Chapter 26: Once again.

"Gaaaaaaahhh..."

"Hoy... Matt... Are you okay? You've been like this for the past two hours... You look like your soul is slipping out of your mouth. Come on man! We're at school! Don't die!"

It's been days since I last played NWO seriously... Alya and I are taking a very long break from the game. And we couldn't be more happy for taking the break... We get to go to a date more, we get to explore the outside world a lot more than before...

But... It seems like... I have been missing just fighting some crazy shit in there...

"Hah? What are you talking about again? Jonas?"

"Dude... You haven't been listening to me at all haven't you? I'm inviting you to play with me and the girls we met not too long ago!"

"Hm? Yeah sure. Whatever. I'll just need to turn up and play along right?"

Okay, so a session of playing together with his friend? I mean, I'm not going to reject it. Because Why would I? Not that I have something better to do anyway...

"Speaking of which you game addict... How can you reach level two hundred so quickly?! What is your secret?!"

Hey, calling me a game addict is rude... I don't like to be called an addict... Other than Gacha Addict. But I guess game addict is better than some of the worse addict...

The thing is, should I tell him about Belian? Jonas wouldn't know that Alya plays NWO at a high level... Even higher than him. And he consider himself a hardcore day one player...

"I mean, our level difference is less than a hundred now. Why does that matter?"

"It matters! How can I tell my girl that I started earlier than you but our level difference is that much?!"

"Haaah... Alright. I'll tell you about it. It's because I utilize my First Week EXP boost very well. I spend all my time playing NWO and killing monster higher level than me and doing Raid solo for the best EXP."

Of course, I didn't do it solo. Because Belian is with me. But Belian existence should be only known by me and me only... I won't give her to anyone else...

"I see... So you really use the first week of your first play through to maximize your EXP gain... As expected from the game addict!"

"But I don't suggest doing that though... It takes too much toll on your body and mental... Burn out comes very quickly... If it's not for your invitation, I might not have gone online until the next event come around..."

Jonas needs to be careful when playing Game like NWO... It's good to have fun with friends. And for now, he has done the correct thing. Everyone has in fact, done the right thing.

Make guild, make party, play together, just doing some random bullshit together with their friends...

Don't do it like Belian and I. Even though the two of us are together... We focused on the fight of the game... Not building our relationship...

"Oh right! You should also bring your lover as well. Because, my friends are very intrigued when they see the two of you together... An Older Sister type is dating a Younger Brother type... Seems to be one of the crazed these days."

"... Sure, I'll tell her to join in..."

I guess my abrupt disappearance during that meet up gives me an even more of a mysterious feel. Not to mention, Alya is fucking pretty! So, it's natural for them to be intrigued at the two of us...

"Alright... Pick a time and we'll be there. But we won't be wearing normal gear though."

"That's fine. It's not like it's going to hinder us anyway. We're just going to play around randomly."

Alright. That's good then...

Eventually... The time to play comes in... Of course, Alya and I didn't login immediately... Because of some stuff.

"Haah... Haah... Is this fine? Alya?"

"Yes~ Thank you for moving my VR Full Dive!"

Our Capsule is right beside each other now. And it seems like whoever design it is very thoughtful... When we put two capsule next to each other, you can actually take the side off and combined it to a duo Capsule...

So, we can... Log in together while still having skin contact... I guess it's to make sure that if one person is out, they can take always force the other to come out. In case of emergency.

Anyway... After moving her capsule to my room... The two of us then log into the game. We're a bit late, but Jonas has yet to scream at me in the chat...

I quickly log in and then meet up with Belian.

"Shall we go to the beginning city?"

I don't know why, but people are still staying in the beginning city. Belian and I have made our base in the Neutral City in the Demon Realm...

Anyway... After arriving at the beginner city... We go to the meeting spot and it's empty... So, Belian and I sat down.

"Hmm... They're late huh..."

"Sorry Belian... Even though I told you to come fast..."

"No~ It's fine. I at least have some more time with you. Spending time with you is always nice~"

Since it's empty... I decided to be daring and hold her hand and lean on her shoulder...

"I love you..."

"... What's with your attitude now? Exu?"

"I'm just telling you the truth... I love you. So much. To the point that I don't want any other person take you away from me."

"Haaah... You're really a very interesting person, Exu... I love you too."

I can see that Belian is fluttering happily... I can't help but feel all warm inside... During this time, I realize that... There's no one more important in my life other than Alya... She's my world... As long as she's there with me, I don't care where we end up...

And then... Eventually.

"Sorry Exu! We are very late! And... Eh?"

Of course, everyone is very surprised when they see Belian's with me... Or more importantly, her model... GeeLouis turn toward me and see my model and was surprised as well.

"Uhhh...."

"Good Afternoon. I'm Exu's girlfriend. The Playful Cinder, Belian. Nice to meet you all."

"And I'm Exu. The Playful Cinder Boyfriend. I guess?"

"No, you definitely need your own title, Exu... What should your title should be..."

"Don't know... But it's not that important..."

Belian and I have a little bit of banter about what my title should be... And then, we turn our attention to GeeLouis and the other four girls...

"Anyway. Nice to meet you all~"

"Alright then Jonas, Lead the way!"

"Call me by my nickname, Exu."

"Your Nickname is badddd... Like, too long for the tongue. Right?"

I look at the other girls and they agreed wholeheartedly... I can see the struggle in their face when I mention that... They hate the name GeeLouis. It's just too hard to say in a very serious situation...

"Haaah... You do you, Exu... Let's go hang out. The level is not that important anyway. Because we're just going to explore."

Alright, I'm up for that... I look at Belian and she's just holding my hand. Like 'I'll follow you wherever we go.'

GeeLouis look at me while blushing...

"You guys are so sweet with each other."

"Umu... I agree... Can we be like that too, GeeLouis?"

A particular girl take GeeLouis Arm lovingly... The Other three just act normally...

Alright, it's weird now... I want to flirt with Belian privately. Maybe this is a bad idea?