Why did Hikigaya save the anime girls in Sword Story?

"Hey Hachiman, what's your relationship with Ms. Sorel?"

"To be able to use the Iron Claw Technique on that person without batting an eyelid is completely beyond common sense!"

"Oh, oh, since Yukino just said that, I'll just say it straight out—that's Yukino's sister."

Eugene muttered to himself after hearing this:

"Absolute Zero's sister is actually the Absolute Tyrant..."

"Hey, what's with that name..."

"Don't you know? The title of Miss Sorel."

"Wow, Miss Alisa, is this true?"

"Just call me Alyssa. We are equals now, okay?"

"O-OK."

"Then please feel free to call me Sakuya."

"Just call me Eugene, Hachiman."

"Oh, oh, thank you for your guidance, everyone."

"Let's get back to the point. Miss Sorel is the first person from any race in ALO to ascend to the throne of Lord."

"So, it was Miss Mobius's former lord, right?"

"Yes."

"I see... So she made a scene back then?"

Hearing this, the three continued to explain with trembling expressions as if recalling horrific past events:

"So far, no one who challenged her has survived."

"Whether it's a one-on-one fight or a group fight."

"I heard that dozens of people attacked her at once, but she killed them instantly."

"Before I knew it, I was given the title of 'Absolute Tyrant Sorel'."

"Everyone breathed a sigh of relief when she ceded the throne to the gentle Mebius and retired."

"Mobius is truly the complete opposite of me."

"Look, I'm still shaking, right? She's just this legendary figure."

"Even though I'm known as the strongest player now, even I can't help but tremble in front of her."

"I didn't expect that such a person would be Yukino's sister..."

"Are you so afraid of her..."

After hearing this, the three looked at each other and asked Hachiman:

"Aren't you afraid, Hachiman-kun?"

"Well, she seems to treat me like a younger brother..."

"Come to think of it, Miss Sorel was acting like a spoiled child towards Hachiman-kun just now, wasn't she?"

"It feels more like facing your sweetheart than your brother, right?"

"Indeed, I think so too."

"Hachiman-kun, what's going on?"

"Ah... I can't deny that... But I can't tell if she's serious or joking..."

The three of them hugged their heads when they heard this:

"Being favored by the absolute tyrant"

"We absolutely cannot make an enemy of this."

"Are the water elves and cat demons safe for now?"

"Now we have to convince Big Brother. Or, if we tell him about Miss Sorel, he will definitely choose to help Hachiman."

"You're exaggerating... She's a perfect, all-powerful superhero, but she's also kind and gentle. Ah, but she really doesn't pay any attention to anyone she's not interested in."

"Yeah, that's about right. Hachiman-kun knows me well. After all, I'm beautiful, have a nice figure, and a great personality. So, are you guys done talking?"

"Uh-huh-huh-"

Sorel, who had appeared behind them at some point, suddenly spoke, and the three people except Hachiman screamed and trembled violently.

"Please don't startle me so suddenly, Ms. Sorel, and please don't misinterpret my words without my permission."

"I'm really sorry, Eugene-kun."

"In the!"

"I guarantee that the Water Spirit Army will be under Hachiman-kun's command for the duration of this major mission only. Please convey this to your brother. If he refuses to cooperate, I can personally go and 'persuade' him."

"Understood! I'll definitely pass it on! Or rather, the Fire Spirit will also promise to assist!"

"Oh, is it okay to make decisions on your own?"

"completely fine!"

"That's it."

Sorel smiled sweetly, turned to Hachiman and asked:

"How about this?"

"Thank you very much, Miss Sorel. I will definitely repay this favor in the future."

"Although I can't participate in the official mission, the stage has been set. From now on, it's up to you, Hachiman-kun."

"clear."

"I'm begging you all to please protect him on my behalf."

"O-obey!"

"Keep it in mind."

"I'll do it even if it costs my life."

"Hey, hey, Ichizaki Ryuichi③" "erer逆弍, you guys..."

"After all, it was Miss Sorel who asked me to do this personally, so I can only do my best."

"Ahh, I'm already eager to try it."

"Is there something hidden? Tell me when you have the chance."

"Sorry, I owe you that."

Hachiman bowed deeply to the three of them.

"Okay, everyone gather!"

Sorel clapped his hands as he spoke, and his companions gathered around after hearing the noise.

“On the day of the mission, I had my own battlefield—in the real world, not here, so I couldn’t participate in the battle here.

I look forward to your active participation. There is also something that only some people need to understand: you have an important partner who is not here.

Although he is absent here for some reason, he is fighting alongside you in the real world, so please put aside your worries and give your all to meet the challenge."

The SAO team was shocked by this. The crucial companion missing from the scene was, of course, Argo. Remembering that the information dealer was fighting alongside them somewhere, they reaffirmed their resolve to win this battle.

"Then I'll log off first. I'll leave the rest to you all."

"Yes!"

Amidst the uniform responses, Sorel nodded in satisfaction and prepared to log out, but Leafa stopped her.

"Ah, Miss Sorel, I have one more request..."

"Huh? What's the matter?"

"Please wait a moment. Hey, Sakuya, there's actually something else that needs to be dealt with."

"what happens?"

"About Sigurd."

"tell me the story."

Leafa told Sakuya everything she knew about Sigurd's betrayal.

"I see, that guy actually...Eugene, can I get your opinion?"

"I understand what you want to say, but from my perspective, I can't say much. This is the rule of the underworld."

"Indeed, I said something unnecessary. Let's forget it."

"But as an outsider, I hate that kind of guy. It doesn't matter what he becomes."

"Haha, Eugene really is like that, Kirito."

"I think so."

Looking at the two of them smiling at each other, Sakuya said with a firm resolve:

"Alyssa, can you use the Moonlight Mirror magic? And Miss Sorel, can you help threaten that guy? I want to put an end to him myself."

ALO: Chapter 117: Going to rescue Asuna

"Sigurd, you seem to be in a good mood. Is there anything good?"

Sigurd was watching the time in the lord's room, casually thinking that Sakuya was about to die and be teleported back.

(After Sakuya returns, I'll pretend to comfort her, then take the opportunity to hint that there might be a traitor among Katesi. This should buy me some time.)

Imagining a bright future, Sigurd couldn't help but smile with satisfaction. He suddenly felt that the sunshine was warmer today. Enjoying a beautiful future and plans that went according to his own ideas, all of this was so satisfying.

(Everything went so smoothly, it was frightening.)

Regen was arrested shortly after Sigurd left. The team members who had contacted him at that time were all killed by the ambush of the Hachiman team and had no chance to contact Sigurd. Therefore, he was completely unaware that Regen had leaked the information.

Sigurd sat in the lord's chair with his feet on the table, his eyes closed, his head in his hands, and humming a tune.

"You seem to be in a far too good mood, Sigurd."

The sudden sound made Sigurd shudder all over. The sound was too familiar, and he looked around in panic.

The door that was supposed to be closed had opened a crack at some point, but at this moment he was staring at the wall in front of him - in the image projected by the moonlight mirror magic, Sakuya, who was supposed to be dead, was staring at him intact.

"Saki, Sakuya! That was scary... Did the meeting go well?"

"I'm sorry to have scared you, but the meeting... didn't go as planned."

"That's it."

Sigurd was secretly delighted. Although Sakuya was not dead, since the talks had failed, the plan was still on track.

"What a shame! Maybe there's a spy within our clan. Let's investigate and find another opportunity."

"Oh? There's a spy..."

"Of course! There can't be a traitor among us. That's the only reasonable thing to think, right?"

"Indeed, there won't be any traitors among the wind elves. After all, a fellow like you who wants to be a fire elf isn't strictly speaking part of our clan, right?"

"you...!"

Sigurd was choked and speechless. Sakuya on the screen continued, "I said the talks didn't go as planned. You thought they failed? Quite the contrary—we achieved an alliance among the four tribes."

"Nonsense! How can the Fire Elves negotiate?"

"It's a normal reaction, but it would be different if they were here."

"them?"

"It's us, Sigurd."

"Yo, are you still trying to hide from reality by clinging to your pitiful self-esteem?"

Sigurd suddenly recognized the two people in the picture: "You are the duo that was with Leafa before!"