Ep. 21: Kirito and Leafa reach Alfheim capital before server shutdown forces logout
Aired on November 25, 2012
Kirito and Leafa arrive at Central Arun beneath the World Tree, but an emergency shutdown announcement for server maintenance compels them to locate an inn and log out. The following day, Suguha joins Kazuto to visit Asuna in the hospital. Concurrently within the World Tree, Asuna escapes confinement and discovers a laboratory conducting experiments on the brains of the 300 SAO players trapped in ALO. She tries to use the GM console to log out but is intercepted by two of Sugou's assistants. Before being thrown back into her cell, she successfully steals a key card.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 21 · Kirito and Leafa reach Alfheim capital before server shutdown forces logout
- Ep. 22 · Kirito and Leafa discover their true identities and log out after a perilous quest.
- Ep. 23 · Kazuto and Leafa resolve their family estrangement through a symbolic duel in ALO
- Ep. 24 · Kirito and Yui confront Oberon at the World Tree summit to rescue Asuna from his control.
- Ep. 25 · Kazuto spares Sugou and reunites with Asuna before celebrating with friends and releasing trapped players.