Chapter 707: A promise under the sunset and the kiss (1/2)

When the groom and the bride got ready, the ceremony is finally ready to roll. Familiar faces, not-so-familiar faces, randoms, and slightly famous players came to greet and congratulate both Wu Yan and Asuna.

Wu Yan responded by clinking gla.s.ses and thanking the players for taking the time to come. Asuna was standing by Wu Yan’s side, linking arms with him while thanking the players for their presence along with Wu Yan.

The two lost count of how many players they greeted. They are also numb to the experience. Just how many players turned out for this event?

They are tired and happy at the same time. With so much joviality around them, it’s hard to get annoyed.

“So many people came…”

Kirito said. He’s currently holding hands with Liz. He felt his hair standing on their ends when he once again saw the sheer number of players who came for this event.

“Who invited these players?”

“Souta and Klein did most of the invitations, I think Agil also invited quite a few comrades…”

Liz rolled her eyes at Kirito.

“Klein and Souta are both guild leaders of notable guilds, given their connections as leaders of guilds active in clearing raids, it’s only natural that they got their PR done right. Moreover, Agil is a merchant who had connections on par if not better than Souta and Kirito. Did you think your friends were lone wolves like you?”

Kirito awkwardly laughed. He chose to keep his mouth shut from now on.

Klein, Souta, and Agil were busy handling the guests. Meanwhile, Sachi, s.h.i.+on, and Silica were helping out with administrative tasks too. They made sure to eat their fill as they went around the ceremony, livening up the already joyous mood.

“Oh, my, these are good…”

s.h.i.+on held a plate and ate with a fork.

“It’s way better than the stuff we have back in HQ.”

“Onii-san spared no expenses in hiring an army of professional cooks to pull off this stunt…”

Sachi said.

“I heard these cooks started grinding their skill the moment they got into the game. They are all top-notch cooks in their own rights.”

“Too bad for them, I still think Wu Yan-nii’s taste better…”

Silica commented as she demolished the slice of cheesecake on her plate. She looked around with a slightly disappointed look.

“More like, where is the food he made?”

Sachi giggled.

“I think he has his plate full being the groom for today, I don’t think he has the time to enter the kitchen though?”

Silica blinked as she placed her fork to her lips in a longing manner.

“That’s why I said it’s a shame…”

“Oh, Silica…”

s.h.i.+on’s eyes lit up as she grinned in a cheeky manner.

“You’re awfully suspicious, praising Yan whenever you can, do you have a crush on him or something?”

Silica’s expression immediately flared red. Her awkward gaze aversion sold her out.

“N-no way, hahaha…”

“Ooohhh~”

s.h.i.+on glomped Silica.

“I know, you came here with Yan once, to the Hill of Memories, I mean.”

“Wh-, how did you know?”

Silica snapped, she realized almost immediately that she screwed up.

“Aha!”

s.h.i.+on rubbed her face against Silica like she found the school of the century.

“I know, I can help you steal Yan from Asuna!”

“D-don’t mess around!”

“I like Wu Yan-nii the same way he likes me!”

“Oh?”

s.h.i.+on cast a doubtful look her way.

“Is that so?”

Silica pursed her lips, against a very wary s.h.i.+on, she finally admitted it.

“I mean… I kinda have some feelings…I guess?…”

Silica immediately clarified herself.

“It’s only goodwill though, don’t go blabbing your mouth. If Asuna-nee finds out, what will I do if she hates me?”