However, this had been discussed with Lyfa yesterday morning. Before they knew the actual situation— whether Kazuto was really in the National Defense Medical College Hospital, they would keep this secret between the three of them, including Sinon. The reason why they only contacted Sinon was that she had met Kazuto at the ‘Dicey Café’ before the attack and because she was involved in the Death Gun incident. However, it was thanks to this that her calmness and intellect boosted everyone’s confidence. Asuna stared at the side of the sniper Sinon’s face, a face that never changed in ALO, and said, “I feel that the greatest weapon we have is that we understand more about Kirito-kun than anyone else. So, let’s take a step back and discuss. The enemy targeted Kirito-kun, but for what reason?” “If it’s for the sake of money, the kidnapping would be aimed at Asuna, yet the culprit never contacted us, right?” “Telephone, e-mail, or letters, there have been none at all. Besides, this kidnapping was too reckless. They even prepared a fake ambulance to kidnap onii-chan specifically from the hospital, who isn’t anyone significant.” “Then... I don’t really want to consider this, but what if it’s because of a grudge...? Do you know any opponent who hates Kirito...?” This time, Asuna shook her head slightly. “Even though there are people amongst the SAO survivors who hate Kirito for sending them directly to prison and for clearing the game, the only opponent who has such financial strength and organization ability is...”