The city 'Grumsam' on the 55th floor of Ayn Grant, located in the corridor of the office building of the strongest guild in the city, the Knights of the Blood Alliance, Natsume is listening to the nagging of the girl walking to his right.

As the fastest female swordsman in SAO, Asuna also felt a trace of helplessness at the moment for the person in front of her.

"Listen, didn't you say don't mess around before? Why did you declare war on the regiment commander as soon as you entered, hadn't Natsume heard of the undefeated legend of the team battle? ”

"Of course, I've heard that in any boss strategy battle, his blood volume has never dropped below forty percent, and at the same time, he is also a complete winner in heads-up, and he is known as the strongest player in SEO."

Why do you want to do this when you know it?

Asuna couldn't understand Natsume's actions, and of course it was okay to fight someone stronger than herself, but it was too chaotic to challenge the 'absolutely invincible opponent' all at once.

Even Asuna knows the gap between herself and the leader, if she is 1 to 1 with the leader, Asuna only has one or two layers of certainty to defeat the other party.

There is no doubt that Heathcliff, the head of the Knights of the Blood Alliance, is the most powerful person in this SAO.

Listening to Asuna's words, Natsume Eun nodded perfunctorily.

Halfway through the hallway, Natsume looked out to see that the weather in Ayn Grant was fine today, and the harsh sunlight was shining through the glass.

The clouds overhead are drifting to the east, and like a traveler, they change their expressions when they see different scenery.

Seeing this scene, I couldn't help but show a bitter smile.

Obviously, this world is virtual for everyone. But it made Natsume feel so real.

to be needed, to be entrusted; Slay the enemy and be hunted down.

But in addition to this, there is also this normal lifestyle of sleeping, resting, and sewing, which allows Natsume to truly experience the feeling of being alive.

Unlike in the past, even if you become the 'hero' you think you are, you can't change the status quo.

However, there has been a qualitative change here, and his killing action has been recognized, and even appreciated by a few people, and he is also cared about by the girl next to him, all of this. It's all in the things that were once there.

Natsume does have remorse and resistance to killing. But deep down in his heart, it was as if he was constantly shouting.

It's okay, it's okay......

Slash more people and fight more.

Is this just—?

"What does it feel like to be alive?"

"What's wrong?"

See Natsume's expression. Asuna didn't continue. Instead, he showed a somewhat worried look.

than yourself. Natsume was the first to notice Asuna's expression, the two hadn't seen each other for a long time, so Natsume didn't know what had happened to Asuna recently.

For this. I just tried to smile.

Natsume was also a little amused by his actions, and the expression on his face softened a little.

That's right.

Walking to the door, Natsume looked at Asuna who was standing inside and said

"Next time, introduce that Kirito to me."

"Huh? Is it? That, that, no problem. ”

"Why did you stutter all of a sudden?"

"No, I'll warn you first, don't declare war when you meet him, if you go head-to-head, Kirito will be stronger! No, no, if you make that move, Kirito does the same, the outcome is not certain. ”

So.

Asuna told Natsume repeatedly

"Anyway, please get along with people!"

Receiving Asuna's answer, Natsume waved his hand and walked towards the gate.

The guard at the door didn't stop this time, it was because Natsume deliberately visualized his own representation box like a prank, and the two who saw the rank took a step back with pale faces and leaned against the wall.

What interesting people.

After putting on the equipment that suited him to participate in the battle, Natsume turned off the box.

As soon as I walked out of the door, I saw two people standing there beforehand.

Looking for another way, Natsume sped up and ran to the side to the side.

"Hey?!"

I only saw Natsume's back, and the two looked at each other after shouting.

It's better to reduce the hassle of something.

The level of those two people is estimated to be sixty or seventy, even if they are not strong, it is quite tricky to be regarded as an enemy all the time.

Looking at the road in front of him, Natsume found a restaurant and planned to have a full meal first.

After eating and resting for a while, he regularly reported his whereabouts to Lizzebet.

The reason why Natsume, who was forced to be added as a friend, did this because of the favor in Lizzebet's mouth, that is, the favor of repairing the [Ideal Country of Independence in the World], so it must be reported every few hours.

Although it was a little nonsense and strange, Natsume found it very interesting and didn't refuse.

After the report, Natsume went through the portal to the labyrinth area on the forty-fourth floor.

This is a very ordinary hunting area that relies on the forest as a labyrinth, and this is the kind of place that is suitable for becoming a secret base for the Murder Guild.

After all, as long as it is placed in the wild in the hunting area, it will be ignored by the player, because it is impossible for the headquarters of a guild to be set up in a place infested with monsters.

But it was by drilling into this gap that they were given a hidden hiding place.

The sky on this level is also near night, and countless stars hang in the sky, dotting the sky with the moon.

Heads up, the weather looks good tonight.

Suddenly, Natsume saw a dark shadow overhead.

At the same time, there is a scream similar to that of a maiden.

What is it?

Natsume gripped the hilt of his sword and squinted his eyes to look up.

The detail focusing system works to make that part of the area clear.

First of all, there are waving hands and double ponytails.

Then, there is the girl who falls head-down.

Yes, from the air, a famous maiden fell.

"Get out of the way!"

The girl shouted.

Natsume wants to leave.

"But if you dodge! People will fall to the ground! Please help! ”

"What the hell do you want me to do?!"

Thinking about the solution, the moment Natsume was about to jump, he carelessly saw the face of the girl who was close at hand.

It was a very cute and delicate face under the moon ring on the top of the head.

If the Lizz Bet I met before was of the same age, then she was her sister.

Is that the point? The key points are:

Subsequently.

Small pond~

Something moist and warm was felt in his lips, and his body fell backwards from the girl's impact.

The four lips pressed together.

Natsume and the other party stared at the stranger who was unexpectedly kissed together with the accident right in front of him.

Tonight, Natsume was hit by a girl who fell from the sky.

It can be unhappiness, but it can also be happiness. (To be continued......)