The next day.
Kazuto woke up to immediately prepare for his day. He always woke up early to do his morning exercises. Though, since he is currently in the middle of town, he can't just run around exercising without surveying the surroundings. So, for now he just did simple stretching in his room, as well as some minor workouts like pushups, sit-ups, and squats. This is only some of his daily routines to keep his body in shape. Although even with those exercises, it's still a mystery on why his body is still skinny, at least his body is somewhat toned.
After he finishes his daily workout, he checks the time and finds out that it's currently 8.30 A.M. at least, that's what it says on his holo card. He then, went down to the lobby to have some breakfast. After that he takes a shower in his room and after that it's currently 9.30. He then notices the notification on his holo-card. It signifies that he has received his mission.
After preparing his equipments, Kazuto immediately set out to his first mission. It's a simple mission of gathering materials outside of town, a mission meant for newbies. Although the mission is simple, it's not at all easy, since you'll be encountering various dangers such as; mutated animals, and malfunctioning robots. Kazuto's destination is just 1 km outside of the city. If there aren't any complications, Kazuto should be able to finish his mission before sun down.
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At a certain desert, a speeding two-wheeler zooms passed at an amazing speed. The rider, appears to be a female with long black hair. The person's identity is K1M70, who Kazuto called Kimiko. Her face is currently covered by a helmet. Originally, she wanted to investigate the rumors about the giant castle. However, fate was playing a little mischief and now she's on a mission to deliver an item to another city. The item is enclosed in a black box, strapped to her bike. The content is classified, hence she was chosen as one of the guild's trustworthy member.
"Well, at least I got to have a chance to travel to that city"
Kimiko speeds up more as she said that with great excitement. After all, her destination is a very famous city. Almost everything in that city is fully automated. Of course, it's not like other cities weren't automated as well. However, this city is one of many advanced cities that homes many types of robots.
And the name of that city is, Nega Nebulus.
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Meanwhile at Alfheim.
At a bar, Kirito is currently spending his time drinking. He was just finished diving into a labyrinth searching for treasure. Although it's not a rare item, he did manage to find an item that sells for quite a lot. And now he is drinking his night away waiting for tomorrow. Of course, he isn't only drinking, he is also gathering information from other customers of the bar. For a city that is located at the center of many territories, many information circulated here and there.
As he was relaxing, an individual approaches him while hiding his presence.
"Yo, Kirito. I knew I'd find you here"
"Hm?? Oh. Hello big bro"
The one that appeared was Kirito's older brother, Kazuya. He has short black hair and eyes. His clothing is also black matching his hair. There are two swords sheathed on his back. He immediately approaches and sit across from Kirito, and then he speaks.
"I knew I'd find you here"
"Couldn't say the same thing about you. Why are you, an ambassador of the Spriggan, doing here?"
Kirito asked that, for he is confused as to why such a person with an important role is in a bar at a neutral territory.
"Of course, that's classified"
"...of course"
After that brief exchange, Kazuya immediately orders for a drink. He then continued.
"By the way-"
"Hm?"
"-Your little Sylph friend is worried about you"
"-i see"
Kirito said that as he recalled about a Sylph he befriended. It's not odd for Spriggans to interact with other tribes of fairies, as they make their living from being paid by others. Although, this one Sylph seems oddly attached to Kirito.
"I'm sure she's fine. She has her childhood friend after all"
"...no. That's not what I meant... *sigh* never mind"
"Hm?"
Kirito tilts his head as he didn't understand what his brother was implying. The two brothers begin to talk more for about a few minutes, as Kazuya's drink arrived.
(Sorry Leafa. My brother is very dense)
Kirito thought this as he begin to leave after having his drink.
"What? Leaving already?"
"Well. I am a busy person"
Kazuya said that as he was about to leave, but before he leave Kirito with a word.
"By the way, if you want to investigate the convergence, then I suggest going to Midgard first. There's something there that is of high value"
"Heeeh~ interesting"
He also slipped Kirito an old parchment of paper. After that, Kazuya finally left, leaving behind Kirito alone. It's not long after that Kirito decided to call it a day himself.
—XXXXX—
After the war that turned Earth into a wasteland, every form of magic was thought to be lost. Although mana itself is still present however, the humans was cursed to be unable to wield magic.
However, unknown to everybody, there is some place on Earth that still retains it's magic properties. It is located in a lake of a country long since destroyed. There, forms nature from the time when the world was prosper. And, in said location, there lies a sword imbedded in a pedestal.
In here, the sword is waiting. Waiting for the one true hero to wield it. It waited for years, decades, centuries. And the one that accompanied the sword is an entity. The entity waited with the sword as she lived her life in solitude. But then, as the day of the third convergence is closing—
"...Subject found. Compatibility percentage above 90%. Individual named YUI shall await further development..."
—A/N—
Kazuya is Kirito's second ALO avatar. His name is Kazu_ _ya from Kazuto Kirigaya.
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