Die in the game, and you die in real life. This is Sword Art Online, the latest VRMMORPG, and upon the game’s launch, ten thousand players realize they’re trapped in this virtual world with no escape…unless they can make their way through Aincrad, a massive floating castle with dangers lurking on each of its one hundred floors. Enter Kirito, a swordsman and former beta tester for the game who has the knowledge and skills to rise to the top, and the rapier-wielding Asuna, whose fated meeting with Kirito will change their lives forever. Join these two warriors on their journey to freedom in this expanded retelling of the original Aincrad arc!
Die in the game, and you die in real life. This is Sword Art Online, the latest VRMMORPG, and upon the game’s launch, ten thousand players realize they’re trapped in this virtual world with no escape…unless they can make their way through Aincrad, a massive floating castle with dangers lurking on each of its one hundred floors. Enter Kirito, a swordsman and former beta tester for the game who has the knowledge and skills to rise to the top, and the rapier-wielding Asuna, whose fated meeting with Kirito will change their lives forever. Join these two warriors on their journey to freedom in this expanded retelling of the original Aincrad arc!
Die in the game, and you die in real life. This is Sword Art Online, the latest VRMMORPG, and Kirito now finds himself trapped in its unforgiving virtual world. By chance, he comes across a swordswoman named Asuna, who agrees to team up with him to challenge the boss of the first floor. The two join a large raid party to take down the beast, but when its attack patterns become unpredictable, the group's resolve will be tested…
Die in the game, and you die in real life. This is Sword Art Online, the latest VRMMORPG, and Kirito now finds himself trapped in its unforgiving virtual world. By chance, he comes across a swordswoman named Asuna, who agrees to team up with him to challenge the boss of the first floor. The two join a large raid party to take down the beast, but when its attack patterns become unpredictable, the group's resolve will be tested…
After saving the Moonlit Black Cats, Kirito is drawn to their warmth and camaraderie, which persist even in the bleak world of SAO. He sets aside his “beater” identity and joins their ranks. With Kirito’s help, the formerly weak guild makes quick progress and seeks out more powerful foes. But Sachi, the guild’s only female member, is on the verge of a breakdown, living in constant fear of death, and she wants desperately to escape the game world. So when she suddenly disappears one night, Kirito rushes out to find her, fearing the worst…
After saving the Moonlit Black Cats, Kirito is drawn to their warmth and camaraderie, which persist even in the bleak world of SAO. He sets aside his “beater” identity and joins their ranks. With Kirito’s help, the formerly weak guild makes quick progress and seeks out more powerful foes. But Sachi, the guild’s only female member, is on the verge of a breakdown, living in constant fear of death, and she wants desperately to escape the game world. So when she suddenly disappears one night, Kirito rushes out to find her, fearing the worst…
Having sworn to help Silica on her quest to obtain the revival item she needs to bring her beloved Pina back to life, Kirito accompanies her to the forty-seventh floor. There, the two team up to defeat a group of plant monsters to obtain their prize, but Kirito’s work is only getting started. He returns to town—a so-called safe zone where mobs can’t spawn and weapons are deactivated—to find that there’s been a murder! Will he and Asuna be able to uncover the truth behind this mysterious killing and put a stop to the one behind it…?
Having sworn to help Silica on her quest to obtain the revival item she needs to bring her beloved Pina back to life, Kirito accompanies her to the forty-seventh floor. There, the two team up to defeat a group of plant monsters to obtain their prize, but Kirito’s work is only getting started. He returns to town—a so-called safe zone where mobs can’t spawn and weapons are deactivated—to find that there’s been a murder! Will he and Asuna be able to uncover the truth behind this mysterious killing and put a stop to the one behind it…?