Ep. 4: Kirito escorts Silica to retrieve a resurrection flower while confronting a criminal guild.
Aired on July 29, 2012
After her dragon Pina dies protecting her, Silica is rescued by Kirito, who offers to help her obtain the Pneuma Flower on the 47th floor to revive it within three days. During their journey, Kirito warns Silica about dangerous orange and red players. Upon retrieving the flower, they are ambushed by Rosalia and her Titan's Hand guild members. Kirito reveals his true intent was to lure them out for arrest. Identified as the Beater known as the Black Swordsman, Kirito, a Level 78 player with 14500 health points and an auto-healing skill, effortlessly defeats the guild. He detains the criminals, allowing Silica to successfully revive Pina.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Sword Art Online players trapped in deadly virtual reality world
- Ep. 2 · Kirito is labeled a beater after Diabel's death during the first floor boss battle
- Ep. 3 · Kirito joins the Moonlit Black Cats guild but hides his high level before tragedy strikes.
- Ep. 4 · Kirito escorts Silica to retrieve a resurrection flower while confronting a criminal guild.
- Ep. 5 · Asuna and Kirito investigate a murder involving a hidden player versus player skill.
- Ep. 6 · Kirito uncovers the truth behind the apparent deaths of Kains and Yolko in the safe zone.
- Ep. 7 · Asuna visits Lisbeth before Kirito arrives for a sword, leading to a dragon battle and a new blade.
- Ep. 8 · Kirito and Asuna team up for a meal and dungeon exploration after a duel with Kuradeel