Ep. 22: Bear, Mimiru, and Subaru visit an AI fragment and meet Balmung
Aired on August 29, 2002

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Bear, Mimiru, and Subaru journey to a separate fragment of the AI Harald. During this visit, they encounter a formidable monster that appears impossible to defeat. The trio is rescued by Balmung, who intervenes to save them from the threat. Following this encounter, Harald provides information regarding Aura and Tsukasa. The group gains new insights into these individuals while navigating the challenges presented by the AI fragment and its guardians.
Episodes
- Ep. 18 · Silver Knight obstructs Subaru's efforts to meet Tsukasa, prompting disbandment of the Crimson Knights.
- Ep. 19 · Subaru recalls founding the Crimson Knights with Crim while injured and attacked in The World.
- Ep. 20 · Tsukasa and Subaru find Aura missing upon arrival at the domain
- Ep. 21 · Macha recognizes her error as Tsukasa falls catatonic amid monster attacks.
- Ep. 22 · Bear, Mimiru, and Subaru visit an AI fragment and meet Balmung
- Ep. 23 · Tsukasa passes through the gate while Crim informs him of Subaru's condition
- Ep. 24 · Tsukasa arrives at Helba's Net Slum domain and reveals her true gender to Subaru.
- Ep. 25 · Morganna dispatches Sora and guardians as Macha sacrifices herself to save the group.
- Ep. 26 · Sora sacrifices himself to distract Morganna while Tsukasa and others escape the game.