Zongman, Rebirth of the Heaven-Defying Kirito

When Asuna calmed down from her excitement, she noticed a hesitant look on Kirito's face, as if he had encountered some problem.

She quickly composed herself, who had been flustered by her excitement, and stepped forward to ask softly, "What's wrong?"

Kirito shook his head: "It's nothing serious, it's just that I only have 15 Cor left, which is a bit short to buy this wooden house."

He paused for a moment, then added, "But it's okay, we can just borrow some of the rest from someone, and it'll be enough in no time."

"No!" Asuna immediately stopped her, her tone firm: "How can you borrow money from a friend for something like this?"

Kirito was stunned, and asked in confusion, "Asuna?"

Asuna took a deep breath, a serious yet slightly shy smile appearing on her face, and said, word by word, "I'll contribute 10 Cor, because Kirito, didn't you say this is our 'secret base'? It's only natural that I contribute the rest..."

When she said the words "secret base," she emphasized them, and her cheeks flushed slightly.

Hmm, I guess she really is Asuna...

Kirito opened his mouth, but in the end, he only said with a smile, "Okay, then let's buy this 'secret base' that belongs to us together."

There was something Asuna didn't say.

Just now, she preferred to call this place "home" rather than "secret base"...

As the 20 Cors was successfully submitted, a light blue system notification panel lit up in Kirito's eyes.

[Purchase successful. This property is now registered under the player's name, and you are free to add administrators.]

The "administrator" mentioned in the prompt simply means granting other players access to their houses.

Only those added to the list are allowed free access to and from the cabin.

Without the slightest hesitation, he swiftly moved his fingers across the panel, accurately adding Asuna's ID to the management list.

Next, he unhesitatingly checked all the options on the panel, whether it was 'house access permission,' 'furniture modification permission,' or 'storage space usage permission,' granting the other party all the permissions he could.

Almost simultaneously, Asuna also saw a notification that permissions had been granted, and system messages kept refreshing.

"From now on, Asuna will be the mistress of this place." After finishing his work, Kirito turned around and said to Asuna in a serious tone, his eyes carrying a hint of teasing, yet also a touch of earnestness.

"Really~" Asuna stomped her foot lightly, but did not refute it.

In the midst of their banter, their hands simultaneously landed on the doorknob of the cabin, their fingertips accidentally touching, then shyly separating as if electrocuted.

Kirito broke the awkward silence first, scratching his head and changing the subject, "Um... how about we go inside and take a look at the room's layout?"

"Okay...okay." Asuna nodded quickly, her gaze falling on the wooden door, concealing her earlier shyness.

Kirito gently turned the doorknob, and the scene inside the house was fully revealed to the two of them.

The main structure of the house is made of bricks, stones, and wood.

The walls and corner fireplaces are made of dark gray stone, giving them a retro and heavy feel.

The window frames, tables, chairs, sofas and other furniture are made of light brown solid wood, exuding a natural warmth.

The two entered the house and slowed down to examine it carefully.

The first floor is well-organized, with two soft sofas next to the living room. In addition, there is an open kitchen with cabinets, stove, sink and all the necessary living facilities.

Go up the wooden staircase in the corner of the living room, and on the second floor there are three bedrooms and a small storage room. Each bedroom has a window with a view of the outside scenery.

This is truly... the more I look at it, the more satisfied I become!

Asuna exclaimed with delight, "This is truly a great deal!"

"It's just that the space is much smaller than Asuna's house," Kirito remarked unconsciously as he looked around.

He had been to Asuna's house before, and her house was a spacious villa.

"That's better!" Asuna immediately retorted, adding with a hint of dissatisfaction, "Also, why compare it to my house? If we have to compare, this place isn't even as big as Kirito's kendo dojo, is it?"

"Huh?" Kirito shook his head: "A dojo is a dojo, not a place to live. How can you compare the two?"

“My home is my home, and it can’t be compared to the place where the two of us live!” Asuna said firmly, hands on her hips.

In her heart, this wooden house is her and Kirito's 'home,' and its meaning is completely different from their respective homes.

"Hmm, that makes sense..." Kirito paused for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

Kirito clapped his hands and said, "Okay, it's decided. From now on, this will be our new home in SAO!"

“So, as the first step in our new home, let’s decorate the rooms, shall we? They’re tidy as they are now, but they feel like they’re missing something,” Asuna suggested, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.

“That’s true. After all, it’s our new home, so we should decorate it according to our preferences,” Kirito agreed.

The two got right to work and immediately began to get busy.

Asuna walked to the center of the living room, looked around, and frowned slightly. "But a room made of wood and stone... isn't it a bit too cold and not cozy enough?"

“Indeed.” Kirito nodded in agreement, then turned and walked out of the cabin.

Not long after, he returned carrying a bundle of dry firewood. It was quite easy to get this from the nearby forest. He put the firewood into the fireplace and lit it.

The orange-red firelight dispelled the chill in the room, casting a warm glow on every corner.

Asuna took a gray rug out of her backpack, squatted down on the living room floor, and carefully spread it out. It felt warm underfoot.

The combination of the two instantly adds a touch of homey comfort to the living room.

Kirito looked around the living room and suggested, "Shouldn't we add some more of a lived-in feel to it?"

“That makes perfect sense!” Asuna’s eyes lit up, and she immediately turned and went into the kitchen.

She took out all the ingredients from her backpack and neatly placed them in the kitchen cabinets and refrigerator.

Kirito placed two potted green plants by the window...

In the following days, the two began to tinker with other details: such as putting cushions on the sofa and hanging abstract oil paintings on the street...

Before we knew it, it was almost noon.

The two finally finished all the arrangements, collapsed onto the sofas on either side of the living room, and let out a long sigh of relief.

"Wow~ Even though it's a game and I haven't used much stamina, why do I still feel so tired?" Asuna rubbed her shoulders, her tone a little tired but full of satisfaction.

Kirito leaned back on the sofa with a smile on his lips: "It's probably mental exhaustion, after all, we put so much effort into it, but we finally got it sorted out."

“Yes, yeah~” Asuna nodded and turned to look at Kirito.

The two looked into each other's eyes and couldn't help but smile.