readx; Argus, this legendary company. Pen ~ fun ~ Pavilion www.biquge.info as the first game company to develop a completely stealth system, they launched "SwordArtOnline", an MMORPG game. In this game, players can feel real battles and talk to people who are close to real people. To put it simply, it's life in another world. As long as you bring a helmet-shaped instrument called a nervegear, you can enter the world and swim in it.

I stood by the bed, looking at the imaginary sky. I can't help but think back to the disaster more than a month ago, and the experience of being a test player.

"Knock Knock"

"Who?"

"It's me, Linnaeus. What's the matter, you're only up today?"

"Ah, I'm sorry, I was searching for the latest intel last night. Are you going to come in?"

"No need, I'll be waiting for you at the restaurant downstairs of the hotel, hurry up!"

"Oh. ”

Quickly arranging my gear, I hung up the last throwing knife and walked out of my room and headed downstairs to look around. Behind a dining table not far away, a girl with short black hair was smiling and waving to me. In her coffee-colored pupils, a wryly smiling pikeman was reflected.

"Good morning, Linnae, are you feeling okay today?"

"Good morning, as you can see, it's very full!" she stuck out her tongue and grimaced at me cutely. Facing her, I couldn't help but look a little distracted. Luckily, the feeling of fasting reminded me of the purpose of my visit, and I flipped through the paper menu, pretending to lower my head to retrieve the already ripe menu.

"What's good for breakfast?"

"Wait a minute!"

With a subtle sound of effects, a woven food basket appeared on the table between me and Linnaeus.

"W-what?" I pulled up the corners of my cloth-covered garment, taking a closer look at the sudden thing.

"Guess?"

One glance at Linnais's face reveals that she has a completely "waiting for you to be surprised" expression.

"You finally bought a mysterious delicacy from a corner?" I'm sorry, as one of the former GMs in charge of emotional regulation, I guess the inner activities of people. Linnae, I'm going to let you down a little.

"That's amazing! I guessed it once!" However, Linnael did not show as disappointed as I imagined, but was even more excited, "So, as a reward, Qiang Qiang!"

At once, she lifted the cloth that covered the basket.

So, the next bag, a large bag of butter biscuits appeared in front of my eyes.

The food in the game only eliminates hunger and does not actually provide calories, although the taste system is set up to bring a fairly realistic level of restoration to the food. Even so, humanity cannot be separated from the most basic needs. Therefore, it is also necessary to spend money on food.

But......

Biscuits...... Eat it and get thirsty.

"Please serve us two glasses of milk. The cup of milk should be one size larger. ”

Hahaha, let's settle it for today's breakfast. I don't always eat this kind of thing anyway.

"Nene, can you accompany me to the market today?"

"Huh?" I let go of my grip on the milk cup and took a cookie, "Do you want to buy something?"

"......" Linnael clasped her arms together, as if thinking very carefully. I sat across from her, eating cookies and thinking to myself about the rest of my wallet.

"No...... This. Eh, hey, hey. She smiled sheepishly, trying to hide her embarrassment.

I almost squirted out after taking a sip of milk, "Huh?"

"You think, the equipment is enough, and the blood tonic potion is enough......"

She held up a finger in front of me and gave examples to prove that we were well prepared. However, the overly surprised expression on my face directly brought her gut-searching narrative to an abrupt end, and her open mouth unconsciously stopped in mid-air, and the two people facing each other looked at each other at a loss.

"So ......"

Linnais's outstretched finger was taken back by herself, her gaze seemed to be dodging to the side, but it was looking at my face as if she was expectant.

"Okay, I've got it in general. I got up and stopped her apprehension, "When are you going?"

"Well, maybe an hour after breakfast. ”

"Good. I stretched, "Then let's go, it's time to take a break today." ”

The expression on Linna's face changed from worry to slight joy, and I picked up the milk on the table and drank it down, "I'll go up and change my clothes first." ”

"I'll be waiting for you at the market!"

"Oh!"

I went up the stairs and returned to my room, which had been less than an hour away, at nine o'clock in the lower right corner of my vision, so that I still had a little time to sort things out. With that in mind, I took out a set of regular clothes from my storage closet, changed out of my combat gear, and left only a short double-edged sword at my waist.

"You have a new email. ”

Swipe down with your right hand and move your finger freely to open the email.

"Good morning, I'm Diabel. ”

A blue-haired, approachable, tiny shield swordsman instantly came to mind.

"How are you doing? You haven't been in touch with the other Raiders. ”

Sorry, I'm not a person who likes to deal with strangers, especially those who have some self-righteous groups among them. Well, anyway, I'm going to treat them like teammates.

"Don't forget to attend tomorrow's meeting. ”

Isn't it just a reminder, so much to greet?

Maybe that's the kind of person who is right to lead a team.

I put the email aside, and I put all the information together.

Today's weather is set to be unexpectedly good, with a few golden wisps of gold shining through the light clouds. Half of the morning had passed, and it was almost noon, but the air was a little cool. I'm starting to congratulate myself that I didn't waste the day in a hurry - it's not too much to waste such good weather.

The clock in the lower right corner clearly shows the time, 9:43, about 20 minutes earlier than scheduled. I looked up and around, and the crowd in the square was the same as usual, not too sparse and not too dense. I guess you're getting used to life here.

But...... The people here, on their faces, have no smiles.

The good mood brought by the good weather just now met the inner wave at this moment. I looked at everyone who passed in front of me, and some spotted me and nodded at me. Yes, they just walked over indifferently.

In the first two months of the game, two thousand people died, or one fifth of the total number of people.

"Am I too optimistic?"

"Yo. ”

Sensing someone behind me, I hurriedly turned around and lowered my center of gravity like an assassin, the short blade hidden in my sleeve almost popping out in an instant. The person who opened his mouth to call me was startled, and he couldn't help but step back, "Calm down, this is a town, not a combat zone." ”

"I'm sorry. My face felt a little hot when I saw the nervousness of my gaffe, "I'm a little too nervous." ”

"Next time, leave this vigilance on the battlefield!"

"So, do you have anything to do with me? I looked into the eyes of the good old man, "I've received the agenda for tomorrow's meeting." ”

"It's nothing, I just happened to be passing through here. ”

"Ah, that's it. ”

I think too much.

"Last time I was in the maze, it really helped a lot, thank you. ”

"Oh, you remember. ”

About twenty days ago, he led a group of people to attack the labyrinth of the first outer circle, and on the way he fell into a trap, and many of the team's blood had dropped below the danger line. I happened to pass by there after the hunt, and by the way, I cleared his way back.

"How could you not remember?" he said, "such an important thing. ”

"There is no need to talk about the past. It's all within our means. I twisted my head to the side.

"I didn't expect you to help others. ”

Looks like your instincts are pretty accurate, congratulations.

"Teruichi!" Linnais's voice followed her figure in front of the weapons shop not far away.

"So, let's take my leave. Looks like you've got an appointment. ”

"Oh, see you tomorrow. ”

I watched Diabel's hurried back disappear around the corner in front of me, and a strange emotion began to emerge in my heart.

"Teruichi?"

"Linnae?"

"Is the person just now your friend?"

"No, it's just an acquaintance, and I ran into it occasionally. ”

"Really?" she tilted her head, looking at me thoughtfully, and then smiled sunnyly, revealing her snow-white teeth, "It looks like you two are getting along." ”

"Maybe. I turned my gaze to the sky on the right, and then turned back, "So, am I pulling you around here, or are you taking me with me?"

"Aren't they all the same? ”

She's really a very innocent child. Following the elated girl, I thought.

Little did I know, however, that I would never have the chance to talk to this smiling man again.