SAO World, June 13, 2024, 56th Floor, Pani.

In a cavern, many high-level players in different costumes are staring closely at the map and materials in front of them, occasionally exchanging a few words with the people around them.

"Lure the boss outside the circle to the village!" Suddenly, the woman with the most beautiful appearance of all people slapped her hand the table.

That's right, this is the most powerful organization in the SAO world, the frontline meeting room of the Raiders group. And the one who made the suggestion was Asuna, the deputy head of the Knights of the Dawn, who was known as the ghost of the Raiders.

Asuna's suggestion made all the players present exclaim. And Kirito, who had been standing aside, stepped forward to dissuade him: "Wait...... Wait a minute, if this is done, then the villagers ......"

"That's the purpose, when the boss slaughters the villagers......" Asuna said firmly, although the words were not finished, all players knew what Asuna's proposal was and how feasible it was.

Should I say that I really deserve to be a ghost of the Raiders, completely treat the world as if it were a game, and then solve various puzzles from the perspective of a game. However, in this game where NPCs are endowed with advanced artificial intelligence, and cannot log out of here, and once the HP reaches 0, it is dead, and most players have no way to see this as a simple game.

In the end, the whole meeting can be said to have broken up unhappily, of course, the biggest conflict is Asuna, the proposer of the proposal, and Kirito, a staunch opponent.

"Yo, we're arguing again." Just as Kirito was not far from the headquarters, a bald man walked over and greeted Kirito.

"Akyll......" Kirito also turned around and gestured to his friends who came over.

"Why is this always the case, you and the deputy head of the regiment?" Achill showed a mouthful of white teeth that were about to glean against the dark skin.

Kirito shrugged his shoulders helplessly, and said with a wry smile: "It must be that the two of us don't get along......

You're going to get stronger. So, if a trusted peer invites you to join the guild, don't say no.

Recalling the farewell words he said to Asuna with a smile when the two separated, Kirito could only sigh helplessly that the world was impermanent: "Having said that, I didn't expect to become a ghost of the Raiders in the top guild......"

"What?" Achill, who was completely unaware of this, asked, but Kirito snorted and tried to fool him around, so the two laughed together.

However, in the midst of the laughter, Kirito felt a little more uneasy about Asuna in his heart. If Asuna continues to be in that state......

SAO World, July 21, 2024, 59th Floor, Danakul.

Kirito lay leisurely on the grass, shrouded in the shade of the trees, quietly taking a nap. It seems that he dreamed of something good, and the corners of Kirito's mouth are slightly upward~ upturned.

However, eight ~ nine out of ten unsatisfactory things in the world...... Ah no, it should be a blessing and a curse...... Ah, it's even more wrong, in short, everyone can understand the meaning.

"What are you doing!" Suddenly, a voice from beside him woke Kirito from his not deep sleep.

After reluctantly opening his eyes and finding that it was Asuna with a serious face, Kirito could only sigh helplessly: "What, it's you......"

"Everyone in the strategy group is desperately challenging the maze area, why are you taking a leisurely nap!" Asuna is obviously worried about Kirito's nap, "Even if you're a solo player, you have to be serious......"

"Today is the best season in Ayn Grant, and the best weather setting in between." Kirito interrupted Asuna's lecture, ignoring Asuna's doubts, and lazily recounted, "It's a waste to drill the maze on days like this. ”

Today is indeed the best nap time, but as for why Kirito would know, this is almost a completely revised SAO world, and the gossip can no longer be small.

Of course, it's because sometime, when Yukikaze paid for it, he used this message as a reward to pay it.

Message for message, it's a fair deal, right?

Hawkers,Kiritto doesn't practice on this day.,It's basking in the sun.,I don't have any other ideas.。

As for Yukikaze, who is behind the scenes, why did he get news from Kirito's side to complete various commissions in the game?

In order to cultivate Kiriko, who is about to enter the house...... Well, I didn't say anything!

Director, do it all over again!

In order to cultivate Kirito-kun, who is about to join the Dragon of Watch, the ability to complete the commission...... Well, you don't believe that.

However, Xue Feng is really acting with this in mind, at least on the surface. As for what connotation exists in it, it's better not to delve into it.

Be elegant! Don't get dirty!

I feel that the topic is far away again, so I quickly return to the topic again...... But then again, I've always been digressing lately, is it my delusion? Or has the interpretive fetish, sealed in the author's words, flare up again? ……

Ahaha, back to business, back to business...... The one over there, put away the dictionary in his hand, even if it's a "beep-" dictionary!

"Do you understand? If we don't waste a day like this, we will lose a day of time in reality! "Well, the one who can be easily persuaded is not the ghost Asuna of the Raiders.

Ah, by the way, all the players here probably don't know that soon after the official start of this death game, the time here is the same as the real time......

However, no one will believe it if I say it myself, so let's say something else, and others can accept it.

Kirito closed his eyes and said, "But now, the place where we live is this Ayn Grant. ”

Asuna stood for a moment at Kirito's words, and then, a gust of wind blew, and the leaves and grass began to dance.

"Do you feel it, the sun and the breeze are so pleasant."

"Is there one? Hasn't the weather always been like this? Asuna asked, confused.

Kirito also resonated with this deep in his heart, because he also expressed the same question about this after Yukikaze proposed that this time was suitable for taking a nap. Then, Yukikaze smiled and said what he was saying to Asuna now: "You will understand when you lie down on the grass." ”

And now, Kirito understands a little bit why Yukikaze would recommend himself to take a nap today.

"Now, Asuna, I'm suggesting to you as a friend, it's better for you to take a break recently." I don't know why, Kirito suddenly persuaded Asuna, "You're too tight now, if it takes a little longer, something will happen." ”

"Huh?" Asuna frowned, but didn't object.

"There's nothing wrong with longing to return to reality, but it's not a battle anymore, it's a war, a war of life and death."

"If you're in a fight, then you need to strain your nerves and your body so you can play better. But if you're in a war, then you can be as smooth as you can in the intervals, because your concentration and concentration are limited. ”

“…… It makes sense, but that's not your word. Asuna thought for a moment before replying.

"Ahaha, being seen?" Kirito smiled embarrassedly, and then said frankly, "That's right, it's not me who said it, it's me...... I guess it's my friend's words. ”

"It's a little different, but that's what it means. It seems that what I should have said has been said now, so ......" Kirito smiled and closed his eyes, "Just let me take a nap first." ”

Relax for a while? Nearest self......

Looking at Kirito, who had almost fallen into superficial sleep shortly after speaking, Asuna shook her head with a wry smile helplessly. Looking up at the sunlight shining through the leaves overhead, Asuna narrowed her eyes.

Well, it's really a nice sun, so let's rest for the afternoon today.

When Kirito woke up, he found Asuna sleeping next to him. Seeing that the sweet side of his face was being revealed, and after the tiredness in some details had dissipated, Kirito smiled silently.

As the main force of the Raiders group, the deputy head of the Knights of the Dawn, the current Asuna can't fall down because of exhaustion. However, Asuna is really cute, especially the saliva at the corner of her mouth......

...... at the corners of the mouth Slobber?

Seems to realize something.,When Kirito tiptoed to leave,Asuna suddenly woke up.,And then in the corner of Kirito's mouth twitched~,Cute greeted Kirito:"Good morning~"

The next thing that happens is the so-called couple's daily life, because the damage to the single dog is too great, so it is omitted here, use your imagination, everyone!

"Now, Kirito, why are you ......" On the way back to the city, Asuna organized her language a little and asked, "Why do you maintain this attitude?" ”

"My attitude now?" Kirito looked at Asuna suspiciously.

"Whew, that's it...... That's it, ahhhhhhh Although she felt a little bit, Asuna, who had never been able to speak, began to give up on herself.

"Uh-huh." Hawkers,It's a girl's prerogative to be coquettish and unreasonable.,Kirito can only smile wryly and touch his head.。 Just when Asuna was about to give up and start another topic, Kirito started talking.

"Yes, the end is important. But the scenery on the side of the road is just as important, and sometimes you get more out of the scenery around you than you get at the finish line. ”

"Ayn Grant is probably going to be one of the most important journeys of our lives. While it is true that it has been commissioned, I do now want to witness all that it is, including its end. ”

"Entrusted?" Although she blurted out the question, Asuna saw the change in the expression on Kirito's face, and immediately realized that she was wrong, and apologized, "Ah, I'm sorry for bringing back your bad memories." ”

"It's okay, the past is gone......"

After a period of silence, curious about Kirito, Asuna asked again.

"By the way, Kirito, why do you care so much about NPCs? It's the same as the previous combat meetings......"

"Asuna, do you know the faith?"

"Faith?" Kirito's words and expression suddenly made Asuna cautious.

"That is, to tell you that there are some things that can be done, some things that cannot be done, some things that don't matter how to do it, and some things that you can't do no matter what happens, and there are things that you must do even if you know that you will die. To put it simply, it's a mixture of desire and vows. ”

Although there was no clear answer, Asuna knew that she had received an answer from Kirito.

"Is there something you can't do no matter what happens? ……”