Kirito and the others (except Silica) were walking to the store to get the game, SNO. They were all hoping that they could get in and get to the bottom. Kirito had said that there had to be an investigation first, but no one had thought about it until then with them. Kirito was probably the most nervous. They were meeting Silica at the park because she was slightly packed with her morning. Asuna tried to say that they would get her a copy, but her response gave Kirito his uneasiness.

"Don't worry about me. I'll get it when I can. But we should meet up after lunch."

Kirito couldn't get it through his head. As they arrived at the park, they spotted Silica talking to someone. The conversation wasn't as calm as it looked from afar.

"Ama, this isn't a simple game anymore. This is a mission to the center. The Silhouette War. This is the time we must prove what we have to dance for."

"Silica... I understand what you mean. But this is more than that. We're not seeing the whole picture."

"Ama... we are the Ukugqibela kweSilhouettes yeeNightwinds. We mustn't let our wings drop now. This is our war. IiLunamoonas, iScarascraps, kunye neLaxagrims. Let's make this our chance at victory."

The other girl nodded before they saluted and the other girl ran off. Silica sat down and sighed. The group went over.

"What was that about?" Her face was priceless as she turned to the group. A steady blush crossed her face as huffed.

"Strategizing for the upcoming events in the tournaments for a game I play with some friends." Asuna hummed, her suspicion made clear.

"Sure Silica. Did you get the game?" Silica smiled as she held it up. It looked like it was already used.

"Yep!" She smiled big. Kirito frowned.

"That looks like a used game."

"A friend lent it to me. They no longer play after what happened." Kirito hummed, letting his suspicion be known.

"Sure Silica. Are we ready?" The group nodded as they headed home.

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Silica was finishing her data upload. She had to do a lot of updating due to her needing to not show her suspicious leads. She smiled as her phone buzzed. A message about the others joining appeared. She gulped as she went over to her bed and pulled on her headgear.

"LINK START!"

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Kirito opened his eyes to see the world in front of them. The others gasped at the sight.

"Woah..." They stared in awe.

"It seems strange that such a beautiful sight is in danger..." Asuna whispered. Her brown hair was gently blown in the wind as Kirito counted everyone.

"Are we missing people?" They looked around.

"Where's Silica?" Klein whispered calmly.

"Here!" They saw the cheery girl run over to them. "I was spawned elsewhere. It's beautiful here, isn't it?"

"Yeah..." Asuna said, keeping an eye on her. Why did she sense something off?

"Come on. There must be a starting place nearby."

They nodded as they went off to find their next destination. Silica went to the back of the group and pulled out a small screen. With a simple tap a message was sent to a group of players.

"Ikhowudi Mlm kwi-Intanethi."

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Thanks for reading! Translations!

Ukugqibela kweSilhouettes yeeNightwinds: Last Silhouettes of Nightwinds

IiLunamoonas, iScarascraps, kunye neLaxagrims: Lunamoonas, Scarascraps, and Laxagrims

Ikhowudi Mlm kwi-Intanethi: Code Mlm Online

All in Xhosa.

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