"Huh, that's an interesting goal... I didn't think there was anyone here who wanted to protect someone other than themselves. Except the Palermi," he added as an afterthought. "But they don't really care for anyone either..."

Kirito had heard a lot about the Palermi, mostly scornful rumours which his trainer felt were appropriate to translate and pass on to him in the hope of motivating him to train better. Kirito knew better than to trust one person though. Better to trust only yourself.

"That would kind of make you more like a vigilante though, wouldn't it?"