Tonight was one of the few starless nights in Aingrant, and the world system had a certain degree of influence on the environment, making the false sky above him as unpredictable as the sky.

In the shade of the third street on the twentieth floor, Natsume, who turned to leave, looked at the sky above him, and sure enough, this world is so beautiful from now on.

Game of Death?

This is indeed the essence of SAO, trapping a group of all kinds of players here until they conquer the impossible level.

Many people are carried away by this fact and are unable to make the right judgment.

Some people stay on the first floor waiting for others to attack, and there are people who struggle on the front line and want to escape from the game, different people make different choices, but many people don't realize that there is a third possibility.

In addition to waiting, in addition to the strategy, there is also enjoyment.

Enjoy this adventure, where the once fantasy country becomes your own reality, with huge mountains, caves hidden in the dark, terrifying mountain giants, countless towering trees, and all kinds of exotic beasts, why not enjoy it?

Natsume's thoughts may be a bit extreme, and some of his consciousness has been 'eroded' by the guys of the [Nameless Brigade], and he has become like them, wanting to pursue dreams that he once couldn't pursue.

When I was a child, I always hoped that I would become a hero, but when I really became a hero in reality, it was also the time to announce the end of my reality.

Life is so ridiculous, so Natsume thinks it's good that he's here, even if it's a false existence.

Because I can feel it now, I feel that I might be able to be a hero.

This statement is somewhat arrogant. But compared to that dark and boring reality. It's much more interesting here.

Face the reality that belongs to you now. Don't run away, don't grieve, the only way is to get up, keep yourself, and take a step.

Natsume, who was about to turn around the street corner, was called by his name, stopped and withdrew his left foot. The person who stopped him was Asuna, but she called herself 'Hey'.

It may be that there is something wrong with this name. Asuna stuttered a little.

"No, no way, I don't know your name."

"Natsume, my name is Natsume, so ...... Looking for me? ”

"I can't say that it's all thanks to you this time to be able to pass through this layer, that, as the captain of the operation, it's okay to invite you to dinner."

"Well, I'm hungry too."

Alas?

Asuna, who looked surprised, didn't expect Natsume to promise herself.

This is also normal. was so cold before, but now he didn't refuse the invitation to eat?

Natsume pointed to the main street.

"Then let's go over there and eat. Because I've been very poor lately, that boss hasn't lost anything at all, and the money is completely not enough for food and accommodation, so I'll trouble you. ”

"Originally, it turned out that there was no money!!!

Seeing Asuna suddenly angry, Natsume quickly caught up with her as she ran, and the speed of the two gradually slowed down on the way to the restaurant.

Walking on the streets, from time to time, players will look at Asuna on the side, as if they have seen some strange treasure.

Although she is not yet fully powerful, her reputation as the captain of the strategy team is enough to make others envious, and being a beautiful player attracts the heads of others even more.

On the surface, she didn't care, but Asuna still murmured beside Natsume.

"It's so annoying to be stared at all the time, don't you know what politeness is? Always treat people as zoo animals. ”

"You're thinking too extreme, aren't you?"

Natsume continued to explain as she searched for a more luxurious-looking shop and was ready to smack her on the slam

"Those players don't see you as a zoo animal, but as a princess on the tower and a kaolin flower, so what's the dissatisfaction with such popularity?"

"Hmph, you don't understand anyway, an unpopular player like you can only watch other people's shares for the rest of your life."

"That's why I'm with you, oh, you're so useful, let me get some light, Princess Yasna."

"You, you ......"

Not knowing what to say, she was about to raise her hand to attack when she realized that she was being teased, Natsume took the lead and pointed to the restaurant on the right.

It's a lavishly decorated restaurant with a huge flow of people, and many well-equipped players sit inside and eat dinner.

A red carpet stretches to the feet, and the golden hall is full of people.

In addition, there are some players on the second floor, but there are many fewer than the first floor, probably because of the price.

Seeing this scene, Asuna put away her expression of shame and turned into an expression of looking at the stupid.

"You, you want to knock me off."

"Huh? What's the matter, didn't someone say before that 'the guild is very well-paid'? No money now? ”

"It's not, it's not, anyway, I don't need to buy equipment now, just use it, go to the second floor."

Going directly to the second floor with Asuna, the two chose a table near the window inside to sit facing each other.

Natsume wasn't expecting the food here, she just wanted to tease each other and fill her stomach at the same time.

Since the dish has not yet been served, Natsume is looking for a topic to pass the time.

"Asuna, why are you here?"

"Huh? The reason? ”

There is no special reason, but driven by curiosity, he borrowed the NERvGear brought back by his brother to enter SAO, and was thus involved in this game of death.

Asuna finished speaking, and she also looked out the window.

From here, a silent river could be seen, a black ribbon that glistened in the moonlight to the end of the view, mingled with the houses in the distance, and finally disappeared into the vague darkness.

"I think it's good to be here."

"What?"

Surprised by Natsume's words, Asuna couldn't understand the meaning of his words.

"For Asuna, no, for most players, it's a horrific death game, but for me, it's proof of being alive."

The past self was unable to move forward, to fight, or even to make a cry for help from others.

There, there is only a world called itself.

Is it? Asuna responded, and continued

"It's the first time I've had a good rest in a long time. I've always put strategy games first, and all other actions are considered a waste of time, and I even force others to do the same at full speed. But now I feel a little relaxed, maybe that's right, no matter where I am, I'm alive. ”

"That's our reality."

After saying this, Natsume suddenly noticed that the pop-up display box was flashing, and when she opened it, she found that it was a communication from Sakurami.

Opening it, Natsume immediately stood up from the table.

"Asuna! Do you know where the Forest of Eternal Oblivion is?! ”

"You know, what's wrong?!"

"Leave it alone! Take me first! ”

After speaking, Natsume took Kia Suna's hand and turned off the information box with the four words "Save Us". (To be continued......)