The sun was too shy to come out, the cloud remained dark with a hint of upcoming rain. There is no need to worry about the rain because he--Ren already arrived at his destination, Central Tokyo Hospital. We immediately proceed to the room located on the seventh floor of the main building. With flowers on hand and a basket of fruits. He takes a second look at himself in a glass reflection making sure that he looks good. Ren gulp his saliva and pushed the door in front of him with all courage and anticipation. Inside the room was a girl with various tubes connected to her. An oxygen mask covers half of her beautiful face. The noise of *Beeps* coming from the Holter monitor. Ren was filled with anticipation every time he came inside thinking that might be… Maybe, a miracle happened. A miracle that would wake up his most beloved from her long long dream. He smiled and greet me. “It's been a while, Kanna.” He placed the basket on the table and change the whithering flowers on the vase.
The stadium was surrounded by players. Hundreds of players were about to register, but for the registration was complete. There are things that players must accomplish. Registration wasn’t just filling up the form. A mini-tournament was also held to further shave down the huge number of players participating in the Sword Arts tournament. There are so many of them. We all know that this extra will surely eat mud in a few minutes. That’s because I was here… Stepping out from the shade, a man with average looks, average height, pitch-black hair, and eyes. Little shade of eyes bag underneath the eyes. And the demeanor of a weakling. Yup, all of that only describe a certain character that everyone will recognize in any isekai anime or light novel… His name is Blackraven. I made my back hunch a bit to replicate how most of the NEET walk. I must remain unconfident and weak looking. Seeing myself in the mirror was superb. This is the perfect look. I’m so terrified of my acting skill. Movi
I had never seen him acting like this before. Ren is acting very annoyed. He's not the type that would smile frequently, but his now feeling tense. “I don’t think your ridiculous Ren,” I say to put him at ease. “That’s not it.” “Then, what's your problem?” He continues averting his eyes away and sipping his cola. What a weird guy! We already fought a life and death battle and you are still being shy with me? Oh, please, Ren. You can share anything with me embarrassing or confidential. I’ll accept everything of you. “Who is this your girlfriend?” So I look like a girlfriend. “Not at all.” He spoiled the fun! He keeps is cool like it is never an issue. He's not wrong about that. Riding a joke sometimes was part of having fun. “... She’s more like a close friend.” Ren replied casually and so cold. “I see, then is it fine to discuss matters with her.” “I don’t see the problem with that. I’m not publishing anything after all… Well, about my novels. I think I won’t be able to w
(New world Kaede perspective)I’m currently deep in the forest. A short sword in my hand and light armor equipped. Why I’m here? The answer is simple. It's for revenge. This time I’ll defeat the same bear monster that put me in a disabled state not a long time ago.I used roasted fish as bait.Meanwhile, I’m hiding inside a bush waiting for its arrival. I baited some other types of monsters like wolves and bugs. I don’t have any complaints about it, I still can get my experience killing these monsters.I checked my status and notice that I had already leveled up from level 5 to level 6. My MP increased to 120 same as my HP. Seems like leveling in this world are difficult. I already killed lots of monsters, fifty monsters to be exact before I level up to level 6. Killing a lower-level monster indeed gives little experience.To increase my level, I need to find a monster that has a higher level than me.“There it is!”The bear monster appeared. It took the bait as I anticipated. From th
(New world Kaede perspective)“Clang! Clang!” The sound produced with each swung of my hammer toward the scourging hot metal. Sparks came flying.“That’s nice… Continue the good work.”I don’t know if it was safe to say that this is metal. This burning red hot material was the branch I get from the Demon tree. I’m sitting near the furnace, shaping the material using my held hammer.I wanted a sword that wasn’t too thin or too thick…Forging a sword can be dangerous, and it is up to you to decide how sharp your sword will be. Before you start, plan out your project in great detail, down to your intention for making the sword. Is it an ornamental piece that will hang on your wall, or will it be functional and sharp? After doing ample research and finding a master swordsmith (Eika) to learn from, you can start to make your sword.The first step is preparing your tools and materials. All tools and other materials are provided by Eika. Except for the iron I’m using and some other materials
“How did you know I wanted to save the kids?”I asked the girl pulling my hand.“You’re the only person there who offered something to that poor lady. And you’re eyes are telling me that you’re deeply worried.”She replied.That must be true…Truth, I’m thinking about why I’m hesitating to give the woman help.Having a second thought, about it. I think I have to save the children. I have to stay positive. I still have the teleportation card in my pocket. Just in case something bad happened.I’m going to be fine.“Before you drag me out… Would you mind telling me your name?”“I’m Noel.”“I’m Kaede.”“You have an unusual name.”“I can say that same to you…”While her hand continues dragging me away. I accidentally took a glance at the necklace on her neck. The necklace on her neck contains the adventurer ID as I have.Just like I am, this girl is in gold rank.She’s in gold rank in this world. She might be a good experience adventurer.Even though, I’m considered as Gold rank. All I bat
(New world Kaede perspective)Looking at the sky, the cold white fluff started to fall. Covering the city of Stella into pure white. People are decorating their homes with lights and pine trees.I can feel it. It's this time of the year. Christmas day has come.At first, I was surprised because I never had an idea that Christmas events are also occurring in this world. Well, in this world it's not called Christmas. It was simply said as the birth of their god Lumia.Lumia is their god. The god of light and the one who gives life to the world. People celebrate her birthday on the 25th of December.The calendar in this world resembles the real world. I’m glad and also worried. I can understand it easily, but this calendar also reminded me of how many days I already spent in this world.It was about a year already.I’m still in Stella city, seating in the bench chair looking at the giant pine tree with many pretty sparkling ornaments.I take a sip of hot chocolate.“Miss Kaede!”Called b
“Fuyuno, you got to be Fuyuno right?” “Who are you? Why do you know my name?” She replied while looking at me coldly. I would like to explain myself to her, but look directly into her eyes. She’s taking a glance at me like in the unknown. On second thought, we're both strangers to each other even in the real world. “Did I know you?” She asked. “What?” “The way you call my name. It feels like you know who I am in the past… I’m been traveling for three months in search of my memories. I’m hoping I will stumble upon someone who knows me in the past. That’s why I’m asking you if you know me?” Even she ask me that question. I feel sorry because I don’t have much to say. Because we’re strangers even in the real world. There is also a possibility that she is born in this world and has the same name and appearance as Fuyuno. That was too much for a coincidence. But she said she is in search of her memories. Does that mean she has amnesia? “...” She made a deep breath and turn her