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

Chapter 142 What did I do?

"Uh, hello... hello."

Having witnessed everything that had happened, Takashi Natsume now understood who the boy surrounded by the Shirakawa Clan was.

Unexpectedly, this seemingly gentle boy, about his own age, was actually the real Toyotsuki God. Thinking this, Natsume Takashi jumped down from the tree branch and stammered in response.

"It's Natsume-sama! Thank you so much for your help earlier." At this moment, the members of the Shirakasa group saw Natsume Takashi jump down from the tree and quickly gathered around him, bowing to him in gratitude.

"Lord Toyotsuki, since you hadn't appeared before, we asked Lord Natsume to help us impersonate you. Lord Natsume is a good person, and we are so grateful that he was willing to help." After thanking Natsume Takashi, the Shirakasa members turned to Yu Bai and explained.

Yu Bai smiled and nodded, his gaze falling on Natsume Takashi again. He gently patted the head of the little white-hatted yokai beside him and said softly, "Alright~ Natsume-kun, the white-hatted yokai have caused you trouble. This is for you, please don't refuse. It's an amulet I made myself, and it can help you in times of danger."

As he spoke, he took out an amulet similar to those worn by the five members of the police academy from his game backpack and handed it to Natsume Takashi. Yu Bai, who possessed divine power, sensed the powerful spiritual energy emanating from Natsume Takashi the moment he saw the gentle boy before him.

This immense spiritual power, like a sweet little cake, constantly attracts malevolent spirits and humans. Since Natsume Takashi's own combat skills are not high, he faces many dangers, making the amulet the most suitable gift for him.

More importantly, despite only having met Natsume Takashi for the first time, Yu Bai developed a great fondness for him. Having lived three lifetimes, he knew that humans with pure hearts, gentleness, and kindness like Natsume Takashi were extremely rare.

Faced with the amulet Yu Bai offered, Natsume Takashi scratched his head somewhat sheepishly. He didn't really feel like he'd been of much help. He'd only been disguised as the God of the Moon by the Shirakasa Clan and patrolled the mountain when the real God of the Moon appeared. Therefore, he felt somewhat unworthy of this generous gift: "Actually, I..."

“Natsume, accept it! Since it’s from Toyotsuki-no-Kami, just accept it. I suppose Toyotsuki-no-Kami doesn’t need another amulet.”

Before Natsume Takashi could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Nyanko-sensei perched on his shoulder. As a powerful yokai who had lived for a very long time, how could Natsume Takashi not understand the abilities of the amulets?

Putting aside the fact that the amulet carries the divine power of the moon god, just the fact that it contains abundant vitality tells Nyanko-sensei that this amulet must be a good thing.

Moreover, since it was given by the Goddess of Abundant Moon, wouldn't it be a waste not to accept it?

"Take it, please accept it." Yu Bai's voice was gentle yet firm. "These are just some small things I made before. I have many more amulets like these. Besides, I really like Natsume-kun. I'm a student now, studying at Hyotei. Natsume-kun can come visit me sometime."

When Natsume Takashi met Yu Bai's bright, golden eyes, he could clearly feel the smile and tenderness flowing within that golden ocean.

He couldn't refuse this kindness, so he nodded and accepted the amulet: "Thank you, Lady Toyotsuki. Actually, I agreed to help only because I was worried that if Misumi Mountain really became a wasteland, then it wouldn't just be the yokai who would suffer. To be honest, I have no confidence at all in the competition with Lady Toyotsuki, after all, she is a god. Now that Lady Toyotsuki has appeared, that's wonderful."

"Call me Yu Bai, that's the name I use in my human life. And you don't need to worry about what might happen, Bu Yue's love for Sanyu Mountain is no less than mine. He is actually a very, very good god."

While Yu Bai and Natsume Takashi were chatting happily, Natori Shuichi, who had just wanted to drag Yu Bai away, was completely petrified by the scene before him.

She recalled all the scenes after she met Yu Bai, how she fearlessly went up to him and asked him to help her find Feng Yue Shen.

Now you're telling me that Fengyue God is Yu Bai, and Yu Bai is Fengyue God? Am I supposed to let the gods find themselves?

No wonder he had a feeling that he would find Fengyue Goddess as soon as he met Yu Bai.

Of course I'll find it. The real thing is right beside me, how could I not find it?

"Hiiragi, what stupid things have I done? Do you have any ability to rewind time? I want to go back to yesterday."

Natori Shuichi was getting a little frustrated. He felt that ever since he took on this mission, everything was going awry.

Faced with his master's escapist mentality, Hiiragi poured cold water on it without hesitation: "Master, please face reality bravely and don't run away. Besides, the current situation is actually quite good; haven't you already completed your mission?"

After finishing his conversation with Natsume Takashi, Yu Bai suddenly realized that he seemed to have overlooked someone. Turning his head, he saw Natori Shuichi looking like the sky had fallen.

A sense of guilt welled up in her heart, and she quickly apologized, "Um... Mr. Natori, I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to keep it from you."

He didn't mean to hide it from Natori Shuichi, after all, he couldn't just grab Natori Shuichi's hand and say that he was actually Toyotsuki-no-Kami, could he?

Upon hearing Yu Bai's apology, Natori Shuichi was momentarily at a loss for words, as it was the first time he had ever heard an apology from a deity. He waved his hand, forcing himself to remain calm, and said, "It's alright, it's alright. Now that the God of the Moon has personally appeared, this year's Moon Festival should proceed smoothly, right?"

"Yes, that's right. I was just about to head to the competition venue with the Shirakasa crew, and it's time to leave now."

Yu Bai took out the clothes and mask that Bu Yue had given him in the game's inventory and changed his clothes with one click. Dressed as the Goddess of the Moon, Yu Bai sat in the bamboo sedan chair carried by the White Hat Clan.

As Yu Bai's attire changed, his demeanor also changed abruptly. Natori Shuichi and Natsume Takashi stared blankly at Yu Bai sitting in the bamboo sedan chair.

If Natori Shuichi's impression of Yu Bai when they first met at the station was that of a divine youth, then now, dressed in a white and purple kimono and wearing a white deer antler mask, even with his face concealed, no one would doubt Yu Bai's divine identity. Because the sacred aura emanating from his very being is something no mortal can imitate.

This must be a deity!

This can only be from a god!

"Step back, step back, it's Lady Toyotsuki~"

"Step back, step back, it's Lady Toyotsuki~"

“Then, Mr. Natori, let’s go take a look. Just now, Yu Bai told me that this will be the last Moon Festival held on Mt. Misumi.”

Watching Yu Bai's figure gradually disappear into the distance, Natsume Takashi initially wanted to call Yu Bai "Toyotsuki-no-Kami," but then changed his mind because Yu Bai had insisted that he call him by his name.

Then, Natsume Takashi remembered that Yu Bai and the Shirakasa Yokai had said that this would be the last Moon Festival, so he extended an invitation to Natori Shuichi.

“Great! I’ve never seen a contest between two gods before.”

……

Natori Shuichi: Recalling what happened yesterday, I feel like the sky has fallen.

Hiiragi: Master, please face reality.