister. I'm sure this idea will work. As if hearing Kirito's words, Sachi's face showed a relaxed expression.
\"Thank you, Kirito. I'm glad to hear that\"
\"Ah. Leave it to me starting from tomorrow, Yuki.\"
Sachi nodded and smiled softly. Everyone in the "Moonlight Black Cat Group" may not know that Xing is pure and beautiful. We can't let this world swallow Xing up like this. I have to protect Sachi from this world. This is what I have to do. When Kirito thought again, Sachi looked towards the room.
\"I'm sorry this time has come. ——Good night, Kirito.\"
\"Yeah. Good night, Yuki.\"
After exchanging greetings for the first time in a long time, I don't know how long it had passed before Sachi returned to what seemed to be his room.
After seeing what was happening behind him, Kirito closed the door.
After breakfast, the members of Moonlight Black Cat came to the arena. The purpose is to collect items and practice combat. So far, the Moonlit Black Cats have appeared as a six-person team, but with the addition of Kirito, they will now fight as a seven-person team. Keita felt that with the addition of one more person, it was necessary to change his fighting style, so he decided to train for it.
Everyone, including Kirito, agreed with this point of view. If it were seven people, it would require a complete change in how and how they fight. Of course, it may be possible to maintain the state of six people, but if seven people can act and fight in the same way, obviously the entire team will be stronger.
Further training will be needed in the future. We all made that decision and headed to the site. Collecting items is secondary, but the real purpose is training.
Since the structure of this level is dominated by forest areas, we entered the forest immediately after leaving the city. The monsters that appeared were mainly insects and beasts, and their levels were much lower than Kirito's, and even lower than everyone in Moonlit Black Cat. If it's around here, there won't be any danger unless something serious happens.
Kirito relaxed slightly and kept an appropriate distance from Sachi and the others. The "Moonlight Black Cats" are a friendly guild who get along well because they are members of the same computer studies club in the same high school.
I was a complete outsider, not even in the same high school or middle school. Moreover, he is also a maverick who has been working on single-player games to this day. No matter how many people join the same guild, it's still difficult to join. Kirito couldn't help but think this and continued walking behind him. I'm glad they didn't realize that. Let's go like this until the battle begins.
\"Kirito\"
Just when I was thinking this, I suddenly heard a strange cry. Before he could turn around, a black figure appeared on Kirito's right side, and the two walked side by side. A girl swordsman wearing a black cat-eared hat and lightweight combat uniform, also black. She is Sachi's sister, the godfather of Tsukiya Black Cat, and the strongest Maki among Tsukiya Black Cat.
\"Kirito, you protect me from behind. You have to make sure that no one is suddenly attacked from behind.\"
It wasn't my intention, but I felt like if I told you the truth, it would complicate things. Kirito nodded and answered Maki.
\"Ah. I didn't expect that a monster would attack you from behind. I thought I would protect your back. Is that the same for you?\"
\"That's right. I'm the strongest member of the Moonlit Black Cats, so I always stay behind so I don't have to worry about enemies attacking me from behind. Kirito thinks the same way. Hey\"
"It seems so. It seems we have the same idea."
"That's right," Maki said with a smile. Like maki's hat, her jacket is decorated with a black tail, reminiscent of the cat between her hips. Maki is indeed a black cat. If Maki were the godfather of Moonlight Black Cat, she might have coined the name Moonlight Black Cat based on her costume.
"Now that I think about it, Maki, I heard your 'Maki' is a common name."
Maki was taken aback when I mentioned something I had some doubts about.
"Yes, this avatar of mine actually has a different name. I can add a letter to the real name that I'm now called, so I want people to call me that, but everyone calls me Maki, which That's my name." Real name. "
Kirito couldn't help but be surprised. Is Maki her real name?
"Well, there's nothing I can do about it. My sister wrote her real name "Sachi" in katakana, and so did Keita-senpai and Tetsuo-senpai. Duck-senpai, Sasamaru-senpai, just me and I. Use them correctly The name of the avatar. After all, Duck-senpai and Sasamaru-senpai are called like this. But I am Yui, the one who calls them Maki, Maki."
Maki continued to engage in conversations that were forbidden in the strategy group. It seems that the defense in that area is quite weak. However, talking about these things proves that Maki has forgiven her.
\"So Kirito, please call me Maki. I'm used to this name.\"
"That's what I call you."
The black cat girl who is loved by Maki. She is the trump card of the Moonlit Black Cat and the cornerstone of Sachi's protection.
"So, Maki, I heard from your sister that you have been protecting her."
Maki snorted softly and turned to face the companion in front of her. His eyes fell directly on his sister.
"Yeah, after all, I let my sister, er, my senior, participate in this game."
Maki, the younger sister who is one year older than Sachi and the godmother of Tsukiye Black Cat, is the complete opposite of Sachi. Xing is weak, timid and afraid of getting into trouble, while Maki is smart, energetic, active, fun-loving and good at games. The two are completely opposite.
However, Maki did not hate Sachi, on the contrary, she became more and more attached to Sachi. It seems that her whole life she thought she would always help her sister.
Therefore, after Sachi entered high school, she chose the same high school, became Sachi's classmate, and joined a computer study group where the seniors gathered. Maki's seniors in the computer research group readily accepted Maki's attitude of following her timid sister Sachi.
Then, one day, when Maki heard that everyone had enough money, she suggested that everyone buy Nerve Gear and SAo and encouraged them to jump into a completely virtual world and have fun. Senior members of the computer research group, including my sister, accepted the invitation and fell into a death game.
Maki finished speaking and sighed.
"No one would be trapped in this death game if I hadn't encouraged you. It's all my fault you're here."
"So you want to protect everyone in Tsukiye Black Cat and Sachi?"
"Yes. Especially my sister, she has always been scared and weak and refused to leave me alone. She has always been like this, so I always feel that I, as a family member, should do something for her. But she takes care of I, love me and she tells me that I am her proud sister.”
Maki's words were full of will. It is a will that Zuo Zhi values very much, and it is also a will that Zuo Zhi considers to be very important. This will is her motivation and her trump card to become the Moonlit Black Cat.
The reason why she is so strong is because she fights with such will. Kirito thought so intuitively.
\"So I will protect my sister until the end. In order to get my sister and my seniors out of this death game, I will fight hard! For this purpose, I will become as powerful as possible. I will become strong and excellent,\" "Well, my sister will also become a senior. Let’s escape from the death game too! \"
Maki became emotional and expressed her wish. However, this desire remains the source of her will and strength. The reason why "Moonlight Black Cat Group" can survive to this day is probably because Maki has this desire and will. There is nothing more reassuring than being able to fight alongside Maki and protect Sachi.
Maki's expression changed and she looked at Kirito again.
\"I just realized yesterday that Kirito is a very strong player. So Kirito, I hope you can protect my sister with me. I hope you will fight with my sister and other seniors until you quit.\"
Maki's will has been integrated into Kirito's heart, which makes Kirito breath a deep sigh of relief. Maki herself has been considering joining forces with Maki to protect Tsukiye Kuroneko and Yuki. I thought about what I would do if Maki rejected me, but there was no need.
\"I want to do the same, so I joined the Moon Night Black Cat. Let us fight together and protect Sachi together. For this purpose, I will lend you as much power as possible.\"
\"I asked for this, Kirito! I look forward to cooperating with you!\"
Maki said with a smile. She seemed relieved again. Maki and I have the same desires and the same goals. If it were us, we could protect the "Moonlit Black Cat" and Sachi, and if we could occupy the central position, we might become a strategic group in the near future.
From this moment on, Kirito had a certain amount of confidence in him, although he didn't know why.
"Wow! The monster appears!"
\"Uh, that's a bit too much!?\"
Just then, I heard a sound in front of me. Everyone in the "Moonlight Black Cat Group" looked surprised and picked up their weapons. Further ahead, a group of insect-type monsters can be confirmed. It seemed I had entered their territory. time to go.
\"Kirito!\"
\"Ah, let's go, Maki!\"
Kirito and Maki ran side by side, surpassing the "Moonlit Black Cat Gang" and killing the monsters that were being replenished. To protect the people I decided to protect. \"Kirito, have you found it?\"
"No, I haven't found this yet. Is yours like this?"
\"Yeah. I tried to look for it but couldn't find it. I don't know where it went, sister.\"
As the sun sets and night falls, Kirito runs in the city. Not just Kirito alone, but also the entire 'Moonlit Black Cat Group'. All members of the "Moonlight Black Cat Group" were running around the city at night, divided into several groups.
The reason for all this is Maki's sister Sachi, who is the godmother of Tsukiye Kuroneko. After returning from the maze area and having dinner together at the hotel, Sachi suddenly disappeared. And, for some reason, it became "untraceable\/undetectable" and its location cannot be determined directly.
When her sister Maki discovered this, she was very surprised. This reaction is natural, because Kirito and others are equally surprised when their precious sister suddenly disappears.
Sachi is a timid girl and probably won't go to the maze area or the wild. They must be in this town - Maki, who has been monitoring Sachi for a long time, was also seen by Sachi, and made a suggestion to all the members of "Moonnight Black Cat", and they all followed the instructions and dispersed throughout the city. Author: Maki, what happened .
During this exploration, Kirito met Maki on the street corner. When I spoke to him, it seemed like even Maki couldn't find happiness. Of course, there is no profit here either.
"At least he hasn't been to the maze area. He hasn't been to the wild either."
\"Yes. My sister will not go to such a dangerous place. If she goes, she will definitely take me with her.\"
\"Yeah. Maki, do you have any ideas? Where Sachi might be, where he might be hiding.\"
Zhenxi said that she has been supporting weakness by her long -standing side. I am convinced that he knows what SACHI may do and where he likes to go. Kirito's prophecy was immediately realized.
"Maybe he hid in the invisible place. When he wanted to be alone, he always hid in the shadow."
"Amn't I always by your side?"
After speaking, Kirito realized that he made a small mistake. Although Zhenxi is a good sister who protects Zuo Zhi, she cannot always be so sticky. It's not surprising if Zuo Zhi sometimes wants to stay alone. Kirito thought so, Shinxi replied.
"Sure enough, sometimes you want to stay alone. But when this happens, I always pick her up. So I want to pick her up as soon as possible."
"I think yes. Why don't we search mainly in the shadow?"
"Well, try to find a place that is not seen, I go there to find you!"
The black cat girl seems more imposing than usual, entering a city that integrates into darkness.
Her clothing is deeper than the Kirito jacket, so it is difficult to see her when she enters the darkness. When I looked up suddenly, I saw the star shining. Like golden powder, a particularly large moon floated in it, exuding a beautiful light.
The perfect moon night in virtual reality. Zhenxi, wearing black cat clothing, ran below. She is a veritable "Moon Night Black Cat". I believe she is good at finding things at night, but I can't let her stay alone, and I am most worried about being lucky.
Zhenmu said that they may be in the shadow, but the city is full of water channels on both sides of the city. I haven't found that, and the waterway is quite complicated and dark. This is the perfect hidden place.
(perhaps)
Fortunately, it may be hidden in the waterway -Kirito suddenly had an idea. With this idea, he walked towards the edge of the main district of the waterway.
When we passed through the main district, the lights gradually disappeared until only moonlight and darkness remained. The area where the waterway is located does not have any large lights, only the moonlight reflects the outline of the area.
I can only hear the sound of water flow and dripping water. The most important thing is that it is dark. This is indeed a hidden place.
When Kirito arrived at the entrance of the waterway, he felt what he felt. This is the player's logo. There are no rare items in this waterway, so players generally don't come over. If someone exists there, it means someone is inside.
Before he thought he thought, Kirito had already passed through the waterway. The terrain here is complicated, but it is vast. Every time you walk through the water channel, you will hear the sound of loud footsteps.
After walking about thirty seconds, the breath suddenly disappeared. It may use items with hidden capabilities. It seems that he still wants to hide after all. But I clearly remember which direction that breath came from, so there was no problem.
When I continued and seemed to be directed to the existence in my memory, I saw a figure squatting in the darkness of the water channel, and the ceiling of the waterway was hollowed out. He wore a hidden cloak that had just obtained during the day. It seems that this has been erased and created a state of "unable to track \/cannot detect".
However, although he was wearing an invisible clothes, he could see who it was at a glance.
"fortunate"
When Kirito called him, the figure -fortunately raised his head, his expression was a little surprised, and then turned to him. He was as quiet as ever, and his expression on his face was weak.
"I'm looking for you, fortunately. Everyone is worried."
\"Kirito\"
Fortunately, he whispered, and then turned to leave Kirito. It seems that he didn't mean to go home at all. Kirito walked to Xing, looked at it for a while, and finally sat down about two meters away from her.
"I am surprised that you are gone so suddenly, let's go home quickly."
Sasuke did not answer and lowered his head. I don't know if she is such a person.
Moonlight black cats set off for daytime fighting training, but suddenly found that they were facing a large group of monsters and a boss monster. Of course, their levels are much lower than members of the "Moon Night Black Cat", and Kirito and Shinxi, but it is difficult to deal with if they attack them collectively. Kirito fought in accordance with his commitment to Zhenxi and Xing, and fought to protect Xing.
However, even if Kirito and Zhenxi joined forces, they could not completely avoid fortunately and the damage of the black cat group throughout the month. At the end of the battle, everyone's "life strips" seemed to stop on the edge of yellow. It is not as easy as Kirito's imagination while fighting.
Kaita and his friends have made a lot of effort for this. They said: "I hope I can do this perfectly in the next training." Fortunately, I feel frustrated. I was injured and injured. No.
Kirito must have experienced many times like this, although Zhenxi encouraged him to say, "This kind of thing often happens, you can protect him." Kirito's heart still did not relax.
"... I feel sorry for what happened during the day. I thought I worked very hard, but ... I think my thoughts and methods are naive."
\ "That's not true. Tongren and Zhenxi are very hard. For people like me for me for me \"
Kirito felt that his tone was full of self -dislike and self -deprecation. I instinctively turned around and faced with Xing. Fortunately, he quickly turned around and lowered his head again.
\ "Hey Kirito. Are you here? Are you looking for me? \"
"Of course, Zhenxi is really worried, I'm looking for you."
\ "Then, wait for Zhenxi to come. After Zhenxi comes, Kirito, I, and Zhenxi don't do it anymore, hurry up. \"
"What to escape you?"
\ "Everything. From this town, from the black cat, from the monster from SAO. \"
Kirito swallowed heavily. I know it is brought by black cats, cities, and monsters, but there is only one way to escape SAO. Kirito felt a little shuddered by his own thoughts and asked Xing.
"Are you sure your three have to commit suicide together?"
Fortunately, he looked up, didn't speak, and then shook his head, with a smile in his voice.
"Yes, yes. This may be a good idea. But, no, sorry, that is a lie. If you have such courage, you can’t be in such a city, and you 'Zhenxi also participates in it."
Kirito relieved because of this just a joke. I can't help but feel that there is an atmosphere that makes him want to do so.
After all, Zhenxi has always said from Xing's mouth. Just like my sister appeared from Zhenxi's mouth again and again. Although the opposite personality, they are sisters.
My sister whispered again.
\ "Hey, Kirito, why can't you leave here? \"
"Why can't I go? Why am I really going to die, although it is just a game, why would I involve such a cute sister, and came to this kind of place? Why can't I leave if I do n’t involve?” That girl? What is the meaning of such a game? "
For the questions of one after another, Kirito cannot prepare the answer. This is the last question with answers.
\ "May not make any sense. When the world is created, all important things are over. \" "" ""
Sata said nothing. After a moment of silence, fortunately it broke the silence.
"I'm afraid of death. I'm scared, I'm scared, I can't sleep these days. Although Zhenxi is by my side, I can't sleep at all"
Zuo Zhi hugged his knees tightly. I had prepared these answers yesterday.
"You're not going to die."
The next moment, fortunately, I looked up and paired with Kirito. A strong light of confusion flashed in his eyes.
\ "Why? Why can you say this? Because you are protecting me? Why do you say this? Why, why do you tie Kirito on me?"
Fortunately, the sound is getting louder. Kirito was surprised by Xing's voice, realizing that it was his inner shout, and couldn't help asking.
"Tied? What does this mean?"
Fortunately, he lowered his head again.
"That's what I mean."
I can't understand these words. What does it mean to tie Zhenxi?
Shi Xi is of course very concerned about Zuo Zhi. It can be said that he is an excellent sister who struggle to protect Zuo Zhi. The reason why she became like this is because Zhenxi loved Zuo Zhi as a sister, and Zuo Zhi also loved Zhenxi as a sister. I can't imagine that she was tied like this.
There, Kirito told the impression of Xing Xing from Zhenxi.
"I received a letter from Zhenxi. She said she loved you and you love Zhenxi. I don't think you have restrained her."
Maybe I shouldn't say it, but I can't do it. won. Zuo Zhi nodded very honestly when he heard this.
\ "Yes, Zhenxi said she loves me very much and always helps me. Although she is such a weak and unreliable sister, she is not satisfied with her. "She has been by my side, always worried about me, and help me, so I restrained her. She is such a weak sister, so I forced her to protect me."
"It's not me forced you, she voluntarily takes you away"
\ "That girl thinks she must protect me. I let her think so. She thinks I am weak, she is in danger ... This is why she was locked in SAO. Although he does not need to fight, he Going to fight is like I let him fight. "
Fortunately, I couldn't get rid of my previous self -deprecation. Zuo Zhi is so serious. Perhaps because of this, even if I want to deny it, I can't integrate it.
"Yeah, this is what happened, after all, it was my fault."
"?"
Kirito tilted his head, but fortunately ignored him and started talking.
Fortunately, the relationship between Xingxi was not the case at the beginning.
When I was young, Zuo Zhi and Zhenxi went to the mountains and fields in the summer vacation. This is a well -maintained mountain that can be climbed and collected, and it is an extremely safe mountain. Children can play without getting lost. So they felt that nothing would go out.
Zhenxi is the one who invites me. I told him that it was safe because it was taken care of well and proposed to go to the mountain with Xing. Fortunately, since Zhenxi said that, he entered the mountain without any preparation.
A natural experience that cannot be experienced in cities or towns. The two played happily like children. One day, fortunately, they walked on the steep slope unknowingly. Fortunately, I did not expect that the slope was so steep. After falling, he was seriously injured, and his left arm and right leg were fractured.
Fortunately, I did not leave any sequelae, and even after healing, I could walk and move my arms, but that's it. Zhenxi began to protect Zuo Zhi and take care of her. Zhenxi still thinks that Fortunately's serious injury is her fault.
That's why he protects himself like this and lets me rely on him -Xing's story is over.
"Is this so? So Zhenxi cares so much"
"Yeah, in fact, it's all my fault. If I do it better, I will not be seriously injured. Although this is not blame me, but the girl thinks that she is seriously injured and I can't overcome it. I have already said it again It's another time. "
Because Zhenxi's identity as her sister, she always could clearly see her sister seriously injured. If Shinxi has experienced similar things when he was a child, then Shinxi naturally protects Sizawa from pain. Fortunately, continue to say.
"I'm glad that girl is so hard. But I really don't want her to do that kind of things. She is working hard for me. I can't be weak." .. My daughter is trying to protect me and becoming stronger . I am the one who makes her dangerous ... she is not free. I am depriving her freedom ... "
Kirito finally felt that he could understand luck. Zhen Ji became strong, because he wanted to protect his sister who had been hurt by him and brought her pain. She must swear that she will never hurt or torture her sister anymore. However, this must be her own wishes, but fortunately, it is impossible to force her to do so.
Fortunately, she was binding Zhenxi and depriving her freedom. This is a mistake -Kirito does think so.
"You have no restraint. Zhenxi is free."
"Why"
\ "Otherwise, Shinxi won't say that she loves you, nor will he think of this. That girl just wants to protect you from her own wishes. Fortunately, what do you think of Zhenxi at first? you. "
Hearing this problem, Zuo Zhi widened his eyes. He seemed to realize something important.
"I also like Zhenxi. Oh, you see, Zhenxi is really a cute little sister"
\ "So you have no restraint. Shinxi is just to protect the person she loves, that's all. Fortunately, too much. \"
After saying this, Kirito discovered his changes. Although I only knew yesterday, the tone of our speech seemed to have been together for many years. Doesn't this make people think that Qing Tai is a child of Zuo Zhi and Zhenmu's childhood?
However, I don't think this is a bad thing. In fact, I couldn't help feeling comfortable. I wonder if this is also the credit of Zuo Zhi?
This question emerged from Kirito's heart, and fortunately answered a little embarrassing.
"Yes, I think. Really, I think."
\ "It is true. And, I think the result is not bad. Thanks to that of Zhenxi stronger than anyone else, the black cat has become stronger. The safety range has passed, and you can continue. You can \" Yes. I think you can finally clear SAO. So it's okay, fortunately. You won't die. I will not let you die so it doesn't matter. \"
Even if it is not true, it is a saying that he can't stand on his feet without any persuasion and basis. But Kirito wanted to tell Zuo Zhi. After realizing this idea, Zuo Zhi finally smiled, gently approached Kirito, and buried his face on his shoulders.
The warmth that Kirito feels has never been comfortable.
\ "But in the end, fortunately died. I said it would protect you, but I couldn't do it. \"
While recovering his memory, Kirito recovered his memory of his "Moon Night Black Cat" and a short time with Xing and Zhenxi. Of course, he did not tell her that he had slept with Xing, nor did he tell her that he was his first love lover, but he did tell her the story.
Fortunately, people were chopped to death by monsters, while Kata was angry, and she died in an accident in the periphery of Enegland. Just think about it, my heart was torn by a painful hallucination, but I couldn't help saying it.
When we covered ourselves with snow, Claine and Lan continued to listen to us, and the speed of snow slowly slowed down, and began to fall quietly. In the end, when Kirito finished speaking, Clean looked a little sad, but also understood that he shouted to Kirito.
"Is this that? You are so violent, you are to resurrect that person."
"Yes, it is because I am in such a state that it can attract Lan's attention."
After answering, I turned to see the wolf dragon Rilan in front of me. Although he had the outline of the wolf, his face obviously showed a sad expression. Immediately, a voice came.
\ "I still remember the appearance of Kirito at the time. \" She was rude and injured. I couldn't bear to see this state of despair. This is why I came to you. No, I was guided.
"Ah. And you also saved me. Thanks to your arrival, I can stand up again."
At the same time, thanks to the recording items left by Xing Xing, thanks to Lan, who has been treated with me since then, thanks to the poems that I accidentally fell, I could do this. Arrive at my position today. have. Thanks to Shi Nai, Lilan, and Xing, I can return to the present. No, this is all the friends who fight side by side with themselves -thought of this, Kirito's chest was grateful.
"That's it, I seem to understand a lot of things, but if this is really the case, it would be better."
Hearing Klein's words, Kirito tilted his head. His expression was no longer sad, and he looked more like a brother.
"You will be difficult to explore here, because you will remember the black cat. So, let this give me and others, you can return to the city with Lilan. That's it."
Kirito couldn't help but be surprised. Unexpectedly, Claine would say something like a real brother.
It is true that he is one of the reliable companions who pass the SAO and continue to fight against strong enemies, but frankly, he is a self -intention. Unexpectedly, Claine could still show like a big brother. Perhaps because of this, the cold and painful chest became warmer.
However, this suggestion was not what he could accept -Kirito immediately shook his head.
"No, it's not so serious. Besides, you may be shivered by this snow."
"Yeah, you can't rely on me!? I tell you that the reason why I tremble is just because this storm is not normal, and we are not compatible."
"You are really trembling, then I'll explore with you."
Claine was angry and said again, "No!" Kirito said with a smile.
"But thank you. I'm glad you say that. I think you make me feel much better."
"!"
Claine looked at Kirito shocked. In the end, he seemed to be able to swallow and put his hands on his hips.
"Come on, you are not alone, you still have to protect it. So, please rely more on us, don't try to sneak in alone. Let's go!"
"Oh, I know."
Claine laughed: "Hehe." I have seen it many times, but now I feel very warm.
I can't protect the black cat and fortunate. So this time, he will protect and fight against the people he really needs to protect, Shi Nai, and his friends Lan and Claine. This is what I have to do. I want to become stronger for this -Kirito thinks so, trying to remember my current purpose -but Klein who stops him.
\ "Ah, Kirito, I remembered. I'm sorry to make you look like digging things, but can I ask you one thing? \"
"What"
"Do you mean Zhenxi, the lucky sister you want to protect? How about Zhenxi?"
I heard the news, Kirito was surprised. Speaking of \ "Moon Night Black Cat \", I remembered the name of the Xing sister who couldn't remember before, and what kind of person she was. But at the same time, I remembered that after the Black Cat was destroyed, Zhenxi disappeared.
I know that fortunately, Qing was too dead, and everyone else died, but at that time, I did not include Zhenxi. Before Xing and others died, only Shi Xi acted alone. He said, "I am going to collect the ingredients of family gatherings." After hearing this sentence and breaking up, Kirito didn't know where Shi Xi was.
When Kaita attacked, Shinxi was not even present.
\ "I don't know. After we parted ways before the black cat was destroyed by the moon night \"
Shin Mu finally died, or did he survive? Without knowing the answer, SAO was cleared, and they escaped Ean Grandte. The previous Eyan Grandt has disappeared and cannot be known.
What happened after losing her loved sister? Kirito is curious until now.
"Now we can't do this. I must do what I have to do now.
With the voice of the partner, Kirito returned to God. This made me very troublesome, but even if I thought of Zhenxi, I couldn't help but think of moonlight black cats. I just do what I have to do now. That's it.
Kirito turned to Lilan and Klein.
\ "Yes. Now let's find the trace of the masked NPC and Tia.
After confirming twice, the Kirito began to walk deep in the ice area. Shortly after that, another storm covered the area.
