The Blood Alliance Knights of the city 'Grumsam', which is headquartered on the 55th floor, has great power and appeal on this level, so under their management, the security on the 55th floor is very good, and there are no player killings.

Walking down from the portal in the middle of the city, today's 'Gransam' is as bustling with people as ever, with countless players and NPCs coming and going.

At this moment, similar to the last time they walked with Asuna, the outfits of the two attracted the attention of many passers-by.

The black lone swordsman, the red-eyed holy swordsman, this strange combination is a strange thing if it is not noticed.

Originally, walking alone would not cause such a huge sensation, but once two people walk together, it is like a violent chemical reaction, which attracts the attention of most people.

Natsume wore her robe on her body at the moment to cover up her severed left hand.

"It seems that you are really famous, Natsume, I heard that many guilds have issued high bounties for you recently."

"It's really troublesome, the reason why those guilds do this is just to expand their influence, and generally those who can complete the commission will be encircled by them."

"It's true, it's also a way to select talents in this way, so that killing players has promoted the rise of high-level guilds, which is really a kind of cascading effect."

That's why I'm not going to join a guild.

Kirito stated that he was not sensitive to the guild, and in addition to hating being bound, he also hated the atmosphere in the guild.

One person is much freer to act than many people. Although sometimes it makes it a lot more dangerous. But on the contrary, there are a lot of experience points and training possibilities.

Natsume for the guild. Like Kirito, he prefers to act alone.

After walking through the street they had just walked recently, and through the huge square, the two saw Asuna waiting for them at the door.

"Are you alright?"

Asking questions to the two, Natsume and Kirito nodded together, indicating that it was okay.

Finally relieved, Asuna led the two of them through the group members in charge of guarding the gate, and entered the white palace-like office building where Natsume had come before.

I didn't pay much attention to my surroundings when I came here not long ago. At this moment, Natsume began to look at the building because he had some time.

Following Kirito and Asuna, not intending to get in between the two, he saw some oil paintings hanging in the hallway, and in the courtyard outside the window, a medium-sized fountain was built, which was luxuriously decorated.

Whether it's the tiles under your feet or the glass chandelier overhead, all of them are expensive items.

If you had to buy these things yourself, you might not be able to do them in your lifetime.

Looking at the two people walking in front, Natsume smiled bitterly and chased after them. The thought was like proving that I wanted to live in this world.

But that guess wasn't wrong, for Natsume. This SAO is reality, not the virtual world that players say they see as they see it by complete stealth.

Since there is no time for the strategy, can it be continued?

Dispelling this stupid thought, Natsume heard Asuna's voice coming directly in front of her.

"Natsume, after reporting to the head of the group, Lizbet was also in the reception room with a girl, speaking of which, when did you have such a good relationship with Lizzebet?"

"Lizz Bet? For all sorts of reasons, I've been able to live until now thanks to her. ”

For example, the restoration of the [Ideal Township of Independence in the World] was proudly completed by Liz Bet.

If the repair is not completed, I guess I will be killed by that time.

Although there are still cases where Asuna asks Kirito to come and help, if Kirito comes one step too late, or if he doesn't plan to make a move, he will definitely die.

Natsume has little interest in entrusting his life to someone else and the act of 'possibility'.

You have to rely on yourself to do everything, and expecting to be saved by others is just an escapist from reality.

Because once you do that, you lose a lot of things.

Whether it is competitiveness, the belief to live, or the desire to move forward alone, it is possible to lose it.

While thinking, he came to the door.

"The head of the regiment said that he wanted to talk to you alone, and Kirito and I will go to the hospitality room first."

"I see."

Good luck.

Kirito patted Natsume on the shoulder and followed Asuna down the corridor to the left.

Taking a deep breath, Natsume pushed the door open, and Heathcliff, who had his back to this side, turned around when he heard footsteps.

Tall, with a sense of coercion all over his body, he was looking at Natsume who had lost his left arm at this moment.

"It's really troublesome, although I haven't found the enemy's real stronghold, but your battle seems to have spread before the Killing Guild, and I heard that more than a dozen high-level players and traps have not defeated you."

"It's just luck."

"How is it possible, many of the killing guilds that were frightened by this incident have terminated their operations, they should be able to be stable for a long time, and as for the payment, I will still pay, so-"

Heathcliff walked towards Natsume, and he held out his right hand to Natsume.

"Do you want to join the [Knights of the Blood Alliance]? If you join, I'll give you the position of captain of a team, plus a lot of privileges. ”

"Is this a cage?"

"No, it's a snatch for talent."

With that in this tone, Heathcliff withdrew his right hand, knowing that Natsume had no intention of shaking hands.

Walking behind the desk, Natsume said immediately after seeing him sit down

"Let a red player like me join the guild, do you know the consequences? Maybe none of your guys will listen to me. ”

"I'll naturally solve that kind of thing, anyway, you'll agree sooner or later, you say yes, Lord Natsume."

Cut.

Natsume turned and walked towards the exit, not intending to continue talking to him.

Heathcliff decided to plan something, not according to the normal plot, but in a different way of acting.

They followed the corridor where Asuna and the others had just walked to the reception room, and saw the four people inside.

Lizbet and Sirika sat on the sofa on their left hand, and Kirito and Asuna sat on the sofa on their right, and Natsume, who saw this combination, said 'rudeness' and was about to leave, but was immediately caught by Lizbet who rushed over.

"Your left hand is all right, come here, come here, sit, sit."

Holding herself next to Sirika, Lizbet sat down with her.

Natsume suddenly thought of the reward, and he was about to move away from the topic of his left hand.

"By the way, Lizzebet, I have a house on the forty-seventh floor, which is cheaper."

"Oh-oh? What the? Do you have enough money? ”

"Bachelor apartments are cheaper."

“…………”

Suddenly there was silence, and Celica stood up.

"Does Mr. Natsume buy a house and only buy a bachelor apartment? Is it a stupid person? ”

"What is ......?"

"Foolish, indeed."

Lizbet glared at her, a look that looked like she was going to swallow Natsume.

Thinking of Asuna and Kirito asking for help, the two sighed together and turned their faces away.

Subsequently, under the infinite questioning of Sirika and Lizbet, Natsume decided to continue to make money and buy at least an apartment that could accommodate three or four people...... It seems that the struggle is not over, and the fighting will continue. (To be continued......)