Naoki Kiritani nodded. This time, he didn't activate his berserk mode again, but simply used his normal sword skills to defeat his opponent.
Afterwards, Asuna looked at Kirigaya Naoki with surprise and asked curiously, "What kind of sword technique is that? I don't think I've ever seen you use it before?"
Asuna wasn't referring to the sword-drawing technique; she was asking about the blue light emanating from the boy's body.
Naoki Kiritani smiled and explained, "When you master your own unique swordsmanship, gain the system's recognition, and use it, you will acquire a unique skill."
This is how Naoki Kiritani explained it to Asuna, but only he himself knows the truth.
The world we live in now is the real world, not the game world controlled by Kayaba Akihiko.
In other words, he now has complete control over his skill set.
Following this strategy, he farmed for nearly two hours and obtained several weapons of decent quality. Unfortunately, the hooded rat had not yet appeared, which left Kirigaya Naoki feeling quite helpless.
Night had fallen, and the game also features hunger and fatigue levels. Although players can't feel these, not eating for a long time will inflict a debuff. Furthermore, wild beasts become more ferocious and difficult to deal with at night.
Feeling sticky all over, Kirigaya Naoki thought he should go back and change his clothes, and also ask Kirigaya Kazuto what was going on with them.
Pulling Asuna along, they skillfully returned to the town of beginnings, found an inn, and glanced at the price. It wasn't expensive, 200 Cor. It wasn't too expensive, considering that a single carnivorous plant would cost around 100 Cor.
The Cor is the currency of this world; it is needed for everything from food and lodging to purchasing equipment.
Along the way, both players and NPCs were giving Kirigaya Naoki strange looks.
The boy was covered in green sap and emitted a strange odor.
Asuna didn't know what to say. The monster's juices had stained her clothes, but the sticky juices would disappear after the monster died for a while.
Naoki Kiritani waved his hand and gave Asuna a bright smile.
Unfortunately, the filth covering his head made the boy's handsome face look somewhat ferocious.
Naoki Kiritani said, "Go and get a room first. Of course, you can come to my room if you want."
Hearing the boy's teasing words, Asuna's lips twitched, and she said lazily, "You should take care of your own business first."
After saying that, he turned and walked into the hotel without looking back.
Naoki Kiritani went to the public bathhouse, soaked comfortably for a while, cleaned himself up, got dressed, and then went to the store to buy two low-level mana potions.
After another meal, almost half of his money was gone. Naoki Kiritani sighed at how outrageous the prices were and silently complained.
I booked a small room at a hotel. The hazy moonlight streamed through the curtains, illuminating the room.
Naoki Kiritani lay down on the bed and started texting Kazuto Kiritani.
Luo Ya: Kirito, what level are you now?
A short while later, Kirito started replying to messages.
Kirito: Level 9.
Luo Ya: I'm level 10.
Kirito: You still have the nerve to compare yourself to others? I wonder how Suguha is doing outside.
Luo Ya: Mother should come back too. By the way, what do you think of that person?
Kirito: Who?
Luo Ya: Don't try to fool me. You know who I'm talking about, Usagizawa Fukasumi.
Kirito: She's pretty amazing. She helped me a lot. I was able to level up so quickly entirely thanks to her help.
Luo Ya: Did you touch it with your hand?
In the town where it all began, two people sat facing each other in a restaurant.
Kirito stared blankly at the message the boy had sent, recalling the soft, warm touch of the girl's hand that afternoon. This made him subconsciously glance at the girl opposite him.
The rabbit-shaped marshland is deep and clear.
A very cute and delicate girl, who speaks in a very outspoken and uninhibited manner, without any girlish reserve—that's Kiritani Kazuto's impression of her.
But that was during the closed beta test. As for now, the two of them were just eating in silence.
It was clear that she was not in a good mood.
Kiritani Kazuto swallowed and comforted her, "Well, you don't need to be sad."
Usazawa Fukasumi looked up at Kiritani Kazuto and said casually, "I just haven't quite gotten used to it yet. It's okay, you'll get used to it in a few days."
Kiritani Kazuto wanted to say something, but ultimately remained silent. Indeed, in situations like this, letting the other person take a break was the best solution.
Inside the room, seeing that the other party hadn't replied to his message for a long time, Kirigaya Naoki smiled but didn't say anything.
Open Asuna's chat interface and start sending messages.
Luo Ya: Are you asleep?
Asuna: I'm asleep.
Asuna replied to the message instantly.
Naoki Kiritani continued typing.
Luo Ya: You can't really say you're asleep like this. What's wrong? Still thinking about today's events?
The other party did not reply.
After waiting for a while, no news came.
He sighed indifferently. If this guy doesn't want to reply, he doesn't have to.
Feeling somewhat tired, Naoki Kiritani drifted into a dream.
A world of no job reincarnation.
Releasing his control over Kirigaya Naoki, he turned and looked at the blond brat in front of him with great displeasure.
He shouted, "Rudius, have you learned swordsmanship yet? Are you still playing around with Sylphie?"
Rudius scratched his head and looked at Roya with a puzzled expression.
He muttered in a low voice, "Big brother, you can't stop me from pursuing love just because your new love has run away."
Luo Ya fell silent, then said angrily, "One thing at a time, have you mastered swordsmanship? It's been years now, and your swordsmanship is still so terrible."
Rudius disagreed, saying, "I'm a magician; I can learn swordsmanship casually."
Roya's expression was serious, and a mocking smile appeared on his handsome face. He stared directly at Rudius and said, "Rudius, if Paul hears you say that, he'll definitely get a beating."
When Paul was mentioned, Ludius visibly shrank back, clearly indicating that he had been beaten quite a bit during this period.
However, Rudius remained obstinate and continued to play the sticky game with Sylphie.
Luo Ya was furious at his son's lack of ambition. He looked up at the sky, tears welling in his eyes.
It's been 730 days since I last saw Luo Qixi.
It has been two years since Luo Qixi left. Apart from occasionally communicating with Luo Qixi, he has not had any pretty girls to keep him company.
Every day was filled with the monotonous practice of swordsmanship.
Because no woman disturbed his Dao heart, he successfully reached the level of the advanced swordsmanship of the Sword God style through his own comprehension, and now, he is only ten years old.
When Roya and Paul were evenly matched, Paul silently waved his hand, indicating that he could no longer teach Roya.
Paul was deeply troubled by this.
Paul has been smiling less and less lately, and even when he's close to Senis, he can't hide his fatigue.
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