Xiao Qi's mood seemed to be unusually happy, with his hands raised in front of him, and his index and middle fingers raised. His brain is even comparable to that of an adult, but perhaps because he is only 13 years old, his lightness and cheerfulness match his age. Seven continued towards Genesis, who was stunned by the suddenness of the situation.

"And you're one of the developers and administrators of this game. As one of the administrators, I will be sure to record your testimony. ”

"What?!"

Genesis's face became even more uneasy. Yes, that's my strategy. I came here with my visibility information, linked to the monitoring of Seven's combat clone, and recorded and captured, and fought against Genesis. This is to document the evidence that Genesis is doing something illegal.

To this end, I brought up a topic that would be of interest to Genesis and, as usual, irritated him. I think the probability of it succeeding is 50/50, but Genesis seems to have gotten the hang of it.

The red robe worn by Seven, who plays the protagonist in the action, is exclusive to those who have administrator privileges, and Seven can use it at any time while logged in, and can exercise administrator privileges at any time. If you use admin privileges, you can also twist to me like this.

"Genesis, I'm talking about the amount of experience you have. The strength of a VR game is not all about your stats, but also the time you spend experiencing it is one of the factors that makes you strong.

The fun of VR games is unmatched by previous games. Once you know 'this taste', you can't go back. I felt like I wanted to give up everything, not just eating and sleeping, but also activities and school, and continue diving. And Cardinal System doesn't blame this dive. No matter how many hours or hundreds of hours you continue to dive, this is an area where Yui is free from the regulation and interference of the cardinal system.

At that time, we continued to fight while being hospitalized with various life-support machines connected to them. With the hope of returning to the real world alive together, they continue to fight against Ayngrant itself. That's why we were able to overcome that world. They have made a name for themselves as a strategic group, but for two years they have been in constant crisis.

That's why everyone can show their strengths even when playing other VR games. There was also a girl who dived longer than us. The girl's strength is also extraordinary. After all, I have a lot of experience. ”

I turned my head again to face the trembling "Black Dragon Swordsman". A face looked angry.

\"I always thought your power came from your experience, but I got it. You've committed the crime of transforming Amusphere, and you've finally reached this point. It was refreshing to know the true nature of my discomfort. It's my fault that you're different from me, treating you like the same person. ”

Before I knew it, my words were stirring up again. It seems that I unknowingly took advantage of what Genesis did to me. Genesis, the initiator, cried out through gritted his teeth, almost broke his teeth.

"Damn! You want to seduce the interrogation! You fuck me in such a stupid way!! ”

Xiao Qi sighed and shook his head. This action seemed to indicate that he was taken aback.

"Don't hold a grudge against me, what outrageous things you've done. You revamp Amusphere to use digital medicine. Also is the digital drug you are talking about Evolutive high? Even I, an IT doctor, have never heard of such a thing, so, after using it, you become such a state, I can't just leave you like this, and the rest of the things, you don't need me to tell you, you know. ”

Naturally, his account was frozen, and he was arrested by the police. Genesis seems to believe that this will not happen, but that confidence has been dashed. Genesis's anger and bloodlust suddenly became stronger, and the effect of 'Evolutionary Advanced' became stronger. At the same time, the density of water vapor around Genesis also increased.

"Temera, are you trying to erase me from the game?! Don't be silly! Temera is the one who will disappear!! ”

Genesis let out a loud shout and struck Yoshiya with his right hand again. Seven, Seven, and Liland were all surprised by the move. I don't know what will happen if I use Evolutive high again. This prediction soon became a reality. Genesis opened his eyes, groaned, and fell to his knees.

"Evolution High", "Crimson High". Digital drugs that raise norepinephrine and adrenaline levels to abnormal levels and immediately improve physical abilities place a huge burden on the user's body and mind. Since Genesis had been using digital drugs in his fight with me, he was under constant stress both physically and mentally.

What's more, Genesis uses a mysterious and powerful thing called "Evolutionary Advanced", so it's not surprising that Genesis's body is limited or abnormal.

"Stop! If you use it again, your body will be"

Genesis staggered to his feet, brandishing his greatsword. His face had become ghost-like, his body temperature had dropped, and beads of sweat had appeared on his face.

"Damn, I can't just back down in a place like this!"

Genesis readjusted his greatsword. It looked like he was running out of ground.

"The weak will be eliminated, so I think we have to be strong!! Can we tolerate being eliminated!! ”

Genesis kicked the ground and slashed at me. A half-orc face approached, and he desperately maintained his strength, even to the point of collapse. That look made me sad.

Why is this happening?

I don't know what Genesis was thinking when he decided to become a beast.

The greatsword of a swordsman who doesn't admit to being a human and still a beast stops before it reaches me. It was like a red belt with intricate patterns, wrapped around its body, binding it tightly. The base of the belt is connected to the cuffs of Xiao Qi's loose robe. She reached out and pulled a belt from her sleeve.

"Stop! Your brain and body have reached their limits, and if you use 'Evolutionary Advanced', your body will collapse and your brain will burn out! So you stop it! Don't pretend to be a game, just die!! ”

",, what is this?!"

"This robe is for exercising administrator privileges, and this belt is for restraining violators and preventing them from escaping! If the player wants to cut this belt, it is impossible to break the bondage, think about it! ”

As the greatsword fell from Genesis's hand, the belt wrapped around Genesis's body even more. All Genesis can do now is scream, but it can be seen from her expression that she is still trying to maintain her strength. I sensed something from Genesis' expression.

Wishes that are unattainable in reality can be realized. No matter how weak you are, you can be strong. The essence of this virtual world is that it is full of such possibilities. He wanted to fulfill his wish there—and that was probably what Genesis was motivated for.

Me too. The reason why I am attached to this world is because by coming here, I can fulfill my desires that cannot be achieved in reality, and I can become stronger.

After all, I'm the same type as Genesis.

The red-haired man, who was a black dragon swordsman, changed. He was resisting, of course, as he was grabbed and restrained by Seven's outstretched strap, but now he was paralyzed and unable to move. Even if it is to resist Xiao Qi, he can do it with his last strength, and it is not a matter of how long he can hold on.

The belt covered Genesis's face, which had been drained of all the blood. It's over now. At this point, his legend as a "Black Dragon Swordsman" came to an end.

In it, I could see Genesis's face moving. In front of Genesis' gaze was Shino's twin sister. She looked like she had seen something she couldn't believe.

"Tia, that's everything to me, I'm going to disappear, but you, you, Yuichi, live, don't lose to anyone, keep going, live and don't lose to anyone"

Genesis's voice sounded like it was being squeezed out. However, I was more surprised than Genesis' resistance that the girl had a name.

Genesis basically just called me by first name, others just called her a mob, and she gave the girl the name "Tia". So, is there anything special about this layer for Genesis?

Does this mean that Genesis didn't see Tia as a servant or something?

I turned to face the girl named Tia. She looked down at her master, who had been taken away.

\"Master, I'll give this order when I command it\"

Tia slowly stretched out her slender arm to her master and said in a clear voice.

"- I refuse."

As soon as Tia said this, something unbelievable happened.

Tia's greatsword and Genesis's greatsword, which had fallen to the ground, were suspended in the air, heading in the direction of Genesis. When the time of Genesis was reached frame by frame, two giant swords flew like invisible sword bearers, slicing Genesis into pieces.

In the next moment, the belt that bound the creation of the world was all shattered and scattered. After being released, Genesis thought he was going to fall to the ground, but he didn't expect it to float in the air on its back and be pulled towards Tia.

"What!?"

I was so surprised that my head was tingling, but something even more amazing happened nearby. Two giant swords were deeply inserted into Xiao Qi's robes, imprisoning Genesis.

Xiao Qi looked at the giant sword that pierced his body in disbelief.

"Seven!?"

As soon as the two giant swords were pulled out, Xiao Qi's robe turned into a red light and disappeared, and Xiao Qi, who was wearing his usual clothes, was also thrown on the spot. The damage has no effect. Xiao Qi himself seems to have nothing. But what happened?

"Seven, how's it going?"

"Lied that my admin privileges were stripped of why!?"

Xiao Qi looked at his palm, and then looked in the direction where Genesis flew away. I also looked over, and the offender Genesis was lying next to Tia, who was about to become a shrine maiden of Genesis. Anubis, who was physically weak, also snuggled up to Tia.

And through her hand, Xiao Qi was deprived of administrator privileges and reinstated as an ordinary player. Something unusual is about to happen, and even the admins are going to be involved - I guess they know that, because both Relan and Shino are on my side. The person who shouted to me was Shino.

\"Kirito, Tia, Genesis! \"

"Shiina, what's your girlfriend's name!?"

"Yes, her name is Tia and she is my twin sister"

Genesis and I fought side by side with Shino and Tier. During that time, Shino was clearly close to Tia. That's the primary purpose of her coming here, so you could say she did what she had to do.

However, judging by her expression, it seems that the negotiations and dialogue have broken down. Still, if he can talk to Tia, he should be able to learn something.

\"Prime Minister, what does Tia want to do!? \"

Before Shino could answer, Tia's voice was heard. Tia lowered her hips to the spot and looked at Genesis lying there with a calm expression.

"Master, you brought me out of nothing, taught me how to fight, how to survive in this world, what this world is like, what human beings are like. Thanks to you for teaching me everything, I can be so strong. "It's all your credit."

Perhaps in response to Tia's voice, Genesis opened his eyelids slightly. He was barely conscious, and his body seemed to be able to move a little.

"Tia, what are you doing, what are you talking about? \"

"So, master, I have always followed your orders. Because I know that's what pleases you. Because I think I can help you, you taught me everything. ”

Tia shook her head. Neither Genesis nor we can understand its meaning.

"But after you are gone, it would be terrible for me to live in such an ugly, polluted world without you and Anubis. I never want to live alone in a world without you. I don't want to. ”

“？”

"Master, I will tell you what I want to do, what my wish is I will reshape this world that has become ugly because of humanity and make you a calm and warm place where only you are human." "I want to create a quiet world where I can live quietly with you and Anubis.

I want to live peacefully in a world where no one can persecute, refuse, or pollute. I don't need anything other than that. ”

Genesis's eyes widened. I felt the same way, but Genesis's face seemed to be bloody again. Tia looked down at Genesis and smiled. Tears flowed down her pale blue eyes.

"Thank you Master for taking me out so that I can know and embrace these desires and feelings. All thanks to Master. ”

However, if I can't make you even the slightest bit happy, then I can't help you in any way. Even though you have given me so much, I have given you nothing. The reason why Master is always angry is because I didn't give him anything in return, right? ”

Genesis froze and stared at Tia. I couldn't seem to take my eyes off her.

\"I'm one of the twin shrine maidens. I am a being who has the power to change the world, yet I can't help my master at all. \"

With that, Tia turned around. There was also Anubis, the black wolf dragon, who was weakened but still standing, staring intently at Tia.

When Tia lovingly reached out her hand, Anubis fell to the ground, closed his eyes, and had a calm expression on his face. Immediately after, Anubis's body was enveloped in red-black light—and it didn't take long for his figure to turn into a red-black ball of light about the size of Tia's head.

Just as she was at a loss, the ball of light flew towards Tia, hovering in front of Tia and appearing in Genesis' field of vision. Genesis looked even more surprised and said loudly. They don't know what's going on.

\"Tia you!? \"

Tia continued to look affectionately at the red and black ball of light before turning to Genesis.

"My twins say that if we become selfless, we will gain the power to fulfill the wishes of our masters. My wishes and the wishes of the host ended in the same way. This is the idea of the master Yuichi. So master, I think I'll become more ......''selfless''. ''

Tia slowly hugged Genesis, covering her body. Genesis's body twitched, and her arms began to move slightly.

\"I will give the power of becoming a Mugamuchu to the master, and I will give everything that is to become a Mugamuchu to the master. It's like you gave me the name Tia. ——\"

Such kind and gentle words. Immediately after, Tia's body was enveloped in a pale blue light. This is not the light of the vanishing effect. Tia was surrounded by a pale blue glow??, which was completely different from what she usually saw - the same color as her and Shina's eyes - and ended up turning into a pale blue orb similar to Anubis.

"Oh, you"

Genesis looked at the two orbs of light in his field of vision, as if he had seen something unbelievable. As if in response, a 'voice' rang out.

"Anubis and I will support you, be your sword, be your strength. Master, please take it\"

Two balls of light float upwards. The "voice" continues.

"Please stand up with my "Void Primordial Power". ”

As the "sound" ended, the two balls of light spiraled upwards and flew into the sky, and after reaching a certain height, they began to descend rapidly, flying into Genesis's body. Two of Genesis' retinues and "acquaintances" became lighter, jumped in, began to move, and then stopped.

Soon after, the biggest change happened.

There was a deafening roar, a shock wave, and a fierce light emanating from the creation, and we had to cover our ears, close our eyes, and look down. I don't even have time to think about what's going on. It seems like if I don't forget everything and move on, I'm going to be blown away.

When the shockwave stopped, the sound and light also stopped, and I was able to divert my attention. I immediately turned my gaze back to where Genesis and the others were, but then I couldn't speak.

Violating the taboo of transforming Amusphere, he used the forbidden drug "Evolution Advanced" to rule the strongest existence in the world. The swordsman, who had been unable to move due to an overdose, had already stood up at this time.

It is as if an impossible miracle has happened, and it seems to have a power beyond human comprehension.

"What is this? What is it? How could this happen? ”

A voice came from among the resurrected swordsmen. The swordsman stared at his palms, but then he buried his head in his hands. He didn't seem to be suffering.

It seems that everyone present does not know what is happening. It seemed that among them, Lilan was the only one who could control the situation, and she hurriedly let out a "voice".

"I can't believe this is so stupid!"? \"

"What happened, what did you find!?"

"The damage to Genesis' brain is rapidly recovering. Even though I hadn't even touched that part, I understood that the chemicals in my brain were working as best they could, and my brain, which had broken down from exhaustion, was recovering. This is the exact opposite of the phenomenon of digital drugs.

"The damage to Genesis' brain is disappearing!?"

After repeating it involuntarily, Lilan's 'voice' continued.

"And that's not all. Genesis is now fused with a girl named Tia and a "demon" named Anubis! Tia and Anubis have been united with Genesis!! \"

This fact is completely incredible. At the same time, a flashback appeared in my mind.

- The final battle of the Red House on the 100th floor of Ayn Grant. When I was mixed up with Heathcliff, the incarnation of Akihiko Kayaba, the father of Lilan and his friends, I fused with Lilan and defeated Heathcliff.

That's when the wonders of the virtual world happened. That's what's happening with Genesis right now.

"Is Genesis really going to merge with Tia and Anubis?"

My questions were drowned out by the voice of the resurrected Genesis. Before he knew it, Genesis opened his arms and laughed out loud.

"Amazing, fantastic, the feeling in my brain! These feelings are fantastic! All of this flows through me! What does it feel like?! It's not the best! Great, I feel like I'm going to explode!! ”

The Book of Genesis is higher than ever. It was as if he was glad that he had been able to reach a level that was impossible for humans to achieve.

"Why can't you understand such a simple thing, why can't you understand such a simple thing?" This one? I'm there!? ”

"Genesis!?"

"The weak will be eliminated, so we have to be strong, right? Don't be different, don't be so different! Weed them all out and get rid of everyone but me! We just need to knock it out. "All of them!!"

I don't know what you're talking about anymore. Xiao Qi and Shi Nai were speechless, they could only watch "Genesis". Genesis' loud voice continued.

"You can slaughter, slaughter, eat all the people who are slaughtered, and collecting small fry will give you strength. Collecting any mob and powering it up will make you stronger. I will slaughter each and every one of them. Then, if I eat them all, I will become an absolute devourer who eats everything in the world, everyone can only be eliminated and eaten, and I will also become an absolute eater. Give them power.

And that's not all, if you can eat all the mobs in the world, you can also gain the power to reshape the world. You can also be the creator of everything, push everything to the top, eat everything, and create everything. No, that's wrong!! ”

Genesis continued to speak without any sense of reality, as if he had spent too much time on his journey. What scares me, however, is that "Genesis" seems to have the power to make this happen. It seems that our words have not been passed on to the book of Genesis.

"I just want to be the world itself! With the power to take everything to the extreme, devour everything, and create everything, I will become the world itself!! ”

"What, what are you talking about?!"

Seven couldn't hide how frustrated his expression was. And then the story of Genesis blew up all at once. The purpose of Genesis has now changed dramatically. The goal of Genesis is to destroy everything in this world, to devour it, to become its creator, to become the world itself.

This kind of thing shouldn't happen even in the virtual world, but it feels like Genesis is now possible.

Thanks to Tia's "inhuman powers", Genesis ceased to be human, but became a monster. The other "Black Dragon Swordsman" we know no longer exists.

It is as if it has gone beyond the book of human creation and turned its head to us. Her blood-red hair was dyed silver, almost white, and her eyes shimmered with silver. It feels like I've really become a god, and I even have a sense of sacredness. But the silver color gives people an unfathomable sense of foreboding.

"First of all, let's start with you. I will weed out those who try to knock me out. I feel honored to be eliminated by someone like me. ”

As soon as Genesis finished speaking, his body developed a slight noise-like effect, but it quickly recovered. Something seemed to have happened, but I quickly stood up and prepared my twin swords. The current Genesis is clearly dangerous. I don't know what would have happened if I hadn't stopped here.

"Are you letting me do whatever I want!!"

I kicked to the ground and jumped towards Genesis, who had become godlike. At that moment, there was a sound and a light in Genesis's hand, but I swung my sword down to cut Genesis off. Immediately after, sparks flew in all directions, accompanied by a high-pitched metallic sound. defended. Genesis seemed to immediately raise his weapon and assume a defensive posture.

I'm speechless about this weapon.

Genesis held the black greatsword he used with both hands and the greatsword in Tia's hand, and crossed defenses. The posture is the same as mine, Lilan, and Versa's, all of them are [dual-wielding].

Great sword - it is impossible to hold a two-handed sword in each hand. I don't have that skill. Genesis, however, holds two two-handed swords in both hands. If you have to say "twin greatswords"?

Something that doesn't normally happen is happening.

"Beware!"

Just when I couldn't keep up, Genesis took a pose that allowed the twin swords to shine. And just like that, he rushed at me and split me to pieces in one fell swoop. He was slashed by two ferocious giant swords, and the 'health bar' was suddenly reduced.

Then, I received the final blow, a sword, and my body was blasted off the altar.

Six-Hit Dual-wielding Sword Technique "Double Revelation"

It was Genesis' sword technique attacking me.

Why does Genesis use dual-wielding swords?

What exactly happened to cause this to happen?

I was blown away without knowing anything. There are only a few millimeters of hp left. But if he falls like this, he will die instantly.

I left the shinais on the altar. Too bad. I can't believe that such a terrible situation could be encountered in such an incomprehensible state.

\"Kirito!! \"

I closed my eyes, and with the sound, my back hit something that wasn't on the ground.

That's on the white mane - Lilan?? on the back.

A catastrophe struck the whole of Aigron. I couldn't move, and though I was in the air, there was an earthquake that shook me, and the earth was torn and shattered, and I floated in the air, flying to a point above Egland. An unprecedented catastrophe befell the earth, not only the clods and rocks in the area, but also the earth itself.

Towns, villages, forests, rivers, plains, the flora, fauna, and inhabitants that live there are swept up, and the earth is cut open with a roar and floats into the sky. The severed earth collapses and gathers in a single point, eventually forming a single shape.

A steel castle that has crumbled in some places, looks like a half-finished product, but its shape gets thinner and thinner as it goes up. A huge building floating in the sky, and inside it is a whole world.

It was once the setting for a death game called Sword Art Online, which collapsed and disappeared due to the self-destruct mechanic after players worked hard to beat the game.

Its name was Ayn Grande, and it floated above Aygrande.

Kirito and the others could only watch this scene in amazement. The floating city of Ayngrun, which imprisoned them and was destroyed by them, was built on the basis of this Eingrun. No SAo survivor is speechless when he sees a place he shouldn't see, where he shouldn't go to be born again.

Kirito's house in Origin Castle also suffered a violent earthquake, but like the earth that was brought into the sky, it remained in place and was not torn apart.

Kirito returns to the house where he was able to escape the disaster. Although it was already past seven o'clock in the evening, because of such an incident, Kirito's most trusted companions, the warriors who had conquered the miserable city of Ayngrant, were gathering inside the house. Everyone's expressions became serious, and Kirito was one of them.

"The unthinkable happened, and the city of initiation descended into madness. \"

Lizzbeth said, looking unusually tired. Everyone here is acting independently, gathering as much information as possible about the current state of the world and the impact of the disaster. It was a much more difficult and urgent search than the usual field search. It's only natural that everyone gets tired.

That Ayn Grant suddenly appeared in the sky above Ayngrande. The other players seem to think that this is an accident for SAo. \"

Celica next to Lizbet also looked tired. Pina, who was being held by her master, also made a tired sound. The creation of Ayn Grant, based on Anglut, was created by the cardinal system, completely ignoring management. Players don't know the story, so it's no wonder they say such casual things.

"I've been looking for information about the collapse site, but unfortunately, the damage is not zero. It appears that the City of Origin and this area have not been affected, but other villages and towns have been damaged by Genesis. "I thought of it"

"It's a mess everywhere, it feels like the end of the world"

After listening to the reports of Argo and Spiegel, Kirito remembered what he had just seen. Just as the earthquake subsided, Kirito flew into the sky on Lilan's back, flying around the field as much as he could, checking the damage caused by the disaster.

What I saw was more than I could have imagined. Many parts of the earth have been carved out to form a shape that resembles a volcanic crater and looks like a huge bomb or a giant meteorite that has exploded. In some places, piles of rubble have formed inside the crater, without any sign of a village or town that once existed. Lilan did not detect any signs of life at the place where the disaster occurred. All dead.

If civilization develops to the level of the real world, the ruins will definitely burn and black smoke will fill the sky. It's not exactly the end of the world, but anyway, what I see is the end of the world. The reason for this is the phenomenon of "earth cutting" that appears in the creation myth of Ayn Grant.

"There was a 'ground split'. Originally, the surface of the earth was supposed to be cut into a circle and rise into the sky. However, this time the 'earth cracked', but the earth collapsed and rose. "Yes. It must be incomplete, half-finished. It must be incomplete, half-finished. Falling into such an 'Earth Cutting' NPC will result in the loss of a soul. ”'

Sadness spilled over into the faces of friends. As a result of this catastrophe, innocent lives living in this world have been unjustifiably destroyed. I felt even more depressed and sad because I couldn't stop it. In it, Lifa shouted to Kirito.

"Management knows that, right? But what does it mean that there is no announcement? ”

"So there's no problem with the current situation? These movements, Seven should be able to understand. ”

Kirito shook his head at Shino's inquiry. Xiao Qi is analyzing and investigating what happened at the Temple of Prayer, and he has no time to grasp the status of SAo's actions. On the contrary, since Seven is based in the United States, it is impossible to grasp the situation of SAo's operating company in Japan. However, it is not difficult to imagine what kind of management situation this is. I don't want to think about it, but I think it's time for us to consider canceling the beta of "SAo".

When I told him about this, not only Shino, but everyone else had a confused expression. A series of things happened that left me confused.

\"Then again, Kirito-kun, is it true about Genesis? Genesis merges with Shiina's twin sister and her "dependents", and then something terrible happens. It was Genesis who caused this earthcut, and it's true. Nano"

Kirito nodded in response to Asuna's question. To be honest, I can't believe it myself, but Kirito did see it with his own eyes. A young girl named Tia, who worships Genesis, has the power to split the earth, and Genesis's "demon" turns into light and is absorbed by Genesis. Having gained the power of the two, Genesis began to act in a way that seemed to defy all restrictions.

Subsequently, as if he had become the god of SAo, Kirito was attacked by Genesis, and was picked up by Lilan, who was carrying Seven and Shiina, and retreated. After that, Angrunde suffered a catastrophe and Ayn Grant was born.

Even without looking, I know that Genesis gained half of the power of the twin shrine maidens and used that power to create Ayngrant. This catastrophe is the result of the fulfillment of the tribulation wish of Genesis.

"That's true. He fuses with Shino's twin sister Tia's girl and gains incredible powers. He himself strengthens himself by cheating, but the layers connected to it merge together and give it power. ”

"The last thing I should have done was gain power, but I got the most powerful power in the world and became a god, and that's the worst case scenario."

The voice that interrupted me came from the front door. When he turned around, a woman in a white coat appeared, with long black hair like Yui, big breasts like Streya, and reddish-brown eyes like Lilan. Alice is one of the developers of this game. Nearby is Yui, one of the children she created.

"Alice Sand! Are you here? \"

\"Ahh Yui made an emergency call. I've been here since I got off work. But oh my God, that's a big deal, isn't it? \"

Alice looked out the window for a moment, then turned back into the room. It seems that there is no need for us to explain the situation.

\"Ayn Grant was finally born.?? I didn't expect this to happen. \"

"Sorry, I've tried my best to stop it, but still"

"No, no, I'm not trying to blame you. You don't have to worry anymore. ”

Just like when she met Kirito in SAo, Alice leaned against the wall at the entrance.

"Well, now, now. I heard Yui say that something terrible had happened to Genesis. Did he cheat by modifying Amusphere? \"

"Yes, that guy's strength is due to cheating, and he himself said that he has successfully transformed Amusphere and is able to use enhanced digital potions."

"Well, yes, famous."

Kirito tilted his head unconsciously. Others seem to have the same doubts. What is Fame? - Alice said before asking the question.

\"Kirito-kun, we talked about the god of mods and the god of cheats before, right? \"

"Yes. He is a well-known cheater and modder developer. Is that all? ”

"I did some research online, but I found out who it really is. It is famous overseas, and it is Japanese. It came to SAo and was rampant. It attacked us, and Genesis was the one who created this planet - cut. This is the true identity of the deceitful gods. ”

Kirito exclaimed in surprise. Genesis is the cheat god who has made a name for himself overseas and created officially sanctioned mods. My opponent is an expert in creating mods that is comparable to any professional.

Alice, who began to speak, folded her arms and whispered.

"I gained a lot of information by investigating the stories of the people around him. It's private information, but at this point, I'll ignore all of that.

In the real world, his name is Kuya Kuya. I'm nineteen years old. It looks like he graduated from the information processing department of a prestigious junior high school and high school. He was born with an unusually high IQ and excellent judgment and ability. Especially when it comes to programming and information processing, their IQ seems to be exploding. There was no one else on the field, he was better than everyone else. My grades in information school have always been at the top. That's why she's an elite and can be compared to Asuna. ”

Asuna, who is also an elite, reacted, and Jupiter looked at Asuna curiously. Alice continued.

"But he didn't seem to go to school. Instead of going to school, he closed himself off and worked on procedures and information processing.

The reason is bullying. He has a genius IQ and when he was still a junior high school student, he completed a program that even adult programmers would find difficult to create and spread on the Internet. He attended a very prestigious school for information processing. He is Yui, a person with anomalous information processing abilities, and has become the object of envy, envy, and distress from those around him. The people around him persecuted him out of their own selfishness. Call him a monster. ”

Kirito breathed a sigh of relief. I now understand why Genesis walked the path of loneliness and attachment to power. He was the only one left in the real world. Possessing a genius mind and abilities, however, because he was persecuted by jealousy and those who troubled him.

"The weak will be eliminated. That's why you have to be strong. "This feeling arose due to the persecution of those who called him a monster. This is the result of being despised by those who have no power but are numerous and unilaterally jealous.

"Persecuted as a monster, he quits and devotes himself to programming and information processing. In the process, he apparently discovered the game cheats and mods and started dabbling in them. Then he used his natural IQ and ability to process information and became explosive as well. and created groundbreaking cheats and mods. In particular, mods are frantically sold to overseas players.

Game users started calling him the "God of Cheating". After all, mods and cheats are the same. This is the true essence of Genesis. ”

After Alice finished speaking, a heavy silence fell in the room. The fact that Yui and Lilan do not deny proves that Alice's statement of Genesis is true. The current explanation must have been come up with Yui, Lilan, and others. Because they were free to collect information on the Internet, they were able to find out the true identity of Genesis from the information scattered on the Internet.

The two people who were really captivated by this story were Shino and Yuki. When Kirito and Kaimu looked at them, they both had sad expressions on their faces. Yuki still had that face on his face and whispered.

"yes, that guy is just as despised by the people around him as we are"

"It makes a bit of sense to me. I think that's why he's so power-conscious. ”

Alice, who was treating Shino who was being bullied, also nodded in response.

"According to intelligence, Genesis is powerful even in the real world. Eventually, it might be able to showcase my and Mr. Kayaba's technical abilities and create something groundbreaking. Those who were jealous of him did everything in their power to prevent him from having brains and creating something that would bring about revolution, so they went crazy with jealousy, treated him like a monster, persecuted him, and treated him like a villain. I want to satisfy my pride, competitive spirit.

Well, among them, he is a famous liar who has become a rich man and earns hundreds of times more money than the people around him. I think he's good enough to counter-attack. ”

However, the Book of Genesis did not stop. If you become powerful in the VR world, you can gain real power in the real world. Believing this, Genesis continued to fight, creating innovative cheats and digital drugs that put his brain to good use. Eventually, she caused a catastrophe and absorbed half of the twin shrine maidens, becoming an existence close to the true god.

Creation never stops. Just as genius is the destroyer and the creator who destroys what already exists and imagines something new, Genesis also tries to destroy the world and create something new. I don't know what will happen to this virtual world realm if something like this happens.

"However, what he did was modify the VR machine, which is a crime. Modifying a VR machine is considered a serious offense because it may create a second, so he must be arrested. ”

Kirito muttered, and Achill shouted as if hinting at something.

"Isn't it over if you arrest him? How are the police doing now? They may be trying to catch him. ”

Alice is the one who answers this question. He grabbed his hair and looked annoyed.

"Yes, Genesis was arrested for reforming the Amusphere but in fact, about 500 people across Japan committed the same crime. \"

Everyone, including Kirito, exclaimed at the story. Genesis is not the company that Yui Ichi modified Amusphere, there are 500 other companies. It's a story I can't believe, but Yui tells me it's true.

"Currently, there is a steady stream of arrests being made throughout Japan for refitting Amusphere. According to Alice, the number has exceeded 500. It seems that the police are in full swing to pursue them. ”

Kirito couldn't believe his ears. Transforming Amusphere is a feat that even I, who is proficient in IT, could not do in seventh grade. It is impossible for more than five hundred people, including Genesis, to be able to do this. That is, unless someone spreads a method of modifying Amusphere on the network.

Thinking about this, Kirito was stunned. Alice said as if she had noticed.

"Kirito-san, what do you think of? \"

"What if there's already a way to modify Amusphere on the Internet!?"

Alice took a deep breath and nodded. When everyone exclaimed again, Alice continued.

"No way. Based on the information I found online, it seems that a few weeks ago a website with a download destination appeared to download files describing how to modify Amusphere. That site is Jugo. It was meant to take about a minute, and now it disappeared without a trace, but it seems that a significant number of users got the file and modified Amusphere within 15 minutes. It seems that there are about 100 people, but I don't know how many people are in the world. ”

"So, the method of transforming the Amusphere was popularized by Genesis?"

To Shiina's question, Alice replied, "I think so. "After all, he's the root of the problem. In this case, if I track down the IP address of the website that posted how to modify the download location of Amusphere, I can contact that person. However, Alice categorically denied this hope.

"Still, if it's Genesis, it should be fine. The download destination is as if it were an uploader with servers all over the world. The United States, the United Kingdom, China, Russia, South Korea, and even Australia, India, Vietnam, and so on. "Apparently it's a server, and the Japanese police really can't intervene, and the website only publishes the download location, so it's impossible for them to arrest me."

First of all, it is unknown whether the police will believe that Genesis is a man named Kuya Otsuki, the god of cheating, and that he is transforming Amusphere and destroying SAo. The police are also tasked with apprehending Amusphere modders across Japan.

And, by absorbing the Tier, Genesis also seems to have the support of Cardinals who are connected to the Tier, while the management of the SAo is also busy dealing with the appearance of Ayngrant and the impact of the disaster. I don't think there's anything I can do about Genesis.

Since Genesis is tied to the system, it is possible to forge IP addresses and IDs. Everything is on the side of the deceitful gods. As declared at the time, Genesis was about to become the world itself.

"The police and management will not take action If this is the case, it seems that we have no choice but to act. It's as if we've pushed Shino's quest to the end. We have made the final move. Now, we have to settle this matter with Genesis. ”

Everyone nodded their heads at Diaberu's intentions that have not changed since SAo. If the police and management are unable to act, we must find a way to do something with our own hands and, if possible, stop Genesis.

In addition, the reason why Tia is so on the side of Genesis is also because Tia was oppressed by the player and began to hate humans themselves. As a player, I have to live up to that responsibility. Tia and Genesis are finally out of control and must be stopped.

What we need to do is find a way to do that......

\"Oh, by the way, where did Shino go? Although I can't see her\"

Everyone also noticed Asuna's insights. Kirito did the same, so he looked around. As Asuna said, Tia's twin sister, Pleimir, is nowhere to be found. I thought she was obviously mixed up with the others, but it seems like she wasn't here in the first place.

"Now that I think about it, I can't see Shino. Where is she? ”

"They said it was dangerous outside because of the effects of the earth's cutting, and I wanted to know what was going on."

As Klein and Lilan spoke anxiously, anxiety spread to everyone. England is currently in a precarious state due to the impact of the disaster. Even sometimes, shards of earth that could not become Ayngrunte would fall from the sky. In this case, it is not dangerous to have only the governor outside. What's more, it's already night outside, which is even more dangerous.

"I'm going to look for something. I don't think he's gone that far. ”

My friends looked a little surprised. Immediately after, Shino walked up to Kirito.

"If you go alone, then we can too."

"No, I would like to ask you to gather intelligence. I think we need more intelligence. Nichilan also asked Yui and them to search for inside information. \"

With that, Kirito ran out of the room, out of the house, and into the grassland area.

It was already night in the steppe region, and the sky was covered with glittering silver stars that formed the constellation. Prayer. That's your role.

Please pray. Your mission is to pray.

Let's go and pray. Let's walk for this.

Now, let's pray...

Guided by a voice echoing in her head, the woman named "Shino" was walking on the grassland.

It's far from the forest, close to the steppe, the sun has set, it's already night. I couldn't see my feet clearly, and it was dangerous to walk. But she didn't stop. I didn't even think to stop.

The voice whispered to her. Go and pray. Go and pray early. Hearing this, she just nodded, and then moved on.

I was in the house when I started hearing sounds, but I was already on the grass away from the house. Keep walking and you will reach the place of prayer. You can go to a place where you can fulfill the role assigned to you. So I had to walk.

I had to walk. You have to walk, walk, go and pray. Prayer must be prayed.

Now, let's pray – yes, we will pray.

Now, let's go—yes, let's go.

She silently responded to the "voice" and continued on her way. No, she didn't walk. Her body was already controlled by the voice, and she did nothing herself. No matter what she does, her body moves to where the voice tells her to go.

My head is foggy. It was as if an unusually thick layer of fog had shrouded it. A pure white mist hung over my head, and I couldn't think of anything. All we can do is recognize what we see, but we can't remember it. The thick fog always blocked my thoughts. However, she didn't stop there. Don't stop moving your legs and keep walking.

Don't go against the sound. Don't go against the guidance of this voice. It was the answer that Yuichi could think of in her fuzzy head. Conveniently, the "voice" masked the doubts that came to my mind.

It's great to get this far, but I don't know how far I should go.

How far do you need to walk to get to the place of prayer?

I don't know how many more days I have to walk to get to the place of prayer.

First of all, what is a place of prayer? The dense fog obscured the problems that usually occur at premieres. Thanks to this, I was able to keep going without thinking about anything.

If it weren't for the fog and the sound, I wouldn't have gotten this far. If the sound hadn't moved my body, I wouldn't have gotten this far. The sound guides me where I need to go. The greatest relief in my heart continues to be touched by that voice.

However, it's boring to have my body listen to the "voice" and not do anything. So, she decided to give her body to the 'voice' and remember what had happened so far. The thick fog in my head strangely made this possible. Memories emerge in the pure white mist.

Originally, she had nothing. She didn't have a name, she didn't have anything, and when she realized it, the world already existed, and she was in it. She lives in this world in these light blue and white loose clothes.

Why are we here? Before she even asked, she confidently figured out what she needed to do. Call adventurers around the world and let them take you somewhere. If you take me there, I'll give you a coin. Then return to your original city. If I meet an adventurer again, I'll ask them to take me there – and I'll repeat it.

She didn't even know the name, but she understood it and did it. Day and night, he continued to do what he had to do.

I don't know how long such days have passed. She met some adventurers. Adventurers include men in black coats, women in light green clothes and blue scarves, and wolf dragons with white fur. When she gets lost in the grasslands, the three of them take her back to town. When we arrived in town, she gave me a coin as a thank you.

Normally, adventurers would have left her there, but the three adventurers did not leave. Not only that, but other adventurers also gathered and surrounded her. She just kept listening to them, but eventually an adventurer shouted at her.

"Your name is Shino. Poetry is your name. ”

The adventurers were pleased with her and began to address her as "Prime Minister". The adventurers, who weren't supposed to give her anything, gave her the name Shino, even though she didn't have a name. My name is Shino. My name is Shino.

When she realized it. The adventurers told her her names, and she came to live with them.

At that time, Shino's body was returned to Shino herself. The fog in my mind gradually lifted, and more memories came to my mind. The name of the black-clothed adventurer is Kirito. And Shina, Asuna, Lilan and other friends also began to accompany Pleimir. At first, I didn't think much of it, but the more time I spent with them, the more something was born in the premiere.

Feelings of joy, feelings of sadness, feelings of wanting to be angry, feelings of joy after eating food that tastes perfect – all kinds of feelings. None of this she knew before. Kiritto and his friends kept pouring all sorts of things into the empty Shinoe.

These days have passed, and Plemir has begun to crave to be instilled in Kirito and the others. I want you to tell me more things. I want you to fill my heart and emptiness.

Shinai thinks so, but he also understands one thing. Kirito they filled my empty soul. When I'm with Kirito, I don't feel empty, and I get more things. You can get what you can't get on your own.

So, I, Kirito, them, and Kirito

"Ahh

The fog in Shino's mind returned to normal. The scene I saw turned completely white. A voice rang out.

Now, let's pray.

Well, let's walk.

Shino remembered. That's it. I had to walk to pray. I don't care about anything else. I don't care about memories. I had to walk. I had to go and pray, and as I thought, her body began to walk on the night grass again. He began to walk, looking for a place to pray.

"Finally found! Shino! ”

Immediately after, a voice called Shino. This is not a "sound". It's a man's voice. It's a sound I hear a lot, but it's not familiar to me. Maybe it was because of that voice that my body returned to Shino's side, and I stopped. Shino turned in the direction of the sound.

"Shino, I've been looking for you, where are you going?"

The man there was a man. He has short black hair and black eyes. Its body is wrapped in a black coat and it has two sheaths on its back.