Even though the two of them are not weak, attempting to traverse the fragments is just too difficult.
There is a chance to return home only by following this Burning Legion Commander, who seems cruel but often lends a hand.
Moreover, he doesn't seem to care whether the two of them stay or leave. Upon discovering a neon-style area, he just arranged it immediately.
Although Kirito sometimes acts a bit childish, overall, he is clear-headed.
But just as he finished speaking, Makabala, with a strange smile, said to Kirito,
"Kirito-kun, I can understand some of your thoughts, but I must advise you, sometimes what needs to be abandoned should be abandoned, it's better for everyone."
"Abandoned?"
Kirito was stunned for a moment, then spoke firmly,
"I will not give up on finding the way home."
"That's not what I meant."
Makabala glanced at Asuna, who seemed a bit puzzled, with a slight smile.
