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"Argo, what are you doing! Momo, he..."

"He won't die. Anyway, this is just a death trap game. It's not bad to let him experience the thrill of death as the game is nearing its end, hehe—"

Asuna suddenly noticed something was wrong with Argo. Upon closer inspection, she discovered that Argo's entire face had turned black, with only a strange smile on his face.

Turning evil!

A trendy word popped into Asuna's mind.

At the same time, Momo's voice could be faintly heard. It was Momo shouting during the fall, "Argo, Asuna, it's all my fault. I love you both, I can't lose either of you. But we can't let those two gossipy guys hear our whispers..."

The sound grew weaker and weaker, and stretched out longer and longer, clearly indicating that Mo Mo had no idea how many meters he had fallen.

Upon hearing Mo Mo's words, the gossipy duo quickly continued to move away while discussing their business, afraid of incurring the wrath of the two women on the other side.

"Mo Mo..."

Asuna smiled helplessly. She wasn't really that naive; she just wanted to use this opportunity to examine Mo Mo's heart.

However, Mo Mo was clearly afraid of hurting any of them, so she could only suppress her sadness and leave first.

Reimu Hakurei, who was floating silently, looked at Asuna and had a feeling that Asuna was imagining something amazing again.

This young girl is hopelessly infatuated with Mo Mo!

"Argo, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have forced you..."

Asuna apologized to Argo, explaining that she already knew how things might turn out, and that her pressure on Momo wasn't because she truly wanted to break with Argo.

After all, the friendship between the two is incomparable to any real-life friendship. Although it no longer seems like a death game, the trust built by the two fighting side by side through life and death is undeniable.

"Hehehe—"

However, Asuna's apology could not continue, because she discovered that the signs of Argo's darkening on his face had not diminished, but rather deepened.

"...Um, Argo...are you alright...?"

A sense of danger washed over Asuna, causing her to instinctively back away. She had a feeling that Argo was undergoing a major psychological change, and if she didn't leave Argo now, she might lose something very important.

"Um...I'll go now...ah!"

Asuna screamed as Argo's body blurred and appeared beside her as if by teleportation, pressing tightly against her and then hugging her from behind.

If Kayaba Akihiko were still nearby, he would surely shout "Mind Technique" in utter astonishment!

"Argo, what are you doing? Let me go... Ahhh, what are you doing?!"

Argo showed no sign of letting go of Asuna; instead, he grabbed Asuna's chest with one hand and slipped the other inside her clothes.

"Are you crazy? What are you doing, Argo? Stop messing around!"

"Hehe... I've already won over Momo's woman, don't you understand, Asuna? Momo is mine! So, what's Momo's is mine, and you're mine too! Hahaha, I, Argo, really should trust myself! I should follow my instincts!"

"Asuna, hehe, I've got Momo! That man dared to pin the blame on me. Well then, I'll take the blame and make it even bigger. I'm going to take you down, Asuna!"

"Haha, no one can stop me now, haha!"

Asuna looked at Argo laughing wildly, feeling both amused and exasperated. Her best friend was truly provoked, but this state was really going too far!

"Argo, if you keep fooling around, I'm going to get angry..."

Then, to Asuna's astonishment, Argo bit her lower lip, his eyes, filled with desire, meeting Asuna's gaze. Asuna sensed Momo's presence in those eyes.

This is……

Caught off guard for a moment, Argo took advantage of the situation and forcefully kissed Asuna, then explored her more deeply until Asuna finally came to her senses after they touched.

"Waaah—Argo, are you insane?!"

Argo jumped back abruptly, her face slightly flushed. Argo didn't want to admit it, but during her outburst, she had actually felt a sense of pleasure from being with Momo.

Oh no... It seems something is about to awaken!

Argo suppressed the flutter in his heart and said, "Asuna, this is just the beginning. Heh heh, if that man Momo really dares to betray me, Asuna, I'll win you over and make Momo a bachelor! Hahahaha, I, Argo, am so clever!"

"What is this all about?!"

Asuna covered her mouth, staring at Argo with resentment and helplessness, but she didn't want to admit it; her heart was also beating slightly.

Oh no... something seems to have changed!

Then, the two girls seemed to calm down in an instant, looked at each other, and a strange atmosphere lingered between them, especially the color, which was pink.

"Gentlemen, it's time. If you regain consciousness, please do not open your eyes immediately. It's best to close your eyes and rest for about ten minutes. This way, when you wake up, the dizziness caused by the return of consciousness will be less severe."

Heathcliff's words drifted from afar, and as if to confirm them, Asuna and Argo slowly began to glow, their bodies gradually becoming transparent.

"Um, Argo!"

Asuna seemed about to say something, but Argo stopped her with a hand. Argo pursed his lips and spoke first, saying, "Asuna, I know it was wrong of me, after all, I came in behind you. But, Asuna, I really love Momo, and I don't want to leave Momo, so... so please give me a chance, Asuna. I won't ask you to make way for me... I just want to be with Momo... I don't ask for anything..."

Asuna stared in astonishment at Argo, who was crying again. This was the first time Asuna had ever seen Argo so weak.

Argo at the wedding that day looked like a steel rat covered in barbs, but now he looks like a helpless little hamster.

"So...Asuna..."

The light faded, and Argo was still saying something, but Asuna could no longer hear him. Asuna took a sudden step forward, trying to get closer to Argo, and Argo did the same, but the two of them simultaneously turned into light and vanished.

"Hmm...it's over!"

Reimu Hakurei watched as Kayaba Akihiko and Kirito disappeared into the distance, and Aincrad finally collapsed, a complex expression on her face.

Before I knew it, I had been with Mo Mo for four months. Was this the day that was finally coming to an end?

Well, what's meant to happen will happen eventually.

"Alright, Shrine Maiden Reimu Hakurei, it's time to do your final work!"

"The World! Stop time!"

128. The Future of Momo

Reimu Hakurei held her head high, striking a pose reminiscent of DIO, and pointed at the shattered Aincrad in the distance, thinking herself exceptionally cool.

For a moment, the world stood still.

Wow, this is for real!

Everyone disappeared. Momo, who was in an endless fall in the air, should have left Aincrad, but now she suddenly appeared next to Reimu Hakurei.

Reimu Hakurei emanates a majestic and awe-inspiring light, a light that seems to encompass all possibilities, making people want to get closer and worship her.

This is not the power of Reimu Hakurei. Momo has witnessed this power and light several times before.

This is the power belonging to Alaya and Gaia, a power that is almost omniscient and omnipotent, wielded by the two great gods, and now, this power has appeared in Reimu Hakurei's body.

"Hmph, of course. Do you think I, Reimu Hakurei, am just a boast? I am your guide, after all, so I must have great power."

"Can this power only be used once?"

"Oh, how did you know!"

Reimu Hakurei was startled by Momo's sudden judgment and stared at him in astonishment.

"So it really can only be used once!"

Momo roared in surprise, seemingly even more astonished than Reimu Hakurei.

"So you were just complaining! Okay, fine, I'll tell you now. This is indeed not my power, but the power of the two of you."

Reimu Hakurei floated up, her light growing brighter and brighter. Finally, she pointed with her delicate hand at Aincrad, which had become a still, almost completely transformed ruin in the distance.

Then, something surprising happened.

Aincrad, which had been completely shattered with only a few scattered stones floating around, seemed to have been turned back on its original state, with the falling stones and parts flying back to where they belonged.

It took several minutes for Aincrad to collapse, but under Reimu's command, it recovered rapidly in just over ten seconds.

Momo was genuinely surprised by Aincrad's recovery and said, "As expected of the power of the two of you."

Reimu Hakurei crossed her arms and said, "Of course, the two of them are Gaia and Alaya of the three-dimensional world. We are still in the two-dimensional world at the very end. They not only have dimensional suppression over the two-dimensional world, but everything here is actually the embodiment of their power."

"He's practically a creator-level being!"

Mo Mo nodded and asked, "So, my little Lingmeng, with such great power, what mission do you shoulder?"

Reimu Hakurei flew back to Momo's shoulder and said, "Well, after all, you're a new character. It just so happened that they heard my prayer to the two masters, so they threw my consciousness over to help you complete the trial of this first world."

"Listen carefully, this is a trial!"

Reimu Hakurei held up a finger and said, "So, this power of mine, which can only be used once, can actually only be used in two places. The first is to save you once when you are in a life-threatening crisis. However, in that case, your contract with the two masters will automatically terminate, and you will probably spend your whole life in this Sword Art Online world!"

Mo Mo opened her mouth slightly and smiled, "So it seems I've passed this test?"

"Hmph, you bastard!"

Reimu Hakurei was somewhat angry and said, "You turned this game into an immortal game from the very beginning. I thought you knew about my mission and I was worried for days about whether I would be punished by the two masters!"

"Well, you did manage to get through this world with your brains and shamelessness, and you've completed the trial."

"So what are the standards for this so-called trial?"

Reimu Hakurei thought for a few seconds and said, "This actually starts with defining yourself. You know what you are, right?"

"I...aren't I a Heroic Spirit?"

"Then what are Heroic Spirits?"

"Heroic spirits?"

Mo Mo stroked his chin, pondering the concept of heroic spirits, and said, "Heroic spirits are the beings that have become legends after their great achievements and have become objects of worship for the heroes who have died. Of course, this also includes those who, even if they do not actually exist, are born because they are heroes in myths, legends, etc., and thus gather faith."

"Simply put, those who become Heroic Spirits are freed from the constraints of time and moved to the Throne of Heroes located outside the world. Such Heroic Spirits are not bound by the Counter Force. And those Heroic Spirits bound by the Counter Force will become Guardians."

"While alive, because of lamenting one's own powerlessness, one seeks power beyond oneself. The restraining force provides a quid pro quo, bestowing miracles upon those who lament their powerlessness, temporarily shaping that person into a hero."

"As long as that person contributes to the survival of humanity, it will grant them unlimited magic and opportunities, using them as tools to maintain human history. Such a person is what is called a guardian."

Momo glanced at Reimu Hakurei and said, "What, are you trying to say I'm a guardian? No way! I didn't borrow your power when I was alive."

"Of course not. The miserable life of a Guardian is enough with just a white-haired man in a red leather coat. Besides, even if you wanted to be a Guardian, it would be impossible."

"Besides, what you're saying is just the setting of the Fate series. But you are a Heroic Spirit of two great gods in the real world, not a Heroic Spirit of the Type-Moon world's Counter Force. The two are completely different. What you're saying is all nonsense!"

"what!"