Kirito, Asuna, and Yui were walking in the forest, with Yui in the lead.
"Yui, what are you in a rush for?" Kirito asked.
"I'm so excited! This will be my first fight!" Yui replied.
"Alright, just stay away from using any GM status or console." Kirito said.
"I don't plan to. I want this to be fair." Yui said.
"Good to hear." Kirito said.
They continued to walk as they stumbled upon a fort. It was deserted and was in ruins.
"Oh my, who did this?" Asuna asked.
"I'm not sure. They may still be around, so watch out." Kirito replied.
"I'm going to the courtyard and search." Yui said as she ran to the courtyard.
"Be careful! I'm going to search inside." Asuna yelled to Yui and told Kirito.
"I'll stay here and keep watch." Kirito said.
Asuna left to go inside and Kirito was keeping an eye out for movement.
There was a rustle from some trees. Kirito drew his sword.
"Who is there?!" Kirito asked.
No response. Kirito had been taken surprise by a flying kick to his left.
Kirito had started skipping across, hitting the ground as he came to stop by a tree.
A man stood at the gate. He was average size, but based on the rustle and now, he was fast. He was well built with a body of an athlete.
He had black, straight, short hair and wore standard armor.
"Who are you?" Kirito asked as he got up.
"My name is Yun, but you can just call me, Hayasa, or Sokuryoku." He said.
"Hm.. Speed or Power of Speed... He must be quick and a hand-to-hand combat type." Kirito thought.
"Now, judging by your attire and stance, you are The Black Swordsman. I must say I am honored." Yun said.
"Sorry if I offend you, but I don't quiet know you..." Kirito said rubbing the back of his head.
"Hm... I guess my reputation doesn't perceive me..." Yun said with a sigh.
"Now... Are you part of the group that caused this?" Kirito asked.
"No... I, alone, did this." Yun said with a smile.
"Incredible, the destruction and taking out an entire guild. You must be good." Kirito said with a shocked expression.
"So... I want to test your prowess in battle. See if you live up to your name." Yun said.
Yun got into his fighting stance, similar to boxing. Kirito got into his stance. Yun lean left and disappeared.
He was going for a strong jab for Kirito's right arm. Kirito just barely was able to block it.
"You're a first, your reaction is remarkable. No one has blocked my speed before." Yun said surprised.
"You're facing the player with the best reaction timing." Kirito said with a smile.
Yun went for another dash, but kicked this time. Kirito was able to dodge it and get a side kick off him.
Yun quickly recovered and went for another punch. Kirito was still recovering from the side kick, thus he didn't have time to block. A sword flew into the air as a ,bone-churling, was heard.
Eludicator fell onto the ground. Kirito pulled out Dark Repulsor.
"Impressive, haven't had Eludicator knocked out of my hands until now." Kirito said.
"You have a back-up sword in case you lose this one?" Yun asked.
"Not quiet... However, now I get serious. I have fought someone faster than you. I will win." Kirito said.
"Ah yes. Asuna, the ex-V.C of the former Knights of Blood." Yun said.
Kirito was in a defensive stance while Yun was in an offensive stance. Yun went for a dash attack.
Kirito ducked and went for his sword. He picked up Eludicator and Dark Repulsor.
"This is where the real fight begins." Kirito said.