Sword Art Online: Star & Inferno Fragment

Chapter 3: Hollow Area's Investigation Part 1-Partnership

Aincrad: Arc Sophia (Floor 76)- Teleport Gate Plaza

Omega POV

Another day, another nightmare. Who am I kidding this world is part of our nightmares too.

Well for a little recap I woke up in cold sweat this morning, had a quick breakfast and harvesting some more items in Traders' Way. Today is the day of going back in Hollow Area. I will be seeing Philia again soon, I messaged her earlier letting her know I'm coming.

Omega: *in mind* 'Wondering what that Treasure Hunter been up to recently?'

Oh, and today is the time the Assault Team to dungeon crawl the 76th floor. Right until now many players coming from the lower floors took time to adjust their guilds, resources and skills here in Floor 76. Smaller guilds are now go for their participation of clearing floors way to the boss room. Right now I won't be joining in every floor's boss fight, these guys won't be needing my support anymore. I now prioritize of visiting the hidden area and discovering the secrets what it holds, if anything that haves the way to show our path to victory and freedom is has to be the Hollow Area.

After purchasing some of items, I made my way to the Teleport Gate.

Omega: "There sure are few crowds around here. The Assault Team must have left to the fields early."

I look around for a moment realizing how quiet has this area can be.

Omega: "Oh well, I'll wish them luck and hope they don't do anything too reckless. Philia is properly waiting for me now, I should get going without any dela-"

???/???: *calling out* "Hey Mega!/Omega!"

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I sighed mentally anticipating this outcome. Of course there's going to be another shenanigan.

Omega: *grumping silently* "This is going to be happening to me in the rest of my days here, huh?"

Omega slowly turn around and saw Asuna and Argo running towards me. I instantly got a clue what are they here for, reasonable but a bit overprotecting much.

Asuna: *panting* "Morning, Omega. Glad we caught up to you in time."

Argo: "Leaving this soon to the secret area already? You could have let us know earlier. If you're asking how we found you, then you should work more on stealth while you're purchasing in the market."

Omega: *frown* "That's ridiculous. Even you two didn't caught me buying some useful items, you can always use your Friends List to track me down... *realized* Shit!"

Argo: *confused* "Shit?"

Asuna: *concern* "Are you alright?"

I nod gently trying to convince them that I'm alright, but truthfully that I am not. I feel like I am sweating bullets.

Omega: *in mind* 'Okay then new task: Never share your contact with the clingy lavender stalker.'

*shiver*

The thought of it made me tremble, hopefully I won't see her anytime soon.

Asuna: "Well yeah. When we saw you in the market earlier we figured that you are going back to the hidden area."

Omega: "If you're here to convince me, don't bother. I am still going regardless and I made up my mind. Even you gals trying to chase me down then good luck, because you can't-"