[The world of Sword Art Online]
People from all eras hadn't fully grasped the revelation of the previous scene. The sheer volume of information was overwhelming.
Kirito had actually lived in another world for over two hundred years—a span that shattered the limits of human life!
What terrified them even more was that the demon, Kayaba Akihiko, wasn't dead at all!
Had he been existing on the network of their world all this time? Where was he now, and what did he intend to do? No one could know...
At this moment, Kirigaya's residence was packed to the brim, with crowds swarming outside as well.
Countless people had come just to catch a glimpse of the future Star King, including many high-ranking officials who arrived discreetly to express their goodwill.
Building a good relationship now might just secure a chance for immortality in the future!
[Within SAO]
Kayaba Akihiko watched the final scene with a faint smile.
His ideal world would eventually become a reality!
"Kirito... I look forward to our eventual meeting..."
Kayaba swiftly navigated the interface, and at the same moment, an announcement echoed throughout Aincrad: the game was now concluded...
There was simply no need to continue any further...
Kirito in the shop seemed to sense something. He looked up at the clouds on the horizon and grinned.
That guy was as cunning as ever, watching them from above all along!
But he would reach that height himself someday!
"Asuna..."
Kirito took Asuna's hand, looking at her tenderly. If not for her, he might not have been able to endure those two hundred years...
"Hmm? What is it?"
Asuna's face flushed slightly as she gazed affectionately at Old Man Agil...
"See you in the real world..."
"Yeah!"
The two turned into points of light and vanished from that world. When they opened their eyes again, they saw their families gathered around them...
Not far off, Kikuoka stood calmly observing...
[In the Underworld]
The pontifex was jointly besieged by everyone. The Knights of the Dark Empire arrived and established a non-aggression pact...
The entire world was undergoing a tremendous upheaval.
Whether it was for better or worse remained unknown...
But they would continue to look forward, no matter what the future held...
[Ordinary World of a Certain Profession]
"Hajime, do you think we can defeat the gods...?" Yue pondered aloud.
Ever since she learned that Nagumo Hajime wasn't a native of this world, she had been inwardly anxious, fearing ultimate failure.
Those gods might still be toying with all living beings. Even though they had grown incredibly powerful, facing the gods would still be an entirely different matter.
After all, this was a feat even their ancestors hadn't accomplished, forced to construct labyrinths while awaiting a successor...
"Don't worry. Having come this far, we can't turn back now..."
"Besides, our goal is very simple: to return to our original world!"
"That intention has never changed!"
Nagumo Hajime never harbored ambitions of challenging the gods; that was still far too difficult.
His primary desire was to go home, taking Yue and the others back to live an ordinary life.
"Yeah!"
Yue nodded firmly, then thought of something and teased, "Do you think you'll make the list?"
"If you do, you might be rewarded with an even higher-tier god!"
After all, the rewards bestowed upon the saviors had driven countless worlds into a frenzy!
Nagumo Hajime shook his head. He no longer fantasized about that. With so many worlds out there, only a select few would be chosen.
Besides, they were still in the same predicament—transported to this world—making it even less likely.
Even that "hero" guy hadn't been chosen as a savior, so he'd long given up on the idea...
[One Piece World]
The top brass and elite combat forces of the Navy Headquarters gathered to discuss the recently emerging powers.
"Marshal Sengoku! Reports indicate a new organization called 'Laughing Coffin' has appeared in the New World. These guys are worse than pirates!"
"Marshal Sengoku! A new pirate crew named 'SAO' has emerged in the New World! Their captain calls himself 'Touya' and is known for his 'Lifelong Solo' reputation!"
"There's also the 'UW Pirates.' Their captain calls himself..."
The senior officials felt a wave of secondhand embarrassment upon hearing these names. What kind of captain names were these?
Utterly unoriginal, just copying names from other worlds!
"These aren't the main issues. Have you identified any individuals in our world with... distinctive names?"
Sengoku waved his hand dismissively. These pirate crews weren't the primary concern. The top priority now was whether there were travelers from other worlds here!
If so, the world's structure might be on the verge of a complete upheaval—though it was hardly peaceful to begin with...
"Yes, there are!"
Sengoku was startled. He hadn't expected it to be true. It seemed his world wouldn't know peace either... not that it ever did...
"What is it called?"
"Giga Chad!"
Everyone was utterly shocked. Whoever used such a humble name surely couldn't be a traveler!
After all, those travelers wouldn't be able to keep a low profile in this chaotic world!
[Overlord World]
"The way Kirito ultimately absorbed the hearts of everyone was quite formidable—likely reaching the realm of Super-Tier Magic!"
Ainz hadn't anticipated that Kirito would turn the tables using such a method, cleanly defeating Gabriel.
"It seems we can study this type of magic further..."
Ainz remained a perpetual learner, always preparing for future encounters with powerful foes.
Abilities from other worlds like these were simply perfect for him!
Yet, as Kirito's tale concluded, Ainz felt a pang of melancholy...
"I wonder... if I can ever go back?"
Ainz pondered whether one day he might suddenly return to the real world.
Sometimes he wondered if life in this world was merely a dream...
But he hoped this dream would last forever...
[Across All Worlds]
Every otherworld traveler secretly hoped they would be the next to appear on the light screen.
Not only would it bring attention, but they might also receive unimaginable rewards.
Just as they entertained these thoughts, the light screen emitted a sharp hiss once more, the dark image brightening intensely.
[Top Ten Otherworld Travelers: No. 5]
[Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash: The Thief, Haruhiro]