They have short hair, deep voices, and tall, straight, flat figures, sometimes so stunning that even men are oblivious to their beauty.

It can be said that the popularity of cross-dressers is inseparable from the concept of gender equality.

The girl in front of me had pink hair, big deep blue eyes, and a small mouth and nose. When she wore a classic onesie, she exuded an aura like a porcelain doll.

And she's not—a little sister.

"No, no, no, you've misunderstood. I'm not a crossdresser."

Lisbeth looked at Asuna shyly, not knowing why such a misunderstanding had occurred, while all the players around them were looking at the two of them.

"not good.".

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"not good."

Lisbeth also noticed the 'attention' people were giving them. She even saw some male players staring at her.

This staring was somewhat different from usual.

Cross-dressing seems to have attracted a lot of attention.

Is it really a boy?

"She really looks exactly like a girl."

"I never expected to encounter a cross-dresser here."

"This is even rarer than a beautiful girl."

"I wonder if it's possible to get to know him... no, it's her."

"So cute."

……

People around were talking about it, but most of those making such comments were female players, some of whom were even already itching to join in.

I want to get to know Lisbeth.

Lisbeth tried to explain, but Asuna grabbed her hand and ran away.

In a small alley, both of their chests heaved violently as they managed to escape everyone's gaze.

“Even if you explained back then, they would just think you were ‘shy’,” Asuna said, remaining quite rational.

She maintained considerable composure, which is inseparable from the trials and tribulations she has undergone during this period.

This enabled her to make such a decision under such urgent circumstances, rather than getting bogged down in endless explanations with them.

"That's right."

"Lisbeth said, panting heavily."

This wasn't the first time she'd seen 'crazy' people. Everyone has their own charm, and for some, it's cute boys.

This is understandable.

"By the way, I'm really not a little sister."

Lisbeth finally recovered and looked Asuna up and down. "I think you're about my age, maybe fifteen at most."

"Ah."

Asuna seemed not to have reacted yet, but she nodded.

Then she covered her mouth in surprise.

Lisbeth knew this would happen, and she sighed, rubbing her forehead. "I knew it would turn out like this... I'm fifteen too, that's right. You heard me right, I'm fifteen."

She repeatedly emphasized her age.

Actually, this isn't the first time someone has been mistaken for a child.

This all stems from her face, which is more youthful than that of most people her age, and it's something that can't be helped.

"what?"

Asuna was still surprised.

In her mind, Lisbeth was at least two years younger than her, which was why she called her 'little sister'. Lisbeth waved her hand.

"I'm already used to it, but you know now, right? We're the same age, so you can just call me Liz from now on."

Lisbeth said it very frankly.

“Yes, Liz.”

Asuna smiled and said.

She didn't have many friends in SAO, but Asuna was happy to make friends with them and was in a good mood.

"Is there someone else with you?"

Lisbeth reminded her.

It was only then that Asuna realized that she seemed to have gotten separated from Lin Yan. "Oh no, I have to go back. I'm sorry, we'll see each other another day."

Asuna turned and left, unaware that she and Lisbeth had not yet added each other as friends.

Asuna reappears on the street.

Lin Yan had already disappeared.

A sense of loss welled up inside me.

"Where did they go?"

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"..."

Asuna's expression clearly showed her disappointment; her smile vanished instantly, and a wave of despondency washed over her like a flood.

It was quite different from the joy of the morning.

It was completely different from the heart-pounding feeling I had back then.

Asuna lowered her eyes slightly.

She sighed slightly.

"Why does this young lady seem so troubled?" As soon as a familiar voice appeared beside Asuna, she quickly turned around and saw a pair of calm, expressionless eyes.

Those deep eyes were familiar to Asuna.

Maybe--

From the moment they first met, those eyes were etched into Asuna's heart; he was so different from everyone else in SAO.

Lin Yan!

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to run away."

Asuna explained.

That faint smile reappeared in Asuna's captivating eyes, and her bright and lively gaze returned.

It was as if Lin Yan had colored Asuna's entire world.

"Yes, I know. It's okay, I don't mind." Lin Yan wasn't a petty person, and he also remembered Lisbeth.

Although he didn't know all the plot details of the Sword Art Online world, Asuna did become friends with Lisbeth.

However, the way they met may have changed subtly.

Sometimes, fate is just that wonderful.

It's unclear.

"You called me here today because..."

Lin Yan got to the point.

"I want to find a blacksmith to upgrade my longsword." Asuna's requirements for weapons were getting higher and higher, and she knew that there was a blacksmith doing business in the East Square of Urbas, the main street on the second floor of Aincrad.

"found it."

Asuna saw a blacksmith shop not far away, and a man was swinging a hammer; that man was Nezha.

She rushed over excitedly.

"Hello."

"Little girl, wait a moment."

Nezha swung his hammer, sweat pouring down his face. He wiped his brow, said something to Asuna, and then buried himself in his work.

I stared at him for about ten minutes.

Nezha finally looked up and glanced at Asuna.

"I want to upgrade my weapon."

Asuna handed her sword to the blacksmith Nezuha, who carefully examined Asuna's longsword.

"I heard that the strategy team will soon be starting to tackle the second level of the maze. This equipment is really not good enough."

"The blacksmith Nezhamo said, stroking his chin."

"You're lucky to have met me, but the forging technique you're working on is a bit demanding... Hahaha, don't worry, I'm the best blacksmith, it's a sure thing if you hand it over to me, don't worry, little girl."

"That's what the blacksmith Nezha said shamelessly."

"Nezha?"

Something seemed to flash through Lin Yan's mind. He had a vague impression of the name, but he couldn't remember it no matter what.

He was just a minor character, so it's understandable that I don't remember him.

"Of course, it depends on your wishes. If you don't want to forge..."

"Of course I do, please help me."

Asuna said earnestly.

Lin Yan's lips curled into a wicked smile, "This person... seems to be..."

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"No wonder..."

Lin Yan muttered to himself.

Nezha, the blacksmith in the east square of Urbas, the main street on the second floor of Aincrad, unexpectedly triggered this plot.

"Please, you must help me."

Asuna repeated it again.

The blacksmith Nezuha revealed a strange smile. Although Asuna did not notice it, Lin Yan had already seen through it.

They wanted to cheat.

Don't they even know who they're dealing with?!

[Ding! Warning: Blacksmith Nezha has been using blacksmithing as a front to scam dozens of players. Please be vigilant.]

Lin Yan hadn't expected the system to have such a notification function.

It seems that the system's capabilities still need to be explored.

At this moment, the blacksmith Nezha once again showed a troubled expression. He pondered for a while, then slapped his thigh and said boldly.

"Okay, I'll help you this time. In SAO, everyone should help each other."

"Thank you."

Asuna looked grateful.

She wanted to become stronger, much stronger. Only then could she break this deadly game and allow these many innocent players to escape this terrifying world filled with nightmares and death.

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