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It is the present day.

Fully-immersive games, in which the users wear VR headsets

to play as fully-realized denizens of a fictional world...

are dominating the gaming world.

The pinnacle of these VR games, boasting over 30 million players worldwide,

is known as a god-tier game.

Its name...

is Shangri-La Frontier!

Run, Fueled by Impatience

What?!

Another playe—er, pioneer— is in the Palace of Rabituza?!

Right-o!

I've found a human worthily acknowledged by Siegwurm, the Golden Dragon King.

That's what Big Bro Ceecrue said!

Siegwurm's a unique monster, right?

And a new Emul sibling on top of it all...

There's another player that met the extremely difficult

trigger conditions for "Invitation from Rabituza"...

Unique Scenario Invitation from Rabituza

Required Level 80

Does that mean...

There's a good chance that other player is gonna reach the

Bonus Unique Scenario "Vorpal Epic"

that I've had to myself all this time!

Not good! This is super not good!

I-It's good to see you so energetic on your return to Rabituza, Sunraku-san!

I had a huge advantage 'cause I was the only one who knew about it...

If the deets about Invitation from Rabituza make it onto the net, Wolfgang's gonna...

no, I'm gonna lose my ace in the hole!

I'm already dealing with the ticking time bomb of SF-Zoo!

If they learn about the Bonus Unique Scenario in Rabituza,

even Schwarz Vulf and the Library might start sniffing around,

and I'll never hear the end of it!

Should I talk to Pencilgon about it?

No, no time for that.

I gotta make it to Fifticia tomorrow by 8 A.M.

for my meet-up with Rust and Mold.

But... I can't just ignore this...

Sunraku-san?

I'm going in circles!

Emul. Do you know the name of that playe—

I mean, that pioneer?!

Pubbebow bemah cebebboo...

Huh? What was that?

Ahhiihoohahahe...

Um...

Indeed, of the truest of mettle!

It was my hope that I might introduce them to our father...

But, ah, come this way!

Meet my sister, Emul!

Ah, yes! Ceecrue-san!

It's a pleasure to meet you, Emul-san!

I'm Akitsuakane!

Akitsuakane

That's what she said!

Akitsuakane...

Not any player I've ever heard of.

Figures, though. SLF has over 30 million players.

Compared to only a few thousand for BERP.

Singling out any one person would be like looking for a needle in a haystack.

But... if I act now, it might not be too late.

Not too late for what?

I'd like to talk to this Akitsuakane lady.

Is she still in the palace?

She said she was going to sleep until dad—

Until the boss returns!

She's logged out, huh?

And where's Ceecrue, your bro who brought her here?

I'm afraid I couldn't tell you. Big Bro Ceecrue simply vanished!

They're not making this easy.

Nah, calm down, man.

This is a form of RNG.

Can I pull the number I need to make sure Akitsuakane doesn't spread the info...

RNG

I'm doomed. The RNG always screws me.

What's an arr-en-gee?

The rules that govern the world.

Anyway, what I should focus on now...

is heading for Fifticia.

First, go from the Ruins of Past Glories to Eleventar,

then past the Lightless Barrens, and you find Fifticia.

Pretty long way, huh?

Can I make it there by 8 tomorrow?

I've so looked forward to traveling again!

Sorry, Emul, but you gotta stay here.

I-I demand an explanation!

This constant abandonment is becoming intolerable!

It's because I have an extremely crucial task to assign you!

A crucial task?! Extremely crucial?

Yeah.

Akitsuakane will return to the Palace of Rabituza to see Aniki Vash.

When that happens, Emul...

I want you to contact me, and try to hold her here.

I fail to understand why, but I just need to stand guard in Rabituza?

That's right! Counting on you.

I'll do my best!

I'm used to it by now,

but she's almost too easy to manipulate.

Well, I'd like a gate to Eighthold now!

Righty-o!

Thought I heard some commotion in here.

So the bird-man's back?

Hey, Ancient Craftsman.

Bubbuss Burr?

I'm in kind of a hurry. What's up?

Don't "what's up" me!

You cannot have my carrot!

Didn't want it!

It's finished!

What is?

Wait, you mean...

Yeah.

I used the Crystal Scorpion and Goldy Scorpion materials...

to create my ultimate masterpiece!

The Re-Legacy Weapon gauntlets,

the Gilta Brille!

Ta-da!

Re-Legacy Weapon Gilta Brill

They're freaking huge!

Is this the weapon I asked you for?

It's just what you asked for. See...

So you want me to make you a twin sword, right?

Nah.

I gotta expand my combat repertoire.

Make me one of those.

Make me some gauntlets for hand-to-hand combat.

That's what you asked for.

I did ask for that, but I didn't expect 'em to be this big.

Do I stick 'em on my arms?

'Course you do!

I put a ton of care into forging those, got it?

Especially the Divinity-era technology, which allows for voice—

Cool, cool.

I'll play around with 'em in the field.

Don't you wanna hear how I did it?!

Sorry, but I'm in a hurry.

I'll come back to tell you how they worked out.

I'll be glad to hear your stories then.

Emul can hear all about it in the meantime.

But I'm not interested in her stories at all...

No sweat. Just nod along and tell her she's great.

Picture yourself as a bobblehead.

A bob-bull-head?

You stupid, little...

Can't you see what an awesome thing I made for you?!

G-Gotta go!

That was close.

Good luck with your assignment, Emul!

Now, how to get from here in Eighthold

to Fifticia before tomorrow...

Sunraku Mercenary (Twin Blade User) Skill Points Remaining: 150 Cash on Hand 62,000 Mahni

I'm Level 99 now, and this is later-game content areas...

Hey, what's this "extend" thing?

Can I up my max level somehow?

Have to look into that later.

Still, I'm gonna be heading into new territory for now.

Playing so far has made it clear I can't just solo everything.

Since I'm in a hurry, it sure would be nice to have help...

Nope, nope, nope.

They'll put the thumbscrews on me in no time.

Better rule those two out.

Who else do I know in the game?

The guys from the conference...

Wonder if that one'll help me...

Doubt it, but it can't hurt to ask.

Schwarz Vulf HQ

For me?

Who's it from?

Animalia.

It seems they've taken interest in Lycagon.

Figured the furry brigade would get to that sooner or later.

Wish we had some info to give them!

I got a letter from Animalia this morning too!

Looks like Psyger-0 got one, too.

Guess they're hitting every lead they can get.

Feel free to ignore them.

I'll send a response on the whole group's behalf.

What is it?

I'm going to log out for a minute.

What happened there?

No idea.

Saiga

What do I do?

I-It's finally...

Here!

The day is finally here!

H-Hizutome-kun... i-invited me to play with him!

Constant Progress

Huh?! She logged out?

Did I hit her up at the exact wrong time?

She's kinda my only lifeline, though...

Darn it.

Th-The heck you say?!

Cannot equip weapon due to insufficient stats.

Gilta Brill

Required Stats

Cannot Equip

I need a vitality of 300?!

Another thing I can't equip?

Every freaking time! Damn it!

Gilta Brill's description made it sound like it had so much cool stuff, too!

Wait a sec. You can boost your VIT with equipment, right?

I repaired the Spiked Battlehelm [4A].

And it gives a VIT bonus of...

Spiked Battlehelm [4A]

Yes! 500!

Tat-ta-ta!

With this baby, I can equip the Gilta Brill, no prob!

Vitality was a moot point during the Wethermon fight,

so I was just focused on the fact that it could parry,

but it really gives a huge VIT bonus!

Boy, glad I had this baby made.

Bilac can do it all!

Yeah, as long as you get what you want.

Now if I pour the rest of my points into Tech and Strength, I'll be good.

Using the 4A like transformation gear

to bust out the Gilta Brill is gonna feel good, man.

Psyger-0's reply?

Please forgive the lateness of my reply.

Thank you for your invitation.

I would be delighted to accompany you on your adventure.

I have enclosed a place and time to meet—

Typical stiff-as-a-board writing,

but it looks like she'll help me clear my way through!

Yeah, awesome!

Now, she wants to meet up... in the eleventh town, Eleventar.

That's right past the Ruins of Past Glories.

If I wanna meet up with Rust and Mold in Fifticia by 8 tomorrow morning,

I'll have to hook up with Psyger-0 and really tear through it.

Awright! It's a race against time!

Time to beat that area boss ASAP!

I did some online research about Fifticia, the place where Rust and Mold are waiting.

SLF splits into three basic routes coming out of Thirdrema.

Fourfolkshire Route

Fivelle Route

Sixenveldt Route

Fifticia

Apparently that's why there were three main areas you could go to from Thirdrema.

The route I took out of Fourfolkshire is the most simple and straightforward,

and it seems a lot of players pick it.

One reason for that

is the area boss here at the Ruins of Past Glories.

Whoops!

Made it already, eh?

I've done all the pre-reading on you...

area boss!

The area boss of the Ruins of Past Glories...

Its body, made out of heavy machinery, scrap, and rubble,

has characteristics that change at random,

and it cycles through a series of very effective attacks.

In addition, because the rubble covering its body is like powerful armor,

it is difficult to deal it any damage.

It is a giant boss befitting a later-game area.

Area Boss Overdress Golem

Overdress Golem...

I'd heard it was big...

But it's a freaking mountain!

But I also know...

you used to be widely feared,

but then they found your weakpoint,

and now you've been reduced to a speedrun challenge for high-level players!

The record for beating you is one minute.

I'm gonna smash that record...

with a sub-one-minute time!

Nitro Gain

Ignition

Climax Boost

Skate Foot!

First get around behind it, then climb!

Evolved form of Vorpal Blade Tech [Moon's Reflection]...

Vorpal Secret...

Waning Mirror!

Vorpal Secret [Waning Mirror]

Instead of directing aggro behind the target like before

this skill leaves it in place.

In other words, it creates a decoy for just a few seconds!

You'd normally want a tank with you to manage aggro,

but it's nice that I can do it myself!

Then, the evolution of the Boat Leaps...

Shana-Oh Incarnate!

Shana-Oh Incarnate

Unlike the Boat Leaps, which can only buff your jumps a limited number of times,

this one gives you unlimited buffed jumps for thirty seconds!

Walking up a path made out of rubble...

This really is the "Ruins" of Past Glories...

Decoy's out, huh?

No footholds left, but if I step off the air...

The evolution of Skywalker...

Flit Float!

Flit Float

Now, time to go higher!

Great Climb!

Great Climb

I finally made it

to the heavy machine I was looking for.

From what previous players investigated,

the two pillars that hold up the wheel can be destroyed.

If you knock off the wheel, it'll fall in accordance with the physics engine.

Then you can strike right at the top of the Overdress Golem's head.

That's its weak point.

I couldn't have done that kind of large-scale destruction before...

But with this baby, I can break the minute barrier!

Let's break its head open, Gilta Brill!

We don't wanna be late to meet Psyger-0, do we?

My meeting with Hizutome-kun isn't for about an hour...

But I just couldn't wait!

Oh, so soon!

SLF Theater!

SLF Mini

#36 The Saint's Holy Water

Mini!

SLF Theater

Our Lady of Love, Eristella...

At last, the time has come.

Yes... I've scraped together all the money I can,

sometimes even stealing it,

and have finally, I have what I need.

Yes... I PKed a friend of mine on a lark,

I couldn't earn it by honest means.

In my desperation, I've had to skip progress on the main scenario,

to focus only on gathering money.

To get the Saint's highly restricted holy water!

I'll use this to get your holy water... the Saint's Holy Water!

This is the beginning of a new chapter of my life!

And so, the new chapter of his life begins...

Thanks for comin'.

Whew, bought out all the Saint's Holy Water.

It's so hard to get it outside the normal way.

What a good buy.

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