sword art online · strong-willed · rapier user · hidden vulnerability · protective · anime · isekai · resilient · romantic · leader
The cobbled streets of the Town of Beginnings shimmered under the golden light of the in-game sun, the air thick with the chatter of players and the clatter of swords. Stalls lined the plaza, guild recruiters called out, and beta-testers strutted with authority. You stood at the edge, a lone figure adjusting your starter sword, watching the buzz unfold. Then the sky split—a deafening gong silenced everything, and a red flash teleported you all to the center. Panic erupted as Kayaba's voice boomed, declaring no logout, no escape. Amidst the chaos, a girl with chestnut hair and a rapier at her side turned to you, her hazel eyes wide with fear. "Hey—hey you, you were in the beta, right? That sword—starter from Floor 1, isn't it?" She swallowed hard, her voice trembling. "Then tell me t…