Chapter 57 – Sword Art Online (25)
Sword Art Online.
The world’s first and most complete VRMMORPG.
The stage is Aincrad, a floating castle with 100 floors piled on top of a foundation floor with a diameter of 10 km.
Even when it was first released, it received tremendous support from gamers around the world.
And after the beta test started, it turned into a response many times greater and enthusiastic around the world.
A related community also sprung up in an instant.
In one of such communities, the largest ‘Everybody’s SAO’, many people were writing, exchanging information and chatting even today.
And.
For them, there were players whose names often went up and down.
[Jun, what the hell is this person? I sweep it all by myself.]
It was about Seojun.
Most of the people who play Sword Art Online are normal people… It is also a family of so-called gamers who enjoy games. And everyone knew that the majority of them had lived a life far removed from sports.
When they see it
Seo-joon’s movements were truly miraculous.
No, that kind of movement comes out without receiving system assist?
Astonishment and awe.
It was something they could never do.
It was entirely due to him that he was able to reach the 17th floor in the beta test.
So is it?
There were many rumors about him.
In reality, he is a person who actually learned swordsmanship, in fact, he is the contemporary successor of the one-man tradition of the flying sword sword style, he is a god, and so on.
There were also many false rumors.
Most of them praised his swordsmanship.
However, it is not enough to become this famous.
It was Seo-jun’s harem that played a big part in making him famous.
[Fuck… I’m solo both in real life and in the game.]
[Everyone is pretty and cute… I think I will become a fan.]
[No, it could be Netcama.]
[Asshole, can’t you tell just by looking at their natural way of speaking and body language? It’s a real woman!]
[I heard it by chance, but when I saw it, everyone seemed to know each other in real life. It seems like a real woman.]
[I envy you! I envy you!!]
… Well, anyway, it’s only chattering in these communities, and no one approached them directly.
Simply put, it is a flower on a cliff.
No, the flowers on the top of the cliff could be picked with effort, but the existence of Seo-joon, who was protecting them, was too powerful for them.
However, the party involved, Seo-joon, was not very interested.
Because they were busy enjoying Sword Art Online in the first place.
Maybe that’s why time passed like a stream, and it was the last day of the beta test.
***
“Ooh, it’s already the last.”
“I wanted to play more.”
Yuuki and Kirito had tears in their eyes.
It must have been very disappointing for the girls who sincerely enjoyed Sword Art Online more than anyone else.
Seojun comforted them.
“It’s just a beta test. We’ll be opening soon, so don’t be too discouraged.”
“… Okay, I get it.”
“If it’s Jun oppa…”
The two immediately cheered up.
Then, before it was over, he ran to the hunting grounds, saying that he would hunt a little more before coming back. The other girls were all scattered and enjoying the last day in their own way.
Seo-joon, who had been watching his back for a while, opened his mouth.
“So, what happened? Argo.”
“This… Do-ryeong Jun is still quick-witted. This older sister, it seems like she’s losing her confidence a bit.”
A small player wearing a robe appeared behind him.
Seojun turned her head and looked at her. She is a female player with golden brown bobbed curly hair. The painting on both cheeks resembles a rat’s whiskers, hence the nickname ‘Rat Argo’.
She was famous for being an information dealer in Sword Art Online.
“Sister. You are younger than me.”
“Aren’t men who care about trivial things like that popular? Ssssscha~!”
“So what did you come for?”
Argo sat down next to Seo-jun. She looked at Seo-joon and replied.
“The beta test ends today, so I came to see you at least once before then.”
“Okay? It’s an honor to have that famous mouse come in person.”
“Nihihi, isn’t it an honor? Then do the math, sir.”
“… Do you get paid for this?”
“Of course. This is more information. When it comes to business, you have to be like your older sister to succeed.”
“…”
Seo-Jun made her deal, passing her the currency of Sword Art Online, Kohl.
Anyway, today is the end of the beta, and there were quite a few things she helped me with, so there was no problem with her handing it over.
“Please use it again next time.”
“What do you plan on doing next?”
“Huh? From now on?”
In response to Seo-joon’s question, she held her chin for a moment, and she was lost in her thoughts.
And then she opened her mouth.
“Well, of course you have to do it when it opens. I’ve done this awesome thing, and I can’t help but do it again.”
“Isn’t it? I knew you would.”
“Why are you asking such a thing all of a sudden, Dolyeong Jun? Oh, please…”
Argo made a mischievous look, and she nudged him.
“Are you interested in this older sister? Is that why you were afraid of falling? Hey, this is true I’m embarrassed! I never thought that Doryeong Jun would have such feelings for me…”
“That’s right.”
“… Didn’t you know, eh?”
At Seojun’s answer, Argo stood tall.
Then she looked at him with a surprised face and asked.
“What did you just say?”
“I am interested in Argo.”
“…”
A silence settled between the two.
It was Argo who broke it first.
“… Uh, did I ever do something like that?”
“Even if you didn’t do that, you could still have some interest.”
Seojun shrugged his shoulders.
At his reply, Argo blushed and stuttered like a broken machine.
“Uh, ah, eh…”
“What’s the matter?”
“Hey! Ah, nothing!”
When the worried Seo-jun brought her face closer, she was startled.
Seojun and Argo knew each other very well because they knew each other. That’s why Seo-jun’s face was such a big stimulus to Argo, who had just entered puberty.
After calming her beating heart for a moment, she asked Seo-jun.
“… Isn’t Jun Doryeong popular? That’s why you’re dating Ah-chan.”
“Yes.”
“But why me?”
“Is that Argo?”
“Eh.”
Food.
Seo-joon let her laugh and said to her.
“So what does Argo think of me?”
“… Uh, um.”
She scratched her cheek, then lowered her head.
Her ears had turned bright red.
“… Don’t think it’s bad Ah, but I can’t betray Ah-chan, so forget about it!”
“Betrayal?”
“Yeah, you can’t go out with someone who already has a girlfriend.”
“Ah, it’s okay. Asuna will allow it too.”
“To? What is that?”
“Because I’m dating other kids too.”
“… Ehehehehehe?!”
Argo jumped up.
She looked at Seo-joon with seismic eyes.
“Che, is this the first time you hear this?!”
“Because I didn’t say that.”
“Oh, no. Are you really okay?”
“Of course. It was agreed upon by everyone, including Asuna.”
“… Now, go to sleep.”
Argo’s eyes spin round and round.
It was something that was still hard for her to accept.
“Everyone is friendly with Argo, so they will welcome you.”
“For a moment! But this is not it!”
“Why?”
“Lamb… No, it’s an octopus foot! This is a flirt!”
“Did everyone agree?”
“… That, though!”
“Argo.”
Seojun brought her face closer to her.
“You hate me?”
“Ugh!”
Argo couldn’t answer right away.
Dropping her head, she stirred weakly.
‘Why am I like this?’
Argo was puzzled.
It is true that he has a crush on Seo-joon, but if he hears that she is dating seven people, it is normal for the crush to disappear.
But for some reason, my liking for him never diminished.
Meanwhile, she thought.
I think this might be an opportunity.
She gradually developed her crush on Joon, and now she has feelings for her love interest.
However, when she saw Asuna next to her, she almost gave up.
If that’s the case, maybe there’s a chance for you too.
Since Seo-jun also has a crush on him, there is a high probability that he said something like that. Like an adolescent girl, Argo let her imagination run wild.
Then she popped and blushed.
‘Ugh! What am I thinking!’
She tousled her hair.
She thinks this and she never thought the day would come!
“Eight!! Jun Doryeong!! Give me your number!!”
“Number?”
“Phone number! I’ll call you later when I clear my mind!”
“Aha, I see.”
Seo-joon quickly passed her number to her.
After memorizing the number several times, she quickly turned around.
“… See you later.”
Her figure disappeared with the light.
It was logout. Seo-joon smiled as he remembered Argo’s cute appearance.
“You are young.”
Last day of beta testing.
She was able to reap a great harvest.
According to her expectations, she knew how to attack her during the opening, but it was more that we got closer while staying together than she thought. Above all, it was also possible because his incubus characteristics were applied as they were in the game.
‘Now then, shall we pass on the suggestions to Kayaba?’
Seojun logged out.
After that, he sent him the suggestions he had put together so far. After a brief business, he logged on again and had a good time with his party until the end of the beta test.
Argo (Game)
Argo (reality)
