Ep. 16: Kirito enters Alfheim Online to locate Asuna on the World Tree with Yui's help.
Aired on October 21, 2012
Andrew informs Kazuto that a screenshot came from Alfheim Online, a VRMMORPG where players are fairies. He notes that a figure resembling Asuna was seen on the World Tree. Learning that RECTO developed the game, Kazuto believes Asuna is trapped inside. He logs in as Kirito and finds his Sword Art Online data remains, including skill levels. He activates an item containing Yui's data, summoning her as a Navigation Pixie. Yui realizes the game uses a copy of the SAO servers, which explains why Kirito's statistics transferred to his new avatar. This connection confirms the link between the two games and supports Kazuto's theory that Asuna is held within the virtual world.
Episodes
- Ep. 12 · Kirito and Asuna rescue Thinker while Yui sacrifices her existence as an AI.
- Ep. 13 · Kirito and Asuna assist Nishida with fishing before facing a boss raid
- Ep. 14 · The End of the World and the Final Duel
- Ep. 15 · Kazuto visits comatose Asuna and confronts Sugou's adoption plans while receiving a mysterious email.
- Ep. 16 · Kirito enters Alfheim Online to locate Asuna on the World Tree with Yui's help.
- Ep. 17 · Leafa teaches Kirito to fly and plans ascent to World Tree summit
- Ep. 18 · Leafa leads Kirito to the World Tree after leaving her party for him
- Ep. 19 · Kirito and Leafa navigate the Lugru Corridor while evading Salamander pursuers.
- Ep. 20 · Kirito Bluffs Salamander General to Protect Sylph and Cait Sith Alliance Meeting