Having reached the second level of Aincrad, Asuna thought it would be a good idea to have a player-controlled blacksmith upgrade her beloved Wind Fleuret, her famous sword. While it is being upgraded, something happens and the sword is shattered, leaving Asuna furious and suspicious of foul play. She uncovers a conspiracy of thieves, all who want to make the game of death even worse than it already is.

Printed Manga-style; book opens from left to right. Pages are read from right to left. Originally published: Japan : Kadokawa Corporation, 2014. Translation of: Sodo ato onrain puroguresshibu.