Sword Art Online: The Duo Factors

Chapter 11: The Black Figure.

Koharu, Level 122.

Year 2024, March 6th. Aincrad Standard Time, 13:00. Floor 56, Clearer's Base in Pani Village.

The Clearers, the Guild's Elite Members and everyone in the Assault Team were gathered in the Main Town of the Floor 56 for the meeting to discuss about the advancement of the game. In this meeting, Sachi, Keita and the members of the Moonlit Black Cats are joining in the Assault Team for the first time, guided by the top tier player, Koharu. And the Black Swordsman, Kirito.

Sachi: So many players are here...

Keita: Yeah.. I wonder if they're stronger than us..

Koharu: They do.. They're all taking this seriously. Especially after the plan Kirito and Klein both came out with had failed.. Asuna even scolded them because of that and Klein lost his A-class food ingredient in result. I never seen her being so serious about this. It's kinda makes sense since we had attempted the boss fight for several times.

Sachi: Sounds like they're very strict..

Kirito: Take it easy, Sachi. They're just focusing on planning to beat the boss.

Sachi: Yeah, you're right. Kirito.

She leans towards Kirito a bit as she feels safer with him.. Asuna suddenly slams on the table before she explains her newly proposed plan.

Asuna: Lure it to the village! That's how we get the boss!

The group start discussing about whether it works or not. But Kirito refuses the plan.

Kirito: Wait! You can't be serious!? If we do, the boss would go after the Villagers!

Asuna: Yes, that's the idea! And while the boss's busy killing NPCs, we can attack it.. And kill it.

Koharu: But...! They're not just Objects! NPCs are different than rocks and trees. Look, they're-!

The second Commander shuts her up in cold tone.

Asuna: You think they alive? Really?

Koharu: Asuna! How can you say that!? Even if they don't, they're still people, no matter what!

Asuna: Koharu, in this game.. They ARE just objects. And unlike us, if they're killed, they can always respawn. I know you understand..

Koharu: But you're the one who doesn't!

Kirito: Yeah, calm down, Koharu. Sorry, but I'm not cool with that too. And neither for Sachi and Keita as well.

Asuna: I'm running this operation, okay? In case you forgot, I'm still second in command of the Knights of the Blood Oath. You obey my orders. Like it or not?

She glares at Kirito. Sachi panics a bit as Koharu grunts as she couldn't tolerate about her new side abusing with her guild position.

Koharu: ...

Then, a mysterious voice came out.

Oathkeeper: Maybe I'll deal with this... Vice Commander...

Asuna: !!

They all just notice the player in a Black Coat already standing beside Koharu. Some of the top players and other members starts backing off except the Knights of the Blood Oath.

Koharu: Oathkeeper!?

Every players starts talking about him. He looks at Koharu before he faces everyone..

Oathkeeper: Long time no see...

Asuna: What are you doing here?

Oathkeeper: I came here to help out after I heard you all stucked on the field boss. No hard feelings.