Why did Hikigaya save the anime girls in Sword Story?

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"Hello, Miss Yang No? Long time no see~!"

"Ah, Xiao Xun? Is it convenient to talk now?"

"Yeah, that's convenient."

"Well, there's something I want to ask of you."

"You say?"

"You have the AmuSphere and ALO login software, right?

Can you go online at a designated time to help pick up a few people?"

"I haven't logged in recently, but it should be fine. Did something happen?"

"Actually..."

Yang Nai told the whole story in detail, and Xun was shocked after listening to it.

"To think this happened..."

"It's normal to be shocked, but the coincidences are so smooth that it's almost like a miracle. To be honest, I even suspect that there's some divine help behind the scenes."

"Hikigaya-kun, someone important to you was actually found there, and even logging in with NerveGear and retaining your SAO data is truly a miracle beyond belief."

"Now, no matter if it's a miracle or something else, I will use the existing conditions to absolutely make Hachiman-kun happy."

It was only then that Xun noticed that Haruno had changed the way she addressed that person from "Hikigaya-kun" to "Hachiman-kun" without him noticing when.

"Um... When did Ms. Haruno start calling Hikigaya-kun "Hachiman-kun"?

"Just recently. If Xun is envious, why not apply to be called that too? I guarantee he'll agree immediately."

"It's too sudden to do this... After all, I haven't even been able to say 'welcome back' to your face yet."

"That's why—"

"Is that why you want it?"

"Didn't I just ask you to help pick up those people? Those people are Hachiman-kun's companions, and they are crucial SAO survivors.

And, Xiao Xun, I hope you can also directly assist him and become his strength."

“Becoming his strength…in ALO…Oh right!

This way, we can still meet each other even if we're overseas, and we can say 'Welcome back' in person, right, Ms. Haruno!"

"That's right, in ALO we can always meet each other even across the ocean."

"I understand! I will definitely assist Hikigaya-kun with all my strength!"

Xun's heartbeat quickened uncontrollably when he realized that he could be of use even though he was overseas.

"With all my strength... I'm also trying my best to support him now.

To be honest, this is probably the first time in my life that I’ve put so much effort into something.”

"Ms. Haruno... do you like Hikigaya-kun?"

Xun Tianran asked a very explosive question with his idiotic nature fully activated.

"That's a very direct question, as expected of you, Xiao Xun. If I'm to say I like it, I do.

But compared to the love between men and women, it is more like facing a worrying younger brother, right?

After all, although Yukino always follows me around, she is essentially a child who doesn't require any worry at all.

As for him, he's such a worry, but precisely because of that, being able to take care of him is a joy in itself. This might be the first time I've experienced this feeling."

"Ah~ I totally understand, Miss Haruno."

"So, Xiao Xun, I'm leaving Hachiman-kun in your care."

"I understand! I like him too and will definitely help him with 200% of my strength!"

"Thank you, Xiao Xun. Then I'll start explaining the details."

"Yes!"

A few days later, Xun, using the alias Mobius, appeared on the streets of Sribain.

According to the information provided by Haruno, Hachiman and the others should be nearby. Mobius wandered around the streets searching and finally caught the keyword "Leafa".

(Hikigaya-kun... no, he should be called Hachiman in the game. I did hear his companion's name just now. Where is he?)

Mobius looked around and finally found the three people who seemed to be her targets. However, just as she was about to go forward excitedly, the three of them suddenly logged out together.

"I'm a little late...but I'll definitely see you tomorrow. Let's just save the surprise for later."

After muttering softly, Mebius also temporarily quit the game. The next morning, she arrived at the meeting place designated by Yang No on time.

"Ms. Haruno said it was nearby... Ah! Is that it?"

Xun was the first to notice the female cat demon player appearing on the ground, and took the initiative to approach her and start a conversation.

"Um, is this Miss Silica?"

"Yes! Are you Mebius-senpai?"

"Well! Please give me your advice!"

"Please advise!"

"I'll give you the details after we find the other two. I heard they appear in the sky. Can we look for them together?"

"Ok!"

The two looked up at the sky, trying to search for a figure.

"Ah! Mobius-senpai, there!"

"I see. I'll go pick them up. Silica, please wait here."

After saying this to Silica, Mebius flapped his wings and flew towards the two falling people.

"Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa"

“I’m going to fall down!”

"You two, calmly imagine yourself flying!"

Mebius grabbed one person with each hand to slow down his fall.

"Agil, imagine!"

"Klein, focus!"

Perhaps the slowing of their descent helped them regain some composure, and they desperately tried to imagine the sensation of flying. As their minds focused, their descent slowed significantly, and they were finally able to barely hover.

"Very good! Just land slowly like this."

The three landed safely and reunited with Silica.

"Just to confirm, you are Mr. Agil, and you are Mr. Klein from the Fire Fairy Clan, right?"

"I'm Agil. Please be kind, Ms. Mebius."

"I'm Klein! Please give me your guidance!"

"Let me introduce myself again, I'm Silica!"

"I'm Mebius, Hachiman's senior in high school."

"Ms. Yang No has already explained the situation in general."

"I didn't expect Asuna and Liz to encounter something like this."

"Now is not the time to leisurely celebrate a reunion."

"Yeah, Silica, let's save the celebration for later."

"Then let's start with flight training. We'll discuss the details during our break."

"please!"

After completing basic flight training under the guidance of Mebius, while their wings were recovering from fatigue, the weapons prepared by Yang No were distributed to the three of them: Agil received a two-handed battle axe, Klein received a samurai sword, and Silica received a dagger.

As the four exchanged information, Mebius was deeply shocked by Hachiman's legendary experience in SAO, but was happy to know his past.

When their wings regained their vitality, the foursome, having confirmed their battle preparations, began to advance towards the Lugur Corridor.

"Is the first actual combat going to take place here?"

"That's how it should be...but it doesn't feel right."

"Did you notice anything unusual?"

"Normally, you'd be attacked by monsters by now."

“I really didn’t see any monsters along the way.”

"It seems that a large army passed through not long ago."

"Could it be an enemy?"

"I'm afraid so, everyone, speed up!"

The four people, who had dropped their alert and were sprinting at full speed, easily broke through the corridor and flew towards the direction where Hachiman and Kirito might be. Suddenly, billowing black smoke appeared in front of them.

"over there!"

"Where are Hachiman and Kirito?"

"Wait! Could that be... Agil, wait a minute?"

"Did Mr. Klein find anything?"

"Ms. Mobius, can you please pause for a moment?"

Klein stared at the battlefield and ordered everyone to stop.

"The spirit fighting the fire fairy should be Kirito, did you see it?"

"It's indeed him"

"There's a giant Santa Claus over there! His movements are so weird..."

"That should be phantom magic. Although the appearance changes, the power remains the same, which means the caster is very powerful."

"If Hachiman isn't here... that Santa Claus is probably him."

After hearing this inference, the three of them compared Klein's face with Santa Claus's.