Ep. 8: Kirito and Asuna team up for a meal and dungeon exploration after a duel with Kuradeel
Aired on August 26, 2012
Kirito discovers a rare S-class animal on the 74th floor but cannot cook it. Asuna arrives, claiming to have mastered her culinary skills, and agrees to prepare the meat in exchange for a share of the meal. Her escort, Kuradeel, opposes inviting Kirito, known as a Beater, but Asuna dismisses his concerns. During their dinner, Kirito and Asuna decide to cooperate while exploring the dungeons of the 74th floor and schedule to meet the next day. Kuradeel interrupts this plan by challenging Kirito to a duel, promising to leave them alone if Kirito wins. Kirito defeats him by breaking his sword, but Kuradeel refuses to yield. Asuna then relieves him of his duties and orders him to return to the Knights of the Blood Oath headquarters.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 9 · Kirito and Asuna face the boss while dealing with Corbatz and Heathcliff's duel challenge
- Ep. 10 · Kirito faces Heathcliff and survives a Laughing Coffin ambush before proposing to Asuna
- Ep. 11 · Kirito and Asuna adopt glitching girl Yui during their vacation on the 22nd floor
- Ep. 12 · Kirito and Asuna rescue Thinker while Yui sacrifices her existence as an AI.