Why did Hikigaya save the anime girls in Sword Story?

"Okay, let's get started. First, we'll start by increasing the speed of our sword skills."

Hachiman said as he first had Argo perform a few sword techniques, then he would use the same moves himself, allowing the two to compare and observe carefully.

After Argo unleashed several sword techniques, Hachiman followed suit with the same moves.

"How does it feel?"

"The time from initiation to withdrawal has been significantly shortened."

"That's right, and the stiffness duration is also reduced. Compared to relying entirely on system assistance, the difference in initial speed and strength control can really be made. This game is truly ingeniously designed."

"I see."

"Especially Argo, as an information dealer, his fighting style is a bit different from the regular raiders, right?

Even if you want to explore the maze, you basically adopt the one-hit-and-escape style.

Asuna's rapier is also suitable for this style of fighting, so if my suggestions can help you improve, it will be beneficial to learn it early in the future.

After confirming that the two nodded, Hachiman began to formally explain.

"When you start charging, it should feel like you're pulling a bowstring."

"As expected of Argo, you're quick to learn. You've always been much better than the average person, but it's probably because of your job that you haven't been in combat for very long."

Whenever the two successfully activated a skill, Hachiman would enthusiastically praise them. Perhaps thanks to this, Argo's success rate had reached 80%, and Asuna's around 50%.

"It's going much easier than I thought."

"I still need more practice."

"The next step is repeated practice, which should improve its power. However, I think the most important thing is to shorten the stiffness time."

"It definitely feels different than before, I need to get used to it quickly."

Teaching enters a new stage

"Now, please switch to holding your swords in your left hand. At the very least, master the ability to perform sword techniques with your non-dominant hand."

"Where would this technique be used?"

"For example, if a monster cuts off your wrist, while it won't hurt, you'll lose your weapon, right? This is a quick fix."

"My wrist was severed..."

Asuna stared at her right hand and clenched her fist repeatedly, while Argo also looked at it thoughtfully.

"Hachiman, do you have other purposes?"

Hachiman hesitated for a moment and then replied, "Suppose I suddenly cut off your right hand, what means would you have to resist?"

Asuna shook her head, and Argo did the same with an "I see" expression.

"Among so many players, there must be some deviant ones, perverts who enjoy hunting players for fun.

If we hold on a little longer, we might be able to get rescued. Although there are other possibilities, this is the best solution I can think of right now, understand?"

The two nodded seriously and began to practice their sword skills with their non-dominant hands. After a few successful strikes, Argo prepared to return to the city.

"Then I'll go back first. I still have a lot to do."

"Thanks for your hard work."

"Oh, Hachiman, please don't leak any of this information. You're so naive to tell someone you've just met. I'd be in big trouble if I had any ill intentions."

Hachiman was stunned when he heard this, his face suddenly turning pale: "I'm sorry, my first impression was that you were a top intelligence dealer, so I assumed you wouldn't touch real intelligence.

Although we've only been together for a short time, I now understand that you're very reliable. I really shouldn't rely on my intuition, and I'll be more careful in the future."

Argo was a little surprised. "I've been trusted so much in such a short time. Are we friends now?"

"No, it's an acquaintance."

"The line between me and Asuna is so blurry..."

"Well, to be honest, I can't quite tell."

The two of them looked at each other with bitter smiles.

"Contact me if you need any information."

"See you later."

Watching Argo running away, Asuna, resting from her rest, said with a complicated expression, "You two are so close. You don't look like just ordinary friends."

"Well, it's a bit overwhelming trying to deal with so many friends all of a sudden..."

"Although I'm happy that you're just my friend, I have mixed feelings."

"Sorry, I'll try my best..."

"Just take it slow. It's not right to force more friends, right?"

"Um."

Using a nearby village as their base, the two gathered materials for strengthening while leveling up. When both materials and levels met the requirements, and Asuna wanted to take a bath, they decided to return to the town where they started.

"It's been quite a harvest."

"Yeah, thank you for the hard work."

"What are your plans for tomorrow?"

"Take a day off, Asuna. Haven't you had a good look around here yet?"

"Well, I wanted to walk around and see the church."

"I'm going to gather intelligence, too."

After returning to the hotel, Asuna fell on the bed, her whole body enveloped by comfort and fatigue.

She thought to herself: The difficulties in reality are endless, but here the efforts will be transformed into numbers, and visible goals can help people stay motivated.

While soaking in the bathtub, Asuna fell into deep thought: If I were thrown into this world alone, I would probably be dead long ago.

(Yaman-kun initially trusted me because he thought I was a boy, but later on, after hearing about my experience, we became friends.

I'm not sure if I feel sympathy or dependence, but I envy his authenticity the most. Right now, I'm not independent enough, so I hope we can become a companion who can support each other, speak our minds confidently, and become true friends!

Asuna, having regained her spirits, began to plan for tomorrow.

Meanwhile, Hachiman was exchanging information with Argo.

"That's all the information I've got for the past few days."

"Thanks, this is my reward."

"Wait a minute, I'd like to ask for information first - do you have any information about the race of the first floor boss?"

"If you have old information, do you want to settle it?"

"good."

"Ilfang Kobold Lord and his followers. Changes may occur after the beta version. For reference only."

"That's enough. I want to give Asuna some battle experience so I can see which monsters she should train more against."

Argo nodded in understanding. "You're indeed cautious."

"There's one more thing, and I'll pay you separately."

"I have a favor to ask. Could you please help me distribute the completed guidebooks?"

"I have a day off tomorrow, but the day after tomorrow is okay?"

"OK."

"I'm going north the day after tomorrow. Leave that to me."

"Then I want to ask - are there coffee and condensed milk in this world?"

After confirming the information, Hachiman immediately learned cooking skills.

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As the morning light filtered through the window lattice, casting diamond-shaped spots on the wooden floor, Asuna was chewing a croissant and looking at the system panel.

Ding Dong, a friend notification sound rang out, and she was so flustered that she almost spilled strawberry jam on her white lace nightgown.

"Eight twenty-seven. Hachiman-kun's biological clock is truly terrifying..." She muttered as she clicked on the flashing cat avatar. The text message from the other party was as brief as ever: "The guidebook is complete. Do you want to go north with me?"

Asuna held the silver spoon in her mouth and typed with one hand: "Leaving tomorrow? Need help now?" Before she could send the message, Hachiman knocked on the door.

"Oh, thanks. Are you going out today?"

"Well, let's go see the church first, and then walk around town."

"Be careful and don't be mistaken for someone suspicious."

"Hachiman-kun is it!" Asuna smiled and waved, watching the figure in the black windbreaker disappear around the corner. The morning breeze carried a faint murmur: "You're wrapped up like a bun, and you dare to say that to me..."

Looking at Hachiman's departing back, Asuna felt that he seemed to be in a good mood.

(Did something good happen?)

The next day, the two headed north as planned. After distributing guidebooks in several villages along the way, they arrived at Torbana, a town in the valley.

"This place is quite large, let's split up."

"Okay, I'll go that way then."

"I'll go this way. When we're done... meet at that fountain."

"Yeah! See you later!"

Asuna was smoothly distributing the guidebooks, and when she finished at the last item shop, she was suddenly addressed by a player.

"Um, what is this?"

"Ah, it's a guidebook filled with various information. If you don't mind, please take one of the two 贰靈児~二_依③磷⑧⑵ copies."

The player who saw Asuna's smiling face through her hood said in surprise:

"Girls..."

The player also gently lifted his hood and happily introduced himself:

"Nice to meet you. I'm Lisbeth, you can call me Liz!"

"Nice to meet you. I'm Asuna. Please teach me, Liz!"

"That's great! I'm dying of loneliness because I don't see any girls at all."

"Yeah, me too!"

The two hit it off immediately, and started a long-awaited girl-on-girl conversation. Although the content was all game-related, whether it could be considered a real girl-on-girl conversation is still debatable.

Recovering from her thoughts, she realized a considerable amount of time had passed. Asuna noticed Hachiman approaching from a distance, and after asking Liz to wait, she ran over.

"Sorry, Hachiman-kun, it's been a long time, right?"

"Oh, I thought something might have happened so I came to check."

Asuna explained that she met Liz and walked over with Hachiman.

"Ah~ I'm Hachiman. Please be kind, Lisbeth."

"Just call me Liz. Please give me your guidance, Hachiman!"

"Got it, Liz-chan."

Liz, who felt that Hachiman was a little suspicious, suddenly asked:

"Are you guys dating?"

"Seriously, stop teasing me, Liz."

Looking at the bewildered Asuna, Hachiman explained in his usual tone:

"Well, we're just friends. It would be rude to Asuna if someone like me were mistaken for her boyfriend."

"Hachiman-kun!"

Sensing Asuna's anger, Hachiman, as usual, thought, "Of course my boyfriend would be angry if he was mistaken for someone like me," and apologized honestly:

"Um... I'm sorry, Asuna, I guess I made you unhappy."