Sword Art Online 1: Aincrad by Reki Kawahara and abec

Author:Reki Kawahara and abec [Kawahara, Reki, abec]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Yen On
Published: 2017-05-30T00:00:00+00:00

Once we’d made some fresh tea and Asuna regained some color in her cheeks, she began to explain. Agil was considerate enough to tend to the storefront downstairs.

“After everything that happened yesterday, I went to guild HQ in Grandzam to report to the commander. I told him that I wanted to take some time away from the guild, then went home for the night…and I was expecting that decision to be accepted at this morning’s meeting, but…”

Asuna looked down at the cup of tea she held in both hands.

“The commander claimed that he’d only agree to my temporary leave on one condition. He wants to have…a one-on-one with you…

“What…?”

For an instant, I didn’t understand. One-on-one? Like a duel? How did Asuna’s leave of absence turn into that? I asked her.

“I don’t know, either,” she murmured, hanging her head. “I tried to convince him it was pointless, but…he just wouldn’t listen.”

“That’s strange. I didn’t think he was the type of man to put forth a condition like that,” I said, picturing the image of the fellow as I knew him.

“Exactly. Normally, he entrusts the guild affairs and even the labyrinth strategy to us. He doesn’t give a single order of his own. This seems to be an exception…”

The commander of the Knights of the Blood was such a compelling figure that he roused the hearts of not just his own guild, but virtually all the high-level players active in clearing the game. Yet he hardly ever issued orders. I’d been in his presence during boss battles on multiple occasions, and his silent support for all involved was worthy of admiration.

So it was extremely odd that he chose this moment, of all moments, to cast a contrary vote and challenge me to a duel. I was puzzled, but I also wanted to put Asuna at ease.

“Well, anyway…I’ll go to Grandzam and see if I can help straighten this out.”

“Sorry about this. I didn’t mean to cause you so much trouble.”

“I’ll do anything. You mean a lot to…”

I stopped to search for the right words. Asuna watched me closely.

“You’re a valuable ally in beating the game after all.”

Her mouth twisted in slight disappointment, but then she gave me a smile at last.

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