Evolution of a Girl

However, in Sword Art Online, there were actually very few such people at the beginning, because no one knew who was who through the screen.

But if they were face to face, everyone would be more reserved. In Sword Art Online, the guy who dared to steal equipment must be a more violent and morally corrupt guy.

"Whoever can kill him will be rewarded!"

POH looked at the slave swordsmen who were still in training.

But these girls began to tremble and did not speak for a long time, just standing there in fear.

However, the other party's words made Asuna feel itchy.

——I want to go over, I want to obey my master's orders, I want to kill him——

This feeling gradually twisted in Asuna's heart.

"...It's just a red name anyway...

Theoretically speaking, killing such a player can even be said to be eliminating harm for the people, because such red-named players are themselves very hateful.

But...it's still murder after all, right?

Asuna's heart was in turmoil.

"Oh? Are you coming?"

She suddenly heard a voice, and at this moment, Asuna realized that the other girls had all taken a step back, making Asuna's position stand out.

"I……"

Asuna was still thinking about what to say, but POH had already thrown a long sword at her.

"pick it up."

"Yes, Master."

While Asuna was hesitating, POH's order made Asuna subconsciously go over and pick up the sword.

"kill him."

"...Yes, Master."

A strange throbbing sensation filled Asuna's heart.

Although Asuna had fought against extremely vicious monsters, this was her first time fighting against humans.

Going to... kill someone?

But for some reason, Asuna felt a sense of peace at this moment.

It was as if I had done this countless times before.

She walked over almost without hesitation, then stretched out her hand and stabbed the other person.

At the moment this red-named player died, Asuna felt a strange and high-pitched feeling filling her body.

"Uhhhhh!!!"

It wasn't an illusion, but there really was a one-second power acting on Asuna. She didn't know whether it was the pleasure after obedience or something else.

POH wasn't interested in Asuna's sudden reaction either.

But at this moment, the two researchers beside him suddenly had an idea that lit up.

……

"You're actually back?"

On the other side, Lelouch was looking at Kayaba Akihiko in surprise.

"Yeah, it looks like my hypothesis has been confirmed."

Kayaba Akihiko took a look at his body.

"I've already burned my brain off. But I can still enter dreams. This means that the world I live in possesses some kind of mysterious power, some like... a soul? Yes, that's the feeling."

Kayaba Akihiko is dead.

But in fact, at this moment, Kayaba Akihiko has already been "resurrected" again in the dream world.

"Yaoguang really is a soul. I understand." Kayaba Akihiko sensed it. "This feeling is very good."

"..."

Lelouch shook his head.

Just a few days ago, I wasted my feelings and gave Kayaba Akihiko a farewell like an old comrade.

But what he never expected was that in Kayaba Akihiko's world, there actually existed Yokogaku - that is, the existence of souls.

"It seems that I am the only one who still adheres to science and technology..."

These people's techniques are too unscientific.

But fortunately, my world is relatively normal.

Lelouch had previously thought that Kayaba Akihiko was an ordinary person, but he never expected that Kayaba Akihiko would be such a "traitor".

We agreed to climb the tech tree together? Why are you betraying me now?

Kayaba Akihiko was still gathering his thoughts. "My skills aren't anything special. Actually, they have their issues in practice. My virtual fluct light isn't mature either... and the truth is, I couldn't have come here before."

"Oh? But you still came." Lelouch looked at Kayaba Akihiko.

The latter nodded.

"I'm back now. But this is because in the world of Sword Art Online, just now—I mean, before I came here—some subtle changes seem to have occurred. I'm very interested in this change, but unfortunately, I'm here now and can't find the existence that caused the mutation."

"But I'm absolutely certain that this mutation, or change, wasn't caused by an ordinary person. It was... no, it was probably some kind of supernatural power that caused this change within the game, which allowed me to finally come back... There's no doubt that this is related to the soul and Yaoguang."

The power of supernatural forces is so unreasonable.

Kayaba Akihiko was also very surprised.

He was also very curious about who was so powerful that he could interfere with him.

"It should be one of the people you value." Lelouch remembered that Kayaba Akihiko here actually had many people he valued.

In Kayaba Akihiko's mind, these people are able to break through their limits.

"Yes, and their growth has exceeded my imagination. They have become very strong, very strong, and they will become even stronger in the future."

The more they adapt to the game, the stronger they will become.

At this moment, Kayaba Akihiko was already looking forward to the changes that would happen next.

"Kiritani Kazuto...Yuuki Asuna...they are the ones I value most, they will definitely surprise me...I myself was chosen by the extraordinary, which doesn't mean anything, but they will definitely be able to break through themselves and become truly 'extraordinary'."

This is what Kayaba wanted.

At this moment, Kayaba Akihiko thought he was standing on the fifth floor...

Chapter 522 "Lala"

“Hmm…ha…hmm…”

Asuna opened her eyes from the dream and quickly stopped her unconscious movements.

"Fortunately, we weren't discovered..."

Asuna breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that everyone else was still sleeping.

But the restless feeling in my heart could never be calmed down.

...Ever since the day when that red-named player was executed.

Asuna always felt that after killing the other person, something seemed to have merged into her body... no, it was swallowed by her.

It was as if something began to grow in my body.

That unusual and peculiar feeling kept Asuna's spirits in a strange, high-pitched state, even causing her body to feel a bit off. Even stranger was the fact that despite this, her body seemed to remain in peak condition, even her attributes had improved... not directly, but rather a gradual increase that gradually fed back into her abilities.

Then, the desire in Asuna's heart began to grow stronger.

Especially after falling asleep, she always felt a voice whispering to her, and her body was always in a high-pitched state, as if she was missing that strange feeling of comfort.

This state even affected her daytime training. Asuna was often distracted, and her recent reviews had even declined. But this was dangerous, because the more it affected her daytime training, the longer it would delay her departure.

"Could it be... I'm a murderer?"

Asuna was filled with self-doubt.

"Lala, are you okay?" Nana also woke up at this time.

"Um, sorry for disturbing you?" Asuna smiled embarrassedly.

"You don't seem to sleep well?" Nana asked with concern.

Asuna thought about it, then nodded.

Since they were NPCs, it seemed like a good idea to talk a little. It would be incredibly painful if the words she was holding back could not be spoken. If this continued, Asuna feared she would become like these smiling coffins.

"That day, after I executed the traitor for... my master, I've been feeling strange." Asuna was troubled by this.

"Is it because of fear?"

"No... no... I've already made up my mind."

The players of the Blood Knights were actually mentally prepared to kill the red-named players, as this was something they had to do in order to maintain order.

"I feel...excited...anticipated..." Asuna clenched her fists.

"Yeah, it's a little strange." Nana's words made Asuna feel a sudden tightening in her heart. But then Nana spoke again, "But it's okay. I'll help you solve it."

"Help me solve it?"

"Well, Lala, you said your village was destroyed. Then, this must be related to your previous experience, Lala. If you don't mind, tell me about your past." Nana looked understanding.

"Uh..." This is simply shooting oneself in the foot.

"Lala, tell me about your parents. What kind of people are they?"

At this time, Asuna had to go through her previous history. Fortunately, the slave trader had helped her compile a simple resume.

"My parents are servants of the lord," Asuna said.

"Is that so? No wonder you adapted so quickly, Lala."

"Eh? Is there anything related?" Asuna was a little confused.

"I heard that the Desert Lord's servants are all his slaves. Lala, since you're a servant's child, you were born a slave, right? That's great."

"This...what good is there in this?" Asuna's identity had been fabricated by the other party based on his own experiences as a slave trader, to avoid any problems. So, even now, Asuna was still a little confused.

"Since you're the lord's slave, Lala, you won't have to worry about food and clothing. And to be favored by the lord, that must be very happy, right?"

"Uh...ah...hmm..."

Asuna nodded awkwardly.

She had begun to understand. "This world is primarily medieval, and civilization in a desert region of this backward era must be even worse. Slaves of the lord do have a higher chance of survival than other slaves or self-employed farmers. But the problem is, this history is entirely my own creation..."

Asuna began to regret why she had said this to Nana.

Behind one lie, more lies are needed to cover it up.

"I think I understand. Because of the drought, something happened to the lord, so you were brought out, Lala. No wonder you didn't tell me you were a slave at first."

Nana looked at Asuna seriously.

"Ah... um..." Asuna could only nod.

But she was also relieved.

At least Nana helped her imagine a complete "past", a life belonging to "Lala".

——It seems that my problem has not been solved yet?

Asuna had originally wanted to talk, but it ended up like this.

"Lala, do you want to avenge the lord? Sorry, I was wrong before. Lala, there is absolutely nothing wrong with you. There is absolutely nothing wrong with your desire to avenge your master. You have done nothing wrong." Nana said.

"Uh..." Asuna was speechless for a moment. At this time, Nana took Asuna's hand and said, "You can't do this. Come with me."

Nana took Asuna outside. It was early in the morning and there was no one outside.

"You should speak out your heart and repeat after me: I, Lala."