The black swordsman, who with strenuous difficulty defeated the terrifying foe, now laid on the ground, motionless. The mysterious lady slowly approached the man as she grabbed a health potion from her pouch, which was located on her lower back on the right. She crouch next to him, using her left knee as a support, then proceeded by gently punching him in the left shoulder.
"-Hey, Good Job."
The black swordsman quickly shook of his mental fatigue, lifting his body up to a sitting position. He stretched his neck sideways, allowing the built tension in the muscles to be released with a "Tack". Afterwards, he gently rotated his head toward Anya, who remained silent with a cheerful expression. Kirito replied with a smile back:
"Thank You."
Anya then, stretched her right index finger toward the direction the reward window would be located and with an excited attitude. She too, had the hardcore gamer mannerism equal to Kirito's.
"Hey, quickly check what are the rewards given from that boss."
"Oh right, you want part of the rewards, correct? What are you searching for?"
"I'll go with any light armor equipment and rare ore material."
"You are also in search for the famous rare material?"
"Of course, is the main reason why I'm here."
"-Alright then, we may be able to work something out."
After accepting the terms and conditions, Kirito moved his right index finger toward the reward window screen, pressing the [Open] command. In the menu, a sword with the name «Lightseeker» appeared, nothing more.
"There is only a sword..."
"-WHAT?"
"Yeah, I guess it must be a rare weapon."
"Well, bring it out, I want to see it."
Kirito quickly moved through the screen once again, materializing «Lightseeker» on his hands. Upon materialization, Kirito's hands were driven down to the ground due to the weight of the weapon. He quickly regained his posture and raised the black sword again, holding it with both hands parallel to the ground, allowing Anya to get a better look.
"Wow, it's heavy!"
"Really? Let me check."
Anya quickly grabbed the weapon from the handle, and with utter ease, swung the sword side to side with an innocent look. Clearly she was not aware of her own strength compared to others.
"What are you talking about? Is light!"
"Hey Hey, keep still, let me check the stats."
After one more swing, Anya sat down on her legs, extending the sword toward Kirito. He then, proceeded to touch the sword with his right index finger, allowing a stat screen to appear.
"Short range, slash type, average damage of 1000-1100, durability of 2200, weight of 250, required level 85, equip of at least +70, agility of +40, and strength +62"
After reading the stats, Kirito's face filled with amusement. Compared to «Elucidator» and «Dark Repulser», «Lightseeker» was utterly superior by twenty-four levels. The black color remained him of his sword, but the handle's shape was different, which was similar to the katana, but undoubtedly still a double edge sword. The strength required to equip the object almost reached the strength capacity Kirito had, that Anya was able to swing it so easily was evidence of her monstrous strength. A weapon with such stats was so incredibly rare, that the selling price could be compared to the entire KoB Headquarters. Surely there will be a dispute in what to do with the sword-
"Here you can keep it."
Tossing the sword toward Kirito, Anya stood up, brushing the dust from the back of her leggings. Kirito in reaction extended his arms to catch the sword, though the momentum of the sword was so great, he was pushed back into the ground once again. He quickly stood up, and with a proper stance, swung the sword single handily.
"Hehe, finally the right weight, though are you sure? This sword is extremely rare."
As she walked toward the exit, interlacing her hands on the back of her head, Anya replied:
"I'm sure, I'm not a fan of ultra rare swords anyways. Nevertheless, I still need to find that rare material, do you want to team up?"
The swordsman placed the blade on the scabbard behind his back, replacing «Elucidator». He continued by walking forward, standing next to Anya.
“-Sure, we don’t want to confront another reaper by ourselves, right?”
"So where should we go?"
At that instant, the floor started trembling. The center of the room started to swallow in, similar to an anti lion trap, but not as chaotic. The floor submerged in a logarithmic pattern, and one by one, steps appeared, introducing the warriors to a new discovered area that extended vertically down at least two hundred meters.
"My guess is down there..."
"Right.."
Ten minutes after beginning our journey together, I have realized an important fact about Anya, the mysterious, monstrous strength, cute martial artist was without a doubt, a klutz. How can I begin to explain, when he started to walk down the stairway, she tripped and fell on top of me, making us lose one percent of our lives. Our journey through the caves was much more dangerous due to Anya's accident prone than the level eighty monsters around. Surprisingly though, any evidence of her klutzness was erased when she entered [Combat Mode], and during that mode, she fought elegantly.
"Hey, klutz, why do you want to search for this rare material?"
"IM NO KLUTZ! Anyways, an important friend send me to search for the material."
"Is this person so important you are willing to risk your life for such material?"
"Of course, I would do anything. Why do you came here anyways Black Swordsman?"
"Well, a person send me to find the material, and she is very crafty persuading."
"So you got fooled."
"Yes."
"HA."
"Shut up Klutz"
"IM NO KLUTZ"
"Careful..."
"Hu?"
Without a moment to react, Anya tripped on a small stalactite in the floor. She immediately stood up, shaking off the debris from her dress.
"Au Au!"
"Told you so."
"Shush you."
"Hey... I didn't ask previously, but what was that back then?"
"Back then?"
"The flying stalagmite."
"Oh that, I hoped you didn't notice."
"HOW CAN'T I NOTICE SOMETHING LIKE THAT?!"
"Yeah yeah, well, no point in keeping it a secret from the holder of «Dual Wielding», right?"
"Do you mean you are..."
With a smile, Anya replied with a wink, extending a thumbs up with her right hand.
"Yeph, I'm the holder of the Unique Skill «WillBreaker», though I don't know the reason behind my skill."
"So the stalagmite..."
"Yeph, my unique skill allows me to break immortal objects, within reason. I cannot destroy immortal AI, and I cannot just continue destroying something up to reaching the exit. Think of it as a dome with a lot of clay on it, I can mold the clay inside the dome, but cannot bypass the dome's boundaries."
"I see, what an interesting skill though. I have a proposition for you..."
"I won't join the clearing team."
"Eh? How did you..."
"I knew you would ask, but I'm not interested. I want to continue protecting the people from the lower levels as much as I can."
"I understand, do as you wish."
"Hey, I think we are reaching the end of the tunnel."
"Yeah! I can see something in the end!"
Without a moment of hesitation, we sprinted to the end of the tunnel, where a nice surprise waited for us. In the room, a chest occupied a small amount of space. The room was a much more smaller version than the room where we fought the reaper. Torches lighted up the place, allowing the candid light to warm us up. With a smile, I broke the silence.
"Would you do me the honor?"
"Oh right!"
Anya, with a child-like attitude, approximated the chest, and upon opening, an extravagant golden light illuminated everywhere.
"OH YES!"
"What do you found?"
'Is the rare material!"
"It is?"
"YES!"
"Is there enough for both?"
"Plenty! Here, you can have some"
Upon getting a hold of some, I couldn't believe it, it was heavy. I immediately placed it on my inventory, finally ending my adventure.
"Well, it was an honor working with you Anya, but I will depart from here."
"You are leaving?"
"Yeah, I'm using a crystal to teleport out, there is no point in going back the long way."
"Yeah, I understand, I will do the same."
"Well, it was a pleasure, maybe we shall see each other in another time."
"Count on it!"
And with that, I teleported back to the forty-eight floor, where Lizbet waited for my arrival.
-----
"EH YOU?"
The black swordsman and the blue martial artist expressed upon seen each other inside Lizbet's shop. Lizbet, with uneasy tranquility, replied.
"He he, I guess you met each other already."
"Do you mind explaining?"
"Hrm, Kirito, this is Anya, a friend of mine since the beginning of the game. Anya, this is Kirito, my.... friend."
"Pleased to met you, I guess. Lizbet, why you never mention that you knew another «Unique Skill» user?
"She asked me to keep it secret, and you know about my honor as a blacksmith and friend more than anyone."
"Sorry, I guess you are right."
"Well, speaking of promises, you brought it, right?"
"Oh yes, the rare material."
"Well, Anya is first. You want a new pair of gauntlets, correct?"
"Indeed, please increase the resistance to the best possible"
"Okay!"
After a couple seconds of hitting the golden material, a pair of gauntlets appeared. The beauty of such gauntlets can only be compared to the radiant sun over our heads.
"It is your turn Kirito!"
"Oh yes, I want a..."
"One handed long sword, correct?"
"Yes."
"I'll be out in a minute!"
Fulfilled with joy and emotion, Lizbet hit the golden material once again with a different purpose. Putting her body and mind into the work, hitting the material the required eleven times for the sword to materialize.
BANG
The last hit was given. The material slowly transformed into a sword with unfathomable beauty. The golden long sword had a beautiful sun decoration between the handle and the blade. Lizbet quickly touched the sword with her right index finger, allowing the information window to appear.
"Short range, slash type, average damage of 900-1000, durability of 1900, weight of 220, required level 80, equip of at least +65, agility of +38, and strength +58. It is surely much more superior to «Dark Repulser»!"
"Amazing Lizbet! What can I expect from my number one blacksmith! What is the name of the blade?"
"«Golden Glow»"
"A fitting name."
Lizbet got a hold of the sword with both hands, placing the blade on the black swordsman's hands.
"Well here you go Kirito, go and fight for our liberation!"
Anya, with a dubious expression, asked:
"hu? What is this about Lizbet-San?"
"Oh, never told you right? Kirito promised me that he will finish the game."
"Oh, is that right? Did he told you I have joined with him to clear the game?"
"Wait you..."
Before Kirito interrumped, Anya stomped in his foot, silencing him.
"Anya! Are you fighting too?"
"You will see Lizbet-San! I will liberate you from this game! Just sit and watch!"
"You are fabulous Anya!"
In the moment of happiness, Lizbet hugged Anya, Anya hugged back.
"Well, will see you later Liz-San! Come on Kirito"
Anya, with enthusiasm, grabbed Kirito from the necktie, dragging him out of the store.
"Wait! Wait! You are killing me!"
"Bye Bye Kirito and Anya, good luck!"
In their way to KoB Headquarters, I couldn't do anything but ask.
"What was that about?"
"I will save Liz from this game."
"But previously in the cave you said..."
"It doesn't matter what I said, I have changed my mind."
"Hey do you like..."
"Is none of your business!"
Afterwards, Anya walked faster toward the castle, ignoring Kirito for the rest of the way.
A couple of minutes later...
"Hey Kirito-San! Glad you are back! There is someone in the meeting room who has been waiting for you for a time now. Gin-San, Klein-San and Asuna-San have been keeping him company until your arrival."
"Hrm? Person?"
"Just go and see, he is a rumored «Unique Skill» user."
After hearing the news, Anya and I quickly climbed the steps to the meeting room. We opened the door, and saw Klein, Gin and Asuna sitting on the sofas, and a man on the middle. Asuna waved her hand toward us, smiling at us with her gentle face.
"Hey Kirito-Kun!"
"YOU!"
The voice of Anya scream overpowered Asuna's voice. Soon, Anya sprinted toward the man fullly enraged.
"Anya! What are you doing here?"
"You are dead meat, Gilgamesh!"
"-Hey, Good Job."
The black swordsman quickly shook of his mental fatigue, lifting his body up to a sitting position. He stretched his neck sideways, allowing the built tension in the muscles to be released with a "Tack". Afterwards, he gently rotated his head toward Anya, who remained silent with a cheerful expression. Kirito replied with a smile back:
"Thank You."
Anya then, stretched her right index finger toward the direction the reward window would be located and with an excited attitude. She too, had the hardcore gamer mannerism equal to Kirito's.
"Hey, quickly check what are the rewards given from that boss."
"Oh right, you want part of the rewards, correct? What are you searching for?"
"I'll go with any light armor equipment and rare ore material."
"You are also in search for the famous rare material?"
"Of course, is the main reason why I'm here."
"-Alright then, we may be able to work something out."
After accepting the terms and conditions, Kirito moved his right index finger toward the reward window screen, pressing the [Open] command. In the menu, a sword with the name «Lightseeker» appeared, nothing more.
"There is only a sword..."
"-WHAT?"
"Yeah, I guess it must be a rare weapon."
"Well, bring it out, I want to see it."
Kirito quickly moved through the screen once again, materializing «Lightseeker» on his hands. Upon materialization, Kirito's hands were driven down to the ground due to the weight of the weapon. He quickly regained his posture and raised the black sword again, holding it with both hands parallel to the ground, allowing Anya to get a better look.
"Wow, it's heavy!"
"Really? Let me check."
Anya quickly grabbed the weapon from the handle, and with utter ease, swung the sword side to side with an innocent look. Clearly she was not aware of her own strength compared to others.
"What are you talking about? Is light!"
"Hey Hey, keep still, let me check the stats."
After one more swing, Anya sat down on her legs, extending the sword toward Kirito. He then, proceeded to touch the sword with his right index finger, allowing a stat screen to appear.
"Short range, slash type, average damage of 1000-1100, durability of 2200, weight of 250, required level 85, equip of at least +70, agility of +40, and strength +62"
After reading the stats, Kirito's face filled with amusement. Compared to «Elucidator» and «Dark Repulser», «Lightseeker» was utterly superior by twenty-four levels. The black color remained him of his sword, but the handle's shape was different, which was similar to the katana, but undoubtedly still a double edge sword. The strength required to equip the object almost reached the strength capacity Kirito had, that Anya was able to swing it so easily was evidence of her monstrous strength. A weapon with such stats was so incredibly rare, that the selling price could be compared to the entire KoB Headquarters. Surely there will be a dispute in what to do with the sword-
"Here you can keep it."
Tossing the sword toward Kirito, Anya stood up, brushing the dust from the back of her leggings. Kirito in reaction extended his arms to catch the sword, though the momentum of the sword was so great, he was pushed back into the ground once again. He quickly stood up, and with a proper stance, swung the sword single handily.
"Hehe, finally the right weight, though are you sure? This sword is extremely rare."
As she walked toward the exit, interlacing her hands on the back of her head, Anya replied:
"I'm sure, I'm not a fan of ultra rare swords anyways. Nevertheless, I still need to find that rare material, do you want to team up?"
The swordsman placed the blade on the scabbard behind his back, replacing «Elucidator». He continued by walking forward, standing next to Anya.
“-Sure, we don’t want to confront another reaper by ourselves, right?”
"So where should we go?"
At that instant, the floor started trembling. The center of the room started to swallow in, similar to an anti lion trap, but not as chaotic. The floor submerged in a logarithmic pattern, and one by one, steps appeared, introducing the warriors to a new discovered area that extended vertically down at least two hundred meters.
"My guess is down there..."
"Right.."
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Ten minutes after beginning our journey together, I have realized an important fact about Anya, the mysterious, monstrous strength, cute martial artist was without a doubt, a klutz. How can I begin to explain, when he started to walk down the stairway, she tripped and fell on top of me, making us lose one percent of our lives. Our journey through the caves was much more dangerous due to Anya's accident prone than the level eighty monsters around. Surprisingly though, any evidence of her klutzness was erased when she entered [Combat Mode], and during that mode, she fought elegantly.
"Hey, klutz, why do you want to search for this rare material?"
"IM NO KLUTZ! Anyways, an important friend send me to search for the material."
"Is this person so important you are willing to risk your life for such material?"
"Of course, I would do anything. Why do you came here anyways Black Swordsman?"
"Well, a person send me to find the material, and she is very crafty persuading."
"So you got fooled."
"Yes."
"HA."
"Shut up Klutz"
"IM NO KLUTZ"
"Careful..."
"Hu?"
Without a moment to react, Anya tripped on a small stalactite in the floor. She immediately stood up, shaking off the debris from her dress.
"Au Au!"
"Told you so."
"Shush you."
"Hey... I didn't ask previously, but what was that back then?"
"Back then?"
"The flying stalagmite."
"Oh that, I hoped you didn't notice."
"HOW CAN'T I NOTICE SOMETHING LIKE THAT?!"
"Yeah yeah, well, no point in keeping it a secret from the holder of «Dual Wielding», right?"
"Do you mean you are..."
With a smile, Anya replied with a wink, extending a thumbs up with her right hand.
"Yeph, I'm the holder of the Unique Skill «WillBreaker», though I don't know the reason behind my skill."
"So the stalagmite..."
"Yeph, my unique skill allows me to break immortal objects, within reason. I cannot destroy immortal AI, and I cannot just continue destroying something up to reaching the exit. Think of it as a dome with a lot of clay on it, I can mold the clay inside the dome, but cannot bypass the dome's boundaries."
"I see, what an interesting skill though. I have a proposition for you..."
"I won't join the clearing team."
"Eh? How did you..."
"I knew you would ask, but I'm not interested. I want to continue protecting the people from the lower levels as much as I can."
"I understand, do as you wish."
"Hey, I think we are reaching the end of the tunnel."
"Yeah! I can see something in the end!"
Without a moment of hesitation, we sprinted to the end of the tunnel, where a nice surprise waited for us. In the room, a chest occupied a small amount of space. The room was a much more smaller version than the room where we fought the reaper. Torches lighted up the place, allowing the candid light to warm us up. With a smile, I broke the silence.
"Would you do me the honor?"
"Oh right!"
Anya, with a child-like attitude, approximated the chest, and upon opening, an extravagant golden light illuminated everywhere.
"OH YES!"
"What do you found?"
'Is the rare material!"
"It is?"
"YES!"
"Is there enough for both?"
"Plenty! Here, you can have some"
Upon getting a hold of some, I couldn't believe it, it was heavy. I immediately placed it on my inventory, finally ending my adventure.
"Well, it was an honor working with you Anya, but I will depart from here."
"You are leaving?"
"Yeah, I'm using a crystal to teleport out, there is no point in going back the long way."
"Yeah, I understand, I will do the same."
"Well, it was a pleasure, maybe we shall see each other in another time."
"Count on it!"
And with that, I teleported back to the forty-eight floor, where Lizbet waited for my arrival.
-----
"EH YOU?"
The black swordsman and the blue martial artist expressed upon seen each other inside Lizbet's shop. Lizbet, with uneasy tranquility, replied.
"He he, I guess you met each other already."
"Do you mind explaining?"
"Hrm, Kirito, this is Anya, a friend of mine since the beginning of the game. Anya, this is Kirito, my.... friend."
"Pleased to met you, I guess. Lizbet, why you never mention that you knew another «Unique Skill» user?
"She asked me to keep it secret, and you know about my honor as a blacksmith and friend more than anyone."
"Sorry, I guess you are right."
"Well, speaking of promises, you brought it, right?"
"Oh yes, the rare material."
"Well, Anya is first. You want a new pair of gauntlets, correct?"
"Indeed, please increase the resistance to the best possible"
"Okay!"
After a couple seconds of hitting the golden material, a pair of gauntlets appeared. The beauty of such gauntlets can only be compared to the radiant sun over our heads.
"It is your turn Kirito!"
"Oh yes, I want a..."
"One handed long sword, correct?"
"Yes."
"I'll be out in a minute!"
Fulfilled with joy and emotion, Lizbet hit the golden material once again with a different purpose. Putting her body and mind into the work, hitting the material the required eleven times for the sword to materialize.
BANG
The last hit was given. The material slowly transformed into a sword with unfathomable beauty. The golden long sword had a beautiful sun decoration between the handle and the blade. Lizbet quickly touched the sword with her right index finger, allowing the information window to appear.
"Short range, slash type, average damage of 900-1000, durability of 1900, weight of 220, required level 80, equip of at least +65, agility of +38, and strength +58. It is surely much more superior to «Dark Repulser»!"
"Amazing Lizbet! What can I expect from my number one blacksmith! What is the name of the blade?"
"«Golden Glow»"
"A fitting name."
Lizbet got a hold of the sword with both hands, placing the blade on the black swordsman's hands.
"Well here you go Kirito, go and fight for our liberation!"
Anya, with a dubious expression, asked:
"hu? What is this about Lizbet-San?"
"Oh, never told you right? Kirito promised me that he will finish the game."
"Oh, is that right? Did he told you I have joined with him to clear the game?"
"Wait you..."
Before Kirito interrumped, Anya stomped in his foot, silencing him.
"Anya! Are you fighting too?"
"You will see Lizbet-San! I will liberate you from this game! Just sit and watch!"
"You are fabulous Anya!"
In the moment of happiness, Lizbet hugged Anya, Anya hugged back.
"Well, will see you later Liz-San! Come on Kirito"
Anya, with enthusiasm, grabbed Kirito from the necktie, dragging him out of the store.
"Wait! Wait! You are killing me!"
"Bye Bye Kirito and Anya, good luck!"
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In their way to KoB Headquarters, I couldn't do anything but ask.
"What was that about?"
"I will save Liz from this game."
"But previously in the cave you said..."
"It doesn't matter what I said, I have changed my mind."
"Hey do you like..."
"Is none of your business!"
Afterwards, Anya walked faster toward the castle, ignoring Kirito for the rest of the way.
A couple of minutes later...
"Hey Kirito-San! Glad you are back! There is someone in the meeting room who has been waiting for you for a time now. Gin-San, Klein-San and Asuna-San have been keeping him company until your arrival."
"Hrm? Person?"
"Just go and see, he is a rumored «Unique Skill» user."
After hearing the news, Anya and I quickly climbed the steps to the meeting room. We opened the door, and saw Klein, Gin and Asuna sitting on the sofas, and a man on the middle. Asuna waved her hand toward us, smiling at us with her gentle face.
"Hey Kirito-Kun!"
"YOU!"
The voice of Anya scream overpowered Asuna's voice. Soon, Anya sprinted toward the man fullly enraged.
"Anya! What are you doing here?"
"You are dead meat, Gilgamesh!"
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