Episode 13 "The End of the World"
The Final Battle Von Vs Heathcliff The Phantom War Demon, the final battle... Please
see how it goes with your own eyes.
My sword skill <Kirika> was blocked by a purple barrier... a system barrier representing an "indestructible object". Originally, it should be a system that is not adapted to players.
However, the reality that is happening right now in front of the clearing group tells me that the fact that I told them is true.
"... Fufufu... Oh, I didn't expect you to betray me..."
"I'm sorry, but I don't remember saying a single word about cooperating with you... and..."
He took his sword away from Heathcliff and declared.
"I've decided... no matter what happens to me, I will definitely return Kirito and the others to the real world.
That's...that's why I came here...that's why I'll stop you...! ! ! ”
“…………I see, you have good eyes.”
For some reason, he laughed at my words and appearance.
"... really... are you Akihiko Kayaba?"
"... that's right... I'm Akihiko Kayaba."
When one of the Knights of the Blood Oath asked, Heathcliff…no, Kayaba calmly replied.
"Originally, I wasn't supposed to reveal my true identity until I reached the 95th floor, but...
No, not only Fon-kun, but also Kirito-kun can see through my true identity... No, this is exactly the real pleasure of network RPGs."
He said so with emotion. Hearing those words, Kirito and I kept our guard up.
"You, you... you deceived our loyalty... well!"
Shouting so, one of the Knights of the Blood Oath tried to slash at Heathcliff, but……
He opened the GM menu with his left hand and quickly manipulated the window.
Then the player got stuck and fell to the ground. In the status, the bad status of the paralyzing poison was displayed. Just like that, the players fell down one after another, and only me and Kirito survived.
"... what are you going to do? Are you going to kill us here and seal your mouth?
Kirito glared at Heathcliff while holding the collapsed Asuna in his arms.
"No way, I won't do that. But I'll wait for you at the Kogyoku Palace first... I'll wait for you to defeat the powerful monsters on the 90th floor and above and reach the top floor. But before that..."
He interrupted his words, thrust his sword forward, and glanced at me and Kirito.
"Kirito-kun, and Fon-kun... I will give you a reward for discovering my true identity. Let's face each other one-on-one with me, who has canceled the immortality attribute. Of course, if one of you wins against me. , the game is cleared and the players are released.
……How about? ”
Like the original, he suggested that.
"... fine, I'll accept the match."
I used 《Rapid Conversion》 to switch my equipment to a two-handed sword.
Kirito seemed to have made up his mind, dropped Asuna away, and entered a battle stance.
“No, Kirito-kun, Fon-kun! He intends to eliminate you guys!
"... No, if I miss this opportunity, the next time I can fight him is the 100th floor...
We may not have that kind of time...! ”
“…………If we don’t settle this here and now, it’s useless……!”
Kirito and I replied to Asuna's warning.
"... Fufu, that must be the case. I thought you two would stand in my way...
Dual wielding is a unique skill that is given to the player with the highest reaction speed among all players to counter me, the demon lord.
And the Illusion Sword is an unknown skill that is given to those who have attained 60% or more of the skill proficiency that can normally be acquired the earliest among all players.
Those of you who have acquired them will stand in my way as the demon king.
…… There is no hot story so far, is there? ”
"...it's just in bad taste."
Kayaba's explanation made me furrow my brows and involuntarily plunged in.
……Or rather, was that the condition for acquiring the fantasy sword……
I wonder if this explanation is for me... or something like that.
"Then where are you coming from...?"
"... Oh, it's from me, Fon! ? ”
I cut off Kirito's voice and spoke vigorously.
"I'll do it... I'll do the settlement with this guy."
"Huh? Fon...!"
"……It's okay"
Saying that, Kayaba operated the GM window again.
Then, a limited space was developed, and players other than Kayaba and I were pushed out of the space. And then Kayaba showed me a duel application window.
Of course... in ``settlement mode''. I selected yes in that window and a count of 120 seconds was displayed.
I pulled out my two-handed sword and looked around. Then, the surrounding players were staring at me.
“Klein… No, Klein-san… Thank you very much for everything. Klein-san’s older brother-like side was very reliable.
"...You idiot! Don't say such scary things!!!"
“Mr. Egil…Ever since we met on the first floor, Mr. Egil has been asking me for advice…I’m sorry that I was only complaining and worrying…Please consult me again.”
"Goodbye, Fon!"
At my words, Klein and Egil-san shout. Then he turned to Kirito and Asuna.
"Kirito, Asuna..."
“Fon……” “Fon-kun……”
"...Be happy. I will definitely return the two of you to the real world...
I'm glad I got to meet Kirito and Asuna... There were a lot of things I wanted to get into... but the days I spent with them were fun..."
“Fon……!?” “Stop, Fon-kun!!?”
Kirito and Asuna must have sensed something from my words. cried out in pain.
Shake off the scream and turn to face him again. I took a deep breath and grabbed my two-handed sword again.
(... I'll bet everything on this battle...)
I calmed down my breathing and focused my attention... I could barely hear the sounds around me, and only the sound of the count resounded quietly. and……
3, 2, 1……0……
At that moment, he and I were hitting each other's prey. Silently, the sound of iron echoed.
"Haaaaaaaa!" "Huh...!"
I made full use of my two-handed sword and fantasy sword skills and attacked them all at once.
On the other hand, Kayaba blocked my attacks with his shield, and if he had a chance, he would counterattack with his slender sword... Such a back and forth battle continued. They cut each other dozens of times while reducing their HP little by little.
“Zeyaaaaaaa!!” “Haaaa!!!”
Our sword skills collided, and the impact of the knockback caused us to pull back. Kayaba's HP was 80%, while mine was 70% and 5%.
"Phew... it's still a foul skill, that fantasy sword..."
"I don't want to be told by your sacred sword...it's really too hard."
“Fufu, I will take it as a compliment.
"... then, I'll show you... the true power of the fantasy sword!"
Saying that, I prepared to activate the Sword Skill of the Illusion Sword.
As expected, even Kayaba wouldn't be able to deal with an unknown sword skill.
Besides... I have a secret. Just like that, I released my sword skill.
"Nuu...!"
Surprised at my sudden approach, Kayaba responded, but his posture collapsed.
Illusion sword 《Two-handed sword》 Heavy single-shot sword skill <Tornado>. This skill has an abnormally high knockback rate, and the higher the opponent's defense, the greater the effect. As expected of the sacred sword, the effect backfired and knocked back greatly. As it is, I can't move right away due to the skill stiffness...
"Oraaaa!"
"Goo...!"
Thanks to the 『Illusion Sword』, I was able to shorten my stiffness, and in a follow-up attack, I used the two-handed single-shot Sword Skill <Cyclone>, which greatly reduced Kayaba's HP. However, as expected of Kayaba, he quickly regained his balance and counterattacked before my stiffening was completely gone, reducing my HP to half.
"I see... so that's the sword skill of the fantasy sword."
"... there are still skills you don't know... but I don't have the time or the time to show them all."
"it's unfortunate"
After saying that, Kayaba and I readied our swords again. Kayaba's HP was also cut in half. However, if it becomes a long-term battle, we will be at a disadvantage because we will expose our hands. Then...
(Going straight to victory...!)
Thinking so, I concentrate more. Then he lowered his posture deeply. Then activate the sword skill.
"Haaaaa!"
“I already gave up on that skill!”
I activate <Tornado> again, but the bash with the shield that sees through it... it's probably a bash skill exclusive to the sacred sword... so it nullifies my <Tornado>.
I got a big knockback, Kayaba smiled big, and activated the sacred sword sword skill. A red light lit up his blade, and the blade was closing in on me.
……Yes, if it were normal, I would have fallen prey to the sword skill without any means to do it. But...
Kin……!
"Wh-what...!?"
Without getting stiff, I activated sword skills in succession and nullified Heathcliff's sword skills. Knocking back as it was, we took a distance again.
"...What the hell did you do?"
"... well... at least it's definitely not the program you put together."
“……………………”
He fell silent at my words.
(I'll decide next time...!)
After finishing my preparations, I raised my two-handed sword high and took a stance.
“……………………”
Kayaba's caution increased when I saw my movements. Kayaba must have realized that I was going to compete. Just when I was about to jump out, he opened his mouth.
"I'm surprised... you tried to defeat me at the risk of losing yourself."
"Huh...!?"
"...Eh!?...W-What do you mean!?"
Kirito raised his voice at Kayaba's words.
"...he wasn't originally a person who participated in this game...in fact, even I, the game master, couldn't figure out where he was logging in from...just an unknown player. In the worst case, if he clears this game... he won't be able to return to the real world..."
""""!?!?!?""""
"With that in mind, he said, 'Shut up...!'
At Kayaba's commentary, I clicked my tongue and unintentionally raised my voice.
Kirito and the others were shocked by this fact.
"Uh, you're lying... Hwon, you're lying...!"
"It's true...I'm sorry, shut up...but this is my redemption...
Even with my life on the line, this guy... I'll kill him...! ! ! ”
Saying so, he glared at Kayaba again.
"... Let's settle things, Kayaba!"
"……It's okay"
And then, Kayaba and I hit each other with sword skills.
Just like that, I fired sword skills in succession with technical consecutive attacks. Kayaba blocked it with his shield, even though he fired the phantom sword 《Two-Handed Sword》 single-shot sword skill <Fall Rain> from the <Cyclone> that was fired in the first attack. However, my attacks are not over yet. As it is, the fantasy sword 《Two-handed Sword》 8-hit sword skill <Quantum Count> is released.
Even that is blocked by a shield, but that's as expected
(... If you give this much damage. That's enough...!)
That's what I thought, 4 consecutive hits... I released my favorite sword skill... I released the fantasy sword 《Two-handed sword》 heavy triple hit sword skill <Crash Encounter>. A thrust that added rotation to a high-speed diagonal cross-cut hit the intersection of the cross-cut. and……
"Crush it!!!"
"what……!?"
With that shout, Kayaba's shield splendidly shattered. Heathcliff's expression collapsed due to the unexpected event.
"Oh, it's over!!!"
As it is, I released the fantasy sword 《Two-handed sword》 super heavy single-shot top-ranked sword skill <End of Fortune>. A large amount of aura overflowed from the two-handed sword, and the tip of the sword split into three.
Just like that, I swung the two-handed sword that turned into a large sword. Kayaba was blown away by that blow... and disappeared as a polygon.
"……won…………?"
That scene unintentionally let my guard down...it was a moment of relief when I lost all my strength.
Guss……!
"... Eh... Gaha!?"
I felt a sense of incongruity behind me, and for a moment I didn't know what had happened... when I looked at my chest, it was pierced by a sword... and then...
"It was a pity...it was really a pity...Fon-kun. I honestly didn't think I would be cornered like this..."
From behind, I heard Kayaba's voice, which should have disappeared. Somehow, I shifted my gaze and looked behind me... Kayaba was definitely standing there.
"What, what, do...!?"
The two-handed sword I was holding slipped out of my hand, and I instinctively asked.
“If it weren’t for the sacred sword 《Phoenix》 skill, you would have won.
With this skill, when my shield is destroyed, I can revive it only once... although it's a valuable skill that can only be used once during the game.
You, who let me use it... you must be the strongest player in a sense... the result is disappointing..."
While I was saying that, my HP steadily decreased, and finally reached the red zone, and it was about to drop to zero soon... so far...
"... Kirito..."
"...!? Phone...!"
"... my bad... I'll leave the rest to you...!"
Just like that, my HP became zero……I lost consciousness.
(Where is this place...? My body is light...Is that so, am I dead...?
How does it feel when you die?)
That's what I thought. ……After that, just like in the original, all I have to do is pray for Kirito to win……That’s what I thought, and that was when I was about to let go of my consciousness.
"Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!" ! ! 』
(Yeah...? What?)
Feeling like I heard a voice, I involuntarily opened my eyes. There is
(... Kirito...!?)
I could see Kirito and Kayaba fighting. But...
(No, Kirito...!)
Even though I shouted, it was too late... Kirito was so impatient that he unleashed the 27-strike dual-wielding top-ranked sword skill <The Eclipse>, just like in the original. Kayaba smiled ferociously at that move, while Kirito made a look of dismay. The attacks continued, and finally Kirito's "Dark Repulsor" was shattered by Kayaba's shield.
"Farewell... Kirito-kun."
(Kirito……!!!!!)
Involuntarily, I reached out my hand to Kirito in a trance... At that time, a strange thing happened.
〈Other View〉
Kirito panicked and fired <The Eclipse>, and while all attacks were blocked, Asuna regretted not being able to move.
(I can't... at this rate, Kirito-kun...! If Kirito-kun dies... if Kirito-kun dies...)
With that in mind, when I was desperately trying to move my body, my body began to move naturally. And when he was about to jump out to save Kirito...
(Asuna... Leave Kirito to me)
"eh…………?"
When I heard a familiar voice, I turned around and there was no one there.
On the other hand, Kirito, who had completely blocked <The Eclipse>, had also shattered his Dark Repulsor, and was about to receive a blow from Heathcliff due to the fatal gap caused by the skill stiffness.
(What are you doing... Kirito!!)
"eh?"
Along with that voice, my body was pulled greatly behind me. Heathcliff's sword skills cut through the air, and Kirito, Asuna, Heathcliff, and all the other players there were unaware of what had happened.
(Hey... Stand up, Kirito!... It can't end here, can it?)
"Eh...!? Huh, Fon...?"
There was the figure of Phong, translucent and floating in the air.
〈Other View End〉
Before I knew it, I was pulling Kirito's body backwards with all my strength.
“Fo, von… is that it?”
(Ah... apparently there was still something I could do before I died)
"... Kirito-kun... what the hell are you talking about?"
(Apparently, not everyone can see me...)
“Fo, Fon-kun…?”
Looking at the reactions of Kayaba and the people around me, it seems that only Kirito and Asuna can see me...or rather, Asuna, is it now possible to move...
My head was clear enough to be able to think calmly like that.
“Fo, von… me… me…!!!”
(Damn... you're in a hurry... there's no way you can beat Kayaba in that state, right?)
“……………………”
(... open the window)
"eh……?"
(Okay, hurry up!)
"Oh, oh...!"
At my instruction, Kirito opened the window. Then... the sword was turned into an object in front of Kirito. In case I die before the decisive battle, I set it up... Super rare skill <Inheritance>... I never thought it would be useful...
"this is……?"
(... Did you prepare in a hurry? Just in case I lose, I'll be able to help you.)
"…………phone"
(Let's win... Let's defeat him, Kayaba, with your power and mine!)
"Oh, I'm going to win... I'm going to win... so please watch...!"
Saying that, Kirito held the one-handed sword "Onyx Truth" in his left hand.
"... it seems like you saved my life... can you tell me how you did it?"
"... Come on. At least the power of bonds... maybe that's what it is."
"But your inferiority is unchanged. What are you going to do?"
"... you won't know until you try"
(Go... Kirito...!)
Then Kirito attacked Kayaba again. Her expression was different from before, her eyes lit up with light. The attack unintentionally turns Kayaba into a defensive battle. Kirito's attacks get faster and faster, and Kayaba finds it hard to come up with a counterattack. And the moment has arrived.
"Haaaaaaaaaa!!!"
〈Other View〉
"... huh... huh"
Kirito then fired <The Eclipse> again. When Heathcliff saw this, he smiled again, convinced of his victory. Forget all the sword skills released by the system and block them with a shield.
However, unlike earlier, Kirito didn't look flustered either. And just like before, Heathcliff blocked the final blow with his shield and activated a counterattack sword skill.
"This time... Farewell, Kirito-kun!"
Saying that, it was time to unleash his sword skill... Heathcliff saw an unbelievable sight, and for the second time today he made a surprised expression.
Kirito was... ignoring his stiffness and continuously activating sword skills...
Not only that, behind him was a translucent Fon by Kirito's side.
(...Fon-kun...!?)
Heathcliff can only open his eyes to the sight.
And then, from the light blue light shining on Kirito's sword, he understood the identity of the sword skill.
The first two hits knocked out Heathcliff's sword skill, and Kirito shouted.
“Star…Burst Stream—Team!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
A series of attacks from dual wielding were hammered into the empty Kayaba one after another. Heathcliff was unable to do anything against those high-speed continuous attacks, and his HP decreased. and……
“(HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!)”
Kirito's and Fon's voices overlapped, and the final blow pierced Heathcliff... All of Heathcliff's HP was scraped away by the two-sword attack,
"... Amazing... Kirito-kun, Fon-kun...!"
Palin...
His HP dropped to zero, and Heathcliff's body turned into polygons... this time, he really disappeared. and……
"From now on, we would like to make an urgent announcement to all the players... November 7th, Aincrad Standard Time, the game has been cleared on the 75th layer."
The game clear announcement was playing throughout Aincrad.
〈Other View End〉
“……”
"...it's quite a view"
"Yo... that's what it was like, a collapsing Aincrad."
"I see... you knew that Aincrad would collapse when you cleared the game."
"Ah... Well, I only read it in the novel... After all, reading and watching are completely different."
"Seeing is believing, huh... but that might be true."
"What about Kirito?"
“…………I’m talking over there……Is it okay if I don’t see you?”
"Meeting a human who will disappear from now on will only make you sad, right?"
"……Really"
Kayaba and I continued to watch the collapsing Aincrad. 80% of it has already collapsed, so I thought I'd tell you something about Kayaba.
"Thank you, Kayaba."
“…………What happened suddenly, Fon-kun?”
“When I read SAO novels, I yearned to live in this world…
Kirito and Asuna said what it means to live in this world... I'm glad I was able to experience it."
"Even though I might die?"
“Even so…………and you too?”
"Yes"
"Will it really work?"
"...that's something only God knows...well, if all goes well, you might be able to go back to your original world."
"... it's a joke that can't be laughed at"
“Hmph, this is rude………Then, I’ll be leaving soon.”
"…………Oh"
Saying so, Kayaba disappeared. Aincrad was about to end its collapse soon. I'll be here soon... Will I disappear like this, or will I return to my original world?
Zazazazazazaza……! ! ! !
Noise ran across the screen.
"Wh-what...?!?!?!?!?!"
Before I could even think about what had happened, a severe headache attacked me.
“・My… Kenkyu… Yaku………”
At the end of the man's voice I heard, my consciousness blacked out there.
<End of Aincrad Edition>
Next Episode <Fairy Dance>
With that said, the Aincrad arc ends for the time being.
After posting Mother's Rosario, I'm planning to do a small collection of short stories before entering Alicization and Ordinal Scale, so maybe I'll talk about the Aincrad era in that story again (still in the plot stage) So, it's not a definitive story...!)
Well, if it's supposed to be, we'll go straight to Chapter 2, "Fairy Dance Arc", but... I
introduced it in the previous episode. It is an announcement of the plan...!
I will do it in my work now! I will write a popular project (?) that became a hot topic in the limited edition of the anime BD/DVD,
"Authentic Authorized Sword Art Of Frying: His Ainkrad Edition"!
Along with that, we are looking for questions, questions, dissatisfaction, improvements, etc. about this work.
We are considering it as a reader participation project, so we would appreciate it if you could actively participate.
By the way, the main characters are mainly Kirito, Asuna, and Yui...
We are thinking of adding a guest to these four characters.
As for the Aincrad arc, it will be divided into 4 parts, so we are waiting for everyone's opinions.
For the time being, I will make it a deadline at 24:00 on October 14th.
Finally, I would like to thank all the readers who read such a hobby full-blown nonsense. Thank you for your continued support of SAO ~Mugen no Senki~.
The next update will be at 10/9:00.
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