Chapter 24: The Deal with Keita and Cylica's Request

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  "A toast to saving our Yayoi and Celia!!"

  In a small tavern, Keita raised his wine glass high and said loudly.

  The others of Tsukuyomi Black Cat raised their glasses and smiled gratefully at Yakumo Mukuro and Cilica: "Cheers!!"

  Looking at the sincere expressions of these people in front of them, Hachiguma and Cilica exchanged a glance, and their hearts were also infected with excitement.

  After saving Keita and the others, Yakumo Mukuro was unable to resist Keita's invitation and reluctantly agreed to his request to treat him and Silica as a thank you for their rescue.

  He raised his wine glass, nodded slightly at everyone, and then tilted his head back and drank it all in one gulp.

  His eyebrows immediately furrowed in an unsearchable way.

  In his past life as a human, Bāyún Mò was not someone who liked to drink alcohol. After being reborn as a Boundary Spirit, he only drank blue bubble red tea and had completely lost interest in liquor.

  This liquor made according to human taste habits doesn't taste very good for a youkai like Yakumo Yukari.

  It's really strange, it seems that the biggest difference in taste between monsters and humans is in wine.

  However, facing everyone's enthusiasm, Yayoi Sumi also couldn't show any signs of refusal, and with a smile, she followed the crowd and started drinking.

  Although Keita and others did not notice, Silica, who had lived with Yui for a considerable period of time, still keenly sensed Yui's abnormality.

  The girl sitting next to him stretched out her hand, gently pulled on Ba Yunmo's sleeve under the table, and blinked at him when he turned his head around, revealing a concerned expression.

  Baiyun Mo saw the girl's movements and suddenly felt a warmth in his heart.

  He gave Silica a reassuring glance and Hachiman continued chatting with Keita and others.

  "By the way, may I ask an impolite question? Yakumo, what's your current level with Celia?"

  Qī tài suddenly leaned over and asked in a low voice.

  Baiyun Mo was taken aback for a moment before calmly replying, "We're all already at level 40."

  "Great, really amazing..."

  Qī tài dāi zhù le yí zhèn.

  Translation: Qi Tai was stunned for a moment.

  The members of the Black Cat Gang were all only in their teens, but this person who looked even younger and as beautiful as a fairy was actually over 40 levels higher!?

  "Indeed, they're a player combination that can rival the strategy team! " Keita exclaimed, refilling Yakumo's wine cup again. "Come on, come on! Keep drinking! After all, it's just a game, so even if you're not of age, it doesn't matter, right? Hahaha!"

  In District 11, it is illegal for anyone under the age of twenty to consume alcohol.

  But now in SAO's game world, so drinking a little doesn't have any effect.

  "Why are you so powerful when you're not a Sealer, Hachigou?" asked Xin suddenly.

  On the way here, Yakumo Mukuro has already answered Keita's question about whether he is a closed beta tester.

  Although they were surprised that Yakumo Moku wasn't a sealed tester, Keita and the others chose to believe him as they looked into his calm and clear eyes.

  "Maybe I'm just naturally good at playing games..." Hachirou Yakumo replied, "By the way, since we've met by chance, Kei, how about we make a deal?"

  "Deal?"

  Everyone in the Tsukiyomi Black Cat Group looked at Yakumo Suke with curiosity, even Silica on the side blinked her big eyes in puzzlement.

  Baiyun Mo opened the system panel and sent a transaction request to Qitai.

  Qī Tài was taken aback, looked at Bā Yún Mò and subconsciously nodded in agreement.

  Bai Yun immediately traded all the unused equipment, potions and crystals from his backpack to himself.

  "Sylvia and I usually level up in the maze area, so we rarely go to town to set up stalls. As a result, these items that drop from the maze can only be sold cheaply to NPC shops."

  "If you're willing, Qi Tai, from now on we'll give you all the useless items that we can't use, and you guys take care of selling them to players. We'll split the money equally, how's that? Of course, you can also choose some equipment and props that you need and keep them for yourself."

  "This way... aren't we taking advantage of a great bargain... this won't do!"

  Although Hachiguma's proposed transaction was very compelling, Keita still suppressed the excitement in his heart and refused.

  "Don't be in a hurry to refuse." Hachirou Moku said with a smile, "You should also know about today's events, after all. It's still because your strength is not strong enough. If you were stronger, today's events wouldn't have happened..."

  At this point, Hachiguma pointed at Shin beside him and said: "Moreover, Keita also hopes that Shin can live a better life in the game, right?"

  As the only female member of the Mangetsu Kuro Neko Troupe, Shinpei naturally receives care from all members every day.

  In addition, they are also friends in the same school club in reality, so their feelings for each other naturally became better.

  Qī Tài's face suddenly showed a hesitant expression.

  Indeed, what Yakumo Tsubasa said makes a lot of sense. If we were strong enough, we wouldn't be in this situation today.

  Turning her head to look at Xin, Qita nodded and smiled gratefully again: "Then thank you!"

  Baiyun Mo laughed and said: "No need to thank me, this is a win-win situation. Since that's the case, let's add each other as friends first!"

  "Good!"

  At this time, Bayun Mo and Qitai logged in as friends. Unexpectedly, Xin also took the initiative to join them, and logged in as friends with Bayun Mo and Xilika.

  "That... Mo Gege..."

  Cerica hesitated for a moment before suddenly speaking up.

  "I have something I'd like to discuss with you..."

  "Hm?" Looking at Celia with a worried expression, Yakumo Mokuto blinked his eyes, "What's wrong?"

  "Uh... " She looked at Yakumo Mukuro and then at Keita, and others. Sylvania took a deep breath, closed her eyes and said: "I want to join the Tsukiyomi Black Cat Clan, can I?"

  What?!

  Cirilla wants to join Midnight Black Cat Squad?

  Baiyun Mo was stunned for a moment, and Qitai and others were also stunned.

  Who is Cilica? That's the legendary Wyrm Princess revered by players!

  Although her reputation is largely due to Yakumo Mukuro's possession, no one can deny Cilica's excellence!

  Perhaps for Yakumo Mukuro, Silica's servant Bina's HP recovery ability is somewhat useless, but for other players, this kind of ability is almost like adding an extra layer of insurance to one's life!

  Baiyun Mo looked at Xilika for a while, and immediately understood the thoughts in the girl's heart.

  Circa felt like she had become a burden to Yagumo Kuroba...

  Actually, this idea has always been with Silica, and no matter how Yakumo Ink comforts her, Silica can't eliminate the unease in her heart.

  Baiyun Mo himself was also aware that Silica's abilities were not of much use to him, and being in a team with her had more or less affected his own speed of improvement.

  The girl made this seemingly impossible request simply because she hoped not to become a burden to herself.

  Baiyun Mo sighed and stroked Silica's head, saying softly: "Have you made up your mind?"

  "Mmm!" Celia nodded heavily, her eyes slightly moist.

  "Alright..." Hachirou Tsurugi looked up and said to Keita: "So, Keita, I'm leaving Silica in your care!"

  "Huh? Oh, oh! Alright!!"

  Keita finally came back to his senses from the shock. Although he didn't understand why Celia would make such a request, he was extremely delighted that this had happened.

  In the Moonlit Black Cat group, I can join another girl again. Maybe it'll be more fun for Shin too?

  Xī tài thought so in his heart.