Heathcliff, who noticed a hint of movement, turned around and suddenly found that it was Kirito who didn't know what to call the attack, and the shield in his hand didn't block the attack because it didn't react in time.

&

The sword that should have been stabbed on him seemed to hit a hard wall, and with the unique sparks of impact when the swords intersected, a virtual system indicator appeared on the tip of the sword.

&People, what the hell are you doing......"

Asuna, who had panicked because of his sudden attack on her teammates, found a scene in front of her that shocked her.

& Destructible Objects】

Kirito bypassed the shield block's thrust attack and crashed into the system panel, which marked the target of Kirito's attack - indestructible objects!

Object?

Isn't that the head of their Blood Pact Knights, Heathcliff?

As a player, how can it be an object, and an indestructible property unique to the system?

This scene also appeared in front of the eyes of the players in the surrounding strategy group, even though Kirito's attack had failed, the prompt of "indestructible objects" displayed on Heathcliff's head had not disappeared.

& Immortality? What's going on, Captain! ”

As the deputy head of the Blood Alliance Knights, Asuna has been fighting side by side with Heathcliff for not a short time, and the current situation is really too shaken for her.

Together with Kirito, she has also seen this situation, the child they recognized in the game - Yui, she is as a system administrator, and she also has the role of an undead **.

But. System administrators are by no means gamers!

& The guy's HP gauge won't turn yellow no matter how much it drops. It's because it's protected by the system. ”

This incident has always been one of the legends of this man. No matter how tough the boss fight, his health bar will never drop to the yellow form that represents the danger value, which has always been a testament to his strength, but now, there is another reason.

Kirito looked at him calmly, and Heathcliff showed no signs of speaking.

Ever since I came into this world, I've always had a question. Where the hell is that guy watching us and adjusting the world? ”

"But I forgot a simple truth. Every kid knows it - there's nothing more boring than standing around and watching other people play. That's right, Akihiko Kayaba? ”

Upon hearing the name, all the players around were taken aback.

Just because they've lived in this game world for so long doesn't mean they've forgotten who is responsible for plunging them into this death-haunted fear.

It's the guy who developed this game, but when it was officially running, it caused this accident that couldn't be quit - Akihiko Kayaba!

And now, this person who has been fighting side by side with them for so long, as the strongest player in the game, the culmination of the teamfight King's Landing gamer of the strongest guild Blood Alliance Knights, is actually the murderer behind the scenes?

&What will be found, can you use it as a reference to sue me? ”

Heathcliff. No, Akihiko Kayaba finally spoke. And apparently he didn't intend to hide it, and directly admitted Kirito's speculation.

& It's strange at first that at the time of the duel, your speed becomes too fast in the last moment. ”

Kayaba Jinghiko nodded in agreement: "Sure enough." That was also a rather regrettable mistake for me, being suppressed by your movements, and accidentally activating the system's extreme assist. ”

At this moment, he admitted that he used the assistance of the system, and he really confirmed the fact that he was the game designer, Akihiko Kayaba.

Facing the incredulous expressions of the players around him, he said with a calm demeanor.

& It's Akihiko Kayaba! By the way, it was originally and finally the final > waiting for you at the top

Hearing the news, all the players were extremely shaken, this development, they simply couldn't believe it was true!

Kirito said disdainfully: "It's really a bad taste, the strongest player is the final BOS >."

Akihiko Kayaba was still smiling indifferently.

&Wrong script, right? I predict that you will end up standing in front of me. The two-knife flow skill is given to the person with the fastest reaction speed among all players, and that person will play the role of a brave man against the demon king. However, you have shown more strength than I expected. Well, this unexpected development can also be said to be the fun of online RPG games. ”

& Our Loyalty...... Wish...... How dare you, how dare you, how dare you! ”

Finally unable to bear the anger in his heart, a player of the Blood Alliance Knights brandished a giant sword, leaped to his feet, and slashed at Kayaba Akihiko with all his might.

Heathcliff, who has always been the strongest player, has been admired by countless people, and he joined the Knights of the Blood Alliance because of his admiration for him, but now, his idol turned out to be the Akihiko Kayaba hated by countless people, and he even arranged such a disgusting script!

Did he treat them like toys!?

Unforgivable!

Akihiko Kayaba didn't panic at all, and casually clicked on the system menu and checked a few options.

&

I saw that the attacking player suddenly fell from mid-air to the ground, unable to stand up.

Kirito saw a lightning-bolt-shaped icon appear on the person's status bar, "Paralysis!?" ”

With the continuous operation of Akihiko Kayaba, the players present ended one after another, and even Asuna beside Kirito was weak and fell down relying on him.

&What are you going to do? Are you going to kill everyone to hide this? ”

& maybe, I wouldn't do such an unreasonable thing. Since there is no way to do this, I am waiting for you to come to the Ruby Palace on the top floor. So far, the Blood Alliance Knights I have cultivated, as well as the members of the Raiders group, it is really not my intention to let go halfway. But it's okay, I'm sure you'll be able to get there with your strength. But, until then......"

Kayaba Kirihiko looked at Kirito again, and a smile of unknown meaning appeared on his face: "Kirito, I'll give you a reward for revealing my identity." Give you a chance. ”

&Will it? ”

Kirito realized that the players present seemed to be the only ones who were not set to a "paralyzed" state by the system and could not move, and he guessed his thoughts a little.

& One-on-one with me here and now. Of course, I'll remove the immortal attribute. Defeat me and the game will be cleared, and all players can log out of the game, how about it? ”

Hearing his words, a trace of disbelief and hesitation flashed in Kirito's eyes.

Defeat him to clear the game?

As long as you defeat him now, all those trapped in this death game will return to reality?

Those who weep in the face of death, break down in fear of death, and even ...... Can players who die now and in the future be freed from this game?

>> Okay, Kirito, for now, let's retreat for now. ”

Asuna's words could not reach Kirito's ears, and at this time, countless memories were emerging.

All players are shaken at the beginning of the death game, and then the players who died during the boss battle come to mind.

The members of the guild he had been in were trapped in traps, one by one killed by monsters in desperation.

The girl he never forgot >

He and Asuna's child, Yui.

And...... Countless people who believe that he can bring an end to this world.

In this game, he has experienced too many misfortunes.

Because of this, he has witnessed countless people who have suffered misfortunes, this kind of thing...... It's so unreasonable!

>> Let's have a showdown! ”

& people! ”

Kirito smiled and looked at Asuna in his arms, "I'm sorry, I can't choose to escape here." ”

&> It's not about death, is it? ”

& I'm going to win, win and end this world. ”

>> I believe in you, Kirito. ”

Even at the beginning of the game, Kirito was not very popular, but after that, he won the respect and friendship of countless people with his strength and charm.

And now, he is also dueling against Akihiko Kayaba for the future of all players in the game.

This game is no joke!

If one of the parties to the duel dies, it will inevitably die in reality.

What kind of determination did Kiritto have to agree to this duel, and how could they, the players of the strategy group, not see it?

His former friends tried to dissuade him, but they couldn't shake his resolve.

Under the watchful eyes of all the players in the boss room, Kirito walked towards Akihiko Kayaba.

&Sorry, I have a reluctant request. ”

&What is it? ”

&&I'm not going to lose like that, but if I die, it's only going to be good for a while...... I hope you can stop Asuna from killing herself. ”

Akihiko Kayaba looked at him in surprise, but he didn't expect him to make such a request.

>> ”

Hearing him say this, Asuna could no longer control the surging feelings in her heart, and a huge ominous premonition swallowed her, "Don't! Kirito! No, you can't! ”

Akihiko Kayaba decided the system's non-destructive mode in front of him, and lowered the health bar to the same yellow danger value as him.

Kirito slowly put on a fighting stance as he moved.

It's not a duel, it's just a killing.

That's right, I'm going to ...... this man Kill! (To be continued......)