Author's Note: I tried to do a rewrite of Legacy , but it apparently failed . Thus leading to This new story by the name of The Corrupter . I hope you guys enjoy reading it . I apologize for my very bad usage of words , please show me some kind compassion and tolerate my work for the time being as i strive to make a better story .

"Please I need your help ... " A weeping voice was heard through the doorway as there stood a an old man with tears in his eyes kneeling down in front of someone with more than 10 bodyguards surrounding him . He was the multi billionaire Mr Edward Al . Apparently his children was trapped in the newest VRMMORPG Sword Arts Online who was just release yesterday .

"Why should I risk my life for something like this anyway ? It's not as if I actually did have something to gain from it " Said Eidolon as he sat on the sofa munching a snicker bar .

"I am willing to offer you a 100 Million US Dollar , if you take on this job , and another 150 million when you're capable of getting them out from that god damn game ! " Said Mr Edward

It was a tough choice to make , a sum of 100 Million US Dollars was a once in a lifetime decision . Especially with an extra 150 Million on clearing making it a quarter of a Billion Dollars . As Eidolon sat there thinking...

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"Fine , you have a deal , but I have a few condition " was the only words Mr Edward could hear from the lips of Eidolon .

Soon , Eidolon and him teammates was all gathered into a huge room where there were many computers linking together . This was one of Eidolon's request . A super computer , as Eidolon began his work with his teammates on hacking into the system of SAO through the Nerve Gear , and after 12 hours of troubleshooting and bypassing firewalls , they finally broke through SAO server defense , but they were unable to release the players in the game , but just only allowed to edit certain components of the server files while adding in part of theirs .

"How was it ? Are you able to get them out ...? " Said Mr Edward as he look into Eidolon's eyes .
"I have gather the information from the server's catalog and through the announcement that was made , I am afraid I have to enter the game in order to save your children . You made me a deal to abide by my conditions . This room shall only be granted access to my teammates and them only " said Eidolon as he began putting on the nerve gear that was hijacked by him linking to the super computer .

"You have my words young man , don't disappoint me...". Mr Edward said in a warm soothing tone .

"LINK START"

Eidolon was soon dragged into the world of Sword Arts Online .
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System Notice : Welcome to the World of Sword Arts Online , your adventure starts now

As Eidolon was soon teleported to the first town , Starting City Eidolon stood there observing his surrounding , before he walked towards a corner and began opening up his menu and observing the functions of the many buttons that was there until a voice was heard in his head

"Eidolon , Eidolon , can you hear me ? Please respond " it was actually one of the program he made which enable conversations from the outside world to be link to the game world , though the voice could only be heard by him alone.

"Yes I can hear you Paw , I have successfully entered the game , send me the data you could gathered so far . " Eidolon speak through the voice in his head . Soon pictures , words , numbers , began appearing into his head , the type of quest that needs to be done , how the game system functions and everything .
"Paw , install file 1 into the Nerve Gear now " Eidolon commanded . Soon File 1 was installed successfully as Eidolon reopen his menu to find a couple of extra buttons that he made . One of it was Voice Command as Eidolon tap on it . Two additional button pop out

-Enable Voice Command-
-Disable Voice Command-

Without any word being said , Eidolon tapped on first choice .

Status : Enabled
List of voice Commands : camouflage , Cheater , Teleport

These were the 1st package that was installed into the nerve gear .
"Camouflage Enabled " said Eidolon as he soon became invisible with a "C" Icon on the top right hand corner of his screen .

He began heading out to gather information about Mr Edward's children , sneaking around , until a certain someone caught his attention . It was a woman wearing a dark cloak long black sweat pants , with two claws equipped over her knuckle . She seems as if she was running away from somebody as she jump to the top of a building ,Eidolon soon realize there were 2 figure following behind her swiftly , a male and a female , both looking around the age of 14 to 16 the male brandishing a black sword dress in black pants , black shirt with a black cloak at his back while the female. Was holding a white rapier dress in a white skirt , steel chest plate .

Eidolon continue observing what the 3 players was doing , as the couple finally corner the woman with the black cloak .
"There's no way to run now Argo , we played your game , I believe it's time for you to offer us the information that we needed " as the black swordsman stared at the woman .
"Not yet Kirito ! I still have an ace up my sleeve ! " As Argo said with a smile on her face .

"Argo , you know there's no escape , please stop it , me and Kirito has been chasing you for hours ! " Said the girl as she brandish her rapier out hoping to leave a threatening image .
"Asuna , as what I said , I have an ace up my sleeve , if you want the information on the boss of the first floor you have to chase me for it , and obviously , the game has not yet ended " Argo said with a smile on her face as she took out a bottle filled with black liquid .

And before Argo could use it , Kirito kick up a pebble from the ground and shot it towards Argo's hand broking the bottle .

"Your ace is gone Argo ! Game over ! " Kirito say with a smile on his face finally ending this stupid cat and mouse chase as he walked towards Argo together with Asuna only stopping when they heard a voice

"Not if I can help it , would you mind stepping aside from the woman over , I have some business with her" Eidolon said as he deactivated his camouflage and appeared behind Asuna and Kirito back giving them a shock . Both Asuna and Kirito drew out their weapons without hesitation , reason being very simple , because Kirito was confident of his detecting skill , he trained it to the stage that any players in stealth mode would be detected over a 1KM radius . So how was he not able to detect him ? Not knowing that Eidolon was a hacker , he jumped to the conclusion that the person standing in front of him was definitely stronger than both himself and Asuna .

Kirito without a word being said , dash towards Eidolon with his Elucidator held in his hand began releasing a sword skill Vertical square following with a Slant . Sensing the danger , Eidolon activated the 2nd voice command as he mumble the word "cheater Enabled" allowing the system to move his body automatically to adjust and dodge the attack that was launch at him .

Kirito continue making countless attempt of slashes at Eidolon only to have him keep dodging it away , Asuna could see that Kirito was having a hard time dive in to aid as she release her sword skill Linear forming a combo with Kirito while Kirito releasing a Slant following up with a Horizontal square , as the system kicks in ,controlling Eidolon's body. Eidolon began drawing up the twin dagger that was in its sheath . With one dagger parrying Kirito's sword while the other negating Asuna's thrust . Leaving both Asuna and Kirito in shock.

Eidolon has been on the constant defense , because he knew that death in-game would lead to death in real life , he didn't want to kill , he was here only to save the people he was requested to do so .

As the sword fight continues , both party not giving in was soon broke apart when a bottle of black liquid was thrown in creating a black smoke . Disabling all sensor system , not wanting to be a murderer by accident Kirito dash out of the black smoke together with Asuna as Eidolon did the same . All three staring at Argo who was sitting there with a smile on her face .

"Okay boys and girl , that's enough , I surrender I lose .Kirito ,Asuna, stop the fight , and the player over there , please hold your horses , they are my friend and they mean no harm to me , other than you who just said you had business with me " Argo said while staring at Eidolon .

Finally the tension loosen as both party withdraw their weapons with Kirito walking toward Eidolon offering a hand shake and said " I am Kirito , that girl who fought you with me was Asuna , and the one who interrupted our fight was Argo the information Broker , and you are ? "

Eidolon let out a stare before finally decided to shake Kirito's hand as he reply in an icy tone " Eidolon " before receiving a look of approval from the 2 women , Eidolon spoke up " If you're the information broker here , I have something I want to talk to you about , it's urgent " as he stared at Argo .

"Sure thing , but let's grab something to eat , while we talk , Kirito ! We are dropping by your place " Argo shouted and before Kirito could say anything Argo shouted " No complains ! " As Asuna stared and giggled to herself and all 4 of them proceed on towards Kirito's resting lodge at the starting city.

Back at Kirito resting lodge , which has a bathroom , 4 bedroom , 2 sofa , a dining table with 6 chairs and a kitchen . Eidolon walked in with caution , he still can't trust them . Kirito upon entering just straight away collapse on to the sofa , while Argo proceed towards the kitchen with Asuna to prepare some food to be serve to the guest . Eyeing Eidolon , Kirito said with an amuse look on his face " have a sit Eidolon , make yourself at home"

Eidolon took a seat at the sofa opposite of Kirito as a voice rang through his head Eidolon "how's everything coming along , are you able to get hold of my childrens ?" It was the voice of Mr Edward .

"May I use one of your bedroom ?" Eidolon asked Kirito only to received a nod from Kirito before Kirito continue lying his head on the edge of the sofa as Eidolon began walking towards the bedroom closing the door behind him .

"Not yet Mr Edward , things aren't as simple as it looks , the situation here is very tense , and I might need some time to get the information I need about your children " Eidolon said in a soft voice to himself
"Alright" was the only voice he heard in his head .

"Food is already ! Shouted Asuna as she began bringing lots of food to the table , cooking was Asuna's forte as she was someone who enjoys a good meal . Eidolon open the room door and began walking towards the dining table joining Argo and the rest who was already sitting there waiting in anticipation of the food .

Asuna began serving up food to all the other 3 , as Kirito munch in hunger on the food he was served without any manners only to received to murderous stare from both Argo and Asuna before he started taking it slow on the food . Eidolon gave a suspicious look on to his food as he took up a small chunk of meat trying out the taste as he began taking on the second bite followed up by the third .

"So what was it that you actually wanted to talk to me about Eidolon ?" Argo said while munching on her salad .

Eidolon set his fork and knife on the table as he spoke in a serious tone "I am here looking for 2 players on someone's behalf . He had set a reward of 150 million US Dollar on the players who are capable of clearing the game " Argo , Asuna and Kirito both spit out the food that they were chewing in shock of what they just heard .

Eidolon looked at them as he continued " the reason he made this request was so he wish players could clear the game at a quick pace so his children might be saved . I have been offered 100 million US Dollars by him to entered this game to look for his children and ensuring their safety "

Before Eidolon could finish what he wanted to say , he was cut off by Argo . "So you're saying after the Death game started , knowing you can't logout after you enter SAO without clearing the game , you still choose to play it ? Are you practically out of your fucking mind ?! " Argo shouted , giving a shock to both Kirito and Asuna and turning their head towards Eidolon .

Knowing that he can't reveal his status as a hacker , or else that would stir a lot of unwanted trouble he nodded his head in reply towards Argo's question before he began speaking once again " before you started screaming at me next time Argo , please do allow me to finish what I have to say , I would kindly appreciate it , now back to topic . Since there was 10000 copy of SAO , apparently 500 players didn't had the chance to login because of work ,school and personal reason , so 500 death had been avoided leaving 500 empty console of Nerve Gear available of use , thus giving me the opportunity to login to SAO now as I am to bring this news to all of you . Mr Edward the billionaire has also allowed players who are willing to risk their life to use the 500 console he purchased to entered into SAO . however if anyone has taken up the offer ,I don't know . But currently I am the first one , thus Argo , are you able to help me find his children ? Yes or no ? " Eidolon finish his speech as he turn his eyes on Argo , hoping that he wouldn't be disappointed .

"Yes I can , but you better make sure your wallet could handle it " Argo said with a smile and began munching on the remaining food on her plate . Eidolon and Kirito both realize Asuna had an uneasy look on her face . But couldn't tell what was wrong ...

Author's Note : That's chapter one of the story . i hope you guys enjoyed reading it . Reviews would be much appreciated . Thank you so much !