something you play." - Akihiko Kayaba, Sword Art Online programmer Without any memory of his first stint in the Underworld, Kirito has no idea what to expect now that he's back inside. In his absence, however, much has happened in the lives of his former companions: Eugeo hasn't been the same ever since Alice was taken by an Integrity Knight, and to make matters worse, Alice's sister, Selka, has gone to follow in her footsteps, unaware of the danger that lies ahead...