"Please feel free to go, dad and mom."
Just after Yui woke up and learned about the frontline strategy from Luo Zhen and Asuna, her well-behaved and sensible daughter said these words without any hesitation.
"What I say is no problem. I will definitely wait for my father and mother to come back."
Yui stared at Luo Zhen and Asuna with her big round eyes. There was no trace of haze in her voice, but only understanding.
This made Luo Zhen and Asuna feel happy about Yui's sensibleness, but at the same time they felt uneasy.
"Yui-chan, are you really okay?"
Asuna showed an extremely worried side.
Returning to the front line, this does not only mean that Luo Zhen and Asuna will leave, but also Nai Die and Hua Die will follow, leaving Yui alone in the entire forest house.
Even in terms of understanding and knowledge of this world, Luo Zhen and Asuna are not as good as Yui who was born in this world, not to mention that Yui is still the crystallization of high-AI programs, even if she is alone, she should not be able to If there is a problem, leaving him alone at home is still unbearable.
but…
"I'm really fine with that."
Yui puffed up her chest as if to comfort her, but also to show off herself.
"Although I don't have outstanding strength like my father and mother, because I don't have levels, experience points, HP gauges, etc., I only have some convenient functions as an AI program, such as dematerializing to hide my existence. , but on the other hand, in terms of the system, I am an undead creature, so even if I am attacked outside the circle, I will be protected by the purple barrier."
In other words, in terms of safety, Yui is safer than any player, NPC or even monster in the world, and will never be in danger of life.
"So, mom and dad can rest assured and return to the front line to help everyone defeat the defensive boss on the 75th floor and bring hope and light to the players again."
Yui just said this to Luo Zhen and Asuna, her eyes showing heartfelt understanding and recognition.
This left both Luo Zhen and Asuna speechless.
Now, the two of them no longer knew anything about Yui like they did before.
Therefore, both of them knew what a serious reason Yui had for saying these words.
Bring hope and light to players.
This should have been Yui's responsibility, but it was deprived of it by Kayaba Akihiko.
However, Yui, who has been constantly monitoring the mental conditions of the players for the past two years, even though she almost suffered a devastating blow due to a program error, still sincerely hopes that the fear, despair, pain and anger in the players' hearts can be resolved. Be relieved, be rescued and liberated.
"If it were Mom and Dad, they would definitely be able to lead everyone to completely conquer Aincrad and leave this world."
Yui closed her eyes and showed her most perfect smile.
"When the time comes, everyone will definitely laugh from the bottom of their hearts again."
This is what Yui hopes to see.
However, considering Yui's matter, if it really turned out like that, others would be freed, but she would be sacrificed.
After all, Yui is an AI program, not a player.
Once the world is truly conquered and all players are liberated, Yui will be left alone.
At that time, Yui will either survive alone in this world forever, or follow the world to destruction. There is no third way to go.
With this in mind, just think about it and you will know how heartbreaking it is for Yui to say such words.
"Yui..."
Asuna couldn't help but hugged Yui, as if she didn't want to lose her, she kept pushing hard.
"Mother… "
Yui also hugged Asuna back, the smile on her face still without any haze.
Seeing Yui like this, Luo Zhen squatted down and looked at Yui from behind Asuna.
"Do not worry."
Luo Zhen stretched out his hand and touched Yui's head.
"I will never let Yui disappear. No matter what method I use, I will take Yui away with me."
Luo Zhen made such a promise and smiled.
"Dad is very smart, just leave it to him."
Luo Zhen's words made Yui startled for a moment, and then she smiled widely.
"Um!"
Yui nodded vigorously and said happily.
"Dad is the best!"
The lovely daughter said these words in a lovely voice.
In this case, Luo Zhen can't do anything if he doesn't work hard.
"Wait at home for us to come back."
"We will definitely be back."
"Um!"
So, Luo Zhen and Asuna left the forest house together under the watch of Yui.
Yui watched the two people leave and stood in front of the door, waving her hands until Razen and Asuna disappeared.
... ... ... ...
When they left the Forest House and moved to the nearest transfer gate square, Luo Zhen and Asuna were still talking.
"I will go back to the guild base later to understand the situation." Luo Zhen looked at Asuna and asked, "What are your plans?"
"Me?" Asuna was slightly startled, and then said: "I may also go back to the guild headquarters first."
In other words, Luo Zhen and Asuna need to part ways at the transfer gate square.
Even if it was only temporary, the two of them still felt a little uncomfortable with this situation.
That’s normal, right
"This is probably the first time we've been apart in the past two weeks, right?"
Luo Zhen said this as if sighing.
"... ... yes."
Asuna also seemed to be touched. Although she nodded in response to Luo Zhen's words, she seemed a little absent-minded.
"It's okay." Luo Zhen said as if he had something to say: "Once I understand the situation, I will immediately convene the members of the strategy team to start a strategy meeting. See you then."
"...Hmm." Asuna was silent for a moment, then nodded again.
soon after... ...
"We're going back, right?"
Asuna said these words as if she was looking forward to it.
Luo Zhen was a little dumbfounded.
He was not stupid, so he could naturally understand what Asuna meant.
Asuna's meaning is simple.
That is, she still wants to live with Luo Zhen.
No matter what happens in the future, this is what Asuna desires most right now.
Luo Zhen understood this.
And since Asuna has mentioned this, Luo Zhen would be unmanly if he didn't show any sign of it.
So...
"Our daughter is still waiting for us to return."
Luo Zhen's roundabout speech made Asuna's eyes become slightly moist.
How could Asuna not understand the meaning
"Um."
At that moment, Asuna wiped the corners of her eyes and showed a beautiful smile as if she was crying. She stretched out her hand and took Luo Zhen's hand as before.
This time, Asuna did not flinch. Luo Zhen also clearly noticed this action, but did not avoid it.
The two people's hands were tightly held together, and then they exerted force on each other as if they didn't want to let go of each other.
As for the eyes looking at each other, they are full of emotions.
"Let's go."
"Um."
Luo Zhen and Asuna said their last brief words, then held hands and walked forward together.