Sword Art Online Crossover: They're all close friends, how did I become a player?

Chapter 174? ? ? ? ?

Don't be fooled by how much the young Hero King dislikes his grown-up self.

But when faced with Bu Yue, the god who was competing with him for his best friend, the young hero Wang did not hesitate to stand on the same side as his grown-up self.

After all, although Gilgamesh's personality became somewhat unbearable as an adult, it was still a part of him, and the sudden appearance of the Moon was undoubtedly the biggest threat to his "exclusive right to his best friend".

A sly glint flashed in the eyes of the young hero king. Although he thought this in his heart, he did not reveal it on his face. Instead, he got up and walked towards Bu Yue with an angelic smile.

"I suppose you're Bai Bai's other friend, Bu Yue. I've really caused you trouble since I grew up. I'm sorry, he just cares too much about his best friend."

He tilted his head slightly, his tone a mix of playfulness and apology, "After all, Bai Bai is my only best friend. If it weren't for Bai Bai, I would probably become a tyrant when I grow up, and the whole of Uruk would be in dire straits."

Therefore, it is precisely for this reason that we cherish Bai Bai even more. Bai Bai is our other half; he exists because of us. We share everything with him, including the throne. Bai Bai means more to us than family or lovers; he is ourselves, our other half.

As the conversation deepened, the young hero's expression grew increasingly serious. His words were filled with "deep affection" and unwavering devotion for Yu Bai, allowing everyone present to clearly feel the weight Yu Bai held in Gilgamesh's heart.

"I love him more than my family and wife, so please understand my hatred for you now that I'm grown up. After all, we met Bai Bai first, didn't we?" The young hero king's words carried a hint of provocation and determination, as if he were asserting his dominance over Bu Yue.

I love him more than my family and wife...

I love him...

I love him...

Yu-chan's words echoed in everyone's ears. The usually reserved Sakura could even express her feelings for him as, "The moonlight is beautiful tonight."

When have they ever seen such a scene?

They all stood there dumbfounded, some of the more innocent ones even blushing.

Yu Bai, who was already used to this, smiled helplessly. Seeing everyone stunned by You Shan's words, he gently ruffled You Shan's hair, trying to ease the awkward atmosphere.

“This is cherry blossoms, Jill, your expression is too… uh, cough cough, too unrestrained.”

"Huh? But that's how we really feel, you know that, Bai Bai."

The young hero Wang seemed not to understand why everyone was reacting so strongly. He blinked innocently, then naturally took Yu Bai's hand, as if it were all perfectly natural.

"Anyway, just be a little careful," Yu Bai reminded him somewhat awkwardly.

"Haha, it's alright. Bye-bye, they're just too surprised. After all, our bond is so deep, isn't it?" the young hero said with a smile, as if he were talking about something perfectly ordinary.

Completely unaware that his hand was being held by You Shan, Yu Bai looked up and explained to the somewhat bewildered crowd, "What Jill meant was that he and I are just very, very good friends. His love for me has no other meaning than that. It's just that Uruk always expresses his feelings this way, so don't overthink it."

After the Saniwa said that, the swords, who had slowly come to their senses, said things like, "No, no. Hahaha, the relationship between the Lord/General and the King of Heroes is really good."

However, the way they looked at Young Flash was no longer so simple.

On the other side, Bu Yue lowered her head, looking utterly dejected and unwilling to say a word.

"Ok?"

Yu Bai noticed Bu Yue's emotional change and quickly pulled her to his side to comfort her, saying, "Bu Yue, don't be sad. People from Uruk are just very direct. Jill didn't mean anything by it. You and Jill are both my most important friends."

Upon hearing Yu Bai's words, Bu Yue slightly raised her head, a glint of light flashing in her eyes.

"Really?" Bu Yue asked hesitantly.

"Of course it's true, Bu Yue."

Yu Bai gave a very affirmative answer to this, saying that in his heart, both Jill and Buyue have always been equally important close friends.

"That's right, Moon Goddess. In your words, it's 'Please take care of me in the future.'"

It's a pity. I thought I could make this god of the earth back down. I didn't expect him to be so important to Bai Bai. It seems I can't target him right away.

As the young hero Wang thought this, he spontaneously extended his hand to Bu Yue with a bright smile. But Bu Yue could detect some hidden emotions in their eye contact.

He's a formidable opponent, much more troublesome than that adult Gilgamesh.

Looking at the young hero Wang's sincere smile and determined eyes, Bu Yue couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. He knew that this seemingly innocent boy was actually a formidable opponent.

But Bu Yue also understood that if he acted unfriendly under such circumstances, wouldn't he be at a disadvantage? He had to pretend to be at peace with the young hero king in front of Feng Yue, just like before.

Bu Yue raised an eyebrow without making a sound, and reached out to shake hands with the young hero Wang.

“Of course, Fengyue is also my twin. I will naturally get along well with you.” Buyue deliberately emphasized the word “well,” as if she were showing off to the young hero king.

"Really? That's wonderful." The young hero king maintained his angelic smile, seemingly unaware of the deeper meaning in Bu Yue's words.

"Of course." Bu Yue nodded sincerely.

……

Young Flash: It's a pity that I couldn't make the Moon Goddess back down. It turns out that just talking is useless. I have to take things slowly.

Bu Yue: Tsk, another one, and this one is much harder to deal with than the adult Gilgamesh. I need to think of a way to bring the grown-up Gilgamesh back. I wonder how long this potion will last.

Yu Bai: Sure enough, Jill spoke so boldly when she was little. It's been a long time since I've heard her speak like that, and I kind of miss it.

The spirits of swords: I love him more than my family and wife... I love him... I love him... Huh? ? ? ? ? ? ? Is this how Uruk and his best friend express their feelings? Should we learn from them? My lord, I love you? Hmm~ Something doesn't feel right.