Taking back his sword, Jack spins it in a blur of motion that showcases how skilled he really is with a sword, since there's nothing active to guide his hand. He grins. "Nice job. Thanks."

Almost the same instant the party request comes up, his free hand flicks out and accepts it without so much as a glance, the long years of imprisonment in SAO showing through.

"Well, I vote for the Black Forest. We might be able to get ahead of the curve and get a couple of levels under our belts before most of the others. Strength is everything in a game like this." His face turns sad. "Trust me, I know."