Chapter 27: Farewell Asuna
Ain'golnath, 13th floor, temporary headquarters of Blood Oath Cavalry.
A magnificently attired Qi Tai stood in a spacious conference room, the polished marble floor reflecting his tall figure.
Across from Keita stood a man wearing red knight armor with golden long hair, his back to him as he gazed out the floor-to-ceiling windows of the conference room.
A beautiful brown-haired girl in a red and white female knight's armor, with a slender sword at her waist, stood beside the man.
It's really the leader and deputy leader of the Blood Oath Knights!
Xie Zuqiu, Yashna!
However, the current Kirito has not yet revealed his powerful unique skill "Holy Sword" in front of people, so he has not obtained the title of "Holy Sword". Although Asuna has already obtained the title of "Flash", she is still more known for her beauty rather than her strength.
Or rather, Asuna's strength is still only clear to the strategy group up until now, and ordinary players are not aware of it.
"Hmm? Speaking of which, it seems that Keita and that mysterious Yakumo-san have a pretty good relationship?"
Schicksal Cliff looked out at the Blood Alliance Knights' garrison outside the window and said.
At the mention of Yagumo Mukuro's name, a strange color flashed through Asuna's beautiful eyes.
Although she only teamed up with Yagumo Kuro in the first layer of the BOSS strategy, and they had no further contact after that, Asuna continued to pay attention to Yagumo Kuro's news.
For someone who can single-handedly counter an entire strategy team with just their personal strength, Asuna had a strong curiosity.
She was very clear that Hachiyu Moku wasn't as rumored by the outside world, relying on the strong support ability of "Winged Dragon Princess" Cilica to solo-kill the Guardian BOSS.
After the news of Silica joining Moonlit Black Cats came out, Yui was still able to clear the dungeon area by herself and soloing the gate boss proved Asuna's thoughts were correct.
What kind of person can have such great power?
As a member of the strategy group, the deputy leader of the Blood Alliance Knights, she knew better than anyone how powerful the guardian BOSS was.
Although she always appears strong and fearless in front of outsiders, with a single-minded focus on conquering, she herself is aware that every time she faces the guardian BOSS, her inner fear cannot be shaken off.
She wanted to get close to Yagumo Taro, understand Yagumo Taro, and know everything about him.
Unfortunately, after parting ways on the first floor, she never saw Yakumo Moku again.
Kei calmly replied to Hidetaka's inquiry, "Yes, I do have a private relationship with Yakumo. If not for that, our Tsukuyomi Black Cat Team wouldn't be where we are today."
"Hmm, I do know a thing or two about that." Heitz Cliff turned around, looked at Keita and smiled, "Thanks to you, Captain Keita. With the help of Yakumo, this time's strategy against the Guardian BOSS will be much easier. As for the rewards from the Guardian BOSS, how will they be distributed according to the strategy team's rules?"
Qī Tài nodded and bid farewell before leaving the Blood Alliance Knights' headquarters.
As soon as Ashina heard this, a hint of expectation flashed in her eyes.
Finally... I can see you again...
A few more days passed.
On this day, the transmission platform on the 25th floor of Central Town Square in Ein Gerlant occasionally emitted a burst of light, and then walked out one by one elite players who were extremely powerful just by looking at their equipment.
Some of these players are casually dressed solo players, while more are members of strategy group guilds wearing uniform attire.
As Ashna led the Blood Alliance Knights out of the portal, all eyes on the square turned to them.
Elegant and refreshing, beautiful and unparalleled. In this game that reflects the true appearance of players, Asuna sits firmly in first place among female players with her looks!
Those players who looked at Yaxin, whether they were members of the Blood Alliance Knights or other guilds, or solo players, all had a few points of admiration in their eyes.
Those who can remain calm and treat Asuna normally are few in number.
Among them was a handsome young man with a black greatsword on his back and dressed in all black.
It's Kirito.
Seeing Asuna, Kirito furrowed his brow unconsciously. In many strategy meetings, Kirito had not been stingy with quarrels with Asuna.
No other, Asuna's strategy is too extreme, and in order to defeat the boss, she will not hesitate to use any means necessary, even luring the BOSS to attack NPCs in order to find an opportunity to kill the BOSS.
Although he also understood in his heart that those NPCs were just a bunch of data, Kirito's heart never quite accepted it.
Yasna looked around Central Square and did not find that legendary white figure.
She furrowed her brow and found Keita, then immediately walked up to ask: "That person... hasn't come yet?"
Keita looked at Asuna, first stunned, then reacted and said: "I've already sent an email to Yachiru, he'll be here soon."
Asuna nodded silently and walked to one side, quietly waiting without a word.
Time slowly passes by.
Just as everyone was getting a bit impatient, the transporter platform emitted a dazzling blue glow.
After the light disappeared, a white figure suddenly appeared on the transmission platform.
"Here I come!"
"Is that the 'White Fox Young Master'?"
"Wow... so beautiful! 'White Fox Young Master' is a girl?"
"Although it's very pretty, according to intelligence it should be a male..."
"Is that the legendary Nine-Tailed Fox Spirit on his neck?"
"Tsk tsk...... Really made us wait..."
Under the sunshine, a white-based golden-edged Tian Hu Changpao-wearing Bachyun Moukou walked straight to the front of Keita and others, smiling: "Sorry I'm late."
"Haha! No big deal, no big deal! This time the one leading the team is Vice-Captain Asuna of the Blood Oath Knights Guild. If you want to apologize, go apologize to her!" Keita rubbed the back of his head and burst out laughing.
Yun Mo heard the words and nodded, then walked slowly to stand in front of Asuna, who was looking at him with a curious and inquiring expression.
After several months of absence, Ashna had taken off the grey cloak that shrouded her entire body, revealing her beauty to everyone.
"Long time no see, Asuna. I didn't expect you to be so beautiful without your cloak."
Upon hearing Yayoi's words, Asuna felt a rare sense of shyness, but her expression remained unchanged as she shook her head and said, "It's been a while since we last met. I knew you were strong back then, but I had no idea you'd become this powerful."
Regarding Asuna's subtle inquiry, Yui Mokuto directly chose to ignore it and said: "Can the strategy meeting begin now?"
"Hmm!"
"Alright everyone! Now that Yakumo has arrived, let's begin our strategy for this time!"
"Oh——!!"
The crowd responded with applause.
Bā yún?
Hearing Asuna's term of endearment for him, Yui Kanzaki smiled lightly.
When did I become so familiar with this girl?
However, there was such a beautiful girl who was so familiar with him, and Yakumo Moku naturally felt happy about it.
As Asuna led her party towards the Labyrinth District, Yui and Keita walked together.
Kirito was also among them.
It wasn't until then that Yakumo Tsubame found out that Keita and Kirito had become friends, even adding each other as friends.
In the original story, Kirito became friends with the members of Moonlit Black Cats, even joining them, but because he hid his status as a beta tester and his true level, all members of Moonlit Black Cats except for Keita who went to buy a guild house died in a tragic event.
After learning of this matter, Keita chose to jump off the boundary of Aingram and die.
In the original story, this incident was a devastating blow to Kirito, causing him to go on a frantic solo leveling spree for a long time until Asuna entered his life and things gradually improved.
However, with the addition of Yui and Kirito, Kazuto and Keiko were able to avoid the tragic ending of the original story, and at this point in time, Kazuto was undoubtedly happy.
