"Don't worry, mom and dad."
When Kurumi woke up and learned about the frontline strategy from Rozen and Yasna, she didn't hesitate to say such words.
"I'll be fine. I'll definitely wait for mom and dad to come back."
Kurumi stared at Rozen and Yasna with her big round eyes. There wasn't a single trace of worry in her voice. There was only understanding.
Rozen and Yasna were happy for Kurumi's maturity, but at the same time, they were worried.
"Kuei-chan, are you really okay?"
Yasna showed her worried side.
Returning to the frontline didn't just mean that Rozen and Yasna would leave. Saichou and Hanachou would also leave with them. Kurumi would be the only one left in the Forest House.
Even in terms of understanding and knowledge of this world, Rozen and Yasna couldn't compare to Kurumi, who was born in this world. Not to mention, Kurumi was the crystallization of an advanced AI program. Even if she was alone, there shouldn't be any problems. But leaving her alone at home was still unbearable.
But …
"I'm really okay."
Kurumi puffed out her chest as if to comfort and show off.
"Although I don't have outstanding strength like mom and dad because I don't have levels, EXP, HP, and so on, I only have some convenient functions as an AI program. For example, I can remove my physical form to hide. But in the system, I'm an undead creature. Even if I'm attacked outside the safe zone, I'll be protected by the purple barrier."
In other words, in terms of safety, Kurumi was safer than any player, NPC, or monster in this world. Her life wouldn't be in danger.
"So, mom and dad can go back to the frontline and help everyone defeat the 75th floor boss. Bring hope and light to the players again."
Kurumi said to Rozen and Yasna. Her eyes showed sincere understanding and approval.
This made Rozen and Yasna speechless.
Now, the two of them were no longer as clueless about Kurumi as before.
Therefore, both of them knew that Kuri's words had a heavy reason behind them.
Bringing hope and light to the players.
This was supposed to be Kurumi's responsibility, but it was stripped away by Kayaba Akihiko.
However, Kurumi had been monitoring the Players' mental state for the past two years. Even though she almost suffered a fatal blow due to a programming error, she still sincerely hoped that the fear, despair, pain, and rage in the Players' hearts could be alleviated, saved, and liberated.
"If it's Daddy and Mommy, they will definitely be able to lead everyone to conquer Aincrad and leave this world."
With her eyes closed, Kurumi revealed the most perfect smile.
"At that time, everyone will laugh from the bottom of their hearts again."
This was what Kuri hoped to see.
But, when he thought about Jie Yi's situation, if things really turned out that way, everyone else would be free, but she would be sacrificed.
After all, Kurumi was an AI program, not a player.
Once this world was completely conquered, all the Players would be liberated, and Kurumi would be left behind alone.
At that time, Kurumi would either have to live alone in this world forever, or follow the world to its destruction. There was no third option.
With this in mind, it was easy to imagine how heartbreaking it was for Kuri to say such words.
"Kurumi …"
Yasna couldn't help but hug Kurumi tightly as if she didn't want to lose her.
"Mommy …"
Kurumi hugged Yasna back, and the smile on her face didn't have a hint of gloominess.
Looking at Kurumi like this, Rozen squatted down and looked at Kurumi from behind Yasna.
"Don't worry."
So Rozen reached out his hand and patted Kurumi's head.
"I will not let Kurumi disappear. No matter what method I use, I will bring Kurumi with me."
Rozen gave such a promise and smiled.
"Daddy is very smart, just leave it to daddy."
Rozen's words startled Kurumi at first, but then a big smile appeared on her face.
"Yes!"
Jieyi nodded her head vigorously and said happily.
"Daddy is the best!"
The adorable daughter said these words in her adorable voice.
Since that was the case, Rozen had no choice but to give it his all.
"Stay at home and wait for us to come back."
"We will definitely come back."
"Okay!"
And so, under Kurumi's gaze, Rozen and Yasna left the Forest House together.
Kurumi watched the two leave, stood in front of the door, and kept waving until Rozen and Yasna disappeared.
.....
After leaving the Forest House and moving towards the nearest transfer gate square, Rozen and Yasna were still talking.
"I will go back to the guild base later to understand the situation." Rozen looked at Yasna and asked, "What are your plans?"
"Me?" Yasna was slightly surprised, then said, "I might also go back to the guild base."
In other words, Rozen and Yasna would have to go their separate ways at the transfer gate square.
Even if it was only temporary, the two of them still felt a little uncomfortable about this situation.
That's normal, right?
"This is probably the first time we split up in the past two weeks, right?"
Rozen said with a sigh.
"… Yes."
Yasna seemed to be touched, although she nodded in response to Rozen's words, she seemed a little absent-minded.
"It's okay." Rozen said, "Once we understand the situation, I will immediately gather the Clearers for a strategy meeting. See you then."
"… Okay." Yasna was silent for a moment, then nodded again.
Not long after …
"We will go back, right?"
Asuna said this as if she was looking forward to it.
Rozen was a little speechless.
He was not a blockhead, so he naturally understood the meaning behind Yasna's words.
Yasna's meaning was very simple.
That was, she still wanted to live with Rozen.
No matter what happened in the future, this was what Yasna wanted the most at the moment.
Rozen understood this.
Since Yasna said this, if Rozen did not say something, he would be too unmanly.
So …
"Our daughter is still waiting for us to go back."
Hearing Rozen's roundabout speech, Asuna's eyes became slightly moist.
How could Yasna not understand the meaning behind it?
"Okay."
At that moment, Yasna wiped the corner of her eyes and showed a beautiful smile. She reached out her hand and held Rozen's hand just like before.
This time, Yasna did not retreat. Rozen also clearly noticed this action, but he did not avoid it.
The two of them held hands firmly, then as if they were unwilling to let go of each other, they squeezed each other.
As for their gazes, it was full of emotions.
"Let's go."
"Okay."
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