01x06 - Defense and Reinforcements

[bunniefuu]

It seems I couldn't get much sleep.

Good morning, Kaede.

Good morning, Risa.

I feel like it has been a long time
since we went to school.

I know, right?

It was actually just one night.

Kaede, you'd better watch out today.

What for?

The habits you got from that place
may show up subconsciously.

Kaede, you never logged into a game
for seven consecutive days, right?

You're right.

I'll be careful.

Kaede.

Is it my turn to keep watch?

Kaede Honjou.

That's why I told you to watch out.

That was really embarrassing.

I'm sorry.

Kaede.

It's nothing.

Your real-life reflexes
are incredible too.

Kaede.

Mirror of the Dark Night.

Kaede, are you okay?

I think it's better if I stop
playing the game temporarily.

It has been three days!

Welcome back, Maple.

Without further ado,

new elements have been added
during your absence.

New elements?

Yes.

A bug called golden firefly
will spawn in the fields.

As long as you can catch it,

you'll get the right
to purchase a Guild Home.

Guild Home?

There are many buildings in the city
that are off-limits, right?

We can turn it into our house.

What? That's amazing!

In the past,
we've been staying in inns or cabins.

But we can have a stronghold from now on.

Let's hurry
and find that golden firefly then.

I know you'll definitely say so.

I got it when you weren't around.

I expect nothing less from Sally!

I have enough money too.

We can buy a house anytime.

How amazing! Sally, you're incredible!

Keep it coming.

We couldn't find a suitable house.

The good ones are either expensive
or has already been bought by someone.

I heard more and more guilds
are being added.

Is that so?

For example, the Kingdom of
the Flame Emperor we saw before.

The guild master is Mii.

Her unrivaled charisma
has attracted many comrades.

It has now become a large-scale guild.

The Congregation of the Holy Swords has
the top few players in the first event.

The guild master is Payne.

Dred and Drag are part of it too.

Also, Frederica,
whom Drag mentioned before.

I heard a rumor that
Payne has already reached level 60.

Level 60?

It took me so long to reach level 30.

Me too.

Payne is the number one player
who is way ahead of us.

Payne is...

That's a...

It seems like it's still empty.

This place is quite good.

It gives off a secret base vibe.

It's more spacious than I thought.

Maple, is this place okay?

It's great.

It's decided then.

Now, this house is ours.

Yes!

Thank goodness.

It seems Syrup and Oboro love it too.

But I feel like it's too big
for the four of us.

This home allows 50 players
to log in at a time.

What should we do?

Let's invite Kasumi and Kanade.

I knew you would say so.

Let's message them now.

Thank you.

I'm very happy that you invited me.

If it's Maple and Sally's guild,

I'd even ask you guys to let me join.

Thank goodness, we'll be in your care.

Mr. Chrome, Iz.

Oh my, it's Maple and Sally.

Hey.

Are you two dating?

How's that possible?

We got the materials we needed,
so we're heading back.

Are you Kasumi, the one
who placed sixth in the first event?

That person is...

He's my friend, Kanade.

Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you too.

Are you guys discussing guild matters?

Yes.

We're now inviting them to join our guild.

Right.

If you don't mind,
what's your opinion, Mr. Chrome, Iz?

Are we invited too?

If it's Maple and Sally's guild,
I want to join it too.

Me too.

If the others are okay with it...

Kasumi, Kanade. What do you think?

Yes, I think it's great.

Thank goodness!

Sally, you're okay with that, right?

Of course.

Let's hurry and log them in.

This house is great.

Indeed, it looks quite comfortable.

The guild master is Maple, right?

Me?

Of course.

After all, this house and guild members
were chosen by you.

I don't have any objections.

Please say a few words, Master.

Well...

Let me introduce myself then.

I'm Guild Master Maple.

I'm very confident
in my defense and poison attack.

I'll do my best.

Next up, we need
to decide on the guild name.

Maple, it's up to you
since you're the guild master.

Is that so? Then...

Maple Tree.

Let's use Maple Tree as our guild name.

So this is the legendary flying turtle.

Yes, he's Syrup.

Of course, people are going
to talk about this.

Are we that famous?

Of course you are.
Didn't you notice it yourself?

I didn't notice anything though.

It's right there, right?

The mine you talked about, Iz.

Syrup, thanks for your hard work.

We should be able to gather
lots of useful material in this area.

Kanade, we're counting on you.

Leave it to me.

Akashic Records grants Mining V today.

We can gather lots of material.

But we might not get
the same skill tomorrow.

What we can do today
should be completed today.

This item is really interesting.

It can randomly generate
different skills every day.

It's just like a slot machine.

It appeared.

Leave the defense to me.
You two should mine as much as possible.

I got it.

We're leaving it to you, Maple.

Double Slash.

Sally is pretty awesome.

It seems we're not needed.

We can totally let them handle
the item gathering.

Fire Ball.

Yes, I got it.

I've gotten quite a lot.

At this rate, I feel I can cover
some of the guild's operating expenses.

What's with that aura?

It's a skill called Sword Dance.

If I can dodge an attack,
my strength will increase.

But I'm still no match for Maple.

How much is Maple's vitality?

Why don't you ask her personally?

I think she'll probably tell you.

It seems I have to work too.

That's how a shielder should look like.

I know.

But I...

Being in this guild,

I'll probably become unorthodox too.

Me too.

My current style of play
is still quite normal though.

Maybe everyone
will get influenced by Maple.

If we don't gather items seriously,

we're going to disappoint our master.

-Yes!
-Yes!

Let's begin with Maple Tree's
periodic guild meeting.

Today, Mr. Chrome has a proposal for us.

As everyone knows,
the developer released an announcement.

There will be a third event,
a fourth event,

and the addition
of a region on the third floor.

The content is very rich.

When the number of players increases,
I guess the developers are driven as well.

The third event will be in one week.

Mobs will spawn
within a certain time frame.

We need to gather their item drops.

It's considered a simple event.

The problem lies with the fourth event.

It's a guild w*r.

That's right.

Just like the second event,
I heard the in-game time will be sped up.

Those who aren't free in real life
won't be able to log in then.

Maple Tree is a guild with few members.

Missing one member
will greatly weaken our combat power.

That's why I think
we can invite more guild members.

Indeed, this idea is really good.

The more comrades we have, the better.

As the crafter, I still have energy
to create more stuff.

Then, let's agree
with Mr. Chrome's proposal.

But even if we want to find more members,
how are we going to do it?

It doesn't matter
as long as you're okay with it.

I have a great responsibility.

Should we look at the bulletin board?

Be it guild member recruitment
or party member recruitment,

we can find all sorts of content there.

RECRUITING ATTACKERS
EVERYONE IS WELCOMED

It seems those specialized
in attacks are popular.

Sure enough, it's exhilarating.

Nobody is suitable.

Seems like it's hard to find members
on the second floor.

Should we go to the first floor?

I don't think there are any strong players
on the first floor.

They don't need to be strong
as long as they can have fun.

Let's go and take a look then.

Indeed, it might be better
than staying here.

I haven't seen this for a long time.

Because we haven't been
coming here recently.

It feels a bit nostalgic.

-I'll be right back.
-Okay.

Our party request got rejected again.

Sure enough,
maxing out one stat won't work.

Cheer up, Mai.

As long as we become stronger,
someone will let us join them.

It's those girls from earlier on.

But both of us put the points on one stat.

It's really hard to level up.

But we worked really hard up until now.

If we were to start over...

I know, right?

But if this continues, what should we do?

Excuse me, can we talk?

Do you need anything?

Well...

We don't have any unique items.

No.

I don't want
to fight you guys for your loot.

Well...

Right, my party.

Party?

No, it's a guild.

Do you guys want to join my guild?

I'm very thankful.

But we're still new, so we're really weak.

It's okay.

I'm the guild master.

We still lack members.

Maple, who are these two?

I scouted these two.

Scout?

If Maple is okay with it, I'm fine too.

But who are you guys?

What should we do, Yui?

Anyway, let's find a store
and have a little chat.

The cafe we went to before is just nearby.

Let's go there then.

How about an afternoon tea
while we introduce ourselves?

Let's go.

It's delicious.

I can't believe this kind of store exists.

I know, right?

This meal is on us. So please eat more.

I'm Sally.

She's Maple.

What are your names?

I'm Yui.

She's my older sister.

I'm Mai.

Well, both of you
maxed out one stat, right?

Yes, Mai and I used
all our points on offense.

So our agility is zero.
We walk really slow.

I understand!

The lack of agility
is really inconvenient, isn't it?

But we're physically small
and weak in real life.

I feel like they are similar to you.

They don't really care
about the pros and cons of this game.

You're right.

Did you max out one stat too, Maple?

Yes, I used all my points on vitality.

She's pretty famous on the second floor.

I'm not really sure about that though.

Sure enough, you can succeed
by maxing out one stat after all.

But maybe Maple
isn't that great of a reference.

How about it, Sally?

Can we let them join us?

Yes, I think it's okay.

Pairing up your maxed offense with
Maple's ability would make us invincible.

As long as they level up before the event,
they'll get better, right?

Then, it depends on what they think.

-I'll be in your care.
-I'll be in your care.

Sorry for scaring you guys.

But this way is faster.

By the way, I once heard

about a player who rides
a flying turtle on the second floor.

You guys will get used
to it in the future.

How weird Maple can be.

This is just the beginning.

We haven't been here for a long time.

Compared to the last time we're here,
we've become much stronger.

First, you two must come
to the second floor.

So, party up with us
to take down the boss.

Sure.

But can we do it?

We're still very weak.

I'm sorry if we get k*lled.

Don't worry, that won't happen.

I'll do it solo this time.
Wait here, everyone.

Understood.

You defeated it once,
so you're more confident now, Sally.

Are you really going to be okay, Sally?

Your opponent is the boss.

It's okay.

Just watch her.

Oboro.

Oboro, Shadow Clone.

Oboro can actually use
that kind of ultimate skill.

Ms. Sally is so amazing.

What's that god-like dodge?

Besides, it creates clones.

What's that blue aura?

It's Sally's skill called Sword Dance.

It resurrected.

How troublesome.

Maple!

It's okay.

Fire Ball.

Wind Cutter.

Double Slash.

All right, it's done.

Seriously? She really did it.

Maple is also amazing.

It's way too early to be surprised.

Our guild has many people
who are more amazing.

Are you sure this is okay?

For someone like us
to join a guild like that.

It doesn't matter.

It's fine if you get stronger after this.

So they are our new guild members,

Mai and Yui.

-Nice to meet you.
-Nice to meet you.

You guys used all your points
on strength, right?

I expect nothing less from Maple.

You found unusual talents again.

There's still time before the guild w*r.

Go all out on leveling up
starting tomorrow.

If you need any help from us,
we'll definitely help out.

Yes, thank you very much.

-We'll try our best.
-We'll try our best.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

No, don't worry about it.

I expect nothing less from maxed strength.

The destructive power is enormous.

Mai and Yui...

Indeed, their temperament
are quite similar to Maple's.

Maybe the two of them
will become like Maple.

What's the matter, Sally?

It's nothing.

I was just thinking
that things are going to get interesting.

I know, right?

I'm looking forward to it.

-YOU ACTUALLY JOINED MAPLE'S GUILD.
-TELL US WHAT YOU CAN DIVULGE.

FIRSTLY, SALLY IS GREAT AT DODGING,
JUST LIKE THE RUMOR.

-THEY HAVE NEW GUILD MEMBERS, RIGHT?
-BUT MAI AND YUI ARE NEWBIES.

I WISH YOU SUCCESS.