"How about stewed Whiteroot with meat for dinner tonight?"
Asuna's cooking skill was maxed out, allowing her to create extraordinarily delicious food.
"Let's eat."
"Asuna's cooking, I could eat it my whole life and never get tired of it."
Tenya enjoyed the delicious food, a happy smile on his face.
"Mmm. If you like it…"
"I can cook for Tenya-kun every day." Asuna smiled sweetly.
It was a rare moment alone, and she felt her heart pounding uncontrollably. The feelings that had been hidden deep in her heart were like a wild horse at this moment.
After the meal, they bathed together. They entered the room hand in hand and slept in the same bed. There were no unnecessary emotional struggles, everything was so natural.
"Eh?!"
"Why... why can I touch...?"
Asuna was instantly bewildered.
According to the game's settings, players were not allowed to have intimate contact. But Tenya was already making his moves, and it didn't trigger the system's prohibition?
"Did you forget, Asuna?"
"Yui lifted the player restrictions for us."
Tenya continued to boldly explore further.
"Eek!"
Asuna let out a lovely soft sound.
"Tenya-kun..."
"Aren't we going a little too fast?"
Asuna was coyly hesitant, her voice timid.
[Ding!]
[Detected that Yuuki Asuna favorability towards the Host has reached 92%]
[Points +400]
"I think it's just right."
Tenya began to take control.
...
[Ding!]
[Congratulations to players Tenya and Asuna for becoming husband and wife.]
[May you be forever united in heart and grow old together.]
Under the guidance of the marriage NPC, Tenya and Asuna were officially married.
"Waaah..."
"I was here first, why isn't the one who married Tenya me?!"
Watching the two in the chapel kiss and exchange rings, Silica instantly teared up.
"Sorry, according to the rules of Aincrad, the minimum age for players to marry is 16 for males and 15 for females." Mito explained.
She thought to herself that Silica was only 12 years old. Getting married, even as a game character, would be a bit outrageous.
"That's not fair!"
"This is supposed to be a fantasy game, but this isn't fantasy at all."
Silica pouted, stomping her feet in anger.
She felt utterly depressed, even more so than when Kayaba announced the death game at the start of the server.
"Yes, yes. Our little Silica is feeling wronged." Mito gently comforted her.
"Sorry, Mito."
Tenya and Asuna walked down the red carpet from the chapel, hand in hand.
"Why are you apologizing?" Mito was taken aback, not understanding.
"Due to the laws of Aincrad, players cannot marry multiple people." Tenya said with a serious expression.
"Ah?"
Mito was stunned for a moment, then realized what the other party meant.
"You... you actually dare to say that!"
Her eyes widened involuntarily, and the corners of her lips twitched uncontrollably!
"This is a cruel world. My love cannot care for everyone around me."
Tenya thought of the harem-oriented galgame their club had made in reality. Compared to that, Aincrad's scope was small.
"Tenya..."
"I just hope there's a place for me in your heart."
Silica still didn't give up, looking up at him with fervent eyes.
"Of course. Silica will always be the cutest one in my heart." Tenya said it effortlessly, a practiced sweet talker.
"Tsk! Scumbag!" Mito couldn't help but click her tongue.
"But Mito likes Tenya-kun too, right?" Asuna saw through her best friend's thoughts.
"Huh?"
"Wh-why?"
"Why would I like this kind of playboy?!"
Mito's cheeks flushed slightly, but she refused to admit her true feelings.
"No need to hide it, Mito."
"Living under the same roof, spending day and night together."
"If you haven't fallen in love with me, it can only mean my charm isn't enough."
Tenya said as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
"Cannot refute..."
"That's also where Tenya-kun's charm lies."
Asuna smiled happily, indicating her acceptance.
"Mhm mhm."
Silica nodded.
"Narcissist!"
Mito spat, indicating she was speechless.
...
Their honeymoon life was exceptionally happy and fulfilling. However, occasionally a few ignorant little bugs would pop up.
The 24th Floor, Panareze.
The main city was an artificial island located in the middle of a large lake, with slender floating bridges extending from the island in all directions, connecting countless small islands.
Numerous towering trees grew on the islands, with small wooden houses hanging from their branches. Standing on them and overlooking the distant scenery was a wonderful experience.
"The scenery here is so beautiful."
Asuna stood on a branch, opening her arms to embrace nature.
"The scenery is beautiful, but not as beautiful as the person." Tenya hugged her slender waist from behind.
Corny pickup line + romantic pose.
However, for a couple in love, it was still very sweet.
"Darling~"
Asuna leaned happily into his embrace.
"Tenya, Asuna, I found something interesting... uh."
"It seems I came at the wrong time."
Mito had just walked out from the other side and immediately stopped when she saw the two embracing sweetly, her expression momentarily awkward.
"No, Mito. You came at just the right time." Tenya smiled and waved at her.
"You... you..."
Mito's heart stirred, and a hint of hesitation flickered across her brows. Her emotions told her she was very envious and wanted to join.
Her rationality told her she couldn't do something that went against social morals.
Hesitation leads to defeat.
"Tenya."
Seeing this, Silica rushed forward without hesitation and threw herself into Tenya's arms.