On the central circular square of the main city "Ulbas" on the second floor, there is a "duel" between players under the witness of hundreds of people.

And this duel is no longer just a competition between players, perhaps in a way, this victory or defeat is even related to the way players and ordinary players get along in the future.

……

(Whew...... Call...... Damn it...... ）

His expression was almost distorted, and the panting Tooth King looked at the sword-wielding girl in front of him with red eyes.

'DUEL!' recognized from the system It had been several minutes since the text appeared, but the opponent had only made a simple gesture to block all of his attacks.

On the contrary, he himself was about to be exhausted by the other party's seemingly random counterattack.

(Why is this happening?!) Even if this guy is a closed beta player, it's impossible to do this!! ）

He thinks that his strength, if not one of the best among the current players, will definitely not be a mediocre player who can be dismissed at will.

It's a pity that the cruel reality is in front of him.

"Oh oh oh oh ——!!!"

Seeing the girl's relaxed face, the Tooth King, who couldn't accept the difference in strength, roared and raised his weapon again and rushed forward.

It's not the first time he's seen a closed beta player, as early as the first layer, he has already teamed up with some people who also hate closed beta players to block a identified guy outside the circle and 'execute' him.

Although the other party resisted, they were still cleaned up by them, and then took everything away.

That's why the tooth king who tasted this sweetness will repeat his old tricks, wanting to continue to provoke the hatred of ordinary players for closed beta players.

It's only now that he feels that this time, it seems that he has provoked someone who can't be messed with.

"-How is that possible!?"

Maintaining a backward tilt and backwards, the stiffened Tooth King let out a frenzied scream.

The other party actually used the tip of his sword to pick away a sword that he slashed with all his might.

Could it be that with just two layers, the difference in strength will widen to the point of despair?

"Is that all?"

"Then your 'game' will end today~"

Lowering his body, Yuki switched to an attacking stance for the first time in a duel.

It will be the only time.

At a speed that was difficult for ordinary people to react, the black-haired girl burst in front of the other party.

Swinging his long sword, he slashed at the Tooth King's neck without hesitation, bringing out a deep data wound.

"Ahhhhh——————!!!!!h

Shrouded in the fear of death, he sat on the ground and watched his blood bar regress and shouted frantically.

Purple text began to flicker, and the winner's name appeared between the two.

“…… I'd love to say that, but unfortunately, it's just a duel. ”

Looking at the Tooth King who was lying on the ground writhing with a bored face, Yuki regretfully withdrew his weapon.

A duel in a safe area cannot 'kill' people.

"A guy like you will never be able to surpass my sword."

Leaving assertive words, not paying attention to the loser who fell to the ground, Yuki walked towards the girls who couldn't suppress the feelings in their hearts and rushed towards him in the cheers of the audience.

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The Tooth King is finished, and what credibility does a grown man who will lose to a little girl in a duel have to say?

Maybe a few players can see that Yuki is different, but for most players, the man who was crushed by a little girl just after the game started is mostly a guy who can only talk about it.

This is also the purpose of Yuki's high profile to end the duel.

So even if the Tooth King, who came back to his senses later, scolded Yuki on the side for being a closed beta player, no one would care about him.

Is this girl a closed beta player, and it doesn't seem to have much to do with them, right?

Soon, the Tooth King, who still refused to give up, was 'friendly' and invited out by Diabelu.

After the meeting, she politely declined Diaberu's offer, and Yuki walked towards the hotel where she had landed with a team of five people.

When saying goodbye to Mr. Knight, the other party whispered "Thank you" when he passed by Yuki. ”

As for what to thank, both of them know it.

In short, if this turbulent strategy meeting ignores this 'little episode', it can be regarded as a successful end.

……

Back at the hotel, Yuki looked at the two people who were still immersed in the joy of reunion walking on the side, and he was still a little scared.

What if someone takes off their NERvGear, what if they accidentally fall at the feet of a monster......

There are too many things to worry about the girl, but seeing the two of them standing in front of her now, the goddess of fate seems to be favoring her this time.

“…… There are a lot of things I want to say, but at this point, I don't know how to say it. ”

Shaking his head with a wry smile, Yuki could roughly guess the reason why they came to this world without them having to explain.

"Haha......"

'Hey, hey......'

Glancing at each other, both of them laughed in their own ways.

"It's a little late, but let me say it."

Coming to the two, Yuki took the initiative to hug them for the first time.

"It's great that you're okay......"

Closing his eyes and burying his head between the two, Yuki said the words that had been stuck in his heart.

“……”

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"So, after the touching reunion, it's almost time for us to introduce each other to our new friends, right?"

After chatting a little with Naoba and Lanzi, Yuki led the topic to the chestnut-haired swordsman and the two-ponytail swordsman who sat alone behind the door and left space for the three of them to communicate.

Grinning at Celica's side, Yuki put her hands on the little girl's shoulders and smiled.

"This kid's name is Celica, I 'picked up' outside the maze area, how is it, isn't it cute?"

"Forehead ......"

Ignoring it, he pouted and began to complain, "I'm not a little animal!" "Why do you always treat me like a child when we're the same age!" Yuki turned to look at the Rapier on the other side, who had been keeping his head down.

Although she had already recognized who this person was, she still asked out loud.

"What about you?"

“……”

Just as Lanzi and Naoba were thinking about how to introduce them, unlike when they first met, the thin sword made the girl take the initiative to open her mouth this time.

“…… Asuna, that's my name. ”

"If I have to say it, I was probably picked up by Lan and Lifa."

With a wry smile, Asuna looked up at Yuki.

"Now, Yuki...... Miss...... Can I too, become as strong as you? ”

As if pondering what to call Yuki, Rasaber made the girl pause, and finally said the idea that had sprung up from watching the duel.

Glancing at Lanzi and Naoba, who were constantly glancing at him, Yuki nodded understandingly.

"Of course, if that's what you expect."

Hearing this, something revived in the chestnut-haired girl's eyes.