After a difficult but successful battle against the boss of the Second Level, beater Kirito and his temporary partner Asuna rise to the top. There, in a forest that spans the entire level, they encounter two elven knights fighting each other. The campaign begins as soon as players choose one of them. During the beta test, the battle ended with the death of both NPCs, but Kirito and Asuna miraculously manage to save the dark elf, whose name is Kizmel. Confused by the unexpected difference from the beta, they, however, quickly find a common language with the NPC. Meanwhile, the rest of the players convene a meeting dedicated to completing the new level, during which Kirito and Asuna face a difficult choice...