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"Asuna...I..."

Argo's face was contorted with pain; he clutched his stomach with one hand and gripped Asuna's clothes with the other, as if he were on his deathbed.

Asuna, however, was already used to Argo's antics. She gently drew her rapier and smiled, "Is there a problem, Miss Argo?"

"Absolutely not!"

Argo sprang to his feet. Knowing Asuna intimately, inside and out, Argo knew that if Asuna really got angry and went into a berserk state, she would definitely hit Argo too.

When it comes to teasing Asuna, one must be careful about the boundaries.

"Humph!"

Asuna sheathed her rapier, ostensibly intending to teach Argo a lesson. However, Argo was unaware that Asuna was also tense. The only thing she had left to maintain her last shred of dignity was the rapier in her hand.

Being captivated by Momo is one thing, but falling into Argo's hands is another!

Although she has fallen into this trap... it was just a coincidence, and it absolutely cannot become the norm!

The two chatted idly for a few moments, then the topic returned to the kobold lord. From what they understood, conquering Aincrad was also a very important matter.

At that time, the original inhabitants of each floor will become Momo's subjects, at Momo's beck and call, and many of the functions within the Hall of Heroes will truly be activated.

However, after several days of testing, they found that the strength of the first-level kobold lord was no longer a threat. However, the presence of three ruin kobold guards meant that quantity overcame quality. At least four people were needed to try again, and five people would be more reliable.

Then, the two looked at each other and saw the same look in each other's eyes. They smiled knowingly at each other.

Because of this, both of them felt less resistant to the new partner who was about to join them.

After all, Momo needs Kuroyukihime's power, and they also need Kuroyukihime's power.

"oh oh!"

"came back?"

Having confirmed the facts, the two originally intended to return to the tavern to watch the live broadcast, but suddenly, the light on the teleportation point lit up.

They originally thought it was Momo who had returned. Although they knew that Kuroyukihime had been conquered by Momo, shouldn't there still be matters to be dealt with? Momo's return was a bit too fast!

However, they were immediately shocked.

The person who came... was neither Mo Mo nor Kuroyukihime!

On the black iron monument, the names of Asuna, Argo, and Kuroyukihime are engraved below Momo's name. It is because of this that Asuna and Argo know that it is only a matter of time before Momo returns.

However, when the teleportation point lit up, it wasn't Mo Mo who emerged.

At the same time, a name gilded in gold appeared alongside Yuki's name on the black iron monument.

A golden name!

Argo and Asuna already understood what this meant: it meant a legitimate Heroic Spirit.

Unlike the two humans who are actually followers of Momo and have the status of Heroic Spirits, their names, embossed in gold, represent a symbol of legend itself, a symbol of true Heroic Spirits.

Yuuki is forever sung by countless gamers in the world of Sword Art Online, but could this newly appeared name also be a new Heroic Spirit appearing in the Accel World?

Heroic Spirits can actually appear in an ordinary world!

Argo and Asuna unconsciously clasped hands, watching nervously as the figure gradually appeared, their hearts filled with trepidation and unease.

After all, compared to true Heroic Spirits, powerful Heroic Spirits who can serve Momo, like Yuuki, they still feel a little inferior.

Yuki, being a carefree and innocent girl, had absolutely no airs, which made Argo and Asuna feel much more comfortable. But was this newly appeared second regular Heroic Spirit an easy character to get along with?

However, when the person actually appeared, the two of them were dumbfounded.

"Artoria".

Gold-plated English characters appeared on the black iron monument; there was no surname, only a first name, clearly a Western name.

The familiar name Artoria startled Argo and Asuna, their immediate reaction being—impossible.

How could it be that person!

However, when Artoria appeared in a black dress, the two of them were completely stunned.

At this moment, Artoria's appearance had changed somewhat compared to the Artoria that Momo had just seen.

She was still wearing a black dress, but now she had added a pair of black boots and plain black over-the-knee socks. The mask on her face was gone, and her eyes, which had been pale gold, had turned into a jewel-like emerald green.

Her hairstyle also changed; her long golden hair was tied into a single ponytail, adorned with a large black bow.

Although the two girls had never seen Artoria in this form before, her resolute and beautiful face, as well as her extraordinary temperament, instantly made them realize who the person in front of them was.

Artoria!

The real Artoria Pendragon, the legendary knight-king of ancient Britain, King Arthur, celebrated in history and hymns!

It was her!

But... how is this possible? How could she be here?

"Ok?"

As Artoria stepped out of the light and opened her eyes, she looked at the two girls outside the teleportation array and gave a strange smile. The smile seemed stiff, as if she was trying to make some kind of gesture.

However, after struggling for a few seconds, Artoria gave up, nodded, and said without a smile, "Greetings, I am Artoria, the newly joined Heroic Spirit. From now on, we will serve the monarch together."

Argo and Asuna finally realized what was happening and hurriedly greeted Artoria. They had been discussing how to introduce themselves to the newcomer, Kuroyukihime, but Artoria's appearance completely threw them into disarray.

"Um...Knight King, what are you doing here?"

Argo mustered his courage and asked a question, and at that moment, Yui's image materialized from the air.

"Moms will understand this themselves!"

As she spoke, Yui showed Argo and Asuna Momo's recent experiences, while Artoria watched intently, seemingly scrutinizing Momo's actions.

"That guy, why did he take another risk! Yui, why didn't you warn him?!"

Asuna was somewhat annoyed, while Yui shook her head and said, "I'm sorry, Asuna-mama. But Dad's actions this time were indeed not risky, and the safety factor was very high. So, Yui could only agree, after all, Dad's word is final."

"Ah, Yui, I'm not blaming you. I'm just angry at his outrageous behavior!" Asuna quickly comforted Yui when she saw her downcast expression.

Argo, hands on his hips, casually remarked, "That's right, Yui. He doesn't listen to you. When he gets back, we'll both teach him a lesson, hmph! At worst, we won't let him into our bed, but he can forget about us both getting together..."

"Argo!"

Asuna blushed and covered Argo's unguarded mouth. Argo was startled and realized that Artoria was there. He immediately shut his mouth obediently.

Author's Note:

PS: First update, at least four updates today.

002 The Heroic Spirits Gradually Becoming Stronger

“It’s alright. When I entered Valhalla, all the knowledge had already been instilled in me. This includes information about the two of you, as well as your relationship with the monarch.”

“I am well aware that the two of you are Momo’s wives. As a monarch, Momo’s ability to get along harmoniously with his wives is something I, as his subordinate, am very fortunate to have.”

Artoria looked at Argo and Asuna's close relationship and couldn't help but sigh sincerely.

She wasn't just flattering Asuna and Argo; she was genuinely expressing her feelings.

One of the most important reasons why Artoria and her country were destroyed was the trouble that started in their own backyard. Artoria had thought more than once that if she had been able to handle her relationship with her queen better, perhaps the fate of the whole country would have been different.

Upon hearing this, Asuna and Argo also quieted down. They looked closely at the king in front of them, and it seemed that the Artoria in front of them was not quite the same as the corrupted Artoria they had seen in the information that Yui had given them.

Argo acted on her thoughts immediately, and being straightforward, she consulted Artoria.

"Artoria, Artoria! You're... supposed to be corrupted, right? You seem different to me. Are you mentally normal now?"

Asuna helplessly tugged at Argo's sleeve, but couldn't hold him back. In Asuna's opinion, shouldn't such a question be avoided?

Are you asking about my current state?

"That's right, I'll call you Artoria now too, haha, Artoria, has your personality returned to normal?"

Artoria shook her head and said, "No, unfortunately, my mind is currently in an unstable state, though I can't quite describe it. I'm trying my best to control it right now. Perhaps it's because I'm in Valhalla that I'm able to suppress it?"

"So, if it's not necessary, I will try to find a quiet place to be alone to combat my mental instability. I hope you two won't mind."

Asuna quickly waved her hand and said, "Ah, I certainly won't mind, Miss Artoria, your health is the most important thing."

Artoria nodded and said, "Well then, since this is our first meeting, Yui, please tell me my attributes. It will also help you two get to know each other."

Yui nodded, revealing the attributes that belonged to Artoria.

……

Name: Artoria

Title: None (Self-forgotten)

Strength: E

Durability: E

Agility: E——A

Magic: None

Quantum Light: C (The mind can store quantum light concentrations far exceeding the limits of ordinary people, reaching the highest level of King LV10. Such a quantum light concentration is sufficient for a Heroic Spirit to use a single instance of extreme physical acceleration and a single instance of quantum leap.)

Luck: A

Noble Phantasm: Rank unknown, currently sealed.

Heroic Spirit Profile: Once King Arthur, a legendary ruler of ancient Britain, wielding the sword Excalibur, a king revered and celebrated by countless people. However, in order to fulfill her own desires, she made a contract with the Counter Force of the Fate world, and subsequently, due to various reasons, was corrupted by the Black Mud. The current Artoria denies everything about her past and only wants to continue living in the name of Artoria.

Maintain ability:

Intuition (B): Intuition is the ability to instantly recognize "the most suitable action for oneself" in battle. Because Artoria is currently experiencing mental instability for unknown reasons, she has become negligent in paying attention to the outside world, and her intuition has become dulled.

Leadership (D): Artoria is no longer in a purely corrupted state, and has forgotten the glory of her former kingship, but Artoria's personal charisma remains strong.

Despite her unexplained mental instability causing her subordinates to doubt her trustworthiness, her leadership is sufficient to lead a combat unit into battle.

Quantum Light Manipulation (C): Although all her magical power was completely destroyed after becoming a Heroic Spirit of Momo, her skills and experience in manipulating magical power remained. After entering Valhalla, Artoria combined the technical principles of quantum light with her magical manipulation methods to develop a set of quantum light usage techniques that she could use.

Noble Phantasm: Excalibur

Special status: Artoria used her last bit of magic to condense the black mud into a scabbard, sealing the broken steel sword inside. It is currently unusable and its level cannot be determined.

Blessing: