Sword Art Online Gameverse x Reader

Chapter 62: Long Time Coming

[MESSAGE - SENDER: Asuna]

"

Hey U/N, I wanted to tell you in person but I couldn't find you around, I asked Argo and she said she tracked you on the First Floor (she also refuses to tell me how to track players so if you could enlighten me that'd be great!)

I don't know what you were doing down there, but I thought I'd just send you a message in the end. Me and Kirito have gotten as far as we can with the Elf War Questline so I was wondering if you'd be up for that cooking quest tomorrow maybe?

- Asuna

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I got that message from Asuna shortly after arriving back on the Eighth Floor after the little break I went on, I responded at the time saying I would be happy to do it tomorrow and would be waiting for her outside the local cook's premises.

For now though, I'll retire to my inn room for the night, hopefully I'll be able to get some sleep tonight...

Lisbeth: "Hey U/N, how've you been?"

Y/N: "Hey Lisbeth, I've been- okay. How's your day been?"

Lisbeth: "It's been pretty darn good, an especially good day for business!"

Y/N: "Oh, well that's good then! "

Lisbeth: "Well, it definitely helped that I got first pickings on this floor to set up my stall! I suppose it's just another reason why I- why I'm glad we're friends!"

Y/N: "I guess so! ... So I'm gonna suppose that you'll be the first to come through the Teleport Gate when I clear a gate so you can keep your spot then?!"

Lisbeth: "Definitely! ... but not just for myself, I want to be there as you open the gate so I can congratulate you in person- ... speaking of which, when was the last time we celebrated clearing a Floor?"

Y/N: "Ummm, I think some of the other players do celebrate it-"

Lisbeth: "-but you've never been to any of those then I'm guessing?"

Y/N: "Well, I was at one I suppose... but that's because Agil brought the party to me!"

Lisbeth: "Oh? When was that?"

Y/N: "After we cleared the First Floor, it feels like so long ago now, but I remember I was cooking a handful of burgers from the beef me and Agil farmed for as we got onto the Second Floor... and he said he had something to do but would be back in a couple minutes or so- turns out he was going to get Argo, Asuna and Kirito and they bought a couple of things from that Moo Moo Restaurant and we had a little party..."

Lisbeth: "Sounds like a nice surprise... so why don't you guys do that anymore?"

Y/N: "I guess for a couple reasons, mainly that I like to head straight out to the Field to get ready for the next fight... but also because I usually end up getting scolded as we get to the next Floor!"

Lisbeth: "Ahaha! I guess you're right, well... maybe we could make it a milestone thing? So maybe we can have another Floor Clear Party when we get to the 10th floor? And we can invite all of our friends over for a big celebration!"

Y/N: "... sure, that doesn't sound too bad I guess."

Lisbeth: "Good! I'll hold you to that then! Ooooh! I'm so excited, let's get there soon okay?"

Y/N: "Well, I'm ready in terms of levelling for the next boss, just got to wait on Argo for the information I suppose."

Lisbeth: "And her permission!"