For me, the world of Irongrant – or, rather, "swordartonline" – is no longer just a "game" for entertainment from this moment on.

- "Sword Art Online" Kawahara Li

A viscous liquid as thick as blood descended from the cracks in the sky.

"My name is Akihiko Kayaba, and I'm the only person who can control this world right now. ”

The liquid condensed into a huge crimson cloak, and under the cloak, the faceless GM said slowly. He opened his white gloves and couldn't see the ** component at all.

"It's not a problem with the game, it's the original version of 'swordartonline'. ”

The original version?

"From now on, you won't be able to log out of the game on your own until you reach the top of this castle. ”

Teacher?

"When HP goes to zero, your characters will be wiped out forever and ...... at the same time."

What the?

"Your brains will be destroyed by Nervgear. ”

The mirror in my hand disappeared in front of me with the effect of broken light. What is reflected in my eyes is my own face in reality.

"Good luck guys. ”

The huge cloak turned into streams of liquid, gradually merging with the entire sky. The blood-colored sky turned back to its original state, and it was still the same, wordless and calm sky.

The crowd began to panic, and more and more people were screaming, screaming, roaring, and even going berserk.

"Linnae!"

"Teruichi!"

I held her hand tightly and raced through the already shattered crowd, the whole square began to fall, and one by one the frightened, angry, helpless, and sad players were swallowed up by the endless void.

Why, teacher, why do such a thing!

The heart that mingled with all the emotions mixed in the crowd beat in my chest.

yes, I was betrayed.

Immediately afterward, Linnael and I were swallowed up by the darkness.

"No!"

I struggled to get out of bed, and the sight was still the same. There were tables for unfinished newspapers, closets for clothes, and weapon racks for spears and throwing knives.

My name is Teruichi, my original name is Yosuke Kirigue, I am 14 years old, and I have been living in this world for 61 days.