Silica pulled herself away from Kirito’s arm, steadied her expression, and nodded. “With your level and equipment, the monsters around here shouldn’t be too difficult for you to beat. But...” As he said this, Kirito rummaged through the pouch hanging on his belt, took out a sky blue crystal, and then placed it in Silica’s hand. It was a Teleport Crystal. “You don’t know what’s going to happen on the field. So keep this in mind. If something unexpected happens and I tell you to get away, then use that crystal to leave. Any village is fine. You don’t have to worry about me.” “Bu-but...” “Promise me. I’ve... destroyed a whole party before. I don’t want to repeat the same mistake again.” Kirito’s expression was so serious that Silica couldn’t do anything but nod. After Kirito received her answer he smiled in relief. “Then, let’s go!” “Okay!” Silica made sure of the feel of the dagger equipped at her side and resolved in her mind; she at least wouldn’t become confused like yesterday and she would fight to the best of her ability. But—— “Kya-aaaaaah!? What’s that—!? It, it looks horrible——-!!”