The NEW Kirito?!
Read on to Find Out!
Aincrad's player-run newspaper service was just as exaggerated as they were in the real world. Titles that seemed too good to be true earned the writers plenty of col, leaving the newspaper as an undeniably profitable business. Klein, though, wouldn't fall prey to such titles easily, but today was an exception. Today, the dual-wielder Brent was making headlines as "the new Kirito." Of course, anyone who met Kirito would know that no-one could ever truly replace him, no matter what special skill they had.
Klein purchased the paper and opened it up from his inventory. As he skimmed through the text, he noticed that the article praised Brent to a great extent, making Klein a bit annoyed at the truth: The media needed someone for the public to look up to, and without Kirito, they naturally selected Brent (the NEW dual-wielder) as a replacement. Klein couldn't accept such blasphemy, for he knew Kirito well, and hated to see his old friend's legacy fade away so quickly.
"Damn it, Kirito. You had to leave us at a time like this." Klein cursed under his breath, and for the first time in a long time, his eyes began to grow wet as small tracks of tears slid down his face.
No. I can't cry, not while there's still 22 more floors left. He thought as a wave of determination suddenly overtook him. Klein felt better than he ever had in these two years in Aincrad, for he knew that his old buddy would always be with him no matter what. He looked virtual sky. Thank you, Kirito.
Author's Note: After a long absence, I'm back! I'm not completely sure yet how the new release schedule will work, but I want to start writing for this story weekly again. Don't hold your breath, but Surpassing the Limit may be returning once more!