I like traveling the most

"Kobayashi Kobayashi! Let's go to the hot springs!"

"...What's wrong, you suddenly said that?"

Two days after clearing the fifth floor, Aqua suddenly came over and wanted to go to the hot springs.

"It's nothing, it's just such a boring upgrade every day, don't you want to relax?"

"You're relaxing every day, okay?"

Xiao Lin rolled his eyes at her angrily.

Originally, among the ten members of the Axis Guild, the Idiot Goddess, Megumin, and Rein were much weaker than Yunyun because they did not know how to use swords. But when Megumin got the job of flag bearer and Rein changed her job to a shield warrior, Aqua remained the same as before, completely becoming a worm in the team.

Sato Kazuma tells Kobayashi every day that he wants to kick her out of the guild.

...Although this proposal is very good, the name of the guild is Axis, and the idiot goddess is the real core. It is precisely because of this that Xiaolin can tolerate her being a moth in the guild. But if you deliberately cause trouble in the team and hinder the improvement of the level, then that is a different matter.

"No! I don't care, but look at other people..."

"Others?"

Xiao Lin looked at his companion.

Darkness was in pretty good shape, and even enjoyed it a little, but the others were not so good...especially Alice, whose weak face was full of exhaustion.

By the way, they never rested at all!

It has been more than two months since the server was launched. As the members of Axis, the top echelon of players, they have no time to rest while immersed in upgrading, not to mention that they have to conquer such dangerous behavior as the BOSS during this period. Even an iron man can't bear to do this, so it's time to stop and take a rest.

Generally speaking, the only person who reminds Xiaolin is Sato Kazuma, who has high emotional intelligence. I didn't expect that the person who noticed this would be the stupid goddess.

"Well, it's okay to take a rest, right?"

"Indeed. But why go to the hot springs?"

"You don't understand, Xiaolin."

Aqua put her hands on her hips and said with a very experienced look: "When it comes to relaxation, it must be the hot spring! Surrounding the body and mind with the warm spring water, no matter who you are, will be healed!"

"Well... okay, let's go to the hot springs."

Although it was a violent statement, what she said was reasonable, and going to a hot spring was generally accepted. To be honest, bathing in this game is a troublesome and luxurious thing, so it’s nice to go to a hot spring to relax.

After discussing this with my companions, they quickly agreed.

"In that case, let's go back in advance to prepare today. For example, swimsuits, toiletries, etc., we will set off early tomorrow morning."

"Oh oh oh oh!!!" xN

After everyone cheered, they walked towards the town.

SAO is a cross-generational game. Except for magic, almost anything can be achieved. The premise is that you have to do the tasks or prepare yourself.

Kobayashi and Sato Kazuma also need to prepare swimsuits. This game truly achieves equality between men and women, and manufacturing materials will not be reduced just because men only have one pair of swimming trunks.

Wait, is this equality?

"Really, that stupid goddess, why did you say you want to go to the hot springs? I have to come here to fight monsters and make swimsuits, which is a waste of time."

"...If you want to complain, how about wiping the saliva from the corner of your mouth first?"

"Varied--"

Sato Kazuma wiped the corners of his mouth randomly, but he forgot that there is no saliva in games, so when he realized that he was being teased, he looked at Xiaolin with an aggrieved face.

"Kazuma, SAO has systematic supervision. If you do something strange and are disliked by female players, there will be a punishment mechanism."

"Punishment mechanism?"

"For example, if thunder falls from the sky, it will be sent directly to the Black Iron Palace Prison."

"No way?"

Upon hearing the news, Sato Kazuma was dumbfounded. However, he quickly changed his mind. Since he would be warned by the system if he moved his hands or feet, he could just stare at it? You can't break the law, right?

Xiao Lin sighed slightly.

How could he not guess what this scumbag was thinking? That obscene face said everything. If there was a mixed bath, Sato Kazuma would definitely walk in without hesitation, and then stare at others openly.

Forget it, as long as he likes it.

Like the blacksmithing skill, SAO also has the skill to make clothes. However, for level 17 strategy players who only have three skill slots, it is impossible to spare the skill slot for learning, so they have to seek help from others.

[Are you looking for players with tailoring skills? 】

【Yes. Because it is quite urgent, I want to ask the famous Miss Argo if she knows. Where are such outstanding talents? 】

[No, even if you flatter me like this, the intelligence fee will not be waived. At most I'll give you some discounts. 】

[That really helps a lot. So are there such players? 】

【have. I'll send you his location. 】

After getting the information from Argo, Xiaolin added friends with the player, and then took a group of people to make swimsuits. Due to the large number of people, it took a long time. By the time the production was completed, it was already evening.

"Fortunately, I came back early today, otherwise I wouldn't have finished it."

"Yeah. I didn't expect it to be so time-consuming."

"This is the disadvantage of virtual reality. In other games, you only need to gather materials and click on synthesis to create equipment, but SAO has almost learned tailoring skills."

After Xiaolin paid the reward to the player, he explained to his complaining companions.

"In short. The preparations are complete. Let's enjoy the hot spring together tomorrow!"

"Oh oh oh!!!" xN

The crowd cheered.

——————

"So, why are you here?"

The next day, Xiaolin came to the hot spring facilities of Siaya Village on the fifth floor and looked at the other people who also appeared here. The quartet of Kirito Asuna, Koharu Rinko and Agil, as well as the 'Mouse Lady' standing in front with a snickering face.

"Oh~~~"

Argo said in a different voice: "Don't be so disgusted, boss. I didn't think you were too lonely, so I found someone to keep you company."

Lonely?

Xiao Lin looked at the problem children behind him who had been noisy since the morning. It seemed that it was already lively enough, no, it should be said that it was too lively. Where is the smell of loneliness?

Kirito scratched his cheek awkwardly: "No, I'm sorry, did I disturb you?"

He actually didn't want to come, but he couldn't resist the fact that Asuna insisted on coming when she heard that she wanted to soak in the hot springs, so she had no choice but to come along.

Xiaochun said arrogantly:

"Why don't you welcome us?"

"How could it be? It's just..." Xiao Lin looked at Argo: "I'm curious, how did you know we were going to the hot springs?"

"Who asked the boss to make so many swimsuits at once? I just asked around and found out."

Argo must have asked the player what Xiaolin and others wanted to do with him. After learning that he wanted to make a swimsuit, he quickly thought of the hot spring on the fourth floor.

He is indeed a famous intelligence businessman.

My mind just spins fast.

Agil also said: "I have been immersed in upgrading recently, and I have indeed accumulated a lot of fatigue, so after receiving the invitation from Miss Argo, we came here quickly. Why don't we all take a bath in the hot spring together."

"Okay! Let's soak in the hot spring together!"

Sato Kazuma was very excited, and he bit hard on the word "everyone is together".

"Okay, okay. Then let's all come together."

It just changed from an Axis guild event to a joint event with guild friends, so it’s not a big deal.

Enter Siaya Village.

This place is more like a large bathhouse than a hot spring hotel, and it is half the size of a basketball court. It is filled with fresh fruits and the surrounding area is full of fresh smells.

This time, Sato Kazuma was completely victorious. This large bathhouse was not divided into men and women at all. It was a complete mixed bath, almost like a swimming pool.

It has to be said that the women here are all very cute and beautiful girls. Although Argo, Rinko and Koharu are not as beautiful as Aqua and the others, they still occupy a place with their bold swimsuits and exaggerated minds.

Watching the beautiful girls playing and playing in the distance, the men also enjoyed a visual feast. Only Kirito looked innocent and wanted to see but was embarrassed, which made the mature men present laugh.

After soaking in the hot springs.

Argo invited Xiaolin and others to play in the streets of Karuruyin. Although it was late at night, he agreed to the invitation with the idea of ​​just resting today.

After arriving on the street, for some reason there were many more pedestrians than usual. They were walking in a hurry, but they had happy expressions on their faces, and they were holding a black square-shaped object in their arms, which was very strange. Did something happen on the fifth floor?

Seeing Xiaolin's confused expression, Argo sighed: "Sure enough, I knew it."

"What's wrong?"

"Boss, does he know what day today is?"

"What day?"

Argo didn't say anything. She just visualized her window and showed it to Xiao Lin. There is only a large time display on the window.

——23:55

"Any questions?"

"Look here."

She pointed to the very small numbers in the lower right corner, where the date was displayed.

——2022,12,31

"Today is New Year's Eve?!"

"Did you finally find out, boss?"

Argo looked like he couldn't bear it.

Xiao Lin also suddenly realized. No wonder Argo would find so many people here today. It turns out that today is New Year’s Eve. So this can explain why there are so many pedestrians on the street.

"Kirito and Agil, do you also know?"

"Well..."

“After all, this is my first time celebrating New Year’s Eve in a game.”

The two people's answers made Xiao Lin feel ashamed.

He turned to look at Aqua and found that the stupid goddess was smirking at him.

I see. It seems that I was so immersed in leveling up that I even forgot about such things. I just don’t know if Sato Kazuma and the others knew about it. No, they should know, they just didn't say it out loud.

"Is it okay to spend the New Year's Eve with us? There should be a more suitable companion, right?"

"What are you doing, boss?"

Argo opened his arms as if to show off the people behind him and said: "We defeated the fifth floor BOSS with these people alone. Is there any more suitable companion than this?"

Sato Kazuma and others also smiled.

"Yes, a very suitable companion."

Xiao Lin also laughed.

At this time, the players suddenly heard shouts on the street:

"10, 9, 8——"

Karuruin, the main street on the fifth floor of Aincrad, was shaking as more than a thousand players counted down.

"7, 6, 5, 4——"

Although there was no digital screen reflected, and there was no host holding a microphone, the sound was consistent and continued to count down.

"3, 2, 1————0!"

Following Zero's voice, several flames were launched from the transfer gate square in the center of the street toward the bottom of the upper floor, and large flowers bloomed in the dark sky.

The explosions of fireworks overlapped with the cheers of the players, and congratulations and happy New Year wishes rang out everywhere on the streets.

The sword skills used on the walls to heat up the atmosphere are also lit up with various colored light effects.

From where everyone is sitting, on the terrace of the ancient city ruins standing on the east side of Karuruin, you can overlook the fireworks in the sky and the lively streets at the same time. Since it is a location that only insiders know, there will be no interruptions from other players. While he was watching the show of sound and light with great fascination, Aqua's cheerful voice came from beside him.

"Xiao Lin, Happy New Year!"

The stupid goddess put the goblet into his hand, and impatiently drank the wine in her own glass without waiting for the glasses to be clinked.

"I'm talking about you..."

Xiao Lin shook his head.

But there were others waiting for him, so he raised the cup in his hand and said:

"——Happy New Year, everyone!"

"Happy New Year!" xN

They were enjoying the evening.

After talking and laughing for a while, he looked up the street again. Kirito asked curiously: "I didn't expect that there are fireworks in SAO. Argo, do you know where I can buy them?"

"You are really cunning to take the opportunity to get information." Argo smiled, but still said: "I bought it from a strange prop shop in the town of Beginning, and the person who bought the fireworks was Li Ting."

"Oh, that female player with the big shield? I remember she is a member of the Kibaou Guild, right?"

"Wait a minute, Kirito. Why do you know so clearly?"

"Eh? Wait...misunderstanding! This is a misunderstanding! I only met her once!"

"Hehehehe————"

Asuna said to the others that she was rude, and then ran aside with Kirito. She didn't know how long she would continue to preach.

Poor Kirito.

Argo covered her mouth and snickered. Although she knew it was not her fault, her gloating look made people a little helpless.

Megumin saw the fireworks exploding in the sky and suddenly asked: "Can this be used to defeat the BOSS?"

"Sorry, no." Argo shook his head and said: "This is a prop that can only be used in the trap. However, I heard that in the category of making traps, there are similar props that can be used in the wild. I just don't know if it is true or not. ”

"Really?! Okay, it's decided! I'm going to make fireworks as gorgeous as the explosion magic!"

Little Loli was the first to make a New Year's wish.

Sato Kazuma rolled his eyes and said: "Then I promise you will never succeed. If you really make fireworks like the explosion magic, not to mention causing damage to the boss, we will definitely be the first to be unlucky."

"What did you say!!!"

The two started to quarrel again.

Aqua hopes to taste all kinds of wine in SAO, Darkness hopes to withstand attacks from all kinds of monsters, Alice hopes to see more interesting and fun scenery, and Kurea and Rein hope to protect the princess. Your Highness, Huihui forced Yoyo to change her New Year's wish to help her make big fireworks.

The New Year's resolutions of Agil and others, including Argo, Kirito, and Asuna, are to clear the game as soon as possible.

As for Xiaolin...

"Boss, what is your New Year's resolution?"

"My New Year's resolution is that everyone can enjoy this game more."

“…weird New Year’s resolutions.”

"yes."

"I feel weird too."

"Everyone wants to clear the level quickly, so it's impossible to enjoy it, right?"

"That is to say, this is a death game."

Xiaolin's New Year's wish was not understood.

But this is normal. Under multiple external and internal pressures, it is impossible to make them relax their vigilance and enjoy the death game. But they will still enjoy a festival like this.

So after they agreed that New Year's Eve must be held outside the game next year, New Year's Eve in the game came to an end.