Why did Hikigaya save the anime girls in Sword Story?

"I see, Asuna is in the ALO Sanshima Tomb (VII) ② (II) bar..."

"So the suspect is indeed..."

"That scumbag"

"Oh? Have you located the criminal?"

"The director of the RECT FullDive research department is Sugo."

"I understand. We will also conduct a secret investigation here."

"please"

"Didn't you notice anything else from these photos?"

"Asuna's outfit is all different. It's almost like she's trying to send us a message."

"This proves that Asuna is indeed imprisoned while still conscious."

As the two had said, Asuna in the photo was clearly conscious and was desperately trying to send a signal.

“But this evidence alone is not enough.”

"Is there any way to contact Asuna?"

"What's with that outfit Asuna? Any clues?"

"I asked the acquaintance who provided the photo, and they said it was the costume of Titania, the Fairy Queen who appears in ALO Grand Quest."

"So, if I clear the Grand Quest, I might be able to see Asuna?"

"It's not that easy, but it's possible. However, this Grand Quest is so difficult that no one has yet completed it."

“Ah, I’ve seen that one, the goal is to climb the World Tree, right?

"If you clear the level, you can be reborn as an Alf and gain permanent flight."

"That's right, but the number of enemies in the World Tree is too many."

“Isn’t there something wrong with this setting itself?”

"How to say?"

“If a certain race has been cleared, all new players will definitely choose that race.

Most existing players will also start over, right? This kind of advantage will ruin the game balance."

"Indeed, it seems there's a hidden reason why no one has passed the customs yet."

"Mr. Kikuoka, could you please help me prepare the ALO game software? It can be run on the NerveGear, right?"

Kikuoka prepared himself by taking out two sets of ALO software.

"I'm ready, but is it really okay? I have to wear that device again."

"That's fine with me. There are people I'm going to get back no matter what."

"That's fine with me. Now that things have come to this, I have no choice but to go."

"I understand. The official walkthrough will be done another day. How about trying out the game first?"

"Just do it"

"Wait, I asked a team of acquaintances to support you. Have you decided on a race?"

Hikigaya and Kirito said in unison:

"Choose Spriggan."

"Where's Spriggan?"

"Why choose the Dark Elf?"

“Because black is cool.”

“The dark style is very suitable”

"H-I see, can't we choose the Wind Spirit? I highly recommend it."

"The wind spirit is definitely not suitable for me and Kirito."

"It's really not suitable, um, it's not suitable at all."

"Got it. I'll contact someone I know right away. Wait a moment."

"I'll take my leave now. I still have to prepare for the investigation."

"Then we'll wait here."

(I originally wanted them to start from the wind elf territory where Yukino and the others live, but it seems that's not going to work.

I originally planned to have Yukino and the others provide surprise support, but the Dark Elf Territory should also have a solution. Yukino and the others should be near the World Tree.)

A few days ago, the members of Sobu High School reunited in ALO after a long time.

"Hikigaya-kun's rehabilitation is almost over. Thank you all for your hard work."

"Since school started in April, I've been going to the hospital less often, but during the shifts between visiting patients, online gatherings have become a thing of the past."

"Ah! That's right!"

Komachi suddenly remembered something.

"I completely forgot about the photos I took earlier because of my brother's situation!"

"Indeed, Komachi. Now, shall we all take a look together?"

After Iroha suggested it, the four of them began to review the photos they had taken previously.

"Isn't this the branch of the World Tree? It's very close."

"Yeah, we were almost at the summit."

"Everyone, look at this! This birdcage-like thing!"

"Who's in there? Could it be Titania?"

"Judging from their attire, they look very similar, Yuigahama-senpai. This is big news!"

Weiwei, who was staring at the photo, suddenly said to Yukino:

"Yukino, doesn't this person look familiar to you?"

“That said, I do have some impression…”

"Let me see, eh? Isn't this Miss Asuna?"

“Now that you put it that way, they do look alike.”

"Isn't Miss Asuna still asleep? Could it be..."

"Is Asuna-san at the top of the World Tree? How is that possible? ALO and SAO are operated by the same...server..."

Xue Nai fell into deep thought, and after a moment he suddenly understood.

"Everyone, send the photos to my sister immediately and keep it confidential."

"I see. This clearly has a criminal atmosphere."

"Perhaps Hikigaya-kun and Kirito-kun will come to ALO. If they do, we will give them our full support."

"Yes! I'll do my best for my brother, Komachi!"

"come on!"

"Oh!"

"Let's wait for the photo analysis results. I'll log off for today. I'll contact you another day."

The photo was passed to Yang Noi a few days ago, which led to the current situation.

At this moment, Yang No was calling Yukino to inform them about their choice of dark elves.

"I chose the Dark Elf. Although it will take a little longer since I'm not familiar with the terrain, it's no problem."

"Sorry, they refused to choose the Wind Spirit, saying it's not suitable. Anyway, we're about to land, so please tell us some things to be careful of."

"Level up around the initial town first. We'll go there now. They can't reach the World Tree City Allen on their own."

"Understood"

"We'll contact them again when they reach a neutral city near the dark elf territory and reunite there."

"Got it. Come on, Yukino."

"Um"

"Sorry for the wait. We've made contact. After landing, level up around the town first. We'll rush to the neutral city near the dark elf territory to rendezvous."

“You really need to familiarize yourself with the basic operations first.”

“Flying also requires practice”

"Ms. Yang No, please drink your coffee and wait."

"Well, be careful."

"Don't worry, you won't really die anyway, right Kirito?"

"Yeah, okay, go ahead."

The two of them lay side by side on the bed and shouted again after two years and several months:

"Connect and Start"

ALO: Chapter 93: Asuna's Thoughts

Asuna continued to look up at the unchanged sky today.

How long has it been since I was imprisoned here?

Although she firmly believed that Hachiman would come to save her, Asuna continued to live a life where she didn't know what to do and could only sit there and spend her days.

At this moment, someone spoke to Asuna.

"You still have that sad expression on your face, Titania, but you are most beautiful this way."

"Don't call me by that strange name, Oberon, no, Mr. Sugo."

Su Xiang shrugged and continued.

"Really? When are you going to open your heart to me?"

"You dare to say such things while locking someone up in a place like this? That day will never come."

"Are you still hoping someone will come and save you? Speaking of which, a few days ago, two young men who looked like your acquaintances came to visit your hospital room."

Seeing Asuna's expression change instantly after hearing this, Sugou smacked his lips in disinterest.

"So your hope is one of those two? The hero Kirito-kun? Or Hachiman-kun, who lives with you?"

(Although I believe Hachiman-kun is fine, I know he is really still alive and even found the hospital where I was hospitalized.)

"Looks like it's Hachiman-kun. I'm really jealous."

Sugou keenly noticed the subtle changes in Asuna's expression and concluded that the source of her hope was Hachiman.

"But he hasn't come to the ward since that day. Even when he heard I was going to marry you, he just responded indifferently. It's completely impossible to tell how much he values ​​you."

"Hachiman-kun...acting indifferent?"

"Yeah, what's the problem? Are you disappointed? I'm really sorry."

Although Sugou said this deliberately to make Asuna depressed, his distorted expression completely exposed his true intentions. Asuna was thinking about other things when she heard this.

(Hachiman must have been furious at that time. But what's going on with the marriage? I have to trick him into telling the truth.)

Asuna pretended to be disappointed and began to ask questions.

"What's the deal with marriage?"

"Of course, it refers to your marriage to me."

"what?"