The Crimson Hunter. SAO X Reader. [DRAFT].

●Chapter 14: Two Dragons.

*Please read the Authors note at the end if you want to know some important info.*

1 March 2024.
Floor 51.
The Evergreen Forests.
Current Level: 69.

The Evergreen forests were very different than all the other Forests in Aincrad, it seemed like your typical forest area ranging from a snow trench to standard forestry to swampland that holds typical monsters that spawn and the occasional item or ingredient to search for.

But that was the thing with the Evergreen Forests, they weren't like that, they were docile...no monster spawns, but in return it had a wealth of items to collect. It was a rather rare occurrence in some games where an entire area was threat free, and the thought of something like that in Sword Art Online of all games was deemed impossible to happen, and yet, here it is.

The floor became quite renowned for its lack of enemies, most players just ignored it entirely since anyone who did go out of the safe zones had the intention of fighting monsters and gaining XP to level up. And even fewer went to search for the items in there, since they were....rather odd, and either were worthless and only worked for specific people with a certain skillset, or they weren't worth that much Col. In turn this whole forests purpose was to provide rare items that only worked for players who fit the requirments that were needed. Otherwise it was avoided by nearly everyone.

A whole expansive forest, no enemies, and is always avoided by the main players...perfect for a hideout. You stood outside the forest looking into the dark vegetation, somewhere in this forest Tiares was hiding and planning her next move, and there was a lot of it to cover.

U/N: *sighs* This is gonna take a while.
Natsu: Skraaw!

U/N: Let's hope Lavira has better luck on her end.

You scratch Natsu behind his neck. Lavira wasn't with you though, you decide to split up, you going after Tiares while she will scout ahead to find Haku on the front lines. You take a deep breath, and start to walk forward.

U/N: Death is coming for you...Tiares.

*Silica POV*

Meanwhile on the far side by a river, a certain dragon Tamer was trekking down, wandering on the very edges of the riverbank. Her blue dragon Pina resting atop her head.

Silica: Ugh! Where is it?*looks up* She said it was here, or was it a different river?
Pina: Skraaw!

Silica: I know it's taking long Pina, but I want to find that fruit for you.

She took a skip over a small pile of branches, and proceeded to walk down the body of flowing water.

After the incident with Rosalia, she revived Pina and thanked Kirito. And out of kindness, he led her to an info broker that specialises in unique items, events and most news surrounding other players: Argo.

Argo gave her some info for free since it was her first time looking for information, she was grateful for that. She asked Argo for something that could help Pina, like increase her health or help her healing abilities. Argo told her about an item called the 'Ivis Fruit' that grew on the trees in the infamous Evergreen forest on Floor 51. Silica was skeptical at first about the higher floor at her level, but after learning about it having no enemies she settled down. The fruit supposedly has the effect to grant the familiar with a healing barrier, a shield like magic ability for dragons that circles around anyone within 5 feet, healing anyone in it including the familiar. So with that and enough supplies she could pack, she set off into the forests.