Ep. 2: Shiroe and Naotsugu defeat an ambush party in Akihabara to uncover the motive behind recent player killings.

Shiroe realizes the game persists after death when a player revives at the cathedral. Following a Crescent Moon Alliance meeting, he and his allies learn of rising player killings in Akihabara. After training, they anticipate an ambush and force a confrontation. Their teamwork overwhelms the attackers, whose leader attempts to call reinforcements only to find they were already defeated by Akatsuki. The leader feigns defeat to attack Shiroe but is killed by Akatsuki. Shiroe deduces the killings are for entertainment, as players can survive in-game without action. Maryelle calls to say she will lead a rescue party to retrieve Serara in the District of Susukino, asking Shiroe to guard the guild. Instead, Shiroe and his friends decide to go in her place.

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