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"Watch out!" Asuna screamed, falling out of the portal.

You shrieked and turned to run, but smacked into Kirito behind you. Asuna fell on the two of you and you landed in a pile.

"What's this?" You heard Kirito say.

You felt something squeeze your chest and you screamed, jumping up and punching Kirito into a stone pillar. Kirito looked up at you and blushed, glancing at his hand and waving nervously.

~~~Kirito POV~~~

I heard a scream and walked up behind (U/n), and saw Asuna burst out of the portal. Before I knew what was happening, (U/n) fell on me and I felt something squishy against my hand.

"What's this?" I wondered aloud and squeezed it, trying to figure out what it was.

I heard (U/n) scream and I flew into the pillar, and I groaned in pain. I looked at her and blushed when I saw her holding her chest. I realized what I touched and blushed even more furiously and nervously waved.

~~~Normal POV~~~

Asuna scrambled up and hid behind you, clutching your shoulders. A man with the KoB uniform stepped out of the portal and looked around. He noticed Asuna and sauntered over to her, a solemn look on his face. You tensed at his form, clenching your fists. You couldn't put your finger on it, but you had a gut feeling that he was suspicious and your gut was never wrong. You noticed his face as he walked closer: Kuradeel.

"Asuna-sama, there you are! I couldn't find you after you left your house." Kuradeel told the commander.

"Of course you didn't! Who would stick around knowing if your bodyguard was watching you at 3 a.m?!" Asuna yelled.

Kuradeel grabbed her hand and began to drag her away saying, "You have to come back to headquarters with me-"

You grabbed Asuna's wrist and interrupted him. "Actually, we've got your second-in-command reserved for today. You can return to hq alone. I will take full responsibility for her protection. It's not like we're going on a boss raid or anything."

Kuradeel ripped his hand away and glared. "I doubt two low-levels like you could protect Asuna-sama! Asuna-sama, tell them!"

Asuna clenched his fists angrily. "These people are high level, they're probably ten levels higher than you!"

Kuradeel growled. "I challenge one of you to a duel!"

He scrolled through his menu and pressed a duel request. "Now little girl, I will show Asuna-sama that I am worthy of protecting her!"

You were about to press ok when Kirito grabbed your shoulder.

"Are you going to be okay? Should I fight him?" He murmured.

You smirked and pressed ok. Unsheathing your brand new crystal sword, you smiled and turned to him. "Don't underestimate me! Daijōbu. (A/n: Translation: I'm okay/I'm fine)"

Kirito chuckled and nodded, stepping back. You glanced at Asuna who nodded in approval. Kuradeel smirked and unsheathed his own sword, holding it in front of him.

"Watch closely, Asuna-sama! I will show you that I am the only one capable of protecting you!" Kuradeel smiled maniacally and you got into your fighting stance as the timer counted down.

5…

You bent down slightly, eying Kuradeel's sword,

4…

People murmured about the Dark Warrior and a member of KoB having a duel.

3…

"This is going to be interesting…" People whispered.

2…

Asuna glared at Kuradeel and watched you with anticipation.

1…

Everyone fell into silence as they watched the timer deplete to 0.

GO!

Both of you activated your sword skills, yours glowing blue while his glowed orange. You sped towards each other, Kuradeel pulling his sword down to you.

You eyed his sword once more before pulling your sword up to clash with his, and the two of you slid to opposite side of the battlefield.

A few seconds passed as no one could grasp what had happened, until a broken sword fell from the sky, the tip hitting the ground before vanishing.

Kuradeel fell to his knees as his handle vanished as well, his eyes wide with shock.

"This...this is not...possible…" Kuradeel sputtered, still shocked.

"I'd be happy to take you on with a different sword if you want…" You said, sheathing your sword.

Kuradeel stared at the ground for a few moments before grabbing a spare sword from his inventory and turned instantly, charging at you.

You gripped your sword handle but stopped when you saw someone step in front of you and clash swords, Kuradeel's sword flying into the sky.

You watched with surprise as Asuna put her rapier back into its scabbard, looking up to look menacingly at Kuradeel.

"Asuna-sama, she...she somehow cheated! She broke my sword using cheating skills!" Kuradeel shouted.

"Kuradeel. As second-in-command of The Knights of The Blood Oath, I command you to return to headquarters alone. I will report this to the commander myself." Asuna commanded.

"...FIne." Kuradeel spat. He turned to the portal and mumbled, "Teleport, Granzam."

Asuna turned to you and Kirito and motioned for you to follow, heading out to the dungeons.

You smiled inwardly, admiring the commander's attitude and passion.

You were going to survive.

No matter what.


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