Anime Crossover: Master is Not Here Today

Asuna was also feeling somewhat desperate at this point.

Her original plan was to stay quietly in the town of Beginning until rescue from the outside world arrived.

But now, BB's updated rules have dealt her a heavy blow, forcing her and other players like her into combat.

Moreover, according to the other party, they will be facing even more challenging monsters next.

What should we do?

"Asuna."

"Ritsuka?"

Just then, Fujimaru Ritsuka's voice called out, and she immediately grasped at it like a lifeline, anxiously asking:

"Ritsuka, what should we do next? Do we really have to fight the monster?"

"It seems this is the only option now."

She nodded helplessly.

But then, she gave an embarrassed smile and said:

"But how about we grab a bite to eat first?"

"To be honest, I'm a little hungry."

".Eh?"

Asuna was stunned, wondering if there was something wrong with her ears.

In this situation, should we go eat first?

Although players won't actually starve to death even if they don't eat, SAO, as a completely virtual game, even simulates the feeling of hunger.

For a normal person, this feeling of hunger is quite unpleasant.

"Well"

Taking a bite of the steaming hot white bread, a sweet aroma gradually spreads in your mouth as you chew.

After swallowing it, the feeling of hunger gradually disappeared.

Even though she knew it was all just fake data, Asuna couldn't help but squint her eyes and reveal a happy expression.

The only portable food option in the prop shop is black bread, but hot food like this is available in the restaurant.

However, the food in the restaurant was incredibly expensive. With the Cole (in-game currency) they currently had, they could only afford some white bread and hot water.

Why make a game this realistic?

'Is it really okay to spend money so lavishly in the current situation?'

'Also, is it really okay to eat so leisurely like this?'

Despite lingering doubts and anxieties, it's undeniable that after finishing a hot meal, she finally calmed down and was able to think rationally.

You must pass through customs to leave.

You only have one life.

And then there's that girl who appeared out of nowhere, claiming to be an AI.

No matter how you look at it, the current situation is not optimistic, but as Ritsuka said, the only thing to do now is to move forward, right?

"It's a pity there's only white bread; it would be nice if there was roast meat and vegetable soup."

At that moment, Fujimaru Ritsuka, who was sitting opposite her, sighed, interrupting her thoughts.

"."

Hearing the other person's complaints, she was at a loss for words, unsure how to react.

In such a critical moment, the first thing she did was to eat. I don't know whether to praise her for being optimistic and having a strong heart, or to say that she's oblivious.

However, thanks to the other person's presence, she was able to calm down so quickly.

Otherwise, she would probably suffer a mental breakdown and be unable to accept reality, just like the other players who are still in the square.

"Ritsuka, what should we do next? Should we go fight monsters and level up?"

She asked Fujimaru Ritsuka.

"Um"

Fujimaru Ritsuka turned her head to look at the sky outside the window.

By this time, it was completely dark in Aincrad, and warm lights illuminated the clean streets, making the fantastical buildings on both sides look dreamlike and exceptionally beautiful.

After pondering for a moment, she smiled and suggested:

"I think we should find a hotel first and rest for the day?"

"."

It seems that he's more of a slow-witted person.

Asuna made this judgment in her mind.

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Chapter 137. The Inn: The Girls' Private Talk

137.

2023-11-20

As the two walked out of the restaurant and searched for a hotel, Asuna couldn't help but glance in the direction of the Birth Plaza.

Even at this hour, a considerable number of players are still gathered there, unwilling to accept reality.

Seeing the state of that group of people, while feeling sympathy and understanding, she couldn't help but sigh, "It's so good that I didn't end up like that."

Although it seems that she and Fujimaru Ritsuka haven't really started anything yet.

They quickly found a hotel, which was just one intersection away from the main road out of the city, and the location was pretty good.

After learning that SAO had become a death game, very few players would choose to eat and sleep immediately like them. They successfully rented the cheapest double room and moved in.

As it was the cheapest double room, the facilities were very basic.

There were two single beds, a simple wooden table, a bedside table between the two beds, and a kerosene lamp on the bedside table. There was nothing else.

However, since it's a game, the room is quite spacious, and there's no need to worry about cleanliness, which is quite nice.

However, as a wealthy young lady in the real world, Asuna was seeing such a simple dwelling for the first time, and hesitated for a moment.

Meanwhile, Fujimaru Ritsuka walked straight in and sat on the bed near the door, then lay down and let out a satisfied groan.

"Hmm-!"

"Sure enough, it feels so good to lie in bed right after eating!"

Seeing her like this, Asuna chuckled and walked in, sitting on another bed by the window, and reminded her with a smile:

"Won't this make you gain weight easily?"

"But it'll be fine in the game, right?"

".Too."

Asuna was taken aback for a moment, but was persuaded by the other person and lay down on her side like her, letting out a comfortable groan as well.

It is indeed quite comfortable.

After lying there quietly for a while, the events that had taken place in the square began to replay in her mind.

You're trapped in the game and must progress to escape. Your character's death is the only real death; you'll slowly die even without fighting.

But can we really beat this game?

Or are they just dying in different ways in the end?

The thought of such an uncertain future filled her with an indescribable unease and fear.

So she couldn't help but look at Fujimaru Ritsuka beside her.

The moment she saw the other person, she felt inexplicably at ease and breathed a sigh of relief.

At least, I'm not the only one.

But thinking of this, she looked at Fujimaru Ritsuka and couldn't help but ask curiously:

"Speaking of which, given what happened, aren't you scared, Ritsuka?"

"I?"

Upon hearing Asuna's question, Fujimaru Ritsuka sat up in bed, thought for a moment, and then smiled as she replied:

"There is fear, but simply being afraid is useless. So at times like this, I think more about 'I have to do something'."

"So you can be scared too? I never really could tell."

Hearing her say that, Asuna's fear inexplicably lessened, and she even joked:

"But when you say 'something must be done,' you don't mean eating and sleeping, do you?"

"Hehehe, well..."

She scratched her cheek a little shyly and laughed:

"Physiological needs are one reason, and another is the desire to conserve energy so that we can meet the current challenges with full vigor."

"Perhaps some players, adhering to the philosophy of 'getting ahead by one step, and always staying ahead,' have already started racing against time to kill monsters?"

"But I think that in the current situation, it is more important to adjust one's mindset first."

Hearing this, Asuna nodded in agreement and smiled in agreement:

"Just like taking an exam, right?"

"Before the exam, instead of studying excessively without stopping, it's better to put down the books, adjust your mindset, and you'll be able to perform better in the exam."

"That's right."