Today, he had felt a chill that was harsher than usual since early in the morning.
I rubbed my hands and walked into the studio. He pulled down the control lever on the wall and immediately put his hand on the fiery red stove to warm himself. Although the sound of the waterwheel was still there, it was already so cold in the early winter. I couldn't help but worry about what would happen if the river behind froze during the coldest time of winter.
After a long period of contemplation, he said,"Ah!」After regaining consciousness, I started to confirm my schedule. There were eight orders due for delivery today. If he didn't work hard, he wouldn't have enough time.
The first commission was a lightweight single-handed sword. He stared at the casting table for a while, then chose the materials that matched the budget and performance ratio and threw them into the furnace.
At this time, my skills in using the iron mallet had improved, and I had also bought all kinds of new types of metals. I had also continued to refine high-level weapons. After calculating the casting time, he placed the casting block on the anvil, set the settings, and knocked the hammer down hard.
However, as far as single-handed straight swords are concerned, I have never made anything better than the one I forged this summer. Although I felt that it was a pity, I was also very happy.
That sword has a fragment of my heart buried in it. Today, you are also making a scene in the distant front line with great spirit. Although I could only see it once in a while when I used the whetstone to repair it, I realized that it was different from ordinary weapons. The more I used it, the more transparent the blade became. How should I put it? I had a hunch that one day, it would shatter the moment it completed its mission for a reason different from the value consumption.
However, that should be a matter for a long time to come. The frontlines were now at the 75th checkpoint. That sword still had to work hard. He was working hard in that person's right hand.
When he came back to his senses, the stipulated number of times had unknowingly ended. The casting block was emitting a red light and transforming. He swallowed his saliva and stared at this magical moment. Then, he picked up the sword that had finally appeared and examined it carefully.
[... It's just ordinary.]
I said as I placed it on the table. He quickly chose the next casting block. This time, it was a two-handed greataxe, and the focus was on the attack range…
At the end of the afternoon, I stood up after completing all the tasks. I turned my neck and stretched. She exhaled and saw a small photo hanging on the wall.
Inside, Asuna and I were standing shoulder to shoulder, gesturing for victory. Kirito, who was standing half a step behind Asuna, smiled bitterly. The photo was taken in front of this building about half a month ago when these two came to report to me that they were getting married.
No matter who looked at them, the two of them were clearly very compatible, but it took them half a year to reach the end of marriage. Because I was worried for them and helped them a lot, when I finally heard that they were getting married, I was really happy. Also, she felt a helpless heartache.
I still dream of that night. That dreamy night was a memory of my two years of peace, shining with the light of gems. Even now, five months later, it still warms my heart like a raging fire.
[…myself…]
It was really surprising. As I said this in my heart, I gently touched the photo with my fingers. He clearly thought of himself as a rational realist, but he did not realize that he actually had such a strong personality.
[In the end, I still like you.]」
I tapped on the button in the photo and turned around. I thought about whether I should make something for myself or go out to eat occasionally since I hadn't eaten Chinese food yet. At the same time, I walked out of the studio. At this moment-
An effect sound that he had never heard before sounded above his head at an extremely loud volume. Ding, ding, ding. It sounded like a bell or an alarm…I instantly looked up at the ceiling, but the sound seemed to be coming from the opposite side, which was the upper floor.
When I ran outside in a panic, something even more surprising happened. Since the shop opened here, it was only natural that they had not rested for a day. The NPC shop assistant who always stood in front of the counter suddenly disappeared without a sound.
「……?」
I stared at the space where she had just stood, but there was no sign of her returning. This was a very serious matter.
He almost scrambled to the outside and found something even more shocking. He stood there in a daze.
At the bottom of the hundreds of meters wide upper layer above his head, in front of the organic gray cover, a huge red text appeared. On closer look, the words Warning and SyatemAnnouncement were arranged in a chessboard shape.
[System…Announcement…]
It was a scene he had seen in his memories. It was impossible to forget. Two years ago, on the day that the game of death began, the same scene appeared behind the faceless man who announced the change in the rules to 10,000 players.
After a few seconds, I slowly looked around. Many gamers were like me as they looked up at the upper floor. There was a strange sense of incongruity in this scene that made me frown, but I immediately understood the reason.
The NPCs that were usually walking on the streets and selling things were all gone. I think it must have disappeared at the same time as my shop assistant…but what exactly is this?
Suddenly, the alarm that kept ringing stopped. After a moment of silence, a soft female voice descended from the sky at the same volume.
" An emergency notice is now being issued to all players.』
It was the same as the game manager that he had heard about two years ago. Hayaba Kyokihiko's voice was completely different. This was a man-made, mechanical synthesized voice. Although it was obviously an announcement from the game system, this was the first time he had heard such an announcement in this SAO where the existence of managers was almost zero. I gulped and focused on my hearing.
" The game is currently operating in forced management mode. All monster and item transactions were stopped. all the NPCs
It has also been withdrawn. All players 'health points were fixed at the maximum.』
System error? What kind of fatal bug had appeared…?
I instantly thought of this. His heart was gripped tightly by a hand called Uneasiness. However, in the next instant…
"Ain Grand Standard Time, November 7th, 14:55 PM. Game strategy completed.」
The system announced.
The game guide was completed.
For a few seconds, I didn't understand what he meant. The gamers around me also stood there with stiff expressions. However, when they heard what he said next, everyone jumped up.
" We will let the players log out of the game in order. Please stay and wait. Repeat...'
Suddenly, there were shouts of "Waaaah!」Cheers. The ground-no, the entire floating castle, Ain Grand, began to shake. Everyone hugged each other, rolled on the ground, raised their hands and shouted.
But I didn't say a word or move. I just stood at the entrance of the shop and finally raised my hands to cover my mouth.
He did it-Kirito really did it. He was still as reckless as ever…
I am so sure. This was because the frontlines had only reached the 75th checkpoint, but they could still complete the game. This kind of reckless, inconsiderate, and unreasonable thing was definitely done by Kirito.
A soft murmur seemed to reach his ears.
---I'll keep my promise...
" Hmm…Hmm…You finally did it…"
Finally, warm tears flowed from my eyes. I didn't wipe it, but raised my right hand and kept jumping.
[Hey--!]
I placed my hands by my mouth, as if I wanted to convey to him who was far above me. I shouted with all my might,
[Kirito-!] We will definitely meet again…I love you!」
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