Years after the chaos of the last SAO incident, peace seemed certain-until now. Our protagonist, Rizu, finally gets his hands on the latest cutting-edge N.E.T. Gear, hailed as the safest and most advanced dive system yet. But the moment he logs in, everything spirals out of control. Trapped in a twisted, unpredictable world with no clear way out, Rizu quickly realizes this isn't just a game-it's a ticking time bomb. With danger around every corner, secrets buried in code, and an ever-growing mystery, one question remains: how will he escape this digital nightmare?
After Kirito rescues Asuna from ALO, she goes though recovery and rehabilitation. Once she gets out, they and the rest of the gang go back to the world of virtual reality, and, another threat is awaiting Kirito and Asuna. (slightly mature content)