Kirito eyed a particular redhead that was following him. He didn't want to approach her, but he didn't like the fact that he was being followed. Finally he went into an alleyway where he was able to catch her.

"Alright, why are you following me? Speak up! Or else I'll call the cops." Her face went pale.

"Wait... we can talk about this! Please!"

"Then speak up! Why are you following me?"

"I was asked by a friend! They wanted me to check something and then report back to them! Don't be mad!" Kirito opened his mouth to speak when someone called out.

"Alent!" She smiled sheepishly.

"I'm screwed..." She bolted off before he could get the details. He peeked out to see the girl being pulled into a different alleyway and a heated discussion starting. He was able to hear a lot of it.

"Ha! Caught you right in the act!" A rather familiar voice shouted

Silica? What was she doing here?

"You lousy witch!" The girl shouted back.

"Right on the mark! Now what are you going to do? I found you." Silica teased.

"You're about to lose a head." The girl hissed.

"You wanna bet?" Silica said calmly.

"That's it. I'll see you there." The girl hissed again

The two girls then exited the alleyway and split up. Kirito frowned.

"Now what is she up to?"

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Kirito and Asuna (they told the others to wait) were walking through the game's main town when a hiss uproared.

"Will you leave me alone?!"

"Aw... boo hoo."

The duo arrived to see Sila and the boy from before. Sila was simply walking and lightly jumping away from the boy's strikes. He hissed.

"Give me a chance!" She chuckled.

"Sorry kid. I think you need to gain a couple levels." His eyes raced around, seeing the number of people watching. He hissed lightly.

"That's it." A dark aura encased him. "I have to show my hand? So be it."

Sila hummed lightly as her blades appeared on her back. A purr escaped her as a particular person stepped out.

"Alright, Flenusa. Round two."

Kirito froze. Silica's rival was the killer? Flenusa laughed as he raced at the pro. They clashed instantly before Sila slammed him into a wall.

"Rusty. That's what happens when you play innocent."

"And you think you're not!? We'll see about that!"

Sila hummed as her knife came out of its sheath, her sword going into theirs. She stepped forward and slashed his side. A roar of terror escaped him.

"Remember, UMenzi weapophis... I'm the pro. You're just an understudy. Begone with you."

The killer hissed before logging off. Sila sighed as she looked around.

"Let this be a lesson to all that play the enemy. I, Sila, Servant of the Anggrek Bulan Sabit, will not go easy on you. Das Spiel genießen!"

She then walked away as the crowd cheered. Kirito and Asuna met eyes before running after her. Her group was applauding her win.

"Sila!" She noted them before saying something to her group. They raced off as she turned to the duo.

"Yes?"

"We... uh... need to ask you something... that kid, we know his rival, does she know what her rival is?" Sila hummed thoughtfully.

"Not sure. If they come on, I'll ask them. But I would check yourselves. What's the name?"

"Silica." She nodded.

"I'll ask. Thanks for telling me." Kirito nodded as she raced off.

"I have a feeling she does. But let's ask just in case."

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Translations!

UMenzi weapophis: Apophis Maker (Xhosa)

Servant of the Anggrek Bulan Sabit: Crescent Moon Orchid (Javanese)

Das Spiel genießen: Enjoy the Game (German)

Enjoy!