Both of them closed their eyes as Kitsune and the clone with past them.

Kitsunes: there's the exit!!

They opened their eyes as the light from the outside went bright. Then they jumped out of the cave. Kitsune summons out his wings, Kirito and Leafa did the same as the clone vanished. They look back to the monsters falling off.

Leafa: that took years off my life!!

Kitsune: But it saved time, right?

Leafa: honestly-huh?

They looked up to see that they're near the World Tree but they were below it.

Kirito: where will the meeting be taking place, Leafa?

Leafa: right. Let's see...

She opens up her menu and opens the map.

Leafa: To the northwest, inside that mountain.

Kirito: how many minutes do we have left?

Kitsune: twenty minutes, come on!!

Then they blasted towards the Northwest.

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(ALFheim, Neutral Territory, Butterfly Valley)

Kirito: I don't know if we'll make it there before the Salamanders.

Leafa: yeah. Even if we can warn then, we'll barely have time to get the leaders out, or all die together in battle.

Yui: Players detected. A group about 68 players up ahead. It's probably the Salamander attack force.

They look down to see them in groups.

Yui: fourteen more up ahead there. Mostly likely the Sylph and Cait Sith diplomats. Fifty seconds until they make contact.

Kitsune: everyone grab my shoulders.

Leafa: why?

Kitsune: just do it!!

They did as Kitsune puts his fingers to his force, they teleported to the meeting as Salamanders were going to arrive but they arrived quicker.

Kitsune: we're finally here!! Everyone, sheathe your swords!!

Kirito: come! Raise your blades!!

Random Player: who are those two?

Sakuya: Leafa, what are you doing here?

Leafa: It's not easy to explain. But the one thing I can say about this is that our fates depends on those two.

Sakuya: what's going on?

Kitsune: we want to talk to your commander!!

The commander shows up as Kitsune and Kirito flew up towards him.

Commander: what's a Spriggan and this person doing here? I'll kill you both however your answer, but in honor of your bravery, I'll here you out.

Kirito: My name is Kirito, an ambassador for the Spriggan-Undine alliance. Since you're attacking this place, I assume you desire a full scale war with our four races.

Commander: a Undine-Spriggan alliance? And you, without a single guard are their ambassador?

Kitsune: Let me introduce myself. I'm Kitsune a half demon hybrid, a devil hunter and guard of Kirito. He's merely here  to negotiate trade terms with the Sylphs and Cait Siths. But if the talks are disrupted, then we won't stop there.

Kirito: The four races will likely ally against the Salamanders.

Commander: you two are alone, armed with only mediocre gear. Can't expect me to believe you two. 30 seconds if you can withstand my assault. I'll believe you're an ambassador same with your bodyguard

Kirito and Kistune flew up as they taken out their weapon.

Kirito: that's generous.

Kitsune: how kind of you.

Sakuya: this is bad. That's Salamander's two handed sword. It's the demonic sword gram. I've heard you need a two handed sword skill of 950 to equip it.

Leafa: n-nine hundred fifty!?

Sakuya: yes, if he using it, he must be General Eugene. Do you know him?

Leafa: I know the name.

Sakuya: younger brother of the Salamander leader, Mortimer. I've heard they're brothers in real life. The elder is a strategist. The younger, a solider. In terms of sheer power, he said to be the game's strongest player!!

Leafa: the game's strongest players...Kitsune...Kirito...

The clouds were moving as the sun moves. Eugene uses the tip to reflect the light and blinds Kirito. He charges and swings his sword but Kitsune moves and blocks the attack but the phase through him.

Kitsune: oh shit!!-

Both of them were sending to a cliff.

Leafa: what was that!?

Alicia: The Demonic Sword Gran has a bonus skill, Ethereal Shift, letting it phase, when someone tries to block it with a shield or sword.

Leafa: that's insane!!

Kirito charges towards Eugene as they clashed blades.

Eugene: I'm impressed you're still alive.

Kirito: what was that attack?

He pushes him back and swings downwards but Eugene dodges his attack. He went up and swings down his sword but Kirito dodges. Eugene thrust his sword but Kirito uses the hilt to reflect the attack. He swings his sword but Eugene blocks it and swings his sword in Kirito shoulder.

Kirito: that hurts. Hey, hasn't it been 30 seconds yet?

Eugene: sorry, but I've decided to kill you. Now you have to survive until I do.

Kirito: damn it.

Kitsune: Kirito switch.

Kirito: huh?

Kitsune: I'm gonna deal with him.

Kirito: r-right...

He flies down as Kitsune flies up but he didn't has he wings.

Eugene: so you're going to die for him?

Kitsune: me being killed by you? You're underestimating your opponent that what's gonna you killed.

He takes off his coat revealing his body as the females blushed along with Kirito who catches his coat.

Leafa: wait how can he fly without his wings?

Eugene: strange flying without wings?

Kitsune let me show you a super saiyan!!

He screams as his hair turns blonde, his eyes turned pale green blue and his aura changed into yellow.

Kitsune: this is Super Saiyan, my power has increased.

Eugene: this power...I don't know what to say.

Kitsune: shocking huh? How about you experience it.

He blasted towards Eugene but he teleported behind him as he turns around to get slammed down by Kitsune's attack.

Sakuya: This is now shocking. That Kirito and Eugene are evenly matched but Kitsune is on a whole other level.

Kirito: yeah I seen it before.

Leafa: you have?

Kirito: yes he defeated Heathcliff with his sword and a kamehameha. He was strong before but how it felt he can beat the game within seconds but he would had to hold back because it would be too easy.

Leafa: Kitsune...

Kitsune was fast able to land barrages of punches and kicks. Eugene couldn't even attack. Kitsune stops and Eugene attacks but Kitsune stops his attack with his finger. Then Eugeue attacks but Kitsune blocks then all.

Eugeue: why don't you die!?

Kitsune: one word: God...

Eugeue:*gasp*

He punch to the sky as Kitsune teleported top of him as he screams out.

Kitsune: DRAGON FIST!!

He thrust his fist to the air and a golden dragon was shot out. The attack went through Eugene his body was ingulf, he was defeated and gotten a game over. The sun was shining as Kitsune who was standing and had his arm up on the air.

Kitsune: I win.

He turns around to the other Salamander players who were shocked to see the power of a Super Saiyan. Then Sakuya opens up her fan.

Sakuya: Splendid!! Simply splendid that surpasses the gods!!

Alicia: Wow, nice fight!!

Cait Sith and Sylph players: Hurrah!!

Salamander Players: That was good!! That was badass!! That's a cool dragon fist!! I'm speechless!!

Kirito: that was a cool attack he did...

Everyone were celebrating as Leafa looked at Kitsune who powers down as looked at the horizon. Then she smiles with blush Kirito looked at her and then he looks at Kitsune with the same results he also too blushes.

(Small Skip)

Sakuya was now reviving Eugene as she was finished he was now revived. He stretches his arms out as he spoke.

Eugene: you two have some brilliant skills. But you Kitsune the most powerful player that I ever seen.

Kitsune: hey thanks man.

Eugene: To think that someone like you was among the Spriggans and a half demon type. The world's bigger than I thought.

Kitsune: that's more than meets the eye.

Kirito: will you believe me then?

Silent was around as Eugene did spoke until a familiar Salamander player walks in.

????: Gene, a word?

Eugene: Kagemune? What is it?

Leafa: this guy...

(Quick Flashback)

Kagemune: I'd prefer not to fight you one on one.

(End Flashback)

Kagemune: You know that my party was wiped out yesterday, right?

Eugene: yes.

Kagemune: these are the very Spriggan and half demon who did it.

Eugene: there was indeed an undine with them. Then I supposed I must believe it. It's true neither I nor our leader intends to fight the Undies and Spriggans. We'll withdraw for now. But someday, I'll fight you two again.

Kirito: sounds good to us.

They gave each other fist bumps. Then they all flew back to their location.

Kitsune: now some Salamanders can be reasonable!!

Leafa: you two really insane, you know?

Kirito: we get that a lot.

Sakuya: excuse me, but could you explain what's happening?

(Afternoon)

They told them everything.

Sukuya: I see. I did sense some degree of irritation lucking in Sigurd's attitude.

Leafa: irritation? At what?

Sakuya: most likely, he couldn't accept that, in terms of power, we were failing behind the Salamanders. Sigurd's a man to whom power is important. Not just for his character stats and abilities, he also keenly desires as a player.

Leafa: but even so, why would he spy for the Salamanders?

Kitsune: the 5.0 update brought a reincarnation system. If he succeed then they'll allow him to reincarnate as a Salamander. Power hungry bastard. Sakuya you'll talk with him and Alicia, since you raised your dark magic skills, open a Moonlight Mirror to Sigurd

(Meanwhile at Sylvain)

Sigurd who was drinking wine in a office with a smirk on his face.

Sakuya: Sigurd.

Sigurd: S-Sakuya?

Sakuya: Indeed. Unfortunately, I'm still alive.

Sigurd: why? I mean, how was the meeting? It concluded successfully. We must still shin the treaty though. Oh right. We had an unexpected guest.

Sigurd: u-unexpected g-guests?

Sakuya: General Eugene sends his regards.

Sigurd:*gasp*

He looks to see Kitsune, Leafa and Kirito but Kitsune has a smirk on his face.

Sigurd: Leafa....so that's it!! Those incompetent lizards. Well? What will you do, Sakuya? Fine me? Or kick me out of the government? But without me running the military, how long will your rule last?

Sakuya: No, if you cannot stand being a Sylph, I thought I would grant your request.

Sigurd: wh-what?

She opens her men, sends out a message to Sigurd and he was shocked.

Sigurd: are you insane!?

"Your leader has stripped you of your rights as a Sylph and banished you from territory."

Sigurd: me?! You're banishing me!?

Sakuya: that's right. You can wonder the neutral territory as a renegade. I pray you will find something new there to occupy your time.

Sigurd: CURSE YOU!!-

The call ended, Moonlight Mirror was now down.

Leafa: Sakuya?

Sakuya: I thank you, Leafa. I'm very happy you came to save me.

Leafa: I didn't do anything because the ******* is doing by the anime and nothing original. You should thank Kirito and Kitsune but Kitsune.

Sakuya: that's true. Just who are you?

Alicia: Hey, what you were saying that you were his bodyguard and he's a Spriggan-Undine ambassador...is that true?

Kirito: I uhhh...

Kitsune: yes, a lie, bull, false. Gotta raise the pot.

Then Alicia went closer to Kitsune.

Alicia: for a big lair, you're pretty strong, even a handsome male. Maybe you're a legendary here?

Kitsune: of course not. I'm just a wondering hunter that's all.

She giggles as she presses her chest to Kitsune's arm.

Alicia: if you aren't tied down, why not be a mercenary for the Cait Sith? You'll get three meals a day, plus snacks and a nap.

Leafa: huh!?

Kirito: what the!?

Sakuya: Kitsune, was it? What do you say? Since I've taken a personal interest in you, how about a drink later Sylvain, as a thanks?

Leafa: wait...

Kirito: hey..

Kitsune: woah slow down ladies.

Alicia: that's not fair, Sakuya!! No seducing!!

Sakuya: who are you to talk? You're clinging to him too much.

Then Leafa grabs Kitsune's coat.

Leafa: stop it. Kitsune is my...

Kirito: he's my...Ummm...unmm, this was bad timing*blush*...

Leafa: this is embarrassing...

Kitsune: Leafa...

He called out as Leafa look up at him, as he
smiles at her. He then turns to two leaders
that were clinging to both his arms.

Kitsune: Sakuya.

He said gaining Sakuya's attention, as she
looks up at him.

Kitsune: I would love to join you for a drink,
and.... maybe get a room with the two of us so
we can get to know each other better. Maybe see the night sky with the stars, understand we're not alone in the rain.

He said with his charming smile, as Sakuya
blushed crimson at his statement.

Kitsune: And Alicia.

He said as Alicia look up at him.

Kitsune: I appreciate your offer of three
meals a day, plus snacks and a nap. Maybe
someday I'll be a mercenary for Cait Sith. Hell I might pet your cat ears.

He said as Alicia smiles, appreciating his
answer.

Kitsune: But I'm sorry. I got other things to
finish first.

He said as Alicia and Sakuya let go of his
arms, as the two of them looked at him with confused looks.

Kitsune: I appreciate the offer but I had to go to the World Tree since she can take me there.

Sakuya: Oh? I see. That's a shame. You're going to Arun, Leafa? Sightseeing? Or

Leafa: I was planning to leave the Sylphs. But now I'm going to return to Sylvain, although I'm not sure when.

Sakuya: Understood. I'm relieved. Make sure you come back. Being them with you.

Alicia: stop at my place on the way back. We'll throw you a party.

Sakuya: thank you so much for coming today, Leafa, Kirito and Kitsune. Had we fallen, the disparity with the Salamanders would have become insurmountable. I'd like to thank you somehow.

Kitsune: no, it was nothing.

Leafa: hey, Sakuya, Alicia. Wasn't the goal of the alliance to venture up the World Tree?

Sakuya: yes, ultimately.

Leafa: I want you to let us accompany you. And as soon as possible.

Sakuya: I have no objection. Rather, we'd love to ask you to do so. But why are you in such a hurry?

Kitsune: me and Kirito came to this world to reach the top of the World Tree, in order to meet someone who is there. It's a personal reason.

Sakuya: The Fairy King Oberon?

Kirito: no it's not him.

Kitsune: someone that I couldn't reach from the real world. I have to see, no matter what?

Alicia: however, it will probably take time to prepare all the raid members' equipment. More than just a day or two.

Kitsune: right, that's true. For now, since my only goal is to reach the base of the tree, we'll work out the rest ourselves. Oh right.

He opens up a menu as a bag.

Kitsune: if you want, you can add this to your war chest.

He gave her the bag which she nearly dropped it but gotten the strength and she looks inside.

Alicia: S-sakuya!! Look!!

Sakuya: all these 100,000 yuld mithril pieces!! Are you sure? This could build a castle on prime land.

Kirito: we don't mind. I don't need it anymore.

Alicia: this amount will get us really close.

Sakuya: we'll ready our equipment as quickly as we can. And when we're set, we'll call you.

Kitsune: thank you. Hey after this we'll get to know each other*winks*.

She blushes, they had their wings up and were up on the air.

Alicia: thanks! See you soon!!

Then they flew away as Yui spoke.

Yui: Honestly..

She said coming out of Kitsune's pocket,
flew, and stood in front of Kitsune.

Yui: I told you no cheating, Papa.

Kitsune: What are you talking about?

While Leafa know that they have to talk alone, they withdraw from Kitsune's shoulder and stood a few distances from them.

Yui: When those two leaders were clinging to
you. And when you were flirting with the Sylph leader. Did you mean it?

Kitsune: I mean you're not wrong but...

Yui:*whisper* Look like I'm going to get new aunties.

She whispers under her breath so nobody else
hears her saying that.

Leafa: h-hey, Yui aren't I a problem?

Yui: no, you're actually okay.

Leafa: why?

Kitsune: maybe you understand me more same with Kirito.

Leafa: what's that supposed to mean!?

Kitsune has his wings up and flew up the sky.

Kitsune: never mind that!! Let's get going to Arun!! Or the sun will set on us!!

Kirito: hey wait up!!

Their wings appeared and follow him to the World Tree.

(Meanwhile at the Top of the World Tree)

Asuna lay on her bed, as she then got up and
rush towards the locked gate.

Asuna: okay, it's 8-11-3-2-3-2-9. Bingo.

She said as she entered the code she had
memorized earlier to open the gate, and the
locked gate opens up.

Asuna: Yami, I'll do my best, okay? I'll try my best!!

She whispered under her breath, as she left her
prison, and jump down on the branch pathway. She closed her eyes, and opens them, as she continued her way on walking through the pathway.

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