"What do you want in order to release all the players?" Tongzi asked, almost gritting his teeth, suppressing his anger.

Kayaba Akiko looked around and didn't see the surprise on Princess Snow White's face, but she quickly stopped caring. She looked at the expressionless Rin, and the anger hidden in the eyes of Kiriko and Asuna, and smiled helplessly: "I am also deeply trapped in the game, how can I free others? It's the same old saying, the game will be automatically released after clearing the level... Don't look at me like that, before that, I will tell you everything."

She fell into a long narrative format, first talking about her lofty ideals, then seeds and technological innovations. After the internal test was completed, a mysterious code appeared in the SAO game that was originally planned to be officially opened, and all the data of the entire game was eroded and tampered with. All the game codes were automatically replaced, which aroused Kayaba Akiko's curiosity. So she experimented on her own and entered this unrecognizable game. Everything she explored later made her believe that this was an alien dimension that was linked to the game for unknown reasons.

The results of the speculation were so exciting that Kayaba Akiko went into a frenzy. She then met a magician, and because they had the same personality and both wanted to change the world, they became very good friends.

What followed was a turning point. Kayaba Akiko used various game plug-ins to directly sit on the throne. Originally, she wanted to use this position to more easily understand the world, but ended up being betrayed by this magician or wizard.

"In other words, he destroyed the oracle because he knew the clearance settings you mentioned and wanted all the players to stay?" Lin asked doubtfully.

"No, it's not about destroying the oracle, but actually delaying it. He has been preparing for a long time. According to my guess, the essence of the game is to replace the player's brain consciousness, no, or it would be more accurate to use the word soul, into this world. Each player is a spiritual body. He wants to use a powerful soul magic to occupy and replace the player's consciousness, and then wait for the oracle to be completed and the game to be cleared. When the NERvGear is detached, it can follow the consciousness back to the player's brain and replace this person to achieve the purpose of occupying the world."

Rin, Kiriko and Asuna all looked incredulous, especially Asuna and Kiriko. They had finally escaped from the truth that this world was not just a game but the real world, but now they felt like they were caught in a bigger conspiracy.

"Is there such powerful magic in this world?"

"…Have you ever been to the Ice Kingdom?"

Seeing Rin nod, Kayaba Akiko suddenly felt a lot easier to explain, and slowly said: "It was just an initial experiment. Many people there were disturbed by soul magic, but because it was defective magic, the experiment did not succeed. Their souls are still there, but the emotional part is missing. I originally thought that preparing magic and materials alone would be a long process, but in the end..."

She shook her head in disappointment. "I was kept in the dark until I heard about the Ice and Snow Kingdom not long ago. His behavior became increasingly strange, so it was too late when I found out... He told me everything because he cast a curse on me and wanted to take over my body. Fortunately, the incomplete magic allowed me to survive."

What happened afterwards was a natural progression. He found subordinates he trusted and fled all the way here. The Five Rings had blocked the news, so other places didn't know that the emperor was missing. Kayaba Akiko made a desperate move and identified Rin and the three mysterious players based on the information she had gathered along the way, but she didn't know where the three people were. She could only judge that Princess Snow White was with Rin based on clues.

So the plan of forcing Snow White to marry was hatched.

"So I'll be frank. We all have a common enemy. We must stand together at this moment. Sooner or later, the wizard will find me. Before that, I will provide you with all the information I know, and you...be a hero who saves the world."

Chapter 83 Goodbye, Snow White

This feeling of being used but having to do it is very uncomfortable, and Lin can only endure it temporarily.

Kiriko and Asuna didn't quite believe her words at first, until they saw her actively display the status bar, then they were half convinced.

"Since we want to form an alliance, I am naturally sincere. By the way, did you do anything to Sikar?"

"No, in the back house. You mean, he's involved in the Snow White plot?"

Kayaba Akiko shook her head and changed to a more comfortable sitting position, leaning against the wooden stake. "Forcing a marriage is just a convenience. The real use of this Scar is another plot. I once looked up some books in the palace and found that more than a hundred years ago, the emperor and the queen of the empire had their first child, a prince. Because he was born with powerful and destructive magic, the fairy clan had to seal him in the Castle of Thorns on the Magic Island. The oracle said that a prince with a curse looking for true love would awaken him. Then, Scar was the only one who met the conditions, so I kept him until now."

Fate is indescribable... Unfortunately, Lin no longer has any hope for this gay world.

Tongzi had long been accustomed to the atmosphere of this world. He crossed his arms and nodded. Suddenly, he asked curiously, "What on earth is this magic island? Why are there giant dragons and elf trees in it?"

"It is a place that almost no one in the Dinis continent can set foot on. The magic island has sufficient magic power, so naturally many powerful creatures will live here, so it got this name."

Putting aside Kayaba Akiko's character, this person is indeed very knowledgeable and talented. In just three months, she knows the entire continent very well, much better than the average local resident.

"Demon Island... Never mind. At least I saved myself a lot of travel. By the way, have you heard of the Heart of Ice and Snow?"

Originally, Rin was just asking to find out, but Kayaba Akiko looked a little strange when she heard about the Heart of Ice and Snow: "Do you need it?"

Seeing Lin nod, her expression became even weirder: "I heard from gambling houses and blacksmith shops that you have good luck. Now that I've experienced it myself... I feel very complicated."

As she complained, she took out an ice-blue object from her storage compartment and handed it to Rin, "When I was still the emperor, I heard that this thing could create a super blizzard, so I forced the people of the Ice Kingdom to give it to me... Uh, I studied it for a few days and kept forgetting to return it."

Lin had no interest in her high-sounding excuses. All he had in his eyes was this heart-shaped ornament made of a grid of crystal-like material, with blue light bands flashing around it, which had a high ornamental value.

Taking the Heart of Ice and Snow from her hand, Lin checked it and found that it did not have the function of creating a blizzard, so he stuffed it into the storage compartment.

Get the rare materials! Now all you need is the golden kite and the fairy tree leaves.

After discussing with Kiriko Asuna, they decided to send Princess Snow White back to the palace after a while, and then take Skarl to the Demon Island. As for Kayaba Akiko, she felt that the wizards were too powerful and needed to win over more forces, so she returned to the palace.

After so much trouble, it was almost dawn, so Erha and Ariel were left behind to look after Scarlet, and the members of Rin's team took Princess Snow White to the palace.

The wedding was originally scheduled to be held at ten o'clock, but due to Skar's disappearance, Kayaba Akiko canceled the wedding, and the entire palace was happy.

When Rin, his teammates, and Princess Snow White arrived at the palace gate, they were stopped by the guards, "The wedding will not take place today, and you are not allowed to enter the palace without permission."

The Snow White Princess in her cloak stepped forward, took off her hood, and said with a smile, "I'm back!"

The guard rubbed his eyes in disbelief and quickly shouted "The princess is back". Then he heard happy shouts coming from the palace one after another.

Xuebai didn't know about Kayaba Akihiko's situation. She simply thought that she had successfully prevented her mother from remarrying because she had kidnapped Sikar. She chattered like a magpie all the way. When she thought about meeting her mother soon, her steps seemed to fly. She walked faster and faster, and finally she just ran.

Looking at the princess who disappeared in a flash, the guard scratched his hat awkwardly and said, "You are my friends, please go in."

"Then let's go in quickly."

Kiriko and Asuna were somewhat excited and quickened their pace to catch up, so Rin could only follow closely behind.

Before reaching the castle, I saw two women, one tall and one short, standing in the middle of the road from a distance. The shorter one was Snow White and the taller one was the queen. I don't know what the two were talking about, but Snow White threw herself into the queen's arms, crying and wiping her nose, looking as useless as usual.

Looking closely at this queen with her hair tied up, she looks noble, cool and majestic. She is indeed a great beauty.

"By the way, mother, I brought you a gift."

After crying for a while, Princess Snow White took out a hand mirror and handed it to the queen: "There is a magic spirit in this pair of sunglasses. Although it is a bit tricky, you can chat with it when you are bored. The switch is here..."

The queen's eyes were moist. She hugged Snow White tightly again and stroked her head with satisfaction. She felt a sense of happiness that she had lost and regained. Only when she saw the three people standing in the distance did she let go of Snow White and smiled slightly: "These people are Snow White's best friends. Thank you for taking care of her and protecting her. Thank you very much."

"Your Majesty, you are so polite. Snow White is also our friend!"

Princess Snow White shifted her gaze from Rin to Asuna and Kiriko, a malicious look reappeared in her eyes, and she coughed dryly: "Although my mother cannot remarry, the wedding venue and everything else are ready. Do you want to get married?"

"want!"

Without any hesitation, Asuna and Kiriko said in unison, then glared at each other in dissatisfaction.

"You girl, you're teasing others for no reason."

The older queen could not fail to see the triangle shape and could only sigh that it was great to be young.

"Although there is no wedding ceremony...but we can use it to hold a welcome party!"

Princess Snow White and the Queen, who looked like a pair of sisters when standing together, smiled at each other and finally decided to start a grand banquet.

The banquet invited the Green Chamber of Commerce's famous circus team "Seven Dwarfs" to present the cheerful "Poisoned Apple" drama, and laughter was everywhere.

The teleportation array of the Lily Kingdom was intact. Rin, feeling a sense of urgency, did not dare to stay too long. In the afternoon, she prepared to leave the Lily Kingdom with Kiriko and Asuna.

As for Princess Snow White, she had just returned to her home and saw her long-missed relatives. She probably couldn't bear to leave so soon. Moreover, Rin and the others would face many dangers in the future. Princess Snow White had no fighting ability, and bringing her along would only increase the danger, so they had to say goodbye here.

"Rin, it wouldn't be nice to just leave without saying hello to Xuebai."

Asuna hesitated for a moment, then finally stopped.

Kiriko could understand Lin's feelings and sighed: "Don't talk about Lin... I don't like this kind of separation either. It's better to leave quietly. I think Xuebai is so smart that she has already guessed it."

Asuna was about to say something when she suddenly saw Rin stop and look ahead with a complicated expression. She couldn't help but follow his gaze.

In the distance, standing in the middle of the road, was a beautiful girl wearing a gorgeous princess dress and a laurel crown. She was waving at this side with a smile.

"This guy... is really good at squatting."

Rin sighed and followed Asuna and the others to the side of the Snow White Princess.

"I knew you would sneak away. That's so mean. I haven't paid you for the escort mission yet. Well... it's just a gift."

Seeing that the Snow White Princess, who was as thick-skinned as a city wall, would actually blush, Lin was stunned. Then he saw her placing book after book in front of his feet, five piles in total. The height of the pile was high enough that he had to stand on tiptoe to reach the top book.

"We are like-minded. These books are all the novels I have published. I will give them all to you."

...Why the hell do I need such a pornographic novel?

Lin's eyelids twitched, not knowing what to say. After all, it was Xuebai's kind gesture, so he might as well accept it. If it doesn't work, he'll take a photo of it and show it to his buddies.

Seeing that Rin accepted her gift, Princess Snow White smiled sweetly, walked up to Kiriko and whispered something close to her ear, which made Kiriko's face turn red, and her watery eyes looked at Rin inexplicably.

Finally, she moved closer to Asuna, and then... Asuna showed the same expression as Kiriko, which made Rin a little scared.

After giving the gifts, the four people were silent and a little sad.

"Um..." Lin raised his head and looked at the Snow White Princess, "We are leaving..."

Princess Snow White lowered her head and looked at her toes for a long time before she raised her head and smiled reluctantly: "This time... I won't go with you. When I want to collect materials again, I will definitely call you. When the time comes... you must come."

When she said the last sentence, she couldn't bear it any longer and tears fell down.

As sentimental girls, Kiriko and Asuna's eyes also began to turn red, infected by the sadness of parting.

"You are my best friends, my best friends forever and ever!"

As she said that, Xuebai suddenly rushed towards Kiriko and hugged her tightly. After a long time, she let go and hugged Asuna, and gave Rin a last hug.

Her shoulders were wet with Princess Snow White's tears. Lin scratched his head and curled his lips slightly: "It's not like we won't see each other anymore. What's there to cry about? Maybe we'll be back in ten days or half a month."

"Tsk."

Princess Snow White wiped all her snot and tears onto Rin's clothes before letting him go: "Such a wonderful atmosphere, such a wonderful scene, can't you just shut your mouth and enjoy it? You're such an idiot."

Without waiting for Rin to explain, Princess Snow White wiped away the tears from her eyes and smiled again: "You must come back. I am still waiting to carry out the second truth revolution with you! Well, goodbye!"

"...Goodbye, Snow White."

The four of them staggered, and Rin led his team members towards the palace gate. The snow-white princess behind him kept waving with a bright smile, and tears flowed down her face unknowingly.

Kiriko and Asuna also wiped their tears and turned back to wave after taking a few steps. Only Rin kept walking forward with his head down in silence.

Maybe, after the boss battle, they can reunite again.

Maybe, we will return to our respective worlds... and never see each other again.

Goodbye, Xuebai, my...friend.

………………

Well, maybe if I can get the origin of this world, we will meet again one day in the future?

Chapter 84: Do you still remember that crappy game?

At the entrance of the Adventurer's Guild, Asuna and Ariel had already walked in, followed closely by the Husky, wagging its tail and holding a teleportation circle in its mouth, and behind it was Skarr.

Ever since he told Skar that he would take him to find Sleeping Beauty, the naive young prince has been more active than the adventurers, more obedient than Erhe, and he doesn't even need a collar.

Just as Rin was about to step through the door, Kiriko's voice came from behind.

"Um, Rin, wait a minute, I have something to tell you."

Tongzi's eyes looked a little strange. She pulled him some distance away from the union entrance before stopping, as if she had something she wanted to say to him alone.

So... why not use private chat with friends? Rin thought silently.

"Do you have many sisters in your family?"

Tongzi looked nervous, as if she cared a lot about the answer, and there was a bit of unnaturalness in her nervousness.

Lin didn't think much about it. It was normal for friends to ask about family situations, so he said frankly: "Well, three older sisters and three younger sisters... um, there are a lot of people in our family, but your expression of surprise and despair... is too much!"

At this moment, Kiriko could no longer listen to what he said next. She grabbed his arm and showed such worry that she had never shown before. Her lips were trembling as she spoke: "Rin, tell me honestly, are you a sister complex? Are you a sister complex?"

"neither."

Kiriko was relieved by the tone without any hesitation. Then she realized her impoliteness and quickly let go of Lin's arm and turned her head away: "Do you remember that you, Xuebai and I once played a weird board game?"

Lin thought about it and randomly recalled that crappy game that was tirelessly destroying people, as well as the weird plot and shit-like operation.

He also clearly remembered that the entire process of Princess Snow White in the game seemed to be exactly the same as what had happened so far, even the ending.

"Kirito." He held Kirito's shoulders, not noticing her red ears, and said in a serious tone, "Does everything that has happened to you have anything in common with that game?"

Kiriko instantly gave an awkward smile, her eyes wandering from his face to the impatient Asuna in the guild, her tone unreadable: "Probably... half."

Rin was shocked. Xuebai won all the bids, even Kiriko seemed to have won the bid. Wouldn't he be in danger?

After thinking about it carefully, I still think it is unlikely. Even if there is a one in ten thousand possibility, as long as he is careful and doesn't take any messy things like aphrodisiacs, there will be no problem.

"Okay, don't worry. Our family doesn't want the messy relationships described in the game. Besides, I will be careful myself."

"hope so……"

……

Back to the White Bear City in the Kingdom of Ice and Snow, the suddenly cold air made Erha sneeze vigorously. Also sneezing at the same time was Scarlett. He had been prepared and his whole body was equipped with extremely high cold resistance equipment.

The teleportation circle can probably be used dozens of times, the high-grade materials are of good quality.

After the group returned to the inn they stayed at and retrieved the carriage, they set off towards the Fourth Ring Road without stopping. There were only four people left in the carriage. Without Bai Xue, not only did the carriage feel empty and strange, but the atmosphere also became very subtle.

As for Sikar, he was wrapped in a quilt and sitting on the roof with Erha. In order to prevent him from freezing to death, Lin had specially arranged several pieces of hot ore. It was always... impossible for him to get into the carriage.

However, although Sikar can't defeat you, his situation is still precarious. He is facing the Husky who thinks his territory is being invaded. This guy stares at Sikar with his teeth bared, as if he is going to kill him if he doesn't agree with him.

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