Scene 68

Yeah?

Uh, you're Asuna, right? You were in the raid party...

Oh, it's you guys...

You remember us?

I do. I saw you all during the fight—though you weren't around after.

Well, we're sorry for bothering you, but we're looking for Kirito—do you happen to know where he is?

Why do you ask?

There's something we need to ask him...

...Which is?

It's about a quest. We barely have any information on it, and thought he might be able to help us, since he's a famous beta tester and all.

What quest would this be?

An important one. If we fail, I think everyone might die before they even have a chance of reaching the hundredth floor.

Hm... Tell me more.

Really...? A mandatory quest...?

If we ignore it, things could turn out really bad. That's why we're looking for information.

Well, you have the right idea—Kirito might know something.

Right—it'd be great if we could meet him and get his take.

He's currently hunting Trampling Ox in the eastern badlands.

Ah, thank you!

Oh, and about Kirito...

Yeah?

He can be a little hard to talk to, and he might not give you the answers you're looking for straight away.

I guessed as much, especially after seeing him in the raid.

Good luck—it won't be easy.

Got it, thanks.

Let's split up and search for him.