She turned around and refused to leave. She did not want to discuss her own research project with an outsider like Uesugi Shuu, not to mention that he was just a young boy.
Osamu Uesugi was not surprised by Kanshiro Rinko's reaction. The technology of complete stealth was bound to be popular once it appeared in the world. Many people with foresight came to talk to Kazuhiko Hayaba in an attempt to buy it out, but they were all rejected.
Kanshiro Rinko, who was about to enter the elevator, suddenly heard Uesugi Shuu's words.
"Are you leaving so soon, Miss Kanshiro? I wanted to discuss the SAO with you.”
"Sigh! How did you know…"
A stunned expression appeared on Shinshiro Rinko's face. Although many people knew that Hayaba Kyokihiko was researching the complete stealth technique, most people thought that he would apply it to medicine or military affairs after his research was successful.
Only Shinshiro Rinko, who was close to him, knew that Hayaba's research project was more to fulfill his childhood dream of building a real game world, not just for fame and money.
With no progress in the research project, Kazuhiko Hayaba and Rinko Kanzaki only had a preliminary idea to name the game world SwordArtOnline. Only the two of them knew about this.
That was why he was extremely surprised to hear the term Shinzaki Rinko from Osamu Uesugi's mouth.
"A-en-G-Lang.”
One word after another, Osamu Uesugi spat out the words. He was talking about the floating city Ain Grand from SAO. It was this sentence that made Rinko Kanzaki completely lose her composure.
"Wait!"
Ignoring the surprised looks of the front desk staff, Kamishiro Rinko grabbed Osamu Uesugi's hand and pulled him into the elevator, stopping him from continuing.
He pressed the button for the floor where the research lab was located. In the narrow elevator, Kamishiro Rinko stared at Uesugi Shuu with a scrutinizing gaze.
"Where did you hear about this?”
"Don't look at me like that, Miss Kanshiro. I won't tell you before I see Hayaba Akihiko.”
Looking at the number of floors displayed above the elevator door, Osamu Uesugi began to think about what he should say to Hayaba Akihiko next.
Ding!
The tightly shut elevator door slowly opened, and the two of them walked out one after the other, walking down the long and narrow corridor.
Finally, under the lead of Shinshiro Rinko, they arrived at a glass door with a passcode.
"We're here. When we see Jingyan later, I want to see what you have to say.”
Kamishiro Rinko rolled her eyes at Uesugi Osamu, who had been smiling without saying a word. She took out her pass from her pocket and opened the door in front of them.
The first thing Osamu Uesugi saw when he stepped through the door of the research lab was a pile of scientific research equipment. Although the spacious research lab was divided into different areas for different project teams, there were very few people present, making it seem rather deserted.
In the innermost part of the research lab, there was a separate office. This was where Kazuhiko Hayaba worked.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
"I'm coming in ~"
Kanshiro Rinko pushed open the door to the room, and Osamu Uesugi followed closely behind.
Kazuhiko Hayaba and Osamu Uesugi finally met the most elusive person in the original novel.
The room wasn't big, and there weren't any extra decorations. There was only a simple office desk in the middle, and there were many computers on it. It could save people a lot of time while working.
On the swivel chair behind the desk sat an ordinary-looking person with short hair and a medium build. He was wearing a shirt, trousers, tie, and a white coat. He was dressed as a researcher. He was Hayaba Akihiko.
Seeing that someone had entered the office, Kazuhiko Hayaba, who had been staring at the computer screen, moved his gaze away. He was slightly stunned when he saw Osamu Uesugi standing behind Shinshiro Rinko.
"Is there a guest?”
His tone was calm and flat without any fluctuations, as if the owner of the voice was a cold machine. However, Hayaba Akaihiko was clearly a little confused. He knew exactly who he could bring in and who he would reject when he trusted Kanshiro Rinko.
Without waiting for Kanshiro Rinko to reply, Osamu Uesugi took the initiative to step forward and extend his right hand, introducing himself.
"My name is Osamu Uesugi, and I'm here to discuss your research project with Mr. Hayaba.”
It was only at this moment that Kazuhiko Hayaba stood up and shook hands with Osamu Uesugi. He did not say anything immediately, but cast a puzzled look at Shinshiro Rinko.
Behind Osamu Uesugi, Rinko Kanshiro nodded at Hayaba Akihiko and said,""This Uesugi boy told me about SAO and Ain Grand.”
When he heard these two keywords, Hayaba's pupils instantly dilated, and the cold expression on his face finally changed.
"I see. No wonder Rinko brought you in. After all, this is our secret.”
"Haha, then isn't Mr Mao Chang curious how I know? Also, I have some other things I want to talk to you about.”
Meanwhile, Shinshiro Rinko brought two chairs over from outside and gestured for Osamu Uesugi and Hayaba Akihiko to sit down.
After the three of them sat down in the small office, Osamu Uesugi began to speak to the two of them.
" Speaking of this secret, I only discovered it by chance…"
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