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

Upon returning, Yu Bai quickly convened a brief but efficient family meeting with the tsukumogami in the citadel. The core issue of the meeting focused on whether to accept the swords from Sagawa Nobuko citadel into their citadel, especially the three existing swords Ran, Yagen, and Yukiri Hasebe. Yu Bai wanted to know their thoughts.

After some discussion, the swords in Yu Bai's citadel agreed to let Sagawa Nobuko's swords become their citadel's swords. Afterwards, Ran tugged at Yu Bai's sleeve and asked if the new Ran Toushirou had come to the citadel, and whether his lord liked him the most.

Upon hearing this question, Yu Bai immediately panicked, giving Yagen and Hasebe a good rub. He then stated that even if there were identical swords, they were his first swords and were special. He wouldn't neglect them just because of a new sword.

The three, feeling dizzy from the RUA's influence, nodded in a daze.

After that, Yu Bai, along with the still somewhat erratic Hasebe, went to the Time Government to meet with government employees and Kogarasumaru, asking the swords willing to become his Honmaru to come over.

For those who are unwilling, the Time Government will arrange new places for them. They can go to other Saniwa, or they can stay and work for the Time Government, exchanging their labor for their daily living needs.

Instantly, the number of swords in Yu Bai's newly established citadel surged, directly comparable to the number in some older citadels. Among them were many rare swords. If uninformed people knew this, they might mistakenly think that Yu Bai was a super lucky European or someone with powerful connections.

With the arrival of these new members, the atmosphere in the citadel instantly became lively and extraordinary, with the most active being the mischievous crane who always managed to stir up trouble.

The presence of Tsurumaru Kuninaga seems to make the lives of the two Hasebes more "colorful". Whenever Yu Bai sees Hasebe struggling to deal with Tsurumaru Kuninaga, he can't help but wonder: I wonder if the Tsukumogami have the problem of hair loss.

As for the similar swords, Yu Bai found them to be quite easy to distinguish. Although they looked the same, their behavior was very different due to their different environments.

Perhaps because they were not originally from this citadel, the swords from Nobuko Sagawa citadel, despite their efforts to hide their cautiousness and apprehension when facing Yu Bai, still managed to be keenly observed by him.

For example, Kashuu Seimei clearly wants the Saniwa to paint his nails, but he doesn't dare to speak up every time he sees Yuhaku.

For example, when Kogitsunemaru saw Yu Bai leisurely sitting in the corridor enjoying tea and snacks, he clearly wanted to get closer to Yu Bai so that the Saniwa could comb his fur.

However, at first he simply chose to sit quietly at a distance until he was sure that Yu Bai did not show any sign of annoyance. Only then did he carefully move his position little by little until he could snuggle up an arm's length away from Yu Bai, and then he began to enjoy this closeness with the new judge.

Faced with these sword spirits who had been harmed by humans, Yu Bai did not rush to give them any empty promises, because he knew that, like small animals that had been hurt, they would always be more wary and uneasy when accepting humans again.

He simply acted without prejudice or favoritism towards them, while always offering them affirmation and encouragement through his words.

As time went by, the little animals that were once wary gradually let go of their burdens. They began to get close to Yu Bai without reservation, rubbing against him, sticking to him, asking for pats, and seeking praise.

With a new group of tsukumogami joining, some daily necessities in the citadel have become scarce, so Yu Bai decided to go to the general store with the tsukumogami tomorrow to buy things. While preparing, he remembered that he had been in contact with Wu Yan and Shu Yue by phone recently, and they hadn't seen each other for a long time.

He then sent a message asking if we wanted to have a meal together at Wanwu and meet up.

Research Center for Abnormal Humans (3)

The white in front of me is not white: Seriously, Shuyue, did you really have to come up with such a group name?

Dark and windy night: Of course, don't you think this group name is very suitable for us?

……：

Dark and Windy Night: Wuyan, you really are speechless! We've been chatting for so long, can't you be a little more enthusiastic towards me? *sobs* In the end, I'm just not loved by my colleagues. You could at least say something!

……:squeak.

A dark and windy night: ...

The white in front of you isn't white: Hahahahahaha

Dark and windy night: @The white in front of you is not white, your gentle and refined image is ruined.

...: Why did you reach out to us today? Didn't you say a while ago that you were working on something and might not have time to chat lately?

...: Is the matter settled? Or have you encountered any difficulties and need help?

Dark and windy night: Fine, fine, so this is the kind of five-character verse you've come up with. In the end, I've only wasted my time. [The clown is actually myself.JPG]

The white in front of me is not white: @... The matter has been resolved. A lot of new tsukumogami have come to my citadel these past few days. I'm planning to take them to the general store to buy things tomorrow. Do you want to get together? I'll take you to eat at the Moon Pavilion.

Dark and Windy Night: Holy crap, that flower-themed restaurant is so expensive! No wonder they're a big shot, they're really rich. Well, I won't hold back tomorrow then!

...: Okay, see you tomorrow.

The white in front of me isn't real white: @……@ It's a dark and windy night. See you tomorrow.

……

"My lord, there's no need to give us so many small coins. That's enough."

"Take these and use them. This is the lord's order. Everyone, take your money pouches and buy things until you've spent all the coins in them."

Yu Bai asked the swords in the citadel who wanted to go to the general store. After removing a few who didn't like to be part of the group, he didn't force them to go with him. He just asked them to write down what they needed so that the other swords could bring it back for them. The remaining swords and Kitsunenosuke all went to the general store with Yu Bai.

A white light flashed by, and a large group of people appeared on Wanwu Street, instantly attracting the attention of many people.

Because there were too many people, Yu Bai decided to have everyone split into small groups. Members of the same sword faction could also decide whether to go together, but they could not act alone.

Then he took out the small money pouches he had already changed from his game backpack, one for each of them, to show them that they had more money and didn't need to save money for themselves.

Yu Bai told them to go buy what they wanted and to meet here in two hours.

At first, none of the swords wanted to leave; they preferred to stay by the Saniwa's side rather than shop at the general store.

Yu Bai pretended to be angry, then gave them orders, saying that each sword spirit should have a good look around the shop, and that each of them could bring back a delicious tea snack.

Afterwards, Yu Bai will choose his favorite tea and snacks from those bought by the spirits. The chosen person will receive a reward from Yu Bai that he can request. He can make his own request, and as long as it's not too outrageous, Yu Bai will grant it.

This made the various swords reluctant to leave, but their repeated turning back seemed like a final farewell, leaving Yu Bai both amused and exasperated.

Seeing the swords depart one by one, Yu Bai decided to go to the teahouse he had longed to visit, to drink tea and wait for the return of the tsukumogami, and also to order a plate of fried tofu for Kitsune-no-suke.