Money Can Buy Everything

020: First Encounter with Asuna

"However, I also have a condition to propose."

"Since Masayoshi-san wants me to guarantee the safety of everyone and Masayoshi-san wants to enter my game, then Masayoshi-san cannot, under any circumstances, disclose the truth about the game to anyone. It would be best if you consider yourself completely ignorant."

Reimu's expression changed.

Kayaba Akihiko would certainly not know about the power of the transaction, but his statement regarding the conditions of the trade was almost equivalent to asking Momo to erase his memories regarding the truth of the death game, SAO.

Would Momo agree to this?

Momo smiled, his smile even brighter, and said, "That suits me just fine! How about this? Once I enter the game, I will forget everything I knew beforehand about the game and enter as a completely new player, fully experiencing the world that Dr. Kayaba Akihiko has created with all his talent and his life. How does that sound?"

"Have you gone mad?"

Reimu hurriedly tried to stop Momo, but Kayaba showed a slight smile and said, "I agree."

"Deal reached!"

Reimu glared fiercely at Momo, watching the handshake between Momo and Kayaba Akihiko, speechless in her heart.

"What exactly are you planning? To forget all the information about the game, are you really going to make yourself a novice? What if you die in the game then... Well, you can't die anymore, so are you sure you can manage well in the game?"

It was only now that Reimu realized that Momo had already ensured her safety in the game.

With the Masayoshi family protecting her outside the game and Kayaba Akihiko guaranteeing the lives of all players inside the game, the game had transformed from a death game into a game of death deception.

"That's what makes it interesting! I finally have the chance to participate in a Sword Art Online game, and you expect me to be all knowing like a GM? Come on, I never look at guides when playing games. Kayaba's behavior of being both a GM and a player, indulging himself, is simply a perverted act!"

"Well, if you're so capable, why don't you forget your past memories and give up the power of the transaction?"

"Hmph, joking aside, how can you play a game without cheat codes?"

Reimu covered her face. She felt like she couldn't communicate with Momo anymore.

After bidding farewell to Kayaba, Momo was in a great mood.

What is the true enjoyment of playing games?

Is it about being invincible and slaughtering all enemies?

NO! NO! NO!

It's about having a slight advantage over other players, constantly accumulating and surpassing everyone, and enjoying the pleasure of growth. This is the true essence of playing games and the pursuit of all game whales who spend money.

Of course, the whales compete with other whales, naturally crushing the free-to-play players.

Masayoshi Mifune introduced Masayoshi Momo to a few more people, and there was no need for Mifune to personally introduce the remaining individuals.

In fact, Momo didn't really need to meet these people; it was just a matter of courtesy. The remaining guests who wanted to interact with Momo, the newly emerged young wealthy person, couldn't just approach him on their own. It was best to find someone to introduce them; otherwise, it would be considered rude.

At this moment, Shouzou signaled to his daughter Asuna and took the lead in approaching Momo.

Asuna was slightly surprised as she looked at Momo, but then she saw his mischievous smile and felt annoyed. She seemed to understand the meaning behind Momo's smile just now, which was clearly saying that he would come to see her sooner or later.

However, on the surface, Asuna still showed an elegant smile because at this moment, Shouzou and her presence attracted the attention of many people.

"Good evening, Chairman, good evening, Masayoshi-san. This person beside me is..."

But Momo interrupted Shouzou Yuuki and said, "I know. The beautiful daughter who you praise every day and are proud of, is it not Yuuki Asuna?"

Asuna was taken aback and turned to look at her father. Shouzou Yuuki also didn't expect Momo to be so direct, and indeed, he had spoken a lot of good things about Asuna in front of Momo.

"It seems that Uncle, as a father, is not qualified. Miss Asuna herself doesn't even know about the praise you give her. Asuna, what I said is true, oh, it's a pity that it seems Uncle doesn't want to show this in front of you."

Asuna's heart pounded. Since she was young, what she desired most was the recognition of her parents and older brother. Coming from an elite family gave her conditions, but it also gave her pressure. In the end, it became her motivation and goal for self-improvement.

"Is... is that true, Masayoshi-san?"

Asuna found it hard to believe that her usually serious father would praise her so much in front of others. She instinctively sought confirmation from Momo, even overlooking the fact that he directly called her Asuna.

"For this, you should ask Uncle, shouldn't you? Uncle, seriousness is indeed good, but as an adult, lies are absolutely not allowed. How about this, if what I said is true, you nod your head?"

"And Asuna, we are destined to be good friends in the future, just call me Momo."

Under Asuna's excited gaze, Shouzou Yuuki solemnly nodded and then turned to sip his red wine.

Tears welled up in the corners of Asuna's eyes. She breathed rapidly but felt a sense of pride and self-worth.