A year has passed since the clearing of SAO. Summoned by Kikuoka of the Virtual Division at the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Kazuto learns of a series of unsettling murders connected to the popular VR game, Gun Gale Onli…

Clutching the heavy sniper rifle, Hecate II, the young Sinon was rapidly gaining renown as the top marksman in GGO. During a squad ambush, she successfully eliminated her first target. However, when she aimed at a second, robed figure known…

In reality, the player known as Sinon is Shino Asada, a high school student. Returning home from school one day, she is pulled into a narrow alleyway by a group of delinquent girls. Their leader, Endo, attempts to extort money from her, but…

At Kikuoka’s behest, Kirito logged into Gun Gale Online. His intention was to draw out Death Gun, hoping to do so by competing in Bullet of Bullets, a tournament designed to identify the most skilled marksman in the virtual world. However, …

As Kirito began the registration process for BoB, inputting the necessary details into the terminal, he was taken aback to find fields requesting his actual name and address. A moment of hesitation gripped him; he realized that without prov…

A figure cloaked in worn fabric observed Kirito’s first foray into battle, his gaze unwavering. "Are you truly what they say?" the man asked, his voice raspy. A faded Laughing Coffin tattoo marred his arm, a grim reminder of the player-kill…

The figure cloaked in tattered fabric is a survivor of the Seed, and a chilling possibility haunts Kirito: he may have fought to the death against this very person. The thought gnaws at him, a deep and unsettling ache that visibly troubles …

Kirito determined that Death Gun and the figure in the cape would manifest within the Battle of Black Rock. He spent his remaining time exchanging information with Sinon, seeking further details about the other participants. Observing his u…

The figure in the cape fires upon Pale Rider, and the latter is eliminated, despite possessing remaining health points. "I am Death Gun," the man announces, "and I will deliver true death." Asuna and her companions, watching a live broadcas…

Sinon is ambushed, Death Gun striking from behind and leaving her paralyzed. The weapon used is a Black Star Type-54, a cruel irony given it was the very firearm she'd employed to stop a robber. The sudden assault unlocks a torrent of memor…

Having evaded Death Gun, Kirito and Sinon sought refuge in a desert cave. There, Kirito pondered the methods by which the killer had eliminated other players, and in his contemplation, he stumbled upon a chilling prospect.

With the conclusion of BoB drawing near, only Kirito, Sinon, and Dark Wind—the runner-up from the previous tournament—remain. Given the possibility of Death Gun having allies and Dark Wind's precarious position, Kirito resolves to confront …

Death Gun’s assault mirrors a nonexistent skill from Sword Art Online, Star Splash, unavailable within Gun Gale Online. The perpetrator is adept with both firearms and blades, methodically draining Kirito’s strength. Simultaneously, Death …

Kyouji lunged at Shino, declaring his intention to take his own life afterward. But at the last instant, Kazuto intervened, leaping forward to shield her. Amidst the ensuing struggle, Kazuto was struck by Kyouji’s poisoned syringe; yet, to …

Rumors spread that the legendary Holy Sword Excalibur had been found within the virtual world of ALO. Upon hearing this, Kirito and Leafa resolved to claim the blade before other players could reach it.

Kirito and his companions have received a directive: to subdue the Frost King Thrymr and retrieve Excalibur. Yui suspects this undertaking is not of administrator design, but rather an automated function of the system itself. If her assessm…

Kirito and his companions engaged Thrymr, the formidable boss dwelling in the dungeon's deepest level. Yet, their efforts proved largely ineffective against Thrymr’s vast health. Soon, they were beset by peril. At that moment, their newly a…

The next installment of ALO will grant access to floors 21 through 30 of New Aincrad. Within these newly accessible levels, Asuna, Kirito, and Yui will rekindle a cherished memory: the vision of once again sharing a home in their log cabin …

Whispers of a prodigious player named Zekken reached Asuna, sparking within her a desire for a challenge. Yet, upon logging off from the virtual world, she was met with her mother's request: to take an examination for transfer into a more a…

Asuna received a request to assist the guild known as the "Sleeping Knights." The guild members, facing personal challenges, had resolved to dissolve their organization. However, before disbanding, they wished to achieve one final feat: to …

The efforts of Asuna and the Sleeping Knights to overcome the boss on the 27th floor have drawn the attention of a guild renowned for its expertise in boss raids. Currently, twenty of its members stand as an impassable barrier at the entran…

Several days had passed since Yuuki had vanished before Asuna's eyes, and she remained absent from the world of ALO. Eventually, Asuna encountered Kazuto on the school rooftop. He gave her a note, suggesting that Yuuki might be located at t…

Confined to her hospital room as a tester for the world's first medical Full-Dive device, Yuuki escapes into virtual realities. The longing for a return to school consumes her. To realize this desire, Asuna turns to Kazuto for assistance.

Yuuki finds her days richer and more fulfilling now that she can experience the world beyond. In the virtual realm of ALO, the players gather for a barbecue, which unexpectedly leads them on a quest. Meanwhile, in the real world, Asuna and …