Ep. 11: Kirito deduces Death Gun's real-life assassination method and identity
Sinon questions Kirito about his past in SAO, leading him to explain that he accepts the burden of his victims rather than overcoming it. Reflecting on Death Gun’s ability to stop hearts, Kirito realizes the sniper rifle was used in-game while the real-life kill involved a lethal injection. He deduces that the assassin required real-world preparation and likely spied on players at the General Governor's Office. Kirito concludes that Death Gun consists of two individuals: one shooting in-game and another killing in reality. Meanwhile, Kikuoka Seijiro logs into ALO as Chrysheight at Asuna’s request. After Yui shares gathered information, Chrysheight briefs Asuna, who then seeks Kazuto’s location to visit him in person. Back in GGO, Kirito and Sinon plan their next move, only to discover they are being recorded by a hidden camera.
Episodes
- Ep. 7 · Suguha confronts Kazuto about BoB while Sinon vents to Kyouji and Kazito logs into GGO.
- Ep. 8 · Kirito anticipates Death Gun's BoB entry and enlists Sinon's help to identify unknown competitors.
- Ep. 9 · Sinon confronts Death Gun who kills Pale Rider and reveals his identity using PoH's catchphrase.
- Ep. 10 · Kirito rescues Sinon from Death Gun using a buggy and a cave hideout.
- Ep. 11 · Kirito deduces Death Gun's real-life assassination method and identity
- Ep. 12 · Kirito deduces Death Gun has accomplices and sets a trap with Sinon and Dark Wind.
- Ep. 13 · Kirito defeats Death Gun and Sinon ends the tournament while Kyouji attacks Shino
- Ep. 14 · Shino confronts her past while Kazuto introduces her to allies and a woman she saved.
- Ep. 15 · The group seeks the Holy Sword Excaliber in Jötunheimr but encounters a tragic massacre ordered by King Þrym.