Chapter 038- Date with Konno Yuuki

(With XaXa)

"Listen up, everyone. We all remember what happened to us at the hands of the guild Dawn. It was a slaughter, and many of our friends and fellow players lost their lives. And what did Dawn do? They continued to pursue us relentlessly. We cannot let this continue. If we do, we'll all end up like those who have fallen before us."

"But I have a plan. I've teamed up with another guild, the Knights of the Blood Oath. They too have suffered at the hands of Dawn and share our grudge against them. Together, we can finally take our revenge and show Dawn that they cannot get away with what they've done."

"But we need to be prepared. We need to give it our all in the next fight. We cannot let our anger or fear get the better of us. We need to be strategic, work together, and stay focused. If we can do that, we will emerge victorious, and we will finally have our revenge."

"So, are you with me? Are you ready to fight for our fallen brothers and show Dawn what happens when they mess with us? Let's do this!"

With a firm voice, XaXa delivered his speech, rallying the remaining red players who had been relentlessly hunted down by the guild 'Dawn'. Despite the dwindling numbers of their group, he urged his fellow players to give it their all in the upcoming ambush against Rifat and his guild.

As he explained the details of the ambush plan, XaXa emphasized that this was their chance to strike back and deal a heavy blow to their oppressors.

With Rifat and his guild out of the way, the persecution would ease up, allowing them to recruit more members and rebuild their ranks.

XaXa acknowledged that it would be a tough fight, with the red players greatly outnumbered and outmatched by the forces of 'Dawn'.

But he stressed that they had a powerful ally in the form of the Knights of the Blood Oath, who shared their hatred for 'Dawn' and would be joining them in the attack.

With this combined strength, XaXa believed that they had a chance to turn the tide of the ongoing war between them.

He urged his comrades to fight with all their strength, to not give up even in the face of overwhelming odds, and to make their enemies pay for every drop of blood they had spilled.

XaXa concluded his speech by reminding the red players that they were fighting not just for themselves, but for all those who had fallen victim to the 'oppression' of 'Dawn'.

He called on them to stand together, to fight with everything they have and to emerge victorious in this crucial battle.

...

(With Rifat)

While Heathcliff and XaXa were busy scheming against him, Rifat was indulging in his pursuit of adding more girls to his harem.

Two of the girls that he had his eyes on now are Ayano Keiko and Konno Yuuki.

Despite Ayano having a crush on him, Rifat had been putting off pursuing her until she grew up a bit more.

As for Konno Yuuki, she proved to be a challenge to win over and despite Rifat's persistent efforts, there had been very little progress.

Konno Yuuki's resistance to fall in love with someone was not due to a lack of feelings for Rifat, but because she was battling a disease. She had been diagnosed with AIDS, which made her reluctant to engage in romantic relationships with anyone.

Despite this, Rifat was undeterred in his pursuit of Konno Yuuki.

He wanted to show her that he cared for her and that her illness didn't change how he felt about her.

Rifat wasn't one to give up easily. He continued to try and impress Konno Yuuki and managed to secure a few dates with her.

Today was one such occasion

...

Rifat stood outside the teleportation gate waiting for Konno Yuuki.

When Konno Yuuki arrived, Rifat greeted her with a smile. He was surprised at how stunning she looked in her red dress. "Shall we go?" he asked her, holding out his hand.

Yuuki nodded and took his hand. They walked around, enjoying the beautiful scenery of SAO.

As they walked around, he made sure to keep the conversation light and enjoyable, avoiding any heavy topics that might make her feel uncomfortable.

When it was time for lunch, they found a quiet spot and enjoyed their meal together.

Rifat noticed that Konno Yuuki is getting bored walking around so much, so he suggested that they take a break from walking and have a friendly match inside the arena.

Yuuki enjoys fighting inside the game because she is not able to move around freely in the real world due to her medical condition.

As a result, the virtual world of SAO is a place where she can be free and feel empowered. Fighting is one of the ways she can express her physical abilities and strength. It gives her a sense of purpose and fulfillment that is hard to find in the real world.

Konno Yuuki happily agreed to Rifat's invitation to have a friendly duel. She was excited to showcase her skills to Rifat.

Rifat, on the other hand, knew that Konno Yuuki loved to fight inside the game and wanted to give her a good challenge. He didn't hold back during the match and gave it his all.

Rifat knew that Konno Yuuki would be disappointed if she found out that he didn't put in his full effort during the fight.

Even though it was a friendly match, he wanted to show her that he respected her skills and was willing to give it his all to make the fight exciting. In the end, Rifat emerged as the winner, but he made sure to congratulate Yuuki on her performance and praised her for her impressive skills.

After the match, they resumed their walk again after a little break, taking in the sights and sounds of the game world. The sun was starting to set, and the colors of the sky were breathtaking.

Rifat made sure to compliment Konno Yuuki on how beautiful she looked in this dim light, which made her blush.

As the evening drew to a close, they decided to watch a movie together. Rifat held Konno Yuuki's hand throughout the film, which made her feel comforted and safe.

By the end of the date, Konno Yuuki's feelings for Rifat had grown stronger, but she was still hesitant to accept his proposal.

However, she knew deep down that Rifat was the only one beside her parents who had shown her true love and support despite her illness, and that made her feel grateful and happy.

Even though their relationship was progressing slowly, Rifat was willing to be patient and wait for Konno Yuuki to come around.

Rifat was aware that Konno Yuuki's reluctance to enter into a romantic relationship was due to her condition and he understood that she needed time to come to terms with it.

He didn't want to pressure her into anything she wasn't ready for, so he made sure to take things slow and not rush her.

He believed that when the time was right and her condition improved, she would be more receptive to his advances. So, he decided to be patient and supportive of her, showing her that he was willing to wait for her and that he cared for her beyond just physical attraction.