Out-> Of Safe [Zone]

Friendly companions #1

Walking through the streets, the area is crowded with a warm atmosphere. Which makes her smile faintly. The events of 2.4 is close, and things will get exciting.

She recalled that in the game, Miyabi was always accompanied by a floating eyeball, its origins still a mystery because the update hasn't reached the point it was dedicated for the Section 6 yet. Here, the floating presence was absent. Makes her wonder if there is a special condition needed to summon it.

Starskiffs flew past above her while she was preoccupied with her thoughts. The young woman decided to board one of it to fly off to a location she was familiar with. Fortunately for her, she have enough credits— making Saeko rich so she have enough to go around and to keep her alive, how many was it again? 24 million?

When Saeko arrived, the atmosphere felt more lively. Aurum Alley was an interesting place, especially because it was where the Trailblazer embarrassed Scott. She suppressed a chuckle, laughing to herself would definitely make her seem odd to passersby.

"Living in a game world is interesting and fun." She mused, beginning to understand why some of her friends dreamed of being part of a fictional universe. Though would people prefer to participate in the MC's adventures or stay hidden?

Saeko doesn't like to simp for fictional characters, but now she's here, so... Everyone are real! Her cheeks flushed pink at the thought.

As she scanned the area, a familiar figure with brown twintails caught her eye. The young woman hummed, wondering if she should interact with her. Thinking about the right words, she mustered up the courage to talk and she stopped behind the person.

"Excuse me miss. Can you give me a tour of this area?" Her voice startled the knight, who had been lost in her own thoughts.

"A- ah! You make me jump..." She yelped, clearly surprised by the sudden intrusion. "Oh, are you a tourist? First time on Xianzhou Luofu?"

"I'm a... Tourist, but this is not my first time at the Luofu." Saeko replied. "I need someone knowledgeable of Xianzhou Luofu to guide me, that's all."

"I see." The girl nodded before offering a warm smile. "Come on, let me show you around."

She walked ahead, with Saeko trailing close behind. "By the way, my name is Sushang! May I know yours?"

"Call me Miyabi."

—-•-—

As they chatted during their walk. Aurum Alley had slowly becoming crowded, it must've been in this particular hour people would take advantage of. To finally have relaxation after their work. She could relate to that—college had been stressful for someone like her.

Sushang had been very kind and tried her best to explain every question Saeko throw at her. Sometimes she stuttered, but her explanation was clear. Sushang made her realise that; there were many interesting characters she was going to meet in the future. And that excites her.

Meeting Sampo and Sparkle would be funny, and frustrating. Especially the latter, who seem to have no qualms in giving her target a heart attack.

Then, a suspicious movement caught her eye. Saeko told the young woman to wait while she went to investigate. As she reached a quiet corner of Aurum Alley, she noticed a bush that had gone strangely silent as she approached.

"I can see you, show yourself." She narrowed her eyes.

Then suddenly, a dark blue... Er, bird shot out of the bush, hovering in front of her. Despite its odd appearance, there was something about it that stirred a feeling she couldn’t quite place.

The avian, after the awkward staring contest, cleared his throat. "Well! This is... Awkward."

"Who are you, and why do I feel like I know you?"

"Eh? You don't know me?" He sounded surprised. "You have Yamato on your hand, surely you could recognise me right? Or did you hit your squishy skull somewhere?"

Saeko blinked, her gaze snapping to the katana on her belt. Now that he mentioned it, that was indeed Yamato.

...

...

"Yamato... As in, the one that Vergil always used? Then... This annoying edible burnt chicken in front of me is—"

"Why do I feel that you're thinking bad about me?"

"You're Griffon!"

"Correct." The demon bird nodded in satisfaction, but then his gaze turned serious. "How did ya get a hold of Yamato?"