The crisis that arises when fighting the Wyvern is when it comes to the duel with the Wyvern's Fire Breath attack. If there wasn't a specific attack aimed at the Wyvern at that time, then they would most likely lose the battle.

The existence that guided their battle to victory, arguably the one who took the most credit, stood behind Kirito. - Kirito spotted her immediately and walked towards the man.

She wears a light outfit based on green and black, a white iron cuirass on her chest, and a large bow on her back. Her black hair was cut short, and a frieze tied with white ribbons hung down her cheeks thinly from both sides, seemingly obscuring her cheeks.

Kirito wanted to talk to this girl with these characteristics, but the girl spoke first.

"Kirito, are you alright? It looked so dangerous just now......"

"Ah, it's almost dangerous. It was thanks to Shino's attack that he survived. Thank you. “

A smile appeared on the face of the girl known as Shino. Shino usually has cat-like keen eyes with a sharp light, but now her eyes have become gentle.

"It felt like you two were going to lose, so I immediately decided to attack. Although I didn't expect it to hit. “

"Ah, weren't you sure before?"

"Well, maybe my attack didn't hit."

Kirito was surprised to hear Shino's words of surprise, when heavy footsteps came from behind him. The person who was still fighting the Wyvern just now, and was engaged in a beam breath duel, Kirito's important "demon" Lilan came here.

"However, it is a fact that we were saved thanks to Shino's long-range attack. Anyway, I want to thank you, Shino. “

As Lilan's only way of communicating, the "voice" that echoes in her head. Shino should have picked up that voice, she turned to Lilan and said with a smile, "You're welcome. “

Immediately after, Diabel appeared next to Lilan, and he walked up to Kirito and started talking.

As Diabel spoke, the other companions were already heading towards the door in the deepest part of the room.

Yes, we defeated the enemy and opened the way to the next level. It's a waste of time to stop here without going to the next floor—as Kirito thought, Asuna continued.

"What's going to be the next town? Let's hurry up and check it out. “

"Okay, let's move forward first."

Confirming that the call had been conveyed to the surroundings, Kirito and his companions headed towards the depths of the large room, through the door.

Kirito, who has defeated the leader, is greeted by a huge town that looks like a streetscape in medieval Europe.

Although I have seen similar scenes several times since coming to this world, they are not exactly the same, giving it a sense of freshness, and in any case, I must go sightseeing after activating the portal. That's what Kirito originally thought.

By this time, however, the sky had already turned crimson, and some parts of the town had begun to fill the night curtain. The time was already 18 o'clock, there was not enough time to go sightseeing, and most importantly, after the battle, I was already tired and had no intention of sightseeing. Even if you go, it will only increase fatigue.

It's not just Kirito who thinks this way, but so do the friends around him. After being notified of the opening of the town portal on the 60th floor, they immediately used the portal to return to their respective residences.

Eventually, Kirito did the same as them, making his way through the lively streets of the town on the 60th floor to the portal and back to his residence, his home on the 22nd floor.

Together with the important "demon" Lilan and the important person Shino.

"However, Shino's long-range attack helped us, and that's a fact. Anyway, I want to thank you, Shino. “

As Lilan's only way of communicating, the "voice" that echoes in her head. Shino should have picked up the voice, she turned to Lilan and said with a smile, "You're welcome. “

Immediately after, Diabel appeared next to Lilan, and he walked up to Kirito and started talking to them.

"Alright, the boss battle is over, let's hurry up to the next level and activate the town."

As Diabel spoke, the other companions were already heading towards the door in the deepest part of the room.

Yes, we defeated the enemy and opened the way to the next level. It's a waste of time to stay here, we should move forward—as Kirito thought, Asuna continued.

"What will the next town look like? Let's hurry up and check it out. “

"Okay, let's move forward first."

Confirming that the call had been conveyed to the surroundings, Kirito and his companions headed towards the depths of the large room, through the door.

Kirito, who has defeated the leader, is greeted by a huge town that looks like a streetscape in medieval Europe.

Although I have seen similar scenes several times since coming to this world, they are not exactly the same, giving a sense of freshness, and be sure to go sightseeing after activating the portal. That's what Kirito originally thought.

However, by this moment the sky had turned crimson, and some parts of the town were beginning to gradually envelop the night. The time was already 18 o'clock, there was not enough time for sightseeing, and most importantly, after the battle, already tired, not in the mood for sightseeing. Even if you go, it will only increase fatigue.

Such thoughts are not only of Kirito alone, but also of the companions around him. Upon hearing the news that the portal to the town on the 60th floor had been opened, they immediately used the portal to return to their respective residences.

Eventually, Kirito did the same thing, making his way through the bustling streets of the town on the 60th floor to the portal and returning to his home on the 22nd floor.

Together with the important envoy Morylan and the important person Shino.

"I feel the same way. As long as you eat Shino's food, any fatigue will disappear."

The table that was full of food just now only has empty plates and other utensils, and there is a small dragon in one corner. The overall shape resembles a shrunken Kirito's "demon" Lilan, and it is small enough to sit on a human shoulder.

Seeing the smaller Lilan appear in sight, Kirito nodded.

"But then again, today was really saved by Shino for a day. Especially when it comes to that ranged attack. If it weren't for that—"

Although the conversation was not answered.

Kirito sat facing Shino, and the voice should not be inaudible, and they had been eating and chatting normally during dinner.

Suddenly lost the answer, Kirito also felt incredible,

"Shino?"

His gaze turned to Shino, but he was stunned.

Shino sat across from Kirito, her eyes closed at the moment, shaking her head and purring softly. If you listen closely, you can hear the sound of calm breathing.

There must be no answer to such a sentence - Kirito understood, and he stared at Shino, who was dozing off.

Shino not only has to deal with the powerful boss monster, but also has to detect Kirito and Lilan's crisis in time and help. She was very nervous all the time.

And when I come back, I have to cook and so on, and I'm always busy. In addition, I ate beef stew that warms my body, so I became sleepy.

Looking at the cute sleeping face that is usually hard to imagine, Kirito quietly gestured to Lilan. He carefully picked up the cutlery on the table, trying not to make a sound, and took it to the sink.

After initiating the washing command, the dishes are restored to the clean state before use. After confirming and putting the cutlery back in the storage space, Kirito quietly walked towards the dining room, careful not to make a loud noise.

As he approached Shino's position, Kiritto finally called out softly to Shino, who was dozing off.

"Shino"

"Hmm. Uh-huh? “

Shino shook her head slowly, slowly opened her eyes, made a faint sound, and turned to Kirito. Her face looked very sleepy. She turned her face to the table and tilted her head in thought.

"Kirito...? That one... Plates and the like...? “

"I've packed it all. So it's okay."

Shino looked up as if she was half asleep. There was an apologetic look on her face.

"I'm sorry... Suddenly feeling sleepy and bothering you..."

"It's okay. There is a boss battle today, and Shino is also doing well. Have a good rest."

Kirito reached out to touch Shino, who was sleepy and cute, and she smiled and took his hand and stood up. The warmth emanating from Shiina's body spread through her hands, and at the same time, Lilan jumped on Kirito's shoulder.

They extinguished the lights in the room and walked up the stairs, carefully helping Shino upstairs. They came to the bedroom they usually used. This bedroom is in the same style as the first floor, with the bed against the wall and a table with a lamp in between.

Although it was already dark, the pale moonlight through the window made the room not completely dark.

They approached the bedside to observe the two of them, and Lilan was the first to jump to the edge of the bed, curling up in a ball. This is Lilan's unique sleeping position.

Kirito then tried to guide Shino to his own bed, but Shino whispered.

"Can I sleep with you tonight?"

"Yes, you can. It's cold too, let's sleep together."

Looking at Shino, who looked tired, she smiled and supported her body, while Lilan went to lie down on her bed first. Soon after, Shino also lay down quietly, and Kirito covered her with a quilt.

Shiina, who was covered with a quilt, snuggled up to Kirito's chest a little uncomfortably and took a deep breath gently.

"Kirito... It's so warm..."

"Shino is also very warm."

"I... It's really nice to meet you..."

"I'm glad I met you, too. I don't think I would have the life I have now without you. Really, it's a pleasure to meet you..."

Shiina's words, movements, voice, body temperature, everything made Kirito feel precious, and he gently stroked Shiina's hair. Shino showed a look of enjoyment and began to fall asleep peacefully.

Listening to her calm and serene breathing, Kirito closed her eyes.

Even now, Shino was able to fall asleep next to him, which was still a miracle for him. The beginning of this miracle was created by a non-human but human-like dragon who can understand each other with Kirito and others, Lilan.

The encounter with Lilan was the beginning of it all, and from there extended all sorts of encounters and events. Kirito thought so, and gently reached out to stroke the little dragon sleeping next to the pillow in a sleeping position. His hands felt the soft touch of the hard carapace and animal hair.

While feeling the warm touch, his consciousness gradually faded, and Kirito sank into a deep sleep.