Sword Art Online Crossover: They're all close friends, how did I become a player?

"My lord, are you friends with that golden, cough cough... Heroic Spirit?" Yu Bai was puzzled by the friendly attitude of the Heroic Spirit who, like Hachisuka in the citadel, liked golden armor.

I originally wanted to use the name "Golden Sparkle" but then remembered that this person was very likely a friend of the lord, so I quickly changed it to "Heroic Spirit".

Hasebe's question instantly drew the attention of everyone present. They all pricked up their ears, eager to hear Yu Bai's answer. After all, no matter how they guessed, nothing was more accurate than the answer spoken by the person involved.

"Hmm? You mean Gilgamesh?" Yu Bai smiled and pointed at Gilgamesh standing on the street lamp, then turned to Hasebe and the others to explain, "Gilgamesh and I aren't just friends~ We're best friends (emphasis)!"

This answer caused the lips of the crowd, who had been eavesdropping, to twitch involuntarily. Initially, they had secretly breathed a sigh of relief when Yu Bai said he and Archer weren't friends.

Then I turned around and heard the term "best friend." How is that any different from a friend?

If Yu Bai could hear what others were thinking, he would tell them unequivocally that it was of course different.

In Yu Bai's eyes, friends and best friends are two completely different concepts, which is why he bluntly denied that the two were friends, and instead emphasized that he and Jill were best friends.

After saying that, Yu Bai covered his mouth with his hand and thought about it again. Why did it feel a little off after he said it?

But he couldn't immediately figure out exactly what was wrong.

Yu Bai smacked his lips. He always adhered to the principle of not forcing himself to think about things he couldn't figure out. He decisively gave up on the idea in his mind and instead looked up at Gilgamesh with a gentle smile.

Gilgamesh, who knew his best friend very well, knew what Yu Bai was thinking when he saw Yu Bai's expression. A smile flashed in his eyes as he sighed inwardly that he hadn't seen such a lovely friend in so long.

but……

Gilgamesh stared intently at Yu Bai, his scarlet eyes seemingly able to see through everything. Gradually, his eyes narrowed into slits, exuding a dangerous aura.

Before anyone could react, a silver chain, like a serpent, suddenly shot out from behind Gilgamesh with astonishing speed. The chain traced a silver path in the air, instantly binding Yu Bai tightly and lifting him into the air.

"Huh?... Ah." Yu Bai exclaimed in surprise, caught off guard.

"My lord!" Upon seeing this, Hasebe and the others were all shocked. They instantly raised their weapons, pointing them directly at Gilgamesh, and the atmosphere became extremely tense.

"Master! Archer, please put down your Master immediately, or don't blame us for being impolite!" Diarmuid glared angrily, his voice full of threat.

The participants from the other groups were also stunned. They had just been talking about the deep friendship between the two, how could they suddenly turn into this scene of "close friends turning against each other"?

Only Yu Bai, who was seemingly being "attacked" by his close friend at this moment, knew why Gilgamesh had bound him with the Chains of Heaven. He shook his head at Diarmuid and the spirits, indicating that he was alright.

Sure enough, as soon as the thought flashed through Yu Bai's mind, Gilgamesh's voice, full of dissatisfaction and doubt, clearly entered everyone's ears.

"Can you tell me why you have divine power within you? And why it's... a bountiful harvest?" When he said the last two words, his voice seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth, full of anger and disgust, and his bloodshot red eyes were staring intently at Yu Bai.

Gilgamesh harbored a deep hatred for Ishtar, the goddess of harvest who had caused him to lose his dearest friend, wishing he could tear her bones out and kill her every time he saw her. This hatred extended to the entire Age of Gods, filling Gilgamesh with resentment and disgust.

Now, having finally reunited with his best friend after a brush with death, Gilgamesh discovers that his friend has become a god? And the harvest god he hates the most? Gilgamesh feels like he's about to explode with rage.

"Uh... Gilgamesh, my dear, beloved king, why don't you... let me explain?" Yu Bai looked at Gilgamesh's angry eyes and secretly groaned in his heart. How could he have forgotten about this?

From the moment he was tightly bound by the anti-divine weapon "Heavenly Locks," Yu Bai knew that his identity as Fengyue Goddess had been discovered.

After all, the "Chains of Heaven" is ineffective against ordinary humans; on the contrary, the higher the divinity of the enemy, the stronger its destructive power.

While Yu Bai was still trying to figure out if he could save himself, Gilgamesh didn't give him a chance to argue.

"Hmph, no need, I'll see for myself." Gilgamesh looked at Yu Bai, who was obediently tied up in mid-air and dangling his legs, and snorted coldly before activating his skill.

As the King of Heroes, Gilgamesh possesses omniscience and omnipotence, able to see the past and the future. However, long ago, finding omniscience and omnipotence too boring, he shut down this ability himself. But now, in order to understand the source of the divine power within his best friend, he doesn't mind reactivating this ability.

After a brief investigation, Gilgamesh learned how Yu Bai had gained his divine power and confirmed that the process had not harmed his dear friend. Out of respect and love for his friend, he did not investigate further.

At this moment, Gilgamesh was unaware that his respect for Yu Bai had caused him to miss out on such important information.

After getting the answer he wanted, Gilgamesh looked at Yu Bai, who had been brought before him by the Chains of Heaven and wore an obedient smile, and then began to examine the whole process of why his best friend had participated in this Holy Grail War.

Well, the result was quite surprising.

Having finally reunited with his best friend, Gilgamesh discovers that Yu Bai is surrounded by people he despises. Even more unacceptable is that Gaia dares to take matters into his own hands and attempt to summon his friend in his Heroic Spirit form through the hands of these worthless individuals without his consent.

Anyone with eyes can see what they're up to.

Although Gilgamesh harbored reservations about the power of the Moon Goddess within Yu Bai, the news that his dearest friend was still alive was undoubtedly the greatest joy for the King of Heroes. Of course, it would be even more perfect if Yu Bai's body did not contain that godhood that he loathed.

This is precisely why Gilgamesh was even more enraged by Gaia's actions.

That scumbag! How dare he?

……

Gilgamesh: Something's wrong. The Chains of Heaven are so smooth they bind people. (Brings him close for a closer look)

Yu Bai: No, I didn't, Jill, listen to my excuses! (Oh ho~ I'm doomed)

Gilgamesh: I won't listen, I'll see for myself! (Furious!) (As a result, he missed the most important information.)

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