(This is During Hopeful Chant Part 5 before Yuna's death)(October 18th, 2023)

3 Months and nearly 3 weeks passed and things were going good. Everyone in the guide were getting stronger.

Yami uses Instant Transmission to teleport to Yuna's Location.

(Meanwhile)

The tormentors, who had been trying to wipe out the curved sword user and his friends, had all stopped attacking and turned around.

The countless, small eyes gleaming from within their hoods all are now focused on Yuna. Noisily, the short spears and deba bōchō knives were refocused on their new target.

This song wasn't a buff. It was a song meant to increase the Hate value of monsters. Singing while running, Yuna was trying to pull all the minions onto herself.

As Nautilus unconsciously stood up, a huge shadow engulfed him. Even the Feral Warder Chief boss stepped forward to chase after Yuna.

Fuurinkazan Member: Like hell we're letting you!!

Fuurinkazan Member 2: We're your opponents!!

The two members of Fuurinkazan, who had regained their footing from the shock of guarding against the grand technique, dealt heavy blows on the boss's legs with their iron club and sasumata.

Warder Cheif: Dyurah!!"

Bellowed the Warder Chief, who once again changed its target. Despite knowing that he was within range of the boss's attacks, Nautilus was unable to move his eyes away.

The twenty tormentors flooded towards Yuna as she continued her song while running. Her white hat and blue dress were obstructed by the countless trembling spears and knives, making him unable to see her.

With her cloth armour, Yuna would probably be unable to hold out for even thirty seconds if all those monsters concentrated their attacks on her. Enduring a feeling of uneasiness as if his insides were being cut open, Nautilus called out to the two members from Fuurinkazan.

Nautilus: I......I'm begging you! Please go save Yuna......!

Fuurinkazan Member: No can do! We first have to finish up with this guy!!

Fuurinkazan Member 2: If we don't finish taking down the boss right now, we'll be wiped out!

Their decision was probably correct. Yuna pulled away all the minions in order to buy time for Nautilus and the others to defeat the boss. They couldn't waste even a single one of the tens of seconds she had given them.

But, despite understanding this in his head, Nautilus couldn't turn around to face the boss.

Yuna's voice as she sung, encircled by the tormentors, was interrupted. She had undoubtedly suffered the Silencing debuff. With this, Yuna was no longer able to escape with a Teleport Crystal.

Yuna:*mind* so..this is the end of me? ─Eh-kun, I'm sorry. I won't be able to cheer you up any longer.. If you ever feel like crying, suck on one of these and keep going. Knowing you, Eh-kun, I'm sure you'll be just fine......

She didn't felt the blades hit her. She open her eyes to see him blocking the attack with a large sword even his clothes were different.

Yami: has your mother told you that it's rude to it somebody? Dam I was going to show this during the final boss but oh well.

He quickly pulls up the large sword and swings the blade horizontal killing most of the minor enemies leaving the Warder Chief.

Warder Chief:*roars*

Yami smirks and dodges the attack. He summons a forcefield to protect Yuna from the attacks.

Yami: Riding high baby!! Zangetsu feel his blood!!

He swings his sword vertical and slamming Warder Chief down taking down his HP. Yuna watches in awe to see this person doing many attacks that even the game won't understand.

Yami: how about I give you a million stabs!!

He uses Milliom Stabs thrusting Zangetsu rapidly in inhuman speeds.

Yuna: who is he? Such movements...

Yami: how about you eat lead!!

Yuna: huh!? There's nothing about guns in SAO!!

The boss couldn't even fight back at all and Yami raises Zangetsu up.

Yami: Getsuga....TENSHOU!!

A wave of Spiritual energy came out of Zangetsu Warder Chief couldn't block it in time and the attack hits him, defeating the boss and completing the dungeon.

Yami: checkmate.

He puts away his weapons and takes off his fox mask revealing his face.

Yami: time to put away the mask. Have to make sure it won't be destroyed.

He walks towards Yuna who was blushing like mad as steam came out of her ears.

Yuna:*blush* thanks for saving me.

He gave her a gentle smile.

Yami: anytime Yuna.

Yuna: how did you know my-

Yami: your name? Oh I know some information about your father. He'll be happy that you're now alive and not dead not just him but your friend and myself.

He takes out his hand reaching out for Yuna who hesitated for a bit and saw Yami's eyes. It was filled with hope to save everyone and avenge those who died. She grabs his hand and pulls her up.

Yuna: As I said before thank you for saving me.

Yami: yep!! As in right now your armor is weak you need better armor and weapons same with your level and stats.

Yuna: how did you know about this?

Yami: playing a bunch of JRPG's that summon mythos so yeah.

The doors opened and Nautilus ran towards Yuna and hugs her.

Nautilus: thank god you're okay, I thought I'll lose you.

Yuna: yeah thanks to Yami.

Nautilus: Thank you Yami for saving my childhood friend.

Yami: yeah....looks like step two is done.

Yuna: step two?

Yami: my goal is to save the people from death and make sure no one suffers even if I lose myself I'll still fight back. Right now you both get a place to stay for now until then please don't get into fights that are higher than your level and find better equipment.

He gave them his contact messages so they can message him. As he was about to leave Yuna asked him a question.

Yuna: Yami, who are you?

Yami: that I'll give an answer. I'm an outside, a Observer.

He leaves and returns to the guide.
End of chapter