I woke up and find myself in a world that I was addicted in. I find myself enjoying the view and enjoying the freedom. In this world, I am the boss. I can do everything. I am the strongest.
But then...
One day, something happened.
Log Horizon X S...
The rest of the guild members woke up and it's already 2 days since they entered the village. They went into safer part of the village. They set up a tent and also purification spells. Akame looked around and realized it's already evening. "Where is Aris and Shira?", she asked as she went out of the carriage. "Collecting logs", Fye answered while cooking for dinner.
On the other hand... Shira and Aris went further. 120 meters away from the village. "Shira, I sense something. You want to ask me a question. Dont you?", Aris asked. Shira nodded and looked into Aris' information.
Level: 96
"Aris, what exactly happened with the Phantoms?", Shira asked. Aris looked at Shira with hesitation. "I dont want to tell that story", Aris sighed. "Why would you want to know?", Aris asked. "Because.... I want to know because....because.... I want to understand the pain that you and Shiro is going through. If you are really a solid team, you will stick together to the very end", Shira answered. Aris smiled and breathe deeply. "Shiro formed the Phantoms 8 months ago. We met at the HOME since we are all solo players. At first, we just formed a party and realized that we will be a good team. Shiro became the guild master. We laugh, eat, fight, and argue together. As a trivia, Akashi is also a part of the guild. We enjoyed it....until...", Aris stopped and looked at Shira. "The rest of the guild were annihilated. Only Shiro, Akashi, and I were the survivors", Aris said in a low voice. Shira stopped walking and knelt on the ground. "How many people were there? Miura, the priestess. Kirito, the knight. Lavi, the assassin. Mikoto, the mage. Haruka, the elf. Hino, the bard. And last, Naru's fiance, a half-alv", Aris enumerated.
"Seven people?", Shira asked. "What happened?", Shira added. "During the Apocalypse, we are in a dungeon where teleportation is unavailable. We are currently having a battle with The Santa Monster. We were trapped in that place. Shiro did everything he can to save everyone. In the end, the balance was tipped off. Upon hearing the news, our guild members panicked. Being in a battle like that, you'll really panic. Shiro did his very best....but then...but then... Those seven chose to save us. They sacrificed and pushed us away from the boss room until they were locked inside. Afterwards, we just heard screams", Aris narrated. Tears fell in Shira's eyes. "I didnt know that both of you had those kind of memories. You always smile and Shiro's moving forward", Shira wiped her tears. "Let me tell you something, but never tell it to Shiro that you already knew this", Aris sat beside Shira.
"Miura, our priestess, formed a good relationship with Shiro. They worked hand in hand. They never separated. Miura ended up having feelings for Shiro. She confesseed. I dont know if Shiro answered her feelings just because he was guilty. But they did have a good relationship. We always tease them to date in the real world. They did, countless of times", Aris chuckled. "How comforting to remember those. Then, that happened. But still, Shiro is moving with his life. Unlike that junk", Aris' expression changed. Shira patted his back. "Let's help him accept the reality as how Shiro did", Shira gave a slight smile.
The Next Day Cemetery...
Aika and Akame was amazed by the creepy looking tree in the middle of the cemetery. It was shaped as a moon. "Shiro, I have a request", Shira opened. "My disguise level is in 87 but I want you to create a diversion", Shira explained. Shiro nodded. "Akame and Aika, stay here with Fye and keep the monsters away ", Shiro instructed. "Aris will come with me", Shira asked.
Shira changed into Hino.
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Shiro's eyes widened and gulped. "Let's do this quest", Shiro went back to his composure. Aris hit Naru's head as he approach. "Are you going to wait here forever?", Aris asked. "I already told you. I wont leave this place. This is where I met her and this is where I'll meet her again", Naru explained. Aris sighed. "Close your eyes", Aris instructed. "Why?", Naru asked. Aris blindfolded him. Aris removed it and in front of them is Hino's disguise. "I told you, she's coming back for me", Naru stood up went close to her. Naru was about to hug her but Shira made a distance. "Naru, it's fortunate to see you here again", Shira immitated Hino's voice. "I missed you, let's get out of this game", Naru held his hand. Shira smiled and turned her back. "Naru, during the last battle. I wasnt able to exit the boss' room. I was stucked in that place. I was thinking of you. How will you react if I'll be gone. I am saddened to see you isolating yourself", Shira looked at Naru and turned around. "Are you saying that you are dead? But you are here", Naru said. "Uhmm.. I'm not here. I am inside your heart", Shira smiled.
"I dont like seeing you like this. It's time to let go Naru", Shira's body is dissolving. "Wait. I have so many questions to ask you", Naru tried to catch her. "Naru, you dont have to ask me. My only answer is that I love you", Shira suddenly disappeared. Shiro went out and patted his shoulders. "I am Hino's guild Master. She always talked about you. I am very sorry for your loss. As a peace offering, I want to offer you another place to belong", Shiro invited. The rest of the guild showed in front of him.
