Episode.28 Estimation of the distance between people and misfortune
Tonight is a rare starless night that Ein Grandet has. The world system has had a certain impact on the changes in the environment, making the false sky above his head unpredictable like the sky.
On the shady side of Street No. 3 on the 20th floor, Natsume turned around and left, looking at the sky above her head. Sure enough, this world seemed so beautiful from now on.
Death game?
This is indeed the essence of sao, trapping a group of all kinds of players here and not being able to go out until you can make a breakthrough in the impossible floor.
Many people are blinded by such facts and cannot make correct judgments.
Some people stay on the first floor and wait for others to make a strategy, while others struggle on the front line and are eager to escape from the game. Different people have made different choices, but many people have not discovered that there is a third possibility.
In addition to waiting, in addition to the strategy, there is also enjoyment.
Enjoy this adventure, the once fantasy country has become its own reality, huge mountains, caves hidden in the dark, terrifying mountain giants, countless towering trees, and various rare beasts, why not enjoy it?
Natsume's thoughts may be a bit extreme. Some of his consciousness was 'eroded' by the guys of the [No Named Brigade], and he became like them, wanting to pursue dreams that he once could not pursue.
When I was a child, I always hoped that I would become a hero, but when I really became a hero in reality, it was also time to declare the end of my reality.
Life is so ridiculous, so Natsume thinks it’s good to come, even if it’s a false existence, it doesn’t matter.
Because I can feel it now, and I feel that I may be able to become a hero.
This statement is somewhat arrogant. However, it is much more interesting than in that dark and boring reality.
Facing the reality that belongs to you now, don’t escape or be sad. The only way is to stand up, keep yourself and take steps.
Natsume, who wanted to turn over from the corner of the street, was called to his name, stopped and retracted his raised left foot. The person who called him was Asuna, but the other party called him "heat".
Maybe I found that this is inappropriate. Asuna stuttered a little.
"No, there's no way, I don't know your name."
"Natsume, my name is Natsume, so... I have something to do with me?"
"It can't be said that, this time it's all thanks to you to pass this level. As the captain of the action, it's okay to invite you to have a meal."
"It just so happens that I'm hungry, too."
well?
Asuna, with a surprised look on her face, didn't expect Natsume to agree to her.
This is also normal. I was so cold before, but now I have no invitation to eat?
Natsume pointed to the main street.
"Then go and eat there. Because I'm very poor recently, the Boss hasn't lost anything at all and the money is not enough to eat and stay, so I'll trouble you."
"So, it turns out that I don't have money!!!"
Seeing Asuna suddenly get angry, Natsume quickly caught up with her running footsteps, and the speed of the two gradually slowed down on the way to the restaurant.
Walking on the street, players from time to time put their eyes on Asuna next to them, and like a strange treasure Buddha saw.
Although she has not become completely strong yet, the title of captain of the strategy is enough to make others envious. In addition, she is a beautiful player, which attracts others' return rate even more.
He didn't care about it on the surface, but Asuna was still murmuring beside Natsume.
"It feels so annoying to be stared at. Don't you know what politeness means? Always treat people as animals in zoos."
"Your thoughts are too extreme."
Natsume continued to explain while looking for a store that looked a little more luxurious.
"Those players don't regard you as animals in the zoo, but as princesses and flowers of the high mountain on the tower. What else is there to be so popular?"
"Hmph, you don't understand anyway. Unpopular players like you can only look at others in their entire lives."
"That's why I'm walking with you. Oh, you're so easy to use. Let me benefit from it, Princess Yasna."
"You, you..."
Not sure what to say, but when she understood that she was being teased, she was about to raise her hand to attack her, Natsume took the lead in pointing her hand to the restaurant on the right.
This is a luxuriously decorated restaurant with huge traffic and many well-equipped players sit inside and have dinner.
A red carpet stretched to the feet, and the magnificent hall was filled with people and was very lively.
In addition, there are also some players on the second floor, but there are much fewer than on the first floor, probably because of the price.
Seeing this scene, Asuna put away her shameful and angry expression and turned into a look of a fool.
"You want to knock me out."
"Oh? What's the matter? Didn't someone say before that 'The guild is very well treated'? Now there's no money?"
"Talent, no, I don't need to buy equipment now, just use it, go to the second floor."
They went directly to the second floor with Asuna, and the two chose a table close to the window inside to sit face to face.
Natsume was not expecting the food here, but just wanted to tease the other person and fill his stomach.
Since the dish has not been served yet, Natsume is looking for topics to pass the time.
"Asuna, what's the reason you came here?"
"Yeah? Is the reason?"
There is no special reason. I just borrowed the nervgear brought back by my brother to Sao, driven by curiosity, and was involved in this death game.
Asuna finished speaking, she also set her eyes outside the window.
From here you can see a quiet river. The black ribbon has been shining with the moonlight and extending to the end of the view, mixed with the houses in the distance, and finally disappeared into the blurred darkness.
"I think it's good to be here."
"What?"
Surprised by Natsume's words, Asuna couldn't understand what he meant.
"For Asuna, no, for most players, this is a horrible death game, but for me, it is a proof of being alive."
In the past, I could not move forward, fight, or even make a call for help to others.
There, there is only the world called itself.
Is that true? Asuna responded and continued
"This is the first time I have had a good rest in a long time. I have always put the strategy game first, and I have regarded all other actions as a waste of time, and even forced others to make the strategy at full speed. But now I feel a little relaxed, maybe that's right, no matter where I am, I am alive."
"That's our reality."
After saying this, Natsume suddenly found that the pop-up sign box was flashing. After opening it, it was found that it was from Sakurami's communication.
Turning it on, Natsume immediately stood up from the table.
"Asuna! Do you know where [Forest of Forever] is?!"
"I know, what, what's wrong?"
"Stop worrying! Take me there first!"
Chapter completed!