The Beginning

January 8 2024

Kirito and Klein were sitting in the back room of Agils shop holding down the fort till he returned; Kirito was reading the news paper

"Another guild murdered" Kirito said with a bit of shock in his voice.

"What do you mean Kaz?" Klein asked

"A small guild was murdered last week, there was not a single survivor, a knife was found left on the ground where the guild was celebrating, it was dipped in some sort of paralysis potion." Kirito read from the article. Just then a info broker walked into the room.

"Ah Wiggins, what brings you to my humble abode" Kirito joked

The broker growled slightly "One, stop calling me Wiggins and two, I wasn't sure if you knew but there was another guild murdered yesterday."

"Yes I'm aware, just finished reading the news article"

"Well, the Divine Dragon Alliance has decided to say who killed the guild. They call themselves The Laughing Coffin." The info broker said "Also the DDA have been having trouble finding them.

"Thank you for the information Wiggins, have a penny" Kirito said giving a piece Col to the info broker just to piss him off. The broker growled, and walked off.

"Oh Kaz, I wanted to tell you something. Im getting m-" Klein was cut off by Agil returning to the shop.

"Hey guys, any customers show up?"

"Nope, I think they realized that you're a cheapskate." Kirito joked "Anyways, I'm going to go check to see how much progress the DDA is making with the Laughing Coffin."

"Maybe I should go with you Kaz" Klein said looking at Kirito

"I'll be fine Klein, don't worry"

When Kirito got to floor 56 where the DDA were based he found Schmitt in his little office more stressed out than ever.

"Hey Schmitt"

"Kirito want do you want, can't you see I'm busy here?" Schmitt said angrily

"I know you're busy. I was curious about the Laughing Coffin." Kirito said.

"What happened was terrible and we're doing the best we can but we just don't know what else to do." Schmitt said without looking up from his work

"Have you tried getting someone on the inside of the guild?"

"Yes we have, but no one wants to take that risk and go undercover" Schmitt said looking up from work

"I'm volunteering, think about it. A beater wanting to join the Laughing Coffin it looks more legit then a normal player wanting to join. I just need to find my way in." Kirito said sitting down in the chair across from Schmitt, who looked like he was dueling with his thoughts.

"Your right, it will look more realistic. But remember no one can know what you're up to, we need to keep our little circle as small as possible." Schmitt paused for moment. "As for your way in I think I know one."

Kirito looked up at Schmitt. "How?"

"There was a survivor, that wasn't at the party when the Laughing Coffin attacked. While he watched them kill his friends, he overheard one of the murderers talking about a member named Johnny Black being put in prison." Schmitt said

"So I have to find some way to get into Black Iron." Kirito said almost disappointed

"I know someone in the Army, but you'll have to find your own way into Black Iron, we shouldn't risk the Liberation Force finding out what we're planning. But maybe I can find a way to smuggle some supplies in. If you have something you want snuck into the prison, bring it here before you go Black Iron"

Kirito got up and place a few items on Schmitt's desk, and headed for the door. "Thanks Schmitt"

Just then Schmitt got out of his chair. "Oh one more thing Kirito, is there anything I can do before you go undercover?"

Kirito turned around "Just keep my friends safe, do whatever you have to just don't kill them." Kirito left to prepare for his mission.

Tell me what you think of the story, I know its short but it's a start. And this is my first time.