Asuna, you're sleeping.

"That's it. As I walked gently on this floor, I suddenly complained of sleepiness. The weather seemed to give him a good night's sleep today, so I asked him to take a nap. Even if you make a mistake, I'm not going to try to wake you up.

Shino clasped her hands to her chest and looked at the sleeping Asuna with a calm expression.

Hey, Lilan. From what you mean, you seem to have noticed that we've been there for you ever since you and Asuna were together.

Lilan sighed and looked sideways at us.

"You also do bad things. She's stalking me, eavesdropping on my conversations with Asuna with stealth skills. Well, thanks to that, Asuna didn't notice you, so I'm glad you heard a valuable story.

"It's true." Unexpectedly, such a reality would await Asuna who attacked us in various ways.

I found out about Asuna's amazing identity. I don't think she knew what to do.

If I use my strength, I will definitely be able to advance the capture of this castle more quickly. However, what awaits after the capture is the reality of being bound by parents. Even if you want to escape from there, the people around you have strange expectations, so in the end, you have to continue to arrest them.

"Not being able to live in this world, living in the real world is suffocating, this person is in a state of confusion."

Shino's expression darkened. He probably didn't expect Asuna's heart to be so rough.

It's horrible. I don't want to be called 'Asuna the Glitter', but everyone around me calls me that, and Asuna may have been forced to become an idol of the Knights of the Blood Oath. That's all. After all, if you want to form a warband, you need someone to guide you. ”

"I tilted my head involuntarily." Asuna is right in the position of deputy head of the Bloody Knights, but the boss of the Bloody Knights is Heathcliff. Therefore, the idol or leader of the Blood Knights should be the boss Heathcliff, not Asuna

But the leader of the Knights of the Blood Oath is Heathcliff, right? Asuna couldn't have been an idol.

Shino turned her head to look at me.

"Have you ever heard of Heathcliff appearing in a boss fight?"

"Hmm"

"When I heard about boss fights and raids these days, it was always Asuna who led the Knights of the Blood Oath. I've heard a lot about Asuna, but I haven't heard of Heathcliff, the boss who leads the Knights of the Blood Oath. "Knights of the Blood Oath.

Diabel, the boss of the Holy Dragon Alliance, fights among the members of the Order, so I know he's the boss, but Heathcliff rarely shows up on the battlefield, isn't it like"

"If you think about it, yes." The attack was carried out while we were resting, but it was the Knights of the Blood Oath led by Asuna who participated in the attack. As the most important leader of the Knights of the Blood Oath, Heathcliff did not come out at all, and remained in the base camp of the Knights of the Blood Oath.

Usually Heathcliff would go to the battlefield to fight, but he didn't show up at all, leaving Asuna to command the attack on the people around him. That's what Asuna hates.

Anyway, Asuna told me about Kirito before, and since it's about you, I don't think you should have forgotten, but do you know that giant?

"Colossus, you're talking about the fifty-story boss, what's wrong with that boss?"

After defeating the giant, it seems that the Knights of Blood Oath have gone to the boss room on the 50th floor to support. At that time, the Heathcliff you mentioned was there, and it seems that the boss on the 50th floor was planned to attack Heathcliff as the main attack. It seems that Heathcliff was really surprised that we beat it. Asuna, of course

That behemoth was certainly strong, and it was supposed to be a fight to the death, but Lilan and I's "Human Dragon One" turned the tide and led us to victory. I thought this was probably a battle to get the Blood Knights into action, but did the Blood Knights plan to challenge that behemoth with a Heathcliff-centric strategy?

"But after that, I never heard of Heathcliff on the battlefield, what's going on?"

"It stinks, there's no doubt about it, but I only know one thing."

He turned his gaze to Shino. Shiina, who was sleeping next to Lilan, looked at Asuna, who was sleeping beside her.

That Heathcliff also played a role in creating an illusion of Asuna in an instant, and consumed Asuna's heart.

That's right. She hated fighting like that, hated being forced to obey someone. However, Heathcliff did nothing, imposing the hard work of fighting and directing his own organization on the deputy commander Asuna. All I did was strategize for the quarter-up battle and try to fight.

Indeed, Heathcliff and Asuna's parents felt the same way. Not only that, Heathcliff was supposed to be the boss who led the Knights of the Blood Oath, but he didn't do anything on his own. World"

"However, even if I understand, I don't know what to do, and I can't go to the headquarters of the Knights of the Blood Oath to protest."

You know, but Asuna understands that conquest alone won't solve everything, and Asuna has disappeared from this Ayn Grant. There should be no need to become a strategic demon. be

"There's nothing wrong with that at all. Don't you think the impact of Asuna, who lost her lightning Asuna, on the Knights of the Blood Oath?

"Don't think about it, if a person who looks like an iron mask suddenly regains his expression, they will be startled."

Shino looked at Asuna with her hands on her chest.

So, I wonder what Heatscliffe would think of the deputy commander who suddenly changed his mind.

"That's not going to change." Asuna has played a variety of roles so far, and even Heathcliff can't change it all at once. Thanks to Lilan, though, the Asuna Pie's way of thinking seems to have changed radically, so it's unlikely that they'll prioritize capture and efficiency in everything.

Originally, Heathcliff was one of the influencers who made her like that, so even if Asuna suddenly changed her mind and confused the Knights of the Blood Oath, Heathcliff couldn't blame Asuna. Well, I don't think Heathcliff, who looks like he's swaggering even though he doesn't appear in the boss fight, shouldn't be so panicked so quickly, and shouldn't be so confused. That's it, but it's a bit annoying.

"By the way, how long is this person going to sleep? Are you okay? ”

"I'm fine. After all, this guy is a tragic warrior who has been fighting until now. No, she is a girl who is forced to continue fighting, both in reality and in this world. Even when she met this girl just now, she was so tired and dizzy that in short, this girl needs to rest for a long, long time.

"Yes.

Shino showed a slightly embarrassed expression.

"But who will fill the strategy loopholes that this person missed? Even if this person is gone, the strategy will continue."

Leilan's face turned alternately to me and Shiina.

"Then you can do it yourself. You, especially Kirito, use me as a >> they are people around you who are full of hope and anticipation at the same time. Shino's level is lower than the people around her, but her determination and determination are beyond ordinary people, and she can be said to be a strong person. All you have to do is participate in the next boss battle and defeat the boss.

"It's easy to say, but this is my first boss fight.

Ruilun turned to look at Asuna.

Asuna said it would be better to go with me to the 22nd floor for a walk. So, by chance, I may not be able to participate in the next boss fight. I really don't want Asuna to be left alone in this state.

A wave of impatience gradually grew in my heart. I've always been planning to fight boss battles with Lilan as my goal, and after using Lilan's powers, I'm going to protect Shino and the others.

Hey, you're not going to be Asuna's family, are you? I'd be in trouble without you.

''No, so don't worry. There's something I'd like you to help me with, though. I hope you have a good time away from me.

"When can you leave me?"

The literal meaning is for you to create a day that is separate from you, to act separately

"The fact that Lilan left me means that I won't be able to use Lilan for capture that day."

This should make sense, but ......

Well, you can think about all sorts of things, so I think it's okay to take separate action, but what do I do when you're away? No, I'm going to stop attacking.

Shino said before Li Ran answered.

Is that okay. You seem to have something else to do, and Kirito and Asuna are in a similar situation, right?

Just as Ran turned his gaze to Shino, Shino opened his mouth again.

"You've been trying to catch people, it seems that you don't have much time to rest, and besides, you're always worried about protecting everyone, and you're trying to rerun, so you should have a good rest." Every now and then. It's like Norirunday. When Lilan says he's resting, so are you. ”

Come to think of it, I didn't really find what I wanted to do other than fighting, so I spent all my time in dungeons, fields, and mazes, defeating a lot of monsters.

There were many times when he didn't rest, and even after Lilan became an ally, he continued to fight with little rest until the Chinese New Year. Well, Shino said he wanted to get stronger, so I did it, but even then, I probably didn't rest too much, so keep fighting.

"Indeed, you didn't rest much, fighting"

"yes. That's why you need to take a day off. You're not a scheming demon, you can't fight all day, and I think you should accept this request for a replay. ”

Shino's majestic and clear voice resounded in the bottom of her heart. That's right, but Shino seems to be worried about me. And by chance, Lilan might have seen through that I'm a guy who doesn't stop fighting and doesn't rest?

"I can't say no to what you say.

"With my permission, Lilan's eyes sparkle like a real dog."

I owe you a favor, Kirito. Moreover, there is one more.

"When is this time?"

If Asuna wants to lend it to me, don't say no. Asuna was more pampered and lonely than I thought.

I couldn't help but be surprised by the information Lilan provided. I didn't expect Asuna to try to capture such an identity, but she hid it. More precisely, if Asuna asks me to lend her a replay, that day will be a non-replayable day, which is my vacation. That is, my vacation will be decided by Asuna?

Lend you to Asuna, is Asuna someone you trust so much?

"Even so. Asuna is not a bad person, nor is she the type of person who thinks bad things. So it's okay to believe Asuna.

Shino spoke again.

Lilan's words must be true. Then again, Kirito, why don't you trust Asuna and lend Lilan to someone else?

Can you trust Asuna?

Then again, Lilan is a fire-breather. If Lilan is misused by Asuna, I think Lilan will turn Asuna into a fire daruma and kill him. And I don't think Asuna is a bad person either.

I stared silently at Asuna's sleeping face. An innocent and very calm sleeping face, a peaceful sleep. Really, if someone asked me if the villain would make such a sleeping face, I would shake my head.

Coupled with the fact that Asuna is also one of the people trapped in this world, her heart is broken, and instead of healing, her wounds have worsened to this point. If this can be cured by replaying, maybe it's okay to lend it out.

No way. Got it, Rylan. You can visit Asuna from time to time. So, if Asuna calls you, you go for it.

Lilan smiled and nodded.

Thank you, Kirito

In exchange, please take care of Asuna.

Asuna opened her eyes and began to move slowly. All eyes converged at once, and Asuna began to look around with a face that didn't know what was happening.

"That"

I called out to Asuna, who seemed to wake up from her slumber.

Good morning, Miss Asuna. Did you sleep well?

Asuna stared at me blankly, but immediately stood up with a clear expression.

"Hey, you guys, you guys!"

Shino clasped her hands to her chest and smiled bitterly.

"Lilan's master and his companions. Looks like you can get some rest. ”

Asuna took turns looking at me, Shiina, and Zailan, then lowered her head, then raised her head and walked to me. Just when I thought it was because someone had seen my sleeping face, Asuna's mouth opened slightly.

Your family has helped me a lot, and I'll make you a meal as a thank you.

"Yes?"

"As a thank you, please let me cook for you!"