You Little Star God, I'm Really Not Here to Cause Trouble

“I’ve heard that Ihadher, who created an Emanator of Destruction on the planet Jarilo; Baba Yaga, who beat up and imprisoned Topaz, the senior executive the company sent to collect a debt; Letou, who has been preaching all over the Xianzhou Luofu; and Gorlroger, who transformed the dream world on Penacony into a game world called [SAO], left behind the words, ‘Want the Clockmaker’s legacy? Then go ahead and take it! I left it on the hundredth floor!’ before mysteriously disappearing. There are even rumors that a certain nameless Stellaron Hunter complained on the game forum about a mysterious man who abducted her teammate and gaming buddy, Sam. They’re all aboard your train, aren’t they, Mr. Welt? Is that true?”

Welt: “…”

Faced with the interstellar news reporter’s question, Welt silently turned to look at Ryan, who was shouting “Henshin!” in front of a crowd of children and grown-ups. Then he turned back and said firmly, “Sorry, I don’t know any of the people you mentioned. And, Miss Reporter, if you don’t have any other questions, please excuse me. I’m going to watch the mecha transform.”

Reporter: “???”