Episode 5 "Knock out the large guild!"

 “Then, is this okay for that time, Asuna?”

「・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・」

　

During a boss strategy meeting with Sleeping Knights...

I was also participating as an observer, but Asuna was acting strange.

Even if Yuuki asked him, he seemed to be lost in thought.

　

"Asuna? A~Suna!"

"Wow! Eh, um...

Yuuki, Jun and Tetch are forwards, Tarken and Nori are middle rangers,

Siune is the backup, right? Then it's best for me to be in the rear guard, right ?

"I'm sorry. Asuna, you can use a sword like that."

"Don't worry, Yuuki."

"Besides, this arrangement is just the initial arrangement. Changing the arrangement according to the battle situation and the boss's movements is quite important when challenging the boss with a single party."

"Yeah. Besides, Jun and Tetch are planning to bang bang."

""...Whew""

　

After saying that, Asuna seems to have returned to normal, but... it seemed to me that she was pushing herself too hard.

It seems that Yuuki was the same. When I was about to move to the labyrinth to peek into the boss room, I was stopped by Yuuki.

　

"I'm sorry, Fon... Maybe we're putting a lot of burden on Asuna?"

"... No, that shouldn't happen. But..."

　

I wanted to somehow answer Yuuki's worried question, but...

My words were clouded and I could only answer so. The day after her disconnection, she received her thanks and apology from Asuna...but she didn't tell me why.

From that day on, Asuna's expression began to darken.

　

"...I wonder if that's true"

"... I haven't heard about the situation either... but at least the Asuna I know is a woman with a strong sense of responsibility. I should be able to change that."

"...yes"

　

Even though I said that, Yuuki's expression was still depressed. I saw it...

　

“Fo, von…!?”

　

　

He stroked Yuuki's head. I don't know...she thought she should.

　

"If Yuuki makes that face, it's no good, right?

If Yuuki wasn't smiling, not only Asuna, but everyone in the Sleeping Knights would be worried, wouldn't they ?

"···yes···!"

"... ok, then let's go"

　

He seems to have recovered a little. Yuuki seems to have regained his usual cheerfulness a little, and went to join everyone first.

　

(...Family problems, huh...)

When I thought about Asuna's problem, I remembered my relationship with my parents.

　

(Me too... it's not the time to worry about people.)

　

While thinking so, I also started walking to join everyone.

　

　

　

"Deya-ya-ya-ya!"

　

Together with a shout, Yuuki's blow turned the lizardmen into polygons.

　

““Yeah!””

　

Yuuki and the others high-five each other after defeating monsters with splendid combinations.

　

"That's awesome..."

"Yeah. I thought I'd fight to keep the exhaustion down, but... it was a baseless worry, that kind of worry."

　

Agreeing with Asuna's impression, I was once again surprised by the power of the Sleeping Knights.

Certainly... with this ability, I can understand trying to challenge the boss in one party.

　

"Oh! That's the boss room!"

　

In the study, I arrived in front of the boss room, but...

　

"Wait, Yuuki!" "Wait, Yuuki!"

　

Asuna and I noticed that sign from experience and stopped Yuuki.

Asuna took out her wand and began chanting a spell. It's a summoning magic that summons a "familiar" that sees through concealment. The summoned small fish familiar swims through the sky, breaking through the empty space and revealing the hidden figures of the three players .

Suspecting that it was a penalty, I put my hand behind my back to pull out my two-handed sword...

　

"Su, stop, stop! I have no intention of fighting!"

"Then put away your weapons!"

"Oh, I understand...!"

　

A person who seemed to be the leader gave instructions to his companions and began to put away their weapons, but I was prepared to enter the battle at any time without letting my guard down.

　

"If they're about to draw their swords again, immediately put 'Aqua Bind' on them."

"Understood. Uh-huh! This is the first time I've ever had an interpersonal match in ALO! It's exciting!"

　

Asuna was also cautious as she gave instructions to Siune.

　

“If it wasn't a PK, what was the purpose of covering it up?”

"It's a meeting! I was hiding until I met my friends because I was worried about being targeted by mobs."

“What do you think, Fong-kun?”

"...it makes sense."

"Yeah...I see."

　

With me and Asuna letting go of their guard, the other party seemed to feel relieved.

　

"We're here to challenge the boss... but if you're not ready yet, can we do it first?"

"Oh, of course."

　

The players gave up easily, and Yuuki and the others approached the boss room.

Thinking that my turn would end here, as I watched Yuuki and the others head towards the boss room,

　

"We'll be waiting here for our comrades... well, do your best."

「「「・・・・・・・・・・・・」」」

　

I felt something in the way he said it, but... I thought it was useless to worry about it, so I decided to ignore it.

Yuuki and the others did their final confirmation and opened the door to the boss room.

　

"phone!!!"

"...yes?"

"...it's coming!!!"

"... Oh, do your best!"

　

Hearing Yuuki's words, he returned an ale and raised his hand .

　

(Yeah...? Something happened just now...)

　

I had a feeling something small was near Yuuki and the others as they entered the boss room...

Thinking that it was a mistake, I took out the transition crystal without worrying too much about it. The party from a while ago also seemed to have cast concealment magic and disappeared.

　

"Metastasis"

　

I also left the labyrinth area.

　

　

　

「・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・」

「・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・」

"... After all, I'm free to wait."

"...that's right"

　

For the time being, I decided to visit Kirito's log house until Yuuki and the others came back, but... I had nothing to do, and I had too much free time with Kirito, so the conversation continued like this from a while ago .

　

Eh, Yui-chan? I've been sleeping on top of Kirito's head for a while .

　

"Yo. How are you, Ki-bo!"

"Argo!" "Argo-san!"

“Oops, so Fon-bo was there too…it was just right.”

　

It was Mr. Argo, an informant. It was unusual for Argo, who usually exchanged messages and then followed the procedure to meet, to visit in person.

　

"I wanted to ask you two...do you know this guild?"

　

Then he brought up a window and showed me an image.

...in that image...

　

"Oh, this guild mark is...?"

　

It belonged to the guild that the party I met in front of the boss room earlier belonged to.

　

"Oh, it seems that Fon-bo knows..."

"What's wrong with this guild, Argo?"

"Ah. Actually, it's this guild... Recently, it's been attracting a lot of attention for successfully conquering the bosses of the 25th and 26th floors in quick succession, but... there's a lot of nasty rumors going around."

"...I see. Is that why Argo is investigating?"

"Yeah. I came to the Keyboys to see if there was anything I could learn."

　

Apparently so. That Mr. Argo is moving must be highly suspicious .

　

"Mr. Argo, what kind of rumors are there about that guild?"

"Well...there are rumors that in addition to attacking the boss in rapid succession, they also block parties trying to challenge the boss, carry out secret raids, and lynch groups..."

"There is no evidence..."

"...that kind of thing"

(... Boss's successive captures...)

　

When I thought that, something small that I saw earlier caught my attention.

　

What if that was... a familiar of "Peeping" who spied on other people's vision of dark magic...?

What if you did that when you were on the 25th and 26th floors, and when the Sleeping Knights were fighting the boss...?

　

I remembered what Yuuki said when I was explaining the situation to Asuna.

　

“I challenged the 25th and 26th floors, but I lost just a little bit later…the boss was quickly defeated by another guild.”

　

(...it's too good to be a coincidence...!)

　

When I thought that, I realized why I was caught by the man's words earlier.

　

"...it's bad!"

"Huh? Hwon, wait! Yui, wake up!"

"Huh? Papa...?"

　

The worst prediction crossed my mind and I jumped out of the log house. Kirito, who realized that I was abnormal, woke up Yui-chan and followed me.

　

"Oh, hey! Fon-bo!? Key-bo!?"

　

Ignoring Argo-san's call, I headed for the labyrinth on the 27th floor at full speed.

　

　

　

　

“Then, does that guild use such an illegal method to capture the boss!?”

“Maybe…it's just my speculation, but I can talk too much about defeating bosses in a row!”

　

While moving at full speed, we explained the situation to Kirito and headed for the boss room.

Kirito seemed somewhat angry at that explanation .

　

"So! What are you going to do!"

“For the time being, we stopped Yuuki and the others so that they could challenge the boss again… Wait!?”

　

When I tried to convey the strategy, something reacted to the enemy search skill. Kirito seemed to have noticed as well, so we hid in the shadows.

Then, I saw a large number of players running in the direction of the boss room.

Those players... they were the players in the guild in question.

　

"...reinforcements?"

"Oh... but it's convenient."

　

After saying that, Kirito and I nodded, stuck behind the players so that they wouldn't notice, and started moving.

And when I approached the boss room, I saw a group of players, Sleeping Knights, and Asuna in front of the boss room. Perhaps Asuna and the others also noticed the injustice of the guilds. I was already in a fighting stance.

　

"... (flicker)"

"... (cock)"

　

We exchanged eye contact, Kirito and I accelerated, left the group of players in front of us with the off-system skill ``Wall Run'', and landed in a position to protect the Sleeping Knights.

　

"I'm sorry, but from here on..."

"It's closed...!"

　

Pulling out his two-handed sword and facing the players, Kirito stabbed his one-handed sword "Unitywalks" into the ground and spoke words of restraint.

　

"Fon!" "Kirito-kun!"

　

Yuuki and the others, as well as the guild players, were surprised by our appearance, but a salamander man who seemed to be the leader appeared in front of us.

　

"Oi oi, Mr. Blacky, Mr. Phantom Senki... no matter how much you are,

It's impossible for two people to fight against this number of people, isn't it? ”

"I don't know... I haven't tried it, so I don't know."

"I didn't have a chance to fight a full raid party."

“Honja, have a good taste!

　

At the leader's instruction, the mage unit began chanting magic .

Kirito drew his one-handed sword from the ground and entered a sword skill stance, Yui-chan separated from Kirito. Three high-speed magic shots approach us, but...

　

"Nun! Phew! Haa!"

　

Cut all magic with the one-handed sword 7-hit sword skill <Deadly Shins>. Outside the system skill ``Magic Destruction''.

　

"Ugh..."

"Did you cut the magic...?"

"Isn't it a coincidence...?"

　

The Sleeping Knights, including Yuuki, seemed to have no choice but to be surprised.

　

"Ah, so fast, can it be cut..."

"Gu, it's decided by chance! Mage team, this time, throw in a big one!"

　

It seems that they are going to shoot a huge magic this time... The mage unit started chanting again.

Then it's my turn this time... I thought so, I cast enchantment magic on the two-handed sword and gave it the water attribute.

　

"Don't eat it!"

　

Just like that, a large fireball was released along with the command, but...

　

"...Haa!!"

　

I split the fireball in two with my two-handed sword .

　

“Fo, Mr. Fong… also cut the magic!?”

"And without sword skills...?"

"it must be a lie...!?"

　

While Siune, Nori, and Jun reacted well, the guild players...

　

"what's that...?"

　

He gave me an expression as if he had seen something unbelievable.

　

"I call this 'Spell Intercept'. It's difficult for me to use a sword skill to reliably cut magic like Kirito."

"Really? Any high-speed magic is slower than an anti-material rifle bullet."

　

Of course, I understand that you're not asking me that question, but Kirito and I answered in a jesting manner.

　

"J, prepare your formation!"

　

At the leader's instructions, they started to move, even though they were confused.

During that time, I used 《High-Speed ​​​​Conversion》 to wear the 『Touken Shimizu・Shiba』 and the sword 『True Shadow』,

Equipped with "Excalibur", Kirito wielded it with two swords.

　

"We will defend this place to the death!"

“Meanwhile, Yuuki and the others are in the boss room!!”

""yes!""

　

Yuuki and Asuna responded to Kirito and I's words, and the Sleeping Knights also went into battle with the party blocking the boss room.

　

"Damn! Don't be afraid, there are only two opponents!"

"Uwaaaaaaaa!" "T-help me!?"

　

At that time, a scream was heard from behind the guild player.

　

"Really... even in a game, there should be a minimum etiquette.

...you guys are doing too much

"Hey, Kirito, Fon! I'm here to help!"

　

I saw Sig-san and Klein slaughtering the players.

　

"Sig-san!" "Klein!"

"Oh no... a mouse bodyguard!?"

　

Apparently Argo-san called for reinforcements. This might work. When I turned to Kirito, Yui-chan was on her shoulder, pointing at Asuna and giving a thumbs up.

　

""let's go!!!""

　

And then, Kirito and I also attacked the guild players.

　

“Kirito, I asked you to intercept the enemies in front of you with magic!

"Do you get it!"

　

Asking Kirito to do so, I ran without slowing down and began to draw my sword.

　

“Chii, tank!

"...slow!"

　

The leader let out a stupid voice in the middle of the instructions.

...it's not unreasonable. Before I knew it, I, who had been far away, was right in front of me...just like that, I slashed the leader man with my ``true shadow''.

　

Illusion Sword 《Sword》 Ultra-high-speed single-shot sword skill <Shunba> … To be precise, an Iai-type sword skill. this, it's a double-edged sword that reduces defense power by 80%... but if you use it for the first attack, you probably won't be able to avoid it.

　

In fact, the leader-level Salamander couldn't even react, and instantly changed into Remain Light.

　

　

"Re-leader...?" "Wha-what happened!?"

　

As expected, the sudden disappearance of Blaine throws the party into chaos.

Then the next target is...

　

"Hey, protect the healer! He's fast!"

　

As expected of a large guild... some of them seemed to understand the situation and get out of the confusion...

　

“Certainly, if you crushed your head, your next target would be the supply lines and the recovery force…but,”

"Uwaaaaaaaa!!"

"It's a martial art even if it's behind the opponent's back..."

　

Pretending to attack a healer, this time he assaulted a mage army.

He hurriedly swung his rod, but he dodge it and quickly defeated the two mages. Opponents become more and more confused.

　

"Hey, don't flinch! Ah, there are only four opponents!?"

"Shaaaaaaaa!!!"

　

First of all, a weapon attacked me from 360 degrees to hit me, who was protruding, but I fired a single-shot ranged sword skill <Turnwheel> and blew it away in one fell swoop.

Using 《High-Speed ​​​​Conversion》, which finished the cooldown time, clad in 『Blue Flame Blaze Ver2』, equipped with the long spear 『Wozde Lance』, and just like that, fired a sword skill.

　

"Haaaaaaaaaaa!!!"

　

Illusion Sword 《Spear》Single Shot Super Ranged Sword Skill <Tri-El Spiral> Immediately after jumping and stabbing the spear into the ground... A large number of energetic spears jumped out from the ground around me, attacking the players.

This skill doesn't deal that much damage...

　

"Wha, what!?"

　

For about 6 seconds... Inflicts a restraining debuff. During this time, the opponent will not be able to move or even use magic or skills, and any buffs that have been applied will be removed.

The drawback is that it takes 5 minutes to recast, and the attack range is too large, so if you use it when an ally is nearby, it will definitely attack regardless of whether it is an enemy or an ally.

It also has a long recovery time of 2 seconds.

　

"now!"

　

At my shout, Kirito and the others envelop their prey in an aura and unleash their specialty.

　

“Woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!”

One-handed Sword Skill <Sharp Nail> <Horizontal Square> <Vertical Square> <Rage Spike> <Nova Ascension>... Kirito fires them one after another with Skill Connect.

　

"...Hmm!"

Sig uses the Legendary Weapon "Sisquid" to unleash 7 consecutive hits of 4 attributes from the OSS <Setsuna Satsuki Rain>, blowing the player away with the attribute aftermath.

　

"Deryaaaaaa!"

Klein is sure to kill one person at a time with the top-ranked sword skill <Sanka>, which is a 5-hit sword.

　

and,

　

"Everyone, stay away!

・・・This is the last AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA !!!!

　

In order to clean up the remaining players, I urged everyone to spread out and then took a sword skill stance.

　

Illusionary Sword <Spear> Ultra Wide Range Multiple Sword Skill <Eating Bringer>... While swinging the spear with one hand, I rotated my body and became a small tornado. As it is, it sucks the remaining players and cuts them with a slashing tornado. It will continue to rotate for a few seconds, and when the sword skill is released

　

""""""".................................................. ."""""""

　

With a large amount of silent remaining lights

　

"·····(Creepy)"

　

It was just me and Kirito who had turned pale in the aftermath of <Eating Bringer>.

　

It was a complete win for us.

　

　

　

Next time: SAO ~Phantom War Demon~

　

"A, Asuna... Bo, I...!?"

“Yu, Yuuki!?” “Wait, Yuuki!?”

　

“Yes.

　

"This Medcuvoid is... for end-of-life care."

"...Fo, Fon...? Why do you know...!?"

　

"Because I've used this medicuvoid before."

　

"Y's Secret/Seeking the Truth"

This is the end...!

　

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[Sword Skill Commentary]
Illusionary Sword 《Sword》 Ultra-high-speed single-shot sword skill <Shunba>
A sword skill that cuts through the enemy with a high-speed drawing technique. Converts 80% of defense to AGI when skill is activated A blow that was too fast could finally be prevented with Kirito's level of reaction speed.

Illusionary Sword "Spear" Single Shot Super Ranged Sword Skill <Tri-El Spiral>
Leap, centering on where the spear pierces the ground, a large number of energy-like spears attack the surroundings.
The amount of damage is not that high, but there is a high chance that it will apply a debuff (impossible to use movement, skills, and magic) for 6 seconds and remove the strengthening buff.


Illusionary Sword "Spear" Ultra Wide Multiple Sword Skill <Eating Bringer> Rotates greatly
and creates a slashing tornado centered on the user.
It has the effect of pulling in surrounding objects, and enemies caught in it are blown away after being hit by a high-speed slash.
Dimensional Hao Style "Whirlwind Tornado
Kick

"
. Right, left, right, rounding up diagonally, unleashing three high-speed thrusts, then delivering a powerful slash from the air.
At that time, along with the slashing, an effect like rain piercing the enemy is generated.


No way, it's an original character appearance.

Sig is the protagonist of another SAO novel currently being plotted.The heroine... It would be helpful if you could guess.I

will talk a little bit about it next time and in the story after this

one.By the way, Fon and the others are acquainted with Sig in SAO... that's the setting.