A chapter of serious contemplation, of decisions on how to live your life. Good.

Good to see the boss is similar to what I recognize, now, but what an interesting development with Heathcliff now...

Good to see Kirito is working again, and a close call there with the boss. Lizbeth may be onto something though, and that is worrying.

Some contemplation and nerves, and the beginning of the end.

I respect a storyline that remembers the little details. So I respect your story.

Thank you.

...you...Silica...you...

*leaves computer*

With great difficultly, I will continue to read this.

(I allow one chance of redemption - I presume Klein still has the rare item that brings back a player from the dead that the evil Saint Nick dropped. I expect him to use it.)

Good to see Kiabou isn't a total fool, and has some sense. Thinker's return is good, but Asuna really was in a bad spot for a while...

A good fight scene, handled well and exciting.

Another tal with Kayaba, but the idea of the realism is in the air. Meanwhile ideas are thrown out about Silica and Kibaou, and they get placed in great danger without having accomplished what should have happened...

I don't think it was necessary for the guilds woman to have her gender altered. Just my opinion, but though SAO is rather sexist to a degree with the Kirito harem, I still liked that Army woman and respected her position of leadership.

So Kayaba has an interesting exchange wit Kirito, no news there. Asuna learns a bit about herself, and the Army. Then Silica shows up as expected...but in a strange position, dang.

In which Kuradeel certainly does not get the last laugh, that dragon gamer girl may return, and a wild Kayaba appears...?

Good description of how the level and NPC quests would go. Very realistic.

A hopeful, fun, and worrysome chapter, all rolled into one. I am enjoying your depictions of how the others would interact with one another aside from Kirito; it is a nice change from the Kirito-centric universe which pervades the series canon.

I believed you could drop out of a guild without permission from the guild leader, but perhaps I was mistaken in that assumption. Though, what a terrifying punishment. I certainly hope Asuna's plan is good...

An intriguing concept. I like your approach, and your progression seems suitable. Your depiction of Asuna is good as well. The problem you have posed with Kirito is well done; even I now am suspect of Kirito.