[Screen continues]
[Kirito's palms were sweating from nervousness, his eyebrows almost furrowed, and the severed half of his body kept bleeding...]
[Even if healed with Sacred Arts, the wounds would soon burst open again, as if something was constantly destroying his body...]
["Hahaha——"]
[Gabriel, feeling the power in his body, let out an inhuman sneer. He had already grasped the rules of power in this world!]
[All thanks to Kirito's performance!]
[As a reward for Kirito, Gabriel planned to play with him more, slowly devouring his soul!]....
"Hahaha! What a surprise!"
Gabriel's expression under the Turtle Ship grew more and more exaggerated, and terrifying laughter kept pouring out in the deep sea!
He truly hadn't expected he could battle the Black Swordsman to this extent!
Just like Vassago, Gabriel Miller took a keen interest in him!
"Your soul might be unimaginably delicious!"
Gabriel licked his lips, even quickening his pace. Now he couldn't wait to see the Black Swordsman.
Vassago, beside him, felt uncomfortable. He had clearly been the first...
Unexpectedly, even Gabriel had his eyes on the Black Swordsman!
But looking at his appearance, he couldn't help but think he was a devil in an angel's guise.
Indeed, there was no limit to perversion, only more!....
[On Screen]
[The aura of despair released by the Angel of Death enveloped Kirito's heart...]
[He had never been confident he could stop Gabriel from the start. This guy was a monster he'd never seen before!]
[He originally planned to stay here for two hundred years even if he couldn't log out...]
[It could even be said this was his deepest desire!]
[Aincrad limited his physical time in reality, but if he were in this world, he'd have enough time to live his life as a swordsman in another world...]
[But he overlooked the relatives and friends who cared about him...]
[After all, he felt he still didn't understand human hearts. Thinking of this, he was filled with self-blame...]....
In SAO
"Could my desires cause them so much harm?..."
Kirito harbored no resentment towards this world. Instead, he felt truly alive here.
The Underworld could be said to be his true ideal homeland—real injuries, real sword skills, real life...
If he entered that world in the future, would he return to where this dream began...
Ice Dragon: "No need, you should return to your real world..."
Kobold: "This time I agree with the Ice Dragon..."
Renegade: "I hope there won't be a Black Swordsman in my next resurrection..."
Azure-Eyed Demon: "I hope there are no dual-wielding demons in heaven...".....
[On Screen]
["You're wrong... Kirito..."]
[Eugeo's voice lingered in his ears, as if he stood before him...]
[Kirito chose this world not for himself, but out of love...]
[He loved many people in the Human World, even the entire world. He loved everything here!]
[Gabriel was his complete opposite, the very essence of human evil!]
[Eugeo's words gave Kirito the resolve to win. He would do his utmost to defeat the Angel of Death!]....
Archbishop of Sloth: "Such a broad love! It simply surpasses the Witch's love for us!"
Saitama: "When a person has something to protect, they become stronger and invincible..."
Natsu: "I'm fired up! Go for it! Kirito!"
Weiss Schnee: "This evil creature doesn't deserve to call itself an angel..."
Sakura Kinomoto: "Kirito, save the world!"
Emiya Archer: "Partners of justice will vanquish all demons!"
Kirito had already become a savior-like figure in the eyes of many!
Countless people clasped their hands, praying he could defeat Gabriel!....
[On Screen]
[Seeing Kirito cry, Gabriel thought he was scared and grew even more excited!]
[Several black lightning orbs condensed before him, instantly piercing Kirito's body...]
["Hahaha——"]
[Gabriel grinned ferociously, instantly closing in on Kirito. The dark sword pierced Kirito's chest!]
Pfft——
[Blood splattered. Pain assaulted Kirito's nerves; blood spurted from his mouth, but he showed no fear!]
["All of you! Let me devour your souls!"]
[The dark, twisted darkness gradually enveloped Kirito, trying to swallow him completely!]
[Kirito turned his head with difficulty. Anger filled his mind, and a low roar escaped his lips...]
["That kind of place... how could it be?... The body is just a vessel..."]
["Memories are everything!"]
[Kirito suddenly opened his eyes, his golden pupils staring intently into Gabriel's empty eyes!]
["Nani? ? ?"]
[Kirito swiftly drew his swords and roared an incantation!]
[Simultaneously, the two swords erupted in jet-black and blue-white light waves!]
BOOM!!!
[Instantly, Gabriel's hand was severed. The pain in his soul made him retreat continuously!]
[The Blue Rose Sword burst forth with dozens of icy vines, wrapping around Gabriel's body and binding him tightly!]
[Immediately after, Kirito raised the Night Sky Sword high!]
Buzz——
[A blade tens of meters long suddenly appeared, instantly breaking through the clouds on the horizon!]
Bzzt——
[The sword tip flashed with light. Then, the sky gradually darkened, but within this darkness were countless lights of hope, countless stars!]
[This was the night sky of hope...]
[The Sword of Night Sky... tenderly embracing the world...].....
The residents of the Underworld felt the same upon seeing this scene; their hearts seemed enveloped in something.
"What a beautiful night..."
"Kirito... no... Star King... please... save us in the future..."
The Lightcube Cluster in RATH grew brighter and brighter.
At that moment, Kirito's will reached the highest point in the world.
Soldiers who had intended to attack the Human World dropped their weapons, half-kneeling, gazing with utmost piety at the sacred black figure in the night sky...
[On Screen]
[Wherever the night sky passed, countless people stared blankly...]
[At that moment, they set aside the heavy hatred in their hearts, clasped their hands, and prayed...]
[The stars in the night sky kept increasing and twinkling...]
[That was everyone's pure heart...]
[People in the real world looked to the sky with smiles...]
[The emotions welling in Lisbeth's heart became uncontrollable...]
["Silica... I... still like Kirito..."]
[Silica smiled slightly. It was wonderful she had met Kirito...]
["Me too..."]
["Can it reach him?... Kirito..."]
[This connection of hearts would definitely reach him!]....
Asuna's eyes widened, a clear expression on her face. Keeping Kirito close recently was indeed the right move!
These best friends were coveting her Kirito!
But she was happier. Kirito could open his heart; that was enough...
Besides, she had already decided: no matter where Kirito went, she would follow until the day they died...
Inside Agil's Shop
Lisbeth's face turned red; she didn't dare look at Kirito. She hadn't expected her feelings to remain unchanged after so long...
Silica kept fanning herself with her little hands, wondering why it was so hot here...
Kirito sighed helplessly and looked out the window at the horizon...
What a sin...
Tonight was going to be troublesome again...
He hoped Asuna could be gentler....
[On Screen]
[The stars in the night sky turned into shooting stars. People's hearts began to gather, heading toward the same place!]
[Every corner of the world emitted the light of miracles!]
[Alice's eyes grew moist as she ran toward the World's End Altar. The emotions in her chest surged, turning into golden osmanthus petals flying into the night sky...]
[Asuna's tears formed an aurora, accompanied by golden osmanthus flowers...]
[They believed Kirito would surely win!].....
Alice glanced at Kirito from time to time, clenched her fists, and pressed them against her chest...
"This feeling must not be false!"
"So I really do like him..."
She originally thought she would suppress this feeling in her heart, but now she chose to take the initiative!
No more depression; this was the Underworld, not the real world!
The rules here could be changed!
She had to capture Kirito before Asuna came to this world!.....
[On Screen]
[Gabriel kept struggling, roaring angrily like a wild beast!]
Crack——
[Immense power instantly shattered the ice vines, breaking free!]
[Wherever the six wings passed, the ice shattered to pieces. He extended his left hand, emitting a dark blue liquid light...]
[But suddenly, he noticed the starlight condensing in the sky began merging into the Night Sky Sword. Orange light suddenly erupted!]
[Kirito's entire body burst with a majestic aura, and his original wounds were restored once more!]
[The two faced off for several seconds!]
[They moved simultaneously!]
["AHHHHHHH!!!!"]
[Their roars grew louder and louder; neither would yield!]
[Dark tentacles shot from Gabriel's hands again but were burned to nothingness by the powerful orange flames!]
[Kirito broke the sound barrier, instantly rushing forward!]
[Every word spoken to him echoed in his ears!]
[Golden pupils stared at Gabriel as he roared his strongest Dual Blades sword skill!]
[——Starburst Stream Combo——]
[Sixteen combos!]
[The Dark Sword clashed with the Dual Blades!]
[The terrifying power caused space to tremble, the ground to crack; each strike created a huge crater in the earth!]
["YAHHHHHHH!!!!"]
[Kirito's ferocious roar overwhelmed Gabriel. His continuous sword skills left him unable to fight back!]
["Take this! Gabriel!!!"]
[Gabriel's eyes suddenly widened. At a speed exceeding light, Kirito instantly pierced his left arm!]
Pfft——
[The Blue Rose Sword fell forward along with the severed arm...]
[Gabriel raised the Sword of Void, condensed black lightning, and slashed down at extreme speed!]
[At that moment!]
[Eugeo held the Blue Rose Sword and blocked it, then turned to look at Kirito...]
["It's now! Kirito!"]
["Thank you... Eugeo..."]
[Kirito raised the Night Sky Sword high and used all his strength to slash through Gabriel's head!]
BOOM!!!
[The dark halo shattered, and the darkness unlike a human body was severed!]
[Gabriel felt no pain but laughed wildly again. He wanted to devour their souls!]
[Colorful lights continuously poured into Gabriel's body, destroying his darkness!]
["Huh hahaha——"]
[Gabriel's entire body bloomed with ultimate light!]
["YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!"]
[The flames burned his dark body until it was completely reduced to nothingness!]
BOOM!!!
[The flames spiraled into the sky, sending Gabriel away!]
[The Angel of Death—Gabriel, brought death upon himself!].....
"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"
"Did I lose? Even after gaining such immense power!"
Gabriel stared at this scene in disbelief, as if unable to accept his defeat!
Then, the fear in his heart grew larger and larger until it spread throughout his body; even taking a step became extremely difficult!
Vassago had died by his hand, suffering a heavy blow to his soul. His fate would likely be even more miserable!
Could it be he would never find his soul again in the future!?
How could he allow such a thing!
No, he had to leave!
Gabriel Miller felt unprecedented fear and wanted to escape this place!
The mercenaries also noticed the boss's problem and exchanged glances...
This was the first time they'd seen him like this...
Indeed, what the light screen said was right...
Gabriel was a coward with an empty heart...
At that moment, his standing among the mercenaries plummeted....
[On Screen]
[A code appeared in the sky. All people from the real world left this world...]
[Ten minutes had passed...]
[Kirito completely remained in this world...]
[Arriving at the World's End Altar, he looked at the sunlight above with a smile...]
[But he smiled and began to cry, sobbing as he lay on the ground. He felt sorry for his relatives in that world...]
Tap, tap——
[As footsteps drew closer, a gentle voice came...]
["Kirito-kun..."]
[Asuna looked at the crying Kirito, her face full of tenderness...]
["Asuna..."]
[At that point, Kirito began his two-hundred-year sentence as a husband...]....
Alice grabbed Kirito's collar angrily, staring at him with a furious little face...
"You can't abandon me!"
"Remember! I'll follow you from now on!"
Kirito wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and nodded. He dared not offend her!
Eugeo stared sourly at Kirito, wondering if he had forgotten about him.....
[On Screen]
[Alice came to the real world. She was out of sync with this world; her heart always remained in the Underworld...]
[One day, at a press conference, she sensed signs that Kirito was about to awaken and rushed to Las Vegas...]
[Alice nervously held Kirito's hand. He slowly opened his eyes...]
[Those starry-deep eyes scanned the person before him...]
["Yo... long time no see, Alice..."]
[Then he looked at Takeru Higa...]
[Takeru Higa looked at him, so shocked that cold sweat broke out on his back...]
["Alright... Mr. Higa... delete the memories of the past two hundred years... My mission with the princess is over..."]
[Kirito was now the Star King!]...
Everyone across the worlds finally understood how Kirito became the Star King!
No Game No Life World
"Star King... the Star Cup is somewhat similar!"
"Hahaha, can we happily play games together!"
Sora crossed his arms, standing above the world, looking at Kirito with interest.
Unlike Blank, he was now quite interested in the Star King!
In a sense, the Star King was the god of games!...
[On Screen]
[In a dark room, Takeru Higa turned on the computer. He had not deleted Star King Kirito's memories...]
[And Star King Kirito had already guessed it was Higa...]
[The Star King would do anything to protect the Underworld...]
[Because he was that world's king... protector...]
[Even in the real world, he would fight to the end to erase that world...]
[And he needed Kayaba Akihiko's power...]
[Hearing this, Higa had crazy thoughts. He wanted to see what reaction would occur when the two geniuses met!]...
Takeru Higa: "It's over, will I be silenced?"
Kikuoka: "Hold on, don't be afraid. I'll burn more paper money for you when the time comes!"
Rinko Kamigou: "So that guy isn't dead yet, but why hasn't he come to me?..."
Kayaba Akihiko: "The future Star King and the future me?... What a long-awaited encounter..."
The higher-ups of the Japan broke out in cold sweat, thinking Kirito would become their power to rule the world.
Instead, he became the Star King of another world. Once he acted, they had no ability to resist!
Two gods as a team—how could they fight this?
Could they kill him before he became the Star King?
For a time, undercurrents surged in various countries!
The various races of the Underworld accepted this king from the real world.
With him here, their world would be safe and sound!...
[The screen flashed rapidly to the present. A paragraph of text slowly appeared...]
[When the swords of black and white cross, at that moment I promise to protect you forever, to protect each other...]
[When the Black Swordsman draws his second sword, no one can stand before him...]
[The story of Star King Kirigaya Kazuto continues...]
[The scene abruptly stops...]