Beginning

He couldn't imagine how many casualties such magic would cause if unleashed on a place like the Royal Capital.

Zenith's face was pale, and she took a few staggering steps back. Zenith was naturally timid, and magic had always been associated with fun and games in her mind. However, the apocalyptic scene before her was truly terrifying.

Roa stared blankly at the barren plain, at the shattered Magic Stone, and remained stunned for a moment.

He sighed, turned, and gave Roxy a smile.

For once, Roa's smile wasn't forced. The corners of his lips curved slightly, and he looked natural and handsome.

Rudeus was momentarily dazed. At that moment, how he wished the young boy before him was a real little girl, not his older brother.

Roa stepped forward and gave Roxy a big hug.

"Remember to write, you know my address." Roa felt the girl's small body, realizing this was likely their last embrace.

"Mhm." Roxy was a bit flustered, staring blankly at Roa in her arms.

"Take care of yourself. If you encounter any problems you can't solve, set them aside for now. You can write to me, and I'll find a way to help you solve them."

"Tch, I'm your master, you know. Why would I ask my disciple for help?" Roxy smiled, wrapping her arms around Roa.

But Roa didn't seem to hear her, continuing on his own: "Promise me, don't push yourself too hard."

Roxy met his gaze, his golden eyes were more serious than ever before.

Sighing, Roxy could only nod reluctantly.

Rudeus and Zenith exchanged a look and found a secluded corner to stand in.

"Um, I always feel like Master Roxy's feelings for Roa are a little different?" Zenith asked, looking at the two embracing each other with confusion.

Rudeus instinctively flashed a lewd smile, but realizing Zenith was beside him, he quickly restrained himself.

He put on a mature demeanor and smiled at Zenith, "You'll understand when you're older."

Zenith tilted her head and mumbled softly, "I feel like Rudeus isn't up to anything good."

Holding Roxy's hand, the group walked in unusual silence.

The dark clouds dispersed, and sunlight streamed down, warming everyone.

Rudeus's gaze kept drifting between the two.

They both walked in silence.

The journey wasn't long, and they soon returned home.

Zenith was happily humming an unknown tune, watering flowers with a watering can in hand.

Seeing everyone returning from afar.

She happily greeted Roxy, and Zenith smiled, "Everyone, welcome back. What would you like to eat?"

Zenith quickly sensed the awkward atmosphere in the group. Roa held Roxy's hand, while Rudeus and Zenith followed far behind.

She asked with some confusion, "What's going on?"

Entering the house, Roxy released Roa's hand and let out a breath, saying, "I want to talk to you about the end of my magic lessons."

Zenith's expression froze, and the watering can in her hand clattered to the floor.

In the living room, the whole family was gathered.

Paul looked sternly at Roxy and said, "Are you saying you're leaving?"

Roxy nodded. She instinctively reached up to smooth her hair, her expression serious. "Roa is a genius, Rudeus is also a genius, and even Zenith's talent is better than mine."

Speaking of which, Roxy gave a helpless smile.

Paul and Zenith exchanged a look and remained silent.

Roxy continued, "I really like everyone, and I've been very comfortable here. You are all very kind people. This tutoring job has been the warmest period of my adventures."

At this point, Roxy bowed deeply. Paul tried to stop her, but Roxy held up her hand to block him.

"Honestly, I really like everyone, but I've taught everything I needed to. It's time for me to embark on a new journey. After all, I am their master, and I don't want to be so far behind my disciples one day that I can't even see their backs," Roxy said slowly.

Roa sighed. This was probably Roxy's true thought.

Roxy had her own pride.

Paul and Zenith were speechless. After a moment of silence, Zenith spoke, "Since it's your decision, I have nothing more to say, but..."

Zenith stepped forward, helped Roxy up, and pulled the girl into a hug. She said slowly, "You are already a part of our family. No matter what trouble you encounter, you can come to us. This place will always be open to you."

Roxy was a little touched. Paul rubbed his nose and took out a heavy bag of Gold Coins from his embrace, handing it to Roxy.

He looked at Roxy and said, "Thank you for your diligent guidance over the years. My time with you has been very pleasant. You are a qualified teacher."

The atmosphere in the room became emotional. Farewells were always sad.

Finally, they bid farewell to Roxy.

Paul gave Roxy a dark red horse from the house. Although Roxy firmly refused, it was still forced upon her.

Roa silently watched Roxy as she departed. Roxy waved goodbye to everyone, and when the girl's figure disappeared into the distance, he withdrew his gaze.

"Well then, it's time to begin," Roa murmured softly.

He had already mastered Water Saint level Magic; the only thing left was swordsmanship.

On the afternoon Roxy left, Roa began to focus all his attention on his in-game self in Sword Art Online.

Sword Art Online world.

The sky outside was dimly lit when Kazuto Kirigaya got up, dressed, and brushed his teeth.

In his free time, he had already learned four languages and passed the TOEFL and IELTS exams for each country. Now, based on his qualifications alone, most people were no match for him.

The intelligent AI hosting wasn't interested in studying; it was more interested in the game.

But that's the thing about talent – no matter what he did, it came easily, effortlessly crushing most people.

Roa was an arrogant person. Since he had transmigrated, he intended to be the best.

He wanted to level up by grinding monsters and improve his Sword Skills to benefit his original world self.

The idea was grand, but unfortunately, things went awry. The AI couldn't truly work hard according to the original body's wishes.

Forced by circumstances, he had to occasionally step in himself.

Thus, not only did he study foreign languages, but he also learned programming. Why learn programming? Naturally, to create bugs.

Only honest people would obediently play games; true experts were already setting up their own cheats.

Of course, he couldn't rely entirely on bugs to get by. The original body's intention was to hone his swordsmanship through SAO, not to cause trouble in the game world with cheats.