"Please sit down, I will explain everything."

Everyone sat down and gathered together. Yuki's gaze gradually calmed. She wasn't alone; she had so many friends with her. She could definitely do it, both for herself and for her friends.

"Actually, Asuna probably realized it too. We were partners in the game, we became friends, we relied on each other... It's been about two years now..."

"For the past two years... we've been together every single moment..."

Yuki cherishes the bond she has with her friends.

Xiu Nai lowered her eyelashes, as if she wanted to say something.

Then he hesitated for a moment before speaking.

"I also cherish my partners very much. We went on adventures together, fought bosses together, did a lot of things together, even went on outings and picnics together, and it was nice to just lie on the grass and attend class together... But we will be disbanding soon. Before we disband, we want to have a wonderful memory of IE. This meeting will not disappear, it will not be forgotten."

Shu Nai's eyes were full of tenderness.

Episode 0392: The Swordsman's Monument [Please Subscribe]

Shuna's decision was beyond question.

I reminisce little by little, whether in this land, in the floating city, or in various beautiful places.

They all have their memories.

Shuna's happiness is obvious, because she has so many friends.

"Actually, our goal is to defeat the boss. Once we defeat him, we can leave our names on the Swordsman's Monument."

At this point, Shuna revealed their most important objective.

This is also why Yuki wants to find Asuna.

Asuna finally understood.

Once the boss is defeated, the player's name will be engraved on the Swordsman's Monument. This time, her name and Lin Yan's name are also engraved on the 21st floor.

"It may sound selfish, but we absolutely must have our names recorded. We have to do it no matter what. If we cooperate with a large corporation, then only the captain's name will be recorded, not everyone's."

"No matter what, we must leave behind everyone's names, so that we may all be engraved together on the Swordsman's Monument..."

There was a hint of anticipation in Shuu's tone.

At the same time, there was an indescribable feeling that made Asuna's chest ache and twitch.

Why is it?

The so-called Swordsman's Monument is a virtual item, since the space on it is limited, so it cannot record the names of all people. Each layer has seven spaces.

Asuna nodded.

"In other words, if we want to have everyone's names engraved on the Swordsman's Monument, we must adhere to one principle: the maximum number of people is only seven."

"Yes, there are only six of us, so I set up this arena. This way, we can find a powerful person who can help us fulfill our wishes and have our names engraved on this Swordsman's Monument without exception. All six of us... not one can be missing. They all must be on this monument, otherwise it would be meaningless."

"I see."

Asuna finally understood.

However, there was one thing Asuna still didn't understand: why was she so obsessed with this Swordsman's Monument? After all, it was just a game, and there were many other ways to commemorate something together, even if it meant photoshopping everyone's pictures together.

It should always be simpler.

Although this is what many people pursue, many cannot achieve it, because they have studies and jobs in the real world, so many people cannot realize this goal.

Asuna thought of Lin Yan, who didn't know how many hours were left in ALO.

"Can you accept our offer, Asuna? We don't have much to offer, but we really want to invite you."

Yuki made the request.

Asuna didn't want to refuse Yuki's request; she wanted to help Yuki, both emotionally and otherwise.

Seeing Asuna's hesitant expression, Yuki assumed that Asuna was about to refuse.

"Is it really not possible?"

At that moment, Asuna looked in one direction.

That's Lin Yan.

"Lin Yan?"

Lin Yan emerged from the shadows, surprising Youji and the others. Youji even looked at Lin Yan with some wariness.

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"Are you from another guild? What is your purpose?"

Youji looked at Lin Yan.

Lin Yan simply looked at Asuna and asked, "Asuna, do you want to help them?"

"Why do you ask?"

Asuna was a little curious.

"If you want to help Yuki and the others, I will help you win. I will definitely let you pass, and your names will be recorded on the Swordsman's Monument."

"Are you...are you Asuna's friend? Can you help us?"

"You want to join the strategy?"

Asuna asked.

However, Asuna was surprised by the answer she received: "No, I'm leaving now, but I have something to give you."

Lin Yan handed his sword and several bottles of potions to Asuna, saying, "This sword and these can help you. You will definitely succeed."

"Medicines and such are useless."

Yuki was somewhat disappointed.

But when Asuna drew her sword, everyone, including Yuuki, was astonished. It was the legendary divine sword from ALO.

is unique.

Why did it end up in this person's hands?

This is actually the holy sword Excalibur.

Legend has it that during the reign of King Arthur Pandoragon of Britain, Britain achieved unprecedented unity and power.

He helped the poor and weak, and built a prosperous kingdom.

The sword Arthur pulled from the stone when he was young to choose a king broke during his duel with King Pellinore because he violated the code of chivalry. King Arthur was filled with remorse for losing the holy sword.

So the great magician Merlin guided him to the sacred lake, where a fairy held a sword and lifted it out of the water.

He received the holy sword Excalibur, known as the "King's Sword," from the Lady of the Lake. This sword was forged by the elves in Avalon, with a hilt made of gold and inlaid with jewels. Because its blade could cut through iron like mud, the Lady of the Lake named it "Excalibur."

King Arthur, who wielded this sword, won twelve important battles over ten years.

Merlin once told King Arthur, "The sword of kings is powerful, but its scabbard is more valuable than the sword itself."

The one who wears the scabbard of the King's Sword will never shed blood; you must never lose it.

But King Arthur later lost the scabbard.

In the Battle of Camlann, King Arthur killed his nephew and knightly rebel Mordred with Excalibur in a final battle, but also suffered a fatal wound himself.

Finally, King Arthur ordered Bedivere to throw Excalibur into the sacred lake to return him to the lake fairy, signifying that he had relinquished his responsibilities to the kingdom and was choosing to depart peacefully.

Legend has it that the dying King Arthur was carried to Avalon by three mysterious fairies in a boat.

Some say he was eventually buried there, while his people believe that King Arthur did not die.

He will return to save the world.

The sword eventually disappeared into the depths of the lake.

Now, the Forged Steel Sword is right before everyone's eyes. Of course, this cannot be the legendary Forged Steel Sword. However, this is a holy sword modeled after the Forged Steel Sword.

It must be incredibly powerful.

"Do you want it for me?"

Asuna asked again.

She didn't know why Lin Yan had given her this sword. She felt touched, but also reluctant and sad.

Lin Yan nodded.

"Ah."

How much time is left?

"I'll watch you finish this mission, but the rest is up to you."

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Asuna looked at Lin Yan with some confusion, and had no idea what he meant by what was going to happen next.

"Everyone has their own destiny to face and their own path to walk. I can't accompany you to the end, so there are some things you still have to face on your own."

Lin Yan said.

Asuna lowered her eyes slightly, a hint of sorrow in them.

makes sense.

Asuna knew this better than anyone else.

Lin Yan is about to leave; that's an undeniable fact. Although Asuna had mentally prepared herself, this departure might be forever. Asuna had given Lin Yan her contact information, but it still made her uneasy.

Perhaps it was Lin Yan's own wish that he would no longer contact her.

So--

It truly is goodbye forever.

"Well, I see."

In SAO, Lin Yan had been helping and protecting Asuna since their first encounter, pulling her out of the abyss of despair and giving her the only ray of light in the darkness. It was precisely because of Lin Yan's companionship that Asuna had the courage to continue.

In the darkness, Lin Yan stayed by her side the whole time.

He cared about her more than anyone else.

Cherish her.

Asuna remembers all of this.

Now, leaving is Lin Yan's wish. So Asuna won't stop Lin Yan because of her own selfish desires; all she can do is grant his wish.

She could imagine a world without Lin Yan.

How lonely it would be.

How lonely.

Even so, she was unwilling to put Lin Yan in a difficult position.

"I know you're leaving. Don't worry, no matter what happens, I will persevere and never give up easily."

The time spent trapped in the death game SAO was a tribulation.

With Lin Yan by her side, Asuna survived this ordeal.

So no matter what she encounters in the future, she will not give up easily.

Life is precious.

Only once.

Only by living can I share the same sky with Lin Yan, cherish the time we spent together, and remember his smile, his eyes, and every little detail about him.

"it is good."

Lin Yan said.

Besides that, Lin Yan glanced at Youji and the others and said.

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